Firstly, the happy hour and bar menu are stellar! I started with the Pinot Grigio, my Nana had a red wine, and we shared the grilled Caesar to start. For our entrées, I had the rigatoni, which was absolutely delicious, and my Nana loved the eggplant Parmesan. The real star of the meal, though, was the complimentary focaccia bread--holy Hannah, it was that good. The restaurant was definitely lively. It was a bit louder than I expected, and there was a strange high-pitched whistle throughout our meal, but it wasn't enough to take away from the experience. Overall, the food was fantastic, the service was great, and the atmosphere was fun and energetic. We'll definitely be back. 10/10. read more

Every time I have come to Seattle, we have stopped here, very good homemade pasta. We had happy hr before hand but still had to eat a little something so we stopped here before going back to our hotel. Love their homemade pasta here, reminds me of something you would find in Italy. Service is very good, ambiance is relaxing and busy tiny joint, chic vibe inside. But main thing, the food is delicious. Food: * Osso Buco - very tender meat with creamy risotto- fall off the bone, very comfort food *fruitta De Mare- seafood with pasta - pretty good portion of seafood, fresh! * classic Bolognese- can't never go wrong unless it's made badly We'll be back next time! Ciao! read more

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This place is really good even tho it's expensive I think it's worth the treat occasionally for a date or a friend's hangout. I'm not a big Italian fan but this place exceeded my expectations for Italian food. The service was great we had a lovely server and the restaurant offers free bread and oil which is always a plus. My favorite was the Linguine alle Vongole. It's probably one of the best I had in Seattle read more

Barolo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a lovely dinner celebrating my sister's graduation a few months ago. They serve HUGE portions-- apps and desserts were amazing. Thank you to our server Darko for the lovely service! read more

Darko you made the evening spectacular! Thank you so much. Highly recommend this place and if you want to adjust a menu item, they are more than happy to accommodate. read more

Barolo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm visiting Seattle this week and I'm staying across the street near Barolo Ristorante. They close at 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. read more

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This place was amazing! Went there after a movie night at the Cinerama and I was impressed. The ambience was great - low lighting, intimate, extensive menu with options. Even with casual wear (I am usually dressed up on a Friday night/weeken)- I didn't feel out of place. The place felt welcoming and willing to make our time a wonderful experience. The food and service were both exceptional as well. We received complimentary bread and sun dried tomato olive oil which was nice. And then we had the escargot, tomato / mozzarella cheese salad, and our wine (barolo and reserved red). Then the entrees came and they were delicious! I had the spaghetti vongole (clams) - only thing didn't have enough lemon zest, rigatoni with veal and bolognese, and mushroom pasta. We ate most of our meals and had enough to take home! Bonus! Dessert was gelato with Black Sea salt and was the star of the show! So delicious!!! They also had nice chandeliers and intimate booths for people to have nice group dinners or date nights! The restroom was also nice which always helps with a good experience and sometimes is overlooked. They also have a bar area and a lounge area with couches which I can see people really enjoying! Definitely a must try!!!! read more

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We came here for happy hour on a weekday and we were so thrilled with everything we got! We got the grilled Caesar salad, eggplant Parm, escargot, and carbonara - we didn't eat a bad thing as everything was so tasty. The drinks were also really tasty and we loved the mocktail options too. The fauxgroni was one of my favorites. The food came out super quick and the staff was very attentive to us. We are definitely going to come back for the amazing food and HH deal! read more

I came here with friends on Saturday at 5 p.m. We had reservations, but honestly, you probably don't need them, there were plenty of open spaces. We were seated right away. The service was a highlight: the chef even came to our table and was so helpful! All the staff members were kind and attentive, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. For our appetizer, we ordered calamari. It was served in a flavorful sauce that paired perfectly with the complimentary bread. Unfortunately, our main course didn't live up to the hype. My friend had raved about the lobster risotto from her last visit, but she said it looked and tasted different this time around. We all weren't in love with our main course. It happened to be a birthday celebration, and they offered us a complimentary dessert. We chose the hazelnut gelato, which we all really enjoyed! Overall, the staff and atmosphere were wonderful. I only give it a lower star rating because we all weren't in love with our main course. read more

