Great food, good ambiance. We go here several times a year on special occasions. (I am a goood cook…read moreand specialize in Italian myself). Very good wait staff. All on all a great place to eat!

Delish. Large menu. Exceptional service. My husband had chicken parmigiana. Very generous portion…read more I had pasta del mar. A+. The bread was cold and boring. Could be fresh rolls or focaccia. Look forward to returning.

I Love due cucina it is so good I have it after movies and it is amazing it has very smooth sauce…read moreand the best noodles

DUE' CUCINA @ TOTEM LAKE…read more Parking is available on the street, and there are usually a few spots right in front of the restaurant if you're lucky enough to grab one. You can also park in the larger Totem Lake shopping area near Trader Joe's and the surrounding shops, where there is typically plenty of parking available. Unless you're visiting on a busy weekend, finding a spot usually is not much of an issue. I've actually been to their Redmond location before, so I already had a good idea of what to expect. The ordering process is very customizable, allowing you to choose your noodles, sauce, toppings, and other add ons. It's a great option if you're a picky eater or simply want to try something different and create a meal that fits your preferences. I always order the pesto pasta because their pesto sauce is absolutely delicious. The ingredients taste fresh, and the portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. The staff was very friendly during my visit, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. This is definitely more of a casual grab and go type of restaurant. You clean up after yourself, and the service is quick, making it a great choice for a lunch break or a casual meal with a friend. Overall, it's a simple, convenient spot with good food and plenty of customization options

Italianissimo was fantastic. We started with the La Bruschetta Di Emilio, which was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and absolutely delicious. We also tried the Carpaccio Di Manzo -- thinly sliced aged beef with truffle oil, Reggiano, red onions, capers, and greens. The flavors were excellent, although I was a little disappointed by how small the portion was for the price. The real standout, though, was the lasagna. Easily one of the best I've had in a long time. The wafer-thin pasta layered with rich Bolognese and creamy béchamel was incredible. And that red sauce -- I honestly haven't had a red sauce with that kind of depth and flavor since I lived on the East Coast. Overall, the food was excellent and you can tell there's real care put into it. Despite wishing the carpaccio portion was a little more generous, the lasagna alone is enough to bring me back. Definitely a place I'll be returning to.

This seems very basic until you enter this lovely space. It can feel a little hidden but so glad to…read morefind this gem. Parking is easy and getting a reservation is best probably. The setting feels upscale yet homey and definitely authentic. I really love this place. I have had an excellent meal here more then once. This visit was definitely no different. The scampi was great. The wine and side were also nice. For truly an Italy feel in an intimate setting, this checks all the boxes.

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. C Price. B Opened in 2012...moved from Ballard... Found just off Main Street in Kirkland's newly revitalized neighborhood, this restaurant has a gorgeous, modern ambiance with plenty of table seating and a cozy little bar area. Happy hour is available at the bar and outdoor seating, which is a nice touch. I absolutely loved the service. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and genuinely pleasant--and it was especially nice to meet the owner, Don, and spend some time chatting with him and the staff. Unfortunately, the food was much more hit-or-miss for me today--with more misses than hits. The hot, crunchy bread was fantastic, although I wasn't quite sure what I was supposed to dip it in. There was olive oil and what appeared to be a seasoned salt on the table, but I had to ask for balsamic and black pepper. The calamari appetizer, however, was a winner! The lively tomato-based sauce with capers had wonderful flavor, and the squid was tender and cooked beautifully. Unfortunately, the truffle butter pasta with mushrooms really missed the mark. I couldn't detect much--if any--truffle flavor, and the dish was quite bland. I added salt and lemon, which helped a little, but not enough to rescue it. The beet and arugula salad looked fresh and beautiful, but again, the flavor was very muted. I found myself reaching for balsamic and lemon to give it some life. I'm always happy to support a new local business, especially when I know the owner, and I truly enjoyed meeting Don and experiencing the hospitality. I also hope this feedback is taken in the spirit it's intended: the restaurant has a beautiful setting, lovely people, and some real potential--but today, the food needs a little more love and seasoning. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd order these particular dishes again. Today, I'm NOT a FAN ...for the food... But I'll happily give them another try down the road.

Volterra is located high above the surrounding valleys and almost immediately feels different from…read morethe more destinations of Tuscany. Walking through the town, you can encounter the remains of multiple civilizations within minutes...passing through ancient Etruscan gates. In addition, another defining feature of Volterra is its connection to craftsmanship, particularly its longstanding tradition of alabaster carving.

Feels like eating at an Italian home! Che bontà!…read more If you love Italian cuisine, this restaurant will make you feel like you are back in Italy, having food at someone's house! Eggplant Parmesan - one of my regular orders at any Italian restaurant, and in most cases, it's usually very oily, but here it felt like eating a homemade dish. Ravioli Formaggi - delicious cheese stuffed ravioli in a creamy marinara sauce. Caprese Panini - we took this to go and it was a soft bread with creamy pesto sauce, a touch of balsamic vinegar on the cheese. For dessert, we had the coppa creamy pistachio gelato, which was amazing ..not overly sweet and just the way we like! We took the 3 layered chocolate cake as takeout for the kid, and it was heavenly. the chocolate was amazing! I did have a mojito, which I felt was sweeter than I usually have. Glad to have found an Italian home closer to our home, and we'll be back for sure! super friendly staff Lots of parking!

The restaurant seems a bit underrated at 3.9 than it deserves, so bumped up my 4.5 star experience…read moreto five. The pasta's are awesome, the server is nice and pleasant. We got good seating without asking for it. The primavera has nice set of vegetables. Kids enjoyed Ravioli. Its a bit old but privately owned and food was well made. The server provided some good guidance on the travel to Leavenworth. So highly recommend this restaurant

It's been a while since I been to due cucina and the are still pretty consistent. This is my first…read moretime at this location but the food is still good. They have a busy lunch rush so if you don't want the crowd, come during off hours. It can be pretty hectic and loud. I came for the promotion of 50% off focaccia sandwich but also got a pasta and a couple of sides Focaccia sandwich with crispy chicken -- usually ~$14. It was a good sandwich, the flavor was good. I think the bread itself could be softer though. Also I think I should have gotten a different sandwich since the crispy chicken enhance the toughness of the sandwich, it needs soft things to balance it out. Bacon truffle pasta -- flavor was spot on, the pasta maybe a little too al dente for me but it wasn't too bad. Crispy risotto croquet -- my kids love this, cheesy and crispy. Canoli - I never had a canoli before so I thought this was good. Crispy layer and soft filling. Overall a good place for Italian food, price is affordable as well.

Came for lunch and got the Cacio e pepe - one of my favorite dishes! The pasta was flavorful and…read morefull of bold cheesy goodness. The chicken lemon meatballs were tasty, but a bit on the colder side. The service was speedy and accommodating. The ambiance seats well for singles or slightly bigger groups. Only recommendation I have is for here to be larger water cups - it was a bit tedious to keep having to get up each time I was thirsty. Overall, a decent option!

My wife and I recently dined here for our 22nd anniversary. Greeted with that Italian style. My…read morewife ordered the lamb shank that falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. I had the halibut, great flavor and perfectly cooked. The service was excellent! This was a top notch dining experience.

Delicious food, sophisticated atmosphere though quite loud (couldn't even have a convo with my…read moregrandma we had to yell across the table). Staff & owners are great, very friendly and accommodating. to find parking anywhere. Very difficult to find parking anywhere, even all the pay lots in the area were full.

Can not recommend this restaurant. Food was sub-par and simply not good. Very overpriced…read more Specifically, the spaghetti bolognese was dry and had virtually no sauce. Portions were quite small. The chicken with pesto was just ok. Nothing to justify the price. The grilled vegetables were undercooked and lukewarm. Service was mediocre. We've had worse, but it was definitely needing work. All told, our bill was $70 not including tip for two very sub-par meals, no drinks, just tap water, no appetizers, and no dessert. We will not be returning and we'd recommend you stay away from this. And honestly, I'd even rate Olive Garden a few notches above this place, and that's saying something. At least the food there is consistently decent, they give you free bread, free soup, and free salad. And the prices are significantly cheaper and service is better.

I regretfully inform that I cannot recommend this restaurant further and it is likely I will never…read morereturn. The one star is for the service otherwise I would have made a note saying it deserved none. The waiter was polite, efficient, eager. He was great. I enjoyed his confidence and I appreciated his transparency. His recommendations? Not so much. I have regrets. We should have ordered the drinks and then left. We should have spoken up. My friend should not have eaten everything, but whether it was simply high hunger that drove my friend to clear both our plates or his upbringing that would not allow any food to go to waste or complaint heard I do not know. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara which had no flavor, pasty sauce, and the most basic grocery-store bought noodles I have ever eaten. I tried adding salt and Parmesan cheese - anything for flavor - and like a black hole that captured light the dish refused flavor. I ate a quarter of it and tapped out. My friend ordered another dish and plowed through mine and his, drank his wine, and said nothing. As he paid and we left he simmered with anger and when I inquired why he said that the wine tasted like a bottle that sat in too hot of conditions and had a most acidic taste of an spoiled wine. He noted his displeasure of the dishes they were out of stock on (no lasagna, no calamari available) and the fact that it was the worst Italian food he had ever eaten. He said my noodles tasted like glue. I don't know why he drank the horrible wine or ate mine and his food, except that he was hungry, but he was cranky for the rest of the day. I just realize how unlikely I will return.