Reviews for Montalcino Ristorante Italiano in Issaquah, WA
Wonderful service, went here for my anniversary. The owner, Rick, was a pleasure to talk to. Food was outstanding, the the... Bruschetta for the appetizer and the main dishes blew us away. Will definitely come back! Read more
So so so good!! Little pricey but not that bad and definitely worth it! We got the short rib ravioli special ($45) and the wild... boar pasta ($25??) plus some appetizers! In and out quickly too, about an hour. Came to celebrate our engagement! We don’tcurrently live in issaquah but are considering it in the future so wanted to start checking out issaquah restaurants. The ownercame by to congratulate us & we got free champagne too. Staff is very friendly! Super small restaurant- would recommend making areservation. I was able to get one same day no problem but we also went on a Tuesday. Read more
We came here for a birthday dinner and it was one of more lasting surprises in recent memory. The restaurant entrance is pretty... easy to miss on a side street off the building’s front, but that adds to the charm of what ends up feeling like a hidden gemin downtown Issaquah. The inside is small but intimate in a good way; I didn’t feel crowded or like we were intruding on othertables. The service was prompt and unobtrusive. And the food? I was astounded at the size of our cheese and meat platter—thiscould probably feed 4 instead of just us 2. The sacchetti I ordered was simply delicious, little packets bursting with meatyflavor. For dessert, I chose the brightly tart limoncello which I think I might need to get every single time now. Myhusband’s gelato came in a goblet worthy of Harry Potter and could also easily feed a table of 4. We will definitely return. Read more
Unquestionably the best pasta dish I've ever had, the Sacchetti al Cinghiale is amazing. The restaurant is small, 10 tops,... maybe, but that meant the food, service and execution were perfect. The bread for the bruschetta was warm and the tomatoes cold,perfect. Prawns and scallops were unctuous and the pasta was incredible. Had a great bottle with the meal and finished withgrappa and espresso. Couldn't have been happier and man does this Texan look forward to coming back. Read more
Had a date night with my girlfriend here and they sat us at this sweet little table out front which was perfect. We were greeted... by the owner's wife who was super friendly and made us feel super welcome, Rick (the owner) came out and made sure we knewanything we wanted to know about the place and the food/wine. They made our night very special and I wish more restaurants feltas caring and passionate as this place. Everything was clean, the atmosphere was great (live musician singing and playingguitar, the food was absolutely amazing, I have zero complaints and we will absolutely be coming back. Read more
This is the kind of restaurant I daydream about. Every single dish I’ve tried is phenomenal - fresh pasta and ingredients,... creamy, flavorful… I could go on. We made reservations 1 week in advance for a Friday spot. There were few to pick from, somaybe plan farther in advance than us. Service is top notch. The wait staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable aboutwine pairings and dish recommendations. We order the grilled prawn & scallop in saffron sauce for an app, then lobster ravioliand the short rib ravioli for dinner. The lobster ravioli is my all time favorite dish. Ever. I order this every time. It’svibrant, creamy, lemony, the right amount of salty, and it’s stuffed with lobster. My fiancé ordered the short rib ravioliand almost made me envious. If two meals could be yin and Yang, or fall and spring, it’s the short rib and the lobster rav.The short rib is homey, cozy, rich, and feels like a warm hug. I couldn’t stop asking for bites (sorry fiancé!) We each dida wine flight. Perfect way to enjoy wine throughout the meal without over drinking or breaking the bank. Total was $200. Wouldand absolutely will go back. Read more
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there last night and the food was as delicious as it has been on previous visits.... The short rib ravioli and lobster ravioli were amazing. The lobster ravioli was topped with prawns instead of a lobster tailsince they were out of that. The tiramisu was light and creamy. They also gave us 2 complimentary glasses of prosecco, a cheesesample and put a cute sign on the table. Excellent service and ambiance every visit. We can't wait to be back ? Read more
This restaurant is a wonderful treat! It is such a small cozy space and the service is beyond exceptional! Our waitress Lucy was... so helpful with great recommendations and she was just really fun to talk to. The owner Rick came by and introduced himself andchatted with us a little bit and kept coming back to check on us, at the end he also walked us out shook our hands and thankedus for coming. It's very rare to find restaurants that's still do this! The food was absolutely one of the best Italian foods intown! We were a table of four and we ordered; lobster ravioli with lobster tail ( so well cooked and delicious), lamb shank (braised so well, meat was falling off the bone, it had truly amazing flavors!), Short rib ravioli (the sauce was so rich and sogood I cannot wait to order this dish next time for myself), finally I had the truffle filled ravioli with caviar ( I was inpure heaven for every bite that I took of the ravioli, the flavor of the truffle and the creamy sauce surrounding the dish wasso good it left me wanting more! ). We wrapped up the night with an order of three desserts; cannolis ( One was chocolatecovered and one was regular, hands down the best cannoli I have had so far.. and I've had a lot of cannoli), tiramisu ( tiramisuwas okay, not too impressive), and pistachio gelato (not too sweet and not to overpowering, very delicious.) Overall, I highlyrecommend checking this place out for that perfect romantic date night, or a beautiful celebration dinner with an intimategroup. I will definitely be returning! Read more