07/24/08

Best Italian Food In Baltimore

by Walker0

We had the most amazing experience at Boccaccio recently. This restaurant is the most consistantly premiere Italian restaurant in Baltimore. They are always so friendly and inviting it is hard to leave at the end of the night. Our food was amazing from the Risotto, to the Dover Sole, Veal Chops,Softshell crabs, and on and on. We couldn't stop talking about how great the food was all night. Carlos was our server and he was the epitome of professional service. The wine selections are second to none. Can't wait to go back!

• Pros: Great food, Service, Atmosphere, Free valet parking.
• Cons: We don't get to go more often!

02/22/08

REAL Northern Italian Food

by neighborhoodresident

Anyone who truly knows what real Northern Italian food is, knows this is the ONLY restaurant in Baltimore that serves it. The sauces are prepared for days in advance. The quality of the food is at a level unknown to most restaurants. The ambience is classic yet comfortable.

A few things to note: Giovanni Rigati, owner is the ONLY certified chef in Little Italy. His daughter, Marlena, attended Cordon Bleu in London, England. His brother-in-law, Bert, a professional bartender and true gentleman makes the best drink and provides classy service.

This is a special occassion or no-reason-at-all place to spoil yourself and your guest. Order the clams casino or stuffed calamari for appetizer, veal tenderloin with a side of linguini marinara or broccoli for dinner and zabaione (custard with berries) for dessert!

• Pros: Superior Food, Professional Staff, Classy Environment, Valet Parking
• Cons: none

11/08/07

Avoid it!

by gigi123456

For a pricey restaurant, I was not impressed. The bread was stale and hard. The Risotta did not taste fresh. Most expensive restaurants I have gone to would clean the crumbs after eating bread - not this place. The food was plain to me. Nothing sparkled when I ate. Usually when I tell the restaurant it is my birthday they create an special dessert and they sing, not this place. I been to alot of italian restaruants and they do this. So I was deeply disappointed.

• Pros: Nice atmosphere
• Cons: Food was awful