I don't usually go to Italian restaurants because the ones I've tried tend to have small portions, but this place definitely exceeded my expectations! It has a cozy vibe inside. We did have to wait for our entire party to arrive before being seated, which I found interesting since the place was basically empty. Our waiter was super nice and informative. We had a lot of questions, and he was really helpful! We started with the pane rotundo, which I'd never had before, and it was really good. For my meal, I ordered the shrimp Ricardo. It was supposed to be spicy, but I'd put it at a medium spice level. It had just enough heat for me without making my mouth feel like it was on fire lol. It was so good that I ate the whole thing! I was hungry, but still . Everyone else at the table really enjoyed their food too. I'd definitely come back if I'm in Baltimore City again looking for a good meal! read more

Amicci's - Shrimp rotundo - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Phenomenal customer service. Even when crowded I was able to make a to go order and have all of my questions answered. Their 25 carry out special is elite. Ordered the following: Penne La Rosa: 10/10 Shrimp Ricardo: 10/10 Forgot which one is which in the photo, both were similar in appearance but different flavors. read more

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Went there for a birthday meal with the bf cos he really wanted a nicely done eggplant parm. Amiccis looked like a good option. We did have reservations and were promptly sat. We shared an appetizer of calamari- that's always my go to at an Italian spot. While the coating didn't taste particularly seasoned the marinara was tangy and bright and saved the dish. I opted for the shrimp fra diavolo and the portion sizes were whopping big. It had a nice smokey spicy flavor with a slight sweetness. Enjoyed it very much and had enough left over for a delicious lunch the next day. My bf also enjoyed his eggplant parm very much. We would absolutely come back to Amiccis for a lowkey dinner if the mood hits for italian food. read more

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A very homey feel inside with a lot of paintings and local art. Staff if nice. Their menu is very shrimp and chicken heavy although they have a substantial vegetarian and beef selection as well. The reason this didn't get a higher rating from me was the lack of flavor. The quality of the food was high, but the mozzarella sticks came to the table cold. I got the make your own pasta with gnocchi, scampi sauce, chicken, and mushrooms. The mushrooms never made it too the dish and it was very underseasoned in my opinion. As an Italian, it was a little disappointing. I would definitely go back if my friends wanted to, but not my favorite place in little Italy read more

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Little Italy is by far my favorite area in all of Baltimore, and while I do not usually eat at Amicci's (I haven't been in years), I decided to go there for restaurant week. WOW!! The sauce on my pasta was incredible, but I am not sure the rigatoni pasta itself was homemade. The mozzarella sticks (an add on from the restaurant week menu) and the caesar salad was the perfect start to the meal. The wine options were extensive and delicious and the cannoli for dessert made me full, yet so happy!! The meal was perfect and the waiter was kind! read more

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Little Italy has a lot of good Italian food options, and Amicci's is no exception. This place is super cozy, dimly lit, and perfect for a romantic date night. My girlfriend and I shared the mozzarella as an appetizer, which were delicious. I do think they could have been heated more on the inside so the cheese was more stringy, but they certainly weren't lacking in flavor, and the marinara dipping sauce was amazing. My entree was the chicken parmigiana, which was also excellent. This also might be random, but I thought the tap water here was excellent. It was super crisp and some of the better water I've had on tap from a restaurant. read more

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Have had take out from here and also eaten in person. Always impressed with their food, which has been consistently generously portioned and flavorful. Really enjoy their pane rotundo (garlic bread with creamy garlic sauce and jumbo shrimp) and penne la rosa (jumbo shrimp, garlic sauce, penne). Solid appetizers and desserts as well. I'm less impressed with their service -- the hostess at the front of the store was quite short with parties that came in, and the wait staff checked in so frequently that it felt we were being rushed out. Otherwise, indoor and limited outdoor seating available. Street parking near restaurant in Little Italy. read more

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This is a quaint place with a good selection. The service was fast and friendly and tables were comfortable. The pasta and sauce were delicious and tasted fresh. I was disappointed they did not have fresh bread for the tables, but only offer garlic bread. The chicken parm was also made perfectly. Worth a visit when you visit Little Italy. read more

Amicci's - Fried Calamari - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Our group enjoyed all of our dishes at Amicci's. Great Italian food starts with a tasty homemade marinara and Amicci's does not disappoint. The sauce is loaded with chunks of ripe tomatoes and seasoned perfectly. The Spaghetti with the homemade marinara and meatballs is a winner. Generous portions of perfectly cooked pasta, homemade meatballs and marinara. Also a very good dish is the Baked Rigatoni which is made in their homemade bolognese. Everything ordered was delicious. Service is fast and friendly. read more

