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    Cotto Belltown

    4.4 (139 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    COTTO BELLTOWN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Aimee G.

    Made reservations on OpenTable for Valentines' Day. Staff were super friendly. Was seated promptly. There was a lot of bar seating and indoor table seating. They also had patio outdoor seating. Food was very flavorful and we loved all the pasta dishes we ordered. Restaurant was clean inside and perfect for date night. Need to come back for their happy hour.

    Rigattoni and marg pizza. Red wine
    Asena E.

    Came on a Saturday evening and there was no wait. We both felt like our food was a little lackluster in seasoning or taste. Could have been more flavorful. But it still tasted fine. Just a little underwhelming. I did like the ambiance of the restaurant and the service was pretty attentive.

    Charlie K.

    Super cute restaurant in a boomin area. Their date night deal with a pizza, pasta, appy and wine is great!! Good pasta, good pizza, good service.

    Pooja P.

    This was my second time visiting Cotto. Finally I came around to write the review. Both times, my friends and I were able to just walk in and get seated instantly. Started with a classic gin & tonic and it was good! We ordere the Funghi pizza, it was yum with earthy mushroom flavor and the crust was delicious. We also got an appetizer that came with bread with greens/pickled bites on top. It was flavorful and rich in taste. The vibes are cozy, intimate, and the staff is genuinely so nice, attentive without hovering. Perfect spot to even plan a nice date night! Overall, solid food and good drinks. I'd def go back!

    Cali C.

    The pasta and appetizers were both DELISH! The service was okay, not super attentive or particularly memorable. The ambiance of the place was nice and cozy. Overall, I recommend it for the yummy pasta but it's not my absolute favorite.

    3 course dinner
    Jennifer H.

    This is a really cute Italian spot in Belltown. Make sure to ask for the special 2 person menu! It comes with your choice of wine, appetizer, pasta and pizza to share with your dining partner. It's a great deal for $70! My BF and I ended up getting the Brussels sprouts which were quite toasty and flavorful! A very nice size portion too. Then we had the pasta with brisket. This was the highlight of the meal, with homemade pasta and savory brisket. Then we had the funghi pizza with wild mushrooms and fontina cheese. It was quite good! We couldn't even eat all the food and had to take some home as leftovers. Nice service and ambiance as well. Not too crowded on a weeknight either.

    Braised pork hash and shakshuka
    Joanne W.

    The food was absolutely delicious! It is a little higher end for brunch in terms of pricing though so once in a while is ok for me. The braised pork dish was really good. I thought there would be more pork under but it was mainly potatoes and veggies. The shakshuka was probably my favorite with the eggs and the amount of flavor of the entire dish. The drinks were an iced americano and a Paloma. The server was very nice and check in with us every now and then. The interior is fancy but not too fancy so wearing casual clothes is ok. They also have an outside seating area for really nice days.

    Malfadine with pecorino and lemon
    Lindsay C.

    Sometime after Covid, restaurants in Seattle started closing early during the week. I mean, like... 8 pm early. What's an east coast girl living on the best coast to do?! Thankfully when hunger struck at 9:35 on a Thursday night, Cotto was there to answer the call. We actually popped into another restaurant down the street and their kitchen had just closed; we were en route to a pizza spot that I know is open super late, but we spotted Cotto and thought: will they take us? Fear not, not only is Cotto's kitchen open until 10 but they also have a late night happy hour! I had dined here twice before but never for HH. We ordered a cocktail and a glass of wine (each $10 on HH) and then made three choices from the HH menu. Our first was the Brussels sprouts, which came out crispy, topped with hazelnuts and a balsamic glaze. (A more perfect appetizer does not exist!) Our second dish was the malfadine pasta with pecorino and lemon. I'd had this before and was so pleased it is still on the menu. The lemon is subtle yet punchy, such a beautiful surprise of a pasta dish. Out last was the margherita pizza, which my +1 declared his fave in Seattle. Fresh ingredients, good char on the edges. PSA: save your crust to sop up the pasta sauce. Total bill ran about $80 for two people, including alcohol, tax and tip. (A near bargain these days!) Thank you, Cotto, can't wait to return!

    Pasta Carbonara
    Lorrell W.

    This restaurant was recommended to us by a server at another establishment. When a server tells you to go someplace, you go. The best thing about this restaurant: THE WINE! So many Italian wines to choose from, with several options by the glass. I had a glass of La Gerla Sangiovese and it was AMAZING. The menu was transitioning from summer to fall, so a few items weren't available. The new menu hadn't been printed yet, but our waitress hand wrote all of the options for us to choose from from the whole menu. I actually thought that was a beautiful touch. Our table of five experienced the seasonal burrata (be sure to order focaccia to go with it!). Among us, we had a pizza and three pasta dishes. Everything was delicious! The restaurant is fairly small, but we had no trouble getting a reservation. We loved the decor and vibe. It was a great experience!

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    Sasha F.

    Delanie was the best waitress and truly made our night. We came here for Super Bowl dinner and loved every minute of it. The food, drinks, and service were all amazing. I just moved to Seattle and this was my first dinner out, and it honestly could not have been a better welcome to the city. Everything we ordered was delicious and the staff made the experience feel so warm and special. I will definitely be back.

    Gemelli
    Elizha-Grace F.

    Food was good but didn't have that wow factor to it. Out of all the dishes we tried. bruschetta was my favorite, it was fresh, bread was toasted perfectly, definitely recommend, it's an appetizer so you can't go wrong! Pasta al vodka was ok, flavor was there, it had a hint of spice. I usually never order any marinara sauce pasta because I'm an Alfredo girly but they didn't have a big selection of pastas. Gemelli was pretty good, I would have never thought brisket would be good with pasta but flavors mixed very well. Out of the two pastas, I recommend the gemelli. It's my first time here, and we came between 2-3 pm so right before happy hour. Definitely will be going back so I can try other items on their menu because they didn't have pizza I want to try but wasn't craving it at the time. Service was good. We sat outside because it was sunny and it was cute but they do have indoor seating if you don't want the sun in your face.

    Pasta alla vodka
    Gargi R.

    3.5* - I liked some of the dishes we tried while others were underwhelming! Came here with friends on a Saturday night with a reservation. We were seated immediately when we go there. The ambience is cozy and dimly lit, which would make it a great spot for a date night or a small group. This is all the stuff we tried: Brussels sprouts - Crispy but lacked seasoning Pasta Ala vodka - The sauce was creamy and delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, al dente. Foccacia - this was a little dry and stiff, pass for sure! Pepperoni pizza - crust was crispy with generous amount of pepperoni.

    Spritz-light, refreshing and sweet.
    Kayla B.

    As a former yelp elite who hasn't reviewed in a couple years, I am back to review this restaurant. I stumbled upon this fun restaurant on Saturday for brunch and returned on Sunday for dinner. I don't live here, but this restaurant called me back even though I really wanted to try a new place. The presentation of every item is beautiful, and absolutely delicious. Best watermelon salad I have ever had in my life, with a perfectly pleasant kick thanks to Serrano peppers. The heirloom tomato salad was the classic flavors, with a delightful and refreshing amount of mint. Their pasta dish was also so good. The meatballs were some of the best I have ever had. If you like real Italian food, you won't be disappointed.

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    Great food!!! Great staff! Awesome drinks! Nice vibe!! Highly recommend this chic little Belltown gem!!

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    Nice Italian place. Good pasta, friendly service. The Brussels sprouts were some of the best I've had. Generous happy hour

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    4.4(76 reviews)
    2.9 miWallingford

    Haerfest is the perfect date restaurant for a quiet romantic night with delicious, authentic…read moreItalian food. My boyfriend and I decided to come here for a last minute date on a Sunday and were surprised that we were easily able to make reservations for 7pm. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived which was so surprising because it had such a cute aesthetic and the food was absolutely delicious. We were both super hungry so we skipped appetisers and went straight for the pasta and it didn't disappoint. The Tonnarelli was what both of us were eyeing and it delivered in every way, from the freshness of the tomato to the perfect consistency of the sauce. We also decided to be adventurous and try the Ricotta Gnocchi despite the fact that both of us are not huge fans of ricotta, me especially. I loved the base of the paste and the flavours were great, I think I just got bored of the dense texture of the ricotta after the first few bites. Our server was super friendly and recommended me an incredible white wine to go with dinner that really cut the acidity of the pasta. The sauces being to tangy and acidic was my boyfriend's only complaint about the food, but he was the one driving. I really loved the pasta here and can't wait to come back and try more of the dishes on the menu!

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

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