I love this place they have a very creative pizza selection and great beer. The location is off the beaten path which adds to its charm. They have a cranberry ale that is one of the best over ever tasted. You also get great portions for the price. Would recommend this place to any and everyone. read more

Pizza and beer selection that can't be beat! Bar staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the beers on tap, and the taps have a healthy rotation of different things to try. read more

Food oh yes I'll be back! The Buratta brusco was the best I've ever had. The service at the bar however was lacking at best. So next time I won't let her wait on me! But there will be a next time for sure! read more

Not Italian by any means from my point of view. I grew up on real Italian homemade food prepared by my Sicilian mother. The ravioli I got was tiny, odd tasting with almost no ricotta and covered with semi raw crushed tomatoes, not marinara sauce. Dessert menu was strange, devoid of real Italian desserts and ,most surprisingly, no classic espresso coffee. The chocolate Kit Kat (I think they called it) was super sweet and very un Italian And finally the prices were much too high. Not planning a return trip. Would rather go to the neighborhood Italian restaurant, owned by an Italian from Italy who serves better Italian food at much more reasonable prices. read more

I have had the pleasure to taste most of the dishes on the menu on the soft opening! This restaurant has a spectacular selection of authentic Italian food. My favorite i think is the papardelle bolanese(i have terrible spelling) and my favorite appetizers were the calamari or the Brussels sprouts. Lastly I love the staff. they are very friendly and very informative. I can't wait to go back! read more

Wow, the food was amazing! Great atmosphere and service. A very fun night out in the neighborhood! Definitely will be back to try more dishes! read more

A little pricey, but so delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the duck! Also try asking them for a beer pairing based on the meal you ordered. Most staff are quite friendly and knowledgable when you engage them. They have the best kalamari I've ever had. Grilled with a light lemon/olive-oil dressing. Totally scrumptious. (And overall I'm not even a seafood person!) read more

I went with a group of 7 girlfriends to Birroteca on Friday. It was a great place for a larger group. We ordered the meatballs, the calamari, the mushroom pizza, the family style spaghetti, brussel sprouts and a salad. The food was all delicious, the meatballs were to die for. The service was great, the waiter was very attentive and gave us great recommendations. The cocktail list had a great variety and the cocktail of the week was delicious. I would highly recommend birroteca. read more

This place is amazing. Fresh ingredients. Yummy everything. The chickpeas are amazing. The pizzas are amazing. And a great beer list

Good service, friendly wait staff . Good pizza .:) slow when crowded Go after 8pm :) really awesome atmosphere .

Our waitress Selena was hands down the absolute worst I have ever seen in my life. Not even being dramatic I don't know how it was possible to be that bad. We might as well had a cardboard box serve us. She never came over once. She forgot to bring our check we had to ask. Won't waste anymore time talking about it but I don't know how that just happened. Never coming back just on the service only. read more

I've been to Birroteca several times but amazingly never realized there was outdoor seating. That was a pleasant surprise and a delightful change of environment on a balmy summer evening. Sebastian took really good care of us and definitely didn't disappoint with his appetizer recommendation of crispy spiced chick peas (who knew?!) and crispy cauliflower. Yum! read more

My first experience was my last experience last night. We didn't even get seated to try the food, the service was so bad! We made a reservation and upon arrival were told we had a 45 minute wait. This was an open table reservation and we were five minutes early! We had two small children with us who were not gonna sit around for 45 minutes in a bar area. The staff was unapologetic and rude. I guess I should've read more of the yelp reviews before patronizing this establishment since this seems to be a common problem. As a celiac, I was really looking forward to the gluten-free options. Oh well, onto the next food adventure! read more

Went out to dinner for Vegan Restaurant week at Birroteca. Worst service ever. An hour and a half later still no entrees for the ladies. We saw they had some vegan items on their regular menu so thought we would come back. Hell no! Stay away folks they are teh suck read more

Jordan DePriest and his staff provided a fantastic setting and service for my daughters graduation party from Towson University. There hospitality and genuine courtesy made our event one for the ages. read more

