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Danube Bistro Restaurant
Danube Bistro is a small and intimate two-story restaurant located in the heart of downtown Bellevue. Fresh pasta dishes made-to-order. Danube Bistro serves Italian and German cuisine. Danube is family owned and operated. In the summertime come to Danube to sit outside and enjoy the best dining patio in all of Bellevue! Danube Bistro is ideal for all occasions, from a romantic date to just grabbing a bite after work. Come visit Danube Bistro for an authentic and wonderful dining experience. The entrance is on the ground floor of the Avalon Apartments near the Bellevue Public Library. There is a fountain near the entrance that welcomes you.
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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(16)
- fit for foodies(12)
- great for lunch(8)
- romantic(6)
- great for outdoor dining(5)
- special occasion(5)
Danube Bistro Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
eh...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food did taste good... Once it finally got there. They were relatively busy and probably should gave had another server or two on staff. That may have helped with a number of my lower star ratings. Unfortunately we didn't find a new neighborhood favorite."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 2 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Birthday Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"4th year in a row that we have brought my father here for his birthday. This one his 100th. Good German Schnitzel. Good service."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Euro Cuisine w/nice American twist
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food & friendly service. A bit tight space but cozy for friends-family"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice little restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to the Danube Bistro for mother's day. I had the jagr schnitzel, my wife and daughter had the chicken in paprika and cream sauce house special. The sauces on both had great flavor. Not too bold, but far from bland. Service was attentive without being overly so. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. My only quibble is that the calamari was slightly overcooked, but it tasted just fine. The price was very reasonable. Well worth another visit."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Central European Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited Danube on Mother's Day. They were packed. I can tell the Slovakian family who runs the restaurant is not used to crowds, but they worked hard to keep everyone served and satisfied. The regular menu items are authentic and a good value. I had the goulash that tasted like it came straight from Budapest. Other menu items reminded us of our time living in Europe. The specials were more expensive but looked more substantial. They have a lovely outdoor seating area that looks like it will be nice for an August lunch. While Central European (Hungarian, German, Northern Italian) is not my absolute favorite cuisine, I enjoy it from time to time, and there are not many places in our area that do it well. Danube does."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service as always."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice European food, large
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice European food, large portions, very fresh vegetables and salad, cozy atmosphere, nice neighborhood eatery, attentive service, great cappucino."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delightful and delicious!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Danube! Our waiter was knowledgeable, making a wine recommendation that was delicious and perfect with our meal. My husband had the bratwurst and said it was the best sausage he had tasted in a long time, and he is quite a sausage connoisseur! My weinerschnetzel was delicious, nice and tender, cooked perfectly. We are planning a return visit soon to try the goolash, and the canneloni!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I loved the relaxed feel of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I loved the relaxed feel of this place - small and cozy – like a comfortable living room. I definitely would return to try more dishes. The potato-pancakes was amazing and the Jaeger Schnitzel was good if not better than most I have had while living in Germany!! Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable and the German beer was awesome!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Italian is their best, German
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Italian is their best, German Brat's is barely edible, however their lasagna and strudels are amazing"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
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Review 11 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. I'm Italian and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. I'm Italian and my husband is German.The dishes were accordingly."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a very nice time eating lunch; we were the only patrons in the restaurant for a good portion of our time there, so it was nice and quiet. I can see where it might get louder if all the tables were full since there it's not a large eating space.
The food was very good."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor service -- great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I could not believe that our waiter was rude and very non responsive. The other waiter which was not our waiter was much better and needed to tell the other one to respond to our request. I love the food but the service was one of the poorest I’ve had in several years."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food was good, serves
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was good, serves ok (maybe cause he had to wait on all tables. small location so it felt cramp. wines list is limited, but prices were reasonable. I think there are better Itlatiian resturants, but if you want some good German or Hugurian, yes."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We started with the Scampi
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We started with the Scampi appesiser which was very good. One of us ordered the chicken papkrisha and the beef stroganoff. The two dishes came cold. the chicken was ok as was the stroganoff. Both were a little skimpy. All in all we probably wont go back as it was quite mediocre."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have found very few restaurants
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have found very few restaurants with good German food in the Seattle area. This one has a limited selection, but they do it well. They also have good Italian dishes."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2006
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Review 17 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We booked the Danube for Valentines through open-table. I selected it because they have Italian on their menu. The menu that night was fix-prix, with three selections. While it wasn't the Italian that my wife likes, she greatly enjoyed her weinershnitzel, and I enjoyed the oso buco. There seemed to be extra tables added for the evening, and it was more crowded than I would expect for such a small place. The waiters though made up for any worries - friendly and caring, attentive and not pushy. The only thing that was missing was espresso drinks - a staple in Seattle."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exellant Couples Dinning
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Small restaurant that is excellent for one or two couples dinning. Food outstanding, service very good. a bit pricier than I expected but we would go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 19 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We keep coming back for the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We keep coming back for the delicious German/Hungarian food. The food makes up for the very small seating area which has a crowded feel. Pair the goulash or the chicken paprikash with a German beer on tap. Fantastic."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had a large group (11 people)
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a large group (11 people) & while they were able to accommodate us, it was quite a tight fit. The size of the place is better suited for smaller groups & couples. Service was lackluster. the waiter was polite & knowledgeable but seemed indifferent, more focused on his smaller tables. We had to ask for water & bread while other tables who came after us were getting fulls service. One table actually had appetizers & entrees before we had to flag down the waiter for bread & drink order. We noticed the staff consisted of two waiters working the floor, no busboy or manager/host to assist with service for clearing of dishes. The food was delicious though."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Danube Bistro Restaurant
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate