We went to Blackbird kitchen for dinner as a party of 6 & everything was great! It took a minute to get service, but once we did all of the food was amazing! We did a bottle of blanc de blanc & a bottle of Pinot gris which were both incredible. We started with the Burrata & beets, pizza, meatballs and the kale salad. Everything was absolutely delicious - nothing I would change! The ambiance is great. It's an open kitchen environment and is very spacious, but has a cozy energy to it. I'd highly recommend it! read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Open kitchen interior - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Was referred here & checked it out. It was early on Friday-I'd been warned it gets very busy. I chose to not take a table, I just wanted to see how good it was. I started with the kale salad & wanted more protein. The bartender suggested the steak skewer. This was very good ($5 for the skewer, $17 for the kale)-I'd get this again. The pasta was spinach cannoli. It was stuffed with a lot of good cheese, I added the house sausage. ($5 for sausage & I can't remember the cost of the entree). My wine was house red zin. Total cost was $71.00 The ambiance was very well done. read more

Good food, quick service, and a nice atmosphere. The pizza definitely stands out. Pasta was solid but not unforgettable. It's more authentic than Olive Garden, but not quite a hidden gem. Worth trying if you're nearby, but not necessarily a must-stop. Menu rotates a lot so don't come with your heart set on something. read more

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OMG... this place was great. RESERVATIONS recommended. They do walk ins but best to have a reservation. This place was packed even at 8:15pm for our reservation. You walk in and see the pizza oven and kitchen in the middle of the long room. Minimal decor, Great food. There were 3 of us. We each picked an appetizer and then an extra one. We were so full by the time our entree came we took most of it home. When I say the meatball... GET THE MEATBALLS!!! Also I really loved their house made burrata cheese. My pizza was great, I had so much leftover from dinner I eat it the next day (cold) for breakfast and lunch and it was still great. Love the thin (almost paper thin) crust. Their homemade crust and bread is fantastic. read more

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Blackbird - in years past, haughty and indifferent. Tonite - amazing service and amazing food. Well done. If I could wish for one small thing it would be to get some crisp into their tasty pizzas. I want that crunch! Great flavors always, now great service too. Treat yourself! read more

My wife and I went to Blackbird while on a quick mini-vacation to Belgrade/Bozeman area and spent a few nights "out on the town". The food here is out of this world. The pizza crusts here are magic. I've had some crazy good pizzas in my life and they are on par with Nancy Silverton (world renowned chef). The place is small and cosy and lovely. Our server was ridiculously busy and still made time for us. The whole evening was a flawless and mouth-wateringly delicious experience. We will be back. read more

Great food. Loved the experience. Very comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend the broccolini salad, probably our favorite - but everything was delicious. Small portions considering the price and we had to wait for a table well past our reservation time but otherwise it was a great dinner. read more

Can I say a Bozeman institution? Always delivers! I've never not had a great meal here. Don't change a thing

We had a long drive back to Bozeman. We were tired from days of hiking and tired of eating turkey sandwiches and hamburgers. We were walking around Main Street when Blackbird caught our eye - we were back in civilization. We didn't have reservations but were early and were seated immediately. We skimmed the menu and had a couple of questions about it. Honest to goodness, talking to our server was like talking to a wall. Her answer to everything was "it depends on what you want". I didn't know what I wanted - that's why I asked. Her demeanor never did improve the rest of our meal - maybe she was just having a bad day. Let's just give her the benefit of a doubt. We ordered the sautéed mushrooms and the Speck pizza. The large bowl of mixed mushrooms were delicious although a piece or two of bread would have really taken it up a notch. Our pizza, on the other hand, had potential but was served burned. Almost the entire crust was black. Charred black. I would never have served a pizza like this to guests. The middle of the pizza was good but the prosciutto wasn't distributed well - some slices had a lot, some none at all. The whole thing was an expensive disappointment. We'll be back home late tonight. Maybe tomorrow we can start eating civilized again. You can be assured it won't be turkey! read more

