Located near the Inner Harbor with all its activities, this bistro-style Italian restaurant is the perfect place to take a break. The interior is simply decorated with metal ceilings, hanging fans, wainscoting, brick walls, framed festive posters, and intimate tables covered with white paper. There is also a quaint bar at the entrance.

Germano's Trattoria Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.