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    Bar Cotto

    4.4 (434 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Italian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Arugula salad
    Anushka M.

    Food was great, the pizzas were delicious and I loved the pasta we ordered as well. Funghi pizza was my favorite. We just had an unfortunate experience with trying to get a table. We ended up waiting over an hour till we were seated. One of our friends in the group had called previously to ask for a wait time and she was told no longer than 15-20 minutes. We were comped a dessert only after asking. Food itself was really good though!

    Paris F.

    Good place to be overall. Friendly staff, nice ambiance, good vibes, great red wine choices, perfect pricing point, and good food. We ordered ceaser salad, fungi pizza and spaghetti meatball. I will def come back!

    Pepperoni Pizza and Bologonese
    Sage M.

    It's not often you find a happy hour on a Friday, but this place offers it every day from 5-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, with happy hour available throughout the restaurant Sunday-Thursday and bar only on Friday and Saturday! Unfortunately, as we were ordering, the staff informed us that since we didn't sit at the bar, we wouldn't be eligible for the happy hour prices. Had we known this ahead of time, we would've definitely sat at the bar, but it wasn't mentioned when we were seated, which was a bit disappointing. Despite this, the food was great. We started with the meatballs, which were excellent and came with two hearty pieces. The bolognese was decent, but nothing special. The pepperoni pizza, however, was fantastic - perfectly made. The real standout for me, though, was the charred broccoli. It was surprisingly delicious, and I'd definitely come back just for that! I loved the relaxing and intimate atmosphere of the restaurant. It's definitely a great spot to celebrate with a partner, go on a date, or catch up with friends!

    Tropicale Pizza
    Tiffanie C.

    Came in as a party of 2 on a sunday night, parking was pretty hard, but there was no wait, pretty empty. Small amount of seating, but many tables for a party of 2. Service was fast and got seated immediately. I came here several times before and ordered pizza and pasta, always tasted good and would give it 4 stars. Today I went with my partner who is GF, so my review is for the GF menu. We ordered the tropical pizza and a side salad. The salad was fresh and the cheese on top was very delicious. The pizza however was not good. When I grabbed the pizza, everything fell off. The overall flavor of the pizza was not tasty, and the dough felt and tasted raw (gummy/squishy). Note: We asked if its celiac safe, they said yes. Food contains no gluten or wheat, however there is some cross contamination. There were bread crumbs left on my plate. It is dangerous to claim celiac safe, and not have it 100% safe. This is not celiac safe, so warning to anyone who is celiac. Today's experience is 2 stars due to the celiac safety concerns, and pizza. But 4 stars for anyone ordering from the non gf menu. Overall 3 stars on average.

    Tropicale Pizza
    Tessa T.

    Service was great, but the food not too much... We ordered the parm salad and tropical gluten free pizza. The parm salad was good: it had a nice citrusy/sour taste and the cheese balanced the whole thing together. The downfall started with the pizza.... lifting up the pizza, all the toppings fell. When I looked, the texture of the crust looked and tasted like raw dough. The waiter assured me the pizza was not raw and it was like this because it was gluten free, so I ate it anyways. The sauce and pineapple tasted a little too sour, not fresh. The cheese was alright. I left the restaurant with a stomach ache. If you are celiac I definitely advise not coming here. I had called earlier asking about cross contamination, and the person on the phone assured me everything was celiac safe. But that didn't seem the case; Our dishes had crumbs on them, probably because of their proximity to the ovens. And, the pizzas share the same oven.

    Tiramisu
    Vanessa S.

    Came in with a party of 2 at 9:15pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately. Cozy atmosphere with low, warm, candlelit lighting. Felt like a good date night place or good place to chat with a friend! The music was chill pop then turned into Bad Bunny/Karol G. We got the three course dinner for 2- salad, pasta, pizza and two drinks for $70 (house red, house white or spritz). They easily accommodated my spritz for non alcoholic. Also got the tiramisu at the end soooo good. Everything came out quickly and was tasty! Our waiter was friendly too!

    Serena W.

    I enjoyed my dinner here each time I've dined in. I don't remember what the pizza I got is called but it was so good!! I recommend this place if you're in caphill and craving italian food. The ambiance is cute inside and staff is friendly!

    Julia H.

    Very cute cap hill neighborhood pizzeria and casual Italian food. Pasta is outstanding. We did not try pizza but many other patrons have them and they look amazing. We plan to return to try them. Wait staff is very friendly and helpful. The only funky thing is their music... Kind of new age techno Japanese tunes and quite loud. Music is obviously a very personal choice, and we appreciate this place has a lot of character. It is played to the level that if you aren't into it, it may bug you. Just something to consider.

    Diavola Pizza & Espresso Martini
    Lindsey B.

