The Grilled Chicken Salad was healthy, delicious & gluten-free. Looking forward to returning.read more

I've been to Safura's several times as it's conveniently located near my wife's place of employment…read moreand we both love mediterranean food. Ambience - Kinda a cafeteria vibe to me. But tidy and orderly and functional. Service - very courteous, friendly, and attentive. Food prepared in a timely fashion. Food - modest homemade tasting food. At this juncture, we've tried just about everything on the menu. I personally find the food a little bland and think some improvements could be made in this regard. It reminds me of a home cooked meal in which you are having a large number of friends over and want to have the broadest appeal... but not really cooking for your family nucleus and going all out.. it's safe...but not really interesting win any regard...utilitarian....if that makes sense. It's a solid OK establishment all around. But I'm glad it's here in Lacey and we will definitely return again... at some point, I'm sure.

Quiet little spot in west olympia. I love that they do a "stuffed" option for the gyro - I normally…read moreadd fries to it myself but they do it for you which is much better haha great size portion, tzatziki was perfect as well. I only wish there was more tomatoes and cucumber in the wrap but that's a small thing. Staff was nice and service was quick!!

Went to try this place for the first time today! I ordered the Evergreen Platter - one with lamb…read moreand beef, and another with falafels. Both are seriously delicious, they were well-seasoned and tasted fresh. It was not greasy at all. The portions were excellent for the price and the platter is well-balanced in terms of the rice to protein ratio, veggies and hummus. The place is really clean, and well-maintained. The workers were friendly and my food came out quick! Solid food, lovely service and definitely a regular place for my cravings! Highly recommend if you find yourself in Olympia.

This place is a little gem! The food is so good and authentic and I have been here a few times for…read moremy birthday, which is in the fall, and it has been such a cozy experience that really has a special place in my birthday memories. I have also been in the summer, to their little open patio, that is magical with lights during summer nights. The ambiance is great, no matter the time of year. The staff have worked to accommodate our larger groups for birthdays, and we have sat upstairs, and downstairs, and they have been attentive, even when we were the only ones on the patio, too. If you want a delicious Italian meal, good wine, lovely atmosphere and good service, try Pelligrinos!

I've eaten at Pellegrino's multiple times, with my husband, friends and coworkers. Always delicious…read morefood with great service. Lovely atmosphere too.

I had the best dinner here last night! The server was so sweet, attentive, and helped us get our…read moreorder in before a large party so we wouldn't have too long of a wait. I got a delicious iced tea, a casa Mia salad with Italian vinaigrette, a meatball sandwich, and bread to start and it was AMAZING. Everything tasted flavorful, fresh, and the portions were perfect to satisfy without overeating. The inside is cute too- we sat in their makeshift patio inside and it was very fun. A lovely Olympia staple I try to visit when I'm here!

1 star I called Casa Mia to place a straightforward pickup…read moreorder. After repeating my phone number three times with perfect clarity and no background noise, the employee answered with a loud, deliberate sigh and the words "I don't care," then terminated the call. When I called back and requested the manager, the same employee argued and refused to transfer me. The manager, once reached, displayed complete indifference and made no attempt to address the incident. This was not a misunderstanding or a busy moment. It was open disrespect followed by managerial apathy. Casa Mia has demonstrated that it has no interest in treating customers with even the most basic level of professionalism. I will never give this establishment my business, and I recommend others do the same. The persistently empty parking lot is no longer a mystery.

This was our second visit to Pellegrino's, and we really enjoyed it both times! It's a tiny little…read moretwo-story restaurant, and we've sat upstairs on both visits. The upstairs is small and intimate, which gives the whole place a cozy, unique feel. Our waiter this time was a young gentleman who was incredibly friendly and did a great job! Three of us ordered Coors Lights in bottles, and he brought them out ice cold with a chilled glass to pour them into. When we ordered a second round, he let us know he had just put some more in the freezer, so it would be a few minutes. That little extra step made a difference...we'd much rather wait a few minutes for an ice-cold beer than have it brought out warm! I ordered the spaghetti with their house-made Bolognese sauce and added a meatball, and WOW. The sauce had the perfect combination of slight sweetness, a little spice from the sausage, and that tangy tomato flavor. So good! And I'm usually not a huge fan of restaurant meatballs because they can be tough or rubbery, but this one was soft, juicy, and packed with flavor. Sean got the lasagna and absolutely loved it! Our friends who invited us out ordered the steak and spaghetti Bolognese, and everyone was happy with their meals. The steak was cooked exactly how it was requested, and the quality of the food for the price was really good. Overall, Pellegrino's is just a great little place. Warm, inviting atmosphere, friendly service, delicious food, and a fun, intimate setting that feels a little different from your typical Italian restaurant. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a place to enjoy a good meal with friends. We'll definitely be back!

We came in with a party of 11 for my niece's birthday and unfortunately had a very disappointing…read moreexperience from start to finish. Right away there was confusion at check-in--they called for a party of 9 with no name, and the host was rude when we responded using the first name instead of the last. After being seated, it took about 10 minutes just to get drinks, and then another 30 minutes before our server took our food order. During that time, we weren't asked about appetizers or offered any drink refills. About an hour later, the server came back and told us the kitchen was backed up and they were "just now making our food," which honestly felt like our order may have been forgotten. At that point, all of our drinks were empty and I had to ask for refills. While we were still waiting, another server came to the table asking how one of our steaks was cooked, which added to the confusion. Our food finally arrived after about an hour and a half. Unfortunately, the issues didn't stop there: My spaghetti and meatballs was incorrect, but I kept it since I didn't want to wait again with a toddler. My sister's husband's meal was never even put in--the server admitted this. My sister's fish and chips came out cold. No one checked back to see how the food was. Drinks were left empty again with no refills offered. We were never asked about dessert. Plates were never cleared, even after I stacked empties at the end of the table to help. Every time we needed something, we had to flag someone down. To make matters worse, the checks came out incorrect with items swapped between them. I've worked as a server/bartender for four years, and my niece is also a server, so we completely understand how busy and stressful things can get. But this experience missed the mark on multiple levels. Even when things go wrong, basic service--like keeping drinks filled and checking on guests--should still be happening. This was easily the worst restaurant experience I've had. It was especially disappointing because we're an easy group and typically tip very well. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

What a great addition to the town! I drive through Oakville often and there's hardly anywhere to…read morestop for lunch, especially for us vegetarians, so I was excited to give the new deli a shot. It's located right on the main drag and has a nice big parking lot, easy to get in and out of. The place is clean and simple, very appropriate for the town. It's not fancy, but it's super functional and the staff were incredibly nice. I ordered the Oakville Blob, minus the meat, they were happy to accommodate and even knocked some off the bill (bonus points, almost no one does that!). The sandwich was great, nice fresh roll, fresh arugula and pesto and a good amount of burrata cheese which, imo, is one of the best cheeses. I would definitely go back and, if you're in the area you cannot go wrong here.

This place is a breath of fresh air where a delicious quick sandwich is required. We arrived before…read moreclosing and they were happy to accommodate us with making the exact sandwich we were craving. The ingredients were fresh and the sandwich was perfect. We had a veggie sandwich with extra lettuce on an Italian roll and it hit the spot. We will definitely stop back at Aces every time we drive through Oakville.

"Rush In" is an excellent name for this little restaurant. Why? The food is so good that you…read moreliterally want to "Rush In" and get some good vittles!!!! First of all the place is vertical and not horizontal. Meaning, most of the seating is upstairs. There are some seating downstairs but very limited. So, if you are ADA you might have a problem. The staff here were nice and friendly. They were very helpful in helping us select items from the menu. Food was prompt and hot. The dumplings were delicious! However, my wife liked mine better and I liked hers better. So we kinda traded. I am looking forward on coming back soon!

It's a cute small, cozy cafe type place decorated in red and black, with the only seating up a…read moreshort, steep flight of stairs to the next level above the front entry door and kitchen. The first time we ate a casual lunch here, ordered the veg soup with chicken dumplings and beet borscht, plus the two dessert cakes to go. The veg soup is a clear broth with small bits of veggies, mostly carrots and lots of onions. The dumplings were a decent portion, very uniform in size. Its good for a craving, but the borscht seemed more homemade and hearty; it was much more satisfying and filling, especially due to the very generous portion of soft beef cubes, and the beets were nice and chunky. The beef cubes were, like the chicken dumplings, also very uniformly sized, so no yukky bits. The cakes were both rich tasting yet had subtle flavors; had never tried them before. The second time we ate lunch here, ordered the same two main dishes; was counting on the borscht being as filling, but it was not, there were only a few chunks of beef, and the sour cream had gone off. Maybe will try again...

Tahini pie was really tasty Service is attentive…read moreAmbiance is comfortable Maybe over priced

Had some great Persian food and could not shake my hankering for the lamb chops I didn't order…read morethere. I'm so glad I found this place. I was able to satisfy my craving for those, but started a new one for kebabs. Lol This is a cozy restaurant that is clean with a great staff. Everyone was friendly with us and they were very attentive as well. I got a few things that I enjoyed, and what other diners had on their plates looked good as well. The pomegranate glazed wings were great, the dolmas were much different than the cold mushy ones I've had before. These dolmas were filled with fresh and warm rice that wasn't soggy, and my favorite part was, they weren't cold. My lamb chops were delish, although I prob could do without the purée. The chicken and rice dish was good, and the tahini cheesecake took me a couple bites to figure it out, but I did decide that I liked it! My only regret during this visit was not getting any kebabs. Next time I'll have to skip dessert and replace the dessert calories for kebab calories.