50 Best Italian Restaurants near Catonsville

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

“We love our Chef P Fridays! The Chef P family makes it feel like home and the food is always delicious! A Catonsville landmark!“

“The food was delicious and we had an outstanding server. Looking forward to returning another time.“

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

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

“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 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!“

“Because of the closeness to home our sons had taking us for Dinner it was GREAT Place! my husband and myself go there occasionally!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“One of my favorite places in the city.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“A New Chapter for a Beloved Spot — Amadeo’s Shines Under New Ownership

Amadeo’s in Baltimore City has officially reopened under new ownership, and it’s already a standout. Run by husband-and-wife duo Brenna and Daniel (“Chef Danny”), this refreshed gem in Little Italy blends warmth, flavor, and hospitality in all the right ways.

From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. The space is cozy and inviting, and the table service—led by Brenna herself—was personal and attentive. She even crafted a few of our drinks, which were phenomenal. Dave, the bartender was also incredible warm, sociable and made delicious cocktails. I had the house Negroni and a dirty martini—both perfectly balanced—while my husband enjoyed a couple of their thoughtfully curated wines by the glass.

The food? Absolutely incredible. We started with the squash crostini, Caesar salad, and shrimp cocktail—each dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The crostini was a standout: hearty, seasonal, and layered with texture and taste.

For mains, we shared the mezze maniche in a simple red sauce that was anything but basic—rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The sausage and polenta was a revelation. I’ve never been a polenta fan, but this dish changed my mind. Creamy, flavorful, and paired with a sausage that had just the right amount of heat.

We ended the night with a couple of digestivos and couldn’t resist trying both dessert options. Let’s just say: save room. You’ll want to experience every last bite.

What makes Amadeo’s truly special is the heart behind it. Brenna and Daniel have created more than a restaurant—they’ve built a space that honors tradition while inviting the community into something new. With incredible food, fair prices, and a genuine sense of hospitality, Amadeo’s is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back“

“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'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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I have been going to this restaurant for more than five years. Each visit was a total success in food, quality, atmosphere and customer service. The staff is extremely friendly, professional, and helpful. The atmosphere is very relaxing. When I eat by myself, I usually find a table where I can Have my food and listen Music on my personal device. The garden salad comes with a house dressing, which is phenomenal. I could go there just to have their salads. Their pasta dishes and pizzas are excellent. On the rare occasions, when I do order a pizza, I find that the crust is undescribable good. The pasta dishes are usually more than I can eat. All in all, this restaurant gives great value for my money.“

“We have been trying restaurants in Baltimore since our daughter started med school last Fall. La Tavola will definitely be one of our favorites for the next 4 years! Ambiance is excellent - so adorable inside! The bruschetta was outstanding, and all 3 pastas we tried were delicious! Wine, martini, and a mocktail were all terrific! Cannot wait to return!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“We had a large group and we took over the entire place and they were as nice as can be very accommodating..food great service great we tried cleaning up because we were so many and the man said he'd take care of, so very nice wonderful place.“

“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 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.“

“I came in last night after work with my husband and our friend. We decided to sit at the bar, watch the game and have some food and drinks. I'm writing this review because we had the best service we ever had at Olive Garden, hands-down and definitely top service overall. Ryan B. was our bartender/ server. He was attentive and incredibly friendly. He made sure we had anything we needed. Amazing experience last night!“

“Unique menu and best service .“

“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!“

“Arguably the best pizza in Baltimore full stop. Great cheese, perfect crust, fresh delicious not sweet sauce, creative and flavorful toppings everything you could want. Yes, it's a little pricy, but worth the extra $7/pie more than most other pizzas.“

“This was my first time food drinks dessert were excellent. The water was tasty as well. I am the pickiest layer and found nothing to complain about. When going on Friday or Saturday get reservations they tend to be extremely busy. I am going back soon“

“Cute spot for a chill date night. The food, drinks and service were all good. I also enjoyed the music; it was Top 100 Pop music. We ordered a medium pizza that we finished. The “small” Caesar salad was big enough for 2. We ordered the sangria “on fire” so it came in a metal branded cup with a tiny cup of fire in the middle for +$2. Cute. We also ordered a beef lasagna to go, it was good and I appreciate there wasn’t any pork in it. I’ll come back.“

“I tried to leave a review and it won't post so I will try again. My family and I ate dinner inside on Friday night after seeing the trains. They were extremely busy but to our surprise the food didn't take very long and was just as good as always. Our server (also the manager I believe as she was helping the counter area, as well as getting change for the employees up there) is really why I wanted to write this review. Our son has special needs and wanted HER to pour his apple juice into his cup. Mind you the restaurant is packed and so was carry out, she poured his juice and kept coming around and filling it up a bit more for him throughout our meal. She was so busy but made us feel like the only customers there. She neatly boxed our pizza for us even though she was very busy and I told her she didn't have to do that for us. All in all was a great dinner, Amazing food and fantastic service. They do get very busy and you might wait a bit for a table but it is worth every second of the wait. You won't be disappointed. As far as carry out goes we were sitting right next to the carry out area and the line was across the mall and pizzas stacked on their oven. They were very busy but they seem to get through the line pretty fast so although you might have to wait a few mins to get to where you order the food is worth it. I would watch a man bring up bagged orders and then within a minute our server would check the bags hand certain ones to the people working carry out and yell a number I believe this was to get the people here already waiting their food right away. Seemed like they have a working system for this crazy time. So although the lines seem very long it wasn't bad at all. Our kids also loved the trains. Was the first year they are old enough to really enjoy them and enjoy them they did!“

“Wonderful, wonderful experience! Not only did we have a good experience on Thursday night with our basketball team, but when we called again on Friday they remembered us. Commented on how well behaved our school was. We ended up ordering 15 pizzas for Friday night, they gave us 20 bucks off and carried all 15 pizzas to the car for us. We will definitely be back! Bayview Seahawks thank you.“

“Costiera is small, inviting, and absolutely worth a visit. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out as impeccable. The staff was attentive without ever hovering, quick with suggestions, and made us feel genuinely taken care of.

When we walked in, there were two tables available right away, but they asked if we’d mind waiting just a minute so they could seat us at a much better window table. That kind of thoughtfulness goes a long way these days, and we really appreciated it. Our server checked in often, was kind, and gave fantastic recommendations that made us feel like we ordered the very best of the menu.

The food was excellent across the board. The pasta was perfectly cooked and tasted even better than it looked. The octopus was a standout dish—tender, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything we tried was balanced, well-executed, and memorable.

All in all, we had a flawless experience here. Costiera delivers on service, food, and atmosphere. Highly recommend, especially if you’re looking for something a little different done really well.“

“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! ✨“

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

“We recently held a baby shower in the main banquet room at the Olive Grove Restaurant. The staff was beyond excellent, the food was great and the support they provided to us was above and beyond. I would highly recommend you consider this business, if you are looking for a location to hold a family or business event.“

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

“Hands-down best pizza in town!!!“