Hersh's

Name: Hersh's
Address: 1843 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21230
Telephone: (443) 438-4948
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

991 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Hersh's celebrates the foods of Italy and the craft of the American bartender. Our menu of fresh, ingredient-driven dishes includes rustic Italian small plates and award-winning housemade pasta, as well as Neapolitan pizza featuring housemade mozzarella and sausage. Our booze program focuses on vintage cocktails, craft brews and spirits and a tightly-edited wine list offering varietals you won't see every day. Come hungry, come thirsty and come often!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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(443) 438-4948

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(443) 438-4948
Website
http://www.hershs.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Josh Hershkovitz
Private party facilities
In our second-story dining room, with it's beautiful murals on exposed brick, we have the flexibility to host up to 60 guests for anything from holiday parties to business events to rehearsal dinners. The downstairs bar, with its vintage vibe and great music, accommodates up to 45 guests. The entire restaurant is also available for private events.
Private party contact
Stephanie Hershkovitz: (443) 438-4948

Location
1843 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Neighborhood
Federal Hill
Cross street
Wells Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Spring Crostini$12.00
pancetta, arugula, tomato aioli, housemade focaccia
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00
figs, balsamic vinegar, crushed hazelnuts
Burrata!$11.00
roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, aged balsamic, toasted ciabatta
Meatballs$11.00
pork, brisket & prosciutto served with whipped ricotta, wood-fired spring onion & prosciutto broth
Wood Fired Asparagus$11.00
lemon aioli, crunchy garlic mix
Wood-Fired Shrimp$12.00
arugula salsa verde

Housemade Pasta

Shrimp Fettuccine$27.00
shrimp sauté, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, tarragon cream sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
guanciale bacon, egg, pecorino, parmigiano, black pepper
Spring Cavatelli$26.00
spring onion, asparagus, pistachios, lemon garlic confit, spring herbs, parmigiano broth
Tagliolini$27.00
Calabrian 'nduja sausage, tomatoes, cream, fennel, fried shallots, ricotta salata

Entrees

Artichoke Salmon$27.00
roasted salmon, crispy artichokes, focaccia bread crumbs, spinach-chèvre sauce
Chicken Piccatta$27.00
pan-fried breaded boneless chicken thigh & lemon caper butter on a bed of couscous with fresh arugula
Fire-Roasted Porchetta$27.00
heritage pork belly, stuffed with provolone, garlic & arugula & slow-roasted for 15 hours, salsa verde, creamy goat cheese polenta
New York Strip$28.00
wood-fired Roseda Farms dry-aged beef, red wine-shallot compound butter, hand-cut fries, black pepper aioli
Rockfish Puttanesca$28.00
crispy prosciutto, fire-roasted zucchini, tomatoes, fried capers, olives, garlic, lemon, crushed red pepper

Pizze Napoletane

Toppings: Arugula $2, Cremini Mushrooms $2.50, Housemade Sausage $3.50, House-Pickled Hot Peppers $2.50, Olives $2, Pepperoni $3, Prosciutto $3.50, Really Nice White Anchovies $3, Red Onion $1.50, Soppressata $3

Red Pies

Margherita$18.00
housemade mozzarella, fresh basil, parmigiano, olive oil
The Big V$18.00
mushrooms, olives, house pickled hot peppers, garlic, arugula
Pepperoni-Oni$20.00
housemade mozzarella, pepperoni, hot peppers, aged balsamic
The Salami Maker's Girlfriend$20.00
pepperoni, soppressata, parmigiano, black pepper, hot honey
Salsiccia$21.00
housemade sausage & mozzarella, soppressata, roasted red pepper, provolone, parmigiano

White Pies

Il Bianco$18.00
creamy lemon-basil sauce, pecorino, mozzarella, garlic, parmigiano
Cacio e Pepe$19.00
pecorino, fontina, mozzarella, parmigiano, black pepper
Da Funghi Due$20.00
all the mushrooms, chevre, fontina, pecorino, sherry thyme vinaigrette
Kale & Pistachio$19.00
fontina, pecorino, garlic, crushed red pepper
Pepe's Clam Pie$21.00
mozzarella, parmigiano, pecorino, olive oil, garlic, lemon, crushed red pepper

