About Us

You'll find everyone at Grazie Ristorante - both the Southcenter and Canyon Park locations - to be friendly and welcoming, with the most knowledgeable staff anywhere. You'll experience Italian food made with authentic recipes and ingredients just like you were dining in Italy. Only at Grazie Ristorante will you receive five-star service at family prices.

Grazie Ristorante was born in November of 1987.  Owner Kevin Downey, with years of experience working in the restaurant industry, took his love of the business and created a unique Italian dining experience, more authentic than any in the Puget Sound area.

The first Grazie Ristorante was located in a beautiful 2-story building built in the early 1900's. Overlooking Commencement Bay in Tacoma, it featured spectacular views and was an instant hit.

Grazie at Southcenter opened in mid-1988, and in 1995 together with Maria Downey, the Canyon Park location in Bothell was opened.  In 1997, we sold the Tacoma location.

It has been a fantastic journey, filled with joy and tears, hard work and happiness. Most of all, it has been a labor of love to serve tens of thousands of Grazie Ristorante's loyal customers through the years.

We look forward to serving you soon!