50 Best Italian Restaurants in Baltimore

“The Missus (bless 'er) and I had the opportunity to visit Cafe Campli recently- and we can't wait to return.
As we entered and sat down, I couldn't shake the feeling that I had returned to Italy and was in a small, but well-crafted local ristorante. At no point during our visit was I disabused of this feeling.
Our server was personable and professional- who could ask for more?
The room was spotlessly clean- as was the bathroom.
The food? Ah yes, the food:
We opened with the antipasto platter, which came with a selection of salume, proscuitto, honey, and cheeses. The crostini was lightly charred, which added a complimentary note to the flavors on the board. My only quibble would be that the cheeses weren't tempered, but that is easily overlooked.
The Missus (bless 'er) went for the 'Porchetta Camplese,' a slow roasted boneless pork shoulder drizzzled with an unusual but tasty parsley chimichuri. She said it was delicious and after a bite, I had to agree.
I myself went for the 'Agnello Arrosto,' another boneless shoulder cut. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and had that slight char we had met before on the crostini. Again, it was full of flavor and very tender. It did not get dusty sitting on my plate...
Together we shared an 'Insalata Mista' to have some extra greens on the table. The salad was lightly dressed (thank you) and the vinegrette was above average.
I could not resist the 'Affogato' for dessert: White chocolate gelato topped with a double shot of espresso.
I had a 'Stappi Sprita,' a non-alcoholic beverage (I was driving), but ordered a bottle of excellent 2022 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from Colle Corviano for the Missus (bless 'er) to enjoy with dinner.
Every element of the experience was well above our expectations. Sicuramente ci torneremo!“

“Food was great , service was great. No complaints.“

“Been here like 5 times since they’ve opened. Carbonara, and duck confit pizza are go to’s. Never had a bad experience. Brett, dom, and Jontell, along with their great staff and brand can certainly run a tight ship. 30/10, will recommend every time.“

“Marta manages to be both lively and cozy simultaneously in a rowhouse that previously housed Salt (one of my all time favorite upscale restaurants) We went for a friend's birthday, and all 3 courses were delicious, beautifully presented, inventive, and not the same old menu that you find everywhere. Very sweet wait staff was super attentive, educated about the food and wine and made great suggestions. Our original wait staff had an emergency and had to leave in the middle of service, but seamlessly another wait person stepped in to covered us. Kudos to the front of house team for handling with such skill and ease. But the food was definitely the star of the show. For me, the standout was the tuna cannoli. I'm not even sure I can do justice to this deliciousness with a crunchy outer "cannoli" shell with a slight hint of sweet surrounding a creamy center of tuna crudi with little dots of avocado cream. And all was covered with a pistachio "dust." The spicy meatballs were delectable nestled in a cloud of creamy spicy ricotta. And the Duck and Foie Gras Panzotti (little triangle ravioli) was creamy, delicious and the perfect combination of delicate tastes. And the Tiramisu Affogato ended the dinner on a delicious note! And for two people with drinks it was really pretty a good deal for the quality if the food, service and location. We will be back! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5“

“All of the food we had was spectacular and one-of-a-kind; cocktails, focaccia, beef tartare, honey nut squash, pasta… the service was impeccable and the restaurant had a lovely ambiance. I’ve recommended this restaurant to all of my foodie friends and we will definitely be back!“

“Great food and wonderful staff!! The service was the best. The whole place is just beautiful. Will definitely be back.“

“Excelente , la comida muy rica , muy amables estuvieron pendiente de nuestra mesa en todo momento la comida llego rápido y caliente excelente servicio“

