This review is a couple weeks late but I have to let people know about my time at Ariana. Went here for my birthday dinner and had an amazing time. The restaurant is small with a very classy feel to it. Also this place had the best bathrooms, you can always tell a lot about a restaurant from their bathrooms. The food was outstanding, highly recommend the hamachi crudo. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Ariana Restaurant - Short rib - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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When I go fine-dining, I usually select the tasting menu - I like to see what the chef is presenting. The tasting menu at Ariana wasn't really hitting me in the right spots. For $100 a person, it was too steep for a menu I wasn't feeling, so I went a la carte instead. I ordered the bone marrow appetizer and the salmon entree; such a great decision. The bone narrow was fatty and rich, with a demi glace-ish sauce on the bottom and a tangy shallot/parsley slaw on top with oyster mushrooms. Challenging to eat with the sauce below the bones, but worth the work. The salmon may be an all-time top-10 dish for me. Served a perfect medium with crispy skin next to creamy edamame puree and tare-soaked mushrooms. The mushrooms pushed the edge between perfect and too salty, but when you combined a bite with the understated-but-creamy edamame, salty mushrooms, and fatty salmon, it was a bite straight from the Gods. Really a perfect dish - I can't recommend it enough. Kudos to the chef. Service was intuitive - attentive when it needed to be and stayed away when it didn't. Great experience, would return in a heartbeat. read more

Ariana Restaurant - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Do the tasting menu, you won't regret it! My husband and I split the wine pairing, as 6 courses of wine is too much for us. Splitting it is just the right amount of wine for each dish. The food was amazing, nicely paced, and the perfect amount of food. Sometimes 6 courses can be too much food and at the end you are overly full- not the case here. Each course was a delight, we savored each course. We visit places with tasting menus a few a year, and this one is nicely priced. read more

Great environment! We got to sit outside in their patio. It was covered nicely! Service was fantastic! Our waitress was extremely kind, patient and so informed on the menu! Last but NOT least, the food was 10/10. Absolutely exceptional in quality. They are intentional with the ingredients being used and do their best to source their ingredients locally and it shows in the best ways! My husband did the chefs menu and I chose things a la carte. Every course was paced perfectly as to not overwhelm you with dish after dish. You really got to enjoy each course and let the taste be with you before quickly moving on to the next one! Would definitely return for another visit! read more

We ordered the chefs tasting menu. The flavors and textures are works of art. We dined for 2 hours and were full by the end. After trying most of Bends fine dining options, Ariana is as close to a "Michelin star" quality as you will get. The main dining room gets pretty loud... so opt for the heated patio if available. read more

At the top of the list for fine dining in Bend, Oregon is Ariana. Located on Galveston on Bend's West side Ariana is a long time favorite. A wonderful ambiance compliments the outstanding cuisine and extraordinary service. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

Ariana Restaurant - Scallops over risotto. - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Quite possibly the best food I've ever had in my life, make the reservation now, you won't regret it.

Amazing dinner and service! I ordered the chef's menu and my 3 companions ordered ala carte. Everything was simply top top notch and our server was the best. Get the bisque for sure and definitely consider the chef's menu. read more

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I enjoyed the tasting menu here at the bar (if you don't have reservations, you can do a walk in for bar or outdoor seating). It was all DELICIOUS. My favorite courses were the soup, the oysters, the steak and the dessert... so basically... all of it. Ariana is very intimate and has a very chic but homey feel at the same time. The food was amazing and well priced and the portion size was great. Sometimes I leave tastings hungry, but not this time. read more

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We were lucky enough to grab a 5:30 pm reservation on a Thursday. this place was recommended to us by several people, so we had it at the top of our list while visiting Bend. We had just the best food and service. The tasting menu was perfect and the reserve wine pairing was a wonderful accompaniment! Every bite was delicious.i would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a fantastic evening out! read more

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Yesterday we decided to have a date day. We started off by going to the movies. We saw A Ticket to Paradise. Which was an amazing movie. Then it was off to dinner for a long awaited reservation. We always enjoy eating at this restaurant and tonight did not disappoint. Both of us had a King salmon, cauliflower, and the beet salad, paired with a glass of French red wine. Our server was absolutely amazing taking the utmost care to make sure that we had everything that we needed. Thank you so much for an extremely enjoyable evening. read more

