Cypriana was exceptional! We went on a rainy Thursday night and it was extremely lively! We ordered the Chefs Hummus, Halloumi Saganaki, and Meatballs as appetizers! The Chefs Hummus was wonderful but we felt that the eggplant made it a little tangy which we didn't expect. Halloumi was to die for! I am a vegetarian so I did not have the meatballs but my boyfriend and friend raved about it. I had the Falafel for dinner and it was the best I've had! The Falafel was moist and soft with the right amount of sauce. It came with a side of french fries that had some kind of lemon seasoning which I was not a big fan of. My dish also came with a tangy lemon sauce that I could have done without. Overall - this is an excellent place for any occasion! The owner, Vaso came to personally greet us and seemed to want to get to know his customers. We will be back! read more

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This was my second dining experience at Cyprianna of Roland Park. The first evening was outstanding (2021), the second was even better. We had the hummus as an appetizer, delic! The main portion was Lamb Shank, WOW!!! Tender, tasty w/ some wonderful dipping sauces. The portions were very generous and delicious. The wait staff kept our drinks filled and served our food w/ a smile. Our waitress, Campbell or Cam (as she liked to be called) was fun and knew the menu like the back of her hand! Thank you Cyprianna and Cam! Troy read more

Excellent food Great service the only problem is that I leave 35 miles away but I will be visiting again and i will recommended to all my friends and family. read more

Great food and overall experience. My server was also amazing at recommending things to try and helped in making the overall experience enjoyable. I started with the salad sampler and was pleasantly surprised by the assortment of salads. I also ordered the salmon and the Sesame Roasted Feta - this is a must have and something recommended by my server. I will definitely be returning! read more

First, I should say how much I really wanted to fall in love with this place. I love Mediterranean food, I haven't found a place in the city that has fantastic food, and Cypriana is close to our house. Unfortunately, I think my search continues... The good: our appetizers were excellent. We got the chef's hummus and the grilled halloumi. The tears of Chios drink was also lovely. I'd be tempted to go back for just these things. The okay: my husband ordered the eau de lavender drink and it was just okay. Egg white drinks need more shaking and the bartender wasn't in it to create a solid foam on top of the sour. The service was also just okay. Our waiter was sweet, but a few things were forgotten until we asked or just overlooked entirely. The bad: we called to make our reservation. In doing so, we asked about outdoor dining and covid precautions. The person my husband spoke to assured him that although outdoor seating was unavailable, they had strict policies to prevent transmission. We went during a time when there is an indoor mask mandate, however more than half of the staff (including presumably the owner) were walking around without masks. We overheard a hostess tell another guest that she didn't need a mask when she saw us wearing ours and asked. It's one thing to ignore the mandate but don't act like you're taking precautions when you're ignoring them. More bad: I ordered the lamb chops and my husband ordered the chicken tenderloin. Both were overcooked. The lamb had a really good flavor but the chicken was just chicken. Sides were very nice. read more

