Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Eastside

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (2876)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

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!

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Sara

Dined 3 days ago

My favorite local spot. Food is delicious always.

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Fresh Pasta Lobster Saffron

Rimini Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (163)

$30 and under

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

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 service

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Thomas

Dined 4 days ago

What a gem on the Eastside. A great Italian Restaurant in DT Kirkland right on the waterfront. Quite possibly the best Italian food I have ever eaten in my life anywhere. The service is also first rate with a great ambience reminiscent of the Old Style New York classy Italian Restaurants. Adding to the atmosphere is a World Class Italian Singer and Guitarist who will come right to your table to perform selections ranging from Opera to Sinatra. The family running the restaurant makes you feel welcomed and it is no surprise that their past establishments have been rated among the top restaurants in the USA; something that this place is on its way to becoming. Make sure you treat yourself to an evening out there, but be sure to make reservations in advance, as it is has become one of the most popular places to dine on the eastside.

Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (759)

$30 and under

Italian

Snoqualmie

About the restaurant

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.

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Jenn

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Exceptional as always!! Great food, service, atmosphere! Couldn’t ask for anything more!

Carmine's - Bellevue

4.8

4.8 (2744)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bellevue

About the restaurant

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.

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Philip

Dined 4 days ago

The best restaurant on the east side hands down. Love the staff, the atmosphere and the high end Italian cuisine. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. Will be a restaurant that I will return to time and time again

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Cannelloni

Popular dish

Linguine alle Vongole

Cantinetta - Bellevue

4.7

4.7 (1245)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellevue

About the restaurant

We are an Italian restaurant and bar located in Bellevue. We emphasize Tuscan culinary traditions and seasonal organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Really great place. Food and service was on point!

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Pappardelle alla Bolognese

4.7

4.7 (3425)

$50 and over

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

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.

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Annette

Dined 3 days ago

Always an amazing experience at Cafe Juanita. Food is incredible and the service stellar! Our "go-to" special occasion" place.

Amaro Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1456)

$30 and under

Italian

Bothell

About the restaurant

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.

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Kurt

Dined 4 days ago

Great spot, been coming there on-and-off since it's opening. Continues to be a location for outstanding food without a lot of fuss. Perfect for our occasion.

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Carbonara

Ristorante Paradiso

4.7

4.7 (1263)

$30 and under

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Chef Owner, Fabrizio Loi is from the village of Triei on the island of Sardinia, Italy. In 1978, Fabrizio was accepted to Italy’s national culinary college, the Instituto Professionale Alberghiero, where he completed an intensive three year certification program in all aspects of restaurant management and operations, graduating with honors in 1980. Here in America he has created his special versions of traditional Italian recipes for your dining pleasure.

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Dr Nina

Dined 2 days ago

The food is excellent. I had the rack of elk which was out of this world! The waiters are top notch and the experience was outstanding. This restaurant never fails to impress.

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Tiramisu

Volterra Kirkland

4.7

4.7 (1778)

$31 to $50

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Volterra features the bold-flavored, Tuscan-inspired menu of Chef Don Curtiss showcasing his innovative style applied to the bountiful harvest of the Pacific Northwest. Menu highlights include: Seasonal Tuscan specialties –truffles, squash blossoms, fresh porcini mushrooms are featured throughout the year. All natural, organic or free-range meats and poultry. Fresh, house made pasta. Our extensive wine list features primarily Italian and Northwest wines. Volterra has received numerous accolades including: "Best New Restaurant" and "Best Italian Restaurant" by Seattle Magazine. "Best Italian Restaurant" by Seattle Citysearch, and "Best Chef Inspired Restaurant" by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Zagat .

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Nina

Dined 1 day ago

Great place to meet friends and catch up over a pretty good meal. The hostess was friendly and helpful, the server was patient while we chatted over the menu and didn’t pressure us to order. Great wine selection. Over all, great experience!

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Warm Chocolate Cake

Tutta Bella - Issaquah

4.4

4.4 (130)

$30 and under

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

Tutta Bella Issaquah is a Neapolitan pizzeria nestled in the Issaquah Commons and features a family-friendly dining room and outdoor patio (for those sunny days). For the 21+ crowd, we also have an extended bar area. *Please note our outdoor patio is on a first come basis.

Enjoy free convenient parking and complimentary Wi-Fi as you enjoy a balance of authentic old-world cuisine found in Naples, with the fresh and contemporary influence of the Pacific Northwest! Our team uses their passion and wood-fired ovens to celebrate and elevate true handcrafted Neapolitan fare.

Enjoy delicious pizzas, from the original Margherita to fan favorites like the Tutta Bella or Bianca, fresh salads; like the signature Napoli, as well as pastas, starters and tasty house made desserts.

For groups of 10 or more, please contact the restaurant directly: 425-391-6838.

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Andi

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

We always love tutta Bella! The Roberto pizza is the reason we keep coming back for more!

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