I would have rated lower, but I had to balance the ratings out with my other visit. My friends and I came on a Saturday night for dinner. Our server was good until she wasn't. She did ask for our drink orders and got us our appetizers in a timely manner. Unfortunately, I was very very disappointed in what happened when the main courses came. It appears everyone's dishes were cooked fine, but I had ordered the salmon and risotto, and was super disappointed. The first bite was flaky and cooked. But when I cut into the middle of the fish, it was raw, not just a little under cooked, it was raw and cold. I called our waiter over, and she took it back. The dish came back within 5 minutes. It was the same piece of fish, which I'm guessing they just microwaved. Sadly, the piece of fish was still raw, and when I told the server she said, "you want it fully cooked?" Well, in my experience, you should only eat fish that's ALL the way cooked through, unless you are in a Japanese restaurant. She unhappily took the plate of food back to the kitchen. Another 10+ minutes goes by and another server/possibly manager asking if I wanted a salad while I waited. Well, to be honest, at that point, all my friends had finished their meals, or were sitting with their food cold in front of them waiting for me. When the dish came back, it was a new one, and thankfully it was fully cooked. The dish was delicious and well paired, but I was very disappointed in the service we received when I had sent the food back. read more

Went here for a birthday party of a friend of a friend so did not get a full dinner experience but what I did experience I really liked and will be coming back for a sit down meal. The food I ordered was all good though found the arancini a bit dry. The rabbit was well braised and plenty of it. If you liked sardines their grilled ones were big and did notthing to ruin the natural taste. Wine list is all italian so if fan of big oaky chardonnays you are out of luck. They were out of one of the beers on their list which I am never fond of that happening especially early on Friday as should have better logistics. The beer list they do have is good and varied. The service was nice. All these almost were as good as the space which hits my sweet spot of old industrial and rustic. High ceilings and brick fireplaces along with large outdoor patio. Place might be hard to get down to as very narrow and sharp turned driveway leads to valet parking but it is well worth it. This is a place that will bring people from the county to eat in Baltimore city proper. read more

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My husband and I went tonight for our anniversary and David S. was our server. He was super attentive and left us laughing with his witty one liners. The food was amazing. He recommended the meatballs and let us know the seafood ravioli was really popular. He helped us pick our drinks and we were not disappointed. We look forward to coming again. The restaurant was very clean and went above and beyond to ensure our safety. read more

Love the vibe! Love the wine! Let's gooo! The happy hr is fun and random! Never know what fun I will get!!! Always fun!!! Enjoy!!

Had a pretty good meal here for Restaurant Week. Most of the dishes we tried were absolutely delicious. The polpetti and grilled sardines were great starters, very flavorful. For main courses, I absolutely loved the wild boar ragu with polenta! However, my fiancee ordered the porchetta (pork belly stuffed pork tenderloin), and barely any of the fat had rendered... it was 90% pure fat. Unfortunately, that made eating the dish quite a chore, and we gave up about half way through. The peach prosecco cake was just the right amount of sweet, and a great way to end the meal. The restaurant itself is located in an old mill building, including the precariously narrow driveway to the valet in the back, but the inside is warm, inviting, and comfortably lit. read more

An Expensive Disappointment Awaits at Cosima When you're ready to drop $80-100 pp on dinner, there are some basic, reasonable expectations for the quality of service and food. Cosima comes up far short of those expectations. As part of a party of 8, either the server was overwhelmed (the manager's fault) or knew that a forced gratuity was in play and made no effort to provide reasonable service (also the manager's fault, I suppose, for staffing such a person). 15 minutes after ordering entrees, the server returned to inform one of our party that their order was unavailable. So he had to re-order while the rest of our dishes sat under heat lamps. A bottle of wine, ordered before entrees arrived and to be enjoyed with our them, arrived to the table just as everyone was finishing. It was rejected. The entrees themselves were fine, but about $10 more expensive than their quality would suggest. Portions were good, but starches filled them out. For dessert, I requested the blackberry sorbet. The server returned with it 10 minutes later, placed it in front of me and then informed me it was not blackberry, but a mix of flavors. This is something they should have told me beforehand, as it was too late to order another dessert, since everyone else was having theirs in the moment. In a final gesture of offense, a wholly-unearned 20% gratuity was tacked onto the check. When spending in this price range, I resent being treated like a cheapskate, as though I am incapable of tipping. Here, however, the practice was downright abhorrent, as the service was unworthy of 20%; I would have left 12.5% to properly reflect the service level. With Birroteca right down the road, there's no reason to visit Cosima. I say, steer clear. read more

