Passatempo Taverna

If I could give Passatempo 10/5, I would. My husband and I visit Walla Walla frequently for wine tasting, and after one visit, Passatempo became a must-stop every time we’re in town. If you’re looking for a beautiful atmosphere, handmade food, and exceptional service, this is the place. Reservations are a must—plan at least a couple of weeks in advance. We’ve never had a bad experience here. Our top recommendations: the carbonara, focaccia, meatballs, and truly any of their pizzas. The cocktails are outstanding—Forest is an incredible mixologist who’s made us several off-menu drinks, all perfectly balanced. For dessert, don’t miss the tiramisu and an espresso martini (made the right way).

Drove out to Walla Walla for my birthday weekend and our three "must dos": Stay at Finch, taste wine at House of Smith, AND dine at Passatempo. Innovative, approachable dishes. For this visit, I had the two specials. The salad—a sensory surprise of warm carrots on a pesto base with fresh greens and carrot ribbons on top. Main: Angiolotti. Beautiful. (That's all I can share, as I was having a fantastic time with my date 😍.) Service is thoughtful and well prepped for service. A somm would be such a bonus. Love the high-backed booths—intimate and tamp down noise. Thanks, Passatempo for another great experience!

What a fabulous restaurant Passatempo is. We sat at the bar and had one of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time. The spicy pepperoni pizza was to die for. Our bartender, Forest, was amazing as well. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm, we will be coming back!

Food was amazing, portions are really small for the price. The drinks were very good as well. My only complaint is the service was spotty. It was busy to be fair but even when we first sat down, before the dinner rush, it took forever to order and the drinks took a very long time to come out. The patio is very pretty, they had heaters so the temperature was fine. I probably wouldn’t return although it was an overall good experience.

We couldn't get a reservation, but showed up around 5 and got seats at the bar. We each had a pasta dish and both were excellent. My wife also had affogato for dessert, which she loved. It was fun watching the bartender, who made beautiful drinks. Highly recommended!!

Our service was excellent. Everyone was warm, friendly, and inviting. Our server was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu. And, our food was absolutely delicious. We will be back!

Hands down my favorite place to have dinner. Impeccable service, pasta and pizza to die for, always a chill and pleasant vibe. If you’re not making this a regular spot for dinner, what are you even doing?

What an incredible spot!!! We had a soccer tournament in Pasco, found accommodations last minute, so found dinner here on the late side. They were busy and could have very very easily turned us away - especially with kiddos in tow. But nope, they went above and beyond to accommodate us - and boy are we glad they did. Katrina was our server and she made the evening extra special, very pleasant and helpful (thank you Katrina). The food was all super incredible - we had bolognese, focaccia and finished with desert. The wine list was also great - Katrina surprised me with the Grillo - a delightful Sicilian wine. Well, WE WILL BE BACK!

We had reservations for 8:30 but our table wasn't ready until about 8:40. The host tried to seat us but the realized the table wasn't reset yet. We ordered the burrata caprese as an appetizer but it was taking a while to come out. The server comped our first round of drinks, which was appreciated. The Two Step cocktail we ordered was super interesting with the savory spices! Once the burrata arrived, it tasted great! I loved the crusty bread throughout the dish! Our main course didn't come out until 9:30, an hour after we had arrived. I wasn't a huge fan of the Alla Gricia but that was a personal problem, not the restaurant's. My girlfriend, who is much more discerning about pasta, said it was great in her opinion, so I won't knock the restaurant for that. My girlfriend had the Zozzana and that tasted even better than mine! Maybe I just like red sauce more. For dessert, we had the tiramisu which was boozy and delicious with amaretto! Our server did not steer us wrong in her recommendation. Overall, service was friendly and professional. Our server even made some recommendations for other places to check out around town. One more nitpick - The blue and brown table chairs were small and uncomfortable. I would return and recommend this place but i would try something else on the menu. The service, food, and drinks were good overall but it lacked some attention to detail to really make it 5 stars. If you check it out, be sure to make reservations! We made reservations for our wine tastings and meals throughout the weekend and this was the only place we felt we truly needed them.

