Super authentic!! Flavors are fresh and pasta is handmade, and everything comes out in a timely…read moremanner. I love the concept of a build your own pasta dish, and I like that it's more casual. Great spot.

The good: portions are large and prices are lower than expected. Financial and tiramisu were very…read moregood. Takeout was quick. The meh: carbona focaccia sandwich was a salt lick. The short rib ragu and bolognese were 2x pasta to sauce, which was surprisingly dry given they were swimming in oil. Pasta is obviously homemade and tasty. Next time we'd plan to eat in the restaurant rather than doing takeout.

When I lived in Seattle in the early 2000's, it was hands-down my favorite restaurant. When I…read moremoved back to Seattle in 2024, I was ecstatic to discover it's still going strong and dishing out delicious food. Tucked away on 46th street in Wallingford, is an old school Seattle institution, Bizzarro Italian cafe. Although small in table space, they bowl up some big tastes! My favorite is still the Puttanesca. It's on the spicy side so fare warning to the sensitive stomach crowd. They always have a great line-up of daily food and drink specials. I also can't forget to mention the funky decor, the chairs hanging from the ceiling, the eclectic art work adorning the walls, all create a vibe that you're in for more than just a meal. It's ambience, baby! The service is always friendly and helpful. Next time you're in Wallingford, stop in for a meal. You won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back!

The ambiance here is great. Lots of quirky art and posters, as well as community events posted. One…read morerule though - no phones! The food was super tasty. I got a butternut squash dish and it was amaaaaazing. Had to make sure to try a seasonal dish in case it wasn't there next time I was in town. Staff was super attentive and helped us with any questions we had about the menu.

Customer service was top notch!! This is not a restaurant, this is a store. A cute boutique, they…read morehave local vendors and Italian goods. The bucatini was good...

Best Fresh Pasta…read more This review is based on the products-- we've been going to the farmer's market and always find ourselves visiting the La Pasta stand every time. The ladies at the stand are always very friendly and helpful in their suggestions (such as which type of sauce to pair with the pasta, or the flavor of the pasta or ravioli filling). Thus far, we've gotten the egg bucatini, the red pepper bucatini, the seasonal gnocchi, and the dreamy garlic spread. Generally, I'm not a big fan of fresh pasta, because many times, I feel it gets too mushy (or perhaps it is the quality of the pasta). La Pasta fresh pasta has never been mushy; it has that imperative al dente bite-- a clear sign of good quality pasta. The gnocchi is flavorful and pairs well with the dreamy garlic spread. Looking forward to trying the pumpkin ravioli later in the week. The price is comparable to the fresh pasta you would find at a specialty store, like Whole Foods, Metropolitan Market, or PCC Markets-- however, La Pasta's quality is far superior. La Pasta products are worth the price. We look forward to trying any new products, as well as upcoming seasonals. We also hope that they may have a brick and mortar store in the future on the Eastside for the farmer's market offseason.

We met up here with some friends before a show at a comedy club and had a great dinner. The shop…read morehas a little grocery area (think olive oils, baklava, honey, and sweet treats) and a great little selection of wines. There are a few tables outside under a Greek-flag-blue awning and a couple of little tables inside. The wine our friends selected (Nemea Agiorgitiko) was lovely and all of the small dishes I tasted were great, but the White Gigantes salad with big white beans was my clear favorite. They also have a wine club and free wine tastings for members. If I lived in the neighborhood, trust that I'd be camped out here drinking wine.

I love coming here for drinks and dinner. Even did some Christmas shopping here too their store is…read morestocked with items from all over Europe. And everyone is so sweet that's working there. Will definitely be back!

We were at the market and have been wanting to come here to try their freshly made pastas. Today…read morethe schedule worked out. We've met Michela (business owner) and her charming mother when Michela was a guest at Tom Douglas's Hot Stove Society weekly show. They are very nice and warm people and we love to support small businesses. Today we bought some of the most delicious freshly made pasta I've had since I've made my own. This is a bargain at $10 for a clamshell of yummy goodness. Also for purchase is her famous lasagna in the cooler packed in ready to warm up servings and also her homemade sauce. The staff we interacted with was super nice and described the pasta options available. We also noticed Michela's two books she wrote on display at the counter. I like the one with common sayings and their Italian meanings. Interesting subject. We cooked the pasta at home with some vodka/rosa sauce and it was delectable. Especially when paired with some nice wine. Give this woman-owned business a try when you can. You'll be happy you did.

