Top Best Italian Restaurants in Bel Air

"In reality, it’s something much more: Vaccaro’s is a testament to the institution that is dessert. Perfect as a date spot but just as viable for a late night dessert binge, the glass case is stacked with a whole variety of options, the most notable of which being the cannoli cake. The alternating layers of the richest cannoli cream and ethereally light cake will bring a single tear to your eye as you stare, dumbfounded, across the still waters of the Inner Harbor."

"Vaccaro’s isn’t my favorite dessert place in Baltimore anymore, but I still have a soft spot for them because they were one of the first places I visited when I moved to Charm City. As a college student, I often came here to indulge my sweet tooth, and I found a lot of comfort in their food. They do everything from pastries to paninis, but my favorite thing to get here is their chocolate dipped cannoli."

"With a long legacy of treating the nation, you can be sure to find a dessert at Vaccaro’s that'll satisfy your sweet tooth. Yep, we're talking indulgent snickers volcanos, death by chocolate, mouthwatering slices of cannoli cake and even cheesecake topped with gelato, hot fudge and whipped topping. Looking for a signature?"

"is an award-winning restaurant specializing in farm-to-table contemporary Italian cuisine or more specifically, Northern Italian fare. Nestled in a beautiful 19th century building with lofty ceilings and mosaic tile floors in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood, the colorful and welcoming atmosphere here cannot be beaten. Using locally sourced ingredients, the enticing menu includes pork osso buco with truffled wild mushroom risotto, ravioli d’aragosta with lobster, a brandy-shallot reduction, and fried leeks, and veal agnolotti with sautéed spinach, truffle oil, and veal demi-glace."

"405 N Charles St, Ste 1, Baltimore, MD 21201-4413Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full BarItalian, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner, Late NightSGD 39 - SGD 52+1 410-625-0534"

"Grano Pasta Bar is a super intimate BYO spot that let’s you create the pasta combo of your dreams. With no more than a dozen seats in the restaurant, it is best to takeout on a poppin’ evening. They package their pasta in neat little boxes, which for some sciencey reason produces a frustrating amount of over-the-pasta-precipitation, but they are at least are a littlemore environmentally friendly than most takeout options."

"For dinner, go to Grano Pasta Bar, a teeny-tiny B.Y.O.B. where you get to mix-and-match pasta shapes and sauce. It's great for carry-out, too, and I recommend the Aglio-olio e Peperoncino, a spicy mix of roasted garlic, hot chiles, and Pecorino Romano."

"Grano Pasta Bar, a small establishment tucked away in Hampden, is easily a Baltimore favorite. The pasta is orgasmic. You have multiple options for sauces and pastas, but your meal will always be cooked perfectly."

"The lighted courtyard at Tagliata in Harbor East provides a place for diners to enjoy the restaurant's Italian fare outside. 1012 Fleet St., 410-244-5830, tagliatarestaurant.com(Algerina Perna / Baltimore Sun)"

"The staff made sure to recognize that we were there for a birthday which was a nice touch.... (410) 244-5830Order online. Superb423 Reviews4.3"

"Your host, Amedeo Ebrahimpour, has lived in Little Italy with his wife, Mary, since 1982. They met while studying abroad in Italy and both speak fluent Italian. After many years in the food business, Ahmad bought the bar on the corner, known as Pepino's, and renovated it during the spring of 2010."

"I called in my order for pickup, and was given a 15 minute wait time, you have to leave a name for when you ..."

"This modern kitchen offers pizzas meticulously handcrafted right as you order, maintaining freshness. And don’t worry about the wait; just give them three minutes. 1525 Russell St. Baltimore, MD 21230 | Website"

"Using only fresh ingredients supplied by local farmers and seafood merchants, Birroteca offers modern, authentic Italian cuisine perfect for a special gathering or a romantic dinner date. In addition to deliciously savory plates, the restaurant presents over 24 craft beers, a variety of refined Italian wine as well a unique collection of exotic cocktails formulated using homemade mixes and distilled spirits. Furthermore, it welcomes guests into an elegant yet casual setting where waiters and waitresses serve them with the utmost care and attention."

"When you look at the menu at Birroteca the most striking thing is the nearly endless beer and wine lists. But flip that menu card over, because you’ll realize you may have come for the booze but you’ll stay for the food. They offer both authentic Italian dishes as well as some eclectic (read: ah-mazing) takes on classics."

"Try the super thin crust artisan pizza and have a sip of wine from the Italian focused wine list. The casual setting will make the dining experience that much better."

"Next up, this brewery has a little bit of history, by which we mean that it is located at Old Oriole Park. An interesting fact about Peabody Heights Brewery, they are the largest brewery in Baltimore City. They have a tasting room in which you can taste some brew, and if you decide to take the brewery tour, you will get some history on Old Oriole Park."

"This popular brewery recently moved from the co-op space at Peabody Heights Brewery to its own full-blown production space and taproom on the east side of town. Since then, it’s become the go-to spot for fans of local craft beer. Drink a hoppy 51 Rye (the beer that put it on the map) or a Penchant Pils while enjoying free ping-pong, live music most Friday nights, and rotating food vendors on Saturdays."

"Boasting a soothing vaporwave vibe that seems to take lighting cues from Blade Runner and/or Miami Vice, Wet City looks nothing like your typical craft beer bar. It distinguishes itself on the liquid end, too — 20 total taps, repping loads of locals plus out-of-town breweries, ensure there’s a pour for every palate. It’s a formidable cocktail bar, too (go for the Chartreuse Old Fashioned), a two-pronged attack that makes it that much easier to order food (the short rib poutine or Nashville-style hot chicken should work)."

"The explosion of craft beer guarantees a solid IPA at most bars, but if you want to dig deeper, this Mount Vernon bar has an excellently curated list, including esoteric sours from Europe, double IPA’s from little-known breweries in Pennsylvania, and options even the biggest beer fan likely hasn’t heard of. Enjoy your brews in a clean, Scandinavian-inspired space while nibbling on elevated familiar eats like shrimp and grits and Nashville hot chicken."

"Ryleigh’s Oyster is among the most popular seafood establishments in the city. The restaurant offers elegant yet casual dining with a raw bar and high-end regional cuisine. It’s fancy but the setting is relaxed."

"Here's a fine example of a place that the press and the tourists 'discovered' long ago, yet whose brilliance hasn't been dimmed by the publicity. Faidley is best known for its crab cakes, in-claw meat, backfin..."

"Emerson Tower often referenced as Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower is a 15-story, 88 m (289 ft) skyscraper erected in 1911 at the corner of Eutaw and Lombard Streets in Baltimore, designed by Joseph Evans Sperry for Bromo-Seltzer inventor "Captain" Isaac E. Emerson. It was the tallest building in Baltimore from 1911 until 1923. The design of the tower along with the original factory building at its base was inspired by the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy, which was seen by Emerson during a tour of Europe in 1900."

"For a cool, industrial backdrop and great natural lighting inside the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower’s clock room, just pay $8 for a guided tour. Not only will you get some great shots, you’ll also learn a little Baltimore history and see some nice artwork since the tower serves as artist residences and studios.@bromotower"

"If you have the time, head over to Johns Hopkins University afterward and take a quiet nighttime stroll through one of Maryland’s most beautiful campuses as your last hoorah in Charm City! …And there you have it, folks – 48 hours in Baltimore!"