Came here spur-of-the-moment when a little league game was cancelled. Preschooler was probably best dressed 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A busy place, but as mentioned, we were luckily seated right away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kid friendly: sort of! If your kid likes pizza or pasta![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Marzano is easily one of the best Italian restaurants in Tacoma. My wife and I went for her birthday, 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The warm, intimate atmosphere made the night feel special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]OK people... this place is adorable, and the servers are basically flawless.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So why 4 stars? Because my guy is obsessed... and I'm the supportive plus-one. The salad? Not for me. I eat some, pass the rest to him, and silently think about how I could've just bought iceberg lettuce and called it a day. They do have good wine, and he always orders these non-alcoholic drinks he needs me to taste (I comply). Ordering is a whole strategy--usually the nightly special, or me carefully picking through the menu like: "yes to tomatoes, cheese, chicken... absolutely NOT rosemary" (I'm very allergic, so that's a hard no). Honestly, whatever I order is always yummy, and I've never heard anything bad about the food. So really... what does that say? It's not you, it's me. I go because he loves it--and because I love him, I can always find something that works. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always a nice time, just not my top pick.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But again... the servers? 10/10. read more

Traveling from out of town, in for the World Cup. Yelp never lets me down! My two sons went golfing for the day at Chambers Bay. My wife Kathleen, and I spent the day at Pile Market Place. Had a great lunch at Lowell Fish Market Restaurant. HOWEVER, Picking the boys up from golfer 5:00 pm. Yelp reported 4.7 starts with over 477 reviews. Called Marzanos and the host said explained he could give us a table for only 1 hour 25 minutes. Took the table And SO GLAD WE DID. I have traveled all over this great country, and enjoyed many different cuisine's, including awesome seafood this week. But today's meal was beyond AWESOME. Our server gave us the specials We started with their home made ricotta that was so thick you needed a knife to spread it., along on the same plate their home made pesto and toasted bread which is slightly toasted My wife also ordered the Roasted stuffed figs with Goat cheese slightly warm Just WONDERFUL DINNERS Two of us The Bolognese Lasagne One A bolognese with extra meatball One had a seafood of mussels,, clams, scallops clams and shrimp Over a healthy sizeable order of linguine We all shared their home made Berry cake That one piece of cake was sweet and heavy on one end and light and airy with sweet light home made whip cream Blueberries, raspberries so so good and huge So big it had to lay flat on the plate I have eaten at Several NYC Italian restaurants This PNW RESTAURANT far outweighs them in FOOD, SERVICE and Atmosphere I live in Delaware, Wish it was closer I would visit this restaurant weekly!!!! read more

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WOW we had such a wonderful time we are coming back next weekend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a beautiful Italian restaurant with a small, intimate homey feeling (looks like it's in a house!)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is complimentary bread and a salad with our dinner which was so wonderful. The service was attentive. I got the cacio e pepe which I'm planning on getting again next weekend because it was so good. My partner had one of the specials, a trout, which he wished he had one of the pastas instead once trying mine. The pastas are all fresh & hand made and he can't wait to try some of them next weekend! We are excited to come back, this is my favorite Italian restaurant here in Tacoma. PS. Absolutely get the tiramisu & house red read more

Marzano Italian Restaurant - Gorgeous interior - Italian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This food was phenomenal. The best lasagna I've ever had., the staff was very professional and kind. The entire experience surpassed my expectations. We went to celebrate our anniversary and they even said "Happy anniversary "! This place is a romantic, foodie, gem!! read more

Amazing as always, food, service and ambiance all outstanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the Italian music on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Transformed me back to traveling to Italy read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The cutest restaurant with amazing food and the perfect ambiance! Makes you feel like you're at Nonna's house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly and attentive. We had a perfect date night and thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. We started with the Polpo (Octopus) appetizer, grilled perfectly and SO tender, not chewy. We also ordered the special Lamb t-bone with artichokes and spaghetti carbonara. Our bellies were so happy and full but we couldn't help but order the Limencello bread pudding w/ Lavender honey ice cream dessert to go (only picture we did not take). Once we tried the dessert, we wished we had ordered two and not just one! It was SO yummy!! We will definitely be back to try more things and hopefully order more Limencello bread pudding to go! read more

