We went to Cosima to celebrate our anniversary. They tried to honor my request for a quiet table and seated us in the small alcove all the way in the rear of the restaurant. It was still noisy. Our server, LA, was upbeat, personable and attentive. She really added to our evening! They started us with a small amuse bouche - very yummy. My husband ordered a rye Manhattan ($10), and we enjoyed a bottle of Colosi ($36) white wine from Sicily. The thin bread sticks were freshly made with just the right amount of spices. Two different kinds of breads were served - good hearty white and olive bread with flavored butter. My husband ordered the special of the night, a 12 oz. veal chop ($36) on top of two smashed Arancini. The veal chop was perfectly cooked - medium rare. I opted to try the Arancini appetizier - crispy Sicilian rice fritters, smoked mozzarella and Sicilian pesto ($11) - a bit pricey for 3 small Arancini - however tasty. I then had the Pizza Con I Fichi ($16) - figs mostrada, gorgonzola, prosciutto, and broccoli rabe. Donna and Alan stopped by the table, which was a nice touch. When we left and walked thru the main restaurant, the noise was deafening - such a shame. The building is very sleek with a high ceiling, brick walls - all hard surfaces. Valet parking is a must. read more

Now I really wished they get rid of the prix fixe menu when I came on Valentine's Day last time. Their regular menu is just so much better. The food is great and the price is much more reasonable. Thanks Alan for giving us a second chance to try here. This time we ordered a pizza cape sante e pancetta (pizza with scallop, sweet bacon and onion) without cheese, it comes out amazingly, we love it, very tasty. For the entree we get pappardelle con agnello (the lamb pasta) and the grilled whole fish bronzino. Both the entree were very good, I would say the fish could be marinated better but I like the way it was cooked. Service was fast and attentive. No more extra-long waiting this time. I would highly recommend the regular menu items to everyone, very innovative and tasty food. Would come back and try more. read more

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The atmosphere is fantastic and the food delicious. I lived in the mill before Cosima was constructed and what they have done with the place is nothing short of amazing. The food is delicious and they start your meal off with a sample from the kitchen (and I'm not talking just bread). What I found most special about this place was that Donna herself was constantly making rounds and checking in on tables. At most restaurants your lucky to see the owner/chef once through out the night, but she was always around making sure people were enjoying their experience. read more

Cosima - Half lobster with cuddle fish ink pasta. - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is incredible! Easily one of the best meals I've had in Baltimore and it is a new favorite restaurant in our rotation. We went here to celebrate our anniversary and sat outside on their adorable patio. It is a cute, secluded patio area overlooking the water. Such a great atmosphere. The service was great, quick and our waiter was very nice. The food was amazing. To start, we shared the arancini, which were fried rice fritters with mozzarella and pesto. Delicious! For entrees, I had the goat cheese and ricotta ravioli and my husband had the bronzino. Both were wonderful. Our waiter gave us our choice of dessert, on the house, to help us celebrate. We had the donuts and they were also delicious! Overall, my husband and I had a wonderful dining experience at Cosima and we will definitely be back very soon! read more

I came to Cosima with a Bachelorette Party this evening and I was a little underwhelmed. We had three different waiters and a bus boy for our group of 12, but that didn't seem to make things go any smoother. Dinner took over an hour to come, my drink was forgotten in the placement, the appetizers are a bit over priced for their size, and running our bill probably took another 15 minutes. I don't know if they were understaffed this evening, or if there was a lot of commotion happening but I don't know that I'll return anytime soon. The food wasn't bad, but my grandmother's rosemary potatoes bring me more excitement. read more

Dont bother going here. My boyfriend and I were excited to try this place because it's in walking distance of my new apartment. When we arrived and looked at the menu we had a really hard time deciding because everything looks good. He ordered squid ink pasta with lobster. The pasta was mushy and the tomato sauce had absoultely no flavor. I've had better pasta at chain restaurants.the lobster tasted like it had been previously frozen according to him. I ordered the branzino which is pretty hard to mess up. Service was sub-par, too. read more

