Solid homemade pasta, but the "elevated Italian" fell flat for us…read more We came to Trattoria Sbandati excited by the 4.5-star Google reviews and the promise of elevated Italian in Bend. The homemade pasta is decent--I'll give them that, but I couldn't taste it apart from the bland sauces. Unfortunately the two dishes we ordered didn't live up to the hype. The Tagliatelle al Ragu' alla Bolognese had a ground-beef sauce that was strangely bland and under-salted. It tasted like it had been boiled just to cover up the lack of seasoning--honestly reminded me more of a basic canned chili than a rich, slow-cooked Bolognese. The Pappardelle alla Chiantigiana was even more disappointing. The sausage had that tired, old-sausage flavor, and the sauce (fennel, tomato, leeks, Chianti) never popped. Everything just kind of sat there on the plate. The ambiance was okay, but the restaurant was strangely packed. We called at 4:00 when they opened and had to reserve the soonest table at 8 PM, so none of it made any sense in the end. The complimentary bread was cold, which feels like such a simple thing to get right. And at $30 and $36 for medium-sized bowls of pasta, I expected a lot more wow for the price. I make better versions of both dishes at home on a regular Tuesday night. Maybe we caught an off night or our tastes just don't line up with the majority, but with 300+ reviews at 4.5 stars I was genuinely surprised. Won't be rushing back.

Went here for my mom's birthday dinner. She said it's the best Italian in Bend. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Not your typical home style cooking, definitely up scale. Every dish was very tasty and ingredients tasted very fresh. Not a large restaurant best for groups of 2-4 at most. Highly suggest making a reservation.

This restaurant is worth of it's 4.6 stars. The food is excellent…read more I had the special which was a braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes. The meat fell of the bone in a delicious sauce. My wife had the shrimp scampi which also had a delicious sauce and was full of shrimp. My son had the homemade raviolis which he finished in 2 minutes. It was served in a bolognese sauce, which was also scrumptious. Our server Alise was very nice and came multiple times to see how we were doing. She was very helpful. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. Old World Italian. Very nice. Overall, a great meal.

This place is amazing! The food is off the charts fabulous! I had the homemade ravioli and my…read morehusband had seafood pesto- both were so good you wanted to lick your plate. But also their pomegranate martini was the best- very yummy! so much so, we had to stop by the next evening just to get one-before caught our flight home that evening. This a cute and small restaurant but definitely worth the stop! Another very late review- from a few months back- but finally time to sit down and write!

I'm going five stars here to support the chef and staff because I love the place and the vibe. But…read moreI had a few issues with the food. First everything seems to be one thing too complicated -- eg, I had the Cacio e Pepe and it had breadcrumbs on it. I don't need crunch on my pasta. The burrata was awesome and didn't have too many ingredients but that harissa orange jam was superb. But back to my "too much" theme, while I have never complained about "too much truffle" in my life, they managed to go there. I got truffle on my pasta and was expecting a few thin slices or fresh truffle, but got what appeared to be a ton of minced truffles -- almost resembling tapenade -- which just overpowered me an the dish. The staff were amazing, the meatballs were superb, the raging pasta very good, and the chocolate mousse outstanding so I will be back. String suggestion: your pasta is SO good you should offer up a simple version (olive oil, garlic, parsley) that will blow people's minds.

My family and I enjoy a nice dinner at Bosa…read more I really enjoyed the fondue--game changer--and my delicious pasta, cachio e pepe. The meatballs were large but that SAUCE is amazing. The pear spritz and honey bear were also delicious. 7/10 because my husband felt rushed.

Once again The Lemon Tree did not disappoint. Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday and while it was…read morebusy, we were able to get a table with no wait. The atmosphere was bustling and casual, and our server appeared promptly to take our drink order and tell us the specials. I ordered the special of the day, shrimp and asparagus risotto. It was divine! It wasn't the creamy cheesy heavy type, rather it was made with a deep flavored broth. The shrimp were plentiful and flavorful, and the fresh dill on top added a nice herbal flavor. Lemon Tree is my favorite place for breakfast or lunch in downtown Bend due to its focus on quality ingredients, and interesting, healthy menu items that are beautifully presented.

They don't seem to want your business. We arrived 15 mins after opening, and since we were a group…read moreof 9, there was no room. The hostess got the manager (I assume she was the manager or owner) who very dismissively told us we should've gotten there early. Didn't offer anything else. I had to be the one to ask if we could split into two smaller parties or sit outside. No to both. It really felt like they didn't want us there. I wonder why... either way message received. We went to Spork and were warmly welcomed and the food was amazing as usual. Will never feel the need to try this place again.

This is hands-down the best restaurant in Bend, Oregon--maybe even the best in the entire state…read more Everything you order here will be incredible. But if you go for the tasting menu, you're in for something special. It's not just dinner--it's an experience you'll remember. Honestly, it might be the best meal you'll ever have. And I don't say that lightly--I grew up in restaurants and worked in the industry for 10 years. We come here for every special occasion. It's absolutely worth it.

