Whether for a romantic date, a birthday celebration or just a simple family dinner, Italian restaurants offer a laid back, yet upscale, environment that anyone can appreciate. There are several Italian restaurants in Olympia, Washington, that offer affordable prices, exceptional service and handmade Italian dishes.
Established in 1952, Casa Mia is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Olympia. Based upon a New York-style pizzeria and restaurant, Casa Mia is the winner of many awards from such sources as Pizza Today Magazine and the Capital Food and Wine Festival. Menu options include ravioli, spaghetti, lasagna and a variety of specialty pizzas. Catering is available, and the restaurant lists a limited selection of house recipes on its website.
Casa Mia
716 Plum St. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
360-352-0440
casamiarestaurants.com
Basilico Ristorante Italiano is an authentic Italian restaurant that is family-owned by a first generation Italian family. All menu items are created from scratch and use only the freshest of ingredients. The dinner menu includes calamari, asparagus-stuffed ravioli and vegetable fettucini. An extensive wine menu offers a selection of red and white wines by the glass or bottle in addition to a limited selection of imported beers. A special gluten-free menu is available to diners with dietary restrictions. Live musical entertainment is provided each Saturday night, and special dining events are hosted on occasion.
Basilico Ristorante Italiano
507 Capitol Way South
Olympia, WA 98501
360-570-8777
ristorantebasilico.com
Mercato Ristorante opened in 2002 with an upscale, yet casual, atmosphere. Be it a night out with friends, or a romantic evening on the town, Mercato Ristorante has the menu, service and ambiance to serve any occasion. Made-from-scratch menu items include spaghetti pomodoro, pumpkin-stuffed ravioli, grilled Italian sausages and a variety of pizzas. The decadence continues with a list of Italian desserts and beers on tap. Mercato offers three spaces for private dining events. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and hosts a happy hour Monday through Thursday.
Mercato Ristorante
111 Market St. NW
Olympia, WA 98501
360-528-3663
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