Amadeo's — Restaurant in Baltimore

A New Chapter for a Beloved Spot — Amadeo’s Shines Under New Ownership

Amadeo’s in Baltimore City has officially reopened under new ownership, and it’s already a standout. Run by husband-and-wife duo Brenna and Daniel (“Chef Danny”), this refreshed gem in Little Italy blends warmth, flavor, and hospitality in all the right ways.

From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. The space is cozy and inviting, and the table service—led by Brenna herself—was personal and attentive. She even crafted a few of our drinks, which were phenomenal. Dave, the bartender was also incredible warm, sociable and made delicious cocktails. I had the house Negroni and a dirty martini—both perfectly balanced—while my husband enjoyed a couple of their thoughtfully curated wines by the glass.

The food? Absolutely incredible. We started with the squash crostini, Caesar salad, and shrimp cocktail—each dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The crostini was a standout: hearty, seasonal, and layered with texture and taste.

For mains, we shared the mezze maniche in a simple red sauce that was anything but basic—rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The sausage and polenta was a revelation. I’ve never been a polenta fan, but this dish changed my mind. Creamy, flavorful, and paired with a sausage that had just the right amount of heat.

We ended the night with a couple of digestivos and couldn’t resist trying both dessert options. Let’s just say: save room. You’ll want to experience every last bite.

What makes Amadeo’s truly special is the heart behind it. Brenna and Daniel have created more than a restaurant—they’ve built a space that honors tradition while inviting the community into something new. With incredible food, fair prices, and a genuine sense of hospitality, Amadeo’s is a must-visit. We’ll...

Very nice place combining wine bar with a small restaurant. Location is in Small Italy but away from tourist crowds, only about 7 minutes walking from the Hyatt Place hotel on S Central avenue and about 20 minutes from Inner Harbor. They have one daily special (dinner menu) and bar special. The dinning room is in the back with 8 or so tables, candelights and a fireplace (electric through). Wine selection is superb, from heavy bodied to really light, all Italian. The nice pairing italian antipasto (good selection of ham, prosuto and several cheeses with olives).Prices are very reasonable - antipasto, 2 main dishes with tiramisu and a bottle of wine will set you for about $65 (excluding tips). Please note that there is no dedicated parking so just walk. Highly recommend if you be in/around...

It was pouring rain when we dove in off the streets of Little Italy, finding ourselves in a quaint Italian Restaurant, with a full wine bar. All wines are from Italy, we had a tasting with cheese and olives. Like most "northern" cities the conversation is yours to make, but once you make it, the bar staff is very friendly knowledgeable and funny. Looks lile they are loosing our bar tender to Austin Texas, sad because he really does know the city ( Baltimore) and is full of recommendations for places to go and sights to see. Nice place to set...