“ Always love Desantis. It's a local favorite and packed early dinner hours and then easier to get in later. I love ordering pizza. Great drinks and great game day spot. ”

“ Visited DeSantis some years ago with a friend. Went a couple days ago as plan B as our plan A was packed solid with a long wait thanks to a recent Baltimore visit by a big time pizza influencer. My buddy and I weren't out for pizza, although 'Mr One Bite' visited Matthew's of Highlandtown- which DeSantis' offers as well. We were out for cheesesteaks!! DeSantis was packed but we were quickly seated. Server was attentive and personable. My buddy ordered cheesesteaks with provolone. Mine was minus "hots." I did order fries in lieu of Utz chips for just $2 more - a good deal! The subs were very good. No complaints at all! DeSantis's is a great neighborhood joint the entire metro area can enjoy. I know I'll need to return. ”

“ Never have I been disappointed going to this place. Everyone is nice, the food is always good and the atmosphere is like "cheers" when you walk in it's always crowded but it's absolutely worth the wait. You will never meet a stranger . ”

“ Had the Shrimp Risotto tonight. Sooooo good! Husband had sweet chili wings and we had the mussels appetizer. Perfect. ”

“ I visited Desantis with a good friend of mine, who happened to be in the neighborhood. It was an impromptu dinner date, but I had seen so many folks going in & out of the restaurant the many times I went to the gym, that I figured it would be a cool place we could get a bite to eat. Upon entry, you could tell this was the place the locals came to meet, eat and have an afternoon drink with friends. There's two sides: the bar side and the dining side. The bar side was packed and jumping! The dining side was much calmer and that's where one of the hostesses eventually sat us, which was perfect. Now the only reason why this review isn't five stars is because of the way we *weren't* greeted when we first came in. It was indeed crowded and there were a few folks waiting to be seated. My friend and I literally stood in front of the hostess stand and patiently waited for others that came in before us to be taken care of. However, there was no "Hello" or "How many in your party?" Nothing. Some people came in after us and the hostess gave a friendly hello to them, and that's when my friend and I looked at each other. I was a bit annoyed at the interaction. A third hostess came up and my friend stepped forward and said "Hi, hello!," and that's when we were finally acknowledged. After we were seated, things immediately lightened up and got much better. Other waitress was very nice and attentive. We started out with two cocktails called The Relaxer. I can't remember all that was included in that drink, but there was some peach schnapps in there. I'm kind of a lightweight, so I definitely felt...relaxed after drinking half my drink. It was refreshing and sweet. We also had mozzarella sticks for an appetizer and those sticks were delicious! I've had some fancy-schmancy fried mozzarella before and wasn't impressed, but these mozzarella sticks were perfectly fried. The marinara sauce that came with them tasted and looked homemade. After drinks and apps, my friend ordered a pepperoni pizza and I ordered a cheesesteak sub with fries. When the food came out, we immediately dug in. She throughly enjoyed her pizza. It looked well baked and the toppings looked fresh. My cheesesteak and fries were some of the BEST I've had in a while! The fries were fresh and crispy! I love fries and it was just the perfect quantity- not too little and not too much to where it would've been wasteful. My sandwich was soooo good! The steak was well seasoned and the roll was perfectly toasted. I honestly was very impressed with the food quality. I looked at other dishes that other patrons were getting and could tell that the cooks in the back enjoyed what they did, or at least it tasted like they did. I can tell when a person doesn't put love into the food- it's sloppily put together, lacks flavor and tastes like they simply didn't care. But not Desantis. The food is on point! I thought we'd were done, but the party continued with dessert. We both ordered the Reese's peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake. This slice of decadence so delicious and rich. The crust was so perfect and the cheesecake part was thick and yummy. I wish I had a slice right now! Besides the initial encounter, I give Desantis a thumbs up. I most likely will visit after an evening workout at the gym. The food is great and it seems like a cool neighborhood hangout. Side note: I wanted to mention how considerate the owner(s) were when constructing this place. It's so extremely sound proof that you can barely hear a peep outside the doors of the restaurant! I definitely took notice of that upon leaving. ”

“ I've been here many times This is the first time disappointed... i ordered the lunch pizza and salad special Salad was fresh, blue cheese dressing had wonderful huge chunks of blue cheese The pizza that I usually love really should have been cooked longer... soggy bottom I can't stand undercooked food I like all my food cooked and when I order pizza from delivery places...I always ask for my pizza at other places well done Server was great... sweet girl... name escapes me... Ambiance is nothing fancy Clean but same decor for the last 20 years ”

“ Desantis has never failed me. I usually get the grated cheese pizza and it's always on point. Their salads are good too. Service is always decent also. ”

“ Have seen and passed De Santi's many times as they are next to another place we really like. So after reading positive reviews about Matthew's pizza decided to see what all the buzz was about. There is a Matthew's pizza in Baltimore which it looks like is where this style of pizza originated. I would say the crust is in-between Thin Crust & Deep Dish. They were busy on a Sunday afternoon and we ordered a few pies for pick up to try. One thing to note-the large is a 10 inch pizza and the small (8 inch) is only available during lunch hours. We ordered a build your own, the Roman pie (added sausage), Popeye & Olive (added Broccoli) & Meatlover's. We enjoyed the Roman Pie & Popeye & Olive the most. Meatlover's was very good. Our ground beef, jalapeño and onion would have been better if the beef was seasoned. Definitely go with both cheeses (Reginato & Mozzarella!) Looks like this neighborhood spot has other Italian specialities but clear the pizza is quite popular. A bit pricey considering the sizes of the pizza but understandable given the Baltimore specialty pie. Interesting packing for the pies as they were wrapped in thick sandwich type paper vs boxed. Service was friendly and this is the spot for Matthew's style pizza this side of Baltimore! ”