Best Cozy Restaurants in Northeast Baltimore

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1. Magdalena

4.8

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Mt. Vernon

Booked 4 times today

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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2. La Barrita Restobar

4.9

Exceptional(208)

Price: Expensive

• Argentinean • Upper Fells Point

Booked 15 times today

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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3. Fogo de Chao - Towson

4.1

Excellent(103)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Towson

Booked 123 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

4. Verde

4.8

Exceptional(1165)

Price: Expensive

• Pizza Bar • Canton

Booked 23 times today

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.comNightly specials available visit verde.restaurantValet parking nightly with complimentary Sunday to ThursdayWe offer takeout! Please visit our website at www.verdepizza.com to complete your order!

5. True Chesapeake

4.7

Exceptional(552)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hampden

Booked 14 times today

True Chesapeake is a Baltimore restaurant born of an oyster farm. Executive Chef Zack Mills creates a seasonal menu that showcases oysters from our farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and French Onion Oysters. But, the oysters are just the beginning. Our award winning menu celebrates the bounty of the Chesapeake region by using locally sourced seafood, meat, and produce to create exquisite dishes that evolve with the seasons. Chef Mills has been featured extensively for his use of invasive seafood species, a very delicious way to help the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget to order the Blue Crab and Bone Marrow dip or handmade pasta. We have an expertly curated wine list, beer selection, and cocktails - both classic and creative. Ample bar, high-top, and terrace seating available for walk-ins on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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6. Sammy’s Trattoria - Mt. Vernon

4.6

Exceptional(1995)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 13 times today

Sammy's Trattoria serves real, authentic Italian cuisine in a comfortable yet elegant setting. Try our "Family Style" dining where we prepare some of our specialties combined with some requests from you and serve you 4+ courses of fun, traditional Italian dining. (great for parties of 4+). Our homemade pastas, soups, stocks, and meatballs are old family recipes made daily. We pride ourselves in using only the freshest, best quality ingredients combined with traditional and thorough preparation.

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7. Birroteca - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(2411)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hampden

Booked 11 times today

Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.

8. Dutch Courage

4.7

Exceptional(535)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Charles Village

Booked 15 times today

Dutch Courage is a cozy place where you can enjoy a wide variety of gin-centric cocktails, along with a food menu that includes delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie and tinned seafood. As one reviewer mentioned, it has a 'comfortable, retro, easy to talk in' atmosphere with a cozy fireplace nook and a great bar. Plus, the friendly staff and outstanding desserts make it a favorite spot.

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9. Cypriana - Homewood

4.7

Exceptional(1730)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Hampden

Booked 11 times today

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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10. Ambassador Dining Room

4.4

Awesome(220)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Tuscany-Canterbury

Booked 9 times today

Discover fine Indian fare at the Ambassador Dining Room. This upscale eatery, located in a stylish Roland Park apartment tower, features a beautiful outdoor patio, overlooking a verdant urban oasis. Ambassador Dining Room is a Baltimore favorite, beloved for its luxurious ambiance and white-glove service. The menu features a wealth of northern and southern Indian dishes, with a popular daily lunch buffet and a special Sunday brunch, featuring special combination plates and mimosas made with fresh-squeezed orange juice. The menu includes classic fare, from freshly-made samosas, chicken and fish Tikka Masala to vegetarian staples like Channa Masala and Palak Paneer. Food at Ambassador Dining Room is incredibly fresh and flavorful, paired with homemade breads and basmati rice for the ultimate authentic taste. The restaurant has a full bar, offering classic cocktails, spirits and imported and domestic beers and wines.

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Kurt
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Can not recommend it enough - the craft cocktails, blue crab & bone marrow dip followed by oysters and then the seared scallops was AMAZING. Will definitely be returning.
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True ChesapeakePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Hampden
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4.7
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CarrieVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Elegant and delicious restaurant with top notch staff and food and wine. Sommelier took a lot of time with us and a perfect evening out! Amazing wine list!1 Congratulations on becoming a 2 key Relais and Chateau hotel!
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MagdalenaPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Mt. Vernon
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4.8
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Robert
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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VerdePrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• Canton
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4.8
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Stephanie
Baltimore / Maryland •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is unmatched! Amazing salad bar, and endless offerings of perfectly cooked steaks. Do not miss the fried cheese with honey, or the Brazilian cheese bread! This is a busy location, so be sure to ask for what you want - servers are spread a bit thin and tend to focus on newly filled tables rather than returning to tables already served.
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Fogo de Chao - TowsonPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Towson
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4.1
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Lawrence
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
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.
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La Barrita RestobarPrice: Expensive• Argentinean• Upper Fells Point
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4.9

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50 restaurants available nearby

1. Magdalena

2. La Barrita Restobar

3. Fogo de Chao - Towson

4. Verde

5. True Chesapeake

6. Sammy’s Trattoria - Mt. Vernon

7. Birroteca - Baltimore

8. Dutch Courage

9. Cypriana - Homewood

10. Ambassador Dining Room

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