Amarone Ristorante and Bar

1084 NE Park Dr, Issaquah
(425) 369-1181

Recent Reviews

Karan Singh

Really really bad food and over priced like hell. I just feel sorry for restaurants like this and the people who visit. I am amazed at the high stars - have people lost their sense of taste during Covid.Update: Dear owner, first off I want to apologize that my review was very harshly worded. I’ll give you very specific constructive feedback so you can pass it onto your chef for consideration. I ordered chicken marsala. It was not well at all… The salt was way less as a result the sauce just felt sweet. More importantly, you guys had a massive chicken breast, which was not butterflied .. What that meant was no flavor went inside. It was just bland. Using dark thigh meat, Or at least Using thinner, cut of the breast produce more flavor. I ordered butter noodles The kids menu with sausage added for my eight year old kid. The kitchen didn’t even bother to cut up the sausage into smaller pieces. I’ve had the same dishes in real authentic Italian restaurants - so I have a fair benchmark in quality. It’s up to you if you want to reflect on this feedback or not.I will remove this feedback post as I have no intention to hurt. Everybody has room to grow. I hope my specific and constructive update helps.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Tales of trauma and drama

Another great visit. Fernando makes you feel like family. Service and hospitality always amazing. Food is always consistent high recommend having dinner here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom T.

A solid option for authentic Italian food.Service was decent but on Easter Sunday, the bartender was also doubling as waitress, so when a large group came in with lots of drinks… everyone else was left waiting for too long.Food was above average quality and on the pricey side.Be sure to avoid sitting next to the fireplace; it might look nice but for the few sitting next to it, it is too warm and uncomfortable.I would return but would be trying other Italian restaurants in the area before going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Matt Reynolds

I like to go here when I'm in town on business. They have great staff and really good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5 Blondes

Really nice trying out Amarone for the first time. It was a chilly night in February and we were seated right next to the fireplace which I loved! The ambiance is top-notch with high ceilings, warm wood tones and beams, carpeting, drapes, lots of tables with enough space for private conversations, and a nice size bar. Swanky is how I'd describe it overall. The service was attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and the portions are generous. Plenty of Bolognese left over for a second or third meal. My only suggestion is for oil and vinegar to be offered or left tableside so its readily available as a compliment to the bread. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kurt Dillard

We visited Amarone for the first time this past Saturday. Multiple people greeted us when we entered 10 minutes ahead of our reservation, although the dining room was full we only waited a few minutes before our waiter, Gem, seated us. Gem was amazing, attentive and engaging, but not overbearing. He took our wine order and soon returned with some delicious toasted bread and the wine. Gem and his teammates checked on us periodically while we ate, the teamwork based service was excellent.We loved our salads and the entrees were superlative. We tried the filet mignon, maccheroni aragosta parmigiana, linguine piccante al pesto gamberoni, and the spaghetti lobster saffron. The homage pastas were served al dente, each of their respective sauces were rich and flavorful, and the steak and seafood were outstanding. We shared a few desserts, each were distinctive, beautifully plated, and wonderful to taste. Highly recommended, five stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

laura melkonian

Great food and drinks with warm, personalized service! Italian food and fish specials are always delicious. The portions are large and most of the time we have great leftovers to take home. Fernando, Cindy, Tony and Gem always welcome us and we look forward to our next visit to Amarone. Highly recommend checking out the large bar and the fun patio on warm summer days.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Lobster Ravioli, Caesar Salad

Jeff

First time dining here. We will be back! And soon! The live music was wonderful. Great atmosphere. Food was excellent. Service was attentive, but there was no pressure to hurry and turnover our table.

Yann Riche

My partner and I have been to Amarone a few times, and we have always been blown away by the quality of the food. Top notch Italian cuisine, hitting the perfect note of refinement without being pretentious. Just stellar. Last time we were there we enjoyed short rib raviolis and spicy pesto prawn linguine. The dish materialized very quickly, brought in by a smiling and delightful staff. The drinks menu is also extensive, with an excellent wine collection, and great cocktails. The atmosphere is also amazing with a subdued lighting for some intimate setting, and great decor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo Lemon Cream Marsala, Mushroom Risotto

Dmitri Artimenia

Warning - you will be addicted - this place is beyond amazing, owners, staff, food is exquisite - atmosphere impeccably warm, cozy - impossible to convey the true essence until you attend. Tony's singing is worth visiting alone. Fernando and Cinthia will make you feel like a family - I can't speak highly enough about this gem of a place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ella p

We dined for a birthday night.Great service Great Food Great atmosphere.Hospitality is amazingLove this place.Back soon and often

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allan Lipstein

This is place is fine, no where near what it should be to justify the prices they charge. My wife and I were sat by the fire, which was nice and cozy, until I noticed it was an open fire with no grate or glass. Hello fire hazard.The food was decent, we both got pasta dishes, and both were just fine. I ordered the saffron pasta with a lobster tail, that came with half a lobster carcas as well. I guess it technically included the tail, but it is not what you'd expect when ordering a tail.I also ordered a coke with a twist, but instead got a glass full (and I mean full) of ice, with a small amount of coke and no lemon. See photo. They did rectify this after I called another waitress over.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Kaitlyn Whittlesey

My husband and I went for my birthday and it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Not only was the food incredible, but the staff was extremely welcoming and seemed so happy to be there. Our server, Cem, was incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful. He recommended the perfect wine pairing with our food which ended up elevating thr experience more. Additionally, there was a gentleman (who I presumed to be the owner?) who walked around and serenaded guests. When he got to our table, he asked if I had any preference and I mentioned I liked Frank Sinatra. He then played "the way you look tonight, " which was absolutely beautiful, followed by the Happy Birthday sang in Italian.It was truly such a special night. Everything exceeded my expectations tenfold. I would 100% recommend Amarone to someone who wants to dine somewhere with delicious food and caring staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu

Jane Nipius

First time to visit this restaurant last night. It was a great surprise. We had a total of 7 people and tasted a lots of dishes and desserts. Zero dishes failed. Enjoy the atmosphere and extremely easy parking as well.Parking: Very easy parking. I parked in front of the restaurant with no difficulty at all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Steak and Lobster Ravioli, Calamari Fritti

Wayne popeski

This was truly an amazing dining experience.I ordered a Caesar salad appetizer and I can say, with no doubt, it was the best I ever tasted. Just a touch of dressing (most restaurants literally drown their salads in dressing. However, the highlight of the salad was the croutons. You could tell they were made on site. Amazing flavor.The entre was linguini with clams and mussels . The pasta was cooked to perfection. Plenty of clams and mussels. The capers gave it some extra zing. Needless to say, the plate was clean when I was done eating.Wanted to try the tiramisu but was simply too full.Specially thanks to Tony and his amazing singingIf you want fantastic Italian food, you simply must come here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad

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