I love Italian food, so when I heard that Cosima was a hot new spot for Italian dining in Baltimore, I had to check it out for my birthday last Friday. Before going, I had reviewed the menus and looked at a lot of photos on Yelp, so I knew what to expect. Specifically, I had my eye on the baked gnocchi. (Gnocchi is my favorite pasta, but it's not that easy to find in restaurants.) We rolled up and the valet parking made things very easy. We were greeted immediately and had a reservation, but we were told our table was not yet ready. No big deal, we got a drink at the bar. I had the Rye IPA which was very good and my wife had a cocktail. Our table was ready relatively quickly. The dining room is fairly modern looking for a rustic Italian restaurant but I liked the space except for one thing: the tables are very close together. I felt a little like the people at the next table were dining with us. We could hear every word of their conversation (and I'm sure they could hear ours), and neither of us was talking loudly. Our server arrived and explained the specials. We immediately put in two appetizers, the Tonno Crudo and the Gnocchi. About five minutes later, the server comes back and apologizes but says they do not have any more Gnocchi. Needless to say I was very, very disappointed. Honestly, that is the primary reason I came to Cosima: to try this baked gnocchi everyone is talking about on Yelp. And it's not like we were there at 10pm on a Sunday -- this was 7:30pm on a Friday night. They should have had more than enough food to serve for the whole weekend. Our server asked if I wanted any other appetizer instead of the Gnocchi but I declined (admittedly, partly out of anger). When the Tonno Crudo arrived it was okay but nothing special. It was under-seasoned and the cucumber, which seemed to be pickled in some way, was a bizarre accompaniment. Neither one of us really cared for it. At this point, you're probably asking, "Why isn't this a 1-Star review?!" Answer: The entrees and dessert were the saving grace. I had the Pesce Spada, which was cooked beautifully and the risotto that came with it was delicious, though it could have used a little more salt. The salsa verde made perfect sense in the dish and I really liked it. My wife ordered the wild boar ragu over polenta, which was rich and creamy, hitting all the right spots on a chilly late autumn evening. Satisfied with our entrees, we decided to get dessert (it was my birthday after all). We decided on the warm fruit crostada with vanilla gelato. It was amazing and the pastry chef should be commended. The crust was crispy and flaky while the filling was warm, sweet, and tart. The gelato was smooth and a great pairing. Overall, I thought it was an fair experience. I recommend this place but if you have your heart set on a particular dish, you might want to call ahead and make sure they'll have it. The appetizers as a whole seem suspect. You should not expect much privacy at your table. But, you will get a great entree and dessert. read more

Totally awesome! I loved this restaurant before I even ate any food! This new restaurant is in a great space in the Mill No 1 Apartment building, and old factory made modern. It has a great lively atmosphere and is a bit loud, but not overwhelming. There's a big bar area and it feels like a fancy casual place. Everyone is dressed a bit nicer, but is chatty and friendly. The food is amazing! The menu had so many things on it that looked good, I couldn't decide. Our server was excellent and knew the menu well. Definitely going back again soon! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60811-d9974066-r463749078-Cosima-Baltimore_Maryland.html# read more

One of my favorite spots in Baltimore! Their outdoor patio dining is great with COVID too, their space heaters make you feel so warm that you don't even need your jacket but you're still outdoors and spaced apart. They treat it seriously in a great way. Plus, their food is absolutely delicious, you can't go wrong when ordering! read more

Disappointed that it didn't work out bc they have a great happy hour and is such a pretty place. I arrived at 5 pm on the dot. Ordered wine and a calamari appetizer by 5:15. Received my appetizer at 5:55. The braised calamari had a fishy taste and the calamari rings were teeny, tiny. I then ordered the trout filet over risotto...it came out in a timely manner but was warm and the risotto was bland and flavorless. The nice bartender did comp the appetizer for me but overall disappointed and probably won't be back. Ashame bc its such a pretty place. read more

We had not been back to Baltimore since the pandemic, but were happy to return and revisit our favorite restaurant in the city, Cosima. It has stood the test of time well. The food was excellent as always. Crusty bread (including a gluten-free option) and dipping sauce got us off to a pleasing start. We moved on to pizza semplice and crunchy Brussel sprouts, followed up with the frutti di mare and a special of scallops and risotto, and topped it off with some sfinci and flourless chocolate almond cake. All of them were excellent. My wife and I do not drink, but the mocktails were very well done, and we have been assured by others who know that their wine list is excellent. All of the food was attractively presented in addition to being tasty. Lastly, the atmosphere is alluring. It is set in an old mill (you can still see some of the works), and the wide spacing of the tables and high ceilings, makes conversation a breeze. We will continue to frequent this gem whenever we are in town. read more

