Fantastic. The space works for dinner with friends, business (especially to impress), or romance. Just absolutely beautiful and refined with fun spicy touches here and there to keep everyone on their toes. The food was euphoric for me. Had a beet salad and the tagliatelle and the flavor combos were absolutely on point...the dessert was decent but it was the small plates and pasta that stole the show for me. Service was smooth, unpretentious, helpful, friendly. One of the best dining experiences I've had - officially in my top 5. Highly recommend, reservations a good idea. read more

The food here was absolutely amazing for some dishes, but some were lacking. We came here for brunch with my family, and ordered five dishes for four people. Unfortunately, the portions were the smallest I have ever had at a restaurant and we all left half hungry. It is a little disappointing especially considering the prices. My favorite dish was the sheep ricotta with focaccia. It was so good and we got extra bread with it. I still think about it after moving away from Baltimore. The beets salad was also unique and cool. To be honest, everything else was just OK. I did like both of the pastas we ordered, but it was not impressive. The pasta could also be a bit more al dente, especially for the truffle fettuccini. We also got mussels which were not fresh at all... they were mushy and you can tell they were just from frozen. The cocktails were not bad. Service was excellent and we loved the ambiance. read more

SO GOOD. The food, the drinks, the vibes, everything about this place is perfect. It's got such a homey, local feel like an old sitcom has to it. I always sit at the bar when I come because it's always busy and I never remember to make a reservation lol. It's so fun watching the bartenders do their thing. Food and drinks come quick, they've got a really cool cocktail list like a caprese cocktail that I have yet to try. read more

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I recently went to Marta hoping for a great experience. I saw the chef was recently nominated for the 2026 James Beard Award: Mid-Atlantic. Whenever I see a local restaurant/chef nominated for such an award, I try to get there to see what it is all about. Unfortunately, my first visit was not good. It began with our seating. For this outing, I was with my wife. We arrived and were immediately seated at a small two-seated table directly in front of the main entrance. The restaurant was extremely busy, and the table we were seated at was basically at the crossroads of all the traffic. Also, the location was very cramped and made it hard to move. With that, the worse of the problems was actually being so close to the main entrance on a cold evening. The door was constantly opening and closing allowing blasts of frigid air each time. That made our seating exceptionally uncomfortable. I can sometimes look past bad seating, understanding that it is important to get as many people in so the restaurant can make money. Many times great food can make up for shortcomings in other parts of a restaurant. Moreover, amazing service can really make me forget about those seating issues. To start, we got the Arancini Funghi appetizer. To my concern, it seemed to come out exceptionally fast: about 4-minutes after we ordered. And wouldn't you know it, the arancini was frozen most of the way through. It took a decent amount of time for the server to return, he was very nice, and took the frozen appetizer away. It took over 10-minutes for a new one to come out. At that point I was agitated. When I tried the new arancini appetizer that was brought out, it was cooked well, but had almost zero flavor. Needless to say, I was done for the night. After another long break of waiting for the server, who was very attentive to a four-top a few tables away, came back, I told him to cancel my order. My wife did get hers. Now, back to the service. We went for long intervals without our server coming to see how we were doing or trying to actually remedy the situation. He was constantly focused on the four-top that I guess was going to be the better tip. I guess since I had canceled my main course, he knew the tip would not be as good. In any case, the service was lackluster for the whole evening. My wife got the Ricotta Cavatelli that came with lobster. To me, it looked too soupy. She said it was a little soupy but was good. Personally, I did not try it and was ready to go. In the end, we were also charged for the arancini appetizer that had to be re-fired. I was not happy about that. If a restaurant makes a mistake, the customer should not be charged for it even if they receive a re-fired replacement. Our server, even though very nice, was not very attentive to us and more worried about a four-top. The frozen arancini was frustrating. The re-fired replacement was flavorless. Our table was in a terrible location and we were constantly blasted by gusts of cold air the whole time. In the end, the experience was not good. Will I return to give Marta a second chance? Yes. I don't like writing negative reviews, but the experience was bad enough for me to write one. When I return, and the experience is much better, I will write a new positive review. Until then, 2 stars is all I can give. read more

