Bella Luna

On our way from the Bainbridge ferry terminal to Xanadu, E and I drive through Suquamish tribal lands. We've wanted to stop there for a bite for some time now because of some good buzz we've heard about the Agate Pass Cafe and Bella Luna Pizzeria. We originally planned on eating at the Agate Pass Cafe but changed our minds when we checked out the digs and the menu. It had the dressings of a higher end restaurant with linen table cloths and a pricey menu. Just not what we were looking for on a Friday evening after heading over to the Kitsap Peninsula straight after work. The Bella Luna Pizzeria, however, totally hit the spot. They have a great beer selection, offering our current favorite seasonal beer, the Ziggy Zoggy by the Silver City Brewery. We split a pepperoni and garlic pizza and it was muy tasty. The pie was a smidge oilier than we prefer but the pie had gorgeous crispy parts and the pizza crafters did not skimp on the garlic which, in my opinion, shows that they are quality folk in possession of great character.


This was only the second time we have actually stopped in Suquamish. Our first was in December 2010 when we visited the grave of Chief Sealth, for whom Seattle was named. Chief Sealth who was born in 1786 and died in 1866, was the chief of the Suquamish and a confederation of Duwamish bands. The Suquamish, which means "people of the clear salt water" have lived in the Central Puget Sound area for approximately 10,000 years. It's a pretty cool place with nice parks, a great view, some good restaurants, and the final resting place of a major player in Pacific Northwest history. If you're ever in the area, consider taking the time to check it out.