Did not disappoint, I tried the Aglio e Olio Yum!!! Simple and good. My partner had the old fashion and was also pleased

Everything was fantastic! Focaccia with dipping sauces, charred broccolini, house red mountain wine and of course the pasta. Staff was amazing and ambiance was perfect. Will be back!

Wow! Impressive dining experience @ Passatempo Taverna in Walla Walla, WA.!! We were in desperate need of a delicious dinner on our last night in town, and we cannot thank Passatempo enough for making our dreams come true! The restaurant itself has a dimly lit, minimally decorated, comfortable setting. We were impressed with the dinner service and incredible drinks, appetizers, and entrees. Even though we arrived at 8:45 pm on a Sunday, we were not rushed and felt appreciated to be there. (Dinner service ends @ 9:30) Pretty pricey, but 100% worth it. We will definitely look forward to returning !! Thank you so much !!

Such a cute ambiance and a very busy place for a Friday night! Made reservations via RESY and then changed them to later since we were still out wine tasting! The food was delicious!! We had the 2 appetizer specials burata and shishito peppers! Then we split the zozzona pasta. Everything was absolutely tasty!!

My friend and I tried this place upon a recommendation. Reservations for Saturday are particularly hard to get - you'll want to book 2-3 weeks out if you want a reasonable dinner time, so we settled for a 8:15pm reservation booking last minute. We tried the Campari and orange sticky ribs, zozzona, and prosciutto and peaches pizza. The sticky ribs were an excellent starter - slightly crispy yet tender, with a balance of sweet and savory. There is subtle bitterness from the citrus and campari, but that whet our appetite of what's next. The zozzona is a fairly new addition to the menu, slightly similar to a carbonara except this is tomato sauce based. The sauce is very rich and the pasta is cooked to Al dente, my preferred texture in pasta. Don't be fooled that it looks so tiny - they bunch it up tightly and the richness made this small plate very filling. The pizza was good - the dough is lightly seasoned and I am a fan of the peaches bringing some sweetness to a very hearty and savory dish. The arugula also helped balance out the fattier prosciutto and cheese. Service is decent - water was brought out promptly and we were checked on a few times to ensure we have everything. The waiter acknowledged a slight dip in service as a result of large parties that were seated before us. A culmination of reasons why it's not a 5 star experience: while we showed up 45 min early for the reservation, there were lots of empty tables yet they made us wait 30 minutes before they seat us. Even if we need to wait longer for food, that is okay since we acknowledge the reservation time, maybe just a psychological factor of waiting outside vs getting seated. Also, the pizza was not cut properly so we had to spend additional effort of cut them in proper slices. The food took incredibly long - almost an hour - though the server did apologize that is because of a large group before us.

This Taverna is 5 stars in any city in the USA and it's that good. The food is beyond just great and tasty. You feel you in Rome, Pizza , salads, wine list and the pasta are delicious. We enjoyed so much we returned for a second night. I must admit that their Pizza is some of the best we tasted worldwide. The Pasta is made just right. The service and ambiance is quite perfect. If you are in WW, don't miss this spot and make sure you make a reservation.

Food - simply amazing food - so simple but delicious. I'm tired of writing so i asked my husband to share his thoughts... Me:So babe, what do you think of this restaurant? Hubby: I never would've thought any place in America would have food that would make me feel like I was back in Rome but today in Walla Walla I cannot believe the food here taste so good. It literally transported me back to the streets of Rome were everywhere we ate the food was Apple absolutely breathtaking today at this restaurant was no exception from the New York strip steak to the Cacio e pepe to the buttermilk cauliflower to the garlic and peppers infused olive oil. It was absolutely spectacular. The wind was great and on top of that our service was spectacular. I cannot recommend this place enough if you're ever anywhere near Walla Walla come to this restaurant and do yourself a favor. And i ordered the spicy pepperoni pizza, which was good too. Me: Say bye, husband. Hubby: Bye

If you are looking for a fancy high end pizza, this is the place for you. This is not your typical pizza place. You can expect to get something much higher quality and a little more expensive than what you will find at nearby pizza joints. Service is top notch and feel of the place is upscale. Its a solid place to take someone out for a date.

