Macaluso's is our "Go To" Italian restaurant when visiting…read moreTacoma. We think the food is fabulous! The Brussel Sprouts and Focaccia Bread is a great place to start. The Gorgonzola, Balsamic and Pancetta on the Brussel Sprouts will not disappoint! For the main courses, the Alfredo Macaluso is always so delicious! The Linguine con Gamberi is exquisite and light. The chicken parmigiana is meaty moist and tender. The chocolate cake is amazing!!! Save room for dessert! The spumoni is delicious and hits the spot at the end of a perfect meal. The service is wonderful and we feel so welcomed in this nice quaint small Italian restaurant. The ambiance is nice - on the darker side. Call for a reservation!

This was our first time trying this Italian restaurant. We went there for a family dinner at…read moreMacaluso. First, we made a reservation for dinner. We parked across the street. The waitress explained each dish very well and recommended exactly what I wanted to try. The seafood pasta was fresh and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. My husband's Marsala was delicious. The kids' meatballs had great flavor. It's a busy restaurant, so a little waiting is required, but you can take your time and enjoy the food. Overall, it was a good experience. This little cozy restaurant made us feel like we were dining at home. We will definitely come back.

Came here spur-of-the-moment when a little league game was cancelled. Preschooler was probably best…read moredressed out of the three of us (my husband in gym clothes and me in a tee and jeans). No reservations. There was 1 spot open in the small dedicated lot and then I found a spot on the street. Recommend coming in fewer vehicles if possible. No reservation at peak dinner time (5:30) on a Wednesday, the host (and manager?) found a spot for us promptly anyway and he was super kind and our server for the night. Preschooler was asleep in my arms, but we made it work. We ordered: 1 rose cider (sweet but not too sweet), 1 pulpo (grilled octopus!) starter, 1 boscaiola pasta for the preschooler (boxed leftovers), 1 spring ravioli (more Italian name), and 1 rabbit with polenta entree. Each main came with salad and meal started with bread and whipped butter. We were offered a kid menu option of pasta with alfredo, marinara, or bolognese sauce, but opted for normal menu so we could bring back leftovers. We loved the pulpo and the salads (they offered to box up the preschoolers salad since she was still sleeping). Kid enjoyed the bread. Bit of a wait for mains but nothing out of the ordinary. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Boscaiola was a hit with the kiddo since she loves pasta and sauce and mushrooms and cheese. Husband thought his main was really good. I was so full after eating all of my ravioli. Really impressed with the quality of food and the level of service. A busy place, but as mentioned, we were luckily seated right away. We're thrilled to have finally made it here after our old Italian standby in proctor shutdown and we can't wait to come back! Definitely recommend. Parking: you can find it, not plentiful but not bad either. Kid friendly: sort of! If your kid likes pizza or pasta!

Marzano is easily one of the best Italian restaurants in Tacoma. My wife and I went for her…read morebirthday, and every dish was outstanding. We ordered the Seasonal Contorno and the pork belly appetizer, both full of rich, balanced flavor. We also had the gluten‑free Salumi pizza, and it was exceptional-- one of the best gluten‑free pizzas I've had anywhere. The warm, intimate atmosphere made the night feel special. If you're looking for the best Italian in Tacoma, Marzano should be at the top of your list. Plenty of gluten-free options. Have street parking and small parking lot.

First, a warning. They get busy. Reservations are basically required to get a table. You might luck…read moreout on a weeknight without one, but forget it on the weekends. The staff is amazing. They are constantly moving, checking in, helping each other, and were always smiling and friendly. The food was divine. The bread and oil both had rosemary. The bread wasn't dried out, and amazing. We got the antipasti misto as an appetizer and loved it. My wife got a prime rib special. I tried a bite and it was some of the best prime rib I've ever had. I got the Neopolitan Ragu Rigatoni. Very large portion. It comes with a sausage (yummy!) beef shoulder and beef short ribs. These were both fork-tender and very flavorful. For dessert my wife and I split a tiramisu and creme brulee. The tiramisu had fallen, but the taste was amazing, the best I've had in years. The creme brulee was also amazing. Plan in advance before you go here. Make your reservations in advance, and prepare for an amazing meal.

This is a lovely restaurant, a bit out of the way, being in Hawks Prairie, close to the 111 exit on…read morethe I5. Just one warning. The website states reservations recommended. In fact they are pretty necessary, the last time I was in the area was a Wednesday at 5pm. Another single diner came in just behind me. At 5pm on a Wednesday we were informed that the earliest they would have a table was 8pm.

Great service provided by all staff, amazing food, and at a great price. This is our go to…read morerestaurant for Italian food and has been for years. Thank you!

