From their calamari to their Brussels sprouts, Birrotecca just has good food for everyone. I'd been here several times previously. Once alone and another time as part of a Yelp Elite Event. So naturally when it came time for my staffs holiday outing this place came to mind. They truly have something for everyone on their menu. This go around we ordered a little of everything. Spicy Fennel Sausage Pizza...savory, cheesy, spicy goodness Duck Duck Goose Pizza...sweet, savory, cheesy and tangy goodness Proscuitto Bruschetta w/ Arugula, Lemon Aioli & Parmesan...toasted, savory, tangy goodness Meatballs...so good I couldn't eat just one... Crisp Brussels sprouts w/ coppa and black garlic aioli...hmmmmm...I wanted to kiss the chef. To cap our meals off we ordered the Olive Oil & Sea Salt Ice Cream made especially for them by Taharka Brothers. We also tried the Harlequin Cannoli. Hmmmmmm. Our server was awesome and attentive. I will be visiting again. read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Bruschetta w/ prosciutto, arugula, Parmesan and lemon aioli - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A go to spot for pizza and drinks! The pizza crust has a nice crisp and the topping are all unique. My favorite is the spicy Italian and the margarita read more

Came here for a group event and had the top floor reserved. The fried eggplant and Quattro formaggio (?) pizza, and corn polenta were my favorites. Duck duck goose pizza was oddly sweet, but very unique. The steak was a bit tough and impossible to cut with the bitter knives we had. I did like the Italian kit kat dessert! The place is easy to miss--it's a free standing building on the road. The interior has multiple floors and is a bit maze-like, but otherwise pretty nice. Waitstaff was also friendly. read more

I came here with my girlfriend for brunch during restaurant week (greatest weeks of the year in my opinion). I had found this spot online, and wanted to check it out, so what better time than restaurant week! You had the option of a first course or dessert and a main entrée. I went with the Burrata Cheese Bruschetta and the French Toast. The bruschetta was DELICIOUS! I'm a sucker for a good bruschetta, and I typically order it any time I see it on a menu. It was definitely different from a typical bruschetta, as the tomatoes were cooked down a bit and the cheese was slightly creamy. It was a good different though, as the tomatoes tasted fresh and vibrant and the cheese was a perfect compliment. The bread provided some contrasting crunch to the mostly cream bite. The French toast was on the sweeter side, and I would have liked some fresh berries/fruits to accompany it, but it had a nice golden brown and crispy exterior with a soft inside. You could taste just a hint of vanilla, which is one of my favorite flavors used in French toast. My girlfriend got the Italian Kit Kat, which seems to be one of their signature desserts from other reviews I had read. This thing was incredible, as it tasted exactly like a kit kat, but more upscale as you could tell it was all natural ingredients used. I'm excited to try this place out again for dinner. It's tucked away in a pretty secluded location, but the interior was decorated very nicely and it had a warm atmosphere with a friendly staff. I will definitely recommend this to friends and family! read more

Birroteca Baltimore - French Toast - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Taste: 4.5 paws Value: 4.5 paws Modifiers: excellent service (+1 star) Recommendations: Duck duck goose pizza Bottom line: Amazing pizza and modern family-style Italian cuisine, in a casual relaxed atmosphere! I'm a fan! *meow* We happened to stumble to Birroteca after multiple other places were closed early due to the holidays. Admittedly, we didn't have many expectations coming in, but Birroteca completely blew us away. We only ordered two dishes as neither of us was particularly hungry, though we thoroughly enjoyed both dishes! The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful (though slightly on the salty side), and the citrus in the accompanying potato salad was an unexpected but welcome twist. The duck duck goose pizza was slightly sweet (which we were warned about) and very savory. The egg yolk was still runny, the duck confit was melt-in-your-mouth, and the crust was crispy, slightly chewy, and properly seasoned. I would say that the crust here is the best I've had in years (better than Paulie Gees, Verde, Iggies, etc). I usually hate eating the crust but this place may have converted me. Service-wise, we had an amazing server (Allyson) who took great care of us. The food came out quickly despite the restaurant being fairly packed. The portion sizes for the rest of the menu seemed very generous and were truly geared towards sharing family-style. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! *meow* read more

