Cinghiale

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.

First time trying this place out and we decided to do it for restaurant week. We had heard great things about Cinghiale but were overall fairly disappointed with our experience. Firstly - seating. We had reserved a table for two and got squeezed into a corner on a tiny little table which was not fun. I was willing to let that go hoping the rest of the night would be fantastic. Service - the maître d'hôtel was a lady out front who came around to all the tables next to us to check in, but never once came to our table. We were the only non caucasian couple in that corner - could have been a total coincidence but one that did stick out to me. The only time she came by was at the end after we had paid for the meal and were lingering for maybe a bit longer than they were expecting us to. She came over and started an awkward conversation about our dining experience. I was pretty honest about how I felt about some of the dishes but she didn't have much to say, and I got the sense she was just there at that point to "gently nudge us out".Food - ended up just going with the main menu rather than the restaurant week one due to options. The seafood linguine and lasagna were mediocre. For desert we tried their tiramisu - again, pretty average in my opinion. We got the burrata in black lentils as an app which was an interesting dish and one that I would recommend.The best part of the restaurant is the ambience - they really have done it up well and the bar area looks fun to hang out. Overall I was pretty let down by the food and service, and expected much more given the price point and reputation they reportedly have. Would I come back? Probably not.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A big beautiful bar and lovingly curated wine program. Traditional Italian fine dining right-sized in the sort of portions more of us should eat (and priced like it was 2019). There's a happy hour (cocktails are the standout) and a wine night (ask the Som for a recommendation).I've been going out in Harbor East ever since there was anything to go out to here and somehow never stopped at Cinghiale despite walking by it many a time. Too fancy, Italian isn't my first choice of cuisine, other excuses. That was my loss- I really like it.The main portions are a little smaller than many of us might expect for Italian, but about right for comfortable eating while drinking or date nights. I'm not a huge fan of the happy hour food options but they're a good introduction to how the kitchen here cooks.The bar is super spacious, perfectly comfortable for a full meal for those of us who trend casual or dine solo.After 3 visits, I'm sold on this place. Owners Foreman Wolf have done good by Baltimore- I still miss my old favorite Pazo, my favorite ever of their concepts. Don't miss this if you're a fan of classic Italian or wine, or the combination.

I really enjoyed dinner recently. The vibes in the restaurant are very pleasant and upscale. We tried a few items off of the reasonably priced bar happy hour menu and thought they were great. Wine options are unique as they heavily cater to Italian wines.