Italiano’s Restaurant
2229 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21230
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Address :
2229 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD, 21230 - Phone (410) 468-3377
- Website https://www.italianosrestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 4:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Deon R.
This is one of the most oddly placed yet delightful restaurants in the area. Being right off the exit of 95 and its place in southwest makes you wonder; and that's exactly what I did up until one day I finally gave this place a try. I was so wrong to judge. They have some of the best, legit, Italian food in the city/county area. It was so great I instantly wanted to come back; but not anytime soon because one visit will satisfy you for maybe two dinners. Fresh, seasoned, and not overly cooked pasta with great sauces are what I love about good Italian. Not to mention how convenient it is to have a drive in. I always walk in though so I can see the deserts they have on display which are just as good as there pasta and seafood dishes. I'm glad that they are relatively close to me and so very convenient (being right between me and Walmart), but I almost wish it was somewhere else so it would get more recognition. But then I would have more people in between me and my pasta which I can't have. The staff are really nice and quick about servicing you. Its OK to be skeptical about somethings, like sushi from royal farms, but this is one place that will prove your doubt was misplaced.
(4)Beekeeni N.
Late night good eats that is not good for you ... But who's to judge? The pasta carbonara is huge and very filling! If you are feeling creamy thick gooey deliciousness then I would highly recommend getting this. Also had the Italian combo with lasagna, Alfredo and chicken parmigiana. For the price, can't beat it. Bottom line - don't expect this to be a fancy Italian meal, this is a late night, American Italian diner style food that serves large quantities and has an impressive selection of cakes!
(5)Terri S.
Stopped here cause me and my boyfriend was hungry.... OK let's get right to it we received our bread and marinara sauce very tasty....as we waited for our meals I ordered seafood Alfredo.... my boy friend shrimp scampi, OK my dish had scallops, crab meat,shrimp the scallops were not fresh nor crab meat probably canned crab,shrimp Seemed fresh but was not deveined ,the Alfredo sauce was horrible I would have done better making my own. My boyfriend shrimp scampi was just as horrible... I thought it was scampi not cream of chicken sauce scampi cause that's what they used cream of chicken for the sauce. I won't be back the third star was for the service.
(3)Nikki S.
This place is more of a diner than an Italian restaurant. With that being said , I like this place. Their subs are awesome and I'm very picky about my subs. Lol Their breakfast is really good too. The deserts are great. Portions are huge do you get your monies worth. It's a neighborhood eatery with a friendly staff in a clean environment. I'll continue to give them my business.
(4)Kevin S.
Odd location in a weird area. It looks to be an old converted Wendy's or McDonalds store that was converted over into a restaurant/take out place. Menu is vast with a ton of choices for everything from breakfast(7-11am only), lunch all the way to dinner. I got the turkey breast club with light mayo and double bacon. Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. Toasted wheat bread was crunchy and stayed together. The mayo was light just like i asked and the bacon and turkey was fresh cut and taste fantastic. I wish it had a little more lettuce and tomato but it wasnt bad. A heaping pile of chips and a pickle topped it off. Not a bad place to go for a quick bite or take out to the workplace. Will go back since its right down Washington Blvd from my job site.
(4)Jessica C.
Let me start by saying that I would ordinarily give Italiano's 3 stars.... but my husband and I are so grateful to them that I had to up my review. And on Sunday night we would have given them a million star rating if we could! Our wedding was on Sunday evening and, naturally, we ate nothing. We were staying at a hotel in Linthicum and room service was closed. We could find literally nothing to eat - no place in the hotel had food for us, no place would deliver to us, and the 24 hour McDonald's nearby was mysteriously closed. We were happy, deliriously tired, and very very very hungry. Enter Italiano's.... I have no idea how I found them but I did and they were willing to deliver to our hotel in Linthicum at 2am! Here was the catch: there was a $45 minimum. I don't know if that's legit or if they threw out an arbitrary number as some type of compensation for making them schlep out to near the airport in the middle of the night. We happily obliged and ordered everything our hungry little gluttonous hearts desired. We had our food within 45 minutes and they brought it right to our hotel room. Here's a breakdown of all of the disgustingly unhealthy things we had: THE GOOD: The white pizza is sooooooooo good!!!! There's nothing fancy about it (no spinach, no ricotta, etc.) but for being a straight white pie it was really delicious. Also the cheeseburger was no frills (it was a normal takeout or diner type burger) but I enjoyed it quite a bit and it held well when I ate most of it the next day as leftovers. And finally, the mozzarella sticks - YUM. THE MEDIOCRE: The cheese fries are literally fries in that bright orange fake cheese sauce which is fine but feels really kind of gross in my adult life. In my college life I would have been really jazzed about it, probably because I was drunk. Also we ate a couple of bites of Oreo cheesecake and it tasted good enough but didn't actually taste very much like cheesecake to me. THE BAD: The macaroni and cheese was nearly inedible. It didn't even taste like cheese. We each ate one bite and threw it out. Hard pass on that. Remember Italiano's for late night delivery.... especially really, really late night when most other "late night" places are closed. Without them we would have been incredibly hangry.