Sometimes the simplest dishes are the hardest to get right, and this place absolutely nailed it. We…read moreordered the Pomodoro pasta, and the fresh, house-made pasta was the star of the meal. The noodles had the perfect texture, and although the sauce was just a simple tomato sauce, it was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and comforting. It really proves that you don't need a long list of ingredients to create an amazing dish when everything is made with quality and care. We ordered for pickup, and our food was ready in about 10 minutes, which was a nice bonus. Finding the restaurant was easy--it's tucked inside the Atrium building at Pike Place Market. Just walk south past the famous fish market, and you'll see the Atrium entrance. It's a bit of a hidden gem, but it's definitely worth seeking out. I'd definitely come back just for this pasta!

Pizza and Pasta Bar in the Pike Place Market is a great place tucked inside a narrow entryway in…read morePost Alley, It is located right next to Pike Place Chowder which seems to always have a long line of customers outside. If that line is intimidating or wet (think rain!) then duck inside to Pizza and Pasta Bar for a delicious meal. While there we met the owners Bruno and Goli who were helping out behind the counter. They are the nicest people ever! So friendly and accommodating and always smiling. Their pride in their restaurant really shows in their care of the food and customers. I had the infamous meatball sandwich and my wife had the chicken carbonara. They gave us each a slice of their pizza for free as they had a bit extra from one that just came out of the oven. The food was prepared in front of you which is always interesting to watch and the charming brick pizza oven was directly in front of us so we could watch that process as well. Pretty cool. There are a wide variety of pizzas and pastas, desserts and drinks (alcohol too!) available on the menu. We ate at at the bar and had a wonderful conversation with the owners as they bustled about in the open cooking area. I enjoyed my meatball sandwich which had great crunchy crusty bread that held in the contents of melted cheese, red sauce and meatballs. A great choice to get when there. My wife liked her chicken carbonara and as the portion was pretty large, we were able to take some home for later. Extra yummy for me (ha ha)! The complimentary pizza slices were a hit for us as well. Napoli style with thin crust and flavorful toppings. We found out that Goli created the restaurant's design with the face of a woman that looks a lot like Venus in "The Birth of Venus" painting by Botticelli in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Italy (just sayin'). Except that this logo has hair made of pasta! Good enough to eat! Give this place a try. You'll leave with a big smile on your faces!

The food was terrible. We ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, with chicken (extra for adding protein)…read more I asked, are the pastas made local? Or in house? No. Are the sauces local or made in house? No, we warm them up. Ok. How about the mozzarella bread? Yes, we make it to order. Ok. Let me describe this: two pieces of bread, no seasoning, no butter - just open face with shredded mozzarella from a container then placed inside the stone oven on the wall. In a medium nonstick pan, large tong full of wet noodles, one ladle of white sauce, toss them together. Boiled chicken pieces, BOILED chicken tossed into the pan. No seasoning or shredded cheese, or Italian seasoning. Served in a plastic to go container that cost 1.85 extra bc it was to go since they wouldn't allow us to sit w outside food. Although it was empty and we weren't taking anyone else's table. The place is clean. And bright. I also paid for the container for my bread. The food was bland and boiled chicken just made it worse.

We were visiting from out of state, and happened to stop here for dinner last week. It was one of…read moreour favorite meals on our 6 day trip to Seattle. From the pizza, to the caramel cake and cannoli, everything was incredible. The service was great, and the restaurant was clean and friendly. Even with the World Cup craziness going on in the city, we had the best time and enjoyed the entire experience. Get the dang caramel cake.

