Great vibes and good food. There can be a line and there's limited seating. Menu can be hard to…read moreread on the chalk board so ask if you're confused. Wine was great, beef tartare wasn't my favourite but there's a mushroom dish I really liked. Small plates so if you want to be full, get the dish or more bread.

So this is a very delayed review. Due to the holidays and life getting in the way but I wanted to…read moremake sure I write this because I had such a great experience here that I'm still thinking about it. My partner and I are just in the beginning stages of wine education and we absolutely loved this place. The selection of reds are amazing and yes the cursive on the chalk board is hard to focus on at a distance but you just have to read. Not too hard. Laura was an amazing guide and I could not get enough of her, she took really good care of us. She was knowledgeable, effervescent, with just a touch of sassiness; which my partner and I live for!!!! She really made our night. Great vibes all around and I feel like I really learned something about French wines and just wine overall. When I come back to downtown I will be sure to frequent this wine bar because, honey. I'm a fan!!!!!

Flat Bread - We ordered the flat bread with spicy Caccioppo pork sausage, béchamel, Pernod fennel,…read moremozzarella, Grana Padano, and garlic. The crust was on the thicker side and packed with rich garlic flavor. The center of the flat bread was more flavorful than the edges. Crispy Karaage Chicken Wings - The karaage seasoning comes as a powder rub. It wasn't my favorite because it didn't taste much like traditional karaage. It's also a bit messy to eat, so be careful not to get the powder on your clothes. Interestingly, the flavor reminded me of Maruchan shrimp flavored instant noodles. On the plus side, the portion size was generous and offered good value for an appetizer. Gambas al Ajillo - This dish features spicy garlic shrimp and chicken chorizo. The shrimp was fresh and well cooked, though it wasn't particularly spicy. The chorizo brought more heat and had excellent flavor. I highly recommend ordering this alongside the flat bread. We used the gambas garlic oil/ sauce from this dish as a dipping sauce for the bread, which added a delicious extra kick. Espresso Martini - They make their espresso martini using drip coffee, and surprisingly, it works really well. This was my first time having one made this way, and I enjoyed it. Service & Overall Experience - The service was excellent. Our server checked in on us regularly without being intrusive and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our meal. Overall, both the food and drinks were solid, making for a very enjoyable dining experience.

Not as good as previous visits. I saw only one person taking orders, and this is not a small place…read more The server was very nice. But the only time we saw him was when we tracked him down to order or request our check. The blasted broccoli used to be my favorite. They've changed it and it's not as good. Other of our favorites were missing from the menu entirely. (Oh where did you go, spicy shrimp with shells?) We did like the karaage chicken wings. Liked them a lot. I'd say to be sure and order them. The ravioli and mushrooms would have been nice, but was so overly drenched in brown butter it was not pleasant. Who knew there could be too much brown butter? This dish would benefit by a bit of acid - maybe a balsamic drizzle? The best part of the tandoori style chicken by far were the interesting garnishes along with the tzatziki. The chicken was just a vehicle for the rest.

Every time and I mean EVERY TIME I eat here I am impressed with the sheer artistry and quality of…read morethe dishes. I have NEVER had Italian food like this. NOT even in the finest restaurants in Italy. Each dish is prepared with care and attention to the tiniest of details and the flour is imported from Italy. The polenta is beyond light. The arugula salad heavenly, everything is excellent You cannot go wrong!!!!! You can order anything from the menu and be impressed. Did I mention that all of their pasta is made from scratch using flour imported from Italy!!! This is a hidden gem in the heart of Belltown!!!

Redemption arcs are real, and Limoncello Belltown nailed it…read more My first visit here a year ago didn't wow me, but I came back for a second try and it was night and day. Limoncello has officially earned top-tier Italian status in my book. The vibe is cozy, quaint Italian corner restaurant, and despite how busy it was, the service made us feel like the only table in the room. Perfectly timed check-ins, no hovering, no disappearing acts. We started with the house-made Limoncello flight, which was excellent across the board. Multiple flavors of Limoncello are my jam. The classic was my favorite, but the Orangecello deserves a shoutout. Naturally, I followed that up with the Limoncello signature cocktail, which was dangerously smooth, and a Bellini that was beautifully balanced. The Bruschetta Limoncello is generous enough to count as a meal for light eaters. Perfect focaccia piled high with Italian goodness. For mains, the Ravioli di Carne delivered pillowy pasta, a well-balanced filling, and a sauce that could easily stand on its own. The Pollo Pizzaiolo con Pasta was the standout for me. Perfectly cooked chicken cutlets, ideal al dente pasta, and a sauce I would absolutely buy by the container. No dessert this time (rookie mistake), but that just means I'll be back sooner rather than later. Unlike an ex-partner, second chances were taken and rewarded.

Another Pike Place Gem! Wines of Washington Tasting Room is a must try. This is easily one of the…read moremost unique tasting rooms I've been to. Amazing wines, creative cocktails, solid snacks, great service and even games. You could wander in "for one flight" and somehow emerge six hours later wondering where the time went (in the best way.) On the wine side, they offer several thoughtfully curated flights, or you can build your own adventure. Which I highly recommend. The dessert wines alone are incredible, and the selection of aromatic whites is seriously impressive. No matter your palate, there's something here that will make you pause, sip again, and nod approvingly. And then there are the wine-based cocktails that deserve their own standing ovation. A wine tasting room doing cocktails this well is rare. We tried the Espresso Martini, the French 125, and the Lavender Lemon Martini, and every single one was better than I expected grape-based cocktails to be. Like, pleasantly shocked. Bottom line: if you're anywhere near Pike Place and enjoy wine (or cocktails, or fun, or all of the above) this place is a must. I can almost guarantee it'll become your new favorite spot.

I rarely leave one-star reviews because I usually choose places I genuinely enjoy--but this…read moreexperience was beyond irritating and disappointing. This used to be one of my favorite spots at Pike Market. For years, I made it a tradition to bring out-of-town guests here. Over time, I have brought more than 100 people here. It had a charming, warm, and welcoming feel--like a hidden gem in the city. It oozed with kindness and fun. Unfortunately, that has completely flipped! Since the new manager, Anthony, took over, the entire atmosphere has shocked me. What was once inviting now is rigid, cold, and unwelcoming. The biggest issue, however, was the way I was treated. The interaction felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive, which was both surprising and disappointing given my long history with this place. Great establishments are built not just on food or ambiance, but on how people are treated--and that piece is clearly missing now. It's especially unfortunate because the rest of the team still shows glimpses of what this place used to be. Jordon, was genuinely kind and pleasant, but one positive interaction couldn't outweigh the manager's miserable attitude. It's hard to see a place that once felt so special lose its charm like this. I know the winemaker Paul is a great person - so it is hard to leave such a terrible review, but at the same time, if this was my place -- I would want to know what was happening behind the scenes at my establishment. I truly hope leadership reflects on how customer experience is being handled moving forward. Don't give money to places that have toxic attitudes and are joy crushers! Life is too short and far too precious! In the meantime, there are many nearby spots that consistently deliver both quality and incredible hospitality. Skip this place, and instead go to Browne Family Vineyards Tasting Room, The Lonely Siren, The Pink Door, Place Pigalle, or Maximilien. Those places are working very hard to create an exceptional experience!

La Vita E Bella is one of those local Italian restaurants people constantly recommend to friends…read moreand family for a reason. Nestled in the historic Belltown neighborhood, it perfectly blends classic Italian flavors with cozy rustic charm. The service throughout the night was attentive, welcoming, and never overbearing. I would definitely put this as your next date night spot. Normally I save an espresso martini for the end of the meal, but their Vanilla Bourbon Espresso Martini completely changed my plans. I'd never had bourbon in an espresso martini before, and honestly, I may never go back to vodka again. It wasn't overly sweet and had just the right amount of bourbon flavor to complement the vanilla notes without overpowering the drink. The complimentary bread was a great touch, but the real standout was the garlic, olive oil, and basil dipping sauce. It was unapologetically garlic-forward, which is exactly how bread service should be in my opinion. Somewhere an Italian grandmother nodded in approval. For mains, we ordered the classic pepperoni pizza and the Gnocchi Pepirosso. The pizza was excellent and absolutely better than any standard takeout chain pizza. Perfectly sauced, beautifully baked, and finished with just enough spice to elevate it. That said, the gnocchi completely stole the show for me. As someone who considers himself a bit of a gnocchi connoisseur, these were perfect little pillows of happiness swimming in an incredible sauce with Italian sausage. Honestly, I got hungry all over again just writing this review. La Vita E Bella feels like the kind of neighborhood restaurant you end up becoming a regular at without even meaning to.

