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Italian – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:35:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Italian – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/aldos-ristorante-italiano/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:24:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13230 This family-owned restaurant imparts an imposing presence with stately columns, soaring ceilings, and formally clad servers. The finery is matched by the classic fare produced by chef/owner Aldo Vitale—from veal saltimbocca to house-made pastas enrobed in captivating sauces. The wine list features insightful picks.

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Arturo’s Trattoria specializes in the highest quality, fresh-daily seafood, prime cuts of meat, homemade pasta, and local produce. The restaurant’s cozy, yet elegant, atmosphere provides an environment suitable for romantic occasions, as well as business functions and private events.

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With the opening of Arturo’s Trattoria, chef/owner Arturo Ottaviano brings to Northern Anne Arundel County the same exquisite Italian coastal cuisine that established his flagship restaurant, Osteria 177, as the number one fine dining experience in Annapolis.

In addition to the extensive and creative menu, the chef offers a host of unique daily specials, featuring delicacies such as soft shell crabs and squid ink pasta. Arturo’s also provides prix-fixe menus for any type and size of group, from rehearsal dinners to corporate meetings.

Located conveniently near BWI Airport and situated on the same site as Trattoria Alberto, a long-time staple for high-quality Italian fare, Arturo’s Trattoria brings a welcome and much-anticipated new dining option to the area.

A true culinary oasis for those seeking the finest regional Italian cuisine, Arturo Ottaviano continues in the tradition of his predecessor, while adding unique, creative, and surprising menu options.

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]]> Birroteca https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/birroteca/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:24:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13239 Persevere to find this tucked-away spot in a beautifully restored millhouse. The stone-fired pizzas and pastas are terrific. But you don’t want to miss the selection of tempting crudos, salumi, and cheeses either.

]]> Café Gia https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/cafe-gia/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:24:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13249 This charming family ristorante with colorful murals inside and out delivers homey, hearty Sicilian cuisine. The atmosphere is gracious, unpretentious, and friendly. You’ll want to linger long after you’ve polished off one of the house-made desserts.

]]> Cinghiale https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/cinghiale/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:26:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13222 Part of the Foreman Wolf group, this restaurant takes its signature cuisine seriously. Pastas are made in-house, the salumi are carefully selected, and the ingredients are top-notch. Executive chef James Lewandowski delivers exquisite fare whether you opt for the more casual enoteca (wine bar) or the osteria (dining room).

]]> Cosima https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/cosima/ Mon, 06 Mar 2017 13:32:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13042 Step through the piazza-style entrance to feast on dishes inspired by owner Donna Crivello’s Southern-Italian heritage. Start with grilled baby octopus crudo or mini meatballs topped with ricotta before moving on to main courses such as Maine lobster over black ink pasta and an array of wood-fired pizzas.

]]> Cuvino Trattoria https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/cuvino-trattoria/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13133 Walls of wine racks and brick-red tabletops contribute to the homey atmosphere at this Italian haunt that serves classics like spaghetti carbonara, eggplant parmigiana, and veal picatta. Other offerings of note include hefty pizzas and a novel of a wine list.

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]]> Facci Ristorante of Baltimore https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/facci-ristorante-of-baltimore/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:45:54 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=165810

Upscale. Unpretentious. Italian. Facci brings a modern take on authentic coastal Italian, served in a vibrant, inviting harbor-front atmosphere.

]]> Forno https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/forno/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:25:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13034 Hersh’s https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/hershs/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13026 Joe Squared https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/joe-squared/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:26:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13121 The square-shaped pizzas would be nothing more than a clever gimmick if they weren’t so darn good, with fresh and plentiful toppings piled on top of a delicate, thin, slightly charred crust. The creative risottos are also excellent.

]]> La Scala https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/la-scala/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:27:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13216 With a functioning indoor bocce ball court and frequent deals on espresso martinis, this longtime Little Italy favorite is one of a kind. When it comes to the cuisine, owner/executive chef Nino Germano delivers standout dishes like the grilled Caesar salad and spaghetti con funghi with tomato, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.