(4)Maestro L.
Mama was right, nothing good happens after 11pm. Went to italianos after midnight while celebrating a friends birthday. The service was decent. We asked if they sing happy birthday and they said yes but were too shy to sing to us lol. I ordered cheese fries for an appetizer. They were soggy and drenched in a flavorless cheese sauce. Later the waitress brought out garlic bread, if i had known this was complimentary i would not have ordered the fries. I ordered the seafood fettuccini. It was over priced for the quality. The scallops were not fresh and undercooked. The shrimp were over cooked. The crab meat was plentiful and decent. The alfredo sauce was horrid. It had a very bitter aftertaste that was impossoble to get by. On a positive note i tried a slice of carrot cake and it was great. Nice and moist. I would not reccomend this place late at night maybe its better during the day. It is also very expensive.
(2)Robert L.
I was there for a business meeting. Two colleges and myself. Service was average, no complaints. The food was what you would expect from a dinner, greasy, cheap ingredients, etc. The main reason for the 1 star is because the waitress brought out the check, I looked at the total and saw it was $35, which seamed a little high but we were talking business so I through my card in the sleeve. Waitress comes back I through on the receipt 20% tip. We leave, Then I realize later at the office they INCLUDED the TIP already on the receipt and called it a "service charge". Shysters, They do not give you the opportunity to tip what you think the service is worth. So dine at your own risk, but I will not be back.
(1)Calvin Y.
I feel like quite a few reviews on here are giving this place a lot of flak, so I wanted to give this place some love. However, before I start, I wanted to set a few things clear, and although I may be wrong in my assumptions, they're observations that I've gathered after coming here more than a handful of times. Italiano's Restaurant, despite its name, has always come off to me as more of a diner than a restaurant. The huge menu and the fact that they're open hella early and way late (which I feel like is one of this place's most underrated qualities) just give me that feeling. I guess it's also because I usually come here late at night as well. That being said, they seem to make a little bit of almost anything that's Western-style, which is impressive. Portion sizes? Generous, if not huge. Taste of everything that I've ordered has been of good or great quality for a diner, or even a casual restaurant. Their dessert selection is also pretty impressive, and tastes really good to boot! Service here is also pretty good. The staff here always seems to be there when you need them, but isn't obtrusive at all. It's also pretty clean considering the place is open more hours than it is closed. I really can't bring myself to dislike any part of this place, especially if you take the restaurant at its value. If you're expecting fine dining, this isn't the place
(4)Michael G.
I have been coming here for years. For a diner style restaurant, they do a good job of serving a variety of food. The portion sizes can feed two people and the service is good. Breakfast all day is nice and their desserts are good as well. This place is great for grabbing a sub or sandwich but they also serve a variety of Italian dishes. As a chauffeur for a luxury limo company, this spot is great for taking hungry customers looking for a clean place to dine after a night of partying in Baltimore.
(5)Kimberly E.
This review is way overdue, as I started writing it a couple months ago... My brother and I ordered the Italian platter with three "samplings" on it...the chicken parm, the manicotti, and the lasagna. I gave back my lasagna and exchanged it for another portion of manicotti. The meat in the lasagna was very finely ground (think Taco Bell), and it was layered on very thick between two of the shells. You would think this wouldn't be a problem...but there was just something about it that turned me off. Maybe it was the texture, or that it seemed bland because it was naked meat and not sauced up. The manicotti itself was simply better than the lasagna, but I still had higher hopes for an "Italian" restaurant. The chicken parm was good, with a crispy crust like it should have, and the right amount of sauce and cheese on top that didn't smother it too much. It wasn't really "bad," it just wasn't that good. They have a "full service bar," if you count the fact that there actually is no bar and the liquor is hidden on some back storage shelf somewhere. I actually asked them where the bar was, and that was basically the response they gave me. The server was pleasant and attentive enough without being overbearing. I did not see one single Italian working in this Italian restaurant. Perhaps a better name would be "Phillitanos" to combine the actual staff heritage with trying to serve Italian food. My boyfriend has tried a few items here between a couple visits. His first visit was a cheesesteak, which he liked. Another time we got Crab Cakes through the drive through (Nice and convenient!), but the order wasn't exactly right. He liked the crab cakes quite a bit, but then we ordered them again a couple weeks later and they were too mayonnaise-y, which was a complete turn-off. He hasn't ordered them again since then. If it cannot be consistent, he doesn't want to waste his time/money going for it again. (I can't blame him.) My understanding is that they're open 21 hours a day - just closed from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. I've heard they have a good breakfast, but have not tried that yet. Perhaps it would be a better bet than Italian food.