Great food in an even more great location. This Sicilian restaurant is located in a converted, 19th textile mill. Delicious food and great ambiance. Highly recommend. The owner herself delivered our dessert and asked about our experience. read more

I came in for Restaurant Week Summer 2018 and had an overall fantastic experience. I was worried about parking, but I saw that they offer a complimentary valet, given how tricky of a spot they're in. I appreciated that. The restaurant looks fantastic. The music was just right. Now, on to the food. Arancini: Very good. Crispy and cheesy. Could have used a touch more salt. Caponata: Excellent. The crispy chickpea fritters are fantastic, and the eggplant salad is a nice blend of sweet and savory. Porchetta: Wooooo! So good. The meat was tender and fatty (in the good way). The filling combined with the gravy was perfectly salty. The skin on the pork belly achieved peak Maillard deliciousness. Gnocchi al forno: Cheesy, creamy, velvety, very nicely browned. Awesome dish. Torta di prosecco: A good slice of cake. Nothing to write home about in my opinion. The icing was great. Panna cotta: The panna cotta itself seemed pretty standard, but the addition of the plum sauce and the candied pistachios made for a very very delicious bite. Wonderful food in a cool location. One of the best Restaurant Week menus I've ever experienced. read more

The lackluster experience we had on our first visit (tonight) has damped my desire to write an extensive review. Or maybe not... At first blush Cosima holds such promise - only for things to teeter in the balance as soon as we entered. From greeting to seating, to delivering of dishes, the young staff seemed ill trained and directionless - although well meaning. It felt like we were at a soft opening where such behavior would be forgivable. And so on to the meal: Is it just me, or is it too much to expect a wood fired pizza to arrive hot and melty - not lukewarm and flaccid? And would it also not be too much to ask for one's cheese plate to be delivered to one's table instead of the adjacent table? And when this faux pas is point out to the server, would it not be unreasonable to expect the unfortunate dish to be whisked to the kitchen and a replacement proffered in its place - instead of the very same plate being picked up and deposited at its intended destination? I'm sure my fellow diners are lovely people, but if I wanted to eat a dish that had been at their table I'd have sat with them. Thank goodness my dinner companion was good company, or the evening would have been a dud. Better luck next time, if there is one. read more

Staff was very friendly and service was reasonably quick. Food is good, but somewhat overpriced for what you get.

It is very pretty. At Christmas they had beautiful red roses on the table. The lights are dim and it's romantic. The food is good. We had several apps, my fish was absolutely delicious and their cheesecake was good. The food was great and that will draw me back. My only tip for the establishment is possibly to lower the music as I thought it was lowed and cheapened it a bit since the decor is very romantic. read more

This place is stunning. Nice date place. The decor was beautiful and intimate. I had the Bronzino, which was amazing. Enjoy every bit of the fish. This place is just beautiful, a must see. The location is in a unique place on Falls Road. I would definitely come back here again. read more

Cosima - Bronzino - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Besides being a tad overpriced we enjoyed our experience at Cosima. The lighting upstairs was extremely dark so I had to use my phone to see the menu. We started with the octopus and kale salad. Both were winners but I think the polenta was a bit of a mix match with the octopus. My lobster squid ink pasta was pretty decent but I definitely would have preferred the lobster to be declawed. I felt like a caveman picking at it all night. My wife's filet special with mash was cooked perfectly. Plus our cocktails were refreshing. But for some reason nothing was particularly memorable. I did love the setting and the fact that it's in an old mill. But the more I sit on this one... I look back and just can't justify the fact that I paid $200 for a somewhat decent meal. I think I was just expecting a little more uniqueness. But I'd still return for sure and perhaps try a pizza or something a bit more casual. read more

Just getting to the valet parking is an adventure! Sets up an expectation that you are on to something no one else knows about. Sort of a secret garden. Don't give up. Find it because it is special. Yes it is pricey but the food is good and the atmosphere is fabulous. Clean industrial setting of an old cotton mill. The outside seating is on the Jones Falls river and spectacular The Bronzino was perfectly cooked. Calamari was served lightly Battered. Scallops are served with a risotto. EVERY bar stool has a purse hook. Come check this out. Date worthy place. Happy hour worthy place. I will definitely return. read more