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Yo snap, I love birroteca. Came with a girlfriend for happy hour on my last night in Baltimore and it was so fabulous and I think about the pizza we ate there every time I eat pizza. The happy hour specials were excellent. I think $5 house wines, including prosecco. INCLUDING PROSECCO. I know the photo I posted was a rosé but that was just the first. I'm sure I posted a snap of the prosecco but who wants to admit to having several drinks at happy hour in a permanent location? Not this one. Just the one for me, thanks. Oh also, helpful tip: happy hour is up at the bar. You can't sit down for happy hour. We split the bruschetta before our pizza. Flavors=fab. Insta=perfect. My only silly complaint was that the grape tomatoes were mostly whole and I like taking small bites and it was hard to eat like that without the whole thing falling apart. I'm not saying don't get it because you'll regret that more. But be prepared to take big bites with your big girl mouth. And the pizza. Oh lord. We had the cippola. I don't know how to pronounce it. I'm sorry. I'm not the kind of person who likes to ask those questions. But this pizza was so good, friends. The meat was excellent. The cheese, melty. And it was huge. We had so much left over. After dropping my friend off, I ate a slice on the way home and it was still excellent. And even the next day, cold (yes I am that person), it filled my heart and belly. The sausage and pancetta? So SO great. I'm hoping I'll have an opportunity to come back so I can try a more traditional pizza with red sauce. I bet they're perfection. read more

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Nice atmosphere! The drinks are soo good and crafty! We had the meatball appetizer and the garlic bread. Amazing!! Can't wait to try the pizza ! read more

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Birroteca, tucked inside of a building of which seems like a large wooden warehouse, is dark, made of exposed brick, and seems to exude a trendy vibe. The restaurant is a perfect example of how outward appearances can be deceiving, and the ambience gives off a sense that within this giant warehouse, a sense of intimacy can be created in the restaurant. One almost feels as if they've discovered a secret, if not for the giant logo on the warehouse that displays the restaurant name. Given the trendy interior, however, I've concluded that the establishment is trend without a lot of substance. The food is good, don't get me wrong - but I don't think it's good enough for them to charge the prices they gave. There are more restaurants in the area that will give you just as good quality food without the expensive price tag. My friend's sister made the reservation for a big party (~10) and we waited for about 10-15 minutes past our reservation while they prepped the table, which is ok for such a large group. Our waitress, Lucy, provided excellent service - she was patient about explaining the menu options, split ALL of our checks (a huge amount of effort), and was very nice! Now the food - I got the grilled peaches salad, which is about appetizer size, for $14. The peaches were really good - grilled and tender, the peaches have a magnified floral sweetness that raw peaches simply cannot compare. On top was balsamic, whose acidity cuts the sweetness. However, I did find the greens underdressed, and the pecans on the dish were not candied (which I think could have helped address the bitterness that radicchio and arugula have). The Gorgonzola was perfect. My friend and I split a simple margherita pizza. The sauce is a good kind of sweet - like tomatoes at peak season, not the kind of sauce that gets doused with sugar. The tomatoes were blistered and cooked well, and the mozz cheese was well browned. However, I'm confused by the crust - it was quite bread-like, even though the center of the pie was thin enough to feel like pizza. It was good, but simply not good enough to justify the $18 price tag. I've had better quality pizza with fresh ingredients for less. Overall, I think this is a great place to do a date night - it's beautiful and romantic, but in a way that's not pretentious and more casual than a 3 Michelin started restaurant. To me, the environment is a perfect representation of Italian sentiment - complex, mysterious, and again, romantic, yet enough remembrance of common, simple Italian ingredients that makes it feel like home. Just be prepared to shell out more than a couple dollars worth for the food., and keep in mind that there are plenty of other places with quality food with less fuss. This really should be a 3.5 star rating, but Lucy's service pushed it to the edge. The pricing alone would have nudged me back to 3 stars. read more

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Best, most innovative pizza in Baltimore. Great brussel sprouts app.

