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Stopped in for a quick bite while visiting town. Tiny shop with not much seating. Simple easy to read menu posted on the wall for you to be able to easily order. The cashier was friendly and actually gave his opinion when asked which was nice. I got the porchetta per his recommendation. The 6inch was definitely larger and well worth it. Nice thinly sliced meat. Everything I wanted my sandwich to be. Sodas were a bit highly costed. But decent. Pepperoni pizza which my sister let me try wasn't bad by the slice. The eggplant sub that my mom had was a decent portion and great breading.
I had to write this review because I'm literally craving a sandwich from Isabella's right now but sadly live in Houston. We visit Baltimore every summer for a music fest but this was our first year stopping by but best believe we will be coming back for years to come for as many Tony Bolognas and pizzas as we can handle. Service was also exceptional. So freakin good 100/10
Employees were super friendly and accommodating. A classic Italian sort of deli/ shop. Pizza was delicious and made with love! It's pretty small inside so not much seating to offer, it's more of a take out kind of place. Prices were a little high but it's worth supporting a small business!
A fantastic and affordable restaurant in Little Italy. The antipasto salad was surprisingly large for the price. Don't forget to specify what dressing you would like. The pizza came out quickly and was very good. The staff there was friendly and helpful. Note there is very limited seating within the restaurant.
Return visit after a few years away. The place was busy in it's final hour of the day to process a catering order. They close at 4pm so, I am glad to have gotten in before the started to wind down for the day. The food and history of this place has quite a reputation so, I am pleased. The place is small but efficient.
A must try! Competition in Little Italy is fierce, but I would say that Isabella's is super solid. It's nothing like a Sicilian pizza, but it is far from an American NY slice. For the Leonardo pizza, the arugula helps balance the saltiness of the prosciutto. The breading isn't the chewiest or snappiest, but it is very solid with firmer texture. The service was wonderful: family owned and operated. Receiving the pizza took about 18 minutes so if you are in a time crunch, I would suggest ordering in advance and picking it up. I will definitely come back and hope to see you around as well :)
Tried this place on a sunny Friday afternoon. I was a little shocked at the price point of 25$ for a large pizza in a take out type of venue but went for it anyway. We sat outdoors; they have a few tables available. Pizza was good but not great, and not particularly memorable. I felt like the ingredients were likely canned and not fresh. We asked for the pizza well done but it was still a little soggy at the tips of the pizza slices. 3.5 stars.
What a great spot in little Italy! Ordered the Scooch Sub and it was phenomenal. Great local deli with friendly staff and amazing food! Will definitely be returning back in the near future.
So sad to have chosen this place after searching for best pizza in Baltimore for days. The ingredients seem all from can (not fresh and full of sodium and vinegar or something).. mushrooms, everything. Whether in the salad or on pizza. Worst pizza I have ever had in my life. this is supposed to be brick-oven? I ordered well-done, but the crust was wet and soft with ingredients undercooked while the crust still managed to be blacked. you could not lift a slice without all the toppings folling off uncooked center dough, which separated from the rest of the crust, as well because so wet. the garlic bread was like on soft regular bread not cooked well and packaged into a squished small plastic salad container.... salad is ok if you like all ingredients (like mushrooms, olive, red peppers, artichoke) are marinated from can or jar (same ones found in the pizza, makes sense why they try to HIDE it with the cheese on top).. not fresh at all!! we have been waiting to try this place for a while, and it is the worst disappointment for my birthday.
