
Who doesn't love Italian food? Baltimore has dozens of beloved Italian restaurants cooking up pizza, pasta, risotto, and more. Our team loves treating themselves to a meal at one of the places near our Baltimore homes for sale after a successful closing. Over time, they've developed some strong opinions on which ones are the best. Check out their top picks on the list below and see if you agree.
- Tagliata - 1012 Fleet St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Tagliata is Baltimore's premier upscale Italian restaurant, featuring the city's largest wine list and a menu crafted by chef Julian Marucci. Start your meal with a custom luxury charcuterie board or an order of smoked salmon bruschetta or beef carpaccio antipasti before moving on to your choice of main course. You can choose from a selection of sumptuous pastas, such as rigatoni alla vodka and squid ink campanelle, as well as premium beef dishes like dry-aged porterhouse steak. Additionally, you can enjoy upscale entrees like king salmon and chicken, or eggplant parmigiana. Finish with a delicate piece of tiramisu or lemon olive oil cake to end the night with gusto.
- Cafe Gia Ristorante - 410 S. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Cafe Gia Ristorante's colorful exterior makes it easy to spot when walking through Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood. Inside, you'll find authentic Sicilian versions of everything from arancini to linguini carbonara. Our real estate agents adore the Veal Saltimbocca, an extra cheesy take on veal scallopini served over a generous portion of linguini pomodoro. Don't forget to try a glass of their signature limoncello alongside your meal!
- Chiapparelli's Restaurant - 237 S. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Chiapparelli's Restaurant has been serving authentic Italian food to hungry Baltimore residents since 1940. Their menu hasn't changed much over the decades, featuring plenty of homemade pizza and pasta as well as subs, paninis, and grilled meat and fish. We especially love their Pescatore pasta dish, a seafood concoction that combines mussels, shrimp, clams, and calamari with tangy marinara sauce for a rich umami experience. The only things better are the crispy cannolis they serve for dessert.
- Sotto Sopra - 405 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Sotto Sopra serves a small, but carefully curated, menu of exquisite Italian dishes with a fine dining twist. Their pasta dishes are all made with fresh, house-made pasta and premium ingredients, including shitake mushrooms, smoked bacon and pancetta, and plenty of real butter and parmesan. Diners who want a more protein-heavy meal can choose from grilled ribeye, stuffed chicken, and pan-seared fish. They're currently running a summertime special on wine, martinis, and spritzes on certain nights of the week, too, so you can treat yourself for less if you plan your visit accordingly.
- Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante - 1121 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Tre Fratelli is a casual Italian restaurant near our Federal Hill homes for sale, known for serving delicious food at affordable prices. Their hand-tossed pizzas are especially popular, but they also offer comfort food favorites like baked ziti, homemade lasagna, and our favorite—the chicken parmesan sub. If you're looking for something a little more upscale, try one of their chicken or seafood dishes served over pasta or risotto.
Italian food isn't the only type of cuisine Baltimore's restaurants are cooking up. Contact us today for details on our current selection of Baltimore properties and get ready to taste the city's full spectrum of culinary delights.