I LOVED this place. We made reservations in advance and were seated right away. Our service was excellent. Our server was on point and always one step ahead of us. We tried the Bruschetta with Burrata Cheese & Melted Tomatoes which literally melts in your mouth. The bread was perfectly toasted and not soggy. We also had the polenta gnocchi & one of the pizzas with sausage with a fried egg. Everything was amazing. I can't wait to go back here. read more

Been there prior and had a great experience at a table. Went there the day after Christmas for carry out for the family. Ordered 3 pizzas, meatballs, 2 salads, Brussels sprouts, and mussels. Every single item was inedible. I repeat every item. We threw it out and ordered Papa Johns!!! So, word to the wise avoid carry out! Not sure if those dining in that night had the same experience. read more

Lindsey was amazing! We came in with a party of 22 and she killed it...perfect attention, never looking for her when we needed a drink....this is the place to go if you want amazing food and service. We'll be back!! read more

Plan ahead when making weekend reservations for this Clipper Mill establishment, which is growing increasingly popular and deservedly so. While the sound level is moderately noisy, the overall vibe is festive, warm and inviting, The lighting is kept at a low level of illumination which adds to the intimate feel. The clientele covers a wide range of age groups and the staff are super friendly and attentive. As a result, there is no pretentiousness or stuffiness at Birroteca. And, of course, the food and drinks are remarkably tasty and reasonably priced. But be sure to check the menu online beforehand, as a lot of the items are unconventional for this area of town, My only other piece of advice is to tread lightly on the crowded and oddly configured parking lot. Especially at night. read more

The food is delicious but the service has been consistently bad. The servers are pleasant but not available to tend to the parties they are supposed to be serving. Over the course of multiple visits entrees have been forgotten and no acceptance of responsibility. Last night, for example, a server forgot to put in a order with the kitchen for one of the pizzas we ordered. She claimed ignorance and then subsequently blamed the kitchen for miscommunication. It was clear she forgot to put in the order and then we had to ask 2 other servers to track her down so we could remind her of the missing pizza. She came to our table over ten minutes later unapologetic. Later in the evening she gave us choices for dessert after confirming the selections with the kitchen moments before. We placed our order and when 3 of the 6 items didn't arrive we inquired as to the missing dishes. We finally got the servers attention, 10 minutes later as per usual she was no where to be found. She looked confused, went back to the kitchen and then told us they were sold out which was especially peculiar as we only ordered after she confirmed with the kitchen what the options were. She didn't offer any comped items or explanation for the inconvenience. This has happened on several visits to Birroteca. The quality of the food doesn't make up for the poor service. read more

What a find! I was looking for a restaurant to take my son for his 28th birthday, and this off-the-beaten-path spot fit the bill. The restaurant has a rustic, cozy ambiance, complete with stone-exposed walls and low lighting. I'd made a reservation, so our party of six was seated immediately. The place was surprisingly crowded for a Sunday night. After some wait time, our waitress took our drink orders. I opted for an "ole Old Fashioned" which was good, but I came to wish that I'd ordered the "special" cocktail, which was delicious (my sister let me have a sip). We ordered the special roasted Brussel Sprouts and the Pancetta Creamed Corn, both very tasty. The artisan pizzas we ordered were fantastic, especially the mushroom pizza--- crisp crust and scrumptious woodsy mushrooms. The waitress was a bit overtaxed as she had many tables, so we weren't too put out by her friendly but somewhat slow service. Overall, the food and ambiance were so pleasant as to make me eager to return. read more

We visited here on a Sunday afternoon. For a place that has just opened the staff was amazing. It felt like a seasoned restaurant. The interior was really attractive. The menu was excellent and it was difficult to chose which of the suggestions to try. The beer selection was very good, as was the wine and cocktail selections. I had the grilled beets with ricotta and balsamic for a starter and it was delicious. I had the wild boar bolognese for my entree and loved it. I would order it again. The desserts are fantastic. We got to meet the pastry chef so this made the dessert more personal. I had the pumpkin cannoli with the pumpkin seed brittle. Mark had the chocolate fig cake. We shared desserts and we both were impressed with each one. Before leaving we met the owner and had a chance to talk to him for a few minutes. I don't know what restaurant the negative reviewer went to, but it was not the same place I visited. The area is a little ot of the way, but I would not call it sketchy. The food was some of the best I have had in Baltimore. We will be returning. read more

