Baltimore/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 13, 2020
Here are Baltimore's top 4 Italian spotsSammy's Trattoria | Photo: LaToya E./Yelp

 Looking for a tasty Italian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

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1. Sammy's Trattoria

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First on the list is Sammy's Trattoria. Located at 1200 N. Charles St. in Midtown, the Italian spot is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Baltimore, boasting four stars out of 245 reviews on Yelp.

2. Cosima

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Next up is Jones Falls Area's Cosima, situated at 3000 Falls Road. With four stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp, the Italian and Mediterranean spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Angeli's Pizzeria

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Little Italy's Angeli's Pizzeria, located at 413 S. High St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Italian spot, which offers pizza and sandwiches, five stars out of 165 reviews.

4. Joe Benny's

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Joe Benny's, an Italian spot that offers pizza, beer, wine and spirits and more in Little Italy, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 693 Yelp reviews. Head over to 313 S. High St. to see for yourself.


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