Magdalena

4.8

1218 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.

Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 514-0303
Website
https://www.theivybaltimore.com/dine/restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ülfet Ralph
Catering
Magdalena and The Ivy Hotel are both available for buy-outs as well as private dining. If you are interested or curious about scheduling an event, please contact our Sales Department at (410) 528-8090 or sales@theivybaltimore.com.
Private party facilities
If you are interested in scheduling a private event, please contact our Sales Department at (410) 528-8090 or sales@theivybaltimore.com.
Private party contact
Sales Department: (410) 528-8092

Location
205 E. Biddle st., Baltimore, MD 21202
Area
Mt. Vernon
Cross Street
North Calvert
Parking details
Magdalena offers complimentary valet parking for its dinner guests during regular hours of operation. Valet parking can be found at the Biddle Street pull-off at the front entrance of the building located at 205 E. Biddle St.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Holiday Tea Service
US$75.00 per person
6 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
Experience the delightful Holiday Tea Service at Magdalena, now offered on select Saturdays and Sundays. This enchanting culinary experience welcomes parties of six or fewer, allowing guests to indulge in an afternoon tea service that features a selection of premium teas alongside one pass of our elevated tea accompaniments. Guests have the opportunity to enhance their experience by purchasing additional passes of food or sparkling beverages, available at an extra cost. Tea service is priced at $75 per person, which includes complimentary valet parking. Join us for a memorable afternoon filled with warmth, flavor, and the festive spirit of the holiday season. Make your reservation soon, as availability is limited!
Whiskey Wednesday with Amrut Whiskey
29 Jan 2025 only
You are invited to join us for a refined Whiskey Wednesday on January 29 from 5-7 PM at Magdalena, featuring the acclaimed Amrut Whiskey. This event offers both whiskey enthusiasts and newcomers a chance to explore the nuances of this distinguished brand. Experience a tasting, highlighting Amrut's unique origins and flavor profiles while you enjoy our chef-crafted culinary delights that elevate the whiskey experience. Set in the welcoming ambiance of Magdalena, this gathering is perfect for socializing and savoring the craftsmanship of fine whiskey. We encourage you to mark your calendar and celebrate the exceptional artistry of Amrut Whiskey with us.
Regional Wine Night with Half-Priced Bottles: CA
5 Feb 2025 only
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of California wines at our exclusive Regional Wine Night! On Wednesday, February 5, experience an evening dedicated to the sun-soaked vineyards and award-winning wineries of the Golden State with select bottles at half-price. This event showcases an exquisite selection of wines—from the bold and complex flavors of Napa Valley Cabernets to the refreshing and zesty profiles of Central Coast Sauvignon Blancs. Each bottle reflects the unique terroir and craftsmanship that Californian winemakers are renowned for. Don’t miss this chance to toast to the vibrant culture of California winemaking.

Oysters On The Half Shell $ MP
House-Made Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Habanero-Mango Hot Sauce
Tuna TartareUS$21.00
Preserved Lemon, Crème Fraiche, House-Made Chips
Karma Farm Kale CaesarUS$18.00
Creamy Caesar Dressing, Pickled Red Onion, Focaccia Croutons
Beet & Honey Crisp SaladUS$18.00
Shaved Fennel, Goat Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Foie GrasUS$28.00
Poached Spiced Pears, Brioche, Frisée Salad, Candied Pecans
Local Tempura Fried CatfishUS$22.00
Served With House-Made Mumbo Sauce
Crispy Moon Valley Farm CauliflowerUS$19.00
Brown Butter Emulsion, Capers, Chervil
Roasted Oysters US$26.00
Chesapeake Oysters, Maryland Style Sofrito, Sherry Aioli

Entrees

King SalmonUS$34.00
Braised Greens, Beurre Monté, Charred Lemon
JW Trueth Short RibsUS$38.00
Fondant Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Pan Ju
ScallopsUS$42.00
Creamy Grits, Maryland Sofrito, Parmesan, Chives
Roseda Filet MignonUS$56.00
Charred Broccolini, Citrus, Au Poivre Sauce
Rack of LambUS$64.00
Sumac, Baby Carrots, Port Wine Reduction
Fall Risotto US$29.00
Smoked Autumn Squash, Coconut Milk, Pepita Gremolata
Half ChickenUS$36.00
Roasted Breast & Leg, Mac & Cheese Hash Brown, Saffron Aioli
PappardelleUS$28.00
House-Made Pasta, Sauce Pomodoro, Mascarpone

Accompaniments

Truffle & Parmesan Fries US$9.00
House-Made Fries Tossed In White Truffle Oil & Topped With Fresh Shaved Parmesan
House Cut Sea Salt FriesUS$9.00
House-Made Fries Seasoned With Flake Sea Salt
Mac & Cheese Hash BrownUS$12.00
Spiced CarrotsUS$12.00
Roasted BroccoliniUS$12.00
Pomme Puree US$12.00

Desserts

Citrus Cardamom Pavlova US$16.00
Cardamom Cream, Blood Orange Granita, Lemon Verbena Oil, Citrus Segments
Banoffee CakeUS$18.00
Warm Banana Cake, Caramelized Bananas, Toffee Ice Cream, Espresso Crumble, Toffee Pieces
Cocoa Mousse US$21.00
Spiced Cocoa Mousse, Swiss Meringue, Cocoa Cake, Marshmallow Ice Cream
Selection of Ice Creams & SorbetsUS$14.00
Selection Of Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbets Made In House
Artisanal Cheese BoardUS$26.00
Served With Seasonal Accompaniments
AffogatoUS$9.00
Choice of Ice Cream, Served with Espresso & Cocoa Nib Crisp

What 1,218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore / Maryland
Best Ambience
Baltimore / Maryland
Romantic
Baltimore
Best Overall
Baltimore
Best Food
Baltimore
Best Service
Baltimore
Best Ambience
Baltimore
Great for fine wines
Baltimore
Romantic
Baltimore
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Magdalena offers a sophisticated dining experience in Baltimore, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about its "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance blends modern sophistication with classic charm, creating a "romantic and elegant" setting. While some dishes received mixed reviews, overall, it remains a "hidden gem" with an outstanding wine list and delightful outdoor seating options.