Wow. Love the atmosphere and the decor in the dramatic old building with brick walls and beautiful finishes. Very hip and busy (in a good way ) on a Tuesday night !! The Happy Hour wine at bar was an excellent Italian. I had the Bronzini - absolutely delicious - crispy from the Sicilian Brick oven. The cauliflower appetizer was delicious and healthy. Others had the meatballs, eggplant, kale salad with excellent reviews of each. I can't wait to go back and try the seafood stew or the special pork dish. read more

Excellent food, great service! The gnocchi small plate is amazing, but you can't go wrong here. Beautiful space, knowledgable staff. Not cheap, but quality costs. read more

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Such a pleasant atmosphere. I really enjoy that they have a complimentary valet, so you don't have to worry about parking. My husband and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary here & the staff greeted us with complimentary champagne. We ordered the brussel sprouts appetizer, octopus with smoked tomato sauce pasta, wild mushroom linguini, and the chocolate pistachio cake. All very delicious. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We came here for our wedding anniversary and overall we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is romantic and charming and the service was very attentive. Portion sizes were surprisingly proportionate to the price of each item. We were give a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary which was very thoughtful. Our food was slow to arrive but we weren't in a rush so we enjoyed the spacing between courses. The only disappointment was the entrees. We loved our appetizers (fonduta and romaine salad) but the meatloaf and orecchiette pasta were underwhelming. My favorite part of that course was the tomato sauce used in the meatloaf dish. Though we'd like to go back and try some other dishes. read more

Pleasant experience and well prepared meal. Can recommend it for sure and nice ambience as well...only criticism is that service staff can be a little better. Had to change seating as we were originally placed at the wrong table... read more

Cosima - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Our first in-person dining experience since Covid exceeded our expectations! We have always loved dining at Cosima, however were nervous about safety after the re-opening. We felt comfortable from the moment we arrived, and enjoyed a nearly private outdoor dining experience with an amazing view. The food was incredible as always and we can't wait to come back. The owners and staff are doing an incredible job! read more

Do yourself a favor and be sure to order the roasted cauliflower appetizer --- the "salsa verde" was such an excellent accompaniment to the cauliflower which was perfectly roasted. The tuna crudo and caponata were also very good, but not show-stoppers. For dinner one of us had the pasta alla norma which was excellent (although a piece of sausage was found in the dish which was not fun for a vegetarian). The other main plate was pappardelle which was very good: note the pasta is porcini-- not the toppings. For dessert both the flourless chocolate cake and pistachio gelato were very good. We will be returning, for sure. read more

Definitely wouldn't go back. Neither would anyone at my table of four. Ambiance, wait staff, hostess, building and drinks are all great (the atmosphere is very cool) but the food is pretty bad if you're a real foodie. There is zero refinement to the dishes. The arancini balls were terrible - nothing like you'd find in Italy or at a good Italian place. The pizza was fine but not preferred over most of the pizza places nearby. The main course was muddled and over seasoned and we picked at it. These prices are crazy for food worse than a chain macaroni grill! The food quality, style, preparation and taste are well below the atmosphere. They squirted chocolate sauce that tasted only a little better than cheap Hershey sauce all over my cannoli. No foodie chef would do that. We paid so much for that food too. Why treat a cannoli like a Dunkin' donut? No refinement. None. read more

My friends took me for my 33rd birthday ! Very quaint and romantic ! There was a selective food menu, but it was perfect for our party of 3. The three course meal was delicious ! My fave was the dessert, cinnamon doughnuts with pistachio gelato, yum! read more

Date night at the bar. The service was truly outstanding--the bartenders were warm and friendly and still gave us space. Started with a venticello for my gf and a citta vuota for me--delicious. Gf then asked a bartender to suggest a red wine. The bartender brought two options, described them in detail, and encouraged us both to try them. Moved onto romaine salad and the stuffed eggplant (involtini di melanzane). I hesitated re the eggplant but it was among my fave bites. Spicy, creamy and perfect. Next up - flat pasta with duck and mushrooms for my gf and for me-swordfish with risotto, salsa verde, and caponata. We both found our entrees ok-nothing wrong, but my gf was longing for a friend's homemade pasta, and my swordfish was a tad overdone. The interiors are gorgeous and very romantic. There are so many more things I'd like to try on the menu so hopefully we'll make it back if we can get another sitter! One of the bartenders made sure to have us peek out at the back patio, which is really nice and would be perfect for an event. read more

