A cute little Italian grocery store and a cafe with an open kitchen on Bainbridge Island. Honestly…read morewhen I saw the kitchen staff at work, something told me the food was gonna be off the charts. It was! We got the spinach and ricotta ravioli with the mushroom sauce, spaghetti with marinara and an artichoke/mushroom/ olives pizza. It was terrific. I was eyeing the cannoli and a friendly lady in the line told me it was a must try. So I did. It was crunchy, not too sweet, nutty from the pistachio and sweet from the chocolate. Unfortunately we were very hungry so we demolished the food within minutes-- so no pictures. The storefront was very cute. A lot of Italian wines, spices, and condiments and even an olive oil bottling station. I also bought a bottle of Sangiovese that I am very excited to try.

What an absolute hidden treasure…read more Discovered Via Rosa 11 while exploring Bainbridge Island on the advice of a friend. NOW I get why she recommended it! This place is absolutely delicious in every way! Driving past, you might miss it entirely. The exterior is almost secretive (perhaps that's what they're going for). But once inside, you step into a small Italian market filled with authentic staples. You'll find imported pastas, olive oils, sparkling sodas, cured meats, olives, etc. Equal parts neighborhood pizzeria and Italian market. The owners themselves came out and greeted our table, which immediately impressed me and set the tone. This place is truly family-run. A husband and wife from Hawaii and Italy who have created something similar to the movie "Nonna". Then there's the wood-burning oven that sits glowing in the kitchen, the kind that makes that perfect blister and char. We ordered the Burrata y Speck pizza ($23). San Marzano tomatoes, whole burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, speck, and Parmigiano. It was outstanding! The crust is PERFECTLY crisp! Funny note* Look how they shaped the pizza as a heart for us on their own....how cute! We also tried the Bruschetta, which was equally excellent. For drinks, we shared a bottle of blood orange sparkling wine, which might have been the most refreshing thing I've had all day. A couple of things worth noting: - First, like most small Italian eateries, dining here is communal as space is limited. You might get your own table, or you might end up dining along fellow pizza lovers. Roll the dice and enjoy the experience. - Second, if you order something to go at the counter, remember to pick it up before leaving. I ordered the cannoli ahead of time to take with me, and completely forgot to take them with me on the way out. My fault. My only real suggestion for Via Rosa (should they need more business) is to lean into the curb appeal a bit more. This place deserves to be discovered IMO, but right now it's so subtle from the road that many people will drive right past without even realizing what they are missing. Which would be a shame because if you stop, you'll find a tiny slice of Italy tucked away on Bainbridge Island! Will ABSOLUTELY be back. 5 stars.

This place was very good. Everything I ate was super solid. They cook most of it in front of you at…read morethe bar and everything comes out hot and fresh. We had some meatball and bread appetizers both were excellent. The olives were fire. I can't remember what pizzas we got but both hit the spot and I have to imagine anything they are putting out is good. Not sure about parking as I walked in from the street. Pretty good sized place but it was very busy on a late Saturday afternoon.

My daughter, wife, and I arrived a little after 6 pm on a cold Saturday night in January. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but they were able to find us a table with no wait. We were warmly greeted by our server shortly after being seated. The restaurant was full of energy with numerous lively conversations. It was loud, but not loud enough that we couldn't carry on our own conversation. We each ordered a 12-inch pizza of our liking, knowing that we would have leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. I ordered the Italian sausage pizza, Salsiccia. My wife ordered a Margherita pizza, and my daughter ordered a Prosciutto. All three pies came out of the brick oven in no time. We shared slices from each. Funny, we all thought the pizza we each ordered was the best, but all were great. Service was excellent the entire evening. Our server was attentive and funny. We enjoyed our meal and our visit and will return

