MIND YOU, THIS WAS A PIVOT!…read more The Short (For those JET readers): * Service = par excellent (a masterclass) * Ambiance = intimate and thoughtful * Food = Ingredient forward (you'll wish you had 2 stomach's) * Crowd = Diverse/Balanced with a great energy Before you go inside recognize how walkable the area is. A setting for a perfect summer date night, maticulously curated for a Rom Com finalé. The air had a hint of passion filled culinary bliss before you take one step up into a space and are immediately welcomed(not greeting), welcomed and escorted to your table. Yes, I had a reservation. The energy felt different. Light. Blissful. A Background filled with laughter and exciting banter as if the food was infused with joy and people palates were levitating. Even the air was a perfect temp, intentionally set with the third bears bowl in mind(IYKYK). Once seated, I don't even recall the hand off because it was so seemless. The glass of water passed the smell test=No bleach-like smell. Just crisp. The experience curator, *ahem* some say host or waiter, but I'm going to call a spade a spade, they have curators!- offered to take our drink order and we threw all the curve balls, not selecting from the carefully designed menu, and only giving notes and feelings. There was only one "No" in a valley of "Yeses." I know, "what was the No?" yeaaaah egg whites in drinks are forbidden. Lol. He said, let the lickkkah speak for itself. They even remixed my signature cocktail and made it BETTER! By the time it came for the order I wanted a tasting menu of everything! And as the CURATOR explained items on the menu, I thought, "is this the chef posing as a curator?" He knew flavors, pairings, notes, and almost predicted what responses would generate from each bite! My thoughts, "ask him if the Ravens are going to the superbowl, where will I find true love and is Tupac alive?!" Every recommendation was a WIN. Who needs a menu when you have CURATORS! Each bit was ingredient forward. Nothing tried to hide behind layers of complex spices and blends. They have the word LOVE in the name for a reason. Taste the food. I had Crudo and wanted to know, what kind of olive oil is THIS? Yep, I bought a bottle. Perfectly cut and topped with pine nuts. Only issue I had was the plate wasn't edible. I felt bad sending it back with the hint of olive oil that was left coating it. Ooooh, OK, so there was this Mellon right? (ohhhhhh that Mellon), that rested on a bed of vinegar(yes, I bought a bottle of that also), topped with thinly shaved BLISS and a hint of flake salt -that. will. change. your. Life. The Bomba Calebrese foeshezie (not the name) had mixed veggies in a Chilli oil that someone had the audacity to put on toasted focassia that was still soft, chewy and filled with that olive oil flavor. I know the chefs grandmothers grandmother is proud. THESE were only the snacks! You read that correctly, SNACKS. I'd tell you about the MAIN course, but this is a PG site and the main course are made for ADULTS only!!! I mean, one bite, close your eyes, chew, subtle moan & repeat. I personally feel as if every dish felt like a journey. Every ingredient was hand selected and inspected. And that kitchen was having wayyyy too much fun. I see giddy chefs and curators alike. I hope the staff dines together at the end of the evening when closed because that is what it felt like.

I've had dinner at Love, Pomelo twice now, and it's a lovely restaurant. It's a beautiful…read morerestaurant inside - it feels intimate and sophisticated, but it's still quite casual and very comfortable. The menu is Italian but takes a modern approach to Italian food - it's not your traditional Italian menu. My husband and I shared their broccoli pesto (made with almonds, parmigiano, and olio verde and served with focaccia), a scallop crudo (with cucumber, za'atar, izak, chili flake, and olio verde), a porcini pasta dish (with garganelli malfatti, porcini and shiitake mushrooms, olio verde, and parmigiano), their bolognese bianco (rigatoni, slow-cooked beef and veal, white whine, and parmigiano), and their sgroppino for dessert (a scoop of lemon sorbet and a scoop of vanilla gelato in sparkling wine). Everything was delicious, but the bolognese bianco is outstanding - I've had it both times I've had dinner at Love, Pomelo, and it's just a great dish. Their pastas are made in house, but they have a lot more than pasta (seafood and meat main dishes). I had a couple of glasses of wine, while my husband enjoyed one of their many aperitivi/spritzes. Their beverage menu lives up to the quality of the food. The service has been great both times I've had dinner at Love, Pomelo - friendly, helpful, and very welcoming. Love, Pomelo is a great spot for an Italian dinner. It's beautiful and delicious and very comfortable. It feels a bit like you're having dinner in an Italian family's home, in the best possible way. If you haven't been, add it to your list to try!

