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Name: Passatempo Taverna
Address: 215 W. Main Street, Walla Walla, WA, United States, 99362
Telephone: (509) 876-8822
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Passatempo Taverna

4.5

512 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

passatempo : past time
~ food with a sense of place and history ~

Specializing in pasta fatta a mano ("pasta made by hand"), Passatempo Taverna features the culinary talent of Executive Chef Aaron Mooney and seeks to offer beautiful and rustic Italian cuisine to the Walla Walla Valley.

Jim German's extraordinary talent and reputation for historical cocktail whimsy are the inspiration behind the region's most well-known bar.

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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90% of people would recommend it to a friend

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foodycat
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful restaurant in a convenient location in downtown. The private inner courtyard was charming and shaded. Although the food was very good, the gluten free crab penne was such a tiny portion compared to the regular crab pasta we had to ask for more! And they kindly obliged at no extra charge! There was an obvious difference to everyone at the table. We enjoyed the grilled asparagus, the olives, the Jidori Chicken, the Lamb Ragu Pappardelle, the meatballs, and the rapini. Unfortunately the last 2 items were forgotten and we had to remind the server about them. We waited probably 30 minutes to get our entrees. I will go back again and give them another try for sure, the server was very pleasant and cocktails innovative and delicious.
CB
CharlieB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative food, served by an extraordinary staff. We we're in on a busy spring release weekend and pace was great and the service team couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. Another reason to love Walla Walla.
SR
SpencerReid
Seattle
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Pasta dishes were fantastic -- much like Il Corvo in Seattle!
d
dvanderhorst
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wonderful service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service overall great experience!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the meatball tasting! Very fun!
EG
ErinG
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and amazing food! Had a total blast!!
RT
RobertT
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2019
overall2food2service5ambience5
Limited choices on the menu. Food was very salty.
SG
ShotGun1852
Seattle
78 reviews
vip
4.0
78 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
This is my second visit. Much better than the first. Pasta is the special, so that’s been our focus. It’s good. We were not that hungry, so just ordered wine, olives and pastas. All good. Very personable wait person, but when asked for more cheese, the request was forgotten. The reminder worked. When asked for more wine, mid dinner, again, forgotten. So I got up and asked someone else for the refill. It was brought to the table, but no mention of timing. Then when checking the bill, we were competed, thank you, but again, no mention. Very curious. Again, very pleasant and personable wait staff, so quite curious. Good atmosphere and food. Definitely a place we’ll return to.
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Nomnomnom
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really really yummy food. The menu is delightfully refreshing and not exhausting. Wine menu had a lot of variety. Service was really great and atmosphere was bustling in the way you want it to be. Looks like they had a great bar to grab a date night drink.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous restart here in walla walla. Our service was excellent and the food was top notch. They have a fun vibe and atmosphere that makes you want to come back.
S
Smcp
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
I got the spaghetti shrimp scampi. It was very tasty, but I was still a bit hungry after finishing it. The dessert was quite tasty. There didn't seem like there were many vegetable "small plates" that I usually enjoy. Maybe I just shouldn't visit in winter time. However, there are vegetables available in the winter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing pasta!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great Anniversary dinner.
JT
JackandTrudysevening
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there for "date night" Saw friends, service was great (Steve and Maria), Jim came out with a wine suggestion to pair with our dessert. And the pasta...bellissimo! We had pre dinner adult beverage, appetizers, main dish with the house wine (quite enjoyable), and a shared Tiramisu (fantastically prepared) all for under $100. Of course we'll be back!
B
Beaugirl
Portland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our first visit and it did not disappoint! The menu is limited, but delicious. The portion size was a bit undersized for the price.....except the dessert. Very generous portions. Will definitely return. Also looked like a nice place to meet for cocktails.
MP
MPMF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience5
Beautiful venue. Food was average. Pasta was tepid and lacked flavor.
RG
RhondaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration here! Great service and food.
S
Smeds
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
They made our experience so special and couldn't have had more delicious food. Can't wait to go again.
JT
JeffT
San Diego
133 reviews
vip
4.0
133 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, great service, amazing drinks. A bit pricey for most menu items.
P
Peter
Portland
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were seated in a booth, then they asked if any in our group was under 21, and when we said yes, they said they’d have to move us further away from the bar. So we were moved to a smaller booth an entire 15 feet away. Service was great- very attentive and friendly. Cocktails were too sweet for our taste- too much simple syrup, we suspect. Food arrived luke-warm and was good, but not great- especially for the prices.
MG
MaggieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The people here treat you like family. I always recommend it when someone is looking for a really nice place to go for dinner or drinks.
KD
