When staying in the Cottages at Strawberry Inn, I noticed Strawberry Lodge which I hadn't seen this restaurant during my last visit in 2023. From the upper lot cottages, it was only 0.1 miles away, so we booked for both convenience and being intrigued by the menu. What We Ordered (Night One): - Caprese: Beautifully seasoned and loved the freshness of the tomatoes. Definitely one of the best I've had in Arizona. - Clementine Spritz: Delightfully refreshing and a delicious orange flavor. How good was it? I'd end up ordering three across both meals. - Ritual Spritz (non-alcoholic): Our attentive server realized my boyfriend wasn't drinking, so we admitted he didn't like it and she took away while removing from the bill. He remarked he didn't like the botanicals they added to it. - Rack of Lamb (Special): Requested to be cooked on the rarer side, and it was perfection! My boyfriend let me try first bite, and I'm normally not a fan of lamb but this was decadent! Love the rosemary jus, and it was the best tasting lamb I've ever had! My boyfriend was over the moon, and as Gen Z says "no notes." - Pollo Marsala: Love the flavor of the Marsala wine in this as it was not subtle like some you get at other restaurants. Very rich flavor, and juicy chicken to pair with the pasta and veggies. Loved this dish and it was the catalyst for us making a reservation the next day. - Limoncello Cake: I was so full, but took one bite and it was very delicious. My boyfriend adores lemons and lemon items, and throughly enjoyed this. What We Ordered (Night Two): - Bruschetta: The night before we ordered Caprese, and we wanted to also try the bruschetta. It was decent, but much prefer the Caprese as you can put onto the bread they serve. In fairness, I usually choose the option that has cheese because cheese is amazing! - Clementine Spritz: Another dinner, another Clementine Spritz! - Limoncello Spritz: Our server and I were talking about how I'm in my spritz era and asked if she could make a limoncello one and she said yes. It was luscious, but I think the Clementine had a better flavor. - Fettuccine Bolognese: This was my boyfriend's dish, and he mentioned that it was no rack of lamb like the night before! He said the depth of flavor wasn't quite there, and perhaps the bolognese could simmer for longer to develop more flavor. - Prawn Pasta (Special): I was intrigued by this special and wanted to try a more pasta forward dish. The server mentioned red pepper flakes for some heat, but I didn't really taste it. Still overall, a good shrimp pasta dish. I'd go back to Pollo Marsala if we return in another trip. Both nights, we had excellent service. I loved that night one our waitress offered a breakfast recommendation that we tried the next day and loved. Our waitress and even the staff member who brought us bread recognized us when we returned the next night. What service! Also, we loved the coziness of the dining room, but it was bigger than we thought as it wraps around. Definitely our favorite dining experiences in both Strawberry and Pine. Check this place out! read more

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Fantastic Italian dinner at Strawberry Lodge! My husband and I had a wonderful evening here. I ordered the fettuccine Bolognese and it was rich, hearty, and full of flavor--perfectly cooked pasta with a delicious meat sauce. My husband had the mushroom veal, which was tender and beautifully prepared in a savory mushroom sauce. Both dishes were excellent. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic with soft lighting and classic Italian music, and the service was warm and attentive. House salad and fresh bread were a nice touch to start. This place is a real gem in Strawberry. Highly recommend making a reservation. We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

This is an experience to look forward to. Soft lights and Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra singing old favorites in the background. Superior service by KayLee and our dinners were delicious. Escargot to start and share a Caesar. The Chicken dish again and i had the home made Italian Spicy Sausage over Penne in a Red Sauce. And both of us are Sans Alcohol due to meds. The offer of a Alcohol Free Cabernet with dinner was just over the top. It's so rare to find it. AND it was wonderful, a full body wine. Maybe 8 seats in the small bar and 12 tables spread out so all have a private area. The feeling you are left with is that you have experienced a special moment. Everyone is dressed nice. Fantastico read more

As authentic as it gets. Hard to believe this is in Strawberry. We are blessed to have it.

