Calabria Ristorante Italiano
(425) 822-7350
132 Lake Street South
Kirkland,
WA
98033
47.6751
-122.2062
Neighborhood: Moss Bay
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In Short
Steaming plates of pasta are the specialty, but plan on ordering several courses. Start with calamari marinated in tomatoes, white wine and garlic. Order your favorite pasta and share either bracioline del paesano (pork tenderloins stuffed with chunks of bacon), or vitello saltimbocca (veal layered with prosciutto). Calabria serves up the expected tiramisu, but strawberries Maria (cooked in rum, spooned over ice cream and topped with whipped cream) is a lighter alternative.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 19, 2008
This restaurant has great authentic Italian Food. A great wine selection too. The staff was very helpful with food suggestions and let me tell you it was DELICIOUS! The prices are reasonable as well so if you want some excellent Italian food...try this place out.
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October 30, 2008
The food is amazing, authentic and reasonably priced. The staff are pleasant and always willing to go the extra mile. Great spot for a romantic night out or a large group of friends. The Strawberries Ala Maria is amazing along with the Bruschetta. Definitely a must visit place in Kirkland.
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whats_cookin
May 26, 2008
Our group of 4 enjoyed a very nice meal on Saturday 5/24. Since the restaurant had opened only at 4:30 and we were there at 5:30, there was no need for reservations. We were only one of 3 tables occupied, however, by the end of our meal, the restaurant was nearly full. There was a nice piano player in the background, which brought nice ambiance to the otherwise "on the borderline" of stale feel. The chairs are old and uncomfortable and paper on top of the linen, brought it to the true feel of a trattoria without lining guests up along a long table. The food was better than I expected though. We started out with bruschetta which was ample for 4 persons, then shared a couple of salads, which were fresh, crisp and large for sides. After reading prior reviews I decided to try the pasta, knowing that if I didn't like it, most restaurants will try again to please you. My partner and I both had the penne pasta with chicken and gorgonzola sauce, another guest had the veal marsala, and another the chicken with the same gorgonzola sauce (no pasta). We were all pleasantly surprised in the freshness, bold flavors, and quality of the feast before our eyes. Our service was spot on and attentive, wines were reasonable for the offerings, and we were able to get off to our show in a timely manner afterwards.
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What to Drink:
The wine list is long and spendy, but the servers know their stuff and offer excellent recommendations.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Check, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Notable Wine List