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I've ordered from here a few times and always get the same thing. The shop is cute but small with a some seating and they also have seating outside. I ordered on door dash and picked up my order. They are always nice and friendly and my order was ready when I arrived. I ordered what I usually get, an Italian cold cut. I love how the ingredients are fresh and the bread is fresh. I will absolutely order from here again. read more
9 months ago
Stopped in for a quick bite while visiting town. Tiny shop with not much seating. Simple easy to read menu posted on the wall for you to be able to easily order. The cashier was friendly and actually gave his opinion when asked which was nice. I got the porchetta per his recommendation. The 6inch was definitely larger and well worth it. Nice thinly sliced meat. Everything I wanted my sandwich to be. Sodas were a bit highly costed. But decent. Pepperoni pizza which my sister let me try wasn't bad by the slice. The eggplant sub that my mom had was a decent portion and great breading. read more
4 months ago
I had to write this review because I'm literally craving a sandwich from Isabella's right now but sadly live in Houston. We visit Baltimore every summer for a music fest but this was our first year stopping by but best believe we will be coming back for years to come for as many Tony Bolognas and pizzas as we can handle. Service was also exceptional. So freakin good 100/10 read more
2 years ago
Employees were super friendly and accommodating. A classic Italian sort of deli/ shop. Pizza was delicious and made with love! It's pretty small inside so not much seating to offer, it's more of a take out kind of place. Prices were a little high but it's worth supporting a small business! read more
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9 months ago
A fantastic and affordable restaurant in Little Italy. The antipasto salad was surprisingly large for the price. Don't forget to specify what dressing you would like. The pizza came out quickly and was very good. The staff there was friendly and helpful. Note there is very limited seating within the restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Return visit after a few years away. The place was busy in it's final hour of the day to process a catering order. They close at 4pm so, I am glad to have gotten in before the started to wind down for the day. The food and history of this place has quite a reputation so, I am pleased. The place is small but efficient. read more
3 years ago
A must try! Competition in Little Italy is fierce, but I would say that Isabella's is super solid. It's nothing like a Sicilian pizza, but it is far from an American NY slice. For the Leonardo pizza, the arugula helps balance the saltiness of the prosciutto. The breading isn't the chewiest or snappiest, but it is very solid with firmer texture. The service was wonderful: family owned and operated. Receiving the pizza took about 18 minutes so if you are in a time crunch, I would suggest ordering in advance and picking it up. I will definitely come back and hope to see you around as well :) read more
Tried this place on a sunny Friday afternoon. I was a little shocked at the price point of 25$ for a large pizza in a take out type of venue but went for it anyway. We sat outdoors; they have a few tables available. Pizza was good but not great, and not particularly memorable. I felt like the ingredients were likely canned and not fresh. We asked for the pizza well done but it was still a little soggy at the tips of the pizza slices. 3.5 stars. read more
1 year ago
Smallest sub I've ever received. Worse than subway. Missing ingredients. Used to order from here a lot and now may never order again read more
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So sad to have chosen this place after searching for best pizza in Baltimore for days. The ingredients seem all from can (not fresh and full of sodium and vinegar or something).. mushrooms, everything. Whether in the salad or on pizza. Worst pizza I have ever had in my life. this is supposed to be brick-oven? I ordered well-done, but the crust was wet and soft with ingredients undercooked while the crust still managed to be blacked. you could not lift a slice without all the toppings folling off uncooked center dough, which separated from the rest of the crust, as well because so wet. the garlic bread was like on soft regular bread not cooked well and packaged into a squished small plastic salad container.... salad is ok if you like all ingredients (like mushrooms, olive, red peppers, artichoke) are marinated from can or jar (same ones found in the pizza, makes sense why they try to HIDE it with the cheese on top).. not fresh at all!! we have been waiting to try this place for a while, and it is the worst disappointment for my birthday. read more