Ariana Restaurant was hands down one of the best dining experiences we've had. I took my…read moremother-in-law and she absolutely loved it as well, which made the night even more special. The food was perfectly cooked--thoughtful, refined, and incredibly delicious. Every dish felt intentional and beautifully executed. The staff was friendly, attentive, and struck that perfect balance of being present without being intrusive. Truly one of Bend's finer dining experiences. Elegant, warm, and memorable. We'll absolutely be back.

Really great. The place was spread out so you could move freely, it was clean, smelled…read moreWONDERFULLY. I looked at all the food as I was being seated and had no idea what to enjoy! Smiles, laughter, nice color pallet. The staff are amazingly talented! Fantastic. Everything was amazing except... The tails were left on the shrimp. It's very annoying to have shrimp tails on is a white sauce dish. Shrimp cocktail would be the only reason to leave it on. The basic rule in dining is "never place anything on a plate that's not eatable". Removing tails is part of food prep. It happens in lots of places, even high end plates. Part of prep is "get rid of the tail". But besides that... fantastic. 4 stars if tails were not on the shrimp. People say it's to keep it juicy. They say it's to not deform the shrimp while cooking. No, during prep, remove the tail shell. Never plate an item you can not eat. Love the place though. Definitely go there and enjoy each item; it's all so very good!

Food here is pretty yummy overall! They offer generous amounts of grated Parmesan on the side which…read moreis appreciated. My dislikes from this restaurant are simple fixes. The prices charged for their Side of Broccolini and Small Caesar Salad are hard for me to justify considering that the servings are very small and are made of basic inexpensive produce. Although pricey, they are tasty! I also really enjoyed the Fried Mozzarella but next time I order it for takeout I will request sauce in the side since it makes the dish soggy. Lastly, I hate to say but I've never had such bad Calamari Fritti. It's paper thin and some pieces you can't even chew through. Reminds me of the tough outer layer of an onion.

We had the most delicious meal last night. To start, Cesar Salad, which was delectable, it had…read moreCesar dressing with croutons that they make. Then for the main meal we had lasagna which was melt in your mouth. It is their special on Thursday nights. The presentation of all our food was nothing but spectacular, as was the taste. I also had a homemade mocktail in a beautiful martini glass. All I can say is YUM! The owner and his crew are so welcoming and beyond friendly. It was like coming home to family. we highly recommend Pisanos Wood Fire Pizza in Tumalo for an incredible meal.

Great pizza and salads!! We sat at the bar and chatted a bit with the bar tender and watched them…read morecom pizzas in the wood fired oven!

I love coming here with friends. The happy hour in incredible, but make sure to order a chocolate…read moresoufflé right off the bat because they sell out quickly! The charcuterie boards and small bites are delicious and well rounded for a variety of palates. The lighting is on the dimmer side and perfect for a nice night out. Great vibes.

We went there tonight for drinks before dinner and I wish we didn't have dinner reservations at a…read moredifferent place because the cocktails and apps were sooooo delicious!!! The vibe was so fun and friendly. They were sold out to reservations due to the great live music but happily sat us outside where we could hear the music great but still have a conversation. The server was slammed but still managed to be attentive and very thoughtful. I can't say enough about the cocktails so well balanced. The smoke show is my new favorite cocktail. We tried two of the bruschetta which where an A+. The server had them cut in half so we could each try the delicious flavors. Little touches like that really made the service stand out. Along with the server the host was making sure we had everything we needed even though they were so busy. Can't wait to go back and try a full meal!

Wanted to get breakfast after Costco run, but didn't know of any places close. When I looked it up…read moreI found the Moose Sisters and I'm so thankful I did. Amazing breakfast menu. I had the Country Fried Steak and I'm happy to say it was just like being home on the weekends when my mom used to make it! Just delicious and huge! Definitely worth a try. Service was great and the vibe of the place is relaxed and just straight comfort. Thank you ladies, I'll be back!

Family Owned by Twin sisters and one is the Host and the other is the Chef ,good service,excellent…read morefood and the ambiance of the Restaurant was amazing will for sure Come back here again when we are in town!

I ordered online thru Schlotzsky's Catering portal. Needed a big box of grub (sandwiches) for…read moregroomsmen for a Saturday wedding. The online process worked great, I picked 10 sandwiches cut in half and I picked 3 different types. Saturday morning, the food was ready on time and packed neatly into earth-friendly boxes. The groomsmen all enjoyed them, they all got eaten, bread was fresh, they held together thru the early afternoon. Price was in-line with expectations. Service was friendly when I picked them up. Would recommend!

On Jan 15, 2025 I ordered two sandwiches through the mobile app. My wife picked the order up on her…read moreway home. One sandwich was missing (only one in the bag). I immediately called the store and was told the manager would call me the next day to credit my account. No call. I called again on Jan 19, 2025 and was told they would text the manager again and have them contact me. No call. I paid $20.58 for one sandwich. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS STORE!