Bar Cotto is the kind of effortlessly chic Capitol Hill haunt that feels like a warm Italian hug. The interiors are a total mood--think light-washed woods, zinc-topped tables, and large windows that flood the space with a soft, glowy light, making it the ultimate "cute date night" spot. While the aesthetic is on point, the food is the real headliner. You have to start with the Torta Fritta, those airy pillows of fried dough that are practically designed to be wrapped in thin ribbons of their world-class Salumi. For the main event, the Diavola Pizza brings a perfect kick with spicy soppressata and hot honey, while the Ricotta Gnocchi is so pillowy it's like eating savory clouds. Pair it all with a glass from their thoughtfully curated, Italian-forward wine list, and you've got a meal that's as sophisticated as it is soulful. read more

My sister and I decided to visit Bar Cotto after ready some pleasant Yelp reviews, and they were not wrong! We arrived just as they were opening at 5 pm., but within thirty minutes or so the place was full. Brandon was waiting tables solo, but he never missed a beat. His fun personality was a bonus. We had the burrata appetizer (so good) and the funghi pizza with added garlic. Happy hour prices had the cocktails (just okay) $5 off and the pizza should have been $20 instead of the $25 we paid, but the food was terrific, and I would happily eat there again. read more

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Bar Cotto is such a great spot. The service is always friendly, and the portions are really generous for the price. The pizza is especially good, fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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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! read more

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Located in Capitol Hill, parking is mostly on the street, which can be challenging during the busy peak hours of late afternoon and evening. I came on a Monday evening, so parking wasn't too bad. Street parked about two blocks from Bar Cotto. It is spacious when you walk into Bar Cotto, with seats at the bar or tables. I was with a party of three, so we were seated quickly since there weren't many people dining there at that time. The ambiance was very chill, with music that wasn't played too loud, and the lights were warm, hovering over individual tables. Much of the light came naturally from the large window facing the street. When the sun sets, the lighting changes to turn on a warmer glow that can make the dining experience pleasant for couples enjoying a nice meal there. Dining here is suitable for groups of 2-8. Regarding food, we ordered two pizzas and a side for a party of three. We ordered the Carbonara, the Prosciutto Funghi, and the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer for the pizza. Everything tasted so good! Since the pizzas were large and filling, this was enough food for three people. For drinks, I ordered the Twilight in Parma, which is a great cocktail for those who enjoy a bit of a sweeter drink. The service was excellent! Our server was helpful with letting us know how much food would be enough for the three of us. I would definitely go back again! read more

Pizza was great! They have a fun wine + pizza meal that is really good if you're going for date night. Ambiance is great and intimate. Can get stuck with a wait if you're unlucky but it goes by fairly quickly! read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Great vibes. Sat at the bar and had a spritz, meatballs and a pizza. The meatballs were probably the highlight, or maybe it was the sauce with the meatballs. Had a prosciutto pizza which was also tasty. I liked the laid back vibe. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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their deal of a whole bottle of wine, salad, pizza AND pasta for $65 is insane. i go at least once a month. every thing is so fresh, service is immaculate, you can tell they make everything traditional and accurate. never had a bad experience and have been here more than 15+ times this year alone. love that their house wine is imported from italy its always so good and not like others trash house wine. 10/10 love it here vibes are also 10/10 love it so much! recommend: fungi, pepperoni and spicy pepperoni pizza (i think its diavola?) and their spaghetti and meatballs, and dont forget to ask for their chili oil read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

Bar Cotto - Brussel Sprouts - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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! read more

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Bar Cotto is an intimate restaurant with amazing food. The Caesar salad had crisp romaine lettuce with fresh shaved parmesan and croutons. My favorite was the ricotta gnocchi. The pillowy gnocchi and creamy Gorgonzola are perfection. The toasted walnuts give a nice crunchy texture. Since there is never too much cheese, make sure to ask for a little extra parmesan on top. I ordered food to go, but the service was friendly and punctual. read more

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

A cute, small spot with a nice ambiance--great for a date night! The service was friendly and welcoming, but the food was just average for me. I found it a bit too bland. We tried their pasta and pizzas, but I would have preferred more seasoning or spices onto it. I had to add their spicy oil onto everything to make it a bit more flavorful. Might work for someone with a milder palate, but not my favorite. read more