What 991 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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chickieg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside and it was delightful. Great service and delicious food. Very friendly!
AD
AbbieD
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hersh's is my favorite pizza in Baltimore! And we got a wonderful surprise with 1/2 off bottles of wine on Wednesdays!
CC
CheyenneC
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I enjoyed the mixed greens salad. It was very flavorful. Also enjoyed the rockfish with zucchini. The waitress was very attentive while also bartending. Pleasant experience
H
Harry
Baltimore
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch was outstanding. In particular, the chicken Marsala was one of the best dishes we have had at Hersh’s! Food is always very good with some very interesting starters. Service is always prompt and engaging. This is a neighborhood gem!
PC
PamC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our favorite meal in Baltimore! We had some spectacular food while in town, but nothing could hold a candle to the creativity and tasty delight’s of Hersh’s. Mixed green salad, unique with a sun dried tomato pesto and super flavorful. Housemade Shrimp Pasta was my favorite dish, so creative and delicious! Clam pie= perfection. Housemade maple pecan and olive oil ice creams were super tasty! We can’t wait to visit again and dine at Hersh’s.
AL
AnnL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We will try it again; we all wanted the rockfish but as for a puttanesca sauce, it was too spicy and over powered the fish. Brussel sprouts were amazing; grilled octopus and shrimp all terrific. Caesar salad needed a lighter touch… it was overall cheesy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!
LS
LydiaS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The shrimp tagliolini was so good! We sat upstairs but definitely would sit outside once it’s a little warmer in the evening. We got the house made vanilla ice cream for dessert and it was a sleeper hit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you so much for accommodating the allergies of our nephew. He felt so comfortable how you addressed it and went out of your way to make sure he is comfortable.
FL
FoodieLawyer
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food - a neighborhood gem
PH
PatH
Baltimore
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great staff! We were cold (outside) and the manager lit the outdoor heaters for us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing
H
Harry
Baltimore
107 reviews
vip
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed an Easter Brunch with our daughter and it was fantastic! The service was so attentive and knowledgeable and the suggestions were great. The owners are so accommodating and personable. This is a very popular neighborhood restaurant and we can attest to how good it is to visit!
HJ
HJBaltimore
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Very accommodating for our children.
AR
AdrienneR
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
My family and I came for Easter brunch and it was our first time at Hersh’s. The service was great, but the food, not so much. The pizza was way too thin in the center which caused the toppings to slide off. It wasn’t easy to eat. The meat on the pizza tasted old. The outer crust tasted like the brick oven needed cleaning. The meatballs appetizer was just ok, and the sauce it was served in was cold. The restaurant was cozy and clean. Unfortunately, I don’t think my family and I will be returning. The food just wasn’t very good
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Ceil
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely evening, with great service and delicious food. The outside dining is inviting and with great protection from the elements. Hershes will once again (post pandemic) become our go to place. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
M
Midge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic all around! Food was wonderful, server knowledgeable & professional, & we love the cozy atmosphere.
e
elizabeth
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently outstanding in every way. So delicious!
AG
AngelinaG
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small menu with a great selection of pizza, wine, cocktails and entrees. They say, if you have a small menu, usually the food is better prepared. The food was excellent! Service was great. We had a new waiter and he was excellent. A little noisy because it's a small cozy place. Great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Celebration daughter graduation weekend
JW
JoshuaW
Baltimore
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Baltimore. Get pasta, it is all good.
F
Fran
Baltimore
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always, they provide an excellent dining experience. My wife and I took foodie friends there and they loved everything.
C
Claudia
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most elegant, confident restaurants I have ever been to. Every detail is worth experiencing.
BL
BabetteL
Baltimore
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 3rd time at Hersh’s and we have been so impressed with this restaurant. Food is delicious and service is very good. We are looking forward to eating on their outside patio when the weather gets warmer.
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Allen
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Appetizers were excellent but pizza was very lean on toppings and undercooked. It was a cold night....so a test to any system.....but we were cold and could feel a draft.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place
KQ
KellyQ
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific meal. So grateful that require masks and vax cards. I felt much safer enjoying dinner with my elderly father. Great service with kind accommodations for my dad. Hersh’s never fails to offer excellence.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was very attentive, helpful, and friendly. Cocktails came out quickly, and were very flavorful and intricate. The venue is dark and relaxing. Food is fantastic, with lots of very interesting choices. Only two critiques: ordered a rare NY strip, came out a little higher than mid rare. Sat at a table near the bar and every 20 seconds there would be a VERY loud cocktail shaker being used and we found ourselves having to pause conversation in order to not have to yell over it - which was an odd occurrence in the relatively quiet venue. Wouldn’t fault the restaurant for this, as it’s a small dining room, but it’s worth noting to try and get a table away from the area adjacent to the bar. Still giving it 5 stars. Date of dine: 3/5/22 @ 5:30pm reservation.
RS
RachelS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Excellent staff. Very clean and conscious about COVID. Would highly recommend
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hmmmmm
Baltimore
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Great octopus with chickpeas. Not our night - while others love it - we were not so happy with the clam pizza - more pepper taste than clam. Good crust.
FR
FrancisR
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Crispy Duck dish was excellent and the Puttensca dish with the lemon zest was perfect. Always a great meal at Hershs!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food never disappoints- willing to drive miles and miles for a delicious dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We debated over dinner whether this was closer to our 10th or 15th visit to Hersh's over the last 3 years, in addition to 5+ takeout orders. It's our FAVORITE Baltimore restaurant, and never disappoints!
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itsgucci
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
i love this place. our waitress was very friendly and the food was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for any occasion and the food and drinks are amazing!
GK
GaryK
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was in Baltimore for 3 days and went to Hersh's because of an article I read where it was mentioned. It was well worth it! I think it was one of the best places that I've ever eaten. Their menu isn't the largest but every dish we had was delicious and better than other locations.
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umterps95
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hersh’s is my favorite restaurant in Baltimore!
AN
AmyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food!!! We had the octopus, a red pizza (honey, pepperoni, sausage), and pasta carbenara!!! Highly recommend all if it! Extremely flavorful!!
AH
AngieH
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience4
Drinks are great, service is decent, pastas and meat options are so bold and intense in flavor, not sure I could rate the Cavatelli or the pork belly any higher than 2/5 - I would stick to pizza and apps next time. Do not skip on the ice cream!
E
Eugenia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hersh's never disappoints! We had a delicious meal and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Very nice return to dining out after many, many months of my own cooking.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Hersh's using the Order Online button. Hersh's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (443) 438-4948.

