We’re lucky to have some wonderful Italian eateries here in Washington. From the legendary Pink Door at Pike Place Market to Europa in Spokane, there’s no shortage of tasty Italian cuisine in the Evergreen State. But if you happen to live in the Tacoma area, you’d be hard-pressed to find better than Marzano Italian Restaurant. This feels like dining at your Italian grandmother’s house… that is, if Nonna was a professional chef.

Marzano is located inside a converted home in Parkland, which sits about 10 miles south of Tacoma.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Google If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone. This place is a true hidden gem.

Marzano opened in 1998, when owners Elisa and Brian Marzano, a mother and son duo, decided to pursue their love of Italian cooking.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Facebook They assembled a team to help them create simple, authentic cuisine.

Marzano is open Tuesday - Saturday for both lunch and dinner, although they do close from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. to prepare for their busy evenings.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Facebook Elisa is the head chef, while Brian focuses more on restaurant management (and wine recommendations).

When you visit, come hungry, because the food is out of this world.

Rebecca Rush / Google If you’ve ever been to Italy, you may recall that Italian cooking is very simple. They are able to pull this off without the food being bland because they use nothing but the freshest, most flavorful ingredients.

Elisa is originally from Northern Italy, and that’s where she draws inspiration for her cooking.

Gloria Bazan / Google In addition to classic pasta dishes, you’ll see plenty of meaty entrees and seafood on the menu.

For such a small restaurant, the menu here is pretty substantial, meaning you’ll have plenty to choose from.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Facebook If you enjoy Italian food at all (and who doesn’t?), you’ll find something delicious to enjoy.

Currently, Marzano is accepting reservations for its outdoor seating area and offering tasty takeout to the community.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Facebook Reservations are highly recommended, but you can make them yourself on the website.

If reading this made you hungry for tasty Italian cuisine, you can learn more about this beautiful family business here.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Google

If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone. This place is a true hidden gem.

Marzano Italian Restaurant / Facebook

They assembled a team to help them create simple, authentic cuisine.

Elisa is the head chef, while Brian focuses more on restaurant management (and wine recommendations).

Rebecca Rush / Google

If you’ve ever been to Italy, you may recall that Italian cooking is very simple. They are able to pull this off without the food being bland because they use nothing but the freshest, most flavorful ingredients.

Gloria Bazan / Google

In addition to classic pasta dishes, you’ll see plenty of meaty entrees and seafood on the menu.

If you enjoy Italian food at all (and who doesn’t?), you’ll find something delicious to enjoy.

Reservations are highly recommended, but you can make them yourself on the website.

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Address: 516 Garfield St S, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA