So I'm as shocked as you are that I'm giving this place 5 stars. As a jersey Italian, I was…read moreexpecting the worst, but this was the only restaurant open on 4th of July. I was delighted. Service was exceptional. Between two choices, the waitress suggested the Gnocchi Rose, and it came out bubbling. It was delicious, and did not disappoint. I almost forgot to mention that they serve warm bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It was to die for. The place is really cute on the inside and perfect for a date. I had come from hiking, and it was empty with no apparent dress code. I also had a tiramisu which was a bit small but still delicious. The prices aren't terrible and the food is incredible. I would come back here, and the owner is Italian which I guessed by the quality of the food.

Tried the Penne alla Vodka with chicken, Pollo Marsala and Carbonara…read more The Penne alla Vodka had a tomato cream sauce. Sauce was slightly spicy which went well with the sweet and touch of sour flavor from the cream and the tomato. The penne pasta was cooked al dente. The chicken coast extra $3; good but there's some tough spots. Dish was yummy. The Pollo Marsala came with 2 pieces of tender chicken fillets and linguine pasta; both bathed with yummy wine sauce and topped with cremini mishrooms. Sauce was sweet with a hint of the mushroom flavor. Also yummy dish. The Carbonara looked like it had bacon instead of the traditional pancetta. The sauce was creamy but could use a little salt. Had a taste of butter. I like this one the least. They give complimentary Italian bread, butter and olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Bread was soft; didn't taste sweet compared to other Italian bread I've had. Didn't wait long for the food. Prices were reasonable especially for the size and yumminess of the entrees. The staff were nice and patient as we took a few minutes to look at the menu. The dining room was comfortable and bright.

Being from New York, I have pretty high expectations when it comes to Italian food, and Abruzzo…read moreKitchen absolutely delivered. Spending some time in Montana this time of year, I honestly wasn't expecting to find arugula this fresh and perfect. It was crisp, peppery, and tasted like it had just been picked. That alone impressed me. The elk tartare was easily my favorite dish of the night. It was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and a great Montana twist on something you would expect to find at a high end restaurant in New York. I would come back for that dish alone. The steak was cooked perfectly, flavorful and juicy, with herb butter, asparagus, and roasted tomatoes. The pasta was rich, creamy, and covered with freshly grated cheese, but still balanced and not overly heavy. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and clearly prepared with a lot of attention to detail. Coming from New York, where we are spoiled with great Italian restaurants, I can say Abruzzo Kitchen is one of the best Italian meals I've had outside of New York. Great ingredients, creative dishes, generous portions, and a kitchen that clearly cares about what it puts on the plate. If you are in Montana and appreciate really good Italian food, put Abruzzo Kitchen on your list. I'll absolutely be back.

An Italian place right in the center of downtown whitefish. A little compact, but definitely feels…read morehome-y. Service was great, and very inviting. Food took a bit to come out, but was warned ahead of time. Waiter claim everything is made from scratch definitely taste like it. A little price-y but within normal range of good quality Italian place. 3.5/5 - Caesar Salad - Standard caesar salad, tasted fresh with some fresh slices of cheese on top. Wish there was more crutons maybe to add better crunch. Nothing to complain about, but nothing special to stand out. 4.5/5 - Carbonara Pizza - Perfectly cooked, with a raw egg on top. Creamy, crunchy, and very savory from the carbonara. Exactly as it states bacon is nice and crispy, with the cream finish to cut any greasiness from it. One of the better pizzas I have. Waiter also claim its their favorite and I can see why. 3/5 - Fennel Sausage Pizza - The extra cheese adds a great creaminess to the sauce. On top of it the sausage and bell pepper makes a great topping as it tasted fresh. Only complaint the bottom was very burnt. Usually I accept a certain level of burnt crust from this type of pizza, but all i tasted was burnt dough. Ruin more than half the pizza. 3.8/5 - Wild Boar Ragu - The noodles used tasted very fresh and homemade. Velvet-y and slides off the tongue and grabs all the sauce easily. The price was way higher than the rest, but flavor was more flat than expected. Very little game flavor from the wild boar which is a huge plus. For the price there are better flavors on the menu. 3.5/5 - Classic Bolognese - Despite the same plus from the pasta noodles, the sauce was another letdown. Very watery for a bolognese. Usually its thick meat sauce where the pasta can pick up the sauce with ease. However this one was very watery jsut slides off the pasta made it hard to eat it all without a spoon or something under neath to catch the sauce. Flavor was okay tasted meaty tomato sauce. The fresh, light grated cheese to put on top of the pizza was surprisingly the stand out. No more dried parmesan for me in the future. Packed every night, so make sure to make reservation if possible.

Great food great service. Very helpful staff and charming as well. If you leave hungry there's…read moresomething wrong with you

Place was packed when we got there around 10:00, seated us within 15 minutes and served within…read moreanother 10. Probably the best steak and eggs i've ever had, my wife got the breakfast skillet and was also amazing. Wish we knew about this place sooner, we'd go back every single day.

My husband and I were visiting the area for vacation and had an especially early start that morning…read morefor a sunrise hike in Glacier National Park. After a full day exploring, we returned to our hotel late in the afternoon absolutely exhausted and hungry. After a quick rest and cleaning up, we decided to head out for dinner without making a reservation ahead of time. We checked reviews and decided to give Mambo Mountain Italian a try -- and we are so glad we did! It was a very busy evening, but they were able to accommodate us on the deck after about a 30-minute wait. It was absolutely worth the wait. The atmosphere on the deck was lovely, and the service was fantastic from start to finish. They began our meal with fresh, warm garlic bread that was complimentary -- and it was delicious! My husband ordered the Bolognese, and he said it was the best Bolognese he has ever had, which is saying a lot because it's one of his favorite dishes. I had a creamy pasta with chicken and artichoke hearts, and it was absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous, too. The dessert selection looked fantastic and was definitely tempting, but we were simply too full to indulge! After such a long day, this turned out to be exactly the kind of dinner we needed -- delicious food, wonderful service, generous portions, and a great atmosphere. Mambo Mountain Italian was one of the highlights of our time in Whitefish. Without a doubt, the best Italian food we had in the area. We would definitely return!

Our family of three adults and a toddler came for Mothers Day dinner…read more We ordered three pasta dishes, a side of broccolini, tiramisu, and lemon marscapone cake. The broccoli was just a tad underdone to our liking but we were in euphoria over our pastas. My tiramisu was good, overly sweet and would have loved more of that bitter coffee flavor. The lemon cake was so good my son stole it from my mother in law. Our server was David. He was on fire, running in this tiny space to us and all of his other tables, making drinks, taking orders, etc. Chef PorkChop was AMAZING. The amount of communication, leadership, and attitude that man has is astounding. If our family finds any time out of our busy schedules, we will absolutely be back.

Whether staying Kalispell for a night, waiting for your plane departure... Or even a local.. great…read morehole in the wall. Wide selection of local brews on tap for a non tourist price. My husband loved the Octoberfest, so stuck with that. I started With a local cider from Big Mountain Ciderworks is called Snow Devil.(Bright and tasty) Then I tried the Scotch ale from Mountain Man Jeremiah johnson brewing company.. My fave of all the brews. Then on to the Tamarack Amber. It was all right. A little bit stronger than other ambers. Then went for the the Bias Brewery Kolsch. Fresh and crisp and tasted like a light ale. Bartender was jovial and attentive. We sat at the bar since we had time to kill and we're mostly planning on finishing off some beers before having to head to the airport. Clearly a place loved by the locals. And they have a drive of pizza pickup window. Pizza was great if you like thin crust pizza.

We were told Moose's was a dive. But it's a dive worth visiting, both for its unassuming low-brow…read moreatmosphere and it's fantastic pizza. I don't know if the ingredients are exactly gourmet, but the crust is thin and crispy, and that's something that so many woodfire places still haven't figured out how to do. I was only visiting the area and I only went to Moose's once, but I sure wish I could bring it home. Plus--peanuts and a saw-dust floor. So it's a little dark. Who needs to see their food? You know where your mouth is.