I've been here three times now - the first because I heard it was good, the second two because I had a gift card (given by mgmt the first time because our experience was so bad). Not really sure how this place is rated so well - it's a fine bar, but has a mostly helpless wait staff, poorly planned interior, and absurd prices. At the risk of sounding bougie, Birrotecca seems like a nice restaurant if you've never actually been to one. The pizzas are utterly skippable, unless you're jonesing to pay $16 for a personal sized cheese pizza with 3 basil leaves dropped on top ("margherita" only by the most generous definition). The upstairs room is unbearably loud, beware if you don't feel like screaming. Mussels were good, and appetizers broadly are the strong suit (hence 2 stars rather than none). But seriously, the staff needs at least some training. Drinks should not take 20 minutes, and entrees should not come one at a time. Please don't try to serve me the bottle of wine a neighboring table ordered. Dear reader, please just go somewhere else. read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Mussels were delish, Chicago skyline (drink) was super overpriced at $10 - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I live around the corner, and we were thrilled to finally see a good place in that space. Regarding one of the comments on this thread, it is located in Hampden, and the area is not sketchy. We went 3 times in the first week and a half it was open and have loved everything we have tried. I highly suggest the brussels sprouts, duck pizza, and the Saturday pork shank special. The staff and owner are very knowledgable and friendly. read more

My friend and I came in tonight to try out Birro. We've been hearing great things about this place from friends and thought we'd give it go. We started out with the Calamari which the bartenders told us was seared on the plancha. Was a great combination of buttery and lemony flavor! Definitely not like the fried to death calamari you get at some places. For our entrees I got the Lobster risotto(recommended by our bartender Gary) and my friend, the bolongese. Was superb! On both ends. We could have gone for seconds. Lastly, we both finished off with the Banana Cake. Moist and very good. Overall our experience here was great. Definitely will be returning to see what else Birroteca has to offer. read more

Fantastic atmosphere - love the interior and stonework. Pizza and pasta were delectable. Happy we saved room for dessert because they were delicious. Will definitely return in on next trip to Baltimore. read more

I'd been to Birroteca a handful of times before last night. While I had never been blown away, I had enjoyed the Duck Duck Goose pizza (I'm a big fan of duck eggs) and it seemed like a nice spot. Last night, however, the terrible service was barely mitigated by the mediocre food. Immediately upon our arrival, the atmosphere was unfriendly. When we asked the host if they had a table open, he coldly told us "no", but after a beat added that the patio was open. He seemed to be judging us for not having made a reservation. When we were escorted to the table on the patio, we asked about the happy hour, which the website states is for the "Bar, Lounge & Patio Only". The waiter told us it was only at the bar, and when we mentioned the website said it was for the patio as well, he offered no response other than "oh". It was not a huge deal, but it they should update the website. Furthermore, the waitstaff could still have apologized for the error, or at least offered more than monosyllabic response. The waiter proceeds to ignore our table for the next 15 minutes, leading us to go get our own drinks at the bar. The happy hour drink specials we got from the bar were all underwhelming. We got one of each: the aperol spritz, the negroni, and the garibaldi spritz ($8 each). The flavor profiles were distinctly similar, with a strong bitter component which my two friends disliked. I personally enjoy bitter drinks, but the bitter aspect of these drinks were particularly overwhelming. The bartender does not appear to know how to find the right balance of flavors. This was further evidence by the second drink I ordered, it's not on the website but I believe it was called "Cocktail Most Likely" or something similar. It immediately caught my eye because of the odd ingredients: orange vodka, Saint Germaine, rose water, and lavender-peppermint syrup. I love floral notes and odd flavor combinations, but even I thought the inclusion of five strong favor profiles sounded a bit wild. I thought, however, something that weird would have to be good to make it on the menu. I was mistaken. I don't know if it would be accurate to describe it as medicinal, as it was as sugary as it was botanical. The flavors just did not work at all, perhaps the elder flower, rose, and lavender would have worked with the orange, but the addition of the peppermint turned it into a muddled mess reminiscent of my mother's bath oils. The fact that someone let this drink on the menu honestly astounds me. I could not finish it. So we were 0/4 with regards to cocktails. I will also note it took the waiter over 15 minutes to bring my friend a beer, even delivering drinks to multiple other tables while we were waiting. The food fared better than the cocktails, but was not delicious enough to make up for the other aspects of the service. The fried chickpeas are delightful and unique, I would recommend trying them if you haven't before. The cheese plate ($15) was yummy (although you could get a better one for less with much better service at 13.5% wine bar), but only came with three slices of bread for 2 cheeses and a meat. The roasted artichoke side was well made and was accompanied by a flavorful aioli. The much hyped brussels sprouts would only be revelatory to someone who has never had good brussels sprouts. They were fine, but overly salty and would have been aided by some acid. I ordered the Duck Duck Goose pizza again, and while it was fine, it was not as good as I remembered. The combination of Duck, egg, and the particularly sweet sauce is pleasant, but a bit much for a whole pizza. My friend had the Margherita Pizza with meatballs and it was fine, but nothing special. I left full, but with a sour taste in my mouth from the experience. If the food, drinks, or atmosphere were better, the pretentious attitude of the waitstaff would be more warranted. This, however, is not a five star dining experience. It particularly irks me that the restaurant presents itself as a hipstery option (s/o to the grungy octopus mural with paint splatters on it, very original), while being rude to anyone who does not present as a rich, white soccer mom (a large percentage of the clientele around us). I understand what they are doing and why their doing it, but they aren't Woodberry Kitchen yet (a place that backs up their reputation with good service). If you are someone trying to go to a nice dinner in Hamden, there are many better options. From the aforementioned Woodberry Kitchen and 13.5% wine bar to places like The Food Market and Arthouse (which has better pizza). There are so many great places in Hamden that feel much more authentic and offer better food and service. read more

