La Scala is on Eastern Avenue, between Central Avenue and Exeter Street. Known for its large portions, the restaurant opened in November 1995. As of September 2010, the establishment held "Zagat" ratings of "extraordinary to perfection" for its food and "very good to excellent" for its service or decor. Other accolades include a win as "Best Italian" in a poll of the readers of "Baltimore Magazine." A specialty of the house is the La Valdaostana Originale, a 16-oz. veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese. With more than 150 selections, the wine list is a veritable tour of Italy with vintages from as far north as the Alto Adige region and as far south as Sicily and Sardinia. La Scala serves dinner nightly. Reservations are highly recommended and taken online and by phone. Business casual attire is the norm. The restaurant has its own indoor bocce court for a game before or after the meal. Valet parking is available at dinner for a fee, and there is three-hour, metered street parking.
La Scala
1012 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-783-9209
lascaladining.com
Aldo's has served Little Italy from its location at South High and Fawn Streets since March 1998. The restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service as of September 2010. Also, the establishment has previously won the "Five Star Award of Excellence" from the North American Restaurant Association and designations as the "Best Italian Restaurant in Baltimore" from both the AOL Cityguide and the "Baltimore City Paper." The menu features Southern Italian cuisine and changes regularly to incorporate fresh ingredients. Signature entrees include agnollotti pasta with porcini mushrooms in black truffle sauce and the tournedos rossini, filet mignon with Hudson Valley foie gras accompanied by a cheese risotto. Featuring more than 220 selections from around the world, the wine list is a past recipient of the "Wine Spectator" Award of Excellence. Aldo's serves dinner nightly. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online or by phone. Business casual is the attire. Valet parking is available at dinner for a fee; there also is a nearby pay lot and three-hour metered parking. Aldo's also has a complimentary shuttle to and from Inner Harbor area hotels.
Aldo's
306 South High St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-0700
aldositaly.com
Established in June 1979, Germano's Trattoria is adjacent to Aldo's on South High Street near Fawn Street. The restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food and service and "fair to good" for its decor. Specialties of the house include chicken cacciatore and veal osso buco with saffron and mushroom risotto. The wine list has 50 selections, including Italian, domestic and other international vintages. Germano's Trattoria is open daily for lunch and dinner. Business casual attire is the norm. The restaurant offers outdoor dining along its sidewalk in nice weather and hosts a live cabaret show Thursdays through Saturdays. Reservations are highly recommended, particularly on cabaret nights, and accepted online and by phone. Valet parking is available at dinner for a fee.
Germano's Trattoria
300 South High St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-752-4515
germanostrattoria.com