We've heard about this place for years, and were excited to finally try it. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the owner, and felt quite at home. On the way out to the patio, we noticed that there was a large rehearsal dinner happening inside. Soon, we realized that we were in trouble. The waitress came to our table quickly, and told us we better get our entree orders in soon. Not exactly a relaxing way to start dinner. Not all of us were ready, but we did as she suggested. The appetizers came fairly quickly, and they were good. But then, we waited. And waited. And waited. It took 90 minutes to receive our entrees from the time we were seated. At one point, the owner came by to "check on us." We had no water in our water glasses, and only crumbs remained from the appetizers. "How are you liking everything?" he asked. We glared at him, as there was no food in front of us. "Well, you must have had SOME food, right?" Yes, we answered. About an hour ago we had some hummus. The waitress apologized for the wait, and we said we understood. And we did, to a point. But we were hungry, and agitated. At long last, our food came. And you know what? It was a major disappointment. When you charge as much as they do for an entree, you expect a decent presentation. And a decent portion. We got neither. The plates were pretty small, and the food smaller. The beef tenderloin shish-ka-bob was sugar-cube sized, and there were only a few. The salmon was minisucle. And on and on it went, around our table. I know that "fancy" restaurants often have smaller portion sizes. But this wasn't fancy. It was thrown on a plate. We finished our meals pretty quickly, in part because we were hungry, and in part because we had been there for HOURS. To make matters worse, they seated us under the ONLY security light on the patio, so the bright light was shining like a spotlight in a few of our eyes. Capping off the evening, we were informed that our small group would nonetheless be charged an automatic 20% tip. I looked it up later and it's apparently protection for their workers during COVID. That's nice and all, and honestly, we usually tip more than 20%. But if you want to protect your workers -- most of whom appeared to be very young and inexperienced -- PAY THEM MORE. Don't take advantage of their youth and vulnerability, and pay them less than minimum wage. As we walked out, the owner asked how everything was. I was so angry I couldn't look at him. It's great that they got a big rehearsal dinner that night, but maybe don't take reservations you're not at all prepared to service. And if you DO take us, maybe consider taking something off the check for the inconvenience of waiting hours to be served. This place seems to be riding on its reputation. If you want small amounts of overpriced food that you have to wait hours for, this is your place. Otherwise, move on. read more

Warm, welcoming Greek restaurant with cordial atmosphere. Delicious small plates particularly the salad sampler. Excellent entrees and wines. Off street parking. A great place to unwind with friends. Don't miss it! read more

Over priced and lacking any essence of flavor:. $35 for 3 one inch square knots of dry lamb(3 lamb chops) with not even a dusting of any seasoning or hint of flavor, 2 tablespoons of cucumber salad and about ten 1.5 long French fries. I have never had such poorly cooked lamb chops. Total waste of money. Two stars are here only because of the rose chocolate cake. read more

You should go. Just go. Ask for one of the bigger tables and order 6-8 small plates (mezze) Fill the table up, you won't regret it. Super fresh, super busy, super enjoyable read more

Started off well. Small and medium-sized dishes were quite good. We did this tapas style for 3 people. Ordered the lamb chops to share - 4 chops. Tasted like the cap came off the salt shaker. I should have asked about the 'market price' of the dish - shocked to see on the bill that it was $60 for something whose quality was what you could get at a chain mediterranean or middle-eastern restaurant. Was also offered an extra piece of pita for a hummus dish and found that we were also charged an extra $5 for that. So overall, decent but larger 'market price' (most of the large dishes) are disproportionately more expensive (surprisingly so) to the reasonable pricing for the rest of the menu and definitely not as well executed as the others. read more

We hosted an event for 15 people and the food and staff were incredible. The outdoor patio was perfect for our get together. We appreciated how accommodating the event coordinator was as well as the outstanding staff who went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy. I would plan another event there without hesitation. read more

In the middle of a Whole30 and we found this GEM!! I called to get some info on what the "chef blend" consisted of and was able to speak to the chef who assured me the only thing she used any sugar in was the dessert. Had the wood grilled olives as my healthy fat and they were TO DIE FOR!! The octopus was so tender,8 can't wait to come back when we reintroduce wine read more

I have been quite regular at this restaurant since it opened in the Tuscany/Roland Park area. My wife and I enjoy sitting in the bar area. We start of with cocktails usually and they have always been consistent. Well, mixed, well garnished and shaken on ice when needed (not just poured into a glass). The bartenders are very attentive, making sure we never had an empty glass. The bacon infused Old Fashioned is my drink of choice. The Tomato Feta wood oven flat bread is the perfect share plate and the grape leaves taste unlike any other Mediterranean place I have been to. The food is always visually appealing and tastes even better. It is not the generic stuff that other similar themed restaurants would have. You can taste the quality in the ingredients (beef skewers or the salmon are my two go to entrees). They added a Happy Hour Menu that has a gyro slider on it that I have been quite fond of lately. Overall all the atmosphere is inviting and I can't think of another place that provides as good value for the high quality of food, drinks and service. It is a hidden gem in the Tuscany/Canterbury area. read more

