Girl Dinner The J.D. Salinger Salad + Thrice-cooked truffle fries. We sat at the bar, service was quick, ambiance was lovely, and the garlic was STRONG (in the best way). Perfect pit stop to kick off girls night because thanks to these dishes, we can ward off the men with our breath. read more

Hersh's - Thrice cooked truffle fries, dirty martini, the j.d. Salinger - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Finally! I've been waiting for what seems like forever to try Hersh's and it did not disappoint. Before we begin, you should always shoot to have a reservation before trying your luck with a walk in. Inside is beautiful but it is not a big spot. Service and the cocktails were great, but the food totally stole the show. The pizza is amazing and all the other entrees that passed our table looked delicious too. Hersh's had great wine selection and the Something Green cocktail was delightful. Be sure to give it a try before they close for the season! read more

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Food is amazing. Highly recommend the L' Ari B pizza. Meatballs, truffle fries, and crunch salad are all also wonderful. Management is very kind and friendly, treated us very well with amazing hospitality. Servers were also great. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food you get. Lovely warm lighting inside that is not overpowering. Calm and lovely ambience inside, perfect for a special date night if you want something nice but not too crazy. Was worried about pizza portion size, but it ended up being a nice portion. Definitely believe that you should go try this place out for yourself. I can see why it has been rated and regarded so highly. read more

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I came to Hershey's to get an espresso martini and that was amazing! They have a later happy hour (till 7) so I was also able to get a tasty Paloma and some focaccia. It wasn't really busy for a Friday & I loved the low lights! read more

Hersh's - Espresso Martini & Focaccia - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Absolutely fantastic find! One of my sons said it was the best pasta he's ever had. We ate absolutely everything we ordered (& they were perfect portions) and ordered a second Cesar salad it was so delicious. The staff was incredibly kind, patient and intuitive. They gave great recommendations. Love the vibe too. We don't live in MD, but at dinner and multiple times since, have discussed what we could come do in Maryland so that we could come back to this restaurant. We also talked about wishing we had something similar near our home. 10/10- we will be back! read more

I don't know if I have ever had a perfect French Fry until we ate at Hersh's. Additionally the tiramisu dessert (with a crème brûlée top) is going to be in my most favorite desserts! The other food was incredible but those two dishes things stood out! Great restaurant! read more

I haven't been to Hersh's in about 5 years due to consistently bad service. Tried it again for a friends birthday and while there were some improvements, it's clear some training is still needed and some issues are unresolved. For what it's worth, at 5pm on a Friday it was completely empty for about an hour. No one there for happy hour? Not a good sign in Baltimore. We split the stracciatella, which was actually incredible and I would highly recommend. For pizzas - we split a Salami Mommy and an Il pagliacci. Both were also good. The service was strange for how empty they were. I arrived about 30 min before my friends and simply asked if I could sit at a table outside with a drink while I waited. Then, when they arrived, we'd all move inside to our previously reversed table. They seemed baffled and noted there were reservations outside at the tables for right now. Again, restaurant is empty. They said they would check. Miraculously they were able to find a table that no one would be seated at for the next 30 min. As I sat for 30 min alone, not one single person came to sit outside. Why the confusion? Not sure. Truly the reason for the mediocre review is the petty, sneaky cake cutting fee. We brought a small cake. I have no problem with a cake cutting fee if there's a large party with a large cake as it takes time to do so. But even then, let the table know when you offer. We had THREE people and the server offered to cut the cake (didn't note there was a cake cutting fee... why?) and didn't even cut the whole cake!!! It was a small Bundt cake and he cut 3 pieces and left the rest whole. I thought he was being nice until I got a $7 charge for that. For what? Then the waitress noted they usually give you a complimentary piece of cake for your bday - well we brought our own so she didn't, which is fine, but at least wave the already ridiculous cake cutting fee! So we paid $7 for no free piece of cake and our whole cake was not cut. It's just not a way to treat people. Maybe it will be another 5 years until I return... read more

