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Delicious calamari! Crunchy and well seasoned. Nice vibe cool spot. Very nice decor and delicious drinks!
I don't usually get desert when I go out to eat because I'm usually full after my entree, but this time I went to Prima Dopo just for an espresso martini and a sweet treat. This was also my first time going to the bar area that they have on the other side. It's super moody, with dark lighting. So nice of you just want to chill and have casual girl talk. The espresso martini (Espression to The Rule) was delish as always but the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding !!!!!!! To die for. The texture was perfect. It was warm and doughy without being too gooey. The flavor just explodes in your mouth 10/10
Ugh I love this place! The scallops dish might be my all time favorite. It is incredible. The drinks are also divine! Overall, it was an excellent meal and the service was superb. Having been back for just drinks after dinner, the bar is an excellent choice as well. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and gorgeous!
Super cute restaurant with very friendly service. The restaurant is tucked away in Fells Point but is surprisingly huge so larger parties are welcome. Decor is also top notch. They have cute events like Galentines popups with local businesses and themed drink menus. The creme brûlée filled cinnamon sugar french toast (yes it is a mouthful but it is so good! try the cookies and cream version too.) I tried my friend's marco dopo short rib burger and it was also delicious (the tomato jam gives it a sweet and savory taste) The Le Moxie mocktail is good but not as sweet as I hoped. Tart lovers will like it. I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu!
i came here with a friend for their summer restaurant week. we made a res for a high top near the bar, so our server was one of the bartenders. service was exceptional throughout the entire night. the interior is cute, very modern (and kind of chilly). i ordered the honey butter focaccia, the chicken marsala, and the red velvet cheesecake. i also tried my friend's risotto that came with their scallops and the calamari. overall, things tasted really nice, but we described it as an excellent textural experience. the honey butter focaccia was very crispy, while the marsala sauce was very nicely emulsified and the pasta springy and fun to eat. i'm not usually the biggest fan of red velvet (taste either chocolatey or not, don't taste like something in between) but i actually really enjoyed the red velvet cheesecake. the color was gorg of course, but the chocolate cookie crust was definitely my favorite part. this is definitely more of an upscale experience, with prices to match, but i would return on occasion. everything they do here they do well.
One word: Yum! My cousins and I went here for restaurant week. We ordered a handful of things on the menu. We got calamari, a Caesar salad, Burrata, and bruschetta. The bruschetta was so delicious. You could taste the freshness from the tomatoes. The Burrata was also delicious. The grilled peaches really said it above the bar. We also ordered a handful of appetizers. Two of my cousins got the Wagyu. I personally got the spicy crab spaghetti and another cousin got the vodka rigatoni which was vegetarian so there was no meat in it. Everything was delicious. We had some rosé and espresso martini and what seems to be a play on a spicy margarita which was rimmed with this like Tajin and Chile, and it was so good. Our server was very sweet and attentive. We sat outside. It wasn't too hot so it was a very nice evening. We just enjoyed ourselves. I had never been to this place prior to restaurant week but I for sure can say that I will be back.
I hadn't been here since they first opened, and I wasn't very impressed with the food during my initial visit. However, I dined here again last week for a girls' night out and really enjoyed the experience this time around. We had reservations, which I highly recommend since the restaurant was very busy. All of the appetizers were delicious--we ordered the calamari, beef carpaccio, meatballs, and sweet potato. Surprisingly, the sweet potato stood out the most. The green sauce it comes with is incredibly flavorful and pairs perfectly with the dish. We each ordered our own pasta, and I chose the squid ink pasta, which I thought was delicious. The pasta was cooked al dente, and I really enjoyed the flavor. The only downside is that the pasta dishes are quite expensive for the portion size, and I didn't feel completely full afterward. That said, the service was excellent and the cocktails were also very good. I would definitely come back to try some of their other pasta dishes.
Right as I walked in, I noticed the very festive decor from the Christmas tree to the entrance of string lights for the holidays. I loved the inviting feel the restaurant gave. We were seated near the back in a booth that accommodated 7. We ordered drinks and then went straight to ordering our entrees. We ended up all ordering from the pasta section. I went with the mafalde -- veal ragu, grana with a tomato base. I also tried the squid ink chitarra, spicy crab spaghetti, lobster diavolo, and the sausage rigatoni. I'm glad we all got something different cause we all shared like family style. My favorite was the spicy crab spaghetti since it had a kick to it and I enjoyed the crab balls. I think it's a cute spot in the heart of fells point for a date night or a celebration.
