The food was good, but the service has really declined. We had to call over two of the more experienced waiters because the newer young waiter couldn't remember our order, despite reminding him a few times and kept approaching the table at awkward times, as if unsure when to check in. It felt strange, and honestly, I miss the old crew -- this used to be my go-to place. I'm glad Riccardo is still there; he's always so kind, professional, and truly tries his best. But the new waiter definitely needs more training. This experience was disappointing. read more

We ordered the Mediterranean Pasta, Caprese salad and Brownie. Unfortunately, the pasta was extremely overcooked but the sauce was quite good. It had a nice acidity to it. The tomatoes in the salad were a bit hard and bland but given the season that's expected. The brownie was a nice finish with a hot, soft center and ice cream on top. The service was great and the ambiance was pleasant for a nice night out. read more

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Lovely dinner. The restaurant has an older charm, dim lighting that gives a cozy romantic feel ,makes you want to get a bottle of red. The servers and waitstaff were all very friendly and polite. We ordered the butternut squash ravioli- absolutely delicious. The Salmon- wow lots of flavor, everything was seasoned perfectly. Lastly we got the cheesecake and the espresso crème brûlée - they were sooo good and made in-house! If you are looking for Italian - check them out ! Sages checks all the boxes. read more

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Nice dinner spot for date night and for groups! They don't take reservations, but we were able to walk in on a Saturday and get a table immediately. Groups trickled in and out through the evening. I ordered the Wife's favorite and I see why it's called that. The Linguine Rustica was delicious as well. The restaurant has nightly specials and seasonal dishes such as the strawberry salad and dessert. Service was great and attentive. 5/5 experience! read more

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Had dinner on a Saturday. Solid, though unremarkable. FOOD: 4.0. Solid - 3.5: Buratta Cheese appetizer. A bit too much vinegar for me. Toast was excellent. - 4.5: Butternut Squash soup. Very nice. - 4.0: "Sages Homemade Gnocchi". Very good, but not as good as I remember. - 4.0: Creme Brulee. Typical cold-creme brulee served in a cup with a a few fresh berries and a sprig of mint. SERVICE: 4.0. Attentive, prompt, and well-coordinated among the staff. The glass of Montepulciano wine tasted dull; when I asked if the bottle was opened that evening, he replied that it had been opened the previous day and offered another glass. I should have accepted his offer, but didn't. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Nicely done interior, appropriate for groups and intimate dinners. read more

The service was great. Attentive and friendly server! I had the smoked salmon linguine but with shrimp instead of smoked salmon. I give 4/5 stars overall because I didn't LOVE my meal but I liked it. I would still go back to try something new! Also you have to pay for bread, not complimentary and I think bread should be standard at an Italian restaurant. Overall good date night spot. read more

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Sages came highly recommended on Reddit and yelp. We were in the area and decided to try it. It's a small place with a very homey feel. The food was excellent! Entrees run between $25-$35/per entree the smoked salmon linguini was excellent and had excellent flavor same with the pork saltbocca & the Caesar salad! The only thing we would probably skip next time is the bread for $4 short the bread was fresh & great it's unnecessary bc the entrees are so filling. Our server was excellent and had great recommendations. We walked in on a Sunday evening & we're seated right away with no wait. The food & service were so excellent & the menu had so many good choices we'll def be back! read more

I have had a problem finding an Italian restaurant that we've liked since moving to the Eastside. I'm not sure how I missed this gem living here so long. I've passed it many times but never paid close attention. I saw a glowing review and decided to check it out. The Ambiance is warm and cozy. Server was attentive and friendly. Food service was fast. Wife's favorite instantly became my wife's favorite. Penne, shitakes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and basil and grilled chicken breast in Sages Pink sauce. Very good. I had the Smoked Salmon Linguine. We tried to hold off dessert, but we decided on the Bailey's Walnut Cake. Soft and delicious. Melts in your mouth. I loved it. We'll be coming back! read more

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Came here for valentines day with my partner. FOOD: They had a special 3-course valentines menu. The food overall was alright. Nothing really special to write home about. The only downside was that the menu was mainly comprised of seafood. Most dishes were either salmon or lobster. I've definitely had better Italian cuisine, but I've also definitely had worst. SERVICE: Called in to reserve the night before. Pretty last minute considering the occasion. But we were still able to get one thankfully. With a reservation, we still had to wait almost 10 minutes and were sat at the table closest to the front door. I don't usually care much about seating, but definitely didn't enjoy the cold breezes from the door. Wait staff was very prompt and courteous, kept an eye on when we finished each meal so that the next wouldn't be too far after. PRICE: Now this one is harder to write about considering we came on a special night with a limited 3-course menu, compared to the regular menu on any other day. For the amount and quality of the food, I would say it was just slightly overpriced. But for the overall experience and ambience, you could say it was worth it. read more

Sages is a quaint and cozy Italian restaurant. Every time my husband and I eat here they make us feel like family. It's a warm and welcoming place for a date night! My favorite item on the menu is the Wife's Favorite. It's creamy, flavorful and addicting! The Smoked Salmon Linguini is also delicious. It's a small restaurant so I would recommend arriving early or being okay with a little bit of a wait since they do not take reservations. read more

Great restaurant, wonderful staff that always made sure we had everything we needed. The food was spectacular, my favorite was the clam chowder. The interior well kept and make the experience feel high end. read more

Sages had been in my to-go Italian place for a long time now. Finally got a chance to try the place out and I was not disappointed. Although it was a weekend evening, the place was pretty crowded. Luckily I didn't have to wait for too long and was seated under 10 minutes. The Lobster Ravioli was amazing. The same can be said about the "wife's special" which was basically a Pasta served with pink sauce with sundried tomatoes and grilled chicken breasts. Overall top notch dining experience. The ambience doesn't really stand out but the flavor and food does. read more

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Love coming here! I would come to sages once a week if I could. The best staff and amazing food. Best place for dinner. read more

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My wife and I have been coming here since we moved to Redmond many years ago. The vibe is comfortable, warm, and just a great place to relax and eat. We've always had top notch service here, the entire staff is so friendly and sweet. We came here after we got engaged, and they took care of us so well. The gnocchi is my favorite and there is not a bad choice on the menu. Can't wait to go back soon. read more

We tried wives favorite and home made gonchi. Taste was great. But quantity is way too less for the money. Definitely not worth for the money. Ambiance is simple and neat.. But service was not great. They took way too much time to serve and not responsive. read more

Food is so so. Service quality is low. Definitely not a kid friendly place. They don't have kids menu, and one of the waiters literally took the menu from me, when he saw the kid was trying to reach to the menu (I have a young toddler), and said that "I won't let it happen" (he assumed the kid would break the menu). We had 4 adults with a young toddler and they offered two copies of desert menu. He was impatient when I asked him if they have ice cream (for the kid). He didn't know all things they had and said "you didn't see the menu"? Unprofessional. With other details that I experienced at the restaurant. It tells that they have a clear race preference. I am Asian. Yelp should allow customers to rate for 0 stars. There are better Italian restaurants out there guys. You deserve a better one. read more

I love this place. Authentic Italian, even with hearing it yelled across the BOH, with exceptional food. Came with a friend and we shared the caprese, bread and brownie al la mode. I had the Wife's Favorite for my main, which is penne with sundried tomatoes, grilled chicken and shitakes in a lovely sauce. I also had a Sage's Salad which was wonderful - baby mixed greens, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, craisins with oil and balsamic vinegar. My friend had the chicken gorgonzola and inhaled it. Our waitress was a hoot and moved at the speed of lightning. My only feedback is I was told they had nothing to drink but wine. I don't drink and would appreciate some Sanpellegrino, soda, lemonade, etc. read more

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Great food Wonderful service Nice ambiance .. well worth going to and enjoying a great dinner read more

The presentation here is cozy elegant. The ingredients seem top shelf. The lobster ravioli had a hint on lobster inside. But the meat topped on the outside was shrimp. Though it looked kind of like lobster read more

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I have been to this place a few times in the last decade or so since I live nearby. The place has a great ambiance and offer tasty dishes. Everything we ordered was pretty good but here is the reason why I cannot give the full five stars. - too salty in general. Especially the smoked salmon was too salty to eat. - heavy sauce. Compared to traditional Italian dishes this restaurant tends to use a bit of heavy sauce in general. I can see why locals give 5 stars and while I like this place and would come back occasionally I wouldn't choose this place for traditional Italian cuisine. read more