]]> Liberatore’s Ristorante https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/liberatores-ristorante/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:11:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13117 Don’t be fooled by its location in an office building in an industrial park. Inside the restaurant, you’ll find a lovely Tuscan setting with gorgeous murals in the white-tablecloth dining rooms, where you can enjoy traditional favorites such as veal saltimbocca and shrimp fra diavolo.

]]> Rec Pier Chop House https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/rec-pier-chop-house/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:12:20 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=12993 Continued]]> Baltimoreans usually take a special pride in rooting for hometown chefs, but New York restaurateur/Michelin-starred chef Andrew Carmellini has become a fast favorite in Fells Point as a result of his gleaming Italian rosticceria serving modern Italian cuisine. The excitement over whatever you order——from prime steaks and chops to house-made pastas——will likely be replaced by F.O.M.O. as the dishes that you didn’t order come out of the kitchen and breeze past your table. First-timers should go for the linguini with Maryland crab and the very best Caesar salad in town. (Ask for Miles to make it.) Whatever you order, you’ll be happy with your dining decisions and vow to return.

]]> Sabatino’s https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/sabatinos/ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13172 While the dining rooms may be fancy, this Little Italy mainstay takes a no-strings-attached approach to its old school Boot Country dishes. The restaurant’s authentic delicacies range from generous portions of gnocchi, fettuccine, and lasagna to its claim to fame Bookmaker Salad topped with shrimp and a signature house dressing.

]]> Sotto Sopra https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/sotto-sopra/ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13176 The regal dining room with stately murals and expansive mirrors sets the stage for the authentic and gratifying Italian food. The servers are charming, too. And the monthly multi-course opera dinners are always fun.

]]> Tagliata https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/tagliata/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:21:30 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=12986 Continued]]> Even when it’s bad, Italian food is good, but at this new Harbor East darling, the fare sings like a Pavarotti aria. Tagliata means “sliced steak” in Italian, and there’s certainly truth in advertising here, with plenty of dry-aged rib-eyes, porterhouses, and strips on offer. But you’ll also find blissful bowls of house-made pasta, house-cured charcuterie, and standout standards. The talented Julian Marucci is able to execute both eggplant Parm and honey-lavender-glazed duck with equal aplomb. Pro tip: The wine menu, purported to be the largest list in the city, stretches from here to Il Duomo. Speak with sommelier John Kelley to aid and assist with proper pairings.

]]> Trinacria Cafe https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/trinacria-cafe/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13059 Affordable deli fare (think stuffed focaccia sandwiches and personal pizzas) shines on menu full of old-school Italian staples. Groceries such as pre-made lasagnas, imported canned tomatoes, dried pastas, and house made baked goods are also available for purchase.

]]> Verde https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/verde/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:03:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13057 Dig in to wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas at this bustling hangout that features communal tables, Edison light bulbs, and marble accents. In addition to the pies (think toppings like mussels, pancetta, and caramelized onion with homemade mozzarella), the expansive menu lists authentic antipasti, paninis, and calzones.

]]> Vin 909 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/vin-909/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:05:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13055 Brick oven pizzas paired with international wines are the highlight of chef Justin Moore’s seasonally inspired menu at this Eastport restaurant, which is situated in a vintage Sears Roebuck house. In addition to the pies, topped with everything from bacon to swiss chard, the menu lists plates like seared monkfish and cast iron skirt steak.

]]> Vitos Ristorante Italiano https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/vitos-ristorante-italiano/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:26:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=12982 Continued]]> While the culinary landscape changes almost daily, this family-owned restaurant has remained an enduring force in Cockeysville for 24 years. Nothing is new here, and that’s a good thing. It’s the reason why the place is packed with insiders who are looking for the homey, Northern-Italian classics that made you fall in love with this cuisine as a kid. There’s nothing not to love. The portions are huge. The prices are reasonable. The wine list is big. The tablecloths are white. Our favorite moment? When our server, Ernesto, asked, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” after filling our glasses with Cab and serving two excellent appetizers and plates of chicken marsala and eggplant Parm. At that point, we had everything we could ever want.

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