La Scala

It’s not spa cuisine. Think cream sauces, white wine sauces, butter, Marsala wine, Cognac and more cream sauces. But they don't feel heavy at Nino Germano’s Little Italy restaurant, which earns extra credit for its expert salumeria and cheese offerings and major charm points for its indoor bocce court. --Richard Gorelick

See the full list as selected by Baltimore Sun restaurant critic Richard Gorelick.