Absolutely excellent experience from start to finish! I've been here twice and I loved my first…read moreexperience so much that I decided to come back for my belated birthday dinner with a group. The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with high-quality ingredients. The dishes are creative and thoughtfully put together, with flavors that feel both authentic and unique... Classic Italian flavors with a flair of what I imagine is the chef's creativity. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the are delicious and have depth without being too heavy...And the presentation is absolutely spectacular. I'm a sucker for attention to detail and every dish we ordered came to the table looking as impressive as it tasted. The table fell silent when entrees came...Always a good sign The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and balanced...Upperish scale industrial meets comfortable. What really stands out though is the staff. Everyone is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, professional, and attentive. They know the menu well, give thoughtful recommendations, provide excellent service, and make you feel genuinely welcomed. They did a wonderful job accommodating our group and made my belated birthday dinner feel extra special. It feels rare for a new restaurant to be this polished right out of the gate, but Seppia absolutely knocks it out of the park...After two great experiences, I can confidently say this has already become one of my favorite spots in the City. I'm looking forward to going back again and again...Highly recommend Seppia.

Incredible experience from start to finish. Came with a…read morefriend on a Friday night, sat upstairs, it's a beautiful space, nicely decorated and seems to be able to fit groups of many sizes. I got a martini and added Gorgonzola stuffed olives (which I definitely recommend adding). It came in a cute little shaker which they poured for me at the table and it seemed to be about 1.5 servings or so. We split the mushroom app which was delish if you like mushrooms! Loved the cream sauce. For dinner I got the squid ink spaghetti which was great - I loved the fried oysters!! It had a great flavor, lots of textures, and was a nice portion size. Shout out to our waiter - Benedict - super nice, knowledgeable, and patient. The restaurant also has servers coming around to constantly refill water which I loved, and they turned our table (plates and silverware) between appetizer and entree. Perfect service for the price point! Overall I loved the menu and vibe, I hope they rotate the entrees so there's more to try but I would definitely come back.

We popped in here after it being highly recommended as a place to stop when in Little Italy. We…read morewere attending the block party kickoff for the little Italy festival and decided to pop in. We were seated rather quickly and given bread and water. We ordered the fried mozzarella, fried ravioli, eggplant Parmesan, and the tour of chiapparellis. Everything came out very hot and fresh and had good flavor. Will def go back.

Chiapparelli's has always been one of my favorite restaurants. However they recently started…read morecharging for the salad. For many years that was their thing . So not only a price raise on menu then now charging for the salads. Good luck with that. We use to eat there for around $44.00 plus tip so around $60 now our bill was $74.00 then tip $90 again dinner was pasta with sausages and Ravioli with two cokes and of course two salads at $5 each.

Stopped by for Happy Hour this past Thursday. We were greeted nicely and took open seating at the…read morebar. Our bartender Eric was nice and gave me good info regarding their HH drink and menu options. We opted for the wine flight tasting and a few small bites, all which were enjoyed. The fried chicken meatballs had a nice crunch and a warm/moist inside. The chili aioli was a bit spicy for me but my date enjoyed for us both. The bruschetta was fresh, I think I can still smell the basil aroma! I would return for another visit as their dinner menu was quite robust. Thank you for the great service and good vibes

Stopped in earlier this week and had a great experience. Compliments to the chef on the foie gras…read morewith black truffle gelato--I honestly can't get that dish out of my head. It's one of those bites that sticks with you long after you've left the restaurant. The bar was great, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was well executed across the board. Everything came together for a really enjoyable evening. Looking forward to coming back.

A wonderful date night! There was a lovely entertainer on the piano who played light tunes…read more We dined on a Monday night at 8:30p on the first floor. The bread and parmesan are complimentary and GOOD. The freshness and lightness of both are fantastic. I ordered the Lobster Ravoli and the cream sauce was the STAR of the dish! It was so flavorful. My boyfriend got the Lobster Diavolo which he enjoyed but it was just okay to me. We shared a medium rare Cowboy Ribeye steak--YUMM. It was full of favor. We enjoyed a bottle of wine at the table as well. No dessert. Service was good and attentive.