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We were staying at Sun River Resort but wanted to get away for dinner... We found Ariana restaurant and we Loved Loved Loved it! Cozy atmosphere, caring staff, scrumptious food and desserts -- and don't forget cocktails and wine! All was first class and SO good... Every penny (actually $100 bill) spent was worth it. You must try this wonderful restaurant -- we will definitely return when we stay at Sun River again! Cheers! read more

Ariana is one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long line of excellent dining experiences. The service was warm and informative. The building is cozy and beautiful. And the food is next level. We got the tasting menu and it was beyond worth it. Our favorite was the scallop in caramelized onion soup. The Wagyu beef course was also spectacular. Bend is a special place to visit and dining at Ariana was a highlight. read more

Always great, staff is super!! Ambience is excellent and the food is great. Only problem is getting a reservation - Good Luck!!

Highly recommend this restaurant! The owners, husband and wife, curated an absolutely beautiful menu. Each dish was filled with umami flavors and so delicious, you can taste the love behind eat bite. Server, Elisa, is terrific! She recommended the best dishes and we left happy and full. I can't wait to come back here. read more

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We were lucky enough to score a last minute reservation here, and both the food and service was incredible. Easily one of the best meals I've had this year. We got the tasting menu, which included: - Kohlrabi (5/5) - Tuna crudo (4/5) - Burrata with peaches and pistachio (5/5) - Absolutely fantastic mix of flavors that was a real highlight of the meal - Scallop with corn bisque (5/5) - Perfectly cooked scallop that works really well with the rich bisque - Truffle risotto (3.5/5) - Pork loin with potatoes (4/5) - Cheesecake (4/5) The first part of the meal was ridiculous, while the second part was merely really good, but Ariana easily gets a 5/5 in my book. This will definitely be on the list of must-dos on the next visit to Bend. read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Bend so far. Thank god I made reservations about a week beforehand because it was packed inside and outside when I arrived for dinner around 6:30 PM. Our complimentary amuse-bouche was crispy fried tofu. Pretty standard but delicious nonetheless. For appetizers, I shared the beef carpaccio. To be honest, I didn't see any truffles as described in the menu, but I certainly could smell and taste them. The carpaccio paired well with the crostini but also with their complimentary house-made focaccia bread. For my entrée, I had the Wild Oregon Salmon. Wow, it was seared to perfection. Juicy and moist on the inside while delightfully crisp and slightly sweet on the outside with the miso glaze. I wish there were more of the shiitake mushrooms though. It almost seemed like a garnish rather than an integral part of the dish. Ahhh and who can forget or forgo dessert? We had the creme brulee topped with fragrant berries and rose petals. One of the better, if not, best ones I've had to date. Bottom line: Quality food for the price with top-notch service. I will make it a point to come back to Ariana next time I'm in Bend. read more

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Charging 15 dollars in order for someone to even become your customer is very poor customer service. There are other ways to secure you bookings and not punish your customers for preferring your business . We madereservatio s elsewhere. read more

Overall Ariana is a solid place to go for a special occasion. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was knowledgeable, generous with information and assistance, attentive, and had a great sense of humor. As far as the food goes, the cocktails were good and the appetizers we picked were simply incredible! The flavor packed into those tiny bites! I had high hopes for the entrees after that. Unfortunately the entrees didn't live up to expectations. They just didn't taste good. I don't know if they were just trying to get too fancy and fit too many flavors into one dish or what. The portions are really small, too, although that's expected at most of these kinds of restaurants. There was a big snowstorm approaching so our waiter had the kitchen pack our complimentary anniversary dessert to-go so we could get back to the house before the storm hit. Again, love the service. The restaurant is inside an old house, and it's super cute and small. The tables are really close together, but everyone seems respectful of space and noise. The entry is the biggest space issue. There is nearly nowhere to wait. We came a few min early for our reservation and we felt like we were in the way waiting inside. But we couldn't wait outside because of the cold. PRO tip: come exactly at your reservation time! Overall I feel like Ariana is overpriced, but I'd still go back and just get a cocktail and an appetizer and call myself happy. read more