Barolo Ristorante - Lobster Risotto & Calamari - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The restaurant is very loud so it is difficult to hold a conversation. The drinks were good but the ossobuco was under seasoned. Our waitress did a nice job checking in with us so the service was a highlight of our experience. read more

Barolo Ristorante - Ossobuco di Vitello - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Happy hour is always amazing at Barolo. Italian Punch is my favorite mocktail. The servers are also very kind in giving their recommendations for their favorite menu items. read more

Barolo Ristorante - spaghetti alla carbonara - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here for happy hour on a Friday night and were able to get a table for two relatively easily, although 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! read more

Cane here on a Friday night briefly after 9pm and seems they have happy hours till close. They have a bar/table section specifically for HHs that's apart from their normal tables, and the happy hours section is almost fully seated already! Served with their bread and chimichurri(?) sauce. I absolutely love their bread, different texture with some salt and herbs. I wish it was warm as these were served at room-temp cold already. Love the sauce that's served in their escargot dish, cooked simple yet beautifully. Their calamari alla livornese has amazing tomato sauce, bright salty and acidic enough from the olives. However, i believe they are served raw but lightly cooked from the heat of the sauce? That way you actually get to taste the sweet and freshness of the calamari! However, this section of the restaurant at night is really dark especially if you are seated at the tables. We can barely read the menu not to mention to see what we are eating. Which is why i had a lot of (?) based on what I can taste in texture and flavor than visually confirming it. Also, there was a party by the bar and there's a lady who was there before & entire time we were there and she was hella loud while talking to someone literally sitting right next to her. Otherwise, great place, decent service kinda romantic ambiance with the torch candle on each table. read more

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Came in for a weekday dinner with a couple friends. We had a reservation so we were sat pretty quickly. We were greeted by our server quickly, gave us our table bread, asked for our drink order, and then kind of left us. We had to wait a little bit to actually order food but it wasn't terrible. For food, we ordered the vongole spaghetti, the bucatini in bolognese sauce, and the octopus appetizer. The octopus was delicious. Perfectly cooked, not too chewy, the mashed potatoes made a good vessel to eat with the sauce. My only qualm is not enough octopus. The vongole spaghetti was okay. The sauce was super light; there was some flavor but I would have preferred more. The clams were pretty good. The bucatini was the star for me. The sauce was meaty and rich, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I wasn't a huge fan of the service. The people clearing the tables cleared one of our plates while we were still eating, and I overall felt kinda rushed towards the end of our meal. We also weren't offered any dessert at the end. We didn't want any, but it still would've been nice to be asked. The server also asked if we were celebrating anything after we had paid like it was an afterthought. The place itself is cute. Tables are spaced pretty close together, and it can get a bit loud when it's busy, but the space feels cozy and not claustrophobic. All in all, okay place. I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could. Not great service, but really good octopus and bucatini haha read more

Barolo Ristorante - Grilled octopus - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tonight we were served by Frank, who was one the kindest, most attentive servers we've ever had. He had the best recommendations and made sure our experience was top tier. Food and drinks were amazing. Would absolutely come again, and always ask for Frank! read more

Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience with one of our meals. First the positive, the charred salad and focaccia bread was delicious! Our waiter was very attentive. The gnocchi was excellent and I'd highly recommend. Where it went sideways is with the risotto. The menu says the risotto is "Maine lobster" and in fact what we were served was warm water spiny lobster. Completely different, that's like getting snow crab for king crab. I immediately showed the waiter and he told us he's seen the boxes that say "Maine lobster" on them, and that was about all he did. The manager didn't come bye, no apology, nothing done with our bill. I lived in both Portland Maine and the Caribbean, the shells are very distinct between the two lobster species. So, false advertising on the menu was extremely disappointing. If it wasn't for the Risotto it probably would have been 5 stars. read more