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We were visiting from out of town and were given the suggestion to give Amicci's a try by a girl at the front desk of our hotel. She was correct. Great food...good service...reasonable prices. Servings were huge. My wife had the lasagna and I had the Shrimp Salerno. We also got the cheesy garlic bread as an appetizer. Delicious. Plus, the Yankees game was on TV (in Baltimore ) as a bonus. Thanks for a good meal! We would definitely visit again if in town. read more

This place was so delicious! We got the penne la Rosa and the penne amicci and it was so creamy and flavorful. It paired really well with the garlic bread. The service was good and the ambiance was nice. If you want a good Italian meal and wanna feel cozy and a perfect spot for lunch or even a date night. I recommend! read more

Amicci's - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I will be day dreaming about Amicci's. If you would like to go try a good Italian restaurant in Little Italy, this is the one. The portions were huge. Everything was also yummy and felt like a warm hug. The service was also fast and good. Our server was very nice and ensured that we had everything we needed. The vibe of the place was also so cute with all the movie posters. Will for sure come again! read more

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Thank you Amicci's for making the world a better place with your 3 course for $20 special. It is TRULY special, such a great deal, so delicious, and also so quick-- my order was ready within 15 minutes! I got the: - house salad (10/10 the dressing is SO good and they don't skimp, my salad was well dressed!) - chicken parm (10/10, hearty with a great tomato sauce, a classic for a reason!) - bread pudding (11/10, usually I am tiramisu person but their bread pudding is so good I have to get it!) This special is for to-go orders but I've also dined in multiple times and love the homey and welcoming atmosphere! A great place to go with family, with friends, or anyone. read more

Amicci's - Amicci's Lunch House Salad Chicken Parmigiana Homemade Bread Pudding - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Had the chicken parm -really good. Service, not so good bordering on pretty awful. Bartenders indifferent, snotty , didn't care if we never had a drink the rest of our lives. Waiter took a long time to take our order and of course took forever to get a drink at the table. Seems Amicci's has lost its charm in Charm City. read more

Representing A for 2019 is A is for Amicci's: I only visited Amicci's once in June 2019 before seeing the band Chicago at Pier Six Pavilion. This was with a brand new girlfriend, our 1st date as a developing couple. She & I were friends for over a year prior to our 1st date, which Chicago concert that I won tickets to a pretty impressive 1st date. Although my current girlfriend & I first date in February 2024 was the Washington Capitals hockey game. I parked in the Little Italy parking garage conveniently located right by Amicci's in the Little Italy neighborhood of Baltimore. Amicci's is amongst the best of a great cluster of various Italian restaurants. I got a lobster pasta dish, which was outstanding. It's a cute, small restaurant. Server was nice. Price was less nice, but on par with similar Italian, but this was one of the best Italian places I've been to. Overall, if I'm ever in Little Italy, I'd come back to Amicci's. read more

Amicci's - Delicious Lobster pasta! - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ordered the arancini to start, came out in 2 minutes and the cheese in the middle was still frozen, embarrassing. Ordered the famous chicken parm for my wife, the chicken was dry and chewy. Had the chicken Lorenzo for myself and the potatoes were bland and the chicken was also tough. Good looking spot and nice host but food was absolutely terrible. It was a Sunday night at 7 pm, do better. read more

One of the best deals for restaurant week! I ordered takeout and got 3 courses for only $25. The food was good and the service was pretty fast. read more

Amicci's - Creamy Shrimp Scampi, Homemade Bread Pudding, Amicci's Lunch Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ordered during restaurant week last year, they offered a great deal for salad, entree, and dessert for $35 pp! Ordered the Greek salad, some sort of sausage pasta, and bread pudding and the food was great. read more

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I travel extensively and I'm always a little hesitant to order on D**rdash- but sometimes you do what you gotta do. This looked so promising and since it was so close to the "little Italy" area of Baltimore inner harbor ~ I was so excited. Lots of issues. First- it was swimming in sauce- to the extent I thought I had received a soup. The peas were rock hard (oddly) but the most disappointing was the fact that the pasta was just total mush. I wish I could have eaten it- but it was overly salty (probably the ham ~ but that should be adjusted for). Just overall disappointing- especially for a place with decent ratings. My hope is they have some management that will correct some poor cooking nights. ‍ read more

