49 Best Italian Restaurants near Catonsville

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

“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!!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 👍👍👍👍“

“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! ✨“

“Unique menu and best service .“

“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“

“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!“

“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 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..“

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

“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.“