Ariana Restaurant - Menu - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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It's not that Ariana has bad food. It is very good, just not very interesting. Unfortunately the menu never seems to change. A few of the dishes seem old fashioned (heavy meats, reliance on cream in the sauces). I wish the chefs would take it up a notch and prepare more Mediterranean fare rather than resting on stodgy "classics". But, this is only my opinion. One other thing I don't like (which started during COVID-19) is the fact you have to pay a deposit when you make reservations. WTF?! read more

Incredible meal and incredible service! We loved our experience here and had lovely recommendations for wine as well. Definitely will return! read more

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This restaurant is phenomenal! By far the best food in Bend!! I think Ariana can complete with Michelin Star restaurants in larger cities. When we initially went for our dinner last week we were highly disappointed by the service. We waited almost 30 minutes without a drink and our server did not check in on us beyond taking the drink order. We walked out and no one said anything. We contacted the restaurant and the issue was quickly resolved. We did not email to expect anything other than trying to be helpful (I worked as a server for 10 years) and also hopeful maybe we could go back sooner without having to book a full month out. We were invited back the following evening and had an amazing experience with the tasting menu + wine pairing. Every dish was executed perfectly! They also included an extra dish and added the pork belly. My favorite dish of the evening was scallop with the kale bisque. I love scallops and that bisque was out of this world. Lastly, Ariana herself came out to check on us. We will definitely be back and Ariana has made a life long customer out of us. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is a unique spot for Bend. In general, this town while saturated in breweries is lacking in fine dining. If you are looking for a more upscale experience this is the place to go. The food is generally good, some things stand out more than others. Our waitress was kind and present throughout the meal. Vibes in here are a mix, some people in jeans and others in heels and dresses. read more

One of the best dinners, if not THE best dinner I've ever had. We ordered the five course tasting menu and it was incredible. Each dish was delicious and presented beautifully, and the portions were perfect. We also added the wine pairings and each glass worked perfectly with the dishes. Service was also awesome, our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. I can't wait until I can come here again! read more

Ariana Restaurant - The second course of the tasting menu and one of my favorites, a perfectly cooked scallop in creamy cauliflower bisque. - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

When you hear taste and texture in a meal review and was wondering what it means, this is it. Best meal I've had in Bend!!!

This restaurant is fantastic! From the service to the meals every thing was amazing. We have been here twice now, each time for our anniversary. Both times we ordered the chefs tasting menu, but this time we added the wine pairing. Each course was delicious, and prepared beautifully. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a unique dining experience. read more