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We had a great time at Barolo! The atmosphere was great, our serve was awesome! The food was great and the wait time wasn't bad at all! We did a surprise birthday for one of the people at the dinner and the staff was super accommodating. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Wow just wow, this restaurant's HH was amazing. Food was delicious and we ordered a bottle of wine as well. Service was excellent and place looks so nice. read more

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Came for happy hour. Their deal is really amazing. The portions are also full sized! $27 select bottle of wines & 50% off bar food. Definitely get the escargot and carbonara. read more

Barolo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was our most anticipated meal in Seattle, because of the lobster risotto we saw all over the Yelp page. So glad to report that the lobster risotto lived up to the expectations. The risotto was perfectly creamy & cheesy and the lobster was buttery & tender. The portion was pretty large for one person, but I was happy to have leftovers! We also ordered the tiramisu and it was decadent. The service was swift and attentive. The restaurant is dimly lit and very intimate. It's great for a special occasion, date night or just a nice "treat yourself" meal. I'd love to come back the next time I'm in the city! read more

Barolo Ristorante - Risotto All'Aragosta - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Two for dinner on a Saturday night. We made a reservation in advance and arrived promptly. There was easy street parking. Once inside we were offered coat check and seated at quaint table/booth in the very rear of the restaurant near the bathroom. It was still a good table. Nick was our server for the night. He immediately went over specials with us. We ordered a special and the rest of the meal directly from the menu. We were offered sparkling and still water and provided focaccia with a delicious olive tapenade. The pasta fagoli was hearty and the insalatina mists was beautiful and delicious. The special which featured lamb and spinach gnocchi was wonderful and flavorful. We also had the lobster risotto with bay shrimp. The dinner was delicious and served promptly. Desert featured pistachio gelato which was also scrumptious. Topped off with a cappuccino. The meal was a great experience! Definitely treat yourself to this experience. Thank you for having us! read more

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I've always had a great dinner at Barolo! The most recent visit was for a work group dinner and we celebrated some birthdays. The lobster risotto was fantastic and there were generous portions of lobster and shrimp. Gorgeous plating too. I've had the carbonara and clam vongole pasta dishes before and they were both big tasty portions. They even helped us split two dishes to share. Service was great and attentive. It was kind of them to give out birthday desserts as well. Their gluten free chocolate tort and tiramisu were both divine. read more

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We chose Barolo for our final evening in Seattle and it could not have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our server Fabricio was absolutely spectacular, attentive without ever rushing us, and genuinely enthusiastic about every detail and checked in often enough to make us feel truly cared for. His service elevated the whole evening and turned it into something unforgettable. It was our first visit to Seattle and we wanted memorable Italian cuisine to close out the trip. Barolo delivered in every way exceptional food, exceptional wine, and service that set a new standard. We'll be recommending this restaurant to anyone visiting the city and can't wait to return the next time we're in town. read more

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Amazing service and Delicious food!! My nephew and I got the pre fix menu. The octopus was cooked to perfection!! The pasta and shrimp was scrumptious!! My nephew got the steak which was also cooked to perfection he got the cannoli and I got the tiramisu both were amazing read more

I went to Barolo and ate in the Bar. The bartender, Heidi was such a gracious host! I had an amazing empress gin cocktail and ordered the hanger steak. It was BEAUTIFULLY presented with a side of kale and the most delicious crunchie topping on it. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and was absolutely delicious! Also just had such a vibe in there and good time! Thank you Barolo! read more