Amicci's - Tortellini with Peas & Ham - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Spousal Unit and I took the GrandKiddies to see Wicked: The Musical during their post-Christmas visit. It was great - but our pre-theater dinner at Amicci's was a letdown. The good: we were able to get a same-day reservation for a party of 9 without any hassle (yay!). We were seated immediately and given time to review the menu. We have picky eaters in the group, and the menu was able to handle all of them. We were able to quickly put in our orders and had time to relax before chowing down - easy to do as the restaurant was quiet and warm on a cold, windy night. The less good: the food was, well, mostly meh. We ordered garlic bread and fried mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce to start. Generally guaranteed kid pleasers, but the bread was toasted a bit too much, and the mozz sticks had too much breading (although the marinara sauce was INCREDIBLE!!!!!). Mains for the adults included eggplant parm, Pepino's Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. The sauces were mostly on the spicy side, as promised, but looking back we all wished we had ordered pasta with that simple marinara sauce. I really enjoyed the lasagna, and had enough left over for lunch the next day (yay again). The other adults noted that their pasta was overcooked. The kids went for the "make your own" deal to accommodate their varying preferences. None of them finished their food, not because the portions were too big, but because they weren't fans. Amicci's is a stereotypical American-Italian red sauce restaurant, and if that's what you like, I'm sure you would be very happy. But for me, I wasn't wowed by the experience. read more

Nice thematic restaurant in Little Italy of Baltimore. The place was full when I entered, but I was kindly provided an alternative table at the bar which was almost empty. I ordered two appetizers; meatballs, and burrata with cherry tomatoes. They were tasty and flavorfull, and served as a complete meal this time as such. Based on my experience, I would come back to taste the actual main courses, too. read more

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Meatballs were extremely salty and did not taste good at all. One of the most unitalian, "Italian" places I've ever been to. read more

Amicci's - Menu - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Cute spot with blue chairs out front, granite tables and wood chairs inside. Neighborhood style Italian eatery. Fettuccine Alfredo was kinda bland. Needed salt, pepper, and maybe some more flavor. A little garlic maybe.. There is no table bread an almost unforgivable sin when eating Italian food. So I ordered the garlic bread appetizer. Not bad, good bread and I think you get your value. The service was lacking, despite most tables. Nice guy, but he did not anticipate. Also. very strange. They only give you one napkin with your silverware, not even a proper dining cloth napkin. A good evening but several little things need polishing and maybe a revisit. read more

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Amicci's of Little Italy is a great Italian spot in Baltimore. It was a smaller restaurant and we sat upstairs. There were 6 of us in total. For the table, we ordered fried calamari, garlic bread, shrimp and burrata fra diavolo, and blistered tomatoes & burrata. Everything was great. I cannot think of a simple compliant. For my entree, I had the Shrimp Ricardo which was 10/10. I'm so sad that I didn't have a microwave in the hotel to reheat my leftovers. There was so much of it and I am salivating thinking of it lol. Our waitress was sweet and gave us great recommendations. The space was just a bit small that's the only reason for a 4/5. read more

Ordered chicken parmigiana for lunch through DoorDash. Lunch arrived hot and pretty. Chicken portion was huge and perfect ration for sauce and noodles. I felt the sauce was lacking a little seasoning but that could just be my preference. I would definitely try something else from this place as the portion and presentation were great. read more

Amicci's - Lunch Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We made reservations at Amicci's for a family dinner and enjoyed the overall atmosphere. The dining room was comfortable and had a nice feel to it, although the modern rock music seemed a little out of place for an Italian restaurant. Our meals were good, but they leaned more toward familiar Italian comfort food than a more traditional Italian dining experience. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan, and while it was enjoyable, it wasn't a dish that really stood out compared to other Italian restaurants. Overall, we had a pleasant evening with good service and a comfortable setting. While we'd probably choose a different Italian restaurant the next time we're in Baltimore, we're glad we had the chance to try another local favorite. read more

Saturday night & we had reservations. There was a street festival so the street was closed but we found a parking garage. Service from bartender & waiter was friendly and efficient. Appetizers, salad, and entrees (Pasta Corleone and the Tortellini w peas & ham) were both delicious and ample enough that we took home leftovers. Adorable converted home with local art on the walls, some for sale. Loved this place and I will come back next time I'm in town! read more