I had heard a lot of this place and wanted to try it out for a long time, so decided to go with my fiancé and a very good friend. I was completely disappointed. It's extremely loud, you have to almost yell for people to hear you across the table. We started with appetizers, the pork belly was all fat, the meatballs were extremely hard and over done and the waitress after two reminders never brought our bread and it was 10 min after we got our cocktails that she brought my friends iced tea. I got the lobster pasta aribriatta which was the special, 29$, and it was mediocre at best. Hardly any lobster in it at all. For 29$ and the special I would expect it to be fresh full of lobster and outstanding. I've had lobster mac n cheese, basically what it but with a spicy red sauce and weeds on top, at other places, half that price, with more lobster in it. Brussels sprouts were excellent but that's the only excellent part about my experience. If I want Italian food I'll go to little Italy for half the price and much better food. If I want pizza, I could get just as good at Bertuccis or Italian gardens. For 165$ tab, it's not worth the money at all. read more

I'm writing this review because of the way I was treated, even though I didn't have the opportunity to eat here. My friend had made a reservation for 2 on Thurs 2/9/17 but as it turned out, another friend joined me and since I had never been here, I didn't think it would be any problem to add one more to the reservation as it was a Thursday evening at 6pm, well before the dinner rush. I was WRONG! The hostess told me that she had us at a 2-top and to add one more would mean seating us at a 4-top and they were all already reserved. She offered us bar seating but I didn't feel that sitting lined up in a bar would easily lend itself to conversation. I felt the hostess came across with a very snooty attitude demonstrating that she didn't a hoot about earning our business. Overall, i left feeling that this establishment has an over-inflated sense of their own importance and did not seem the least bit interested in our business or even trying to accommodate us. read more