My experience at Cosima was far less than satisfactory. I went with a group of friends for my birthday, and we were met with friendly service, but we did not get at all attentive service. We waited over an hour for our food, and when our food arrived, the orders were riddled with errors. A member in my party was told about 45 minutes into our wait that the entree she had ordered was now changed to a lasagna. The Gorgonzola and pancetta jam pizza left a lot to be desired, and we found the entire experience to be overpriced for what you got. From time of order to the time all our entrees came out of the kitchen correct and complete, we had waited over an hour while tables around us that arrived far after us were served much more intricate orders than any of the orders we placed. I would hope that in the future Cosima will take a little better care of patrons because, as of now, I do not foresee myself going back any time soon. read more

The problem is not with the food or the ambiance, they are actually great. But the service! Everything went well, until my server (Molly?) double charged me for the drinks. We have already closed the bar tab, and left the tip for the bartender, etc. and moved to a table. I thought it a little strange when one of the servers came to me with a glass of wine I didn't order. When I explained that I do not want to drink more than one glass (that I already had and I didn't even finish) she said that if I don't take the second wine, it's going to be poured down the drain anyway. So I agreed to keep the wine on our table and I took a few sips (better than completely wasting it). Next thing you know, I was charged for the wine that I did not order and that was going to be poured down the drain! I did not realize right away that I was charged for the drinks twice. I was in the car on the way home when it hit me that the bill was too high for the amount of food we consumed. I turned the car around and went back to ask for rectification. The manager was not very concerned. When I said that I really wanted to know whose mistake it was ( the bartender? the waitress?) I was told to not worry about it. But I did want to worry about it, because if it was the waitress's fault, then I should not leave her a tip, and if it was the bartender's fault, then I should ask for the tip back that I have already left. My concern was met with contempt, to say the least and I was told by the manager, that "he will give the waitress some money". Also, when I asked him about the total bill, so I could calculate the tip, he gave me the amount with the double charge in it! So, not only did I not leave a tip, but I will NOT go back any time soon. Plus my previous review was taken down quickly and it is unclear to me why, as I have no conflict of interest, no hate speech, and I am just telling the truth. read more

Cosima is a phenomenal establishment with fresh seafood and pasta, fantastic wine/cocktails, and truly impressive service (shoutout our amazing waitress, Lindsey who combines charisma with diligent service .) We had the Brussels sprouts, grilled octopus, and formaggio for appetizers, and had the lobster with rustic pasta for entrees. All were amazing and mouth watering,; would recommend Lindsey and Cosima to anyone in Baltimore! -Jenna and Zack read more

This is an AWESOME new restaurant that we look forward to going back to often! The atmosphere is incredible and the decor is stunning. All the food was great but you can't leave until you have the gnocchi, margarita pizza, lobster over squid ink pasta, meatballs, roasted cauliflower. @OfficialFoodGroup highly recommends this spot. read more

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It is a good restaurant. Friend told me outside is good but it was rainy when I was there. The food is nice- taste and price similar to wood kitchen level. read more

Love Cosima. Everything about this place is stunning. The vibe, cuisine and aesthetic are all innovative and chic. You will often find the owner and Chef, Donna Crivello, greeting and thanking her customers. The porchetta is only one of many outstanding dishes. Service and wine knowledge are exceptional. Excellent craft cocktail menu as well. read more

