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Cafe Gia Ristorante, Baltimore, MD

Cafe Gia Ristorante

4.4
4.4
770 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
It was the desire to share our Sicilian heritage and Sicilian cuisine that prompted the family to buy an older neighborhood diner and create a new, warm, comfortable family ristoranté in Little Italy, “Café Gia Ristoranté.” We have strived very hard to recreate a Sicilian bistro, a place where one feels like they are in Sicily while dining. Buon appetito!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Gian
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Eastern Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 770 people are saying

Cafe Gia Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Gia Ristorante is a charming gem in Little Italy, offering "amazing food, impeccable service, and ambience." Guests rave about the "warm and cozy atmosphere" and the friendly, attentive staff, including owner Gia. With "authentic Italian dishes" and a welcoming vibe, it's a must-visit for a delightful dining experience.
770 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful. The owner of the restaurant sat with us for over 30 minutes and talked about the restaurants history and got to know it really well. I would return to Baltimore just to spend another couple minutes sitting at a table with Giavanna. She was fascinating - and incredibly warm and personable. 

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  2. Armin VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great dining experience. Staff and service were perfect--it's a very welcoming place. All three appetizers and entrees were excellent. So were the deserts and cellos. My only complaint is that the dishes came in very short sequence, i.e., we had barely finished the appetizers before they served the entrees. Same for the deserts. I wished we had a little more time for this nice dinner.

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  3. Robert

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming place. Love the ambience, and artwork on the walls and tables. Great food at reasonable prices. Pasta with shrimp was to die for.

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  4. John VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Cafe Gia Restaurant and otherwise enjoyed our time in Little Italy! The restaurant was in a great location and the atmosphere was quaint, cozy and inviting. The dining room is small and there aren't big tables, so the noise level was low and comfortable. Our server was great, attentive, patient and helpful. The food was great - served timely. It all met expectations. We would certainly go back there in a heartbeat.

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  5. Catherine

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I would not go to this restaurant. We made a "birthday" reservation and were seated by the door. We got water and white bread with cold butter in plastic cups. Than sat for ten minutes until the owner asked for our drink order, The main waiter gave us NO attention or service. Beer was hot. We were finally able to order our food. I ordered Chicken Cotelleta and it came out so pounded, so dry and so overcooked, I couldn't cut it with a fork and knife. The owner offered infused olive oil for the white bread as compensation. Birthday dinner gone totally south. Local Baltimore people outside heard where we went and said, oh no, don't go there. What a horrible waste of money and time. Catherine Gilliam

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  6. Lamont

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place. Even though I haven't been in awhile it was delicious as always. And a great atmosphere! Our waiter (Abdel ) was superb! Can't wait to return.

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  7. Camille VIP

    Baltimore19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner! Gia stopped by our table to say hello as well as the manager. I was only slightly disappointed that they did not recognize my husband’s birthday as I had indicated it on my reservation.

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  8. Janice VIP

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Cafe Gia!! We live in Bucks County, Pa but travel down to Baltimore Inner Harbor a few times a year for dinner. Giovanna and her daughter Gia have created a warm and welcoming space where the food is always amazing and the service is top notch. Our waiter Dan made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Looking forward to our next trip back.

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  9. Janell

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best authentic Italian dishes this side of the pond. The servings are generous and the staff give you a 5 star experience.

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  10. Toby

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was a tad bland. Atmosphere and hometown feel was amazing. Great service.

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FAQs

Cafe Gia Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 685-6727.

Cafe Gia Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Cafe Gia Ristorante

410 S. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Eastern Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Gian
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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