Excellent food, very good service. Busy night and service was still attentive. Friend and I were very please with the quality of the unique entrees. read more

The charcuterie is delicious and the drinks are incredible! Very chill vibes in an upscale environment.

My partner and I had wanted to check Birroteca out for awhile and finally made it there for happy hour. First of all, let me say- their happy hour is AMAZING! Great prices and excellent food. We started out with a bourbon/diet coke and a glass of rose to sip on as we perused the menu. It was a bit quiet in there for 5pm on a Friday, but it started to pick up towards the end. We enjoyed the burrata bruschetta first... it was delicious. We were so impressed. Next, we had the meatballs. My partner loved them- while still good, I'd say this was actually my least favorite of the dishes we enjoyed. Lastly, we had the chef's choice charcuterie board (see photo). SO GOOD! For around $35, we had enough food to be our dinner and a drink each. Service was great and we loved the decor. Parking was plentiful as well. Overall, awesome value and food was truly exceptional. read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Chef's choice cheese plate - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wow. Where to start! First off, this restaurant is huge! I didn't know where to check-in. I went on a Thursday night and it was packed so do yourself a favor and make reservations. They have a variety of different cocktails, wine and beer. For appetizers, I had the meatballs, Brussels sprouts and eggplant fries. I usually get meatballs at every Italian restaurant and sad to say, I was a bit disappointed. The meatballs we're small, not juicy and definitely not flavorful. I did like the marinara it came with though. The Brussels sprouts are amazing!! Perfectly crispy and prepared and it's topped with prosciutto. You can tell these are fried, but they're not too oily. And omg I've had eggplant fries at a restaurant in l.a. before, but these are not comparable. They are perfectly sliced thin, breaded and fried. Love the sauce it comes with too! On to the meal. Shared the duck confit and spicy Italian pizzas. Can I just say, I typically don't eat the crust on pizzas, but these crusts tasted like a mix between crackers and breadsticks. Everyone on yelp said to try the duck confit, but in my opinion it was overhyped. It was a bit too sweet for my liking, I'll just leave it at that. I liked all the meats on the spicy Italian and I did like how it wasn't too spicy, what I didn't like was that it was too salty. I needed to drink like two cups of water after each slice. Whatever you do, save room for desert. My friends got the cannoli- comes with three mini ones. They seemed to like it. I got the infamous kit kat and let me say, it was thank worth it and I should have ordered two. It's like two big logs of ferrero rocher. Yum!!! Service was super friendly and our server constantly checked up on us. Oh and best part, they have parking! read more

This restaurant has stayed consistently awesome for years. I had the meatball appetizer again, which is delicious. For Christmas season they had a special flight of winter beers which was great to try. Each were tasty. Had the duck pizza again which is always good. Great cozy atmosphere, lots of good unique food options, and plenty of beer to choose from! read more

The prosciutto artisan pizza at Birroteca did not disappoint! Thin crust and delicious toppings (arugula and fennel salad, tomatoes). The interior of the restaurant has a chill bar vibe, and there's outdoor seating under a tent as well. I cant wait to go back and try other dishes! read more

Great happy hour. The meatballs are incredible. Get there early if you want a seat at the bar it fills up quickly.

Came here on a Saturday night and found a seat at the bar. The bar was busy, so it took a little for someone to take our orders and service was a bit slow. There was a good beer list, and we ordered as salad and pizza to share. The salad was delicious- lemon thyme dressing and kale, bright and fresh. We had a honey belly pizza which was delicious- a crisp crust, not too much cheese and a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Overall a great experience, but we will probably get a table next time to avoid the busy bar read more

