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Marzano's Restaurant

516 Garfield St S, Tacoma, WA 98444-3628
253-537-4191
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Ranked #1 of 412 restaurants in Tacoma
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

My husband ordered their Ceasar Salad & was extremely pleased. I had the chichen w/capers over linguini & wasn't so pleased. Chicken was to poultry tasting..like it had been cooked in a liquid. Service was mediocre at best & long periods of time passed before the waiter made appearances for such chores as refilling glasses, etc. I would advise them... More

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Tacoma, Washington
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Cramped and uncomfortable dining experience. Tables are too close to one another. The music is too loud and conversation very difficult. You are more apt to hear dialogue from the tables that surround you than from your date across from you. Do not accept a table in the corner as you are likely to be pinned in by a party... More

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Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Heard it was a good restaurant. It exceeded my expectations. Great service and excellent food. Everything was fresh and hot. We will return when in that city again.

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Hoodsport
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64 reviews 64 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I had the Boar and my friend had the Salmon. Wonderful experience and generous with the food. Desserts are not for the light harted yummy.

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Tacoma, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

If you have not taken the Pacific Ave. exit off hwy 512 toward PLU, then you missed this great dining experience! Handmade pasta, perfect salads, and unusual dishes like Wild Boar Ragu! YUM! Attentive service and good wine selection rounds out a lovely evening! and don't miss their unique take on bread pudding with warm liquor cream sauce! OMG!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is by far, the best and most authentic Italian food I have had. One of my top 5 EVER. This includes a fair amount of travel destinations as well. Consequently, we try to eat here at least once a month, and every week when there is patio dining available. Don't let the neighborhood fool you, this is really the... More

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Salem, Oregon
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We saw the TripAdvisor reviews of Marzano's and were just a few blocks away. We arrived without a reservation, but it was early and there were tables available. We were seated immediately and asked for our drink order. We order entrees which came with salad. The salad was large and the house dressing was very good. Our entrees where both... More

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Seal Beach, California
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65 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

While visiting relatives we visited this quaint, and superb, locale. Reasonably priced. We had lamb ragu, wild boar stuffed canneloni, and lasagna bolognese. Everybody enjoyed themselves. The waitress's recommendation of a Mount Veeder cabernet sauvignon was spot on. Only negative was that my caesar salad was a bit bland. Reservations are a must.

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Tacoma, Washington
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60 reviews 60 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

Marzano's has been a reliable choice for dining with friends for twenty years. Located in the unincorporated Pierce County community of Parkland, next to the very traditional campus of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), Marzano's is definitely on my Spousal Unit's "Favorite Places" list. Positives: Authentic, well-prepared Italian cuisine; fresh rustic-style bread with olive oil; intimate atmosphere (a converted house); reasonable... More

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Hanford, CA
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4 restaurant reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013 via mobile

What a pleasant and delicious meal our family shared here! The staff was top notch and the food was amazing! Their menu offers such a beautiful variety of Italian dishes with a wide variety of ingredients. Thank you and keep up the good work! Highly recommend to everyone! Yummy!

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