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I have been living here for 16 years and I did not know about this place. My family and I were craving for some Italian food and we de used to give this place a try. Everything we ate was delicious!!! I had the Lobster Ravioli and it was sooo good. Very buttery taste and yet smooth. My friend had the paste with sausage and it was super tasty as well. My husband had the filet mignon which was fantastic. We also had the spicy shrimp for appetizer and we all enjoyed it very much. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They had nice seats there and the ambiance was good. After we paid and was about to leave I saw the waitress serving too beautiful places and I asked what those were. She told me it was the halibut. Somehow I missed it in the menu. Well, I guess have to come back there to try it. :) read more

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I was pleased with the food and service here. Also got the chowder and they had a burrata starter. The burrata was delicious and the chowder was pretty good. The walnut cake definitely had a baileys taste to it lol. I think it's a nice restaurant in the area to have dinner and I would come back to try their other entrees read more

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Gracious refined ambiance, relaxed vibe leads to beautifully prepared Mediterranean Italian cuisine served by a lovely proud staff. Casual, comfortable, yet polished food and service. New favorite on the vast east side! read more

Our server Sandra is exceptional! Love her. The food is excellent and their prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

The service was great and the ambiance was very quaint. Our food was served promptly however it was ok. Nothing wrong with it, just not our style. Can something be good but not mouth watering good? I typically love Italian sauces but these were a little sweet to my liking. read more

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Really good Italian cooking. Top 10% of those I have experienced. Probably the best in Redmond. The shrimp in garlic sauce is perfect. Pork saltimbocca a little different. My wife didn't like. Nicollino's in Issaquah is also very good. Fantastic puttanesca. read more

How have I never been here?! I'm from redmond and apparently it's been there forever. Well I have been missing out! Every single thing was great the service, the pasta, the shrimp, the bread. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Sages Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Sages to me is an old school Italian place clearly run by owners. The decor wasn't notable but on a Wednesday night the crowd was vibrant and you could tell there were regulars. The menu will have someone for everyone but there are notable absences in my opinion - no pizzas, no lasagna not even traditional spaghetti and meatballs. This is just an FYI in the event you have that picky eater in your group that just wants the classics. I opted for the chicken Gorgonzola which was tasty but with the cream was heavy - wasn't all that Italian to me. I enjoyed it - in fact ate every bit of it but probably wouldn't order it again. She ordered the lobster ravioli and that was a hit - had a hint of sweetness and tanginess - definitely would reorder that - used the leftover bread to soak up the sauce. We split the Greek salad to start and it was more of a tomato and cucumber salad with some olives and onions thrown in but I am not complaining - the tomato's were fresh and the dressing was so flavorful. Ordered a walnut cake to go and had that a few hours later and that was very light and airy - for those like me that require texture with their dessert - this is a hit - would order again. Solid place - 4 stars - price points are reasonable - and I'm a sucker for the small business owner operator since I'm one myself. read more

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Food was great and I enjoyed the welcoming experience provided by the waitresses and waiters. Only concern was that the ambiance and environment is a bit dark and feels empty. read more

We went here on a date night and while it wasn't bad, it also wasn't terribly memorable or a restaurant I would visit again. We had the Wife's Favorite Pasta, Pork Saltimbocca, Bart's Chicken and Lobster Ravioli. We also ordered an appetizer and a couple salads. The shrimp tower had like 6 prawns. Service was decent except when it got busy, it was difficult getting a second round of drinks. Like I said, it wasn't bad but we would like to try other restaurants before revisiting this one. read more

Sages Restaurant - Pork Tenderloin - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Came as a big group. Food came out hot and together. Good job. Nice and attentive service. Thanks. read more

Sages Restaurant - Penne Arrabbiata with Grilled Chicken - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

food was way over the rich flavor. we had a part of six. feeling was not friendly but just serious like. the owner actually gave me a disturbed face when I pretended to drink from the bottle because they did not give enough wine glasses for the table. so many better Italian restaurants out there for what i experienced here for the first time. won't go back read more

Came with a large party on a Sunday evening. Although it didn't look like there was a line, I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you have a large party. The menu was a bit different than what I was expecting, since it didn't have more plain options like alfredo or otherwise. I ordered the gnocchi and I'm not sure why I do...all gnocchi tastes the same to me. BUT I was intrigued by the Italian sausage and "pink" (definitely orange and not pink colored) sauce. The pink sauce was great and different from typical pasta sauces. It was creamy and had a bit of a kick to it. The Italian sausage was also good and the dish as a whole was great. read more

Sages Restaurant - Sages Homemade Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This was such a pleasurable experience. Shout out to all of the waiters and waitresses! They seem to hire well. Quality and delicious Italian food, definitely one of my recommendations for a date night in the Redmond area. Would come back. Clean Good hours 5 stars for first impression and execution. read more

Sages Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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A cozy Italian restaurant in downtown Redmond, a decent place for a casual night out with a low key and welcoming unpretentious vibe. The menu featured pasta, entrees, and a long wine list. Pasta was perfectly cooked. Pork saltimbocca has very good flavor, though the loin patties were cooked a tad longer than what I would've preferred. The tiramisu cake was the fave out of the dessert platter. Wine list was ok, with many moderately-priced PacNW choices and a few Italian ones. read more

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We brought our in-laws here for dinner after seeing Cirque du Soleil, which was also awesome by the way. Even though it was late in the evening we were warmly greeted and seated. This is a really nice and cute restaurant! We ordered soups and salads first, which were tasty. Then I had the lemon herbed chicken and it was awesome! My hubby had salmon which was yummy. My in laws had pastas and loved them. Place is clean and comfortable. Service was impeccable. The four of us are all very different people, but our server took excellent care of all of us. I didn't have much room for dessert afterwards so I had a bite of my hubby's creme bulee and a sip of aged tawny port. This was a very fine meal for all of us and we will all be going back again. read more

Lovely place with an elegant ambiance. We dined here as a family to celebrate a birthday. We ordered the tomato soup, white bean hummus, the wife's favorite and mediterranean pasta. The waitress was very friendly and helped us make our choices. Portion sizes were small as typical of such a restaurant, but everything tasted great. I specially recommend the wife's favorite. Their complimentary crusty ciabatta bread was delicious too. We reached the restaurant at 7.45 pm and the restaurant closes at 9 pm. Though there was well over an hour for us to dine in peace, I felt that the waitress rushed us a little bit. No complaints about their service other than this though! Would definitely return to try their gnocchi that we missed to order the last time. read more

Sages Restaurant - Tuscan White Bean Hummas - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

TLDR: excellent proportions and pasta to protein ratios. Parking: street side. Atmosphere: casual but can be dressy. A nice place to dine with a loved one or a double date. Dining area is small and there is very limited outdoor seating. Menu: descriptive text on legal size paper. Service: staff are very attentive and keep your glasses full. Order at the table, check will be brought to you. Complimentary Bread and Butter: bread is served cold and is flavorless without the butter. The butter is ever so slightly lightly salted. Bruschetta: very crunchy and hard bread--almost like a thick cracker. The bruschetta was very refreshing and had a nice tang. I love the capers in there! Shrimp tower: 6 prawns stacked on one another. Smoke Salmon Linguine: a bit on the salty side for me but the flavor was delicious and the salmon proportion was generous--an even ratio of salmon and pasta so you're guaranteed to have salmon in every bite as opposed to some places that give you pasta with a sprinkle of salmon. The sauce is a cream sauce but it is not thick--it's more of a dressing with a light tang from the capers. Tiramisu: whoa, this is some strong stuff. The bottom sponge layer is absolute drenched in rum. You really taste the alcohol in this one. A bit strong for me but the sponge and the Mascarpone was great. read more

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We went here for dinner. They managed to seat us right away. However the food took awhile to come out. Despite that, the food was very delicious. I was a bit surprised too. Will definitely come back for another food from the menu. Downside though, the waitress that took our order didn't manage to share the specials with us because the other waitress from the other table mentioned their specials like halibut or something. I mean it's fine but it would have been nice to have those choices too. read more

Sages Restaurant - Pork Tenderloin - Italian Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Food, service and Ambience is really good. One of my favorite Italian place in town. Gnocchi, wife's favorite cheese ravioli are really good. Their tomato soup is a must try read more