The greatest hidden gem on Bainbridge Island, Jake's is an absolute DELIGHT and a local FAVE…read more Here's the scoop - it's in the GAS STATION off of High School Rd (take a LEFT at the second light once you get off the ferry) and drive right into the gas station. Fill up gas n RUN inside to find Jake's walk-up window to order. His SCONENUTS are a MUST - do not walk out without taking home at least a half-dozen box. All of his baked goods are FIRE but the sconenuts are his signature specialty, so don't leave without giving them a try!!! IF you're lucky, catch a bite when the hot side (grill) is open as EVERYTHING is magical - but my hubby swears by Jake's breakfast pesto aioli sammy. Hubs was so addicted that he would swing by EVERY SATURDAY MORNING AFTER BASKETBALL to indulge in this sammy masterpiece. It became his beloved Saturday ritual! If you're lucky you'll get a chance to meet Jake or his wife as they're usually on property - always approachable and ready to chat, you won't find a more lovely couple! They truly represent that small-town, island vibe and you'll leave feeling like you're not a stranger, but definitely a "friend". IF you missed them and they're closed for the day, they have all their goodies packaged and stocked in the grab-n-go fridge next to the cash register. But be warned - inventory is limited as Jakes' place is a primo spot for the best yummies! Ruuuunnnn to Jakes! (And tell him MALIA sent ya!)

After reading the reviews I will definitely try the food!…read moreFirst time re food, quality product and I will be back!

Let me start by saying if I could rate a 4.5 stars I probably would as I was on the fence here. I…read morereally liked the pizza. We had a cheese pizza with ranch sauce and the ranch sauce was excellent as was the sour dough crust. From a balance perspective there was a lot of crust around the edge so I would definitely suggest adding some ranch to dip it in. Of course, that will cost you extra. We also purchased a dessert brownie and it was good. I feel like their pricing on their menu board could be more clear as we had to ask on some items. They also were out of drinks as they said their vendor did not come to fill them. While they can't be blamed for this, it did cause us to have to drive to the gas station and get drinks to bring back for when our pizza was ready. Seating is non-existent inside and very limited outside with little to no shade in the evening. At the point of this review the restaurant also does not accept American Express. Just a heads up for those business travelers or American Express customers so that you are aware that you will need a different form of payment here but in another swerve they also DO NOT accept cash.

I swung by here more out of convenience than anything else. It wasn't on my bookmark list but since…read moreI was right by it going to Bainbridge Island Brewing I figured it would save me time in scrounging around for food later. What drew me in was their sign that they did pizza by the slice. I always like these kinds of pizza restaurants because I don't necessarily want a whole pizza. I got a slice of cheese pizza and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The pizza was pretty good, I've had better but it wasn't bad and it got the job done for me with getting a meal out of the way. I liked the outdoor seating and the Autumn weather felt cooperative in having a nice dining experience outside near the restaurant.

We had a large pan style pizza. The dough and crust were delicious and they were generous with the…read morecheese! My daughter enjoyed her fettuccine Alfredo. It was broiled so it had a nice crunchy crust on the top. So good!

Watch out for the cameras!…read more Food is average. Service is efficient. Better like screaming children as that is their ambiance. And YES. I'm at the Bainbridge Westside. Camera pics are REAL. I'm not mistaken as to my location.

The Bainbridge Brewing facility at Coppertop (not the alehouse downtown), which is the facility…read morewhere the beer is brewed, is a nice place to hang for a beer or two, although it can get busy on weekend afternoons. It seems to be a favorite place for families to gather during those times, which can make finding a seat difficult. By early evening, most folks have cleared out, and it's pretty empty as the 9:00 hour approaches. We particularly like sitting upstairs since there's pinball close by (four machines), which we used quite a bit on our last visit. And, of course, there's their beer, which I love. My favorite is the Eagle Harbor IPA, their signature West Coast IPA. Their Kömmuter Kölsch is also one of my favorites (and likewise my girlfriend's favorite). I frequently buy cans of both to take home (which you can also buy at the Safeway on High School Road, and at the alehouse on Winslow near the ferry terminal).

This is an excellent, quiet brewery on sleepy Bainbridge Island…read more We stopped in to get a drink. There is a wine bar next door! Our bar host was knowledgeable, chill, and poured our flight for us. We were able to look out their big windows to a sunny afternoon. They also had TVs running different sports. They have a great variety of beers and surprisingly I liked all 4 in our beer flight (a rare occasion!) We skipped getting bites since we had a meal coming up. Would love to come back next time I'm in the neighborhood!

The donuts are fantastic and what we come for (my favorite is the pink iced with sprinkles) but…read morethey have so many delicious treats: Chocolate chip cookies Quiche Gourmet sandwiches It's an easy walk from the schools or soccer practice.

