Brown's Addition has become quite hip and Italia Trattoria might be the best Italian joint in…read moreSpokane. The minimalist decor allows the food and service to take center stage. The menu is authentic Italian with a modern twist. Great cocktails too.

I ordered the meatball appetize, which resembled hoagie rolls, not bruschetta, with gisn't…read moremeatballs and marina. The lemon pasta literally tastes like creamed corn. I've worked at a lot of restaurants and this one certainly did not live up to the hype. Respectfully-I make better food at home. it was very disappointing considering their claims of authetic Italian. The drinks were ok and the waiters were great.

We have been going to Sorella since it opened. Besides having outstanding food, Lauren and all the…read morestaff make you feel like family which is, for us, the most important thing that distinguishes a good restaurant from an outstanding one. Keep up the great work everyone. Terese and Vince Medina.

It's time for our annual trip to Spokane for my wife's immersion and if you follow my reviews at…read moreall, you know that my job on vacation is to coordinate the food. This evening we decided we would go to Sorella. A gorgeous photo of their focaccia brought us in. Since finishing chemo and radiation for my breast cancer, food has been an interesting experience for me, so when I want something, I go for it immediately. I will note, if you're interested in trying Sorella, BOOK A TABLE! We were able to snag seats at the bar, but even on a Tuesday, this place is in demand, and after enjoying our meal, I can see why. When we walked in, we were stunned. Beyond the natural light flooding into the roo,m there were gorgeous deep teal walls with a gallery wall and gold accents. The bar was adorned with gorgeous counter tops that had low lights, and a mix of velvety chairs gave it a soft luxe feel. The aroma of the food was lightly sprinkled throughout, and the décor were simply stunning. It would be a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, date night or just a casual moment with friends. A full menu is available at the bar and the staff was incredibly attentive - more details on our experience are below, after the food review. Now let's talk about what we ordered. We got the Focaccia (of course), Arancini, Dante's meatballs, the Cesare, the Limone and a Pasta Speciale. Focaccia - 10/10 I love when food tastes as good as it looks. The focaccia melted in my mouth and carried so much flavor on its own. The whipped brown butter was such an excellent addition and truly a masterpiece to add to it. I could have easily ordered two more (and I should have). Arancini - My rating 7/10, My wife's rating 9/10 The presentation was beautiful on this dish. My rating centers around my taste buds not aligning with the flavor profile, and not really knowing what to expect. I find myself preferring a stronger, almost cheesy flavor now, and this was a bit more subtle. My wife, however, fully enjoyed them and loved the flavor they carried even without the sauce. Dante's Meatballs 10/10 Spectacular, give me 12! These were so delicious, the meat was so flavorful and the sauce, WHEW the sauce was delicious. Yes, we did dip the focaccia in the sauce. Cesare - 10/10 I love a good salad, and Caesar is my favorite. At other restaurants, I find myself wanting more dressing or more flavor ,and I often feel like pieces of the salad are missed when preparing. This salad was dressed from end to end. We squeezed the lemon on top, and it sealed the deal. Every bite was fresh and had a slight crunch and crisp that was exactly what we were looking for. Limone - 10/10 When we looked at the menu, my wife glanced over and immediately knew what I was ordering, and after my first bite, I was so glad that I did. The execution of this dish was perfect. The noodles were thick and almost creamy alongside the butter, and there was the perfect balance with the parmigiana reggiano. When I order it again (because we will be back), I will definitely add prawns. Pasta Speciale - 8/10 I meant to snap a photo of the menu, but this was on the special menu. There were prawns, mornay, garlic, arugula and a few other things that I am forgetting. The prawns were incredibly fresh, as were the noodles, and the flavors blended very nicely in this dish. Lemonade - 10/10 The lemonade was delicious! I don't know that I've mentioned this on any of my reviews before, but I love lemonade and order it with every meal outside of breakfast. This lemonade was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Limoncello - 10/10 We shared two of the housemade limoncello shots to go as we were checking out, and I wish I had recorded our reaction. The execution of the flavor was perfect, and it definitely packed a punch! Our server/bartender was Mary Katherine, and beyond being the sweetest, she was also incredibly knowledgable of the menu. As luck would have it, we ended up sitting next to the owner's family and got to chat with her amazing Mother throughout the night (who was kind enough to let her try some of her delicious lasagna) and ended up meeting the owner. Lauren, the owner, took a pause to talk to us, and it was so evident that she is truly such a brilliant and sweet soul. She radiates, and who she is as a person aligns exactly with how Sorella feels: ethereal. Overall, we had an amazing experience, from the ambiance to the service, the conversation at the bar, and the delicious food. We cannot wait to try Fratello's, the sandwich shop also owned by Lauren, this week.

