We walked in before 5 o'clock, and were disappointed that we couldn't be seated yet. We sat at the bar and decided to wait it out, but never left the bar. One, the bartender was absolutely wonderful in service and skill. Two, the happy hour specials for the food at the bar were insane. We basically said let's try one of everything. Two bites into the beef tartare I looked the bartender in her eyes and asked "had I ever had real food before?" Sometimes you have these transcendent experiences with food, and this was one of them. I was telling my friend it reminded me of the way I wanted to feel watching the movie Simply Irresistible. Emotions poured out of me as I dined. In the vibes at the bar, we're so good. We never made it to a table. I'm sure the tables were nice too, but I will go back here anytime and stay at the bar. I know you can only rate 5 on here, but this was a 10 out of 10 experience. read more

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Amazing service, beautiful restaurant, delicious food. The only downside I would say was that my truffle pasta was overcooked and both pasta dishes were too salty for my liking, but I am usually sensitive to salt. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the meal, so we will be back! read more

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Amazing experience! Came for our anniversary - make sure to have a reservation, it's a tiny restaurant with few tables but they do have a bar. It seems best for groups of 2-4. Upon arrival, a Happy Anniversary card was signed from the staff on our table - very sweet gesture!! We split a cocktail, got the Campanelle Zafferano (lobster pasta), the Filet Rossini, and the opera cake. The filet was an amazing dish - tasty beef tenderloin and we actually loved the brioche crouton. The whole dish is stacked in a neat tower - a very cool presentation. The Campanelle Zafferano was our only complaint. It was good but just ok. The pasta sauce was very thin and seemingly just plain tomato sauce, the lobster also was rubbery. There was a delicious cream sauce on top, but it was not enough to cover each bite. I'd suggest more cream sauce and/or thickening the tomato sauce. I don't typically get dessert, but for this special occasion, we had the opera cake which was delicious - they do have an in house pastry chef (I asked!). It was delicious, we loved all the chocolates and textures. That said it was $15 for a very small piece which was outrageous to me. Overall we had a great experience and loved most of the food! The menu has tons of other dishes we'd want to try, we'll be back!! read more

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While in Baltimore for a Morgan Wallen concert, I made reservations here in a whim. I was a little confused why they had reservations available 15 mins before they closed. The food & drinks were so delicious here. I'm already thinking about ordering another Lemon Meringue drink. The service felt off & rushed but I also understood that it was the end of the shift. read more

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I unfortunately forgot to take pictures, but the food was to die for! Easily one of my favorite places in Baltimore now that I've tried it. I came at the end of happy hour and everyone was so nice with getting us seated and our order in. The bolognese was absolutely delicious and the bread service with their basil salted butter was probably the best bread and butter I've ever had at a restaurant. Definitely worth it. read more

Marta came up more than any other restaurant when I was researching where to eat in Baltimore, so my expectations were somewhere between high and skeptical -- I assumed it would be a fairly generic Italian place with good marketing. It is not. The crab pasta was excellent and absolutely worth the hype. I will say I wasn't a fan of the bread: it was too dense, and there was a bit too much acidity in the sourdough for me. The butter didn't do much for me either. But that's a small complaint against a genuinely great plate of pasta. The space is cozy and intimate, and the hospitality is what really made the night. The hosts are SO sweet and my server was incredibly kind. Great vibes all around, and I'd happily come back. read more

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We had a great meal for our 10th wedding anniversary this past Thursday night. Grace was our server and did a great job taking care of us! read more

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The food was yummy but expect fine dining portions. It is very, very small for the price (almost tapa-level entrees). However the cocktails are delicious here. My favorite was the Caprese cocktail! So unique. It does fill up so grab a reservation if you can. We sat at the bar but it gets very crowded fast! read more

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The always iconic caprese martini paired with flavorful, stunning plates made for the perfect celebratory evening! Thank you for another memorable meal, team Marta! read more

