Amazing food, great cannoli's, great service, the owner is a character! El Fresco dining was fun.read more

I don't know whether to rave about the phenomenal food or the exceptional service first. We drive…read moreover an hour just to eat here. We're originally from NY but let me tell you, Nonna Luisa Ristorante beats "the best," most well known Italian restaurants in and around NYC. Hands down. There's no way anyone could possibly leave this place feeling anything other than full, happy, and excited to come back. Like a true Italian family, Nonna's won't let anyone go hungry. We were planning on having dinner here one night but the ferry was late. By the time we pulled up it was already 30 minutes after they closed so we sat in our car parked across the street looking up what other places might still be open. The owner happened to be outside and shouts "Are you hungry?!" They had already cleared out for the night, there weren't people still sitting down eating. But he invited us in anyway. I would've expected our server Carmen to be annoyed because I'm sure she wanted to go home but instead she welcomed us in just like the owner did. We thanked her and apologized but she said "that's what we do here, we take care of people." They even gave us a free desert since we were celebrating a birthday. Come here because you're hungry, come here to celebrate, come here because you don't feel like cooking, come here because it's a random Wednesday... just come here.

We had an incredible experience last night for our wedding anniversary. The staff did so many…read morelittle things to be attentive and celebratory that made the night very special and memorable. And the food and cocktails were so amazing. It was truly a fantastic time.

This was our second visit to Nell Thorn, and it was even better than the first. We sat outside and…read morehad Gregory as our server, and he provided fantastic recommendations that made our experience even more enjoyable. We started with the sourdough bread paired with the spiced herb olive oil, and also added the tomato basil dip. Both were absolutely delicious and complemented the bread perfectly. For our entrée, we split the cod and chips, which was the perfect amount of food for two and cooked beautifully. The outdoor patio created a great atmosphere, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. We'll definitely be back--even if it means making the drive all the way from Kirkland, Seattle!

The reviews of the fish and chips are legit - so, so good. From the homemade tartar sauce to…read moreunbelievable (twice fried?) chips, to sitting on the patio and enjoying the view, you'll love it here! The clam chowder is also good (coming from someone who grew up with Cape Cod chowdah - so the bar is high!)

Came back more than seven years later and the fish and chips are still the best I've had in…read moreWashington. Same crispy beer batter, generous pieces of fish, plenty of fries, and that homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw on the side -- just as good as I remembered. The portion is still more than enough. The wait staff was wonderful this visit -- friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome the whole time. So glad this place is still going strong. I'll be back.

Chris and I took time out to have a glass of beer on the deck of the fabulous Limedock building in…read moreLaconner Wa at Hellams vineyard. It was a nice break from always working next door. It was a perfect day! Hellams has quite a selection of everything and even beer for those who would rather. The photos are from the deck and public boardwalk.

Never a bad time here. Fantastic and knowledgeable staff, fair prices, extraordinary views,…read moreexpansive selection. 10/10 will return.

Had lunch there and it was fantastic! The chef really knows his stuff and created two great meals…read more One with clams and another with mussels. The one with clams had smoked tomatoes in the broth. The other had fennel in the broth. Both were unique and tasted outstanding. Our waiter Moe added to the time we were there. We will definitely go back.

So disappointing. Super cute restaurant attached to the LaConner Inn. We sat downstairs in the wood…read morepaneled pub space, which is delightfully cozy. Our server, Soren, started out well, bringing water and taking drink orders. Then he seated a couple at the table next to us. The divided attention threw timing off. We had to wait to request cutlery for my friend's entree, and I gave up and used my fork to spread butter on my bread. We ran out of water for quite some time. My friend's old fashioned was tasty, but nothing special. My seasonal mule was supposed to have blackberry but was watery so the berry was barely discernible. The escargot were delicious: buttery and super garlicky, as they should be. I had to wait quite some time to separately order bread to soak up the garlic butter. The Caesar salad was lovely: light and fresh with an anchovy vinaigrette rather than the heavier traditional recipe with egg yolk. A nice alternative. My friend and I both ordered the PNW cioppino. The menu described it as shellfish and whitefish in a saffron-seafood broth. What it didn't mention was that the tomato in the broth was smoked. The smoke overwhelmed the dish. I couldn't taste saffron nor any of the seafood. Just smoke and quite a bit of salt. And I'm a saltaholic. I couldn't eat it, which was a shame because the single mussel and one bite of rockfish I managed were perfectly cooked. Reading the menu online, I was so excited to go. That excitement was not rewarded. So sad because the chef has a great vision for the place, and cooks everything to perfection. But he needs to explain things better on the menu (particularly when departing from tradition), and consider dialing back the smoke.

Granaio Italian Restaurant was the perfect venue for the April '26 monthly meeting for our Car…read moreClub! We reserved the restaurant for 2 hours on the weekend during the Tulip festival. Our servers Stephanie and Elizabeth were so helpful, they made the whole experience so stress-free! We got to the restaurant an hour early to setup the Auxiliary meeting room we reserved for our club meeting. After talking with the servers, it was decided that it may not be big enough for a group of our size. The servers graciously offered to close off the main portion of the restaurant instead, and redirect the normal patrons to the Auxiliary meeting room. This worked excellent, and there was plenty of space for our club to meet! The servers also helped up re-arrange the tables to suit our needs, and we had plenty of space. The menus worked great, and the food was absolutely delicious. Additionally, we had one or two guests who had dietary restrictions, and the servers were more than accommodating to them. Our club meeting also went very well! The restaurant was quiet and we had no trouble hearing our president and officers make announcements. The servers very discreetly gathered up the checks, and nobody had any complaints about things not being processed properly. Overall, the officers commented about how accommodating the restaurant was and how the servers went out of their way to make our meeting work well. And it did - we one of the highest turnouts of any non-holiday meeting despite the rain. Thanks so much for the great experience. We will be back next year!

Our waiter Tony was great with delicious suggestions! The bruschetta had a fresh tomato topping…read more The tomato basil soup was tasty and the steak ravioli was fantastic! We had cheesecake for dessert which we took home. The 4 course sunset dinner was a good deal!

We came here during the Tulip Festival season but there was still plenty of room. Cute decor with…read morecomfortable, colorful booths. We tried the mole taquitos which were sweet and spicy - great depth. Also did the carne asada - meat was nicely charred without being overcooked, and loved the roasted jalepenos it came with. Free chips and salsa, which is increasingly rare. Margarita was a bit too sweet for my taste but I'm sure the could adjust it. Service was friendly and fast.

Excellent menu selection from a family run restaurant. Great tasty food and good friendly service…read more Definitely recommend.

We went there with 14(!) People. Thought they might split us into 2 tables but they had us all…read moretogether. Monica was our server and was welcoming and kind and in tune with this big group . We never felt rushed. She had excellent suggestions for appetizers and wine and our main courses. The other staff there had water and bread on our table as soon as we sat down and kept it coming all the time we were there. For appetizers, we had calamari, the antipasti misto and bruschetta for appetizers. For dinner some had the special (a t-bone). I had the lobster ravioli which was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. For dessert... canneloni, tiramisu and chocolate and espresso martinis. Wow! All in all a very special evening at a very special place. 10+! Highly recommend!

OK, immediately walking in the vibe is immaculate, then I sat down and literally had to tell my…read moreboyfriend. I've never sat in a more comfortable chair in a restaurant in my life leave it to the Italians. Then my day was made when one of my favorite dishes was a special Eggplant Parmigiana! Every single thing we ordered was amazing!! Rigatoni, Gnocchi !! YUMMY! But the highlight was our waitress, Flora, she told us all her favorites, and was just so kind and amazing! We both agreed now that we moved to Everett this is our number one favorite restaurant of all time! I can't believe we have been missing out on such a gem.

May 30, 2026- Four of us went here for a first time dinner in Demming, tonight. We sat on the blue…read morecouch, half circle table. We love good food and had a culinary graduate, 21 years old, with us. We all eat out often and must say, it was the best evening and the VERY best food we've eaten in a long time. What a gem in the middle of nowhere; I mean everything from the appetizer to the desert was superb. My husband, who always eats spaghetti and meatballs, said that this was the best meatball he had ever, in his life, eaten. Judith Taipale of LaConner

Got my favorite- fettuccini Alfredo and it was the best I ever tasted in my whole life!read more

I discovered Chef in the Black Bandana by accident while conducting some business next door…read more For those that know Zanini's restaurant, Black Bandana has taken over their location under Frasier's Gourmet Hideaway on Dock St. After talking with the hostess, I found out the chef has over 30 years experience and the hostess is also the front manager and she has over 30 years of managerial experience. I perused the menu on a large chalkboard and chose the Emmer Spaghetti and added the optional meatballs. While waiting for my meal I discovered that they might have cannolis! I asked about getting a cannoli and was told that they would need to see if there was enough ingredients for one. I was in luck and was able to order one! The spaghetti was very well prepared and cooked. I enjoyed the flavor of the sauce and the homemade pasta. The meatballs were the highlight in my opinion! The background music was playing "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang and there's a line that asks "what is your pleasure" and I thought "right now? This meatball and the spaghetti!" Then I was handed my cannoli and I was amazed at the flavors and textures! One end was dipped in chocolate chips and the other end in pistachio pieces ! The filling had a slight citrus flavor and of course the shell was nice and crispy. I was very pleased with the meal and dessert. In the photo you may notice that my spaghetti was served in a plastic container. Keep in mind The Chef in the Black Bandana just opened 8 days ago and they are still working through the startup process. In fact, their official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is April 26th.

This place is a tiny Italian market serving food as well. I loved the ambience, and being able to…read moreenjoy food outside in a quiet setting. The market inside is well decorated and lends itself to an old-time traditional Italian feeling. The service was nice (the woman working the counter was sweet as could be). As for food we ordered the Emmer Spaghetti, Summer Cavatelli and Spicy Milano. The pastas were very fresh tasting, as they make the pasta in house themselves. I found the Cavatelli to be well balanced. It was a great carrier for the fresh heirloom tomatoes and english peas. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly al dente. The sandwich was fantastic. They make the bread in house and it definitely shows in all the best ways. It was crusty, chewy and a great vessel for the meat. The only qualm I have about the place is the price; it feels a bit high for what you receive, especially in the case of the spaghetti. Over all I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a casual Italian deli with fresh house made food, and who doesn't mind spending a little extra to support a small business.