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Went for my fiance's birthday last night and had a great time. First, I had flowers sent to the restaurant before we arrived. I called and arranged with the hostess for them to be on the table when we arrived. I also called ahead to ask for a cake with a candle. Both of these were taken care of by their friendly staff. The food was delicious, the drinks were tasty and the service was top notch. My fiance had an order of the Arancini, which once mixed with the other sauces on the plate was delicious. She also ordered the app Gnocchi Di Rocotta Al Forno as her main course. The waiter recommended that she should do a double order, and it was very good, basically a Mac and Cheese! I ordered the Polpettone, which was a fancy meatloaf with a hard boiled egg in the middle. It was also very delicious. We'll definitely be back to celebrate occasions, as it's a little to pricey to go for a regular dinner. read more

OMG, WHAT A MENU!!! There are so many dishes I want to try on the new menu that we have to go back soon. Last night I had the charred octopus with black olive gnocchi and I can honestly say it's the best octopus and gnocchi I've ever had. Whoever put that dish together, all I can say is I'm jealous of your skills and BRAVO!!!! We rarely eat deserts because they are usually too heavy after a full meal. Try their cinnamon donuts for desert however. Very light, airy, warm and a perfect way to end a perfect meal. Thanks for the great service also Jack! read more

I don't leave reviews for restaurants. Just left Cosima after having a very poor experience. Service was poor, we received our appetizer quickly but the server forgot our drinks. We waited over 45 minutes for our main course and the server again forgot our drinks. Other patrons received their food , one the same order as ours as we waited. The server, manager and owner assured us our food was coming in minutes. The owner assured us this meal was on the house. When we finally received our food it was of low quality. We ate a few bites and asked for the check. Our server returned with the check and stated I have the option of running your card or having you run it personally at the table. Please run your card. They had comped us for most of the meal and I paid and tipped the server. As we left the restaurant the manager stated he would be refunding our card. All in all the restaurant is beautifully decorated but very poorly run. The appetizer was incredible the main course was barely edible and the service was atrocious. read more

Went here for happy hour (5-7pm tues-fri) and sat at the bar with a big group. We ordered one of everything off the happy hour menu (except for olives) and loved it all. Our favorites were the arancini (crispy Sicilian rice fritters, mozzarella, pesto) and polpetti (meatballs). For drinks, I really enjoyed the spritz, and if you like prosecco, you will to. It's light and refreshing, just as the name suggests; may be on the slightly sweet side for some. If you like ginger beer, go for the venticello. We definitely took advantage of the $5 glasses of wine as well. Valet parking, tucked away down a cobblestone path, is a nice perk too. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend for happy hour! read more

Cosima - One of everything off the happy hour menu (except for the olives)!! - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Went to Cosima last night for dinner, it was our first time it was my fiancé and I and my daughter we sat at the bar and it was amazing we had an excellent time The food was amazing everything came out perfectly prepared we tried something from every part of the menu and we loved it! The bartender was so friendly and entertaining everything bartenders should be ..go visit Brent at the bar! read more

This was a hard review to write, because the experience was all over the place, so I had to break each item down to its own rating in order to get my final rating. Here goes: Atmosphere/experience: 3. The restaurant itself is stunning and lively. We went on Sat night and it was packed! It was fun to be there at this hot spot. However, the pacing of the meal was extremely slow. It took forever to get our entrees and our dessert to the point where we were checking our watches. We watched our glasses of wine sit on the bar ready to be brought to our table for about 10 minutes. Service: 5 our waiter was fantastic! Engaging and always around. He also let me try two white wines before deciding which one to get. Appetizer: 3 We had the burrata, which was great, but the bread that it was served on was so, so crispy that it was like I was breaking a tooth to try to get through it. Plus, there were only two pieces of bread for all of that cheese. I would recommend serving it with more bread that is a little more chewy/crusty and less charred/hard. Entrees: 3.5 & 1 My husband had the branzino, and that was excellent! Aside from having to pick out the bones, which we expected, it was a stellar meal. My lobster pasta on the other hand left much to be desired. The lobster came in the shell complete with a nutcracker and a bowl for shells. This would all be well and fine, but how are you supposed to break down a lobster that is soaking in a red sauce bowl full of of pasta? It was a disaster and my husband and I ended up with it all over our hands and shirts. Plus, after all of that work there was very little lobster meat and what we had did not have much flavor and tasted like dried out oregano. This was a big letdown, especially for the price. I knew that I should have ordered the mushroom pasta! Dessert: 5. The gelato flavors stood out to me and when I asked about 2 scoops, I found out that you could add a second scoop for $2. Score! We got the espresso and the pistachio. Loved them both. The espresso one had little espresso beans sprinkled on top that crunched in your mouth. That leaves me with an overall average score of 3.4. I rounded down to a 3 because everything was so expensive for not a stellar experience. Our meal ended up being $150 before tip. I do not think I would go out of my way to come back. read more