Alexa play Open, by Joy Rhodes…read more You all know I have to get the mood right to write my reviews. This review is special, all summer long it was "hot girl" summer. I was dating them all. I get why my therapist (aka bestie) said to do that. Even though I've been on so many dates this one was special. I knew he was the one just by being at Tagliata. He asked what my favorite cuisine was and then sent me the open table resy text. Cool points off that alone. It wasn't about him, it was all about me. Like it should, spoil me please. Upon arrival, he has a gift! I'm now seeing, he's different! I like him! And just like that, just in time for cuffing season, I choose Dr. Bae because an intelligent man is sexy as hell! And especially one that has intention. I told him, just treat me good, I'll treat you better and you'll have ANYTHING your heart desires! Not only is Dr. Bae Sexy so is the ambiance at Tagliata. Definitely date night worthy! Now let's get into it! Complimentary Bread - YUMMY! App: Meatball - Even though it was cold, it was good. Chicken Parmigiana - I loved it! Bolognese- He ordered this and I wish I would have! A man who orders dessert is a keeper! Bombloni - Delicious - Both of us didn't finish our food but we ate all of the dessert, it was the best part besides him of course. #grateful #GodknowsBetter #hubbymaterial

Pleasant casual ambiance, warm hosts, excellent service, outstanding pizza and other things. One…read moreof our favorites.

This is a great find in Baltimore! The hand made pasta was amazing and we had someone at our table…read morewho was gluten-free and they ordered the gluten-free pasta, which was every bit as delicious as the standard. We also really enjoyed the grilled calamari appetizer and artisan pizza. They had paper on all the tables you could draw on, and I loved that they had framed drawings from the tables on the walls. The service was amazing and we felt very welcomed and well taken care of.

Highlight of my summer restaurant week dinner experiences last month. I went right at 5:00 so…read moreparking was easy and the restaurant was just opening so I was seated right away. The drink menu did not tickle my fancy so I ended up just having water. The restaurant week menu was a good selection of their regular menu items so it was an opportunity to try something that I could get again. I opted for the tuna as an appetizer, the whole branzino as my entree, and the zalabia for dessert. Everything was delicious! I would have liked the tuna to be more chilled; it came out closer to room temp. I have no notes for the bronzino. It was perfectly cooked, I really love the time and orange, the olive tapenade was the right amount of salty and briny, and the accompanying roasted harissa potatoes were fantastic. I guess if I had any critique it would be of the too skinny and woody asparagus. The dessert was something I'd never heard of, something like Mediterranean donuts. I really love the pistachios and the I think pomegranate sauce (it wasn't described on the menu so Im guessing), but the addition of chocolate was completely unnecessary and I'm not just saying that because I don't like chocolate lol. After dinner me and my dining companion went upstairs to the speakeasy for a cocktail. I was hoping they had a different drink menu and they did! This menu was much more interesting to me and I ended up getting a a well-balanced gin cocktail. I just read that they are closing to relocate so I'm hoping that I'll be able to go again soon.

Visited Midlina at the behest of a friend. I'd already eaten and don't typically drink cocktails,…read morebut that's where she wanted to grab a drink. The venue is dimly lit with the bar side giving glam dive vibes and the table side just giving glam. I wasn't able to see the speakeasy part due to some Harry Potter event. I was there on a Thursday, which meant I got to enjoy the happy hour that started at 7. I ordered a watermelon margarita which was very good, and later on a schmancy mojito. Overall the vibe was good and the bartender was great. Would like to return and sample some food soon.

I've eaten at Rocco's three times. The lunch specials are a good deal. For dinner, I thought the…read moreSpaghetti with Gravy was disappointing. The Chicken Parm was very good. My friends were happy with the Cream of Crab Soup and Lasagna. The Shrimp Alfredo was OK. I was very surprised that our basket of rolls were not simply cold in the center, they actually had ice crystals. I'd think a restaurant that aims to be upscale would have fresh rolls. As other reviewers have mentioned, Rocco's is very noisy. It's pretty good, but I had hoped for more.

Thankfully, Rocco's is now on Open Table. I was able to easily make a reservation for lunch and…read morerequest a table in the dining room of our choice, which they had ready and waiting when we arrived. Thank you so much! We had arranged to meet friends for lunch to introduce them to Rocco's. Gerry, our server, was attentive and friendly. Both guys had one of the daily lunch specials. They had the Petite Italian Cold Cut and a Bowl of Cream of Crab Soup, which they both were very happy with. The ladies ordered off the main menu. We enjoyed Fettuccine Bolognese, which was egg noodles topped with a creamy Bolognese meat ragu, parmesan and fresh basil; and Chicken Francese - a chicken breast egg-dipped in white wine garlic lemon sauce served with angel hair pasta. The pastas were absolutely delicious and portions were generous. The restaurant was relatively quiet at lunchtime so that we could enjoy our conversation. The décor is stunning.