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    How to Cook a Wolf

    3.8 (169 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Crudo di Capesante

    Sitting at the bar is very underrated!!! The bartender was fantastic. Every drink we tried was great and he did a good job walking is through the menu. The sourdough is a can't miss.

    Salmon
    Gigi M.

    The restaurant is super cute and quaint and I love the aesthetic. The service was great and the food came out fairly quickly. I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The hanger steak was absolutely terrible. It was so incredibly chewy and bland that I had to cut it into tiny pieces and eat it with my gnocchi just to add flavor. The salmon was delicious but the skin was a soggy mess. I think they wanted to do a crispy skin side up presentation but it was so soggy and floppy. The fritters were cooked perfectly and yummy. The gnocchi had really great flavor but wasn't cooked all the way. The hamachi crudo was really good, I loved the sauce it was in and could've licked the plate clean. The pistachio cake was bleh. The actual pistachio part of the cake was ok but the first cake layer and filling layer had zero flavor other than sugar. I got the obatala cocktail and absolutely LOVED the first one. It was like Christmas in a glass. Flavors totally unexpected but were so tasty together. So I got a second one and it was disgusting. It lacked all of the other flavors the first one had and was just bitter. I asked the server if there was a bartender change over and he let me know there wasn't so I asked if they could remake it bc it was nothing like the first one. They brought out my replacement and it was just as delicious as the first. I'm not sure what was up with the nasty one but was glad they replaced it for me. Overall, it was a cute restaurant with a fun name but I'd rather spend money on food that's actually delicious.

    Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
    Jason Y.

    Came here with 4 friends for Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW). Had to book a reservation in advance to get a table so we did a few days before and had no issues securing a spot, albeit at 5pm. For apps, we got the Burrata (3), Hamchi Crudo (1), Wagyu beef carpaccio (4) and Polenta Fritta (2). All the apps were pretty good. I ranked them above with 1 being the best and 4 being the worst. The Hamachi Crudo was full of flavor and tasty, easily the best one. The polenta fritta was fried to perfection and came with a good sauce. The burrata was good, but I wish there was more bread that came with it. The wagyu beef carpaccio was just okay, but you couldn't really taste anything besides olive oil. You couldn't even taste that it was raw beef. But it was fatty.. so maybe kinda tasted like a rich fatty tuna. For the mains, we got the Agnolotti (4), Strozzapreti (1), Halibut (2) and Hanger Steak (3). Again, 1 being the best and 4 being the worst. The strozzapreti pasta was nice and chewy and came with a nice rich red sauce. The halibut was really good as well, pack with flavor. Honestly, the strozzapreti and halibut ranking could both interchangablr because they were easily the best two mains. The hanger steak wasn't anything special; tasted like your typical steak with potatoes and asparagus on top of a cheesy sauce. Ordered medium rare and it came medium rare. The agnolotti was easily the worst main. Don't really have words to describe what it taste like as it tasted pretty plain. The whole table was at the loss of words. Maybe because we are uncultured and have no idea what it was suppose to taste like. Would probably not order again. Dessert was really good. Maybe because the Wolf was an Italian place, but 3 out of the 4 of us got tiramisu and the other one got the mango sorbetti. The tiramisu was really good; nice, rich, jam packed with coffee notes. Honestly, I wish I had another piece. The mango sorbetti was nice and refreshing. Service was great. The team was attentive to our empty plates and refilled our water pitcher / glass when we were low. Inside was pretty vibey, a little dim, but albeit pretty nicely laid out. They do have an outdoor seating area, perfect for the warm spring day that today was. Parking wasn't an issue as you can find plenty of street parking. Overall, a good experience. Taking off a star for some of the dishes being mid. Also kinda pricey ($65) but for a three course meal, not bad.

    Hamachi Crudo
    Chunneath K.

    I feel like Ethan Stowell restaurants are pretty well known, so I gave this place a try. First impressions, the inside is very aesthetically pleasing, with beautiful woodwork and a clean setup. For food, I ordered the hamachi crudo, pork chop, and strozzapreti pesto. The hamachi and pork chop were both full of flavor and really well done. The pesto isn't your typical style, it's more earthy due to the pea vine, and it was a bit on the bland side for me. Drinks were solid and nicely presented. Overall, I didn't have any negative experiences here, so definitely worth a try if you're in the area. It's a bit of a drive, but there's plenty of street parking around

    "Tonnarelli" with bucatini swap
    April S.