Great ambience in this place! It's a little tucked away, so you have to drive down a small street but there's complimentary valet parking and a garage right there. Happy hour is only at the bar, so keep that in mind. It includes $5 beers, $7 wines, and small plates for $5-6. We ordered the stuffed eggplant which honestly wasn't worth getting. But the pizza con pancetta was great! It had wonderful flavor and the figs were delicious. We also ordered the fettuccini con zucca which was delicious. I really enjoyed the homemade pasta and butternut squash. This place is definitely on the pricier side, but you're also paying for the ambience. Overall I had a good experience and will come back to try the happy hour! read more

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I have been a loyal "Donna's" customer for years, so I am ecstatic to see Donna Crivello realize her dream restaurant and pull it off with such panache. We have dined twice at the new Cosima and have been absolutely delighted each time. The location is charming once you find it (we can walk from our house). Situated on the Jones Falls, the restaurant offers a lovely al fresco dining experience. SOOOOO much better than the tables on sidewalks that are cropping up (thankfully) around town. Let's face it, though, Baltimore ain't Paris or Prague. We have lost any history of dining outside...so the pedestrian traffic that's inconvenienced by the new trend can make for a challenging dining experience. Cosima does not have that problem...it's outside without the hassle. But seriously, take it easy on the curve into the restaurant off Falls Rd, then take advantage of the free valet. On each occasion we have sampled around the menu, ensuring we got a taste of vegetarian, pasta, fish/seafood, meat and desserts. All of the dishes -- bar none -- have been rustically exemplary. This is not fancy/fussy food; it's the kind of food you'd remember having at your grandmother's table...had your grandmother been an outstanding Southern Italian cook with ready access to great ingredients and an insistence on making from scratch everything possible. Each dish is carefully thought out, so even -- heck especially -- when a combination of ingredients in a description seems unusual, that's our clue to order it first. Upon finishing dishes on each visit, my foodie wife and her foodie/chef husband invariably remark "I need to remember this use of XXX or how great YYY goes with ZZZ". The staff are knowledgable and professional and somehow mix both old Hampden (hon) and new Hampden (hipster). They don't hover or smother but are there when you need them. read more

As many of the reviewers mention, Cosima is not an easy place to find. But there is complimentary valet parking and the setting is beautiful. It was a perfect June evening with no humidity and ideal temperature so we chose to sit outside. The table was great and our waiter (I think his name was David) was great. He was very attentive and we mentioned we were going to a concert after so he even boxed our first course leftovers without us even asking and he did the same with our main course to save time. He did it in such a way that it wasn't like he was rushing us out, but respecting our need to exit quickly. If it was just about service and ambience I would give this place easily 4+ stars. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the service. I had the pizza semplice and it was just mediocre. My husband had the ravioli and in his words it was awful. None of our friends cleaned their plate so I would assume they were a bit underwhelmed as well. One friend ordered the meatballs and she did comment that she thought they were very good. A chef circulated around the restaurant several times during our stay so it appears that they are concerned about the customer's satisfaction. Since I didn't really have a specific complaint, just that the food wasn't fantastic, I nodded in agreement that "everything was okay" when asked by the chef. The biggest problem is that the cost of the food is far too much for the lack luster quality. It was about $70 per person (not including the tip) and we each had a cocktail, shared 3 appetizers for 5 of us, an entre, and no dessert or coffee. To me that's not an outrageous price for a good dinner, but for brussel sprouts and pizza that were fair to middling, it seemed very overpriced. I don't think Ill be going back, unless they work to improve the quality of the food. read more

We've been here 3x times now and this is THE best restaurant for us all around. We ordered 5 of the small plates for the two of us and didn't leave a crumb behind. We especially love the eggplant dish. Even the coffee is excellent here. The flourless almond chocolate cake is phenomenal. Customer service is not only excellent but the owner, manager, and our server are so warm. Even the valet parking attendants have great customer svc, and you feel like James Bond driving down the steep, curvy (but short) path down. The ambiance is excellent and you're dining in place with some history: it was a mill used to make the cloth for sailboats. They've kept so much of the mill intact and now there's an outdoor area in the back that faces the stream. We can't wait to come back during the summer months. We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary here but now, we'll just have to find something else to celebrate as an excuse to come back soon. Summer solstice, perhaps?! read more

