Ristorante Italianissimo

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Address:
15608 Woodinville-Duvall Place
Woodinville, WA 98072

Neighborhood:
Woodinville

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Ristorante Italianissimo Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.italianissimoristorante.com
Email: information@italianissimoristorante.com
Phone: (425) 485-6888
Hours of Operation: LUNCH: Mon-Fri: 11a-4pm
DINNER: Sunday: 5-10pm, Mon-Thurs: 4-10pm, Friday: 4-10pm, Saturday: 5-10pm
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri: 4-6:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Kent Betts
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Italianissimo offers full-service catering with menus customized to each event. Can work in price-per-head format.

caylee@italianissimoristorante.com
Private Party Facilities: Please contact the restaurant for more details.
Private Party Contact: Mark Day (425) 485-6888
Entertainment: Live guitar every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm-9pm
Special Events & Promotions: Most Wednesdays we host a different winery (or vineyard, brewery or distillery) at "Wine Wednesday." We also offer BEER v WINE dinners, winemaker dinners and COOKING101 classes.

For your special event we can accommodate up to 12 in our wine cellar, 24 in our private dining room 60 in each of our larger dining rooms.

Getting there

Cross Street: 156th
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Plenty of parking!

A word from Ristorante Italianissimo

Italianissimo is a family owned and operated restaurant in Woodinville offering fine Northern Italian fare. Owner/Chef Kent Betts jokes about our location being "a pitching wedge away" from the Wine Warehouse District. When we aren't serving up delicious housemade pasta, hand picked meats and… produce, and our fun new bar menu to the locals and wine-goers of Woodinville, you can find us catering at wineries, in homes, and at corporate events. Our scratch kitchen and scratch bar guarantee you're getting the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. We take pride in our customers, our employees, our family, and our community. We have an extensive wine cellar, a private dining room, an outdoor patio, a great cocktail lounge, weekly wine tastings, and many on and off site event capabilities. Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Located above Woodinville this is the last place you would expect to find excellent Italian but take a chance - it's worth it. Nice ambiance and attention to the details with a strong emphasis on pasta dishes done to perfection! A real treat."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day. A wonderful, romantic experience. Amazing bartender; we sat in the bar while we waited for our table since we arrived early. He took great care of us. The bar was very lively and despite how busy the restaurant was, we still received our food quickly and it was very good. We will certainly return."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This was our first time here. Food was great. Ambiance was great. They had nice decent collection of Italian Wines."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"What a gem of a local restaurant without having to travel to Seattle. Great choice of menu and the food is amazing more authentic Italian than american/italian style.We went on a thursday evening and pre booked on line. I am so glad we did as the restaurant and bar were buzzing and people were waiting for tables.they seem to have a family section and a romantic dinner for 2 section. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"From start to finish, we had a wonderful, leisurely dining experience. Our server was attentive and met our special requests with a smile. The chopped salad was the best I've ever eaten, the lasagna light and tasty, and the wine pour generous, the perfect complement to my entre. The quiet room made it easy to converse. I will return again and recommend Italianissimo to friends!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Expected a transplant from Boston's north end or similar. The menu is extensive. The crowd over 65. Nothing amazing that we couldn't find in standard box Italian restaurant. Calamari was okay. French onion soup also. But nothing worth coming back for. Eggplant parmesan was good. Risotto was super garlic, could only eat a few bites, and this wasn't the smooth taste of roasted garlic but pungent taste. Lasagna was good. Bread was poor quality. Service was good. Desserts were a bust. Chocolate mousse had 2 inch long filament in it. Waitress said oh that happens when they overbeat it - happens to with the gelato too. And sure enough in a couple of bites of the vanilla gelato there was a 1/2 inch chunk. We didn't pay for the mousse."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The food is reliably outstanding. The risotto of the day is always a treat. The wait staff are charming and responsive. They were also really great about letting me bring birthday cupcakes for my mom from outside the restaurant. And if you love wine, their wine list is incredible, featuring many local treasures and great finds from around the world."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"The food was great as was the ambiance. The waiter was knowledgeable about the foods on the menu. We truly enjoyed our meal. It is a great place to try out the Woodinville wines as they had a special menu with just local wines to choose from. They also had a regular wine list if you weren't interested in the local selection. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful dining setting and overall ambiance of this "neighborhood gem." I choose this restaurant not only as a fun, ladies night, surprise birthday gathering for my mother but also based on your gluten-free menu selections. As someone who is gluten & dairy intolerant, it has been 1 year and a half since I have had either, it can be difficult at first but end up cooking most of the time. Italianissimo was an overall wonderful experience! Our server, Adrienne was a class act, and she made our entire group feel welcome. The experience that Adrienne provided was top notch!!! We really appreciated her attitude and energy!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"We have had the French onion soup there before, and it again lived up to its memory--wonderful. I had the chicken picatta and it was also wonderful--moist and tender with a delicious lemon flavor and lots of capers. I switched out the potatoes it normally comes with for risotto, and it's one of the best choices I've ever made. I was still talking about it two days later. Layers of flavor and a perfect texture. It's definitely becoming one of our favorite restaurants."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We go to this restaurant for all of our special occasions it's a long drive but worth every minute there is no better homemade pasta, caesar salad or tiramasu anywhere"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Quiet atmosphere. Waitress was very knowledgeable in requesting wines. Good menu variety. Our choices were Chicken Marsala (no mushrooms) and Tuna steak. Both were very tasty. Tiramisu and dopio espresso for dessert rounded out the evening."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We selected a nice Brut Rose Champagne from their notable wine list which has affordable to off scale wines. Dinner began with la bruschetta di emilio and it was spectacular. Although a seemingly simple dish many restaurants don't take the extra time to remove the seeds and juice from the tomato centers making the bruschetta mushy, not the case here. The wife ordered the osso buco on risotto and it was another great dish. The risotto was cooked perfectly, and as expected the braised veal shank was fork tender. I had the dungeness crab ravioli special and the white cream sauce that had a slight orange zest flavor which really goes well with the crab. For dessert don't miss their chocolate mouse along with a cappuccino."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We did have reservations but we were greeted immediately when we walked in, we were seated within a minute, water and excellent bread were brought to us immediately. Our server came by within a minute. Service was excellent and the food was excellent. This was the first time we went to this restaurant. We will return. The prices are very reasonable also."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"excellent food. most of pasta is homemade. desserts are the standard Italian fare. reasonable prices."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Enjoyed every dish. Had the calamari, pear salad, and oso boco. Finished with the gelato. Great meal."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Italianissimo is a great east side neighborhood restaurant that feels like downtown Seattle. The bar is fun and friendly (LOVE Jorge the bartender - what a class act!). The food is exceptional. The atmosphere is buzzing - not necessarily the place for a quiet, cozy dinner (especially the night before Valentines), but definitely fun for couples, especially if you start the evening in the bar (we watched a little of the Winter Olympics there prior to dinner). it's an awesome place for a business lunch too as it's much quieter during the day and there are great lunch options on the menu. Everything I've had there is delicious but my favorites are the wilted spinach salad which comes in entree size, and the Tiramisu."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"As always, this owner/chef puts his heart and soul into the dishes. Every dish my guests or I have had are off-the-charts good! I always look forward to dining there."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"Good food, good service - no special accommodation for birthday though"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"The quality of the food here is excellent. We always have a great experience. I try to order something different each time I go and I have never been disappointed in my choice. My repeat, go-to dish is the pasta primavera in tomato cream sauce though."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Food was rather bland and unappetizing. Noise level was too high to have a decent conversation."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"My husband and I stopped into Ristorante Italianissimo on a night out. It wasn't a special occasion other than we hadn't gotten any serious alone time for a number of months. I made reservations and when I arrived at the restaurant, I was seated immediately. Everyone was very efficient and the service was excellent. The food more than matched the service. We ordered Bruschetta as an appetizer. It was tasty, though fairly standard. I had the Pollo Piccata and it was wonderful! The chicken was sliced thinly and had just the right mixture of salty capers and lemon. The mashed potatoes were perfect. My husband ordered to Osso Busco and it was equally delicious. The risotto in particular was amazing. We'll definitely go again."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I ventured out of the usual italian fare and ordered Calamari steak. It was wonderful. Especially paired with the wilted spinach salad"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Highly recommend !! The food, service and ambience were top notch!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I always enjoy going to Italianissimo. The food and service are great, and there is always something new to try on the wine list. I really like that they feature local wineries. We'll definitely return!"
