Limited but tasty food items on Happy Hour menu, throughout restaurant, with lots of Evolution craft beers (small Happy Hour size, $3). Main course gemelli pasta truly delicious with intense gorgonzola sauce (love gorgonzola, or don't get it--it's that intense, seriously!). Husband's Honey Belly pizza was incredibly unusual and a spicy-sweet combo of pork belly slices, roasted peppers, honey, chili oil?, and some cheeses. It worked great for him, but not my cup of fat...er..tea! No room for dessert, but prior visit highlighted the "Kit Kat" chocolate dessert as off the charts for us chocolate lovers!Dietary restrictions: Offers gluten-free pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Italian Kit Kat
Ed Zimmerman
We hadn’t been back to this restaurant for several months. In the past we’ve always had a good meal. Today was no different, but there was one glaring problem.The calamary appetizer was a special, and it was great. The portion was large, and it was cooked perfectly.We ordered the New York strip steak and gluten-free pasta, which is made in house with Boar Bolognese.The NY Strip Steak was cooked perfectly and served with grilled peppers and roasted potatoes was thoroughly enjoyed.This was some of the best gluten-free pasta. I’ve had out at a restaurant! I should add so we didn’t get it this time they make it absolutely excellent gluten-free pizzaThe big problem was our entrées came out, almost immediately after our appetizer did. We then had to choose which we were going to eat while something else got cold. This is really a problem with the wait staff and the kitchen, not communicating where we were in our meal before bringing out the entrées.Aside from that hiccup, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant, would not hesitate to come back again, or tell others to do so.The only difference we would make, would be we would order appetizers and wait to order the entrée to ensure there is proper timing between the two courses.Dietary restrictions: Great homemade gluten free pasta on this occasion. On other visits they only had the standard commercially available gluten free penne pasta so many restaurants serve.Great gluten pizza and many gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari
Valerie Brown
Love the burrata bruschetta and the Caesar salad- one of the all time best Caesar’s, love their croutons. I try to get a new entree when I go and have never been disappointed but I especially love the boar bolognese. Have to finish with the Italian Kit Kat- if we’re too full, we order one to go. Service is usually excellent as most of the staff has been there a while and you can tell they really love the food. Has been and will continue to be one of my favorite places in the neighborhood/Baltimore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
David J Sitzer
LOVE the pizza, the crust is perfect and the the sauce is how we like it (not sweet), anf they kitchen accommodated our request perfectly. Often have the same server (she's great). I really really love the duck leg meal..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg
Popeye
Service was great! Waitress very attentive. Food very tasty but the pasta was barely even warm. I am not one to send back or complain. I also think the actual server could be taught to place the dishes down gently vs. so abruptly. Could be a guy thing!
Steven Finkelstein
One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore. Fair prices, great cocktails, and awesome food. Loved the duck pizza and brussel sprouts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse
Bad experience. Very disappointing. Began with they could not find our reservation. Restaurant was empty. Should not have been an issue. Service went downhill from there. Sorry. We used to live this restaurant.
Eric Cantori
Great place for superb pizza and drinks. The bartenders are always very talented.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
AnneW
The Caesar salad was the best I've ever had. The pizza was outstanding. They made a Birroteca Old Fashioned. It was delicious. The bartender Sean was great. The service was amazing too.
BobM
First time to visit Birroteca. We took the light rail to Woodberry and walked about 10 minutes to the restaurant. Not the most scenic walk, but ok. The interior of the restaurant is quaint and inviting. The service efficient, knowledgable and friendly. The menu was interesting with quite a few unusual options, as well as pizza. We both had garlic bread and pasta dishes that were well prepared and tasty, with adequate portions. One of the better places we've been in Baltimore, and we recommend it.
It's been a number of years since I dined here. Last time was for a small office, holiday party, and that's why, in fact, we returned. Staff greeted us cordially as we arrived. Though the dining room was virtually empty, we were made to wait past our reservation time. The server greeting was friendly-ish but somewhat forced and brief. We ordered a variety of drinks and some shared plates to start. The meatballs were tasty but not hot. The Brussels sprouts a bit too al dente for me but good flavor. We missed the copa on top sprouts as we had intended a veggie option for the table. Service was sparse after first course. After some time, we stacked our own plates and silver and had to request them to be removed. I was never asked for a second drink. Our entrees came and our silver had not been replaced so I had to track someone down to get utensils to eat the food already on the table. I believe ever enjoyed their food. My wild boar pasta was rich but not dynamic. I know the woman across from me was not as impressed with the highly recommended mushroom pasta dish. But everyone seemed to have a good time. The pizzas looked great and I heard the salmon melted in the mouth. I rated this place “Good” because it was. I had expected more but perhaps Birroteca is just Good. For the prices though, I wanted better than good
Annie
Awesome service. We sat at the bar and ordered cocktails, the artichokes, the clam pizza, and the limoncello for dessert. It was all wonderful. The atmosphere is classy but feels homey as well. Food is spectacular and the people that work there are very friendly and helpful. The limoncello is delicious; the best Ive had. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tom e
Great food, pizza is awesome. Come for happy hour.
