Monterosso's Italian Restaurant

Super fun experience but it could use a "face lift". Excellent service. The food is good but very expensive. It's the perfect place for a special occasion but I wouldn't go for a dinner out. I recommend making reservations, especially for groups of 4+. The Veal Marsala was 5 stars whereas the Chicken Parmesan was closer to 3 stars and the Alfredo somewhere in between.

I wish I'd known about this place when I lived here. About the best dining experience I've had in Richland: intimate, sedate, excellent food, personalized and kind service. Chill. If only the scenery moved by and the room rocked a bit. I was back in town to deal with some family business, so was not in the mood for what is on offer at most nearby restaurants-- a packed noisy room with a view of the river, and a harried staff of teenagers guilt-tripping me into a 25% tip. This place is perfect.

Had dinner with two friends last night and it was so wonderful. What a cute restaurant! The customer service was great, the vibes were great and the food was AMAZING. We had the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and it was so tasty. It had perfect flavors of seasoning and meat and mushroom. Yum. Each of our meals were absolutely delicious. I can't stop thinking about it! Can't wait to go back!

We dined here with our kids last night, and wow, what a fun and pleasant experience! We showed up later on a Saturday night without a reservation, so wasnt expecting to be accommodated or treated very well (especially with kids in-tow.) However, everyone was exceptionally hospitable and just asked if we could wait 20 minutes. Its worth mentioning for newbies- there is NO waiting area/lobby, except for a small, standing room only covered enclosure outside of main door. We chose to wait in our car, and that was no big deal. When we got in, we were greeted with smiles and positivity and got our orders in quickly. Kids Menu was great (ours ordered pasta dishes) and we went with Chicken Parm and Herb-Crusted Chicken. All selections were fantastic! Bursting with flavor. Portions lean a bit on the smaller side, but the prices (I feel) are appropriate and approachable for a nice meal out in a unique and classic vibe! Our server was Liz and she was just super pleasant, great with our kids and knowledgeable on the menu. It was fantastic and personable service. I also enjoyed a glass of the Negroamaro and it was great with the meal and priced at a very reasonable $11. Topped the meal off w homemade raspberry mousse and cannoli, which were BOTH amazing. My expectations weren't very high going in and I figured I would just be paying for the novelty of the "come have Italian food in a train car" experience, but man, everything well exceeded our pre-conceived ideas. We appreciate the crew we experienced that night-we could see into the kitchen to, and everyone worked efficiently, calmly and like a well-oiled machine. Kudos, Monterosso's! Thank you for making a GREAT memory for my family!

Seated right away. They were packed when we arrived, but people finished their meals and left. Service was slow, waited 15 minutes on menus. Server was good, but overwhelmed. Food was slow to arrive. Portions were adequate and food was good. Didn't know they had a parking lot on back side of restaurant until after we arrived. (It was empty) Great place for a date

Have wanted to try this place for a while now and finally had the opportunity. I love the train car experience it’s a cute place. No standing room inside people right next to you as they wait for their table. This didn’t bother us just so you are aware. Small place so it was quite loud, had some ladies deep in wine who were very loud. Once they left the noise level was okay. Overall the atmosphere was very unique and enjoyable. Kids loved seeing the kitchen at the end of the train car. The food was just okay. The bread starter was very dry, the roll was better just not much flavor even with the basil oil they provide. I had the black and white braised pork pasta dish. I can’t find the name of it anywhere online and didn’t take picture of the menu, but for the price there was very little on the plate. Noodles were home made and yummy but falling apart. Pork meat had very little flavor and just wasn’t a good cut. I think the sauce had separated. Just wasn’t great. My daughter enjoyed her fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and her friend liked the Mac and cheese kids meal. Both their food looked good, and most of the pictures I see on reviews look wonderful. I would like to give something else a chance when and if we make it in again. We had great service, and sat down at opening on a Friday night for 3 with no reservation but they filled up quick.

We have lived local for years and somehow have only discovered this gem of a restaurant tonight. The setting is great with an eclectic mix of music. The limited menu is divine...and the service is top notch. Sad it took us so long to finally come here!

I try to visit Monterosso's everytime I'm in the tri cities for work. Tonight I had a glass of La Quercia Montepulciano – Abruzzo – 2021 Monterosso’s Bruschetta for an appetizer on thier molasses bread, absolutely delicious. Dinner I had the chicken Parm with thier Romano white sauce over Angel hair pasta.

I cant believe im giving this one away. Tucked behind a mezican restaurant owned by the same people who run atomic ale is one of the most quaint romantic and intimate restaurants in the tri cities. With daily handmade dough and food so delictable you wobt care about the bill the only catch is catching them open. If you get lucky take full advantage btw they know their wine too so ask the server what pairs with your meal. No regrets.

This is ironic that I'm having to write a poor review considering I left a stellar review almost a year ago to the day about our great experience. This year was not the same. We brought our whole family this time since we had talked it up the last time we came. We had a reservation for 6:30 pm and when we arrived our table wasn't ready but we didn't have to wait too long. We ended up with a table right next to the door, which was not ideal since everyone coming in & out had to walk right by us, a lot of traffic & interruption, also furthest from the kitchen. Our server was kind but not personable nor frequented our table much at all. We received one beverage refill (water/tea) but then the carafe with tea ran out so a refill was left short and she never returned again except to collect payment. The food itself was very good, however it would have been nice to get a refill or offer of refill on the bread. When time came for payment, we had a $100 gift card that an employee of ours had given us the year before for Christmas, which we got since we had raved about how great we enjoyed our visit last year. The server came back and told us there was no balance on the gift card at all, which makes no sense since we never used it and it was gifted to us. She asked that we give her the card and took down my wife's phone number so they could give it to the manager and they would resolve this the next business day. As of the date of writing this, it has now been more than a week and we still haven't heard back from anyone. We paid in full with a credit card and got no credit for the gift card. I suggest that management reach back out and resolve the gift card issue we had, making it worth our while to come back again. Since we won't otherwise.

What a charming dinner spot. We really enjoyed our meal and the service was great too.

We came in on a slow night and got our order in almost immediately when we sat down drinks and food but several people after us got their food before us. We sat there for almost 55 mins waiting to eat and when I got it mine was cold and hers was hot. I love the train look but the service was a bit slow. I hopefully will try again later but for that date night it was terrible

The ambiance, decor, and service here was great! I've been here twice, the first time we enjoyed everything we got, the bruschetta, manicotti, chicken Marsala, fettuccini Alfredo, and tiramisu. We also got some red and white wine, I can't remember which ones specifically but they were both good. The second time I went I ordered the veal Parmesan which I wasn't a huge fan of but I would definitely go back to try more!

We have dined in a railroad car, but had never experienced it without the train moving! Super fun. Kids loved it. Good was good but maybe lacking in salt. Bread was also bland. Wine was cold, food was warm, except for our soup that came out, barely above room temperature. I would be willing to check this place out again as our server was super kind. I think this place could also use a facelift.

I enjoyed both the food and the novel ambience of dining in a old railcar. The service could have been better. It was awhile back; I think they were understaffed. The chance to be a 1st Class Dining Room in the TriCities was missed because the servers clearly had little training. It wasn't AWFUL. It just wasn't good. Small things make big impressions, whether good or disappointing!

Eaten here many times and have never had a bad meal or experience. Service is always welcoming and friendly. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous and tasty. Can be a little difficult to find the first time as the train car sits back in the parking lot behind another restaurant, but well worth the search. A must if you're in the Tri-City area!

Unique experience and atmosphere. Friendly service. Pasta was obviously fresh. Didn't find the food to be particularly memorable, however. Bland flavors. For Italian food it lacked garlic. Portions were smaller with the exception of the salad.

Quaint, great food. with above average service. I would revisit this place. They also have a great wine list.

Positives 1. Cute train 2. The kids loved the environment and their pasta 3. My wife's Tortellini Oreste was tasty & flavorful. One of the better creamy pesto dishes I can remember. 4. The house Italian lager was good Negatives 1. Way overpriced in ratio to quality 2. Bread was terrible in my opinion, tasted like a bland sweet roll from a Mexican bakery 3. Marinara sauce was way over simmered, borderline burnt. I do not believe it was fresh that day but if it was it just sucked. This was on the meatball appetizer as well as my parmigiana dish. I am going home and cooking it right next week so I can get that nasty marinara taste out of my mouth. In the end, not worth the price.

First time eating here and we will be back for sure! All four of us agreed that the food was rich and delicious. The salad was fresh, pasta was a perfect al dente, and the sauce was phenomenal. We've been to several other Italian restaurants in Richland and this one was the best, hands down.

Loved everything about our dining experience at Monterosso's!! The atmosphere was amazing, food was delicious, service was great

dinner in a train car? a vintage Pullman dining car? sure!! we're in for dinner a bit early but that's how we roll during spring training because 5:00 am comes early around here. the interior is done up nice; I'm only casually familiar with the period but I feel we could just as well be rolling. even though the train might could use some fresh paint in the spring the kitchen works just fine :-) menu looks totally legit for Italian sit-down: classic dishes in the classic styles, with the classic ingredients... and if you want something special?? there's always the daily specials!! skipped the red at dinner yesterday but other than that we started in the usual manner with fresh-out garlic breadlings and a housemade balsmic in oil :-) light and sweet and oh so good and we were assured of more breads as the pork tacos came out. while not strictly italian by my reckoning they were tasty and I would get them again if someone showed up with a good translation. finished up with mahi mahi on angel hair pasta with zucchini and mushrooms in a light cream sauce with a couple cranks of black pepper and a small pile of fresh parm shreds. feeling good enough about dinner that we're planning to visit their sister shop before heading back south.

