50 Best Italian Restaurants near Essex

“Never had anything bad. Best pizza bar none. Well managed by Jason.“

“I can only recommend the cheese steaks here because that's all I ever get but would be willing to bet other things are great too. Quick service polite staff good food .. hard to beat this place IMO.“

“Favorite pizza in MD. I've been going to Pizza John's my whole life. Cheeseburger subs are also pretty good.“

“I L❤️VE the suicide wings! The food is always delicious🤗“

“Thanks Ricardo for your awesome Customer Service and addressing me by my name!“

“Food did not disappoint Staff was very friendly Favorites chicken momos , pizza fries, Greek pizza and gyros. I will be back next time I visit Maryland“

“below average pizza. missed order notes. feedback is padded. I know someone who works there.“

“The Missus (bless 'er) and I had the opportunity to visit Cafe Campli recently- and we can't wait to return.
As we entered and sat down, I couldn't shake the feeling that I had returned to Italy and was in a small, but well-crafted local ristorante. At no point during our visit was I disabused of this feeling.
Our server was personable and professional- who could ask for more?
The room was spotlessly clean- as was the bathroom.
The food? Ah yes, the food:
We opened with the antipasto platter, which came with a selection of salume, proscuitto, honey, and cheeses. The crostini was lightly charred, which added a complimentary note to the flavors on the board. My only quibble would be that the cheeses weren't tempered, but that is easily overlooked.
The Missus (bless 'er) went for the 'Porchetta Camplese,' a slow roasted boneless pork shoulder drizzzled with an unusual but tasty parsley chimichuri. She said it was delicious and after a bite, I had to agree.
I myself went for the 'Agnello Arrosto,' another boneless shoulder cut. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and had that slight char we had met before on the crostini. Again, it was full of flavor and very tender. It did not get dusty sitting on my plate...
Together we shared an 'Insalata Mista' to have some extra greens on the table. The salad was lightly dressed (thank you) and the vinegrette was above average.
I could not resist the 'Affogato' for dessert: White chocolate gelato topped with a double shot of espresso.
I had a 'Stappi Sprita,' a non-alcoholic beverage (I was driving), but ordered a bottle of excellent 2022 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from Colle Corviano for the Missus (bless 'er) to enjoy with dinner.
Every element of the experience was well above our expectations. Sicuramente ci torneremo!“

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

“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!“

“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! 🇮🇹🍝“

“Just had the lasagna. Excellent with lots of ooey gooey cheese. Highly recommend trying this.“

“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.“

“Had the Italian deluxe sub today & it was amazing. Fresh ingredients, fresh bread. I loved it!!!!!“

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

“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.“

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

“Ordered off of their catering menu for my wife's birthday. I purchased the Margharita Seafood Special with shrimp, scallops and lump crabmeat in a rose' cream sauce and it was excellent! The homemade meatballs jad everybody raving and their sausage, onions and peppers in marinara sauce was also great. Thankfully we had some left overs that we are still enjoying. Lastly was their Greek salad, very fresh and loaded with feta cheese. I definitely recommend these folks for your next lunch or dinner or when you need an event catered. Call and ask for Saul and he and the staff there will take great care of you!!“

“We held our School Spirit Night at Remo’s earlier this week. Our students and their families had a great time and Remo’s gave a generous donation back to our school PTA. We are so thankful to have them in the neighborhood!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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'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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Real Italian cuisine is served here in ample helpings. Mama's Favorite Caesar salad can be split for two people. It's loaded with soft fresh mozzarella, artichoke, & sundried tomatoes. It's my favorite, too. The lasagna had so much of the wonderful delicate tomato sauce, it was covered. This is the real authentic lasagna of Italy. For a tasty pasta with a kick, the Salmone Al Pesto has a marvelous creamy pesto sauce, & a heaping of small fresh button mushrooms. They say it's only 6 oz. of salmon but the whole plate was covered in large segments of it--it's large enough to take home for a second dinner. Mama had made her own Tiramisu. The delicate sponge soaked with flavor is something not to be missed. Get it when you can. The service from Madison was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable & extremely helpful. This is a wonderful place for authentic Italian meals.“

“We came here last Friday for my fathers wake. Everything was perfect, food was hot and refined quickly. The server, Mike was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience.“

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

“We went for a girls brunch today and it was such a great vibe. Wonderful DJ, Espresso Martini Bar and just overall chill vibes. We loved it and can’t wait to be back! Service was great and food was good!“

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

“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!“

“This restaurant is and always will be my favorite the pizza and subs are to die for that was my place go when I lived in Baltimore now every time I visit thats my place to go“

“Ordered a meatball sub and fries. And definitely one of the best meatball subs I’ve ever had“

“Exceptional customer service and the best food in Nottingham! This Italian Delight Sensation truly deserves 5 stars for consistently delivering outstanding experiences.“

“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.“

“7 members of our family stopped here while visiting Baltimore. We had pizza & wings and all was good and done right. Our waitress, Lauren was attentive, was very friendly, curious and also a bit witty! If in Baltimore it is worth looking this establishment up!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Hands-down best pizza in town!!!“

“Italian Chicken Cheesesteak is the best!“

“I went there for years before I moved to the eastern shore, their food is always up to par, always consistent. Everything I've had there is delicious, shrimp salad, soup, specials and desserts, try it you won't be disappointed.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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