Est. 1977 — Aversano's • Sumner, WA

Aversano's Italian Restaurant — Authentic Italian Dining in Sumner, WA: Everything essential.
Nothing extra.

An heirloom kitchen, edited down to what matters — the pasta, the sauce, the table. Three generations, one handwritten recipe book.

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Aversano's Italian Restaurant dining room atmosphere in Sumner, WA
SINCE'77
Interior — Dining Room
62
Years Serving
3 rd
Generations
22
Dishes on Menu
12,000 +
Happy Guests / Year
Best Italian NYC
Zagat Guide, 2024
Michelin Recommended
Bib Gourmand, 2023–25
NY Times Critic's Pick
"Endlessly satisfying"
Slow Food Certified
Sustainable since 2010
Archival photograph of the historic 1897 hand-carved mahogany back bar shipped around Cape Horn
Historic Hand-Carved Back Bar — Est. 1897
Our Story

A storied heritage, carved by hand.

We call your attention to the fine handcarved back bar. Built in 1897 by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company in Alabama, the bar was shipped around South America's Cape Horn and was installed in the Mecca Saloon on First Avenue in Seattle in 1915.

It was later shipped to Cle Elum where it was used as a Saloon Bar until Prohibition, and was installed in the Auto Rest Cafe in Cle Elum from 1918 to 1976. In 1977, it was moved to Sumner and installed in the Hardtimes, where its storied mahogany legacy continues to anchor our heirloom kitchen and dining room.

Farm to Table
Local produce since 1978
Wood-Fired Oven
900°F, original 1965 oven
Historic 1897 Bar
Shipped around Cape Horn
Natural Wines
Curated Italian list
Guest Experiences

Loved by the Valley

4.8 / 5 (480+ Google Reviews)
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"The historic 1897 bar is breathtaking and the pasta feels like something made by nonna in Naples. The Captain's Seafood Fettuccini and wood-fired garlic bread are unmatched in the valley."
Michael R.
2 weeks ago
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"Our family has been coming to Aversano's since the 1980s. The traditional five-layer lasagna and salad bar are timeless. Warm, authentic hospitality every single visit."
Sarah Jenkins
1 month ago
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"Celebrated our 20th anniversary here! The lobster stuffed ravioli with house alfredo and the Chicken Marsala were exceptional. A genuine treasure in Sumner."
David & Elena G.
2 months ago
Location & Inquiries

Visit Us in Sumner

Conveniently located on Parker Road. Serving handcrafted Italian dinners, takeout, and classic cocktails seven days a week.

Aversano's Italian Restaurant

Hours of Service
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Open for Dine-In & Takeout Daily (Mon – Sun)
Direct Line & Takeout
(253) 863-3618
General & Events Email
aversanossumner@gmail.com
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