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Love this place! We live about an hour away, but it is always worth the drive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's cozy inside, the food is consistently good, and servers are pros and know how to take care of guests.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Kudos! Can't wait to come back. read more

Mariano's has a very welcoming and charming ambiance. The staff were all personal, friendly, and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. My daughter made the reservation and mentioned it was my birthday but I was surprised by the adorable birthday card presented on the table! The chef is amazing with flavors and textures and everything we ate was delicious- I can't say anything would be better than anything else so just try it all!! If I'm back in the area I know I'll be back at Marzano's! read more

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Marzano's is a Tacoma staple located right outside PLU. Marzano's will never let you down. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is in an old home, so feels so intimate and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is always fantastic. The food is always impeccable. Our table shared the blue cheese, candied walnuts, persimmons with flat bread- delicious! I tried the parpadelle special with a side of meatballs. You can absolutely never go wrong with their lasagna, some of the best I've had! It is very rare now in restaurants where your meal comes with fresh baked bread and a salad! Marzano's- still one of the best. read more

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Finally tried Marzano and how have I not been here sooner?! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that it's in an old house, it's so charming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was a little slow at first, but to be fair, it was packed. The food was fantastic--no notes. I seriously can't wait to come back. read more

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Made reservations for a birthday celebration, hadn't been here before; what an amazing restaurant! [[HIGHLIGHT]]First of all, it looks like this little house and it's like you're eating out of someone's kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience walking in seeing the little beautiful tables set up, fireplace and the decor is just so classic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything is authentic, and the service was amazing. We were served delicious bread and butter, and we decided on bruschetta for an appetizer, The bruschetta had pesto plus the usual bruschetta ingredients and topped with goat cheese and balsamic glaze. We could not stop eating it!. The meal came with a delicious salad with a vinaigrette and we ordered the spaghetti Bolognese with a added, meatball, and rigatoni with mushrooms. The food was authentic, and we were very pleased! When we got to our reserved table, there was a nice handwritten birthday card in a little stand. It was such a nice touch. The portions are pretty big. We each only ate half of our food and packed up the rest. We will definitely come again, it is our hidden gem! read more

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Wonderful and cozy atmosphere, feels like you are being served delicious food in the comforts of home. Amazing staff, all very welcoming and attentive. You can't help but feel special as if they are there just to make your experience the best. Everything is absolutely delicious!! The flavors of their sauces, the fresh pasta, calamari and bread are like none other. Hands down the best Italian restaurant! Save room for dessert and treat yourself to the best tiramisu on this coast! read more

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Very cute homey family run Italian place in south Tacoma. This place is super cute. It looks like it's in an old converted home. The pasta was fresh made and service was good. My co worker ordered the lasagne and I had unpronounceable brigioloti(?) haha! Maybe I ordered the wrong item or the flavor profile was not my cup of tea. The pasta was cooked perfectly but the sauce wasn't my favorite. If I'm going to eat this many carbs, I need the earth to move. My co worker kept adding chili flakes to her lasagne. I guess she felt it too bland. We thought the food was good but not earth shattering. If I come back to Tacoma I would try another place. read more

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Location, eh... No bar... but who cares! The food was outrageously delicious, unique and top notch. Our server was helpful, sweet, knowledgeable and kind. It was quite homey with great outdoor dining spots as well. Prices are on the high end, but worth it. Homemade pasta, super fresh ingredients and cooked perfectly. Freshly baked bread, too. Can you imagine melt in your mouth calamari? I didn't know there was even such a thing! Squid ink pasta? Just say, "Yes please!" No matter how full, try dessert even if you share one with the table, so rich and yummy. Perfect ending to a wonderful evening. PS thank you for not kicking us out as old friends laughed and enjoyed a perfect night long past closing, whoops... read more