My husband and I are in town for the holiday weekend and we were craving some authentic Italian food. Passatempo did NOT disappoint. Everything was delicious. We had the house special bruschetta along with pasta, some other apps, tiramisu, and a couple cocktails. The staff was attentive and the service was quick, not to mention the decor and vibes were immaculate! Very eclectic. We will definitely return during our next trip to Walla Walla.

Great restaurant-good drinks, service, and food. The food came out very fast. The bruschetta special was the best I've ever had and the best thing on the menu-they should definitely make it a permanent item. We also had the Orchiette special which was good, but was definitely not Orchiette. The lasagna was amazing. The carbonara was good, but not my favorite. We had a few drinks and they were all fantastic.

Incredible pasta!! We love dining at Passatempo. Incredible pasta and the service is always great. The location is perfect for parking. The outside space is quite quaint. However, if you prefer inside, the tables are nicely spaced. It is comfortable and the noise level is good. You can easily enjoy conversations with others at your table. Great wine and cocktail selection.

An absolutely fantastic dinner last night for the four of us. New York steak which was cooked to perfect medium rare and lightly seasoned. Cacio e Pepe pasta as well which was perfection. Asparagus was a great accompaniment. Dessert was gelato and a small plate of assorted light Italian cookies. Great service and really the only fault was a slight delay in getting second round of drinks. A minor flaw of an otherwise perfect evening.

Our large group was hosted for dinner here by Fascination St. Fine Art gallery and famous sculpture artist Nano Lopez . This was on 10/06/23. The food and staff here were extraordinarily gracious in serving such a large group flawlessly. We had wine and some of their Specialty Cocktails. The food was amazing. We had many appetizers and house made pasta dishes and a wonderfully grilled Beef Steak. What a wonderful meal. We had a family style meal, like you would have at an Italian family dinner in Italy. I was too busy eating and conversing to take photos. Sorry. The interior and the ambiance was a casual and cool vibe in Walla Walla. Order: All the great tasting Pasta dishes and the Specialty Cocktails. Parking: Street Rating: 5 Stars

Fabulous food, drink, and service! The ambiance was fantastic, but was unfortunately ruined by some very loud children. I recommend going on a weekend or later into the night. Our reservation was at 5:30 on a Monday and lots of kids were there. For appetizers I HIGHLY recommend the focaccia. The appetizer was also very well priced. We both had pasta dishes and they were delicious. You can't beat homemade pasta and sauce! The mixed drinks are on the pricey side but are some of the best I've ever had. We closed out the night with tiramisu and gelato (chocolate) and both were decadent. Our server was attentive and helpful. The food came out quick and I couldn't have asked any more of the staff. Truly great! A quick PSA: if you bring children into a restaurant, especially a very nice one please do your best to keep their noise at an appropriate level. Tonight we had a group of children yelling/screaming, banging dishes, and running around their table. We paid a lot of money to have dinner there tonight just like anyone else and I think we deserve to have a meal where we can talk to each other without yelling. Please keep this in mind when going out to eat in public! :)

My, absolute, favorite pick in Walla Walla! The BEST food, the BEST service!! Make reservations ahead of time to guarantee a spot.

We loved this restaurant. The ambience was busy but not loud. The booths are large and tall so and you can't hear other diners and it feels private. We were located directly across from the kitchen. It was fun watching the chefs prepare meals. The food was amazing. We started out with the Rosemary Garlic Focaccia. All the dishes come with freshly made pasta. The flavor combinations were very distinct and tasty. All four entrees our party were delicious. I would highly recommend!

Food was delicious. Our server was great. The hostess was horrible. You're not allowed to sit at the bar while waiting for a table.

The place is expensive. If you're in from Seattle, you'll probably like it. The chef has a good hand and does a nice job, but when your meal is more than $100 per person, you really expect something exceptional. The menu was limited. Pizza, spaghetti with different sauces, steak, pork. Serving sizes are small to average. Nicely decorated patio. Reasonably quiet.

Great food and environment. Friendly and fast service. Make a reservation though (even on weeknight) or only spot available bar seats.