One of the best Italian restaurants I've had. Absolutely delicious. Went to strawberry for the weekend and tried this place that was recommended by others. read more

The only reason I'm giving this two stars is because it's beautiful inside and the service was nice. We had a 7:45 PM table on Saturday evening. There were three of us. Two of us had pasta. One of us had chicken with lemon sauce. The two pasta for calamari, spaghetti, and Bolognese sauce with fettuccine. We had bone marrow to start. The bone marrow was teaming with parsley and raw onion. After scraping it off, it was delicious if very little for the price. That was one of the better things we had. The chicken with lemon sauce was soggy, and it was supposed to be breaded and crispy. The pasta noodles that came with it had Parmesan on them and oil but not much else. The price did not reflect what we got. The Bolognese sauce was good, but the fettuccine noodles were so soft too soft And the calamari spaghetti was probably something that should've been sent back because it was extremely fishy. I've never had fishy calamari. My son's hazelnut cream cake was OK and my cannoli was OK even if the ricotta tasted like cream cheese and it's a very small cannoli for nine dollars. My son's strawberry lemonade was good. The espresso martinis, whip cream, and without cream for both overly sweet, but reasonably priced. I had a taste of the only Kiante they sold by the glass, and it was not something I would ever drink it lacked any type of structure or body to the wine. All in all the $270 bill was not reflected in the food that we received. We really wanted to like this place but we're not sure that we'll be back. I would rather go to Duzas or Fargos. read more

Best Italian in town. Service is always on point. Never any issues with orders and the food is excellent. The chef is excellent at what he does. The place from the outside looks like unsuspecting but as soon as you open the door, you're introduced to black walnut pillars a solid wood bar top and other kinds of local decorations. Worth a visit for sure! read more

Beautiful lodge/restaurant. The owner is definitely into serving quality food. Been here a couple times and usually have fish (salmon) when available and steak. Definitely the one and only fine dining in Pine/Strawberry. read more

We recently had dinner at Strawberry Lodge in Strawberry, Arizona, and it was truly one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we've had in a long time. We started with the bone marrow and ravioli appetizer, and both were absolutely incredible. The bone marrow was rich, buttery, and melted in your mouth, while the ravioli was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, my husband ordered the spaghetti with calamari, and I had the pasta with white sauce and shrimp. Both dishes were outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every bite was delicious. What made the experience even more special was the exceptional hospitality. The owner and our server were beyond kind, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The decor is beautiful, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the entire restaurant has a charm that makes you want to stay and enjoy every moment. We finished our meal with dessert, and those were just as impressive as everything else we ordered. We've traveled to many places and eaten at countless restaurants, and Strawberry Lodge stands out as one of the best and most memorable meals we've had. We feel so lucky to have such an amazing restaurant nearby. We can't wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. read more

My partner and I are still dreaming about our dinner at your restaurant! Seriously, it was *incredible*. Everything was just perfect - the lighting was so romantic, the music set the mood perfectly, and the whole place felt super special. Our server (sorry, we totally blanked on their name!) was amazing - attentive but not intrusive, and their recommendations were spot on! Your restaurant is truly magical, and we're already planning our return trip here! read more

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I don't give five star ratings. I start with 2.5 and add or subtract based on the experience. "Reservation Required" threw me off at first. However, after getting there I could understand why. Warmly greeted to a cozy dining experience with a cool ambiance. +.5. My chair felt a bit wobbly. -.5. We were taking selfie photos together but couldn't quite get the angle we wanted. A staff member very respectfully let us know that they were willing to take one for us. +.5. Since we had never been there before, our server went through the menu and let us know what the specials were. I still can't say the name of what I got the way she did. "Chicken pizza" is the best I can do. +5. Bread with dipping oil came out. The oil was lightly flavored background to a very tasty seasoning. Both were amazing! +.5. My wife ordered the lobster ravioli special and I ordered the "chicken pizza". Chicken pizza as I call it is a chicken breast tenderized and thinned out, cooked and then smothered in a red sauce with plenty of cheese melted on top. Oh so good! +.5 The dish comes with some pasta but server gladly noted to swap that out for some additional vegetables. Admittedly when my food came out, the swap had not been made. No hesitation, the server picked up the plate to take it back to the kitchen. As they went into the kitchen another server was bringing out the corrected plate. Mistakes happen. It is what you do with it that makes the difference. +.5. The vegetables were a blend of zucchini with some bell peppers. They were cooked to perfection in my opinion, tender with just a touch of crunch left in them. Simply but nicely seasoned. +.5. My wife's ravioli and sauce were flavorful. The lobster taste came through. Nicely done! +.5. For desert we had the chocolate hazelnut cake. While this style/flavor isn't my favorite, we got it for my wife who loved it. It was good even if not my style. And the presentation with cocoa powder sprinkled over the plate made the presentation very appealing. +.5. Our servers were attentive during our meal and kept our waters filled. +.5. At the end of our meal, a to go box was quickly arranged for and our server took some time to just chat with us. Very pleasant and friendly. Small town relaxed vibe if it's ok for me to say it that way. +.5. Adding all that up would make a 7.5 star rating. I am limited to five stars. We will return the next time we are in the area. read more