Came here as a party of 8 (including 2 toddlers) to celebrate a birthday. We were immediately seated at a table, complete with booster seats. Our server was wonderful and so patient, and one of the big reasons I'm giving this 4 stars. Service was fantastic. The food came out quickly. I tried the house wine cocktail (can't recall the name, but similar to a crush) in the lemon flavor. Really good! Partner enjoys beer and there was a wide selection. Kids menu had multiple options even for the picky eaters. We ordered a margarita pizza, which was hot and good, and a great size to share. Also tried the meatball appetizer, which was very good. Some additional pluses: Baltimore City follows more strict COVID protocol which this restaurant also follows (so everyone was masked and they required masks upon entry); ample free parking; great place to go before the Hampden Christmas lights; very clean. Would recommend & will return! read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Meatball appetizer - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I went here with my fiancée's family for a night out. There were 8 adults present including myself and my fiancée. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and friendly, making excellent recommendations of pizzas to get for the group. First, we ordered roasted Brussel sprouts and salad for the group -- the Brussel sprouts were amazing. We ended up almost getting another portion! We ended up getting several pizzas: Duck Duck Goose, Formaggio, prosciutto,and Cippola. They were all fantastic and were quickly devoured. I particularly liked the Duck Duck Goose pizza. It was a wonderful combination overall. This was great for the number of people and they service was attentive and prompt. I will definitely return here with a group in the future. read more

We were really looking forward to trying the food here, but this time around, it was just ok. To be fair, the outdoor seating was nice, and the server was helpful. (FYI - this was a pre-pandemic visit). Dinner wasn't so good though. Overall - everything sounded / seemed better than it ended up being. Our table tried some of the pizzas -- they just came out greasy and were missing flavor (especially the crust - which I usually like!). The salad we had was ok but not something I'd get again. The sprouts were way too soft and greasy - another miss. I had a bite of my friend's pasta - nothing wrong with it, but just wasn't interesting or much better than what you'd make with fresh pasta at home. Our bill came out to around $50 per person. There are some amazing meals in MD for that price. We might give it another try, but probably order different things. read more

Beneath the roar of the Jones Falls Expressway and beside the burbling waters of the actual Jones Falls, another piece of Baltimore's industrial past, a 19th Century mill building, has been re-purposed for the 21st Century as Birroteca, a modern Italian restaurant disguised as a craft beer/pizza place. And while the bar is a fun place for craft beers and pizza, full of interesting people to chat with, the restaurant's real appeal is its modern Italian cooking. The food is quite good. Really enjoyed the charcuterie. Duck Duck Goose Pizza is a fave. Wild Boar Bolognese a treat. Portions are large to encourage sharing. Specials for two rotate on a daily basis. The menu is like one you'd find in a good restaurant in Rome today. The best thing about this place is how friendly everyone is. Not just the attentive staff but everybody who's eating there too. We've been 3 times and each time we made friends with the tables nearby. The owner Robbin Haas stopped by to visit with us a couple of times and made us feel even more welcome. A great addition to the Woodberry/Clipper Mill area. read more

The pizza here is everything! I think it's the best pizza I've had in my life. The crust was amazing. Very relaxed and intimate atmosphere. I would recommend booking reservations especially on a Friday night because it gets very packed in there. There is bar sitting but, that gets full quickly. If you like a chill, relaxed vibe. This is the place for you! read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Margarita pizza yum - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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At first, I was hesitant to pay 20$+ for a small pizza, but Im glad I did. Loaded with unique flavors, paired with 5cent wine I had an amazing night. The duck duck goose was so packed with toppings I actually had to take some home. read more