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SO GOOD. The food, the drinks, the vibes, everything about this place is perfect. It's got such a homey, local feel like an old sitcom has to it. I always sit at the bar when I come because it's always busy and I never remember to make a reservation lol. It's so fun watching the bartenders do their thing. Food and drinks come quick, they've got a really cool cocktail list like a caprese cocktail that I have yet to try. read more

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probably the best branzino i've had in my life! everything was fantastic great vibe and good service read more

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The wait staff were awesome, so friendly but the food was very disappointing. I will say the Campanelle Zafferano was delicious as was the caprese martini. However, the tuna cannolis that were highly recommended had no flavor, the rockfish was inedible and the meatballs were just okay. For subpar Italian food that is quite expensive, I'd skip. read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Marta's was truly exceptional!! First time dining there and we ordered a sheep's milk ricotta, ziti alla bolognese, chicken Milanese, and tiramisu. All the entrees were truly a 10/10. It is a MUST to try the sheeps milk ricotta!! I have not tasted something like it before. My entree, the pasta, was also superb and so flavorful. Also a rather large portion, which is a plus (I took home leftovers). My friend got the chicken Milanese and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The tiramisu was heavenly and hit just the spot after our meal. I will definitely be back for another brunch read more

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This place is amazing. First, because it's right around the corner from where I live. Second, it has some of the best cocktails I've ever tasted, and Jesus and all the disciples know that is saying a lot based on all the cocktails I've had and places I've been. Third, there is great outdoor seating where we can enjoy the trees and the quiet lovely neighborhood. But why did I give this place four stars instead of five? Because every time the server comes with the check, they give it to my date. Every single time. Is it because my skin was touched by the Caribbean sun for most of my youth? Or do my dates simply look considerably wealthier than me, which, now that I think about it, might say more about my dates than about Marta's. Like, what is going on here? Fix that and it's five stars. Easily. read more

The oysters with limoncello shaved ice was so good and the tuna tartare cannoli just wow!! The waiters were really nice we were on the patio getting bitten by mosquitoes and easily sat us inside read more

Recently moved to Baltimore and had to check out Marta. They were pretty busy on a weekday night which is not surprising given the recent James Beard nom. Our server was great- funny, helpful, and engaging. Food was beautiful and tasty! We all really enjoyed the apps we picked out, especially the beet carpaccio and the caesar salad. For main dishes, the pastas (truffle and bolognese) were delicious. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauces were balanced and flavorful. I particularly loved the truffle pasta. The parmigiano zabaglione was like a parm cream sauce on top... so good. Espresso martini was a great way to end the meal. read more

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Found this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try without really knowing much about it. For starters, it was extremely loud inside. I was basically yelling to talk to my partner across the table. There wasn't any music playing, so it was mostly just everyone's loud conversations. TikTok made it seem like this was going to be more of a lowkey, intimate dinner vibe, but it was the complete opposite. As for the food, the Caesar salad was pretty dry. The Bolognese pasta was good, but I've definitely had better at other Italian restaurants. My partner had the scampi, which was good overall, but the blue crab really threw it off for me because it had a strong, fishy taste. The yellowtail was just okay. Overall, this was unfortunately a one-and-done experience for me. That being said, all of the staff were extremely nice and friendly, which was appreciated read more

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Marta is an excellent restaurant with a homey vibe. Their lemon ricotta pancakes are great but their pasta and tiramisu is what stands out! I would say their bread is very fresh and might be homemade or form a local bakery read more