(2)Claire A.
They have great food and reasonable prices. It's much better than a typical neighborhood carry out. The service was great as well
(4)Latasha H.
Not too pleased. They gave me ranch dressing with a Caesar Salad. The Fried Calamari tasted like plastic. My fiance said his Gyro was mediocre; meat sliced too thin and it lacked flavor. This was our second disappointment with them. We won't be going back.
(2)Aubrey G.
I am a Italian lover!! Huge! My co workers and I decided to order from here, first time . I got the baked ziti ! Omg I was in heaven ? Huge dish for 11.99, well worth it! Flavor, seasonings , portion ! I was warned that everything on their menu was good and they were not lying ! Recommend them anytime ! I will be back.... I'm thinking about my food as I write :( awesome food!!
(5)Ashley J.
This place has really good food. I've never sat and dined in, I normally have them deliver my food. It is on the the pricey end of delivery, however they also have reasonable things on their menu too. I love their food, everything that I've tried there is good. For delivery however, there's a $45 minimum.
(3)JD G.
I tried this restaurant so I could earn airline miles. It is popular with locals for good reason. But, would not expect to impress a dinner date. Plate pic what I couldn't finish with pic of dinner cheque. Outstanding value meal, with 1 caveat: prosaic presentation.
(5)Matt K.
I was very skeptical about Italiano's when I saw the place. Drive-thru? Yikes. Well, I think it's more of a pick-up window for call-in orders. The menu is extensive, the portions are beyond generous, and the food was all delicious. I loved the breadsticks. The food isn't as cheap as I thought it would be, but the portion size makes that acceptable. It's tiny inside and it was loud at lunch, but the food was great and I would definitely recommend it.
(4)John W.
Took my upper 80's parents here for lunch the other day. The food was below average. I ate less than half my fish sandwich. The waitress appeared to try to be pleasant. I made several attempts to be outgoing and friendly. It just wasn't working though. Question, is there a new trend in Baltimore for restaurants to automatically add a 15% gratuity even for party's of only 3? We would have left a tip anyway even though the waitress didn't deserve one. Not realizing the tip was already included, we left another 15%.There was also a $7 service charge on the bill. What in the world is that? That works out to almost 40% in additional charges and fees! Ridiculous. I haven't seen such charges anywhere else, even in some of the finest restaurants around the world (maybe once in Paris). But certainly not in a 4th rate restaurant like Italiano. I've already warned several friends away from this poor excuse for a service establishment. Needless to say, I, nor anyone I know, will ever, ever go here again.
(1)Sonya M.
Italiano's wants to align itself with the city's major league restaurants when in actuality it's no better than a minor league establishment. As the old saying goes, you can't pour perfume on a skunk. Dressing up a (former) fast food restaurant in (wanna be) gourmet restaurant clothing isn't gonna automatically make you a part of the club. Upon entry you can totally tell that Italiano's wants to be more than what it is. If you wanna play in the big leagues then you need to spend money like the big boys. You can't add a coat of paint and hang a bunch of plants and expect people to take you seriously. My friend has raved about the food though so I was willing to indulge him and give it a shot. I didn't like the looks of the place so I played it safe and just ordered a sandwich with fries. The grilled cheese I had was okay but nothing to get excited over. The soda from the fountain machine was flat too so we all just ended up drinking water. One friend ordered the lasagna which looked gross to me. She said it was okay though. Not good but edible. My other friend, the one who actually likes the place, got fettuccine Alfredo but sent it back because he didn't like the sauce. Whatever they sent out in it's place was great according to them though. And to Italiano's credit they did offer a free slice of pie to make up for the bad food and flat soda. I figure that's the least they could do since the manager apparently doesn't allow bills to be credited if a customer doesn't care for the food. TAKING THE CAKE was the fact that 15% tips are automatically added to EVERY check regardless of the party size. Are you serious?? I get that the restaurant isn't located in the best area and that many customers might stiff the servers but still that's the gamble the owners decided to take. Why should the customers suffer because of someone else's choice? You want guaranteed tips by a certain clientele then open your establishment in a more favorable area!! Our waitress was ok but she certainly didn't deserve a 15% tip. Tips aren't just for service but the overall dining experience which wasn't all that great. Italianos's was most definitely a one and done experience for me.
