3.5/5, I was so excited to eat here, but it didn't do it for us…read more Let me start by saying the service was excellent! I forget our servers name, but he was very kind and engaging. Ample seating with a few table options outdoors, themed interior that feels like you're getting the Italian experience. We only ordered one appetizer, one pizza, and one dessert since we had a late lunch. For our appetizer we had the jalapeño poppers which were tasty, but tiny. It made for about two bites of food each. We got the pepperoni and pineapple pizza... The crust was quite charcoally on the bottom and made for a bitter flavor while the rest of the dough didn't seem fully cooked. We've been trying to go to some pizza places around town that we haven't been to, so we've had some really amazing pizza -- comparatively this just didn't hit the spot. We ordered their dessert special, a banana tiramisu, which was probably the best thing we had. I hate to say it, but the food was really just a 3/5. And on the pricier side. I can see from previous reviews that people have had really great dining experiences here and you can tell it's an authentic, family centered restaurant, maybe we need to give it another try!

RUN, don't walk! I hosted an event here tonight with a group of people, and the whole process was…read moreseamless. The Brussel sprouts as an appetizer...make time for them. About half of the people got pizza and half got pasta. The pizza dough sold itself. And the cool pizza oven near the kitchen is awesome! Pasta dishes were very fresh tasting and definitely authentic Italian food. Trisha( owner/chef) is very talented! I was the host so didn't have enough time to eat while dining in, but I got spaghetti to go. See the photo...meatballs were bigger than my fist Just trust me and go get food here. Then make room for dessert. GOOEY BROWNIE COOKED IN THE PIZZA OVEN TOPPED WITH ICE CREAM!?! WHATTTTTTT

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 had dinner at Italia Trattoria on a Friday night and was glad we arrived early. We got seated…read moreright away without a reservation, but the place filled up fast. Parking is street parking only, and it gets tight once the restaurant gets busy. The atmosphere started out quiet but quickly turned lively as the night went on. The space feels clean, cozy, and homey, a good mix of casual and upscale without feeling stuffy. Service was excellent. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was friendly, professional, and perfectly timed, attentive without hovering or rushing us. For food, I ordered the Brussels sprouts with jalapeno, ham, and parmesan, also had the butternut squash agnolotti with sage butter. The agnolotti was well made and rich, though a touch on the sweet side for my taste. The Brussels sprouts were fine, but the mild jalapenos caught me off guard. My friend had the chicory salad and really enjoyed it. In hindsight, I wished I had gone with something a little lighter too. Overall, it was a good meal with warm service and a comfortable atmosphere. I would go back, but next time I would explore another item on the menu.

Cafe Italiano is a forgotten gem of a place to eat. Partly because of the off main street location…read moreand the dark store front that is partially blocked by cars from the dance studio above. Once you set inside though, you will find this quiet family run restaurant a special treat. My preference is for the Calzones and Pizzas. You can't go wrong with the Mediterranean Pizza but I changed things up last time and got a "make your own pizza" with Candian Ham, mushrooms and onions. Loved it. Hubby the special Fajita Calzone and we both loved it. They are only open 11-5 during the week and 1-5 on Saturdays but it's worth the trip.

Amazing authentic Italian food and marvelous waitor fantastic family adorable scenery me and my…read morehusband love it here for a romantic date night

Tavola Calda has everything you could want for an exceptional, casual outdoor dining experience. If…read moreyou have ever wondered what it would be like to eat made from scratch, traditional Italian food, while sipping expertly made drinks under a canopy of lights beside a fountain and pond....you've found the place. This place takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city, 5 minutes from the Wandermere Shopping Center. Bring a blanket and have a literal picnic, you'll want to stay a spell.

The ambiance was great, beautiful venue...but even with covid we had to order at the bar then take…read moreour seats. A waiter brought us our food that was average in taste and very small portion (I like to bring some home). The portion was small for the price we paid, not with it in my opinion. After the delivery of the food there were no waiters to check on us and we had to walk back up to the bar at the other end of the venue to order dessert and walk back. I did more walking during that meal than I've ever had to do at a sit down restaurant.

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.

This is a cool little spot. The decor is really fun in a gothic antique kind of way. While also…read morebeing classy. It is tight inside, not a lot of space. Which normally would be cozy, but I wanted to feel less intimate with my neighbors on a date night with my husband. The service was fine. There when we needed, but didn't hover. The food: from the very thing I'd heard and how busy this place seems to be I expected perfection. I anticipated being blown away. Unfortunately, I wasn't. In my opinion it was just okay. The lasagna my husband got was okay, but pretty typical. The steak with the yellow chimichurri that I got was not good at all. My steak didn't have a lot of flavor on its own and I did not like the Chimichurri at all. It was quite the bummer. I'm glad we finally gave it a try. It was okay, but I can't say I'm in a rush to go back.

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.

Absolutely love this restaurant. It's one of my favorite places to eat in town... If you're looking…read morefor the best dessert you've ever had in the northwest the tiramisu is off the charts amazing. Delicious. I also really like their pizza selection very easy on the gut. Super easy to digest with clean ingredients. On Sunday night, they have an amazing lasagna! I haven't been here in a while for the lasagna, but definitely a sweet treat whenever I can remember to come on a Sunday night. I love the staff here always very friendly and fun, Great atmosphere. The owners are really kind wonderful people.

It's been a long time since we have eaten here. We keep hearing how it has improved so we decided…read moreto try it again. While recovering from surgery, I was not up to cooking dinner. I was craving pizza. This was the best choice in town. Our waitress, Devyn, was a joy, very attentive, and was handling several tables with real pleasantry. We ordered two galls of a Barbera and Montepulciano. Both glass were pleasing and filled full. The only downside is the glasses are small so you can't swirl for the aroma or aerate the wine. The garlic bread has a nice crust and soft center. They will also you bring you a tray if olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip it in. It's a nice umami of savory, sweet, and salty. The side Caesar Salad comes with a very tasty and traditional dressing where you can taste the anchovies and dijon mustard. The Jersey Tomato Salad is loaded with tomatoes, artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives on a bed of crispy greens. The pizza was a big hit. A perfectly thin and crispy crust, light on the cheese, chunky tomatoes instead of a traditional marinara sauce, fresh rosemary and mushrooms, and sausage with fennel. So happy we dined here. Looking forward to another meal here soon.

Mary and I stopped in for the first time. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated. Mary…read moreselected a Chardonnay for us to try and I selected the peach prosciutto flat bread to try. The wine was crisp and lightly oaked, delicious. The flatbread was an excellent blend of sweet and salty, delicious. Get in here and give this place a try.

We stopped recently for a glass of wine. We received excellent service from one of the…read moreknowledgeable owners. We will return!