Well, I'm not sure that I've ever experienced a turnaround and complete need for a reevaluation of a restaurant the way I did at Marta tonight. As you can see from my previous review, we did not have the best experience the first time. But tonight was absolutely amazing. I think we must've just caught them on an off day the last time. This time everything was perfect. The entire staff was kind, warm, welcoming, and helpful. Our waitress, Greeta, was absolutely amazing. And when I say amazing, I mean really stupendous. We got the chicken fingers for my youngest daughter, and they came with a marinara sauce. But of course she wanted ketchup. We asked Greeta if they had any ketchup and as it turns out, they did not. But Greeta went to another restaurant nearby and brought back some packets of ketchup. If that isn't going above and beyond, then I don't know what is. The food was absolutely stellar. We got a lot of things and shared them, but some favorites even amongst all the deliciousness were the whipped ricotta, the Caesar salad, the chicken marsala, the diver scallop entrée, and the tuna appetizer. The cocktails and wine were also fabulous. Absolutely deserving of 5 stars and now we can't wait to go back! read more

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Overall 4/5. Food: tasty and a good presentation. The pasta sauce we got was a little too thick- you couldn't really appreciate the pasta itself. We also got a lamb dish which was 10/10. For our appetizer, we got the mushroom arancini balls, delicious. They also had a stellar dirty martini. Environment: we had our reservation at 8:30 but it was so busy we still had to wait 15 minutes to be seated, so I would expect a wait. Service: great read more

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Marta is great. Really excellent cocktails and food in a beautifully decorated space. All the pastas are great as are the misc seafood and salad offerings. Only critique is it has gotten pricier over the years since opening but it's still a very special date spot or to impress out of towners while retaining a Baltimore feel. read more

We went here for our wedding anniversary yesterday and honestly the food was very delicious. Loved the tuna cannoli, both pasta dishes and the desserts were incredible. Only taking a star down for a couple reasons. We put in the reservation it was our anniversary when it asked special occasion and it was not acknowledged once. Portion of my entree (short rib ravioli) was on the smaller side and we did wait 15 mins to get our check after we finished dessert. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful but he did get busy as the night went on so probably not his fault. I must say the tiramisu was 10/10 best I've had. We sat in the bar area for a more casual vibe and it is still cozy upper scale Italian restaurant vibe. Id love to go back and try other menu items read more

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Marta definitely lives up to the hype! Went to celebrate my husband's new job, and I'm so glad we did! The food was amazing! Branzino was a perfect 10 out of 10! The service was fantastic! Can't wait to visit again. read more

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The food here was absolutely amazing for some dishes, but some were lacking. We came here for brunch with my family, and ordered five dishes for four people. Unfortunately, the portions were the smallest I have ever had at a restaurant and we all left half hungry. It is a little disappointing especially considering the prices. My favorite dish was the sheep ricotta with focaccia. It was so good and we got extra bread with it. I still think about it after moving away from Baltimore. The beets salad was also unique and cool. To be honest, everything else was just OK. I did like both of the pastas we ordered, but it was not impressive. The pasta could also be a bit more al dente, especially for the truffle fettuccini. We also got mussels which were not fresh at all... they were mushy and you can tell they were just from frozen. The cocktails were not bad. Service was excellent and we loved the ambiance. read more

This place was amazing. The service, food, and ambiance were amazing. The beef was cooked perfectly and the dessert tasted amazing. What made my experience great was the awesome server I had. If you'd looking for great food and amazing service this is the place to go. read more

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It was awesome and the staff accommodated us with our lil baby. The ambience and the atmosphere was on point and the food and service was good. read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I know people have been raving about Marta for a while so I was excited to try it when we popped over for dinner on a whim. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try anything. It was a Tuesday night at 8:25pm but when we arrived, the bartender told us the kitchen was closed and only dessert or drinks were available. We found this strange since their hours state they close at 10pm. It was also strange considering the restaurant was not empty at all and there were quite a few people still dining there. Shutting down the kitchen 30 minutes before closing? Sure. 45 minutes beforehand? Potentially. Even an hour beforehand? Maybeeee. But over an hour and a half in advance? I've never heard of anywhere else doing that. It really turned us off to the place as a whole - not to mention, we eat dinner after 8pm most nights so we probably won't be returning. I will also mention, the bar is incredibly bright with fluorescent lights blaring down on you. Not a very inviting atmosphere for a drink or a meal. read more