(1)Kelcy N.
Italiano's is an italian style diner with the sorts of hours that I wish more Baltimore establishments have. This is one of our top choices for breakfast in the city because of a combination of food options, consistency in experience, and location. Service is alway very good even during the lower priced breakfast hours.
(3)Wendy M.
Like everyone else says, this place is placed very oddly - right off the exit of 95. In fact, you might miss it if you're going a little fast as you get off the ramp. The service is always very good. Some of the waitresses/waiters have a little difficulty speaking and understanding english, but they try. Sometimes you'll get one that's had a bad day and it shows, but they don't take it out on you - they'll just look pissed. I heard the owner participates in some sort of foreign acclimatization program, which means his restaurant provides a place to work for new immigrants and/or refugees. Personally, I think that's really awesome and gives the place a very caring feel. They give you free mozzarella sticks as you wait for your food to come out. They're obviously reheated from frozen sticks, but together with the delicious meat dipping sauce it's definitely pretty good. - Pizza fries were interesting, and a generous portion for the price. Simply frozen crinkle cut fries topped with pizza sauce and cheese - but a fun idea. -Monte Cristo is definitely amazing. I'd highly recommend it - it's huge and comes with fruit. -Burgers (beef and turkey) all obviously come from frozen patties. They're mehh. -Tortellini was very well done. Manicotti not so much. -Lots of dessert choices in the fridge. Cannolis, cakes...yum! Clean and very intimate ambiance. The fact that the tables make it look like Italiano's used to be a fast food place can be a bit unnerving, but I've never had a problem with it. Good food, good price, good service. All around good place if you don't particularly have a hankering for a specific type of food.
(4)Patricia R.
Diamond in the rough!!!! Been frequenting Italiano's since I moved to Bmore almost 4 years ago. It was the only place I knew because it's right off the Washington Blvd. exit off I95. For a place where I don't think I've ever seen an actual Italian employee, their pasta is the YUMNESS!! My original obsession was the chicken Cesar salads, and while they're really isn't too much to it - it's DELICIOUS! My next addiction has been anything involving the Alfredo sauce. I make enough of my own tomato based pastas, so I always buy cheese based sauces when I dine out, and this place does NOT disappoint! The service is always friendly, the "drive through window" is so convenient, and it seems like they are always open, and the food never disappoints! Ok - back track, the bread sticks that come with your meal I would give about 1 star.. For as good as the food is, I cannot understand why their bread sticks SUCK :( They have improved them this year... they have more butter, but its still doesn't live up to the expectation of the rest of your meal... Oh wait - I did have breakfast their once three years ago, and wasn't thrilled, but I am eager to go back and give it a second chance! I support Italianos!!!
(5)Francesca C.
Right down the street from where I live, awesome food, awesome marinara sauce and great breakfast all day, portion is really big love that place, oh and the dessert a good variety
(4)Sean K.
Not my favorite type of fries (ridged fries), very soggy bread. Okay sandwich at best, maybe the pasta is better.
(2)Amanda T.
I love italionos best shrimp salad subs and I have never ever had a bad meal from Here. Good service. Nice people. Clean. I have tried many different items off the menu. Excellent. go to their website for menu!
(5)Dmitry E.
During my stay in Baltimore past few months this became our favorite restaurant. It is not cheap, with pastas running at $22 but the food is high quality, and there are less expensive options as well. The bar is quite good serving nice cocktails. The service is practically excellent, very polite waiters. I would recommend this to a friend, a boss, a relative, anybody. The decor is like of a basic diner's but don't let the looks fool you. Great food. Portions are very generous, too.
(5)Flevoland D.
Terrific Italian food. Great value for the money. Red sauce, eggplant parmesan are fantastic. This is a place that takes a lot of pride in what it does.
(5)Danielle L.
I love Italiano's. It is located in a building that used to be a KFC or something like that, and you can definitely tell- it's not the most charming ambience ever. But it's unpretentious, down-to-earth, good food and good service. It's full of "regular people." I especially appreciate the pick-up window service- I call my order in, hop in my car, and pick it up from the window. It's located right near the Washington Blvd entrance to I-95. I really like the eggplant parmigiana here, and that is saying something because I'm a NY-er and until Italiano's I didn't think good eggplant parm existed outside of NYC. It's nothing fancy, but it's yummy and cheap! They also have a good cream of crab soup.. yumm. I've also had the fried shrimp in a basket, and the fried chicken. It's all good for the price. Whenever we feel like getting good comfort food takeout, we call Italiano's.