The culture or mood of Birroteca, as presented by the servers/wait staff this past Saturday night, was, Get the Hell Out of My Restaurant! This was my 2nd time at Birroteca, and believe me, I will never go back! (Neither will my husband nor our friends that went with us!) We arrived early for our reservation knowing that we could grab a drink in the rather large back bar before dinner. Since it was a Saturday night, all of the seats were taken at the bar, which is no biggie since there is space to stand on the perimeter, especially near one of the exit doors. Unfortunately, also near this door, are 2 or 3 large tables that serve dinner and that are tended by the kitchen wait staff. In spite of there being adequate space for the waiters and waitresses to get to there tables, with a bit of patience, EVERY TIME they came by us, which was EVERY 5 seconds, they rolled their eyes at us, shouted at us to get out of the way, and basically shoved us. Mind you it was crowded but NOT that crowded! I was a waitress for many years, in far more difficult and crowded bars, and I NEVER would have acted so rudely to customers! Their tables are in the bar! What do they expect! After that frustrating 45 minutes, we were shown to our table up stairs; where oddly, there was a small bar that we could have had a drink without the Heisman waitresses...Why didn't someone direct us up there?....Once seated, the waitress came over to our table quickly, but since we were all a bit frazzled, we wanted to relax before we ordered. She too, was good at the eye roll, (apparently a prerequisite to work at Birrotecca) and proceeded to come back to us 2 or 3 times within 5 minutes, asking if we were ready to order. My friend ordered the calamari as an appetizer, and we ordered pizza for dinner. The waitress walked away and 30 seconds later a food runner approached our table with calamari in hand, and said, "who ordered the calamari?"...of course we broke out into laughter given the irony. (That order of calamari was for the table of folks next to us ...Our calamari came 2 minutes later!) Pizza came within 10 minutes and the waitress came over another 4 times asking if she could clear our plates. She handed us dessert menus the second the pizza was removed from the table. We had to send her away 3 times; each time telling her we had not even glanced at the menu. On the 4th time she slammed down the check and stood there looking at us...evidently waiting for us to pay. No exaggeration! read more

First impression: Why does every dude in this bar have glasses, facial hair and short trimmed hair (is this called a peabody?). Seems like this is the "im 40, im still cool and I am looking to be seen" spot. In a good way, I think. Parking is tough! lot and side areas were all full when we went. Bar staff was attentive, we had some signature cocktails, all not bad but way overpriced for the size they are. Waited 30 min to get a table on a thurs night but by the time we were sat the place cleared out. So will not go back til 9 or so. Sat at the bar tables and had Shay as our waitress. She was great. She was the real star of the restaurant, although the bus and manager staff also cleared plates and helped out. Nice touch. Food: meatballs were great (fresh ricotta was phenomenal). All else was rather blah (disclaimer: did NOT have Pizza). Buratta crostini was dry. Ive had better & creamier buratta from wegmans. Mozzarella caprese was tough mozzarella and white, non ripe heirloom tomatoes. Crispy brussel sprouts were super dry and tobacco leafy (i love brussel sprouts btw). Polenta gnocchi was okay. Shrimp and corn risotto was well executed, but needed a stand out element. Passion fruit and corn panna cotta was my boyfriends favorite, the passionfruit was a super puckering but refreshing end to a blah meal. We will come back, but it will be for pizza. Wine list seemed rather blah too (but its a beer joint so I will just have beer next time). Overall not bad, but menu needs some finessing. They just got a new chef so hopefully he will correct some of the execution issues. read more

Food crafted by chefs who know what the f they're doing in the kitchen! If you're a foodie with excellent taste who wants finely crafted food, you won't be disappointed. If you're a picky eater who likes boring food- go somewhere else. Atmosphere is casual, booming, lively and fun! Service is friendly and excellent and the drink selection is as great as the food! Great date-night locale! read more

As good as it gets in Baltimore, and one of the better meals I've had. Classic Italian/European dishes updated and done to perfection. Pappardelle was properly al dente, and duck confit was crisp on the outside and falling off the bone. Try the wild boar bolognese, polenta, duck confit salad, and white bean bruschetta. Surprisingly affordable, considering the food is twice as good as its pricey (overrated) neighbor at nearly half the price. Decor and dessert leaves a little to be desired, but not nearly enough to take anything away from 5 stars. A very cozy, rustic spot, in an interesting, unique location. Very lucky to have Robin Haas and his restaurant in Baltimore. read more

Birroteca is one of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore. I feel that it has re-emerged within the last 18 months better than it was when the restaurant first opened. Despite having reservations, we always opt to dine at the bar. Rob prepares an extremely good cheese and charcuterie board, plus l Paul is always prompt and friendly. I look forward to my next visit! read more

