Angelo’s Ristorante

Organic, fresh, flavorful. By Colin Anderson. Photo by Jamie Sedlmayer

For long time Coeur d’Alene area residents, there’s a very good chance that in the past decade you’ve had a date night, anniversary, or special celebration at Angelo’s Ristorante in the 4th Street corridor. As Chef Angelo Brunson reflects on ten years in business, he’s seen plenty of changes but one constant, “Our approach has always been the same: organic, from scratch, and authentic,” said Angelo.

Like many career chefs, Angelo started messing around in the kitchen at a young age, pulling out pots and pans and trying to make dinner by the time he was three years old. By 14 he had his first job in the industry, and by 20 he owned his first restaurant, The Hazelnut Café in Tukwilla, Washington. Before moving to Coeur d’Alene, Angelo worked in fine dining restaurants and upscale hotels and opened the first Angelo’s restaurant in the Seattle area in the mid 1990s, complete with a piano bar. “I never went to culinary school, but over my career I worked alongside some amazing chefs and learned from some of the best,” said Angelo.

That experience has allowed Angelo to hone his menu with something for everyone. There are pasta options, veal, chicken, fish, seafood, and steaks. Angelo purchases all his meats right up the street at Pilgrim’s Market. You might also be surprised to learn that Angelo operates two large greenhouses so many of the herbs and vegetables you are eating come straight from the head chef’s garden. By utilizing local organic ingredients, Angelo is able to offer some of the freshest meals in town while at the same time support other local businesses. The two can dine for $60 promotion is a big hit with regulars as couples can pick an entrée each from a specialized menu and also split a nice bottle of wine for just $60. About half the wine comes from Italy, and the other bottles are hand selected. “I want our guests to be impressed with the experience, forget where they are for awhile, and be wowed by the food and service they receive,” said Angelo.

If you’re looking for Angelo’s experience in your own home, you can make it happen as well. Chef Angelo hosts in home cooking classes where he brings the food and wine and helps you prepare a four-course meal in your own kitchen. Angelo’s can also cater your next event whether it’s an office party or group of 350+. For reservations or questions on catering or in home cooking classes call 208.651.5795.

Angelo’s Ristorante is located at 846 N 4th Street in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

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