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Such a cute small place to have a good meal and great service. Our waiter was amazing and friendly, as well as the other employees. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. The food was amazing and a nice change in style from the regular. Even for just apps and drinks, this is a great place to hit up! read more

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The servers were so attentive and nice! The place was cute, I appreciated the touch of being our table over a lit tea candle for the ambiance. Now the food. It tasted so fresh! I wouldn't expect lemon on pizza would sound good but my mind was changed! We also ordered the crab fettuccine. It had a decent amount of crab and the noodles were very tasty. The dessert was also very light and so good. It had almonds on it and olive oil ice cream that was to die for! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Incredible restaurant. My wife and I heard about Hersh's and decided to give it a try. We WILL be back!! The menu is not huge but the food is delicious. Pizzas the specialty. I got the Chicken Parm, my standard at every restaurant that offers it. Was great. And the desserts are fantastic!! The waitstaff was wonderful. Attentive. Polite. Nice. Couldn't ask for better.. Looks like Hersh's is in a part of the city that's being 'rejuvenated' from old run-down buildings to modern newer ... everything. Some local neighborhoods as well as businesses. It's easy to find. Parking, though, ... plan to drive down the road a bit and walk back a block or three. Not at all bad though. read more

Came back to visit with extended family, including kids. How the hell do they manage to be even more impressive in this scenario?! Perfect for a date? YES. Accommodating and welcoming for families? YES. YES? YES. We ordered pasta, pizza, meatballs, and salad for appetizers. The cocktails were on point. The bottle of Super Tuscan wine? Excellent. This can't be happening. My folks awkwardly ordered second rounds of appetizers and the server didn't even bat an eye- the polish on this place is ethereal. Five stars, no notes. If you want a restaurant that says "this is my city" then I can honestly say this is your restaurant. read more

Hersh's - Awesome Raspberry Beret (raspberry pudding, olive oil ice cream, and crunchy chocolate flakes). - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Solid pizza with a good vibe! Overall, really enjoyed the pizza I got -- had mushrooms and arugula and was a little spicy! We went for happy hour so I got the $7 g&t which was solid! The outdoor patio area was very cute and I was able to bring my dog! Overall, a nice, classy pizza place if you're in the area. Parking was easy to find. Of note, I've heard the pasta portions are relatively small! read more

Hersh's - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

They cut their pizzas now! The JD Salinger salad was so good, I am still thinking about it from weeks ago!

Oooohh, Hersh's... you wonderful place. I visited you years ago and you were good then, but myyyyyy oh my how you've aged so deliciously. On my first visit, I enjoyed family style servings of so many of the menu offerings and just remember everything being perfectly executed and the large party we were with raving about the great food and service here for months afterwards. Recently I was craving pizza and Hersh's La Serrenita with added mushrooms from that wood fire brick oven made me close my eyes and hum while I enjoyed every delectable morsel. That pizza was soooooo good that I don't care if it was intended to share or not, lolol... it was MYYYY personal pan for that visit, with leftovers I thoroughly enjoyed having all to myself. My Caesar salad accompaniment was a perfect compliment with delicious anchovies and thank goodness I saved room for dessert. The butter cake with fire roasted strawberries was out of this world and made a perfect meal even more perfect. There was a seasonal eggnog tequila cocktail I was apprehensive to try and was sooooo glad I got it! It was FLAWLESS execution of a holiday favorite I never would've expected to be so good with tequila as the main spirit, but I loved it! Service from Abby was stellar and she was so attentive and friendly, too. She made us kiiiiinnndaaa want to stay and move in their kitchen to eat all the yummy things and drink the most yummy drinks and enjoy her kind and pleasant spirit all day, but alas... we couldn't be Hersh's squatters (insert deep sigh of sadness). Despite the street parking not being best ideal at peak times of day in that neighborhood, we will be returning soon and frequently for the outstanding food & drinks and better service Hersh's has been dishing out for years! Guys, I literally rolled my eyes back in my head and hummed while eating my pizza, it was SO good lololol. read more

