Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Roland Park

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Birroteca - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(2411)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hampden

Booked 11 times today

Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.

2. Topside

4.6

Exceptional(518)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mt. Vernon

Booked 2 times today

Topside is a top-notch spot for a memorable dining experience, complete with floor-to-ceiling views over historic Mount Vernon. The seafood-forward menu emphasizes regional purveyors and artisans, offering a delicious spread. Many reviews rave about the restaurant's spectacular views, outstanding food, and excellent service. One reviewer even said, 'the ambiance, service and views don’t get better.' So, if you're up for a beautiful view and a delicious meal, Topside is definitely worth the drive.

3. Sotto Sopra

4.8

Exceptional(3581)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 25 times today

Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment. Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian

4. La Food Marketa

4.7

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pikesville

Booked 3 times today

Chad Gauss & La Food Marketa offer an up to par, down to earth restaurant experience in Quarry Lake featuring soul satisfying food from the Americas. Our focus is simply fresh, approachable, and fun! We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs. Our bar offers well thought out drinks and bangin' happy hour specials. Come in & smile! We will do the rest!Outdoor seating is currently available but not guaranteed. In the event of inclement weather, incoming reservations will be seated on a first come - first serve basis. Tables currently sitting will be allowed to move to another table if possible, but tables themselves cannot be moved under any circumstance. We have limited space under cover and cannot accommodate every one to be out of the weather. If you have already ordered food and choose not to stay you will be given boxes to go.

5. Magdalena

4.8

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Mt. Vernon

Booked 4 times today

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.

6. Dutch Courage

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Charles Village

Booked 13 times today

Dutch Courage is the perfect place for gin lovers. With over 150 bottles of gin, it's a gin-centric cocktail bar that offers a unique and adventurous drinking experience. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent and varied gin selection', the 'knowledgeable staff', and the 'great ambiance'. The food is also a hit, with a menu that ranges from delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie, and tinned seafood to small and large plates. The reviews are full of praise, with many describing it as a 'gem', a 'favorite spot', and a 'place to come again'.

7. True Chesapeake

4.7

Exceptional(553)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hampden

Booked 6 times today

True Chesapeake is a Baltimore restaurant born of an oyster farm. Executive Chef Zack Mills creates a seasonal menu that showcases oysters from our farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and French Onion Oysters. But, the oysters are just the beginning. Our award winning menu celebrates the bounty of the Chesapeake region by using locally sourced seafood, meat, and produce to create exquisite dishes that evolve with the seasons. Chef Mills has been featured extensively for his use of invasive seafood species, a very delicious way to help the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget to order the Blue Crab and Bone Marrow dip or handmade pasta. We have an expertly curated wine list, beer selection, and cocktails - both classic and creative. Ample bar, high-top, and terrace seating available for walk-ins on a first-come-first-serve basis.

8. Proper Cuisine

4.4

Awesome(118)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Our philosophy draws inspiration from a blend of American, Mediterranean, and Caribbean culinary traditions. We value the significance of taking time to savor each moment. Our menu is a reflection of our dedication to excellence, simplicity, and authenticity. We reimagine various cooking techniques from diverse cuisines with our contemporary flair.

9. Towson Tavern

3.8

Excellent(742)

Price: Moderate

• American • Towson

Booked 2 times today

The Towson Tavern offers an ever evolving Seasonal Menu featuring unique American regional cuisine and serving a premium line of wine and spirits as well as a craft beer selection. *Please enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays with us featuring half priced bottles.*Happy hour Monday-Friday from 5:00-7:00 at the bar. Half priced top-shelf cocktails, wines by the glass and all beers.

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10. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

4.4

Awesome(1819)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Parkville

Call us directly for reservations: 410-661-4357 ... When you want an amazing crab cake, one you can brag to family and friends about, the best Maryland has to offer, then come in for a Pappas eight-ounce colossal lump crab cake. Find out why Pappas signature dish has won award after award from Baltimore's Best to Baltimore Magazines Top Crab Cake, and why it was featured on the Food Networks Chef vs City and the Travel Channel & 98 Rocks Food Wars. Family owned and operated since 1972, owner Steve Pappas prides himself not only on offering the best crab cake in Baltimore, but also the finest, freshest seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes around. Call 41-661-4357 to make reservations!

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Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Was seated right away even tho I was early and part of my party wasn’t there. Great service. Greeted promptly. Everyone was friendly. Atmosphere was relaxed, inviting. This is our second time going for Christmas Eve and will definitely be back to be able to sit outside in the warmer months. Food was delicious and inventive. Loved the hand crafted drinks. All in all a great experience.
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La Food MarketaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pikesville
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4.7
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DonVIP
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Sotto Sopra has become one of our favorite restaurants in Baltimore. The owner is always there to assure impeccable service in this top rated restaurant.
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Sotto SopraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mt. Vernon
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4.8
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CarrieVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Elegant and delicious restaurant with top notch staff and food and wine. Sommelier took a lot of time with us and a perfect evening out! Amazing wine list!1 Congratulations on becoming a 2 key Relais and Chateau hotel!
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MagdalenaPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Mt. Vernon
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4.8
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Lana RVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Delicious salad w baby tomatoes, ricotta, pine nuts, and red leaf lettuce and excellent wild mushroom risotto. Yummy dessert - little fried doughballs, very light and tasty. Attentive and friendly service, with good suggestions when asked. Came for late ish lunch on Sunday and ate in pleasant dining room with stone walls and wooden benches. We usually have dined on the patio, which is also pleasant when it’s not too cold. A favorite place for us.
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Birroteca - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Hampden
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4.7
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San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 11, 2024
The restaurant was beautiful and the hosts and server was very helpful and friendly and the food and drinks were bomb.
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Proper CuisinePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.4

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Birroteca - Baltimore

2. Topside

3. Sotto Sopra

4. La Food Marketa

5. Magdalena

6. Dutch Courage

7. True Chesapeake

8. Proper Cuisine

9. Towson Tavern

10. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

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