By Josie Wawrzyniak
Have you ever dined at a restaurant you only went to because you knew you would have an absolutely great tasting meal? A one-of-a-kind place that made you feel special because you were one of the few people who knew about it?
If you would like to discover a nearby restaurant just like this, then Fellini’s Italian Kitchen is the place for you. Located onThomas Johnson Driveless than two miles from Hood, Fellini’s Italian Kitchen is close by.
Fellini’s “old style cooking” is nothing like food you’ll eat at a franchise chain restaurant. Fati Perry, who shares ownership with her husband, Roy, said,
“Old Italian, you just do everything, you just make all your food from scratch. You make it like mom and pop used to make.” She describes how they make everything from fresh ingredients. They make their own sauce from fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, onions, and spices. They slice their own chicken and veal and grate their own Parmesan. Breaded dishes are all prepared on site with fresh ingredients. Nothing is purchased pre-breaded and frozen.
The Perrys should know what restaurant diners expect in a restauran since they have been successful restaurateurs for 26 years. They opened Fellini’s Italian Kitchen at 177 A Thomas Johnson Drive in Frederick just 14 months ago, and business has been growing steadily since then.
I learned of Fellini’s from their ad in The Blue and Grey. I went online to read reviews, and was surprised to see that all were positive. I asked a friend who had dined there what she thought of the food and she said it was very good. I asked her the key question, “Would you eat there again?” She assured me she would. I decided to give it a try.
Upon entering, I was greeted warmly. I felt at home right away. I chose to sit in a booth, although the outdoor patio seating looked very attractive. I began my meal with an appetizer: hand-battered calamari with marinara sauce (“Frittura Di Calamari,” $9). To my delight, the dish was plentiful and cooked to perfection! For anyone not familiar with preparing calamari, it must be cooked very carefully to obtain just the right consistency. This calamari was perfect. As my main dish, I chose spaghetti with marinara sauce ($8) and meatballs (two meatballs, $2 each). This is after all, an Italian restaurant, and what better choice is there than spaghetti? Again, the pasta was cooked to exactly the right consistency, and the sauce was delicious. I completed my meal with an order of cheesecake with caramel syrup and whipped cream.
When I had finished my meal, I knew I would come back and I would tell all my friends to give Fellini’s a try.
Fellini’s offers a wide range of Italian dishes. Besides many menu choices, diners can create their own pasta dishes with a choice of different sauces. These can be served with meats or served vegetarian style. In addition, Fellini’s has sandwiches, soups and salads. They have a complete bar with wine, liquor, domestic and imported beers. Draft beer on tap includes Flying Dog Pale Ale from Frederick’s own brewery.
For more information, call (301)-682-3388 or visit their site, fellinisitaliankitchen.com
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