Absolutely amazing! We had a magical evening - every dish was better than the one before it and…read moretheir bread is to die for. The pasta was so good, the pork belly melted in our mouths and the desserts ended the evening with a chef's kiss. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We are already planning our next adventure here!

Great outdoor seating (with heaters above!), Good food, lovely service, but not quite worth the…read moreprice point (for me) I was really excited to try Trattoria Sbandati, and overall, we had a nice experience! Everything we ordered tasted good, and the house bread was especially delicious. The service was also wonderful -- attentive, friendly, and never felt rushed. That said, I left feeling like the food didn't quite live up to the price point for me. Nothing was bad by any means, but I wouldn't say anything was exceptional enough to justify the cost compared to some of my personal favorite spots in Bend that offer a similar quality of food for quite a bit less and larger quantity. The daily soup was probably the biggest disappointment. I ordered a cup and it was essentially broth with only a few longer noodles -- there were maybe three noodles total. I expected a little more substance. Overall, I'm glad I tried it and can definitely see why people enjoy this restaurant. The food was flavorful, the bread was great, and the service was excellent. 10/10 hot water service

Amazing food and May our server was GREAT. Recommend the…read morefocaccia bread and the crab appetizer. 4 of us shared the 3 pastas platter Was delicious and plenty for us all. Very nice evening We had reservations which I highly recommend.

Dinner was enjoyable overall, until the branzino arrived with the intestines still intact and…read morevisible blood inside the fish. I brought this to the attention of both our server and the manager, but rather than acknowledging that something may have gone wrong in the preparation, they were adamant that it was intentional. Having worked in the food industry for more than 10 years, I have never encountered this presented as a deliberate preparation technique. Mistakes can happen, and I would have been completely understanding had they simply acknowledged the issue. Unfortunately, the insistence that this was intentional turned what could have been a minor kitchen error into a disappointing end to an otherwise pleasant dinner.

This restaurant is worth of it's 4.6 stars. The food is excellent…read more I had the special which was a braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes. The meat fell of the bone in a delicious sauce. My wife had the shrimp scampi which also had a delicious sauce and was full of shrimp. My son had the homemade raviolis which he finished in 2 minutes. It was served in a bolognese sauce, which was also scrumptious. Our server Alise was very nice and came multiple times to see how we were doing. She was very helpful. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. Old World Italian. Very nice. Overall, a great meal.

Salute was highly recommended and they came through with flying colors on food, service, ambiance…read moreand location too. Had both the Prawns Amaretto & Spinach Fettuccine. Flavors and the quality of food are amazing with an excellent bar selection too. Italy is in Bend Oregon everyone and it's at Salute @ 1045 NW Bond St. Enjoy.

Absolutely incredible in every aspect of fine dining…read more A true example of how to fine dine in Bend. My service was impeccable! My server, I wish I could remember his name was the best. I actually thought I reviewed my experience last year. Eating at Ariana is like a foodies dream. Thank you so much for the memory!

This is hands-down the best restaurant in Bend, Oregon--maybe even the best in the entire state…read more Everything you order here will be incredible. But if you go for the tasting menu, you're in for something special. It's not just dinner--it's an experience you'll remember. Honestly, it might be the best meal you'll ever have. And I don't say that lightly--I grew up in restaurants and worked in the industry for 10 years. We come here for every special occasion. It's absolutely worth it.

Pastini Italian Restaurant truly made our day. It was our last lunch before saying goodbye to the…read morebeautiful town of Bend, Oregon, and it was the perfect way to end our visit. We were dining with our kids, who can sometimes be demanding, but the service was incredibly fast, friendly, and accommodating. The food was delicious, and everyone left happy. I also have to mention the wonderful outdoor setting. From our table, we could watch people walking, running, and riding bicycles along the path nearby, enjoying the beautiful Bend lifestyle. It created such a relaxing and vibrant atmosphere. Thank you, Pastini, for a memorable meal and a great ending to our Bend adventure. We would gladly return the next time we're in town.

