Brian T.
Yelp
Let's set one thing straight - this place gives GENEROUS portions. The amount of food they gave for each dish, whether it be the appetizer, entrée, or dessert, was hefty. My wife and I were pretty full....BEFORE even receiving our pasta dishes. So kudos to Fire & the Feast for serving dishes that meet your wallet and the price you pay!
My wife and I just came back from a trip to Italy, and when we saw the menu for this place, especially during Seattle Restaurant Week, we hastily made reservations.
We ordered:
Truffle Fries
Roman Meatballs
Brussels Sprouts
Truffle Risotto
Mushroom Carbonara (with extra sausage)
Seasonal Gelato
Out of the appetizers, the Brussels sprouts were really nice. The level of acidity paired well with the Brussels sprouts, and they gave a lot (which I love). The fries and the meatballs were decent - nothing extraordinary, but a pleasant snack to munch on while we waited for our main dishes.
The mushroom carbonara was really hefty and filling, and I kind of regret ordering extra sausage on it. The sausage that was sprinkled over the dish reminded me of the sausage you find at your local Domino's - I think it ruined the overall aesthetic and taste of the dish. (Btw, this is a ding on my decision, NOT on the restaurant). The pancetta was a bit paltry, but the dish was pretty good.
The truffle risotto was also not bad, as the truffle flavor was really pronounced. But my wife did notice that some of the rice was still pretty hard, as if it wasn't cooked thoroughly enough.
Neither of us could finish our meal, as we were stuffed. We shared the gelato at the end - typical restaurants would serve a tiny scoop, but the generous chefs at Fire & the Feast gave us 3 SCOOPS. Unheard of, but a welcomed surprise.
Maybe I'm being too unfair, as we were using dishes in Italy as a benchmark for this food. Overall, the food here was really solid, but nothing mind-blowing. What was phenomenal were the portions, so hats off to this restaurant for being so generous. Definitely a trip worth making for some solid Italian food if you're planning a trip around downtown Edmonds (or if you're famished and looking for a hearty meal).