I recently stopped by Blackbird Kitchen in California City and had a great meal that really exceeded my expectations. The food felt homemade and fresh-everything from the sandwiches to the sides tasted like they were prepared with care. I especially enjoyed how generous the portions were and how flavorful each dish was without being too heavy. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It had that cozy, local-favorite vibe that makes you want to come back again. Solid choice if you're in the area and want a satisfying, no-fuss meal with good service. I'd definitely return next time I'm nearby! read more

This place, Blackbird Kitchen, is generally not a walk-in so yesterday we made reservations for bar top seating so we could talk to the chefs. Darker interior, crowded, nicely dressed clientele, this place is "jacked with a cool vibe". Our perch near the food prep station allowed us to watch them making the magic and discussing our choices for dinner. We started with marinated warm mixed beet salad with dill, sherry vinegarette, mint, chili, citrus, pistachios and smoked cherve. This was a show stopper with the dill waking up your mouth and the beet and cheese being perfect. The mafaldine braised lamb sugo and grana padano was good, but just not memorable. The salsiccio fennel sausage, garlic, red onions, sweet onion and chili pizza was another story. The dough was slightly chewy, good airyliness, sweetness and a firmness to hold the ingredients without wilting. A perfect white pie! If you can get reservations or by chance snag a bar seat, get over to Blackbird Kitchen for a nice evening, pleasant staff and delicious dishes, you won't regret it. To the staff at Blackbird, nice job and thank you. read more

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Blackbird is the hipster pizza and Italian joint of Bozeman--not dissimilar to what you would find in other new-tech-money cities: woodfire oven, the brown paper menu, the carafes. It's a profitable vibe, and it works. We had a lovely time here. The place was buzzing, and we got sat at a cozy table by the pizza space, which was fine by us. The two of us shared a bottle of rose, which was half off for happy hour, so that was a sweet deal. We ordered all of the small veggie plates because they all looked amazing. We loved the cauliflower with its crispy bits and chili and nicely acidic with the capers. So good. The parsnips were a bit too much with the pecans, etc. but we still liked them. The delicata squash were a miss because the brown butter sauce was drowning the whole plate and they added sugar and it was way too sweet and the squash weren't cooked through. So, no. For mains, we all shared the margherita pizza and the mafaldine lamb sugo. Both of those dishes were impressive. You could taste how fresh the tomatoes were on the pizza, and the pasta had a ton of lamb. The dish was a meat flavor bomb. Dessert was a basic but delicious tiramisu and some chocolate chip gelato. While the host was very on top of his A-game, our server was not. She messed up our daughter's drink order, never once bothered to refill our wine glasses when they were going low, and was generally absent most of the evening. She was nice, but not of the caliber that this kind of establishment should be employing. We waffled between giving this place three or four stars, and we ultimately decided to round up from 3.5 because we did have a lovely time as a family on our last night in Bozeman. It's a good place, and a good enough meal, but for 'what it is', it could be better. read more

GHASTLY!!!! FRIGHTENING SERVICE. RESERVATIONS FOR 2 ! 7 parties were sat all walk ins before us. The host appeared to be drunk and was TWITCHING the whole time he was talking, He had a very rude tone and was dismissive as he sat any young women alone before any of the COUPLES. This is WEIRD! What a chaos indicting environment it truly feels like a scene from the movie SAW! Not a good date spot. Feels haunted read more

Amazing restaurant. This place is a hidden gem, well not really hidden but a local spot. The food is stellar. Service is great. The area is small so get there early or get a reservation if you can, this place is worth it. The kale salad is great. The pizza is top tier. The beer and wine menu is one of the best in the area. I will be coming back when I'm in the area next time. read more

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I had only been to Blackbird once as I had a horribly burnt pizza and said I would never go again. My husband wanted to take our kids there for his Birthday. The pizza was burnt again and the center was soggy so if you picked it up all the toppings fell off. The two pasta dishes were literally child size portions we literally all looked at each other when we saw how small it was and thought it was a joke! Then to top it off after a $200 meal they couldn't even comp my husband a $10 birthday dessert ! Beyond disappointing and the biggest waste of $200 ever! As a Bozeman native and previous owner of 2 restaurants in this Valley I know how important food quality and portion size is to people. They want a good value for their hard earned money. You do not provide either of those. Very sad by yet another terrible dining experience in Bozeman. read more

