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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,929)Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.
From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.
A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.
Buon Appetito and Salute!Cafe Juanita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(3,437)Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.
Takai by Kashiba
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(436)Takai by Kashiba is a fine dining Edo-Mae style Sushi restaurant that specializes exclusively in nigiri sushi.
Sushi Counter dining is solely Chef's Omakase, with two seatings at 5:30 and 7:30.
Omakase is also available at our dining room tables along with a la carte Sushi options.
We do not have vegan/vegetarian/kids menus. We are able to accommodate most allergies.
Led by Chef Jun Takai, the Omakase consists of local and international seafood accompanied with Kaiseki style dishes. Takai by Kashiba creates an elegant atmosphere whether you're seated at a table or the sushi counter.
Omakase style drink pairings are also available along with a thoughtful selection of Sake, Wine and Japanese Whisky.Amaro Bistro
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,493)Amaro Bistro is a lively, fun restaurant and bar featuring a dynamic exhibition kitchen with a diverse menu. Amaro features incredible dishes from our sister restaurant IL Bistro as well as pizza, pasta, seafood and roast meats. Come and enjoy a romantic three-course dinner and a nice bottle of wine or a quick bowl of pasta and a selection from our extensive list of wines by the glass.
Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(780)Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano is a family owned Italian restaurant, located a mile east of Snoqualmie Falls on Railroad Avenue in Snoqualmie, Washington. Chef owned and run, Gianfranco Ristorante specializes in Southern Italian cuisine and uses seasonal, local flavors to create delicious meals. In addition, Gianfranco offers gluten free pasta and pizza dough for those with food allergies. Our extensive wine list includes a large selection of Italian wines as well as a variety of domestic selections. Beer and mixed drinks are also available.Carmine's - Bellevue
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,815)From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.
Bottle & Bull
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(511)Experience the travels of Ernest Hemingway through your palette; eating and drinking your way through the cities that Hemingway loved to frequent; Havana, Paris, Florence and Pamplona (where he discovered his love for bull fighting!) to name a few.
We focus on locally sourced, farm-to-table menus with hand crafted cocktails, as fluid as the seasons.
Like Ernest Hemingway our hunger knows no borders!
Open to those 21 and older.Barking Frog
Price: Very Expensive•Northwest•4.8(4,254)It's difficult to say what is most appealing about the Barking Frog - the food, the wine, the atmosphere. All of the above earned this casual bistro featuring country fresh Northwest cuisine rave reviews. Honors have included "Restaurant of the Year", "Most Innovative Wine List" and "Wine Grand Award" awards, presented by the Washington Wine Commission. Delectable dishes entice guests to linger in the light-filled dining room or to gather around the fireplace. While in the summer, lunch and dinner are served in the courtyard.
Visit our sister restaurant, Fireside Lounge, take a more relaxed approach to you day with friends and fellow guests. Serving seasonal cocktails and casual bites. Daily happy hour from 3-5:30pm. Live music during the week.
Rimini Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(311)Rimini Restaurant is a new Italian restaurant in Kirkland, Washington. It is owned by the Nardone family, who are multi-time, nationally acclaimed restaurateurs. The restaurant is located in downtown Kirkland's historic waterfront. Rimini Restaurant offers a unique Italian dining experience. The menu features classic Italian dishes, as well as some modern twists on traditional favorites. The restaurant also has a full bar and a wine list that features a variety of Italian wines. Rimini Restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week.
We are open during the outage unfortunately our phones are down but we are offering serviceVon's 1000 Spirits - Woodinville
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(374)Von’s Woodinville features true Seattle Sourdough, bespoke spirits, scratch cocktails, and the legendary Wagering Wheel. We are located down the street from Woodinville Whiskey, and next door to Novelty Hill Winery. Von’s features the city’s largest collection of spirits, over 1000 and growing. Our kitchen specializes in sourdough pizza and pasta, prime marbled hamburgs and made-to-order salmon chowder.
We are equally excited to introduce Northwest Spirits (now open!), our family craft distillery, which will be intimately situated next door. Come sample our Bar Boss and Savor Spear collections. Rich in flavor and aroma, these are reward spirits for your Halcyon Days.
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- TTeresaVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •51 reviews5.0Dined todayTurner was amazing! Him getting me GF tortilla chips was the icing on the cake! Food was awesome! Thank you!!!More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue•4.5
- IIzzieLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat service, amazing food, overall an amazing night! Will be coming back 100%More infoLa Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue•4.7
- SSamanthaVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoAmazing! Love this place. Fabulous food, drink, and incredible service.More infoCarmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue•4.9
- RRickSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 18, 2025They did a great job, big thanks to the whole team!More infoWater Grill - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bellevue•4.7
- JJessicaLos Angeles •4 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 9, 2025Great service! Beautiful restaurant! Yummy food!!More infoFogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue•4.3
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Discover Eastside
The Eastside is home to an amazing variety of cuisines with a great selection of delicious restaurants, cozy cafes, and exciting bars. Start your food adventure by trying an appetizing local shellfish dish at one of the steak, seafood, French, or Northwestern establishments. Taste one of the local elk, boar, or veal dishes at any number of the inviting contemporary American restaurants or steakhouses. Many dishes at the American, Italian, steak, and seafood eateries use the area’s wild mushrooms in a variety of dishes. These would be a great meal option if you wanted to get a taste of the area favorite. The Eastside region is also known for its local craft beer, which can be found in any of the restaurants in this charming suburb.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Eastside is Kevin White Winery
The best vegan restaurants in Eastside are The Well & Table, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue and Wild Ginger - Bellevue
The best vegetarian restaurants in Eastside are The Well & Table, Wild Ginger - Bellevue and Cafe Juanita
The restaurants with the best service in Eastside are Northwest Spirits, Kevin White Winery and Damsel Cellars Hollywood Hills
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Eastside are Northwest Spirits, Damsel Cellars Hollywood Hills and Bake's Place