(4)Ashley J.
This place has really good food. I've never sat and dined in, I normally have them deliver my food. It is on the the pricey end of delivery, however they also have reasonable things on their menu too. I love their food, everything that I've tried there is good. For delivery however, there's a $45 minimum.
(3)JD G.
I tried this restaurant so I could earn airline miles. It is popular with locals for good reason. But, would not expect to impress a dinner date. Plate pic what I couldn't finish with pic of dinner cheque. Outstanding value meal, with 1 caveat: prosaic presentation.
(5)Aubrey G.
I am a Italian lover!! Huge! My co workers and I decided to order from here, first time . I got the baked ziti ! Omg I was in heaven ? Huge dish for 11.99, well worth it! Flavor, seasonings , portion ! I was warned that everything on their menu was good and they were not lying ! Recommend them anytime ! I will be back.... I'm thinking about my food as I write :( awesome food!!
(5)Nikki S.
This place is more of a diner than an Italian restaurant. With that being said , I like this place. Their subs are awesome and I'm very picky about my subs. Lol Their breakfast is really good too. The deserts are great. Portions are huge do you get your monies worth. It's a neighborhood eatery with a friendly staff in a clean environment. I'll continue to give them my business.
(4)Jessica C.
Let me start by saying that I would ordinarily give Italiano's 3 stars.... but my husband and I are so grateful to them that I had to up my review. And on Sunday night we would have given them a million star rating if we could! Our wedding was on Sunday evening and, naturally, we ate nothing. We were staying at a hotel in Linthicum and room service was closed. We could find literally nothing to eat - no place in the hotel had food for us, no place would deliver to us, and the 24 hour McDonald's nearby was mysteriously closed. We were happy, deliriously tired, and very very very hungry. Enter Italiano's.... I have no idea how I found them but I did and they were willing to deliver to our hotel in Linthicum at 2am! Here was the catch: there was a $45 minimum. I don't know if that's legit or if they threw out an arbitrary number as some type of compensation for making them schlep out to near the airport in the middle of the night. We happily obliged and ordered everything our hungry little gluttonous hearts desired. We had our food within 45 minutes and they brought it right to our hotel room. Here's a breakdown of all of the disgustingly unhealthy things we had: THE GOOD: The white pizza is sooooooooo good!!!! There's nothing fancy about it (no spinach, no ricotta, etc.) but for being a straight white pie it was really delicious. Also the cheeseburger was no frills (it was a normal takeout or diner type burger) but I enjoyed it quite a bit and it held well when I ate most of it the next day as leftovers. And finally, the mozzarella sticks - YUM. THE MEDIOCRE: The cheese fries are literally fries in that bright orange fake cheese sauce which is fine but feels really kind of gross in my adult life. In my college life I would have been really jazzed about it, probably because I was drunk. Also we ate a couple of bites of Oreo cheesecake and it tasted good enough but didn't actually taste very much like cheesecake to me. THE BAD: The macaroni and cheese was nearly inedible. It didn't even taste like cheese. We each ate one bite and threw it out. Hard pass on that. Remember Italiano's for late night delivery.... especially really, really late night when most other "late night" places are closed. Without them we would have been incredibly hangry.
(4)Robert L.
I was there for a business meeting. Two colleges and myself. Service was average, no complaints. The food was what you would expect from a dinner, greasy, cheap ingredients, etc. The main reason for the 1 star is because the waitress brought out the check, I looked at the total and saw it was $35, which seamed a little high but we were talking business so I through my card in the sleeve. Waitress comes back I through on the receipt 20% tip. We leave, Then I realize later at the office they INCLUDED the TIP already on the receipt and called it a "service charge". Shysters, They do not give you the opportunity to tip what you think the service is worth. So dine at your own risk, but I will not be back.
(1)Calvin Y.
I feel like quite a few reviews on here are giving this place a lot of flak, so I wanted to give this place some love. However, before I start, I wanted to set a few things clear, and although I may be wrong in my assumptions, they're observations that I've gathered after coming here more than a handful of times. Italiano's Restaurant, despite its name, has always come off to me as more of a diner than a restaurant. The huge menu and the fact that they're open hella early and way late (which I feel like is one of this place's most underrated qualities) just give me that feeling. I guess it's also because I usually come here late at night as well. That being said, they seem to make a little bit of almost anything that's Western-style, which is impressive. Portion sizes? Generous, if not huge. Taste of everything that I've ordered has been of good or great quality for a diner, or even a casual restaurant. Their dessert selection is also pretty impressive, and tastes really good to boot! Service here is also pretty good. The staff here always seems to be there when you need them, but isn't obtrusive at all. It's also pretty clean considering the place is open more hours than it is closed. I really can't bring myself to dislike any part of this place, especially if you take the restaurant at its value. If you're expecting fine dining, this isn't the place
(4)Michael G.