Stopped by here for a quick lunch after seeing some great reviews online. They had just opened when…read morewe arrived and so we had the place to ourselves for a bit. The atmosphere is very laid back: good music, bright and eclectic decor, and seating ranging from lounge to high-top. The menu is easy to read and enjoyable while you're selecting your drink. I was very impressed with their high end cocktail selection. We ordered a margarita and an old fashioned to start. Both drinks were meticulously crafted and were bright and refreshing. We opted for food and ordered the jerk tacos and nachos. The food was great and we ended up ordering another round as well as a bottle of their Contraband Whiskey to go. Service, ambience, drinks, and food were all excellent. I highly recommend this spot for a nice lunch or dinner.

Positives I didn't have the very delicious smelling burger…read moremy hubby licked his plate and Loved it. The products tequila, Rye, Gin all the drinks were phenomenal top of the top. I would take one anytime. We bought a bottle to take home. The cinnamon and apple notes was one of a kind fall flavors all around. I was even offered a free Bag of chips. Great cook! The small homey Feel is Nice comforting makes one want to relax.. I like the copper bar. Negatives; Ordered 1 drink .I was the only order. She forgot I told her a second time. She pulled glasses down and again forgot why. She is a nice girl The bartender wore an extremely tight cropped top cut down the middle. with her chest hanging out. Filtering with my date. Even saying I put lipstick on to get free drinks. She made me insecure, uncomfortable and being on a First date set the stage For me to act sexual to get his attention away from the flirty bartender. Yea she is cute sure she is an amazing. If you want female client please have them Do there job not giving men a Show. I would 100% recommend! go for the drinks and burgers if You are looking for A crafted spirit they hot the bar. Or flirty bartender

The food was absolutley amazing, the ambiance was friendly and warm but classy and wonderful…read more but I have to say that our waiter Brad H, he was wonderful and caring and attentive for how busy the place was. hes good at what he does and I hope his coworkers treat him well and his worknights go fast! Thank you again

My wife and I visited Mercantile Steak for our 25th Anniversary and the entire experience was…read morewonderful! The food was prepared to perfection, the drinks were spot-on, the vibe of the restaurant was welcoming and warm, and Josephina, our server, was awesome! They even had a signed Happy Anniversary card on our table waiting for us! Highly recommend this place if you are in Kalispell or near Flathead Valley in MT!

We had the charcuterie plate that was a revelation. A reasonable price with a great variety of…read morechoices, including a sun-dried tomato bacon pate that made us sing. The cheese were good as well as the meat. A great selection of nuts too. We also had the jalapeño poppers and those were fantastic. There was a jam to smear on them that just made them God like. We had a white wine flight and a red wine flight and enjoyed those with the food. The ambience is very informal with plenty of places to sit and great service. The servers are very welcoming and explanatory of the wines. Would come back here again in a heartbeat.

Amazing wine! And food was tasty too. Pizza with shrimp and pesto. Highly recommended!read more

Some restaurants and servers are memorable. If you get the chance-GO! Was greeted by the cutest…read moreyoung man host and seated near the back where we could enjoy all the fun decor. Server was Bambi, a delight in a petite package with great skills and a personality to match! We started with southern biscuits and butter and my childhood came rushing back. These are a gem. My hubby couldn't pass on ribeye which was just cooked perfect and the right amount of marbling. I had the salmon with some delicious sides. Wished we could have squeezed in the bread pudding :~{ You will not regret a visit! The seasonal Old Fashioned was great too.

I came here for my first night in Whitefish, and the service was great, and the restaurant ambiance…read morewas very cozy and fitting - lots of wood, dim lighting, and a cool vibe for sure. We ordered the brussel sprouts, and the portion of that was huge for the 2 of us, but very delicious. The wedge salad with dressing on the side - so good and fresh, I'd get it again. We got the cod which was the special for the day, and I wasn't a big fan. It was a bit dry and bland for my liking - I probably would opt for the steak next time. Also, we were there to celebrate both of our birthdays, and they knew about it, but we were surprised there was no complimentary dessert or any mention of that sort. It's fine, we were full, but I think that part def made me think about that.