Cypriana - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I don't want to give them 4 stars because we had a bit lack-luster service for a large group (kind of understandable on a Friday night, yes)... but the food was super good so I'd honestly go back and try again. Be warned to not bring your group of 15 or just be willing to wait a long time for the whole process. ...But ok, the food is delicious. We started with hummus and the feta appetizer- wow. It's a memorable experience. Someone told me before I went that it'd be the best hummus in the US, and I was like "no way"... but honestly they might have been right. The pita bread was ridiculously good too. Then for my entree I had the pork belly & butt with tabouli and fries. It was very tasty, maybe a bit dry, but definitely worthwhile. The fries are very gourmet and I welcomed the fresh tabouli as a nice pairing. Be aware the portions aren't very big. I personally was happy, but maybe a hungry dude should order an app- like definitely don't order one small plate for yourself only. The service, like I said was super slow. But the people seemed friendly. I feel like on a weeknight maybe it'd be more relaxed and a great place for a date. I definitely want to give them another shot!! read more

Excellent Greek food. We stuffed ourselves for better or worse so I will run down what we had. Classic hummus, mousaka, falafel, keoftedes, grape leaves, lamb chop, baklava, and loukoumades. Also had a cyprus coffee. When we come back I would reorder a hummus (perhaps try a different variety), grape leaves, the baklava and then try some new things. The grape leaves were fantastic. My wife is not the biggest fan of them generally and she loved them too. The icing on the cake is the free parking across the street. read more

This restaurant should be rated a $$$, not a $$. It is a tapas style restaurant. This means that an adult really has to order 3 - 5 plates each in order to make a meal. That means that the cost per person is $30 - $50 per meal. This was an embarrassing situation for our table. We ordered too little and did not want to order more. We did get deep belly laughs in as we joked about our food deprivation. I sampled 5 plates. 4 were good, but I would not order the vegetarian moussaka. The "bechamel sauce" was a thick gelatinous thing which had no taste relationship to bechamel sauce. The chef told us it was made using almond milk and potato starch. She did not use eggs and cream because she said that some vegetarians do not eat such things. Actually, vegans do not eat eggs and cream. Vegetarians do eat such things. This restaurant has vegan, vegetarian and normal moussaka on the menu. They should really only specify vegan and normal. Overall, our table had a fun time, but the meal was disappointing. read more

We went on Mothers Day and sat out on their patio. The food was okay. What they claimed as the 'best falafels in Baltimore' was sorely disappointing. They were dry and not seasoned very well. The others dishes were average at best. Except for the hummus and pita, in which the latter I felt they could provided more of than just a 3 x 5 inch piece. We were a party of 4 and our server kept skipping/ignoring my teen son to ask about his order. From where she stood to take our orders, did she have some sort of visual and/or auditory deficit on her right side that she couldn't see him to ask his drink and entree order? It was weird and annoying. I don't think I'd go back here. read more

When ever I have a friend visiting from out of town or the country and want to show them what Baltimore has to offer, I always take them to Cypriana because the food is consistently amazing and the service is wonderful. My personal favorites are the lamb chops, grilled octopus and their humus is legendary! If you're dining along, the bar atmosphere is always welcoming and that welcoming spirit seems to be embraced by Cypriana's patrons. What ever you do leave room for dessert! You can't make a mistake on the desert menu everything is wonderful cheese puff pastry like dessert is my personal fav. Cheers! Damon D. read more

Cypriana gets two stars only because the food was mostly pretty good. Everything else was underwhelming. Tables are crammed together. It's all hard surfaces and 90's rock music. It's annoyingly noisy. You are not served, but rather food is just dropped off by runners who don't know who ordered what. Everything feels like a cafeteria, and it pretty unpleasant, especially for a restaurant with entrees priced around $35. The shared Greek salad we started with was very good, but the serving plates were so tiny you could only get a bit of salad at any one time. When a runner came by to take the plates and tableware, he forgot to bring fresh silverware. When our appetizers were brought out, the runner that dropped them off didn't notice we didn't have anything to eat with. It was several minutes before we could flag down the manager. My wife's grape leaves were fine, as were my meatballs, but the Spanakopita was barely warm, and the phillo was soggy. Entrees came out before we were done with our appetizers, a sure sign the staff isn't paying attention. Food comes out of the kitchen, ready or not. My wife's octopus was barely warm. The manager's explanation was that the water in the octopus makes it cool off faster. This was not true, because when it came back, it was hot and stayed hot. My plate of pork was so tiny, and everything on it so crowded, that it was impossible to eat without nudging food all over the table. The pork was tasty, but the experience of eating it made it unpleasant. So Cypriana. The food is generally good, though I think overpriced. The wine list needs first aid. The atmosphere is like a cafeteria. The staff is poorly trained and the kitchen indifferent.  At $170, with three glasses of wine, no entrees but only small plates, two coffees and a shared dessert, and a 20% service charge added in, it simply isn't worth it. read more

Such a great experience! My family was in town visiting Loyola-Maryland and found this neighborhood gem for dinner. Excellent service and wonderful food (the best grilled octopus I've ever had -- and I order it every time I see it on a menu). When we told our server we were there touring Loyola-Md, she sent the owner's daughter over to chat with us bc she's a student. Such kindness. If you're looking for excellent Mediterranean food, this is your place. If you're looking for an atmosphere that marries true hospitality with dining experience, this is definitely it. We'll be back every time we're in town! read more

Best happy hour in the area! As new residents, we love their friendly staff and delicious offerings, especially at HH. We're becoming regulars, as we savor the spanakopita and falafel pitas. We love to sit at the bar and mingle with guests - always Interesting conversation. Yum! read more

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Very nice restaurant. This was my first visit. Families and friends enjoyed the food and wine and we will go back.

The crab cakes were fantastic! They server brought in sparklers for our birthday crab cake and it made the world to us! Thanks Cypriana Staff! read more

Our take-out was picked up on time and was cold/luke-warm. Pretty disappointing for 55$ spent on takeout. It will be a long time before we try this place again. read more

Can I just say this was my first (but far from last) time visiting this place. The atmosphere is great, the staff is amazing and the food... my God it was delicious! The fact that Chef Maria came out and spoke to us personally and her husband and son made us feel like we were in their dining room made my sister's birthday dinner the best! read more

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Came here for dinner- the service and ambiance were great. We ordered the hummus, salad sampler, and for entrees the steak kabobs and pork belly and butt. All were very delicious, especially the homemade pita and salad sampler. The steak kabobs were ok, I think for $25 the quality and quantity could've been better. The pork belly and butt was very tender but could have been more flavorful. But overall, a nice place with food that is definitely homemade read more

catering manager (Andy) here at Pepes Pizza (our favorite daily place)suggested we try Cyp's one night just to chill. We reminded him of our greek decent and how hard it is to compete with our mediterranean cooking at home. Well lets give mom and yiayia one day off a week becuase Cyp's is now are favorite greek spot. Not only was the food like back home but the service was amazing. From the chef coming out to her tables to greet all the customers and take the time to explain the food, its history and its preparation to makinG every one feel special. We said "she cant keep this up, haha", Well every-time we go back their she is with the same food quality and warmth. read more

Finally made it over to Cypriana for a casual date night. To be honest, I wasn't expecting a wow experience but they delivered on service 100. We came in and were greeted so kindly by the hostess. She asked us if it was our first time and if we were celebrating anything. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and sweet. The menu is huge and has all the Greek staples. There is even a vegan section which is awesome! The best part of our meal was when the owner came out to greet us. He said he'd never seen us in before and wanted to make sure everything went well with our experience. He took the time to ask us where we were from and described his own history. Maria, the chef, makes everything from scratch. He said the sauces take her 12 hours to produce. You could truly taste the freshness of everything! Tip: Sit outside on the deck and make sure to get the baked feta with honey and sesame seeds! So good! read more

Impeccable service and delicious food! Refreshing to see gratuity rolled into the total for the evening. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable. read more

only give one piece of pita with the hummus/other dips. $5 if you want another piece. the mussels dish is over $20 for three mussels. i was expecting a bowl of lots of mussels and was rather disappointed. otherwise staff is friendly. read more