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It's been a while since I visited, but a 5-Star review is so deserved for Marzano's. I reserved a large table for my birthday and they did such a wonderful job to accommodate my large party. It's a bit tucked away and I loved that almost hidden feel to the restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with simple yet elegant touches to impress. The food was absolutely fantastic and I can't rave enough about the Diavola pizza, tomato bruschetta, and both the gluten free and chocolate cake! Truly divine food with amazing service. They also did a fantastic job at accommodating for food allergies in our group and were very careful with gluten cross-contamination. We were all super impressed and left with full bellies and wonderful memories! I will be back! read more

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Referred by a friend. Definitely will be coming back. For us it is worth the drive from Olympia. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance and wonderful food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Found out tonight they have been running this show for over 30 years. Service and our server Mandy was incredible read more

Want a perfect date? This is the place for you if money is No Object and it shouldn't be when food is this perfect. The Mare should be its own food group. And the staff goes over and above every time. read more

Marzano Italian Restaurant - Its the candied pine nuts - Italian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I can see why this place has so many great reviews. I celebrated my birthday here. The food is great, I've been searching for a good authentic Italian restaurant for a very long time. It's so hard to find good pasta carbonara in Seattle area, but I finally found the one! Top service, staff is personable and friendly. I loved the non-alcoholic choices. Definitely going to come back! read more

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Great service by their staff specially Kadi responding all the request within timely manner. Food: outstanding with homemade style of Italian food is amazing experience! Ambiance: cozy and comfortable place to be. Strongly recommend reservation and try their specials and dessert!! Wine list: I think room to improve here read more

Marzano Italian Restaurant - Pork chop with apple sauce - Italian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Phenomenal. What a charming little place backed up with some stellar food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed both the spaghetti carbonara and bolognese. Absolutely delicious, great depth of flavor. The house salad and bread simple and delicious. We ended the meal with the affogato and pumpkin cheesecake. Both superb, ended up ordering an additional cheesecake to go, it was that good and unique. read more

Make a reservation!! Even for a weeknight at 8pm... make the reservation :) The hours say they close at 9:30 but that's just when seating stops. Feels like an extended family member's home for dinner. Intimate and romantic rooms.. birthdays and anniversaries and last meals before college and celebrations every which way. Marzano's is an important part of our area. And guess what - for a "fancy" restaurant, the prices are way more reasonable than your El Gaucho or Cuerno Bravo. You're not going to leave with a hole in your pocket, feeling like it could've been a little tastier. Nope. The food is fantastic, just like the service (they'll even tell you about all the drinks and what NW location they're from). You'll leave Marzano's with a smile on your face. read more

Marzano Italian Restaurant - Orecchiette pasta - on special. Sausage pesto deliciousness - Italian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Went to this restaurant on my birthday got there sat down took a while for service. Reservation is at 8:15. They close at 9 People seem like they were ending there dinner. finally took our order for wine, after another long wait Finally came back for our order and of course, the dish that I and another guest order duck they were out. Never mentioned that at the beginning of the whole time we were sitting there, deciding what we wanted to eat. so then we had to take some more time to look at the menu to find something else. finally order took forever to get it out. Nobody liked any of the dishes that we ordered very bland. No flavor! [[HIGHLIGHT]]just wasn't welcoming. nothing was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only thing we liked was the dressing on the salad the dinner was $247. It's just a shame read more

I never leave reviews. This is the best restaurant I've been to in...what feels like years. The food was so delicious, every part. Apps, salad, drinks, bread, entree, dessert all delicious! The service was great, we loved how attentive everyone was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's such a cute little spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I feel very fairly priced. Definitely will be going again. read more

Omg favorite Italian restaurant in the area. This is my go to place for a "fancy" but still affordable dinner. I love love love the steak salad, but I also have so much trouble deciding what to get each visit because everything I've tried is delicious! read more

I wish I would have known about this place years ago! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is fabulous, atmosphere was cozy and quaint service absolutely fantastic and prices were appropriate for the quality of their food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This will forever be my family's go-to for Italian food. The Butternut Cappellacci is to die for but it's seasonal so order it while it's available! The Carlton Farms Pork Belly was scrumptious, their Diavola Pizza was uniquely delicious, bruschetta on point and I can honestly say the salad that came with the entree was simple but REALLY GOOD! I could go on and on. Thank you to Katie D for her patience, kindness and attention to detail!! See y'all soon... read more

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Food service atmosphere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was terrific. Thank you

We just got back after celebrating my friend's birthday. Wow. Not only was the food delicious and fresh, the service was amazing and friendly. I had called ahead and asked about bringing our own cake and they were more than accommodating. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back. Highly recommend. Thank you for a great experience! read more

Perfect for date night! Located next to the campus of PLU, Marzano's is tucked in a cute little house right on the corner. It's got an intimate and cozy atmosphere inside and some outdoor seating as well. While they offer a menu full of staple Italian foods (lasagna, bolognese, etc) they also have a smaller rotating menu of different Italian regions. My husband and I have been many times and we always enjoy ourselves. The service is on point and very professional. This place is a must for food lovers. read more

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My family has been coming to this restaurant since it opened - for years!!! Things have changed over the years but the food has remained consistent. The space is small, intimate but feels cozy in a good way - old Italian charm. My favorite dish is the Bigoli w/smoked salumi and prawns (it is INCREDIBLE). The pizza is delicious, we always get a pizza as an appetizer. They bring out a dessert tray so you can see the dessert before you order it (kids love this)! They have a nice wine list w/ knowledgeable staff. This is our favorite spot for birthday dinners or anniversaries - Marzano's is a family favorite, truly delicious, if you haven't gone GO. read more

Marzano Italian Restaurant - Squid ink seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Great food, superb ambience- hidden gem. Make reservations! Service is fantastic, foods great, and the place is really cute!

We consistently have a fabulous dining experience when we come to Marzano's. It offers a warm and cozy atmosphere, with gracious and attentive staff, and the food is always top notch. read more

Marzano Italian Restaurant - The pork chop and squash special that my husband had. It was a huge portion( 2 ribs high). He said it and very delicious. - Italian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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We arrived for our reservation to celebrate a birthday and were seated right away. The restaurant has a nice cozy feeling. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. Our server regularly stopped by to check on us throughout the meal, but not overly hovering at the table. The calamari was super flavorful and delicious. The lasagna bolognese was so good! It was cheesy and rich and like a nice warm hug. The crème brûlée didn't seem the most evenly cooked. Part of it was kind of an eggy texture while the other part was loose and kind of runny. But the flavor was still good. We would definitely return for a special night. read more

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Everything was fantastic from the service to the food! Superb! Highly recommend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was charming and romantic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

One word - YUM! Try the bruschetta. Also spaghetti and 2 meatballs on side. Great service too - Ronnie!!!!! read more

We love Marzanos. This venue is very small, so recommend always having a reservation. The food is delicious, the staff is very friendly, and the setting is pretty intimate. It's dimly lit, and the decor is pretty cute too. read more

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Best Italian food I've had here in America. Very authentic flavor and menu, as a whole. This dining experience really did remind me of Italy (other than free water here of course lol). The tiramisu was insanely good, if you go, you can't miss it. read more

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The foods are great. The Calamari I ordered for appetizer was sooooo good. I had Bolognese Spaghetti paired with Red Wine. Mama Mia! Isso delicious. Great foods complemented by great friendly staff. read more

Marzano is definitely a must try Italian restaurant in Tacoma. With the exception of the carbonara being slightly salty, the food was exceptional. Service was great. Restaurant and restrooms were clean. Great atmosphere. read more

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