Little Donna's is tucked away in Baltimore, Maryland, and offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere from the moment you walk through the door. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which adds to its charm, but it also means it fills up quickly. We visited on a Saturday around 6:00 PM and were quoted a 45-minute wait for a table, so we grabbed seats at the bar instead.
Parking is limited to street parking, so I recommend arriving a little early to give yourself time to find a spot.
Sitting at the bar ended up being a great choice. The bartender was phenomenal, friendly, attentive, and full of excellent drink recommendations that made the experience even better.
For food, we ordered the Bianca pizza and a classic cheese pizza with oregano added. The Bianca was decent, but the garlic was a little overpowering for my taste. The cheese pizza, however, was the standout. The added oregano really elevated the flavor, and while it doesn't crack my personal top five pizzas (I review a lot of pizza), it comfortably earns a spot in my top eight. If I found myself back in the area craving pizza, I'd definitely order it again.
Before the pizzas arrived, we were served fresh bread drizzled with olive oil, and it was absolutely delicious, a simple but memorable appetizer. On the drink side, both the IPAs and the strawberry crush were excellent and paired well with the meal.
Overall, I'm giving Little Donna's 4 out of 5 stars. The service, atmosphere, drinks, and appetizers were all outstanding. The only thing keeping it from a perfect score is the pizza itself. For me, a 5-star pizza is one that I can't stop thinking about long after I've left and while this was very good, it just didn't quite reach that level. read more