Takeout review only. Little Italy is a competitive location for pizza spots but this place is definitely one of my favorites. While not the cheapest in the area, Isabella's has some of the best topping combinations. The Pizza Pavion is one of my favorite combos of all time. The slightly bitter broccoli rabe with melted cheese and acidic tomato sauce is an amazing flavor bomb. I like their Neapolitan style thin crust that maintains crispiness despite travel time and when microwaved as leftovers. My partner also likes to get their hot sandwiches and a large is definitely more than a foot long. Their meatball and porchetta sandwiches hit the spot but are not the juiciest in Baltimore. Their Italian sub is good but could use a more vinegar. For some extra kick consider topping with hot honey or Calabrian chilies. read more
1 year ago
My coworker and I decided to order delivery for lunch. We ordered Isabella and Italian cold cut sandwiches. I was surprised by how small the sandwiches were when I got it since I'm used to ordering from Trinacria's where they give you huge portions. Taste-wise, I really enjoyed the Italian cold cut but didn't really enjoy Isabella because of its olive spread. I'm not sure if I would try this place again when Trinacria's is closer and you get more for your money especially with all the delivery fees IMO. read more
Brick oven pizza will always be my jam. This place was top notch. Mostly a pick up place, they do have a few tables as well as some take home Italian goods. We got some meatballs and two pizzas. Meatballs were flavorful and covered in a delicious tomato sauce. We got a veggie pizza and a meat pizza. The veggie pizza had marinated mushrooms and artichokes which was a unique take on veggies. The meat pizza had three types of meat. Both had flavorful crusts and lots of cheese. Bottom line-would definitely return for more pizza! read more
5 years ago
Hands down one of the best places in Baltimore! Isabella's is a small local shop that serves pizzas and Italian subs in Little Italy, and it's a great spot to pick up food during lunch. IMPORTANT: This is a small restaurant with no indoor seating, so expect to order food for takeout and plan accordingly. However, this should not deter you. I consistently get the aria sub, and I never regret it. I should've taken a picture of the cross-section because the subs are always generously filled with hefty portions of meat and other toppings that come with the sandwiches. Of all the times I've been here I've never actually tried the pizza (I love the subs), but it I've heard it's good! read more
Located on one of the quaint streets of Baltimore's Little Italy, Isabella's is the corner-store you can just drop in and get some basic Italian groceries, a flavor-rich pizza, or a sandwich. This small joint only has a few tables/seats so it's not good for huge groups. My recommendations are: 1) For meat lovers, get the King Richard. 2) For cheese lovers, get the White Pizza. 3) For people trying to be health conscious but still want yummy some circle-shaped meat, get a classic Margherita and add some pepperoni. Can't wait to come back and try one of their sandwiches! read more
I ordered for pickup not knowing that they are mostly a takeout restaurant. They have a couple of benches and a table outside the building with a small waiting area inside. A good choice of pizzas and sandwiches. I wasn't sure what to get (so many varieties so little time!) The Pizza Pavion stood out. You don't usually see Soppressata and Rapini together on a pizza. If you like Rapini, this one is for you. The mix of tangy, slightly bitter Rapini with the Soppressata spice play nicely with the sauce and cheese. The Da Patro with a generous sausage topping and green pepper and onions was very good. Last but not least, the Scooch Sub with Capi, Soppressata, Gouda cheese & Balsamic dressing was also tasty. Ordering and pickup was easy & the gentlemen at the counter were friendly & service minded. I wasn't aware but they've been recognized on the list of best pizza spots in Baltimore (City mag). Will be back to try the long list of pizza & sub varieties. read more
5 years ago
I've eaten here twice and I love it! I had a margherita pizza, the scooh hot sub and caprese salad everything very good! I love the olive oil they're using too! You can tell. All the ingredients taste fresh. The cold cuts are amazing quality! This is my new pizza and sub place! read more
