Baltimore is beloved for its beautiful Inner Harbor and its rich, historic charm, and it is also home to a number of fine dining restaurants that promise innovative, elegant fare. Make a reservation at one of these upscale eateries in Charm City.

Cinghiale
Cinghiale's strange-sounding name translates into “wild boar” in Italian and refers to the restaurant’s Italian background. Rather than being inspired by modern Italy, Cinghiale takes its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Milan, featuring a lively atmosphere in the dining room and a social wine bar with beautiful decor. The menu includes favorite dishes from northern and central Italy prepared with locally sourced meats and produce, and the wine list is truly one for the books.
822 Lancaster St., Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 547-8282

Charleston
Furnished with red printed wallpaper, matching red dining chairs, white tablecloths, and exquisite chandeliers hanging from the ceilings, Charleston restaurant is an elegant respite in the heart of Baltimore. The ever-changing menu includes a combination of French cuisine and down-home, South Carolina favorites. Prix fixe tasting options enable guests to choose from three to six courses, and more than 800 wine options create the ideal pairing with any dish. Once dinner is complete, Charleston also offers an impressive list of cakes, mousses, and pies that regulars insist simply cannot be missed.
1000 Lancaster St., Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 332-7373

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La Madeline French Bakery & Café offers an authentic taste of French cuisine right here in Columbia. This quaint bistro is a part of a beloved chain of eateries with locations all over the country, and it is decorated with stone fireplaces, dark wood furnishings, and wrought iron accents for a true French country look. The bakery area hosts glass display cases filled with flaky pastries and colorful fruit tarts, while the kitchen creates French delicacies like beef bourguignon, French dip sandwiches, and seasonal salads. For breakfast, La Madeleine also offers elaborate eggs Benedict dishes and, of course, French toast.

Enjoy the chic ambiance over lunch with a friend, or take advantage of La Madeleine’s free Wi-Fi and sip a strong coffee while catching up on emails at the small café tables.

La Madeleine
6211 Columbia Crossing Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 872-4900
www.lamadeleine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/la-madeleine-french-bakery-and-cafe-columbia

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