I loved walking in and seeing all of the cute, funky, modern decor. Every worker here was super friendly. We decided to split the Bruschetta, the Spicy Salami Pizza, and the Chopped Salad. The food here is A+! Every bite was so delicious. That pizza is currently haunting my foodie dreams. The only knock on this place is that it is exceptionally loud, so I can't recommend it for a date night. We will definitely be back for the food, though.
I stopped in here with some friends. I wasn't really hungry but I saw the crab toast on the menu. I am so glad I decided to order something to nibble on bc this was the best crab toast I have ever had in my life! I would order it over and over again! The staff was welcoming and the ambiance was great!
Service was great. Food was delicious. Cocktails were amazing. Music was a vibe. However, those with a seafood allergy are limited because the preparation is not separated when it comes to the fryer. For example, we checked out the menu, I had my mouth set on the Tuscan chicken lollipops. Learned when we arrived, they were fried in the same oil as seafood. I had to find other options, but that really sucked.
One of the nicer restaurants in Fells Point with really cute decor. I've been here a few times now for brunch, happy hour, and now dinner recently. The space is a lot bigger than it appears from outside. There is a lot of seating inside along with a back dining room area and a smaller upstairs room for private events with a bar. My experiences have all been pretty good here with solid food and solid drinks. I was with a few friends this time and we got seated in the back dining area. We ordered a couple round of drinks that we all enjoyed. Shared a Bruschetta appetizer and ordered our main entrees. I should have gotten something different but ordered their Spaghetti Limone. It was very plain and really lemony flavored. Pricey for just lemon flavored spaghetti noodles, ah well. My friend's dish - Squid Ink Chitarra, was great which I've also had before and the others enjoyed their dishes as well - Mafalde and Sausage Rigatoni. Service was very slow tonight. I think since we were put in the back, our server who was also bartending, had us out of sight, out of mind lol. It took 15-20 mins every time he came to take orders of something and almost 45 mins for our food to arrive. We were enjoying catching up so it was fine but we noticed the slow service. Other past experiences were good too. Brunch pizza and mimosas were good. Happy hour specials for drinks are great. I like their Tuscan Chicken Lollipop and Meatballs on the happy hour menu. Overall, a cool place to come to for some great ambience and good food and drinks.
Menu needs work in my opinion ..some non-pork options would be great, but it's a lovely spot for cocktails. I really enjoy the calamari, "In the Loupe" cocktail and their espresso martinis.
3 years ago
Walked here to meet a friend for dinner and drinks one night. Immediately felt like a breath of fresh air coming in. I love the modern decor and thoughtful lighting and upbeat lounge music that was playing. The menu is small but well-curated. If you're starving, you'll need to order a few plates, but what I ordered was perfect for me and didn't leave me wanting more because everything was so full of flavor! The food vibe is contemporary Italian and very high quality. Drinks were unique as well, which I love. Definitely try the Smokey Italian. I have been really into mezcal based drinks lately, and this one hit the spot and wasn't too sweet.We had to consult our bartender on what to order for both food and drinks because everything sounded amazing and he made great recommendations and explained everything. Guess I'll have to walk over again after work sometime soon for round 2! read more
3 years ago
So I want to start with the positives the drinks that I tried both times I visited were great especially the chocolate espresso martini. The Burrata appetizer was super fresh and very tasty (the peaches could've used a bit more grilling for enhanced flavor) Service at the bar was just OK but service at the table was excellent. I did not enjoy the Caesar salad (it had way too much dressing and was swimming in breadcrumbs) the Tuscan lollipop app nor did I enjoy the boxed mash potatoes that were served with (also the $20 dish is VERY deep-fried and saturated with a honey glaze so careful there) I tried getting a Margherita pizza as a back up option. Unfortunately, it was just a pizza with tomato sauce on it dollops of ricotta cheese, and way too much crushed red pepper. I would certainly return for drinks, but I am unsure if I would go again for dinner though I am interested in trying a pasta dish. read more
3 years ago
Super beautiful restaurant with great food and awesome service! I had a great time on a Friday night. Our server Eddie was just wonderful and made us laugh and everything was quick to arrive. The drinks were yummy too!! read more