Dined on 1/21/2014
"The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"This restaurant has been a favorite of mine for years. Always great food, interesting specials, friendly, professional service. My 87 year old Dad loves to dine here with me for his special occasions. Italianissimo is just a great restaurant to have around!"
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Apparently, however, many others have also discovered this fine restaurant"
Dined on 1/3/2014
"We enjoyed New Year's Eve with our friends and as usual we had an excellent experience. Thank you!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Ok, I have reviewed this restaurant before and can't say enough good things. I just recommend everyone to go and see for themselves just how special this restaurant is. The food and staff are top notch, great drinks and the live music in the bar is wonderful! Try it for yourself and see how you will make this a favorite spot for your family and friends."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"They have good food and great service. their chopped salad is fantastic."
Dined on 5/24/2013
"Great dining experience ! Wine list exceptional ! I was on a date with a very expressive person, the waiter handled her demands and verbal comments extremely well ! I loved the intimate atmosphere, will highly recommend to all !"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Great food and the staff has always been so nice and attentive."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"My husband and I try to eat at this restaurant whenever we visit our son who lives in the area. It is our favorite restaurant in the Woodinville area and has never disappointed us in terms of food or service. I would recommend Italianissimo to anyone who loves good Italian food."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"This restaurant felt "private," not like a big dining area yet it probably can seat 75 or more at one time. The food selection was varied and the items selected were quite well prepared, presented, delicious and adequate as to portion size. The prices were very reasonable."
Dined on 12/12/2013
"We eat here often and I usually give them a better review; maybe a new chef was working because no consistency. I had a special of Tuna with mashed potatoes (odd pairing) and veggies.The tuna was not only seared but completely dried out and I had a mushy carrot and then another one I had to cut with a knife because it was still raw. I didn't complain, as I should have, because I just couldn't be bothered. The shrimp bisque was watered down and not as flavorful. My husband asked for two extra sausages on the side of his Pasta Fiamo (usually served whole) and we received none; the waiter (who is good) said it was in the pasta but we know this dish and there didn't appear to be any more sausage above the normal amount. Mousse was good."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Shrimp bisque soup to start and then ravioli and lasagna. The bisque was excellent, with a large prawn flayed open in the middle of the ample bowl. The lasagna was good and fresh, but I thought they over-did it a bit with the tomato sauce, since it was hard at least for me to taste the cheese or meat. The ravioli was better in this regard. Portions were go generous that we had no room for dessert. Every table was full, so a higher level of background noise than I'd wish, but it didn't interfere with conversation. I'd change the lighting a bit - romantic and subdued to be sure, but it was hard for me to read the menu even holding it up to the candle. Maybe darker print would help. We'll return."
Dined on 11/30/2013
"This restaurant never disappoints! When my husband wants osso bucco, it's always on the menu. Their dishes are so yummy and we have never had a bad experience. I am gluten free and they always recommend items that I can enjoy. The service is always wonderful, Marie is a gem. She is so knowledgeable that she doesn't write it down. Great memory and never forgets when we have special requests! The mixed drinks are unique and yummy and the wines are wonderful. For those who love veal like we love veal (don't judge), they have many items on the menu that are sure to please anyone. I had the veal marsala with gluten free pasta and I have to say, I almost cleaned my plate, and I haven't done that in a long time. The homemade gelato was delish!"
Dined on 11/29/2013
"Great food and service as always. This is our special occasion restaurant. They accommodated our request for a special dessert for our anniversary."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"We brought some friends who had never been here. His first bite into the pork dish was a real Ahhhhhhh moment. He was in heaven. The Osso bucco wasn't as flavor intense as we hoped for. Overall, though, a nice dining experience. A bit pricey. We spent around $150. For 4 entrees, 2 salads and no alcohol!"
Dined on 11/16/2013

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