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Recognized Across Montana and Beyond

From national television and travel publications to Montana food writers and community-voted awards, our restaurants have been recognized for thoughtful food, distinctive spaces and memorable hospitality.

5Food Network Features
8Awards & Honors
35+Press Mentions
Florabella dining room As Seen On

Food Network · November 15, 2024

Diners, Drive-Ins
and Dives

"All Over Flavor" · Season 40, Episode 11

Guy Fieri visited Florabella for scratch-made Italian comfort food, featuring the crispy octopus and lamb meatball sub.

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Florabella

National television attention and extensive Montana coverage for handmade Italian food, wine program, bakery, design and neighborhood atmosphere.

Food Network Best of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 40 2024–2025 Food Network Top Homemade Bread Videos 2025 Food Network Top Lamb Dishes 2025 Food Network Most Drool-Worthy Meatball & Meatloaf Videos 2025 Missoula Valley Lifestyle Florabella: The "Pretty Flower" of the Garden City October 14, 2024 The Pulp Budino Moment February 12, 2026 The Pulp Baguette Bonanza May 8, 2024 The Missoulian New Italian-Inspired Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Bakery Opens December 19, 2022 Big Sky Economic Development SBA 504 Success Story: Cucina Florabella Current

Saketome Missoula

Repeatedly recognized for sushi, seafood and hospitality, with coverage centered on sustainable sourcing, creative Japanese cooking and its downtown atmosphere.

Montana Public Radio Can Do: The Fickle Business of Sushi January 11, 2019 University of Montana Things to Do in Missoula: Move-In Day August 2026 Destination Missoula Sushi Restaurants in Missoula Current OpenTable Saketome Sushi, Missoula Current

Saketome Bigfork

One of the group's deepest local-media histories, recognized nationally by Fodor's and locally by Best of the Flathead voters.

Fodor's Travel Sushi Restaurants in Northwest Montana Current Flathead Beacon Zen and the Art of Sushi February 6, 2018 Flathead Beacon SakeTome's Chicken Karaage Bao February 9, 2021 Flathead Beacon Bigfork Sushi Restaurant Unveils Renovations July 5, 2016 Flathead Beacon Where the Chefs Eat February 14, 2017 Flathead Beacon Your Favorite Meals: The Bigfork Bomb Roll February 6, 2018 Flathead Beacon Your Favorite Meals: The Grow Wings Roll February 12, 2019 Daily Inter Lake Local Flavors Showcased at Taste of Bigfork May 1, 2018

Michi Ramen Bar

Frequently recommended as one of Missoula's essential dining stops, praised for comforting ramen, bold atmosphere and a distinctly urban Japanese experience.

Female Foodie 11 Best Missoula Restaurants Current Only In Your State The Noodles at Michi Ramen Bar Are Made From Scratch Every Day January 11, 2022 ROW Adventures Best Places to Eat in Missoula, Montana June 25, 2024 Destination Missoula So Many Missoula Restaurants, So Little Time Current Keep the Eats 2026 Missoula Food Guide March 10, 2026 Bon Traveler The Best Things to Do in Missoula, Montana Current International Wildlife Film Festival How to Fest, Dining Recommendations Current HappyCow Michi Ramen Bar, Vegan-Friendly Dining Current

Café Mimosa

Current brunch recommendations alongside earlier launch features published under the restaurant's original Très Bonne name.

Montana Edit Best Brunch Spots in Missoula, Montana March 2026 KYSS FM A Fresh Start: Très Bonne Transforms Into Café Mimosa April 15, 2025 KPAX / MTN News New French-Inspired Brunch Spot to Open in Downtown Missoula October 3, 2023 Hellgate Lance Missoula's Newest French Brunch Spot December 15, 2023 Wanderlog Café Mimosa Current