50 Best Italian Restaurants near Middle River

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

“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“

“Every time we come our waitress Sue gives us the ultimate dining experience. She has been the best waitress I’ve ever had anywhere. The food is always exceptional, and by far the most delicious seafood around here. Always a perfect 5 star ⭐️“

“Daphnie , Matt and Lauren always go above and beyond to greet every customer who walks in the door. The prompt service and cleanly environment are the reason I come back. I would highly recommend coming in and experiencing the top notch customer service!“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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 haven't been here since it was sold. The place is beautiful! The food was excellent and our waitress, Holly was the bomb diggity!!! We had the CRAB COW BERGER and it was the best burger we ever . Moist beef and the crab cake with crab imperial was divine. The fries were cooked perfect, nice and crunchy but just as soft on the inside. They were NOT coated! Prices were very reasonable. When you get food like this, you don't mind what it costs as long as it is great. Again, ask for Holly to be your waitress. The best server we have had in a long time. Professional but down to earth and she was on top of everything. We went to celebrate our birthday's. Holly even sang when she brought our cake out! What a FANTASTIK time we had. Please go and enjoy the staff and food... you won't be disappointed!!! Thanks for everything Holly!“

“The Power Lunch Specials menu is a bargain at $17.77. The Meatballs & Polenta are excellent. This is 3/4 of the normal lunch menu portion, but is very tasty & extremely filling. The fried calamari is heavy in batter & needs all the lemon juice you can squeeze onto it. The dipping sauces have a lot of hot peppers in them, & are both really spicy. Penne Caprese is fresh & tasty. lovely lunch. Unfortunately, portion sizes vary from day to day. Ask for a full portion. Fettucine Genovese is extremely flavorful. The rich flavor of the cheese enhances the braised beef--a good dish. The coffee had a nice flavor but was watery. It would be much better if they used more coffee.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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 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.“

“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!“

“Dinner with a large group. Our server, Lisa was great in handling all of our orders.“

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

“I had a wonderful experiencia at Romano's pizzaría! The food was absolutely delicious,the prices are great and the place is clean. What stood out the most was the customer service. The Cashier was super friendly and welcoming and even brought my orden out to my car! Highly recommend“

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

“Had dinner there yesterday. The service was excellent. The manger was very accommodating. The resturant was very crowded, but the manger made us feel like we were the only customers there. The food was very good. I would give them 5 stars.“

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Let me be clear — this isn’t just an Olive Garden. This is the Olive Garden. From the moment I stepped through the door, I felt like I walked into excellence. The greeting was warm, the energy was right, and the service? On point from start to finish.

Now let me talk about Anita — hands down one of the best waitresses I’ve ever had, anywhere. She didn’t just bring food, she brought an experience. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being fake, and smooth with every detail. She made me feel like royalty — like I was the only person in the building.

The food? Flawless. Hot, fresh, seasoned like somebody’s Italian grandma was in the back cooking with love. I haven’t been to Olive Garden in a long time, but this meal reminded me why I ever came in the first place. And I drove 45 minutes just to get here — and I’d do it again tomorrow.

I travel all over the country and hit Olive Gardens in different states — but this location right here? Best in the game. They’re not just serving pasta. They’re serving consistency, care, and class.

If you're thinking about where to eat — stop thinking. Come here. Trust me. This spot doesn’t just meet expectations. It resets them.“

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

“Met Attio and he was a great guy, great pizza and subs. Can’t wait to work my way around the menu.“

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

“This was my 1st order from Pizza Sauce... I ordered two breakfast bowls and let me tell you they are huge! Easily enough to feed 4 adults. Fast delivery. Super tasty. And great prices!“

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

“excellent food, and service. will definitely return“

“Have always had good service and good food the takeout is good and they eat in is good go there quite often thank you“

