Excellent food and service. Some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The people working there were genuinely excited to know how me and my wife liked the food. read more

So. Damn. Good. Absolutely delicious + fairly priced + Wonderful owner Giuseppe. We came on Saturday and was delighted to see pasta is now on the menu, we came for the paninis but the Bolognese was just perfect. First, the bolognese is served HOT and that is always a ++, its a good size portion, taste, al dente, and beefy. Simple, smile enducing pasta, not crazy pricing. The Paninis are always solid. From the simple bread to the delicate prosciutto, to the cheese, the olives, just everything. We love it here. Something that is a bit confusing though, is the name its under vs. what the Giuseppe kept calling it "Little Italy." Fret not, you won't go wrong by looking up Bottega Gabriele and the address, but I initially wanted to upload the photos to "Little Italy" and that place was clearly not this place. There is also art everywhere on the walls, color, color, color. That is life!!! Can't wait to return often for the food and the owner/family who are from across the water :) read more

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Two sandwiches this weekend. Started with Bottega Gabriele. Found it last summer by accident. Walk in thinking it's a bodega/meat counter, then you look up and it's a room full of people quietly locked in on sandwiches. That's always a good sign. Old-school Italian energy. Owner's talking Sardinia, Naples, pride in the craft. Grabbed pasta, said I'd be back... life didn't line up. Fast forward a year. Focaccia Parma sandwiches are having a moment, especially in NYC. I hit Panino near Seattle Center in SLU. Clean, no nonsense. Parma, Peroni, done. It just works. Back to Pioneer Square for the original. Now there are two spots side by side. You don't need the backstory, you can feel it. Always a little tough to see when the thing that works gets split in half. Hope they figure it out. Tried the Parma. This one leans more traditional, more "authentic" in flavor. Bread wasn't toasted, no option. Eats a bit drier. Prosciutto thicker cut, but laid flat so it reads lighter than it should. Nice touches, sun-dried tomatoes, a chunk of pecorino. Good ingredients, just didn't quite land for me. I lean toward a softer, toasted bite you can run with a beer or a glass of wine. That's preference, not a knock. Both spots are doing something right. Still worth the stop. read more

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Great price, great service, just off the ferry. Workers were really easy on substitutions. The sandwiches were absolutely fantastic and felt very fresh. Slaps way harder than my mom when i grab her the wrong size coffee at McDonald's. read more

Sandwiches are extremely tasty. Very authentic Italian. We took ours to go and ate them at a nearby brewpub. I had the njuda, she had the mortadella. Both delicious. read more

My ongoing sandwich quest continues... Stopped in with a colleague for lunch. It's a relatively unassuming place, but simple works when the food is good. I ordered the Mortadella sandwich while my buddy went with the Prosciutto di Parma. Honestly both sandwiches sounded good as did a couple of the others. The sandwich was really good. No frills just a very solid sandwich. They have cans of soda in a fridge toward the back and I was happy to have Diet Coke with the sandwich. Service was friendly and it wasn't a long wait for food since they were all that busy. Overall, a good sandwich! read more

Bottega Gabriele - Mortadella Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hands down the best italian sandwiches we had so far. We were craving for italian sandwiches and specifically drove here after a quick google search. We got in right after it was open so we probably the first customer of the day. Guys working were really cool and nice. And the spot is really chill. What we got: Prosciutto di parma (4.5/5) Really good. Plenty of prosciutto and mozzarela. Nicely done. Nduja sandwich (5/5) This is delicious!. Like its really good!! Plenty of flavor packed between two warm foccacia. It was a big sandwich and i was able to finish it plus half of the prosciutto sandwich. Overall We were very happy to have found this spot. read more

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Transported to Italy for lunch today Stopped by @bottegagabriele in Pioneer Square, just steps from the ferry dock, and honestly forgot I was in Seattle for a minute. Italian voices everywhere, shelves lined with beautiful pasta, olives, olive oils, and incredible imported goods--it felt like a tiny Italian market dropped right into the city. The sandwich was unreal: NDUJA - $19.50 Capocollo, salami, nduja, olive & tomato tapenade, artichoke, and fresh pecorino on freshly made focaccia. Spicy, rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. One of those sandwiches you think about long after the last bite. If you love indulgent Italian sandwiches, this one's a must. #12DaysOfSandwiches. read more

