Came here with my boyfriend again while his family is in town. We had a wonderful meal and delightful service! 💜 As always, we look forward to our next visit! Wonderful dinner for Valentine's Day! As always, the food was delicious and the service was wonderful. We love that we live so close and always come here on a special occasion. Thank you, Chef Blanca!! We look forward to our next visit.

Very nice little restaurant! To me A Bistro is more like a Cafe, this is more like a fancy restaurant. For a Cafe this place is expensive but for a nice restaurant this place is reasonable. They have a relatively new chef, so the menu has changed some. I had the linguini (excellent), I also had their Rustic Bread, that was amazing. They don't show a dessert menu because it changes all the time. You want to save room for dessert. Well worth the drive to Federal Way.

It's exactly what I envisioned for a nice, quiet, simple night out for Spanish food. The ambience was wonderful - nicely decorated restaurant, not too big, not too small, easy to get to. Went on a Saturday and there was space to sit. The food was really good. Nice-sized portions for one person, or even to share a couple of plates. Service was impeccable - very kind and friendly staff, and even the executive chef was out tending to customers. Definitely recommend.

My wife and I went here for our anniversary dinner last night, and we were both very impressed with the restaurant. It's cute and cozy, with nice music playing in the background. Our server was very good! She was very attentive to all the tables, and my water glass was never empty, no matter how busy she got. That says something to a guy who drinks a lot of water. Haha! The food was amazing! We got the pumpkin bisque, pork belly, and the rustic bread to start. For dinner, we ordered the Red Snapper and the Lamb Shank. Both were cooked and presented beautifully! The fish was flaky, smooth, and melted in your mouth. The lamb was so tender you could pull off bites with your fork! Then we ordered the brownie with coconut ice cream and the apple pie with coconut ice cream. They were devine! The brownies were soft in the middle but crispy on the top, and the apple pie was exactly what you wanted it to be. But the star of both had to be ice cream! It added a bit of sweet and tart all at the same time. We were very impressed with this place and definitely plan on going back.

Great atmosphere and top notch service. The dishes are very well put together and flavorful. I will definitely be back. I highly recommend this gem!

My wife and I came here for the first time on valentines day. It was a set menu and everything was phenomenal. The chef was our server and we were able to talk about her inspiration behind the menu, which is a european/latina fusion. The strawberry tres leches was the best tres leches I have ever had. The restaurant is intimate and cozy. We will definitely be back!

I went here for a birthday dinner and this little place is a true hidden gem. The service was great, the atmosphere was beautiful, & the food was spectacular. *chefs kiss* Big shout out to our sweet waitress who was super sweet, attentive, & informative 🖤

My husband and I happened upon this place as we drove by and peeked our heads in. The owner and chef welcomed us in for drinks even though they hadn’t technically opened yet. She gave us recommendations that were HEAVEN and was so kind and welcoming. Would recommend everyone give it a try! Lovely ambience, classy but not pretentious at all, with a truly caring thoughtful owner and chef, and amazing food.

Every plate was great! And the drinks were phenomenal. It's an unassuming place on the outside, but beautiful inside. The host and waitress were great and very accommodating when we asked to switch tables. Will definitely go back and highly recommend to others.

Best truffle fries!!! I love the quaint, trendy vibe. The service was fantastic. The chef came to take our orders and provide recommendations, she was friendly and informative. We will definitely be back.

Really tasty, creative plates here at this restaurant. It is pricey but it is high quality. It is a small, intimate place with only a dozen or so tables. Pleasant staff. The only knock is the comfort of some tables. Bench seating against the wall isn’t the comfiest way to eat and you are very close to other patrons. By no means is this a reason not to enjoy the artistic culinary creations here.

I had the BEST experience at Pimienta!! The service was incredible, ambiance was cozy, and food blew me off my feet. I had the calamari for an appetizer and duck for an entree, couldn’t recommend enough! Perfect place to bring your clients/friends/family. Enjoy!!

