Best Fine Dining in Bel Air

"Opened in 1965, the Prime Rib hearkens back to the golden era of fine dining complete with white tablecloths, live piano music, tuxedoed waitstaff and the best cuts of steak, prime rib and chops."

"Baltimore’s Little Italy has a plethora of choices for carbo-loading, but for home-style Sicilian cooking with generous portions and a touch of Baltimore influence, look no further than La Scala. Since he opened the restaurant in 1995, the chef/owner has been checking on diners to see if they like the Maryland twist to veal scaloppini (crab meat), need more cheese for their pasta, or want a bottle of imported olive oil. The hospitality extends beyond the table, too: you can make new friends over the indoor bocce ball court before hopping on the complimentary shuttle back to the harbor."

"When you’re in the mood for some more upscale entrees, La Scala is the ristorante for you. With Italian mainstays like caprese, carbonara, bruschetta, La Scala offers one of the most authentic sit-down Italian experiences near Harbor Point. There’s even a bocce ball court inside the restaurant, perfect for burning off those patented Italian carbs while sipping a glass of fine wine."

"Chef-owner Nino Germano started the restaurant in 1995 on High Street and moved the business around the corner to Eastern Avenue when he outgrew the original space. Over the years, he has added an indoor bocce court. Work up an appetite with a round of the old Italian pastime before chowing on garlic-imbued shrimp scampi or cannoli prepared by the chef’s mother."

"No list about Baltimore restaurants would be complete without the one consistently voted best in the city by Baltimore Magazine and Zagat. Co-owned by an eight-time James Beard finalist for Best Mid-Atlantic Chef, Charleston features artistic, sophisticated American/French fusion small plates served as prix-fixe menus of three to six courses. The wine list with over 600 options is also impressive, but the true selling point is the service: it’s refreshingly welcoming and lacks the pretentiousness normally associated with fine dining."

"Established in 1997, the award-winning Charleston Restaurant says it’s “rooted in French fundamentals and the Low Country cooking of South Carolina,” per its website. Located at 1000 Lancaster St., it’s another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 398 Yelp reviews. From executive chef and co-owner Cindy Wolf, expect menu options such as house-cured salmon, lamb tenderloin, pan-roasted sea scallops and grilled veal flatbread."

"Or, if you're willing to spend some money on a fancier dinner, try one of restauranteur Cindy Wolf's three places, Pazo, Cinghiale, or Charleston, which are all within walking distance. Photo couresy of bittermelon via Flickr"

"No two Capital Grille locations are the same architecturally, but the restaurants in this extensive national chain share a clubby steakhouse atmosphere with lots of leather and woo..."

"Steakhouse and wine bar The Capital Grille, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 500 E. Pratt St., 4.5 stars out of 414 reviews."

"My husband and I frequent The Capital Grille all over Maryland/DC. This was our first visit to the Baltimore location, and we were not disappointed."

"This exquisite 18th-century manor home is an upscale spot for some of the best brunch in Baltimore. Right on the waterfront, the Elkridge Furnace Inn is a prime spot for events and..."

"The Elkridge Farm Furnace Inn is a chef-owned, yard and farm-to-table restaurant that uses lots of local products in their cooking. They feature a seasonal menu of daily specials w..."

"Diablo Doughnuts, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers doughnuts and more in Federal Hill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 196 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1035 Light St. to see for yourself. Doughnuts in a variety of flavors and colors include blackberry lime, blueberry basil, creme brûlée and bacon-topped maple-glazed."

"Located at 1035 Light Street, Diablo Doughnut’s always on point, and their creativity’s second to none. You can tell they put a lot of love into their food, and their desserts are always fresh and fluffy. With fun flavors like Unicorn Farts and Panty Dropper, you know you’re in for a treat!"

"Absolutely one of the most unique donut shops you will ever come across. Love the variety as well, so everyone can have something delicious as well as di..."

"Hearty, classic food with generous portions has made Sabatino's popular for decades. Probably no matter what you order, you're taking home some for a great meal the next day. They open for lunch (with terrific specials), which not many Italian restaurants in the area do."

"In reality, it’s something much more: Vaccaro’s is a testament to the institution that is dessert. Perfect as a date spot but just as viable for a late night dessert binge, the glass case is stacked with a whole variety of options, the most notable of which being the cannoli cake. The alternating layers of the richest cannoli cream and ethereally light cake will bring a single tear to your eye as you stare, dumbfounded, across the still waters of the Inner Harbor."

"Vaccaro’s isn’t my favorite dessert place in Baltimore anymore, but I still have a soft spot for them because they were one of the first places I visited when I moved to Charm City. As a college student, I often came here to indulge my sweet tooth, and I found a lot of comfort in their food. They do everything from pastries to paninis, but my favorite thing to get here is their chocolate dipped cannoli."

"With a long legacy of treating the nation, you can be sure to find a dessert at Vaccaro’s that'll satisfy your sweet tooth. Yep, we're talking indulgent snickers volcanos, death by chocolate, mouthwatering slices of cannoli cake and even cheesecake topped with gelato, hot fudge and whipped topping. Looking for a signature?"

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