Loved this spot for Brunch! Great location, cool vibe and good food. I definitely recommend this spot. We also had the Bolognese but was so full forgot to take photo. Overall good service and good food! read more

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Wonderful experience for my bf's birthday! We had a reservation for Saturday night at 8:45. The place is quaint and cute not super fancy but nice. The service was great and the food was good! We tried a few things on the menu and the duck ravioli was our favorite. The gm Laure and our waiter Louis were so amazing and made the night special. read more

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This review is several months late but I still wanted to say that we loved our experience here. We came as a group because two people from the group had gone to Marta 2 weekends in a row and wanted to share the good times.. so clearly Marta is doing something right. Immediately upon entering the restaurant, the lighting is soft, and the decor is welcoming. The service was great, and best of all the food was delicious and well cooked. I really enjoyed the cocktails that I had, and overall it was a good time! read more

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This place is amazing and delightful. The food was amazing every single item. The service was excellent and ambiance was outstanding. read more

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Fantastic. The space works for dinner with friends, business (especially to impress), or romance. Just absolutely beautiful and refined with fun spicy touches here and there to keep everyone on their toes. The food was euphoric for me. Had a beet salad and the tagliatelle and the flavor combos were absolutely on point...the dessert was decent but it was the small plates and pasta that stole the show for me. Service was smooth, unpretentious, helpful, friendly. One of the best dining experiences I've had - officially in my top 5. Highly recommend, reservations a good idea. read more

Sunday Birthday Brunch date June 2025 with a few of my favs! It appears to be in a quaint & quiet neighborhood on a corner. We had reservations for 11:00 AM and the crowd was light. It wasn't packed to capacity with a bustling line out the door like a lot of these brunch places can be. We tried a few things but starting off with their freshly brewed coffee alone, we knew we were in for some good eats, the coffee by itself was just so fresh & good. We knew this would blow our minds so we ordered just one for the table to share, the Lemon Ricotta Pancake Soufflé, everyone said they only wanted a tiny piece to keep room for our full meal but bay-bee, once we dug in, it was over, it was amazing!!! We all kept piecing off of it until it was gone, which did not take long at all between 4 people, it was the perfect combination of flavors, even with the warm drizzled syrup it was still not overly sweet, you've got to try it. For entrees we ordered Eggs in Purgatory (X2), Eggs Benedict, Campanelle Zafferano & a Caesar Salad. Everything was cooked to perfection, we all had an opportunity to taste a little of everything and not one complaint at the table. Out hostess was very nice, being our very first time, he was patient and answered all of our questions and offered up his best suggestions as well. So happy to have had this experience, will be back to try more of their delightful dishes. read more

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Marta is an amazing neighborhood restaurant with great service, good, and a beautiful ambiance. I'd recommend making a reservation but they usually have spots open at the bar or outside if you aren't able to. They have a great list of seasonal drink and food options. The servers will tell you how well received they are by other patrons and if others recommend them. It's such a pretty place and I can't wait to return! read more

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Food and drinks were very flavorful. The Caprese martini is very unique and delicious, really enjoyed it! The pastas were very rich and creamy and the asparagus soup was very tasty as well. The service was great, but the restaurant itself is very crowded - they definitely jammed a couple extra tables in there to maximize capacity. Also I will note that the there are no purse hooks and you cannot hang them on chairs, my table and others had put their purses on the floor which is definitely less than ideal, especially given that this is a nicer restaurant. Overall I enjoyed the food and drinks, would possibly be back. read more

