Went here for my mom's birthday dinner. She said it's the best Italian in Bend. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Not your typical home style cooking, definitely up scale. Every dish was very tasty and ingredients tasted very fresh. Not a large restaurant best for groups of 2-4 at most. Highly suggest making a reservation.

Solid homemade pasta, but the "elevated Italian" fell flat for us…read more We came to Trattoria Sbandati excited by the 4.5-star Google reviews and the promise of elevated Italian in Bend. The homemade pasta is decent--I'll give them that, but I couldn't taste it apart from the bland sauces. Unfortunately the two dishes we ordered didn't live up to the hype. The Tagliatelle al Ragu' alla Bolognese had a ground-beef sauce that was strangely bland and under-salted. It tasted like it had been boiled just to cover up the lack of seasoning--honestly reminded me more of a basic canned chili than a rich, slow-cooked Bolognese. The Pappardelle alla Chiantigiana was even more disappointing. The sausage had that tired, old-sausage flavor, and the sauce (fennel, tomato, leeks, Chianti) never popped. Everything just kind of sat there on the plate. The ambiance was okay, but the restaurant was strangely packed. We called at 4:00 when they opened and had to reserve the soonest table at 8 PM, so none of it made any sense in the end. The complimentary bread was cold, which feels like such a simple thing to get right. And at $30 and $36 for medium-sized bowls of pasta, I expected a lot more wow for the price. I make better versions of both dishes at home on a regular Tuesday night. Maybe we caught an off night or our tastes just don't line up with the majority, but with 300+ reviews at 4.5 stars I was genuinely surprised. Won't be rushing back.

Nonna's is the best fresh made Italian dish that you may ever taste from a food truck or brick and…read moremortar restaurant. The grain / flour comes from Camas Country Mill, Eugene, Oregon - third generation farmer producing sustainable, artisan and organic grains and flours. Hi quality ingredients in equals higher nutritional pasta and taste out. Yum! Delish! Pasta fresh! Homemade! And the spinach and cheese ravioli was definitely out of the ordinary if not extraordinary. Suggest to take it up a notch with the organic, homemade, Bend Hot sauce - thick and the right amount of spice heat!

Ashley makes risotto and polenta, two favorites of mine, both of which are gf. Delicious food,…read moregenerous portions. Great place to eat in Sisters.

I'm going five stars here to support the chef and staff because I love the place and the vibe. But…read moreI had a few issues with the food. First everything seems to be one thing too complicated -- eg, I had the Cacio e Pepe and it had breadcrumbs on it. I don't need crunch on my pasta. The burrata was awesome and didn't have too many ingredients but that harissa orange jam was superb. But back to my "too much" theme, while I have never complained about "too much truffle" in my life, they managed to go there. I got truffle on my pasta and was expecting a few thin slices or fresh truffle, but got what appeared to be a ton of minced truffles -- almost resembling tapenade -- which just overpowered me an the dish. The staff were amazing, the meatballs were superb, the raging pasta very good, and the chocolate mousse outstanding so I will be back. String suggestion: your pasta is SO good you should offer up a simple version (olive oil, garlic, parsley) that will blow people's minds.

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.

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.

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 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.

Favorite Bend restaurant- always amazing food, service and love the cozy space…read more I could swim in the broth amuse-bouche

Tiny portion of pasta for $16! It looks like leftovers vs meal. So disappointing. Will no come backread more

I ordered the shrimp scampi. Buttered undercooked noodles with what looked like frozen deli…read moreshrimps. I brought back the dish, only to be argued with about how they cook their noodles al dente. . I decided to try another dish, but the woman behind the counter said, "well, I tasted your noodles and they are fine". For one..... why would you try someone else's returned noodles, for two, she was either a liar that she tasted my noodles, or that she just wanted to make a point. Returned the buzzer and left. I literally had to chew them and they got stuck in my teeth. I understand what al dente is. All in all. Lost for words. They supposedly make "fresh" pasta, but how do you undercook fresh pasta? They advertise fresh pasta. The undercooked "chew" only comes from non-fresh pasta that has been dried. Jeez. Talking to someone who cooks here. Word of advice, listen to your customers and you will grow as a business.

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.

- cannolis were good! - my fried gnocchis were borderline…read moreburnt though so it wasn't the greatest :/ - seems like food is all made to order!