Marta is great. Really excellent cocktails and food in a beautifully decorated space. All the pastas are great as are the misc seafood and salad offerings. Only critique is it has gotten pricier over the years since opening but it's still a very special date spot or to impress out of towners while retaining a Baltimore feel. read more

Recently moved to Baltimore and had to check out Marta. They were pretty busy on a weekday night which is not surprising given the recent James Beard nom. Our server was great- funny, helpful, and engaging. Food was beautiful and tasty! We all really enjoyed the apps we picked out, especially the beet carpaccio and the caesar salad. For main dishes, the pastas (truffle and bolognese) were delicious. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauces were balanced and flavorful. I particularly loved the truffle pasta. The parmigiano zabaglione was like a parm cream sauce on top... so good. Espresso martini was a great way to end the meal. read more

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It was awesome and the staff accommodated us with our lil baby. The ambience and the atmosphere was on point and the food and service was good. read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Well, I'm not sure that I've ever experienced a turnaround and complete need for a reevaluation of a restaurant the way I did at Marta tonight. As you can see from my previous review, we did not have the best experience the first time. But tonight was absolutely amazing. I think we must've just caught them on an off day the last time. This time everything was perfect. The entire staff was kind, warm, welcoming, and helpful. Our waitress, Greeta, was absolutely amazing. And when I say amazing, I mean really stupendous. We got the chicken fingers for my youngest daughter, and they came with a marinara sauce. But of course she wanted ketchup. We asked Greeta if they had any ketchup and as it turns out, they did not. But Greeta went to another restaurant nearby and brought back some packets of ketchup. If that isn't going above and beyond, then I don't know what is. The food was absolutely stellar. We got a lot of things and shared them, but some favorites even amongst all the deliciousness were the whipped ricotta, the Caesar salad, the chicken marsala, the diver scallop entrée, and the tuna appetizer. The cocktails and wine were also fabulous. Absolutely deserving of 5 stars and now we can't wait to go back! read more

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Marta definitely lives up to the hype! Went to celebrate my husband's new job, and I'm so glad we did! The food was amazing! Branzino was a perfect 10 out of 10! The service was fantastic! Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Overall 4/5. Food: tasty and a good presentation. The pasta sauce we got was a little too thick- you couldn't really appreciate the pasta itself. We also got a lamb dish which was 10/10. For our appetizer, we got the mushroom arancini balls, delicious. They also had a stellar dirty martini. Environment: we had our reservation at 8:30 but it was so busy we still had to wait 15 minutes to be seated, so I would expect a wait. Service: great read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Loved this spot for Brunch! Great location, cool vibe and good food. I definitely recommend this spot. We also had the Bolognese but was so full forgot to take photo. Overall good service and good food! read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Foie Gras Terrine - Brunch Menu DELICIOUS! - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We went here for our wedding anniversary yesterday and honestly the food was very delicious. Loved the tuna cannoli, both pasta dishes and the desserts were incredible. Only taking a star down for a couple reasons. We put in the reservation it was our anniversary when it asked special occasion and it was not acknowledged once. Portion of my entree (short rib ravioli) was on the smaller side and we did wait 15 mins to get our check after we finished dessert. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful but he did get busy as the night went on so probably not his fault. I must say the tiramisu was 10/10 best I've had. We sat in the bar area for a more casual vibe and it is still cozy upper scale Italian restaurant vibe. Id love to go back and try other menu items read more

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This place was amazing. The service, food, and ambiance were amazing. The beef was cooked perfectly and the dessert tasted amazing. What made my experience great was the awesome server I had. If you'd looking for great food and amazing service this is the place to go. read more

