A cute little Italian grocery store and a cafe with an open kitchen on Bainbridge Island. Honestly when I saw the kitchen staff at work, something told me the food was gonna be off the charts. It was! We got the spinach and ricotta ravioli with the mushroom sauce, spaghetti with marinara and an artichoke/mushroom/ olives pizza. It was terrific. I was eyeing the cannoli and a friendly lady in the line told me it was a must try. So I did. It was crunchy, not too sweet, nutty from the pistachio and sweet from the chocolate. Unfortunately we were very hungry so we demolished the food within minutes-- so no pictures. The storefront was very cute. A lot of Italian wines, spices, and condiments and even an olive oil bottling station. I also bought a bottle of Sangiovese that I am very excited to try. read more

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3.5 stars. Decent food and decent ambiance. We came here for lunch on a Sat afternoon and got seated quickly. Their process is that you order at the counter first and then they seat you. We were in the covered patio and it was heated, which worked well since it got cooler and rainy within a few minutes of us getting there. Their ambiance is casual and they have servers but you don't end up interacting much with them. We ordered the margherita pizza, the funghi e tartufo, the hot lovers pasta with shrimp (level 3 spice), the spinach ravioli. Everything was delicious. My personal favorite was the mushroom pizza and the hot lovers pasta. The pasta definitely had a kick to it for level 3. The shrimp could have been replaced with alternative meat option because it didn't absorb the sauce like I would have liked it to. The ravioli was done well. The margherita was very tasty. They gave bread with the pasta but it was just super bland and there was no olive oil or butter with it. Overall, decent place to come and get a quick, filling meal. They could work on their table accompaniments more. read more

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What an absolute hidden treasure. Discovered Via Rosa 11 while exploring Bainbridge Island on the advice of a friend. NOW I get why she recommended it! This place is absolutely delicious in every way! Driving past, you might miss it entirely. The exterior is almost secretive (perhaps that's what they're going for). But once inside, you step into a small Italian market filled with authentic staples. You'll find imported pastas, olive oils, sparkling sodas, cured meats, olives, etc. Equal parts neighborhood pizzeria and Italian market. The owners themselves came out and greeted our table, which immediately impressed me and set the tone. This place is truly family-run. A husband and wife from Hawaii and Italy who have created something similar to the movie "Nonna". Then there's the wood-burning oven that sits glowing in the kitchen, the kind that makes that perfect blister and char. We ordered the Burrata y Speck pizza ($23). San Marzano tomatoes, whole burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, speck, and Parmigiano. It was outstanding! The crust is PERFECTLY crisp! Funny note* Look how they shaped the pizza as a heart for us on their own....how cute! We also tried the Bruschetta, which was equally excellent. For drinks, we shared a bottle of blood orange sparkling wine, which might have been the most refreshing thing I've had all day. A couple of things worth noting: - First, like most small Italian eateries, dining here is communal as space is limited. You might get your own table, or you might end up dining along fellow pizza lovers. Roll the dice and enjoy the experience. - Second, if you order something to go at the counter, remember to pick it up before leaving. I ordered the cannoli ahead of time to take with me, and completely forgot to take them with me on the way out. My fault. My only real suggestion for Via Rosa (should they need more business) is to lean into the curb appeal a bit more. This place deserves to be discovered IMO, but right now it's so subtle from the road that many people will drive right past without even realizing what they are missing. Which would be a shame because if you stop, you'll find a tiny slice of Italy tucked away on Bainbridge Island! Will ABSOLUTELY be back. 5 stars. read more

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Pizza carbanora was to die for! Such a special place with incredible eats. Best place for pizza if you're on Bainbridge Island for sure. Can get busy because they're only open thurs-sunday but it's worth the wait. I recommend ordering for pick up, but the sit down seating is really nice as well. read more

Some of the best Italian food around the Puget Sound! I tried their marechiaro which came with squid ink tagliatelle and was filled with seafood. Tasted so fresh but I did wish I could taste more of the squid ink. I also tried their mini cannoli. Other than the food, the vibes were nice. There was plenty of outdoor seating on the patio. You order at the counter and then pick a seat in the back! read more

