50 Best Italian Restaurants in Baltimore

“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“

“Best dining experience all weekend!“

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

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

“We celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday at Sotto Sopra last night and had the best experience! we were met by name at the door! Given prosecco when we arrived at our table! Had a delicious 3 course meal. And then dessert with sparkler! The atmosphere was amazing - beautiful decor, clean, perfect acoustics so you could hear and talk, but also wonderful selection of music playing in the background. And our waiter was just amazing and so attentive and friendly! Perfect restaurant for your special occasion! I cant wait to go back! Thank you for making our daughter's birthday so special!“

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

“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.“

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

“This was a treat; a brief walk from our hotel, and we made the best decision choosing Angeli's for our night out after working at the convention center. Great atmosphere, staff and locals were friendly, interesting, and personable, and our server Kubra was absolute class. Pizza and Sangria was quality. Cheers!“

“A truly special, cozy place. Every member of the staff is personable and really happy to show you the space and talk about the food. The Caesar salad has to be the best in Baltimore. Amadeo’s doesn’t want to be just another Italian restaurant in Little Italy, but a practice of serving people interesting, delicious and comforting meals. It’s a place that you make your next reservation at before you leave.“

“beautiful restaurant, but the food and service was amazing! highly recommend!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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 👍👍👍👍“

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

“Delicious breakfast. Thank you so much for your hospitality.“

“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“

“October was a good month for me, just found another TOP restaurant. Easily in Baltimore's top 10, definitley in top 20 ever for me. Had a pasta dish, roasted beets and a scallop dish. Best scallops and beets I have ever had and the pasta competes with the best! Cant wait to return.“

“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“

“One of my favorite places in the city.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Food was excellent. We were there on a Sunday night so we pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves, but that was fine. They were strangely playing Spanish hip hop which seemed a little off the theme of the restaurant, and it was kind of loud and a bit unpleasant. Otherwise dinner was great.“

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

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

“An amazing dining experience with staff that are incredibly kind and go above and beyond! My friends and I went to Costiera to celebrate a friend’s birthday and not only was the food delicious but the service was truly outstanding. Our server took special care of our pregnant friend with food and non-alcoholic drink considerations and they were so accommodating in allowing us time to finish our meal and enjoy coffee and desert. Go to Costiera it will not disappoint!“

“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.“

“Ordered takeout delivery tonight while recovering from complex foot surgery and unable to be on my feet for long—and I’m so glad I did. The food arrived warm, looked absolutely amazing, and tasted just as good as it looked. Every bite was flavorful and clearly thoughtfully prepared. It was exactly what I needed at just the right time. Delicious, satisfying, and beautifully packaged—Frank’s Pasta & Pizza did not disappoint. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Great pizza and customer service 👍“

“An absolute hidden gem in Highlandtown!
If you are looking for incredible food, Forno needs to be at the top of your list.

​The Pizza: Utterly wonderful with the most amazing, crispy-crunchy crust that sets it apart from anywhere else in the neighborhood.

​The Lamb Kebabs: Truly outstanding—flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection.

​The Carbonara: Rich, creamy, and bursting with fantastic flavor. (Fair warning: the pasta was a tiny bit overcooked, but honestly, the sauce tasted so incredible we didn't even care!)

​The vibe is great and the flavors are unforgettable.

Do yourself a favor and go check them out—you won't regret it!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Such a great visit! The last time we came to this Olive Garden (about two years ago), both the food and service fell short of expectations. However, this visit was an absolute 10/10 experience!
The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Our server, Mikai, was the epitome of professionalism and kindness. We could truly feel the difference compared to our last visit – the atmosphere was welcoming, the staff attentive, and everything exceeded our expectations.

We’re happy to see how much this location has improved. Definitely a great experience this time around!“

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

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

“Great place staff is great nice drinks“

“The best pizza on the planet. My family has loved squires since they opened and now that most have moved away from Dundalk, we all make a point to stop by when in town. Its truly the best.“

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

“Great pizza, but totally worth it just for the amazing meatballs. I'm not even kidding, they're ridiculous. SO good. I'd kill to have a place like this closer to home (Durham now), but we'll worth the drive from NoVA/DC.“

“The Catonsville location used to be my go-to, lived less than 100-feet from it when I first moved to Maryland. Couldn’t imagine my excitement when I found out about the Falls Road location as I now live right down the road.

We’ve done takeout twice now - the fries are probably the best I’ve had only second to a steakhouse in Florida. Pizza always gets rave reviews and the pasta, lasagna and subs leave everyone very happy.

Our recent order was the Nonna Tina and wife ordered the vegetable sub along with the meatballs…what a hit!

Hopefully will be dining in soon but with a newborn, that’ll be down the road!“

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

“I am a MIDN at the Naval Academy and wouldn't survive without Johns Fit Meals. They are always on time with delivery and are so good about communicating with me if there's anything wrong! This company is amazing and really has helped my health journey by making it so simple! I would highly recommend this company to everyone!“

“This place has great food. professional service and staff. Our waitress Chelsie If I'm not mistaken was her name. was friendly and helpful. Robert was also great“