My husband and I came here for our anniversary meal because it's our favorite restaurant in Bend…read more It's authentic Italian and they IMPORT their flour from Italy. I always feel ill if I eat gluten/flour from the states, but never when I travel to Italy. I could eat anything I wanted here and not only do I not feel ill after eating it, it taste so good! I've had a lot of authentic Italian in Italy and this reminds me of that. Their wine selection is great. I don't flush or get a headache after I drink their wine. It's truly authentic Italian wine and not mass produced Italian wine for the states. We had our fur child with us so we sat outside on the patio, which was a lovely ambience and were plenty warm. The desserts were delicious and I'm still dreaming about their limoncello. I'm very picky and theirs is some of the best I've ever had. Our waiter Michael was very knowledgeable and kind. Absolutely priced fairly (if you are paying attention to what's going on in this country).

Great outdoor seating (with heaters above!), Good food, lovely service, but not quite worth the…read moreprice point (for me) I was really excited to try Trattoria Sbandati, and overall, we had a nice experience! Everything we ordered tasted good, and the house bread was especially delicious. The service was also wonderful -- attentive, friendly, and never felt rushed. That said, I left feeling like the food didn't quite live up to the price point for me. Nothing was bad by any means, but I wouldn't say anything was exceptional enough to justify the cost compared to some of my personal favorite spots in Bend that offer a similar quality of food for quite a bit less and larger quantity. The daily soup was probably the biggest disappointment. I ordered a cup and it was essentially broth with only a few longer noodles -- there were maybe three noodles total. I expected a little more substance. Overall, I'm glad I tried it and can definitely see why people enjoy this restaurant. The food was flavorful, the bread was great, and the service was excellent. 10/10 hot water service

Amazing food and May our server was GREAT. Recommend the…read morefocaccia bread and the crab appetizer. 4 of us shared the 3 pastas platter Was delicious and plenty for us all. Very nice evening We had reservations which I highly recommend.

Dinner was enjoyable overall, until the branzino arrived with the intestines still intact and…read morevisible blood inside the fish. I brought this to the attention of both our server and the manager, but rather than acknowledging that something may have gone wrong in the preparation, they were adamant that it was intentional. Having worked in the food industry for more than 10 years, I have never encountered this presented as a deliberate preparation technique. Mistakes can happen, and I would have been completely understanding had they simply acknowledged the issue. Unfortunately, the insistence that this was intentional turned what could have been a minor kitchen error into a disappointing end to an otherwise pleasant dinner.

This restaurant is worth of it's 4.6 stars. The food is excellent…read more I had the special which was a braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes. The meat fell of the bone in a delicious sauce. My wife had the shrimp scampi which also had a delicious sauce and was full of shrimp. My son had the homemade raviolis which he finished in 2 minutes. It was served in a bolognese sauce, which was also scrumptious. Our server Alise was very nice and came multiple times to see how we were doing. She was very helpful. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. Old World Italian. Very nice. Overall, a great meal.

Salute was highly recommended and they came through with flying colors on food, service, ambiance…read moreand location too. Had both the Prawns Amaretto & Spinach Fettuccine. Flavors and the quality of food are amazing with an excellent bar selection too. Italy is in Bend Oregon everyone and it's at Salute @ 1045 NW Bond St. Enjoy.

Absolutely incredible in every aspect of fine dining…read more A true example of how to fine dine in Bend. My service was impeccable! My server, I wish I could remember his name was the best. I actually thought I reviewed my experience last year. Eating at Ariana is like a foodies dream. Thank you so much for the memory!

This is hands-down the best restaurant in Bend, Oregon--maybe even the best in the entire state…read more Everything you order here will be incredible. But if you go for the tasting menu, you're in for something special. It's not just dinner--it's an experience you'll remember. Honestly, it might be the best meal you'll ever have. And I don't say that lightly--I grew up in restaurants and worked in the industry for 10 years. We come here for every special occasion. It's absolutely worth it.

I can hear on a whim, and after seeing so many glowing reviews…read more WOW!! I am so glad I decided to eat here. There aren't many opportunities to get creole style food in the northwest. The barbecue shrimp was stupid good. Like... if the sauce was available, I would buy it by the jar. It was everything you want. Rich with deep flavors, the right amount of creole seasoning and creaminess. I was told by the bartender that I should definitely try it. I was torn because I wanted to try so many things. The cocktails are all fantastic. The wine list is great. The servers are all very knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great spot that's not pretentious but would be fantastic for a dimly lit date spot, or even a casual date with a friend. They have a full bar, a unique menu, and indoor/outdoor seating. If I am back in Bend, this will be my first stop.

