Everything about Cornelly is amazing. The head chef is so personable and talented, the servers are thoughtful and kind (shout out to Isabella who helped coordinating a good table) and the food is sooooo good. My partner wanted to come here for breakfast for their bday and they added so many little touches to make his birthday special. We got the cozy seat at the front with the plants, windows, the fresh flowers are always an elevated nice touch. Definitely recommend the breakfast sandwich if you want a comforting, savory breakfast. The waffle is sweet and delicious. The frittata is filling yet light. Of the gems on Summit Ave and the surrounding area, Cornelly is a diamond. read more

Cornelly - Breakfast sandwich and the drink is bed head - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were invited to have dinner with friends at Cornelly our service, food and overall experience was wonderful. Our server provided great recommendations, all of our dishes were shared as the portions are generous. The indoor atmosphere is perfect for adults, they do offer outdoor seating which could possibly accommodate a large party with children. My husband and I look forward to another dinner at Cornelly; I definitely recommend! read more

Cornelly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cornelly does it again! I've returned to this spot time and time again, and I've concluded that I always need a salad, pasta, and pizza! Taking a break from their incredible Chicory Caesar, we tried their salad with butter beans - the citrus flavor was perfect and went so well with the beans. The buccatini had the slightest kick to it, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. We tried when pears fly with their housemade ranch and it was the perfect pizza to welcome spring. The ranch was creamy and leaned into the dill flavor. The pizza dough was a great chewy and crispy texture, and the sweetness of the pear was good with the cheese. Sitting at the bar was really fun and the service was great as usual. read more

Cornelly - Buccatini - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One of the best pizza's in Seattle! Quick service and the place is small but cozy. We will be back read more

Cornelly - Pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Was recommended this place by a friend and had high expectations but nothing impressed me. Ordered a pizza, salad, the bread, and 2 diff drinks. Perhaps just ordered the wrong things? Our server was super nice and the whole staff seemed friendly. Restaurant filled up quickly. read more

Best pizza in Seattle so far! We came here on Friday for dinner and arrived 10 minutes before opening. We were seated immediately when they opened and our food came out pretty fast! For the two of us, we ordered the chicory Caesar salad, hot hornet pizza, and bolognese pasta. All 3 were very delicious, but our favorite was definitely the pizza! The flavor was super unique - slightly spicy, sweet with basil and pineapple! I think even the people that usually hate pineapple pizza would love this one! The pasta had a complex flavor and the salad had a nice lemony dressing. We had plenty of leftovers to take home. The place is also very cute and cozy, especially on an unusual snowy day in March! read more

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The fresh pizza was good, the hot honey was a good addition and not just dumped on the top and in your face like some places to. It was a good flavor combination and melded with the rest of the pizza well. The gemelli pasta was good as well, the sauce was nice, the pasta was a bit tougher. Towards the end of the meal my jaw was tired from chewing, but could also just be a me problem. Overall quick and friendly service, recommend their pizzas over the pastas though read more

Cornelly - Gemelli - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was a unique experience for me - I was told this is reminiscent of NY. Again, I'm not a pasta person and we actually ended up here because the restaurant we had wanted to go to, had a long wait. This was a fun surprise. The pasta I enjoyed I can't recall the name but looks like little candies - it was so flavorful and clearly made from scratch. It was bustling the entire time we were there - along with plenty of to go orders and people waiting for a table. The vibe, set up, everything was so different for me - maybe because I don't really go anywhere, but I can see how this was reminiscent of restaurants in NY. Such a surprising restaurant in an unexpected place! read more