My boyfriend and I planned a last minute date night here for happy hour. The drink and food specials for happy hour were a steal. Great craft cocktails and lots of delicious options to choose from. We ordered the fried ravioli (I probably could have eaten 2 orders on my own. YUM.) and the salmon bites. Both awesome. We settled on the "Pizza con Pancetta E Fichi" (pancetta jam, onion, fig, gorgonzola pizza) and the "Ragu Di Cinghiale" (slow cooked wild boar). Our only disappointment was that we wanted the braised short rib entree, and the bartender told us it wouldn't be done for another hour and a half (essentially suggesting us not to order it). After we placed our order and were waiting on our wild boar, we saw a braised beef come out for a gentleman that arrived after us. We asked the bartender about it and he did not seem phased, simply told us it had been "an hour or so". My boyfriend loves a good braised short rib, so he was very disappointed at missing out and not to mention the lack of an apology from the bartender. Time for dessert! The restaurant had some awesome options, but we settled on the soaked rum cake (or something like that) and strike 2 - they were out :(. We cut our losses and asked for the check instead... Nonetheless, the waiter treated us to some Amaro and apologized for everything. Needless to say that definitely saved the night (and his tip haha). I'd definitely suggest this little spot for anyone looking for delicious unique comfort food and a cozy date spot. read more

My wife and I came here for the first time on Friday, for her Birthday dinner. I pass by it nearly every day on my way to work, so I had been dying to find an excuse to check it out. We pulled down the tight path and into a beautiful hidden gem in the middle of an old mill. The complimentary (plus tip, unless you're an animal) valets were very nice and seemed to take care of my vehicle. They were welcoming and held the door to the restaurant for us. I don't know if there is free non-valet parking available or not, but it made things so much easier to use this service. The restaurant is quite large once you get into it, and includes a wonderful outdoor seating area right on the Jones Falls. It was a very beautiful view, and I imagine they must have done some planning of that section of the Falls, because it seemed even more beautiful than other nearby spots. The service was superb, and the food was excellent. We were greeted at our table with some thin, hard bread sticks that were tasty. As we perused the menu, we decided we would share the chef's choice cheese plate, and it was a perfect serving of cheese to give you a nice sampling, without being too much. The fig jam that was served with it was also a nice sweet touch, even though it is a common accompaniment to cheese plates these days. I ordered a lamb rib rack, which came out perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful. It included a fig sauce of some sort, some polenta, and some greens. It was tasty, and slightly different from how I prepare it myself, so it gave me some ideas. Also, the rack had very flat bones, which was interesting, where when I get it they are always roundish-square. My wife ordered the whole Bronzino, which she has had at a couple other places. The server said, multiple times, that it was "an experience" to get the whole fish, and boy was she right! My poor wife was picking bones out of each bite! But she said that it was very tasty and was very satisfied with her meal choice. Finally, we were greeted with the dessert menu. I was not really hungry for dessert, but since it was my wife's birthday, I told her she should order something. She got a dark chocolate Budino, and for some reason she wasn't thrilled with it. I tasted it, and thought it was pretty good, but it had some "liquored berries" or something in it that she wasn't too fond of. But, not to worry -- they had given it to us for free, since it was her birthday! A very nice touch. One nice touch that I nearly forgot was something that I don't believe is an everyday thing -- there was a sommelier on staff on Friday night. I order mixed drinks (Tito's and Tonic, normally), so it didn't mean much to me, but it was a nice touch for my wife to be guided towards nice wine pairings for what she ordered. She had two different glasses, liking one a lot and the other not as much, but it was nice to get the assistance as we are more familiar with French wines, so otherwise it would have been a bit intimidating. read more

We enjoyed this restaurant very much Ambience was balanced with exceptional service the food however was hit n miss some dish would love some dish we didn't care for overall was a very good experience read more

