10 out of 10 across the board. The staff was AMAZING!!! The food is the best food out of every…read morerestaurant I have tried in this area let alone the best Italian food in town. I had the lobster ravioli and it was heaven. I cannot wait to try everything!! The meatballs were just like grandma used to make. Now here is the only downside...this place is SMALL!! You HAVE to make reservations. Make sure you actually speak to someone to make the reservations!! I can't wait to go back!!!

I heard amazing reviews about this restaurant, and my group and I tried it out the other night…read more It's a very small, intimate restaurant. Recommendations are highly suggested! We called the day of, and they were booked out until 7:45. Which makes sense considering how small the restaurant is. I'll start off by saying that the food was the highlight of the night for sure. But, the service wasn't the best from what I've heard from others. We ordered a bottle of wine, which took about 10-15 minutes to be served to us after the order was taken. Then when we were putting our appetizer order in, the server told us to wait while he handled something else. But, I've heard from close friends that the service is amazing, so maybe it was just an off-night for them. Anywho, we ordered the arancini, arugula and Gorgonzola salad, and the caprese. My favorite was the caprese. The tomato's were nice and juicy and tasted amazingly fresh. Mozzarella and basil also delicious. It was a nice refreshing appetizer. The arancini is a pretty heavy dish which makes sense since it's risotto stuffed with bolognese and cheese. I wish it was hotter, but the flavors were yummy. I ordered the bucatini that was on their specials menu. It was served with a sauce similar to Alfredo but a lot lighter than I expected. It also came with zucchini, mushrooms, and a prosciutto-like meat. It was my first time trying bucatini, and I was definitely not disappointed by it! They had great specials that night, so we were very fortunate to have caught them serving these dishes. We finished the night off with tiramisu, and it was delicious. Overall, I would definitely come back and hope for better service. But the food is something I would come back to regardless.

Man this pizza was so good! Probably the best I've had in a while. The restaurant was cute, and the…read moreservice was great. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in Yelm.

We had a fantastic dinner here on Friday night. We sat in the rear so I f room which was very cozy…read moreand received excellent service. On previous visits we had their delicious wood-fires pizzas, but decided to go with pastas. We started off with a couple Old Fashions, followed by a delicious fresh salad with their garlicky Green Goddess dressing. For our entrees, I chose the spaghetti bolognese which was delicious, meaty, and hearty. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce was perfecto! My husband had the pasta carbonara on fettuccini and it was so good - so creamy with delicious bites of smoky bacon. We were absolutely delighted with our meal! We were too full to try dessert, but next time I'm going for the tiramisu we saw others enjoy.

From the beginning to the end.....each dish was beautifully executed. Everyone in our party…read moreenjoyed their meals and sides. Exquisite. Best Italian in Tacoma. We had a 8:30 late dinner reservation and we never felt rushed. Upgrade your house salad which comes with each entree to the Caesar salad. You won't regret it! The server was so thoughtful and made us feel so at home. The restaurant is set in a house that feels intimate and yet relaxed. This is a perfect place to celebrate! Make your reservations now!

Excellent! We loved…read moreeverything about our dining experience. We dined mid-week and the restaurant was bustling. We were quickly seated for our reservation, and our server was friendly & attentive. We started off with a delectable appetizer special of burrata with heirloom tomatoes, pesto and olive tapenade. The tangy tapenade really complimented the creamy burrata. We were also served the softest french bread, which sopped up the pesto so nicely. We were lucky enough to get a bite of all 4 dinner entrees on the table. I ordered one of the daily specials, the Saltimbocca. The chicken/prosciutto combo was so flavorful in the white wine sauce. The portion was plentiful, I could have taken a doggy bag, but devoured it bite by bite. I was thankful to have made this choice - score! Hubs ordered the Diavola pizza, with crisp pepperoni and pickled serranos. Either the serranos or red pepper sauce gave it quite the kick, not overly, but deliciously. It was perfectly crispy! Family ordered Carbonara and the lamb ragu. Both great portions, very flavorful! Our dinners came with a salad, which was a perfectly lightly dressed compliment to the appetizer and mains. We drove quite awhile in 5:00 traffic to get here, but it was well worth it. We savoured every bite!

This was our second visit to Pellegrino's, and we really enjoyed it both times! It's a tiny little…read moretwo-story restaurant, and we've sat upstairs on both visits. The upstairs is small and intimate, which gives the whole place a cozy, unique feel. Our waiter this time was a young gentleman who was incredibly friendly and did a great job! Three of us ordered Coors Lights in bottles, and he brought them out ice cold with a chilled glass to pour them into. When we ordered a second round, he let us know he had just put some more in the freezer, so it would be a few minutes. That little extra step made a difference...we'd much rather wait a few minutes for an ice-cold beer than have it brought out warm! I ordered the spaghetti with their house-made Bolognese sauce and added a meatball, and WOW. The sauce had the perfect combination of slight sweetness, a little spice from the sausage, and that tangy tomato flavor. So good! And I'm usually not a huge fan of restaurant meatballs because they can be tough or rubbery, but this one was soft, juicy, and packed with flavor. Sean got the lasagna and absolutely loved it! Our friends who invited us out ordered the steak and spaghetti Bolognese, and everyone was happy with their meals. The steak was cooked exactly how it was requested, and the quality of the food for the price was really good. Overall, Pellegrino's is just a great little place. Warm, inviting atmosphere, friendly service, delicious food, and a fun, intimate setting that feels a little different from your typical Italian restaurant. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a place to enjoy a good meal with friends. We'll definitely be back!

