Della Notte
Cape Saint Claire, Annapolis
Restaurant in Annapolis, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Cape St Claire shopping-center restaurant with late hours (midnight on weekends) and easy walk-in availability, Della Notte serves as a practical neighborhood option when downtown Annapolis spots are fully booked or closed. The off-the-beaten-path location and lack of published awards or chef details mean you're choosing convenience over culinary distinction—head to Lewnes' Steakhouse or Preserve if the meal is the occasion.
About Della Notte
Della Notte is a restaurant in Annapolis with hours that run from late morning to 10 PM most nights, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. The schedule is Monday through Thursday 11 AM–10 PM, Friday 11 AM–12 AM, Saturday 10:30 AM–12 AM, and Sunday 10:30 AM–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual. Evaluate Della Notte by its hours, Annapolis location, and whether that schedule fits your plans. If you want to compare it with other dining options, Lewnes' Steakhouse and Preserve are names to consider.
The Annapolis Location and What It Means
Della Notte is in Annapolis. The operating schedule is: Della Notte opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday, opens at 10:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes the hours useful to check when planning a meal in Annapolis, especially later in the week. If you are comparing Annapolis restaurants, weigh those hours and the smart-casual dress code against what you need from the occasion.
Private Dining and Group Bookings
For private-dining details, event spaces, reservation policies, and group-booking options, contact the restaurant directly before making plans, especially if you need a particular seating arrangement, timing, or service format. For comparison shopping, O'Learys Seafood Restaurant and Lewnes' Steakhouse are other venues diners may consider, but event-specific details should be checked directly with the restaurant you choose.
For menu details, chef information, prices, service style, and beverage offerings, check with the restaurant directly. The planning information is straightforward: Della Notte is in Annapolis, the dress code is smart casual, and the hours cover daily service with later closing on Friday and Saturday. Use those facts as the starting point, then check current menu, booking, and group details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 1374 Cape St Claire Rd #1374, Annapolis, MD 21409
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- dellanotterestaurant.com
- Phone
- +14107572919
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Della Notte sits off the tourist track on Cape St. Claire Road and reads like a neighborhood anchor rather than a harbor-side spectacle. The room emphasizes the food — Italian-American tradition reframed through Mediterranean technique and Chesapeake-sourced ingredients — so the experience feels refined but familiar. Local patrons and professionals make up the crowd, and the tone favors polished service and quiet confidence over theatrical dining-room gestures. Overall the restaurant blends classic Italian warmth with contemporary touches, delivering an inviting, plate-forward atmosphere for diners who want thoughtful cooking in an unpretentious setting.
Best For
This is a reliable pick for date nights and business dinners: the dining room skews local and professional, and the menu leans into refined Italian-American fare with regional sourcing. The place works well for two-top evenings where the emphasis is on sharing plates and savoring composed dishes, and it suits after-work or client meals drawn from Annapolis’s professional class. Because the address is outside the tourist-heavy Historic District, the setting feels steadier and more private than the waterfront alternatives; it’s a neighborhood spot for intentional dinners rather than quick tourist bites.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures and the Chesapeake framing: the Vitello Annapolis, Della Notte Arancini and Scallops Casino Style are highlighted preparations that showcase the kitchen’s approach. The description emphasizes regional sourcing from Eastern Shore farms and local watermen, so look for seasonal seafood and produce-driven dishes that reflect that sourcing. If you want a representative meal, order a mix of the noted signatures and any seasonal seafood offerings — the menu is presented as the primary story, so let the plated dishes guide the evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and inviting atmosphere with moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Vitello Annapolis
- Della Notte Arancini
- Scallops Casino Style
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1374 Cape St Claire Rd #1374, Annapolis, MD 21409
Planning details
Location
1374 Cape St Claire Rd #1374, Annapolis, MD 21409 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Donnelly's Dockside, Notable alternative
- Preserve, Notable alternative
- O'Learys Seafood Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Lewnes' Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Park Tavern, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Della Notte's main advantage over Annapolis peers is operational flexibility: midnight close on weekends, 10:30 AM brunch start, and easy same-day booking. Preserve and Lewnes' Steakhouse both require advance reservations and close by 10 PM, but they deliver award-level food and service polish that Della Notte doesn't match. O'Learys Seafood Restaurant sits on the water in Eastport, which gives it a location edge for tourists and special occasions; its seafood program is stronger, but you'll pay more and need to book ahead on weekends.
If you're staying in Cape St Claire or need a table after 9 PM without a reservation, Della Notte is the practical choice. For a splurge-worthy steak dinner, book Lewnes'. For ingredient-driven cooking and a chef with a clear point of view, go to Preserve. For waterfront views and better seafood, pick O'Learys. Park Tavern offers a similar neighborhood-tavern format outside the city center, but its earlier close (10 PM) and lack of weekend brunch hours make Della Notte the better late-night or early-weekend option. None of these venues overlap directly in format or occasion, choose based on whether you prioritize hours and ease of booking (Della Notte) or food quality and setting (the others).
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Compare Della Notte
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Della Notte | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Donnelly's Dockside | Arnold | No published awards |
| Preserve | Annapolis | No published awards |
| O'Learys Seafood Restaurant | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Lewnes' Steakhouse | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Park Tavern | Severna Park | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Della Notte?
Check directly with Della Notte for the current menu before you go, especially if you have dietary needs or are looking for a particular item.
Is Della Notte good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. The dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant is in Annapolis. For private-dining details, service format, and atmosphere, check the current setup directly before booking. Lewnes' Steakhouse and Preserve are other options to compare.
What should I wear to Della Notte?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose attire that fits that standard and the plans you have before or after the meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Della Notte?
Della Notte opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 10:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. For menu differences by time of day, check directly with the restaurant; otherwise, choose based on the hours that fit your schedule.
What are alternatives to Della Notte?
Other options to compare include Donnelly's Dockside, O'Learys Seafood Restaurant, Park Tavern, Preserve, and Lewnes' Steakhouse. Check current menus, hours, and booking details directly with any venue before you go.
