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The HelmandvsTapas Teatro Cafe
Both The Helmand and Tapas Teatro Cafe are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Helmand ranks slightly higher than Tapas Teatro Cafe. The Helmand ranks #3 in Baltimore with accolades from 7 sources like Lonely Planet, Zagat and Tasting Table.
The Helmand
Fodor's
Zagat
Gayot
Rough Guide
Not For Tourists
Tasting Table
806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
From $30/night
Fodor's "Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Diners make a “culinary expedition” to this Mt. Vernon “landmark” for “consistently amazing” Afghan fare (baked pumpkin is “especially recommended”) served by “gracious” staffers." Full review
Gayot13.0
"The food is exotic yet accessible --- your most finicky friends will enjoy every bite --- and just keeps getting better." Full review
Rough Guide "Mid-priced, dinner-only Afghan restaurant in Mount Vernon, with savoury dishes such as aushak (leek-filled vegetarian ravioli), koufta challow (lamb and beef meatballs) and the delicious kaddo borawni."
Not For Tourists "An elegant favorite beyond kebabs."
Tasting Table "The Afghani dishes at this Mount Vernon family restaurant are many a Baltimorean's go-to comfort food." Full review
Tapas Teatro Cafe Fodor's
Frommer's Zagat Gayot Not For Tourists
On the Grid
1711 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201-5801
From $21/night
Fodor's "Connected to the Charles Theater, the place for art and indie films in Baltimore, the Tapas Teatro is a popular pre- and post-movie spot." Full review
Frommer's "Tapas are big in Baltimore -- and as pretty as Sascha's is, the food here is even better." Full review
Zagat4.5
"It feels “fun and adventurous” splicing together a meal out of the “innovative” Eclectic-Med tapas at this “popular”, “energetic” Station North night spot next to the Charles Theatre." Full review
Gayot15.0
""Chic" is the word for this uptown restaurant where tapas reign supreme. It's a go-to hot-spot before or after a film at The Charles Theater next door." Full review
Not For Tourists "Tapas. Before and after a movie at The Charles, check out this neighborhood favorite."
On the Grid "The best cafe next to an artsy movie theater that you will ever find." Full review
