Marianna Ristorante

Marianna is one of our favorite restaurants in Renton. The food is exquisite. We like to sit at the bar for happy hour and get $13 pasta or pizza, discounted appetizers, and discounted drinks. The bartenders are friendly, fun, and make the experience special every time. Get the Marianna cocktail!! The servers are polite and attentive but don't hover. While they don't have many vegetarian or vegan options on the menu, they are happy to make substitutions or adjustments to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten free pasta. Would recommend to anyone looking for excellent Italian food and an enjoyable experience.

Marianna is hands down one of the best restaurants in the Seattle Metro. The food is some of the freshest, most authentic Italian cuisine you will have the pleasure of enjoying. The staff is energetic, fun, and extremely personable.

If you enjoy calamari, this is your spot! Marianna is home to the best calamari I’ve ever had, and I work in the travel industry for a living… *chef’s kiss*. The pastas are fresh, the sauces are authentic… try the gnocchi gorgonzola! Less than $30 for an appetizer, entree, and cocktail? Exceptional value!

If David offers to make you a drink, and be prepared for a laugh… Trust whatever this gregarious man recommends.

The restaurant venue itself may look like an Italian pub, with some interesting decor choices… Believe me when I say, it’s clear the food, the service, the overall experience… You will NOT leave disappointed.

This was our first visit and we will definitely be back. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had the best Manhattan which took me by surprise. Tried the Seafood Paella and it was incredible! Generous portion and the flavor was amazing.

The staff was friendly and very accommodating. The atmosphere was chill and relaxing. We may have found our new favorite Italian Restaurant.

The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! I had pollo limone with veggies and would definitely order it again!

Tipping advisory, we had a party of 6 and the gratuity was built into the total cost.

Love this place! It's the perfect date night spot, or a great place to go out with family and friends. We've never had a bad meal here. Some favorite menu items include the calamari, mussels and clams, caprese salad, seafood paella, gnocchi bolognese, filet mignon in cognac sauce, and tiramisu.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here last week. Made the reservation on Google. It was confirmed by text message twice. Had a great time! Live atmosphere but not over crowded. Food was good, drinks were good! Bartender with the locs( David?) was great energy! I had never been here before and was not disappointed!

I love this place, while their menu isnt extensive the items are so good, and they have rotating specials that add a good variety. My favorites are the bruschetta which is made with roasted tomatoes, which is different than I'm used to but they are delicious! Also any of their specials that have a saffron cream sauce, and my spouse gets gnocchi with pesto! Their happy hour in the bar is very good too!

First time visit. Comforting atmosphere with wonderful service. We ordered truffle fries for an appitizer, and they were really good. The chopped salad was fresh and very nice. I had a pizza, and it was so good! Just like I've had in Italy. My wife had the chicken marsala, and it was to die for. The carrots were done just right also. The desserts all sounded wonderful, but we tried the strawberry gellato, by recommendation, and it was amazing. We will definitely return, as it's on my favorites list now.

Outstanding spot for drinks and lunch. David the bartender is great, has an excellent sense of humor. He makes you feel welcome. We enjoyed our food. There are some good fish entrees available too.

Phenomenal food at reasonable prices. The pasta was excellent, portion size was perfect, and the staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. There is usually an extensive selection of specials, including superb steaks. Fantastic wine selection as well.

I was in need of a quick bite on my way home.

I was so glad to find this hidden gem. An not just go to my usual stops at The Landing.

What a great little spot, Marianna's is. Such a a very warm and inviting restaurant.

The menu had quite a few favorites. The food was delicious.

I definitely plan to return again.

Delicious food, good portions. I wish we'd gotten some crackers or bread with charcuterie, but still delicious and abundant. I was very happy with the veal parmigian. Limoncello Gelato was a refreshing way to finish. The Limoncello cake was also delicious.

A wonderful surprise! My husband and I were going to go to another nearby restaurant, but the wait time was too much. We ran across the street to Marianna's and were more than blown away by the food and service.
My husband is in the meat industry and loved the steak dish (I haven't heard him rave about steak like this in a long time). The seafood and pasta were delicious as well. The dishes were good sized portions. Erik our server was very knowledgeable on the food and menu.
The whole dining experience reminded us of Italy (where we met)!

What a hidden gem. Great food, great environment, was a fun date. The prices are great for how quality the food is. We didn’t expect to find such a good Italian restaurant in the little downtown area of Renton. Will definitely return here again.

The restaurant that I walked in to had a one hour wait, so I walked a little ways and found Marianna Ristorante. I'm not from the area so I had no idea, just taking a shot. I'm so glad the other restaurant had a one hour wait. It was so good here I came back the next night. The food is amazing and I was able to sub for gluten free pasta. I had the pasta with smoked salmon. It was AMAZING. Come here, don't hesitate, just do it. You will not be sorry.

Service was attentive and considerate. I had the parm with pasta. The cutlet was perfectly cooked, it had just the perfect balance of breading, cheese, and sauce. The pasta was not drowned in sauce and complemented the protein. I would highly recommend trying at least once. Several items are made inhouse daily and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Marianna's is a great little spot..! Warm and inviting, and the ambiance is fitting of somewhere you'd enjoy spending time savoring a meal. Overall a nice place to go for a Friday or Saturday night dinner date. The pasta dishes are very good with their house made sauces and original flavors. I had the sausage rigatoni (a favorite), and my wife enjoyed the lobster ravioli. If you think you made a meal decision, make sure to ask about the off-menu specials, they'll tempt your pallet and you might just change your mind. The staff is friendly & attentive, and our server (bartender) David came to the table with a smile, and took pride in the presentation of his cocktails. I tried "The Godfather", a bourbon drink with some citris zest. My wife chose a traditional lemon drop martini and it was crafted perfectly, not too sweet, not too sour...it was just right! Whether in the mood for a drink or an evening meal out, put Marianna Ristorante on your list of spots to try in the downtown Renton area.

Amazing service here! Christian's energy was awesome and he took great care of our group. Food was on point and very homemade but the cheesecake was the best I've ever had!

Hands down Our favorite Italian restaurant in Renton. David the bartender remembers us even after just one visit! Dishes are affordable and super delicious! Great atmosphere. And they just made my son feel super special on his 8th birthday. Highly recommend this place :)

The food, service and environment is A+++ every time I come. I did have less than perfect experience with my meats, the veal was tough and the filet mignon was undercooked but the flavor is amazing. I think it was just an off night. Highly recommended still