The GF options were spot on and tasted like regular dough, bouncy and light, which was impressive. I wish we would have skipped the pillow bread, it's a lot of bread and is the same dough as the pizza dough, just not pressed out. However, the honey goat cheese combo on the bread was stellar. Worth getting if you have a larger party, perhaps with just 2 if you really love bread. The flavor was a bit lacking, the sauces were somewhat bland, spicy from peppers but not robust. For the price point, it was alright but nothing terrific. read more

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What a gem this place is! Especially when good Italian is scarce. They are only open limited days so be sure to make a reservation. They do return your voicemails for reservation requests promptly. The menu does change seasonly so keep that in mind when you're looking at past menu pics but it will give you an idea of what they have. I would post more food pics but I forgot the names of the dishes. We went in November and absolutely loved what we ate and drank and the service was great! The atmosphere was also very nice. I noticed there is a stage with a piano which made me wonder if they have live music sometimes. I highly recommend! read more

Tappi - Pillow Bread with Chevre and Honey - Italian Near Me - Twisp, Washington

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Amazing food and John is such a great guy! You will be blown away by this little place! read more

Tappi - Italian Near Me - Twisp, Washington

Went here on a romantic date night for my birthday and it certainly did not disappoint. It's intimate and romantic with the owner at the wood fire stove at the center of the dinning room. The staff are sweet and tentative without being overbearing. Now about the food. We shared a Country Salad and now I will forever dream of this salad. Trust me, order it. The dressing in the salad was the best I've ever had. We then got the rosemary pillow bread also so delicious I wished I had saved sun to sop up my pasta sauce with. My bf got the bolognas and I opted for the roasted eggplant and zucchini. Everything was perfection. We I'll be back! Make sure you make a reservation! read more

Wow - How many times can I say that?? I want to pull out all of the superlatives that I can think of but wow just tops the list. For so many of us food is just a fueling experience. We eat something because we need to, need to keep working or whatever else we need to do. But the experience of eating truly amazing food - food that makes your senses pop and your heart sing - this had nothing to do with just putting fuel in the tank - this was pure pleasure. We made reservations for 5:45 pm and it seemed like a great time to arrive. The restaurant filled up about a 1/2 hour after we arrived, so it was nice to get our appetizers and wine ordered early. The service was warm and friendly. We struggled slightly to keep the water glasses full, but it wasn't the end of the world. It does take a while for everything to come out, so if your in a hurry, go somewhere else. The ambiance was nice, I could definitely see this place in a small town in Italy and I would want to eat there too. We started with the polenta appetizer with cherry tomatoes and pecorino Romano on top. The olive oil drizzle made the whole dish delicious and creamy. Many polenta dishes have butter and cream in them, this one was non-dairy, which was perfect for me. (Romano cheese is from sheep) They also brought us a sample of their lentil soup, it had spinach and romano cheese on top. Both my wife and I were totally enchanted with the flavor. For our main courses, she order a pizza, the Linda, and it was amazing. She was only able to finish about 1/2 so it is a good size to share or to know you will have some leftovers for the next day. I ordered the lamb leg special, slow roasted leg of lamb in a white bean soup. Absolutely off the chart. I honestly can't remember the last time I had a meal so good. This was the kind of meal that you remember years later, it was that good! We ordered a bottle of wine, their mid level ($45) Sangiovese from the Tuscany area. Paired with the food it really shined, each mouthful made us feel transported to another time and place. On a side note, the table next to us got their plates of pasta right before we left. They smelled SO good I wanted to sit back down and have a second dinner..... So, if you have got to the end of this review, (thanks) I highly recommend that you try this place. I will be thinking about it until I can come back. This was one of the best food experiences I have ever had. Wow! read more

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What a great addition to the Twisp restaurant scene! Tappi exceeds expectations. We ordered the Country Salad, the House Salad, the Linda and Uncle Feiix pizzas and the Polenta. Everything served piping hot by the friendliest servers. Word had gotten out, so definitely make a reservation. It's a small but mighty space. Next time I'll try the house made pasta. read more

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Hands down the best food in the valley. Well worth any wait you may experience. Wood fired oven. Top notch pizzas and pillow bread. Salads, pastas and desserts are excellent too. A+ read more

Tappi - people sitting at a table with plates of food - Italian Near Me - Twisp, Washington