“Sotto Sopra has quickly become my favorite Italian restaurant. The food is marvelous as is the atmosphere and service👌🏻. I especially adore the Polenta Fritta Bergamot appetizer, the Pumpkin Pasta entrée, and the Pistachio Tiramisu dessert. The ambiance and decor are perfection. I can’t wait to come back for dinner on an opera night! We are lucky to have such an all-around exquisite restaurant in Baltimore. Grazie mille, Sotto Sopra! 🇮🇹🍝“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place! Every time we go here for dinner, we always enjoy! The staff is friendly and the owner Jerome is awesome! He comes to the table not only to greet you and to make sure everything is okay. He even takes the empty dishes off the table. He’s always helping out around the restaurant. Love this place!!!“

“Best dining experience all weekend!“

“Best Italian food in the area. Service is the best. Can't get any better.“

“You’ll never leave let down or hungry when you’re experiencing an authentic Italian Meal at Vinny’s Italian Cafe in Baltimore. This extremely passionate Family serves up an all scratch cucina of tasty treasures from land and sea. At Vinny’s you’ll always be spoiled like Familia! #Killerfoodies #Ladolcevita“

“Nicely appointed dining room, attentive and friendly staff. And our pizza was wonderful.“

“Just had the lasagna. Excellent with lots of ooey gooey cheese. Highly recommend trying this.“

“My wife and I decided at the last minute to go out on a Saturday evening and we picked Marie Louise Bistro for dinner. We sat outside and had a genuinely wonderful meal! While you often see the same staff there for years, our server this time was young and new to the industry. Despite that, you could tell she had received training from the other staff, and she did a fantastic job. A very good sign! She had another waiter show her how to open and pour the wine, but aside from that we’d have barely known she was new to the job. As for the food, it was excellent. I’d give 9 or 10 out of 10 for everything and my wife enjoyed her meal too. I had a 3-course that included a surf and turf special, and my wife had duck confit. It’s incredibly reasonably priced for the quality of food IMO. A gem of a restaurant! If any of you reading this have never been then I’d definitely recommend a visit!“

“I've been eating steaks for decades. It took 40 years to find the best steak in....well...actually the world (because I've had steaks from Taiwan to Bogota) right here at Tagliata. It was the best.“

“One of my favorite places in the city.“

“First time here. Excellent food and ambiance! I got a drink and fettuccine Alfredo. Delicious. Everyone who works here is very nice as well. Huge space- they have space for events as well“

“Cinghiale is one of our favorite restaurants. A wonderful place with fantastic food and a great staff.“

“We are visiting from Canada. We received fantastic service and the food was incredible. The restaurant even helped us get back to our hotel when the cab didn't show up as our phones weren't working. Thank you Abigail and the hostess (unfortunately I can't remember her name). They ended our evening on a positive note which won't be forgotten 🤗. 5 stars.“

“My wife and I went here and could not have chosen a better spot. They call themselves, by them, I mean Amedeos (the Dad) and his delightful daughter, Becca a Wine Bar. It's much more than that. A quaint little Trattoria with about 5 tables and a long bar with about 10 seats turns this establishment into a full comfort zone with excellent food, wine, customer service & interactions with other patrons.
Amedeos and Becca are lovely people.“

“I recommend Limoncello Baltimore for delicious food and nice atmosphere! Baltimore is known for its restaurants and Limoncello demonstrates great quality and excellent service.“

“Food was not good pasta taste like spaghetti O’s lamb chops tasted like it was boiled. I do not recommend! I selected would not recommend and Facebook made me recommend and I DON’T“

“Our first visit and we will definitely be back!!! Service from Jennifer D. was excellent and set the tone for the rest of the meal. Food was outstanding.“

“The food was great!! and always will be,almost as good as it was when I worked there over 15yrs ago.“

“Fabulous food made fresh from scratch with organic ingredients.“

“I've enjoyed their outstanding menu for over 15yrs.“

“As an original Marylander born and raised I have eaten in almost all the places in Little Italy accept Angeli’s recently. I love the atmosphere but was not that impressed with the food or service. In a tourist area so maybe to some it was nice. I liked the cozy atmosphere but the food was not impressive to me“

“My daughter and I are in Baltimore for the week. I am 100% Italian and she was craving pasta. After some research I settled on Chiapparelli’s. We went for lunch today. Loved the old school atmosphere and the food was delicious. Eating out has gotten so expensive and I am often disappointed with the food. Not today! We will be back every time we are in Baltimore.“

“By far one of the best Italian restaurants my husband and I have ever visited. Great atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Delicious food. Will be back during our next visit to Baltimore.“

“On weekend trip to aquarium and came here after reading reviews cuz the grandkid wanted pasta. Arrived about 7 and got the last table. Server quickly arrived for drink order then manager came quickly behind to take the food order. Though he was moving things along, we did not feel rushed. Food was great! Half order of spaghetti with one giant meatball was perfect for our 12 year old granddaughter. Italian and cheesesteak subs were big and we each only ate half. If you get the side salad, you better like parm (we do!). Great draft beer selection including IPAs.“

“Fantastic food, industrial, chic decor, superb service and Judy is fabulous. You simply must dine in this fantastic establishment.“

“We have been here a couple of times. Never disappointed! And we’re amazed by Sarah’s service today because she’s soooooo sincere and attentive, assuring we’re having a good time.
Thank you for maintaining such high quality of food and service, Olive Garden.“

“Just a great old school Italian restaurant. Meal was fantastic. People very friendly. I highly recommend.“

“The service was great! The food was tasty. The atmosphere was pleasant.“

“Dining at La Tavola was a pleasure. The food, the wine and the service were all top notch. Daniel is the best waiter I have met in a long time. He was attentive and informative and also had a wonderful sense of humor. I’m very happy that I chose La Tavola of all the restaurants in Little Italy to take my family from out of town.“

“The best gluten free pizza I have ever had. Amazing.“

“Sicilian style pizza was awesome. I hope to go back soon!!“

“They did that thing, all the food that we ordered was on point. The chicken wings were done perfectly , the salad was fresh. The stromboli and the pita was prepared just right. They did above and beyond excellent, and I our plan to return again“

“Brought the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had this morning from them it was a sausage egg and cheese on a sub roll and the spicy sausage with the eggs and cheese it was just AWESOME this place never disappoints and I love getting sandwiches from here! 5 star rating!“

“First time ordering fries and gravy cold steak sub taste like bad mayonnaise on it worst food I ever ate or didn't eat.“

“Amazing pizza 🍕 as always delicious“

“Best pizza I've had while visiting the area!! 🍕 Will be back!!“

“We had a great time with the delicious food and atmosphere of our first visit.
We loved the staff's smiles, friendliness and patience with our group of five adults.
Restaurant staff was efficient and experienced.
The restaurant was not hard to find.
Rest rooms were clean and sufficient.“

“Very friendly staff, food is always hot and fresh, I love that they have beef pepperoni for people who don't eat pork , and it's family oriented , it's ran by an entire family from grandpa, son , grandson , daughters..we have hope in baltimore“

“Food is really good!! Delivery fast even when busy.“

“Real nice mom and pop. You can bring your own spirits. Found this out on way out.“

“My family and I stopped in Mario's to grab a bite to eat after watching a movie at the Senator Theater across the street from it and believe me when I say that the pizza is outstandingly delicious ???. Also, the service is outstanding as well. The owner took time out of his duties to check on us and that all is well. This is definitely a pizza place that I am going to be visiting often.“

“Placed an order for the first time at 4:30 PM, drove across town and got there @4:47 PM, I was acknowledged and taken care of and out by 4:50PM. Upon receiving the order, my hands nearly burnt from the fresh heat of the stone brick oven they got. The aroma of the wings and the heat from the pizza had clogged my nose while I wiped drool off my face the whole time home. Give it a shot if you a local.

Parking: The metered parking ends after a certain time turning into street parking. You have to back in at an angle on a busy street if you go during rush hour!“

“Great pizza and customer service 👍“