Visiting from out of town and we were recommended to eat here by some people we met…read more Called and made a reservation for 9 of us at 6pm and showed up on time and we were seated right away. Interesting thing happened with the menus. We had 3 kids with us and we were told that only 1 kids menu was allowed per table. However the table next to us had 2 kids and they were each given a kids menu. It's a piece of paper so not sure why they couldn't give more than one. Dinner was ok. The gluten free pasta was one of the better ones I've had. We ordered a couple pizzas and 3 of them were perfect. 1 came out and was literally cold. But we didn't send back because who wants to wait when the rest of the table has their food? We paid and we were finishing up our drinks and the kids desserts when I am assuming it's the manager came over to us. It was 730 at this time and told us that they had another reservation for 9 people coming in and they didn't want the people with the reservation to have to wait. 1. This person was dressed very unprofessional in jeans and a t-shirt while the rest of the staff was dressed in all black and tidy. 2. It was flat out rude. We had a reservation too and could have been approached with something like a time limit or asked if we were getting ready to leave. Instead we were basically told we'd have to leave after spending $400 on our meals and drinks. I would not recommend this place. The food was ok but not great and obviously lacking customer service.

Messina was hands down one of the best pasta experiences I've ever had. After I posted photos and…read morevideos from our meal, so many friends asked where we went - and I completely understand all the influencers come here! If you're an Italian food lover, you have to try the pasta flights. They offer three-course and five-course options, and the three of us couldn't even finish the three-course flight. It was the perfect amount and an absolute dream to experience so many incredible pastas in one meal. As a fun surprise, our pasta flight even came out with a little sparkler, making it feel extra special and perfect for photos. We arrived just before the dinner rush and were seated quickly, but the restaurant filled up fast afterward. I'd recommend getting there when they open. If you're visiting Seattle and love pasta, put Messina on your list. It's an experience just as much as it is a meal!

We want to give an honest review! We are foodies. We plan…read morevacations around the food. We have been secret shoppers to help identify pain points for businesses and help them correct unknown problems so we want to share our anticipated trip to your restaurant. 7/11/2026 - 6:15p reservation. We made a reservation and drove over from the eastern side of Washington. The host was wonderful, very quick to greet and seat us. It took a few minutes for our server to greet us, by the time he came, we knew what we wanted to drink, have as an appetizer and for dinner. We offered to have him just grab drinks and apps or if he wanted we could order the flight at the same time. He ordered it all and walked away. 15 minutes goes by and no drinks. Appetizers come out and still no drinks. We turn around and he's watching tv. We reached out and asked if we could get our drinks, he apologized and grabbed them quickly. Beets and garlic bread were delicious our glasses were empty and server no where in sight to refill. Dinner comes out, pasta flight was delicious, meatballs needed more seasoning even if it was just salt - no one really wanted to reach for the last one. Drink cups were still empty and we couldn't grab anyone or our server to refill for a bit. Finally a gentleman from the bar walked by and we asked "are you able to refill or do we need to wait for Sam" he said "you're killing me" then sighed and grabbed the glasses. We all stared at him and apologized and said we could wait for our server and he tried to brush it off and say no no it's ok he can do it. We felt like we were a nuisance and put a sour taste in our mouth for the remainder of dinner. We finished with the lemon sorbet, it was ok but not our favorite dessert. Bill was just shy of $300 for 4 sodas, garlic bread, beets(unique flavor), flight of pasta with grilled chicken and meatballs, and 2 sorbets. Around $50 of that was the auto gratuity to the server. I have been a server, the service we received was not worth the $50 auto gratuity. We understand the desire to pay the server a higher wage but the reason we come out vs picking up is to be served & the experience. We unfortunately didn't feel great about the experience. Suggestions: Larger drink glasses, more servers, or a drink server who walks table to table helping refill drinks/push drink sales if your server isn't able to. Server was kind but not attentive, it could be because he was watching tv or because not enough servers, we couldn't tell which it was. Meatballs - additional seasoning! Would we come back? Maybe. Would we suggest to friends? Probably not. We wouldn't want them to experience the service we received. We hope this just gives insight to the owner more than anything. Food was delicious, service needs improvement to make people want to come Back