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

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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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

Came here for a birthday dinner. I had heard such great things about the restaurant and was excited to try their pizza. For appetizers we tried the Caesar salad (great), burrata (great), and crispy cauliflower (great). Our mains were the fried chicken Marsala (soggy and flavorless), the Margherita pizza (ok), and cacio e Pepe pizza (not good). For dessert we had the hersh bar (ok) and cannolis (ok). The service was great, they even brought us a new cacio e Pepe pizza because the first one was burnt. Overall the food was ok but definitely over hyped. read more

Hersh's - Cacio e Pepe and Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Finally came to this neighborhood joint and because it was leap year had the joy that they were offering half price bottles of wine! So 3 of us splurged on the pricey baby amarone and enjoyed it tremendously! We got the meatballs and charred octopus as apps. Although charred octopus seems the new ubiquitous app out there, hersh's version was just a little extra delicious with sauce and little veggies. We then enjoyed their da fungi pizza (so so good), cavatappi (delicious) and surf and turf (somewhat disappointing because so small). But overall a great time made better by the wine deal! read more

My book club met here last month and I had heard rave reviews from yelp and other foodie friends. I was a beautiful evening was we enjoyed our dinner and conversation on the patio. I was pleased with the service and I love a small curated menu. I will also preface this with the fact that I could literally live the rest of my life without eating pizza again (just in general not specific to Hersh's). I ordered the smoked lamb meatballs and wood fired octopus as starters; both were delicious. The meatballs were so moist, the texture (which is key, no over mincing or mixing here) was on point, and the sauce was classic and tasty. The octopus was tender and flavorful. All the accompaniments added something special to the seafood. Next I had the salsiccia. The fact that they don't cut the pie, regardless of authenticity, is mostly annoying. I do like the thinness of the crust and the "knife and fork it" way you have to eat it tho. All the ingredients were fresh but I was just not impressed. I enjoy other local pizzerias more. The rose' flight was on point tho so I'll definitely be back for apps and drinks. read more

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What a treat to finally have a chance to dine in person at this hidden neighborhood gem that had been on my list for quite some time. The epitome of the Baltimore neighborhood corner row home hideaway, Hersh's delivers elevated Italian cuisine with all the right home cooked energy. Walking in, the dimmed lights paired with tasteful but unique light fixtures generate an intimate, cozy atmosphere that is only amplified by the warm and welcoming staff. We had an opportunity to dine upstairs, leading to even more of a welcome to my home dining experience. Service was prompt and attentive, with menu questions and recommendations more than invited. We ordered the Burrata and Meatballs to start. While as the vegetarian at the table, I didn't try the meatballs, the aroma was rich and complex, and they got top marks from the rest of the table. The Burrata paired crusty but melt in your mouth ciabatta with bold basil pesto, juicy pops of acidity from slow roasted tomatoes, and burrata that was as creamy and delicate as they come. We ordered the Spring Cavatelli and Cacio e Pepe pizza for our mains. Talk about the perfect wood fired pizza crust! Just the right amount of chew to a pillowy soft dough with those classic slightly torched bubbles. The perfect vehicle for a delicious cheese blend with spicy, savory pops from the fresh cracked black pepper. A delicious ode to a classic pasta dish! The cavatelli was also a standout. The slight irregularity of the pasta was a true sign of hand rolled al dente morsels, layered in a parmigiano broth that brings together the herby notes of the spring onions and asparagus. The lemon garlic confit and crunchy hidden pistachios truly elevate this dish to exceptional. Thank you for a memorable anniversary dinner Hersh's team! We cannot wait to dine with you again. read more

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I went to this restaurant because I had seen multiple foodies raving about their carbonara, so that's what I was most excited about! That turned out to be the most disappointing item, because it was covered in so much pepper, it actually threw off the flavor balance for me. The octopus appetizer was amazing though, flavor and texture and everything. The pork belly was also fantastic, super tender with delicious creamy polenta. Cocktails were good, I really liked the Riverside fizz because it was very light and refreshing. My boyfriend likes whiskey and he enjoyed the French quarter and the hersh's old fashioned. For dessert, I got excited to see that they had some unique house made ice cream flavors. So we ordered the basil ice cream and olive oil ice cream. Both delicious! My boyfriend didn't like the basil so much but we both loved the olive oil ice cream because it tasted like butter. Ha! Overall a good experience, just bummed about the carbonara being so covered in pepper. In their defense, I didn't ask for them to fix it. read more

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Loved this place and will definitely go again. Pizza was one of the best I had in a while and the pasta was yummy. It was a tad dry but had a good amount of crab. Drinks were fine. read more

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Food was excellent, however entree portions were small for the money. The squid ink pasta was tasty, but not worth pri e.