We got takeout today after a couple of disappointing meals in Sunriver. Would've preferred to eat…read morethere given the gorgeous patio view of the Deschutes, but kiddos were tired from mountain biking so we brought dinner to them. Ordered sautéed spinach to start, Bolognese, Carbonara, Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Fusili alla Roma (subbed with GF Ziti) and tiramisu for dessert. Pasta was fine - nothing stood out but flavor and doneness of pasta was good. Scampi was very lemon-y and GF pasta fell apart but at least the flavor was good. Way better than any options in Sunriver but not sure I'd go back, unless I was eating there and had a view. Easy online ordering and food was ready pretty close to what was quoted.

it was sooooo amazing the restaurant we were supposed to go to had a really long wait so we came…read morehere instead. the blueberry lemonade tastes like a pie in a good way obviously and the steak is perfectly cooked and not chewy at all. the servers are very nice and the wait doesn't take long!!!!!

I can hear on a whim, and after seeing so many glowing reviews…read more WOW!! I am so glad I decided to eat here. There aren't many opportunities to get creole style food in the northwest. The barbecue shrimp was stupid good. Like... if the sauce was available, I would buy it by the jar. It was everything you want. Rich with deep flavors, the right amount of creole seasoning and creaminess. I was told by the bartender that I should definitely try it. I was torn because I wanted to try so many things. The cocktails are all fantastic. The wine list is great. The servers are all very knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great spot that's not pretentious but would be fantastic for a dimly lit date spot, or even a casual date with a friend. They have a full bar, a unique menu, and indoor/outdoor seating. If I am back in Bend, this will be my first stop.

Love the pistachio cream on top. Love the savory creamy risotto inside. AND it's gluten free…read more Amazing. My friends split a chicken Parmesan sandwich (not gf) and they loved it. They apparently get it every time they're in town.

Easily one of the best food trucks in Bend. COTTO does Italian food right -- comforting, flavorful,…read moreand always consistent. We stopped by after school and tried the 12-layer lasagna (incredible), the chopped beef sando (my favorite), and the zeppole donuts (the kids destroyed them -- sugar everywhere, totally worth it). Every dish was spot-on. You can tell everything is made with care, from the sauces to the fresh pasta. The specials are always creative and worth checking out. Service is quick, and the team is friendly even when it's busy. COTTO is a standout at The Podski -- great food, local vibe, and a perfect spot to grab a drink and a bite outdoors. Definitely one of my go-tos in Bend.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

Had lunch here and it was awesome!! The soup and salad combo was delicious. The soup was…read moretremendously cheesy. Wow! The burger was cooked to perfection and the bun was fresh! Hubs loved his stout, too. Service was terrific and prompt. Would definitely return here for another meal.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

I'm so excited to tell you about my all time favorite restaurant, The Brickhouse in Bend Oregon…read more This probably says it all...I was there for 6 days and had dinner at the Brickhouse for 3 of them. Outstanding, excellent, creative, exceptional are all descriptions of my meals. I love the ambience and service too!! Josh, Nathaniel, And Jason were all helpful for our menu selections, gave us taste of wine to select the best one, and were attentive to every aspect of our dining experience. I can't wait to go back. I'm already dreaming of the zucchini appetizer, the beet salad, the caesar, the filet and seafood platter(lobster too), the scampi and linguine and the best prepared steelhead with vegie ragu. Amazing!! Amazing!! I never mind spending for dinner when it's first class all the way!! Thank you Brickhouse. See you in September.

Service was incredible, the waiter was extremely friendly and gave good suggestions, he was also as…read moretimely as he could be with how busy they were and was very transparent on hang ups which I appreciate and cannot fault anyone for. The food was decent but not as good as the price point reflects. I ordered the steak pasta which had good cuts of meat but was overall underwhelming. If you're going to spend $35 at a minimum, the food should blow you away. The ambiance is my main complaint and I honestly have no idea how to fix this but I could not hear my partner from across the table. The restaurant was so loud that we spent most of our meal either not talking, or asking what the other had said after trying to talk. Brickhouse I really want to like eating in your restaurant, but I just cannot see a reason to dine there when there are 5 other restaurants that have similar pricing for a significantly better overall experience.