My one peeve about wonderfulvCypriana is they don't do a Sunday Brunch. I would love to have a Greek breakfast food place. And they could still offer regular lunch menu read more

You could not ask for a better place. The food is absolutely wonderful, you will never be disappointed - unless you don't leave room for dessert because it's that good! The owners and chef are the kindest people, their staff is always amazing too. We love Cypriana, and take our friends and family here every chance we get! read more

Outstanding food and A-1 customer service. My husband especially enjoyed the mountain honey drink. The bronzini was my breathtaking! I could eat it everyday! read more

Cypriana - Bronzini - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

we held my mom's 70th birthday dinner for 16 people at the restaurant. It was absolutely delicious--as always--and the service was wonderful. we left with full bellies and happy hearts. read more

Fantastic food- so delicious and satisfying. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and helped us make informed decisions. We had the warm hummus to start, I had the sesame feta & falafel, my husband had the belly & butt. All of it was so well made! The feta is crazy delicious. We topped it off with probably the best baklava I've ever had. Totally worth every penny- best meal I've had in a really long time! read more

Cypriana - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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2nd review. First time there "after Covid" and indoors. We arrived early 515 and were seated with paper menus that looked like they had been used before not in a good way and not what I would expect at a restaurant of this caliber. 20 percent tip addded to meal to be divided among wait staff. I am sure there is a reason but I am not a fan of this concept, I do not think it promotes good service. I ordered the grilled octopus which was served with couscous and tabouli. Was told the sides could not be replaced with a small side salad instead. For $28 I got one lukewarm tentacle. The experience that night was less than stellar. The hummus plate looked good but it didn't taste like olive oil was used to top it. Whatever oil was used was pretty tasteless. My companion said the spanikopita was not as remembered from prior visits. I hate to be harsh in these unprecedented times but things need to be called out to get better. read more

Cypriana is a favorite restaurant that we regularly frequent. The Yiannouris family, who own and run the restaurant, are warm and welcoming hosts. Maria, owner and chef de cuisine, will often come out of the kitchen to greet guests and discuss menu items. Favorite dishes we order include the Whole Grilled Dorade and Bronzino, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Classic Hummus with Pita, Stuffed Grape Leaves and the Baltimore Greek Salad. All are winners! Wines are fairly priced and include those from Greece. A French 75 cocktail ordered from the bar was expertly executed. For dessert, Maria's pistachio sea salt Baklava, the Kataifi Lemon Custard and the Loukoumades (cypress doughnuts) are not to be missed. All are made in-house. If you are looking for a friendly restaurant serving authentic and delicious Greek cuisine this is your go-to place! read more

Out of this world - the best authentic Greek/Mediterranean food! Everything is freshly made and delicious. The setting and staff are warm and inviting. The house-made hummus and pitas are amazing. We also tried the spinach dip and octopus, the shrimp, salmon, and lamb shank. Everything we ordered was so fresh and flavorful! Desserts were also wonderful, especially the authentic baklava. French pressed coffee finished an incredible meal. Our server, Campbell, was the icing on the cake - warm and friendly; she was able to make knowledgeable recommendations and provided great service. We'll definitely be back to the gem! read more

This was our first trip to Cypriana and we absolutely loved every bite. The menu has a great variety, something to please every palate. The food is incredibly fresh, authentic and prepared with care. The hummus, grilled octopus, and flatbread were so flavorful and delicious. The baklava was out of this world. Our server was very attentive and the atmosphere was relaxed. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back again! read more

I was disappointed to learn that Cypriana is not following the CDC guidelines or the Baltimore City mandate for wearing masks indoors. We entered the restaurant intending to have dinner Thursday 11/18/21 and noticed that no one was wearing a mask. When we asked about this, a young man, who reported himself as an owner, told us it was not a law and began naming other restaurants that were not following the guideline. When we asked additional questions, he grabbed his belongings and quickly walked out of the restaurant ahead of us. We did not stay to eat and will no longer support this establishment. I would leave 0 stars if I could. read more