Cosima - Baltimore

This was the first date night with my wife in months since our little one came along. Cosima was the perfect choice. Our server, Geremia, was warm and friendly. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer, the butternut squash bucatini, and the pork shank. My wife had a glass of wine and I had the arancina cocktail. Everything we ordered was perfect and delicious. It's been a long time since I felt so full, relaxed, and content at a restaurant.

Food was exceptional in taste and unusual ingredients/combos.e g. Bucatini and included sage, butternut squash puree, crispy speck. Orecchiette had porcini cream sauce and arugula. Really enjoyed it. Our server was attentive and helpful. The service rating was more about a) granted there were 10 of us, but I thought it took a long time to get our drinks and food, b) after the first round of bread rolls, subsequent rolls are $1 each, c) they couldn't split the check for the group the way we wanted, d) the portion size seemed small for the price $34 for at most 2 cups of bucatini without the speck and cheese). Charming restaurant though, tucked away off a rustic courtyard. Free valet parking. We will probably return but not anytime soon.

Hidden gem. Really solid. Liked the menu, an attentive server and decor was interesting.

Lovely location, food was not impressive in taste or presentation or what you'd expect from that level of restaurant. Meh. Service was just ok. Valet service is a perk. We went for a large dinner, for a special occasion and people were disappointed. Bummer, wouldn't return.

Most exceptional food I 've had in Baltimore. The bartenders are talented and extremely knowledgeable. Service was friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere of the restaurant is elevated and very cool . Food was plated beautifully and had rich, developed flavors. The pasta was obviously handmade and cooked perfectly. This was the perfect place for a fancy birthday dinner.