Fresh ingredients and very romantic atmosphere. Sometimes the pizza is too charred/burned for my taste but there are so many appetizers to choose from as well (love the meatballs!) and the cocktails are very pretty. Overall it can be a sneaky expensive night out so it's not a regular spot for us but I do like it. read more

Nice pizza and we ordered the Margherita pizza! They have nice flavor and it has great sauce. The texture was good and it was absolutely tasty too. Every bite the flavors exploding into my mouth. They have nice quality too. The texture was great and chewy. Nice spot for pizza! read more

My dad and I visited here for the first time and absolutely enjoyed it! I'm mostly plant based so we decided to cater to that diet and shared it all We ordered: The Big V - this was our favorite for sure. Pizza crust was perfect, be sure to ask.for a side of their chili oil to dip it in. Perfectly sauced, and top with well dressed olive oil arugula. Pepperoni-oni - we got this with plant based cheese and Pepperoni, and it was delicious as well Our waitress suggested dessert, and I thought I was too full,but I'm so happy she suggested ot. We shared 2 scoops, roasted strawberry and chocolate, and both were damn good. Ice creams are from the Taharka Brothers, so if you know that brand, you already know the quality! The chocolate ice cream taste like it has a brownie in it, and yes,both are vegan options. We had a wonderful waitress, Abby. She was attentive, knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu, thanks for excellent service Abby!!! read more

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The food here is delicious and I love the ambiance inside!!! Also the focaccia bread is a must try!! read more

Hersh's - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is my favorite restaurant in the city. Their pizza is amazing. Over the years I've had almost all of them and have never been dissatisfied. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere is very welcoming. This is where I take friends and family when I'm town. You cannot go wrong here. read more

Hersh's is reliably delicious and their pizza is one of the better pies in Baltimore, a city that to me is woefully lacking in quality pizza. Other than Verde and one or two others, Hersh's is it. Their salads, pasta dishes, and cocktails are also great. And there's a cozy warmth throughout, downstairs and upstairs. They've been doing it right for well over a decade and that's remarkable. So happy they're around ! read more

This is honestly my favorite pizza place in Baltimore. It is so good! I've been coming here and raving about it since I first visited in 2021 before moving here! I can't wait until it gets warm outside again because I love their outdoor seating and they're always so sweet to my dog Teddy and always bring him treats when he's there! The service is so great! Their happy hour is really great and wine is six dollars a glass. This is my favorite place to take anyone visiting Baltimore, dinner, date with my husband, or if I want to get dinner with my friends after work! read more

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I love Hersh's! This super underrated restaurant is the place you want to be if you want quality service and food! From the pasta, to the pizza to the porchetta everything is so good! I have only been twice but I highly recommend trying it today! The service is always so welcoming and gives of the right vibes!! I recommend going here if you are looking for something off the beaten path! Good good, good drinks and a nice vibe always equals a good time! read more

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Beautiful little restaurant space, quiet enough to enjoy a good conversation. We got the wood fired octopus, which was AMAZING! Then the carbonara which was ok and salami with hot honey pizza which I loved, my boyfriend thought it was just ok. We got dessert to go, the server was SUPER helpful in his information about each option. Tiramisu was good but the cannolis tasted like they forgot to add sugar. Very nice staff and a little on the pricey side for pizza but what you would expect for a nice Italian dinner. read more

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If you have been to Naples, then you're in for a treat because their Margherita pizza tastes EXACTLY (possibly even better) than the famous Starlight pizza that you can only get in Naples, Italy. Plus, its probably a lot safer, more parking, and a better location than the other place in Naples. Eat here, impress the one you love and dress up and take them on a date here (whenever we can dine in again), because its a lovely atmosphere, friendly and fast service and has amazing drinks!!! I just hope take-out is just as good. read more

Good Italian food! Relatively small menu. Meatballs were a little bland but still good. Loved the cacio de pepe. Pizza was great! Ask for the chili oil on the side for dipping the crust. I thought the portion sizes were small. Would still come back and maybe order more food! read more

