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    Cinghiale

    3.9 (650 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CINGHIALE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Alexis B.

    I finally had dinner at Cinghiale a couple of weeks ago after having it on my to try list for several years. (What can I say? We're not usually in this neighborhood - but I'm not sure why - the parking isn't as bad as I make out it out in my head. The restaurant offers complementary valet, but we found street parking around the corner, because I wasn't sure I had a cash tip for the valet driver. We ate on a Friday night and were able to find parking easily.) Cinghiale (meaning wild boar in Italian) is an Italian restaurant in Harbor East, with two different dining options. You can eat in the enoteca (wine bar) or more formal osteria (dining room). We ate in the enoteca but - looking around - I didn't think the options were that different from each other (not so formal on the osteria side that I couldn't have eaten there, for example). But the menus are very different, so definitely check both out and see what speaks to you more. (They offer a tasting menu in the osteria - you choose, an antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci for $85, so keep that in mind as you choose, too.) When you make a reservation, you select whether you'd like to eat in the enoteca or the osteria. My husband and I shared a few dishes: the Insalata Romana (romaine and olive bread crostini with anchovy and parmigiano dressing); the Mezza Rigatoni Carbonara (with duck bacon, October beans, egg yolk, and parmigiano); the lamb meatballs (with creamy polenta, castelvetrano olives, and crispy cipollini onions); and a dessert (I can't find their dessert menu online but I believe it was an Italian cream cake). They were kind of enough to split everything, since we were sharing - always appreciated. My favorite dishes were easily the first two. The salad was classic with a twist (I enjoyed the olive bread crostini instead of a Caesar's more traditional crouton), and and I thought the dressing was appropriately anchovy-forward (if your menu says anchovy, I want to taste the anchovy, am I right?!). I also really enjoyed the pasta. I couldn't believe how much duck bacon flavor got into the sauce itself - you didn't need to get a piece of the duck bacon to get the flavor - it was everywhere. Splitting was the right thing to do here, since it was a rich dish. The next two dishes weren't as successful for me. The lamb meatballs were juicy, and I thought they were great. The polenta was a little too thick for me, and there were just way too many fried onions on the dish (it was covered like it was a green bean casserole on Thanksgiving). The dessert was a miss for us - too sweet and the icing was kind of stiff and hard, like a cake from a grocery store. It just tasted so sweet and one note - like sugar and nothing else. I wouldn't order it again. The service was great (friendly, helpful, attentive), and the restaurant is really comfortable (not stuffy, not too formal, you can definitely dress comfortably and feel at home). I enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine (I appreciated that they offer 6 and 3 oz pours, so you can try smaller glasses if you're interested in tasting a few), while my husband tried a couple of cocktails (I think he tried two different options and enjoyed both but preferred one). Overall, I enjoyed our meal at Cinghiale. I would have changed a few things about a couple of dishes we tried or maybe just ordered differently, but the courses we really enjoyed, the service, and the ambiance really made it a nice evening. I would definitely return, and I'd probably check out the osteria side next for something different!

    Pan Seared Swordfish
    Ren H.

    Cinghiale is still such a great restaurant I keep coming back to for food and service. Staff are always courteous and friendly. Everything I order here is always delicious. I was recently back again for dinner with a friend and I got the Grilled Magret Duck Breast. The sauce was really flavorful and the duck was tender. My friend enjoyed his Pan Seared Swordfish. We also ended up sharing the Zabagliona Panna Cotta for dessert. It was so light and fluffy. Always a great experience here.

    Panna cotta
    Angel Z.

    Food: Bread - cold and nothing special (did give another portion which is a plus) Tonno Rosso crudo - It was a bit bland Local corn bisque - Soup was way too sweet - The amount of crab they included was laughable Spaghetti Neri - Good flavor but tomato sauce was a bit sweet Pappardelle - The beef was a bit dry but the flavor was decent Grilled blue fin tuna - Sear was good on the tuna and it was flavorful - Fruit was probably the best thing on the plate Pan seared swordfish - Fish was very dry - The potatoes and broccoli were crunchy and seasoned well Affogato - ice cream was sweet and creamy, a good contrast to the bitter espresso Zabaglione - It was light and fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet Service: service was great; everyone was nice and attentive Ambiance: it is very romantic and intimate, there's even a little candle and flowers on the table Price: it was $85 for 4 courses, which is extremely overpriced for how mediocre the food was Overall I am a bit disappointed and would not return

    Caesar salad with white anchovies
    Alison W.

    Gorgeous space that makes you feel like you're in an Italian trattoria. Featuring gorgeous lighting that makes everyone looks spectacular. We stopped in late at about 930 just about half an hour before they closed for some pizza. Know that the crust is made in the Abruzzo style, which means it's on a focaccia so it's soft and pillowy. I had mine with guanciale with mozzarella, my companion had a margarita. Keep in mind they don't do any customizations so I had to pick off the hot red peppers off my pizza, which seems like a shame to throw away food when it could've just been left off. But, pizzas were hot and tasty.