I went here for the second time recently and would give this visit a 3.5 if I could. When we arrived we were told we could not sit outside even though we had a reservation because we were told that sometimes reservations aren't available when you arrive if done online even if you have a reservation. We were told they were completely booked for outside. Since the area we were seated was not full we felt ok sitting at the table we were placed at. Once seated our waiter came over and asked if we wanted any other drinks. We had been handed a sign when we sat down and were never told what it was for so we didn't actually even read it until we were halfway through our visit and saw that one side was requesting service and the other was to stop service. Ours was never flipped so it was always on requested service but that didn't seem to matter since once we got our food we didn't see our server for a bit. My mom and sister ordered the steak and really enjoyed it and I had the rockfish which was really flavorful but I was really disappointed to have so many bones in it. When our meals were done and the server finally came back over I did ask if it usually had that many bones and showed him my plate. He said it didn't usually have that many. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the ambiance of the restaurant just have had better experiences on past visits. read more

Nice place with great food, awesome drinks and great service. It's conveniently located in a safe location in Baltimore City with plenty of parking. You can't go wrong by choosing this restaurant! read more

Wow! The flavor the food delivers here is phenomenal. I had the Pollo Allo Spiedo which is roasted chicken. It is served with a lovely gooseberry sauce as well as brussels sprouts. The sauce is sweet but tangy. The sprouts are seasoned to perfection and highly delicious. Fair warning, this dish is a large portion. They serve a variety of bread and it is all good. The restaurant has a great atmosphere. I went the middle of the week and there was a fair amount of dinners. So if you're looking to avoid the crowd, Wednesday is a safe pick. read more

Been wanting to try this place as I've heard good things! My brother was in town for the weekend so we decided to check it out. Started with cocktails and the grilled eggplant and meatballs for an appetizer. Both very good. I got a seafood green pea risotto that had a little kick to it. It was delicious. My brother got the stuffed meatloaf which he enjoyed. Parents got the cannelloni and a clam pasta. Everyone cleared their plates! We got the donuts for dessert as well as cannolis and a chocolate mousse specialty cake. Again plates were cleared. The restaurant itself has a great vibe and is a really cool spot. The outside patio is beautiful! Will definitely come back. read more

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This place is a real gem in Baltimore. While you can get a fabulous meal at the Charleston, you are likely to leave unsatisfied, while you walk out of Cosima saying 'whoa' . Their roasted Brussels sprouts are the best I have ever had, and their daily specials are real artwork, with enough on the plate. The people are friendly....Definitely recommended! read more

Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Cosima for the first time. I made 7pm dinner reservations to celebrate a friend's birthday but decided to wander over early to check out the space and indulge in a glass of wine. Cosima made an impression on me before I even walked in the door. To get to the restaurant, you basically have to cross the Atlantic and wander into a tiny Sicilian village. Well that's what it feels like anyway. The road down to Cosima is narrow, meandering and cobblestoned. White lights are strung from window to window and you can almost see the freshly washed laundry hanging on the line. I was in love before having even walked through the door and I hoped beyond hope that the food wouldn't disappoint. I had arrived just in time for Happy Hour so I decided to sit at the bar and check out the offerings. Because I wasn't familiar with the wine selections, I placed my trust in the bartender who was not only extremely kind but extremely knowledgeable as well. He made a few recommendations and then offered me a taste of the two wines I was debating between. I ended up choosing his favorite and it quickly became my favorite as well. While waiting for my friends to arrive, I snacked on the spicy ceci ceci (fried chickpeas with spicy herb mix) and ended up devouring the whole bowl. Oops. I'm Armenian so I have very little self-control when it comes to chickpeas. The bar felt comfortable and inviting so I made myself at home, sipped on my wine and tried to be as discreet as possible when checking out the food arriving on either side of me. The folks on my right had ordered the whole roasted cauliflower and the folks on my left had ordered a pizza prepared in the beautiful wood burning stove. I was intrigued. By the time my dinner companions arrived, I had basically memorized the menu and was ready to dig in. We decided to explore a few items on the Happy Hour menu as well as an entrée off the regular menu. We ordered the housemade giardiniera (pickled cauliflower, carrots, fennel, onions and peppers), the insalta di polpi (grilled baby octopus over a salad of potatoes, celery, red peppers, capers, lemon anchovy vinaigrette), the alici marinate (marinated anchiovies, spicy aioli, grilled bread), the caponata (Sicilian eggplant salad with panelle also known as chick pea fritter), and the pasta con sarde (sardines, raisins, pine nuts, fennel, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, bucatini). All in all, I found the food to be interesting and well-proportioned. Some of the dishes tasted a little too mild, a little too safe - the giardiniera and the caponata could have been kicked up a notch in the spice department and the pasta con sarde reminded me a little too much of the tuna pasta I made in college. But then there was the alici marinate and that was absolute perfection. The flavors were bright and bold and I savored every single bite. My dinner companions and I agreed that it was the most vibrant dish of the night. Because we were celebrating a birthday, we had to round out our meal with dessert. Before we even had a chance to order, the bartender magically appeared with a flight of Amaro, an Italian digestif. I had been offered a flight of Amaro on a recent trip to the Garces Trading Company in Philly so I was familiar with the bittersweet, herbal liquor but my friends were not. The bartender did a really nice job of talking us through the different selections before inviting us to indulge. By the time we had wrapped up our flight, we were definitely ready for something sweet. Kris and I opted for the sfinci (Sicilian donuts drenched in cinnamon and sugar) and Amy opted for the gelato. We were very happy with the dessert and ended our meal feeling both satiated and satisfied. Cosima might not have offered up a perfect meal, but what restaurant would one month into its grand opening. What it did offer up, though, is great ambiance, great service, and great potential. To this day, I have food dreams about the alici marinate. That single dish in all its flavor and simplicity encapsulates all that Cosima can be and, undoubtedly, will be, which is why, by the time I walked out the door, I was planning my own birthday dinner and I was planning to have it at Cosima. read more

Cosima - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

What's not to like? This has to be one of the best settings for a restaurant in Baltimore. Make the hairpin turn between the two buildings and you almost feel you are somewhere in Europe. I walked down - magical. String some lights up between the buildings and you're set. The space is beautiful. Simple, retaining some of the character of its previous life as a boiler room. Average noise level. BE SURE TO REQUEST A TABLE ON THE GROUND LEVEL, OUTDOORS, OR SIT AT THE BAR. The upstairs dining room looks straight out of a school cafeteria. Not sure who made that mistake. Can't say enough good about the staff. Friendly, genuine, informed. Polite greeting from the valet. Same upon entering the restaurant. Not sure about the other servers, but David knew his stuff. Good wine recommendation, good service, charming and friendly, but not in an intrusive way. Donna stopped and chatted at every table. This wasn't the obligatory "owner chats with diners" visit - you can tell she loves this place and what she's done here. The plating and presentation were also perfect. If I walked out now, this would be one of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore. I can't figure out what happened in the kitchen. Almost everything was ... bland. We ordered some items that looked interesting and some of the "must haves" mentioned in a recent Baltimore Sun review. The arancini were just what you'd want - crispy on the exterior, creamy and light inside. But no taste. Roasted cauliflower - looked great, but flavorless. You needed the side crock of salsa verde to save it. Although we ordered too much food, I had to have the grilled baby octopus/potato salad. One of my favorite dishes in Italy and I couldn't pass it up. This usually has a wonderful charred flavor. Again, nothing. The octopus was bland, the dressing on the greens/potatoes was bland. Not enough salt; not enough flavor. Was hoping the entrees would tip the scale towards the positive, but that didn't happen. Rave reviews online about the Ragu di Maiale Brasato (slow cooked tomato sauce with pork ribs, fennel sausage, pancetta over stone-ground polenta). This was the worst choice of the evening. It had some heat and nuances of flavor, but was still disappointingly bland. What ruined it were the several pieces of gristle hidden in the dish that I had to pick from my mouth as I ate. And the surprise slivers of bone throughout. The ribs had a couple of strands of meat and the rest was just fat. The polenta was gloppy. I can't fairly judge the Pasta con Sarde (sardines, raisins, pine nuts, fennel, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, bucatini). I don't know this dish. I love good sardines, but this just tasted fishy to me. No hint of flavor from the other ingredients. The pizzas looked amazing. Maybe I'll try again at the bar with something simpler next time. It's clear the space and menu were built from an intense love for food and what the owners were trying to accomplish here. But somebody needs to get in the kitchen and taste the food and make some changes. I would love to give it another try. read more

