31 Best Italian Restaurants near Joppatowne

“Anything you get on their menu, you can't go wrong with! It us all good from the pizza to the baked ziti to the desserts. This is a favorite Italian spot for my family and I to frequent any day of the week!Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere“

“I wish we found this place sooner!From the moment we walked in, we could tell it was family owned. We were greeted immediately and given time to check out the menu. The Tango was exactly as described and the sub roll was toasted perfectly. My SO destroyed her Adriano.To top it all off the chocolate mousse cake was incredibly smooth and delicious as well as the Lemoncello cake. No pics of the cake due to how amazing they were!Will absolutely be coming back to try more!“

“If we could give this place 10 stars, we would. The food was incredible (must try the crab pretzel)!As wonderful as the food was, the service was a top experience in any restaurant, ever! Theresa was so unbelievably warm and sweet to our 2 children . She made sure everyone had everything we needed and then some! She even had games and toys for the baby and kept Mama's wine glass full! I can't recommend this place enough ans hope we'll pass through town soon to return!“

“If you haven't been here, you have got to try it! It had been 6 months ince my last visit.... Great spot, ran efficiently! Good food! Friendly people. The lady who helped @ the tables was very aware of what was going on around her! She saw that I was a little lost n was extremely helpful several times and soooooo Friendly!!“

“I will start with our service. Our server was on it with making sure everything was good. She did a wonderful job with everything.The food was par to say the least. It was Italian food, but wasn't Italian food. The Crab bruchetta, was just toasted bread with crab dip on top. Was not impressed with it. The lasagna wasn't to bad.Presentation on these dishes could be a lot better.Atmosphere was pretty awesome. I like the outdoor space, didn't use it due to it being a little cold.Overall not a bad place, just have to put a little more passion into the food and presentation.“

“The food was amazing and filling! The staff seemed somewhat short so it was a little slow but that’s expected on a Tuesday evening. The older gentleman that served my friends and I was amazing! Great conversation, and service overall. I’d gotten the peach daiquiri and it comes with handmade whipped cream; my waiter gave me a complimentary serving!The atmosphere was calm, the affordability is fair, & the aesthetic is clean and pleasing. Great local restaurant. I’ve already recommended 2 people today, and I’d go again.“

“My favorite restaurant by far!! Delicious food, great atmosphere and amazing staff. I've been here many times and everything we have tried has been amazing. Jason amd Stephanie by far are my favorites. This is my go to everytime we go out. Love it!!“

“First time customer, and it was a great experience! The food was delicious (my filet mignon was cooked perfectly) and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back!Kid-friendliness: A staff member helped us find a table to accomodate my baby’s car seat.“

“I've been here several times and this place is the best around. Being from NJ/NY I was always searching for the best pizza. After 12 years I finally found a local place that is the bomb! I never thought I'd find it in the Harford Mall. The owner is always making sure you're satisfied and he keeps the place very clean. If you like really good pizza and subs give this place a try. The reviews speak for themselves.“

“This place was great,the sun was huge and very good wings were good and I’ve never seen a salad so big.. didn’t get the pizza but that looked really good. Next time I’m over that way I’m trying the pizza. The prices were also reasonable.“

“We ate here about a week ago on a Friday night. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The waitress was attentive in the beginning, and then, just sort of left us hanging.Rather than asking if we needed anything after we got our entrees (or if we wanted Parmesan cheese on our pasta), she just whizzed by & made a statement to the effect of 'Everything's great, right?' We ordered dessert and waited an extremely long time for it to come with no explanation. She did not seem at all trained on how to provide good customer service. The food was delicious. And, I would love to give them five stars. Unfortunately, I can't do that given that the service was so bad.“

“Reviewing for my husband, a self-proclaimed connoisseur of subs with nearly 55 years experience. His review is, “This is the best Italian Cold-cut I’ve ever had in my life!”The cheesesteaks are also delicious.Quality ingredients make it taste exceptional.“

“Our visit to Basta Pasta was admittedly one of pure joy! With a Family friendly atmosphere, we felt welcome and right at home. Their portions are more than plenty for one sitting, which is a welcome surprise. The management is superb. The staff you can tell enjoy their customers. It was truly a delightful experience, we will definitely be coming back.“

“Great pizzaAmazing canollisWe overheard the owner tell some other customers it's named after his dog and I thought that was the cutest thing.Also they have a reserved table for an adorable older lady named Rita who is a regular customerToo sweet. Couldn't recommend enough“

“Their pizza is 5/5 stars! I honestly think that this is the best pizza spot in Baltimore County. Their cheese pizza is a true New York style. The cheese and sauce are great. They have a nice little seating area in the restaurant. Whenever we eat in person it is quiet and the staff are very nice. I have also ordered takeout through DoorDash multiple times and it always arrived fresh. I highly recommend this place to other New York style pizza enthusiasts.“

“Took my friend here for her birthday. We each ordered a drink - the red sangria and a seasonal berry spritzer; both were delicious! We both ordered the crab cake. It had great flavor, big lumps of crab, and best part no shells! Service was fast and friendly too!“