Flavor everywhere Options abound Serving team cares I got here ten minutes before close and was welcomed like the first patron in that afternoon. I got a wonderful table near the right side bar, and then was welcomed again by a fantastic server who knew his stuff inside and out. I elected to go with a glass of wine that suited my needs, along with the white beans and a pasta dish. They were delicious, and I augmented those with a cappuccino. All the while, pleasing tunes were playing, the clientele was enjoying themselves, and I felt like I was ready for a bit more. As entirely delicious as everything was, I did have a bit of room left. Thus, I went with a dessert wine and the affogato, and let me tell you, I have zero regrets. I know it's only one visit, but I'm thrilled with the spot, and recommend it highly. It'll be on my list to return when next I return to Bozeman, hands-down. Highly recommended. read more

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Walked in without a reservation and we were seated at the bar. We got the pizza we ordered after waiting for over 40 minutes. Unfortunately the diavola pizza was not worth the wait. The crust was thin and soggy, and only the edges were cooked well. The pizza was blah, the flavors were nothing to rave about. Maybe a different pizza would've been better. We also got the oyster mushrooms with mole blanco and those were tasty. The service was just ok. read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Blackbird is hands down one of the best dinner spots I've ever been to and easily the best Italian I've had. Every dish was AMAZING. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Something else I looooove about this place is they don't use seed oils, and you can taste the difference. The flavors are clean, fresh, and seriously amazing. If you're in Bozeman, you have to eat here. Either make a reservation or get there right when they open and grab a seat at the bar. Trust me, it's worth it. read more

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Made reservations for this restaurant that I found from TikTok. Glad I did because people were waiting for a table outside. They honored my reservation and sat us right away. There is no liquor only wine and beer. Place was a dark open kitchen , cool vibe that is located right on the strip. They were out of 2 pastas. (I wasn't happy about that) The menu is very small but the food is good. I recommend the diavolo pizza read more

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I cannot say enough great things about this place. The food is outstanding. Every single dish - pizza, pasta, salad, dessert - was a hit. No misses. Excellent service, fabulous design, friendly staff. Easy 5. read more

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This place is popular, but I'm grateful they were able to accommodate my husband and myself as walk-ins on a Monday night in the summer. I'd recommend making a reservation if you have a bigger party. They only serve beer/wine and didn't sell liquor- which I'm learning is common in Montana. Stracciatella was incredible, tomatoes were sweet and perfectly ripe. Chimmichurri skewers were a little tougher than I was expecting but had great flavor. And their ragu pasta was meaty, while the noodle shape did a great job capturing all the flavor of the sauce. read more

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Blackbird Kitchen is a must if you're in Bozeman. Every dish we tried was amazing and it quickly became our favorite spot in town. Great food, hip vibes, and super friendly service. There might be a line but the food is 100% worth the wait. Service 10/10 - even on a busy summer night! Seating 10/10 (bar, no reservation) Food 10/10 everything was so flavorful! Drinks 10/10 local beers on point read more

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The food was ok, the atmosphere was very nice, the service was horrible. We were greeted & seated quickly but the good service ended there. The waitress took a drink order & brought one cocktail right away. The other arrived 20 minutes later. It was nothing complicated, just an Italian soda. She kept walking by the table and saying- oh, I'll see where your drink is... when something wasn't right, my meal was missing an item, she did nothing to make it right, just really big smiled and said it was mixed in (it wasn't). The food... ugh. My grouper was cooked nicely and placed on a bed of risotto. Unfortunately they wrecked it by squeezing a ton of citrus juice over the entire dish. I couldn't eat it but the waitress never check on us to see how the food was. My husband's Oso Buco was sub par. The meat was dry and the sauce over seasoned. I'd avoid this one. read more

The food is always great when we come. It is crowded and you want a reservation. It is worth it!