First things first, if you are from around the way you probably remember this spot as the old Pizza…read moreHut...I know, I know. But trust me when I say they transformed this space into something really beautiful. If you ever went to the old salad bar back in the day, you would never recognize it now. It looks great! My sister brought me here for my birthday dinner because I had my heart set on Italian, and she delivered. From the moment we sat down the service was wonderful. I genuinely felt taken care of the whole evening. For dinner I ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo, which is my go-to at any Italian spot, and it did not disappoint. The portions are generous too, which I always appreciate. I also had a Greek salad and enjoyed every bite. My sister's only note was that the anchovies in her Caesar were pretty bold, but honestly, a traditional Caesar has anchovies in it. That's kind of the point! I ordered the tiramisu to go and I am so glad I did. It is my favorite Italian dessert and this one hit the spot. Yum!! Overall it was a really lovely birthday dinner. My sister picked well and I will definitely be going back.

I went on a weekend evening back in Dec 2023. Parking was a bit of an issue. Restaurant was poorly…read morelit. Was hard to see the menu without my mobile flashlight. We had a couple of glasses of their Spanish and Chilean wines. The wines tasted vintage and made for a great start to the evening. We got the empanadas tapas which was decent. The bread and compound butter board was pretty solid. The highlight of the night was supposed to be the super expensive Paella. While the rice was al dente, it was unevenly cooked and their oven finish left the rice dry at the bottom. The saffron was barely noticeable and the sauce lacked good flavor, felt more like a seafood broth. Truly disappointing! Plus they billed me incorrectly which was a pain to get corrected. I hope they course correct for the better!

Came here on a reservation at 6:45 (Sunday) - restaurant was not packed but there were enough…read moreguests for a good atmosphere of people and conversations. Reviewed the menu and got a couple drinks (vesper, French 75), a number of tapas! (So good) and 2 entrees - steak and mushroom and pea carbonara. Service was great and the food was really good. True tapas but now that we've tried some, maybe we would order bigger portions of some? Hard to say, having a variety is so nice.

Came for a quick bite at the new location on Friday night. It's pretty popular so we were ready for…read morea bit of a wait but we got a couple seats at the bar right away. Friendly service and great drinks! We ordered the stuffed peppers (classic wooden city) and the burrata with bread pudding. Both were so great. Almost opted for dessert but chose to explore a few more places instead. Definitely would recommend! Get reservations if dining with a group, but with the larger location it's feasible to drop in as well. Excellent service and great atmosphere, the restaurant has such a nice vibe. Can't wait to go back.

Food is good but the wait for food was too long in addition to the very long wait for a table…read more A word to the owners: if you buy a bigger place, you need to increase the staff because costumers should not wait that long for food just because the place is crowded but understaffed.

Been here for drinks before COVID and finally made it back for dinner and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype! The atmosphere is warm and lively, the location is perfect, and the entire staff made the experience feel elevated without being pretentious. We had a 5:15 dinner reservation and the restaurant was already packed, which honestly says a lot. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about both the wine list and menu, and every recommendation felt thoughtfully curated. The food was phenomenal. We have the chef special which was a chicken skin dish and the short rib pasta with the added burrata; flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of those places that feels just as good for a casual night out as it does for celebrating something special. Already looking forward to coming back.

A hell yes. Food…read more Bomb. Service. Bomb. Ambiance. Bomb. Hits all around. An "Inner Circle Peeps Only" kind of spot.

First visit, on way home to Olympia Sunday after a matinee at the Paramount in downtown Seattle…read more Arrived a bit early for our reservation and were seated promptly. Server was attentive, very friendly, and knowledgeable. My wife enjoyed a frost cosmo. We then started with roasted calamari (which was quite flavorful, although the meat was a bit tough) and herbed focaccia (wonderful for dipping the calamari sauce). The ahi special and boneless short ribs were our entrees; both came nicely presented and were very tasty. Both pretty full, we ended up with a bourbon chocolate cake and fruit hand pie to go, which were both delicious. The restaurant is not large, and filled up while we were there, making it somewhat noisy, but not bad. It is a nicely appointed, appealing place, with a great team making it all happen. We'll be back.

I'm going to crush this restaurant because the bartender drove the worst experience I've almost…read moreever had in a restaurant. I worked in a restaurant starting as a teen. My brother was a chef du cuisine, not a cook. He taught me decades ago how to make a dining experience worthy of people's spending. This was not it. The food was amazing but left the experience me feeling as if I wasted my money. The grumpiness of the individual behind the bar where we sat and ate was showmanship beyond unprofessionalism. When he dropped off drinks...no eye contact, no acknowledgement of our thank yous to him. Utterly embarrassing for the establishment, and for us to support it. If you are that miserable, you should not be outward facing to represent a business. Bartending is an art rooted in many aspects beyond drink making, especially if you are representing a business in service. No offers of drinks with empty drink glasses after rounds 1 and 2. No acknowledgement of empty dishes with wishes of subsequent courses that we were interested in. Yikes, this was bad.

