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.

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.

Definitely a hidden gem, I've lived near Steilacom for five years and never knew about this spot…read more Had dinner outside with my girlfriend, enjoyed the beautiful view of golf course and sunset. Food and dessert was pleasant, but the appetizers were the best! The bruschetta with basil feta CHEFS KISS.

The Service, the food, and the whole restaurant setting was perfect!! I highly recommend this place…read morefor a nice romantic dinner.

One of our favorite places to stop when we're up on the Pass. We originally found it for a very…read morespecific reason--they don't use rosemary in their food, which is huge for me since I'm very allergic. Because of that alone, I instantly felt like I could trust them... and now I absolutely love this place. The food is wonderful, the service is great, and even though it's a small space, they do an amazing job with everything. I'm obsessed with the manicotti--I can easily eat the whole thing, which is not typical for me at all. It's that good. My guy's dish was generous too, but a bit heavy on the oil for his taste, so he didn't finish it. Still, definitely worth the stop. The wine, the manicotti, and the cozy vibe make it a perfect little Italian escape every time.

i'm pretty conflicted on how to review this to get it…read morestarted, the starter bread was pretty cold, although the garlic butter spread was fantastic i ordered the baked three cheese gnocchi, but asked to have the prawns removed when this dish came, you could tell it had been freshly baked in a huge bowl however, when i took my first bite - it was basically nothing but cheese throughout each spoonful thereafter yielded the same - there was nothing but pure cheese throughout, and while i like cheese, this was just way too much i wasn't a fan of the gnocchi itself either i got through about 1/3 of this dish before i decided it was enough, and didn't ask to have the rest boxed up or anything i guess i'm not sure what i expected - removing the prawns from the dish would come with a ton of cheese, and the cheese is made clear in the description, but i expected less cheese overall or at least a bit of something different this normally would be a pretty negative review, but the reason i'm still positive overall is the other food was quite good the other people at my table ordered a margherita pizza and the fusilli primavera - and after giving up on my dish, i tried their food the pizza was excellent - i especially (ironically) loved the solid layer of cheese that was a perfectly warm temperature. It wasn't too thin either I (and the others) also really enjoyed the fusilli primavera - the pasta was really nice and soft, and the vegetables were cooked well. there was a nice amount of oil that coated everything to impart good flavor i also ordered the cannoli as a dessert this was interesting - the outer shell was really hard and crunchy - which was nice, and the inner filling wasn't as sweet as you'd expect from a dessert - as it was more cheesy - but i still thought it was decent the fruits tasted strange for some reason, though lastly, i do think the portion sizes were pretty impressive for the price. this was most apparent when it came to the pizza, but the pasta, desserts, and even my gnocchi were all quite large - and each all under 20 dollars i will give this restaurant props for removing 9 dollars off the price of my gnocchi after i asked to have the prawns removed - it's something that a lot of places wouldn't do - and that was nice to see

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.

Wonderful food and portions! Service was also amazing! A definite must go! Had the ravioli and it…read morewas divine!

Loved the margarita pizza and cannolis. A treat date night spot. Love the free bread when you are…read moreseated - always adds to the experience.

Yesterday was my wife's birthday and the girls decided to take her to an Italian Restaurant in…read moreEnumclaw, Washington for lunch. Not wanting her to have a repeat, I asked her to think about a restaurant choice for dinner. Well guess what? She was so impressed with the restaurant, its vibe, and great food and service... We went back for dinner as well! Absolutely loved it! Haven't had such amazing Italian cuisine since our trip to Italy last year! We will be definitely returning soon!!!

Oh, I'll have dreams about the red sauce. So delicious. I had the fettuccine with seafood. Loved…read moreit, though not a lot of seafood. My other had the chicken with lemon. He liked his the least in our group. Thought the chicken was too tough to be cut with the butter knife provided, and it was too drenched in sauce. Others had the chicken pesto pasta and the veal Masala. They both enjoyed. They also ordered the calamari appetizer and it was ok. A small portion fir the price and while the calamari itself was tender, the breading was heavy. The warm bread brought to the table on seating with flavored olive oil was a delight. Will definitely go again!

I've been getting pizza from this place for the past couple of months, and it's always been…read moreamazing. The pizza tastes homemade, and the ingredients, like the veggies and the meat, are always super fresh. I definitely recommend it!

Worst service ever. Didn't get what we ordered. Called and they blamed it on door dash. HORRIBLEread more