This place has it all. Per the name of the restaurant, come for exceptional pizza and a slew of drink options from beer to wine. This place is deep in fed hill but really easy to get to. The thing I like about the location is that its much further away from the busy streets of fed hill closer to crossstreet. You'll find Hersh's going south on light street in a much quieter area with less traffic and rowdiness. But BEWARE, it's still in fed hill and parking will always be an issue.....but at least you can take your time finding parking as there's not tons of cars behind you as you look to parallel park. Now the restaurant/bar itself has the same feeling as city cafe/salt or the hoards of other new american type restaurants popping up in baltimore. But now imagine versions of those restaurants that specialize in pizza. The place is fairly small w/o many tables, but well laid out and NOT CROWDED. We went on a friday night and were greeted and seated immediately. There's not a lot of noise, the crowd is young but not obnoxious, and service is incredibly friendly w/o being overbearing. Music was great too, lots of mellow oldies from beetles to adult contemporary. Now for FOOD: Everything is made for sharing.....so come with a group of friends and share and try as much as you can b/c it's all good. AND nearly everything is freshly HOMEMADE!!! down to the mozzarella. Starters: - Prosciutto Balls om om om om, delicious fried cheese balls with homemade marina sauce. - chicken milanese breaded chicken cooked perfectly with crispy batter under a pickled salad. The chicken was less salty but was complemented well with timely bites of pickles/salad and chicken. PizzAA (thin crust, homemade ingredients, maybe 12" pizzas?: - Kale & Pistachio [Fontina/Garlic/Pecorino Romano] you must try this one!! it sounds weird, but get it. The blend of flavors are incredible. - Marghertia a classice, one of the best i've had. you can taste all the simple, good ingredients - Salsiccia [Housemade Mozzarella and Sausage/Sopressata/Wood-Roasted Red Peppers] meaty meaty goodness. Deserts: They have a desert menu as well, we tried various homemade ice creams including amarretto and strawberry. You can also add a shot of alcohol (baileys, etc) into your icecream, not a bad idea. Drinks: the night we went, they had happy hour where most drinks were 1/2 offish. wine, cocktails, beers--a great selection of all. OVERALL: my first 5 star (altho really round up from 4.5). GO here if you want great thincrust pizza, great drink selection in nice venue. read more

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Extremely good dinner last night at Hersh's on Light Street. Very good service. Outstanding food over the two dish sample. This seems to be a place where you can come for a quick and outstanding pizza or more of a full meal experience. We intend to try their whole wood-roasted bronzino on our next visit. Lamb and pork meatballs were tender and balanced. They came with ricotta and marinara sauce. We also split a white clam pizza which was one of the best pizze we have had in a long time. The crust was bready and had nice charring without venturing into the actually burnt realm of so much modern pizza making. While not particularly 'clammy' it was an outstanding pizza. A little richness balanced with lemon. The clams served to bring brine and brightness, much like anchovy does. We had them add arugula which was a good decision. The drinks were outstanding: an old fashioned made with honey and Calabrian chile, and a mezcal-based play on the last word. Both were outstanding in their balance, with their creativity not getting in the way of deliciousness. The dessert was ordinary: an overly dense flourless chocolate torte. Everyone who came to the table was very personable and concerned we were enjoying. At $70 for a light meal, not cheap but worth it in terms of overall quality and the warm, welcome. Yet another fabulous find within walking distance of our abode. Love living in Federal Hill. read more

This is solely a review of Hersh's new foray into the brunch avenue, and i must say they hit it off with a bang. The menu is unique in on itself because, even though there are staples such as waffles etc, it comes with a twist and unique in its own way. Personally, no matter what brunch i go to in the city the menu is like a carbon copy across the board, not Hersh's. I had a sandwich with housemade porcheta it was good, open face sandwich with fries. A friend had the yoghurt and poached eggs weird right??, but apparently it works. All in all the menu is diverse and unique, be sure to put it on your brunch rotation 11-2 every Sunday. Cant wait to explore other options. Update: They have some burger on their brunch menu, possibly the best burger i have had in Baltimore, do yourself a favor and run there. read more

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A quick tip about getting there...walking there from Fort Ave gets shadier as you get closer. Stay on the east side of the street and don't be dumb. Andddd...on to the food: The food menu had a smattering of apps and salads, but the focus was definitely on the pizza. The best part about the pizza was the crust. Amazingly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside! Was super thin though, so it did get that crust sogginess in the middle. The ingredients tasted like they have just been picked out of a garden in the back. MMMm mmmm fresh! The overall flavor was a bit muted - we had the caprese and margherita. I think it could have used a bit more herbs to add a bit more of a "bang" , but overall very good. The service was worth noting. The welcome is friendly and unpretentious and we loved our server. Helpful and accomodating without being overbearing. read more