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This is such a gorgeous hidden gem. I would never think to go there if I was just driving by but it was such a nice surprise. Everything tasted so fresh and full of layered thoughtful flavors. I ordered the Pollo Gorgonzola and I will be dreaming about that meal for a while. It was such a different taste that awoke my taste buds and was so enjoyable and satisfying to eat. My mom got the Pollo Limone and it had such an amazing white wine and lemon flavor. Both of our chicken meals were extremely tender and they come with a small salad. It was exactly enough and truly some of the most satisfying and beautiful Italian food we have had in a long time. Highly recommend. read more

Strawberry Lodge - Bruschetta. Wow this was so delicious and fresh tasting. Must try. - Italian Near Me - Strawberry, Arizona

I can't say enough positive things about the service, the food and overall vibe. We were here with a group of 11 and the servers did not miss a beat. They were spectacular. Efficient, friendly and impeccable knowledge of the menu. One of the chefs has a bad ass 1979 Cadillac parked out front, which adds to the whole goodfellas, Italian speakeasy vibe. Don't judge this place by the exterior. Go in, order great Italian and copious drinks and enjoy. (Reservations are the smart play) read more

Great ambience, wonderful food and wonderful service from the minute, you walk in till the minute you walk out.!!!

Very unassuming exterior hiding a surprisingly decent Italian restaurant in this small town. This isn't going to win a Michelin star but for people staying in Strawberry, AZ it's a perfectly passable spot. read more

Owner extremely rude and aggressive. Was not very welcoming when checking on wedding venues for our daughter and was upset when asked why we were looking for directions in his parking lot for less than 5 minutes Very disappointing but great way to check this one off the list. read more

The Strawberry Lodge the perfect place to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary! It was exactly what we wanted it to be! Excellent service (our Server, Alexis was simply delightful!), delicious food (the cream sauce on the Beef Tortellini is to die for!) and beautiful ambiance (vintage, romantic Jazz music and soft lighting)! Already looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommend! read more

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This restaurant was the BEST! We definitely enjoyed it very much. I wasn't sure what to expect in such a small rural area, but it came highly recommended & the cozy atmosphere, great food, friendly service was all AMAZING. It definitely surprised us! We had some house salads & bread to start. The dipping oil for the bread, as well as the dressing, was so nicely flavored. Mushroom Ravioli was so delicious, probably the best Ravioli I ever had. The bruschetta was so good & so flavorful as well. We also tried the mushroom chicken pasta & it was amazing. Cannot say enough about the meal we had here! read more

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So when you see this place from the outside you would never imagine what you are about to experience on your taste buds. It actually looks like a place in old school NY inside. The bone marrow was amazing as well as the ossobuco. The staff were very attentive and the drinks were amazing too. If you know, really know Italian food, you will be delighted with this place. The chef came out and spoke with us and he was a great guy. It is pricy, but when you get a meal like we had, who cares!!!!!! read more

Great food and full of flavor! Atmosphere is dark and romantic. The chef shows his pride in his dishes! read more

Wow the food here was fantastic. Some of the best pasta I have had. The service and the atmosphere were also very nice and relaxing. I will definitely be back. It's a popular spot so make sure to get there early or set up a reservation. There is a bar area with open seating. read more

Such a hidden gem in Strawberry! The ambience was cozy & romantic, service was excellent, and the food was top notch! Will definitely go here again! read more