Bottega Gabriele - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Enjoyed our two sandwiches. We had the Mortadella with ricotta, lemon zest, arugula, and that special subtle spicy sauce hot Calabrian honey. The Pancetta with burrata, pecorino, roasted walnuts, balsamic glaze, and arugula was sooo yummy too! The bread was crisp and soft. The service and the restaurant have a very Italian feel to it. We will come back again! read more

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We dropped by Bottega Gabriele for a Friday lunch just after New Years, hoping to score what were promised to be some of the best focaccia sandwiches in the city. The interior is interesting - it's kind of modern homey, with bric-a-brac displayed on shelves around the room and LVP on the floors, but yet a bit industrial, with a refrigerated meat and cheese display in the center. It's all a bit discordant, but does seem like what family owned cafe in Italy would look like. Mortadella Sandwich ($18.50) - The focaccia is is on the breadier side with a harder baked crust rather than the crisp oil-laden fried crust many other places serve (in fact, there's no oil whatsoever here). There's still a softness on the interior that helps to encapsulate the ingredients. It's cut in half and first slathered with a thick layer of ricotta. The cheese is heavy on the tongue, cloying, sickly fatty, and only occasionally punctuated by a sweet and spicy heat from the hot honey. Mortadella, sliced thin, is placed atop the cheese. The thickness of the cheese layer is easily twice or perhaps even three times as much as the meat. As a result, while mortadella typically has a savory spiced pork flavor and is studded with nutty pistachio, the flavors are muddled by the onslaught of ricotta. The ingredients lists lemon zest, which other reviews note gives a special zing to the sandwich to balance out some of the fat. Even knowing it's there, I couldn't discern a single hint of zestiness. Looking at other photos, I don't see nearly as thick of a layer of cheese and further examining, I note that Bottega Gabriele has major consistency issues. Just take a look at the photos uploaded here on Yelp. In some sandwiches, mortadella, ricotta, and arugula are placed in that order in between the bread. In others, it's mortadella, arugula, and ricotta. And in my case, it's ricotta, mortadella, and arugula. And then note that some photos, there's more arugula than both meat and cheese combined. In some, there's more mortadella than greens and ricotta. And in others, like in my sandwich, there's way more cheese than meat. Consistency in both balance of ingredients and order of ingredients really does matter for sandwich construction and unfortunately Bottega Gabriele doesn't pass muster. (3/5) Pancetta Sandwich ($19) - This is another sandwich with construction issues. In this case, there's the bottom slice of bread, followed by a drizzle of sweet balsamic, the meat, a layer of greens, then the burrata, walnuts, more balsamic, a hard wedge of pecorino (one per sandwich half), and finally the top slice of focaccia. The major issue here is the placement of the veggies and cheese. The soft and creamy burrata is needed to essentially 'glue' the harder walnuts and the pecorino to the rest of the sandwich. Unfortunately with it touching the bed of arugula, everything basically slides out as soon as the sandwich is lifted off the plate. I'm am not exaggerating when I say that upon lifting up my half for the first bite, the entire half of burrata and pecorino/walnuts slid out onto the plate. In my case, the buratta is a relatively small piece (compared to the size of the bread), centered in the sandwich before being cut in half. I couldn't really find the exterior mozzarella layer, so it's possible that it's actually stracciatella. It's rich and creamy and is better balanced here with the other flavors of the sandwich compared to the mortadella. The thinly sliced pancetta on the bottom is wavy and ribbon-like. Some of it, especially along the edges of the sandwich is crisped up and becomes almost bacon-like in taste and texture. The bread in this sandwich is toasted for far longer than for the mortadella. It gives a hard crisp throughout and really did a number on my hard palate while eating. And it doesn't do any favors to help cradle the ingredients, with the hardness increasing shear force, causing the interior to sputter out with every bite. I think the flavors are a little better balanced in this sandwich, albeit possibly leaning a bit too much into the very sweet balsamic glaze, but the construction really drags my rating down. (3/5) I can tell that Bottega Gabriele uses high quality ingredients for their sandwiches. I wouldn't say they are necessarily bad, but when I eat a sandwich, I expect to be able to eat it with my hands and not have to scrounge half the ingredients off the plate to stuff back in while eating. I also think they really need to really need to standardize their sandwich construction and think about how to better balance the ingredients. They have a 4.8 on Yelp and a 4.9 on Google, not to mention that I've never visited Italy before, so perhaps I'm the one that has the wrong expectations. On the other hand, according to the owners, they were in the process of moving to a different building so perhaps some consistency issues were from moving preparations. Bathrooms - Single unisex room. read more

