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Cafe Gia Ristorante, Baltimore, MD

Cafe Gia Ristorante

4.7 (772)
$30 and under
Italian
410 S. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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 772 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Value

  • Baltimore

    Kid-friendly

  • Baltimore

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Gia Ristorante captivates with its "quaint cozy and romantic" atmosphere in Baltimore's Little Italy. Known for "amazing food" and attentive service, the restaurant offers a welcoming dining experience. Guests appreciate the charming ambiance, delightful artwork, and "authentic Italian dishes." Many praise the personable owner, enhancing the overall warm vibe.
772 Reviews
  1. Debbie VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite drinks and food! Red Sangria, White Sangria were delicious. The ricotta gnocchi with shrimp and it was perfect, not over cooked and the sauce was light , perfectly balanced . Veal Piccata was delightful. The atmosphere is festive with the vibrant, scenic painted decore. Service was attentive with wonderful suggestions

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  2. Bobby

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family & I were in town celebrating Father's Day & my sister's Birthday. After catching a game at Camden Yards, we did not want to dine at one of the touristy "chain" restaurants at Inner Harbor, so I explored potential options in the Little Italy neighborhood. I am so glad that we found Cafe Gia Ristorante that evening! The restaurant itself was cute & quaint, but we were seated in a quiet, private section of the restaurant which was nice. Our server Elyse (spelling?) was attentive, personable, & provided great recommendations despite how busy she was. I ordered the Luca's Gnocchi + Shrimp, which was flavorful & delicious! My sister ordered Spaghetti with homemade meatballs, but the sauce alone could be award-winning. We also tried the pistachio & cappuccino gelato (made in-house), which brought us back to our vacation in Italy. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine with family "secret" recipes, you will not be disappointed! I must say, the real treat was meeting the owner Gia. She is hilarious! Her personality & funny stories made our night. Running a restaurant is not easy, but it's obvious she loves it & does not "cut corners" with her family recipes. Next time we are in town, we will be stopping by again. CIAO!

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  3. Dominic

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place in the Little Italy section of Baltimore. Food is great and the atmosphere is quaint cozy and romantic. I love the Nona that meets us at the door!

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  4. Charles

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got out of the habit of going here when Covid hit. Boy did we miss it. Will be going back often again.

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  5. John

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. We loved the ambience. Our server was on top of things and never missed a beat. We were only in Baltimore for a short time and this was the highlight of our visit.

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  6. Lisa

    Orlando / Central Florida East11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!! We shared 5 appetizers. We loved the rice balls and the grilled octopus the best but honestly everything was amazing. We had the Limoncello and the Espresso martinis and both were exceptional. We had the breaded chicken parm enter and my son had a pasta dish with sausage. Make sure you are hungry when you visit. We were too full for dessert but plan to go back and order one less appetizer so we will have room. Nona treated us and really made our experience special.

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  7. margaret

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience and a great meal. Our server was very helpful in recommending wine.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    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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  9. Armin VIP

    Philadelphia County15 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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  10. Robert

    Baltimore / Maryland2 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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FAQs

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

Cafe Gia Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 772 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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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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