This was my favorite pizza place for the past 3 years. My husband and I loved all the pizzas here,…read moreespecially their classic Margherita. We encountered the owner, Marshall a few times in the first year when it opened. He made sure every table enjoyed their food. He also introduced us with Calabrian chili peppers and we absolutely fell in love with it. It has become our favorite Italian ingredient to add to our homemade pizzas and pastas. Thank you so much for opening our eyes to Italian chili peppers! We took many of our friends and family to APizza. We both are huge fans of wood fired, thin crusted pizzas and APizza just nailed it! Everyone we took to APizza had the most delicious, thin crusted pizzas. When we found out about the closure, we were so sad... We wish the best of luck to the owner's family in exploring the next step in their culinary lives. We hope that you will consider opening a restaurant again in South of Seattle. We will travel to taste your pizzas! Until then, we will make trips to Veraci Pizza in Seattle. Thank you so much for the good food and memories again!

Delicious pizza! Quick service. I ordered online for delivery. It was delivered in the time exactly…read moreit said. Meaning the service of the restaurant was on top of their in person and online ordering. I will order from here again to try their other pizzas, there were so many options!

Amazing food in a gorgeous atmosphere with great staff that genuinely care about you!!…read more I ordered the beet salad, Mac N Cheese, Crab Cakes, with a Tiramisu and Young & Beautiful cocktail. Everything was phenomenal and FRESH!! Beet Salad was impeccable with perfectly candies walnuts that weren't too sweet or too sticky! The goat cheese was a solid flavor but not overpowering the beets with a mild, refreshing earthy flavor! Mac N Cheese was excellent, the cavatappi noodles were cooked perfectly Al Dente, with a modicum amount of chew, and the Mornay sauce was velvety and clearly made from scratch from a roux! The crab cakes were LOADED with crab and the old bay rolemoulade wasn't overly salty and slightly spicy! The crab cakes were NOT overly coated with a nice this crispy batter! The Tiramisu was awesome, a solid coffee flavor that isn't overbearing and the mascarpone cream was delightful thick and creamy, delicious! The young and beautiful drink was equal parts sweet and tangy with an excellent fizzy pop reminiscent of soda but not overly sweet. I will be back!!!

First, my apologies. I was catching up with a friend I hadn't seen in a while so forgot to take…read morepics. Nonetheless my review is detailed and honest. My first time at West 122 as I had been wanting to try this for months. Here's the positives... Love the brick and mortar ambiance inside. It just had an overall good community vibe. Presentation of food was beautiful. What else we experienced... My friend ordered a Sprite and I ordered a cocktail. She was served a lemonade and my drink was pretty sour so I ordered some simple syrup. The Sprite came but it took 20 minutes to get my simple syrup. By that time I was sort of over having a cocktail. Honestly, the venue was not full and all I wanted was some simple syrup in a shot glass. We ordered the burrata, caesar salad and the special with the octopus tentacles, asparagus, peppers and capers over polenta. The caesar salad on the menu lists "red gem lettuce tossed in house-made caesar dressing, topped with bread crumbs and shaved parmigiano reggiano. While I liked the idea of not having croutons as they're sometimes difficult to maneuver with a biteful of salad, there must have been a quarter cup of bread crumbs over the top, so much so that you couldn't even see what was underneath. Next, the menu describes the burrata as "creamy burrata with pea vines, roasted peas, pickled asparagus, and artichoke." When it arrived, we were truly wondering if we had ordered the right thing. Only until we moved the sea of greens did we see the burrata. Nowhere on the menu did it mention that we were actually ordering a salad with burrata underneath. Very unfortunate and misleading because my friend ordered the Caesar for dinner and didn't know she was actually getting a second salad. In addition, we ordered the baguette with butter/oil and what came to us for $11 or some rather non descript rolls. The octopus special was the star of the show. The colors, flavors, char on the octopus...everything except that it was surrounded by a fair amount of paprika oil, so much so that I had to work around it in order to not give my stomach a run for my money later in the evening. A dish I wanted to finish but just couldn't because of that issue. In addition to that, refills of water were non-existent and it took close to 50 minutes to get our dinner. Also, our waitperson was very pleasant but seemed rather overwhelmed. Even after waiting 15 minutes for the simple syrup, when she finally did bring it, she looked surprised that I no longer wanted it. Yes, she took it off the bill, but I would have much rather enjoyed one of the specialties of the house. So many mishaps that didn't need to occur. Truly disappointed that our evening went that way.