Orto

These bright fun colors surely brings back summer vibes! We are so happy that restaurants are back open. Food was delicious!! Pasta and bread are usually heavy feats for me, but everything was so perfectly portioned! Would definitely recommend if you’re into lighter flavors and fruity cocktails.

First time here and Oh goodness! The drinks are good, the stuffed cabbage was too but the shrimp and squid ink spaghetti OH BOY that was so good it made my soul smile ud83dude0a the hospitality was great as well! Good food and atmosphere i will be dining again and telling my family and friends about this place

Beautiful, simple food. Craft cocktails with interesting ingredients. We enjoyed each dish. A special highlight on the beef tartare and squid ink spaghetti

Excellent takeout operation. Highly recommend the parm dinner and boozy jello shots. Can't wait to visit again in person!

This softly lit restaurant transports you out of cold, grey Baltimore to a quaint yet chic restaurant you just happened to find yourself in while wandering the streets of a small town in Italy. Now I'm sure this sounds cheesy, but the stepping through Orto's doors really made me feel like I was transported out of the US (or at least out of Maryland). Maybe its the lack of traveling I have done due to the pandemic, or maybe its just a magical place... I guess you'll have to see for yourself!nnMy partner and I started dinner off with the arancini. These perfectly fried risotto balls were complex in flavor, and yet light at the same time. The fennel sauce and tomatoes that were paired with it created a light and cleansing element which made this risotto dish very balanced.nnFor my main course, I had the Charred Broccolini Orecchiette. The charred broccolini made this dish smoky while the poached golden raisins delivered surprising pops of sweetness to this already clever dish. I have to say this tops my list of all time favorite pasta dishes!nnUnfortunately, we were not able to save room for dessert! Next time I go to Orto, I will be ordering the Lemon Pistachio Cake though. I cannot even try and recall the number of them I watched come out of the kitchen.nnOverall this restaurant gets a 5/5. The food was unbeatable, the ambiance was magical, the music was always on point, and the service was stellar! Some may say it is pricey, but you can taste the quality in the ingredients that they use. Although it is not a place I can afford to each at often, I will be coming back as soon as I can!