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So good but expensive! The buratta app was very delicious and my pasta was great and highly recommended by the server. The price point was a bit high for my liking but I would recommend! read more

Hersh's - Buratta App - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Unassuming place with extraordinary food and really great bartenders. Burrata appetizer was a home run, some special aged balsamic as the star of the show. Porchetta stuffed with arugula, garlic, and parmesan was an absolute knockout. Cherry chocolate pistachio ice cream and staff that knows the right amaro to pair with it. 10/10, will return. read more

Hersh's - Porchetta stuffed with arugula, garlic, and parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I recently picked up my first meal at Hersh's. Someone who knows the owners recommended it, and I'm happy I tried it - looking forward to another meal from Hersh's! They have an interesting take on Italian food that's quite special. It was hard to choose as the menu items all looked good. There were both red sauce and white sauce pizzas; I was happy to see that as I prefer the white. I ordered a pizza with a variety of fresh mushrooms Da Funghi: Taleggio, fontina, mixed mushrooms, sherry-thyme vinaigrette. The crust was tender, the mushrooms fresh & there was a small green "salad" in the center on top (not sure what the greens were, but I liked them). I also ordered the donuts. I admit it...I ate them first. They are enormous, delicate & flavorful. read more

Three of us decided to check this spot on a Friday night for dinner. The restaurant is fairly large with both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar area. It is well designed inside and was really nice! For our drinks I had the Alley Cat which I enjoyed and my friends had a couple beers. For the pizzas, we tried the da funghi and the Salcissia. I thought the fungi pizza was delicious. It was a thin white pizza with a bunch of mushrooms on top. My friends who each ordered the Salcissia also enjoyed their pizzas, but one of them thought that it was a little too thin and soggy because of the red sauce. Overall, I think this is a decent pizza place but probably not the best pizza I've had in the city. However I would likely come back! read more

Hersh's - Da Funghi pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We started off with a Pimms Cup and after a recommendation for a Local Beer a fine refreshing Draft found its way to our table. Both drinks were promptly served and were refreshing. The Menu this evening was missing one of our favorites from our last visit. The Calamari when it's available is spectacular. So tonight we started off with a Crab and Corn Pancake. The taste was ill conceived and it was served slightly burnt around the edges. The only fault of the night. The Pork and Ricotta Cheese Meatballs were wonderful . We split a Pizza Margareta X, which had an excellent taste to the dough. The crust was as thin as I've ever seen. It had just the right amount of salt in the dough. Our Server was friendly and efficient. All of the staff that I saw were all staying busy and pitching in where ever help was needed. All in all is a great place to gab a Bottle of Red and enjoy your Pizza or Pasta. You will not be disappointed. read more

I am totally in love with this cute little place. It's a little neighborhood spot that seems to be uber popular. We got there at 5 PM and it was already packed. The service was excellent and the food was absolutely amazing. They offer smaller portions of many of the dishes, which I love. I can't always eat a huge bowl of pasta, and it's nice to have smaller options. Plus it's fun to share this way. We ordered the clam pie which was perfection. The crust is thin and wonderfully chewy and the sauce and cheese was in the perfect proportion. The flavor was amazing. I could have eaten a whole other one. We then had the tonarelli nero which is large chunks of lump crab, chilies and lobster broth on squid ink pasta. To die for. The special that evening was a pan fried soft shelled crab served over risotto rice in an amazing red pepper sauce. Loved this dish so much. Overall awesome experience for our last night in Baltimore. read more

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Went tonight and it was amazing. The other half and I split the shrimp and calamari and asparagus for appetizers. The shrimp and calamari were so good in a spicy garlicky brandy/oil. We saved the sauce to have the pizza crust soaked. Was so excited when the pizza arrived forgot to get photos. I always try the margarita to compare places equally for pizza and it did not disappoint. Best red sauce, not too acidic, just sweet enough and the mozz. Was perfect not dry like some it was much more creamy and melt in your mouth. The boyfriend got the porchetta pizza and whoa. It was the perfect salty porky pizza. Really loved them both read more

Hersh's - Shrimp and calamari-YUM - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I almost don't want to review Hershs because I think it's the single most underrated restaurant in baltimore and I really appreciate that it's easy to get into. The menu rotates seasonally but they have a few staple pizzas. A few tips- - you can make a reservation easily on their site - they advertise parking Friday and Saturday night otherwise the area can be hard to park in - pizzas are amazing. I love the kale and pistachio pizza but there are always other options - pastas are amazing and fresh - they have happy hour drink specials Everything is fresh, amazing, and reasonably priced, especially for the quality. read more

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Food and service is always great. They have outdoor dining as well, which is great for warmer days. Their selection of wine was pretty large as well. read more