This was a cute little place in Pine! You have to make reservations, I'd say a week in advance. The place is small so I can see it fill up quickly. The atmosphere is great, with old 50's music and Fran Sinatra. It was dark with candle lights. It was really cute! I got the tortellini. The cream sauce was incredible. So rich, but in a good way! My husband got the chicken Alfredo and said it was really good! The portions were good sized, we brought home leftovers. They had a variety of desserts but we were so full! We did end up bringing a delicious cannoli home though! Would definitely come back! read more

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Great place I work there and the place is the best job I've had the people I work with and serve are amazing its a great atmosphere and I look forward to going to work every day read more

We came up from the Valley and found this AMAZING Italian restaurant. The exterior is non-discript with no major signage. You might miss it if you are diving by too quickly. Reservations are suggested. However they will make accommodations if there are cancelations. Upon entering you see a full length bar and the dinning area is nestled in the back. The ambience is romantic with white linen table cloths, servers are dressed in all black and fresh flowers and table side lighting round out the quaint interior. Food was amazing. We stared with the escargot appetizer w toasted bread. It was buttery and flavorful. The entrees come with a small side salad and spaghetti. I had the veal Marsala with mushrooms, with zucchini and bell peppers. The hubby had the veal piccata with capers. The wait staff was prompt and friendly. Very accommodating if you have dietary restrictions. We were too stuffed to have dessert. But I'm sure they would have been divine. A must try when you are here in the Pine/Strawberry area. read more

It has been awhile since my wife and I have been on a date night. I used that as an excuse for taking the 15 minute drive to Strawberry to try this restaurant we had heard so much about. It turns out the Strawberry Lodge is as good as we have heard. The restaurant is tucked inside a larger, two story building on the corner. Don't expect to see a huge neon sign announcing it's presence. In fact, you pretty much need to know where it is before you get here. We walked into a dimly lit, nicely furnished bar area and checked in with the hostess. I'm going to take a wild guess and say this is a family run establishment - and you will be treated like family. After we had a handcrafted cocktail at the bar, our hostess escorted us to our table. The dimly lit room was quite busy with patrons giving us an indication of what we had to look forward to. The decor is Italian eclectic and relies on the natural rustic construction to lend a certain authenticity to the room. Once seated, I took a few minutes to order a bottle of wine from their small but well thought out wine list. We started with a nice bruschetta. It came out in a timely fashion and was well presented. It was as good as any I've had in the valley. The bread was well toasted and the balsamic drizzle was homemade for sure. In unhurried fashion, we also were served a nicely dressed house salad of fresh romaine. Julie had ordered the veal piccata and it looked delicious. I don't normally eat veal but I might try this sometime. Julie said the veal was tender without being overworked and the lemon sauce with capers was the best she had had anywhere. I tried the Fettuccine Bolognese and was not disappointed. The pasta could very well have been crafted on premises and the traditional sauce was creamy with a velvet texture and enough meat to be satisfying without overwhelming the dish. We finished the evening with dessert, of course. I had the Tiramisu and Julie had the Limoncello Cake. Julie said the cake was moist and refreshing. I would say the same about the Tiramisu. I do have a couple of suggestions that I hope the owners will take into consideration. One, while I can appreciate the limited choice menu, it would be nice to have just a few more items to choose from. Sausage and Peppers and an Osso Bucco would be great additions to the menu. I know nothing about regional Italian cuisine so I could be blowing smoke here, lol. A second has to do with the bar. It could use a nicer (and mor extensive) back bar that goes with the rest of the room. And, I'm not so sure they have anyone who could be called a craft bartender. While my pre-dinner martini was adequately prepared, I have to wonder if she could have managed other traditional cocktails like a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned. Also, I ordered a glass of Taylor Fladgate Port with my dessert and was presented with an unnamed Cabernet...I was still relishing the rest of the dinner so I didn't bother to say anything. All in all, a great dinner with wonderful ambience and a great staff. The chef, by the way, took the time to come out and check on us and thank us for dining with them. We assured him we would return. read more

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It was cute, quaint and close to everything, but the bed felt like it was broken or was going to break. Would go back and stay in a cabin. Wish I could do 4.5. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Food is amazing! The customer service is excellent! And the atmosphere is fun and chill. Anything you get will likely be the best thing you've ever had. Def worth the drive up from Phx! read more