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I know people have been raving about Marta for a while so I was excited to try it when we popped over for dinner on a whim. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try anything. It was a Tuesday night at 8:25pm but when we arrived, the bartender told us the kitchen was closed and only dessert or drinks were available. We found this strange since their hours state they close at 10pm. It was also strange considering the restaurant was not empty at all and there were quite a few people still dining there. Shutting down the kitchen 30 minutes before closing? Sure. 45 minutes beforehand? Potentially. Even an hour beforehand? Maybeeee. But over an hour and a half in advance? I've never heard of anywhere else doing that. It really turned us off to the place as a whole - not to mention, we eat dinner after 8pm most nights so we probably won't be returning. I will also mention, the bar is incredibly bright with fluorescent lights blaring down on you. Not a very inviting atmosphere for a drink or a meal. read more

Food and drinks were very flavorful. The Caprese martini is very unique and delicious, really enjoyed it! The pastas were very rich and creamy and the asparagus soup was very tasty as well. The service was great, but the restaurant itself is very crowded - they definitely jammed a couple extra tables in there to maximize capacity. Also I will note that the there are no purse hooks and you cannot hang them on chairs, my table and others had put their purses on the floor which is definitely less than ideal, especially given that this is a nicer restaurant. Overall I enjoyed the food and drinks, would possibly be back. read more

Wonderful experience for my bf's birthday! We had a reservation for Saturday night at 8:45. The place is quaint and cute not super fancy but nice. The service was great and the food was good! We tried a few things on the menu and the duck ravioli was our favorite. The gm Laure and our waiter Louis were so amazing and made the night special. read more

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This place is amazing and delightful. The food was amazing every single item. The service was excellent and ambiance was outstanding. read more

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Absolutely the best dining experience we've had in a long time. I would recommend this place to anyone. The gooseberries in the beet carpaccio brought back memories of my childhood as my mom had two gooseberry trees in her backyard! read more

This review is several months late but I still wanted to say that we loved our experience here. We came as a group because two people from the group had gone to Marta 2 weekends in a row and wanted to share the good times.. so clearly Marta is doing something right. Immediately upon entering the restaurant, the lighting is soft, and the decor is welcoming. The service was great, and best of all the food was delicious and well cooked. I really enjoyed the cocktails that I had, and overall it was a good time! read more

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We were excited to try Marta, but the experience didn't live up to our expectations. The dining room was so loud on a Sunday evening that conversation was impossible . We also ordered the strawberry mille-feuille, and the puff pastry was so hard we needed knives to cut through it, which made it seem stale. Service was good, but overall we left disappointed. read more

Nice menu including great cocktails. The tuna cannoli is especially good. The best key lime pie north of Key West. read more

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Decent experience overall, but not great. Food and drinks weren't bad for the most part, but I'll just list the negatives so you know why this place is not the 5-star restaurant you are looking for. 1. Not only was my starter plate dirty with multiple specks of someone else's old food on it, but so was my spouse's. I didn't raise a stink, I just politely pointed that out to the server who promptly brought out two other (clean) plates. Is this a big deal? Maybe, it depends on how you look at it. Personally, this is completely unacceptable for a restaurant of this caliber to set the table with not one but two dirty plates. This is not your local diner, this is Marta and you expect a certain level of quality for that price. I think clean plates is a good place to start. 2. Another area where expectations were not met was the degree to which my lamb chop was cooked. I requested medium rare, but half of it was overcooked to a medium/medium well. Again, I didn't raise a stink, just ate my food and moved on. But this again begs the question: is this a big deal? Well, when you charge your customers nearly $60 for a single lamb chop that you can get at a local supermarket for $15-20, it better be perfect. And this one was far from it. Incidentally, their campanelle Zafferano ($35) was pretty nondescript and forgettable as well. Like I said earlier, overall the food wasn't bad and it was obvious the chef really tried to play with combinations of different ingredients to deliver unexpected flavors. However, that lamb chop or campanelle did not deliver. 3. Lastly, once you are finally done with the meal and ask for a check, they tack on a surprise 3% credit card processing fee. It was not disclosed anywhere on their website or their online menu. I did not ask for their physical menu back at the time of payment, but a quick google search suggests it's in there somewhere at the bottom in very fine print. Essentially, they put it there for legal reasons, but they are clearly not transparent about it when you sit down to dine in. So that felt like a "gotcha" at the end rather than a nice end to a meal. In summary, the place isn't bad and probably deserves a shot if you've never been. The food and drinks do show an effort on the chef's/bartender's part to stand out a bit. But for a fine dining restaurant that expects you to pay up $300+ for a two-person dinner with drinks and dessert, you expect them to deliver a high quality dinner in return and that just never hit the mark. read more