The place has been raved about by lots of people so that was the first problem - setting expectations that are way to high. First off, it was cold outside (as if often the case in Baltimore) and they were going to stick us by the table right by the front door. After a short 10 minute wait we were seated at a "better table" as they said, one away from the door. Still it made the entire experience bad as a frigid breeze swept in every time someone arrived/left. I would have been comfortable only with a heavy coat - just how I like to enjoy a night out! The place is otherwise too dark and feels like a strange ski lodge and the parking is atrocious outside for being in a not-so-busy area of Hampden. The pizzas were kind of bland though I would say the sea salt and caramel ice cream was great. The wait staff was generally nice though a bit unexperienced. Overall, the experience was just mediocre - would not go back and would probably not give a recommendation to friends. read more

We came here last night to celebrate a late Valentine's Day, and it was absolutely wonderful food and service. Our waitress Savannah was charming, attentive, and had great recommendations. We loved the crispy cauliflower! The ambiance was wonderful and romantic. We will definitely be back here for more yummy food and great people. read more

This place rocks. Been here a couple of times now and the food is fantastic and the service is really good as well. The meatball appetizer with the house ricotta is unbelievably good! Their pizza is absolutely delicious and the service is very good. This is my new favorite spot! read more

I've been here twice in the last week. Went with my husband last week, and it was so good I went back with my 11 year old daughter. The food was a twist on Italian home-style and yummy with both middle of the road options for the less adventurous (my husband) and more edgy (for me and my foodie daughter). The gnocchi was outstanding, the goat cheese salad was fresh and delicious, and desserts were to die for. Do NOT miss the nutella - brownie - cherry tart. Our service was also excellent. We were seated right away (dining room with my daughter and bar with my husband). They came to check on us often and both nights were busy. I'm really surprised by the negative reviews. I am thrilled to have a fun choice right in the city (but not downtown) with reasonable prices and good service. I encourage those who had a bad experience to give it another try - maybe they were having an off night. read more

My wife and I along with my brother and his girlfriend last Thursday(10/11) went to Birroteca with high hopes and excitement. We unfortunately left that evening all saying we would never go back! My brother and I both ordered pasta dishes. I ordered the Penne alla Fennel Sausage and he ordered the Pappardelle alla Wild Boar Bolognese. Both pasta meals arrived to the table at least 5 minutes before my wife's and his girlfriends meals. The presentation of the pasta dishes were god awful! The pasta was rubber and over cooked! We both didn't finish our meals. My wife ordered the Bianco pizza. That too was over cooked and burnt! Our biggest concern was that my brothers girlfriend's pizza that she ordered (Duck Duck Goose) never came out to the table!! I shared my concern with our waiter and he didn't even realize she never got her meal! Then when the manager came to our table to see how we were doing, he practically brushed us aside when I told him that we were waiting for the Duck Duck Goose pizza. He was rude to us and treated us with no respect! We waited 30 more minutes and it still never came out! By this time we had finished our meals and my brother's girlfriend still had not eaten!! I have lived now in Baltimore for 10 years and this by far has been my worst dinning experience!! The atmosphere was great with lots of cool craft beers on tap but other than that this place is horrible!!! Plus its in a horrible location! I strongly urge anyone that is thinking of going there to reconsider! There are tons of other options for you to choose! I spent a lot of money that night on the worst meal I have probably ever had! I do not recommend Birroteca at all! What a disappointment! read more

Really really disappointed. I visited Birroteca once before and was really impressed by both the food and the service. Tonight felt more like I was in a bar than anything else: loud TVs, loud music, and the quality of food to match. Our waitress seemed miserable and barely made eye contact with us. Our appetizers (polenta and calamari) were very bland and the fish overcooked. Our main courses were also overcooked, especially the gnocchi, and my pasta dish had pieces of a different kind of pasta thrown in..... like the chef/cook was sloppy with what-went-where. For how much we paid for the food and the hype surrounding this restaurant, we should have left much happier. We were afraid to order order dessert because we did not want to be disappointed again. I definitely will not be returning. read more