Redemption arcs are real, and Limoncello Belltown nailed it. My first visit here a year ago didn't wow me, but I came back for a second try and it was night and day. Limoncello has officially earned top-tier Italian status in my book. The vibe is cozy, quaint Italian corner restaurant, and despite how busy it was, the service made us feel like the only table in the room. Perfectly timed check-ins, no hovering, no disappearing acts. We started with the house-made Limoncello flight, which was excellent across the board. Multiple flavors of Limoncello are my jam. The classic was my favorite, but the Orangecello deserves a shoutout. Naturally, I followed that up with the Limoncello signature cocktail, which was dangerously smooth, and a Bellini that was beautifully balanced. The Bruschetta Limoncello is generous enough to count as a meal for light eaters. Perfect focaccia piled high with Italian goodness. For mains, the Ravioli di Carne delivered pillowy pasta, a well-balanced filling, and a sauce that could easily stand on its own. The Pollo Pizzaiolo con Pasta was the standout for me. Perfectly cooked chicken cutlets, ideal al dente pasta, and a sauce I would absolutely buy by the container. No dessert this time (rookie mistake), but that just means I'll be back sooner rather than later. Unlike an ex-partner, second chances were taken and rewarded. read more

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Love a great accidental find. Those are the meals that sparkle a little extra, like stumbling into a hidden courtyard mid-city Here's a polished review you can copy and post: We stumbled into Limoncello on a whim while downtown and it turned into one of those "so glad we found this place" kind of dinners. The restaurant was packed, which always feels like a good sign, and the energy matched. Beautiful, funky, fun atmosphere with great vibes. The food was outstanding. I had the polenta with prawns and we shared the cod. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. Every bite landed. The service was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, especially impressive given how busy they were. Drinks were equally strong. I had an Aperol cocktail and a my date had an old fashion, and both were excellent. Highly recommend if you're in downtown Seattle and want great food, great drinks, and a lively, stylish atmosphere. read more

Very cool vibe! Got there early and Emerson greeted us warmly. Had a couple of drinks and 2 entrees and a spinach salad. All were outstanding. Never felt rushed. Would go back every week if we lived here and not Portland. Will be back read more

I'm quite obsessed with Limoncello. I have loved everything I have tried here. I feel welcomed by the staff and always have a wonderful experience. read more

Limoncello Belltown - FETTUCCINE AL RAGU - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here during happy hour. Tried their MELANZANE PARMIGIANA. Very cheesy, but tasted mediocre at best. We also got their RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA. While the sauce was good, the portion size was not great - literally only 5 pieces. Would avoid getting this. read more

Limoncello Belltown - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hubby & I were in Seattle for a convention & we stayed at a hotel by the center. After, we moved to an AirBnB in the Belltown neighborhood. In researching what to do in Seattle, Belltown afforded us the opportunity to be in the middle of everything & close to a bunch of the attractions we wanted to check out. The best thing was discovering Limoncello Belltown next door to our AirBnB! After a long day of sightseeing, we stopped in for happy hour. We both ordered the Aperol Spritz & sat outside on their patio. The sun was shining, the cocktail was perfectly made, the owner came by to say hi, it was great people watching. We ogled the beautiful plates being delivered to our patio mates for dinner. For our last night in Seattle, we returned to Limoncello for happy hour dinner. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate so we couldn't sit outside on the patio but we got to enjoy the action inside the restaurant. We started with Aperol Spritz then opted to share a bottle of their house red: Banfi Chianti 2023. A perfect red wine for our dinner selections. We would have ordered WAAAYYYYY too much food because there were so many things that we wanted to try but we had a 4am wakeup call the next day to fly back home so it was a no can do leftovers kinda meal. Hubby wanted bread & I wanted a salad - so we comprised & got both. The bread service featured a warm Macrina Bakery baguette & a small round loaf. It was served with olive oil & balsamic glaze, we added grated parmesan cheese, black pepper & red pepper flakes. We ate it all. There were several lovely salad options & we ordered the Insalata di Spinaci: spinach, gorgonzola, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, pecorino cheese, balsamic vinaigrette. I was surprised at the large serving size of the salad for $10. It was fresh with a good amount of toppings. We had to pick one: either pasta or pizza. The pasta option won out with us selecting the Ravioli di Carne: homemade ravioli filled with beef & ricotta cheese, tomato cream sauce, sage, calabrian peppers, pecorino cheese. The plate featured three large raviolis in a delicious slightly spicy sauce. If we could have had leftovers, I would have selected the Fettuccine al Ragù: homemade fettuccine, beef ragù, pecorino cheese - I am a sucker for a good ragù! I guess that means that we have to go back to Limoncello when we are in Seattle the next time! We were stuffed so we passed on dessert but enjoyed a glass of homemade Limoncello. The restaurant features three types of Limoncello - original, orange & cinnamon. It was the perfect end to a delightful meal! If you are in Seattle & want to check out a very special restaurant with an excellent happy hour menu for both drinks & food, check out Limoncello in the Belltown neighborhood. Highly recommend. read more