If any dining experience could be categorized as a warm, cozy hug, it would be Marta. I can't count how many times my husband and I have visited, and our experience has consistently been 5-star. Grita, Allister, and Alessandra are all so kind and attentive, and Lore has done a wonderful job leading her team. Menu is wonderful and thoughtfully edited. No worries about getting decision-fatigue after a long work day or week! I especially love their tuna cannoli, beef tartare, and yellowtail out of their crudi and their ziti alla bolognese out of their pastas. The ziti is a generous portion, and I always have to take some home. It's even better the next day! Cocktails are also fun and creative. I recommend asking what they're working on or about the newest one they're offering for the season. They'll be happy to share! One of my favorite cocktails there is the Pair of Sages. Definitely give it a try if you like a more herbaceous drink. I recommend making a reservation before going. Marta's located in a residential area, so sometimes, parking is a roll of the dice. They also have sidewalk seating if you want to enjoy the cute neighborhood view and weather. I can't recall seeing any pups with patrons outside, but you may want to ask before bringing. Enjoy! read more

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I recently went to Marta hoping for a great experience. I saw the chef was recently nominated for the 2026 James Beard Award: Mid-Atlantic. Whenever I see a local restaurant/chef nominated for such an award, I try to get there to see what it is all about. Unfortunately, my first visit was not good. It began with our seating. For this outing, I was with my wife. We arrived and were immediately seated at a small two-seated table directly in front of the main entrance. The restaurant was extremely busy, and the table we were seated at was basically at the crossroads of all the traffic. Also, the location was very cramped and made it hard to move. With that, the worse of the problems was actually being so close to the main entrance on a cold evening. The door was constantly opening and closing allowing blasts of frigid air each time. That made our seating exceptionally uncomfortable. I can sometimes look past bad seating, understanding that it is important to get as many people in so the restaurant can make money. Many times great food can make up for shortcomings in other parts of a restaurant. Moreover, amazing service can really make me forget about those seating issues. To start, we got the Arancini Funghi appetizer. To my concern, it seemed to come out exceptionally fast: about 4-minutes after we ordered. And wouldn't you know it, the arancini was frozen most of the way through. It took a decent amount of time for the server to return, he was very nice, and took the frozen appetizer away. It took over 10-minutes for a new one to come out. At that point I was agitated. When I tried the new arancini appetizer that was brought out, it was cooked well, but had almost zero flavor. Needless to say, I was done for the night. After another long break of waiting for the server, who was very attentive to a four-top a few tables away, came back, I told him to cancel my order. My wife did get hers. Now, back to the service. We went for long intervals without our server coming to see how we were doing or trying to actually remedy the situation. He was constantly focused on the four-top that I guess was going to be the better tip. I guess since I had canceled my main course, he knew the tip would not be as good. In any case, the service was lackluster for the whole evening. My wife got the Ricotta Cavatelli that came with lobster. To me, it looked too soupy. She said it was a little soupy but was good. Personally, I did not try it and was ready to go. In the end, we were also charged for the arancini appetizer that had to be re-fired. I was not happy about that. If a restaurant makes a mistake, the customer should not be charged for it even if they receive a re-fired replacement. Our server, even though very nice, was not very attentive to us and more worried about a four-top. The frozen arancini was frustrating. The re-fired replacement was flavorless. Our table was in a terrible location and we were constantly blasted by gusts of cold air the whole time. In the end, the experience was not good. Will I return to give Marta a second chance? Yes. I don't like writing negative reviews, but the experience was bad enough for me to write one. When I return, and the experience is much better, I will write a new positive review. Until then, 2 stars is all I can give. read more

We were excited to try Marta, but the experience didn't live up to our expectations. The dining room was so loud on a Sunday evening that conversation was impossible . We also ordered the strawberry mille-feuille, and the puff pastry was so hard we needed knives to cut through it, which made it seem stale. Service was good, but overall we left disappointed. read more

Absolutely the best dining experience we've had in a long time. I would recommend this place to anyone. The gooseberries in the beet carpaccio brought back memories of my childhood as my mom had two gooseberry trees in her backyard! read more

Nice menu including great cocktails. The tuna cannoli is especially good. The best key lime pie north of Key West. read more

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