This place was such a delight. We came here with our kids and they just loved this experience…read more The restaurant has a gigantic bocce ball court that takes up much of the first level. We were seated at a table that overlooked the court and a digital screen that flashed beautiful photos of Italy's top tourist spots. My kids were thrilled when they saw Venice, since they just learned about it in school. After ordering food, I took the kids to the bocce court while my partner could enjoy the wine and watch us from above. I know he appreciated having the break and a good glass of wine to go with it. Service was friendly and the food was fantastic. We ordered several dishes including several types of pasta, meatballs, cheesy bread and a caesar salad. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and a great vibe overall. I already have a reservation when we pass through Baltimore again in a few weeks.

This is a tight, upscale Italian food local that has a lot to offer…read more Yes it feels like you get stuffed in here with a shoehorn but the location is like an old house and it has lots of personality. Don't come here if you're just looking for blah food! If all you want is spaghetti and meat sauce go down to Fazzolis. This is higher flavor town Italian food with a mission to make you melt in delight. And it succeeds! Service is out standing, the food is flavor art, the location is tight but has great character, and I would come back in a heart beat!

I love Amici's and everything about them! I take my Italian family there wherever they're in town…read more Everyone agrees it's authentic! The staff is wonderful, the ambiance delightful, and anything I ever get is "delicioso"! The portions are huge and I can never finish my meal. It's a treat for the next day!

Little Italy has a lot of good Italian food options, and Amicci's is no exception. This place is…read moresuper cozy, dimly lit, and perfect for a romantic date night. My girlfriend and I shared the mozzarella as an appetizer, which were delicious. I do think they could have been heated more on the inside so the cheese was more stringy, but they certainly weren't lacking in flavor, and the marinara dipping sauce was amazing. My entree was the chicken parmigiana, which was also excellent. This also might be random, but I thought the tap water here was excellent. It was super crisp and some of the better water I've had on tap from a restaurant.

11.16.25 Hubby and I…read morehad a concert to go to at CFG Arena so I decided to select a restaurant nearby before the show to celebrate my birthday coming up in 1.5 weeks. When I did a search online, this restaurant received high reviews and had a lovely ambiance. I made reservations via OpenTable. When I made the reservation, I noted it was for my birthday. Upon being seated, I was given a handwritten birthday card. Our server was Christopher. He was knowledgeable informing us of the specials and offering a recommendation after my husband selected a particular glass of wine. Christopher started us off by providing us with complimentary bread. I ordered the lobster ravioli (half size) and my hubby ordered the chicken marsala with spaghetti. I enjoyed the succulent lobster and the flavorful sauce. My hubby enjoyed his entree as well. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate semifreddo which had chocolate mousse, cold brew gelato, white chocolate crema, and chocolate hazelnut crumble. Christopher brought it out with lighted candle and surprised me with a complimentary olive oil cake. Both were delectable and simply perfection. If I were at home, I probably would have licked the plates. Towards the end of dinner, Christopher didn't come to check on us as frequently, but I appreciated his thoughtfulness with the complimentary cake and his knowledge of the menu. I enjoyed the food, ambiance, and special gestures the restaurant made to celebrate my birthday.

The service was on point and food & mocktails were delicious. The waiter encouraged each of us to…read moreorder the large portions of our pasta dishes, even though we already had an appetizer and two sides. Neither of us could finish our meals and didn't want to take seafood back to our hotel fridge. I get the desire to upsell but better advice would've been, get the small portions and save room for dessert. It's also very tightly packed and loud. So if you get over stimulated easily (or just spent all day in an airport/plane) maybe consider something more low key.

Limoncello quickly became one of my favorite Italian spots in Baltimore--especially because of the…read morelasagna. It's everything you want in a great lasagna: cheesy, creamy, with those perfectly crispy pasta edges. After discovering it, I found myself coming back once or twice a week for about a month just for that dish alone. Their Super Tuscan wine is also a standout--smooth, bold, and pairs perfectly with the richer dishes on the menu. Other honorable mentions include the house-prepared meatballs, the saffron seafood pasta, and the grilled octopus--all excellent choices. The outdoor patio is an added bonus when the weather is nice, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. If you go, definitely try the lasagna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of the food was great and the restaurant is beautiful! My friends and I went for brunch with…read morereservations. We were seated right away, our hostess and server were both friendly and helpful. The appetizers arrived quickly but the entrees took so long that we asked our server if she could check in to make sure everything was alright. Once the food arrived it was warm and as described on the menu, however one of our table members had to wait another 5 minutes for her food. Overall the food was enjoyable and the service was friendly but the wait time will probably deteriorate me from returning.

