Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Baltimore

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Arturo's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1691)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Burnie

About the restaurant

Fine dining Italian restaurant specializing in fresh-daily seafood, homemade pasta, prime cuts of meat, and local produce. Voted Best Italian Cuisine in Baltimore Magazine Reader's Poll February 2021.

ARTURO'S TRATTORIA OFFERS BOTH IN-HOUSE DINING AND TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVENING. TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 410-761-1500 OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO INFO@ARTUROSTRATTORIA.COM

Top review

Henryvip

Dined 1 day ago

Magnificent meals. Great service and pleasant atmosphere. Best Italian restaurant in the Baltiimore area. A real jewel.

Tagliata Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2714)

$31 to $50

Italian

Harbor East

About the restaurant

Tagliata, an Italian chophouse, boasts an impressive menu featuring hand cut steaks, fresh rolled pastas, house made charcuterie & bounty of fresh seafood. Tagliata offers the largest wine list in Baltimore with bottles from around the world & a focus on Italian wines. We host live music in the piano lounge. Open windows overlook our majestic courtyard, which is illuminated with strung lights & features an seasonal outdoor bar.

The suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests.
The following items are prohibited however:
• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts
• Hats are not permitted indoors for gentlemen
• No exposed undergarments
• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit
• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style
*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*

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Lynnvip

Dined 2 days ago

Really enjoyable. Good food and drinks. Lovely space. Great energy.

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Experience

USA Road Trippin'

Experience

Once Upon a Wine - Ancient, Obscure, Forgotten

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Pop, Bubble, Fizz!

Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences

4.8

4.8 (515)

$50 and over

Middle Eastern

Inner Harbor

About the restaurant

Enter a realm of authentic Levantine cuisine, culture, and design at Ammoora, an ornate dining destination, exclusively housed within the Ritz-Carlton Residences Baltimore. Embracing the cultural beauty and diversity of its fare, Ammoora immerses guests in an intimate fine-dining experience composed in a contemporary culinary style. Presented and prepared with award-winning skill and finesse, the culinary journey through the Eastern Mediterranean offers unique interpretations of classic dishes. Drawing inspiration from Ammoora's family roots, the Syrian-focused authentically modern menu evokes a sensory experience, enhanced by soft, yet lively oriental music and an alluring ambience.

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Meridthvip

Dined 1 day ago

We really enjoyed our experience and the food was spectacular! Loved every dish from appetizer to dessert. This place deserves a Michelin Star.

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Popular dish

Harissa Roasted Cauliflower

Popular dish

Tenderloin Truffle Medley

Popular dish

Braised Lamb Shank

Cafe Gia Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (747)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

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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Donna

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

We love Cafe Gia’s. My 10 year-old said this was the best pasta and meatballs he ever tasted :-) Our food was delicious! We always feel welcomed and at home.

Magdalena

4.7

4.7 (1190)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Mt. Vernon

About the restaurant

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.

Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

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Germany

Dined 4 days ago

My first indulging there, the establishment is most definitely a tucked away Gem that's a must visit.. Everything was exceptional and we loved it... perfect weather for the Court Yard last night,food was out of this world 🌍...

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Experience

Music at Magdalena

Experience

Wine Wednesdays with The Wine Guy

Experience

Whitehall Lane Wine Dinner

Monarque

4.7

4.7 (1159)

$50 and over

French

Harbor East

About the restaurant

Atlas Restaurant Group presents Monarque, a French brasserie located in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood. Monarque is inspired by the French era of prosperity when culture boomed and extravagance flourished. The food menu is perfectly complemented by a beverage program with over 500 French wine labels and an extensive collection of cognac and armagnac.

Striking a balance between transporting guests to another time and place while being rooted in the present, Monarque hosts an exciting rotation of acts on stage every weekend including dancers, singers, musicians, contortionists, sword swallowers, poets and more.

Monarque welcomes guests of all ages Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday our entertainment is suited for guests 18 years of age and older, and only adults are permitted to dine.

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Naana

Dined 3 days ago

We had great experience! Wonderful birthday treatment!

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Experience

Delight & Bewitch: A Sinfully Sweet Halloween $40

The Ruxton

4.7

4.7 (343)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Harbor East

About the restaurant

Curated by Aaron Taylor, Atlas Restaurant Group’s Corporate Chef & Chef Partner in this concept, the menu puts steak in the spotlight with over 11 cuts from Chicago-based meat purveyor Meats by Linz. The Ruxton will serve a mix of wet and dry aged prime cuts of Black Angus Beef, as well as dry aging Long Island Duck and Bison from Virginia’s New Frontier Farm in-house. To complement the steak options, seasonal shellfish and seafood entrees will be available including dover sole, Maryland rockfish, whole live lobster, king salmon, Chilean sea bass and more.
The Ruxton will serve lunch every weekday and dinner 7 days a week. Be sure to visit Atlas’ new world-class cocktail bar and lounge next door to The Ruxton called Order of the Ace.

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jessica

Dined 1 day ago

The best experience for my mothers birthday. From the handwritten birthday card to Imani’s service, to the kitchen and food! No matter if its a business meeting, burthday event or lunch. I will always think of the Ruxton! Nice job everyone 10/10 would recommend.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pier 5

4.6

4.6 (2429)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Inner Harbor

About the restaurant

Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first class service from the Number One prime steak house in the world - Ruth's Chris Steak House. At Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pier 5, you'll experience our contemporary decor coupled with distinctive dining traditions that you can only expect at the Number One steak house. At Ruth's Chris Steak House, we take steak seriously, but we're also serious about making sure you have a great time. So, whether you're looking for a place to unwind after a hectic day at work, planning a romantic dinner for two or that all important business meeting, feel free to laugh out loud and stay awhile and experience our sizzle.

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Clement

Dined 7 days ago

Good food - as one would expect from this restaurant.

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Ambassador Dining Room

4.5

4.5 (218)

$31 to $50

Indian

Tuscany-Canterbury

About the restaurant

Discover fine Indian fare at the Ambassador Dining Room. This upscale eatery, located in a stylish Roland Park apartment tower, features a beautiful outdoor patio, overlooking a verdant urban oasis. Ambassador Dining Room is a Baltimore favorite, beloved for its luxurious ambiance and white-glove service. The menu features a wealth of northern and southern Indian dishes, with a popular daily lunch buffet and a special Sunday brunch, featuring special combination plates and mimosas made with fresh-squeezed orange juice. The menu includes classic fare, from freshly-made samosas, chicken and fish Tikka Masala to vegetarian staples like Channa Masala and Palak Paneer. Food at Ambassador Dining Room is incredibly fresh and flavorful, paired with homemade breads and basmati rice for the ultimate authentic taste. The restaurant has a full bar, offering classic cocktails, spirits and imported and domestic beers and wines.

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diane

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Beautiful ambiance , food great as well as service. I think naan should be included though. Even a small basket.

Morton's The Steakhouse - Baltimore

4.3

4.3 (1936)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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Cassandra

Dined 5 days ago

The experience was nothing short of amazing. It was my husband’s birthday and our anniversary and the staff made our celebration very memorable and special. We were very impressed with our personalized menu memorialized the occasion and the photos were extremely special. The food was delicious too. Great time thank you for the phenomenal service

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