Pizza and Italian · Federal Hill

Hersh's

A family-run Riverside restaurant serving Neapolitan-style pizza and pastas. Named among Baltimore Magazine’s Best Restaurants for 2026.

Checked as operating: October 2026. Hours change, so check before you go.

Known for
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, squid ink spaghetti with clams
Where
1843 Light St, Federal Hill
Price
$$ · Moderate
Good for
Pizza, Date night, Locals

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A Neapolitan-style pizza (illustrative photo, not taken at this restaurant)Illustrative: A Neapolitan-style pizza, not taken at Hersh's

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What to order at Hersh's

  1. Neapolitan-style pizza
  2. Squid ink spaghetti with clams
  3. Squash tempura

Dishes named in Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026 and other recent local coverage. Menus change with the seasons, so ask what is on today.

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About Federal Hill

Named after the hill park that looks across the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill mixes rowhouse streets with one of the city’s busiest bar areas. Cross Street Market is its center for casual food.

  • Walk up the hill for one of the best views of the harbor.
  • Game days at the stadiums nearby make the area very busy.

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Quick answers

What should I order at Hersh's?

Popular orders at Hersh's include: Neapolitan-style pizza; Squid ink spaghetti with clams; Squash tempura. Menus change, so check what is on the day you go.

Where is Hersh's?

Hersh's is at 1843 Light St, in Federal Hill, Baltimore.

How expensive is Hersh's?

It is moderate ($$) by Baltimore standards.

Has Hersh's won any awards?

Named one of Baltimore’s best restaurants, 2026 (Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026).

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