A hidden gem in Federal Hill! The food, the atmosphere, the service...I cannot say enough good things! I got a Caesar salad to start and when people say their dressing could be famous, it's with good reason! For my entrée I ordered the Gnocchi and it was melt in my mouth AMAZING. Finished it off with the cannoli dessert special. The service was impeccable and my glass was never empty! I will definitely be back! read more

Hersh's - Gnocchi alla Norma - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Delicious food, great service, and a nice atmosphere. This is a great spot tucked away at the southern tip of federal hill. We enjoyed the clam pizza and two pasta dishes (plus the arancini). Parking can definitely be an issue so watch out for that but otherwise a strong recommend. read more

Hersh's is the perfect neighborhood spot -- so I'm very fortunate that it's in mine. Drinks are always delicious and the pasta is some of my favorite in the city. Of course, the pizzas are the stars stars the menu. They're perfectly wood-fired and come uncut, so be prepared! read more

I ate here pre-covid and was impressed with their outdoor seating ambiance as well as their wonderful appetizers. Everything tastes so fresh and nuanced. Their menu is always changing. I would go back again and again. Make sure to Uber as parking is tough down in fed hill! read more

Stopped by here only for dessert with some friends who lived near by and was very happy i did. I will definitely be back to try their pizzas and Italian options as they smelled amazing. During my quick visit got drinks at the bar which were good and shared the tiramisu, chocolate doughnuts, and hazelnut ice cream. The tiramisu was amazing and the chocolate doughnuts were freshly made. if the desserts were this good i can only guess their entrees are just as good. read more

Hersh's - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

There's taco Tuesday and then there's wine Wednesday! Hersh's has half off wine bottles on Wednesdays so come here with a couple of your friends for pizza, wine, and an ambience for a chill or turnt for a Wednesday night. I was trying, and I use that would loosely, to be good on my diet so I ordered a salad. Salad of winter of our discontent - arugula, roasted beets, walnuts, guanciale, ricotta, lemon honey vinaigrette. I already love arugula then you throw in some beets and walnuts which makes it complete. So my eyes wander to my mates chomping down on pizza. You wanna pizza dat? (Had to) I know better but my stomach says yes try it. One slice won't hurt. Il meat-o sauce-o - meat in the marinara sauce, basil, red onion and topped with arugula. All the toppings worked well together. You know basil or arugula on pizza is a winner for me. Just know the meat was in the sauce and not as a topping. I didn't try the margherita but both of my friends who got it ate the whole pie. Enough said. read more

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Hersh's is a nice spot with great food. I visited while on a Birthday trip to Baltimore, though this was the night before. The atmosphere of the place is cozy but open. The Tomato Crostini was quite tasty, like an elevated tomato and Mayo sandwich. Kale & Pistachio Pizza was very good and with a great crust. Crab Squid Ink Pasta was interesting and wonderful. My Pimm's Cup cocktail was refreshing. The top star of the night would be the Pizza (Kale & Pistachio) which they are known for, with its' lovely crust and fresh, delicious toppings. All in all, a wonderful meal. read more

Man, they know what they're doing. I'd buy the pizza dough just to snack on. Everything is so delicious. The food, the cocktails. I don't even have words to describe it. Servers were super helpful and very patient while we made decisions. read more

Went on a mid week night. Arrived at 5 pm with a reservation and were seated near the waitstaff station with a view of pizza boxes. -1 Point. Strike two. Went specifically for the swordfish entee and they were out of that dish. Normally no big deal but with such a limited menu as they have at Hersh's it is a big deal. Understand these are unprecedented times. Also felt the slightly pushy suggestions to upsell the meal were a little annoying. My brother really likes this restaurant but I was not too impressed with our first experience. read more

Great neighborhood gem! A friend invited me to this place to celebrate my birthday. The food was good and I received great service at the bar. This place has a great atmosphere whether you're with friends or it's date night you will enjoy the quaint restaurant. read more

Hersh's - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Visited Hersh's on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised! Although the restaurant was fairly busy, we were able to snag a table for three without a reservation. I loved the atmosphere, a small interior with two dimly lit floors and candlelit tables. We made it just in time for the end of happy hour, scoring $5 glasses of wine from a pretty impressive wine list. The food menu is on the smaller side, with several appetizers, a few salads, a few specialty pastas, and 5-6 different pizzas. I was a little disappointed they didn't have more pizza options (only two had tomato sauce), but liked the creative options they did have. We had the Brussel sprouts which were delicious - covered in cheese and romesco sauce. For a salad, we choose the Greens so Hearty which was very good and fresh. Finally, we had the Kale and Pistachio and Salsiccia pizzas. Both were very fresh and good. Portions are definitely for a single person or for two sharing several items. Overall, it was a very good experience! Will definitely return! read more