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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, Issaquah, WA

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
2920 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.

From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.

A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.

Buon Appetito and Salute!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rick Ragan
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Area
    Issaquah
  • Cross Street
    Front Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,920 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Food

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Eastside

    Best Overall

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Best Ambience

  • Eastside

    Best Value

  • Eastside

    Romantic

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montalcino Ristorante Italiano in Issaquah dazzles with its exquisite Italian cuisine, intimate ambiance, and attentive service. Regulars love the "gem of a place" for special occasions, praising the "excellent quality food" and "wonderful experience." From short rib ravioli to lobster dishes, every meal is "outstanding," making it a must-visit in Seattle.
2,920 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have such a wonderful experience here the food came out a little different than we anticipated. Their team immediately fixed everything and went over and above what was necessary to make sure that we are happy!! so grateful for everything from the wonderful location to the great food. We can't wait to come back!!!

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  2. Megan

    Hawaii2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had received gift certificates from a contractor that we worked with for this restaurant around 2019. Obviously the restaurant was closed in 2020 during 2020. We moved out of town and decided we were going go there for a grandmother‘s 75th birthday and took the gift certificate that we had with us When we received the bill we were told that the gift certificates were counterfeit and they would not accept them and they were from too long ago as far as I know Washington state has no expiration on gift certificates my husband not wanting to cause a scene at his mother’s birthday just gave them the gift certificates and paid the Bill so essentially the dinner ended up being almost $400 for two between the gift certificates he gave them and the money he paid for the dinner. I think this is a horribly bad business practice, especially considering the owner himself was the one involved in the checkout process.

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  3. Gwen

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance for a relaxed date night. Definitely plan to make a reservation...the dining room was tiny and it seemed like most tables would stay for 2 hours, so not much turnover. We could easily hear each other speak, which was a huge plus. The food was very good and portions were generously sized. We especially liked the antipasto platter which had a larger than normal variety of items. Waiter service was friendly, but a little slow. Water service was great, though..our glasses were never more than half empty. We would have liked suggestions for wine pairing, but that did not seem to be a focus here. All in all, a great night out close to home and fairly priced. We will be back.

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  4. JeffFoodie

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This spot continues to be a gem. Excellent Italian - prices are appropriate relative to excellent quality food. Great for special occasions!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to Montalcino’s for over 10 years and can say it’s still an amazing gem of a place that we still love so much. The food, the ambiance, the staff are all so consistent and good. Can’t think of a single dish we wouldn’t order again - love all their risotos and seafood dishes. We try at least one of whatever their specials are for the evening - so good each and every time. We almost never order dessert normally but we can’t pass up Montalcino’s canoles :) Highly recommend this place.

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  6. Alex

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat in Issaquah and probably top 3 Italian places in the greater Seattle area. Love it here

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  7. Tara

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Montalcino is our favorite date night and celebration spot. They never disappoint.

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  8. Beata

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was a new experience for me. I went for my birthday dinner with my husband and another couple and a generous gift certificate we received at Christmas. What a great experience! It's a cozy place that reminded me of so many delightful restaurants when I lived in NYC. The owner makes the rounds to every table. The service is caring and attentive. And the food - WOW. I had the Insalata di Cesare salad, a nice slab of romaine with the dressing and shaved parm on top, served with a steak knife to cut through and enjoy. The best Caesar I've had in years. And my entree was the Ravioli alla Juventus, wild mushroom ravioli in a parmigiano cream sauce. I wanted to fill a bathtub with it and eat my way out. Fabulous. The others at my table had the halibut special with pesto risotto, Chicken Pizzaiola, and a custom pasta primavera. Everybody cleaned their plate. We were too full and happy to get individual desserts, but ordered a tiramisu and four forks. That came on a platter with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate and a singing of the birthday song. Totally adorable. And that tiramisu was crazy delicious and light as a feather.

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  9. Virginia VIP

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Montalcino is always my "go-to" restaurant for special occasions and entertaining visitors. The setting is cozy, the food is delicious, and the staff is always gracious. If I were to mention anything negative it would include the difficulty getting a good time for a reservation even when checking weeks in advance and the occasional difficulty parking nearby.

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  10. Nishanth krishna

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ravioli and halibut special with risotto was outstanding. Mya our server was fantastic!

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FAQs

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 270-3677.

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.9 stars by 2920 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

15 NW Alder Place, Issaquah, WA 98027

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Front Street
  • Area
    Issaquah
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rick Ragan
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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