Location: Ellicott City
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Top 10 Italian food in Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Ellicott City. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place, along with being the county seat of local government in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. The population was 65,834 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1772, the town contains the B. & O. Railroad Museum's branch at the Ellicott City Station, built in 1830 as the first terminus of the initial line. The downtown historic district is located in the valley of the small Tiber River, with its east end abutting the Patapsco River, which forms the Baltimore County line. As of the 2000 census, Ellicott City surpassed Towson (county seat of neighboring Baltimore County) for the first time, as the largest unincorporated county seat in the country.
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10. Franco's Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By chelsey0h
I'm absolutely in love with this place! My boyfriend and I stopped by for an early dinner. The restaurant is small, but so charming and warm. The corner in which we were seated, had what i believe were local artists pieces on the walls. I loved that, it gives you a sense of community. The service was great, we were greeted immediately. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food itself was delicious! 10/10 recommend the garlic bread. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our time here, and will absolutely be back!
9. Chef Paolino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By FemaleBizTraveller91
This was a great find in a locale rich with fast food restaurants. The food was good, but was disappointed that it is not full service.
8. Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By MarkLaurel
This place is similar to other "family" Italian shops you find in strip malls. The food is good, but I wouldn't say anything out of the ordinary. The menu is what you normally see for these restaurants (pastas, subs/sandwiches, pizza and meat/fish entrees). However, everything is very reasonably priced especially when compared to similar venues. I got the chicken parmigiana sub which was average; the bread was very good.I did find the staff exceptionally friendly and food came out quickly, The seating area is relatively small and was full on the Tuesday night I was there (that could have been because it was Tuesdays are Family Pasta Night, with a special). I was getting take out so no big deal and it was an unusually warm day so I sat in the Village Center seating that was available for the entire complex of shops.
7. Carrabba's Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By orioles833
Service was a bit anemic like they were understaffed, perhaps. But the food was outstanding. Loved the linguine with shrimp, scallops, and mussels in spicy marinara. Salads were lacking any decent lettuce but the bread was good. Prices are very reasonable for the high quality, plentiful dishes offered, and the other members of my party of ten all liked their food, as well, so it was a great night with all things considered.
6. Coal Fire Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Kim B
Went here with the daughter and are meal was fine. She got pizza which she did enjoy. I got the chicken parmesan and it was okay. It was a little over cooked and dry. The ceasar salad was good. Our waitress was friendly and efficient.
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5. Chef Paolino Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By kel400
i have been here a handful of times and each time i feel like food and service is getting a bit worse. i've loved their pasta in the past and gotten great service, but on my visit yesterday i have to say everything was really lackluster. we had a work function and i got there early. no one was on the first floor except for a few diners and the kitchen crew so i had to walk down to the bar area to let them know i was there. a girl i assumed would be our server told the kitchen to get our food started. she set plastic cups at the table and then left. my work crew was starting to trickle in. when the server came back she was delivering food 3 dishes at a time, in about 5 minute increments. so it was a little uncomfortable as some people had their lunch a good 10-15 minutes while others were still waiting for food. people were asking me where the silverware was and would a pitcher of water be coming out? as i said we have been here several times and in the past the table was already arranged with drinks and bread came out as people were seated. this time we had to go up and fill our own water containers (which is fine, but it would have been great information to have as we had no idea that is what we were expected to do this time. and really i would have done that myself in advance before everyone arrived!). what was really bad was the owner came upstairs and we asked HER for water and she said her bar area was a separate business and she had people there to take care of. WOW. bread came to our table after everyone had their lunch. and the food this time was just ok. no one was raving about their pasta, but the cheese steaks did get good reviews. when we needed to-go boxes a member of our group walked over to get them herself. we really had to flag our server down for anything we needed. another bad taste in my mouth is that i didn't want to leave the money on the table, but because we couldn't find our server i had to go back to the bar area and hand it to the owner. it was all just a really weird and disappointing experience. i don't think we will be back, and i think i am being super generous with a 3 star rating.
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4. One Dish Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
We are a full Cafe, Deli and Bakery dedicated to those with Celiac Disease and/or Food Allergies. We have many Vegan and Vegetarian Options as well. Our Facility is free of Gluten (Wheat, Rye & Barely), Oats, Soy, Egg, Sesame, Fish, Shell Fish, Peanuts, T
Reviewed By Kathrine
A restaurant/café for folks with food allergies. They can safely eat here. Everything is made in their kitchen.It's pricey - $4 for a small cupcake...$9 for personal pan pizza. You won't eat here inexpensively with a family.Only thing missing ... a baby changing table in the restroom. This would be a nice addition since it seems lots of families visit.Thanks for the review Kathrine. Considering those of us with food allergies and Celiac Disease pay an average of 250% more for safe food in a grocery store, I think we are doing well only costing about 20% more than mainstream restaurants. Actually our cupcakes average $3.50 to $3.75. We are the only cafe, deli and bakery in the US who is free of the top allergens and it is not cheap to do this! You pay $3.50 in a mainstream private bakery for a cupcake and it won't be allergen free. I hope this helps you understand what those of us with Celiac and Food Allergies go through and hope to see you again in the future. As far as the baby changing table, there is not room for one in there and the bathrooms were already built out when I leased the space.
3. Tino's Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By garygDC
Great Italian food and excellent service.After one good experience, we did Mothers Day there, and they handled it very well.A definite 5 stars -- we'll be going back.
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2. Facci Turf Valley
Overall Ratings
3 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By breakevenclub
I only go to Facci for takeout 1-2 times per month just to pickup their brick oven baked Margarita pizza. It is a thin crust pizza and not loaded with a lot of cheese and lot of toppings with more heavy calories.The young hostesses are always pleasant. The pizza is less than $13 and perfect for a relaxing takeout dish.
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1. Stella Notte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By 2dogs50
Stella Notte is a comfortable Italian restaurant Sitting all alone in a parking lot! The restaurant is consistently busy but never seems uncomfortably crowded. The eating rooms are a nice bar area, a cozy dining room, and a glass 'garden ' dining area. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and are not afraid to recommend most items on the menu. A testament to the quality and continuity of dishes from an excellent chef/owner and kitchen. The pastas and sauces are very good. Veal is always tender and not over sauced. Seafood is very fresh and abundant. You definitely get what you pay for and the prices are reasonable. What 'Special' means in the title is a nod to the delicious chef's specials offered every day. Usually an appetizer and two plates are offered and they are 'special' good! Also, the paella is a delicious, huge, tummy warming dish that could be shared along with a salads for a meal. End your meal with a desert from the desert tray and a coffee or after dinner drink and you have had a wonderful meal and a great time. I'm getting hungry!
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