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I am a firm believer that hershs pizza has some of the best food in the city. The service is always fantastic and the vibe is casual but romantic. Highly recommend the pizza and home made pasta too! read more

This is the most authentic and best pizza I've had in Baltimore. I would definitely go back here and recommend it to anyone without any hesitation. The patio seating with the lights is very beautiful. Service was great and the pizza prices were very fair. Drinks and some of the other food items can be on the pricier end. Don't think they had any specials going, which might motivate me to go back more. That being said, the place was still busy. Food came out quickly and the experience was very enjoyable. Looked like they are dog friendly on the outside. Location is awesome! read more

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Hersh's is the best pizza I've had in the entire USA, maybe the world. Hands down. No competition. If you live in Washington, D.C. like I do, it's worth the drive just for the pizza. It's a neighborhood joint in an industrial part of Baltimore. They have plenty of space inside, including a bar, and outdoor patio seating. Since the weather was nice, we sat outside and it was perfect. They have an excellent drink list with hard cider included. I ordered a rare cider from the UK and it was the best I've ever had. Wow. So crisp and refreshing. The pizza I ordered was the sausage pizza and wow. It was perfectly made with the best dough you'll ever have. I wanted them to bring Nutella out so I could dip it in chocolate. It was so good. If you need good pizza, drive, fly or run to Hersh's! read more

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OMG so glad I stopped by here before my boyfriend moved out of Baltimore. We made a reservation and stopped by here on a Friday night. We scootered because it didn't look like there was a ton of parking available nearby (it's street parking). We ordered the hot chili green beans, the marghertia x pizza, and the squid ink pasta. Oh my YUM. The green beans were delicious! They were made with a chili oil--typically the stuff you get on the side at chinese restaurants, but to douse it all over green beans? I'm sold. The only drawback was that I didn't realize that this was fried (I know, it says crispy on the menu, I should've inferred. my b). so I would not recommend if you're trying to order this to be healthy. Now for the pizza and pasta, I was truly blown away. Their dough here is delicious, thin, and crispy. The margherita x was phenomenal with the freshest cherry tomatoes and the homemade pasta blew me away. I typically find squid ink pastas overrated, but after getting the recommendation from our server, I was not disappointed. It's light, the perfect texture, garlicky, crispy goodness. The service was also top notch here. She made sure our waters were refilled and came back to check on us frequently. Overall, I highly recommend and I would love to return. read more

Hersh's - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is right downtown the street from us and always hits the spot. Their meatballs are my favorite appetizer to get and they just added some truffle fries to their menu that were delicious! Their wine variety is really good and every pasta and pizza I've had here is yummy. My new favorite is their chicken parm that I got last night, really nice portion and the chicken was cooked perfectly read more

I loved Hersh's! Just a wonderful peaceful sophisticated atmosphere and the staff welcomed us so warm heartedly. I got the pink gin and tonic which had the $7 happy hour deal and it was not bad. Not my favorite g and t ever, but solid. Pizza was amazing I got the broccoli rabe and sausage. I wanted the manny trillo but the basil pesto has nuts, too bad! The tiramisu was ok, but also not the best I've ever had. read more

Hersh's - Abruzzo pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Hersh's is an underrated gem in Baltimore. Delicious, locally sourced food and the best wood fired pizzas in the city IMO. Their crust is just pillowy, not too thick and not too thin. I always love their seasonal apps, this time we got the wood fired octopus which was delicious (in the past we've absolutely loved their squash blossom fritters as well!). Overall just lovely service, lovely food. read more

Hersh's - butternut squash pizza, gnocchi - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Incredible food all around!!! Everything tasted incredible. We started with the meatballs which were delicious, then the carbonara fries which were insane and so delicious and genuinely tasted exactly like carbonara with tons of guanciale chunks. We got two pastas and two pizzas and shared everything. All in all great food and cozy vibes especially during these cold winter months. Their patio looks awesome and I can't wait to try it over the summer. Follow me at @foodiefei read more