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Get the Beef Bolognese with Vesuvio noodles. The sauce was amazing! The restaurant itself is very casual, with a nice outdoor seating area and friendly staff - good for a solo traveler or group of friends. read more

Saw this place on social media, and I instantly saved it to my Seattle trip itinerary! I've never been to Italy but it definitely felt like I was there. We ordered the Mortadella sandwich, and it's one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It came out in less than 10 minutes, and it was big enough for two to share (a light bite). We enjoyed our sandwich outside. There's limited seating outside. There's lots of seating inside, but somehow it was hotter inside than outside? read more

Bottega Gabriele - Outside - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm adding to their Yelp reviews because I believe strongly in this place. I plan my trips into Seattle so I can make sure and get a sandwich. I need to add the cannolis we had last time were the absolute best! Looking forward to seeing their new location soon and got a preview the other day and the interior looks like it will be even better... Ci vediamo presto! Here is my original review from Google: Just moved back home to the Seattle area from San Diego and am happy to find this place! Close to the Ferry Terminal so we can take the Fast Ferry over for a sandwich anytime! I had the special as you can see in the photo and it was fresh and delicious. Will be back soon. (Grazie di nuovo per il caffè!) read more

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I had been meaning to try this place for months. I ordered via Grubhub because I was trying to catch the water taxi and planned on eating on the boat. When I arrived, all of the tables were taken, but my food was ready. And they actually read my request in the order (which restaurants don't always do, so much appreciated)! But I should probably start talking about the food, because that's the main reason why anyone reads restaurant reviews. I opted for the mortadella. Oh my, it was so good! All the flavors come together beautifully and balance each other out perfectly - the spice from the hot honey, the acidity from the lemon zest, the creaminess of the ricotta, and the delicate meatiness of the mortadella. And the focaccia tasted fresh. Will definitely be back to try some of the other sandwiches! And explore the marketplace. Tip: the sandwiches are on the bigger side, so ask them to cut it in half. read more

Bottega Gabriele - Mortadella Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located in Pioneer square, we went to grab pick up on a Saturday. Glad they're open Saturdays because weekdays would have never worked. A no frills spot, plenty of seating and tables, order at the counter. I ordered to go, easy peasy. The sandwiches were in two separate containers. Huge! I opted for the top two rec, mortadella and nduja. Tbh I probably should have tried something else besides nduja but that's okay. It was very olive-y and if you love olives this is for you. The mortadella was great though - sweet, spicy, creamy, meaty. I'll definitely be back to try the other sandwiches. $20 for a sandwich is pretty hefty but I was so full I barely ate dinner. read more

Bottega Gabriele - Half of nduja sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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What a terrific sandwich shop! Lovely interior with an appetizing display case of ingredients, as well as items for purchase. Tuna, oils, pastes, and pastas. The owners are from Italy and absolutely charming, service is fast. But the sandwiches.... Oh my. I ordered a pancetta amd my friend ordered the mortadella, so we could go halvsies. Sandwiches are on the large size, so this is the way to go if you really want to appreciate the full flavor. (Sometimes when you share a sandwich, your half is only two bites...) Perfect ratio of focaccia to filling, and the fillings were distributed evenly inside. Bread is fluffy amd lightly toasted. The pancetta was warmed on the grill, the burrata was creamy, and the arugula was lightly dressed. Delish. Thé mortadella was fantastic. The ricotta with lemon zest added a brightness to the sandwich, and the hot honey added just the right amount of zing. I'm already planning to return to try the tuna and the nduja sandwiches. This place will be on rotation! read more

