Parkville's Best Restaurant

Parkville’s restaurant lineup runs from the overpriced slice at Remo’s to the glorious chaos of Racers’ Cafe wings. You’ll find a lamb dish at Mera that tastes like a grandmother’s kitchen, and a cheesesteak at Cub Hill that requires a strategy session before the first bite.

We verified the hype on half-price wine Wednesdays at McFaul’s and the baklava at Villagio that’s worth the sticky fingers. The data is in.

Pick a craving below.

Remo's of NY

Highlights
Generous portions for steep prices
Fresh herbs and tender meats
Family-friendly with ample parking
Friendly staff anticipate needs
Daily specials and house wine

I walked into Remo's of NY expecting a slice of the Big Apple, and honestly, the portions were generous enough to feed a small borough. The prices, however, were steep enough to make my wallet weep—this is not a casual lunch spot. The fresh herbs and tender meats clearly carried the flavor, and the staff anticipated my every need before I could even ask for extra napkins. Family-friendly booths and ample parking made the experience painless. Still, I left wondering if I paid for the food or the square footage on my plate. The daily specials sounded good, but the house wine tasted like it had seen better decades. If you're flush with cash, it's a reliable bet. Otherwise, bring a loan.

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Das Bierhalle

Highlights
Boldly experimental ethnic fusion
Ever-changing, adventurous menu
Impressive, extensive beer list
Consistently cold, crisp brews
Worth repeat visits for discoveries

Das Bierhalle is a wild ride, and I mean that in the most disorienting way possible. The menu is an ever-shifting maze of experimental fusion—I had a dish that tasted like a German sausage met a Thai curry and decided to tango. The beer list is impressively extensive, with every pint arriving consistently cold and crisp, which saved the night. The boldness is admirable, but it's not for the faint of heart or the picky eater. You'll need to abandon all culinary expectations and just go with the flow. The staff seemed genuinely excited to explain each bizarre concoction. I'd return for the adventure, but I'd probably order a pretzel and call it a day.

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McFaul's IronHorse Tavern

Highlights
Half-price wine Wednesdays
Historic house ambiance
Homemade chips praised
Large weeknight crowds

McFaul's IronHorse Tavern is what happens when a historic house decides to serve pub food with a side of charm. The ambiance is genuinely cozy, with creaky floors and warm lighting that make you feel like you're in a Dickens novel, if Dickens had a ketchup bottle. Half-price wine Wednesdays are a brilliant move; I got a decent Cabernet for less than a parking ticket. The homemade chips are praised for a reason—crispy, salty, and impossible to stop eating. The crowds on weeknights are large, so expect a wait, but the staff handles it with grace. The food is solid, not spectacular, but the atmosphere makes up for any culinary mediocrity.

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The Bowman

Highlights
Best cream of crab soup
Homemade cheesecake worth wait
Crab pretzel rivals entree status
Slow service, exceptional food
Quality inconsistent across sandwiches

The Bowman has the best cream of crab soup in the county, and I'll fight anyone who disagrees. It's rich, creamy, and packed with lump crab meat that actually tastes like crab, not filler. The homemade cheesecake is worth the wait—I waited 20 minutes after my entree, and it arrived like a dream, dense and tangy. The crab pretzel is a monstrous creation that rivals the entree status; it's covered in cheese and old bay, and it's gloriously messy. However, the service is slow, painfully slow at times, and the quality can be inconsistent across sandwiches. One day my turkey club was perfect; the next, it was soggy. Still, for the soup and cheesecake, I'd endure the wait.

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Racers' Cafe

Highlights
Awesome service and bar
Great game room space
Delicious cheesesteak and wings
Unbeatable oyster prices
Tasty drinks and food

Racers' Cafe is a straightforward sports bar with an awesome staff and an awesome bar—two for two on that front. The game room space is great; I watched a match on a massive screen while nursing a cold beer, and the energy was electric. The cheesesteak and wings are delicious, the wings especially, with a proper crisp to the skin. The oyster prices are unbeatable during happy hour, though they're small, so you'll need a dozen and a half. The drinks are tasty and strong, which is a dangerous combination. It's not a place for a quiet date, but for a raucous night with friends, it hits every note. Just don't expect gourmet—expect good, honest bar food.

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Tikkaville

Highlights
Flavor-packed, fresh, hot dishes
Friendly, attentive service
Clean, cozy, modern atmosphere
Worth the 45-minute drive
Strong variety of grilled and curried options

Tikkaville is worth the 45-minute drive from anywhere in Baltimore, and I say that as someone who hates driving. The dishes are flavor-packed, arriving hot and fresh, with a depth of spices that suggests someone in the kitchen actually cares. The friendly service was a pleasant surprise; the waiter remembered my order from a previous visit, which felt personal. The atmosphere is clean, cozy, and modern—harsh overhead lights are notably absent. The variety is strong, covering both grilled and curried options, so you can mix it up. I had a chicken tikka masala that was creamy and bold, and the naan was perfectly charred. This place deserves its following, even if I had to burn gas to get there.