When I look at the map, and see the location of our lunch destination is down at the ass-end of a hard-scrabble row of old mill buildings and warehouses that I remember as being a bit of a mess in years gone by, I have to admit I'm not encouraged. Here among the barbed-wired yards of a dozen light-industrial businesses is a little stone building with a gravel parking lot. A small sign by the road reads "Birroteca" and larger text on the wall reads "Craft beer and wine". I remember this place as a dive-y tavern for Hampden working families back in the day, selling cold beer at the bar for those who'd finished a day installing industrial plumbing or HVAC systems. What Birroteca delivers, however, is far above and beyond its prior incarnation, location, and outward appearances. The name a take-off on Enoteca - an Italian term for a regional wine shop or wine bar - Birroteca does indeed offer a stout (ha!) selection of regional beers, including a substantial sampling of those from Salisbury, MD's Evolution Brewery. They also offer a number of craft brews by the bottle/can, both in large (22-24oz) and small (12 oz) formats. The surprising thing, however, is the food. Porchetta and dressed fennel salad crudo is a perfect blend of fatty, savory, crunchy, acidic goodness. Bruschetta with roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and burrata cheese on focaccia is concentrated summer in your face. Seasonal vegetables are used to excellent effect, as with the broiled stuffed zucchini which was hollowed out and filled with cheese, breadcrumbs, brocolli, corn, and other summer goodies. I'm sure the pasta dishes are tasty, but I can't keep from ordering the pizzas here. Seasonal vegetable-pesto, fig-prosciutto-arugula, duck confit with a duck egg on top... all layered on a hand-tossed crispy-thin crust. The crust has a nice char to it, and though thin holds up to the toppings quite well. I struggle to choose between eating it politely with knife and fork, or just grabbing slices and cramming them into my pizza-hole. Every time I've been here, it's been for lunch. So, I have yet to experience the dinner mob-scene that some people have complained about. It's always been moderately busy, but with service that's attentive and helpful. I have no service complaints so far. Appetizers and pizzas are portioned such that they can be shared by two - in fact, two apps and a pizza are a perfect sized lunch for two adults. Honestly, though, I'd probably put up with some service BS so long as they keep feeding me as well as they have. read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Bruschetta w/roasted tomatoes. - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Birrotecca is a solid choice! More of a 3, based on this experience but I can just tell it will be even better next time. The menu was full of great choices and I had a hard time deciding, especially between some of the pizzas. My friend and I split the mushroom pizza (with the promise of the duck pizza next time), the Brussels sprouts and the tiramisu. I personally didn't enjoy the sprouts at all-they mostly just tasted burnt to me and the aioli wasn't that exciting. They also came with some type of pork on the top, which wasn't described on the menu and I don't eat pork so wouldn't have ordered them. Having said that, I understand they're really popular and my friend liked them, plus it was a very generous portion! The pizza was very good-it could have benefited from some type of sauce on the base but we asked for marinara to dip which was the best choice ever! The tiramisu was so pretty and the perfect portion. What really made our night was our interaction with another server who joked with us throughout our meal and was super friendly and genuinely hilarious. He said the mushroom pizza was the wrong choice so even more excited to get back and try the duck pizza next time read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Highs: Fried cauliflower Lows: everything else We had a 7:30 reservation. We ordered the gnocchi 3 pizzas cauliflower and a desert. The cauliflower and Italian kit Kat were the highs of the meal. While our server was perfectly lovely and I had high expectations for the meal after having the delicious cauliflower. I was unimpressed with the main course. The pizza was dry and the pumpkin gnocchi lacked any real flavor. I'm giving the second star cause desert was good. The real turn was at the end of the meal. We had just finished signing the bill and were quickly asked to leave because they "have a lot other hungry people waiting." We were there in total an hour and a half and spent more than $200. I wouldn't recommend or go back myself. read more

First visit. Ordered buratta, received bruschetta. Runner argued that it was the buratta, until the server noticed it wasn't. Ordered spicy sausage on the breakfast pizza, received no sausage. Pizza wasn't re-made, just had cold sausage sprinkled on top. Server didn't know which drafts were on the brunch bottomless special. Server had never tasted any of the drinks we asked about. Definitely could have been better. Got a free dessert, which was excellent (house made KitKat). read more

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When I think of Birroteca, I think of timing. It's hit or miss. If you come earlier, like around 5-6 PM, seating and service will be great. Come at 7 PM... good luck. The pizza here is decent. I like the fact that Birroteca's thin-crust dough can withstand the toppings it contains (i.e. you can hold the crust at the end of the pizza, and the cheese and toppings won't be falling off). It's relatively sturdy, yet crispy. The only downside is that the crust at the end makes your jaw work a little harder than you'd anticipate. I love the Spicy Fennel Sausage, a classic sausage and mushroom combo. But I was thoroughly impressed with the Duck Duck Goose. I never thought that duck, duck egg, and fig jam on a cheese pizza would work so well together. Be a little adventurous and give it a shot. The appetizers and vegetables aren't too shabby either. I definitely enjoyed the crispy brussel sprouts. Finally, as I mentioned before. Timing is key to superb service. Less business = more attentive, more friendly, and more accommodating service. Also, don't be afraid to take leftovers home. Birroteca is clutch in that they write your order and the date on the box so that you won't forget when you want to dig in to take a bite later. read more

