Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Baltimore by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Baltimore based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

Cosima

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#30. Cosima

- Rating: 3.9/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3000 Falls Road Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Gia Ristorante

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#29. Cafe Gia Ristorante

- Rating: 3.9/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Pasta Mista

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#28. Pasta Mista

- Rating: 3.9/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 Boston St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Cinghiale

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#27. Cinghiale

- Rating: 3.9/5 (619 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 822 Lancaster St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Blitz Of Quarry Lake

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#26. Pizza Blitz Of Quarry Lake

- Rating: 3.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2622 Quarry Lake Drive Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Sammy's Trattoria

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#25. Sammy's Trattoria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Charmed Kitchen

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#24. Charmed Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 South Chester St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Zella's Pizzeria

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#23. Zella's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1145 Hollins St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Grano Pasta Bar

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#22. Grano Pasta Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1031 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

Prima Dopo

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#21. Prima Dopo

- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 1724 Thames St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

La Tavola

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#20. La Tavola

- Rating: 4.1/5 (769 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 248 Albemarle St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Daniela Pasta & Pastries

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#19. Daniela Pasta & Pastries

- Rating: 4.2/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 824 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Desserts, Wine Bars, Sardinian
- Read more on Yelp

Tagliata

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#18. Tagliata

- Rating: 4.2/5 (751 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1012 Fleet St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Sotto Sopra

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#17. Sotto Sopra

- Rating: 4.2/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 405 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Frank's Pizza & Pasta

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#16. Frank's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.2/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6620 Belair Road Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Verde

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#15. Verde

- Rating: 4.2/5 (638 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 641 South Montford Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Vinny's Cafe

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#14. Vinny's Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6212 Holabird Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

La Scala

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#13. La Scala

- Rating: 4.2/5 (704 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1012 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Hersh's

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#12. Hersh's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1843-45 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

BricknFire at Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

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#11. BricknFire at Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

- Rating: 4.3/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South Eutaw St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Limoncello Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

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#10. Limoncello Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 900 East Fort Ave. Ate 101 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Brendali Italian Ristorante

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#9. Brendali Italian Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1022 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Dalesio's Of Little Italy

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#8. Dalesio's Of Little Italy

- Rating: 4.4/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Isabella's Brick Oven Pizza and Panini

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#7. Isabella's Brick Oven Pizza and Panini

- Rating: 4.4/5 (606 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Angeli's Pizzeria

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#6. Angeli's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Di Pasquale's Harborview

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#5. Di Pasquale's Harborview

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Harborview Drive Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Trinacria - Baltimore

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#4. Trinacria - Baltimore

- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 North Paca St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Di Pasquale's Marketplace

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#3. Di Pasquale's Marketplace

- Rating: 4.6/5 (560 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 Toone St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Marta Fine Food and Spirits

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#2. Marta Fine Food and Spirits

- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 2127 East Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Benny's Baltimore

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#1. Benny's Baltimore

- Rating: 4.8/5 (862 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 South High St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.