I haven't visited this gem in forever!! Wowwwww! Ive been missing out! The atmosphere was awesome sitting outside & the staff were all super friendly! We ordered drinks & my lemondrop martini was delish!!! Our waitress Keri was amazing & she was so accommodating! And...our dishes...omgoshhh!!!!! perfection! We will be back!!! LOVE This joint! read more

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We stopped into DeSantis for a bite to eat and sat outside as my daughter had her dog with her. Thankfully, there was a nice breeze, so we were not hot at all. My husband and son-in-law both enjoyed a 10-inch pepperoni pizza. I had a 10-inch tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese pizza. All of our pizzas were freshly prepared and delicious. My daughter savored her Greek salad, which was a garden salad with kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, and green peppers with their house made Mediterranean dressing. We were all pleased with our dinners. read more

Local bar/ restaurant with great food and Beverly casual vibe. Sports are usually on the TV and this place gets very crowded. Get here off hours for seats or you might have to wait. read more

Desantis Grill, Bar & Pizza - Tuna appetizer - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I was here today. ,Sunday for lunch...and what a lunch we had!!!! From the Orange Crush to the Special Wrap,the clams casino and awesome soft crab sandwich.its a small family restaurant in Perry Hall..I have NEVER walked right in an gotten a table,...BUT don't leave,you will be glad you waited!!Our waitress was spot on ....fast,friendly an always smiling ... read more

Visited DeSantis some years ago with a friend. Went a couple days ago as plan B as our plan A was packed solid with a long wait thanks to a recent Baltimore visit by a big time pizza influencer. My buddy and I weren't out for pizza, although 'Mr One Bite' visited Matthew's of Highlandtown- which DeSantis' offers as well. We were out for cheesesteaks!! DeSantis was packed but we were quickly seated. Server was attentive and personable. My buddy ordered cheesesteaks with provolone. Mine was minus "hots." I did order fries in lieu of Utz chips for just $2 more - a good deal! The subs were very good. No complaints at all! DeSantis's is a great neighborhood joint the entire metro area can enjoy. I know I'll need to return. read more

Desantis Grill, Bar & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I visited Desantis with a good friend of mine, who happened to be in the neighborhood. It was an impromptu dinner date, but I had seen so many folks going in & out of the restaurant the many times I went to the gym, that I figured it would be a cool place we could get a bite to eat. Upon entry, you could tell this was the place the locals came to meet, eat and have an afternoon drink with friends. There's two sides: the bar side and the dining side. The bar side was packed and jumping! The dining side was much calmer and that's where one of the hostesses eventually sat us, which was perfect. Now the only reason why this review isn't five stars is because of the way we *weren't* greeted when we first came in. It was indeed crowded and there were a few folks waiting to be seated. My friend and I literally stood in front of the hostess stand and patiently waited for others that came in before us to be taken care of. However, there was no "Hello" or "How many in your party?" Nothing. Some people came in after us and the hostess gave a friendly hello to them, and that's when my friend and I looked at each other. I was a bit annoyed at the interaction. A third hostess came up and my friend stepped forward and said "Hi, hello!," and that's when we were finally acknowledged. After we were seated, things immediately lightened up and got much better. Other waitress was very nice and attentive. We started out with two cocktails called The Relaxer. I can't remember all that was included in that drink, but there was some peach schnapps in there. I'm kind of a lightweight, so I definitely felt...relaxed after drinking half my drink. It was refreshing and sweet. We also had mozzarella sticks for an appetizer and those sticks were delicious! I've had some fancy-schmancy fried mozzarella before and wasn't impressed, but these mozzarella sticks were perfectly fried. The marinara sauce that came with them tasted and looked homemade. After drinks and apps, my friend ordered a pepperoni pizza and I ordered a cheesesteak sub with fries. When the food came out, we immediately dug in. She throughly enjoyed her pizza. It looked well baked and the toppings looked fresh. My cheesesteak and fries were some of the BEST I've had in a while! The fries were fresh and crispy! I love fries and it was just the perfect quantity- not too little and not too much to where it would've been wasteful. My sandwich was soooo good! The steak was well seasoned and the roll was perfectly toasted. I honestly was very impressed with the food quality. I looked at other dishes that other patrons were getting and could tell that the cooks in the back enjoyed what they did, or at least it tasted like they did. I can tell when a person doesn't put love into the food- it's sloppily put together, lacks flavor and tastes like they simply didn't care. But not Desantis. The food is on point! I thought we'd were done, but the party continued with dessert. We both ordered the Reese's peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake. This slice of decadence so delicious and rich. The crust was so perfect and the cheesecake part was thick and yummy. I wish I had a slice right now! Besides the initial encounter, I give Desantis a thumbs up. I most likely will visit after an evening workout at the gym. The food is great and it seems like a cool neighborhood hangout. Side note: I wanted to mention how considerate the owner(s) were when constructing this place. It's so extremely sound proof that you can barely hear a peep outside the doors of the restaurant! I definitely took notice of that upon leaving. read more

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The DeSantis family has a wonderful establishment. Extensive menu and true Italian dishes. They have a wonderful Italian menu and delicious dishes prepared fresh as ordered.. I recommend having reservations to this fine Italian restaurant with nice ambience and fine table service. My favorite is the Mathew's pizza daily special along with a salad. Tough deal to beat. They were generous too in taking an add for a local recreational sports team helping to sponsor them years ago. Nice to have a restaurant with adequate parking in a safe area. DeSantis is a welcome part of the community and I recommend you visit and sample their menu. One additional note, they also have one of the very best Italian Cold Cut Subs. Try it, you'll like it ! read more

Okay, looking for a pizza place that is not part of a franchise and not Baccos in Abingdon. A colleague recommended Desantis and stated this is his favorite pizza spot. I was encouraged because of the crowd, but the again it was a Friday evening. I ordered a 10in pizza with regitano and mozzarella cheese. Price wise it is reasonable, but the taste was non existent! This sauce had no taste what so ever. Bland as bland can get. Very disappointing. read more

I met a friend for lunch and we were seated right away. The place was busy but not crowded, atmosphere was casual and comfortable with attentive but not overbearing service. We got the pizza and salad lunch special which was perfect, fresh green salad with pepper parm dressing, and a personal size cheese pizza. My friend got his pizza with sausage which was good too. I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting good classic Italian food. read more

First visit to Desantis was this week, and had lunch. Ordered special, 8" pizza and salad. OMG! It was amazing. Salad was large with fresh, crisp greens, onions, cucumber, pepperoncini, etc. I selected the Mediterranean salad dressing with feta and it was perfect. They have wide range of dressings to choose. Then the pizza came out - wow! While I wanted to immediately grab a bite, gave it few moments. It filled the plate. I could tell the crust was crispy, it had lots of sauce and bubbly cheese. Adore pizza shops with shakers, so grabbed them for hots and extra cheese. Reached the age to know burning the roof of mouth with hot cheese ruins the meal and so not worth it. The pizza was perfect, crisp crust, warm tasty sauce and smooth savory cheese. It is the type of place to go back to because I want to try other items on menu to see if they are ALL Great. I suspect they will be. read more

Consistently good pub food, great pizza and daily specials offer something for everyone. I'm a fan of their pizza. Stop by give them a try .

Stopped by here to get a cheesesteak sub to go, it took about 10 min to get it, no problem. The young lady at the counter was very nice and very busy.I could not help but notice it was full of customers on both sides, the bar and dining room. They were doing a huge business for a Monday afternoon. I have heard their pizzas are a very popular item. So, I arrived home with the carry out menu and gave my husband his cheesesteak sub, made from Ribeyes, one of the most flavorful meats. To our surprise, it was loaded with burnt meat. Yuk. He said never mind when I wanted to call and let them know. He managed to eat half of it, just added ketchup. The rest will be thrown out. It's such a waste of $12. We live too far away to take it back, just not practical. They have daily specials posted, so you can select or order off the menu. We might give another try here, a big maybe, at best. read more

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People that answer the phone nasty rude AF! Food has never been great and service in dining area subpar.. many other places to spend your money read more

Always love Desantis. It's a local favorite and packed early dinner hours and then easier to get in later. I love ordering pizza. Great drinks and great game day spot. read more

Desantis Grill, Bar & Pizza - Crab dip - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Never have I been disappointed going to this place. Everyone is nice, the food is always good and the atmosphere is like "cheers" when you walk in it's always crowded but it's absolutely worth the wait. You will never meet a stranger . read more

A family friend recommended this place saying it was her favorite pizza. We both live in Harford Co. Went Saturday night February 28th around 7ish & it was poppin'. A lot of "locals". Had to wait 15-20 min which wasn't bad at all. The front of house staff was super young but they were doing great. Desantis only has 10" pizzas so keep that in mind. Our party of 4 had 2 pepperoni & bacon & pie with pepperoni, onion, green pepper, & mushrooms (for me). We also got an order of fries. Honestly? The best pizza on this side of Baltimore Co. And yes, even over places like Pizza Johns. Dough & crust is perfect. My wife & son's girlfriend got small Caesar salads too which they loved (shaved parmesan). Was a lil on the expensive side as our bill came to $85 (including 4 sodas). Our waitress Alissa was very good. She cleared plates, kept our drinks full, & did all the things a great server does. Oh and clean bathrooms too. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Had the Shrimp Risotto tonight. Sooooo good! Husband had sweet chili wings and we had the mussels appetizer. Perfect. read more

Have seen and passed De Santi's many times as they are next to another place we really like. So after reading positive reviews about Matthew's pizza decided to see what all the buzz was about. There is a Matthew's pizza in Baltimore which it looks like is where this style of pizza originated. I would say the crust is in-between Thin Crust & Deep Dish. They were busy on a Sunday afternoon and we ordered a few pies for pick up to try. One thing to note-the large is a 10 inch pizza and the small (8 inch) is only available during lunch hours. We ordered a build your own, the Roman pie (added sausage), Popeye & Olive (added Broccoli) & Meatlover's. We enjoyed the Roman Pie & Popeye & Olive the most. Meatlover's was very good. Our ground beef, jalapeño and onion would have been better if the beef was seasoned. Definitely go with both cheeses (Reginato & Mozzarella!) Looks like this neighborhood spot has other Italian specialities but clear the pizza is quite popular. A bit pricey considering the sizes of the pizza but understandable given the Baltimore specialty pie. Interesting packing for the pies as they were wrapped in thick sandwich type paper vs boxed. Service was friendly and this is the spot for Matthew's style pizza this side of Baltimore! read more

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Well, if you like getting a long blond hair wrapped around a piece of steak in the steak salad then this is the place for you. Gross!! And it seems it was purposely done, for sure. No way this would happen by chance. Will never go back after this experience. read more

I've been here many times This is the first time disappointed... i ordered the lunch pizza and salad special Salad was fresh, blue cheese dressing had wonderful huge chunks of blue cheese The pizza that I usually love really should have been cooked longer... soggy bottom I can't stand undercooked food I like all my food cooked and when I order pizza from delivery places...I always ask for my pizza at other places well done Server was great... sweet girl... name escapes me... Ambiance is nothing fancy Clean but same decor for the last 20 years read more

Desantis has never failed me. I usually get the grated cheese pizza and it's always on point. Their salads are good too. Service is always decent also. read more

Nice local place with very good food, decent prices, and very kind wait staff! I like to get here every chance I get! read more