My wife and I live in Payson. She is a foodie and great cook. I will enjoy simple but good meals including leftovers. We treat ourselves to Strawberry Lodge a couple times per year and have Never been anything but amazed with the simple but high end quality meals. I had the Italian sausage special with pasta in a light olive oil sauce that blew me away! My wife had a terrific pasta special as well. We were silent the first 10'minutes. "How on earth can this chef assemble these amazing authentic meals up here? True love of hospitality and cuisine. You will pay for what you get, and feel like you received incredible quality and value. Treat your bride or husband or a special occasion with family....You will find a way to make it a few times per year.....it's always worth it! Thank you chef!!!! TB read more

First time visiting last night for dinner. It was a wonderful experience..great service and food was delicious!! We learned there will be New Year's Eve dining...we're excited to return! read more

Nice restaurant! Food and drinks were great and service was excellent !! Will be back next time I'm up there!

Family members celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary at the restaurant just after Christmas. Myself and another family member attempted to arrange and pay by phone for the couple to receive two nice glasses of wine delivered to their table. Collectively we spent 55 minutes on the phone attempting to arrange this. It was a very special anniversary for them as one member of the couple had just gone through pretty serious brain surgery and is a walking miracle. The host who answered the phone during several attempts to arrange the delivery kept telling us the server was too busy to help us. There could have been a good tip involved but "they were too busy to serve". Don't believe I will ever eat there. read more

Excellent food and wonderful ambiance. Our party ordered the Chicken Marsala, Chicken Limon, Pesto chicken, and the chicken tortellini. Everything came out perfect and delicious. What a find in Strawberry, AZ! read more

Wonderful service. Cute, romantic atmosphere. Food was awesome. We had a pasta dish and a chicken dish and both were delish. Highly recommend. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I had the veal piccata and my husband had the spaghetti and meatballs. Service couldn't have been better and the ambiance was great. read more

Strawberry Lodge - The veal piccata is outstanding. My husband also thoroughly enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. The service and atmosphere was wonderful. - Italian Near Me - Strawberry, Arizona

We've been twice now & can not recommend this place enough! The food and staff are amazing! We came (2 of us) for the first time over Thanksgiving s and were blown away. Food is authentic and handmade! great portion sizes, fabulous flavors and so cute inside. we then came for New Year's eve with friends. Oh my gosh! 2 choices, 5 course meal plus champagne for $100 each. Prime rib was literally 2 inches thick and cooked to perfection.Lobster Ravioli with lobster tail was the most lovely thing ever! Deserts were out of this world, fresh and delicious. The ambience is adorable and quaint...nothing you'd expect and staff is beyond accommodating . Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back! read more

Always a great experience. The Veal was amazing and staff does a great job making you feel comfortable and providing wine recommendations. This will forever be our go to for special occasions. read more

I came with my husband for our anniversary and dinner at this restaurant was the cherry on top of our trip to strawberry. The ambience was romantic and sweet; I loved the music since it wasn't a restaurant that played too loud for me to hear myself talk. The chef was stellar. We got to talk to him and he was such a pleasure. Kylie served us and she was the sweetest towards us. I can't even begin to rave about the food. For the appetizer, we got their special which was mussels in a white wine sauce. We couldn't get enough of the sauce; we kept dipping our bread into the leftover sauce. My husband got a lamb special, and it was seriously the best lamb we'd ever had. I got the veal with artichoke and mushroom, and there is not one negative thing to say. Our meal was fantastic, the ambience was stellar, and the staff were genuinely welcoming. 10/10 recommend in the cute town of Strawberry! read more

Strawberry Lodge - Special menu item: tender lamb rack with delectable glaze - Italian Near Me - Strawberry, Arizona

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Such a great place. The food and the staff are amazing. The bartenders will make you the best drink you've ever had or they will figure out how to make you the best drink you never knew you needed. read more

This was such a nice restaurant with upscale food, yet we felt right at home. Alexis was our server and she could not have been more friendly and helpful! We had the bone marrow and it was so good that I would order it every time it's on the menu. Highly recommend going here for dinner! read more