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Loved it. Four bolognese, pep pizza spesh, house salad, pillow bread with honey and chèvre FROM HEAVEN, and probably the best pan a cotta (lemon lime) ever. Kind, friendly service. Lovely atmosphere. read more

Tappi - Pillow bread with honey and chèvre - Italian Near Me - Twisp, Washington

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Small and cozy restaurant in Twisp with good service, great spot for a romantic date night. Definitely recommend! I really enjoyed their baby back ribs (super juicy and delicious) and my husband loved his pizza. The vegetable polenta was quite oily but this was also my first time tried polenta so maybe it's supposed to be like that? They also have a small selection of wine with very resonable price (though my waitress served wine in the same type of cup as our water cup, only until we ordered a bottle that wine was served in actual wine glass. I'm personally have no problems with it, it just seemed a little strange :). read more

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Mixed feelings about this one. We had an extremely long wait for our food. Wait staff was indifferent at best. But the food was very good, so: your call. read more

Best pasta in the Methow. House made bucatini, where can you fine that? A revelation. I had been meaning to try this restaurant for 6 years but it's often closed. We finally made it in this year. The pillow bread was perfect with roasted tomatoes and chèvre. House salad was basic with an acidic dressing. The Linda pizza was good, but had too many toppings so was on the softer side, still tasted good. Our server (Lizzy?) was fabulous and took great care of us. Lizzy was knowledgeable about the wine selection, which had lots of Italian options and was very affordable. Highly recommend. read more

John is the best host. Thanks for providing a warm, classy, delicious dining experience!

With great food, comfortable setting, attentive service, a fine wine list and John Bonica as the sociable, outgoing host and Chef, this is our favorite restaurant in the Valley. Can't miss! read more

Wow. I cannot believe that we have lived not far from this town and had no idea this restaurant exists. We made a reservation and were readily seated upon arrival. Wait staff were prompt and attentive without bing too much so. The atmosphere is nice with Italian music at an appropriate level. The place is not over done in cultural references. It is very clean. Food and wine? It's all been said and is true. Excellent. Excellent. We will be back! Bravo! read more

Fresh homemade pasta? Even gluten free?! Yes - I know it sounds too good to be true but Tappi is the real deal. The owner and chef bring together the best aspects of the local area and provide a sense of community. Whether you're just stopping by for the first time or coming back for the fifth year, you'll feel like family. From the hospitality to the freshest local ingredients, you can't help but keep coming back! If only they delivered to Seattle! read more

Absolutely delicious food that tasted like authentic Italy! I always appreciate the effort a restaurant goes through to make all their pasta homemade. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt and the chef even came by our table a few times to check in and refilled our water without us asking. Going above and beyond! read more

This is our 2nd time eating here. Their wood-fired pizza and pillow bread were stunning! Service was superb!

We were hungry after a long drive and I spotted twinkling lights in the window. We parked and as we walked up, a woman was leaving with a bag, and I asked: "how was it" She said: I drive an hour to get food here"....OK. We had a Delicious meal. Started with a salad that was charred in the Pizza oven (Cabbage) and then served with a thick slice of Bacon and am amazing creamy Gorgonzola dressing. We shared a Pasta and a Polenta with the most amazing deep complex tomato sauce I've ever had! Both were Fantastic. We finished with sharing the Panna Cotta.....again Amazing! The Service was professional and friendly....best dinner on our 7 day trip from Seattle to Chicago! read more

By far the best wood fired oven Italian anywhere. You won't find better in any big city. John and Tappi are local treasures. Whether you eat in at his lovely casual restaurant or call ahead for take out, Tappi NEVER disappoints. You MUST not leave without trying the Cuscino (pillow bread). The specials are always outstanding and most ingredients are from local farms. The service is thoughtful and helpful, and John always has time for catching up even if it's crazy in house. You will not regret a stop at Tappi. In fact, seek it out! read more

Great dinners with finely crafted pizza, pastas, and meats. Killer secret is lunch pop-up outside Tappi on Saturdays during Twisp Farmers Market. Goopy wondrous sandwiches like pulled pork on a bun with an egg. read more

Beautiful and intimate atmosphere. Authentic Italian family recipes cooked in a custom wood fired oven. John creates the most delicious pizza I've ever tasted. The crust is to die for. Don't miss out...try the pillow bread. The handmade pastas are amazing. Salads are generous, made with fresh ingredients and flavorful home made dressings. Our favorite restaurant anywhere! read more