Food was incredible, the service was solid, and the environment was above average. Items we had: Starters: - meatballs: recommend (8.1/10) - focaccia bread: highly recommend (8.8/10) - Spicy Radicchio Caesar Salad: excellent (9.0/10) Entrees: - Rigatoni Bolognese: solid (7.8/10) - carbonara: solid (7.9/10) - potato & herb gnocchi: Excellent (9.1/10) Desserts: - Peach and Blackberry Olive oil cake (a special): solid (7.8/10) - Tiramisu: SPECIAL (9.4/10) Highly recommend coming and enjoying a nice, multi-course dinner here. Will be back.

If you happen to have around $130.00 to spend on dinner for two. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE. The waitress was friendly and cordially. That is just about the extent of what was good with this experience. My wife ordered the Pinwheel Lasagna and I ordered the Zozzona. In addition I ordered the classic Caesar salad and my wife order the bruschetta. My salad was anything but classic. Besides the romaine(usually standard) there were at least one other, if not two, other types of lettuce in this salad. The garlic anchovy dressing provided absolutely no garlic or anchovy flavor, very bland. The focaccia croutons were almost inedible, hard as rocks. My wife made the mistake of ordering their bruschetta. The bread was burnt so bad that half of it was not fit for human consumption. The radicchio was cremated as well and was so acrid and bitter that it could not be eaten, Main course, my wife's lasagna was pretty much lacking in flavor, pasta was not thoroughly cooked and sauce was uninspiring. She left half of it, which was not taken home. My Zozzona was a joke. The reason I selected it was because it appeared to be the only pasta choice with any supposed amount of meat. I doubt if I got an ounce of meat. It was cut so small and cooked to the point that I had no idea the type of meat I was eating. It was served over a bed of simple spaghetti. Red sauce was the best part of this, but it was good at best. Being gluttons for punishment or just slow learners we ordered dessert. It was an olive oil cake and vanilla gelato. The cake was very dry and tasteless. The gelato was the best part of the whole meal. Don' waste you time or money. I know we will not be back and we would never recommend this establishment to anyone...

Excellent. Upscale, and worth every penny. Amazing to see such a well-oiled machine. We sat at the bar and it was really lovely. Great cocktails!!

Food, drinks and service were great! It is a louder environment so if you're looking for a quiet romantic this would probably not be your place.

The pasta was really good! I ordered takeout and got the basil gnocchi. It was good! Not incredible but definitely good! I also tried the bolognese. This has a bit of a weird taste for me. Not my favorite and likely wouldn't order it again

Solid experience Buratta with heirloom tomatoes: tasted pretty much as described and expected. Decent sized buratta, so it can me a good amount of cheese for 1 or 2 people. I liked the flaky salt on top. Focaccia: fresh with a good amount of olve oil on top and studded with roasted garlic inside. Fairly crispy crust and soft inside. Good, not sure if amazing. Only get if you really like bread and carbs. Carbonara: fairly heavy and a bit on the dry side. I typically like my pastas a bit more moist and saucey. The pancetta gave a very strong bacon flavor, maybe too much. Not sure if they also added bacon or not, but it was thinly sliced. I thought the dish was good/ok, my friend not as much. Puttanesca: in my opinion the best dish of the night. Strong anchovy flavor! So only get this if you like that. Umami, salty, tomatoey, saucey, good pasta texture. The lady bartender also clearly cares about her drinks. My friend doesn't drink much and asked for theid cocktail with half a shot (less booze). The bartender comes to the table to make sure that's what they wanted and advised that the flavor balance may he thrown off (too sweet) if they did that. So it shows they take pride in their craft.

We called and made reservations a couple of months in advance for 6 people. Received a confirmation by email. When we called yesterday they said we had no reservation but kindly fit us in. We asked what the charge was for corkage fee for a bottle of wine - we were told $18. So we took in a bottle to share with our table. At the end of dinner they charged us $40 corkage fee. When we questioned it the server said if we didn't know who we talked to they couldn't reduce our fee. She should have let us know ahead of time that their corkage fee was $40 - we would not have opened our wine. The food was good but not great. The focaccia was drowning in oil - we had 1 piece but didn't eat more than half. Overall we were disappointed in the food and service.

