Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Baltimore by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Baltimore by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Baltimore based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Sammy's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Piezzetta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Russell St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Prima Dopo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 1724 Thames St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Grano Pasta Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1031 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Zella's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1145 Hollins St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tagliata
- Rating: 4.0/5 (645 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1012 Fleet St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Daniela Pasta & Pastries
- Rating: 4.0/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 824 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Desserts, Wine Bars, Sardinian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. La Tavola
- Rating: 4.0/5 (714 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 248 Albemarle St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Verde
- Rating: 4.0/5 (577 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 641 South Montford Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Vinny's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6212 Holabird Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Luca's Pizza Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 9637 Belair Road Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sotto Sopra
- Rating: 4.0/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 405 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Scala
- Rating: 4.0/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1012 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Frank's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6620 Belair Road Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Dalesio's Of Little Italy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Hersh's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1843-45 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pizza Roma
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5220 North Point Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. BricknFire at Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South Eutaw St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Brendali Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1022 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Isabella's Brick Oven Pizza and Panini
- Rating: 4.5/5 (592 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Limoncello Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 900 East Fort Ave. Anthem House Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Osteria Da Amedeo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 South Exeter St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Trinacria - Baltimore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 North Paca St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Di Pasquale's Harborview
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Harborview Drive Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Marta Fine Food and Spirits
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 2127 East Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Angeli's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Cafe Campli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4801 Harford Road Ste S2 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Di Pasquale's Marketplace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 Toone St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Pane E Vino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1121 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