How do you spell rude? It's D-A-R-K-O. Our waiter was horrible! He was incredibly pushy and was rather upset that we didn't go with all of his recommendations. He kept insisting that we ordered 2 gnocchi and 2 spaghetti in clams (without the spaghetti because it's too much pasta!) to share. I had to argue with him that I particularly like the clam dish because of the pasta and he shrugged his shoulders and made some offensive remarks. We ended up ordering what I wanted, 1 gnocchi and 1 spaghetti with clams. Thank goodness we only ordered 1 gnocchi, it was awful! It was overcooked and really mushy and oily. The pesto sauce was the worst I've had! The flavor was bad and no one from our party of 7 liked it. The waiter was personally offended that we didn't like the gnocchi that he raved about. He said he liked his pasta extra soft. I had the chef's special, which was the halibut. The fish was tender but the dish itself wasn't memorable. I tried a piece of my friend's beef shank and it was really tough in texture and heavy in taste. The tiramisu dessert was good, but that's the best thing I can say about my experience here. I would not recommend this restaurant. If you happen to dine here anyway after reading my review, please do yourself a favor and ask not to have this particular waiter. The restaurant itself was really nice. I just think that if we had a different waiter, our experience would've been completely different. read more

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Great service and fun vibes. Really tight bar seating but they had a happy hour! I didn't even realize they had happy hour on a Friday afternoon so this was a great surprise. The spaghetti carbonara was really yummy, a huge portion and cheap ($12ish?). The tuna tartare was AWESOME almost like a deconstructed poke. Def would get both of these again. Espresso martinis were $7 and strong but also really thick so if ur tummy is sensitive maybe opt for a different cocktail. read more

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called for one thing, take out carbonara, listed at $24 online website, then was charged $34 in person to pickup. ok, weird. item menu description listed "pork belly". i'm a chef in a different state, so i know what pork belly is, this is chopped up bacon slices. total nonsense. charged extra and not given what was descriptively said on menu. read more

Staff was very friendly. We went on a whim, and did not have a reservation. They couldn't seat us in the restaurant, but explained that we could get anything off the regular menu in the bar, so we went in and got a little table for two. It was romantic, even the bar tables had candles. It was a little bit loud, but not overwhelming. Husband had the spaghetti carbonara, which he very much enjoyed and devoured with relish. I had the lobster risotto, which was very good. I have to say it was a little bit on the salty side, but it was still very tasty and had large pieces of lobster, with the empty lobster tail on top as a garnish. I also had a Manhattan, which was very good, & strong! And to finish it off, we shared a cannoli, which tasted very authentic and was delicious! I would definitely like to go back another time when we can eat in the actual dining area, as it seemed a little more relaxing and romantic over there. The prices were average for this kind of food in 2025. We arrived shortly before six on a Sunday, and there were plenty of people, although it was not at capacity. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, very efficient. And the food came in a timely manner. So this place is a good option if you're looking for decent Italian food in a romantic setting downtown. read more

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First time coming here and I'm not even an Italian type of food girlie but this place was soo amazing!!!!!! Though we got there like right before the kitchen was going to close, our server was able to bring out everything we had asked for. The ambiance of the place was such a soft lighting intimate for birthday or couples. The grilled Caesar salad was soo amazing i literally ate that soo fast... i just didn't like how the bread wasn't warm when it came out.. i think that's something they should do. read more

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The atmospheres of the restaurant was stylish however the seating was very odd. We were sat on a corner booth where sitting across from each other was impossible. The mains were portioned well but rather salty. The antipasto platter was delicious though. Service was a bit awkward as well. read more

Barolo Ristorante - Antipasto Misto - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was way beyond my expectations. Such rich in flavor. Very tasty. The service is amazing and very good too. The ambients dark and sultry with pleasing colors and textures along with soothing music playing in the background. Please check it out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Barolo Ristorante - The drinks are good - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wonderful dinner with friends, all of us visiting from out of state. Delicious Italian food! Our waiter Darko was delightful!

