This Underrated Washington Restaurant Is A True Diamond In The Rough

Europa in downtown Spokane offers a charming Tuscan cafe experience with delicious Italian classics and specialty pizzas.

Downtown Spokane is a curious mixture of restored historic treasures like the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox and architectural masterpieces like the Davenport Hotel Tower, not to mention the quirky gems like Steam Plant Square. But if you don't know it's there, you could easily walk right by the unassuming brick building on Wall Street that houses Europa, an underrated eatery and bakery that has stood the test of time.

You'll find Europa at 125 S. Wall Street near the Wells Fargo Center.

It doesn't look like much from the outside...

... but prepare to be undeniably charmed by the interior.

You'll feel like you've stepped straight into a Tuscan cafe.

Europa has been in Spokane for well over a decade, and it definitely has a local following.

While many have abandoned it in favor of the new hot spots in town, there are still some loyalists who never pass up the chance to eat here.

While you won't find anything exotic on the menu, you will find plenty of delicious Italian classics.

From soups and salads to pasta and hearty entrees, you'll find a little bit of everything here.

While nothing on the menu will disappoint you, this place is best known for their specialty pizzas.

You'll have your choice of a dozen Tuscan-style pies.

But whatever you decide to order for dinner, make sure you save room for dessert.

The only thing better than a fantastic Italian restaurant is a fantastic Italian restaurant with an onsite bakery.

Europa is open daily from 11AM - 10PM, so you'll have plenty of available hours to try it.

They also have a daily happy hour and live music weekly.

Sometimes these unassuming restaurants are the unsung heroes of Washington's dining scene. Check out these neighborhood gems.

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