Down-to-earth eatery serving focaccia pizzas & Italian small plates in a narrow space with a bar. Based on 603 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
Address:
313 S High St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (443) 835-4866
Website: http://www.joebennys.com/
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J Frye
Shame on me for putting off dining at Joe Benny’s for so long! I wish there was more time to indulge in the Sloppy Balls, Foccacia, and the dreamy Reese’s Cream Puffs with Silky Chi Hazelnut Mousse…. my daughter said I should befriend Joe so we could go eat at his house…. but for real, I need either the meatball and sauce recipe or the dessert. Otherwise, I’ll fall into a deep depression knowing I’ll never have either ever again . I wish more people were good empathetic people who placed value on these small, charming, scrumptious establishments, and maybe Joe Benny’s would be around even a little bit longer. Thanks to the crew there for a fantastic dining experience! Chefs Kiss!
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Alex Bodiford
If someone blind folded me and told me to taste this pizza… I would say it was good, but this isn’t pizza (to me). This is pizza bread. The focaccia bread was very flavorful but dry, and not enough sauce. In general.. awesome flavor, just dry.
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Daniel Watts
Absolutely phenomenal. The pizza crust is incredibly light and airy, but crispy and crumbly on the outside. The sauce is perfectly acidic. Also had the meatball sub which was equally outstanding. They were soft and flavorful, served on a house baked roll and topped with sauce, ricotta and provolone. An absolute masterpiece.
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Wilson Mendis
We got there at 5 pm on a Wed so no wait and our party of 6 sat comfortably (4 kids) at a table in the back away from everyone. Which was perfect for 4 kids 8 and under. My kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs. We got the nonna, the fancy Nancy, and the fire eater. I loved the fire eater. The fancy Nancy and Nonna was also good but that was my fav. The focaccia it comes on is thick and fluffy and I thought very filling. We barely finished a whole pie the 4 of us eating. Lots of leftovers.
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Beiji Suonan
Came to Joe Benny’s from Virginia, our drive was about 1.5 hours, got there at 4:20pm, still had to wait until 6:30 to get seated because we needed the big table, but the wait was the most pleasant wait time i have ever had, the ambience was amazing, playlist was lit and you get to order drink while you wait! i ordered the sicilian salad and also the sloppy meat ball as appetizers, the first bite just redeemed the wait. i also ordered the big woo, again, it’s not just pizza, it’s focaccia, so the crust was flavorful itself. They tend to sell out pretty fast cause it is a small restaurant, everything on the menu are handmade, so expect them to sell out if you are too late already, it’s not the Cheesecake Factory, there are a lot of nice places in little italy, no need to dump your first world problems onto small businesses while they need your support the most.
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Brad Ross
TLDR: Amazing focaccia pizza and an unforgettable neighborhood atmosphere. Unfortunately they are closing their doors at the end of May 2023 for the time being. But it’s not a goodbye for forever, but see you later!
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Asya Adil
The sign got us in, but the simple yet delicious food and authentic service earned the stars. This quaint Italian restaurant is a local gem and this was our first time in. Joe himself greeted us with a warm welcome and after a brief wait, we took a seat at the bar. While waiting for our order of meatballs and Angry Ginger pizza, Mr & Mrs Clause came in for dinner too and it was pure joy.
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Josue de la Torre
Had a great dinner experience! Stopped by on a Friday evening, no wait for a table. Our server Stephanie was great and recommended customer favorites. We shared the Big Guy focaccia pizza pie and the Anita Manna special with rigatoni pasta and meatballs. Both were absolutely delicious and paired great with the ice cold Peroni beer. Highly recommended!
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Jayesh Jariwala
Another amazing evening at Joe Benny’s! I was fortunate enough to get a table inside and enjoy the Bocce Focaccia straight from the oven! Fantastic Italian options and the Best Balls on the block.
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Dawn Chugg
Before you go here, know the rules. Be prepared for your visit and experience. Watch Joe’s YouTube videos. Then go and enjoy the best balls, service, sauce, Froccacia Pizza you will ever have!
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