Italian Restaurants in Ellicott City, Maryland

Italian Restaurants in Ellicott City, Maryland
Active types can throw on their hiking boots and hike, bike or walk the two miles to Patapsco Valley State Park. Spanning 14,000 acres, the park offers outdoor enthusiasts an abundance of recreational opportunities. The Maryland State Government Department of Natural Resources invites visitors to walk across the 300 ft. suspension-style swinging bridge, hike to Bloede's Dam and view the world's longest multiple-arched stone railroad bridge. Leashed pets are welcome on a section of the Grist Mill Trail and in the Hollofield campground. When the day is through, hungry parties should consider a meal at an Italian restaurant in Ellicot City, Maryland.

Portalli's

Portalli's wants diners to know this Italian restaurant in Ellicot City, Maryland "was designed to offer a nice mixture of traditional Italian dishes and Italian-inspired preparations." Guests savor their meal in a historic building with classic décor. Menu highlights include oysters Romano, seasonal gnocchi, broiled mahi-mahi and vegetable lasagna. There are plenty of vegetarian options. Portalli's serves lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A wine list and full bar are also available.

Portalli's
8085 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 720-2330

Serafino's Restaurant

Serafino's Restaurant and sports bar serves Italian food and brick oven pizza in an atmosphere that is friendly and casual. Guests can watch Sunday NFL football games on the 10 foot projection screen. The chef creates fresh nightly specials or order off the regular menu. A sample three-course meal might start with scallops fresco and a Caesar salad, followed by sea bass dragoncelo or mushroom risotto. There is an abundance of vegetarian entrées and pizza options. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Serafino's Restaurant
3419 Plum Tree Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
(410) 465-7775

Johnny's Bistro on Main

Johnny's Bistro on Main serves fresh innovative sandwiches, tapas fare, paninis, pizza, creative salads, fine wines and beers and diners should not forget the signature desserts. Health conscious outdoor enthusiasts can order one of seven salads, sandwiches, pizza and paninis. The tapas menu features vegetarian stuffed mushrooms, mini crab cakes or char-broiled lime shrimp. Johnny's Bistro on Main demands less than casual dress and opens for lunch and dinner Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Johnny's Bistro on Main
8167 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-8210

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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