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Definitely the best meal in Montana in our two week national parks trip. Food is just well balanced and flavored. No fault to be found in the cookery and all the dishes had interesting, delicious flavors. We had the burrata to start which was yummy and came with flavored cherry tomatoes and toasted bread. We wish we hadn't ordered the regular bread which was the same and not toasted or pre drizzled in olive oil. The wine carafe was decent and a good deal at $23 to share between two. The broccolini was a surprise hit of the night, well flavored, generous, and crunchy with bread crumbs. The agnoloti and ricotta was sweet and salty and were enthused with the chanterelle mushrooms, so delicious. The bison steak was also great - well cooked and with a sweet corn polenta and delicious sweet peppers. We love when a place highlights a humble vegetable and this place did it oh so well! read more

Food: Oh My Gosh, the food here is absolutely amazing. We tried Bison which was incredible. The lamb was delicious and the mushroom pizza with added fennel sausage was so good. For starters we tried the bread with olive oil and definitely a must. Short rib meatballs were fantastic. Service: for the most part is wonderful, however, paying attention to empty drinks is something they need to improve on. Ambiance: Casual but very nice, comfortable and inviting. Definitely a must to try (and re-retry) and the line of people to get in proves this place is a must. Overall amazing. read more

Best mushroom pizza we have ever had! We came here on a Wednesday night and it was busy busy! They were nice enough to get us in and it is a great spot with interesting art work and a mix of bar, community tables, high tops, regular tables... a little of everything. The mixed olives were fresh and flavorful and a good portion. The menu selection was interesting and there was so many things we wanted to try but we wanted simple and straight forward after a long day of travel so stuck with pizza and were very happy we did. I will say if you are coming from somewhere else, these prices were pretty high, I thought Phoenix was expensive, this was a whole different level of expensive but it was so good I would still go back and everywhere we ate in the area was much higher than we are used to. The cider was the only thing we would not pay that price again for. Their cider prices are insane. read more

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Were there for dinner before a heading to a musical gala in November. Although we have been many times over the years to the restaurant, we took a break for a few years as the place became busier, nosier and increasingly more expensive . Can be difficult to hold a conversation during dinner depending on where one is sitting. While the food was good, the service was the worse I have seen in Bozeman in over 26 years. No water pitcher was placed on the table which is customary at Blackbird and we could see the pitchers on the counter at the entrance, just no one brought us one. So I had to get up from the table and ask the host to bring us more water. I also had to get up from the table 2 other times to inquire about the food as it was brought out haphazardly at all different times ten minutes apart -- was missing my appetizers and main course as well as that of one other person so got up and asked. While I was told it was coming, another ten minutes down the road, was still missing a dish so got up again and asked. Was told that the kitchen had forgotten that dish. Not sure what is going on in the kitchen that they can not manage food for one table to come out at the same time or that they actually forgot something I had ordered. Clearly the waitress was missing in action. The host did comp our desserts due to the lack of water issue but really ? read more

Went with a large group and we all loved the food. Limited number of entrees but plenty of appetizers and pizzas. Quality of everything was excellent and service efficient and friendly. read more

Favorite restaurant of all time. I love all of the rotating menu items that always make me raise an eyebrow then I order them and it's like the new most delicious dish I've ever tasted. Highly recommend! read more

The pizza was some of the best that we have had. Wonderful place and service was excellent as well

Wow! This has been a repeat date night. The food is fantastic, wine never disappoints, the service is great. read more

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Unforgettable flavors+attentive staff+cool vibe dining room=Blackbird (a must experience when in Bozeman.). Go with an empty stomach so you can order the rustic Bread and olives. We shared the amazing ravioli, and fennel sausage pizza- trust me both were memorable! We took the savory rhubarb tart to- go, which made the experience last past our exit from this charming venueFennel SausageKale Salad read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in bozeman! Food is excellent and the staff is super friendly. I recommend sitting at the kitchen bar so you can see the chefs at work read more

Oh my! What a great place. Love the open kitchen. It is rather loud in there but so worth it. Our waiter was funny and friendly. The food was amazing. Each pasta dish was perfect. The standout was the ragu. The risotto was delist lemony. The pizza was perfectly fired. The bison ribeye melted in your mouth. Soooo good even if it was pricey. The chocolate budino was outrageous, we got three. Even the mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich was fabulous. What a meal! read more

