Facci Ristorante

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Upscale Italian, Casual Fun

Facci Ristorante is owner Gino Palma's modern love letter to his roots in coastal Italy — a concept that brings fresh energy to old-world dishes without sacrificing the warmth that makes Italian cooking so enduring. With three locations across Maryland (Maple Lawn, Turf Valley, and Baltimore's Inner Harbor), Facci has built a following that stretches well beyond any single neighborhood.

The wine program earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, a recognition that reflects the care put into the list — and on Tuesdays, all bottled wines are offered at half price across every location, making it easy to explore.

What's on the Table

The Italian menu moves confidently from lunch through dinner and into weekend brunch. At lunch, handmade pastas, crisp Napoletana pizzas, and vibrant salads come with attentive but relaxed service — whether the occasion is a business meeting or a spontaneous midday treat.

Dinner turns up the energy. Scratch-made pastas, slow-cooked sauces, fresh proteins, and perfectly-fired pizzas pay direct homage to Neapolitan tradition. The cocktail program holds its own alongside the food, and the room has the kind of atmosphere that makes conversation easy.

Weekend brunch takes a playful approach: crab cake eggs benedict, strawberry Nutella Belgian waffles, and crepes florentine with fresh mozzarella sit alongside espresso, spicy bloodies, and prosecco mimosas. It runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all locations.

The Atmosphere

Live music is woven into the weekly rhythm. Sunday afternoons at the Baltimore location bring live saxophone jazz from 3 to 6 p.m. The Maple Lawn location hosts live acoustic music every Wednesday evening. The spaces are well-decorated and described by guests as "spotless" — smart casual dress is expected, and the restaurant enforces that standard consistently.

Private parties and catering are available, and outdoor seating features at select locations during summer months.