Our friends recommended this place months ago and we finally made the trek to try it. We got here five minutes before they opened and there was already a line. Fortunately, we were able to get a table. The interior felt very cozy and intimate. Perfect date night vibes! We started with the Winter Panzanella salad and then got the Ode to Joe and Cherry Bomb pizzas. The salad was good and a nice reminder (to me) that panzanella is a thing. However, it could've used a bit more salt or acid. Both pizzas were great too. The crust was perfect! We really liked the Ode to Joe, but it could've used a bit more of the mushroom or thyme flavor. Just something to make it a bit more savory. The Cherry Bomb was good, but something about the flavor combo was amiss for me. Despite my notes, I would gladly come back here and eat my way through more of their menu! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and so glad that I finally did!! The pizza was def the star of the show. The pasta was also amazing as well. Will def come back here to try the other dishes read more

Cornelly - Bucatti - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Definitely on the pricier side, but the food is very good. I really like a thin pizza, and about the pizza I got, When Pears Fly, the honey on it was perfect. It reminded me of a charcuterie board on a pizza which surprisingly went well together. The pasta was a little disappointing to be honest but it might have more to do with what I enjoy and less about the quality of the pasta. I didn't enjoy the nuts in it as well as the kind of cheesy (like an odd cheese) aftertaste. Waitress was very nice and kindly gave us her recommendations with explanations. I like when restaurants give us time to eat and not constantly checking up. Lastly the restaurant is quite small so it gets loud quickly but the lighting and ambiance is very calm, great for photos. read more

Cornelly - When pears fly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This pizza changed my life. Quite possibly the best pizza I have ever had. I got the cheese pizza, hot honey pizza, and salad. As well as a pasta. Fairly disappointed with the pasta, not well seasoned. However the quality of the pizzas and Caesar salad more than make up for it. Believe me when I say that the cheese pizza was life changing. Never had a Cheese pizza taste like that before, such incredible depth of flavor. The Caesar salad was also a surprising hard hitter. It's a small intimate dining room but the staff is still quick. You'll be able to watch the kitchen if you're seated close enough. Make sure you get here early as there is a long line. If you can't make it in the first seating, you might be waiting a while. read more

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A cozy dinner at Cornelly on a rainy, fall night was definitely a mood-booster. My friend and I arrived at opening and were seated without a wait. We both ordered the Medieval Manhattan - delicious! For food, we split the chicory Caesar salad, our server convinced us to order the seasonal chanterelle pizza (over the Hornet Honey which is available year-round), and a cappelletti pasta that had a sauce so good, we dipped our pizza crusts in it! I'd love to come back here during another season and also try their Queen Anne location. read more

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Cornelly fell short of expectations, but I'd be interested in coming back to see if it was a one off. Service is wonderful, great recommendations and bubbly energy. Food however, has room to improve. Pizza cooled down super fast and the pasta came in room temperature before cooling down rapidly. Personally thought the pizza was underwhelming and the pasta was much better, which goes against the emphasis on pizza by many folks. Bread Service - tasty focaccia but cut in a way that's just annoying to eat. Four thick pieces mean having to cut or take bites before buttering. More volume and less surface area tends to be extra work when it comes to applying sauce or in this case, butter. The rotating butter was lemon this time and balanced the greasiness of the butter and oil on focaccia well. Rigatoni - al dente. The rigatoni was cooked well to be firm yet hold a nice solid chew. Pork bolognese was tasty, but didn't feel ike there was enough to balance the pasta. Ratio was way off, as we ended with straight pasta at the end. I typically expect pasta dishes to have leftover sauce that bread (such as the focaccia) can pick up. Classic Pep Pizza - I hadn't read the comments about the pizza here, so I didn't have unreasonable expectations. Pizza was overly oily, dripping everywhere and had too much dough. The crust was sufferable to eat as there was absolutely no flavor and it was dry and doughy. Again, if the pasta had leftover sauce this would've been a pivotal moment to impress, but the combination of no sauce with dry crust leaves a lot to be desired. read more

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Finally got to try and it's so worth it! The atmosphere was very cozy and cute, not too dark like other Italian spots. You absolutely have to get the bread service Because it's one of the best pieces of bread you can ever have. It's super soft and warm and seems like it's baked fresh. The pizza was very flavorful and best if you like thin crusted pizzas. The Caesar salad was delicious and loved everything about it. The portions are huge, so it's perfect for 3 to 4 people or good for leftovers! The service is excellent, and the staff is super friendly. read more

