Prima Dopo

Stopped in on a Friday night because my friend has never had an Aperol spritz before! We did not have a reservation and were seated at a high top in the bar area immediately. The restaurant is pretty narrow which gives it a homey vibe. The decor was very "positano summer" esque with yellows, blues, and light wood accents. The bar was packed and multiple bartenders came by to wait on us, service was great!We obviously got some Aperol spritz's, they tasted classic and were very pretty. We started off with the burrata and prosciutto board which was both gorgeous and delicious. Hated that the side of 6 small bread pieces was $3, but the board was definitely worth it. My chicken sandwich was topped with lemon ricotta and prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, it was a 11/10. I upgraded to a side of fries they were very thinly cut and very crispy. If you're looking for a cute spot for drinks, cheeses and breads stop by Prima Dopo!

Overall, Prima Dopo has a beautiful vibe and esthetic. From the signage to the seating (especially the hanging chairs in the front,) you can tell there is a lot of emphasis on the image of the place. I traditionally go to their sister bars/restaurants El Buf and Raw & Refined. This one has a classier vibe to it. The drinks are interesting, a little more elevated than regular bar drinks. The food is decent, though I haven't fallen in love with anything I have had.

It's been over a year now since I went to Prima Dopo - and I heard they got a new chef. My friend and I specifically wanted HH, so after finding out Bunny's was closed due to a private event, we went here for their happy hour. I think Prima Dopo is owned by an entertainment group and you can kind of tell - it feels corporate. Happy hour is hard in Baltimore, but I feel like more places are making it a thing in the city now, which is good. I love getting a drink earlier in the day and a light bite. And in 2025, we're all shopping for a bit of a deal. I still maintain the Prima Dopo is very of the live love laugh era and trying to be very Instagrammable, but I had a decent time. The happy hour features $10 martinis - a Tito's martini for $10 is not bad and it was decent. My favorite item that I was shocked about was the squid ink pasta. I really liked the portion size, and it was really salty and delicious and hit the right notes. I didn't feel super commercially made like a cafeteria kitchen. It wasn't bad. Again, this is not somewhere I think about going to or necessarily want to come back to, but sometimes it's the only option. If you are looking for a happy hour in Fells Point on Thames Street this is a decent option.

Come for good pasta and even better calamari.We started with drinks--my Thames Spritzer was a refreshing gin cocktail, and my friend had the Expression to the Rule, their take on an espresso martini. Both were solid choices.The calamari we shared was light and crispy and was served with a flavorful spicy tomato sauce and fried peppers. For my entrée, I had the sausage rigatoni... creamy without being heavy with just the right amount of spice from the sausage. My friend ordered the flat iron steak, which was cooked past her requested medium but still tasted good.The atmosphere was lively, though the music got extremely loud around 10 PM. Sitting at the high tops near the bar meant lots of foot traffic, as the space is fairly narrow. A big bonus for us was that the restaurant was nicely decorated for the holidays, adding a festive touch.The staff was friendly but clearly busy at times--but the manager stopped by for feedback. I'll definitely be back.

Came here with a friend for a last minute brunch after the other spot we tried had a 45+ minute wait. I was immediately taken by the decor. Talk about a beautiful restaurant! I didn't love that they had the front door propped open at first, letting cold air rush into the place. The eventually closed it after I had my jacket on for 2/3 of our meal. Our server was attentive and the food came in a timely fashion. My friend got an omelette and red velvet cheesecake, I got the lobster hash, my husband got the chicken and hash, and we shared the cookies and cream stuffed French toast. Everything was delicious, especially the French toast. I enjoyed my lobster hash but some bites of the hash brown were a bit salty. It would've been nice if there were other seasonings. Our friend got a cocktail that was very well balanced. Im attempting not to drink at the moment (saving myself for the holidays!) otherwise I would've gotten one too. The music was on point so they get major points for that.

The place is super cute, especially when decorated for the holidays! I went for dinner with a group of friends and most people enjoyed their drinks, appetizers and meals. The chicken thigh marsala was delicious. I didn't love the spaghetti carbonara - it just didn't stack up to others I've had - but it was decent. The service was solid and I'd definitely try this spot again.

I didn't so much care for the food I ordered, it was served cold and our drinks were wrong. However, our waiter was very nice, she corrected it with no problem. I went on a Friday night and it was a nice crowd.

The food and service were great. I ordered the breakfast pizza, mimosa and a seasonal margarita. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a red velvet cheesecake. It wasn't busy for a Saturday afternoon so it wasn't noisy or too much foot traffic. I'll definitely visit again to try some things on the menu.

Got the opportunity to check out Prima Dopo as part of restaurant week. Honestly it was okay. Mostly I was disappointed that they allowed to make a reservation, sat us, and then rushed us to order in 5 minutes because the kitchen was closing. Very stressful. Food was okay (presentation was phenomenal) and desserts were great. Don't know if I'll be back with the service I received.

One of my favorite spots in Baltimore! I absolutely love the chocolate cherry espresso martinis and the Prima fiz. The martini is just smooth and has the most perfect kiss of cherry flavor to elevate the martini. The Prima fiz is a delicious, fruity and refreshing drink. I love the calamari and the breakfast skillet! The vibes are on point! The music is a mix of throwback hits. I especially love sitting at the bar! The bartenders and super attentive and overall help maintain the fun atmosphere!