Amaro Bistro

Our favorite place in Bothell!

This is second year we go to Amaro for Valentine's Day. It was great I really love their pork chop

This place is a vibe. We went there in a group of 12. They were kind enough to accommodate our same day reservation. Service was fast and our waiter was patient, polite and answered all our questions. Food, dessert and wine were great. We ordered a margherita pizza for the table. I got a lumache con pesto pasta. We ordered three desserts for the table - tiramisu, panna cotta, and torta mascarpone. Everything was great but tiramisu was exceptional. We had a good time. There is street parking around which can be tricky to find depending on the time of the day.

Amaro Bistro offers a cozy Italian dining experience, though my recent visit left me with mixed feelings. Opting for a classic pairing, I ordered a glass of wine to accompany my steak. While the ambiance was charming, I found the steak lacking in flavor--it could have benefited from a finishing salt or another seasoning to elevate its taste. The calamari was a surprise; I expected traditional fried calamari but received it in a spicy marinara sauce. While the flavors were enjoyable, I missed the satisfying crunch of the classic preparation. Overall, Amaro Bistro is a decent spot, but tonight's experience fell short of my expectations. Perhaps it was just an off night, and I'm willing to give it another chance in the future.

They charge 3.5% extra on the bill to cover the salary of their back staff, in addition to a mandatory 20% tip (even for a party of 2!). Can you believe this? Customers are expected to cover the staff's salaries separately, on top of the tip they already pay. It sounds like a joke.

We were a group of 12 and the restaurant was very accommodating! The atmosphere is nice and cozy. The Ricotta al Tartufo with truffled chestnut honey was perfection but the bread that came along with left me desiring for more. The Ravioli di Zucca was on the sweeter side for me but balanced well with hazelnuts. The Lumache con Pesto was flavorful with fresh pesto but I wished it had more burrata. After the main course, we got some desserts. The panna cotta was one of the best I’ve had! Just the right about of sweet and great texture! The tiramisu was alright, slightly on the sweeter side. The flourless torta was slightly too dense but tasted great with dark chocolate coming through. Paired with some nuts and it was an indulgent treat! Lastly, our server was great with taking our orders, answering questions, and giving suggestions. Overall a great place and worth visiting!

Food and environment was so amazing service from the bartender was above amazing will be back. One best pizzas I have had didn't see it on the list but amazing and best crust I have ever had

Yet an other pseudo Italian restaurant that serves American perception of what Italian food is like. This one tries a bit but fails to deliver. The fact that they try shows up in the atmosphere and vibe which is quite energetic. Most of the staff is professional even though some of the waiters can be a bit over the top. The wine selection is not bad but the markup is inconsistent so be careful at what you order.