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    Bar Cotto

    4.4 (433 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Italian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    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!

    Ricotta Gnocchi
    Courtney L.

    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.

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    The diavolo pizza was amazing, and the brussels sprouts were the best I've ever had. Food came out very quickly, and it was great quality.

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    Food was FABULOUS. All homemade pasta. I got gluten free pasta and it was some of the best I've had! Vibe is fun and service e is spot on!

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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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    Barolo Ristorante - Organic hanger steak with barolo sauce

    Barolo Ristorante

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 miDenny Triangle
    $$$

    Came here for happy hour on a Friday night and were able to get a table for two relatively easily,…read morealthough it was busy. During HH, they offer 50% off bar menu items, which is a spectacularly good deal. My partner and I ordered the carbonara and the ragu, and both were very good but the carbonara was amazing (flavorful, creamy, not too salty or cheesy, decadent without feeling too deadly). The tiramisu is a very good dessert with a nice strong espresso flavor and not too much sweetness. Our waitress kindly checked in right before 7pm to make sure we had any additional orders in before happy hour ended, which is a mark of excellent service. The bathroom is clean and brightly lit. I'd be happy to come back!

    I'm visiting Seattle this week and I'm staying across the street near Barolo Ristorante. They close…read moreat 11, & I called an around 10pm and was very respectful about it ...I literally said, "I know it's late, please let me know if your kitchen is closed. I can just do takeout." I tried to order the fettuccine de mare, listed at $29 (no extra fees on Toast), but they told me it would be $43. That already didn't make sense. Then the server says, "We actually have 50% off happy hour until 11, come in and dine." So I came in. Ordered a drink, escargot, and a steak medium rare. The escargot came out fine. Then... nothing. 39 minutes later (at 10:45pm), the server asks if I'm waiting on anything else. Yes... my steak. She goes to check, disappears, and then comes back with something that honestly felt DISTESPECTFUL. The steak looked like scraps. Uneven, mismatched chunks, all different sizes, with burnt, crispy edges and covered in sauce like they were trying to hide it. It didn't look like a single cut of meat it looked like pieces from multiple steaks thrown together. The plating was sloppy, and the side looked like an afterthought. I didn't take a bite. I looked through it and said, "This looks like pieces from different steaks." She told me she watched them cut it... then immediately followed that by saying she saw them put it under a heat lamp to reheat. So which is it? I work in the food industry. I'm not going to be gaslit over a plate like that. She offered to refire it, but at that point it was almost 11 and they were closing. I paid for my drink and left. Honestly, I wouldn't have been upset if they had just told me the kitchen was closing when I called. But don't invite me in, forget my order, and then serve something like this and try to pass it off like it's normal. Just be honest.

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    Barolo Ristorante - Inside

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    Barolo Ristorante - Charred salad

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    Haerfest - Tonnarelli - IG: @nelson_eats

    Haerfest

    4.4(77 reviews)
    3.2 miWallingford

    I booked this place as a birthday dinner for a friend and I had never been before. We were…read morepleasantly surprised by our experience and this was notably one of the better meals we've ever shared together. When we first arrived we were given the option of either the chef's counter or a table. I thought the chef's counter was a unique experience but for the night we opted for a table near the window. The space is intimate and even though there weren't many people there when we first got there, it still gave a warm and cozy vibe (quickly filled up though). The week of my friend's birthday they were only doing Seattle Restaurant Week, which I hadn't realized at first but the menu was amazing regardless. The staff was very attentive to us, constantly checking in on us and making any adjustments as needed. They thoughtfully walked us through our choices and when the food arrived. First we started with appetizers which I thought it was nice that you get to try all them and didn't have to choose one. The salad and asparagus is what you would expect, but they were perfectly done and not overly complex. The stand out was the Seared Tombo, the flavors of this dish were balanced and the fish was clearly very fresh! For our main we both got the halibut option, which came with a side of sunchokes. We had never had sunchokes before but were immediately in love (the fish was cooked to perfection too) but I loved the introduction of not so common ingredient. I thought it was a fun play on traditional "potatoes" almost. I'm glad we were able to try both of the desserts. My favorite was the tiramisu (I always love tiramisu). The carrot cake was more on the dryer side (almost like a cornbread), which isn't my preference but I enjoyed the flavors. Overall, really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back!

    What went well: - service…read more- ambiance Not so well: - food at price point In short, my friends and I enjoyed ourselves for dinner last night, but I struggled to wrap my head around the price points... $47 for halibut and "greens". The halibut size was smaller than average, and the greens consisting of two small artichoke halves and a single branch of collards. Similarly, we paid $23 for a seared tombo and were given four thin slices of meat. I feel slightly robbed paying about $80 and leaving quite hungry. The food was good, but by no means would I argue this is worth going out of your way for.

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    Haerfest - Campanelle (HH)

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