Location: Tumwater
Top Restaurants in Tumwater
Best Italian food near Tumwater, Washington, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Tumwater. Nickname(s): Washington's First
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8. The Mark
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingFan22
I've driven by this restaurant many times and thought about having dinner there, but it's only open Thursday-Saturday so I always seemed to remember it when it was closed. But I finally made it and it was a very pleasant meal.My husband had the special which was shredded free-range chicken with dried tomatoes and olives on pasta. The waitress said diners have loved it and scooped up the remaining sauce with bread down to the very last drop. Totally true!I had pasta with pesto, potatoes and green beans which was also tasty but not overfilling like a lot of pasta meals.They have a very long list of specialty cocktails and I tried the Roma. Stronger than my usual cocktails but I liked it.Very pleasant cozy atmosphere and super friendly and efficient wait staff. The restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients, and they do vegetarian and gluten-free meals for those who prefer them.Street parking.
7. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
3 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By SusanRVer
We haven't been to Olive Garden in a long time..bad experience. But decided to give it another shot today. Got there around 3..service excellant, food excellant. I got the all you can eat salad, and breadsticks and spaghetti with meat sauce. Just enough! Would not hesitate to visit it again!
6. Dirty Dave's Gay Nineties
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By proctersposse1979
We came here as it came strongly recommended by my local family. For folks passing by on the freeway this place is a good choice for a couple reasons mostly itâs a nice sit down restaurant that is for the most part just off the freeway on the main drag so easy in easy out.. dirty Daveâs itâs not new itâs been around awhile so the outside is indicative of an old pizza parlor. The more i think, even more reason one would think to walk in... the walls tell a small bit of the story of its length in the town.. This place was packed with people standing waiting for families to finish so new customers could sit down. This is where my one complaint came... these folks do nothing to help the folks move through this place.. besides wipe the table down.. lots of room for cutting in while people wait patiently to sit down.. The food? It was safe 3 adults and 2 kids 12 and under all ate til we were full and my family had enough to bring home for leftovers. We had two pizzas and 3 salad bars... I would go back for another meal without question.
5. Mercato Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By dixiegirlA279IB
Ordered eggplant, penne with chicken in wine sauce, a martini and cup of coffee. Both dishes very good but not bountiful servings. No bread/rolls offered with meal. Few patrons in early lunch hour so service was good. Overall, not bad but not planning another visit.
4. Casa Mia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Brimsmith
I belong to a literary group that meets at this restaurant monthly, so I'm here a lot. We frequently get the same waiter, so he knows us fairly well and he treats us exceptionally well. Our treatment today was outstanding and the food was great, so I'm giving Casa Mia the highest rating.
3. Pizzeria La Gitana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By CathyC741
The pizza here is as close to Italy as you can get without being there. The salads are wonderful and there is a nice wine selection. The lunch special, wine and pizza, or salad and pizza, is a good deal and tasty. Service is always pleasant and efficient.
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2. Basilico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By wego2places
Walked in after eight on a Saturday without reservations. Luckily they had a nice table available, which began a spectacular evening. We asked about an unfamiliar wine and the waiter explained its flavor profile in detail. The fabulous wine accompanied their wild boar pasta, which was delicious. We enjoyed the meal so much we splurged on dessert, a panna cotta with seasonal berries. Excellent staff and pleasant decor made the great food and wine even more special. Will return next time we're in Olympia.
1. Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Phillip H
The salmon special, atmosphere and value makes this restaurant one of the best dining options in the area. Unfortunately, on my first and only visit the waitress spilled the specialty berry martini onto my light-colored slacks, IPad, leather case and onto and in my bag sitting on the floor. I received an apology and was not charged for my drink. I left feeling worse for the experience and still have not been able to clean everything from the mishap. Admittedly, I considered rating it lower but outside of what may be an isolated incident the restaurant has a lot going for it.