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I have been meaning to come here for a while and finally made it out here. The sandwich shop is a nice space with tables for you to be able to eat your meal at! You can watch behind the screen as they make your sandwich and besides the sandwiches you can also purchase slices of meat and cheese! I came here around 2:30pm and it wasn't busy at all however it took about 10 minutes to make the two sandwiches, so if you're in a rush keep that in mind. I opted for the Nduja and Mortadella sandwich! I love that the bread is toasted to give it a nice crunch but not the type of crunch that hurts the roof of your mouth. Crunch on the exterior, fluffiness on the interior! Nduja: the Nduja and olive spread paired very nicely with the capocolla and salami, both salty ingredients but not overpoweringly salty! I expected there to be a little bit of a kick from the Nduja but I don't there's enough spread for that, still the taste was wonderful! Loved the freshness that the arugula added and the pecorino gave it a nice aromatic flavor! For me personally, I think I would've loved a ricotta or burrata in this sandwich to give it a creamy and fresher taste since the ingredients lean more towards the salty side however this was delicious and I will definitely get it again! (I think today that's what my taste buds were craving) Mortadella: this was my first time getting mortadella! I think it is a meat that can sometimes turn people off but I loved it! Doesn't taste too fatty and great savory flavor to balance out the freshness of the other ingredients. My craving for a creamy cheese sandwich was definitely fulfilled by this! The ricotta was so perfect in this with the hint of lemon and arugula. I think everything paired so nicely together and the hot honey was a wonderful touch to give it a perfect amount of sweetness. Long story long, I will be back for sure to try the other sandwiches and to get these sandwiches again! read more

Bottega Gabriele - Nduja Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I convinced The Homie to take a break from studying to head to Pioneer Square to check out Bottega Gabriele (6/3/25). Again, lucked out with nearby parking, walked over, and joined the line leading to the main counter. Kind of gave me reminiscent vibes of long shuttered Il Corvo. Lots of folks enjoying their lunch dining onsite. However, there were quite a lot of people also waiting for their orders. I ended up extending my street parking to a cumulative 45 minutes. But I cut them a break with only one guy taking orders and another guy making each order (dine onsite, to go) during lunch rush. That person kindly paused and we received two unexpected samples of their freshly sliced prosciutto! Interior is fairly bright, decent amount of onsite seating, the perimeter had some art work, merch, and interesting window decor including a foosball table. The Homie was pleased with his fresh cannolo with sweet ricotta and chocolate ($7). My first bite of my ginormous mortadella sandwich ($17.50) was so delicious! The combo melded well together, generously sliced mortadella, abundant arugula, ricotta, lemon zest, and hot Calabrian honey held together in fresh slices of bread. I forgot to ask whether it was ciabatta or focaccia. Quality ingredients and excellent sandwich creations. I was only able to take two bites before heading to our next stop. Pro tip: request your sandwich to be sliced. Huge and easily shareable. And make sure to eat it fresh! I stupidly kept it refrigerated for four days and the lemon zest was overpowering and the arugula understandably was limp, my bad. I hope they are able to train other staff to join their team. One can see the intense weariness of both folks/owners crafting some incredible menu items. But during pauses, very friendly with welcoming smiles. Just be patient and take an extended lunch. Bottega Gabriele was excellent. Closer than Dante in Vancouver, BC and of course, much closer than flying to Italy. Terrific addition to Pioneer Square! Open Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm. read more

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Cool, authentic Italian sandwich spot in pioneer sq. Since I'm working back in the office I've been trying to find more local spots to hit, and because sandwiches are my favorite food this felt like a natural fit. I ended up getting the mortadella sandwich which was $18.50 plus tax (~$21). I thought the sandwich was good - the hot honey complemented the ricotta well. I thought the service was solid and the ambiance definitely reminded me an old-style sandwich spot similar to something you'd see in Italy. My only other thought is that the sandwich is pretty expensive. I ate it and was still hungry, so I'd probably try the nduja next time. read more

