Dinner at Trattoria Sbandati off of Mt. Washington Drive in northwest Bend is a truly intimate and authentic Florentine-style Italian experience. Chef Juri Sbandati, born in Florence, Italy has been cooking all of his life, starting alongside his mother, father, and grandmother, all extraordinary cooks. He then learned from other professional chefs in the kitchens of Florence and was a personal chef for an elite international crowd in Florence before moving to Bend in 2005 with his wife and ran a personal chef and catering company before starting Trattoria Sbandati. Their a la carte menu is served Monday – Saturday from 5:00 p.m. – close, and offers a rotating selection of seasonal dishes from starters, to first and second courses, side dishes, and desserts. All menu items are made from scratch with all of the finest ingredients imported from Italy and the best local produce and meats.