Via Rosa 11 - Marechiaro - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. **BIG DISCLOSURE** the restaurant part is only open Thursday-Sunday evenings, the market is open M-W. Plan accordingly! I try to come here every time I go to Bainbridge and have always loved whatever I get. Their bolognese sauce is delish, as well as their wild boar ragu. They have a variety of freshly made pastas to try, I love their radiatori because they hold the sauce really well. It takes a little time for the food to come out because it's all freshly made, but it's worth it! There's some indoor seating and lots of heated outdoor seating. The inside has a cute little market, the kitchen, and some seating. Highly recommend!! read more

Via Rosa 11 - Take home options! - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Via Rosa 11 one day and we were so impressed we returned a month later with my family for my birthday dinner. The location may seem unassuming as it shares a lot by a convenience store, however, the food is remarkable. The first time we had dinner here, we did not have a reservation, so we shared part of the community table. The other couple eating at the table was nice, however, it is a good idea to make a reservation ahead of time if you want a private table. When you enter the restaurant, you walk to the register to order and pay for your food before being seated. The cashier was helpful and gave great recommendations for wine and food pairings. The service was quick, and we received our appetizers and meals within half an hour of ordering. All of the pastas, sauces, and pizzas we tried were made in house and incredible. Don't skip dessert... our party of 5 enjoyed sharing the tiramisu, cannolis, and budino al cioccolato. They also have a small market area where they sell some of their foods to-go in addition to wine and other Italian-imported goods. We like the lemon-infused olive oil and lemon candies. read more

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Whenever I'm on Bainbridge Island, I stop in and pick up a funghi pizza, with 6 types of mushrooms, fontina cheese, finished with white truffle oil . . The best! I take this home and share with my teenage grandson along with a Mexican Coke. read more

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A casual Italian market and restaurant serving authentic Italian food. Upon entering you're in their small market. This is also where you place your order. We sat in their charming, covered patio. The food here is excellent. The pastas were so flavorful. The panini sandwich was made with the freshest tomatoes and perfectly grilled juicy chicken. This is a great option for lunch while visiting Bainbridge island. read more

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The pizza was burnt and cold. My fiancée got the pepperoni pizza. It was black on the bottom. I got the prosciutto pizza and it was the worst pizza i've ever eaten. It was 90% raw cold arugula. With prosciutto sloppy thrown on. It tastes like I was eating grass. Really disappointed and they didn't even have pasta left by the time we got there at 6:30. to top it off it was 44$ and all we got was 2 pizzas. Westside pizza has better pizza and it tastes better too. read more

Via Rosa 11 - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Very authentic Italian restaurant. We make an annual trip over to Bainbridge just to dine here. Easy going vibe. Walk up to counter and order. Everyone is very nice. Food is authentic and delicious read more

Via Rosa 11 - Squid ink seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Food was very, very good. Ambiance is interesting, party of six, we sat outside on a side patio. Nothing fancy. Service was spotty. Part of our parties meal arrived quite a bit later than the rest of us. BUT, food tasted great. Priced like a white table cloth restaurant while it is more like a casual-ish establishment. Would recommend as long as your expectations are not too elevated, as far as ambiance. read more

We were unfortunately disappointed by this place, especially after reading the reviews. We ordered the duck ragu and butternut squash ravioli - the duck ragu was okay, nothing exceptional but the butternut squash felt like there was something missing. It tastes like what it says on the menu which is literally butternut squash with browned butter sauce, but it felt like it wasn't seasoned, so I had to ask for some salt. The dishes overall felt a bit bland and though the customer service was a 5/5 (very considerate about nut allergies), the food was a let down. read more

Via Rosa 11 - Duck ragu, butternut squash ravioli - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

TL;DR: Phenomenal gnocchi and one of my favorite Bainbridge restaurants! Eats: As someone who has lived in Italy, I need to tell you that their gnocchi is top-notch! Fluffy, light, and absolutely divine. The vodka sauce with it is stellar. We also had the funghi e tartufo (mushroom and truffle) pizza and the tiramisu; both were delicious! Drinks: Got a bottle of the Coste di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that was fruity and juicy. I made note of it so I could get it again because it was so good! Atmosphere: Both times we got it to-go, but everyone I talked to was welcoming, friendly, and very helpful. Plus they have a cute little market! Can't recommend this place enough!!! read more