Despite a gorgeous interior and prime location in lower Fells, Prima Dopo unfortunately fell flat everywhere else on our first time dining. Walking into this main drag of Thames on the water spot, you can immediately appreciate how much more spacious it is than appears. The restaurant extends far back in classic row home style, with a sleek, chic interior. While greeted quickly at the table, service became a bit confusing/muddled after that, with us left wondering at times who our server actually was and having to flag someone down for orders throughout. As a vegetarian, I was keen on potentially trying one of the pasta mains. I inquired as to whether any could be made vegetarian (all contain meat on the menu), but was never given an answer, so ultimately never ordered. The cocktail menu is appealing at the outset, but the menu is severely lacking on the craft beer side. I ordered a glass of pinot noir, which I could have gone without. We ended up ordering the Burrata and Caesar salad to share. The Burrata presentation was a bit lacking, with the prosciutto piled on a bit haphazardly, burying the grilled peaches and tomatoes (making it less approachable for me to eat around as a vegetarian). The bread not only cost extra to add, but was cut too narrowly to easily assemble a "bite". The Caesar salad was fine. Solid take on a classic but nothing earth shattering. Overall, I wasn't impressed enough to consider a repeat visit. read more
First time dining at Prima Dopo and certainly won't be my last! My fiancé and I were thoroughly impressed with our experience from start to finish. We sat in the middle dining area in a lovely, spacious booth. We both enjoyed our cocktails. I would even go as far as to say my Honeydew Crush is now one of my favorite drinks in Baltimore! The Charcuterie Board appetizer was fantastic. We're typically underwhelmed by the amount of meats and cheeses on boards at most restaurants, but this one was well worth the price. My Spaghetti Carbonara was delicious and incredibly flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. My fiancé's pizza was really great as well. The hot honey really made it stand out! We finished out with the Rosemary and Fig Bread Pudding. This had such a unique flavor profile from the rosemary and I would definitely order it again! Our server was very attentive and proactive. The vibes in this restaurant are unmatched! read more
2 years ago
Amazing food and atmosphere. Good service. Loved the tiramisu-- had plenty of espresso, which I personally prefer. Also nice that they offer mocktails. I got the strawberry one and it was super refreshing! read more
2 years ago
We went here for Mother's Day brunch and it was delicious! I got the Burrata with grilled peaches and tomatoes and prosciutto. The two best things on our table were the cinnamon French toast with a cream cheese filling and the crab omelette. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has lovely booths and natural light toward the front! The iced coffee tasted like a Vietnamese coffee... Very good. I will be back to try dinner! read more
3 years ago
Had such a great brunch with my friend! Was seated immediately. Such a cute restaurant. Waitress was super attentive, always filling our drinks. Food came out quickly. Delicious!! We started with the mama's salad and cinnamon French toast...drooling just thinking about it. My friend got the lunch sandwich? I got the sticky bun and chicken lollipops meal and oh my goodness it was sooooooo good. We finished everything. Can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
Beautiful venue. It was a nice relaxed chill spot compared to the craziness going on at these other spots on a weekend night. I enjoyed a very strong beverage from a handsome black man at the bar. He was very quick and attentive. I wish I remembered his name. But the location was great for conversation which was the vibe I was looking for. I got lucky because the strip is packed and confusing. The security makes it seem like it may be a rowdy place. But once you go in it's an illusion that separates you from the rest of the areas chaos. Highly recommend for mature birthdays, break ups, and cocktails. read more
2 years ago
Loved it! I had the garlic bread for an appetizer and the flat iron steak for my meal. The garlic bread could have been crispier but the flavors and quality were great. The flat iron was perfectly seasoned and the tomato sauce was delectable. read more
The decor drew us in for a weekday night hangout since it's beautifully decorated. There wasn't too many people inside, but it started to fill up at around 8. Service was a little slow at first, both to order and get our drinks out, but the food came out quickly. The food was delicious! I ordered the Marco dopo and it was delightful. The cheese was gooey, pork belly was thick, meat was juicy, and the jam was great. I also got a ton of crispy and perfectly salty shoestring fries. My drink (prima fiz) was really sweet, not my favorite but it had a lot of flavor. My friends enjoyed their food and drinks. When it was time to pay, I looked at my receipt and wondered why my total was so high since my total was $44. I ordered the Marco dopo ($22) and prima fiz ($14). I knew that there's a charge for credit cards, but I was also charged for a substitution ($4 for fries) which I didn't ask for. This is an aesthetically pleasing place with good food, but I will probably not return. read more
2 years ago
Loved everything about this place. Employees were so welcoming. The food left me wanting more. The restaurants vibe felt like vacation. read more
3 years ago
Ambiance is great, food is great. Service is slow. Happy hour is misleading. Pros: I came here on a Monday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food was great and we each ordered a pasta and shareable appetizers. It was a bit cold and the manager offered to turn on the heater/close the doors for us. Cons: When we were seated, our server placed a happy hour menu on our tables which said "happy hour 4 pm-close, bar only, dine-in only Mondays $5 off all pasta dishes and $2 off signature cocktails". Due to our server placing this on our TABLE, we were under the impression that this promotion applied to our table. When the bill came out, we didn't have the promotion applied to our bill and thought it was a mistake. The server clarified that this was for the "bar only" and I pointed out it also said "dine-in only", and she said she'll ask her manager. She comes back to say "my manager also said this is only for the bar" I then asked why they placed it on our table if it didn't apply to our section and she didn't say anything. Unfortunately, no compensation or apology was given for the mix-up. Seemed like they just wanted our money and waited for us to leave. Server checked in on us every 20 minutes throughout the entire meal and we couldn't flag anyone down since they were all behind the bar. Hope they fix this issue. Will not be coming back. read more
4 years ago
Came here for date night. The vibe and atmosphere is great - tasteful young/modern vibe while also classy. Trendy neon signs and wallpaper throughout the restaurant and even in the restrooms. They have numerous medium sized TVs throughout the restaurant/bar so you can casually keep up with sports without it being too distracting. Outdoor seating is also available if you're looking for a more relaxed/family environment. Servers were extremely nice, but some, if not all, of the servers were also bartending which inevitably leads to being forgotten about when the bar is busy. Food: Burrata (note: does not come with bread; asked for bread on the side for a $2 charge - totally reasonable, but the bread was pretty underwhelming). The burrata itself was good. The stars of the show were the flavorful tomatoes and grilled peaches. The prosciutto was not the most fresh and hard to cut, but the dish itself is a good concept and the flavors work together. Unfortunately, it went downhill from here. Stracciatella Toast. Visually, not very appealing, and it tasted bland. The herbed bread crumbs are a nice idea but are practically flavorless. We did not taste or see ANY chili or honey in the dish - maybe it was hiding underneath the large mound of tasteless breadcrumbs which is a shame because some sweetness and heat drizzled on top of this dish could have saved the day. Chicken Parm Frite. This dish was a mess. All the way from the absurdly oversized cubed finocchiona (salami) to the soggy and room temperature "frites" tossed in what tasted like dry marinara sauce sitting for awhile. Thankfully, the fried chicken was actually warm and pretty tasty - looks like the same or similar chicken used in the "Cluck Around and Find Out" sandwich so maybe ordering that was the move. Drinks: The Dopocello: Thought it would be nice to get shooters "shaken tableside". It's brought out premixed, poured into an empty shaker (maybe there was some ice in the shaker) and served in shooters. It tasted like an underwhelming vanilla smoothie with zero sign of alcohol. For $20 for two shooters, this was disappointing. Honeydew Crush: This drink was okay. The honeydew flavor tasted extremely artificial and not from a fresh puree. There was an artificial sweetener-esque aftertaste which I don't personally like. The cantaloupe and honeydew spheres on the toothpick were dry and pretty flavorless. Thames Spritzer: Pretty good once you thoroughly mix the lemon slices and rosemary shrub into the drink. Sidenote: For a self proclaimed "cocktail house", the glassware was very basic. Overall: The aesthetic and atmosphere is very nice and the staff is all around very friendly. But when it comes to their food and drinks, the quality does not match. read more
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Started off Baltimore Restaurant Week with Prima Dopo this season! I went with a friend and we were able to try a few things on the menu. The burrata was really good and a hefty serving to start off a meal, the peaches were an interesting touch that made the dish even more memorable. The Bruschetta was interesting; the flavors were delicious. I think the presentation was different and cool but it would be nice to not have such a hefty amount of tomato in each bite. Also, can we talk about the comparison in size between the two appetizers?! We both got the same pasta and it was delicious! The sauce was a nice and light balance that didn't over take the noodle. Moving on to the deserts...the white icecream was something they just added to the menu but it was absolutely delicious! It had a lemon flavor and nice crumbles around it to balance out the textures. Now...this tiramisu was probably the worst I've ever had (and I've tried a lot of tiramisu). The lady fingers were drenched in coffee and the texture was actual mush. The cream was missing some sweetness to balance out the strong flavors of the coffee. Maybe trying again outside of the rush of restaurant week would be a better experience. All in all, I would definitely visit again and try some other pastas on the menu! 100% worth the experience. read more
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Food and ambiance were great. Good happy hour menu. Bartenders were very friendly and helpful with what to order from the menu. read more