Chicken Tikka hand pie and cheese cake were perfect for a late afternoon valentines day.read more

Over the past couple of years, I've had all manner of cakes, pastries and pies from Blackbird. In…read morefact, it's almost a given that when I encounter a tasty pie or pastry at a friend's house on Bainbridge, when I ask, it's almost a given that it came from Blackbird. They're expensive, but the old adage "you get what you pay for" definitely applies to Blackbird. You may pay more than you might somewhere else, but their quality is exceptional. Today I stopped by for one of their quiches--their spinach and goat cheese--and a lemon blueberry scone. Both were super yummy. I often get one of their chais too, which are also quite tasty (and not at all dry, a common problem with scones). Having Blackbird downtown makes it quite convenient to just stop by while on the way to elsewhere. But sometimes it can be a destination if...you can find seating, which is at a premium most of the day.

After being a BI resident and then moving away I was so excited to make time to stop by Blackbird…read more I had told several friends on the island that I was looking forward to stopping by the bakery and I was surprised to find they had lost their love for it. I figured it was due to taking it for granted... ...I was mistaken. Day one of our trip we ordered several items and none of them were very good at all. We ended up giving items away and thought maybe the bakery was just having an off day. The staff seemed bothered by having to take our order but hey- we all have tough days! Well...day two of our trip we decide to prioritize stopping by again. After a local saw us waiting 30 minutes for our toast and jam she told us to go ask and that "sometimes the staff can get really overwhelmed ". So my daughter stood in line a second time and was told that the employee heard we wanted it to go so it had been sitting at the end of the counter the whole time. We specified we wanted to eat it inside. We asked kindly if they could fix the mistake and we were happy to wait. To my genuine surprise the employee with the pink hair opened the bag of toast, plopped our three orders on trays along with the plastic to go tiny jams and dropped them on our table with the most dismissive uncaring attitude I've seen. You could get more care at a convenient store. We thought we'd try to eat them anyway and the pieces were cold and hard. I asked her about them and her response was "well you asked for to go". Not only does she seem incapable of doing her job basics but as an employer I'm shocked she is granted the simple tasks of serving toast in the first place. She made sure to put plenty of energy into gossiping with her co worker about her irritation with us. We have strong ties on the island still and come back often but we will gladly skip the visit here in the future. I certainly hope these staff members get some basic skills in customer service for their own future.

Wife picked up a to go order; pepperoni/sausage pizza was worthy!! On the greasy side, but that's…read morehow I like 'em!!! They're close to home, so will be eating their pies often!!!

I have been coming here for about four years and have probably visited around 20 times. I used to…read morereally enjoy the food and I have brought multiple families here over the years. I have easily spent thousands of dollars here, and it used to be a regular stop before heading to the nearby beach. Unfortunately, after my most recent experience, I will not be returning. We stopped by around 1 PM hoping to get lunch, but were told that food service does not start until 4 PM, even though they were serving alcohol. Some members of our group had purchased burgers from Walt's Burgers, but they had run out, so we were trying to figure out what to do next and planned to order from Treehouse when food service opened. We sat at the outdoor patio tables, which are placed out in the open and not clearly marked or restricted in any way. Shortly after, a man who appeared to work there came out, crossed his arms, and stared our group down in a way that felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming. A staff member then came out and told us we could not sit there. I tried to explain that we had intended to order food and that the space appeared open, but instead of a clear or courteous explanation, I was told that the boss who rents the space would not like us sitting there. When I asked for clarification and suggested the owner could speak with us directly if needed, the response I received was a passive aggressive thank you for understanding, which did not address the situation at all. There is no signage about outside food, and the tables are set well out into what appears to be a shared public area, so the expectation that we could not sit there was not clear. More importantly, the way this was handled, including the body language, tone, and lack of communication, felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive. This is not the first time I have experienced inconsistent or unwelcoming service here, but it will be the last. Given how much I have supported this business over the years, this experience was extremely disappointing. I will not be returning.

Picked up a Pepperoni and Caramelized Garlic pizza to take with us to the Seattle Cascades/Tempest…read moreultimate frisbee games, the absolute perfect choice for sitting on the bleachers in the sunshine! The crust was crisp, the "cup" pepperoni were flavorful, and the pizza wasn't too greasy. We would love to come back for the dine-in experience, or to try their individual slices. Overall, a great spot to grab a pizza on a weekend evening.

Not sure why we have not tried Dantini sooner! New…read morefavorite pizza in Seattle. Loved the crust with interesting toppings and specialty pizza offerings. Cool vibe, quick service and awesome bar neighbor. Great location, parking available.