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Delightful and delectable dining experience here last month. Delightful because of stellar service. Again and again no one does it better than the wait staff at Ariana. Delectable because the chefs consistently deliver beautifully presented and delicious dishes from a creative and diverse seasonally changing menu that is equally as interesting for omnivores, vegetarians or vegans. Experience because the menu allows small plate grazing or enjoying entrees both, depending on your preferences. And it is always a happy surprise when the bill arrives for the good value given top quality. That doesn't mean inexpensive. But you get what you pay for all around. Great wine list too, plus reasonable corkage policy, and full bar to boot. Drawback is this: it can feel " sardine can" tight seating inside when tables are full. But for the too tight tables, this would be five stars. Pride of ownership and excellence in execution shows at this family owned restaurant. The bottom line is "go"! That's the summary. Details follow. CREATIVE & CHANGING MENU: There are other restaurants in Bend that produce good food but whose menus seldom change. A couple in downtown Bend come to mind in particular. But Ariana's chefs, a husband and wife team and grads of the local culinary school, have a talent for keeping some standard favorites on the menu but freshening it up seasonally. There are new and interesting things to try all the time. Which provides a reason to go again and again. DIVERSE FOOD TO APPEAL TO DINERS OF ALL STRIPES: Ariana's menu has a variety of items, from small plates to pasta courses to entrees, and many things to fit all eaters. On our recent visit, three of us who are small plate fans and lean towards vegetarian fare as well as the one who prefers meat based entrees were all equally delighted with our options. GREAT VALUE: The best way to illustrate this is to list what we enjoyed among four diners; just over $120 (before tip), and that included the $15 corkage for the bottle one of our table mates brought in. Housemade burrata with grilled peaches ($11) Sicilian calamari in tomato sauce with capers, currants and fregola ($11) Shrimp and Grits of rock shrimp and polenta ($13) Arugula and fresh corn salad ($7) Roasted Beet salad ($9) Housemade pasta with fresh corn sauce ($17) Pork loin picatta with haricot vert, arugula salad and fingerling potatoes ($24) Salted butterscotch budino & chocolate cheesecake ($7 each) TOP NOTCH SERVICE: Simply perfect every time. The wait staff knows the menu, can make recommendations and always strikes the perfect balance of friendly, familiar and professional. The server at our last dinner, Jason, particularly shone for pacing the meal and making us feel welcome. Even to the catch on a small "ooops..." As he delivered the starters to our table, he said to my husband, "I'm sorry, your salad will be delayed. It is my error, not the kitchen's. I didn't place the order correctly." That's a hallmark of top notch service, how things like that are addressed. Perfect. Evidence of the strong sense of team between back and front of house, kitchen and wait staff, the owners have built here. Which of course, benefits we who dine there. GOOD WINE LIST: Thoughtfully crafted list by the glass and bottle. Corkage fee ($15) is waived for on bottle iif you also buy one of theirs Nice. WARM AMBIANCE: In a building that looks like an old Craftsman house but was actually newly built to be a restaurant (then Cup of Magic) around 1998. Charming. DRAWBACK: Inside space is typically sardine can tight for seating given the number of tables and that can make it both uncomfortable for diners and noisy too when full. But it is what it is. It is tough to convince restaurant owners to remove a table to allow "breathing room" as they see tables equaling revenue. Buthere is an Italian saying about this that roughly goes, "The fewer your tables the bigger your restaurant." Zagat recently highlighted a key diner complaint of being squeezed into seating places as a reason why they avoid this place or that one.. But so it goes. THIS N THAT 1) Outside seating on front porch and back patio in summer months, as now. 2) Some tables here are undesirable, as in a two top by the back door. Advice to counter this is make reservations for earlier hours when table choices are better and refuse this back door two top if offered to you. . 3) Previous review highlighted accessibility problems. Whether from that review or just because, the bike that blocked the van accessible parking has been moved and path of travel down the restaurant's main aisle seemed better too. Good for them. 4) Parking in this Galveston neighborhood has always been difficult, but now with 10 Barrel Brewery just down the street is a bear. Forewarning may make it less frustrating. read more

Ariana Restaurant - Ariana interiior Bulletin - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Great gourmet restaurant. The tasting menu with wine pairing was perfectly executed. Just the right size and the taste and textures complimented each other. Presentation was beautifu. read more

Ariana is amazing in every way. We walked in on a weekday during the summer and all tables were booked. However, the outside patio was open to walk-ins which we were happy to take because the weather was perfect for a summer dinner. Ariana was very accommodating to our one year old child, even though the restaurant had a much more upscale vibe. They provided crayons and paper, high-chair, and most importantly extra bread for our little one. The restaurant is not pretentious at all, the food is creatively delicious. We did the Chef's Tasting menu and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of taste, texture, flavors, and colors it included. It hit every part of your taste buds and senses. This is my fine-dining must eat in Bend. read more

Ariana is by far the nicest restaurant in Bend. They do every course beautifully and it's worth the splurge for a date night or special occasion because the service and ambiance is top notch. Whatever the soup of the day is just get it! Every time we'be been the soup is the star of the show and we love that they are always offering it. I wish they were open for lunch just so I could get the soup. Our favorite is their take on a deconstructed French onion and we hope that will be back again someday! Last time we went, we did the tasting menu and shared a wine pairing with 2 cocktails and it was the perfect amount of food. read more

