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Della Rose's Tavern

(410) 522-7104

1801 S. Clinton St., Baltimore, MD 21224

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Italian Food & Culture History

Restaurant Description

Founded by Tony and Joe Della Rose in 1944, the small tavern at the corner of Ashland and Glover in east Baltimore was the place to be. Whether it was stopping in to grab an overstuffed sandwich, or swinging by after a hard day of work to grab a cold draft, the place was always buzzing with lively conversation and good cheer.

It wasn't long before the small tavern earned a reputation for having good food. Tony and Joe's mother, Carmella, was busy cooking away in the small kitchen above the bar. Not only did she make a great spaghetti sauce, she was one of the first people to introduce pizza to the Baltimore marketplace.

In 1961, Joe and his wife Josie, brought the same tradition to their Belair Road location. The Overlea community, in the early sixties, called for a restaurant and Joe & Josie met the challenge. Josie added her now famous sour beef and dumplings along with some seafood specialties.

In 1998, the Della Rose family turned another chapter in their history by brining their family business to the Avenue in White Marsh. It is definitely the place to be - always buzzing with living conversation and good cheer.

They say things come full circle - now Della Rose's has opened their second location in Canton Crossing, just 2 miles from the original location of Ashland and Glover.


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