I've been here a couple of times; the first time for dinner and the second time for lunch. The first thing I immediately noticed was the spelling of the name. I'm not sure how it was meant to be pronounced, but my limited knowledge of Italian tells me to pronounce it as "bir-ro-técha." I hear everyone else call it "bir-ro-teka." Name aside, the service is good and the food is delicious. I highly recommend any of the salads, pizzas, and bruschetta. If you get the charcuterie, be careful with the cheeses. Perhaps it was due to my poor choices when I ordered mine or perhaps the waitress really had no idea what she was talking about, but the two cheeses I ordered was nothing at all like she had described. read more

I have been here a few times. My most recent trip was a Sunday evening and I didn't realize I should have my made a reservation! It was okay because my party and I sat at the bar. The service was attentive and very helpful when ordering. We had the eggplant fries and a flatbread. The fries were a huge portion and pretty stellar. I am usually disappointed with bars that have flatbreads but not this time! The running eggs on top made the flatbread even better. Also had a delicious cocktail and am excited to try more! read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Eggplant fries! - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Another great meal at Birroteca. The grilled octopus was perfectly prepared, and our pairing of salumi based on the cheese we picked was perfect. The pear sauce was an unexpected treat, and was a perfect compliment to the prosciutto. The pickles and olives were delicious as well. And then there is the pizza... if you must eat gluten free, or simply choose to, then look no further to satisfy your craving for pizza. We had a spicy Italian, as well as the special mushroom pie. Both were exceptional. They have great wines by the glass, so you are not forced in to a bottle if you desire a good glass or two. A great value for great food in a very cozy atmosphere. We will most definitely be back. read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Now that's what a pairing of meats and cheeses for a table of four should look like. - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Stoped here for lunch on 8/8/2015 with my girlfriend. We got the meatball appetizer followed by the prosciutto pizza as our main dish. My girlfriend got a Mediterranean mule, and I had an old fashioned to drink. Meatball appetizer, this dish was an incredible starter, meatballs were perfectly cooked, and the sauce complimented the meatballs very well 4/5. Old fashioned, this drink is by far one of the best old fashions I've had, it was a perfectl balance between sour and sweet. Most restaurants serve the old fashion way to sweet. By far the drinks served here are some of the best ive had at a restaurant. 5/5 Prosciutto, pizza was composed of fresh crisp ingredients, the crust was cooked to perfection. We added shrimp which complimented the pizza quite well 5/5. Overall, I highly recommend this resturant the staff are very well knowledgable leading to a great experience!! read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Prosciutto pizza with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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What a great dining experience! Met the GM who made sure we had the best dining experience one could get on a very busy Saturday night. Our server Angelia was amazing. Always attentive but not intrusive. As for the food-mestball appetizer had a,slow, residual spice kick that was delightfully savory. Pizza is what this place is known for and delivered 100%. This is one place you can get a crispy thin crust. Porcini and melted leeks risotto was filling and cooked perfectly. I found it a bit salty but I do it salt my food. I suspect most people wouldn't notice. Tried the drink special - jalapeño business that was light, lemony and only simply spiced. A fun drink overall. Had bar custom make a coffee drink for dessert that was a mist elegantly balanced Frangelico mixture with fresh whipped cream that can only be described as heavenly. Make a point of checking this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Birroteca Baltimore - Drink special and custom coffee drink - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Soap in the drinks. Pizza order wrong. Seemed like it was closed except bar area where college kids were drunk.