“Food is soo good! Never gotten anything I sis not like“

“Never been disappointed coming here🔥💯“

“Best pizza I've had while visiting the area!! 🍕 Will be back!!“

“I’ve been coming to Pats for as long as I can remember. About 8 years ago it became a regular thing for my husband and I. We met our favorite server around then and are so grateful to get to continue going back and getting amazing quality service. Heather is an amazing asset to Pats. No matter day or night when she’s on the floor running the dinning room, our dinning experience is A+. Sad to see she’s no longer on tables on Wednesday’s we were so surprised. But that didn’t stop us, we just come on the weekends. We visit on her shifts only so we know we are guaranteed top notch service. She knows the menu front to back, always has any answers to our questions we need and always serves us with a smile and awesome attitude. If you’re looking for good food portions, and amazing service stop in and dine with Heather! Best server around :)“

“First time ordering a large pepperoni pizza. It was cooked to perfection and just the Right amount of crunch to the crust. The person who took the order over the phone was very polite. They said 10 minutes and I got there in 10 minutes and it was ready. Arrived
home and it’s still piping hot and delicious.“

“This place is under rated. I’m from NY, worked at a pizzeria in high school and am a huge pizza fan. This place is the best by the slice pizza in Baltimore, it’s comparable to NY pizza, and is my favorite slice in the area. Totally recommend. Their other food is very good as well. And they have garlic knots!“

“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.“

“We get delivery and every time the food is delicious. Our go to am Italian cold cut and pizza. Love their salads and pasta specials too.“

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

“Omg you could smell the good food from the streets . Very clean establishment and food very good . Fast service I’ll be back truly enjoyed your service“

“We used Margherita’s Pizza of Kingsville to cater our daughter’s birthday party and everyone raved about how good the food was! We had chicken parmigiana, Caesar salad and rolls that were all amazing but the absolute hit of the party was the Crab Chesapeake Pasta! It was to die for! There was so many giant chunks of crab meat! And it all just came together perfectly with the sauce! Everyone asked where we got it from and when I was packing up the leftovers, I even had some guests ask if they could take a little bit home too! Highly recommend!“

“Placed an order for the first time at 4:30 PM, drove across town and got there @4:47 PM, I was acknowledged and taken care of and out by 4:50PM. Upon receiving the order, my hands nearly burnt from the fresh heat of the stone brick oven they got. The aroma of the wings and the heat from the pizza had clogged my nose while I wiped drool off my face the whole time home. Give it a shot if you a local.

Parking: The metered parking ends after a certain time turning into street parking. You have to back in at an angle on a busy street if you go during rush hour!“

“Always a great lunch! I got the oriental salad. It is awesome! My bestie got the shrimp salad. She raved about how good it tastes! ( I recommended it) great service, Alayna was amazing!“

“the desserts were amazing and my kids loved it“

“The only pizza Boli's location I like to eat from. Pizzas are fresh, and the sauce they put on the pizzas is 10 out of 10 in taste, They are generous with their cheese and toppings. Their food always has a clean presentation. This location service is top 👌🏼“

“Got pizza yesterday for the first time here after living in the area for around 10 years and it was great. Will be my local spot for pizza now.“

“Pizza and fries were good. Order was ready in 15 minutes.“

“I wouldn’t come here for just the pizza, but they make a good chicken fettuccine Alfredo.

Cute little place in Towson, right next in the Towson Place shopping center. Convenient place to sit down and grab a bite.

Tables are usually dirty. They don’t make a habit of cleaning them before someone has to ask. This place isn’t busy enough that someone couldn’t do rounds and bus tables every so often.

The kids that work here look like they just rolled out of bed. I’m not one to judge based solely on appearance, but stained sweats and crocs hardly seem like work-appropriate attire. The work ethic is reflected in your dress.

Nothing stopping me from coming here on occasion, but nothing keeping me from going somewhere else instead either.

Overall: ★★★☆☆“

“I called in an order and recognized an old voice…the original owner! Fortunatos had a little slump a few years ago with the “other” owners but rest assured, they are back! Our food was terrific!!!“

“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“