I love this place. I grew up within walking distance down by Gunpowder State Park, and my family has been coming here since they opened many years ago. It's true per other reviews, the bar area is typically full of baby boomers during main hours, but it is usually hopping with 20-somethings late night on weekends. The dining room is always a mix of generations enjoying their daily specials, such as pasta night and wing night. The pizza is unlike any other, unless you've been to the original Matthew's in Highlandtown. My personal fave is the grated cheese, and I always ask for extra sauce to dip the crunchy, chewy crust. Pastas are delicious, my preference is the baked penne or chicken parmesan. Word to the wise, if you take home leftovers of the cream/butter based pastas, they break down and become very oily when re-heated. Best to eat it all there if you can manage it. I also love their house salad, it is always very cold and crisp and fresh. The house dressing is great, a red wine vinaigrette with cheese that comes on the side. Subs have been hit or miss. The DBF enjoyed a chicken cheesesteak, but it seems the chicken parmesan sub is made with the tenders from the appetizers (at least that's how it looks). Meh, I've had better. The Italian cold cut was terrific, but in the essence of fairness I tried it after being out on the town for several hours, so take that for what it's worth. I have a friend who swears by the meatball sub, it's what he orders every time he dines here. The down side here is that the place is always packed and they don't take reservations. The young host staff (young as in high school young) are not always focused, sometimes choosing to finish a conversation or to check in on their cellphone as opposed to attending to the guests that have walked in the door. They have apparently been trained not to give wait times for those waiting; instead, they will only tell you the number of parties ahead of you. That can be frustrating because you really don't have any idea how long you will be waiting, and there have been some very long waits, believe you me. In general this neighborhood spot is one of my staples. I crave their wings and salad on a regular basis. If you haven't stopped in, you owe it to yourself to give them a try! read more

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I love Desantis, but for a very different reason tonight. I was choking and two customers (one just happened to be a nurse) came immediately and performed the heimlich, also a retired firefighter with very good advice. It was very SCARY, I am thankful these people came forward! I brought home the rest of my pizza to enjoy later. Thank you Desantis for being so very helpful and concerned. I am feeling very thankful! I will definitely be back for a more normal uneventful meal except to enjoy it! Many many thanks!! read more

A local gem in Perry Hall. Some of the best food in the area if you can get a table. Orange crush is one of the best around. All the food is excellent and this review is on the half pound burger always prepared perfectly. You won't leave hungry from here because all their portions are huge. Uncle roy best pick read more

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We stopped in after I got a hair cut next door. We took advantage of the salad and cheese pizza special. A garden salad and a personal cheese pizza. I also ordered the Old Bay boneless chicken wings. The food was cooked perfectly and came out piping hot. The staff is incredibly friendly and very professional. They have daily specials and have specials for football season. read more

Desantis Grill, Bar & Pizza - Boneless wings - Old Bay Buffalo Wings - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Had reservations for a party of five and was seated in the back of the dining room at a four person table. It was a really tight squeeze but we made it work after seeing there were no other tables available. We started off with the buffalo wings, Desantis' fries, house salad, and Caesar salad. Entrees were 2 both cheeses pizza, a traditional mozzarella pizza, Buffalo chicken wrap, and the eastern shore pasta. Pizza came out piping hot, so hot it took a few minutes before we were able to take a bite. The pasta was flavorful and huge so half of it ended up being boxed up for leftovers. Buffalo chicken wrap was your standard wrap served with bagged chips. Pizza is a must try here - they use Matthews pizza's recipe (the best pizza in baltimore)! read more

Desantis Grill, Bar & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We decided last minute to stop here for dinner. No wait, seated right away. The waiter was attentive and we really didn't have any issues. We ordered the meat pizza, salad and fries. It was a simple meal that was hot and delicious. I would definitely revisit this place again to try some other menu items. Also the homemade ranch dressing did not disappoint. read more

Four of us went last night the food was great . They had orange crush with fresh juice . We all had pizzas , and they were excellent , Our waitress was friendly and accommodating. Their were people waiting to get in we will definitely be back . Great place read more

