Great food, great service, beautiful ambience! Another great Foreman Wolf restaurant. Came with 3 friends on a Friday night and we had a reservation, which I recommend. They do have FREE valet which is an incredible amenity in harbor East. Our table got a few appetizers, drinks, wine, and entrees. They have an extensive wine list! I got a cocktail called maybe Cinghiale 76 which was like a gin spritzer - loved it. For dinner, I got the spaghetti Neri. It was very good, it did only have 2 shrimp and overall for $35, a bit of a small portion of pasta. I hate to say but Tagliata offers "half portions" for cheaper and I believe it is the same or slightly more pasta. At $35, I would expect to have leftovers, no one did. The service was next to perfect - swapping plates and cutlery between courses. Ultimately, everything was great but I just felt the pasta was a small portion, that's my only negative feedback. I'd still recommend it and go back!
Cinghiale is the best restaurant in Baltimore. Always fun, always great service from a heavily engaged staff. The food and wine are all top notch.
If you're looking for upscale Italian this is the spot. Cinghiale has a magnificent collection of wines with a sommelier that will help you pair with the meal. The food is outstanding (notable highlight is the squid ink pasta and really anything from the Salumi menu). I dream about the tiramisu and espresso martini combo. Love this place.
I haven't been to Cinghiale in a very, very long time. I first came here in 2018 and love the fact that if you order a bottle of wine, you can decorate it with a sharpie take the bottle home or leave it in the restaurant. This is a huge restaurant, focused on Italian food and part of the former Foreman Wolfe group now rebranded as of Jan 2025 to Tony Foreman + Co, which I have feelings about. During the Covid years service and food was really lacking (I got a panna cotta one of my favorite desserts but it came frozen solid) but I went back recently for their happy hour and really enjoyed the pasta. The little bites and specifically loved the fact that they had a sbagliato which takes me back to 2022. The staff at the bar are super friendly and they also made me a really great espresso martini with tequila! I haven't been back for dinner in a really long time, but I do really recommend their happy hour which is something you don't often find in Baltimore although it is becoming more popular.
I'd probably give this place a 3.8/5 FOOD- Calamari 4/5. Never had calamari like this before but it's was yummy. A bit odd to eat because you have to pick up the crunchy park with the actual squid. Chardonnay 4.5/5 chilled and smooth The starter bread was cold and dry. Was expecting a lot better for sure. SERVICE- 5/5 We sat at the bar and Erik was our server/bartender and he was absolutely amazing! So informative and had such a positive attitude which made the experience a lot better. He walked us through the whole menu. AMBIANCE- 5/5 Dim lights, plenty of seating and bar seating available. I probably wouldn't come here again and to be honest- if it weren't for our server Erik and the nice environment, id definitely rate this place 3/5. Definitely recommend this to the people who are looking to do a multi course meal because the portions are small. IF I were to come back, I'd definitely be sitting at the bar again, getting drinks and appetizers. Unfortunately, we left after eating our calamari and drinking our wine because my friend has a red meat allergy and that left us with barely anything to choose from on the menu.
This was a nice fine dining restaurant in the Harbor East/Fells Point area. We got the bread and cheese to start with, which were definitely very strong. The pasta was also light and nice, but felt like the sauce may have been a slight bit tangy. I wish the portion size was a little more for both, but the food was still great! I went on a weekday so the service was also quick.
Really friendly waiter Food was great - loved the garganelli, fritto misto, and calamari. The orata was a little too buttery/rich but it went well with the leeks! Their take on a Negroni was a nice twist on a classic
This very solid Italian osteria is located between the Inner Harbor and Fells Point. It's an excellent choice for visitors, especially those staying in the Harbor Point area. Old-school service standards made our dinner a very pleasant experience. We enjoyed the 24-month aged prosciutto di Parma starter and the heirloom tomato and peach salad. The bread service included a delicious rendition of olive-studded focaccia. The wine list was extensive and interesting; I chose a glass of Bolgheri superiore, which paired beautifully with the spaghetti di chitarra with cinghiale ragu I selected for my entrée. We found the desserts to be a bit overly sweet. The service was exceptional---professional, yet friendly. Prices were high, but in line with the beautiful ambience and excellent service. Plan on about $75 per person.
We've come to Cinghiale for our anniversary a few times over the years. It's always a special experience for us. The food is always well prepared and presented and service is good. We had the prefixe menu which was a great value for the multi course meal. I had an Arugula salad that was very well done and lightly dressed. The shaved Parmesan was a perfect addition. The second course of tortellini had great flavor and finesse. I could have eaten a full portion and been very happy. The Mediterranean branzino was the best of all. Very well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Really brought out the flavor of the fish. My only criticism is the decor is a little dated. The table we had was with booth seating and it was a little worn. Still a great dining experience.