Tappi - Family dinner. John pictured in the middle - Italian Near Me - Twisp, Washington

Tappi was mentioned to us by a friend. We decided to order take out. The website and online ordering was easy and provided texts to when our food would be ready. The homemade pasta is amazing and I have enjoyed every thing I have tried and the pizza is my favorite in the valley! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

If you go here for red wine and brick oven pizza, you're probably good. It's a small menu. The (only available) salad was pretty good. The polenta and meatballs was okay. The coffee was extremely burnt. Ambiance is nice. Service was pleasant but a little slow/inattentive. Still, given only a few options for dinner in town, this might not be a bad bet. read more

If your in this part of the world. This is a DO NOT MISS spot. Steak salad is wonderful. Polenta is delicious. Wine selection is magnificent. They are known for their pizza, yet I've only had it once (amazing) as i always get sidetracked by daily specials. You will thank yourself for going. read more

Stopped in en route home from the coast and Twisp is half way. Chose Tappi on the strength of reviews. This restaurant exceeded our expectations. Knowledgable owner John accommodated us on a busy night even though we didn't have a reservation. We shared an appetizer special - oven roasted cauliflower (delicious, even for non-veggie lovers) and pizza. We sat at the pizza bar, and enjoyed watching the pizzaolo hustle up great meals. Service was very attentive even with our special requests. We will definitely return. Highly recommended. read more

Love Tappi, and we always enjoy the food and atmosphere. Just heard, however, that Tappi will require proof of vaccination to eat there. I am vaccinated, and I think that people should be vaccinated, but I will not carry and present health care papers as a condition of going out to eat. I will look forward to going to Tappi again, once the requirement is lifted... read more

Quite possibly the best restaurant in the Methow!! Certainly the best restaurant I've visited in the Methow. Actually I think it's top 10 restaurant I've dined at in Washington. We had a table of 8. Everyone was pleased with their meal. Wait staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with some gluten free suggestions for a few in our party. It was fun watching the chef at his wood fired oven. The homemade pasta was excellent. The porchetta was amazing. The pillow bread and grilled asparagus were both perfect. The desserts were also exemplary. The prices were great; less than I would expect for this dining experience. read more

This was a great surprise Wait staff terrific and the authentic smells instant Delicious salad with cloud bread in high quality olive oil Each entree thrilled our group The homemade pasta with braised beef incredibly savory and the polenta with wine braised beef spot on Would come back any time I'm in the area!! read more

My husband and I made a reservation for a dinner. We came there and the owner asked us if we are vaccinated. We said YES. Then the owner said "I DONT KNOW YOU" YOU NEED TO CARRY THE PROVE OF VACCINES WITH YOU". Really? We were waiting for our reservation,very hungry, for hours and in the end of everything he didn't let us in. We didn't have any other choices to go to because it was way too late. Very disappointed in the thus place! Because, when we made a reservation they supposed to TELL US ABOUT IT!!! By the way, it's my first bad review. This really touched me!!! read more

Small classy little place in Twisp. They recommend reservations and I now know why. The place is small with amazing food. Small menu with not a ton of options, but I think that's when I know the food is going to be delicious. Means the chef only has to focus on a handful of menu items and s/he can make the food exceptional. I had the Pasta Savannah, which is spaghetti. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I have never had a spaghetti noodle that was so good in my life & I've eaten a ton of spaghetti! The sauce itself was good and was perfect dipping for the pillow bread we ordered. The bread came before our meal did which we had to show a lot of discipline not to eat it before the meal arrived as we wanted to dip the bread in my red sauce. The bread was absolutely delicious. Spendy! Yes, but oh so good!!! Hubby had the pork and beans. Not my style but it was good. He loved it and that all that matters. We ordered dessert too and my chocolate panna cotta was better than the peach flavor my hubs ordered. I think his wasn't very flavorful. He agreed. Overall this was spendy but worth it. Ambience was decent, a bit loud but not so loud that I couldn't hear my hubs across the small table we were seated at. read more

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The meal was sublime. Highly recommend the Venetian beef with polenta. The pizza is delicious, too. They have a gluten-free crust option.

