We tried this place after moving here a couple years ago. We had a horrible experience and hadn't…read morebeen back. We tried them for dinner this past week and by our experience nothing has changed. Service was horrible and non existent. Had to hail our server three times to get additional drinks. Also after the food was literally dropped at the table we learned it was not hot. That took more time to get the server and additional time to get the meal refired. The place was fairly empty but lots of dirty tables and stuff on the floor. Not to good So again, sorry but this was the last visit.

We love this place! Best kept secret, as you can still walk in and get a table most of the time. Go…read morewhile that's still a thing! :D I was raised by Sicilians (sounds very "raised by wolves" which, if you've been through a holiday dinner where your entire family ends up in a passionate *ahem* discussion, is not entirely inaccurate); excellent Italian food is the standard. As a result, I'm a little difficult to please with restaurant Italian food. Amici's is one of a very few Italian restaurants I'll keep going back to. Most of it is, in fact, the food. I have not had one bad bite there - ever! Whether it's lasagna or wood fired pizza or pesto pasta or chicken Marsala or manicotti or steak or dessert... you get the point - it's scrumptious. Man, I'm hungry now. LOL The icing on the cake, though, are the employees. Nearly everyone we've spoken to has worked there for years and has only positive things to say about working there. That says something about the management/owners, right? It feels good to support a restaurant that doesn't treat its employees like fearful minions! The restaurant itself is lovely. It's clean, nicely decorated, unassuming and comfortable for either dressing up for date night and vino, or dropping in wearing jeans for pizza and beer (I mean, so to speak - we don't drink... did I mention the n/a Amici punch is delicious?). My only caveat is I've got a sweet tooth so I'd love to see them expand their dessert collection! Special kudos to John, a server in his early 60s. He took great care of us the first time we went there, and we make a special point to say hi to him every time we visit. He always remembers us! Suffice it to say, we will be going back. When we remember our monthly "nicer" date nights, we go to Amici's.

Your gyro sandwich makes my day. The food is always delicious and the service is great. 100%…read morerecommended.

Great food and service! Everyone I know wants me to go with them…read more I'm going today for dinner and next week for lunch! Looking forward to taking more of my friends to your wonderful restaurant

Looking for a solid butcher and tired of the grocery store? Then this is where you will be happy…read moregoing to Butcher Boys! Not only are they friendly and have excellent service, their selection of meats of all kinds is a carnivorous dream. They have some exotic meats and your usual everyday cuts. The steaks and chicken and pork are high quality and if you don't see it just ask. It's clean and not rushed. So go, pick out your favorite and cook up some great meals, you won't be disappointed.

Hands down the best meat, CONSISTENTLY, I have purchased in my 50 years. Excellent and unique…read moreselection! Excellent quality! Polite and helpful staff. I can't recommend this butcher enough. Clean, and organized store. These guys know what they are doing. Fair prices and super high quality=business to be respected. I will remain a repeat customer. I am thrilled to live so close!

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.

My husband and I love this product we buy from then at the Puyallup Farmers Market. Today I…read morepurchased enough to get me through until April when the market opens up.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this local business!…read more I first found them a few years ago while doing my yearly winter craft bazaar shopping at local community locations. Each year, I would wait patiently to stock up on my favourtie spices from this company. It was also a chance to see the lovely couple who is so friendly and generous that sells their spices! The wife would be at one bazaar and her husband would be at another location... so cute! Their spices are dried and packed with punch! My favourites are: garlic sesame; creamy galic; wasabi - packed with lots of garlic is how I like it! It is great for making easy party dips and lovely to put on meats or sauces for baking. A very nice gift idea too for those friends who love to cook =D Interestly, while visiting Puyallup Farmers Market this past weekend, I came upon their booth! It wasn't sold by the lovely couple I know, so I am not sure if its a family business or not. The man was vague in sharing details... but their packaging is local and I know I'll see them again at the local winter bazaars. Give them a try! Currently, you can purchase their spices through ordering via facebook or email... or do like I do, and wait for the winter bazaars! www.facebook.com/pages/For-the-Love-of-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.

OK people... this place is adorable, and the servers are basically flawless…read more 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. It's always a nice time, just not my top pick. But again... the servers? 10/10.

You gotta go to the place on Sunday Monday for the happy hour! I always forget to take pictures but…read moreMiney Mike told us to get the chicken Parmesan with Fettuccine Alfredo... NEVER GETTING THE REGULAR ONE AGAIN!!! GET THE GARLIC BREAD TOO!!

We've been to Mama Stortini's several times and we're just now starting to write a review. We had…read morechicken piccata and Pasta Pappardelle with Italian Sausage and my mother in-law had the happy hour Bolognese with meatballs. Our meals were fantastic. We also found out that the chef is there on Fridays and Saturdays. We normally come on a Sunday and we could definitely tell the difference on flavor and taste. A+++. This place is always great for families and for their happy hour. They have happy hour all day Sunday and Monday. Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-6pm. This is great. There are a lot of restaurants that do not have happy hour on Fridays or Saturday. This is one of the original restaurants and it is beautiful. This is a nice family friendly Sunday restaurant.

Choo Choo! Or Chew Chew?!…read more I pass by Trackside almost every morning on the Sounder and have always wondered what was on the menu. Finally got the opportunity to enjoy one of their lunch specials & fix for a sweet tooth. I ordered the Weekday Special, which had so many options it was hard to decide, but I ended up choosing the Meatball Grinder. The Weekday Special comes with a side salad and a choice of dressings. The Meatball Grinder is savory, filling & delicious! Really loved the soft bread and the red sauce. It's a two meal kind of sandwich (for me). The chocolate chip cookies hit the sweet tooth craving just right. Although not homemade (at least I don't think they are) still yummy.

Year two of my daughter requesting pizza for her birthday dinner (she's a picky girl LOL) so we…read morecame to Trackside yet again a year later, on the dot! Just like last year, we had a blast. The kids absolutely loved watching all of the trains pass by (and they come by often) which was a huge highlight and easy distraction while waiting for food. They let us choose our own table so we chose a table next to the window where the kids could easily see all the trains. The kids got to do the DIY pizza deal again ($9.99 per kid) and they all had so much fun. We switched up our order from last year and got the South Sounder (a buffalo chicken pizza) and the Trackside Chop with all the fixings and their vinaigrette. We loved both! The salad was so light and refreshing and we loved the dressing. The pizza was the perfect counterpart with the spicy/tangy balance from the buffalo chicken, and was loaded with tons of cheese. Bless our waitress, she was so sweet. We had all three kids with us who were, for lack of a better word, terrors. We cleaned up our best after them and she was so patient with us and assured us we didn't need to do any cleanup (though we did!!) Can't recommend Trackside enough for a casual family night out if you're nearby. Definitely worth it!

Absolutely delish! Stopped in for a quick bite and tried the Hawaiian pizza. It came out hot and…read morefast! I'll definitely be back!

I want to be clear - this one-star review is not about any food we have ever had from Abellas, the…read moreone time we were able to order food, it was all amazing. This is about Abellas lack of planning and courtesy for their customers. Two out of three times now, the second being Sunday May 3, we have tried to order from Abellas for special occasions, and they have been closed for oven cleaning the first time and today it's a kitchen remodel. I don't question the need for maintenance, but if you know in advance you will be closed, post that in advance on your website please. Even if you did post it on Facebook or Instagram, don't assume everyone uses those platforms. Just extremely dissapointing.

I recently ordered the scallop dish at Sorci's Italian Cafe & Enoteca and it was honestly one of…read morethe most unpleasant dishes I've ever been served at a restaurant. The thinly sliced cheese on top had an overpowering smell and taste that resembled bleach/ammonia mixed with a strong foot-like odor. I enjoy strong cheeses and am not someone who is picky about food, but this went far beyond "bold flavor." The taste was even worse than the smell and completely overwhelmed the scallops to the point that the dish was genuinely inedible for me. I could not finish it. I understand some cheeses are intentionally pungent, but pairing something that intense with delicate seafood was a terrible combination. Very disappointing experience overall.

Started off slow then got up to speed. The apps took a minute to come out but they were good so…read morenot that big of a deal. They forgot to bring the bread basket though, forgot to look and see if they charged for it anyways. The spicy prawns were the star of the show. The Caesar salad was surprisingly good and had alot of dressing which is how I like it. I just wish they had black olives instead of kalamata to throw in the salad. Definitely a hit, will be back to try some other items soon.