I have been coming here for years. For a diner style restaurant, they do a good job of serving a variety of food. The portion sizes can feed two people and the service is good. Breakfast all day is nice and their desserts are good as well. This place is great for grabbing a sub or sandwich but they also serve a variety of Italian dishes. As a chauffeur for a luxury limo company, this spot is great for taking hungry customers looking for a clean place to dine after a night of partying in Baltimore.
(5)Terri S.
Stopped here cause me and my boyfriend was hungry.... OK let's get right to it we received our bread and marinara sauce very tasty....as we waited for our meals I ordered seafood Alfredo.... my boy friend shrimp scampi, OK my dish had scallops, crab meat,shrimp the scallops were not fresh nor crab meat probably canned crab,shrimp Seemed fresh but was not deveined ,the Alfredo sauce was horrible I would have done better making my own. My boyfriend shrimp scampi was just as horrible... I thought it was scampi not cream of chicken sauce scampi cause that's what they used cream of chicken for the sauce. I won't be back the third star was for the service.
(3)Kevin S.
Odd location in a weird area. It looks to be an old converted Wendy's or McDonalds store that was converted over into a restaurant/take out place. Menu is vast with a ton of choices for everything from breakfast(7-11am only), lunch all the way to dinner. I got the turkey breast club with light mayo and double bacon. Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. Toasted wheat bread was crunchy and stayed together. The mayo was light just like i asked and the bacon and turkey was fresh cut and taste fantastic. I wish it had a little more lettuce and tomato but it wasnt bad. A heaping pile of chips and a pickle topped it off. Not a bad place to go for a quick bite or take out to the workplace. Will go back since its right down Washington Blvd from my job site.
(4)Kimberly E.
This review is way overdue, as I started writing it a couple months ago... My brother and I ordered the Italian platter with three "samplings" on it...the chicken parm, the manicotti, and the lasagna. I gave back my lasagna and exchanged it for another portion of manicotti. The meat in the lasagna was very finely ground (think Taco Bell), and it was layered on very thick between two of the shells. You would think this wouldn't be a problem...but there was just something about it that turned me off. Maybe it was the texture, or that it seemed bland because it was naked meat and not sauced up. The manicotti itself was simply better than the lasagna, but I still had higher hopes for an "Italian" restaurant. The chicken parm was good, with a crispy crust like it should have, and the right amount of sauce and cheese on top that didn't smother it too much. It wasn't really "bad," it just wasn't that good. They have a "full service bar," if you count the fact that there actually is no bar and the liquor is hidden on some back storage shelf somewhere. I actually asked them where the bar was, and that was basically the response they gave me. The server was pleasant and attentive enough without being overbearing. I did not see one single Italian working in this Italian restaurant. Perhaps a better name would be "Phillitanos" to combine the actual staff heritage with trying to serve Italian food. My boyfriend has tried a few items here between a couple visits. His first visit was a cheesesteak, which he liked. Another time we got Crab Cakes through the drive through (Nice and convenient!), but the order wasn't exactly right. He liked the crab cakes quite a bit, but then we ordered them again a couple weeks later and they were too mayonnaise-y, which was a complete turn-off. He hasn't ordered them again since then. If it cannot be consistent, he doesn't want to waste his time/money going for it again. (I can't blame him.) My understanding is that they're open 21 hours a day - just closed from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. I've heard they have a good breakfast, but have not tried that yet. Perhaps it would be a better bet than Italian food.
(2)Claire A.
They have great food and reasonable prices. It's much better than a typical neighborhood carry out. The service was great as well
(4)Latasha H.
Not too pleased. They gave me ranch dressing with a Caesar Salad. The Fried Calamari tasted like plastic. My fiance said his Gyro was mediocre; meat sliced too thin and it lacked flavor. This was our second disappointment with them. We won't be going back.
(2)Matt K.
I was very skeptical about Italiano's when I saw the place. Drive-thru? Yikes. Well, I think it's more of a pick-up window for call-in orders. The menu is extensive, the portions are beyond generous, and the food was all delicious. I loved the breadsticks. The food isn't as cheap as I thought it would be, but the portion size makes that acceptable. It's tiny inside and it was loud at lunch, but the food was great and I would definitely recommend it.
(4)John W.