Stopped by Amicci's on a Sunday after church for lunch. Upon entering, we were greeted and seated immediately. Our server came over, welcomed us, and took our order. For an appetizer, we chose The Panino--garlic bread topped with shrimp in a garlic scampi sauce. The dish was excellent; I loved that the bread maintained its shape and texture despite soaking in the sauce. For my entrée, I ordered the Chicken Parmesan and requested linguini instead of spaghetti. They didn't have linguini, so I had fettuccine instead. The chicken was flavorful and well-cooked, and the sauce was amazing, with nice chunks of tomatoes. However, the noodles were overcooked, which really took away from the dish. I ordered a Shirley Temple for my drink, but it was initially made with seltzer water, so I had to send it back. The server apologized, explaining that the Sprite must have been out, and remade it. It tasted better but still wasn't the best Shirley Temple I've had, which was surprising since they're usually hard to mess up. It was an okay experience. I would return, but I'd order a different entrée and drink--though I'd definitely get the same appetizer again. Things to Note: * Parking in this area can be a bit of a challenge, so plan ahead. * No free refills on Shirley Temples (at least in our case). I had one, my friend had two, and the total was $10.50 for all three. * I was surprised the pasta dish didn't come with bread or a salad--it was just the entrée. Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind. read more

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Great Italian food! Service is good but the place is very loud. We ate as fast as we could to get away from the people yelling across tables as if they were at an outdoor concert with Metallica playing. Maybe we just had a loud crew that day. read more

Stopped in before an Orioles game (very short drive to the stadium although I shoulda walked it off....very filling). Food was VERY good...came out fast and hot...good portions. *Note to self* If the menu says spicy...it's SPICY read more

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The food was ok to moderate. Bread and salad was not included in the meal and was offered at an additional cost. My meal did not have much flavor, as well. In addition, for being in the heart of Little Italy, the music that was playing extremely loud was 80's music. The music definitely did not match the mood/vibe the restaurant was hoping to exude. i will not return and prefer another restaurant in Little Italy, Baltimore. read more

Visiting from out of town, happened to stumble upon this restaurant for dinner. Was sat quickly upon arrival. Started the meal with an order of mozzarella sticks. They were golden brown and delicious. Entree was the baked rigatoni with bolognese which was amazing. Looking at the plate when delivered to the table, would think it was too much to finish in one sitting, however that was not the case. The Bolognese was the perfect balance of sauce and cream and the sausage was very tasty. For dessert ordered the tiramisu and the bread pudding. The tiramisu was delicious, however, that bread pudding was out of this world. Both desserts were only $7 each and worth every penny (or soon to be nickel). Our server was attentive, accommodated any request, and was friendly. She made the evening. Will definitely return the next time in Baltimore. read more

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Been coming to Amicci's for a few years and their food is consistently delish. I love their spicy vodka sauce- one of the best I've ever had. The gnocchi is very pillowy and soft. The service is super quick and I love rheir outdoor seating. It's such a great neighborhood spot and I just love the vibe. It's perfect in Little Italy! read more

Amicci's - Chicken Parmigiana and Spicy Vodka Sauce Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Reviewing this based on the $20 carry out deal, which is an absolute steal. Staff were super quick to ring me up when I arrived, and I saw signs about happy hour deals that made me want to sit at the cozy little bar I passed. I ordered the caesar salad, house gnocchi with spicy vodka sauce, and tiramisu. The caesar salad was okay--just croutons and lettuce, but the croutons were clearly house-made from their garlic bread so no complaints there. The dressing was thinner than store bought caesar, which I liked, and had parmesan tossed into it. The gnocchi was soft and chewy, and the toppings paired well even though I switched sauces. The portion was big enough for leftovers. The tiramisu was a little too sweet (not enough coffee flavor) for my liking. I definitely agree with others here though that it's dry for a tiramisu and needs a heavy pour of espresso. Overall, I thought the meal was great, especially for its value. I'd for sure order this deal again, but probably with a different dessert next time. read more