Sunday Birthday Brunch date June 2025 with a few of my favs! It appears to be in a quaint & quiet neighborhood on a corner. We had reservations for 11:00 AM and the crowd was light. It wasn't packed to capacity with a bustling line out the door like a lot of these brunch places can be. We tried a few things but starting off with their freshly brewed coffee alone, we knew we were in for some good eats, the coffee by itself was just so fresh & good. We knew this would blow our minds so we ordered just one for the table to share, the Lemon Ricotta Pancake Soufflé, everyone said they only wanted a tiny piece to keep room for our full meal but bay-bee, once we dug in, it was over, it was amazing!!! We all kept piecing off of it until it was gone, which did not take long at all between 4 people, it was the perfect combination of flavors, even with the warm drizzled syrup it was still not overly sweet, you've got to try it. For entrees we ordered Eggs in Purgatory (X2), Eggs Benedict, Campanelle Zafferano & a Caesar Salad. Everything was cooked to perfection, we all had an opportunity to taste a little of everything and not one complaint at the table. Out hostess was very nice, being our very first time, he was patient and answered all of our questions and offered up his best suggestions as well. So happy to have had this experience, will be back to try more of their delightful dishes. read more

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Marta is an amazing neighborhood restaurant with great service, good, and a beautiful ambiance. I'd recommend making a reservation but they usually have spots open at the bar or outside if you aren't able to. They have a great list of seasonal drink and food options. The servers will tell you how well received they are by other patrons and if others recommend them. It's such a pretty place and I can't wait to return! read more

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If any dining experience could be categorized as a warm, cozy hug, it would be Marta. I can't count how many times my husband and I have visited, and our experience has consistently been 5-star. Grita, Allister, and Alessandra are all so kind and attentive, and Lore has done a wonderful job leading her team. Menu is wonderful and thoughtfully edited. No worries about getting decision-fatigue after a long work day or week! I especially love their tuna cannoli, beef tartare, and yellowtail out of their crudi and their ziti alla bolognese out of their pastas. The ziti is a generous portion, and I always have to take some home. It's even better the next day! Cocktails are also fun and creative. I recommend asking what they're working on or about the newest one they're offering for the season. They'll be happy to share! One of my favorite cocktails there is the Pair of Sages. Definitely give it a try if you like a more herbaceous drink. I recommend making a reservation before going. Marta's located in a residential area, so sometimes, parking is a roll of the dice. They also have sidewalk seating if you want to enjoy the cute neighborhood view and weather. I can't recall seeing any pups with patrons outside, but you may want to ask before bringing. Enjoy! read more