Me and friends get together every few months for dinner, so I try to choose the place wisely. Based off reviews, I thought Birroteca would be a good fit. When I made the reservation, it gave me the option of regular height chairs or a high table. I chose normal chairs. We didn't get that. What we did get was 8 stools among 2 small tables. Not only were we squished at these tables but the table next to us was so close they were constantly bumping into us. The tables in the bar are bolted down, so we weren't able to move them. Had we got to sit at the chairs I requested, we also wouldn't have been seated in the noisy and occasionally aggressively loud bar area and been in the dining room. They couldn't make a dirty martini, not sure how that's possible. They also didn't have a chicken breast to go on my Caesar salad. They offered shrimp instead, which was fine. However they brought the shrimp out ten minutes after my salad came and they were extremely tiny and all stuck together and rubbery like they were microwaved. Mind you they were served to me in a gravy boat, not on the salad. The food was mediocre and forgettable The last thing I want to mention, a friend in our group paid her part of the tab on her card. Upon receiving the receipt she crossed out the tip area and wrote in the total of her bill which was what her meal and drinks cost. My husband and I had already paid the tip portion on our card. However when she checked her bank statement, they charged her an additional $20. Not to mention last time she was there they charged her nearly $400 when her bill wasn't anywhere near that. Needless to say when looking for a place to gather with friends, Birroteca will not be one of our choices. read more

Would I make a trip out here, probably not, but if I had to take a small team to dinner for work, I might come back. Birroteca had a delicious Duck Duck Goose pizza, with duck confit, fig jam and an amazingly addictive crust that had a hint of truffle oil or something. For appetizers, my table tried some Brussels sprouts, calamari, and bruschetta. There were also two more pizzas and someone tried a pasta dish. Overall the food was pretty good and the service was great. I also like that they had pencils on the table so that you could draw on the paper they put down - that's a nice touch! It looked like some of the drawings were framed up on the wall by the bathroom. read more

The setting was comfortable, not too loud or quiet. The service was great. All of the food we got was good, except my pasta came out cold. read more

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Perhaps my favorite thing to eat is pizza. And the pizza from Birroteca in Hampden is no different. Fun fact: Birroteca is owned by Robin Haas, the same genius behind another favorite of mine, Nickel Taphouse. A friend and I met for dinner at Birroteca and decided to share a few things. We started with a Caesar Salad, the salad was very traditional and had ciabatta croutons. However I wish the dressing would have been slightly creamier. Next, my friend and I shared an order of the Papperdelle. The pappardelle was topped with wild boar bolognese, and ricotta salata cheese. The pasta was incredibly fresh and you could tell it was homemade, the cheese also added a nice creamy texture to the dish. This was probably one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while. And lastly, we obviously had to share a pizza, it's what Birroteca is known for after all. We went with the Locavore pizza. The pizza was topped with mushrooms, onions, pecorino, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, and arugula. I'm a huge fan of fresh vegetables on my pizza and this was no exception to the rule. The arugula added a nice freshness and cut through the pizza grease. If you're in Hampden and looking for great craft beer and pizza, Birroteca is sure to satisfy you! read more

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Excellent beer, great food and service is awesome! Had the mushroom pizza, prosciutto pizza, pork belly, Italian sunset drink with Troeg's wheat beer and a milk stout with the milk stout torta (Awesome yumminess!) Bonus: Cory, our server was super sweet! read more

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I celebrated my best friend's birthday here the other night and we all left stuffed and happy. Since we were a larger group we sat in a high top table near the bar. To start off a couple of us ordered the winterberry Moscow mule. Our waitress told us that they make their ginger beers in-house so I was really intrigued. The mule came in a cute glass in a bucket of ice. It was tasty, but on the sweeter side so I probably could only drink one or two. I split an appetizer of the calamari with my friend and it was really good. Normally I don't really like unbreaded calamari but this one was very flavorful and cooked just right. I also split the Duck Duck Goose pizza with a friend. This might be one of my top 5 favorite pizzas! It had duck Confit, fig-onion jam, balsamic, fontina & asiago and a duck egg in the center. And it was the perfect size to split with someone. And after dinner our waitress brought over a complimentary birthday dessert for my friend. Service was on point throughout dinner. Also, if you use the City Dining Cards app there's a discount! read more

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