Di Pasquale’s is an authentic Italian Deli just north of Canton . I had heard great things and they were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. For lunch a friend and I could’t what we were in the mood for, I wanted a sandwich and she wanted something Italian . I had remembered hearing about Di Pasquale’s and what we were craving was exactly what they serve so we headed over. Di Pasquale’s When we walked in, we were met with a deli counter packed with fresh looking Italian delicacies such as meatballs, salads, fresh mozzarella, pastas and more. After looking over the menu, my friend decided to order the Baked Ziti. This picture does it no justice, the portion is colossal and came with layer after layer of fresh made ziti and tons of cheesy goodness. This was hands down, probably the best baked ziti either of us have ever had. Baked Ziti I decided to order one of their Italian sandwiches and went with the Rustico. The sandwich was dry cured Filet Mignon, Marinated Eggplant & Roa
100 years ago, Luigi DiPasquale Sr. opened an Italian corner grocery store in Batlimore's Highlandtown neighborhood. Over the years, DiPasquale's has blossomed into an Italian market and eatery. Today, the family owned and operated store still offers the same high quality Italian items that locals love. Like many others, my grandparents have been customers for years, but some people come from far away to stock up on Italian goodies. In fact, DiPasquale's is known nationally. It's been featured not once but TWICE on the Food Network Guy Fieri's show (click here for video) and on Lidia's Italy in America show (see minute 14). Both celebrities were blown away by the authentic Italian food. It's impressive when two cooking legends come for a visit. We couldn't wait to visit DiPasquale's. From the outside, the building doesn't look like it could house a famous Italian Marketplace with such a big reputati
I don’t even know where to begin. I love it. Every ounce from the cute older men having lunch to the fact that the family runs the entire operation. This is old school Italian Baltimore market food hotspot, including the brownstone location. Look at this place! I wish I had the sense to take a few pics while inside, but alas… I have to admit, I was a little confused when you walk in. There is a counter with a cash register immediately to the right and there are dining tables straight ahead. As you walk towards the table, the walls are lined with drinks – beers, soda, and wine. Off to the right, you can see the deli counter. Oh, my… the deli counter. Olives, roasted and grilled veggies, octopus and calamari, and slices of their famous lasagna . I went for lunch on a relatively hot day – so no lasagna for me. I had a hard time choosing off the menu – prosciutto melt? their version of a cuban sammie? caprese? Finally, one of the fol