That one star is a negative one star. Except for my entire dinner, everyone else's was tasty. Drinks were nightmarish -- no ice, ran out of water several times, and for one guest's drink the bar tender came over with a McGuyver fix, because he forgot an ingredient 5 minutes. All tolerable and fixable and might have only led to 4.5 stars had mine dinner not been a nightmare. I ordered meatballs that were described on the menu as topped by ricotta cheese. I ordered them (two orders as a main course) with no cheese. It's a preference and eating it would make me sick but not kill me. It came out with cheese. The waiter was appropriately apologetic and went to have it remade. 25 minutes later still no new meatballs and my dining companions were more then halfway done, trying to be polite. I asked for them and were told "they are coming". 5 to 10 minutes later they came, with different cheese melted. I repeated no cheese but that I didn't want to wait another 30 minutes for fresh meatballs with no cheese, and asked for a menu. Rather then respond to my request, the waiter took the meatballs back and was explaining to the kitchen what was wrong, while I was sitting. I went to the hostess stand and asked to speak with the manager, discreetly. No manager came, but the executive chef did. I asked her, do you make your meatballs from scratch for each order, she said "yes". One doesn't need to have worked in an Italian restaurant to know that meatballs are not made to order, but more likely made beforehand and reheated to order -- or they wouldn't be good. So, I said again, I don't believe you make them from scratch per order and she then said "oh no we don't, we make them earlier and reheat them in the oven". And so I asked why did it take 30 minutes. I said it should have taken 5 minutes, at least the second time when it was correcting the order. She said "maybe 7 to 10 minutes" so I said I will have 2 orders with no cheese and went back to my table. A few minutes later she came to the table and said did you not want ricotta cheese or any cheese. I said no cheese, not ricotta, not cheddar, Parmesan, nothing. I can't eat cheese. She said, "oh, there is cheese in the meatballs themselves". I said, I will have nothing. She offered to do something, I said no thank you, I want to remain calm and not embarrass myself in front of my family. She stood there, and I said "and you are still standing there, leave me alone". And she again said she was trying to make it right. It was already too wrong, and I wanted to be done. 15 minutes later my family was done and we waited 20-30 minutes for the check. I finally said are you bringing the check or keeping it. He said, I will get it right out. He brought it and said - "Of course we comped your meatballs", as if that was a magnanimous gesture. No offer of a drink, a coffee, an apology. The staff and chef could not be more tone deaf. When a customer asks for no cheese, the cheese described as an ingredient on the menu, but there are other cheeses in the dish, is it too hard to ask 'what do you mean by no cheese' the second or third time once it is discovered? That the waiter couldn't respond quick enough with a menu so I could eat while my family still was eating was another missed opportunity; that the chef didn't have the forethought either or know when to step away but felt entitled to another try at making it right made it worse. We didn't set out for a free dinner. We wanted a cool place with good food, like most describe in the reviews. Our experience was so bad, and then I was stuck with a bill for $175 for 3 people who all ate, but not me is a bummer. That the restaurant couldn't do better is an indication of bad training and management. I can't recommend this place. The pizza oven didn't work, the waiter was brain dead, the chef tone deaf -- and you might leave disappointed as I am. read more

My partner and I treated ourselves to an anniversary dinner at Cosima. Upon pulling up to the restaurant location in our Uber, we were a bit skeptical due to the industrial location/killer hill out front. The hostess was very friendly and allowed us to be seated early for our dinner reservation. Our waiter was awesome- he provided us complementary sparkling wine for our anniversary. For appetizers, we indulged in the burrata (SO GOOD) and house-made bread (amazing). For our entrees, my partner ordered their tiger shrimp entree (special of the day) and I went with the gnocchi di aglio arrosto. The tiger shrimp entree was AMAZING- these shrimp were massive and delicious. However, my entree was oddly bitter... our waiter noticed that I was not enjoying the entree, so he offered to have something else made for me. We went with the tagliatelle al funghi. The replacement dish came out in about 5-10 minutes! So quick. The dish was average, definitely better than the first one. Our waiter also helped us pick out glasses of wine that went well with our entrees and palettes, doing an excellent job matching both. Our table was a bit crowded with all of the plates and glasses (the table was a 2-person table, so not very large)... this was not a problem until my partner was sawing away at her tiger shrimp, which shook the table a bit... causing the glass water carafe to fall of the table and shatter. We were so embarrassed! Our waiter handled it wonderfully and the mess was promptly swept up. Overall, exceptional ambiance and service!!! The food seemed to be hit or miss, but perhaps it was my palette or I just selected the wrong things. The service was so superb that we would definitely go back! read more

authentic sicilian this is not... this is an americanized version of generic italian, that really could be better.... much better... let's start with the space... beautiful! i'm not sure i agree with the rather large bar in the center of the restaurant; but who knows the reasons that went into that decision. that said, i did love the space. the open kitchen highlights the pizza oven as well as the rotisserie where a number of chickens were cooking. perhaps i'm spoiled by the advent of great pizza one can now find... this was not one of them. the crust was lacking any complex flavors; perhaps due to not enough time allowing the dough to ferment. the same could be said for the charred tomatoes on the 'semplice' pizza. just nothing really exciting, and with some tweaking, i really think they could turn out some good pies. the pizza con pancetta e fichi was better, but i think it was the combination of sweet with gorgonzola that made that pie. the arancini are nothing like a sicilian/italian version. this dish was completely overdone with competing flavors of goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes. deep fried to a crisp with nothing of the simplicity and execution of excellent italian food. the rotisserie chicken had great skin, but came out completely overcooked and dried out. how can you cook that many chickens and not get it right? the service was fair at best as well. over-pouring of wine is far too standard at a restaurant like this... other elements suggest to me that the restaurant could invest some time in training servers better. given all of that, i thought the desserts were quite terrific. the chocolate hazel torte, crostada, and donuts were all nicely executed and quite terrific. read more