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Used to love this place but after last night, I definitely need to reconsider. Friend was in town visiting so I thought I'd take him to Bar Cotto. What a mistake. There was a wait when we arrived. That wasn't a problem. The disorganization was. The poor wounded puppy greeting guests was clearly overwhelmed. Not sure if he was just new/untrained/unfamiliar with their systems or if there was just an intellectual issue with him but it made for a bit of an awkward and unpleasant waiting experience for the people jammed in the corner. And he was none the wiser to realize this. Drinks and appetizer were fine and each of us ordered a pizza. Mine came out. It was just ok. It was very undercooked and soggy in the middle but we were starving. Five minutes later, we inquired where my friend's pizza was and the bar tender said it would be another five or so minutes. That was surprising so I asked if that was their new practice: to bring out people's entrees at staggered times. Some restaurants do that. He was clearly upset by this question. And responded: "dude, come on." Given the price point and ambience of Bar Cotto I was surprised by this response. Whatever happened to assuming best intentions? Perhaps the owners should remind their bar tender that their restaurant is supposed to be an upscale restaurant providing some service. Defensive quips aren't necessary. About five minutes later the bar tender came over to say that they had burned my friend's pizza and were starting over. He said it would be free but we would have to wait, probably another 15 or so minutes. We didn't want to so he threw down the check - offering no apology and certainly offering nothing to make up for this. While the restaurant was full when we arrived it was less than half full when this happened. The two "cooks" at the pizza oven were flirting with each other the entire time and it's my guess that is why the pizza was burned and the timing was off. Regardless, they shouldn't be empty at 9:00 on a Saturday night in Cap Hill, but now I know why they were. We left and went elsewhere to get my friend food and encountered crowds everywhere we went. I don't think I need to go there again, which is a shame, because Bar Cotto used to be great. At least it was when their employees cared enough to show it. read more

I've been wanting to try out Bar Cotto for a long time, and I finally did with some friends during happy hour. it's important to be mindful that if you were there for happy hour, you can sit at the bar or outside only! We got four orders of the rigatoni, $12, and a pepperoni pizza, which was $8. And the portions were large, especially at this price point. Everything was fresh, and the pasta was absolutely delicious, with a great amount of sausage and a little bit of spice. Our server was very accommodating, even bringing out extra chairs, so we could reconfigure our seating. This is a great spot for a date or small group. I'll definitely be back to try the $60 meal deal for two. read more

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Their happy hour is great! My favorite was the Aperol Spritz. I think this is their most popular drink and I can definitely see why. Huge wine glass filled with a very citrus-y bubbly well-balanced drink on a hot summer day. Their other drinks were solid too but this one blew me and my friend away. Warning that their vesper martini is quite strong! Food was decent (a good deal for the price!). The Rigagoni on the menu (did they mean to say Rigatoni?) was a good-sized meal for one. Flavor was what you'd expect and it was meat-based so pretty substantial. We also got a bruschetta which was just average, a little underwhelming. Ambience was fine although a bit dark. For happy hour, they only do bar or outdoor seating. We got there at 5:30 for happy hour, where we could get seats easily. By the time we left (6:30ish), it became pretty packed. read more

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The service was so lack luster that the food didn't even taste good. We walked in and it was a bit busy outside so we figured it would take a while. Very small inside and a bit confusing on where to wait/check in. We put our name down and the "host" said about 30-40 minutes. After everyone else was seated, we figured we'd be sat soon but when deciding to wait inside instead of outside the same "host" acted like he had never seen us before. Then asked how many people in our party... Once we were finally seated by the bartender it was very unclear who our server was. About 3/4 different workers were supporting with our table. The person who took or order didn't write it down since he was holding dirty dishes from another table. Sadly, he got our order wrong and I was already too bothered to ask to switch it/wait longer. I feel I would've had more patience if parties behind us weren't sat before us. It felt a bit frustrating since I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner. Food was decent but I won't come back. read more