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My friend recommended me this place as of a hidden gem ish pizza place! We got really likely with street parking across the street and arrived about 15 minutes before it opened at 5pm. My friends and I were the 2nd group in line. We were just chilling and talking and we turned around and suddenly the line became VERY LONG (it was crazy). We were in a bit of a time rush so we already decided what we wanted to order while we were in line. We got seated immediately and ordered our food. We got the hornet honey (mozzarella, spiced pineapple, hot honey, pepperoni, basil with red sauce) and the rigatoni (pork bolognese, tomato, herbs, parmesan reggiano). read more

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I had mixed feelings about my visit. The food was generally enjoyable, and a few dishes showed good flavor and quality ingredients. The menu offers some interesting combinations, and there were parts of the meal that stood out in a positive way. The atmosphere was lively and made for a pleasant dining environment. That said, the overall experience felt somewhat inconsistent. Service was acceptable but not especially welcoming, and the visit lacked the attention to detail that would make it memorable. There were also a few inconveniences that made the experience less enjoyable than expected. While I can see why some people enjoy this place, it didn't fully live up to the expectations. I wouldn't rule out returning, but it wouldn't be at the top of my list. read more

Cornelly might be one of my favorite places to get pizza in Seattle. I saw so many people praising it and I definitely think it lives up to the hype. First, I have to mention the caesar salad. Probably the best caesar I have had in Seattle, but I am not an expert in that area. The caesar salad dressing tastes house made, pretty lemon forward. You can taste literally all of the ingredients that go into the dressing. The chicory and onion were a nice addition to the salad - it added different texture/flavor. I would skip on the rigatoni - it was good but nothing really special? It seemed like the pasta was a little undercooked. The sauce didn't really stand out to me and was a little too herb forward The hornet honey pizza was so good, lowkey changed my life. It was perfectly salty and sweet, with the slightest heat from the hot honey. The pineapple is such a great touch - it brings an additional sweetness and tart that cuts through the meat. There is a good amount of toppings and hot honey drizzled. The crust is thin as I like it. No other notes. Restaurant space is very small, tables are close together and can get very loud with the music they play. You can expect to kind of share a table with another 2 top if you are sitting indoors. I do really like the outdoor space too. All of the staff are very kind and friendly. read more

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Cornelly doesn't get enough attention for being one of the best spots in Seattle for pasta. Don't be scared about parking in Queen Anne, drive over there immediately and stuff your face with sauce. I will give you one recommendation of the highest order - you must get the bread service. These little bread nuggets are perfect - and I don't throw that word around lightly. They have cracked the code to toasting here. The bread is crispy on the outside, but feels like you're biting into a cloud on the inside. And that jalapeño butter.... I was eating it with a fork after we were done with the bread. Impeccable work here. Where do I even start with the pasta? We tried a variety of dishes, and they all came out at different times. It felt like each time they were bringing us an even better dish, but it seems as though there is simply a lack of bad options here. The pasta options are so rich and flavorful that you're going to be rolling out of here when you're done. You might see "Spaghetti" on the menu and pay it no mind, but that would be a grave mistake here my friend. If you have any faith in me at all, order that spaghetti. It's orange hue will bring nostalgia of a simpler time when you were eating Chef Boyardee, but BoyWereWe having a phenomenal time with this meal. It's a must have. A truly potent flavor that I have never experienced with this humble form of pasta. I can't wait to go back to Cornelly again. Maybe I'll go for my birthday . read more