We were in Walla Walla from Seattle on a Friday night and made a reservation. We were seated right away. Very good food, smiling server, delicious cocktails. A little pricey but definitely good food, good service.

Attempted to make a reservation online and the link did not work. Tried to call the restaurant multiple times with no response. When we went to the restaurant, front staff was rude. I do not recommend.

Great food and service! What we got: watermelon margarita, espresso martini, amatriciana, and their special roasted eggplant pizza (but replaced the explant with mushrooms) Vegetarian friendly? Yes and they even do substitutions! I had some squash in my pasta which was great Service: was great and we got some recommendations from the staff Reservations? Yes make one! We had one on Friday for 630 and it was packed. Atmosphere: perfect for date night - the outdoor patio was great for a summer evening

This is a small town gem. The ambiance is on point, transporting you to an authentic big city restaurant with luxurious bites and thoughtful touch points. I love the way the light shines red on the tree outside. I'll order the meatballs every time I come here. Cocktails are great. Wine list is interesting. Staff is friendly. Perfect for a cozy, carb-y meal.

Everybody recommends Passatempo when you say you're going out to eat in Walla Walla. It's good, but it's not as good as the hype is. The focaccia bread is definitely worth ordering! Perfectly garlicky! I got the carbonara as my entree and it was okay- nothing to write home about. Most people in the group I was with was happy with their meal but nobody was raving about it afterwards.

My husband and I went to Passatempo Taverna for dinner this evening. We were walk-ins and sat at the bar since their tables were full/reserved for the next few hours. We were really impressed with the food and service! We each had a cocktail - I had the Staycation and my husband had the Little Italy - and started with the focaccia appetizer. For dinner, I had one of the specials, which was the Pasta alla Norma, and he had the Zozzona. Both were perfectly portioned and delicious. We ended our dinner with coffee. Throughout our dining experience, the service was fast and smooth. Our food came quickly and as soon as we finished each course, the empty dishes were swept away. We had a great experience and would love to come back next time we are in Walla Walla.

Delightful atmosphere, super friendly staff, delish food and yummy drinks! What is not to love! They have a lovely out door space too that we hope to be able to enjoy on our next visit when the weather is warm!

We visit Walla Walla at least once a year (twice so far this year!) and we ALWAYS make reservations for dinner at Passatempo. It is THAT good, people! For starters, I love their prosciutto di parma; a half portion is great for two people. If they have the beet salad in season, that's also delicious. The housemade pastas are divine. I love the Bolognese, Carbonara, Gricia, Amatriciana (it's spicy!), and if they have a clam pasta special, GET IT. So good. The servings are also the perfect portions. They arrive on these small-ish pasta plates so you think maybe it's not enough. But it is. These are housemade pastas with classic sauces, and the portions they serve are perfect. In fact, I couldn't finish my carbonara and took the rest back to the hotel for midnight snack! Dessert is also always a win here. There is usually some gelato on the menu with one vegan/dairy-free option, which makes me happy. And as you would suspect in Walla Walla, the wine list is fantastic. Our servers have always been super friendly and helpful, too. We love Passatempo so much!!

Really lovely spot with housemade pastas! We started with the burrata appetizer. Whenever I see burrata on a menu, it's hard to not try it! It came with a panzanella and vegetable salad. Pretty good but would probably try the focaccia next time. For entrees, I ordered the pesto gnocchi with spring vegetables and it's some of the best I've ever had- perfect texture and flavors. My husband had the clams with spaghetti special and really enjoyed it! Service was very good. Reservations recommended.

This place was recommended to us and we ended up sitting at the bar for dinner. My husband asked about a table that sat empty for 55 minutes but they would not seat us at the table. We would have ate and left. As we were waiting for a table the bar tender asked us, four times if we were ready to order. I asked him if we need to rush. He said no we're not that busy at the moment. We ordered our food, sat at the bar because no table became available. I had the New York steak which was very salty but tender. My husband had the lasagna and it was three pinwheels of cheese and sauce. Very disappointing. I would think twice before we went back.

