Absolutely amazing! We had a magical evening - every dish was better than the one before it and…read moretheir bread is to die for. The pasta was so good, the pork belly melted in our mouths and the desserts ended the evening with a chef's kiss. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We are already planning our next adventure here!

Great outdoor seating (with heaters above!), Good food, lovely service, but not quite worth the…read moreprice point (for me) I was really excited to try Trattoria Sbandati, and overall, we had a nice experience! Everything we ordered tasted good, and the house bread was especially delicious. The service was also wonderful -- attentive, friendly, and never felt rushed. That said, I left feeling like the food didn't quite live up to the price point for me. Nothing was bad by any means, but I wouldn't say anything was exceptional enough to justify the cost compared to some of my personal favorite spots in Bend that offer a similar quality of food for quite a bit less and larger quantity. The daily soup was probably the biggest disappointment. I ordered a cup and it was essentially broth with only a few longer noodles -- there were maybe three noodles total. I expected a little more substance. Overall, I'm glad I tried it and can definitely see why people enjoy this restaurant. The food was flavorful, the bread was great, and the service was excellent. 10/10 hot water service

Bend, Or. is a whole new world (insert chorus from Aladdin.)…read more I found this place on Yelp. Of course! You definitely need a reservation -- expect to wait. There was something listed about available bar seating between X day/time, but that was not an option. Bar was hopping! We did go to the dive bar across the street while waiting, and they pour a generous cocktail! If you like slots, they have a couple of machines inside. I digress. Family operated. The owners are not Italian but my Italian partner was super super impressed by the homemade pasta and meals. They nailed it! Best Italian food. This stop is a must if you are in Bend! Service here is well-oiled. All hands make light work! Appreciated the flow! No one missed a beat! The only small annoyance, was the bartender did some upselling throughout the evening. In most cases, it feels sincere and totally appreciated, but not with this guy. A bit of a car salesmen approach=aggressive. No sincere feeling. But again this place operates with many hands on deck providing excellent service so I really tuned him out as best I could. All and all we had an amazing experience, and the food was incredibly delicious!

My family and I enjoy a nice dinner at Bosa…read more I really enjoyed the fondue--game changer--and my delicious pasta, cachio e pepe. The meatballs were large but that SAUCE is amazing. The pear spritz and honey bear were also delicious. 7/10 because my husband felt rushed.

We had a lovely dinner here and had wonderful service. My husband and I went on a whim on a summer…read moreThursday evening, booking a reservation online at the last minute. They were doing a brisk business but were ready for us. Loved the corn and langoustine bisque and beef carpaccio starters. The chef made up a beautiful special request plate of two starters for my main, scallops on butternut purée and amaretto grilled shrimp on polenta, which were both delicious. My husband enjoyed the wild boar tagliatelle. The wine list was also nicely curated. It was a very pleasant meal and we will definitely return.

This restaurant is worth of it's 4.6 stars. The food is excellent…read more I had the special which was a braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes. The meat fell of the bone in a delicious sauce. My wife had the shrimp scampi which also had a delicious sauce and was full of shrimp. My son had the homemade raviolis which he finished in 2 minutes. It was served in a bolognese sauce, which was also scrumptious. Our server Alise was very nice and came multiple times to see how we were doing. She was very helpful. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. Old World Italian. Very nice. Overall, a great meal.

Absolutely incredible in every aspect of fine dining…read more A true example of how to fine dine in Bend. My service was impeccable! My server, I wish I could remember his name was the best. I actually thought I reviewed my experience last year. Eating at Ariana is like a foodies dream. Thank you so much for the memory!

This is hands-down the best restaurant in Bend, Oregon--maybe even the best in the entire state…read more Everything you order here will be incredible. But if you go for the tasting menu, you're in for something special. It's not just dinner--it's an experience you'll remember. Honestly, it might be the best meal you'll ever have. And I don't say that lightly--I grew up in restaurants and worked in the industry for 10 years. We come here for every special occasion. It's absolutely worth it.

the food was amazing!!! the grilled chicken was top notch! and the table we got was absolutely…read morebeautiful! right in the old mill next to the river! the servers where so kind and sweet and even gave me free cake for my birthday!