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We had the best time. It was our first time there celebrating my girlfriend's 29th birthday. Everything was exactly how it should be. Great location, great food, great service. Thank to Paul, our server, we will definitely be back and requesting him!!! We are so sad that we forgot the handwritten card that everyone signed for her birthday. It was waiting for us and it was so special. Cheers! read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Bomboloni - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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One of my favorite dining experiences in Baltimore so far (if not my #1). The service was fantastic, although I wish I remembered our server's name. The beet carpaccio was delicious and the gooseberries really added an unexpected, but perfect sweetness. I ate the entire thing myself (oops!). My swordfish was fantastic, absolutely no notes. My partner's bistecca was also amazing. Finally for desert, the mango passion fruit cheesecakes was as delicious as it was aesthetic. My partner and I agreed this was the best mango cheesecake that either of us had had. We went on a rainy evening, but I can't wait to go on a sunny day and sit outside. The vibes inside were immaculate, but nothing beats sitting outside in the summer. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We had wanted to try this restaurant upon reading some of the reviews. We had a pretty good experience, service was great ! The restaurant was full but it wasn't noisy & we felt that the ambiance was nice. We started with the bread servicefor 2. Good bread & fancy butter was very good but $8 ? We also had the Sheep's Milk Ricotta which was excellent! Our server gave us extra ciabatta pieces as there were 4 of us- nice ! For entrees , the best was the grilled Branzino. It tasted very fresh, seasoned perfectly & had that crisp skin char that was just WOW ! I had the pasta zafferano which was disappointing. The saffron taste was not distinctive nor could I taste the Uni. In fact we all agreed it was kinda bland. My daughter had the OssoBucco which was perfectly tender & delicious but a bit of a small serving . We also had the skirt steak which we enjoyed as well. It was a melt of tasty flavors that complemented the meat very well. For dessert, the scrumptious bomboloni is definitely a must ! Be sure to get it !!! We had decided to celebrate my daughter's birthday here and mentioned it when I made reservations. Sadly, there was no acknowledgement of it when we arrived or at any time during our dinner The food though was a great experience . read more

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Went here for the 3rd time for date night and it didn't disappoint once again. I ordered the Maine lobster salad and added caviar it was divine! Literally a party in my mouth, I can not recommend this dish enough. The service was good, it was a pretty busy night so I we did have a wait for the table to be ready even though we had reservations. read more

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Marta is worth a visit! I had it bookmarked after seeing some fellow Yelpers talk about it. Believe the hype! Put this place on your list. I would describe the vibe as "casual elegant." You can come in a nice outfit but not over the top. It's not a "cheap date." Parking isn't the easiest - found a spot a few blocks up though. We had reservations for dinner. On a Tuesday night the place was packed - including the bar. Our server, Matthew was amazing. I had wanted to try "ultraviolet," a cabernet from Napa but they were out, and he provided some great alternatives. All the staff here was friendly and engaging! Thank you!! They make their own butter in house - it was so good with the bread. It's not complimentary but still order it. For my entree, I did the "Tagliatelle Tartufo" and OMG, it was good! *Chef's kiss! My dinner date did the "Pennsylvania Lamb," and he loved it! I'm not typically big on desserts but get one here. We got the "tiramisu affogato" and it was delicious. The presentation itself is great! I'm already planning my next visit - perhaps for brunch! read more

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Came here last minute with a friend at 5:30 on a Friday night without a reservation so we were just hoping to just score a bar seat. We were pleasantly surprised they had a two top available! The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the ambiance was lovely. Not too loud. Service was also excellent. We decided to order two pasta dishes and a salad to share. They split the salad into two plates without us having to ask- lovely! The truffle pasta was rich and creamy but I really couldn't taste the truffle which was a bit disappointing. The ziti was also good but didn't blow me away. We ordered a side of crushed red pepper to spice it up a bit and it helped. We ordered the mini bomboloni for dessert and they were excellent! They were warm, fresh, and the fillings were to die for. Don't skip this! Overall, we had a great experience. I would definitely come back to try some of their entrees! read more

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Excellent service and phenomenal dishes. We had the tuna canolli for an appetizer, then for the entrees we had chicken marsala for the lady, and branzino for myself. Both dishes for stupendous. Would visit again. We sat outside in the spring. Would recommend. You'll love it! read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food, drinks and serves all amazing!! Our server Anthony was the best! We had the tiramisu affogato for dessert, which was delish! read more

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We had a delightful meal where the three of us shared a number of plates: the arancini, the tuna cannelloni, the yellowtail, the braised rib pasta, the sausage pasta, an the branzino. Everything absolutely superb. Fresh, tasteful (nothing bland), even a bit spicy, and beautifully presented. The most remarkable thing was how fast this food was brought to our table. Often in restaurants that boast of hand crafting every dish, the preparation time is long. But not here. At the end we topped everything with a tiramisu that reminded me of an affogato. Marta is highly recommended. read more