KrisD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was amazing and carefully crafted. They were friendly and accommodating; they hand-crafted a mocktail for my 12-year-old daughter that she loved, and boxed up a beautiful meal for my son, who was too sick to join us for dinner. While the music was a bit loud for intimate conversation, everything was lovely. The food was incredible, with nicely sized portions. The three of us shared an amazing appetizer, ate our perfectly prepared pasta and had room for dessert without leaving uncomfortable. The whiskey sour was one of the best I have ever had! It is a small menu, which guarantees that everything is done exceptionally well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to take out of town guests. Always delicious and impressive.
G
Goddess
Seattle
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
Passatempo consistently serves interesting and well crafted food and drink.
PR
PaulR
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall2food1service3ambience4
Very small menu. Could not find an entire that even sounded good. Should serve some traditional meals.
GT
GenaroT
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
All dishes were super! The flavors never clashed nor did any element overpower. Some of the best Italian style dishes I’ve had in a casual environment. On top of the great cuisine, the cocktails were balanced and elements all blended together and the bartender was creative to make a varieation of a Paloma that was not on the menu. The only drawback to the overall experience was slow service but we were not in a rush.
PL
PeteL
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food with a variety of wonderful choices. Pasta was outstanding as was the fish and Steak. Great atmosphere and staff. one of our favorites in Walla Walla
SM
SallieM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall3food2service4ambience3
Service was great but limited by menu. some Items not available and very limited selection. Food ordered was good but not remarkable.
W
Woody5
Atlanta
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience4
Univiting staff. Our party of 4 felt like we were not welcomed. Waitstaff was unwilling to talk about corkage fee. Overall did not feel welcome and our party decided to leave. The restaurant was not very busy and felt that they could have compromised to make our first time to Walla Walla and our first restaurant visit something to remember. O well, could have been just a bad day for their staff.
FW
FoodloverWW
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience5
Food is always very good. Staff is pleasant. Flavors are well coordinated and wine pairing was super. My only issue is that the past few times I've been there for dinner, the pasta portions have been very inconsistent and can be quite small. As a woman, I usually receive the smaller portion from the kitchen. Unfortunatly because of this, I have gone home hungry, even after splitting a salad or appetizer. I had a group of 9 there 2 months ago. 4 of us ordered the same thing. The men's portions were adequate. Mine was tiny and I was hungry afterwards. Same thing happened with my husband last week. He noticed, too. Will not consider the restaurant if it happens again.
JN
JimN
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great, creative, and wonderful dinner. Fabulous food and staff. Pleasant and enthusiastic. Need a place for 6 stars. Don't miss it. We will be there next time we are in the Walla. Thank you!
a
annes
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, delicious food, friendly attentive staff without "hovering".
SL
SandiL
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun place, great bar with fantastic drinks. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend.
t
travelfun
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall2food5service1ambience4
This is the third time we have been to this restaurant. Each time, the food has been, without doubt, absolutely amazing. Where the difficulty comes is with the service. We've been able to brush this aside (busy, working hard, nice smiles), but this time it was just plain insufferable. When ordering, I asked for a recommendation between two dishes, i was given the "they are both good", and I ordered one. My husband ordered a completely different entree. When our entrees came, late, and by somebody other than our waiter, we received the two entrees that I had asked about. And I received the one that I didn't choose. We are looking at the food in front of us, and we tried to hail someone to ask. We were told that I was supposed to have my husbands, and vice versa. Wrong. We just ate it, and I reiterate that is was supremely excellent food, and shook our heads. Then paying, with cash, was a nightmare. I love the food, but I just don't know if we will be back for awhile. Sad.
4
4734
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seems like there is always something 'new' and always good. Drinks can be new and different or the usual. Service is GREAT. We like it here.
2
20thcenturycocktails
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came with a party of 4, Tara was our server and she was outstanding. Her wine recommendations were spot on. We were seated right away, food was brought out in well timed courses and everything was served hot and well seasoned (something that seems exceptionally hard to come by!) We had the best espresso martinis we've ever had and overall dining experience was wonderful. We would recommend Passatempo to anyone in the area and we cant wait to come back for more delicious food and cocktails! Cheers guys.
EP
EricP
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
This is a very respectable restaurant. We were greeted and seated promptly. The food was very good. The server was attentive and kept our water glasses full. Ambiance suffers from bad acoustics and is loud loud. Made worse by too loud music on their PA system. I would definitely go again for the food. But, wouldn’t try an intimate dinner where I intended to propose here.
B
Bobby
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner I’ve had in a while. Looking forward to a revisit
W
Willowdee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall2food3service2ambience3
Found a recommendation for this restaurant online and decided to try it. I was with my good friend who is employed locally and is often asked by her clientele about nice places to eat in Walla Walla. It did not appear that they knew about my reservation. We were seated directly across from the service station, imo not an ideal seat for someone who taken the time to make a reservation. Wait staff in an effort to be helpful were too invasive, limiting our ability to have a private conversation. When we needed them to clean up a spill, no one was available. We were not offered bread with our meal. When we were checking the menu for dessert, we found in very small print at the bottom of the menu, "our house foccacia available upon request." We ordered the bread AFTER our meal so we could sample it. Bread was very good and would have been much appreciated WITH our meal. As a guest, we did not feel appreciated.

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