We had a fantastic meal here. The lamb special was tender and flavorful, the penne vodka was rich and perfectly balanced, and the lobster stuffed ravioli was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and beautifully prepared. We finished with dessert and espresso, which were just as impressive. The lemon cake was light, fluffy, and perfectly citrusy, and the tiramisu was creamy and indulgent with a lovely chocolate drizzle. The espresso was smooth with a great crema and paired perfectly with dessert. A special shoutout to our server Manuel, who was outstanding. He was warm, attentive, and made the experience even better. We also loved the small, cozy atmosphere -- it felt welcoming and charming, the kind of place where you want to sit, relax, and enjoy your meal. We'll definitely be back read more

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FOOD POISONING ALERT I'm 8 months pregnant and came here on Mother's Day with my husband and toddler, hoping for a nice family celebration. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. I ordered the seafood linguine special, while my husband had the veal marsala. The seafood in my pasta immediately tasted off -- especially the clams and mussels, which seemed old and likely frozen for far too long. Even my toddler, who normally LOVES seafood pasta at Italian restaurants, refused to take a second bite after trying it. I enjoyed seafood pasta from many other places but could barely finish my food that day. Later that night, I developed severe abdominal pain. At 8 months pregnant, any cramping is terrifying, and I genuinely thought I might be going into labor. After hours of pain coming and going, bloating, gas, vomiting, and diarrhea the next day, it became pretty obvious the food was the cause. Ruined Mother's Day and caused unnecessary stress during pregnancy. I will never order seafood from here again. read more

I looooove their classic spaghetti bolognese and their bottomless bread! I get it to go quite often. Inside the ambience is cozy and good for a date night :) ive been here with a girl friend and also with my boyfriend. Service is typically good I just had 1 instance of someone asking me if we were doing good like every 5 minutes and my friend and I were verrrrry annoyed. Our convo kept getting interrupted... Outside is pretty dark and parking is in the side of the road, whatevers available! Each time ive been here I havent had a problem finding parking though! read more

Fantastic Italian restaurant with daily happy hour from 3:00-6:00 pm. Stayed nearby in an Airbnb and this was within walking distance. Really loved the atmosphere as well as the bottomless bread with oil dipping sauce, staff was extremely friendly and loved their authentic accents! We ordered a bottle of wine, the meet & cheese plate from the happy hour menu, the spaghetti bolognese, and the lasagna. Everything was truly delicious. I really enjoyed the bolognese it was so meaty and flavorful. The lasagna was very good as well. Would strongly recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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Very nice dinner at Brunello Ristorante. Attractive atmosphere and pleasant, helpful staff. We visited during their happy hour. The Fettuccine with salmon, Rigatoni Salsiccia and Vodka Fettuccine were all delicious. We also had two happy hour salads. These pasta dishes were very filling due to the rich cream based sauce so we had leftovers. Next time, 2 regular salads and 2 happy hour pastas would probably be perfect. read more

We needed a nearby spot for an early dinner with a party of 6... found Brunello on Yelp and glad we did! The gentlemen serving us were friendly, knowledgeable, and authentic! Since we were early, it was still happy hour - very solid drink specials and virtually every pasta dish was half price for a smaller portion. They start you with warm bread and a delicious olive oil dip - we ate too much... Every entree was amazing, and all 6 of us raved about the flavors. I ordered the special wild boar gnocchi and slurped the whole thing down, even though I was stuffed halfway through. No room for dessert but we found a solid spot if you need one in Roosevelt! read more

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Amazing food! Loved the flavor of everything. They do have a happy hour menu as well. The wait staff was really nice and friendly and always asking what we needed for our group of 8. They have a cozy fire in the middle too! read more

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The Truffle fries were amazing and the lasagna had a great balance of meat and cheese a pasta layering. I would definitely go again. The service is good but some may have an accent but it makes the place feel more authentic with the ambiance being okay but everything else is great! read more

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Brunello's is one of those fantastic neighborhood gems that you only hear about via word of mouth or sheer blind luck. In my search for the best true Italian eateries in Washington state, this place effortlessly earned a spot on the list. Tucked away in a north Seattle neighborhood, Brunello's has all of the authentic ambiance and flavor of Tuscany, right down to the waitstaff. The waitstaff is attentive, the service is excellent and dining, whether for dinner or happy hour, is encouraged (with absolutely no pressure to turn tables), This is true Italian hospitality and it is rare to find in the states. The food is absolutely delightful. My sole mission was to sample their pasta but they had duck with risotto on special and I simply could not pass it up. The morel mushroom risotto was firm and savory, exactly as it should be. The duck was tender and melted in my mouth. The Barbera wine was a solid partner to the dish. And the homemade bread...fresh out of the oven with olive oil, herbs and freshly grated Parmesan. It was everything I'd been looking for. I wrapped up my dining experience with their wild strawberry gelato and an espresso martini. The gelato was absolutely wonderful. Creamy, house made...with bits of wild strawberry poking through. Delicious! Since I never managed to try out the pasta, I now have an excuse to go back on my next trip to Seattle. Brunello's is now a solid fixture on my radar. read more

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I really wanted to like this small family-run restaurant in the quaint Roosevelt neighborhood, but my dinner experience was less than ideal. My mom and I arrived around 7pm and there was no wait and lots of open tables on a Monday night. We were able to choose between indoor and outdoor seating and decided to do indoor. The outdoor area looked nice but is on the main Roosevelt Way NE road, where lots of traffic pass by. For the two of us, we ordered the clam and mussel appetizer ($22) and a pasta. We wanted to order the clam pasta ($29) but was upsold by the waitress for the seafood special pasta ($45) without her telling us the price. After we ordered, complimentary bread was brought out. However, they gave us 2 pieces from each end of the loaf, and one mismatched piece from the center of the loaf. One end, I understand. But two ends? With an obvious discontinuation with the insertion of one middle piece? Just disrespectful. It wasn't toasted and was cold when it arrived. The food was all okay and were pretty big portions. Even though one was an appetizer, it was more than enough for the two of us, since we don't usually eat a lot of starch. The bread on the appetizer was much better than our sad end pieces from the complimentary bread. I was pretty miffed about the whole end piece bread thing the whole dinner and that probably affected my experience, but overall, I was disappointed by this restaurant. read more

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Went to Brunello for my birthday and had an amazing meal. Greeted by a very nice man and taken to a perfect table. Delicious bread and olive oil set onto our table and water. We were advised we were there during Happy Hour so could order off the HH menu if we wanted to. We ordered the king salmon special and the ravioli dish. I asked to have linguine instead of ravioli which was granted and it was SO delicious and exactly what I wanted for my birthday meal. You would think you were in an Italy! Can't wait to take my girls there for a fun Italian meal! read more

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The customer service was perfect. Food was so delicious. The space was cozy with perfect Italian music. My family and I had an excellent experience, really recommended. read more

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Upon walking in, I really didn't know what to expect. Parking wasn't the easiest and when I walked in for my reservation (as my boyfriend continued to look for parking), I wasn't really sure if I was even in the right place (no hostess stand). Within a minute of me walking in, who I believe to be the manager asked if I'd been helped yet. He then directed me to the hostess who said she'd be getting a table ready. After this, everything flowed smoothly and quickly. I ordered the soup of the day (minestrone) and my boyfriend got a Caesar salad. For our mains, we got spaghetti bolognese and rigatoni. Everything was delicious, our server was attentive and prompt. I'd definitely return here and recommend it to others. Just pack your patience when it comes to parking. read more

We had the best experience, so I could not give anything less than 5 stars. Inside is bigger than it looks, but yet quaint all the same. It feels like a posh environment, but still comfortable and romantic. We were next to the fireplace, and the best tunes were playing through Sinatra, Ella Fitgerald, Nina Simone, etc. Our service was warm, friendly, and perfect. All of our food was prepared well and delicious. We had chianti and a Manhattan, which was made perfectly, mista salad, fettucine salmon, chicken parmigiana, lemon cake, coffee, and house made limoncello. Not even one little critique at all. read more

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If you follow me, you know, I don't give very many five stars. It is a very rare rating. Brunello is an absolute must-try Italian spot. Truly one of those places you leave already plotting your return. We went for a group dinner, and the service was chef's kiss phenomenal. The ambience is a very good chill place. Let's talk happy hour, because this might be the best one I've had in all of Seattle. Who else is out here offering multiple pastas and appetizers on a happy hour menu? It feels borderline illegal, in the best way. We ordered a lineup of starters, and honestly, you can't go wrong. The meatballs, the olives al forno, and the caprese were all standouts and absolutely worth ordering. For entrées, we sampled the ravioli aurora, spaghetti carbonara, penne pasta, and the chicken piccata, and every single dish delivered. The flavors were rich, balanced, and completely memorable. For dessert, we sampled everything from the cheesecake to the tiramisu to the limoncello cake, and every single one was ridiculously delicious. I tried a homemade orangecello for the first time and move over limoncello. I've found my new citrus king. read more