Have visited Marta a handful of times now and it does not disappoint. Located in an old row house, it has that local Baltimore neighborhood charm. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so be sure to make a reservation. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The menu has a variety of options, but my favorites are the whipped ricotta starter, the duck agnolotti, and the filet Can't wait to go again soon! read more

MARTA MARTA MARTA! What a wonderful experience I had at my company dinner at Marta Fine Food and Spirits. This is a spot that was on my list for a while and I'm glad that my company hosted us to try out some drinks crudos entrees and dessert. This is an elegant restaurant not far from Patterson park it's semi intimate but has a great rustic vibe mixed with class. When I walked in I was greeted by a hostess and directed to my party I started off the night with a cocktail; Smokey the pear. It was a mezcal drink that was sweet and smoky It blended really well. The bartenders know what they are doing. Afterwards when more of my coworkers came we ordered some appetizers. We had the tuna cannoli, sheep milk risotto, arugula salad, beet carpaccio, and cacio e pepe meatballs. My favorite was the sheep milk risotto this is a must have! The sheep risotto was smooth and have a nice sweetness to It from the honey It was fresh and rich. The beet carpaccio was okay if you're under the impression that It will be the same as beef or seafood then no you're wrong. It still taste like veggies but the olive oil, FRESH! The tuna cannoli was good too but if It was more raw I think I would've liked It more After that I ordered another cocktail, the cocoa noir old fashioned. As a fan of old fashioned this was good and strong. I'm telling you these bartenders are mixologist!!! Now let's talk about the entrees. I ordered the scallops because why not. Although the waitress mentioned that the scallop were light I wanted to try It and I'm glad I did. The scallops were seared to perfection in brown butter and It was mad addicting. There was no fishy smell or taste and the scallops had a great mouth feel. My coworker across from me ordered the lamb and he said It was bussing was well. I ended my night with the tiramisu affogato which came with a table side presentation. This is a shareable dessert and rich too. If you do not like coffee this might not be the one for you. But my coffee lovers would enjoy this. I'm thankful for this experience and I'm glad I came. My waitress Greeta was nice friendly and well knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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Enjoyed the food ambiance and the service - definitely recommend - loved the dessert affogato with tiramisu yummy read more

Marta Fine Food and Spirits - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

After countless fabulous dinners at Marta, my friends and I decided to try our luck at brunch! We arrived and, as always, were greeted and seated promptly. Our table near the bar was perfect! Our server/bartender had our mimosas flowing in no time! One friend ordered a Smokey the Pear cocktail and said it was PEAR-fectly AMAZING! We started with Cacio e Pepe meatballs and Arancini--just enough to get the brunch vibe rolling. The asparagus soup? GET IT. Don't stop, don't think about it--JUST do it! It's soup-erb! For mains, we indulged in: - **Spaghetti alla Chitarra Carbonara**: If you like crab, cheese, and homemade pasta, this is the catch of the day! - **"DA" Burger**: You won't be saying "where's the beef" with this one. It's beef-licious! - **Eggs in Purgatory**: So divine, they made all my sins worth it! And the drinks! The Caprese Martini was MAGNIFICENT, and the Pistachio Martini for dessert? To die for! I need these cocktails all day, every day. They really raised the bar! Service was spot on, as always! Needless to say, Marta didn't play with this brunch--they slayed! read more

Excellent neighborhood spot with great bar area and dining area. They take reservations but during the week it looks like not required. The cocktail menu is full & unique. I tried the Sage Pear/not the "smoked" pear cocktail. It was fabulous. The service was very attentive! On a Wednesday night. The hostess greeted us both arrival & departure. We tried the bread & butter, the fois gras and the Arancini. All excellent We tried 3 pastas and they were all good. Our waiter recommended a wine for my pasta and it was a good fit. We'll be back. read more

We were at Marta on 2/3 for my birthday. This is a great place to go for special occasions. They will pace their service to your schedule. After leisurely drinks and appetizers, we had a wonderful dinner. Paul, our waiter, is excellent. read more