Chiapparelli's Restaurant

Looking for places in Baltimore's Little Italy this restaurant kept coming up. A short walk from the inner harbor, this little Italian restaurant did not disappoint. Decor rustic and modern at the same time. Service was prompt and friendly, and the restaurant staff had a family-like feel with each other. I had the sausage and peppers appetizer which was a very good portion and could almost have been an entree. Next I had chicken lemon marsala, and because, Baltimore, with lump crab meat and mozzarella melted on top. Pasta side was perfectly al dente. The best part? All of that, with a glass of red wine and dessert was $69. One of the better meals I had during my Baltimore trip and certainly at the best price. There are 4-5 choices to dine in little Italy within a block or so, but definitely consider this gem.

To write this without crying feels impossible. My dad loved Chiapparelli’s. He passed last year, and with him I lost my best friend. Today, I celebrated my 37th birthday here, and somehow I felt five years old all over again eating fresh bread and salad, and trying so hard to pick up a Sicilian accent. Ms. Helen was one of my earliest memories of seeing a woman be bold and beautiful .. a red lip, unforgettable perfume, and so much presence. Today, I got to hug her as an adult and tell her just how much her love and kindness meant to me as a child. To the entire Chiapparelli team the staff and the family thank you. Thank you for creating a legacy so beautiful that a 37-year-old version of me could walk through the door and feel five again. Tonight healed a part of my heart that has ached since my dad passed. I can’t wait to return with my children and give them the same memories you’ve given me. Thank you.

Was seated in the far back corner near the side entrance, at the edge of the bar so didn't get to see the gleaming lights of the main dining room until the end. Tried the arancini and Tour of Chiapparelli. The lasagna was a bit salty for my taste but overall, it was good.. Friendly service. Large portion , and boy they really kept the bread basket coming if you let them.

Such a wonderful Resturant we had dinner here 2 times on our visit to Baltimore. So many good dishes to choose from. House salad is amazing and the pesto pasta with shrimp was very good. Can’t go wrong with any dish. Enjoy.

I don't think you could go wrong with any restaurant in this area but this one does stand out a little more than the others. Fried calamari as an appetizer and a few other items which were really really good. Penny vodka chicken parm dishes are always solid and a good portion size as well. One member in my party had fettuccine Alfredo they thought the Alfredo sauce wasn't exactly up to par but I wouldn't hold that against them at all. I personally have the bait lasagna and that was an excellent lasagna. It was very well balanced between the cheese and the meat and I ordered it would pull it in sauce you can get it with plain sauce either way. Overall a very good food experience and I don't think you could go wrong with any of the venue options including the chicken marsala and I usually get the chicken Louie as well and I'm very satisfied.

Had a great experience!! First of all, the side salad is the best I’ve ever had, hands down . It was perfect. Texture, taste, ingredients, dressing… perfect. I got the “Tour of Chiapparelli’s” with the Eggplant Parmesan, Fettuccine, and Meat Lasagna. All were very good, but the Fettuccine ranks among my favorites . My next visit I’ll probably just get the Fettuccine entree but it was fun to try the variety. I also tried the Gnocchi Bolognese that someone in my party ordered, and it was decent. The sauce was spectacular but the gnocchi was a little too tough for me. The other entree ordered, I believe it was the Chicken Louie, was great! The chicken was a little dry, but all of the other aspects of the meal (spinach, artichokes, peppers) were perfect. The bread was good by itself . I wish there was a dipping sauce but we made our own with the oil and Parmesan, which elevated the bread to delicious. Our server was good, not as attentive as we would have liked, but friendly and helpful . Also, the restaurant was beautifully designed for the holidays and very clean . So, overall: Bread - 8.1 Salad - 9.7 Tour of Chiapparelli’s - 8.5 Gnocchi Bolognese - 8.2 Chicken Louie - 8.4 Service - 8 Environment - 9 Total - 8.5/10 ⭐