A day to Bainbridge and decided to try Via Rosa 11 and it did not disappoint. My family ordered a Caesar salad with dressing and anchovies (upcharge) on the side, ravioli with vodka sauce, spinach fettuccine with wild mushrooms, and a mushroom tartufo pizza. The pasta was homemade, perfectly cooked. The ravioli was seasoned well but the mushroom fettuccine needed more salt. The pizza was good and the sauce was flavorful, not like a typical tomato sauce. They serve a thin crust Neopolitan style pizza. The crispy on the outside pillow crusts were good. Order at the counter and they will assign you a table. Then the servers provide water, utensils and plates. They were attentive and provided refills on water, salt and takeout containers. We ate out in the tent with heaters and it was great, not too cold but also it was a nice sunny day and start to the Memorial Day weekend. Grazie Via Rosa 11! read more

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Finally made it to Via Rosa 11 after hearing so much buzz about this place. The Pizza Angelina was an absolute knockout - the guanciale added this perfect salty bite that played beautifully with the sweet San Marzano tomatoes. Those Castelvetrano olives are the fancy bright green ones that actually taste amazing (not the canned stuff), and the Fresno peppers gave just enough heat to keep things interesting. The 6 formaggi ravioli with wild mushrooms was pure comfort food luxury. Each pillow was stuffed with this ridiculous cheese blend, and the porcini mushroom sauce had this deep, earthy flavor that I'm still thinking about days later. Heads up - it can get packed, especially during dinner and their website asks you to call ahead with your entire order. Worth every penny though. This is legit Italian food that rivals spots I've tried in Seattle and definitely the best I've had on Bainbridge Island. Will definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Very unique dinning experience from what I am used too in the PNW. You order your meal before you show up. From appetizers to the main course and desert. First the service was very prompt, attentive and friendly. The food was very delicious and came out to our table shortly after arriving. Via Rosa 11 is a must to visit for dinner! My wife and I shall be back. What a dining experience! read more

Authentic and best Italian around!! The owner, who is from Italy is very personable and all of the workers provide excellent customer service. read more

Definitely recommend you visiting Via Rosa, staff is so welcoming and sweet. If you have any questions about their menu they attend you with so much respect. It reminded me so much of when I visited Italy, the food was 10/10 wish I could get in my car and go lol Definitely will come back in the future! read more

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Everything we had was absolutely delicious! The pasta was amazing, sauces were even better. We had the boar ragu, eggplant parmigiana, and the spinach ravioli. With a cannoli for dessert and it was fine. The set up is a little different from most other places. It's kind of like a deli where you order at a counter and wait for your food. The staff was very friendly and the food came out pretty quick. My only semi complaint is one dish came out 5-10 minutes before everything else, but I'd rather that than have it sit under a heat lamp. Went on a Friday and it was very busy so I recommend making a reservation. read more

Via Rosa 11 - Spinach & Ricotta ravioli with ragu sauce. - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Maybe we ordered the wrong thing, but I was a little surprised and disappointed by our experience. We ordered for dine in and placed our order at the cash register. The total came out to around $90 for two glasses of wine and two pasta dishes with a tip included. The pasta was fresh but the flavors weren't there, mine was extremely bland. And for almost $30 for each dish, neither included protein. They also brought out 2 mini pieces of bread to use to get your sauce up at the end, one per a dish. And to top it all off, our wine was served in water glasses rather than a wine glass , which was odd since I saw others nearby with wine glasses. I almost felt like each moment of the meal we were being trolled. I wouldn't return, and I'd urge them to lower their prices, because it's more of a quick service experience rather than a nicer, sit down restaurant. read more

Stop by if you're in the mood for cold and overpriced pizza to go! Food came out later than expected. At least the people in the front were nice. read more

Via Rosa 11 - the most mid 20 dollar pizza you'll ever order - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Amazing food. My baby ate the meatballs all by himself and we loved their pizzas. Friendly staff and we got lucky to get seats!