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Warm and cozy ambience! Very welcoming and friendly service. The food is amazing and good portion too. We'll come back for sure! read more

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Went with a group of out of town friends and we had a lovely time. Our server - the manager maybe? - was great. He was friendly and happy, and he kept us very well tended too. The food was wonderful. I had the veal special and it was delicious. But the tiramisu. My god the tiramisu. We all went nuts for it. We spent the rest of our time together fondly remembering the tiramisu. Definitely don't skip on the tiramisu. read more

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Went here for a Valentine's Day date, it way busier than I expected. The overall atmosphere was pretty cozy, just felt like a neighborhood family owned restaurant. We had the meatballs as the appetizer, it tasted like homemade and we'd love to order again. There was a short gap between appetizers and our pastas. Might due to the customer load, but the wait time was acceptable. The pastas were really delicious, especially the sauce. Overall, really good experience. Btw, their homemade bread with Parmesan cheese was a plus. Highly recommended! read more

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This is a neighborhood treasure. It's gone through a couple of ownership changes, and is now as wonderful as it was 30 years ago. Wonderful specials, reliable pasta, and friendly, quick service. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing place, great group. Carlos is top shelf, food was great. I will return on my next trip. Thank you, Mario read more

We came here on a Monday night at about 6:30 PM. I love Brunellos because they have both an elegant and relaxed environment. We opted to sit outside as it was a beautiful summer evening. I ordered my favorite, which is their pesto gnocchi, with chicken as well as some wine and completed that with the Affogato. Complete and pure indulgence, but I love going to Brunellos for exactly that. They are becoming one of my all time favorites! read more

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I had an amazing dinner there with my wife and the food was absolutely amazing. My enjoyed the food so much. We had the Seafood Pasta and Farfalle Al Salmone which has great flavors and food was well-cooked. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces were flavorful. Each plate was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The cocktails were great and so refreshing. The service was prompt. The staff were friendly, and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

I used to love this restaurant, but it has now been under new management. The food quality is not the same. We were seated promptly after we arrived to the restaurant. It was quiet and not crowded. We ordered the wine, the appetizer, and two pasta. The wine tasted low quality, and the appetizer (calamari) was a huge disappointment. It was so bland and has a burnt bitter taste. Honestly, one of the worst dish I've ever had. With the negative experience with the wine and appetizer, we asked for the check to leave. They actually said it's on them since we didn't like the experience which I'll give one additional star. read more

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My partner and I loved Brunello! Our meal was delicious. Their happy hour portions were perfect with an appetizer and dessert. The service was phenomenal, our waitress was incredibly kind, and the ambiance of the restaurant reminded us of Italy. We will definitely go back again! read more

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We travelled into town late in the evening and, being Valentine's Day, it was difficult to find a restaurant with available seating. Brunello Ristorante had availability, and even though we arrived near closing, we were greeted with smiles and given a table. The service was great, and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was rustic Italian and quaint. I would highly recommend going there. I had the filet with risotto, and it was gluten-free as well. read more

The food is AMAZING and the service was FANTASTIC. 100% would recommend to anyone. I got the Ravioli for dinner and the Lava Cake for dessert and im still dreaming of them read more

We loved the food but the restaurant was very cold inside since they had a door open and the service could have been more attentive to our table. The restaurant was not crowded. Make sure you price check the specials they offer you could be surprised when you get your bill. read more

The service was great, all the staff were kind and attentive. All of the food and drinks we got were amazing! The rigatoni I got was so creamy and the prosciutto had a great flavor to it. Our server also asked if we were celebrating anything and gave us a tiramisu cup on the house (which was a perfect treat for after our meal). Would love to come again! read more

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Updating this review: I recently had Brunello again as I had visitors in town. Like many others have noted, there's been an ownership change. The pastas we ordered were still pretty delicious, and the decorations were still largely the same. But the price for each bowl of pasta has gone up by at least $10 since the ownership change, tipping it to the pricier end of pastas in Seattle. Service also just seemed different -- our server was quite terse (didn't explain about happy hour, or the menu), they no longer have that amazing chili oil, and I'm just a little bummed with the changes that came to this neighborhood family spot. read more

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Typical Italian Ambience. We ordered Garlic Bread and Pesto Pasta with chicken. Both of them were pretty decent, however lacked the wow factor Tiramisu was average Service was okay as well Overall pretty satisfactory read more