Pastini Italian Restaurant truly made our day. It was our last lunch before saying goodbye to the…read morebeautiful town of Bend, Oregon, and it was the perfect way to end our visit. We were dining with our kids, who can sometimes be demanding, but the service was incredibly fast, friendly, and accommodating. The food was delicious, and everyone left happy. I also have to mention the wonderful outdoor setting. From our table, we could watch people walking, running, and riding bicycles along the path nearby, enjoying the beautiful Bend lifestyle. It created such a relaxing and vibrant atmosphere. Thank you, Pastini, for a memorable meal and a great ending to our Bend adventure. We would gladly return the next time we're in town.

it was sooooo amazing the restaurant we were supposed to go to had a really long wait so we came…read morehere instead. the blueberry lemonade tastes like a pie in a good way obviously and the steak is perfectly cooked and not chewy at all. the servers are very nice and the wait doesn't take long!!!!!

Hope someone actually sees this review I've been trying to post it for an hour I'm 68 years old…read morethis is more difficult than I thought birthday dinner bad service not very attentive and the candle on the cake was my birthday when a in untrained server brought me my birthday piece of pie with a candle lit while my husband was in the bathroom while I sat there looking at a candle having to blow it out while he wasn't even available more training is needed $250 down the drain hour and a bad mood I wonder why didn't even get coffee for my husband till he had his entree when he asked for it at the beginning when I ordered my first cocktail sad been going to this restaurant for years not anymore all the staff look like they were 16 didn't even know what they were doing except if you trainer servers wow what's the world become birthdays are supposed to be fun I didn't feel like it was fun it was sad sitting there looking at a candle burning down to the wick while my husband wasn't even available cuz the 16 year old server didn't know that they shouldn't have brought the piece of pie with the candle lit until he was available at the table Common Sense maybe maybe not I don't know maybe I'm oversensitive you tell me

Love the pistachio cream on top. Love the savory creamy risotto inside. AND it's gluten free…read more Amazing. My friends split a chicken Parmesan sandwich (not gf) and they loved it. They apparently get it every time they're in town.

Easily one of the best food trucks in Bend. COTTO does Italian food right -- comforting, flavorful,…read moreand always consistent. We stopped by after school and tried the 12-layer lasagna (incredible), the chopped beef sando (my favorite), and the zeppole donuts (the kids destroyed them -- sugar everywhere, totally worth it). Every dish was spot-on. You can tell everything is made with care, from the sauces to the fresh pasta. The specials are always creative and worth checking out. Service is quick, and the team is friendly even when it's busy. COTTO is a standout at The Podski -- great food, local vibe, and a perfect spot to grab a drink and a bite outdoors. Definitely one of my go-tos in Bend.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

I love this place! Plenty of draft beer choices, great food, and great service!…read moreThis is a very lively, fun place where you can go to chill after work, play, or just exploring the area while on foot. Food: Really good artisan cuisine, this is way better than typical "pub-fare" Their pizza is amazing too! Grab a beer, get some grub, and grab a shirt before you leave. You must go there when you're downtown window shopping. Prices: $$ What you'd expect for such a great place! Parking: This is downtown, so before rush-hour, it's not bad (be mindful of the parking time posted on the signs). You probably don't need reservations, I never have, but if you have a large party, might be a good idea! Very enjoyable!

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

I'm so excited to tell you about my all time favorite restaurant, The Brickhouse in Bend Oregon…read more This probably says it all...I was there for 6 days and had dinner at the Brickhouse for 3 of them. Outstanding, excellent, creative, exceptional are all descriptions of my meals. I love the ambience and service too!! Josh, Nathaniel, And Jason were all helpful for our menu selections, gave us taste of wine to select the best one, and were attentive to every aspect of our dining experience. I can't wait to go back. I'm already dreaming of the zucchini appetizer, the beet salad, the caesar, the filet and seafood platter(lobster too), the scampi and linguine and the best prepared steelhead with vegie ragu. Amazing!! Amazing!! I never mind spending for dinner when it's first class all the way!! Thank you Brickhouse. See you in September.

Service was incredible, the waiter was extremely friendly and gave good suggestions, he was also as…read moretimely as he could be with how busy they were and was very transparent on hang ups which I appreciate and cannot fault anyone for. The food was decent but not as good as the price point reflects. I ordered the steak pasta which had good cuts of meat but was overall underwhelming. If you're going to spend $35 at a minimum, the food should blow you away. The ambiance is my main complaint and I honestly have no idea how to fix this but I could not hear my partner from across the table. The restaurant was so loud that we spent most of our meal either not talking, or asking what the other had said after trying to talk. Brickhouse I really want to like eating in your restaurant, but I just cannot see a reason to dine there when there are 5 other restaurants that have similar pricing for a significantly better overall experience.