Fantastic meal! Host and servers were friendly and food was delicious. The server misunderstood our daughter's order and brought the wrong thing but quickly remedied, making what she ordered and leaving us with the extra food, which was among the best dishes of the night. Summer risotto was bright and flavorful. Pizza used real mozzarella and fresh basil in pizza oven, nice thin crust. Pasta ala vodka had great al dente pasta and burrata on top. Rigatoni bolognese was a hit w kids. Gnocchi w mushrooms and chicken was the accidental order and the mushroom and garlic flavor w soft gnocchi was viewed by some as best dish. Lots of restaurants on this block so vibrant area. If you wander up to street corner and down toward waterfront, there are far fewer shops and lots of folks that appear to be on drugs. I wouldn't walk that way alone after dark. read more

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My friends were visiting from Japan, and we wanted to take them somewhere that felt a little different from the usual spots. Since we were making last minute plans, we landed on Cotto because of its great reviews and the fact that we could actually get a table on a Friday night. The restaurant was small, cozy, and full of charm. It had that classic Italian neighborhood feel, but with a fresh, modern touch. We were greeted and seated right away, and our server was friendly and happy to share a few recommendations. For dinner, we ordered two pizzas (Margherita and Funghi), two salads (Caesar and Watermelon), and a tiramisu to share. Everything arrived surprisingly fast, and honestly, we were already excited before taking the first bite because it all looked amazing. The food tasted just as good as it looked. The pizzas were perfectly baked with a thin crust that had the ideal balance of chewiness and crunch. The Margherita was fresh, simple, and delicious, while the Funghi brought a rich, savory umami flavor. When I asked my friends which pizza they liked best, they immediately agreed on the Funghi. The salads were fresh and refreshing, and the tiramisu was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Not a single dish disappointed. Between the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service, Cotto made a great impression on all of us. Most importantly, my friends enjoyed the experience, which made me feel like I had scored some bonus host points. If you're looking for a relaxed, no-fuss Italian dinner that delivers on flavor, Cotto is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Cotto is Italian perfection! We thoroughly enjoy a quality option for a late night happy hour. $15 pizzas and pastas and they are always on point. The drinks are trendy, delicious and compliment the meals perfectly. Our go-to spot in Seattle for high quality delicious Italian food. read more

Cotto Belltown - Look at those beautiful pastas - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Super cute ambiance, food was good, customer service was slow but it looked like they were short staffed. We got the Margherita pizza, broccoli, & vodka pasta. Everything was delicious but the vodka pasta lacked flavor. Would be back for the pizza! read more

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Decided to meet a fellow Yelp elite at cotto as she is a local now and swears by this place. We didn't have a prior reservation but were able to get a table. The ambience was cozy and chic. The server was super friendly and suggested some great things to us. My friend and I decided to order the risotto and the verde pizza. The food hardly took around 10 mins to come but we were happily sipping on some sauv blanc in the meantime. The risotto and the verde were some of the tastiest dishes I have ever tried. Trust me, I am not exaggerating when I say this! The crust if the verde pizza was light, springy and crunch and the toppings were delicious! The risotto was so creamy and decadent. You can't go wrong when you trust a fellow Yelp elite for restaurant suggestions and Cotto proved it. I highly recommend this place! read more

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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. read more

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We went to Cotto for dinner which happened to be during Happy Hour. Since there were five in our group we ordered several items from the HH menu to share. Everything was delicious, from the pizza to the pasta. The standouts were the meatballs and the rigatoni. The short ribs were from the regular menu and those who sampled agreed they were tender and delicious! The waitress was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was casual but inviting. Luckily we walked from our hotel because it is difficult to find street parking in the neighborhood. read more

Cotto Belltown - Rigatoni Happy Hour - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Would highly recommend. Unassuming restaurant when you first walk in but everything we had from the Caesar salad (ended up ordering a second one) to the pasta and pizza was delicious. Would highly recommend the rigatoni bolognese. The sauce was rich, deep with flavorful and perfect balance to the fresh pasta. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Amazingly tasty food. I ordered the gnocchi and was VERY pleased!! Best pasta I've had in a while. Service by that adorable Turkish bartender was fantastic, he's also pretty fun to talk to. I recommend!!! read more

Cotto Belltown - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service, Food, Locals and background Seattle sports in the screen for the perfect experience. The owner Brandon makes the place feel like home away from home. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Cotto Belltown - Braised pork hash and shakshuka - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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! read more

Cotto Belltown - Malfadine with pecorino and lemon - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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! read more

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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

This is a hidden gem in Seattle. Food was just amazing. Service was delightful! We found this place on the day before a cruise and can't wait to go back when we return from same cruise! Everyone gave personal service to our table.... read more

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. read more

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Popped in here for happy hour at the bar and was impressed with the pasta listed on the HH menu (mafaldine and rigatoni bolognese). Pasta was al dente and both sauces were tasty. Everything was reasonably priced, I'll definitely be back! read more

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. read more

Cotto Belltown - Pasta alla vodka - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

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as a party of 5, we made a reservation so our table was ready when we got there. the staff was very friendly and eager to give his recommendations! the restaurant is dimly lit, invites a cozy and intimate atmosphere. the bruschetta had the perfect crunch to it, with a flavorful spread and well seasoned overall. the gemelli & pappardelle were both great and abundant in flavors. my favorite was the gemelli because it seemed to have more depth to the dish. the pappardelle just felt like one constant flavor throughout and you might get bored by the end of the dish. overall though, this place was very nice and welcoming. i would come again & try some other things on their menu! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Cotto Belltown - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by Cotto a couple weeks ago while I was in Seattle. It's a couple blocks away from Pikes place, just far enough to escape some of the crowd/traffic. Service was great, very friendly and amicable. We ordered an appetizer, pizza, and pasta. All three were great but did not blow me away necessarily. I can see Cotto being a cute date night spot for something a little more upscale during a night out in Seattle. read more

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

Cotto is such a cute place for dinner! The food (pasta) speaks for itself. It's very fresh and you can definitely taste that "home made" touch. The pasta is perfectly Al dente. Definitely a must try if you're in the area. read more

Cotto Belltown - Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is an excellent Italian Restaurant. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful, and the food was amazing. All the pasta is fresh and made in-house, as well as the pizza dough. The pasta dish (rigatoni in meat sauce) was incredible, so was the pizza. The dipping sauce used for the focaccia bread is outstanding, it's a house made balsamic reduction. If you enjoy Italian Good, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Service and food were both great at Cotto. I would recommend coming early and avoiding peak hours if you don't have a reservation, as it can get pretty busy. I love the variety of pastas and the Happy Hour deals for drinks and certain pastas are great! read more

Cotto Belltown - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here for dinner and made reservations ahead of time. Since it was our first time, we decided to order a larger amount of food. We ordered their version of focaccia bread, it tasted okay and was more like a pita bread. We tried their carbonara pizza and it was very good with a runny egg on it. My husband ordered the limone mafaldine which had a great lemon flavor to it. I ordered the gemelli pasta which had brisket in it. This pasta was also very good. The pastas were definitely the highlight and cooked perfectly. They make their pizzas and pastas fresh daily. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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I came here for my birthday celebration and was super happy with the choice. We made a reservation and we're seated right away even though we were a couple minutes late since we were trying to find parking. I got the al limon drink and it was super sweet and yummy. We ordered a bunch of things and shared it all. My favorite was the gemeli pasta and the fungi pizza! they were so flavorful and I would definitely order again! I also really enjoyed the brussel sprouts. They also gave me a flour less chocolate cake since it was my birthday which was really yummy and super appreciated! I would definitely come back for a date night or just a nice dinner with friends. read more

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We intended to go at 7 AM, but we couldn't find the reservation for that time. Fortunately, I was able to secure a reservation for 8 AM, and we decided to arrive early to see if we could grab a table ahead of time. Luckily, we were seated within 2-3 minutes. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, which was very fresh; however, in my opinion, it was missing something I couldn't quite identify. Was it the best pizza? Probably not, but it was a decent experience overall. Our pizza arrived within 10 minutes. As for the ambiance, the space was smaller than I had imagined, so it could get a bit loud depending on where you are seated. read more

Cotto Belltown - Pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ate here on our first night in town. We got seated right away and food was quick. All our food was delicious; we got a pizza, pasta, and short ribs between our whole party. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Fancy restaurant, very fresh pasta (4/5 stars) but I found the pizza too bread-y for my tastes (3.5/5 stars). Great service (5/5 stars) and fancy low-lit vibes. read more

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The cocktails were excellent as was the burrata and peach salad. The pappardelle was so freaking good with WIDE pasta like it should be! Service was very friendly and vibe overall buzzy. read more

Great service! The pasta was very fresh and authentic. My pasta al vodka is as a little spicy but delicious. We had a big group and the vibe was very chill. A little pricey but high quality. read more

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We looked forward to going to Cotto on this trip to Seattle. Last time we dined here it was really good. So I got a reservation for my wife, son and grandson to enjoy this dining experience. Sadly we had to eject. We got there and asked the host about the "Happy Hour Menu." He said: "Sorry, that's only available at the bar or on the patio." So, I asked if we could move to the patio. He looked and said "no." There were three two person tables and it would have been simple to move them together. Since our grandson is nine we asked if they had a children's menu? "No." In almost every restaurant I been in they always offer to accommodate a child Will a simple plate of spaghetti or maybe a small pizza. How hard is that? Next I asked him about the "Small Plates" that are advertised on the sign out in the front (see my picture). He told me he had no idea what the small plates were. He had no idea what I was talking about. Exasperated, I asked him to walk outside with me and look at the sign. I showed him the sign and he said: "I'll have to check on it." He then went into the back and after 4-5 minutes he came back. At this point we were so frustrated that I told him we were leaving. I told him that his actions made it very clear they didn't want to meet the needs of their customers. I'm 80 years old and in my entire life I have never walked away from a restaurant, never ever. I have never dealt with a host in a restaurant that was so oblivious. I thought maybe this was one of those candid video shows but it wasn't. BTW, we walked down the street to another restaurant. As irony would have it, the host asked if we wanted to eat on the patio. They then put two tables for two together to serve our needs. They welcomed us and made it clear they valued our business. read more

Cotto Belltown - I really wonder what those seasonal plates were. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were looking for a nice local place for good food and the reviews led us to Bar Cotto in Belltown. It did not disappoint- though we didn't have reservations, we were seated quickly. The menu has just enough variety but not so crazy that you wonder whether they can possibly do all the dishes well, a quality I really like at a restaurant...just enough variety without overreaching. We started with focaccia and a watermelon salad with feta, Persian cucumber, pistachio and a Serrano vinaigrette. The focaccia was fresh and delicious and the watermelon was really outstanding. I ordered the gemelli with brisket genovese as recommended by the bartender/manager (guessing) and my friend had the americano pizza. My pasta was so delicious... the brisket melted in my mouth and the sauce and the pizza was perfectly done, crispy crust topped with a lovely sauce, fresh sausage and pepperoni and basil. It was a delightful end to a wonderful summer day in Seattle. There was a street festival happening with punk bands, bike and skate ramps and so on but it added to the charm of the Belltown vibe and didn't disturb our dining experience at all. Definitely check this place out! read more

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