Cornelly - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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For the last few years, I've only ever ordered takeout from Cornelly, but then I was like, "Why have I never dined in before?" and I stopped being a dumb dumb and made my way over because Y.O.L.O. the food is so good! I've tried the Green Funghi, Hornet Honey, and Wild West pizzas and they were all dope, and the fresh Paccheri here slaps. The Pistachio ice cream is like eating full fat cream that tastes like pistachios and it's probably my favorite ice cream ever. The line right at open was not bad at all, to be honest. I was greeted warmly and seated immediately. Vibes here are cozy and neighborly. Refined enough for contemporary all white paint, small enough to feel the real buzz of a restaurant operating like a fine machine. Music was great! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Maggie, the lovely bartender, keeps an eye on the entire restaurant from the cocktail and wine station while also taking excellent care of everyone at the bar. Not only is passion about the food evident, but also the attention and genuine curiosity towards each patron. I started with a Chicory Caesar salad then ordered the weekend pasta special, featuring Pappardelle (my favorite!) in a buttery leek cream sauce with smoked octopus, Calabrian chili, and bright lemon, drizzled with black garlic saba and topped with toasted breadcrumbs and smoked trout roe. Thanks for preparing a delicious meal, Aji! It paired beautifully with the orange wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Everything was amazing! The cute little blue establishment in between Sol Liquor Lounge and Summit Public House? Don't think twice. Check it out, it's worth the wait, and get whatever Maggie recommends -- you're guaranteed to make a memory. read more

This is my favorite pizza place! I wish I can go here whenever my heart desires, but unfortunately it seems to be a lot of peoples favorite pizza place because it's always so crowded. The crust is so good - crunchy, crispy, but has a nice chewy texture. You can never go wrong with any of the pizzas, but I love trying the seasonal specialty pizzas. They are always so unique, combos you'd never think of but pair well together. Definitely pair the pizza with the chicory caesar salad - one of the best caesar salads I've had! read more

Cornelly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Waited in line for a bit but when you live n the city you get used to it. And this place is totally worth the wait!! We got a pizza, spaghetti, and the Caesar salad. It was great and the vibes were cool too read more

Cornelly was awesome!!! They only open at 5pm and don't take reservations. Get there around 4:40 to allow for parking and to grab a spot. Seating inside is limited but there also is outdoor seating. My friends and I were second in line and were immediately seated at 5:00pm. We chose our dinner in advance and ordered asap once seated. The interior is cozy and vibrant. The pizza is phenomenal. You can watch them spin the dough there. The pasta selection is amazing. The bathroom is shared with the neighboring restaurant. I'd come again! read more

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Loved this spot for Italian food. Pretty small interior but very good ambiance. We really liked the pasta and tried the hot honey pizza. Hot honey pizza was a little too sweet but we liked the slight kick. Definitely recommend! read more

Best pizza in Seattle imo!!! Super friendly service and nice little spot. Love to enjoy the bar next door while I wait for seating.

Cornelly's is hands-down the best pizza in Seattle -- and that's coming from someone who lived in Chicago for 15 years! This place absolutely nails it. Perfect for date night -- cozy, intimate, and full of great energy. Pro tip: Get there early! They open at 5:00pm and there was already a line when we arrived at 4:55. We snagged one of the last tables for the first seating. It's a small space, so timing matters. The pizza is incredible -- great size for 2-4 people to share, with perfectly balanced flavors and that just-right crust. The Caesar salad is also fantastic: generous portion, bold flavor, and super fresh. Drinks are premade (no open bar), but still really well done. Service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe makes you want to come back again soon. Highly recommend -- this is a Seattle gem. read more

A place that has been on my bucket list for a while, and I am so happy I finally got to go! Parking is difficult due to limited street parking. I suggest coming early, taking public transportation, or carpooling with friends! Came on a weeknight and still waited 30-45 minutes for a table. Again, I highly recommend coming early to avoid a long wait time. Everyone was super friendly and gave great recommendations. For drinks, we ordered the seasonal special cocktail. For dishes, we ordered the Chicory Caesar, Cacio e pepe, and the Hornet honey. You can't go wrong with salad, pizza, and pasta. This combination of dishes was amazing. Our favorite was the pizza. The dough was chewy but still had a nice char. The pepperonis were crispy and paired well with the hot honey. Honestly, in my opinion, one of the best places for pizza and pasta in Seattle. read more