This place is a gem in a quaint train car. We had a very professional waitress who knew every selection on the menu and had great recommendations. The food was very good and we will definitely return.

Coming here from California and Nevada, I was very excited to see what the hype was about. I tried to convince my partner to go with me and glad we went. It was a unique experience eating inside a small train (only 11 tables) and really felt like a train inside and it started while opening the door. The food was great had the white shrimp pasta and had lots of bread and they were all good. I didn't care much for the balsamic vinegar since it was very sweet. Their moscato was also great and had a dessert treat of tiramisu. Overall, it was w great experience and have already been there twice before I wrote this review.

Great food and friendly atmosphere. Small restaurant so make a reservation. Service was great also.

My husband Bernie and I have been sitting at this less-than-fine establishment for over an hour, our entrees are harder to find than a Where's Waldo. The train cart space is cozy and fun, but might be there in place to distract from time quickly passing outside while you wait for your food to come. It might have been hours or weeks here, my mind is too foggy to tell. I've probably missed several bingo nights, and the FOMO is raging. Bernie told me to say a prayer so I might do that. p.s Bernie made me include that service was very friendly and accommodating and food was very good *edit* I just received my food and the server told Bernie they can't make his salad. The wait for him will continue, but as for me, I will probably go home as soon as a finish this Salmon. Luckily Bernie is a strong man. *second edit* I left Bernie at the restaurant after I finished my food and he wasn't man enough to wait for his salad so he cancelled his order and came home with me

Some of the best food (and wine!) I'd had in a long time--probably the tenderest steak I'd ever had. The service was phenomenal. I wish I could deduct only half a star, however, because the dessert was a shocking disappointment. (Everyone else in my party raved about their desserts.) I alone ordered the raspberry/huckleberry mousse because I'm a sucker for huckleberry. If I had asked for "a bowl of brightly-colored whipped butter cream frosting" I would have no reason to complain, because that's what I got--a neon artificial blue and pink swirl with no detectable berry flavor. It was really surprising to me, because everything else was so thoughtfully and exquisitely prepared. I'll go again, but I'll be mindful of the desserts. So apart from that--a five-star, excellent experience.

Fabulous food, nice wine list, quiet and confortable atmosphere. Food is always consistently delicious. The bread they make onsite is some of the best since my last visit to Italy

Yes, it is a quaint little train car. I totally agree the staff is very accommodating and polite. The problem is simple, the food is very underwhelming. Or should I say basic and lacking and real flavor or style. Passion, palate, or potential is turned OFF in that kitchen! Tragedia.

My favorite Italian restaurant in the Tri-Cities!!!! Excellent service paired with amazing food!

Food was excellent, we had the special, stuffed manicotti and a nice bottle of wine. Service was excellent from a young lady who knows how to enhance the restaurant experience, she got a nice tip. Ambiance is great, nice intimate atmosphere in a railroad dining car. We could actually hold a nice conversation and hear each other. Dress up a little bit and take your SO out for a nice dinner.

First time trying this restaurant and WOW! Service was quick and friendly and the food was amazing!! Located just a little off the road this gem can be easily missed. It's an old railcar with beautiful decor inside and very nicely landscaped outside. I will definitely be singing their praises and will be back very soon. Great restaurant for a date/date night! (Your welcome )

What a fabulous find! Great food and great service! Fun atmosphere! Highly recommend the tiramisu for desert. Megan was a great host.

While they were shorthand, the quality of service was lovely and the waitstaff and kitchen worked well together. The food was very good and we will go back!

Everything is delicious. The service can be slow, but just plan a long relaxing meal (something we should all be taking the time to do more often), and you will not be disappointed. Excellent food and a cozy atmosphere.

If you are searching for unique and somewhat upscale dining, Monterosso's hits the bullseye. Not only providing their customers great food, this Italian eatery gives a special experience to its visitors as they dine is an old (and adorable) train car! My meal here was pleasant one as the staff were amiable and eager to provide the best dining experience possible.

Food was bland, the atmosphere was very good and the waitress did a good job. But the food was sub par for the price and taste was off

Good food, the rail car is fairly small but it was a great atmosphere. Pricing is reasonable

The waitress was very nice. Let's talk about the food though. The soup was a pork soup and had maybe 2 pieces of meat and almost no veggies. It was basically all cream broth. The caprese was just sliced tomatoes and mozzarella with no flavor. The main course was a smoked salmon noodle dish and the salmon had the strong old fish taste and just wasn't very good. No one was there when we were and I can see why although again the staff was nice.