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10/10 recommend this hidden gem! Bar Cotto hosted me and my friends for my birthday & although we were a rather large group they accommodated us so well. The food, the vibes, & the service were all AMAZING & my friends and I cannot wait to come back. Christian (the manager) was so so kind even from the planning phase & made sure we were well taken care of throughout the night along with the rest of his staff. read more

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I can't believe it's taken me this long to go to Bar Cotto. This is the perfect place for a date night and one of the best deals! We came for the 3-course dinner for 2 where for $60, you can get a bottle of wine (or 2 aperol spritz's), any salad, any pizza, and any pasta. In this economy??? A steal. We opted for the aperol spritz, caesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, and parma pizza. Everything was very good and I felt like the portions were more than enough for two people, especially the pizza which was huge! The meatballs were very flavorful and juicy and the fresh pasta was cooked to perfection. The pizza had the right amount of crisp and chewiness and all the ingredients tasted so fresh. We left the meal very satisfied and not hungry at all. Seating is a bit tight inside so I highly recommend going early because they don't take reservations. I definitely want to come back for their happy hour as well. read more

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Just went here for a happy hour with my friend. We sat outside and it was nice and covered from the fall rain. The waiter was friendly and the food was amazing. $9 pizza and $28 bottle of wine for a happy hour? Sign me up! read more

Great date restaurant in Capitol Hill! Romantic cool modern Italian vibes makes this restaurant a good place for a date night! We had their meal for 2 which was such a great deal. We got 2 cocktails, a pizza and pasta. The cocktails were delicious and well crafted. We had the prosciutto pizza with truffle oil which was so fresh, warm, and delicious! The spaghetti and meatballs had a phenomenal sauce! We ended up saving the sauce to bring home to add more pasta to. Highly recommend! read more

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Delivery via DoorDash from Cap Hill to LQA, so take that for what it's worth. Caesar salad had really fresh romaine but was missing some acidity - maybe needed a smidge more dressing or just a lemon wedge tossed in or something. Meatballs had REALLY good flavor, but could have used the tiniest bit more sauce, like maybe a tablespoon more would've been perfect. Margherita pizza arrived cold w/ congealed toppings, but 10 mins in the oven at 350 deg solved the problem. I don't know that I feel the need to do the Caesar salad or Margherita pizza again, but the meatballs are a can't-miss. Maybe ask for a little cup of extra sauce on the side. read more

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Staff was accommodating as there were no tables available for four at the time. A communal table outside was offered which worked out fine. The pizza was yummy- dough was good and sauce was flavorful. The crispy brussels sprouts were tasty along with some chopped hazelnuts. read more

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

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.

Pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was cooked to perfection. Verde pizza was delicious but the pesto was a bit subtle and very oily. Very good still. Graciously thankful for our waitress for squeezing in our order right as service was closing. Will definitely come back again once my pasta cravings resurface! read more

Bar Cotto - Verde pizza - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They have a great 3-course meal for 2. You get a salad, pasta, pizza, and a bottle of wine. The pizza, wine, and salad were very good. Wish they had a non-tomato sauce based pasta though. Overall, I recommend recommend this place. Only suggestion is that they should add a pasta that is not tomato or red sauce based. read more

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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

We got the three course pre-mix, salad pizza pasta and drinks for two for $60, pretty good deal. We got the Diavola pizza because the server suggested and it was pretty tasty, perfect amount of spiciness for me. The pasta was bit too hard for my personal preference but my girlfriend liked it. The interior is pretty cozy and intimate so was nice for a date night. read more

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Came here around 5:30 for the happy hour with my girl friend. Make sure you sit at the bar table or outside for the happy hour. We didn't know but the server let us switched to the table outside:) The happy hour menu has a wide range of food. $3 off of cocktails and $5 for beer. We got the Insulata parma, Margherita (6" pizza), antipasti plate (with salumi, Mama lils peppers, focaccia, olives) The portion was decent and food were filling. Insulata Parma was okay. There was too much lemon juice, it's kinda sour. They featured their wood-fired pizza! The Margherita was really tasty. The amount of sauce they put was just perfect! I will come back to try other pizzas and maybe their 3 course dinner too:) read more

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