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Cafe Juanita
Visa Dining Collection
$50 and over
Italian
9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206
Make a reservation
2 people
May 25, 2025
May 2025
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Great for fine wines
- Fancy
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Holly Smith
From the OpenTable editors: Choose your own dining adventure at this acclaimed Northern Italian-inspired restaurant. In an intimate, wood-accented space, James Beard Award-winning chef Holly Smith dazzles with seasonal tasting menus—including a vegan option—starring delicate housemade pastas and Pacific Northwestern ingredients. Bonus points for a pitch-perfect wine list, fancy add-ons like caviar service, and a lush, creekside patio.
Additional information
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesItalian, Organic, Northwest
- Hours of operationTue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeJacket Preferred
- CateringThe restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.
- Private party facilitiesWe have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.
- NeighborhoodKirkland
- Parking detailsOn-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences
Prix-Fixe Tasting Menus
Multiple dates availableCafe Juanita is pleased to offer prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus only. The tasting menus have four iterations from which you can choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. Dress code is elegant, formal; no athletic or leisure attire please. Cafe Juanita does not have a kids' menu or special amenities for children. If you are interested in including a child in your group, please call us at 425.823.1505
What 3,438 people are saying
Cafe Juanita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Food
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Service
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Great for fine wines
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Italian
Eastside
Best Overall
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Best Food
Eastside
Best Service
Eastside
Best Ambiance
Eastside
Innovative
Eastside
Healthy
Eastside
Great for fine wines
Eastside
Romantic
Eastside
Good for special occasions
Eastside
Italian
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Juanita offers an unforgettable dining experience, with "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." The "wine pairings" are a must-try, enhancing the "beautiful and delicious dishes." While it's a splurge, it's perfect for special occasions, with a "romantic ambiance" and "stellar service" that consistently impresses.
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5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
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- Service 5
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5.0Dined on May 17, 2025
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Paige
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5.0Dined on May 17, 2025
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Randy VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0Dined on May 15, 2025
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Doug VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington32 reviews
5.0Dined on May 11, 2025
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4.0Dined on May 7, 2025
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Christina VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0Dined on May 3, 2025
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David VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington13 reviews
5.0Dined on April 27, 2025
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Evgenia
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5.0Dined on April 27, 2025
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Bea VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington60 reviews
5.0Dined on April 26, 2025
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FAQs
Cafe Juanita is rated 4.9 stars by 3438 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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- United States
- Seattle / Eastern Washington
- Eastside
- Kirkland
Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206
Additional information
- NeighborhoodKirkland
- Hours of operationTue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesItalian, Organic, Northwest
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeJacket Preferred
- Parking detailsOn-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
- CateringThe restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.
- Private party facilitiesWe have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.