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We have been going to Desantis for years but this last time we went on Saturday 3/18 it was a terrible experience. They were busy but it was mid day so it wasn't packed. We were seated on the right side of the restaurant. We were given menus and then for the next 20 or so minutes no one came to even ask if we wanted drinks. There were 7 empty tables on that side of the restaurant. Some other people came in after us and were waited on and we still sat there. Finally we decided to leave. My husband told the hostess that no one came to our table and we were completely ignored. She said she would go get a waitress but by then he just wanted to leave. Don't know what's going on there but they need to train their people to serve their patrons better. read more

My last visit for pizza was a bad experience. Carryout pizza was undercooked and soggy, (boxes have no vents to let the steam out) also on one of the 2 pizza there were greenish blue spots around the outside edge of the soggy crust. This was my first bad experience, so I decided to call the restaurant to provide some feedback. I made this call out of concern and not to try to get a free replacement pizza. The young lady that I spoke with debated with me saying it couldn't be mold. I just said I was sorry that I even bothered to call. I've been eating there for approx. 7 years but now I don't want to go back. read more

Great local restaurant. Excellent food, fantastic service. The pizza was amazing and the pasta dishes were wonderful - even the salad was yummy! Their daily specials were great. Brie, our server was simply spectacular. She was very attentive (and they were packed, so I know she was busy), and she went the extra mile at every step. We will be back! read more

I need to know who makes the pizza here because like others have said, the pizza here is absolutely amazing.

Great food and service. Daily specials are even better. The friendliness of the staff and coziness of the place make it our favorite place to go. read more

I have dined here for years and always loved it! Great food and great service! Went for lunch today and had the worst dining experience ever! Ordered crap soup and a Greek salad. Crab soup was cold. By the time I found the waitress she was bringing the salads. With NO apology she took back the soup to warm it up and didn't return. Another server reminded her and she Brought the soup with NO apology. The final straw was after I was already drinking my iced tea, I saw a dead fly floating in it. This time I asked for the supervisor/manager and she told me "well all I can do is take off the crab soup but we can't help it if a dead fly was in the iced tea." Once again, no apology!!! Not even from the so called manager!!! Really?!!! Anyway, it will be a long time if ever I go back there. read more

It all depends on who you have serve you. We have gone on two Thursday and sat at the bar. Both times the bartenders were extremely unhelpful and rude. When we sit at a table , the waitresses are fantastic. Even the host last night was wonderful (lilly) but the two bartenders were not. read more

I currently live in PH/WM area. I grew up in Highlandtown. Haven't had Matthew's Pizza in 20 years!!! My first time in DeSantis. It's a hidden gem . I have been missing out! Everything here reminded of Highlandtown. This place was the only thing open late night. Just got home from the west coast. Had the everything pizza with anchovies and it was delicious. Also had the Maryland crab soup and hit close to home. Really enjoyed the meal. ProTip: it's personal pan size pizza . Kind like a deep dish pizza . Bar is here and you can play keno. It's my new neighborhood bar read more

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Pizza was delicious, but when I placed the order for large pizzas (expecting 14 inchers like at most places) the woman didn't tell me they only have one size nor that those are only 10 inches! The lady said "I Thought you knew". I'd never ordered from them before, we usually get Dominos, but our kid was having a birthday party right next door at the swim school. I figured I must have missed it, but I checked when I got home-nowhere on the website does it say they only serve 10 inch pizzas. read more

Had not been to Desantis in several years. I remember how good their dine-in pizza was--one of the best. Happened to be in the area today so I thought I'd take a pizza home for lunch. When I got home I discovered that it was over baked (see picture) and did not taste good. The cheese under the tomatoes was delicious but the burnt parts were unappetizing. read more

Desantis Grill, Bar & Pizza - 10" Cheese pizza with tomatoes - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great neighborhood restaurant. Food and service is consistently great! Hostess at the door is extremely miserable and rude. She shouldn't be interacting with customers. read more