# Maryland restaurant culinary recognitions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maryland-restaurant-culinary-recognitions
> Updated: 2026-11-02T12:00:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Several dining establishments in Maryland have received national culinary honors. In late October, Angeli’s Pizzeria in Ellicott City was named Maryland’s representative in Food & Wine’s “50 States of Award-Winning Pizzerias,” while Cielo Rojo in Takoma Park was recognized by Mashed for its enchiladas.

By early November, additional recognitions were reported. Il Pizzico in Rockville was named the best Italian restaurant in the state by Chowhound, noted for its Gambero Rosso “forchette” recognition. Additionally, Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Montgomery County was named the state’s best pizza place by Lovefood for its Neapolitan-inspired wood-fired crusts.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Maryland restaurants receive top state culinary honors

Rockville's Il Pizzico has been named Maryland's best Italian restaurant by Chowhound, while Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana was named the state's best pizza destination by Lovefood.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryland-restaurants-receive-top-state-culinary-honors

### 2026-10-31: Maryland restaurants receive national culinary recognition

Angeli’s Pizzeria in Ellicott City and Cielo Rojo in Takoma Park have earned national recognition for their pizza and enchiladas, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryland-restaurants-receive-national-culinary-recognition

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