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Nice restaurant, very quiet end of Baltimore so not a very "social" scene during the week but the food was solid and moderately priced read more

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Came out to Hersh's on a recent trip to Baltimore, and am happy I did as this is a spot I could definitely come back to sooner rather than later. They were overly busy on a weekday which was nice. Service was great, and food came quickly. I started with the carbonara which was amazing. Perfectly springy, al dente noodles in a super rich sauce that had added smoke and saltiness from the guanciale. I want to come back for more pastas. As a second, I had a spring ramp pizza. The pizza was chewy and a little charred, not quite Neapolitan to me but still very good. This particular one was sauceless, with ramps, spring onion, cheese and an egg. It tasted very fresh and delicious, and I had no problem eating the entire pie. They also had a half price wine bottle deal when I visited, which is awesome. Keep it up Hersh's. read more

Hersh's - Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We had such a good dinner here! Sat outside to avoid more freezing AC, and it was quite pleasant , even without a view. We couldn't resist ordering the pickled anchovies with housemade potato chips to start. The server warned us they weren't for everyone, but we like anchovies, so...? She was right. They just tasted too strong, mostly vinegary. We then shared the Greens So Hearty, which was excellent. Romaine, watercress, hazelnuts, pecorino and great buttermilk vinaigrette. We ended up chopping the anchovies and adding them to the salad! Good use. Then the pasta! Oh, the pasta! Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, in a prosciutto broth! And Squid Ink Tagliatelli with Crab, very spicy and delicious! We ended our meal with Limoncello, which was very good, and we hadn't had since I stopped making my own a few years ago. Cin cin! read more

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Very good good. Bar tenders are excellent. Clean and chill restaurant. Service was timely!

I must salute Hersh's for doing an impeccable job serving guests during the covid-19 pandemic. The restaurant was only allowing patio seating so I made a reservation via open table. Hersh's has been on my yelp bookmark list for ages, and since I was craving Italian (and they were accommodating dine-in guests) it seemed like the perfect opportunity. I tried the grilled octopus for my appetizer. I have never had octopus before but Hersh's reputation made me feel secure venturing out my comfort zone. The dish was wonderful and exceeded my expectations. I loved the fried beans with the dish. My only criticism is that it was a bit heavy on the vinegar, but overall I was very pleased. My entree was the tagliolini. The limited menu (due to covid) only featured three pasta dishes, and while all sounded appealing, I settled on this dish. Pasta is my favorite food - and I've had the best visiting Rome and Florence- and this dish exceeded my expectations. When it was presented to me I was preparing myself for disappointment because I'm partial to cream based pasta dishes (tomato being a second) and this had a more garlicky butter base. But it was so delicious with so much flavor. I have to credit Hersh's for how they have done hospitality during covid-19 to not only protect their guests but their employees. The server/hostess did a phenomenal job managing guests, and was extra careful to use gloves when picking up dishes. read more

Hersh's - Tagliolini pasta - so good! - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Went here for Valentine's Day, and the food was OK. They only had one reservation slot available at the time of booking - which is fine. But when we walked in, there were a number of open tables. Over $50 for 2 (small) plates of carbonara. Atmosphere was nice, and service was good.. but for the price, there are tons of better options in the area. read more

So, I'm sorry I have to do this, but the pizza is a flop. Like, literally, floppy. We got the Margherita and the Salsiccia. Both rather expensive for the wetness, lack of toppings, and lack of flavor. All-in-all, it was just, maybe, fine. I was actually starving before coming so it served a need. Perhaps the pasta is better. I really hate to write these reviews when I'm disappointed, but I'm trying to become Elite, and I wanna be honest to my readers/the public... I am not even a huge fan of Paulie Gee's, but I would stop there instead. In general, I don't enjoy when restaurants claim having "the best", when it's.... definitely not. Graphic design-wise, pretty cute logo. It works. Ouch, this hurts my soul. If I have one. I have to sign off. read more