“While I already knew the pizza and subs were delicious, I had never tried the pasta. On a recommendation from Isra, the Manager, I had the Shrimp Alfredo tonight. I received a very generous portion that was extremely good, made with fresh ingredients, and served with some yummy garlic bread, I’ll have enough for a second meal easily. I highly recommend this delectable dish - - you won’t be disappointed!“

“Oh my goodness, that is what comes to mind when I think about Margheritas pizza. Everyone was friendly. The service was wonderful. The pizza We bought the spaghetti pizza if you have never had it, it is a must it is great fresh and it is even better after you take it home and heat it in the oven the next day. This is one pizzeria that I will put on my top three, with it being number one. I have been there once but I will be back again and again. I want to thank the owners for everything. I will tell you it is a small place with a big heart. That is why I gave them a five star all a round. Thank you“

“Verrry good sexy good and all the employees that come to drop my food off treat me so good one time gave a guy 20 bucks and it was snowing and left thought he was gonna give me my change back.Very nice employees all of them have been looksmaxxing they even mog me when I open my door to get my food very “

“I always get the eggplant parm sub here which is always good, but today I tried the cheese pizza and it was really good! I’m picky with pizza so that’s saying a lot.Vegetarian options: You can get sides, subs, pasta, pizza. Good options for me as a vegetarian.“

“The food is wonderful.we had a awesome waiter. Who gave us excellent service. I think his name was winston. I had theMost delicious Lasanga and their salad is all you can eat. Always fresh. I would eat there every day if i could.Parking: Wnohite marsh plaza. Plenty of parking“

“We have been to Massonis a handful of times and it’s always been great. But after our last visit I just had to write a review because it was exceptional.My Grandmother passed away and we were looking for a place to hold her wake for 60 people.My husband called Massonis and they said it would be no problem! We picked from their catering menu and upon arrival after the funeral the dining room was shut down for our wake, fresh bread on every table, the appetizers were ready to be served and the chaffing dishes were lit to keep the buffet warm. Dennis was our server and he nailed it taking care of 60 people. He didn’t skip a beat taking care of everyone and keeping our drinks filled and making sure we had everything we needed. Nicole offered us condolences for our loss and told us to let her know if we needed anything at all. The team there at Massonis really did a great job, and in our time of loss they made it easy for us to be able to celebrate my beautiful Grandmothers life. The food was great, the prices were reasonable, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was so nice. Thank you so much Nicole & your team!“

“For the area I live in this is probably the best pizza I have tried in my local area. They also do a sicilian thick crust pizza like I haven't had since I was a teenager at Frank's Pizza in Edgewood. The bottom line is if you live in the Northern Harford County area and you want a good fresh dough pizza this is the place to go.I have edited this review because I included an appetizer they do not have that I got confused with another restaurant. My apologies to the owner!“

“The gentleman Shawn was so very helpful and patient with me, he really made my day, I would definitely recommend family to order with Shawn he is amazing asset to pizza BolisDietary restrictions: So really happy that they have a menu for us girls trying to watch our weight“

“Steady traffic in establishment . I have visited several times before and always dine in. Continuous pick up orders. The staff is always pleasant. It is such a distraction to see soiled unoccupied tables needing to be cleared off. Why not just clean them off and be done with that task. The atmosphere is casual laid back comfortable vibe.Parking: Give me a break!!!!!!Kid-friendliness: Good place for children. Great variety of pizzas. Nice restaurant for family bonding.“

“I hope the quality of their food never change. A little expensive but definitely worth the money. Only thing the delivery driver didn’t give me a chance to get to the door & was outside yelling banging on my door “it’s cold out here!”(only knocked once). That’s not professional but the food is delicious.“

“This place is exactly what you want from a local pizza and sub shop. Consistently craveable food at a reasonable price with quick friendly service.What else could you want ? Anytime I’m working late and need to pick up dinner or grab a quick lunch to go for work, this place has never let me down.Go there.Eat good food.Be happy.Repeat.“

“I was able to wait for my salad, 10 minutes and have a nice conversation with the cashier. I forgot her name, although she told me. But she was very nice and helpful. I'm new to the area, and I can appreciate good customer service. Thank you.“

“Coming from NJ we are used to a high quality pie. After moving to MD we've tried several places and found Fortunatos to be the best option around. Though a little on the cheesy side for my kids (usually that's not an issue for anyone else's kids) the pizza has a crisp crust, sauce that isn't sugary, and cheese that doesn't resemble plastic. With a 2 pie special for $21.99 how can you go wrong. Another favorite of ours is the cheese steak, fry and drink special. Never had any issues of waiting around longer than time promised (usually done ahead of time) but we order around 4:30/5:00 on both weekdays and weekends which is typically not as busy.“

“I love Five star ! They are so friendly and very fast paced any time I order with them. Order the chicken over rice bowl and add shrimp trust me you won’t regret it ! Best item on the menu and of course can’t forget about the yummy mozzarella sticks !“

“Good little Italian place in Perry Hall. You order up front and go sit down and they bring the food to you. We ordered a couple of different pasta dishes and a cheesesteak sub. All dishes were tasty and had nice portions. A plus for the older Italian gentleman who took our order, he makes it feel more authentic. Would definitely go back!“