My husband and I came here for the first time recently to celebrate a birthday and ended up both…read moredoing the marathon tasting menu. Holy moly! The food was incredible - seasonal, great flavor combos, and plated beautifully. Come hungry because by the 10th course, you'll still have 5 more! The small plates were some of my favorite bites and we added on the king salmon as an extra. My husband even had a caviar "bump" which he found delicious. We did not do the full wine pairing but I did have their rosé on the menu which was fantastic. We both left completely full and ready to come back again for HH/dinner, which we agreed we'll have to do on their cute outdoor patio. Definitely a must-try experience if you have the time and budget! Plus the staff - our server, the sommelier, and bartender were all super nice and informative.

This is such an interesting place. From the moment you walk in, the curtains throughout the…read moreentrance give Gander & Ryegrass a little sense of mystery and really elevate the vibe. The dining room itself is beautiful--chic seating, a classic-meets-modern look, and a gorgeous tall bar. Definitely a space with personality. They offer a five-course tasting menu, which initially caught my attention. I tried to get a better idea of what was included since the menu doesn't really disclose the courses. I'm not sure if the ambiguity is intentional, but unfortunately my waiter didn't do a great job explaining it either, so I ultimately decided against it. I did watch the table next to me go through the tasting menu, and while I understand tasting-menu portions are naturally smaller, these looked particularly tiny to me. I wasn't super hungry anyway, so I kept things simple with the mushroom risotto and green salad. Both were delicious--the risotto was flavorful and well executed, while the salad tasted fresh and high quality. I also had the only rosé offered by the glass, an Oregon wine that happened to be well rated on Vivino, and really enjoyed it. Overall, a good experience. Everything I actually ate was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. The atmosphere is probably the biggest standout for me. I'd be curious to come back, and hopefully get a little more guidance on the tasting menu next time.

Somewhere between a 3 and 4 for me. Came in during a less busy hour so service was quick. Filled up…read morea little as our visit went on but surprisingly not too loud. Gorgeous bar and plenty of seating. We had the olives and drinks to start (rosemary gin cocktail + a beer) and the Cacio y Pepe and the lemon pesto pastas for our main. For as colorful as the pesto pasta was, it hardly had any flavor. I added some of the olive and peppers from the appetizer to liven it up. Honestly, wished we hadn't ordered. Cacio was good, healthy topping of cheese, but bordering dry. Large portions. Glad we came during happy hour, much better pasta in the area at the regular menu price point.

Hearty, heavy italian food in downtown Spokane…read more The portions are humongous. I went with a large group and we ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees (see photos for details!) The carbonara was good but it's so greasy it made me feel pretty gross afterwards, lol. It's not Tovalata's fault though. The staff were polite and efficient!

I wish this place was closer to my home, but that is not their fault…read more I love the dark woods and upscale decor, it is a pleasant place to enjoy some really good food. The employees are all really great, informative and really good at making sure to see if anyone has any dietary issues the kitchen needs to know about. And the food, oh my. Stands up against many places I have tried around the country, even back East. I will say this is not a cheap night out. While the food is good, the price can be a little off putting. Still, a great place for Italian food lovers, and a bright star in Spokane's kinda dismal food scene.

The food was so good! And our waiter so nice & a sweet lady. The ambiance was so inviting,…read moreaesthetic, matched the theme of the restaurant. And on top of that, dress code isn't strict u can go really dressed up (dress, heels, etc..) or casual (jeans, shirt, sneakers). Love the vibe

We arrived at 3:30 in the afternoon. Only one other customer in the restaurant, however it filled…read moreup within the hour. I took my 87-year-old mom, my daughter and my boyfriend out for dinner. We had shrimp Kanté, lasagna, house salad with chicken and. Chicken marsala. All were very well presented and tasted delicious, served piping hot, except for the salad.. My daughter had an Italian soda which came topped with whipped cream. I had a IPA. We were served with half a small loaf of sliced Italian bread with a garlic butter spread. Very tasty, bread was soft and fresh. Total for four people $115. Very nice atmosphere, clean and seems to be appealing for large crowds or families

Calamari was cooked perfectly, not chewy. Clams are great and the bread comes with a olive oil…read morebalsamic dipping plate. So much more but entree is here...

Came in the day before Bloomsday 2026…read more Let me say the service was excellent and this tiramisu was one of the best I've had in the United States. Would recommend this to anyone.

This is hard. We made reservations and were given a table facing a cabinet with broken…read morechairs.(cloth over wood is not comfortable) We asked for another table and we're told the restaurant was all reserved. Our server was disappointed we didn't order wine and was very pushy. We ordered two entrees ( at this point I wanted to leave, but didn't want to hurt my husbands intentions ) Dinner was quick and tasted fine. *baked spaghetti and chicken walnut spinach Rotolos. Side salads had grainy tomato slices. The entire 45 min we were there the dining room never filled. And our server was unhappy we didn't choose a desert after she presented a tray of plastic wrapped options.

I love the feel of the place, reminds me of so many family Italian places from back east. And the…read moreemployees are all very friendly, treating you like a family member. In a good way, you know, family you actually like. Sadly, I am not that impressed with the food, especially for how expensive it has gotten. Most of the red sauces taste overly salted. I can taste other flavors trying to come through, but the overwhelming saltiness messes it up. I know things like this are a matter of personal taste, and if I had to choose this or some other Italian places in Spokane, I would most likely choose here. It is just too expensive for the level of food you get.

I'm not sure how this place got listed with having several vegan options. Their ONLY option is…read moretheir herbed plain spaghetti noodles. This dish is soaked in oil, then sprinkled with dried herbs...weird. Not tasty, just a mouthful of oil. The service was a bit above average, even on a really busy night she stopped by our table several times. The overall vibe is what one would expect for a casual "Italian" restaurant. *Beware their red sauce is not even vegetarian. They use animal stock in the sauce.

Mizuna has a quirky little entrance behind a curtain, and once you step inside, the atmosphere is…read morefantastic. Exposed brick walls, bronzish art pieces, warm lighting--it feels stylish without trying too hard ( did not know restaurant is 30 years old) I was joining after a run, so I was probably a little underdressed . The general vibe is chic-casual, but I still felt completely comfortable and welcomed. My host was incredibly kind and accommodating throughout the meal. I ordered the hanging tenderloin medium rare based on her recommendation, and she was also more than happy to add some greens on the side when I asked. I really appreciate that Mizuna makes a point of using vegetables from local farms. The dish almost reminded me of something you might get at a traditional Lyonnaise restaurant, but with a more modern and refined touch. The beet salad, though, was a piece of art. I would honestly come back just for this dish. The beets had an almost candied quality without being overly sweet, and they worked beautifully with the freshness of the mint and the creamy chèvre mousse. Fantastic balance of flavors and textures. Great atmosphere, genuinely warm hospitality, and food that feels thoughtful without being overly complicated. Mizuna was a really enjoyable surprise.

I rarely take the time to write reviews, but Lily absolutely deserves the recognition. From the…read moremoment we sat down, she made us feel like the most important table in the room. Her warmth was genuine, her recommendations were spot-on, and she had an incredible ability to anticipate what we needed before we even asked. Lily checked in at just the right moments -- never intrusive, never absent. She remembered details from earlier in the conversation, kept the energy upbeat, and handled a small mix-up with our order with total grace and a smile. That kind of poise is rare. If you're lucky enough to be seated in Lily's section, you're in for a treat. She's the kind of server who turns a good meal into a genuinely memorable experience. We'll absolutely be back, and we'll be asking for her by name!

OSF always hits a nostalgic spot for me :)…read more The bread and soup/salad to start makes it the authentic OSF experience. I wish they slice the bread though - it makes it easier to share! Their browned butter and mizithra cheese is my FAVORITE. It does not fail to be amazing and decadent over and over again. I also loved the lobster ravioli - so good! We got a bunch of apps and entrees and went family style. And the spumoni ice cream at the end is the cherry on top. The ambience is always gorgeous and homey inside of course and the service was very nice.

Always a pleasure to come to OSF. Love the old world decor. Came on a Saturday night it was packed…read more Glad we had reservations. The food was delicious, service was nice. They sat us in the train car the kids were so excited!