Server was good, had minestrone soup, cheese board and calmarmi spaghetti. The noodles were not cooked to perfection and I felt the cheese board was very small for what we paid. Atmosphere is cozy beautifully decorated restaurant. read more

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Fabulous! Flew in to Seattle on our way to a cruise. The tape name was delicious! Can't wait for our food! read more

Barolo Ristorante - Olive tapenade - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There's a blonde bartender that ruined my birthday last night. I walked in, sat at the bar so I could order my birthday dinner and a cocktail. I told her I hit my vape outside because my back has been killing me, and it may take me a little bit to decide. She immediately refused drink service because she said I was "intoxicated". She was VERY rude about it, so I didn't even order dinner. It's a shame because I always tip 100% on my birthday. Her loss. read more

Literally could not convince me this is a sister restaurant to Cinque Terre across the street. 1) Our waiter was impatient, very impatient. Would not take the time to answer our questions about the dishes. We had a vegetarian in the party with dietary restrictions, he was not helpful at all with questions. Always seemed like he was in a rush no matter if it was the ordering, or food delivery, or the check. Evidently took his time with other tables, probably because they opened a bottle so they have a bigger tab. Subpar service. (We went to cinque a hour before they closed for the night and stayed until 11, a hour after they closed. They welcomed us warmly and never rushed to kick us out. It was an absolute amazing experience from start to finish) 2) One of my go to plates for all Italian restaurants nationwide is the lobster risotto. That, here, is a joke. Not even creamy. Sauce was the the literal foundation of the plate, was also watery. I literally thought I had to mix the rice with the sauce after the fact. Nope. Didn't help. Lobster was tasteless. Shrimp was tiny. I also thought I'd get (some) lobster in the shell itself but I just got an empty shell. (I got the seafood soup at Cinque just 3 days earlier. Their lobster was much, much better) 3) Decor was alright. I don't know when this restaurant was designed but there's probably a ten year difference in design at minimum between this and Cinque. Floor was also sticky. Tables also felt cramped; originally we were seated on the couches and they put me in between two tables. I requested to move to one of the corner tables to be out of the way after another patron closed tab and left. I will not be coming back here again and will not recommend to anyone if they find themselves in downtown Seattle. Cinque is where it's at. Usually sister restaurants are very close in comparison. This was...not it. read more

Amazing HH!! Went on weekday around 5pm and didn't have to wait to get seated. They give free limited bread. Good pasta portion and delicious. Antipasto misto was a good variety. Calamari alla livornese was just the right chewiness. Our server was nice and they came back to fill our water every now and then. The restaurant has dim lighting perfect for date nights but also gathering with friends! read more

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Holy cow, this place blew my socks off!! The atmosphere is very upscale, very clean, and very welcoming. The servers are all very professional and warm to the guests. We had Alex, and she was absolutely amazing. Our glasses were always full. The escargot was fantastic (best I've ever had), the braised beef was stellar, and the chocolate lava cake had a deep, rich flavor (be careful, it's hot when it first comes out!). 10/10, will definitely be coming back!! read more

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I can't stop thinking about the spaghetti! Here's what we ordered: - Spaghetti alla carbonara: Noodles, bacon, decorative greens, and a load of amazing sauce. Granted, there aren't many times to the dish -- bacon strips and noodles mostly -- but the flavor is on point. This dish has my absolute favorite spaghetti sauce of all time. I really do think of this sauce spaghetti often. The first time we came to Barolo, they sat us at the couches. It was slightly awkward to sit in, but the waitstaff were really nice and attentive! I regrettably forgot our server's name, but she was so very kind to us. That's what got us going back! The second time we came to Barolo, we tried their happy hour menu, which was available only at the bar. We had a really difficult time ordering, asking questions, or even getting a menu and water. In short, the bartender was overwhelmed, and when we asked other waitstaff for help, we were told "That's what he's for", pointing at the bartender. We eat pretty quickly -- in probably 15-20m, but the entire meal took maybe 90m. The restaurant definitely gives me date-night vibes. It's dark and moody, with nice seating and plenty of wine racks. In short, incredibly delicious sauce -- the best I've ever had -- but sparse portions of meat. We had polar opposites in terms of service, on the two times we went, so I'll chalk it up to a bad or busy day. I will go back.. on a less busy day! read more

Barolo Ristorante - Spaghetti alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington