Best Family Style Restaurants in Federal Hill

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Federal HillFells PointHampdenHarbor EastInner HarborLittle Italy

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1. Matsuri

4.4

Awesome(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Federal Hill

Booked 1 time today

Voted “Best Japanese Restaurant” by Baltimore Magazine and the Baltimore City Paper year after year, as well as the recipient of the highest rankings from the Baltimore Sun and Zagat. Matsuri opened in Federal Hill in 1996 as the culmination of Bill Tien’s vision for Japanese cuisine in Baltimore. Matsuri is frequented by Baltimore’s many sports celebrities as well as visiting filmmakers and political figures. His chefs are routinely hired to prepare sushi dinners for customers and their friends in their homes.

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2. Chiapparelli's - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(1177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Inner Harbor

Booked 14 times today

Voted Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Chiapparelli’s is one of Little Italy’s best-known and most loved restaurants. As the restaurant has passed from one generation to the next, the dedication to serving high-quality Italian food remains firm. The brick walls provide a pleasant atmosphere, and the wait-staff is always friendly and professional. The menu includes local seafood specials, delicious veal, and homemade specialties; and one of Baltimore’s best-known salads. Banquet facilities and valet parking are available."

3. Sabatino's

4.6

Exceptional(2499)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 18 times today

Located in the heart of Baltimore"s famous Little Italy, Sabatino's has been serving Baltimore locals and tourists delicious Central and Southern Italian fare for over 50 years! Whether you're out for an intimate dinner for two, a family gathering, or hosting a larger group in a Private Dining Room, Sabatino's gives you the ambiance you're after. Sabatino's has been consistently voted the People's Choice for Best Italian Restaurant and recently received the Editor's Choice for Best Italian Restaurant by the Baltimore City Paper. "Consistency and integrity are what drove us to give Sabatino's the Best Italian nod... This is Italian without apology: Tongue-tingling Penne and Vodka Sauce; Veal Florentino avalanched in dreamy cheeses; piquant scalloppines, and crisp-baked parmigianas - This is the real deal, served in an environment (a row house int he heart of Little Italy) that's as honest as the food. Join us for lunch, dinner, or late-night dining! Buon Appetito!!!

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4. La Tavola - Baltimore

4.3

Awesome(2350)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 10 times today

PASTA MADE BY HAND - HOMEMADE GLUTEN FREE PASTA - FARM FRESH VEGETABLES - LOCALLY RAISED MEATS - FRESH CAUGHT FISH - SCRATCH MADE DESSERTS For almost 30 years, La Tavola has been a cornerstone of Baltimore's Little Italy. We make fresh pasta from scratch every day and homemade sauces to blend them into traditional Italian cuisine family recipes. We use local, antibiotic free meats and fresh seafood as well as fresh from farm greens and vegetables and offer a vast selection of delicious daily specials.Our dessert list will end your dinner with a smile on your face, from our home three cheese cheesecake to our classics Tiramisu' and Cannoli.Please inform us of any allergies or specialized diets as we will do our best to accommodate.**VEGETARIAN, VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE**Private and Semi-Private Rooms available

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5. Rec Pier Chop House

4.5

Awesome(1133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fells Point

Booked 4 times today

At Rec Pier Chop House, Chef Andrew Carmellini brings his soulful, urban Italian cooking to an American landmark by specializing in prime steaks and chops. The menu features locally-sourced ingredients, sustainable seafood, farm-raised organic poultry, and some of the country’s best beef from James River, Virginia and Donnely Ranch, Nebraska along with the irresistible pastas that Carmellini is best known for. This Italian chophouse combines the flavor and feeling of a countryside rosticceria with a modern-day steakhouse experience in Baltimore’s Fell’s Point.

6. apropoe's

4.5

Awesome(258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Harbor East

Booked 1 time today

Located on the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, our signature restaurant, apropoes, offers a fresh take on American comfort food. Our Chefs at apropoe's create Fresh, Modern American Cuisine using Sustainable Ingredients from Local Farms and our own Rooftop Bee Hive. apropoe's features Healthy, Gluten-Free as well as Vegan options, for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Late Night. Enjoy local favorites in a stylish setting. The Bar is a festive atmosphere for Happy Hour, and also has a Private Dining Area for more intimate Evening Gatherings.

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7. Cafe Gia Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(775)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 4 times today

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!

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8. Sammy’s Trattoria - Mt. Vernon

4.6

Exceptional(2058)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 10 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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9. Lebanese Taverna - Baltimore

4.4

Awesome(1412)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Harbor East

Booked 3 times today

Located a short distance from the Inner Harbor in trendy Harbor East, Lebanese Taverna serves authentic Middle Eastern fare in a casual yet stylish setting. The menu boasts over 25 appetizers and salads as well as a variety of grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish entrees. There is a large selection of vegetarian dishes, too. To complement your dining experience, choose from our award-winning wine list or specialty cocktails. The restaurant is child-friendly and great for groups of all sizes. Gluten-free menu also available.

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10. Cypriana - Homewood

4.6

Exceptional(1781)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Hampden

Booked 14 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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Chris
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server Liv was fantastic and the appetizers and main course was all good.
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Chiapparelli's - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Inner Harbor
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4.6
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wayde
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
They was awesome and made me feel amazing thanks 😘
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Sabatino'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Melissa
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I celebrated my birthday at La Tavola and was treated like royalty. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet, comfy Italian dining experience.
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La Tavola - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.3
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Angie
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 30, 2025
Small and intimate place with great sushi. Will be returning soon.
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MatsuriPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Federal Hill
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4.4
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vanessa
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
I celebrated my birthday dinner here, and I was extremely happy thats i chose this restaurant. We were seated at a window table which provided such a pretty view, our waiter was extremely attentive and gracious in creating a great dining experience. He provided us with a wide range of recommendations from the menu and was attentive and patient. The food was phenomenal! I had the linguine fini and the 8 oz steak, both dishes were seasoned to perfection. To end the night oir waitor brought out a birthday dessert to share which really commemorated the occasion. My only critique is the food portion were a bit small but otherwise I will definitely be back to try other dishes on their menu!!
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Rec Pier Chop HousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Fells Point
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4.5

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