Dropped in on a Monday night without a reservation. The place was hopping, so no luck on a table, but they seated my party of three at the corner of the bar, so it worked out great. Atmosphere was lively and fun, service was attentive, and the food was just what we wanted. Started with pickled carrots and shishito peppers, and finished with two pizzas. Cant wait to come again! read more

This was a lovely place for dinner. The lighting was ideal for quiet conversation. The dishes we had were delicious. read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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We were a large group for supper who had a pre-ordered"family" meal. It's was a four-course meal that didn't see our plates changed out once. The dessert was a large piece of tiramisu on one plate with 4 spoons for each piece and one bowl dessert bowl with a scoop of the treat. There were no plates and the expectation was to share. It's flu season people. That's gross. Four was good but the health department needs to shut them down. read more

Our family came in on July 4th, luckily despite the city block party right at the corner. The Host was able to accommodate us at the last minute for a big group and kids. All the dish are very well balanced and thoughtful. The Pizza dough are rival the best Pizza Los Angeles and Phoenix AZ has to offer, plus the super friendly pizzaiolo. Blackbird level of execution of farm to table is on par with Michelin star level for the front and back house. Hopefully you will get a red and a green star soon. read more

Service was great and the ambiance has a great vibe. The food is very good and I really enjoyed the Mostarda pizza. For more information visit me at Instagram @thanksunclejoe read more

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Came at Xmas time for ski trip and loved this dinner! The pizza is phenomenal and the pest cidre bottle was excellent. Salad was also great and shareable. Very calming atmosphere. read more

Wow, cute little high end spot doing food right! Bubbly crust in a pizza, heaven! Quality high end ingredients and details are flawless. Sat at the bar, traveling for work and didn't have a reservation. Great service and friendly bar employees. I can't say enough about this business it is a gem!, nestled in a beautiful town with awesome people! Unforgettable food and quality. THANK YOU! read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Margarita pizza, bubbly crust - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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We ordered the bucatini all'amatriciana and the stracciatella pizza--both excellent. The bucatini was rich and comforting, with a well-balanced sauce that didn't feel heavy. The stracciatella pizza was a standout: perfectly cooked crust, creamy cheese, and great flavor balance. Thoughtful execution, quality ingredients, and an easy downtown vibe make this a spot we'd happily return to. read more

Intimate atmosphere. Loved that it was a little darker than other restaurants. Great pizza and wine selection.

Food was amazing! The staff was great, I highly recommend reservations this place gets busy! If you do, they have an option for bar kitchen seating..same as the bar but you can watch them make the food. The way the kitchen staff communicates with each other is what makes this place work. The steak is cooked perfectly and the pizza is delicious. So many interesting combinations to choose from. read more

Food was good. Would recommend the salsiccia pizza 5/5. The roasted carrot are 5/5. The meatballs were a little pricy for 4 pieces that were mediocre. read more

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Went here on a Saturday in January for a bachelorette weekend special dinner. Because of the size of our group, we had to do a set menu. Which I'm so glad we did because WOW. 6 courses. It was family style, which was news to us. So we all got to taste everything! My favorite was probably the tortelloni. But the straciatella with the amazinggggg house made bread was divine too. I took a photo of the menu so that lists everything we had. It was so much food, we took a whole pizza back to our airbnb. Our server was so kind and helpful. She took our epi-pen level food allergies seriously, which was so reassuring. Lastly, we had to push back our reservation by an hour and a half due to getting stuck behind an accident earlier in the day that significantly delayed us. The staff were so flexible and understanding, which we appreciated. I'm a Bay Area girl and this place was something I would expect in San Francisco, in vibes, decor, music and food. Can't wait to come back! read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Set menu - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Amazing food. Went there over the summer and had a fantastic meal. Ordered a lamb ragu pasta that was mid but the Pizza and bison steak was top notch excellent. Service was good. My only critique is that the lighting on one side of the restaurant is very dim at night. So dim that I had to use the light from the street light through the window to see the menu. Luckily another table opned up that we were able to move to before our food came out. read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Bison steak - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Great service, food is good quality - interesting flavors, ambiance is moody foodie! We sat at the fun community table. Love that as an option since we didn't have reservations (which I do recommend) read more

First time to Blackbird and can't wait to go back. Service was outstanding! Our server literally sat down next to me and explained the menu and answered all my questions. She was awesome and made me feel welcomed and appreciated. The food was delicious, from the amazing kale salad and marinated beans, to our entrees of homemade pasta and incredible NY strip. And the price for the 4 of us was seriously super reasonable. Great space with comfortable seating, open kitchen and incredible staff. I'll be back blackbird!! read more

