Looking for wings in Pasadena, MD? Maybe you want a shop that treats wings as the main event, a Fort Smallwood pizza counter that also does them, or a Lake Shore stop for a pie and a tray on game day.
Neighbors in the Best of Pasadena Facebook group selected Wingman, Carini’s Pizza & Subs, and 1978 N.Y. Pizza as the 2026 top three for Best Wings. Here is a closer look at each, including sauces, sides, and where to find them.
1st place: Wingman
Best for: A Mountain Road wing shop with a long sauce list
Wingman is at 3201 Mountain Road, Suite 108, a dedicated wing shop where the tray is the point. The menu runs bone-in and boneless wings in a long list of sauces and rubs, including Old Bay, Maryland Bay, lemon pepper, teriyaki, and plenty of heat. Reviewers often come back for the flavor and the size of the wings, and lemon pepper and sweet bay styles come up as favorites. The shop also sells tenders, fries, and a few Maryland-leaning starters. Check the current menu at pasadenawingman.com or on Facebook before you go.
Address: 3201 Mountain Rd, Suite 108, Pasadena, MD 21122
Plan a visit: Wingman · Facebook
2nd place: Carini’s Pizza & Subs
Best for: Wings with pizza, subs, and dessert on Fort Smallwood Road
Carini’s Pizza & Subs is at 8894 Fort Smallwood Road, Suite 7, a Pasadena pizza shop that also made the 2026 wings top three. The official site leads with pizza, subs, and desserts, and it offers delivery along with dining in and takeout. If you want wings as part of a fuller Italian-American menu, rather than a wings-only counter, this is the Fort Smallwood name to call. Reviewers often mention generous portions and a neighborhood counter feel. See the current menu at carinispasadenamd.com, and confirm hours when you order. Phone is 410-255-7100 if you would rather call in an order.
Address: 8894 Fort Smallwood Rd, Suite 7, Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-255-7100
Plan a visit: Carini’s Pizza Pasadena · Facebook
3rd place: 1978 N.Y. Pizza
Best for: A Lake Shore Shopping Center stop for pizza and wings
1978 N.Y. Pizza (listed in some places as 1978 New York Pizzeria) is at 4315 Mountain Road in Lake Shore Shopping Center. The Real Pasadena listing describes New York-style pizza and Italian food, which makes this a natural stop if you want wings with a pie on the Lake Shore end of Mountain Road. A website has been listed for the business in the past, but it has not been reliable, so it is not linked here. If you are already on this stretch of Mountain Road, this is the third name to know from the 2026 wings list.
Address: 4315 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Hours and specials can change, so check with each restaurant before you head out.
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Moving to Pasadena or looking for a home near your favorite takeout spot? James Bowerman, a Pasadena local since 1990, and Real Creative Group can help you find the right neighborhood fit. Call 410-971-8004 or visit realcreativegroup.com.