Hersh's is rated 4.8 stars by 991 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(443) 438-4948

Delivery

Order online

1843 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230

Additional information

Cross street
Wells Street
Neighborhood
Federal Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Josh Hershkovitz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hershs.com/
Phone number
(443) 438-4948
Private party facilities
In our second-story dining room, with it's beautiful murals on exposed brick, we have the flexibility to host up to 60 guests for anything from holiday parties to business events to rehearsal dinners. The downstairs bar, with its vintage vibe and great music, accommodates up to 45 guests. The entire restaurant is also available for private events.
Private party contact
Stephanie Hershkovitz: (443) 438-4948

Hersh's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

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Meatballs

Spaghetti Carbonara

Pepperoni-Oni

Insalate

Hersh's Caesar$11.00

Mixed Greens$10.00

Antipasti

Spring Crostini$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Burrata!$11.00

Meatballs$11.00

Wood Fired Asparagus$11.00

Wood-Fired Shrimp$12.00

Housemade Pasta

Shrimp Fettuccine$27.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Spring Cavatelli$26.00

Tagliolini$27.00

Entrees

Artichoke Salmon$27.00

Chicken Piccatta$27.00

Fire-Roasted Porchetta$27.00

New York Strip$28.00

Rockfish Puttanesca$28.00

Pizze Napoletane

Red Pies

Margherita$18.00

The Big V$18.00

Pepperoni-Oni$20.00

The Salami Maker's Girlfriend$20.00

Salsiccia$21.00

White Pies

Il Bianco$18.00

Cacio e Pepe$19.00

Da Funghi Due$20.00

Kale & Pistachio$19.00

Pepe's Clam Pie$21.00

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