50 Best Italian Restaurants near Arbutus

“We have been ordering food from the Arbutus location for years and never been disappointed. Tonight we ordered baked old bay wings, chicken parmigiana sub and chicken Cesare sub and everything was so delicious! Perfectly cooked and taste was off the hook! Scott Lindenberger“

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

“The food is absolutely amazing….pricey but worth it! Better than Little Italy quality.“

“it was the highlight of my day to come to Carrabba's with my wife. We were nearby and always come to Carrabba's for our favorite dish. Fettuccine Carrabba! It's the best and the people that work here in Pasadena are the sweetest most accommodating out of all of them. I love the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the service and the food. The manager "Ben" is fantastic too!“

“Best dining experience all weekend!“

“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.“

“This is one of those places that leaves you speechless. The service is good and the environment is comfortable, but the food. The food is next level, it’s Nona in the kitchen good. Just pure home style Italian cooking in the best way possible. Definitely one of the best in Baltimore.“

“I love how some things never change, like how certain restaurants are always good. Cinghiale is one of them“

“The service was phenomenal. We were there for my sis in laws 50th Birthday (came in from Columbus,Oh and they treated her amazingly. Our server was great managing staff amazing.“

“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.“

“With a recent infatuation of fresh made pasta and my love of cozy quaint restaurants, Love, Pomelo was a must try on my list.

I've walked by Love, Pomelo on numerous occasions and never knew that some of the most delicious pasta was being made. I made a reservation for one and took a seat at the bar for the evening. The ambiance invoked a comforting romance novel, dimly lit with soft antique touches.

Since I planned my visit on a Wednesday during happy hour, I was able to not only partake in happy hour, but also their $20 pasta specials. So, I started with a Spritz as my cocktail and some of their broccoli, which I never knew broccoli could be the main focus and taste so damn good. Perfectly seasoned, crisp, and full of garlic flavor. I'm still dreaming of this broccoli. I opted for a red sauce rigatoni pasta with guanciale, and this pasta literally made my soul dance. A little red pepper flakes on the side for heat and I was in heaven. I couldn't end the night without dessert, although I was stuffed. So, I settled on a small serving of Amaro & Gelato. The sweet Amaro liquor poured over two small scoops of real pistachio gelato was the perfect nightcap to a beautiful meal.

Between the fresh made pasta and broccoli, Love, Pomelo has stolen a piece of my heart, to which I cannot wait until my next visit to relive the experience.“

“One of my favorite places in the city.“

“We get our dinner for our bi monthly board meeting from Gino and ZaVino. Hot, delicious and a favorite for all our members. Thanks for the awesome service Gino and team!“

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

“We ordered pizza almost every Friday night when I was growing up in Catonsville. Excellent food and service.“

“I stopped by for a quick lunch on sunday. Was in and out in less than 40 minutes. Asia was my server, very friendly and made sure I was taken care of quickly. The new Champagne Shrimp option was extra good that day.“

“OMGOSH, this place is FABULOUS. Came for lunch after Dr appt best ( lost) decision we made. We will be back. Service was Great ( perfect ) Started with Espresso martini ( best I ever had ) Crab soup absolutely delish topped with lots of lump crab meat. No shells. We shared Shrimp Gondola ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING. Shrimp on toasted baguette bread with simply delicious cream sauce. ( a definite must try) Hubby got pizza with mushroom n sausage. WoW!! I ordered Grilled Chicken Pesto Panni , which came with fries or mixed greens( I opted for mixed greens ) I will have to update on taste because I could not even take a bite of panini. I did eat the greens which were also delish. Do yourself a favor try this place. We will definitely be back. Yes it's a two hrs drive but worth it. Cheers to entire staff. Thanks again Pam n Jerry Wright“

“Outstanding and delicious!! Atmosphere is superb!! Mrs. Hope was a great customer service lady!! Highly recommend!“

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

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

“Best Italian food! Excellent home made pasta. Staff are amazing.“

“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“

“Had found the place by accident roaming around the night before and ordered a chicken sandwich that was AWESOME! So decided on it for the pizza, highly recommend, the following night while roaming again. Started speaking with a older woman behind the bar who is part owner and she was so delightful and informativ of the area of Little Italy and told me of some of the history associated with the area. Such a great experience for an out of stater to have.“

“We were on our way back to MA from a week in NC and googled Italian restaurants near us- being outside of Boston, Italian food is a staple for us. The food here was amazing- the service was outstanding and the “first time” dessert delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for great food and service for a very reasonable price!“

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

“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“

“What a great restaurant! Pizza was amazing - large slices, great pepperoni, excellent ratio of cheese/sauce. Have adventurous eaters - you can order by the slice too! And the cannoli…🤤 so good!!“

“Huge portions and very tasty!! Loved the turkey club and Italian cold cut. Excellent value! All the staff we were very nice and friendly. Food was ready fast and made carefully.“

“We Love getting pizza from Eataliano! Not only do they have delicious vegan pizzas, they also offer the best imported Italian goodies like wafers, artichokes, olives, pastas, hard candies, and more.“

“My husband and I were looking for a good meal slightly out of the chaos of Fells Point and stumbled upon this most delicious Italian restaurant. Chef John recommended the Rigatoni alla Vodka with shrimp and it was everything. My husband always particular about seafood felt the shrimp was cooked to perfection. We also had the Buratta as an App and took a Tiramisu to go and enjoy later. We could not have asked for a more enjoyable meal with excellent service. We will be back. If you are looking for an excellent meal in a beautiful environment I recommend it.“

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

“Dinner with a large group. Our server, Lisa was great in handling all of our orders.“

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

“First time eating here and the food was delicious. My parents had been there a couple of days earlier. Mom had a slice of vegetable pizza and dad had lasagna. Both raved about how good it was. Two days later, mom got another slice of vegetable pizza, which really was delicious, and dad and I got a Philly cheesesteak made to order. Definitely going back again soon. People behind the counter were very nice. Place was clean and inviting.“

“We tried Italia’s based off recommendations and we are so satisfied. The pizza was fantastic!! The gluten-free was great for my husband. I’m new to the area and prefer local vs chain restaurants for pizza. Totally recommend this for pizza. I can’t wait to dine in for other dishes!“

“I was at a birthday catered by Benny’s. The meatballs were outstanding, tender, moist, excellent flavor and the sauce was excellent also! Deep flavors, not strong, with a good texture, without that strong acid, garlicky tomato flavor! Baked pasta was great also! It was good for my tummy also, no reflux, YUMMY 🤗. I highly recommend eating there!!! I’m thinking about ordering for my supper bowl company 👍👍👍👍“

“We were in town for a family celebration, and Gastro Social really came through for us. The staff could not have been kinder and more attentive, and the food was terrific. As for drinks, some in our party had the sangria, which they loved!“

“This got heart to it, Top Dog 😄 — appreciative without sounding fake or robotic.

I eat out a lot, and I can honestly say Peter is hands down one of the best waiters I’ve ever had anywhere. From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, funny, professional, and genuinely made the whole experience feel welcoming. He paid attention to every detail without making it feel forced, and you can tell he truly cares about people and takes pride in what he does. In a world where customer service is starting to disappear, Peter reminded me what GREAT service actually looks like.

And I also want to give a special shoutout to Linda. You can tell great leadership starts at the top. The entire staff was well-groomed, respectful, organized, and on point. The atmosphere felt smooth, positive, and professional, and that doesn’t happen by accident. Linda clearly has this team operating at a high level.

This was honestly one of the best Olive Garden experiences I’ve ever had. Much respect to Peter, Linda, and the whole staff.“

“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.“

“This was giving early 90’s/ early 2000’s Olive Garden, 5 Stars hands down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I went yesterday with my family, the food was hot, delicious, and came out fast! The server was delightful! Chef kiss to this whole experience! ✨“

“our office hosted the 2025 holiday party here and had an incredible time! The atmosphere was festive and fun, the dirty martinis were amazing, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Overall, it was a fantastic experience I’ll definitely be coming back <3333“

“Quality matters !!! Ordered for the first time tonight. Amazing and fresh !!! Highly recommend !!!“

“Hands-down best pizza in town!!!“

“I have visited a few times for lunch now. They have a good selection of classic Italian sandwiches as well as some of their own inventions. They are all delicious. Scittino's deli and butcher counter is also excellent. I would recommend the house made caponata or porchetq“

“I eat from here 3 times a week and I always get the same thing, Antipasto salad with grilled chicken IT IS AWESOME.“

“Had a surprise 50th Birthday for my best friend last weekend. The food, staff and atmosphere was amazing. All the guests loved the food. Our server Shailesh, he set up the food, cleaned up and was there for any questions and concerns I had during the party. They did an excellent job and I would highly recommend having any type of gathering or celebration at this restaurant. The price per person was responsible for the food and service provided.“

“I love getting Vince’s “wine of the day.” So many great options with fair pricing. Sandwiches are very delicious as well.“

“I liked this place overall ..The meat was good . Lamb chops was perfect & well seasoned..Also the salmon was ok point ..juicy , well but not dried out .. The side dishes need some work ..A lot of work to be honest..I can respect a establishment that is growing & open to new ideas..it's so many dishes on the menu besides Italian..With that being said - mistakes & growth gone happen.WORK OK THE SIDE DISHES!!
The service was A+ .The smoothie 🥤 was better than smoothie king !!! The consistency was beyond perfect perfect..“

“Our waiter was probably the highlight of the meal. He was very conversational, very attentive and made our experience great. The food was good for the most part, we all got different items, and perhaps it's that the cheese was to exotic for our understanding, but the raviolis were good, my steak salad was good but came out 5 minutes before dessert, and my grandmother‘s filet mignon was good. Everyone said the gnocchi was amazing and so delicious. They also gave us desserts for my grandmother‘s birthday, and the moose was phenomenal. Overall, it was a good experience however the service was amazing, I would go back just to be attended to buy our waiter, who made the dinner amazing.“

“Will miss you chicken guy!! This place was really good for its location. People who are hating don’t listen to them, it may have been a bit of a wait, but it was one guys running the whole show and I believe his food was amazing!

Also, because of its location he was very well aware how people could be. A man followed us and was essentially harassing us, chicken guy came out and made the guy leave.

He was so sweet and kind, I really recommend giving this place a chance and being respectful to chicken guys.“