1,218 Reviews

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Fernanda
VIP
Mexico City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was too salty. It’s overpriced for what you get.
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Carrie
VIP
Baltimore
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant and delicious restaurant with top notch staff and food and wine. Sommelier took a lot of time with us and a perfect evening out! Amazing wine list!1 Congratulations on becoming a 2 key Relais and Chateau hotel!
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Linda
VIP
Washington DC
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dinner. Fiket cooked to perfection. The best wine list we have seen in a very long time.
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C.Elayne
VIP
Washington DC
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Emma was STELLAR. Some of the best customer engagement I’ve ever experienced.
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Angelica
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Holiday Tea Service at Magdalena is by far the best I've had outside of London proper. The tea selection consists of 5 lovingly curated teas, which I do prefer to being overwhelmed by a list of 100 teas I've never heard of. The small selection also allows Emma to go into depth about the quirks of each of the teas and I really appreciated getting smell samples of the tea beforehand as well as being walked through the process of preparing each tea we chose. The sandwich/scone/and pastries were all absolutely delicious. The portions at Magdalena were the largest I've seen at any high tea service in the US yet, but it was still a large snack rather than the type of fourth meal you'd get in in the UK. The entire staff was lovely, but being guided through the process by Emma, Madgalena's tea and coffee maven, who is full of enthusiasm for tea, coffee (and honestly all things delicious) elevates the experience form just another afternoon snack to a loving and fun homage to tea.
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mary
Baltimore
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The AC was blowing directly on the table in the corner and it was quite chilly.
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Charlie
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely food and ambiance, but we were seated next to a service station which was unfortunate. Drinks were outstanding, service was great except our server was noticeably less attentive after we did not order a bottle of wine or app. (We got the bread for two and two entrees, a cocktail, and a few glasses of wine)
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Michael
Baltimore
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time we went since the pandemic. The restaurant and hotel is still beautiful and classy. The food and service were top notch. The food was I think better than the few times we went before the pandemic. I mentioned this to the waiter and he said they are in between chefs so the Sous Chef was running the kitchen. It was fantastic so they don't need to look any further! The Kale Caesar and special app Tom Yum Shrimp soup were great! The short rib and scallops were equally amazing! The desserts to top it off were decadent, the Chocolate Torte and Basque Cheesecake. Overall, was one of the best meals I have had in Baltimore for a long time. I highly recommend and would go back anytime!
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Mary
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined here for the first time in honor of my husband’s retirement, and it was a wonderful experience. Randall was our waiter and he was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the wines and the menu. We had a lot of questions about the history of the hotel/restaurant and Randall answered our questions patiently and offered to have the manager of the hotel stop by our table. He did stop by and gave us more details about the history and offered to give us a tour when we finished our dinner. Certainly it is a very special place; we would go here again.
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Andrea
VIP
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing dining experience! Food and drinks were delicious!
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Magdalena is rated 4.8 stars by 1218 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

205 E. Biddle st., Baltimore, MD 21202

Additional information

Cross Street
North Calvert
Area
Mt. Vernon
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Magdalena offers complimentary valet parking for its dinner guests during regular hours of operation. Valet parking can be found at the Biddle Street pull-off at the front entrance of the building located at 205 E. Biddle St.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ülfet Ralph
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://www.theivybaltimore.com/dine/restaurant/
Phone number
(410) 514-0303
Catering
Magdalena and The Ivy Hotel are both available for buy-outs as well as private dining. If you are interested or curious about scheduling an event, please contact our Sales Department at (410) 528-8090 or sales@theivybaltimore.com.
Private party facilities
If you are interested in scheduling a private event, please contact our Sales Department at (410) 528-8090 or sales@theivybaltimore.com.
Private party contact
Sales Department: (410) 528-8092

Magdalena

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

100 Baltimore / Maryland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Holiday Tea Service

Whiskey Wednesday with Amrut Whiskey

Regional Wine Night with Half-Priced Bottles: CA

Appetizers For The Table

House Made Bread & Seasonal Butter for TwoUS$8.00

Artisanal Cheese BoardUS$26.00

Oysters On The Half Shell $MP

Appetizers

Oysters On The Half Shell $ MP

Tuna TartareUS$21.00

Karma Farm Kale CaesarUS$18.00

Beet & Honey Crisp SaladUS$18.00

Foie GrasUS$28.00

Local Tempura Fried CatfishUS$22.00

Crispy Moon Valley Farm CauliflowerUS$19.00

Roasted Oysters US$26.00

Entrees

King SalmonUS$34.00

JW Trueth Short RibsUS$38.00

ScallopsUS$42.00

Roseda Filet MignonUS$56.00

Rack of LambUS$64.00

Fall Risotto US$29.00

Half ChickenUS$36.00

PappardelleUS$28.00

Accompaniments

Truffle & Parmesan Fries US$9.00

House Cut Sea Salt FriesUS$9.00

Mac & Cheese Hash BrownUS$12.00

Spiced CarrotsUS$12.00

Roasted BroccoliniUS$12.00

Pomme Puree US$12.00

Desserts

Citrus Cardamom Pavlova US$16.00

Banoffee CakeUS$18.00

Cocoa Mousse US$21.00

Selection of Ice Creams & SorbetsUS$14.00

Artisanal Cheese BoardUS$26.00

AffogatoUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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