Came here on a Sunday morning. We were the first ones so no wait. The owner was there and had great…read morerecommendations. I loved the white linguine pasta I ordered (forgot the name) but it came with clams. Free street parking

We were here last night. Our party had a reservation for 9pm. We were seated 40 minutes later. A…read moretired sad waiter took our order. Forgot our drinks. My gnocchi had a red sauce that tasted like cheap canned sauce. My wine tasted sour. Some positives, nice atmosphere, good bartender, and nice hostess. Overall though I just can't recommend.

Wow! I have always driven by Costiera and been intrigued... it did not disappoint!…read more The service was great and made our experience fun. The restaurant was definitely small, so I would either make a reservation well in advance or come sit at the bar early! When you come I highly recommend the short rib, one of the best dishes I had in a WHILE.

Costiera went beyond my expectations. I really wanted to do…read morerestaurant week even though the whole north eastern seaboard got slammed with the worst storm its seen in 10 years. With main roads and side streets finally cleared... I booked a RW dinner res at Costiera. There is a parking garage across the street for 5 dollars. We walked over (still icy ugh) but made it in and were seated. Interior was very nicely done up with wicker basket light fixtures and a nice colorful mural above the host stand. Our server AJ took great care of us- they were funny, attentive and very friendly. For restaurant week the menu honestly was fantastic with many options for every person's palate and dietary preferences. I went with the octopus appetizer, squid ink bucatini with calamari, and a pound cake with lemon curd and mint whipped cream. Every single thing I had was delicious. The octopus was grilled perfectly and tender and the bean puree and potato paired nicely. The pasta was umami and not too tomatoey or acidic. My pound cake was tasty with the tanginess of the curd pairing well with the whipped cream. My boyfriend enjoyed his mushroom soup, his mushroom bolognese rigatoni( i tried this, I would absolutely order this next time)and a decadent chocolate tart. If you're reading this and they extended their restaurant week menu, go now and enjoy a fantastic meal.

It has been over 11 years since my last review, and Sotto Spora still hits the spot. Never misses…read more They always run a really nice special around tax season in which you can get $15 select pastas and $7 select wines and cocktails. So I decided to stop in for a nice dinner and wine. The place was pretty much packed, but I was able to get a table since it was just me. Dinner was pretty simple for me, I love their spaghetti bolognaise and my fave Montepulciano wine. For an appetizer I love the beef carpaccio( that was not apart of the special). And it is also their 30th anniversary so they have some really nice specials going on. If your in the Mount Vernon section, make sure you stop in you will not be dissapointed SYOY

Wow - Riccardo Bosio pulled out all the stops for a great Tax Day Special Dinner! It has been…read morefascinating watching him over the years create special dining experiences for his customers. What a delicious idea - several pastas on the menu for $15.00 and a glass of red or white wine for $7.00. We made a reservation for 4 of us at 5:30 PM to celebrate our double wedding anniversaries. We were warmly greeted by Amelia, and seated at our favorite table. The restaurant already had a lively vibe - everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves. The restaurant is elegant and very inviting. Eliza, our server, came over right away to get us started with drinks. She was very friendly and attentive to our every need. The service is always exemplary. We enjoyed four glasses of a very crisp Pinot Grigio and two glasses of a robust Montepulciano wine. They always start you off with freshly baked homemade breads and bread sticks. We began our culinary journey with a Charcuterie Board, which was beautifully plated with an assortment of Prosciutto, finocchiona, parmigiano, pecorino, fried artichokes, crostini, green olives, caperberries, marinated vegetables, and pepperoncino. It was so delicious and more than enough for the four of us. We had two entrees of the Creamy Carbonara alla Sotto Sopra - a spaghetti with smoked bacon, egg, cream, and parmesan, one entrée of Cacio e Pepe -spaghetti with a creamy sauce made with just Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, and one entrée of Alla Amatriciana - spaghetti with a rich sauce of pancetta, tomatoes, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Each and every pasta dish was carefully prepared and presented and loaded with flavor. We all were in Italian heaven. Riccardo made the evening more fun as he was dressed as Uncle Sam and was going around spreading good cheer throughout the restaurant. We could not have asked for a more enjoyable way to spend our anniversaries.