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Both pizza and salad were okay. The best part was the crust. The bottom actually holds together-- not soggy at all. However, I don't I would come back. FYI you'll be listening to back-to-back songs of early to mid-2010s millennial pop. read more

Pasta and pizza were excellent! Has outdoor and indoor seating and the place was packed on a Tuesday evening

So much flavor in this little spot, a must try. 10/10! Get there early because seating is very limited with little space. Parking was impossible to find around 5pm. read more

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I have supported this neighborhood spot ever since its early days, but unfortunately will not be coming back. If you look at other reviews, you'll see a common thread describing the customer service as rude and passive aggressive, especially with a specific hostess. We were a party of 5 adults and 1 kid, and had ordered online shortly after the restaurant opened on a weekday evening. We arrived 10 minutes before our ready was ready, and as there were many empty tables, I asked if we could dine in instead. The hostess said that we could, but we would need to order additional dishes. I said sure, sharing that we had ordered a couple pizzas, pasta, and salad, and then politely asked how many additional plates we should order. She then took one look at my party, and rather than responding to my question, instead stated that only in the winter did they try to accommodate takeout to dine in requests. She recommended that we sit next door at the bar. I didn't want to push it, and so we sat at the bar and I ordered a pitcher to share. Once our take out order was ready, the pizzas were somehow already cold. And they were also surprisingly salty, much more so than I remember having in the past. Halfway through our meal, one of the bar staff came out and apologetically shared that their establishment actually does not allow kids, and that we would need to leave. We did not want to cause any trouble, and immediately left without finishing our food and drinks. We were disappointed that the Cornelly's hostess had referred us there, after clearly seeing that we had a kid in our party. Looking back, I can't help but wonder if the sudden change in treatment was due to our hostess realizing that are entire party were people of color. It was only after she looked at our group did she seem to change her mind about letting us dine in... I remember looking around at the empty tables, and realizing that all the staff and patrons dining in were white. Perhaps the hostess assumed that we did not have the means nor the intent to tip well, which is quite the opposite of the truth. From looking at other similar reviews, our experience was far from standalone. Even worse, it appears that the owners could not care less. I was honestly a bit shocked to read so many other reviews that paralleled our poor experience, and am saddened about this. I am sharing this if it might be at all validating to others and their experiences, and as a warning to other people of color. read more

We struck out once before by getting there at 5 instead of before 5. This time we got there at 4:45 and were seated in first seating. Tables didn't start turning over until 6 so fyi The pasta was surprisingly good for a pizza place and the goat cheese panna cotta was not too sweet. They indulged us in the free treat since we were celebrating a special occasion :) Minor complaint (and can see similar comments in other reviews) is the crust can come out a tiny bit too well done / burnt for our taste. read more

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Overall I think food was pretty good. Service was a bit slow but it was also very busy there. The caesar salad got really bitter towards the end of the dish but I like the dressing and pieces of croutons used in it. The pizzas were good and very flavorful! I like the interesting combos they offer. The location is pretty small so seating is limited! read more

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We came to Cornelly's right before it opened and there was already a queue forming. I would highly recommend going early so you can be part of the first seatings! Otherwise, it'll definitely be a wait - but if you put your name down, it's a walkable area to kill some time. We got the caesar salad and the marg pizza to try the basics. The salad was pretty tasty - had good textural balance with the finely grated cheese, toasted crumbs, and radicchio/lettuce mix. The pizza was.. just ok! I wasn't the biggest fan because it didn't feel like anything special and was a bit doughy for me. Overall, compared to the hype, I thought the food was just fine - not sure I would go through an extreme wait you'll have to go through in order to eat here. The ambiance was cozy and dim lit but lively with people and chatter. I liked that you could see all the activity happening in the kitchen too. read more

