Reviews for Joe Benny's in Baltimore, MD
The sign got us in, but the simple yet delicious food and authentic service earned the stars. This quaint Italian restaurant is... a local gem and this was our first time in. Joe himself greeted us with a warm welcome and after a brief wait, we took a seat atthe bar. While waiting for our order of meatballs and Angry Ginger pizza, Mr & Mrs Clause came in for dinner too and it was purejoy. The meatballs smothered in homemade marinara and served with focaccia bread are flavourful and moist. My personalfavourite is the fluffy focaccia bread with the crunchy ends, which is also their pizza dough. Read more
Whatever this restaurant lacks in size, it makes up with outsized taste and charm! Remarkably, the dining room only has six... tables. There are another four small tables outside. We came on a Saturday night around 7:30pm. We waited about 30 minutes for atable. There was a very limited menu because the restaurant was short-staffed. The high-top table we had was incredibly wobbly,but our waiter quickly fixed it. How this place gets by with only one toilet for customers, who knows? But it works! We?regiving this place five stars based on the quality of the food alone. We also got to meet Joe himself! He is a great guy. Getthe meatballs with the cream sauce. You won?t be disappointed! Also, if you order the pizza, order it with extra cheese. Youwon?t be disappointed! This place has the best ?thick deep dish style? pizza in Baltimore! (It?s really focaccia-style, but ifyou like deep dish pizza, you?ll love this place!) Also, Michael was a great server! Read more
Consistently my favorite spot in Baltimore. You have to realize it's a small restaurant run by a small team. Expect to be... patient and arrive early if you want to get a spot right away. I always aim to be at the bar to watch Joe in action andinteract with everyone. You'll want to go more than once to try them all. Must haves: Burrata app - Very refreshing anddelicious app Sloppy Rowe - Best balls on the block covered in cheese. Cheesy bread app - I get this when I'm not getting apizza so I still feel like I'm getting a pie All of the pizzas - Find your flavor and learn about the thick Sicilian style offocaccia pizza. Don't expect a little thin crust pizza. Finish it off with whatever Puffs they have available for dessert Read more
Absolutely satisfying dining experience at yet another one of Little Italy's premier establishments, Joe Benny's! Because the... meatballs have gotten such rave reviews, I had to give them a try. Wow ... flavorful, filling, and full of love :-) Seriously,though, the texture and taste were nearly flawless, and the sauce was perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed the Sicilian Salad,particularly the julienne bell peppers, which complemented the dressing very well. If I had to survive on bread alone, I wouldwant it to be Joe Benny's focaccia because it was as close to my grandmother's as I've tried yet. Mitch took care of me at thebar, and I will most definitely return on my next trip to Charm City! Read more
Great little place! I can attest to the statement on the shirt! (Check photo and read for yourself!) The place was packed and... it was a Wednesday night. Short wait, but worth it. We started off by being greeted by Joe Benny himself. Very welcome andenergetic as he was preparing all of the meals personally. Definitely try the sloppy Joe meatballs and you can go wrong withanything else. Just need to be patient as each order is made fresh and comes out toasty and warm! The setting was also equallyas good as it?s nestled in Baltimore?s little Italy district. Read more
Best meal I've had in the two years I've lived in the DMV. Not hyperbole. And the service is top notch. Just go (and go... early...this stuff sells out like Texas brisket) Read more
Joe Benny's was a little smaller than I expected, but the food, service and drinks were awesome. We got an appetizer of best... balls on the block, I got the cold cut and my partner got The Baltimore Foodie pizza. Everything was quote tasty! Read more
Had a great dinner experience! Stopped by on a Friday evening, no wait for a table. Our server Stephanie was great and... recommended customer favorites. We shared the Big Guy focaccia pizza pie and the Anita Manna special with rigatoni pasta andmeatballs. Both were absolutely delicious and paired great with the ice cold Peroni beer. Highly recommended! Read more