Limited but tasty food items on Happy Hour menu, throughout restaurant, with lots of Evolution craft beers (small Happy Hour size, $3). Main course gemelli pasta truly delicious with intense gorgonzola sauce (love gorgonzola, or don't get it--it's that intense, seriously!). Husband's Honey Belly pizza was incredibly unusual and a spicy-sweet combo of pork belly slices, roasted peppers, honey, chili oil?, and some cheeses. It worked great for him, but not my cup of fat...er..tea! No room for dessert, but prior visit highlighted the "Kit Kat" chocolate dessert as off the charts for us chocolate lovers!Dietary restrictions: Offers gluten-free pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Italian Kit Kat
We hadn’t been back to this restaurant for several months. In the past we’ve always had a good meal. Today was no different, but there was one glaring problem.The calamary appetizer was a special, and it was great. The portion was large, and it was cooked perfectly.We ordered the New York strip steak and gluten-free pasta, which is made in house with Boar Bolognese.The NY Strip Steak was cooked perfectly and served with grilled peppers and roasted potatoes was thoroughly enjoyed.This was some of the best gluten-free pasta. I’ve had out at a restaurant! I should add so we didn’t get it this time they make it absolutely excellent gluten-free pizzaThe big problem was our entrées came out, almost immediately after our appetizer did. We then had to choose which we were going to eat while something else got cold. This is really a problem with the wait staff and the kitchen, not communicating where we were in our meal before bringing out the entrées.Aside from that hiccup, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant, would not hesitate to come back again, or tell others to do so.The only difference we would make, would be we would order appetizers and wait to order the entrée to ensure there is proper timing between the two courses.Dietary restrictions: Great homemade gluten free pasta on this occasion. On other visits they only had the standard commercially available gluten free penne pasta so many restaurants serve.Great gluten pizza and many gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari
Love the burrata bruschetta and the Caesar salad- one of the all time best Caesar’s, love their croutons. I try to get a new entree when I go and have never been disappointed but I especially love the boar bolognese. Have to finish with the Italian Kit Kat- if we’re too full, we order one to go. Service is usually excellent as most of the staff has been there a while and you can tell they really love the food. Has been and will continue to be one of my favorite places in the neighborhood/Baltimore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
LOVE the pizza, the crust is perfect and the the sauce is how we like it (not sweet), anf they kitchen accommodated our request perfectly. Often have the same server (she's great). I really really love the duck leg meal..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg
Service was great! Waitress very attentive. Food very tasty but the pasta was barely even warm. I am not one to send back or complain. I also think the actual server could be taught to place the dishes down gently vs. so abruptly. Could be a guy thing!
One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore. Fair prices, great cocktails, and awesome food. Loved the duck pizza and brussel sprouts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad experience. Very disappointing. Began with they could not find our reservation. Restaurant was empty. Should not have been an issue. Service went downhill from there. Sorry. We used to live this restaurant.
Great place for superb pizza and drinks. The bartenders are always very talented.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The Caesar salad was the best I've ever had. The pizza was outstanding. They made a Birroteca Old Fashioned. It was delicious. The bartender Sean was great. The service was amazing too.
First time to visit Birroteca. We took the light rail to Woodberry and walked about 10 minutes to the restaurant. Not the most scenic walk, but ok. The interior of the restaurant is quaint and inviting. The service efficient, knowledgable and friendly. The menu was interesting with quite a few unusual options, as well as pizza. We both had garlic bread and pasta dishes that were well prepared and tasty, with adequate portions. One of the better places we've been in Baltimore, and we recommend it.
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I would have given 5 stars but food was to salty. I love salt but the mussels in garlic wine was too salty same with the spaghetti with meatballs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
absolutely fantastic. the atmosphere. the food. the specialty house drinks. *Chefs Kiss*
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artisan Charcuterie & Cheese Board
It's been a number of years since I dined here. Last time was for a small office, holiday party, and that's why, in fact, we returned. Staff greeted us cordially as we arrived. Though the dining room was virtually empty, we were made to wait past our reservation time. The server greeting was friendly-ish but somewhat forced and brief. We ordered a variety of drinks and some shared plates to start. The meatballs were tasty but not hot. The Brussels sprouts a bit too al dente for me but good flavor. We missed the copa on top sprouts as we had intended a veggie option for the table. Service was sparse after first course. After some time, we stacked our own plates and silver and had to request them to be removed. I was never asked for a second drink. Our entrees came and our silver had not been replaced so I had to track someone down to get utensils to eat the food already on the table. I believe ever enjoyed their food. My wild boar pasta was rich but not dynamic. I know the woman across from me was not as impressed with the highly recommended mushroom pasta dish. But everyone seemed to have a good time. The pizzas looked great and I heard the salmon melted in the mouth. I rated this place “Good” because it was. I had expected more but perhaps Birroteca is just Good. For the prices though, I wanted better than good
Awesome service. We sat at the bar and ordered cocktails, the artichokes, the clam pizza, and the limoncello for dessert. It was all wonderful. The atmosphere is classy but feels homey as well. Food is spectacular and the people that work there are very friendly and helpful. The limoncello is delicious; the best Ive had. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, pizza is awesome. Come for happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5