Amazing. Phenomenal. Beautiful. Just go! We started with the roasted cauliflower, gnocchi, arancini, and meatballs--each were wonderfully flavored and textured. The grill special of the day were these HUGE Nicaraguan Prawns with GIANT gnocchi--amazing. The braised rabbit was like the best comfort food ever. The lobster with squid ink pasta was bursting with flavor. Drinks were unique and delicious. Additionally, this place is freaking beautiful! The decor is modern and hot. The outdoor seating area is definitely unique in all of Baltimore. Don't miss this place, I think truly Cosima has very quickly become the best restaurant in Baltimore. read more

This place was really nice and the food was really good. Service was really good as well. Despite all of this one thing that me and my husband noticed was that we were the only people of color in the restaurant which is of course no issue at all. But with this being said the Manager went to EVERY SINGLE table to ask how they were doing and to check up except for ours. We had been sitting for about two hours. New tables came in after us and he casually continued to walk past our table and on to the new one that had just sat as well as the older ones. But ours? Nope. We typically don't make assumptions like these but this one seems blatant. read more

3 reasons to give one star. 1.Bad food esp pasta was not even close to ok quality. I got eggplant/tomato sauce pasta which noodle was too hard and eggplant was not fully cooked and bitter. The sauce was under seasoned almost bland. I wanted to send it back but there was no other choice. 2.Bad service that I had to change my order number of times and people who came later than us got dishes we wanted to eat. Waiter blamed their computer and how orders go to chefs for things out of stock after we order but who cares? It is their fault. We also had to wait for a long time even though we had a reservation. 3.It is overpriced for their level of cuisine. I would give them a second chance if they lower their price but not likely so I'm not going there again. Hope you will save your time and money not going there. read more

The food is great, but what makes this place special is the excellent customer service and the attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend this place for an elegant dinner. It's obviously more expensive but gives generous portions and top quality food! read more

For their price point, they need to be spot on, and they simply are very far from that. If they can't deliver quality 7 nights a week, they either need another exec chef or to only open three days/week. Got our table right away, were neglected for about 10 minutes until a random server noticed no one had been by. She was great, but not our server. Drinks were ok. The food, certainly expensive, was not good. Where to start. Their meatballs were way too packed and not italian in the least. The side dish for the mains came out with the starters as an appetizer, not the main. The eggplant "pici" was so far from being real tuscan pici, it shouldn't be called that. Pici is rolled, like a pencil, with different texture - not flat, thin narrow noodles. The eggplant wasn't cooked properly and sauce tasted like the Chunky Ragu brand. The pappardelle mushroom duck dish had a lot of dirt from the mushrooms in it., which yes, can happen, but clearly the effort was lacking. Parts of the pasta were crisp. I feel bad doing this, but frankly, you can't charge those prices, pretend to be a top-notch restaurant while massively underperforming. They need to improve or lower their prices. read more

I was hesitant to come here because it looked expensive. And while it is, it is worth every penny. The food is clearly freshly prepared. There were 4 of us and everyone ate every bite. Service was perfect, he checked on us but did not bug us. We enjoyed a specialty cocktail, dinner and dessert for $55. I will definitely go back! read more

Cosima - The delicious dessert! - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Loved Cosima! The menu was new, and very good! Yummy bread and olive oil to start, along with the crunchy bread sticks. Arancini and Fonduta appetizers were delish. For dinner the lasagna and special chorizo and cheese stuffed 24 oz NY strip with potatoes and asparagus were on point. Yummy desserts to wrap up. Fantastic service. Great alcohol / wine selection. Really nice setting inside and ambience - would def go back! read more

Let me start by saying my family owns a fine dining restaurant and I don't think wine should be filled to top of your glass but I don't think my glass of wine for $17 was even 1/3 of a cup....as a matter of fact I have never been served a glass of wine anywhere with that little bit of wine. Secondly, we asked to share a steak ....I don't mind paying for that split.....our dinner was brought to the table with no share and I had to ask for a plate ....I was given a plate the size of a small salad plate....literally my food which we had to cut in half ourselves was falling off my plate. Again, I have never asked to share and just have it ignored. Poor form and not enjoyable. I would not be inclined to return. read more

Great atmosphere. Sat at the bar for dinner. The bartender was so much fun. Food is wonderful