We came in with a party of 11 for my niece's birthday and unfortunately had a very disappointing…read moreexperience from start to finish. Right away there was confusion at check-in--they called for a party of 9 with no name, and the host was rude when we responded using the first name instead of the last. After being seated, it took about 10 minutes just to get drinks, and then another 30 minutes before our server took our food order. During that time, we weren't asked about appetizers or offered any drink refills. About an hour later, the server came back and told us the kitchen was backed up and they were "just now making our food," which honestly felt like our order may have been forgotten. At that point, all of our drinks were empty and I had to ask for refills. While we were still waiting, another server came to the table asking how one of our steaks was cooked, which added to the confusion. Our food finally arrived after about an hour and a half. Unfortunately, the issues didn't stop there: My spaghetti and meatballs was incorrect, but I kept it since I didn't want to wait again with a toddler. My sister's husband's meal was never even put in--the server admitted this. My sister's fish and chips came out cold. No one checked back to see how the food was. Drinks were left empty again with no refills offered. We were never asked about dessert. Plates were never cleared, even after I stacked empties at the end of the table to help. Every time we needed something, we had to flag someone down. To make matters worse, the checks came out incorrect with items swapped between them. I've worked as a server/bartender for four years, and my niece is also a server, so we completely understand how busy and stressful things can get. But this experience missed the mark on multiple levels. Even when things go wrong, basic service--like keeping drinks filled and checking on guests--should still be happening. This was easily the worst restaurant experience I've had. It was especially disappointing because we're an easy group and typically tip very well. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

Took my Gig Harbor side of the family (two daughters, on son-in-law and two grandkids) to this…read morejewel of an Italian restaurant. We usually try to eat here whenever we're visiting the gorgeous place called Gig Harbor, and yet, this Yelp elite had not reviewed it before. The food is out of this world excellent! In fact, it's just like being in Naples or Gaeta, etc. Chef Michele "Mike" Simone and his wife, Azusa run a tight ship here, and it reflects not only in the food but also in how the place is usually packed with families and locals and tourists. Simone also comes out often and goes from table to table, talking to his happy customers and checking in... it is a joy to see and makes it feel homey. The place is decorated salon-style with tons of Italian wall hangings, sail ships, giant spoons, etc.; it's as Italian as Italian can get! The staff is friendly and efficient, and there's ample free parking at both restaurant and street. There's also outdoor sitting. I had the eggplant parmesan, which was enormous in size and super tasty. There's also a kids menu (not on the main printed menu) and those portions are also gigantic! Love Italian food? You'll wanna visit this place! Reservations recommended!

The vibe of this restaurant is great. Staff and owner are very friendly. It has a homey vibe, is…read moresuper laid back, and comfortable. The owner came out to chat with customers and many in the restaurant knew him, there were many regulars. We ordered the Caesar salad, soup (can't remember the name but similar to a minestrone), lamb chops, and veal Marsala. Overall the food was good, but not life changing. The flavors were what you'd think they'd be, pretty standard dishes. I was excited for the Caesar but found it to be too mild. I wanted more funk. The soup was basic, probably wouldn't order it again. The lamb chops were grilled after being cut which I believe is the cause of it being overcooked and a little dry. Grilling an entire rack will keep the juices inside. The veal Marsala was my favorite dish we ordered. Also not life changing but good. Overall, I would go back for a fun, loving atmosphere and decent food.

My friend's big 50th was catered by the great team at Macaluso's who came in and set up the plates…read morea food. It started to rain a little so we had to wait a little longer than usual. Apps: the stuffed mushrooms were absolutely delicious. It had a little kick to it as well. The bruschetta (i think) was also super yummy. The mains: the chopped salad was awesome! I flew home the next day and took some in a zip lock bag for dinner later. The salad had garbonzo beans, black Olives, and it was just exceptional! The meat balls were huge and fabulous. The risotto was the best risotto I have ever tasted! I am not a fan of risotto and I had some and took some back home to LA. The ravioli, the green beans and the lasagna was also very good. I wish I transferred my food to another plate before they had to pack up their plates and silverware. It would have been a great midnight snack. The fellas that came to set up was very friendly and helped drying every thing off when we got rained on. Over all my friends are happily eating the leftovers in their freezer.

