Downtown Kirkland has no shortage of places to grab a bite, but Rimini Restaurant on Lake Street feels like stepping into an old‑school Italian supper club that just happens to have killer views of Lake Washington. 🇮🇹
This authentic Italian restaurant from the award‑winning Nardone family leans hard into big flavors, classic recipes, and a fun, slightly glamorous “night out” vibe that has quickly turned it into one of Kirkland’s hottest hidden gems for date nights and special occasions.
How Rimini’s Won Kirkland Hearts
Rimini didn’t ease quietly onto the scene—it arrived with serious pedigree.
The restaurant is owned and operated by the Nardone family, multi‑time nationally acclaimed restaurateurs who wanted to bring a true “old school Italian” supper club experience to Kirkland’s historic waterfront, and locals were more than ready for it…