    Amanda Z.

    Cinghiale never misses. Great location in harbor east its easy to get to. Inside the restaraunt has great ambiance The Service is always attentive. Food is delicious across the board. Go for Happy Hour!

    Zucchini Carpaccio
    Patrick B.

    6/19/25 - Cinghiale is one of our go-to Baltimore restaurants for special occasions, but before Thursday, we hadn't been there since 2022. I'm sorry to say there has been a noticeable drop-off in the overall quality of the dining experience. Our disappointment had nothing to do with the food. Everything we had - zucchini carpaccio, local oysters, mushroom tagliatelle, tuna and dessert - were all up to their usual excellent standards. However, when we last dined at Cinghiale, one could order either a la carte or three dishes for a set price. That last option is now gone. Everything is now a la carte. Service was the most remarkable letdown. Service there (as at Charlston) was always top notch, old school, relaxed but formal. The wait staff was always professional, knowledgeable about the food and drink, and dedicated to making the diner's experience perfect. This time, those factors seemed to be almost entirely missing. The wait staff was much younger, for one thing and more casual. There also seemed to be fewer of them. The young bartender didn't seem to know his stock very well, even admitting he didn't know some whiskey because he's "not a whiskey drinker." Our primary server was a charming young woman who did an acceptable job, just not the quality we expected. Actually, the most recognizable part of the meal were the food runners, who performed at their normal professional level. I don't know if something has changed in management or if the off night was because it was Thursday (which should be no excuse), but it was not the five star experience to which we've become accustomed. We will return, hoping this was a one-off, but they really feel flat on this occasion.

    Heirloom tomato salad
    Victoria C.

    I can't believe it took me more than 4 years to finally get try Cinghiale. My husband's old boss invited us out to dinner here, we made reservations at 5:30 pm on a Wednesday night. We sat in the dining room side and really enjoyed it. They have a 4 course menu for $85 OR you can just order a la carte. We loved out waitress that night, she was very efficent and knew exactly what we needed. We had asked her to put together a cheese and meat plate for us to start, and she absolutely nailed it. It came with the most amazing ripe peaches and this incredible fruit jam. The two cheese's she picked were so insanely good and right up our alley, I had her write the names down so I wouldn't forget them. (La Tur and Caprino). I got the tagliatelle while my husband got the duck. I got to try his duck, and just wow. It is honestly one of the best dishes I've had in Baltimore. The pasta was fantastic, great flavor. We loved it so much, we decided to come back 3 days later. This time we chose to do the 4 course menu with the cheese/meat plate. They also have a happy hour at the bar from 4 - 6 with some really great deals. We waited at the bar for our 5 pm table. We got some drinks, and if we weren't about to have a 4 course meal, I would've gotten some food. Dinner was just as fantastic. I started with the heirloom tomato salad (it came with a ton of tomatoes and was so fresh), then had the agnolotti (the brown butter sauce is INCREDIBLE), had the duck (still so amazing - cooked perfectly, so flavorful, and had these amazing cripsy prosciutto wrapped green beans) and ended with the panna cotta. You could taste thr quality of the cream they used in it. My husband got the tuna crudo, the spaghetti Neri (the sauce was the perfect amount of saltiness/seafood flavor - we were trying to wipe it all up with bread), the strip steak, and the tiramisu. Everything was incredible. We had also let them know it was our anniversary, and they kindly give us free glasses of prosecco. It is a very well run restaurant with impeccable service. We love it here - as you can tell by our twice in 1 week visits. They also offer complimentary valet which is nice.

    HH menu
    Ana B.

    I haven't been to Cinghiale in a very, very long time. I first came here in 2018 and love the fact that if you order a bottle of wine, you can decorate it with a sharpie take the bottle home or leave it in the restaurant. This is a huge restaurant, focused on Italian food and part of the former Foreman Wolfe group now rebranded as of Jan 2025 to Tony Foreman + Co, which I have feelings about. During the Covid years service and food was really lacking (I got a panna cotta one of my favorite desserts but it came frozen solid) but I went back recently for their happy hour and really enjoyed the pasta. The little bites and specifically loved the fact that they had a sbagliato which takes me back to 2022. The staff at the bar are super friendly and they also made me a really great espresso martini with tequila! I haven't been back for dinner in a really long time, but I do really recommend their happy hour which is something you don't often find in Baltimore although it is becoming more popular.

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    Allen G.