Came into town for a day after a week at Yellowstone and decided to give Blackbird a try. We arrived just before 5 o'clock and things were starting to fill up. We were able to get a seat as long as we were gone by 6:30 for a reservation that was coming - we were promptly seated in the main dining room and purchased a carafe of House wine.(23.00 and it was tasty.. they did offer wine by the glass but this was a better deal) it's not a large space, but does fit several two tops, and a few large tables. The space is very well appointed We tried the Barada and a pizza. Both were absolutely delicious. The bread and crust of the pizza cooked in a Woodfire oven makes a huge difference. The crust of the pizza was thin, airy and tasty. They were not real overly generous with the sausage, but it was enough to give you flavor. The sauce and sausage were spicy. I loved the intimate feel of this restaurant. It was packed when we left by 6 PM. When In Bozeman- add this to the love list read more

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Killer restaurant with cuisine that rivals culinary meccas like Los Angeles and New York. No joke, my partner and I both commented on how this place would make a killing in LA. Not only is the food spectacularly delicious but the vibe is contagiously energetic. Staff are attentive and very knowledgable on the wines and beers being served in house. We came in with pretty big appetites which means we were opportunists and ordered an insane amount of items. Our favorites were: 1. Short rib meatballs 2. Vignarola salad 3. Tagliatelle (lamb + beef rage) 4. Mostarda Pizza 5. House pickled vegetables read more

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Was referred here & checked it out. It was early on Friday-I'd been warned it gets very busy. I chose to not take a table, I just wanted to see how good it was. I started with the kale salad & wanted more protein. The bartender suggested the steak skewer. This was very good ($5 for the skewer, $17 for the kale)-I'd get this again. The pasta was spinach cannoli. It was stuffed with a lot of good cheese, I added the house sausage. ($5 for sausage & I can't remember the cost of the entree). My wine was house red zin. Total cost was $71.00 The ambiance was very well done. read more

We went to Blackbird kitchen for dinner as a party of 6 & everything was great! It took a minute to get service, but once we did all of the food was amazing! We did a bottle of blanc de blanc & a bottle of Pinot gris which were both incredible. We started with the Burrata & beets, pizza, meatballs and the kale salad. Everything was absolutely delicious - nothing I would change! The ambiance is great. It's an open kitchen environment and is very spacious, but has a cozy energy to it. I'd highly recommend it! read more

Blackbird Kitchen - Open kitchen interior - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Great food. Loved the experience. Very comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend the broccolini salad, probably our favorite - but everything was delicious. Small portions considering the price and we had to wait for a table well past our reservation time but otherwise it was a great dinner. read more

Good food, quick service, and a nice atmosphere. The pizza definitely stands out. Pasta was solid but not unforgettable. It's more authentic than Olive Garden, but not quite a hidden gem. Worth trying if you're nearby, but not necessarily a must-stop. Menu rotates a lot so don't come with your heart set on something. read more

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Blackbird - in years past, haughty and indifferent. Tonite - amazing service and amazing food. Well done. If I could wish for one small thing it would be to get some crisp into their tasty pizzas. I want that crunch! Great flavors always, now great service too. Treat yourself! read more

My wife and I went to Blackbird while on a quick mini-vacation to Belgrade/Bozeman area and spent a few nights "out on the town". The food here is out of this world. The pizza crusts here are magic. I've had some crazy good pizzas in my life and they are on par with Nancy Silverton (world renowned chef). The place is small and cosy and lovely. Our server was ridiculously busy and still made time for us. The whole evening was a flawless and mouth-wateringly delicious experience. We will be back. read more

Can I say a Bozeman institution? Always delivers! I've never not had a great meal here. Don't change a thing

OMG... this place was great. RESERVATIONS recommended. They do walk ins but best to have a reservation. This place was packed even at 8:15pm for our reservation. You walk in and see the pizza oven and kitchen in the middle of the long room. Minimal decor, Great food. There were 3 of us. We each picked an appetizer and then an extra one. We were so full by the time our entree came we took most of it home. When I say the meatball... GET THE MEATBALLS!!! Also I really loved their house made burrata cheese. My pizza was great, I had so much leftover from dinner I eat it the next day (cold) for breakfast and lunch and it was still great. Love the thin (almost paper thin) crust. Their homemade crust and bread is fantastic. read more

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