Google hours of operation are wrong. Indicated they opened today (Tues) @ 4pm but door indicates 4:30 pm. Happy Hour is no longer honored due to restrictions per waiter per the owners???? I have no idea what that means but we chose this location for our Anniversary and were disappointed in the staff not honoring what is advertised online! However, the Lamb, Ahi Tuna Entrees as well as Strawberry Shortcake desert was excellent.

Drinks were strong, but didn't seem too well executed (or I ordered the wrong thing...) Ask for a recommendation for your alcohol and then ask for a description as well, because the drink menu says nothing about a salt and pepper rimmed glass. Service was good and the food was pretty good, but not amazing. I appreciated the atmosphere, but we were one of three tables in the place. I can't imagine this place full, with four strangers sitting in your immediate personal bubble unless you're next to the window.

You know when you find that little niche, that hidden gem? This place is that spot. The owner's son was tending bar and serving amazing drinks. He and the other server ran the floor with Grace. The food was unique and eloquently executed. This is a spot to go for date night. And the ambience and decor is wonderful as well. Thankful we couldn't get in to our usual restaurant, this was a serendipitous experience and we will definitely be back.

Hidden gem! Rustic elegance and sophisticated cuisine. Our hostess/server was on the spot as we chose our own table. Decor is creative and fun, colors and textures are earthy. We were struck by the cutlery and glassware, thoughtfully chosen and unique. Our cocktails were fancy, delicious! The rustic bread accompanied by a dish of balsamic and melting butter was divine. By now I was feeling a French/European influence for sure. Food presentation gets high marks. I had the scallops over polenta cakes with a sauce, the flavors and textures all came together nicely. We left satisfied, happy and in awe of this little place we see all the time, in an unlikely spot. It is on the more expensive side, but worth it and a great local place!

Just had the most amazing meal at this sweet little gem on the border of Federal Way and NE Tacoma. Spanish night as part of their "Dinners around the World" once a month series. Not to miss! But their whole menu is exquisite. Delicioso!

We just had the very best experience. Christian! I may be spelling his name wrong but he was wonderful. I work so much, that my evening out when I take it, is so important to me. He was kind, informative, and was on top of everything. The food was amazing as well. Wonderful spot and we will be back. Thank you.!

Absolutely amazing, we had such a great date, it was unplanned, and spontaneous, so thankful the the chef and staff for giving me and my wife such an awesome experience

The most excellent experience today!! The food is not too strong but deep and rich and wise.... Perfect harmonized tast and balance! We love all the cocktail, especially Ginger Martini. Very friendly service and cozy atmosphere!!

Yummmm. First time here. Loved it. Good drinks. Great service. Really yummy food.

Easily among the top two restaurants in Federal Way. I've been here at least 5 times. The food is always consistently fresh, well cooked, and flavorful. Service is on point. The venue is never too loud. I really appreciate that the chef occasionally comes out to talk to the guests to gather feedback and ensure a great experience. It's just a gem of a restaurant tucked into the heart of Federal Way. My only minor grievances are that it can feel a little cramped and I'd love to see them remix their cocktail menu every so often.

Love the food. Love the staff. We've been here multiple times and have had the chef come out for service often. The drinks are nice. Selection is good. Several mainstays, but a few rotating items, so there's often something new to try.

I helped to organize a work party for 23 guests at Pimienta and they closed the restaurant for us. It was AMAZING. The ambience was European cozy, the food was delicious (linguini oh my gosh) and the drinks were great, especially the basil martini! Waitstaff were all on top of it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It surpassed our expectations and I’d highly recommend it.

Absolutely wonderful! It was our first visit and we were very impressed with the wonderfully prepared food and drink. We got to talk with Blanca about her restaurant and really fell in love with the place. We will be back soon!

Pimienta gave us some really delicious dishes for the most part, and some even more delicious drinks. Appetizers were a bit lacking in terms of quantity, we probably would not get the pork belly again. It was just a bit too dry. And the caprese salad could've used more as well. But we still enjoyed these dishes. We got the roasted duck over risotto for our main entree, and it was absolutely amazing. We wished we had ordered one for each of ourselves. The drinks were what kept us staying, particularly the bourbon sidecar which is now a household favorite. We would definitely return for another meal!