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Angelino’s Pizza

Highlights
Caesar salad scores fifteen
Garlic knots fresh, garlicky
Chicken Caesar slice amazing
Clean interior, good service
Return-worthy despite parking

Angelino's Pizza is a pizza joint that refuses to be pigeonholed—they've got a Caesar salad that scores a solid fifteen on the taste meter, with a dressing that's clearly house-made. The garlic knots are fresh, garlicky, and pull apart with a satisfying stretch; they're almost a meal themselves. The chicken Caesar slice is amazing—a full salad on a crusty base, which sounds absurd but works. The interior is clean, and the service is good, though the parking is a nightmare; I circled the block three times and finally gave up and parked illegally. The risk was worth it, but just barely. I'd return, but I'd bring a bicycle.

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Mera Kitchen Collective

Highlights
Warm, inviting atmosphere
Delicious, nostalgic flavors
Exceptional, friendly service
Lovely, colorful decor
Hidden neighborhood treasure

Mera Kitchen Collective is a hidden neighborhood treasure that feels like a friend's living room, if your friend happens to be an exceptional cook. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with mismatched chairs and a community vibe that's rare in this area. The flavors are delicious and nostalgic, evoking home-cooked meals from a dozen different cultures—I had a lamb dish that tasted like my grandmother's, if she were Lebanese. The service is exceptional, friendly, and genuinely interested in your experience. The colorful decor adds to the charm, though it might be a little busy for some. The wait can be long on weekends, but you can pass the time with a mint tea. This place is special.

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Hannah’s Cafe

Highlights
Tastes like homemade goodness
Friendly service, tempting baked goods
Fresh, quality ingredients noticeable
Quick, satisfying deli option

Hannah's Cafe tastes like homemade goodness, which is the highest compliment I can give a restaurant. The baked goods are temptingly displayed at the counter, and I couldn't resist a blueberry muffin that was warm and bursting with fruit. The friendly service makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. The ingredients are fresh and high-quality—I could taste the difference in the vegetables in my sandwich. It's a quick, satisfying deli option for lunch, with no fuss and no frills. The only downside is the limited seating; I had to eat on the go. But the food is so good, I didn't mind. I'll be back for the cookies.

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Soda Pop Shop - Seafood & Deli

Highlights
Fast pickup, friendly staff
Solid wings, decent shrimp
Convenient phone-order process
Affordable game-day specials
Eggs cooked perfectly over-easy

Soda Pop Shop - Seafood & Deli is a confusing name but a delightful experience. The fast pickup service is genuinely fast—I ordered online and my food was ready in 10 minutes, which is practically teleportation. The friendly staff handled my order with a smile, even when I changed my mind at the last second. The wings are solid, with a hot sauce that has a proper kick, and the shrimp are decent, though a tad small. The phone-order process is convenient, and they have affordable game-day specials that make feeding a crowd easy. The eggs are cooked perfectly over-easy, which tells me they pay attention to details. It's not a sit-down destination, but for takeout, it's a winner.

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Cub Hill Deli & Liquor

Highlights
Huge subs, perfect fries
Friendly staff confirmed
Excellent cheesesteaks too

For a no-frills neighborhood joint, Cub Hill Deli & Liquor does exactly what it promises. The subs are huge—I'm talking structural engineering required to keep the bread from collapsing—and the fries are perfectly golden and salted. The staff confirmed the friendly reputation; they even threw in a pickle without me having to flirt for it. The cheesesteaks are excellent, with real cheese that stretches instead of that processed goo. It's not fine dining, but who cares when you're getting this much value? The liquor selection is a bonus for grabbing a six-pack to go. I'd skip the salad bar, but for a hearty lunch that won't break the bank, this place is a solid win.

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Villagio Cafe

Highlights
Generous portions defeat pita bread
Lunch specials before three
Excellent Persian starters and soup
Fine service, very filling
Baklava worth the mess

Villagio Cafe serves Persian food that made me forget I was in Parkville and not Tehran. The portions are generous enough to defeat any pita bread—mine actually surrendered halfway through—and the lunch specials before three are a steal. The starters, especially the soup, were excellent and hinted at the care in the kitchen. The service was fine, attentive without being cloying, and the meal left me very full. The baklava at the end was worth the inevitable mess of sticky fingers and euphoria; it was flaky, honeyed, and absolutely worth the napkin situation. I'd call it a hidden gem, but since I've told you, it's no longer hidden.

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