I've always loved the food, people and ambiance at Cosima. So much, that I had my wedding and reception here! The entire staff from server to owner are incredibly friendly and always ready to help. Their attention to detail is unparalleled and they were available for questions by email/text and made sure we had as many meetings as we needed in the space to get things just right! The food is always incredible and on the day was no different! Everyone raved about the cocktails and delicious food! Cosima made a beautifully decorated wedding cake for us that I will never forget, olive oil cake with orange and pistachio! And eating our meal on such a stunning patio really made the day. Their garden was vibrant and the river going by created a great focal point. I wouldn't change a thing about our wedding/reception at Cosima! If you have an event you're planning, you really should have it here! read more

Cosima has been a recent popular choice for us. Outdoor covered patio has been a big draw. Valet parking & greeting was very efficient & friendly. But the meal was a disappointment for me. First bite of "romaine salad" was NOT romaine. The dark leathery green looked & tasted a lot like kale, not a favorite. Asked the server who had to check with kitchen. "Sometimes they substitute when they run out of lettuce." Sure enough, that's what happened-not a good surprise. Spilled bottle of soda was minor with apology, but no spontaneous offer to replace with full bottle until we asked. Previously excellent grilled octopus this time was kinda tough at the thick end & served on bed of flavorless orzo. Chilled tomato soup resembled a creamier pizza sauce-uninspired at best. Partner's meatballs were very good. Desserts - tartufo & sfinci were excellent but not enough to redeem my meal. No Donna visible tonight; may explain lapses. Hope this is not a harbinger. read more

It seemed as though it was a restaurant in a conflict with itself. They took an old mill which is a golden opportunity for amazing ambiance yet it looked like an office building in a mill with drywall on sides in between original brick and stones with high ceilings. The lighting was too bright for the ideal mood for the setting and it was too loud as well. They could have done a better job in the design to help sound buffer the location. Is it a brick over pizza place or a high end restaurant? The brick oven itself looked great and the pizza very well could be great too but they could have utilized the oven for more dishes than just pizza. You've got pizzas and then $40 porterhouses. I got the veal porterhouse which clearly was not cooked with the wood fire from the oven which is extremely disappointing. Food was alright, nothing to write home about and I would not recommend people there when you have Hamden right down the road. Won't go back. Only reason to go would be outdoor pictures of the building itself. read more

My family had dinner here a few months ago. We ordered a bottle of delicious wine, per the waiters recommendation. We also enjoyed an assortment of appetizers and entrees. The only negative is that they had run out of some of the items on the menu by the time we ordered them. On the flip side, we enjoyed every item we ordered from appetizers to French press coffee after dessert. The waitstaff was helpful with ordering and throughout our meal. We will definitely be back! read more

Cosima - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have eaten dinner here twice and both occasions were fabulous. The entrees are delicious, salads are fresh and the ambiance is perfect!

Ordered a pizza which came out absolutely FREEZING cold, and the lobster which was one of the worst tasting things I've ever had. Granted it was the end of the night, but the chef put a clump of cold pasta (literally a stuck together clump, couldn't even pull it apart) together with a musty sauce (not mixed in) that seemed to only be canned diced tomatoes. The lobster was just ok.. the flavors were really off. Really horrifying food. The atmosphere inside is nice. Food thougwas probably the worst I've had in Baltimore. Update: this meal was so bad that I literally am haunted by it on a weekly basis. Sometimes I relive the night and fulfill my fantasy of telling this place that it was truly the worst meal I've eaten in a restaurant, ever. I'm haunted by it. It's truly that bad. read more

My husband and I went for our anniversary and we were not disappointed! From our drinks to the small plates to large plates to dessert! Delicious food, Amazing staff! Donna, thank you for being so gracious! We will surely return! read more