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 ⭐️“

“Can’t say enough good things! They handled our large baseball group like pros—so accommodating, amazing food, and the friendliest staff. Truly went out of their way for us. Already planning our next visit!“

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

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

“This was my second visit to Love, Pomelo, and somehow it was even better than the first.

We ordered the Carbonara Verde and the Anchovy Toast, and both were incredible. The carbonara was rich and comforting without feeling too heavy, and the anchovy toast was the perfect balance of salty, creamy, and crisp. Every bite felt thoughtful and intentional.

What made this visit unforgettable, though, had nothing to do with the food.

I ended up having one of the most genuine conversations with the manager, Min We started talking as strangers, but I left feeling like I had been seen by someone who truly cared. In a world where we often move from place to place without interacting with the people around us, that conversation reminded me how meaningful simple human connection can be.

That, to me, is the definition of hospitality. It’s not just serving great food. It’s making people feel welcome, valued, and cared for.

Love, Pomelo has become one of my favorite spots in Baltimore, not only because of the food, but because of the people behind it. I’ll definitely be back.“

“beautiful restaurant, but the food and service was amazing! highly recommend!!!“

“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.“

“The food is authentic Italian and delicious!!! Great drinks. The staff is tremendous! Attentive and kind. Shout-out to Raven, Tim and Emilio! Always have leftover!“

“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.“

“Delicious breakfast. Thank you so much for your hospitality.“

“We ate here for the first time on Saturday. The food was amazing! Service was amazing and the staff were so friendly! It was nice to talk to the owner and get his back story and ended with him letting us try a delicious cannoli! We will definitely be back and referring our family and friends here!“

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

“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.“

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

“Ordered takeout delivery tonight while recovering from complex foot surgery and unable to be on my feet for long—and I’m so glad I did. The food arrived warm, looked absolutely amazing, and tasted just as good as it looked. Every bite was flavorful and clearly thoughtfully prepared. It was exactly what I needed at just the right time. Delicious, satisfying, and beautifully packaged—Frank’s Pasta & Pizza did not disappoint. Highly recommend.“

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

“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 been looking for a new carry out in Dundalk, Great pizza and they have the best cheese-steak subs. I love this place“

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

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

“excellent food, and service. will definitely return“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Good dining place, family vibe. Pizza was tasty 😋“

“My wife and I just moved into this neighborhood about a month ago and was looking for a nice carryout. We stumbled across Fratellos and let me tell yall these was the BEST cheesesteak subs we've had in along time. Briana was so nice and helpful. Its kinda rare when you go somewhere and have both great food and great customer service“

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

“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 :)“

“This place has great food. professional service and staff. Our waitress Chelsie If I'm not mistaken was her name. was friendly and helpful. Robert was also great“

“Such a great visit! The last time we came to this Olive Garden (about two years ago), both the food and service fell short of expectations. However, this visit was an absolute 10/10 experience!
The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Our server, Mikai, was the epitome of professionalism and kindness. We could truly feel the difference compared to our last visit – the atmosphere was welcoming, the staff attentive, and everything exceeded our expectations.

We’re happy to see how much this location has improved. Definitely a great experience this time around!“

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

“Never been disappointed coming here🔥💯“

“This is my first time ordering from here, and I have to say I loved it! I was so excited by the smell, and once I tasted it, I couldn't stop! 🤣🫣 Their customer service is also excellent. Congratulations, you're doing a great job!“

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

“Love Tutti Gusti, they were my go to spot for years for pizza and subs when I worked downtown. When I'm in the area visiting friends I still make the pilgrimage for a Saltimbocca Florentina with a side of marinara for dipping. Probably my favorite sandwich ever!“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“I made a large carry out order to celebrate my Dad's 89th birthday. The team at Ledo's did a great job making sure that everything was ready to go on time. The food was great, the order was accurate, and the team did a great job making sure I was a satisfied customer. Kudos to Ledo's.“

“the desserts were amazing and my kids loved it“

“1st time I've had Pizza Boli's in ages and tried the one down the road tonight. The pizzas were delicious, they were cooked perfectly, piping hot, and lots of cheese and toppings.🤌 Will definitely be visiting you guys again soon.👌“

“Best pizza in the area😋😋 We has lunch that actually supported regulation. 🍕

This visit to Ledo Pizza worked well for our family because the environment stayed calm, quiet, and manageable throughout the meal.

The booths being placed away from the ordering station made a huge difference for sensory regulation by reducing noise, movement, and crowd pressure. The overall pacing of the restaurant felt predictable and not overstimulating.

👉🏾We also appreciated having options like gluten-free choices, which helpa everyone feel included in the experience.

Most importantly, we felt welcomed and not judged while navigating the visit in the way that worked best for our family.

Approved ✔️“

“good service, good food.“