Slipped in at opening on a Sunday afternoon for a quick bite before leaving town. Terrific chill place, reservations seem wise normally. Ordered a prosciutto and fresh peach pizza and pasta amatriciana. Great meal at the bar. Will come next time for the drinks

Off by itself, walking distance to the Main Street area. Busy little place with good service and food. The focaccia bread is warm and delicious with baked garlic, rosemary and olive oil. The Cacio e Pepe was good, more creamy than cheesy and a little light on the pepper than I'm used to. Flavor was good. They were out of several things to make some drinks and expressed that when ordering. Overall good experience with good food. Give them a try.

Amazing food and excellent service. Bring your big wallet, The house made pasta is so so good, perfect in fact. We had the starter special of burrata cheese, almond tapenade on crostini and OMg mouthwateringly good.

Had my birthday dinner here last night and absolutely enjoyed myself! Made a reservation and was seated quickly in the lovely upstairs dining area. The atmosphere was fantastic, everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was elegant and scrumptious! Would recommend everything we had, the caprese and a side of focaccia, hand rolled gnocchi with pesto and the carbonara. The attention to detail on each gnocchi's sear was impressive. I really felt taken care of here. We were in from out of town, but when we come back to Walla Walla we'll be stopping by again.

We visited Passatempo Taverna for dinner, which was a good spot for some Italian eats. It's a popular spot in downtown Walla Walla for elevated, Italian cuisine, with a full drink menu and friendly staff. For the four of us, we shared a few appetizers: the burrata, caesar salad and the focaccia. All of the appetizers were delicious, but I would say the burrata is not to be missed! Burrata had crostinis for spreading, but it also had some white beans that went well. Loved how creamy and light the burrata was. But again, all of the shared plates we had were tasty. For my entrée I ordered the Italian sausage and mushroom pizza, as the server recommended that I try that since they make and hand-toss the dough. The crust was very good, and liked that it was doughy, but still firm enough to hold up all the goods. The sausage had a good flavor to it, and I really liked that it had jalapenos for some extra spice. Overall, this was a great place for dinner. The menu featured a handful of traditional, Italian eats, like hand-tossed pizzas, pastas and a steak dish or two. Staff was very friendly. It's a good option for dinner in downtown Walla Walla.

Awesome awesome food! Came hot hot hot not heated by lamps! Excellent! Staff was nice sat outside in atrium. Location was easy to walk to!

Very beautiful setting.... The staff were tops. We showed up without a reservation and they found us a table within 30 minutes. We were lucky. I suggest making reservations. The bread, wine , olives to start were delish. Our pasta entrees were yum. ~Of course we finished with tiramisu and an americano ...

Hit and miss... small portions for the price. Cocktails are good. The atmosphere is really what sets this establishment apart from others in town. Good vibe. Friendly staff. A dash overrated. Would be nice to see alittle more creativity with the menu, is it Italian? I'm not sure.. idk t know if they know either, I think it's Italian. Hmmmm would love to see a delicious crab lasagna with a lobster and shrimp cognac tomato stock all stewed down For this crab lasagna that I've created in my head. With Dash of breadcrumbs and lemon zest and Parmesan ... ooooph! Think about it!! Pick up the tempo, Passatempo ! It's always the same thing in the menu I feel like.

Recently had dinner here as a party of 3. The reservation process was easy and I was kept informed over text. The outside of the building is nothing special to look at, but inside is simple and classic. The bar was loud, but the booth kept the noise mostly at bay. The server was friendly (maybe a little too much, sometimes it felt fake). We had the prosciutto and peaches pizza which was amazing, as well as a creamy pancetta carbonara. We cleaned our plates! Highly recommend.

Had some friends come into town and we took them here for dinner. This place never fails. Drink, apps, pasta and dessert was amazing. Consistency every time we come. Homemade deliciousness. Service was great and helped with out wine selection for the table. What a beautiful night to be on the patio. The lights in the bamboo was gorgeous and they had heaters.

Excellent service and delicious food. We had the NY strip with the grilled radicchio. Incredible meal!

We dine here on every visit to Walla Walla. The food is always exceptional, service timely and courteous and enjoyable wine list. Make a reservation and go or call ahead and see if you can snag a table. It's worth it!