Early dinner with my son and I am so blown away at this place! Fresh, fast, hot, authentic and absolutely delicious! Had bruschetta and spinach ricotta ravioli. I cannot say this loud enough, but if you want THE Italian food experience- head to Via Rosa and head there hungry because it doesn't disappoint. Chefs worthy of praise!!!Fantastico!!! read more

I was looking forward to eating here, but left fairly disappointed. The dining room is a tent in the parking lot. If you want water you'll have to get it yourself from a stand, in the tiny plastic cups provided. There is no table service other than placing the food indifferently on the table randomly. The salads were very tasty, with quality ingredients, but the pasta was not great. The cheese ravioli almost tasted stale, and the pesto was brown on top, and had none of the fresh vibrant flavor I expect from fresh pesto. The cannoli were pretty good. Perhaps I had my expectations high, but for the price I was expecting to be delighted with either the food or the service, and both were just ok. I don't think I'd return to dine there, but the take home lasagnes are worth picking up to go once in awhile. read more

I am so happy to finally update my review to include the dine in service! I came here on a Friday for lunch, just me and my baby, and it was so lovely! We did not have a reservation but there were plenty of tables for lunch. The weather was nice so we sat in the covered outdoor area and the staff was really attentive and helpful since I was alone with a 6 month old. We tried the vegetable medley platter and the mushroom spinach pasta and everything was sooo delicious! My kiddo especially liked the broccoli and I'm still dreaming about the mushroom pasta! I wish that I had had room for dessert because the Panna Cotta looked bomb. It's a bit of a drive for me but the food is well worth it! My only suggestion to improve this experience would be to install a changing table in the bathroom please! It's something I never thought about until the last 7 months and I expect that most people aren't thinking about that, but it would definitely help a mama out! read more

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We've been coming to Via Rosa from Seattle for years because the food is usually worth the trip. Lunch food was still good overall (about a 4/5) and the pasta and appetizers were enjoyable, but the pizza wasn't as great as usual. What really surprised us was the service, especially during a lunch that wasn't busy at all. We waited a long time just to get water and napkins, and when we asked politely, we were told to "be patient." Our server didn't check on us, and I eventually had to get napkins and water myself. It really took away from what should've been a relaxed meal with friends. We love the casual, comfortable vibe here, but service like this makes it hard to want to return -- even though we've been loyal customers. read more

I can't go all nerd on the quality of the pizza dough (the tear, the ratio of this to that, etc.,) so I'll just say it's a warm ambience, not pretentious, authentically Italian as far as family, rustic style of trattoria, and great home made everything. Service is good. Prices fair. read more

We love this place! Delicious pizza, sandwiches and salads. Order online or by phone and then pick up as the hours can be confusing and waits are long. But if you have time, come and hang out, the pasta is also amazing. read more

We love Via Rosa 11. The food is consistently delicious and perfectly prepared, the service is friendly and efficient. We like the system they use for ordering and reserving a table. It works!. We can always count on being seated and served promptly. We love the charming, casual dining area. And the wine! They have a great wine selection that is well-priced for sipping there and also for buying a bottle or two to take home. The proprietors are delightful. It's obvious when you see them interact with diners that they love what they do and appreciate the folks who are enjoying their food. It's a favorite local spot that we look forward to frequently. If you love Italian, this is the place. read more

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We first learned of this place two years ago while camping out during COVID. The Seattle newspaper reported the best pizza in Seattle was actually found on Bainbrisge Island we've been returning ever since. MY husband loves the Clams Vongale and the Bolognese is my favorite. The deli store is filled with treasures to take home. There are a few tables in view of the kitchen but the place is so popular tables were added outside under tents decorated with plants and treasures from a far away homeland. The service is cheerful and helpful and the owners are usually present. read more

Via Rosa 11 - Birthday event. - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

We were craving pizza and ordered pickup from here. I should have taken photos but we were too hungry and devoured everything before I had a chance! We ordered a pepperoni pizza and two margherita pizzas and they were all delicious. Really great crust I might add. Would come here again! read more

Unfortunately the mushroom spinach fettuccine was the blandest dish I've had in a restaurant in a long time. There was NO FLAVOR. For $27 I expected more. The sauce was a little gritty and the aromatic sprigs were not removed (being nitpicky here). And the bread that came with the dish - cold, hard and tastes like chewing on rubber. Just a disappointing lunch. Maybe I got the wrong thing but the spinach pasta was the first thing on the recommended menu. read more

Via Rosa 11 - Spinach fettuccine with wild mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