Took my upper 80's parents here for lunch the other day. The food was below average. I ate less than half my fish sandwich. The waitress appeared to try to be pleasant. I made several attempts to be outgoing and friendly. It just wasn't working though. Question, is there a new trend in Baltimore for restaurants to automatically add a 15% gratuity even for party's of only 3? We would have left a tip anyway even though the waitress didn't deserve one. Not realizing the tip was already included, we left another 15%.There was also a $7 service charge on the bill. What in the world is that? That works out to almost 40% in additional charges and fees! Ridiculous. I haven't seen such charges anywhere else, even in some of the finest restaurants around the world (maybe once in Paris). But certainly not in a 4th rate restaurant like Italiano. I've already warned several friends away from this poor excuse for a service establishment. Needless to say, I, nor anyone I know, will ever, ever go here again.
(1)Sonya M.
Italiano's wants to align itself with the city's major league restaurants when in actuality it's no better than a minor league establishment. As the old saying goes, you can't pour perfume on a skunk. Dressing up a (former) fast food restaurant in (wanna be) gourmet restaurant clothing isn't gonna automatically make you a part of the club. Upon entry you can totally tell that Italiano's wants to be more than what it is. If you wanna play in the big leagues then you need to spend money like the big boys. You can't add a coat of paint and hang a bunch of plants and expect people to take you seriously. My friend has raved about the food though so I was willing to indulge him and give it a shot. I didn't like the looks of the place so I played it safe and just ordered a sandwich with fries. The grilled cheese I had was okay but nothing to get excited over. The soda from the fountain machine was flat too so we all just ended up drinking water. One friend ordered the lasagna which looked gross to me. She said it was okay though. Not good but edible. My other friend, the one who actually likes the place, got fettuccine Alfredo but sent it back because he didn't like the sauce. Whatever they sent out in it's place was great according to them though. And to Italiano's credit they did offer a free slice of pie to make up for the bad food and flat soda. I figure that's the least they could do since the manager apparently doesn't allow bills to be credited if a customer doesn't care for the food. TAKING THE CAKE was the fact that 15% tips are automatically added to EVERY check regardless of the party size. Are you serious?? I get that the restaurant isn't located in the best area and that many customers might stiff the servers but still that's the gamble the owners decided to take. Why should the customers suffer because of someone else's choice? You want guaranteed tips by a certain clientele then open your establishment in a more favorable area!! Our waitress was ok but she certainly didn't deserve a 15% tip. Tips aren't just for service but the overall dining experience which wasn't all that great. Italianos's was most definitely a one and done experience for me.
(1)Kelcy N.
Italiano's is an italian style diner with the sorts of hours that I wish more Baltimore establishments have. This is one of our top choices for breakfast in the city because of a combination of food options, consistency in experience, and location. Service is alway very good even during the lower priced breakfast hours.
(3)Wendy M.
Like everyone else says, this place is placed very oddly - right off the exit of 95. In fact, you might miss it if you're going a little fast as you get off the ramp. The service is always very good. Some of the waitresses/waiters have a little difficulty speaking and understanding english, but they try. Sometimes you'll get one that's had a bad day and it shows, but they don't take it out on you - they'll just look pissed. I heard the owner participates in some sort of foreign acclimatization program, which means his restaurant provides a place to work for new immigrants and/or refugees. Personally, I think that's really awesome and gives the place a very caring feel. They give you free mozzarella sticks as you wait for your food to come out. They're obviously reheated from frozen sticks, but together with the delicious meat dipping sauce it's definitely pretty good. - Pizza fries were interesting, and a generous portion for the price. Simply frozen crinkle cut fries topped with pizza sauce and cheese - but a fun idea. -Monte Cristo is definitely amazing. I'd highly recommend it - it's huge and comes with fruit. -Burgers (beef and turkey) all obviously come from frozen patties. They're mehh. -Tortellini was very well done. Manicotti not so much. -Lots of dessert choices in the fridge. Cannolis, cakes...yum! Clean and very intimate ambiance. The fact that the tables make it look like Italiano's used to be a fast food place can be a bit unnerving, but I've never had a problem with it. Good food, good price, good service. All around good place if you don't particularly have a hankering for a specific type of food.
(4)Patricia R.