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We must've had some good karma because my roommate and I walked into Blackbird at 6:30 on a Sunday and immediately scored a spot alongside the kitchen watching the pizzas being made. To out-of-towners, this is Very Unusual. Expect a wait. I think Blackbird excels most at curating ambiance. It feels nice and sophisticated while maintaining a laidback Montana feel. Our services were nice and attentive, no complaints. Being able to see the pizza oven and the inner workings of the kitchen made me feel like an extra on a tv show about a busy restaurant's back kitchen (if that kitchen was incredibly organized and calm). The pizza was good, the Fennel Sausage Pizza had a bit of a kick (which was appreciated). I second earlier recommendations to order the carafe of wine--literally a steal for that price (and more than enough for two people). read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Fennel sausage pizza - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

A top restaurant in Bozeman. I didn't love it at first thinking it was an Italian restaurant so for some reason I always ordered pizza; it's not bad it just gets old after a while. My friend was like "dude order anything else but pizza" lol and I realized it was a me error not a restaurant problem. Great location, great ambiance, great food and wine. read more

Excellent experience at Blackbird. Will absolutely be back next time we are in Bozeman. Highly recommend. Pizza and pasta were on point, service was terrific, and the environment is relaxed but elevated. Professionalism of staff and pride in providing top customer experience came through. read more

Blackbird Kitchen is a phenomenal Bozeman eatery and staple in the downtown corridor. In all ways and in every application, the crew delivers. read more

Blackbird: Chic spot for pizza/pasta. Top-notch ambiance and flavors. This is true and you'll probably agree! read more

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This place was wonderful! Cool old building. The bread and olive oil were so delish. Olive oil was so so good. The pasta was homemade- great tagliatelle and we shared the sausage pizza- missed the tomato sauce on it! My daughter enjoyed her margarita pizza. Finally, we enjoyed the chocolate budino. The sea salt and olive oil in it along with the chocolate-y goodness made it amazing. Plus saw Glenn Close there. Bonus star sighting. read more

Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. Loved the focus on quality. Had the hummus, a pizza, and a few glasses of wine. It was all top notch. As was the service. read more

I loved this restaurant - one of my favorites during my whole two week road trip through Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Food was phenomenal, service far exceeded what I expected given the overall pandemic-related staff shortages. Was the service perfect? No, but damn close to it. I was a single who promptly seated at the bar as a walk in. Struck up a wonderful conversation with another single next to me (and parted with a new friendship). Main takeaways: - you can sit either at the bar or the chefs counter. I preferred the bar, but either is fine. - definitely get one of their pizzas. They are personal size and absolutely delicious with robust flavor and an irresistible crust, as good as anything I've found in Italy. - if you're thinking wine by the glass, get the house carafe wine. It pays for itself after your second glass, and for a table wine was quite good and well matched for pizza. - if you want a table, reservations are a MUST. The place was jam packed on a Monday night post Labor Day. In the words of the Terminator, "I'll Be Back" read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Pizza with Jalapeño and Pepperoni. Photo quality lacking due to crappy phone camera / low light. Brightened up for reference. - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Fantastic Meal with Great Atmosphere! We had dinner at Blackbird in Bozeman, and it was definitely worth the wait (about an hour without reservations). From start to finish, everything was spot-on. We started with the burrata, which was served with tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and warm crostini made in-house. The cheese was amazing, and the tomatoes were incredibly flavorful--quite the treat, especially this time of year. For our mains, we shared the funghi pizza and a bowl of tortelli pasta. The pizza, made in their wood-fired oven, had a crispy, flavorful crust that really stood out. The pasta, which was freshly made, was delicious--similar to ravioli, stuffed with spinach and pancetta, and served with a rich red sauce that packed a lot of flavor. We paired our meal with a bottle of Sangiovese from their solid wine list, which complemented everything perfectly. For dessert, we tried the chocolate budino, which was like a pudding-flan hybrid--not too sweet, but just right to finish off the meal. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely a place we'd come back to next time we're in Bozeman! read more

I was beyond excited to take my mom here while she was visiting, especially after having a fantastic experience last time. Unfortunately, this visit felt like a completely different restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we felt judged for our appearances. The host barely acknowledged us, and our waitress, Mollie, was inattentive and disengaged. She only offered parmesan and chili flakes when we were nearly done with our pizza, and the only time she showed urgency was when she appeared immediately after dropping the bill, questioning how we were going to pay--right as my mom was trying to step away to the restroom. Meanwhile, we watched as she provided noticeably warmer service to other tables. The contrast was impossible to ignore, making for an uncomfortable and disappointing experience. That said, the food was absolutely incredible, as always. Next time, I'll be sure to dress up--since apparently, that's what it takes to receive decent service here. read more

