Best Italian restaurant in Tacoma

Marzano Italian Restaurant is a creative Italian eatery located in the Parkland suburb of Tacoma, Washington. It serves lunch and dinner options featuring hand-made pasta, locally-sourced ingredients, and a wine list that highlights Italian and Northwest wine and beer. The restaurant's menu showcases traditional Italian cooking with a modern twist, including handmade pastas, Northwest seafood, and old-world braises. The chefs at Marzano's prioritize using the freshest ingredients to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. Owner Elisa Marzano grew up in Vicenza, Italy, and draws inspiration from her roots to design the restaurant's unique yet classic menu. The restaurant's interior is designed to evoke a rustic, home-like feel, maintaining the charm of the original two-bedroom home it was built from. Marzano Italian Restaurant has been under the helm of Chef-Owner Elisa Marzano and her son, GM Brian Marzano, since its opening in 1988. Located at 516 Garfield St S in Parkland, the restaurant is adjacent to Pacific Lutheran University and offers dinner service Tuesday through Saturday, with reservations highly recommended and available online or by phone.