My friend's big 50th was catered by the great team at Macaluso's who came in and set up the plates…read morea food. It started to rain a little so we had to wait a little longer than usual. Apps: the stuffed mushrooms were absolutely delicious. It had a little kick to it as well. The bruschetta (i think) was also super yummy. The mains: the chopped salad was awesome! I flew home the next day and took some in a zip lock bag for dinner later. The salad had garbonzo beans, black Olives, and it was just exceptional! The meat balls were huge and fabulous. The risotto was the best risotto I have ever tasted! I am not a fan of risotto and I had some and took some back home to LA. The ravioli, the green beans and the lasagna was also very good. I wish I transferred my food to another plate before they had to pack up their plates and silverware. It would have been a great midnight snack. The fellas that came to set up was very friendly and helped drying every thing off when we got rained on. Over all my friends are happily eating the leftovers in their freezer.

Early dinner on a Sunday. The place was completely full and we were looking forward to trying the…read morefood! We ordered Dungeness Crab Cakes, Porcini Ravioli, Classic Chicken Parmigiana, a glass of Italian red wine and a cocktail off their menu. The Pros: _Incredibly delicious crab cakes _Great service _Very lovely atmosphere The Cons: _Porcini Ravioli was ok. Occasionally I'd get a little bite of a rancid walnut piece which wasn't very pleasant _Chicken Parmigiana was just ok, not much flavor which is usually the case with commercially farmed chickens. _Initially I wanted to order one of their Pizzas, but they were out of all Pizza dough even though they just opened for dinner. It was disappointing for I didn't want to eat anything else. They must have run out earlier when opened for lunch. In that case, for a restaurant of that scale, it's probably better to keep Pizza on a separate menu and include it when available or plan better so there is enough to meet the expectations of the customers. Overall the food was not terrible, but it wasn't good. When paying so much for my food I expect exceptional. I would not come back here.

We have always heard how amazing this restaurant is, but every time we decided to go (usually last…read moreminute), it was packed! We finally made it in a few weeks ago, and now I understand why they are always so busy. The food and service are absolutely top-notch! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed. Honestly, we were almost shocked that this place is in Tacoma and not Beverly Hills! It has such a classy feel while still being warm and down-to-earth. We had a wonderful table outside on the patio, and you could catch the sweet aromas drifting out from the kitchen. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, and the atmosphere had such a cozy, welcoming feel, almost like being invited to a friend's home. Bradley greeted us right away, and I knew I wanted to start with a nice Cabernet. He offered some wonderful suggestions and helped make the experience even better. We started with the Polpo (octopus), and it was fantastic! For our entrees, I ordered the Agnolotti (pear, Gorgonzola and pecan-filled pasta with maple and sage brown butter). Just reading the description on the menu had me sold, and it absolutely did not disappoint. My husband ordered the Capesante. I didn't get to try it, but judging by the fact that he cleaned his entire plate, I'm pretty sure it was amazing! And then there's Bradley. He was attentive, funny, knowledgeable, and an absolute joy to have as our server. He really added to the entire experience. Between the incredible food, beautiful atmosphere, and outstanding service, this restaurant is definitely worth the visit. We finally understand what all the buzz is about, and I can't wait to go back!

From the beginning to the end.....each dish was beautifully executed. Everyone in our party…read moreenjoyed their meals and sides. Exquisite. Best Italian in Tacoma. We had a 8:30 late dinner reservation and we never felt rushed. Upgrade your house salad which comes with each entree to the Caesar salad. You won't regret it! The server was so thoughtful and made us feel so at home. The restaurant is set in a house that feels intimate and yet relaxed. This is a perfect place to celebrate! Make your reservations now!

I am 100% Italian and I cook Italian food on a regular basis. That said, it is rare that I go out…read morefor Italian food or find a restaurant like Bacco Trattoria Italiana. They easily convinced me that sometimes it's nice to be waited on, with the most delicious food I have found in Olympia, Lacey or Tumwater! Seriously, it equals food I have eaten in Italy....amazing find in our little county. In addition to the most delicious Gnocchi Short Rib Ragu and Seafood Scialatielli, we shared an amazing bottle of wine. Oh, the warm focaccia.........couldn't stop at one piece! The Tiramisu was to die for.........creamy and flavorful. (forgot to take a picture). Then there was the service. Carlos.... what a wonderful smiling person to visit our table. He seemed to know many of the patrons by name and also asked us our names. This small, quaint, warm restaurant has my vote for #1 in Thurston County. Make reservations! **Note, we spent a little more due to buying a bottle of wine. Wine is 1/2 off on Tuesdays :-)

Visited for lunch. We ordered - Fried Seafood Misto, Gnocchi with Short Rib Ragu, Pasta w/ filet…read moremignon off the Specials Menu. Alcohol - 3 glasses of wine and 1 beer. I will start off with saying that although the food was good it was significantly overpriced. We paid $184.96 including 20% tip for 2 people. The pros: Delicious food. Good Service Pleasant atmosphere Our host was wonderful The cons: It's significantly overpriced. While the food is good the prices charged are "premium" and the food received just doesn't match the cost. I am saying this as someone who cooks "everything" from scratch including making my own pasta. Another example - a bottle of Lambrusco they carry costs $12-15 which makes a standard 5oz glass cost about $3. They charged $13 per glass! I completely understand markups, it's normal to do in the restaurants, but 300% + markup is a bit much. The atmosphere of the restaurant while lovely doesn't match it's high price. For example - black plastic table covers that look unappealing. I wouldn't have an issue with it if my final bill wasn't so high.

​We came in for a date night after dropping our daughter off for Homecoming, and it ended up being…read moresuch a special evening! The food, drinks, and dessert were all fantastic. ​To top it off, a cute high school couple sat a few tables down from us for their own Homecoming dinner. Watching them brought back so many great memories, and we decided to pay for their meal--it's moments like that that restore your faith in high school kids! ​Huge thank you to Fernando for his incredible hospitality and warmth. You are truly amazing! We'll definitely be back.

Very proper old school Italian with tremendous value…read more Caesar, caprese, good bread, puttanesca, simple spaghetti and meatballs all done well

Came here on a reservation at 6:45 (Sunday) - restaurant was not packed but there were enough…read moreguests for a good atmosphere of people and conversations. Reviewed the menu and got a couple drinks (vesper, French 75), a number of tapas! (So good) and 2 entrees - steak and mushroom and pea carbonara. Service was great and the food was really good. True tapas but now that we've tried some, maybe we would order bigger portions of some? Hard to say, having a variety is so nice.

I went on a weekend evening back in Dec 2023. Parking was a bit of an issue. Restaurant was poorly…read morelit. Was hard to see the menu without my mobile flashlight. We had a couple of glasses of their Spanish and Chilean wines. The wines tasted vintage and made for a great start to the evening. We got the empanadas tapas which was decent. The bread and compound butter board was pretty solid. The highlight of the night was supposed to be the super expensive Paella. While the rice was al dente, it was unevenly cooked and their oven finish left the rice dry at the bottom. The saffron was barely noticeable and the sauce lacked good flavor, felt more like a seafood broth. Truly disappointing! Plus they billed me incorrectly which was a pain to get corrected. I hope they course correct for the better!

Amazing. Unforgettable. Delicious…read more We came to celebrate a birthday. The setting was intimate and felt high scale but humble and comfortable not stuffy. Perfect for date night or dinner. I can see us coming for drinks and a pizza at the bar, for celebrating milestones or coming with friends for out of town. I got an espresso martini and it was perfection. It was ice cold with the right amount of sweetness. Second drink I got was their pina colada and it was to die for. Their coconut cream is chef's kiss. We got the focaccia bread and burrata for appetizers and boy were we not disappointed. The focaccia was crispy and came with two toppings a butter and oil. The burrata was dream worthy and perfectly seasoned. Everything complimented each other. My wife got the cheese pizza and it's probably the best pizza we have ever had. The sauce was refreshing and the cheese creamy. There was some sort of crumb or topping that gave it a little extra crunch that we liked a lot. I got the surf and turf. It was as tasty as it was beautiful. The steak was cooked perfectly and the lobster tail was a gracious size. They gave me three lobster dumplings that were a gracious size. There are so many other items on the menu that we can't wait to try. Next time we will make a reservation just to be courteous.