Stopped here in our first night into Bozeman and it ruined all our other restaurants for the rest of the trip as it was so good. The Mostarda pizza is delicious, the burrata appetizer was amazing, and the cheesecake was amazing as well. Super friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Not a cheap dinner but totally worth the splurge. read more

After a return trip to Blackbird for a second night, I am afraid that I will have to retract my original review. I had a great experience the night before, but after an agonizingly long wait for a Bison Strip Steak, it arrived and was tough as leather. I brought this to the attention of the server and after a few minutes she returned, stating that the kitchen said that they don't have any complaints about the meat and that it is "grass fed beef" and asked me if I would like a box (obviously not going to remove the item from the bill) Grass fed beef??? Lol. A "kitchen" too arrogant to admit that their dish was not up to par??? My suggestion - stick with pasta & pizza, because you sure don't know sh*t about meat! Actually, the fact that they referred to the bison as grass fed beef, about sums it up... I spoke with the manager & suggested she have her kitchen staff attempt to cut and check the shoe sole textured meat & her response - "ok" WOW. Clearly the restaurant is popular & quite busy, so my review won't hurt their overall rating, but just needed to share my experience. What a joke! read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Limited menu but the dishes do not miss. Personally I love the meatballs and so many pork noodle dishes. The desserts are also so tasty and the budino...chefs kiss. Great wine selection as well if you drink with dinner. read more

Love this place! Kale salad is awesome and there are a lot of vegetarian options available for people who aren't meat oriented. And their bread is sublime. read more

Beautiful interior, excellent service, and good food, including some pretty unique items like pickled asparagus (that all of us even the kids loved.). We were somewhat discouraged by the small portion sizes, given the relatively high price. (For example, 1 pizza would feed about 1 person as their main meal.) read more

I have 3 words for you... Wood. Fired. Oven. *drool* Mouthwatering flavors in every dish. I love sitting at the bar overlooking the kitchen and watching the magic happen. This talented team serves up deliciousness dish after dish. The pizzas are absolutely incredible, the meatballs and fresh bread in marinara is *chef's kiss* and the drinks are delicious. Make sure Blackbird is on your list when dining in Bozeman. read more

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Amazing food! My fiancé and I were told that this is the best restaurant in town, so we just HAD to get in while we were passing through Montana. Despite the poor weather, the restaurant was packed. The hostess put us on their waitlist and they called us in earlier than we expected. The service was fast and friendly. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the ingredients. 5 stars! read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Bison New York strip, sweet corn polenta, agridolce, onions and peppers - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

came on a Friday night and the host aman, helped us make same day reservations--even though the place seemed busy. We ran late for our original reservation and they allowed us to still be seated promptly. Rachel our server, was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. She took the time out to explain the menu to us and everything she recommended to try was spot on. We got the meatballs for the appetizer, kale salad, radiatori beef & pork ragu pasta, and the braised lamb leg. Then we also got the toffee pudding with vanilla gelato (seasonal only) which the restaurant was kind enough to give to us on the house. The ambiance was just perfect and the staff were all very kind and provided us with great service. Overall, these recommendations were honestly delicious and we came from out of state and this is the most authentic Italian food we have tried. Highly recommend if you're ever in Bozeman. read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Kale salad and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Wow - totally unexpected experience! Would give 6-stars if I could. This place is (dare I say) underrated... I was not expecting the level of culinary perfection that was presented - from the Caesar salad with capers ans homemade croutons and the delightful beet salad to the delectable squash dish to our fabulous margherita pizza that tasted like we were sitting somewhere in Italy. Their apple pie with streusel style topping was to-die-for. The wine selections were excellent, too (my husband and I own a wine shop/lounge and we were impressed by many of their by the glass wine varietals). They had an Austrian welshriesling (wow)! The place is dimly lit with candles and I would definitely call this a romantic date spot. In fact, we were on a date ourselves. The service was lovely, helpful and attentive but not helicopter-ish. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Blackbird and look forward to returning very soon! read more

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Located on Main Street, this Italian eatery is next level fancy! The music and decor were fun yet sophisticated, the service was excellent and timely, and their attention to detail was on point! The pizzas have a chewiness that's rich with umami, which complemented the fresh lemon tortelli. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Bozeman! read more

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