Diamond in the rough!!!! Been frequenting Italiano's since I moved to Bmore almost 4 years ago. It was the only place I knew because it's right off the Washington Blvd. exit off I95. For a place where I don't think I've ever seen an actual Italian employee, their pasta is the YUMNESS!! My original obsession was the chicken Cesar salads, and while they're really isn't too much to it - it's DELICIOUS! My next addiction has been anything involving the Alfredo sauce. I make enough of my own tomato based pastas, so I always buy cheese based sauces when I dine out, and this place does NOT disappoint! The service is always friendly, the "drive through window" is so convenient, and it seems like they are always open, and the food never disappoints! Ok - back track, the bread sticks that come with your meal I would give about 1 star.. For as good as the food is, I cannot understand why their bread sticks SUCK :( They have improved them this year... they have more butter, but its still doesn't live up to the expectation of the rest of your meal... Oh wait - I did have breakfast their once three years ago, and wasn't thrilled, but I am eager to go back and give it a second chance! I support Italianos!!!
(5)Deon R.
This is one of the most oddly placed yet delightful restaurants in the area. Being right off the exit of 95 and its place in southwest makes you wonder; and that's exactly what I did up until one day I finally gave this place a try. I was so wrong to judge. They have some of the best, legit, Italian food in the city/county area. It was so great I instantly wanted to come back; but not anytime soon because one visit will satisfy you for maybe two dinners. Fresh, seasoned, and not overly cooked pasta with great sauces are what I love about good Italian. Not to mention how convenient it is to have a drive in. I always walk in though so I can see the deserts they have on display which are just as good as there pasta and seafood dishes. I'm glad that they are relatively close to me and so very convenient (being right between me and Walmart), but I almost wish it was somewhere else so it would get more recognition. But then I would have more people in between me and my pasta which I can't have. The staff are really nice and quick about servicing you. Its OK to be skeptical about somethings, like sushi from royal farms, but this is one place that will prove your doubt was misplaced.
(4)Francesca C.
Right down the street from where I live, awesome food, awesome marinara sauce and great breakfast all day, portion is really big love that place, oh and the dessert a good variety
(4)Sean K.
Not my favorite type of fries (ridged fries), very soggy bread. Okay sandwich at best, maybe the pasta is better.
(2)Amanda T.
I love italionos best shrimp salad subs and I have never ever had a bad meal from Here. Good service. Nice people. Clean. I have tried many different items off the menu. Excellent. go to their website for menu!
(5)Dmitry E.
During my stay in Baltimore past few months this became our favorite restaurant. It is not cheap, with pastas running at $22 but the food is high quality, and there are less expensive options as well. The bar is quite good serving nice cocktails. The service is practically excellent, very polite waiters. I would recommend this to a friend, a boss, a relative, anybody. The decor is like of a basic diner's but don't let the looks fool you. Great food. Portions are very generous, too.
(5)Flevoland D.
Terrific Italian food. Great value for the money. Red sauce, eggplant parmesan are fantastic. This is a place that takes a lot of pride in what it does.
(5)Danielle L.
I love Italiano's. It is located in a building that used to be a KFC or something like that, and you can definitely tell- it's not the most charming ambience ever. But it's unpretentious, down-to-earth, good food and good service. It's full of "regular people." I especially appreciate the pick-up window service- I call my order in, hop in my car, and pick it up from the window. It's located right near the Washington Blvd entrance to I-95. I really like the eggplant parmigiana here, and that is saying something because I'm a NY-er and until Italiano's I didn't think good eggplant parm existed outside of NYC. It's nothing fancy, but it's yummy and cheap! They also have a good cream of crab soup.. yumm. I've also had the fried shrimp in a basket, and the fried chicken. It's all good for the price. Whenever we feel like getting good comfort food takeout, we call Italiano's.
(4)Beekeeni N.
Late night good eats that is not good for you ... But who's to judge? The pasta carbonara is huge and very filling! If you are feeling creamy thick gooey deliciousness then I would highly recommend getting this. Also had the Italian combo with lasagna, Alfredo and chicken parmigiana. For the price, can't beat it. Bottom line - don't expect this to be a fancy Italian meal, this is a late night, American Italian diner style food that serves large quantities and has an impressive selection of cakes!
(5)Maestro L.
Mama was right, nothing good happens after 11pm. Went to italianos after midnight while celebrating a friends birthday. The service was decent. We asked if they sing happy birthday and they said yes but were too shy to sing to us lol. I ordered cheese fries for an appetizer. They were soggy and drenched in a flavorless cheese sauce. Later the waitress brought out garlic bread, if i had known this was complimentary i would not have ordered the fries. I ordered the seafood fettuccini. It was over priced for the quality. The scallops were not fresh and undercooked. The shrimp were over cooked. The crab meat was plentiful and decent. The alfredo sauce was horrid. It had a very bitter aftertaste that was impossoble to get by. On a positive note i tried a slice of carrot cake and it was great. Nice and moist. I would not reccomend this place late at night maybe its better during the day. It is also very expensive.
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