We visited this fine place based on its Yelp reviews. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but we caught a garlic-ey whiff of the good food that awaited us. It looks like everything is done in the wood oven. The specials board had nearly as much as the menu. The food was fantastic and the service was friendly, but not in a hovering way. We'll be back with our Italian food loving friends in tow. read more

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One of the best meals I've had! The ambiance and service were amazing. We had the spaghetti, pasta Savannah, bread, and Cabernet - all fantastic! We will definitely be back. Thank you very much for a great evening. read more

We (party of 2) tried to visit Tappi on a Thursday evening at 5:15, but were politely turned away for not having reservations. Kind of disappointing, especially because there were at least 7 open tables when we looked around. But it must mean the food is great. Make sure you book a rezzo, even on a early weekday evening in tiny Twisp Washington. read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner on my way south. Summer salad and pesto pasta were fresh, beautiful and delicious. I wanted to get back on the road and they were very helpful in finding me a seat at the chef's bar and serving me quickly. Really lovely place, great food, I'll be back! read more

This place is amazing. We make it a point to visit every time we're in the Methow Valley. The owner John has been there every time we've visited, no wonder the food is so consistently amazing and the service incredible. Make sure you get the pillow bread. This time I had one of their specials, the porchetta. It melted in my mouth. If you're in the valley, I couldn't recommend Tappi more. read more

Had a wonderful dinner here. Ordered the pasta e carne and was wonderfully surprised. Random little town but definitely worth a visit. Wonderful service, great appetizers (cloud bread & roasted asparagus) yummy dinners. You can watch your wood fired pizza be made in the oven right In front of you. Pretty place too! read more

Tappi - Italian Near Me - Twisp, Washington

The best Italian restaurant in Washington State! Great little gem up in Twisp. Excellent food and service. Clean restaurant. My parents and fiancé really enjoyed our meal. Recommend getting the pillow bread for a appetizer. read more

We ate at Tappi Sunday night, 2/16/20. It was an outstanding experience, top to bottom. Being just 2 of us we sat at the bar (as opposed to a table) looking into the food prep and cooking area soaking up the warmth of both the Italian dishes cooking in the wood fired oven and the great conversation about such cooking we had with John, the owner / chef. We watched him prepare our delicious Italian dishes and cook them in the brick oven fired with fruit wood ("always!") from local area orchards just over his shoulder. He masterfully prepared and served our dishes while we enjoyed a bottle of outstanding house red wine. Fabulously unpretentious and oh, so freaking good! The service staff were warm and engaging, attentive and very helpful. We highly recommend Tappi! Reservations highly recommended. Twisp is lucky to have such a wonderful restaurant! read more

On the last night of an 11 day vacation which ran the culinary gamut from "fine dining" establishments in the San Juan islands to the frozen food at the Mazama Country Store (home made pot pies which were quite good actually), this little gem of a restaurant not only outperformed our expectations but truly was the best dining experience of our trip. The service was prompt and welcoming and never left us wanting for anything. The brick, wood-fired oven is conspicuously placed in the heart of the dining room allowing us to watch (and smell!) the various stages of our food's prep. The lone chef deftly prepped dish after dish before handing them over to his oven to finish them off. Looking around the room, you could always catch someone eyeing what he was up to, hoping to catch a glance of their food exiting the hearth. We had the following: Pillow bread with chèvre and honey, roasted dragon's tongue beans, house-made fusilli with pesto and heirloom tomatoes, the uncle felix pizza, and finished with chocolate panna cotta and roasted peaches with blueberries. Every single item was wonderful. The pillow bread was thick but somehow so light and flavorful and paired wonderfully with the cheese and honey. Frankly, it could have been our dessert. The dragon's tongue beans were roasted in the oven and topped with a generous helping of finely crumbled pecorino cheese with a roasted lemon. This was a very fresh plate which spoke more of spring than late summer. The pasta was amazing. So light and fresh. There is no substitute for fresh pasta. The pizza was the best I've had in a long time. The crust was thin without being undercooked or burnt to cracker consistency and light and airy around the gently charred edges. The sauce was thin and flavorful and the toppings were portioned just right for the pie. The panna cotta packed major chocolate flavor into its delicate presentation. The fire-roasted peaches... if they have them when you're there, get them! Warm, lightly charred, tender peaches paired with cool blueberries was a treat for the eyes as much as it was for the taste buds. I couldn't have been more pleased with this dinning experience. You can tell the folks here are proud of what they do. I don't know when we'll be back in the area but dinner at Tappi will be at the top of our priority list when we are. read more