This is a delicious place. Its small inside area with nice staff. I usually get to go. The portion…read moresizes are great easily 2 meals. The shrimp scampi I wouldn't get again, pretty mid, but with pepper flakes its enjoyable. I think it needs more lemon. The salmon florentine was my favorite. The salmon had good flavor with a nice crisp to it. I can be picky about Alfredo but this was a great balanced sauce. To go order came with a piece of bread.

This was my second time here and I had to say the food is fresh and always a great portion. I like…read moreto say it's kid friendly because my kids absolutely love the baked ziti. I got the braised short ribs alla vodka and the meat is very tender. I also got a side of meatballs not pictured and they are flavorful with ricotta cheese on top. Got it to go so it was a good vibe and easy to pickup. Friendly staff.

I'm in Baltimore for a few days and my mind starts planning to visit the usual rotating restaurant…read morespots. I did a search on Yelp and found I never been to Dalesios of Little Italy? Dalesios of Little Italy has been open since 1984 and has been serving great Italian dishes in the heart of Baltimore's Little Italy. Walking inside, the restaurant is tastefully decorated. It screams old world, European charm with it's unique art adorning the walls. I'm seated in the first dining room, closest to the front door. There's a bar inside this room which adds to the Italian decor. First time here, I don't know the restaurants portion sizes. Is it family style where one plate can feed a small army? The portion size was perfect. I ordered a nice glass of Italian wine and the Scampi & Crab Alla Sardegna. The pasta dish was amazing. The pasta was cooked perfect al dente and the Scampi & Crab sauce was something unique to Baltimore. It's Crab & Shrimp simmered in a cognac, garlic & tomato cream sauce. All of this goodness is served over linguine. I love Maryland Crabs and to have them topped in a pasta dish makes my heart sing. I highly recommend this dish. My waiter was very informative, he made some great dinner suggestions but I first had to try the Scampi & Crab Alla Sardegna. The next time I come I'm going to order the Lasagna!

I was in town for my birthday weekend and we stopped in to Dalesio's for dinner. The restaurant was…read morefairly empty on a Friday night but we stayed because of the reviews. I can start with the service. We were quickly seated, the sever didn't introduce himself and we asked for straws for our drinks no less than three times before we were finally given straws. We also asked our server if they did anything special for birthdays, as I was in town for my birthday weekend and he blew us off rather quickly instead of engaging. For food we started with an order of garlic bread and we were quickly underwhelmed, it reminded us of Texas toast out of the freezer section and we didn't finish it. I ordered the chicken parmesan that came with broccoli, I'll start by saying the broccoli was the best thing on the plate. The food was rather bland and I felt like I could have made the same meal by grabbing a jar of marinara in the grocery store aisle. I wish I had a better review, I wanted to love this place but in between the food and service I was underwhelmed.

Our waiter, michael, was wonderful. Super helpful and attentive. The bolognese exceeded our…read moreexpectations as well. The sauce was excellent. Nice, dim lights gave the place a chill atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend

WOW this place was amazing. We give Facci a 20/10! The bread made me want to cry happy tears. I had…read morechicken parmesana, which is one of my normal go-tos when dining Italian. Normally the angel hair pasta served with this dish is a throwaway for me, but here it was AMAZING! I have never tasted pasta so good! My daughter had a spicy shrimp pasta dish that I can't remember the name of but it was also phenomenal. We went on a Monday and were surprised at the great live music. The singer was killing it! Honestly cannot say enough good things about Facci. My teenage daughter has declared it the best meal she's ever eaten and I think she might be right. Also, Ericka was our server and she was GREAT! The whole experience was perfection.