Bottega Gabriele - Mortadella Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Huge sandwiches loaded with meat, cheese, and everything else. These guys are the real deal. It's a casual shop that is simple with no frills - very Italian. read more

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Fantastic shop for Italian sandwiches! You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the flavors are outstanding. I split a nduja and mortadella sandwich and the portions were big enough to be split into two separate meals. The nduja packs a punch in terms of spice, fat, and salt and the mortadella in comparison was delicate but with a delightful lemon zest and hot honey combo. The shop is spacious and bright but has few seating available. Service was very friendly and we even got to try a little Italian chocolate truffle. read more

What a gem in Pioneer Square! From the moment we walked into Bottega Gabriele, we were welcomed with such warmth and enthusiasm. One of the owners, Gabriele, yes, both owners are named Gabrielle, walked us through the entire shop, sharing all about the imported foods brought directly from Italy. His passion and love for food were absolutely contagious. We ended up grabbing sandwiches and eating inside, and wow, they were phenomenal. We tried the Mortadella and the Nduja, and they are easily some of the best sandwiches I have had in Seattle. The Nduja was my favorite, layered with capocollo, salami, nduja, olive and tomato tapenade, artichokes, and fresh pecorino, every bite was packed with flavor. The Mortadella with ricotta, lemon zest, arugula, and hot Calabrian honey was the perfect balance, a little lighter but just as delicious. Between the outstanding quality of the food and the genuine hospitality, this place truly stands out. We left feeling inspired and cannot wait to come back. Wishing Bottega Gabriele nothing but the greatest success, it is so well deserved! read more

I never saw it coming. The Mortadella sandwich was the best thing I ate in Seattle bar none. In fact went back a second time to try prosciutto sandwich. It was the second best thing I ate in Seattle. This is a must for any sandwich lover. Ambience is nothing to write home about but the service was amazing. The owners take great pride in their food and ingredients. And it shows. The price seemed a little high but the quality of the meats and the full flavors are worth every cent. Go. Eat here now! read more

Bottega Gabriele - Mortadella and warm ricotta with hot honey and lemon zest drizzle. The holy grail of sandwiches - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Saw this place in socials and instantly knew I had to come get a sandwich or two on my next visit to Seattle. Wound up getting two sandwiches, each better than the last, and also had some delightful banter with the owner over our shared name. Very friendly service, very fast, reasonable price considering the quality... The ambiance was even attractive to me in a very minimalistic sort of way. Plenty of tables, not too much decoration, a few meager shelves with a couple food items that are all worth buying. Will need to grab some nduja next time. Never really had it before and I will be seeking it out now. The nduja and tuna sandwich seems extremely interesting to me now... Anyway, I will be back probably every time we visit. There's a best Western a few doors down, may opt to stay there next time. read more

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I had the Nduja sandwich which was great. We got our orders pretty quickly and were checked on by multiple people making sure we enjoyed our food. The space was also clean and had self serve ice water. I will definitely be going back and want to try other things on the menu. I also appreciated the one page menu, a handful of options but it wasn't too overwhelming read more

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Amazing customer service ! Amazing food! Will be back soon . The quality of all the ingredients are a1 , i recommend the prosciutto de parma

I love this place, truly the best sandwich and salad I've ever had in Seattle. Fast, friendly service and such a fabulous authentic experience. Go here and get anything on the menu .. you will be amazed! read more

My friend and I got some sandwiches to go for a picnic and they were so delicious! You can definitely taste the high quality meat. When you go into their little shop it's like being transported to a little shop in Italy which is so fun! The guys behind the counter were also very nice! read more

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Might be the best sandwich I've ever had. Fresh ingredients, tremendous flavors, wonderful toasted bread. read more

Bottega Gabriele - Daily special - salami, mozzarella, arugala, roasted red pepper spread, olives, sun dried tomatoes. Delicious! - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tasty and fresh! Waited a long time for the sandwiches to come, but they priced reasonably well. Thick, hearty sandwiches. Ordered nduja but also tried mortadella and prosciutto. Prosciutto is quite light! The meats were not too salty. Mortadella was rich, well balanced. Nduja was definitely the group's favorite with more bold flavors. Bread was warm, chewy, and delicious. Would come back again! read more