Brunello Ristorante - Pollo Con Pesto - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am honestly shocked at the high ratings at this place. Then again, the Seattle food scene is severely lacking in European food altogether. We went here for Valentine's Day, got the Gorgonzola pasta and then a salmon plate. First, the bread came out. It wasn't toasted at all, was bleached white and honestly tasted like a low quality loaf. None of the caramelized chewy crust with fluffy aerated interior. The pasta was pretty good, incredibly heavy so I only had a few bites. The salmon and its sides (steamed veggies and rice) looked like it came straight out of the Sysco truck. The quality of ingredients were very poor. I didn't even finish half my plate. Service was fine, but given the quality of food we decided we won't be back. read more

This is a super cute and cozy Italian restaurant nestled in a neighborhood. I walk by this place all the time and finally decided to try it! We got the linguini vongole, Caesar salad, and rigatoni con saliccia. Overall, the food was just okay. From the looks of it, I would've thought that it was a pretty authentic Italian restaurant but that was not the case when I tried the food. The Caesar salad tasted like one you could get from a bag and on a good Caesar salad I would expect some freshly grated Parmesan but it was topped with the Parmesan cheese that you get to put on top of pizza. The pasta's were good but nothing special again. They were rather dry. This was a letdown, especially because the ambiance and service was so good! At the beginning, they came around with fresh fruit slices to put in out water which was a nice touch. read more

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I recently dined in with two others--while they ordered from the happy hour menu, I went with a regular menu item. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell flat. I ordered the chicken parmesan, and while it looked promising, it was drowned in sauce and lacked the flavor you'd expect at that price point. My friends both had the penne vodka from the happy hour menu, which tasted oddly burnt and left a strange aftertaste. Not exactly the comforting Italian meal we had in mind. Honestly, I could've made a better version at home. To make matters worse, not long after we all got home, we felt sick. Whether it was the food or the water, something was definitely off. Disappointed to say the least, and I won't be going back. read more

Been coming here for decades. The food and service are excellent. And the restaurant has genuine Italian ambiance. They never disappoint. Elegant simplicity. Highly recommend. read more

I am in from Phoenix and Just had dinner here and it was amazing!! I had the roasted lamb chop, a glass of Cabernet, tiramisu and espresso martini and all were fabulous including the service. I'm only here for a couple days but will try and make it back before I go back home. read more

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Good service and overall great atmosphere! They have a seasonal menu that rotates and every time I've tried it, it has always been AMAZING! The quality of the food is top notch! The thing to watch out for is that parking may not be easy to find. read more

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Perfect dinner! Great service and delicious food. Nice wine selection. We had a wonderful family dinner over the holidays.

Definitely a cozy neighborhood spot. I came solo on a Friday night and it was rather empty. I sat at the bar. I got nervous after reading some recent reviews but the place was great. I am deducting 1 star for lack of bar options. There are a few vodkas, 2 whiskeys and a few amaros - I feel like the bar program could be much more built out. I got the penne alla vodka sub rigatoni. It was delicious. The staff was wicked friendly and kind. They recently bought the restaurant and own a few more in western Wa. Over all a great night. read more

Rolled up on this old school Italian place and enjoyed a magnificent meal. Cocktails started the evening, followed by an appetizer of garlic bread. It was a bit overdone for my taste but the rest of the meal was stellar. One of the specials that evening was veal saltimbucca and it was done right! Tender, well pounded veal with prosciutto and a touch of sage in a sauce that made you sing. After dinner cappuccino was great too. read more

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Came here for Valentine's day and they had a special menu for the occasion which sounded sweet. Problem was I kind of messed up a bit because the first course was a shareable course and accidentally told the waiter we would be sharing all the courses so it would be one order of their 3 course special. Whoops! The restaurant shoots for an Italian vineyard or winery sort of atmosphere towards the place. Very much something you would want if you're going for a cultured experience that doesn't hit the stereotypes like maybe Spaghetti Factory does. The tables and service also gives off a very classy and formal vibe a bit. So I would recommend dressing up for the place a little so you'd fit in. Service was good coming in with the wine bottle, opening, and pouring for us and also allowing us to taste the wine first to make sure it was to our liking. I rarely ever see restaurants do that nowadays, so I appreciate that a lot even though 95% of the time I'm not going to turn the bottle away after taste testing. When the main course came out, we were given separate smaller plates since I said we were sharing cause I'm dumb. T_T The steak was done well and we had a delicious dinner. Sharing the meal was a bit cute for the occasion to be honest. So it went well in my opinion. Just was a bit hungry still afterwards because we each at half a 3 course meal. It was too late to correct things by the time I've realized what I've done. Oh well. Food was still good and we had a pleasant time. Would like to come back to try out their regular menu next time. read more

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