Amaro Bistro

"This place is a vibe. We went there in a group of 12. They were kind enough to accommodate our same day reservation. Service was fast and our waiter was patient, polite and answered all our questions. Food, dessert and wine were great. We ordered a margherita pizza for the table. I got a lumache con pesto pasta. We ordered three desserts for the table - tiramisu, panna cotta, and torta mascarpone. Everything was great but tiramisu was exceptional. We had a good time. There is street parking around which can be tricky to find depending on the time of the day."

"Amaro Bistro offers a cozy Italian dining experience, though my recent visit left me with mixed feelings. Opting for a classic pairing, I ordered a glass of wine to accompany my steak. While the ambiance was charming, I found the steak lacking in flavor--it could have benefited from a finishing salt or another seasoning to elevate its taste. The calamari was a surprise; I expected traditional fried calamari but received it in a spicy marinara sauce. While the flavors were enjoyable, I missed the satisfying crunch of the classic preparation. Overall, Amaro Bistro is a decent spot, but tonight's experience fell short of my expectations. Perhaps it was just an off night, and I'm willing to give it another chance in the future."

"Based just on the food we would not come back. Ambiance was refined and romantic, service was nice but not engaged or attentive and the food was very subpar. We came here for our 9th anniversary to have dinner and it was a big disappointment. My husband ordered off the Seattle Restaurant week menu and I had a pasta. The carbonara pasta was quite mediocre and was not rich in flavor as it must have lacked quality eggs/cheese as the base of the pasta was more of white sauce. Steak sauce was a cherry sweet and vinegary which was all over the meat and did not work. The spinach was probably the best part. Caesar salad was average and the torte was quite good. Our server asked how the food was and I said my meal was so so and she looked at me and it was silent for 15 seconds until she turned to my husband for his response and then left us with our meals. No other attempts were made to see how we were doing. It was awkward to sit with food we weren’t eating so we paid the bill and left (20% auto-gratuity). We just moved into the area and are sad this was such a let down. We would not come back after such an experience."

"I dined at this Italian restaurant, and I must say, their carbonara dish was a standout! The rich and creamy flavor was a true delight. The service was prompt and attentive, which enhanced the overall experience. However, the atmosphere left a bit to be desired; the tables were too close for comfort, and it was easy to overhear neighboring conversations. It felt somewhat congested. my overall experience was decent. It wasn't bad by any means, and the prices were quite reasonable for the quality of food. But it didn’t leave a wow experience!! Check photos for the items we ordered"

"Typical Italian cuisine . Lot of cheese and bread . Bread was little hard for me but it was crunchy and tasty for sure . Tiramisu was really nice . Lot of exciting wine options available. Seating was little congested inside . Outdoor seating also available. Limited street parking available. Service was really quick and food quality and presentation was really nice . Chicken risotto was good. Carbonara was ok . Shrimp appetizer was good ."