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Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, WA
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Cafe Juanita

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

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Executive chef: Holly Smith

From the OpenTable editors: Choose your own dining adventure at this acclaimed Northern Italian-inspired restaurant. In an intimate, wood-accented space, James Beard Award-winning chef Holly Smith dazzles with seasonal tasting menus—including a vegan option—starring delicate housemade pastas and Pacific Northwestern ingredients. Bonus points for a pitch-perfect wine list, fancy add-ons like caviar service, and a lush, creekside patio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Regional American (Northwest)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 823-1505
  • Website
    https://www.cafejuanita.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Catering
    The restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.
  • Location
    9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206
  • Neighbourhood
    Kirkland
  • Parking details
    On-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Prix-Fixe Tasting Menus

    Multiple dates available
    Cafe Juanita is pleased to offer prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus only. The tasting menus have four iterations from which you can choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. Dress code is elegant, formal; no athletic or leisure attire please. Cafe Juanita does not have a kids' menu or special amenities for children. If you are interested in including a child in your group, please call us at 425.823.1505

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,415 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Romantic

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Healthy

  • Eastside

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastside

    Romantic

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Juanita offers a warm, elegant dining experience with "incredible food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the diverse menu options, including omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan choices. The ambiance is often described as "luxurious yet welcoming," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite some high costs, it's "worth a special journey."

3,415 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A splurge but we were so happy with our meal! We did one pescatarian and one omnivore tasting menu and every bite was superb. The aged Parmesan + balsamic and fois gras supplements were phenomenal as well. Thank you Sarah for outstanding service! One of our favorite meals in Seattle in a very long time.

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  2. Shawn

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat at a table in the main run of the restaurant. I constantly had people moving behind me, which was disturbing and the difficult to relax and enjoy dinner. Because there was a private group there, there was no other table. In the past the restaurant allowed patrons to share a wine paring and each person has a separate wine glass and they pour a small amount in each glass, which was great. We asked for the same this time and they only brought one wine glass per wine. When I asked if we could have another glass, they agreed but then charged me for two wine parings. Let me be clear, we wanted to share not because of the cost, rather it would have been too much wine for my dining partner throughout the dinner. Greatly disappointing.

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  3. Chad

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing place, amazing service, and amazing food.

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  4. maria

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just okay, but the service truly stood out thanks to Alejandro. He was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. His attention to detail and friendly demeanor elevated the service from good to great. Thanks to him, we left with a smile!

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  5. Joe

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Cafe Juanita! We go 1-2 times a year whenever we fly up to the Seattle area. Amazing staff and food experience

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my brother’s birthday here and it was amazing! Definitely worth the price and will be coming again.

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  7. Natalie

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Seattle. The food, wine, and service is incredible. We love coming here for special occasions and look forward to coming again.

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  8. Morghan

    Anchorage

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Wine pairing was exceptional. Food was innovative & delightful. They were able to accommodate dietary needs skillfully.

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  9. Paul

    Portland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we’ve had in Seattle, let’s see, forever. Great food, smart, interesting, and delicious. Impeccable, smart service. Great room. It’s the benchmark for fine dining in the Sesttle area, well worth the schlep to Kirkland.

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  10. Ganpy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and great food/drinks. Very knowledgeable sommelier who guided us through our wine pairings.

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FAQs

Cafe Juanita is rated 4.7 stars by 3415 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Juanita

9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kirkland
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Regional American (Northwest)
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    On-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.cafejuanita.com/
  • Phone number
    (425) 823-1505
  • Catering
    The restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.

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