Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel
Waugh Chapel, Gambrills
Restaurant in Gambrills, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel is a practical Gambrills pick when the group wants Italian in an easy suburban setting. Book it for convenience and familiar comfort rather than awards, chef-driven sourcing, or a destination-level tasting experience; compare with Miss Toya's, The Farmhouse, or Arturo's Trattoria if cuisine direction matters more than location.
About Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel
Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel is a Gambrills restaurant with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. Beyond that, the confirmed public details are limited, so the safest way to evaluate it is by schedule, city, and whether it fits the occasion you are planning.
Consider this when the basics fit your plan
The clearest confirmed facts are practical: Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel is in Gambrills, the dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant is open from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday hours extended to 11 PM. If the table wants to compare different nearby choices, Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Gambrills and The Farmhouse Gambrills are useful cross-shops in Gambrills.
For deeper planning across the area, use our full Gambrills restaurants guide.
The decision comes down to occasion and appetite
For a low-friction meal in Gambrills, the hours and smart-casual dress code make Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel direct to consider. For a meal where a specific menu style, room setup, or culinary point of view matters, compare before committing. The All American Steakhouse Odenton is another nearby option to consider when the table wants a different kind of restaurant, while Arturo's Trattoria is another relevant comparison for diners weighing another restaurant.
That does not make the restaurant a bad fit; it simply means the decision should be based on confirmed basics and a direct check with the venue if details matter. If the plan extends beyond the meal, use local guides for Gambrills to build the rest of the outing.
Quick read: choose it if the Gambrills location, smart-casual dress code, and posted hours fit your plan; verify menu and service details directly before relying on them.
Planning details
- Location
- 2630 Chapel Lake Dr, Gambrills, MD 21054
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gallianoitalianrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +14107215522
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Galliano at Waugh Chapel presents a classic, neighborhood-focused Italian‑American experience. The restaurant leans into red‑sauce traditions and pasta standards: comforting, familiar plates that appeal to local regulars. The room is calibrated for everyday dining: families, midweek dinners and group nights rather than high‑concept, destination meals. That gives the place a relaxed, charming sensibility; it feels like a reliable local anchor where consistency and straightforward cooking matter more than culinary trendiness. Expect warm, unpretentious service and a setting built for eating well with company rather than for spectacle.
Best For
This is a place to come for dinner with the people you see most often. Galliano is tuned to groups, families and midweek dinners, so it works for family meals, neighborhood gatherings and group dining. Galliano serves a community’s regular needs. Reservations for busy weeknights or larger tables are sensible, and diners looking for a reliable, comfortably casual Italian dinner in the Annapolis–D.C. corridor will find it especially well suited.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that underline the restaurant’s Italian‑American identity. The Pappardelle Bolognese and Lobster Ravioli are highlighted as standouts alongside Beef Carpaccio; together they represent the menu’s range from hearty pasta to indulgent seafood and antipasti. Given the focus on familiar, generously treated proteins and classic pasta standards, order a pasta and a shared starter for a balanced table. For group meals, choosing a couple of these signature plates provides a clear picture of what the kitchen does well without overcomplicating the visit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Nicely decorated interior with a variety of tables, booths, and cozy date-night seating, providing a comfortable and attractive atmosphere without being stuffy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
Signature Dishes
- Pappardelle Bolognese
- Lobster Ravioli
- Beef Carpaccio
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2630 Chapel Lake Dr, Gambrills, MD 21054
Planning details
Location
2630 Chapel Lake Dr, Gambrills, MD 21054 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Gambrills, Notable alternative
- The Farmhouse Gambrills, Notable alternative
- The All American Steakhouse Odenton, Notable alternative
- Grace Garden, Notable alternative
- Arturo's Trattoria, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Gambrills
Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel is the Italian-leaning choice for diners who want a familiar, low-friction meal in Gambrills. Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Gambrills is the stronger pick when the table wants Southern cooking with a clearer cuisine identity, while The Farmhouse Gambrills is the safer cross-shop for groups that need a broader American menu.
For occasion dining, The All American Steakhouse Odenton is the better comparison if the night calls for a steakhouse format rather than Italian comfort. Grace Garden belongs on the list for diners willing to leave the immediate Gambrills set for a more cuisine-specific meal.
If the brief is Italian specifically, compare Galliano with Arturo's Trattoria. Choose Galliano when Waugh Chapel convenience matters; choose Arturo's Trattoria when the group is willing to travel for a more trattoria-coded experience.
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Compare Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel | Gambrills | No published awards |
| Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Gambrills | Gambrills | No published awards |
| The Farmhouse Gambrills | Gambrills | No published awards |
| The All American Steakhouse Odenton | Odenton | No published awards |
| Grace Garden | Odenton | No published awards |
| Arturo's Trattoria | Glen Burnie | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel?
The dress code for Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel in Gambrills is smart casual. The restaurant is open from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 11 AM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel good for a special occasion?
It may be worth considering if the Gambrills location, smart-casual dress code, and posted hours fit your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel?
The hours begin at 11 AM daily and run until 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday hours until 11 PM.
What are alternatives to Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel in Gambrills?
For other Gambrills options, compare Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Gambrills and The Farmhouse Gambrills. Arturo's Trattoria is another relevant comparison for diners considering another restaurant.