We walked from Fells Point to Isabella's because of the rave reviews and it was definitely worth the 25 min walk. We ordered online when we were about 10 mins way and the pizza was ready and piping hot when we got there. We chose a 10in pepperoni and it was a good snack or light meal for 2 people. My favorite part was the chewy crust, which is saying a lot because I love cheese. It was really high quality and fresh, and I'm still thinking about it the next day. Note there is 1 little table for 2 and a couple of benches outside, but the ambiance is not great. Worth it to eat the pizza fresh though. Pro tip: If you want to do a Little Italy progressive, stop by Ovenbird Bakery, which is only about a block away. Writing a detailed review for that separately, but TL;DR - get the chocolate chirp cookie and anything else that calls to you. Everything is freshly made and there are a few tables to eat out outside. read more
2 years ago
Happen to droped in while we were in town so glad we did. Everything is fresh and Delicious. Will be back if ever in baltimore read more
6 years ago
The pizza is bad. The dough isn't cooked all the way through, yet somehow is still burnt on the bottom. The burnt taste is so over powering we couldn't eat it. Not good pizza. Would not recommend. We also missed some items in our order... read more
6 years ago
I will not return! I am an African-American man. Went on 9/23/2020 with my fiancé to grab some subs, as we have done in the past. The shop was empty besides ourselves and the workers, as is typical on a Wednesday evening these days. Each one looked me in my eye and said nothing. Not a hello, can I help you, would you like to place an order? Nothing. Being the optimist I am, I figured I may not be standing in the right spot, but also suspected a force I'm all to familiar with, as a Black man, was at work. I positioned myself directly in front of the counter and all the workers went to the back. It was if they were intentionally refusing us service. We continued to stand there and we even conversed about our orders louder than necessary to make clear we were ready. I stood in that same spot for 10 minutes, nothing but me, mine, and the workers. Still no service. We left in complete dismay. We quickly returned wanting clarity on this very unusual behavior. We inquired if we needed to place an order prior to coming. At that point the workers asked what did we want? Of course we weren't about to spend our Black dollars in any establishment that treated us as second class citizens. We attempted to explain our frustration, but the workers informed us that they were to busy and we could either place an order or leave. Utterly disgusted and successfully repelled by the apparent prejudice of the white workers, we left. We will never return. read more
9 years ago
As other Yelpers have indicated, this place is tiny! There are two tables (one large and one small) for patrons who decide to dine in. Luckily on the afternoon we went we were able to grab the small table. While we were there, lots of patrons came in for take out. Ordered a 14 inch King Richard pizza ($18.99) and the cheese steak Siciliano ($10.99). We really enjoyed the pizza, which was slightly charred and the dough was crispy yet chewy at the same time. The ingredients were fresh and the pizza contained a good amount of meatballs, sausage, pepperoni and ham. Definitely a meat lovers dream! The cheese steak was a different story. I thought it was eh. The steak was tender, but I thought it had a weird flavor to it. I wasn't also a fan of the rapini. I like rapini in general, but I didn't enjoy it in the cheese steak. I think the star at Isabella's is definitely their brick oven pizzas. We enjoyed it so much we ordered a pepperoni pizza to go. In addition to pizzas and sandwiches (hot and cold), they also offer salads, sides, and a couple desserts. Service is friendly and staff are knowledgeable on their offerings. Metered parking around Isabella's is plentiful, but you might have to circle a few times to find a spot. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Really good neighborhood pizza joint! I rode the orange line down to Little Italy and walked on over. Its super small inside, I think there are 3 tables and 2 window seats. So don't anticipate dining in. I didn't see a restroom so they may not have a public one. Not sure. They had lots of sundries (coffee, candy, etc.) for purchase as well. They had fresh deli items in a display case and sodas in another case near the register. I ordered the Aria, a specialty pizza. The 10" was about $13 and consisted of chicken, mozzarella, red onions, tomatoes, feta, and pesto sauce. It came out hot and fresh about 10 minutes later. Delicious!!! I ate every single bite. I couldn't help myself. It was so yummy! Also, it seemed like the type of pizza that's not as good reheated since it was fairly thin. I enjoyed dining in and even took some cannoli's to go. They were really good being that it was my first time trying cannoli's ever! Nice and crisp with delicious sweet filling. Stop by here! I walked back to the convention center afterwards and it was maybe a 20 minute walk. Enjoy! read more
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221 S High St
Baltimore, MD 21202
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