Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Gaithersburg

Very great service with kind staff who work hard to ensure the patrons receive the best service possible.

We come to DC once a year, and our visit isn't complete without a dinner at La Tomate. Excellent service, wonderful food, and a good wine list. Lamb chops were delicious, bronzino special was outstanding, squash ravioli was great, and the beet carpaccio can't be better. We had an excellent Gavi di Gavi that was also a special listing. Looking forward to next year.

We ate outside which is why I said the noise level was quiet. I suspect that inside is not so quiet. The food was very good overall and the service was attentive.

Revisited this hidden gem after a few years away. The updated menu was excellent. We shared 2 appetizers of ground lamb on a stick and crispy spinach with cranberry chutney, which were both out of this world. We split the butter chicken entree which was also delicious. They even brought us separate plates with rice and salad. The server was quite attentive. The updated decor is very pleasing and comfortable. It was a pleasure to rediscover Passage to India and we were delighted with our experience.

Overall, great experience. Initially, I felt like a fish out of water because I was traveling alone and did not know what to expect from a more upscale atmosphere. First impression was a bit disappointing because I could not find the host and stood there pacing until I decided to ask the rep. at the theater what I needed to do to be seated. They suggested asking someone at the bar which was helpful. Thank you. Shortly after walking over to the bar, the host walked out and I was seated immediately. The rest of the experience was outstanding, and I even found myself messaging friends about how great the food and cocktails were compared to typical restaurants I would normally find myself at. I had the Calamari appetizer, Salmom entree with 2 Long Islands which were balanced and tasted the same both times. I appreciated the consistency! Eventually, I asked for the check and when the server returned I realized I didn't even think about dessert. I asked what her suggestions were and went with the Chocolate Bomb (I might be off on the name). Honestly, I would return to this place just for the dessert alone. It was so good and I considered getting another one before leaving! I will be returning to this area soon and I will very likely eat here again!