I always come in for their pan pizza. It tastes great and it's quick. Nothing too crazy for…read moretoppings but it always seems to hit the spot for a quick snack or even a meal

MAX does great job at everything he offers. We like the pizza and the fresh pasta, our favorite is…read morethe fresh ravioli. We also like the olive oil he brings over from his family in Italy. We prefer the basic one (least expebsive) sold in liter bottles because it has the best all around flavor in our opinion.

Three different times I stopped for take out & all were lovely supper experiences. My friend & I…read morereally enjoyed the pizza from here (a first for both of us in 2025 during the Cowichan Valley Dine Out event meal features). I also ordered pick up for just myself another time. Lots of dessert & pre-made meal choices. Even if you're just stopping for something to drink, you'll enjoy browsing through the little shop. They're focused on Italian specialty items but have a mix of other goods there too. Staff are always friendly & are very patient with my packing logistics so I can carry everything myself while using my cane. There's seating inside & on the patio. I'm yet to go early enough in the day to enjoy the patio or on a nicer weather day but I do appreciate the very sturdy ramp up to the restaurant/shop doors & patio. Decent amount of parking too. Quick to drive to from Duncan & I first noticed this place when I took Lake Road for different views. Immediately off the main road but pay close attention to google maps (or whatever you use) when you're driving to the restaurant. As you see the sign & restaurant after you should be slowing down to turn into driveway. By my third visit, I knew what to look for & I didn't have to circle back. Looking forward to stopping here in 2026 & trying more items off the menu.

OMG!!! People, I have to tell you about the spaghetti here at Grove Hall Farm. Honestly, this was…read morethe best spaghetti I have EVER eaten. Wowwwwww! I want more. The young man Dorian who helped with the order is the sweetest human. I am coming back for more. Give this place a shot!!! It ROCKS!

Took a trip through Whidbey and Fidalgo island this weekend. From the moment we landed on Whidbey,…read morethis was the place that everyone said we can't miss. They were not wrong. We have eaten all across Western WA with many disappointing recommendations but this one blew us away. First things first. Make a reservation. There is almost always a wait and cant imagine how long it would be without one. Great small place with an electric vibe as soon as you walk in. It has that homey chaotic feel as it is a smaller place, very busy but still very inviting. We were met by Papa who is hilarious and just sets the tone for the experience here. All of the staff are very engaging and have wonderful personalities as well as are very proficient in their positions. This place is very much dinner and a show. It was great just watching the mechanics of how everyone worked together and interacted with each other as well as customers. We sat at the bar and I ordered a drink while my wife ordered a handmade lemonade. (she does not like the sugary ones from the gun so the bartender made her one from scratch-she loved it). There are 2 menus, the traditional menu and the specials board. We were served homemade bread with oil and balsamic and also ordered a Caesar salad to split for a starter. I ordered the lasagna from the traditional menu and my wife ordered the Pork Belly Cannelloni from the specials board, both were absolutely delicious. You can tell they make their pastas from scratch as the texture was spot on. The flavor combination for the cannelloni was something I had never had and might be my favorite pasta dish I have ever had. We couldn't finish the portions that were given to us and we were excited to get to enjoy them again at home the next day. We did order the Creme Brulé Cheesecake to take as well and that was also delicious. We got the check and had to relook at the bill to make sure they got everything. For the level and quality of food, we expected the bill to be much higher. Overall we cannot recommend this place enough. We live in Renton and would easily make the drive to eat here in Anacortes with no hesitation. This is our current new favorite restaurant and can't wait to come back.

Outstanding! The food, the personal attention, the decor. We all had a great time!…read moreEnjoy yourself at a wonderful restaurant with your family.

Just another excellent evening with the restaurant folks! This time, finding the place was easier…read more(it's off a back alley). Got there just when they opened and got a prime seating near (but not to near) one of the fireplaces (they have several italian brick style). The restaurant has many twists and turns creating many wonderful dining alcoves. Very inviting to sit and talk. So on a cold December evening we both had the Polo Appollonia; a wonderful mixture of garlic, bacon, and cheesey pasta. But the real star of the meal were the appetizers! Amazing tasting tomato soup, and the insalata caprese. The salad had a large portion of crisp tomatoes served with like a half pound of real homemade buffalo mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil. Almost a meal. The waiter was very helpful in selections of the food and some wine. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Vancouver Island.

Delicious food, fantastic bread, friendly staff. We've come…read morehere for our birthdays twice and we've been so happy with the experience each time. The bread is literally incredible, we order an extra basket because it is so good. We ordered the mussels this time and the sauce was insanely good. The extra bread was necessary to soak up the sauce when we were done. We also split the carbonara which was also very good, the steak was cooked perfectly. Also appreciated the extra considerate touch with the blankets in the colder area of the restaurant.

I had scouted out this place and it didn't disappoint. We didn't have a reservation but got lucky…read moresince a table was just being cleared. Absolutely delicious beet and greens salad, perfectly baked pizza, and friendly service.

Thank you we have been waiting to celebrate our anniversary here and can't say enough about how…read moreamazing our meal was . The setting outside at dark with the lights and autumn leaves just brought a romantic vibe to the evening . Service and advice on what to choose superb choices . Can never go wrong with Tiramisu for dessert to end a special evening . Thank you again , a must for anyone that loves Italian food .

We get takeout all the time and have never been disappointed. Their seafood pasta is great, the…read moreservice when I come in is quick and professional. Great location with wonderful ambiance.

Really enjoyed our meal but found very pricey. I ordered the Scallops dinner ($42) and received six…read moresmall scallops, very few vegetables with the meal. Came with kind of a cheesy rice. Would prefer the rice to be like rice, not mixed into together in a sauce. Excellent service. My wife had the scallops (2) on pork belly.

The food was delicious and service was great. What else one could wish for! Sadly, it's quite…read moredifficult to get in unless you have a reservation. And making the reservation here is a bit complicated. You have to call, which is OK, but there's no confirmation email or anything telling you indeed have a table booked. Please make sure you double or triple check it before you show up for your dinner. Even though we booked over the phone a couple of weeks in advance, we were not on the list. Fortunately, we were lucky they were able to squeeze us in. Despite this unfortunate booking incident, I would still recommend you to visit this place. The food was indeed delicious!

Best Italian food we've had west of NYC.....beautiful setting and wonderful service....my only wish…read moreis that they were located in Vancouver so we could go every week!

Il Covo offers a cozy, romantic Italian dining experience. The restaurant feels like a warm escape,…read morewith rustic décor and homemade pasta dishes that bring comfort and authenticity. It's a wonderful choice for date nights or special occasions, and the wine selection pairs beautifully with the menu. The dining room can feel a bit tight when it's full, and reservations are almost always necessary because it fills up quickly.

Amazing service from Davide, pleasing ambience and food that compared to some of the best Italian…read more in Italy. Freshest Musssels, Divine truffle soup, a seafood spaghetti with all the best and stuffed crab cannellini. Make ressies to get a table. Best meal of our trip!

The bar staff was a bit condescending when trying to order a glass of wine while we waited for a…read moretable. Otherwise, food and table service were excellent.

It's probably silly to update my review when I've already written about the incredible arancini…read more(deep fried rice balls) with a marinara so lovely that I would happily drink it, and the wonderful Margherita pizza with its lovely crust (just the right amount of heft and chewiness--importantly, not too much!). My companion and I arrived during Happy Hour and these two selections are on that menu, so we had them again--and I guess the utility of this review is to say that these selections continue to be consistently delicious and that this is a wonderful place. We also shared an Afogato--vanilla gelato with decaf espresso poured over! Perfect, quite light after our meal and beautiful enough to paint as a watercolor. This is one of our easy go-to's when looking to dine out. We were happily helped by friendly bartenders, Nicole and Sie, who made great recommendations and great drinks for us. I especially loved the Mario Cicotti cocktail (an interesting variant of an Old Fashioned--including tobacco bitters and charred orange peel!--very interesting). And we enjoyed the beautiful, warm Montepulciano Nicole recommended. And they concocted a surprise drink for my dessert--I can't recall what it was--but it was lovely and came with a bunch of hearts! Consistently wonderful place in all ways, with lots of heart itself. In my opinion, what's not to love?

We went for lunch and decided on halibut fish and yam fries and cod fish and chips…read more The batter on the fish was light and crispy not your traditional beer batter. I came with house slaw and tartar sauce. We really liked the slaw because it was tossed in a sweet vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise. The only thing I would say is that they should watch their music playlist. We actually joked about it to the waitress.

Nice atmosphere despite being in an out of the way place. We were thrilled that the fish and chips…read morewere gluten-free and they were amazingly fresh and good with great tartar sauce!!! The hamburger not so much ...not much flavor nobody wanted to finish it ...gluten-free roll should've been buttered and toasted. Cocktails and gluten-free beer were excellent server did not know why everything was gluten-free would've liked to appreciate that. But, a fun meal !