Went on Saturday at 6 pm. Got free parking bc the meter ends at 6 which was a great start to the…read morenight. Walked in and waited not even 5 mins before a spot opened at the bar. Lots of items to choose from on the menu, but not overwhelming. We shared a mozzarella pizza, tavern burger, and ceasar salad. Hubs had a beer. Pizza crust was pretty burnt (personally I like that but hubs did not), otherwise flavors were great!!! Burger was huge (2 patties), however I wasnt a fan of the sweet ketchup sauce they used. Fries were fresh and hot, but pretty salty. Same with the dressing on the salad. Croutons were freshly made and warm! For the hype this place gets I was expecting more, just not sure what. The place was packed, clearly people enjoy it here. Reservations for a weekend definitly need to be booked out 2 weeks in advance for a decent time. Bar seating is first come first serve which is lovely. Pretty much elevated bar food- Id like to try more of the apps and pizzas next time, or see the new menu. Our bartender was meh... didnt seem thrilled to be serving us and didnt have any opinions/recommendations for us which was a BIG turn off. The only reason Im giving 4 stars. Id come again, or look into it for a hosting a larger event. Its worth trying, especially with a rotating menu, but I wouldn't make it my "go to" spot. My burger pic was blurry so I cant post it, but its a big guy! Also prices are pretty reasonable for downtown Tacoma- we could easily spend this much elsewhere... so that was a plus!

Been here for drinks before COVID and finally made it back for dinner and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype! The atmosphere is warm and lively, the location is perfect, and the entire staff made the experience feel elevated without being pretentious. We had a 5:15 dinner reservation and the restaurant was already packed, which honestly says a lot. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about both the wine list and menu, and every recommendation felt thoughtfully curated. The food was phenomenal. We have the chef special which was a chicken skin dish and the short rib pasta with the added burrata; flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of those places that feels just as good for a casual night out as it does for celebrating something special. Already looking forward to coming back.

This was one of my go to spots, so it pains me that its such a diff vibe and the service level went…read moredownhill. This spot is off A street and is located within the big grey building that is the post office. You'll enter where there's stairs on both sides of a grey wall/stone structure. And once you're in, take a right and and the restaurant will be straight ahead. And of course parking, downtown is mostly street parking. And you have to pay during certain hours, so look at the signs to enure you don't get a ticket because the police are pretty well known to not give any grace. Made a reservation online to celebrate a birthday. (And just FYI with the small print, if you cancel less than a day before or a no show, you are subject to a $20 fee PER person). Alright, so this spot has no air conditioning even though its pretty small in there, so I'd recommend sitting outside. Or else, the inside can become a sauna especially in the summer. Had initially requested to sit inside, totally forgetting about the no A/C and my friend who has never been here requested to sit outside. But the server became short with us and was less than pleasant but had intially agreed to take us outside. So it was a confusing situation. And I was embarrassed to bring my friend here because they were talked at and not to and was suggested to sit at a dirty table at that. Food was mid and wasn't as good as it used to be. There wasn't much flavor in either dish.

Great service and great ambience. Food was served timely and nice and hot…read more Waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food menu and explained the flavors and ingredients.

New discovery. Good service and the food was better than anticipated. We had a large group so were…read moreseated in the back room which was perfect for a family. Must try the Brussels sprouts with bacon and focaccia to start. Can't go wrong with any dinner entree. The carbonara and pizzas were great. Others had swordfish and cod specials which got high reviews.

This was my favorite pizza place for the past 3 years. My husband and I loved all the pizzas here,…read moreespecially their classic Margherita. We encountered the owner, Marshall a few times in the first year when it opened. He made sure every table enjoyed their food. He also introduced us with Calabrian chili peppers and we absolutely fell in love with it. It has become our favorite Italian ingredient to add to our homemade pizzas and pastas. Thank you so much for opening our eyes to Italian chili peppers! We took many of our friends and family to APizza. We both are huge fans of wood fired, thin crusted pizzas and APizza just nailed it! Everyone we took to APizza had the most delicious, thin crusted pizzas. When we found out about the closure, we were so sad... We wish the best of luck to the owner's family in exploring the next step in their culinary lives. We hope that you will consider opening a restaurant again in South of Seattle. We will travel to taste your pizzas! Until then, we will make trips to Veraci Pizza in Seattle. Thank you so much for the good food and memories again!

Delicious pizza! Quick service. I ordered online for delivery. It was delivered in the time exactly…read moreit said. Meaning the service of the restaurant was on top of their in person and online ordering. I will order from here again to try their other pizzas, there were so many options!