Jacques I.
Yelp
Okay, Angelo's Restaurant was quite a pleasant surprise. I didn't know what to expect from Angelo's, which is in the most unassuming business strip in the Wilburton neighborhood, as it's next to auto repair shops and other random businesses that you wouldn't know about unless you were seeking out for it. But I gotta say, our dining experience was wonderful.
We had a reservation for a Friday night, so were able to be seated immediately for the four of us. Angelo's truly is an old school, Italian restaurant that's been around years before the light rail station next to it or the new buildings just blocks away from here. Expect dim lighting, red leather booths and a wine list that takes up an entire page.
The menu had a lot of to choose from, with small plates, pastas, to heartier entrees like chicken, veal and steaks. We started with the crostini with fig jam and goat cheese and for my meal, I ordered a cup of the clam chowder and an entrée caesar salad with salmon. Everyone very much enjoyed their food. I loved how lightly baked my salmon was, so it wasn't overcooked. And I love a big salad, which the caesar here was filling and solid.
For dessert, my partner and I shared the Italian cheesecake, which differs than a standard cheesecake as it's made with ricotta, so has a lighter and more airy texture to it. It was different, but in a good way. I liked how much chocolate chips were in the cheesecake too, adding some chocolatey goodness and crunch.
BUT, next time I'm definitely ordering the tiramisu. Of course after we ordered our desserts, the sommelier tells us the story of the tiramisu, which they get from Milan! Previously, a relative of Angelo's made the tiramisu, but has since passed on. So the owners shopped around at local bakeries to find the best tiramisu, and none of them met their expectations, which is why they just get their tiramisu from the source of it all, Milan, Italy! Amazing.
Angelo's is a small, family-run business that's been in Bellevue before Bellevue became Bellevue, if ya catch my drift. I really enjoyed the knowledgeable staff, welcoming setting, and delicious food that's traditional, classic Italian fare. Most importantly, there is a lot of pride that comes from this restaurant, which is made aware the moment you step in. I will most certainly be back, especially for the tiramisu.