Food solid 4; Service 3.5; ambiance 4.5…read more foccacia bread-very good! Served at perfect temp. Had to ask for olive oil n balsamic though?!?! Caesar salad very good with perfect amount of dressing and very fresh, crisp romaine lettuce. Mussels vongole saltate was very good with sauce mixed with juice naturally blended wonderfully. Octopus carpaccio was okay but had better. Octopus wasnt marinated enough amd was cut too thinky. Pesto gnocchi & Alfredo macalusso were cooked perfectly but both were quite salty. Ambaince is quite quaint overall. We sat outside on a nice weather day but table was on a slant and very small. Cant fit more than two entres in table so kinda had to hurry up and finish our appetizers rather quickly to make space. Service could be better with more attention. Waitress only came to us 4 times bringing our menu, to take order, ask if we wanted dessert and lastly our receipt.

Yesterday was my wife's birthday and the girls decided to take her to an Italian Restaurant in…read moreEnumclaw, Washington for lunch. Not wanting her to have a repeat, I asked her to think about a restaurant choice for dinner. Well guess what? She was so impressed with the restaurant, its vibe, and great food and service... We went back for dinner as well! Absolutely loved it! Haven't had such amazing Italian cuisine since our trip to Italy last year! We will be definitely returning soon!!!

Oh, I'll have dreams about the red sauce. So delicious. I had the fettuccine with seafood. Loved…read moreit, though not a lot of seafood. My other had the chicken with lemon. He liked his the least in our group. Thought the chicken was too tough to be cut with the butter knife provided, and it was too drenched in sauce. Others had the chicken pesto pasta and the veal Masala. They both enjoyed. They also ordered the calamari appetizer and it was ok. A small portion fir the price and while the calamari itself was tender, the breading was heavy. The warm bread brought to the table on seating with flavored olive oil was a delight. Will definitely go again!

Our Go-To Burger Spot in Yelm!…read more The Grill at 507/507 Taproom & Filling Station is hands down one of our favorite places to eat in Yelm! In our opinion, they have the best smash burgers around, and they are consistently delicious every single time we go. Sean always gets the Bleu Cheese Smash with tots, while I rotate between the Deluxe Smash with fries and the Chicken Caesar Wrap. I honestly love both, so I can never decide which one I want--which is why I just rotate! We also really love the taproom side and all of the beer options they have. One of our favorites is the Juice Tornado #28, which is a hazy IPA, and I especially love trying their different sours. They're one of the few places we go that consistently has sour beers, so that's a big bonus for me! We come here at least once a month, and we've also had the chance to attend the Zane Lamprey show here two years in a row, which was always a total blast. Last night, we brought our daughter and had some friends meet us there, and we had such an enjoyable evening. The food was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere is always great. Whether we're stopping in for burgers and a beer or coming for an event, 507 is always a good time. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Yelm!

It's always a challenge to find a place that hits all for aces of NW outdoor dining. That is:…read more1 - Dog-friendly pub 2 - Good food 3 - Good selection of local beer AND cider 4 - Good ambiance (with both indoor and outdoor dining). The 507 Taproom nails all four! The back patio area is open to dogs. Half of the paved area is under cover and the rest of the tables sport sun umbrellas. #1 covered. The pubs menu is generous, but two categories stand out. Their smash burgers are juicy, oversized, and tender -- with beautifully crisp edges. The spicy bacon smash is perhaps the best non-homecooked burger I've ever had. And their signature tater tots are near perfect. Hot, crispy, flavorful without any greasiness. Perfect #2 nailed The taproom of course has a slew of brews on tap. Fruity framboise-styles to bitter IPAs, along with a broad selection of NW ciders. #3 nailed The indoor dining area and bar is open and friendly while outside is the aforementioned covered spaces. Many of the tables also sport propane flame heaters/fireplaces for when the temperature drops. It's cool to be cozy. #4 nailed. We'll be back!

Very proper old school Italian with tremendous value…read more Caesar, caprese, good bread, puttanesca, simple spaghetti and meatballs all done well

dined at Sansonina Ristorante Italiano few days back, and the vibe was inviting and warm. perfect…read morefor a catch-up with friends or even a date night. We started with bruschetta, which was fresh and well-balanced. The gamberoni fiorentini stood out - prawns with great flavor. Had a immediate yes from everyone on the table. For pasta, we had linguine carbonara and tortellini con piselli - both rich and satisfying, and i belive they were hand made tortellini - I liked them and finished the entire plate by myself (nothing left to take home ) The tiramisu was good, but the chocolate lava cake fell short. It wasn't warm enough and lacked that molten center we hoped for. Overall, the service was friendly and helpful, rounding out a pleasant experience. We'll be back for the pasta! Rating: 4/5 Standout: Gamberoni Fiorentini, Tore

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is wonderful! The jazz band is wonderfully talented!read more

This is a review I'm happy to write. It's a real joy to find an Italian restaurant that is true to…read moreits roots! THE ROSES: The first thing you notice is the dining space - it's delightfully OG Italian! I wouldn't have been surprised to see Michael Corleone meeting with Virgil Sollozzo in the back! Service is professional and efficient, yet also gracious. The food is perfectly executed. The pasta is made fresh in-house. Prices are very reasonable . THE THORNS: No dedicated parking, so street parking might be a little tricky. THE VERDICT: Classic Italian cuisine executed flawlessly in an elegant dining space. It doesn't get better than this. Highly recommend.