Zachary S.
Google
Verde delivered one of the best pizza dinners I’ve had in a long time.
We started with the arancini and roasted olives. The arancini was fried beautifully—super crisp on the outside with a rich, creamy center. That said, it arrived hot on the outside but noticeably cold in the middle. I’m not sure if that’s intentional or just a miss, but the texture and flavor were still solid. The roasted olives were a surprise standout: I’m usually not an olive person, but these were mild, well-seasoned, and genuinely enjoyable.
For pizzas, my wife ordered the Pistacchio e Salsiccia, and I went with Il Bambino. We both loved our pizzas, though choosing from Verde’s massive menu was honestly overwhelming. Il Bambino was outstanding—easily a top-3 pizza I’ve had in Baltimore. Perfectly cooked crust, great balance, and just deeply satisfying. My wife really enjoyed hers too, though I’ll admit the pistachio pesto flavor is pretty niche and not something everyone will gravitate toward.
The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, a fantastic dinner with memorable pizza—and easily the best pizza experience I’ve had in a long time. Verde absolutely lives up to the hype.