This was our first trip to Bainbridge Island so we were driving aimlessly through the backstreets, lost, with no particular destination in mind. We stumbled upon this little community of buildings and saw this unassuming grocery store in the corner with what looked like a deli/ specialty food shop with a signage "Via Rosa" all of the party (5 persons) we're getting a bit hungry so we thought we'd duck in for a quick bite. Much to our "pleasant surprise " this hidden gem revealed itself with a list of fresh made pastas, a list of gastronomy found only in famous restaurants and each dish was absolutely delicious!! We ordered the seafood scampi (sorry the menu had Italian names I couldn't pronounce nor spell), seafood medley with squid ink pasta, - huge garlic prawns with fresh seafood fettuccine pasta, we all ordered one dish per person to share family style, burrata salad with the creamiest fresh Burrata cheese, the mushroom ravioli with mushroom sauce n 6 cheese sauce, and a mozzarella cheese basil pizza . We absolutely feasted! There were only seven or eight dishes listed for that day so we just ordered from this menu. If you're ever in this neck of the woods stop in and savor the best pasta. Seating is simple and clean, service was friendly but do try the food! read more

I wish we had time to frequent this place. Cozy little place making fresh Italian food and pizza. In addition, they have imported goods and prepared meals for take home. We ordered a wood fired Prosciutto e rucola 4/5 (undercooked) and Vr11 Caesar 5/5 (best croutons). Service is counter and friendly. Order first before allowed seating. read more

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In town for a recent staycation and had this place bookmarked. I went to their website to investigate a little more...glad we did. This is counter service with limited seating. You need to come either early or call ahead with your order to book a table. We chanced it and came in early Saturday right after they opened and had no trouble getting a table, although you could see many tables had already been reserved with call ahead orders. They have a regular "house specials" you can order from or daily fresh made pastas you can order with your choice of sauce. Upon entering the tall gentleman at the front was extremely friendly and informative telling us to grab a menu and order at the counter. Hubs decided on the bucatini pasta with aglio de olio sauce and I had the pappardelle with mushroom sauce. The plates look small but are LOADED with your fresh pasta. Delicious for us both. We would 10/10 come back here, tell friends to visit. The outdoor seating area is super cute. It wasn't super busy when we went as they had just opened so just a reminder it is counter service. You may have to grab your food from the counter when your order tracker buzzes but they brought ours out to us as it wasn't the rush yet. TLDR, fresh pasta to order, wood fired pizzas, friendly staff, counter service. Check them out! read more

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I've heard really great things about this place, maybe I just had an unlucky experience? My family of 3 was seated at a "communal table" and one single guy sat down at the opposite end after we were seated. We had ordered a bottle of wine, but they forgot about it and I had to get up and remind them about it. My wife and son got their food, and then the waitress brought the dish I ordered to the single guy at the end of the table. When she announced the dish I raised my hand and said "that's me" but she insisted it was for him. I assumed we had ordered the same thing, but it was weird that he was seated after us and got his food before me. After 5 more minutes I went in to ask about it. Sure enough, there were no additional orders in for my food. They gave it to the wrong person. No idea if he ever even ordered that. So now my family is done eating, I'm still sitting here starving, and single guy seems to be having a fantastic time. I gave 2 stars (instead of one) because my son's pizza is good. I'll probably be too full of it to enjoy what I ordered. read more

Amazing pasta dishes for dinner, and definitely recommend the Panna cotta for dessert! We placed our dinner order when we called for reservations, picked out a bottle of wine upon arrival, and sat on the heated patio- very enjoyable evening. read more

We came here for dinner on a Saturday and originally were going to get our food to go as they said without a reservation, they were full for the evening. After we placed our order and were about to go outside to wait, the server stopped us and said actually one of the tables just finished eating if we wanted to dine in, to which we said sure! The place has a nice atmosphere with indoor and covered outdoor seating. It was a very homey vibe. The seafood marechiaro (squid ink tagliatelle, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, cherry tomato confit, tomato, fresh herbs, whole scampi, all wild). The seafood was very fresh and cooked well. We also liked the macrina crostini which we dipped in the sauce. It was a great way to end our day trip to Bainbridge. We're so happy we decided to come here and will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

Via Rosa 11 - Seafood marechiaro - Italian Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

As great as the best in Italy. Extremely high standards here and utterly delicious. The pasta with clams is a star and the simple pizzas are identical to Neapolitan ones. read more