    Minus a short hiccup in service to start our evening, we had a perfect Valentine's date night here. I love that they provide so many apps to try for starters, esp the tuna crudo that was served like an art piece instead of bathed in some salty brine. The chicories were absolutely winter in my mouth. The burrata was so creamy and beautifully complimented by the apple butter and hazelnuts. We have to get the sourdough ever since they changed my life at the QA location and taught me the joys of fennel pollen. The polenta fritters were a whipped and gentle delight, you hardly notice they're fried. I will say they are still saying tonnarelli on the menu but the pasta is still bucatini, which at least we didn't realize until afterwards. Honestly, the pasta course was like a bonus we saved for later after having two extra apps. My fish was my favorite--finally a black cod that isn't sweet miso! And the squash, excellent job! The waiter talked us into the chocolate torte when we originally were going to double up on cannolis, and I'm so glad he did! It was the perfect valentine dessert--strong chocolate flavor, with a sugary hazelnut crust you can add or omit in your bite, along side the raspberry smeared adjacent--choose your own combo. It was a lovely introduction to the neighborhood and we will definitely return.

    Gnocchi
    Dustin U.

    This was the best meal I've ever had! Camas (our server) saved the last Agnolotti pasta with butternut squash stuffing for us, and I'm so glad he did! It was so good I was pounding my hand on the bar in shock and awe! We sat at the bar, had amazing service, and a wonderful experience! We also had a chicken dish, venison ragu gnocchi, and a white rabbit ragu pappardelle. I wish I wasn't from out of town or I'd eat here everyday!

    Savannah M.

    The restaurant itself is beautiful, and even on a gloomy Seattle day, it felt cozy and welcoming. HTCAW was able to accommodate our group of five as a walk-in, which was a plus. We tried a variety of dishes--Farmer's breakfast, frittata, New York steak, and bread pudding French toast--but unfortunately, nothing really stood out. Both the frittata and steak lacked flavor. The best thing on the table was the Sea Wolf Sourdough, which is always a win. It's a nice spot, but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it.

    Smoked salmon tartine
    Jess S.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Not sure it's widely known they serve brunch on weekends! There was no wait which is always great when you have two kiddos. The ambiance and decor inside is comforting, clean and modern. We got a high chair without any problem and they have a kids menu as well. We were also offered crayons for coloring for our toddler. The service was excellent, our waiter was personable and friendly. Definitely added to our experience. We got a pitcher of grapefruit mimosa which was $20 special. Fresh squeezed juice! Delicious accompaniment to brunch. For our meal we got the eggs benedict and smoked salmon tartine. Got the French toast for our toddler. The portion was definitely more than we expected and we all got to have some. Everything tasted delicious and we finished it all! Will definitely be adding this to our brunch rotation!

    Bland
    Stacey C.

    I thought that the space itself was wonderful and beautiful. I am a big fan of Ethan Stowell restaurants, I always bring folks who come and visit to any of these establishments. This was my first time at How to Cook a Wolf and was disappointed. The food was bland and expensive! And we had a very bizarre interaction with our server where she questioned why I wasn't ordering an alcoholic drink when my friends were, questions like "oh, are you not 21?" "Well, if you even take a sip of your friend's drinks, that's a problem" in which I responded that "taking a sip won't be happening as I am sober." Not the place for a server to make judgements on what someone is ordering. It made all 5 of us at the table uncomfortable. I won't be coming back to this spot due to the server interaction alone!

    Seating area
    Alexa D.

    I took my mom here for her birthday and absolutely loved it! The aesthetic is really cozy but still really modern and cool. I'm glad we took the whole family because it's a lot more fun to get a bunch of things to share rather than order separately- I think that's what the menu was designed for and our waiter recommended we order a bunch of things as well. Each plate is rather small and comes out with a serving utensil, so we loved getting to share a bunch of things. The broccoli was amazing- perfectly cooked and flavorful. They also had some gluten free pasta options which were lovely. The whole table LOVED the friend polenta cakes, sitting in their perfect creamy little sauce. The gnocchi was a big hit too! Our server, Oz, was awesome. Brought out the plates all at the perfect time, was super attentive, and had great answers to all of our questions about allergens. Bring a group and order a ton of stuff- that's really the best way to do it.

    Burrata
    Shannon K.