Out on Saturday afternoon with my friends and we decided on Italian. They were only taking reservations for dining inside so we decided to take a table outside, great in a sunny day. I ordered the mafalde with mushrooms to make it vegetarian and I had the rosemary and fig bread pudding for dessert. My meal was delicious with perfect pasta, delicious sauce and wild mushrooms. The bread pudding was fabulous and cooked so nicely- not too soggy or dry. Two at our table ordered the dayboat scallops. It didn't have any crabmeat so had to be returned, the rice was also too al dente. Another friend ordered the chicken parm with pasta instead of shoestring fries and enjoyed the meal. Overall, we had a good experience. I'd come back and definitely get the bread pudding again. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Fantastic addition to the neighborhood. We live around the corner. Firstly, the buildout was fantastic. I love every bit of the architecture and interior design. Our food was on point. Pizza was unbelievable. We are pizza aficionados and, coming from New York, we expect a lot. It holds its own against Roberta's and Speedy Romeo and Santa Panza and all our favorite Brooklyn spots. My cocktail was also dope. Buckcherry Showalter. Highly recommend. Service was awesome too. Prices are reasonable. read more
3 years ago
LOVE the new brunch menu! Great burrata, avocado toast and crab Benedict... and fun new cocktails too read more
From the reviews and website, I was very excited to dine at Prima Dopo as drinks looked great, the food sounded good, and the ambience was on point. Upon arrival the ambience was great and an amazing vibe, however, the service was unwelcoming. As we were scoping out the scene to see where to sit a manager stopped us and asked if we were dining there, we said yes and he walked away. The expected response would be something like "welcome, we are happy to have you! enjoy". The other staff had a similar vibe. Our bartender was the redeeming factor, she was amazingly sweet and made some tasty drinks. Drinks are great with fresh ingredients. The food was okay. I would return if there is a more welcoming atmosphere for some drinks but would pass on the food. read more
4 years ago
This place just had their soft opening recently and I have already been twice - I am so impressed!! The ambiance and decor is super cute, the service is fantastic, and they have one of the best cocktail menus in baltimore. Loved their take on the espresso martini (which had chocolate shavings on top!), although my favorite would probably be the prima fiz (one of their egg white cocktails). Their menu is limited right now since it's just their soft opening, but they still had three amazing vegetarian dishes - they can make the burrata without prosciutto, and the bruschetta was great too. Can't wait for them to add heavier dishes and a dessert menu! read more
3 years ago
Great ambiance, and service at the bar! I would recommend stopping by for a nice cocktail. Great addition to our Fells Point line up! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This is a great new restaurant in Fells Point. It's a big space, trendy ambiance. The front bar area is pretty loud and busy but seems like a fun place to grab drinks. There's a back dining room area which is trendy, well decorated and a nice vibe to grab dinner. My experience- great cocktail menu and delicious drinks. The side salads are huge portions and the house salad was incredible. I would eat this as a meal. We tried 3 different pastas the carbonara, mafalde, and squid ink. They were all good but not the best Italian I've had around. For desert we had the fig bread pudding which was delicious. The appetizers look amazing, we didn't try any this time but will have to return at some point. Overall a great ambience and trendy new restaurant that's worth a try! read more
3 years ago
went here on a sat night w 2 friends to try their cocktails. we got our IDs checked at the door and were told we could sit anywhere. we found an open table and went to the bar to order some drinks. I'm not sure if they stopped serving food although there were other people eating but we didn't get any menus aside from the small featured one already on the table so we had to look up the menu online. the bartender asked if he could double check our IDs which we thought was unnecessary but understood he's j being cautious. i ordered the in the 'loupe cocktail and my friends ordered the honeydew crush. I enjoyed my drink but didn't really taste any cantaloupe. I did like the chili tajin rim tho! my friends enjoyed their drinks and said it was really sweet but I thought it tasted v artificial and had a strong alcoholic aftertaste. the place was decorated really nicely inside and it felt like a more upscale but still casual place. it's def a good spot for a nicer, more chill night out, but the drinks are p average and the lack of service we received was odd for a sit down place. read more
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The space is really nice and right in the heart of fells. Adds a nice fancier restaurant to the area. Has the old stables still in it. Lots of space and also back patio. Food was really good but not the best Italian I've ever had. Cocktails are good! read more
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1724 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231
Fells Point
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(443) 449-5605
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