    I'm not exactly sure what happened to this restaurant. My wife and I've been going there for 10 or 12 years. Typically when we go when we drive into Baltimore to see a play, and we stop by here and grab food. We've been there enough times, we they kind of know us when we walk in the door. We're pretty much always get the same table. Today I didn't go to the play with my wife did (kid was sick) and brought me home lasagna. The lasagna had no sauce, no meat, did have a little béchamel, minimal cheese, and nine layers of noodle. The only reason I ate it, because I didn't feel like making myself dinner And I was hungry. I'm done with this place.

    Calamari
    Jasmine K.

    I'd probably give this place a 3.8/5 FOOD- Calamari 4/5. Never had calamari like this before but it's was yummy. A bit odd to eat because you have to pick up the crunchy park with the actual squid. Chardonnay 4.5/5 chilled and smooth The starter bread was cold and dry. Was expecting a lot better for sure. SERVICE- 5/5 We sat at the bar and Erik was our server/bartender and he was absolutely amazing! So informative and had such a positive attitude which made the experience a lot better. He walked us through the whole menu. AMBIANCE- 5/5 Dim lights, plenty of seating and bar seating available. I probably wouldn't come here again and to be honest- if it weren't for our server Erik and the nice environment, id definitely rate this place 3/5. Definitely recommend this to the people who are looking to do a multi course meal because the portions are small. IF I were to come back, I'd definitely be sitting at the bar again, getting drinks and appetizers. Unfortunately, we left after eating our calamari and drinking our wine because my friend has a red meat allergy and that left us with barely anything to choose from on the menu.

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    Claire C.

    Really friendly waiter Food was great - loved the garganelli, fritto misto, and calamari. The orata was a little too buttery/rich but it went well with the leeks! Their take on a Negroni was a nice twist on a classic

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    Very nicely done. Squash soup was remarkable Atmosphere and waitstaff were perfect.

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    Thank you, Monica! So glad you enjoyed everything.

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    Ask the Community - Cinghiale

    The wine list/drink menu on the website is coming up as "404 Not Found", does this list change often for it to no longer be available online?

    Hi there, we apologize for that, we seem to be having some technical difficulties. It does not change too often. Please check back soon. Sorry again!

    Where can I find the 2022 Valentine's Day 4 course menu?

    Stephanie, it will soon be available on our website: https://cgeno.com/ and you can also check out our Instagram page for more information. Stay tuned!

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    Inner Harbor

    OMFG I AM STILL DAYDREAMING ABOUT THIS MEAL!! It sounds bad but I cannot remember the last time I…read moreate a restaurant and everything was perfect. We were only in Baltimore for one night and leaving town right after this meal so I wanted some authentic Maryland Crab. Yelp helped with my decision with choosing Loch Bar. We arrived in the middle of happy hour. It was freezing and extremely windy outside so it was the perfect coziness to eat some seafood, at least in my opinion. We sat at the bar because that included happy hour items and there were a lot of empty seats. Immediately upon sitting, we were greeted by the bartender. I didn't catch his name but he was about 6 ft tall, slim, African American, and maybe late 20's/ early 30's. Very friendly, attentive, and professional. We ordered several items from the happy hour menu but I really wanted to try the crab cake so I ordered that, which came with either a salad or fries. Since we ordered the Old Bay fries, I went with the salad. Our food came out not too fast and did not take super long, it was great timing. OMFG again! EVERYTHING WAS SO FRIGGIN AMAZING! The crab cake was the freshest and most flavorful I have ever had! The fries were perfectly seasoned and not over fried or greasy. The salad was fresh and the dressing was perfectly balanced! AND THE CRAB SOUP!!! It was the best I ever had! It reminded me of my absolute favorite lobster bisque from a restaurant I grew up on that closed. I am salivating writing this review and definitely need to come back! I loved the decor of the restaurant and mentioned to hubs it reminded me of many seafood restaurants I visited when I lived in NYC. It is right on the water so I imagine it is just as good in the summer. It looked like there was a big outside patio with an outdoor bar so hopefully I get to visit in warmer weather to experience that.

    The reviews are what drew us in. Beautiful day, made a reservation, and we were promptly seated in…read morea not too busy restaurant. Two diners. Sat at a two top right behind the waiter service station . Horrible seat in a not very busy space. We ordered yellowtail poke, Caesar Salad, 6 oysters, shrimp banh mi, and brussel sprouts. Poke - visually appealing, lacking flavor and the sauce provide was uninspired. Caesar- simple and delish. Way too much so I asked to take the rest home. Salad was taken and never returned. Oysters - I had 2 each of 3 different types. I love oysters. Eating those six made me lose interest in ever eating another oyster. Just not good. Not spoiled. Just not good. Shrimp banh mi - Nice tasting but not amazing. Brussels sprouts- A bit oily but really delicious. Everyone around me had cocktails with lunch. Perhaps if I were drinking I'd have not noticed how displeasing the experience was. Lastly, the place smelled like stale beer. A one and done for me.

    Cinghiale - italian - Updated May 2026

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