My husband and I came here for our anniversary meal because it's our favorite restaurant in Bend…read more It's authentic Italian and they IMPORT their flour from Italy. I always feel ill if I eat gluten/flour from the states, but never when I travel to Italy. I could eat anything I wanted here and not only do I not feel ill after eating it, it taste so good! I've had a lot of authentic Italian in Italy and this reminds me of that. Their wine selection is great. I don't flush or get a headache after I drink their wine. It's truly authentic Italian wine and not mass produced Italian wine for the states. We had our fur child with us so we sat outside on the patio, which was a lovely ambience and were plenty warm. The desserts were delicious and I'm still dreaming about their limoncello. I'm very picky and theirs is some of the best I've ever had. Our waiter Michael was very knowledgeable and kind. Absolutely priced fairly (if you are paying attention to what's going on in this country).

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.

4.5 hey spot on. I'm rounding up to a five in my review because the service was great…read more Had the halibut and Spaghetti Carbonara ithe main dishes. But my favorite thing there was the lemon mousse dessert. Very unique and well balanced.

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!

We booked a reservation in the bar area and our "table" was actually at the bar. It was fun to…read moretalk to the bartender and watch him make his craft cocktails. I don't thing you can go wrong with any of the food. Stand out dishes - gnudi, carrot soup and the halibut.

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.

Great meal at Zydeco this past week. I had been wanting to visit Zydeco on a trip to Bend, and…read morefinally we made it. We were going to the War & Treaty concert at the close by Tower Theatre, and we made an early reservation at Zydeco. We were there on a Tuesday night and I had the Tuesday feature...the Fried Chicken Thighs. It was perfect. What also stood out were the Cheesy Grits served with the chicken. It was so good. My wife had the Risotto and added Tofu. They grilled it to perfection. We also enjoyed the oysters, bread, and salad with out meal. Key Lime Pie for dessert was the perfect ending to a great evening. Our server was also excellent as she was timely, efficient, and quite engaging.

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.

Been wanting to go here for awhile now, finally dropped by for lunch. The "Bourdain" was large and…read morevery flavorful, Tony's favorite fried mortadella sandwich on focaccia. The rice and cheese arancini with marinara was delicious also. Highly recommend this food truck at Podski.

We went to The Grove tonight to eat dinner. Their food cart, inside counter and Instagram were all…read moreshut down. Anyone know why? Really looking forward to their penne and garlic bread!

Tiny portion of pasta for $16! It looks like leftovers vs meal. So disappointing. Will no come backread more

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.

Food and drinks were so good! Our waitress Endica was the best, she was so knowledgable and so…read morecool! She also gave us some great recommendations for sight seeing, totally made our night!

Great experience at Deschutes Brewery on Wednesday. We selected Deschutes Brewery as the place to…read morego for lunch before driving back to Portland. Great choice. Endica (sp?) was the highlight. She was so friendly and accommodating. She has been at the Public House for five years, and she represents the restaurant in an excellent way. My wife had the Tomato Soup and Small Salad. The tomato soup was perfect. We couldn't figure out the seasoning, but Endica mentioned it was produced with coconut milk. That made sense as it was excellent. I had the Nashville Chicken Sandwich, (minus the heat) and it was also excellent. The accompanying french fries were addictive. We finished these. Endica commented that they were hand cut, and they were so uniformed. I also must say it impressed me that she didn't charge me for the tartar sauce for the fries. The tartar sauce by the way was so good as well, and Endica said that most menu items are made in house. Many restaurants do charge me, and it perturbs me. We would definitely return when we come back to Bend.