Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

Food: Generous portions Appetizer: Grilled Prawns and Scallops in a "secret" sauce: Delicious, tender and buttery Pesto Halibut w/ Risotto (special): very succulent and lemony! Risotto was cooked to perfection! Short Rib Ravioli (not pictured): I didn't have it but the review was..." it was bomb as hell". Dessert: Limoncello Gelato: so delicious Service: Cheerful, Efficient, and Polite Ambiance: intimate and cozy Highly recommend coming here! Not an ideal spot for large groups, however, great for a table for 2-4. There is a 2 hour time slot till the next reservations come in.

Food: Generous portions Appetizer: Grilled Prawns and Scallops in a "secret" sauce: Delicious, tender and buttery Pesto Halibut w/ Risotto (special): very succulent and lemony! Risotto was cooked to perfection! Short Rib Ravioli (not pictured): I didn't have it but the review was..." it was bomb as hell". Dessert: Limoncello Gelato: so delicious Service: Cheerful, Efficient, and Polite Ambiance: intimate and cozy Highly recommend coming here! Not an ideal spot for large groups, however, great for a table for 2-4. There is a 2 hour time slot till the next reservations come in.

Montalcino is a great restaurant. We randomly ended up here while staying in the area. We were looking for a good Italian restaurant but had never been here before. It turned out to be a surprisingly wonderful meal. I had a Lobster Saffron Pasta and my wife had Short Rib Ravioli. They both were very delicious. Aside from the food, the restaurant was cozy and therefore relatively quiet during the time we went, which was a Saturday evening after New Year's Day. It had a wonderful ambiance. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Throughout the evening we saw the wait staff talking to each table and laughing as if they were at home. The woman who filled our drinks stopped by regularly to check on us and make a nice comment which made us feel comfortable. Our waiter was also warm, funny, and gave good recommendations. This restaurant left an impression on me because I am accustomed to highly rated Italian restaurants being mediocre. My wife and I have been to Naples, Italy twice in the last 14 months and we felt that Montalcino rivaled those in terms of quality, service, and ambiance. Highly recommended.

Montalcino is a great restaurant. We randomly ended up here while staying in the area. We were looking for a good Italian restaurant but had never been here before. It turned out to be a surprisingly wonderful meal. I had a Lobster Saffron Pasta and my wife had Short Rib Ravioli. They both were very delicious. Aside from the food, the restaurant was cozy and therefore relatively quiet during the time we went, which was a Saturday evening after New Year's Day. It had a wonderful ambiance. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Throughout the evening we saw the wait staff talking to each table and laughing as if they were at home. The woman who filled our drinks stopped by regularly to check on us and make a nice comment which made us feel comfortable. Our waiter was also warm, funny, and gave good recommendations. This restaurant left an impression on me because I am accustomed to highly rated Italian restaurants being mediocre. My wife and I have been to Naples, Italy twice in the last 14 months and we felt that Montalcino rivaled those in terms of quality, service, and ambiance. Highly recommended.

My only regret was not coming here sooner. The owners are incredibly welcoming and kind. You feel like you’re in their actual home. The food was amazing and cooked to perfection and the restaurant itself has this welcoming warm atmosphere. By far the best dining experience in Issaquah and honestly maybe ever. My husband and I travel a lot and our favorite thing is to eat and drink but this place by far surpassed our expectation for friendliness, food taste and atmosphere.