A cute little Italian grocery store and a cafe with an open kitchen on Bainbridge Island. Honestly…read morewhen I saw the kitchen staff at work, something told me the food was gonna be off the charts. It was! We got the spinach and ricotta ravioli with the mushroom sauce, spaghetti with marinara and an artichoke/mushroom/ olives pizza. It was terrific. I was eyeing the cannoli and a friendly lady in the line told me it was a must try. So I did. It was crunchy, not too sweet, nutty from the pistachio and sweet from the chocolate. Unfortunately we were very hungry so we demolished the food within minutes-- so no pictures. The storefront was very cute. A lot of Italian wines, spices, and condiments and even an olive oil bottling station. I also bought a bottle of Sangiovese that I am very excited to try.

What an absolute hidden treasure…read more Discovered Via Rosa 11 while exploring Bainbridge Island on the advice of a friend. NOW I get why she recommended it! This place is absolutely delicious in every way! Driving past, you might miss it entirely. The exterior is almost secretive (perhaps that's what they're going for). But once inside, you step into a small Italian market filled with authentic staples. You'll find imported pastas, olive oils, sparkling sodas, cured meats, olives, etc. Equal parts neighborhood pizzeria and Italian market. The owners themselves came out and greeted our table, which immediately impressed me and set the tone. This place is truly family-run. A husband and wife from Hawaii and Italy who have created something similar to the movie "Nonna". Then there's the wood-burning oven that sits glowing in the kitchen, the kind that makes that perfect blister and char. We ordered the Burrata y Speck pizza ($23). San Marzano tomatoes, whole burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, speck, and Parmigiano. It was outstanding! The crust is PERFECTLY crisp! Funny note* Look how they shaped the pizza as a heart for us on their own....how cute! We also tried the Bruschetta, which was equally excellent. For drinks, we shared a bottle of blood orange sparkling wine, which might have been the most refreshing thing I've had all day. A couple of things worth noting: - First, like most small Italian eateries, dining here is communal as space is limited. You might get your own table, or you might end up dining along fellow pizza lovers. Roll the dice and enjoy the experience. - Second, if you order something to go at the counter, remember to pick it up before leaving. I ordered the cannoli ahead of time to take with me, and completely forgot to take them with me on the way out. My fault. My only real suggestion for Via Rosa (should they need more business) is to lean into the curb appeal a bit more. This place deserves to be discovered IMO, but right now it's so subtle from the road that many people will drive right past without even realizing what they are missing. Which would be a shame because if you stop, you'll find a tiny slice of Italy tucked away on Bainbridge Island! Will ABSOLUTELY be back. 5 stars.

Got some orange juice at this market today and was happy to see that it is not priced gouged or…read moreanything. Prices at this store were very reasonable and the lines were also pretty efficient. Friendly service and overall pretty clean environment.

This a great local market, had the vibe like an original whole foods or Trader Joes. Staff is…read morealways helpful. The selection is pretty good, and the food is tasty. I spend more time at the T&C Market in Poulbo - a larger version, but often stop in here when passing through.

Love these small spots in Seattle that are very surprising. It is a little busy and hectic here on…read morea Sunday during the farmers market, so you gotta be very patient. There isn't really a system for ordering or receiving your food/drinks. It's kinda like when you go to a family's house and they're busy making sure all the food and drinks have enough love, so you gotta wait for them to do their thang and just quietly enjoy the process. The owner is suuuper kind and greets you as you enter and you can tell he really cares about his customers. He will let you know if he's busy and around how long to wait. I just gotta hand it to the owner, it sounds like he has a lot of regulars who come in for dosa, lentils, and chai. It smelled good every time he made some dosa! Masala chai: got mine with oat milk (he has to brew a new batch if you want a different milk), he usually uses half and half I believe for his chai. Love the spices! I like my chai pretty spicy and this is really good. He sells packs of loose chai so you can brew at home also Note: their masala chai is made with black tea and their pink chai is made with green tea and has pistachio Will come back to try the food and pink chai when it's not so poppin!

Extraordinary food, made to order: Chais & East-Indian fare! Bali's a friendly host; and he makes…read moreDosa!! Dosa, an Indian dish that's impossible to find in most Seattle E-Indian restaurants are heaven!!. THANK YOU, Bali ; )

This review is for the kombucha on tap window located right next to Willowtree Health Market. I…read morelove that they have their own little kombucha booth with different kombuchas on tap. The kombuchas were originally made at either Mystic kombucha from Seattle or local Iggy's brewery from the island. I got the Old World Ginger kombucha which was comprised of jun, ginger root, lemon zest, cinnamon, star anise, and other spices - all organic. He got the Pineapple + Ginger kombucha which he described as a little too Apple cider vinegary for his liking. Between the two kombuchas, we concluded Old World Ginger was the tastiest.

What a beautiful market! My husband and I stopped in here and were surprised at how lovely and cozy…read morethis shop is. They have everything! They had zero-proof cocktails, gifts, teas, herbs, and wonderful apothecary items. The staff was very friendly and if we're in the area again, we will be back.

Cute place but it's a farm store. We didn't look at the website before heading there for lunch on a…read moreMonday. They only serve food on weekends so check the website first!

Very cool little space off away from the hustle & bustle of downtown Bainbridge. A bit on the pricy…read moreside of things but for once a $15+ sandwich on this island tastes like a $15+ sandwich - the Porchetta definitely deserves its spot at the top of their made-to-order sandwich menu. Everything on it went together perfectly. The tarragon aioli goes crazy, the roast pork is fantastic, I was worried I might be put off by the cider slaw but it's all extremely well-balanced. Worth noting it's not a huge sandwich but still maybe the best I've had on the island - really has a unique and craveable flavor. The pastrami was a bit of a letdown - better than other options on the island but just a little too heavy on the sauerkraut IMO, it was almost unpalatably sour. The pastrami itself was interesting, it seemed a lot like thick-cut beef bacon as opposed to what I would normally expect it to be like texturally - wasn't bad though. The seasoning on the meat and sandwich seemed a little inconsistent, some bites were very salty, some were a little bland. Not terrible but not great. If it was just a restaurant I might rate it a little lower but for what it is I was pretty impressed. I like the fact their sandwich menu is very short and sweet. Lots of cool little artisan food things for sale, they sell Via Rosa noodles and sauce as well as a nice little selection of fancy salts and things. Would definitely recommend a visit if you're a Bainbridge food fan.

L'Atelier TR sells chocolate, confection and wine. Close to the ferry terminal. While we didn't…read morepick up anything I felt the vibe was good. They do have a few flavors of chocolates that I haven't seen elsewhere. The chocolate wall was a treat to watch. Our service experience was not what other reviewers have described it to be. Perhaps a 30 second elevator pitch could have influenced our purchase decision.

L'Atelier TR is a delightful chocolate & confection shop that also sells wine and similar items. A…read morefriend and I stopped here for souvenirs and gifts as we were on our way to the ferry terminal to head back to Seattle. There are *quite* a variety of chocolates available... so, among a couple of items, I opted to purchase a box of 16 chocolates and get a number of different flavor options. The mango, candied orange caramel, and the cherry pistachio were personal favorites - all delicious and beautifully made. Service was friendly, and the ambiance is creative and inviting. Highly recommend.

On a day trip to Baybridge island, my friends and I decided to try this trending restaurant, and it…read morewas worth the hype! Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and well executed in this fusion restaurant. The spicy truffle wontons with grilled shrimp were a standout! They were super aromatic with the truffle flavor coming through, and the shrimp added a nice extra layer of texture and richness. The wontons were not quite spicy, however. We also tried thier chili prawn noodles, which had egg noodles and was just as good. The tempura shrimp was also crunchy and added to the great mix of textures. We also had the rockfish, which was in a nice creamy sauce and cooked nicely, complementing the rest of the meal well.

We were visiting Bainbridge Island for the day and while in town going to parks, walking around,…read moreretail etc, we worked up an appetite for lunch. Among a few other spots, Ba Sa was on our hit list to check out, so we came by for lunch. Its a nice looking modern Vietnamese restaurant with a fusion-y spin on Viet food. We didn't know what to order so we looked at a bunch of photos to see what looked good. We started off with the Chicken Buns. It was really good karage chicken bao buns, very flavorful, nicely prepared and the mayo was tasty! We really enjoyed this to start off our meal. As for our entrees, we got: Bun Cha Hanoi: Good amount of meats, I really liked this, comes with 2 pork patties, 2 grilled pork skewers, an egg roll, noodles to dip in the nuoc cham sauce with lettuce to make some wraps. I went to town on this! Sautee Beef Vermicelli: I got some bites to this dish as well, beef was plenty, quite flavorful stir fried beef, good marinade on the beef, comes with vermicelli noodles with some assorted veggies and crispy bits on top. A good non soup beef noodle dish! We came at a good time, we got seated pretty quickly, friendly staff, it is on the pricier side but we enjoyed the food a lot. The place got busier when we were leaving. Worth coming by to check out if you in the neighborhood!

I was in charge of planning a celebration of life for the husband of a good friend, for 60 people…read more I hired the Unlikely Spaniard and boy am I glad I did. Not only was the food top notch (best paella I have ever had and I've been to Spain), but they were great to work with start to finish. They also provided appetizers, salad and bread, all tasty and presented beautifully. They cleaned up well before leaving. I can't say enough good things and will hire them again!

Preston was amazing! We hired him for our backyard post elopment party at our home. The appetizers,…read moresalad, and paella was SO good. He was easy to coordinate with, was helpful to make the menu with, and had great suggestions. Food was delicious, and he was so easy to work with. Would absolutely hire again. Thank you Preston!!

A lovely little breakfast (open at 8am), brunch, and lunch spot in downtown Poulsbo. We just…read morediscovered it and will be going back. Very French menu. Everything is house made with care, dedication, and love. Best brunch we have had since we lived in San Francisco where, due to crowds and parking, brunch is a blood sport. Thankfully, no problems like that here. Finding this place made our day.

This is a an amazing little place in a small town!…read more Wife and I split a couple brioche breakfasts items and a danish. All the items were premade for display, but you wouldn't have guessed with how incredibly tasty everything is. The dough is flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. Our brioche breakfasts items were perfectly salted, and each item fit perfectly with the design of the dish. And the dark chocolate hot chocolate was nuts. Very rich but not sweet! Would come back and try everything on the menu again.