Cornelly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I will never not recommend Cornelly to friends or visitors from out of town. The food is absolutely amazing. The flavors in all of the dishes are out of this world and truly wish I could replicate at home, but don't this m I could if I tried haha. Service is great! I recommend getting there around 4:30pm to get in line prior to them opening at 5p. If you show up at 5p be prepared to get in the back of the line down the block. This place is definitely the type of place for an early, old folks dinner but so worth it! Ambiance is quaint-they have some outdoor tables but we've gotten inside seating every time and it's a smaller interior with options for bar seating. Get the hot honey pizza and any of their pastas on the rotating menu. Nice choice of alcohol too, we love you Cornelly! Stay open forever and ever!!!! read more

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The atmosphere is 10/10, i can see the outdoor seating being a dreamy treat in the summertime! We showed up right around 5 to an already formed line of about 10+ people. We did not make the first seating by 2 parties ahead of us(we were a group of 4 and wanted an indoor seating), the staff got our contact info and let us know when our table will be ready. There are near by bars/restaurants you can grab a drink or two at which is what we did. Upon giving our number for our table waitlist, we were told by the staff that some customers tend to be fast and get done in under 40minutes which unfortunately became our expectation. What we didn't know is that there is a 90minute seating limit. Unfortunately the folks at the table we were gonna get seated stayed the entire 90minutes and we ended up waiting much longer than expected. (We left the bar next door after waiting about 50 minutes, so we ended up waiting outside for 40 more, and it was chilly!). I think communication and expectation setting can be improved! Now the food, i will write an updated review once i come back to try the pasta since we only tried pizza and a salad. For salad, the chicory caesar was a treat. I missed it already as soon as i finished my last bite of it. 13/10 would get it again or come back just for it. For pizza, we got the sausage dill, Margherita and honey hornet. Honestly i didn't find the pizzas that special. Margherita was overly salty, honey hornet's honey/sweet flavor profile was barely holding it together and the dill sausage which was the most popular from my group, was new but not a flavor i particularity desire to get it again. Most importantly, i was surprised about the pizza crust's quick cool down, not even half way through our pizzas i noticed the crust and breading cooled down fast hence hardening :( Im hopeful to come back to try other pizza flavors & pastas along with their skin contact wine selections and write a 5 star review next time. read more

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This was ok, service could be better and patient when ordering for the first time, very small restaurant and outside seating took 20-30 mins for a wait. Food was ok too, we got the chicory Caesar and it a very strong flavor and super salty after a few bites it just wasn't tasting good, we mixed the salad with the pizza and it balanced out the flavor. Although the pizza was delicious, flavorful and the bread was simple but good and crispy, there could be better Italian restaurants this just wasn't for me. read more

Cornelly - Hornet Honey - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved cornelly. A relaxed and casual vibe serving up great eats. I loved the caesar and the cacio e pepe, those are what I will come back for. We also had the classic pepperoni pizza and bucatini al'amtriciana, both of which were good but not my absolute favorite. read more

Cornelly - caesar - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Deliciousness!!!! Must get the bread service--the most chewy & fluffy focaccia i have ever had with a delicious peach and miso (?) butter. The hot honey, pineapple, and pepperoni pizza was also well made delicious. The pineapple really enhanced the hot honey. The rigatoni bolognese was the best pasta I have had in a long time. Cooked perfectly al dente for me and the amount of mint on the pasta was perfectly refreshing and a flavor combination that was new to me. The only disappointing dish was the cacio e Pepe which was fine but a little too peppery for my taste. I wish there was more butter and salt or less pepper. Service was quick and polite and there is a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. They don't take reservations though so be prepared to wait. There are cute string lights outdoors and warm lighting inside with some music. read more

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Such a cozy little spot with an amazing menu - pizza was delicious and pasta had a pretty unique flavor! Friendly staff overall.