    Came here for the fix menu valentine's dinner The value you get for the food is great, I also thought that the way it was served plus the timing were also spot on. For the appetizers they brought them out in a good order. It felt like each dish was slowly getting heavier, starting with the beet salad and ending with the tartare. Of what we got we would recommend the burrata that's also on their regular menu. But of the offered the favorite was the beet salad. Calamarata had great flavor, but the tagliatelle was a little too salty for me, but good overall. The elk loin was smaller than I thought it would be, if sharing and you're having some of another plate then it's fine, but as a standalone it wouldn't be enough. Overall great atmosphere, food, and service. They had some tables you can put together for groups of about 6, but gives off more of a nice date place space

    Interior
    Kimmy L.

    How to Cook a Wolf is an exceptional experience. For those wondering, the restaurant name is based off a book by M F.K. Fisher, which according to Google, is a metaphor for hunger during tough times. The menus have a quote from the book on the side. My family and I made reservations for a Sunday evening to celebrate my parents' anniversary and my dad's birthday. The place was packed and so I doubt they accept many if any walk-ins. As far as I saw, it is also the only fine dining place on the street. The interior architecture was very intriguing. The inside walls are curved, resembling the inside of a wooden barrel. I've never seen anything quite like it. The tables are also made of cork which was cool. The menu is pretty limited, but that's probably how they keep prices at a $$$ instead of a $$$$. We ordered the yeasted polenta fries, the gnocchi, the ravioli, the green beans, the halibut, the pork Milanese, and the Sea Wolf Sourdough. The YEASTED POLENTA FRIES were crunchy on the outside and shaped like doughnut holes. They were sweet with strong notes of lemon peel. They were served with a creamy ricotta honey sauce. As my dad said, "these could almost be dessert!". The GREEN BEANS were lightly sautéed in butter and perfectly blistered. They were firm and not overly cooked. The Parmesan was a great complement and not something I had ever had with beans before. The GNOCCHI was our favorite of the dishes. Each piece of gnocchi was fork tender and melt in your mouth, unlike the chewy gnocchi you get at the store. Thus, you can definitely tell that the pasta is made in house. The sauce was creamy with some smoky and mildly spicy flavors. The RAVIOLI was also decent and had very different notes than the Gnocchi. While the menu lists squash blossom as an ingredient, I can't say I really tasted it. Presentation-wise though, the naturally green pasta really stood out on the plate. The ravioli was earthy, cheesy, rich, and creamy. The HALIBUT was meaty and savory. I think this was my least favorite of the entrees, but I'm not much of a halibut fan to begin with. It came with some interesting berries and compote- perhaps blueberries? I'm not entire sure, but I know that they weren't tomatoes. The PORK MILANESE was absolutely fantastic. It was a huge slab of pork that took up the entire diameter of the plate. It was topped with an arugula salad with a lemony vinaigrette which was surprisingly not bitter at all. It was lighht and nutty. The pork was crispy, tender, and not oily which we enjoyed. The SEA WOLF SOURDOUGH was a great to side to round off our dinner. The bread was soft and had nice char marks and flavor. It was served with honey fennel better which looked almost like whipped cream on the plate. It was light and mildly sweet. It also came with roasted garlic in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The roasted garlic was a great essence for the oil vinegar mixture, but also great on its own on bread. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She also gave us complimentary champagne in celebration of my parent's anniversary and a candle to blow out for my dad's birthday. Overall, 5/5 for food, 5/5 for service, & 5/5 for atmosphere

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    gratuity for 3 people was insane! Restaurant week was not worth it, too expensive for mediocre food.

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    It's a very nice place, the food is really interesting and delicious, the atmosphere is fantastic.

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    3.9(165 reviews)
    6.3 miGeorgetown

    I was here for a work party and loved the food. Upon exploring the website, we saw their Nonnakase…read moreoption and decided to splurge on a reservation when we had family in town. BEST IDEA EVER. It was legitimately one of the best dinners I have ever had. There were 9 courses total, and everything the chef brought out was incredible. The service was wonderful and personal and attentive from the chef to the bartender to the wine director. So while I already would recommend this place to any serious fan of Italian cuisine, I cannot speak highly enough of the Nonnakase experience. Absolutely worth every penny. Also the bathrooms are delightful. Great vibe, don't miss out.

    My wife loves this place because they make their noodles from scratch, or so they say. I was super…read morestoked to try this place....again. And then I recalled why I didn't want to come back from the first experience. First, the location is unique, and I really appreciate that this business is trying to keep Georgetown alive with cool quirky places to eat. This def fits the bill. But, I couldn't help but notice the political statement taped to the front window, super classy. I dine out to escape my day. I don't need it thrown in my face at dinner. Next, when the menus were brought to us, it was for their 3 course restaurant week special. $50 per person, and there are two choices per course. My family all chose what we wanted and then waited for the meal. Like previous reviewers, the wine is brought out in oversized shot glasses not really, but might as well be). I get that in Italy, dinner wine (peasant fare) is served in cups, not stemware, but $18 for mediocre wine, I'd like to see a more appropriate pour. Lamb Polpettine was essentially lamb meatballs on a cold and very loose polenta with what was described as salsa diavola, but it was essentially a chunky red sauce. There was nothing about this that wowed us. In fact, it was pretty bland overall and underwhelming. But the manner in which you are greeted and served at the restaurant and the remainder of service, you would think it was going to change how you felt about food. I don't even want to go into the salad. Again, underwhelming. The mains came out and although tasty, the portions were very small compared to the price we paid. And if you opt for the truffle, it's finely grated and it covers the entire plate. Also, it's an extra $12......for less than $2 worth of black truffle. It absolutely ruined the dish. An educated server would be able to caution against it, if, of course it wasn't intended to raise the final price, essentially raising the tip. If you order risotto there, be fair warned, it is extremely loosed and not very well made imo. Bland, lacks imagination, and the rice grains were cracked and soggy on the ends and crunchy in the middle.. Last was the dessert. Again, it was tasty, but it comes in these tiny jars that equal about 2-3 spoonfuls of either panna cotta, or tiramisu. At the end of our meal, the bill was over $250. For that price, I could have eaten somewhere where I could have left a little more satisfied and felt like I was actually in an upscale restaurant, not a political statement masquerading as fine dining. Having worked food for a long time, I felt obligated to leave the customary 20% gratuity knowing full well the workers there made their "living wage" before the gratuity kicks in. It included an additional 2% to pay for employee health insurance. Isn't that an employer cost? Why put that on the check? Anyway, out the door for $300 and vowing never to come back. Buyer beware.

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    Barolo Ristorante - Organic hanger steak with barolo sauce

    Barolo Ristorante

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    3.1 miDenny Triangle
    $$$

    Came here for happy hour on a Friday night and were able to get a table for two relatively easily,…read morealthough it was busy. During HH, they offer 50% off bar menu items, which is a spectacularly good deal. My partner and I ordered the carbonara and the ragu, and both were very good but the carbonara was amazing (flavorful, creamy, not too salty or cheesy, decadent without feeling too deadly). The tiramisu is a very good dessert with a nice strong espresso flavor and not too much sweetness. Our waitress kindly checked in right before 7pm to make sure we had any additional orders in before happy hour ended, which is a mark of excellent service. The bathroom is clean and brightly lit. I'd be happy to come back!

    I'm visiting Seattle this week and I'm staying across the street near Barolo Ristorante. They close…read moreat 11, & I called an around 10pm and was very respectful about it ...I literally said, "I know it's late, please let me know if your kitchen is closed. I can just do takeout." I tried to order the fettuccine de mare, listed at $29 (no extra fees on Toast), but they told me it would be $43. That already didn't make sense. Then the server says, "We actually have 50% off happy hour until 11, come in and dine." So I came in. Ordered a drink, escargot, and a steak medium rare. The escargot came out fine. Then... nothing. 39 minutes later (at 10:45pm), the server asks if I'm waiting on anything else. Yes... my steak. She goes to check, disappears, and then comes back with something that honestly felt DISTESPECTFUL. The steak looked like scraps. Uneven, mismatched chunks, all different sizes, with burnt, crispy edges and covered in sauce like they were trying to hide it. It didn't look like a single cut of meat it looked like pieces from multiple steaks thrown together. The plating was sloppy, and the side looked like an afterthought. I didn't take a bite. I looked through it and said, "This looks like pieces from different steaks." She told me she watched them cut it... then immediately followed that by saying she saw them put it under a heat lamp to reheat. So which is it? I work in the food industry. I'm not going to be gaslit over a plate like that. She offered to refire it, but at that point it was almost 11 and they were closing. I paid for my drink and left. Honestly, I wouldn't have been upset if they had just told me the kitchen was closing when I called. But don't invite me in, forget my order, and then serve something like this and try to pass it off like it's normal. Just be honest.

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    Haerfest - Tonnarelli - IG: @nelson_eats

    Haerfest

    4.4(76 reviews)
    3.3 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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