    Our first time trying this spot and it was really good! We got a table within 15 minutes on a Saturday night, and the servers were all very friendly and welcoming. It's a small restaurant, but super cute. The pizza we got was really spicy, but the flavors were good. We also ordered the Peperonata pasta (not pictured) and that was the true winner. Everything we had was good, and I would definitely recommend it.

    Brussels Sprouts
    Miko B.

    The meatballs were super underwhelming, and the focaccia was crispy as opposed to fluffy (felt more like eating flatbread). The pizza that had anchovies on it was also way too salty. At least the Brussels sprouts were good!

    Brandon L.

    Great food and nice service! I ordered the margarita pizza which was perfectly seasoned. The undercarriage was a little floppy, but the flavors were on point. The spaghetti and meatballs was also cooked well. The pasta was al dente and the meatballs were juicy. I liked the texture as it had a little bounce and not being too crumbly. The food here is not the best I've ever had, but very solid, so I'd be back!

    Brussel Sprouts
    Eva L.

    Bar cotto is a solid Italian restaurant to go to if you're look for good food that will hit at a good price. They have a 2 for $60 special where there's a Choice of Parma or Caesar Sala, Any one Pizza, Any one Pasta and Choice of bottle House Red or White or 2 Aperol Spritz. Sometimes we order off menu too- but it's consistent for the pricing

    Verde Pizza
    Ananya J.

    Was lucky to get a party of 4 seated without reservation on a Saturday evening! We took advantage of their special: 1 of each: Salad, Pizza, Pasta and a choice of a bottle of wine or 2 aperol spritzes to split between two. Highlights were the brussel sprouts and pizzas. The brussel sprouts were crispy, nutty and well seasoned. Couldn't have enough. The Diavola pizza was delicious- great crust, good ratio of meat to sauce, the perfect amount of spice and honey. The Verde had a freshness to it. The pesto was the star and it worked well with the veggies. The ricotta gnocchi melted in your mouth. It's definitely cheese heavy and should be eaten quickly before it cools down. There's a sweetness to this dish so beware if you're not a fan. Nuts were the perfect garnish and textural element to this otherwise soft dish. Was very glad I tried this place! Will be back soon!

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    Great food and service. We met some friends and ate outside. It was easy, casual and great vibe.

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    9 months ago

    Big fan of their pesto pasta, and the staff is always so nice and cordial. Every time I visit I have an amazing experience

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    I've been here numerous times and it never disappoints. The dinner for two with pizza, pasta, salads and a bottle of wine is a great deal.

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    A favorite date night spot. Great pasta and drinks. Wonderful and kind service. Not too much seating so reserve or get there early

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    Ask the Community - Bar Cotto

    Do I need a reservation for 2 today?

    We only accept reservations for parties of 6 or larger. The majority of our dining room is two tops.

    I will be visiting Seattle for the first time in the beginning of June. I want to celebrate my birthday dinner here. Is the $50 meal for two still available?

    Yes it is

    Is the $50 deal still available for dine in?

    It is indeed!

    Are kids able to dine at Bar Cotto?

    Yes they are

    When is Happy Hour?

    Coming June 1! Expect early 2-6pm and late, 9-10pm!

    Do they offer pizza on cauliflower crust?

    No, we do not. We do have gluten free dough available though.

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    We stopped by here to get dinner before a concert and were lucky that they had room. We had…read morepreviously stopped at a couple of other places that had long wait times. Tucked down the alley by the gum wall, it's a great option for wood fired pizzas. The space is fairly small and very low-lit, but thriving with energy. Our service was fantastic, drinks were good, but besides the pizza the food was pretty hit or miss. We had a table of 4 and we kept the table full the entire time. We started off with a salad, spicy mac n cheese, cheese sticks, and Brie and cheese. Salad was light and refreshing. The cheese sticks were pretty normal, but also good. The spicy mac n cheese to me had zero spice. Just some mac in a cast iron pan. The apple and Brie had a nice presentation but the smallest amount of Brie possible(my picture was too blurry to post). The Broccolini I am not sure how it was defined as broccolini because the 5 pieces that came on the plate were huge. While packed with flavors of lemon and Parmesan they had a very tree like feel and were a bit on the harder side. The El Diablo pizza, to be straight forward was by far the best part of the stop. The crust could have been a little more well done, but that's just me splitting hairs. I ate more of that than anyone else. Probably could have finished it myself if I hadn't stopped for a lobster roll beforehand. Either way, great service, good drinks and legit pizzas!

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    This place is so good! The ambiance is great. It's intimate and cozy. They have a few tvs, one had…read morecollege basketball on. They have some bar seating and lower tables too. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The pizza was delicious! So many flavors and paired really well together. They also let you split the pizzas which was great because we didn't need to order way more than needed while still getting what we each wanted. We'll definitely be back!