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Honestly, I was not expecting much of fine dining here in Bend but when me and my lady visited Ariana, I was pleasantly surprised. It was cozy inside yet still able to look elegant. The cocktails were great and our waitress gave the best descriptors for the various dishes on the menu. Along with our complentary rosemary bread came some gazpacho to sip on while we waited for our food to arrive. I was impressed, and even more so when our food arrived. Everything was amazing and deliciously cooked to perfection. No one ingredient was overpowering and you could really taste each dish's flavors on your palate like elegant dancers waltzing away in harmony. Besides all of this, what really pushed it over the edge for me loving this place was the hospitality and customer service. The restaurant was booked full of different reservation times and we actually had to move out of our table so another party could be seated. Our waitress preceded to apologize as we still had drinks to finish and directed us outside to a small table to finish our drinks. Not only were we offered some champagne and dessert on the house, our waitress saw that my lady was cold and brought out a nice evening blanket to cover her legs up! Fantastic job Ariana! read more

The absolute best fine dining restaurant in Bend, far and away. I have been many times and literally never been even slightly unsatisfied. I HIGHLY recommend doing the tasting menu so that you can try a number of the seasonal things they have to offer. And while you're at it might as well do the wine pairing which is just fantastic. Also, it you're a dirty martini lover, they do a perfect one here. Oh and finish it all off with a killer espresso martini. On top of all of this the staff is phenomenal and do an amazing job about speaking on each dish or glass of wine. Cannot say enough good things. read more

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Portlanders visiting Bend for a few days. We went with the chef's tasting menu and were delighted with our choice. First course: Wilapa Bay oysters with raw apple and a horseradish mignonette. Truly the best oysters we've ever tasted. Second course: jumbo scallop with asparagus bisque. The scallop was seared perfectly and the bisque extraordinarily delicious. Inspired pairing of flavors. Third course: Oregon black truffle risotto. Smooth and lovely. Made us want to lick the plate. Fourth course: filet mignon with spring onion aioli, a dash of onions, a small gold potato. Again, perfectly cooked meat and luscious aioli. Fifth course: smoked almond cake with marionberry yogurt. Cake a bit dry. Sadly unimpressive given the excellence of the courses that preceded it. My partner came away praising the asparagus bisque and the filet mignon. I'm still remembering the marvelous oysters. Overall service and ambience were absolutely first-rate. Do make reservations. We're sure to return to Ariana the next time we're down in Bend. read more

The first time we went we received a gift certificate. We did the tasting menu and it was magical. This year we went back and had the tasting menu...unbelievable. Mussels in brown butter bechemel, a perfect (and huge) scallop in what I can only describe as heaven in a bowl chestnut celery bisque, and the filet mignon was absolutely perfect! It was another magical experience! Thank you Arianna and Hubby!!!! read more

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What a wonderful five course dinner!! Unique flavors, tried foods I never have before and everything was beyond delicious. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked. First course was melt in your mouth delicious-- I could have ordered that as an entire meal!! It was that good!! The drinks were pretty amazing - HIGHLY recommend the Rumba. Perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, sour and overall just amazing. The chef even did chocolate "happy anniversary" on both mine & my husbands dessert plates. So thoughtful and sweet. Our new "must go" in Bend!! read more

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Absolutely incredible! My husband and I loved the chefs tasting menu. They even changed the first course for me due to being pregnant and not having raw fish. Such a fun and tasty experience read more

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Ariana is on the short list of Bend's fine dining scene. Incredible food and service no matter the season. As expected the menu is small but incredible. They have 2 separate menus; 1: you choose what you're eating and 2: chef's choice. Either way you'll be incredibly happy you found a way into this exclusive restaurant. read more

We come to Bend every March and Ariana is always planned for dinner. Only complaint is sometimes it's too hard to get in. We try to put it on our calandra to book 30 days in advance but even then they often are booked. The food was impeccable!! We had the chefs tasting meal. So glad we were able to make it on the list. read more

The only real fine dining in Bend. Bos Taurus comes close, but Ariana knocks it out the park. Service, food and presentation are top notch. Wine list could be improved. read more