This place makes some great sandwiches! I tried the mortadella and it was awesome! You could tell the quality of the ingredients was high. The bread tasted fresh too. I ordered to-go and was served within 10 mins. Ambience isn't anything special but they have some seating inside. Cant wait to try their other sandwiches! read more

I am writing a review on behalf of my family. I have not yet tried this culinary gem, but I have been told that it is a destination. For starters, I heard the portions are huge and the Italian deli meat is extremely fresh and sliced to perfection. When my mother, my sister, brother in law all rave about this place I'll need to check it out. I walked by the other day and loved the ambiance and decor. I'm surprised that there are only 18 reviews and I'm encouraging others to support. read more

Sandwich needs to have a little more meat on it. The portions are very skimpy. The ingredients were all high-quality as was the pesto. There just wasn't enough meat in the sandwich for me by the way the bread was delicious. read more

Very good and unique sandwiches. Very charming, in a very Italian way. Next I'll try the one with lemon ricotta- but anything at all would taste good on their focaccia. read more

Really delicious, fresh sandwiches. I was already in Pioneer Square but now I'll need to make a special trip. Big enough to split with someone! But you might not want to share. :) read more

Bottega Gabriele - Prosciutto Di Parma Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of those places you stumble into on a day when everyone happens to be free at the same time -- and it turns into a memory. The sandwiches were fantastic. Super fresh bread, perfectly made, and you can taste the quality in every bite. Nothing fussy, just really well done food that makes you slow down and enjoy it. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable staying a little longer than planned. Hospitality here really stands out -- friendly, genuine, and warm without feeling forced. And don't skip dessert. The cannoli was excellent -- fresh, light, and exactly what you hope for to finish a meal like this. Great food, great energy, and the kind of spot that's perfect for sharing a meal together. We came for lunch, stayed for the moment, and left already talking about coming back. Highly recommend. read more

Incredible sandwiches and a great location in Pioneer Square. The pancetta sandwich was phenomenal with absolutely perfect bread. Can't wait to try some of the other sandwiches read more

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Went during a weekday around noon and there was no line, probably 3-5 tables sat and eating in the restaurant. Bathroom was clean. Oddly enough they don't sell regular bottled water, only sparkling for purchase and for free. This is not a fancy place but the service was prompt. I bought the mortadella and the tuna melt. Bread was a light focaccia and very good for both sandwiches. The mortadella was quite good, sandwich well assembled and quite large (4.5 stars). The tuna melt was interesting, the tuna had no seasoning at at all but the mozzarella and tomatoes were fresh. The tuna melt was barely heated up, it had an odd red sauce and fermented cheese which really didn't add much to the sandwich (3 stars), I would not recommend. Both sandwiches had a slightly odd after taste and aroma, almost like burned plastic...very mild but still odd. The other person I dined with didn't smell it. Overall, I'd try this place again but maybe after the refine the recipes a bit more for the other sandwiches. I would give this place 3.5 stars, the value for a $20 sandwich isn't quite there yet nor was the tuna melt, but can get there with more refinement. read more

This deli is so legit. We've been chasing this taste, feeling, atmosphere since we left Italy. Been meaning to come here for a while now and finally drove over from the eastside just for this. Well worth it- Sandwiches are perfection. We'll be coming here before every Hawks, Sounders, Mariners game from here on out. read more

I'm giving bottega gabriele five stars because the food definitely deserves it. I've had two sandwiches, and they were both stellar and the best Italian sandwiches I've had in Seattle. My big gripe though unfortunately is the wait time, which can be a big deal esp for people who are working and trying to grab a quick lunch. I got there right after opening, and while there were only two orders in front of me, it took over 30 minutes to get our sandwiches. It was kind of surprising given the sandwiches are cold and didn't seem like they'd take that long. Luckily, I didn't have any meetings otherwise I probably would've had to leave without my food. They are pretty new, so I understand operations take some time to figure out. If they are able to speed up their ops, that would be amazing because I really want them to do well! read more