50 Best Italian Restaurants in Baltimore

“My husband and I love Cafe Campli happy hours! For our anniversary last week, we sat at the bar and enjoyed the autumn salad and mushroom and arugula focaccia with some house wine, perfect. Topped it off by sharing the chocolate and pistachio gelatos. Perfection in every way!“

“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!“

“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!“

“great food and prices. my waitress ruined the experience a bit. stared me down for 5 seconds when I asked to put in dessert order cuz I wanted to get that in. And disappeared long periods, (i think only to us), didn't greet us for 15 mins when we sat. it's okay but not the best. she was nice on and off though a little weird the places doesnt give any bread but it's okay. best restaurant week in Baltimore. generous portions. great bread pudding and tiramisu and shrimp and linguine and salmon. salad is good too“

“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.“

“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!“

“At a tagliata, I recommend trying the classic Tagliata di Manzo, which is thinly sliced grilled beef typically served with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan shavings. It's a delicious and flavorful choice that showcases the quality of the meat. Enjoy your meal!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Pizza is exellent as are all of their dishes, great family atmosphere, great people. Always have great conversations with the owner, recommend them 10/10 best Italian restaurant in the area!“

“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.“

“I recommend everything is a good environment everybody enjoyed yourself and have a wonderful time“

“One of my favorite places in the city.“

“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“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Our meal, from start to finish, was fabulous! They offer a Beef Carpaccio, so rare to find now, that was beautifully prepared. The house-made pasta was amazing and they even spliced together two dishes for me. We drank our desserts and they were yummy! Daniel is the quintessential waiter and set the seal on our perfect meal. Highly recommend for any special event!!!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Some of my favorites:
1. Prosciutto Bread. Buy some pesto from their fridge and dunk it in it. Add some cheese from the deli and fresh fruit and you've got the best lunch ever.
2. 5lb bags of De Cecco pasta.
3. Deli Copa, Mortadella, & Cappicola.
4. Deli sandwiches.“

“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“

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

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

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

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

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

“Open 147 out of 168 hours that are in a week, only closed for 3 hours each day. Practically dependable in the same manner as a fire station or a hospital. Ambitiously large menu. Walked here right off the railroad tracks. The rail line leads right here like a pot of gold and rainbow scenario. Lovingly attentive dine in service. Hot cocoa for my darling. Tadeusz was there too. Seafood lasagna 10 out of 5 stars. 174 miles from where I live and each mile hurts like a paper cut“

“Amazing pizza 🍕 as always delicious“

“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“

“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.“

“Great pizza and customer service 👍“

“the desserts were amazing and my kids loved it“

“Had an excellent birthday party in the bar yesterday with my family. Must compliment Omar. What an excellent server. Give him a raise. Also Savoy! I have one problem. There is no place for handicapped people to park. With such a large parking lot I’m sure more spots could be handicapped parking. Thank you for your time. Charlotte Skopinski“