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This was one of seven stops on our food trail across Baltimore. (See other reviews for the rest.) No food trip to Baltimore can be considered complete without a stop in Little Italy. We chose Amicci based on recommendations. This is a tail of two reviews. The first is the food, the second is the service and the kitchen and the general interface with diners. Let's get the second of these out of the way. The restaurant has opted not to take reservations until the day of. This is a little stressful if you want to make plans, but we wanted to eat here. So we called while eating breakfast (at David and Dad's, see other review) and we easily got a reservation for 8 pm. As the hour approached that evening, we were not able to get there by 8 pm (thanks, Lyft) so I called just before 730 and begged to move the reservation to 8:30. Amicci was more than accommodating, they were seemingly cheerful to help me. So +2 for them, this was above and beyond. Upon arriving we were seated at a small table (maybe 30 by 30) but beggers can't be choosers. We placed our order, which included a salad, arancini, panino, side dish of spaghetti, and a penne main dish. To our surprise it all arrived at once, no courses. It literally could not fit on the table. We asked the server to hold off on the salad until we had room. He hesitated and said it might already be made and would be sitting in a hot window. There was nothing we could say, there was literally no room. So it waited. I would have hoped they could have given the ready side ceasar to the next needing table. no, when it finally got delivered it was indeed warm-weary from sitting under a heat lamp or whatever. To make room on the table for the salad, wife asked the server to box her arancini to go so that there was room. The server did so -- then plopped the take out in the middle of the table for us to deal with and taking up the space it had previously occupied. Elsewise on service, no drink refills, no check on the meal. He was, to be a little bit understanding, dealing with a 6-top of difficult people who were sending back cocktails for gods sake. And another 2 top. But we were fairly neglected. So back to the first review topic, the food. Other than the salad previously mentioned (disappointing) most of the rest was very good. The panino ("the baby version of our signature appetizer- four pieces of toasted garlic bread topped with shrimp, smothered in our creamy, garlic scampi sauce") was rich and tasty with large shrimp on top smothered in a shrimp cream sauce. Could have been a meal. The arancini ("two risotto balls stuffed with beef and mozzarella, rolled in breadcrumbs and lightly fried. served with marinara sauce" were also full of flavor but a weird texture -- it seems the risotto was made into a mush rather than having any remaining ricey appearance or texture, almost a dough. A little strange but still good. The Penne Amicci ("penne pasta sauteed with Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, garlic, and spinach in our marinara sauce") was just excellent. So excellent I kept thinking about my leftovers until I could finally, finally eat them two days later -- for breakfast. The marinara was the star, these folks don't mess around. And the sausage they use is perfect. Only complaint: this is an Italian restaurant. Why was there no bread to compliment the pasta dish and soak up the leftover sauce? Seriously. The obvious answer to all my cited shortcomings is that this is a very affordable restaurant (if you don't believe me see their website, they position themselves as such.) So I guess if I want better trained staff or a bigger table or whatever, I should expect to pay more. And that is fair. So based on what Amicci's claims to be (not comparing it to Michelin rated Italian) I guess this has to be a four plus star rating. And I would return for that penne dish if nothing else. read more

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Had the opportunity to visit Amicci's in Baltimore and have enjoyed a great experience. We visited on a Monday evening just before the dinner rush and was able to get a nice table without any problem. Our server was quick to recommend some appetizers and take our drink order. We tried the house Cabernet and was very good. We ordered some meatball appetizer with marinara and bread which was a generous portion. Amicci's has a bar and can accommodate a drink while waiting for you table or party. Seating is a little tight so be patient as it's easy to hear conversations from other patrons. Food was perfectly seasoned and was very quick to receive once ordered, and our server was constantly checking on us to ensure we were taken care of. The restaurant is located in Little Italy and parking can be limited. I highly recommend Amicci's, food was very good and made our visit very enjoyable. read more

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Amazing food! The appetizer exceeded my expectations and I expected it to be good! The bread is soft, chewy at the crust and resting in a garlic butter sauce that I wanted to drink! The lasagna carries a spicy kick and is a wonderful lasagna. The service was stellar and attentive. It was quaint and comfortable -- make a reservation! read more

Amicci's - Pepino's Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great chicken parmigiana it was a good sized portion and the romaine salad was delicious and fresh ! read more

Amicci's - Great chicken parm and fresh romaine salad was delicious. Thank you Amici! - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We tried Amicci's tonight because we never have and we usually go to another Italian restaurant in Little Italy. We thought the food was very good but there could be some improvement in other areas. For starters, we figured being an Italian restaurant in Little Italy, they'd bring bread to the table. Nope. You could buy garlic bread, which we did. The other thing that was kinda 'meh' was the music. They were playing 80s light rock or something like that (Journey, etc). I figured they might play actual Italian music. Other than that, the food was very good, the staff were incredibly nice, and we were seated right away. The bar is kind of neat also with the decor. We would definitely go back. read more

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If you want a solid homemade Italian dinner, Amicci's delivers that to you. I had the Penne La Rosa and my husband had the baked rigatoni. The shrimp were huge and cooked to perfection. The baked rigatoni had the perfect balance of sauce with a healthy topping of mozzarella baked on top. It is a lot of food...so bring a big appetite! The side Cesar salads were a perfect start to the dinner. If you want bread, you do have to pay for 4 slices of garlic bread. It's very good and nice sized slices. Definitely a place to return to explore more of the menu! read more

Amicci's - Penne La Rosa - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland