The food here was so incredible - I know pepperoni pizza sounds basic, but I swear it's the best…read moreI've ever had because of the crust and those crispy little pepperoni cups! The pear and arugula pizza is also DIVINE. This place is a literal gem - go now!!!

The pizza was 10/10. The service was 10/10. The ambiance was 10/10. To top it all off it was fast…read moreservice and they had fun games on the tables. We will definitely be going back!

Our first time at Wooden City, and we'll definitely be back. It's such a gem in Tacoma…read more The atmosphere is perfect for a date night, and you can tell the chefs really care about the food. Our favorites were the heirloom tomato burrata and bread and butter. The berry crisp with vanilla ice cream was the perfect ending. It tasted homemade with real, quality ingredients instead of overly sweet or artificial. The only thing we probably wouldn't order again was the chicken schnitzel. The texture was off and the skin kept coming off, but the herb rice that came with it was incredible. Overall, an amazing first experience. Great food, great service, and we can't wait to come back to try the pizza, pasta, and burger

Bartenders and drinks 10 out of 10 Service was attentive,…read morefriendly was very appropriate Food was underwhelming. Good but not great. Not a dinner destination but definitely a place for drinks and an appetizer.

Nice owner and really tasty pies! Get the mashed potatoes too! And it is served right away!!read more

Delicious meat pies! I had the chicken curry it was really tasty, seasoned just right also had…read moremashed potatoes on the side those were seasoned amazingly good too!

A fabulously chill neighborhood joint with tasty pizza, other bites & the occasional (ahem!)…read morewine/beer. Nice outdoor space too. Great place to make a bad day disappear or celebrate a good one!

After some rocky experiences with service in the past, I'm glad to say they've really turned things…read morearound. The outdoor patio is perfect for our dogs, and the pizza never disappoints. A neighborhood staple, for sure.

Came here spur-of-the-moment when a little league game was cancelled. Preschooler was probably best…read moredressed out of the three of us (my husband in gym clothes and me in a tee and jeans). No reservations. There was 1 spot open in the small dedicated lot and then I found a spot on the street. Recommend coming in fewer vehicles if possible. No reservation at peak dinner time (5:30) on a Wednesday, the host (and manager?) found a spot for us promptly anyway and he was super kind and our server for the night. Preschooler was asleep in my arms, but we made it work. We ordered: 1 rose cider (sweet but not too sweet), 1 pulpo (grilled octopus!) starter, 1 boscaiola pasta for the preschooler (boxed leftovers), 1 spring ravioli (more Italian name), and 1 rabbit with polenta entree. Each main came with salad and meal started with bread and whipped butter. We were offered a kid menu option of pasta with alfredo, marinara, or bolognese sauce, but opted for normal menu so we could bring back leftovers. We loved the pulpo and the salads (they offered to box up the preschoolers salad since she was still sleeping). Kid enjoyed the bread. Bit of a wait for mains but nothing out of the ordinary. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Boscaiola was a hit with the kiddo since she loves pasta and sauce and mushrooms and cheese. Husband thought his main was really good. I was so full after eating all of my ravioli. Really impressed with the quality of food and the level of service. A busy place, but as mentioned, we were luckily seated right away. We're thrilled to have finally made it here after our old Italian standby in proctor shutdown and we can't wait to come back! Definitely recommend. Parking: you can find it, not plentiful but not bad either. Kid friendly: sort of! If your kid likes pizza or pasta!

Marzano is easily one of the best Italian restaurants in Tacoma. My wife and I went for her…read morebirthday, and every dish was outstanding. We ordered the Seasonal Contorno and the pork belly appetizer, both full of rich, balanced flavor. We also had the gluten‑free Salumi pizza, and it was exceptional-- one of the best gluten‑free pizzas I've had anywhere. The warm, intimate atmosphere made the night feel special. If you're looking for the best Italian in Tacoma, Marzano should be at the top of your list. Plenty of gluten-free options. Have street parking and small parking lot.

We had a fantastic meal here! The place was packed, but we were able to get a table top. You order…read moreat the bar and they bring your food to you when it's ready. You can leave your tab open, which we almost did just try more food! We got three vegan dishes: the vegan nachos, the vegan Cubano, and the Chef Daddy Mac (vegan). Everything was so good! The nachos were a huge serving. There were two of us, and even though we had two more dishes coming, we still ate almost all of them. My friend got the vegan Cubano. She's not a vegan, and she said she really enjoyed it. She would definitely get it again. I got the Chef Daddy Mac. I ended up only taking a bite because we had eaten so much already I brought it home and it served me two more dinners! And it was delicious. I went to the bar and flagged down one of the bartenders to let them know how much I appreciated that they had a vegan menu at their restaurant. I was so pleased with the food and the thoughtfulness that went into the dishes. It wasn't just food without meat, and it wasn't just regular dishes with a meat alternative. These were crafted vegan dishes that can stand up in any restaurant against any animal-based dish. The atmosphere wasn't my vibe. As a Christian, it felt a little odd to be in that environment. The food was so good, though, I can't wait to come back and try more vegan options on the menu.