This review is mainly for the service, not the food. I totally forgot to take pictures of the food…read moreas it was secondary to the service aspect of this visit. We arrived, my friend chose this restaurant, apparently she comes here often. We came here on the Sunday before the FIFA stuff started with a lot of folks in town! We get seated, they bring bread and the dipping sauce. And we want more but they ran out of bread. Were there around 7:30p, so not particularly late...but how do you run out of bread? Anyhow, we ordered the spinach salad that we shared and my friend ordered Spaghetti al Porro and I ordered the mushroom ravioli...the salad was great. So the spaghetti arrives it looks/tastes amazing....the waitress brings me mushroom crepes...I didn't order that. So she takes the order to the table next to us. While waiting, we overhear that the same waitress brought to the wrong meal to the table on the other side of us. She brings my ravioli finally and it was so watery...I couldn't eat it. So I asked for the same dish my friend had. By this time I am pretty much done... I don't know if the waitress was having an off day or if that is her normal state....which I have a tendency to believe...some people are not meant to be waitresses. By now I am just ready to go....put my food in a box and let me out of here. I don't know if I will go back there...but I hope if I do....that I have it in me to be open to a better experience. The food at the end....was great....it was the process of getting there, that took me for a loop!

One of the best restaurants I ever been to. Amazing atmosphere perfect spot for d dinner date.read more

Great food and service at the Pink Door. We went late so the restaurant had emptied out by the time…read morewe were done and that that gave us a chance to wander around and admire the eclectic and fabulous collection of items there. We had the carbonara and the pork chops, both very good dishes. I liked how the carbonara was light on the sauce and prepared to perfection. The pork chop was very tender and tasty and the mashed potatoes had very good flavor. We also had the Caesar salad, which was very fresh with light dressing. My girlfriend asked for more dressing and adding more made it a much better salad. My reference standard is a restaurant which used to be in Goldendale, WA. Fortunately an Italian restaurant opened there and has a Caesar salad which comes pretty close.

We came across this cute little wine bar. It's a gem! We both had chicken parm, it was delicious!…read moreDefinitely worth the visit! Cute cheese boards, drinks, etc!

Neb had such promise but fell short with the service. My group had a reservation at 6 PM and we…read morefinished dinner after getting our dessert at around 9 PM. We waited for 3 hours in total to get the full extent of our meal. Half of us opted for the Seattle Restaurant Week menu since we were new to the area and wanted to get a sense of what the restaurant had to offer. The restaurant week menu was $50 for a choice of an antipasti, pasta, secondi, and dessert. For the antipasti, you get your choice of a house salad or bruschetta. The choices for the pasta are between the gnochi or the cannelloni. For the secondi, you can either go for the braised spring lamb or the eggplant parmigiana. The dessert options are between the tiramisu and lemon sorbet. The winner for me was the gnochi but someone else from my table could not stop raving about the cannelloni so multiple dishes stood out throughout the night. The braised spring lamb was tender and fell right off the bone. I would skip the halibut - it was too salty! We also ordered a bottle of wine to share and the recommendation by the server was a crowd pleaser. If you're not sure what to get for wine, ask the server! Maybe it was because each course took a while to come out, but none of us were satisfied with the quantity they served because we had to wait so long. The restaurant did experience a rush of people during dinner time but to wait three hours for the full dinner at this price point doesn't feel too great, especially when we had a reservation. Other than that, solid food for the location and the ambiance of the place was trendy/lively on a Wednesday night.

Came during the holidays when the bar transforms into a Home Alone-themed pop-up, which was such a…read morefun touch. Even with the festive setup, the sitting room still keeps its cozy, lounge-style vibe -- something I really love about this place. It's a family-run bar owned by Sean and his wife, and that personal touch truly shows. It has a warm, at-home feel that makes you want to stay awhile. The staff was wonderful too -- friendly, welcoming, and attentive.

Sophisticated cocktails -- concocted by mixologists who know their craft and flex their fingers…read moreusing all the eclectic spirits, liqueurs, bitters, and herbs -- are served up in an ambience graced by the spectrum of Seattle's finest and quirkiest denizens! I felt ease and acceptance in this elongated space-- which gets progressively darker and cavern-like the further back you go but equally, offers sunlit, pedestrian-side seating at the front. The indoor-outdoor flow is especially lovely during warm summer days. We sat in shade during a very hot afternoon and felt very pleased with ourselves -- people watching and sipping drinks mixed with finesse and balance. The waitress was talented for her role - able to fluidly describe the forward and last tasting notes of each drink, without hesitation. She is an asset to the bar, and easily would sell each drink to customers. She would help you make a decision from among their dazzling (but not Cheesecake Factory length) menu of drinks, each footnoted with detailed ingredient notes. The space feels cosy and chatty and I like that some people dressed up to come here. The drinks were next level. This is a place to which I cannot wait to return, bringing visitors to impress.