Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Baltimore

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Baltimore? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Verde

4.8

4.8 (1165)

$31 to $50

Pizza Bar

Canton

About the restaurant

From an extensive list of authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, to fresh salads & homemade desserts, Verde brings the traditional flavors of Italy to the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City. The restaurant also offers an assortment of local beers & imported Italian craft beers, a list of hand-selected domestic and Italian wines and an awarding winning cocktail program.
Outdoor seating available
Order Pick Up at verdepizza.com
Nightly specials available visit verde.restaurant
Valet parking nightly with complimentary Sunday to Thursday

We offer takeout! Please visit our website at www.verdepizza.com to complete your order!

Top review

Robert

Dined 2 days ago

Our waitress was awesome great personality She knew the menu quite well being this was our first time there we didn’t have a clue She helped us navigate. The menu makes selections that turned out to be amazing. Will be back

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Popular dish

Nutella Pizza

La Barrita Restobar

4.9

4.9 (208)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Upper Fells Point

About the restaurant

La Barrita features Argentinian style steak seasoned with mouth watering chimichurri, home made pastas, and empanadas. Nestled in the Butcher's Hill neighborhood, La Barrita provides intimate atmosphere with a Baltimore industrial feel. In the warmer months enjoy al fresco dining when we roll up the garage doors.

At La Barrita we treat our guests like family. An upscale casual restaurant, we suit a variety of dining needs, from special occasions to catching up with friends; you might even catch a soccer game on at the bar. Just don't get caught in a Boca jersey! La Barrita is a proud supporter of River Plate fc.

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Lawrence

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent spot with great food. Not overly crowded or loud. Very good service as well. Large portion sizes. Highly recommend.

Arturo's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1720)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Burnie

About the restaurant

Fine dining Italian restaurant specializing in fresh-daily seafood, homemade pasta, prime cuts of meat, and local produce. Voted Best Italian Cuisine in Baltimore Magazine Reader's Poll February 2021.

ARTURO'S TRATTORIA OFFERS BOTH IN-HOUSE DINING AND TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVENING. TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 410-761-1500 OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO INFO@ARTUROSTRATTORIA.COM

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Peter

Dined 4 days ago

The food is always excellent. Nick changes the specials all the time and there is something for everyone's tastes. The wine list is great with new choices to meet everyone's budget. Without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in the greater Annapolis, D.C. and Anne Arundel area.

The Capital Grille - Baltimore

4.9

4.9 (3999)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Jeffrey

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Awsome experience, my wife enjoyed her birthday dinner

Magdalena

4.8

4.8 (1217)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Mt. Vernon

About the restaurant

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.

Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

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LindaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful dinner. Fiket cooked to perfection. The best wine list we have seen in a very long time.

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Experience

Holiday Tea Service

Experience

Whiskey Wednesday with Amrut Whiskey

Experience

Regional Wine Night with Half-Priced Bottles: CA

The Garden Rooftop

4.7

4.7 (138)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Garden Rooftop, a hidden gem in the heart of the Bromo Arts District in Downtown Baltimore! Step into an unforgettable experience where elegance and excitement blend seamlessly. Begin your evening with a refined dinner on the first floor, enjoying exquisite cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Afterward, head to the second floor to unwind in our Hookah and Cigar Lounge (please note, reservations are not available for the lounge).

DRESS CODE
“Upscale Chic”

NOT ALLOWED:
Offensive, vulgar, or Inappropriate attire
Athletic attire (sweatpants, sweatsuits)
Tank tops (men)
Slides & flip flops
Ugg boots and Ugg Slippers
Timberlands
Exposed undergarments
Full face mask
Skull caps
Backpacks

NO SPLIT CHECKS all parties can pay using up to 3 forms of payment!!

Top review

JasmineT

Dined 7 days ago

I love this place i definitely recommend and omg the rooftop is AMAZING

SoBo Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1094)

$30 and under

American

Federal Hill

About the restaurant

Located in the quaint neighborhood of Federal Hill, Baltimore. SoBo Cafe continues the tradition of American comfort food with global influences and expands it with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and keto/paleo options. We serve craft cocktails, local draft beer & carefully selected wines. A perennial favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. We are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan friendly.

We are a short walk from Camden Yards/Oriole Park & M&T/Ravens Stadium. We are very close to the Convention Center, Downtown & the Inner Harbor.

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PeteVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Had the Sobo burger. Was excellent. Comes with a side salad and the roasted potato fries. The best!!

Cazbar

4.7

4.7 (1142)

$30 and under

Turkish

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Cazbar, established in 2006, is Baltimore’s first & only Turkish Restaurant. With food, atmosphere, & entertainment served in an authentic Turkish style, Cazbar is sure to provide a thoroughly exotic & enchanting dining experience. Cazbar serves lunch & dinner daily and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Join us every Friday at pm & Saturday at 9:30 pm, for the most captivating Belly Dancing shows outside of Turkey!

In addition, we offer vegan substitutions for many of our dishes upon request. Our Kebaps cannot be made with vegan substitutions & your server can assist with items that are available with vegan options.

Top review

David

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic food, service, and entertainment. Back and better than ever!

Azumi

4.8

4.8 (2017)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Harbor East

About the restaurant

Opened in 2014 to a 4.5 Star review from the Baltimore Sun, Azumi is located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor in the elegant Four Seasons Hotel. With picturesque panoramic waterfront views, Azumi offers authentic Japanese cuisine with a strong focus on sushi matched with an amazing "hot kitchen." Azumi's Sake and Japanese Whiskey program is one of the largest in the region. Named the city's best Japanese restaurant by Baltimore Magazine, Azumi is also one of the hottest spots for nightlife in the city featuring a live DJ on weekends. Enjoy outdoor dining on our expansive patio. Outside seating can be requested but not guaranteed.

Azumi’s highly-skilled teppanyaki / hibachi chefs are on display in our new FLAME ROOM as they cook the highest-quality meats, seafood, vegetables & rice on a solid-surface iron griddle right before your eyes in this intimate & interactive dining experience.

Please call the restaurant to book parties of 9 and larger or for additional reservation assistance.

Top review

Dominique

Dined 2 days ago

My birthday was incredible thanks to Azumi. We stayed at Four Seasons hotel right around the corner from the restaurant and this was our favorite place to eat. We enjoyed every minute of this restaurant! The food is superb and our waiter was wonderful. I am thinking about hosting a small event here. We were surprised that this restaurant was not jam packed because it is really that good. Thank you Azumi, for making my birthday so special.

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Popular dish

Flaming King Crab Roll

4.7

4.7 (1728)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hampden

About the restaurant

For parties of 5 or more, please call us at 410-837-7482. From our very conception, Cypriana has been and will always be committed to providing clean, house-made and authentic Cypriot cuisine. A cuisine that is an amalgamation of the world’s wealthiest cultures. And we consider it a privilege to have started in one of the oldest cities in America. We predicate our image and pride on the familial hang-out environment and refined dishes that you can only get at Cypriana. It is our desire to bring a more traditional approach to full-service dining.

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BethVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Cipriana is a restaurant that never disappoints. We have dined there at least 5 times in the last year. It is also a great place for a special occasion, such as a birthday. The sesame encrusted feta cheese and the cheese puffs are our favorite appetizers. This last visit we tried the flatbreads - I had the crab which was sooooo good and had ample amounts of lump crab. My husband had the lamb and beef flatbread which was also very good. And, their pistachio baklava is a must for anyone wanting a sweet desert!! Highly recommend Cipriana for wonderful food and service.

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