What a find in Downtown Bend... Ok, my coworker was here before and suggested we go, and I'm glad I…read moreheard him. It was kinda late as we were at an evening conference event, and after a short wait, we were seated! Crowded and late is usually a good sign. We ordered some great cocktails to start and a Cajun BBQ Shrimp Appetizer. The cocktails were great and unique, but the BBQ Shrimp was amazing. It's not like being in New Orleans, but it's pretty close! And you better believe that plate went back to the kitchen spotless!!! That BBQ sauce was bomb, which means good apparently. For some reason, we switched out waitresses halfway through, which made tipping awkward. However, each was funny and friendly in different ways. That's always a plus when you've been on the road for 10 days or so and are feeling the wear and tear on travel and bougie food. For Entree's, he ordered a salad which looked amazing, and I ordered the blackened redfish and swapped the sides for fries and carrots. The fries were absolutely amazing, as was the redfish. So good... I wish the carrots were mushier (more mushy?). That's a personal preference. Waitress #2 highly recommended the carrot cake and assured us she wouldn't pass judgment on two dudes sharing dessert. I'm glad she did as it was one of the lightest and best carrot cakes I've ever had. And the carrots WERE mushy here. Then she had the entire kitchen staff come out and laugh at us for sharing (ok, she didn't, but that would have been classic). I enjoyed my time in Bend and this place would be on my list for a repeat visit if I'm ever here again. Loved it!

Love the pistachio cream on top. Love the savory creamy risotto inside. AND it's gluten free…read more Amazing. My friends split a chicken Parmesan sandwich (not gf) and they loved it. They apparently get it every time they're in town.

Easily one of the best food trucks in Bend. COTTO does Italian food right -- comforting, flavorful,…read moreand always consistent. We stopped by after school and tried the 12-layer lasagna (incredible), the chopped beef sando (my favorite), and the zeppole donuts (the kids destroyed them -- sugar everywhere, totally worth it). Every dish was spot-on. You can tell everything is made with care, from the sauces to the fresh pasta. The specials are always creative and worth checking out. Service is quick, and the team is friendly even when it's busy. COTTO is a standout at The Podski -- great food, local vibe, and a perfect spot to grab a drink and a bite outdoors. Definitely one of my go-tos in Bend.

Tiny portion of pasta for $16! It looks like leftovers vs meal. So disappointing. Will no come backread more

I ordered the shrimp scampi. Buttered undercooked noodles with what looked like frozen deli…read moreshrimps. I brought back the dish, only to be argued with about how they cook their noodles al dente. . I decided to try another dish, but the woman behind the counter said, "well, I tasted your noodles and they are fine". For one..... why would you try someone else's returned noodles, for two, she was either a liar that she tasted my noodles, or that she just wanted to make a point. Returned the buzzer and left. I literally had to chew them and they got stuck in my teeth. I understand what al dente is. All in all. Lost for words. They supposedly make "fresh" pasta, but how do you undercook fresh pasta? They advertise fresh pasta. The undercooked "chew" only comes from non-fresh pasta that has been dried. Jeez. Talking to someone who cooks here. Word of advice, listen to your customers and you will grow as a business.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

Had lunch here and it was awesome!! The soup and salad combo was delicious. The soup was…read moretremendously cheesy. Wow! The burger was cooked to perfection and the bun was fresh! Hubs loved his stout, too. Service was terrific and prompt. Would definitely return here for another meal.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

I'm so excited to tell you about my all time favorite restaurant, The Brickhouse in Bend Oregon…read more This probably says it all...I was there for 6 days and had dinner at the Brickhouse for 3 of them. Outstanding, excellent, creative, exceptional are all descriptions of my meals. I love the ambience and service too!! Josh, Nathaniel, And Jason were all helpful for our menu selections, gave us taste of wine to select the best one, and were attentive to every aspect of our dining experience. I can't wait to go back. I'm already dreaming of the zucchini appetizer, the beet salad, the caesar, the filet and seafood platter(lobster too), the scampi and linguine and the best prepared steelhead with vegie ragu. Amazing!! Amazing!! I never mind spending for dinner when it's first class all the way!! Thank you Brickhouse. See you in September.

Service was incredible, the waiter was extremely friendly and gave good suggestions, he was also as…read moretimely as he could be with how busy they were and was very transparent on hang ups which I appreciate and cannot fault anyone for. The food was decent but not as good as the price point reflects. I ordered the steak pasta which had good cuts of meat but was overall underwhelming. If you're going to spend $35 at a minimum, the food should blow you away. The ambiance is my main complaint and I honestly have no idea how to fix this but I could not hear my partner from across the table. The restaurant was so loud that we spent most of our meal either not talking, or asking what the other had said after trying to talk. Brickhouse I really want to like eating in your restaurant, but I just cannot see a reason to dine there when there are 5 other restaurants that have similar pricing for a significantly better overall experience.