Il Fiasco Restaurant & Bar

Il Fiasco is one of the best spots in Tacoma. The amazing wine selection and solid food combined with it's romantic, softly lit setting make it a great date spot. The private dining room is also great for business dinners or private dinner parties. Take advantage of their half-price bottles of wine and try one of their monthly wine tasting dinners. more

We really enjoyed this restaurant! Food is really good, wait staff if excellent. The owner operates a tight ship but you can tell he is passionate about his restaurant which is a great sign. He takes pride in his place! It's a real treat to find an Italian resaurant in the Northwest that is actually authentic...An unfortunate reality for transplants from Chicago. Try the calamari stuffed with crab..it is excellent. Look forward to going again and again. Pros: service, food, authentic Cons: no expresso more

The food at Il Fiasco was of a mediocre quality that would not likely have independently prompted me to compose a post for this website. I had the asparagus appetizer and mushroom ravioli and, while not exactly bad, they really only made me long for the breadsticks at The Olive Garden. The owner, however, was worthy of extensive comment. He initially approached our table oozing with...well, hair gel. But I think he thought it was charm. When I informed him that I was a vegetarian, he laughed in my face, informing me that he thought it was hilarious to empathize with one's food and treating me with near hostility for the remainder of the evening. Thereafter, he refused to address me directly and instead refocused all interactions toward my husband. When I attempted to order dessert, he actually asked my husband if it was ""okay,"" as he shot him a knowing glance (I only weigh 120 lbs...I'm not sure what he thought he knew). If you are a female, a non-misogynist, a vegetarian, or a person with a low tolerance for hair gel, I would strongly discourage you from visiting Il Fiasco. Cons: Where to begin. more

Went there recently. Hadn't been before. Excellent wine, just excellent. Really nice job on that. Pros: wine Cons: seafood wasn't good, parking a bit of trouble more

Amazing food with an eclectic touch. Fabulous wine selection--it's actually bigger than the menu. Very romantic atmosphere. Pros: food, wine selection Cons: small space, limited menu more

What a fabulous Italian restaurant! This is the perfect place for a quiet, romantic evening with great food but without breaking the bank. The earlier reviewer was correct about the asparagus appetizer -- yummy -- and everything else was great, too. Between my husband and me, we tried the Caesar salad (you'd better like garlic to order that one), the house salad with a tomato vinaigrette (fresh and light), the linguine con vongole (huge portion, superb flavor), the cheese tortellini (hearty, cheesy, garlicky), the cheesecake (creamy and citrus-y) and the berry crisp (nice blend of flavors). We loved it all! Service is European style, so don't plan on rushing things. $$ Pros: romantic, fabulous food, not rushed Cons: , leave kids at home more

Il Fiasco is the best Italian I have had, period. From the amazing asparagus appetizer, to the succulent weathervane scallops and veal marsala, to the fresh fruit cobbler, I have allways been amazed with their food. A wonderful fresh fish is allways on special and they have a great wine selection. Check it out on wednesday nights, their half price wine night. Service is allways excelent, thanks to very knowledgeable servers. One of my favorites! Pros: Food, Wine, Service Cons: , no booths, all tables more

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner in Il Fiasco's private dining room. They did an outstanding job. The staff was classy and courteous, and the food was superb. The entire evening was seamlessly smooth. We felt completely taken care of and knew that we were in the hands of professionals. The choice of entree's available for a 40-person sit-down dinner was far better than that of any other restaurant we contacted. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes a good glass of wine and a fine plate of delicious Italian food. The atmosphere is a pleasing combination of cozy and lively. Its style is very nice, but not overly fancy. Il Fiasco is a neighborhood treasure - with so many out-of-towners visiting, it made me proud to live in Tacoma. more