Want to visit a goth establishment in the greater Seattle area, without having to be a member? THIS…read moreIS YOUR PLACE. Goth vibes, with the same bar lines, but without the cover. Bonus... their house drinks have a great geeky vibe. :-D Now.... what else do they have? Well, do you want some fun photo-booth action?? This is your place!.... NOT THAT ACTION PERV!!! Want to play some pool? GOOD LUCK! Especially if you're a stereotypical introverted goth that doesn't want to talk to anyone, since the need to ask whomever is currently playing on the sole table, is likely the only way you'll get access. :-p Orrrr maybe your game is strong and you can just stare them into allowing you next? Either way, get the chips and salsa. Just don't eat them on the table, you heathen!! Also..... NO Nickelback, and NO Country!!!

I gotta bump up my rating for E9. It's become my most favorite brewery in Tacoma…read more I always love coming here and though I try to be fair and rotate and support all of the independently owned craft breweries in town I am always and consistently drawn to come back to E9. Their beers are just so, so good and so different compared to when I first had them when I moved here. So if I break out of the rotation it's almost always to come here. My latest beers here was the Choco Bliss which is a Imperial Stout loaded up with chocolate flavor. It's barrel aged and a real boozy one. This was one I haven't had previously so it was a real treat to get one of those! Another really good beer that I haven't had before until my last visit was the Brown's Point CDA which is a dark ale. This had nice bitter and malty flavors to it. You can also get some fantastic pizzas here and we have gotten many over the course of our visits here. Our last item we had to eat here wasn't a pizza but a stuffed Hungarian pepper with rice. It's considered an appetizer but for us...at least for the current situation it was like having a light lunch. The food here is great and even if you don't want a beer then definitely try out their pizzas!

Allows dogs? Yep! Great pizza? Yes! Beer? Sure! And the best part is that the staff are absolutely…read moreamazing.

Good selection of beer! I love that they have a smaller size for beer .. to try more! The pizza was…read more And it came out so fast!! Service was fast and friendly! It's a cute little spot to watch a sporting game or to host a party! We will definitely be back!

Such an amazing establishment!! All the food was delicious, including the ranches! Got a beer…read moreflight and tried the best beer i've ever had. A pickle beer!! The owner was so kind, let us sample the spicy pickle beer without us even asking. will 1000% be going back. Support THIS small business!

I can't say enough GREAT THINGS about this wonderful neighborhood Bar & Grill! From the comfortable…read moreenvironment, great-tasting food, and its STELLAR Employees, this place is a perfect place to enjoy a night out or to celebrate a birthday (which was the reason we were there tonight.) I reserved a table (for a large party of 9) conveniently on Open Table which made the process easy and effortless two days prior to our reservation. On the day of our reservation I received a call from a very friendly staff member Jace (forgive my spelling if it's incorrect) who confirmed our reservation and also asked if we had kids in our party because of the age restriction for the outside seating. I thought that was very considerate of him to do so as he was being proactive and courteous at the same time! When I checked in, I immediately was greeted by Jace who was beyond welcoming in person as he was on the phone. He guided us to our table and made us all feel welcome. We then were presented with our hardworking and endearing Server Kat who was so patient with all of us, was proactive in setting up plates for our Birthday cake (we had brought with us - as we were granted with permission by the restaurant). Throughout our experience, Kat took care of our needs, fulfilled our delicious food orders with accuracy, and the other hardworking Server Ethan also ensured our drinks were filled. Seriously, the Employees are what made our celebratory Birthday even more special!! And also, our the wonderful Manager Brandon made sure we were all taken care of and even personally said goodbye as he walked with us out the door! We only live down the street from this restaurant as my husband and I have lived in Washington for about three years. But rest assure we will be coming back again and again because of the great food but more importantly of the Employees - Jace, Kat, Ethan, and Brandon....and the rest of the Restaurant!

Chicken fried steak was good with lots of gravy. Lots of side options. I got the creamy lobster…read morebisque but you could do tots, fries or salad. Overall Clean restaurant with lots of parking! Lots of restroom stalls. Service was good and attentive. Decorations were cute

This is my second visit here. So lucky we have this restaurant close by! I just went for the happy…read morehour for the first time yesterday with a few friends. The environment is cool and hip, art tastefully decorated on the wall. You can definitely tell they put effort into the atmosphere of this bar! Now for their pizza... it is out of this world. It is wood fired so you know they're serious about their food! I go the margarita pizza and passion fruit daiquiri. Both DELICIOUS. Service was quick and efficient with the perfect amount of check ins. Absolutely recommend!

Wow! I'm following a bunch of five star reviews, so perhaps an off night? A group of us tried Bar…read moreRosa tonight for dinner. Bar Rosa is located in Hill Top right by some other great bars. Not a huge fan of the ambience in Bar Rosa, plywood floors and very dark. We were sat in a booth, and it was as the sun was setting. The windows are all illuminated and beyond filthy (inside) - it was hard not to notice with the windows open and leaning towards our table. I also was the unfortunate one to have the sun straight and my face for about half of our dinner. Service was hit or mess. We waited a long time with no check in for more cocktails. The cocktail choices are great, however, they were out of a particular cocktail my friend wanted to order. We started with the meatballs, not good. The sauce however was phenomenal! Meatballs were just very dense and dry. The appetizer came out not even 5 minutes after our order was put in, so they were lukewarm at best. When we ordered our pizza, they were out of the homemade sausage, this was Saturday night at 6pm???, so we ordered the foraged pizza as is. The pizza was delicious. My friends ordered the Marguerita - crust was a bit over done. Food was good- $30 a pizza good, not in my opinion. Hi, generally do not leave negative reviews- I look for the silver lining at majority of restaurants I visit- but this was a tough one for me. Again- maybe an off night.