Stopped by without a reservation and Jerrica was kind enough to let us in for a quick dinner. Manicotti was the best pasta I've ever had and my friend had the lasagna which he said was the best as well. 10/10 service and amazing food. A true gem of a place. We're from out of town but if I get the opportunity I'm coming back!!!

My favorite restaurant in Tri-Cities. Never had a bad meal there ever. They have a great menu and a great wine selection. If you've never been there you need to go!

The food tasted like straight arse, the bread was hard, salad tasted like fish, the chicken dissolves on your mouth.

This place is so romantic, the staff are knowledgeable, attentive and kind. The pasta is the best I've ever had! I had the Wild Mushroom Capellini with scallops and I thought about this dish many times over after eating it. I was so impressed with this restaurant and always recommend it to others.

Took my family here for my 65th birthday. We had another delicious dinner. Everyone loved what they had for dinner. I ate the stuffed pork chop, amazing flavors. Just loved it.

Nice little hidden Italian place. I ordered the lasagna with a ceasar side salad. The meal also started with some sweet rolls and a tasty oil vinegar. The lasagna was very tasty with the right blend of noodles, cheese and sauce Portioned perfectly so I wasn't hungry or full and the price was spot on Very friendly staff

We were expecting something out of the ordinary food wise. What we got met our expectations. The steak was the worst tasting and smelling piece of meat I ever tasted and that was after one bite! Ordered medium rare and got well. The smell was putrid! The spaghetti was ok but just ok! The wine and service was exceptional!

This is our number one place that we like to go for dinner. The train car is so cute and the atmosphere is perfect. The servers are always so friendly, the timing of the courses being brought out is not rushed at all. And they have a new balsamic vinegar every couple of months I believe. They make it themselves and you can buy it by the bottle if you like it. We have 6 different flavors I think.... Haha. The manicotti is our favorite dish, but everything we have tried has been amazing. Definitely recommend to anyone!!

Well, yelp reviews failed us here. It's hard times, I realize, so take out doesn't always translate well. Maybe that is what happened here...but in everything we ordered, there was an excessive amount of some spice I just can't put my finger on, cardamom? I have some Italian cooking experience and it's such a fabulous cultural cuisine, with so much variation. We had bolognese with meatballs, supposedly with lots of parmesan but just a chunk of mozzarella on top. My husband had "sausage stuffed mushrooms" but did not identify any sausage in it. His tortellini portion was disproportioned to the price. The bread has that same something spice overpowering it, and the oil and balsamic did not compliment it, nor tone down the flavor enough, for it to be palatable. Two people, ticket $60, and we have most leftover. It's super cute from the outside and a nice outside eating area, closed for now, of course.

I brought my date from Walla Walla to try out this unique establishment and it did not disappoint. We were met by a friendly hostess with a big smile and out waitress was also very friendly and did a great job. Our food was fresh and hot and very tasty. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and food. I've been telling friends about this place and encouraging them to go. We'll be back!

I tried Monterosso's after following them on Instagram. It did not disappoint and I've been back three more times in the last few weeks. Their bread, Italian wine and salad with the creamy feta dressing is delicious. I've had brunch and three dinners here and every main entree is excellent. Desserts have been unique and good. I loved the tiramisu.Atmosphere is quaint and the wait staff is very friendly.

Expensive and not really worth it. $20 for a chicken Cesar salad with 3 tiny pieces of chicken is ridiculous. $7 for a side salad that was only Romaine lettuce and a dusting of Parmesan and lot of cinnamon or nutmeg? . Can't say I'm impressed. I normally get Casa Mia but wanted delivery. Wont eat here again.

This is a fabulous restaurant. If you order something and didn't like it...it's because it's a dish you don't like. The "Classic Insalata was excellent. The Scampi Bello was delectable.

Mediocre tasteless stale bread served with their appetizers. The food is just not that great. It's all about dinning in an old train car. There are better places to go. Nice friendly staff decent wines.

Food was col and the portions were small. Very disappointing seafood platter was minimal

I really wanted to try this charming little place and had high hopes. The food was very good but hot pasta was served on a cold plate so it didn't stay hot. In minutes I was eating cold food. The experience would've been totally different if the plate had been heated before the food was served. Id like to go back and share my thoughts with them. I'd really like to give them another shot because the food was good.

Cozy Italian restaurant. Hospitality was outstanding! I had the Surf and Turf special with my daughter and it was excellent--Filet Mignon over a bed of angel hair past with an awesome sauce and scallops on top. My husband had the manicotti--it was delicious!!! I finished his left over the next day and it was pretty fulfilling! We'll be back the next time we visit. Yummmm!!!

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great Italian experience.