    I've been here a few times now and wanted to leave an honest review based on my overall…read moreexperiences, especially tonight. The pizza itself is actually pretty good, which is why I kept coming back and really wanted to support this small business. Unfortunately, the customer service and wait times have consistently been disappointing. Tonight, I stood at the entrance for about 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged or greeted me. The employee who eventually helped me was nice, but the overall experience still didn't feel welcoming or attentive. Over several visits, the service has just not matched the quality of the food. In this economy, it's truly a blessing for businesses to still have loyal customers coming through the door and wanting to support local spots. At the very least, customers should feel welcomed, appreciated, and taken care of when they walk in. I genuinely hope they improve the service side of things because the food has potential, the bar vibes they've created are pretty cool as well and I'd love to be able to give this place a better review in the future.

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    Pizza and Pasta Bar in the Pike Place Market is a great place tucked inside a narrow entryway in…read morePost Alley, It is located right next to Pike Place Chowder which seems to always have a long line of customers outside. If that line is intimidating or wet (think rain!) then duck inside to Pizza and Pasta Bar for a delicious meal. While there we met the owners Bruno and Goli who were helping out behind the counter. They are the nicest people ever! So friendly and accommodating and always smiling. Their pride in their restaurant really shows in their care of the food and customers. I had the infamous meatball sandwich and my wife had the chicken carbonara. They gave us each a slice of their pizza for free as they had a bit extra from one that just came out of the oven. The food was prepared in front of you which is always interesting to watch and the charming brick pizza oven was directly in front of us so we could watch that process as well. Pretty cool. There are a wide variety of pizzas and pastas, desserts and drinks (alcohol too!) available on the menu. We ate at at the bar and had a wonderful conversation with the owners as they bustled about in the open cooking area. I enjoyed my meatball sandwich which had great crunchy crusty bread that held in the contents of melted cheese, red sauce and meatballs. A great choice to get when there. My wife liked her chicken carbonara and as the portion was pretty large, we were able to take some home for later. Extra yummy for me (ha ha)! The complimentary pizza slices were a hit for us as well. Napoli style with thin crust and flavorful toppings. We found out that Goli created the restaurant's design with the face of a woman that looks a lot like Venus in "The Birth of Venus" painting by Botticelli in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Italy (just sayin'). Except that this logo has hair made of pasta! Good enough to eat! Give this place a try. You'll leave with a big smile on your faces!

    The food was terrible. We ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, with chicken (extra for adding protein)…read more I asked, are the pastas made local? Or in house? No. Are the sauces local or made in house? No, we warm them up. Ok. How about the mozzarella bread? Yes, we make it to order. Ok. Let me describe this: two pieces of bread, no seasoning, no butter - just open face with shredded mozzarella from a container then placed inside the stone oven on the wall. In a medium nonstick pan, large tong full of wet noodles, one ladle of white sauce, toss them together. Boiled chicken pieces, BOILED chicken tossed into the pan. No seasoning or shredded cheese, or Italian seasoning. Served in a plastic to go container that cost 1.85 extra bc it was to go since they wouldn't allow us to sit w outside food. Although it was empty and we weren't taking anyone else's table. The place is clean. And bright. I also paid for the container for my bread. The food was bland and boiled chicken just made it worse.

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    I have called (voicemail full) and emailed to try to get a reservation for a large group with no…read moreluck. I stopped in to try it out and spoke with the bartender who gave me a card to contact the manager. Hope they get back to me! My experience was good. The bartenders were attentive and made good drinks. The ambiance is nice and cozy with little lamps. I liked the visual menu. I will say that the drinks are a bit overpriced at more than $20 per drink. Down the street at Zig Zag Cafe they are $17 for a bit "finer dining" feel.

    TLDR: Ambience is amazing. Bartender...not so much…read more We came here semi-regularly for the past two years, typically bringing in a handful of people with us, because the ambiance is wonderful (chill space, beautiful decor, warm lighting with a romantic feel to it). Unfortunately, the experience is consistently dampened by one of weekend bartenders. As others have mentioned, it's that taller bartender (Alex?) who repeatedly comes across as arrogant and dismissive to us; a less than desirable character trait for a bartender. It's such a pity because that is the sole reason we now lead our groups to spend their money and patronize other establishments instead. Recently we did give Diller another try, but sadly it's the same story and thus this feedback. Hospitality makes a HUGE difference. Bartending isn't just about making a good drink and expecting tips. As someone who tended bar all over Seattle for 23 years, I know how much energy and attitude shape a guest's night. When the service feels cold and passive-aggressively rude, it's hard to feel good about the experience. It's disappointing, because this place has so much potential. Hopefully management considers bringing in weekend staff whose personalities reflect the warmth and atmosphere the space deserves, there are plenty of more qualified bartenders in Seattle that would gladly fill their spot.

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