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We went here with friends who chose it. Everyone there was very nice. We all liked our cocktails, except my husband, who ordered a shot of limoncello with a side of San Pelligrino. We had to ask the server for the sparkling water twice after she brought the drinks, before she brought it. We loved our first course, Burrata on a bed of pureed vegs including eggplant, and peppers. It was delicious! Our friends liked their Bruschetta Limoncello. They also liked their Gnocchi con Burrata and Ravioli di Zucca. We, however were very disappointed in our Cannelloni and Tagliarini with shrimp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, but the so-called squid ink pasta was very pale and tasteless. Sauce blah. The Cannelloni was overcooked, kind of tough on the edges, and the sauce was overpowering. We all liked our wine, and 2 of us had limoncello shots which were great. Made me wish we'd gotten the flight of 3 limoncellos to compare them. The Cannoli was such a disappointment to my Italian husband, who loves it. The filling was way too sweet and grainy. We had told the server before we ordered to split the bill between the 2 couples. But when she brought it, it was all together with one total. She then read through every item ordered, to make sure she had it right. We kept saying, "But how much do we owe?", as we planned to pay in cash. Our friend was so flustered she didn't notice that they deduct 20% for tip, so she tipped 20%, in addition. Not a good end to the evening. read more

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Honestly one of the top best Italian food spots I have tried this far. The ambiance inside was so cute and romantic. Perfect for a date night! Their chicken gnocchi dish was heavenly! Our server said that we would really enjoy it. We also had their limoncello drink which was so good and strong (which I like lol) Another great Italian place to check out in Seattle especially if you couldn't get reservations to the Pink Door on time. read more

Limoncello Belltown - Bread appetizer and Limoncello drink - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a really cute place in bell town. Parking is street parking but nearby is a paid parking lot. The service was great. Almost borderline too helpful where we would barely get a convo in and we'd be asked how we are doing. Sometimes, it's too much. My girl friend and I shared a burrato app. It was delicious. The bread was great. She got the black cod for entree and I got the fettuccine ragu. The cod was good but I was sorely disappointed in the pasta. It was not al dente. I asked for it to be also. Going to give this place one more shot because it's so cute, but pasta at an Italian place should be cooked as if you are in Italy! I think Due Cucina has better pasta. Cocktail and wine selections were great. The Limoncello and Bellini wa delicious. We also got a bottle of sparkling wine. read more

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The service was bad, and the food was Ok. It was a disappointing experience, and it was embarrassing that I chose this place for the special occasion. read more

This place blows me away every time I eat there. I would reccomend it for any special occasion. Their happy hour is to DIE for.

The food was okay, the drinks were good, but I was disappointed in what I paid. I always check menus online with the understanding that they aren't always up to date. So I was "hoping" for happy hour pasta at $15 per plate. Upon arrival, I found out that HH pasta was $18 and I was too late for their shortened Friday HH (4-5p) anyway. My husband and I chose a couple of vegetarian options. I asked if I could substitute regular pasta for the gluten-free penne pesto ($23). The wait staff didn't say no but suggested the pappardelle because "it would be the same thing". I should have asked if I would still be charged full price even though I was ordering it without the chicken, but I already asked about the HH so I felt bad for sounding cheap. Then of course, I was charged the full price of $27. The pappardelle tasted good but the eggplant parmesan was less so. The roasted eggplants were great but the pasta was falling apart in the sauce. We also ordered a peroni and a bellini. Beer is beer but the bellini was super good. The peach puree was so delicious. I had done more than expected damage to my wallet ($74+tax+tips instead of $45+tax+tips). In this economy, I'm just trying to be mindful even though it was my birthday. My husband noted the special occasion on our reservation but I expected nothing and received nothing. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

Limoncello Belltown - Bellini - the peach puree was dey - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

absolutely the best place to eat in all of Seattle! for our starter we had the polenta, it was perfection. not too heavy, excellent flavor, super fresh and delicious. gluten free options - try the pizza, it's one of the best GF crusts I've had in a very long time. we also had the flourless chocolate cake - WOW. not dry, crazy tasty, and the raspberry sauce on top is just perfect. and of course... get the lemonchello flight. we literally went back 3 days later because we had to have it again. good luck picking your favorite!! Everyone is helpful and kind, the decor is really lovely, and the outdoor porch is just delightful on a warm evening. read more

Okay pasta - Quick service - Nice ambiance After getting turned away once (this place is popular, definitely make a reservation), I booked a Thursday table and came ready to vibe. Reservation wasn't needed place was nearly empty. Started with a glass of the rosé Prosecco, it was light, crisp, no complaints and dove into the pappardelle pesto e pollo. Honestly? It was fine. Not a flop, not fireworks either. Portion size was generous, and the pesto sauce had a nice flavor to it, but the chicken wasn't quite hitting. Some bites were a bit too fatty, and I was craving that dark, crispy sear to really bring it home. Maybe I just picked the wrong dish...menu hype might lie elsewhere. Ambiance? Really nice actually, especially if you can snag a table by the front on a sunny day. Overall, a decent experience, but probably not a next time read more

Limoncello Belltown - pappardelle pesto e PAPPARDELLE PESTO POLLO - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They had a lot of food options in happy hour and highly recommend giving it a try during happy hour. I don't think the food was good. It was average and not that flavourful. We tried the bruschetta which tasted fresh and probably was the only good thing we had. Though I felt it had a lot of tomatoes. I tried the ravioli which did not taste good was not that flavorful. The tiramisu was also not that good. The place is in Belltown and in a busy street and reservation is recommended. It is a cute place with outside seating. The service was not good, it was slow and was not friendly. They also take a service charge of 20% for 3 and more guests read more

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We happened to visit during happy hour glad we did! We started with the bruschetta, which was absolutely delicious - fresh tomatoes and eggplant, nicely seasoned and full of flavor. After that I was hopeful the pasta would be just as good. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. The sauce had a strange smell, like something that's been refrigerated for too long and then reheated. The tiramisu was also a letdown--far too sweet for my taste. Overall, the happy hour pricing made it worthwhile, but if I had paid full price, I would've been disappointed. read more

Tucked away in Belltown, Limoncello feels like a warm hug the moment you step inside--charming, inviting, and effortlessly intimate. It's the kind of place where time slows down and every dish feels like a love letter from an Italian kitchen. We started with the Canaletto mocktail and Saronno--both were beautifully balanced and refreshingly nuanced, with a subtle elegance that set the tone for the rest of the evening. The burrata limoncello was a standout: lusciously creamy and paired with flavors that were bright, citrusy, and unexpectedly playful. The paglia e fieno with aragosta was rich and sumptuously layered, with the lobster adding a delicate sweetness that made each bite sing. Their insalata di ruccola was crisp and peppery, a lovely contrast to the heartier dishes. The pizza prosciutto came out perfectly blistered and aromatic, topped with melty mozzarella and salty ribbons of prosciutto that hit all the right notes. We also ordered the gnocchi al ragu, which was pillowy and decadent, with a ragu that tasted like it had simmered for hours--deep, savory, and soulful. Even the bread deserves a shoutout--toasty, golden, and delightfully chewy, the kind that disappears before you realize it. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely mouthwatering. The service was warm and attentive, without being overbearing. We left full, happy, and already talking about our next visit. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Italian fare in a setting that feels like home--but just a little more magical. You can check out our video review at @SinCityBesties on Instagram and TikTok! read more

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The server was super shady and showed us the tip screen without telling us that a gratuity tip was already added. Mind you, for 3 THREE people. We only found out after the receipt was printed out. To be honest, if the food was outstanding I wouldn't mind that the extra dollars was going towards a good and respectable establishment and staff. The pesto was good but the remaining items we ordered were not outstanding. On top of that, I made a reservation, showed up on time and still had to wait 20 mins. Because of all these things combined, my experience at Limoncello was subpar. If only one of these incidents happened I would be inclined to let it go but unfortunately there were too many negative experiences. read more

Limoncello Belltown - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food - Gnocchi was too doughy and some parts tasted uncooked. As someone with ARFID it also triggered a gag reflex after eating half of the dish. May be hard to stomach for some. The tiramisu was very dense and would likely meant to be shared. Overall everything comes out in a shareable portion here. Service - Waitress was very friendly and talked to us as well as answered all of our questions. Ambiance - Has both inside and outside seating. The outdoor seating has flies that may interrupt your meal read more

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The best happy hour deals in Seattle! Limoncello cocktails are potent but so fresh, and the food can be best described as collectively melty in your mouth. Loved the fettuccine Al ragu and the gnocchi with burrata even more, and the tiramisu was very uniquely rich. Amazing service as well! read more

Limoncello Belltown - Macrina bakery bread and Caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Drove here from Tacoma just to try it out after seeing it on IG, let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The service was impeccable, the servers were outstanding and so friendly. The ambiance was nice and quiet. But, the food, topped all Italian so far. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, if it wasn't too far I'd make it a regular in my list of restaurants to go to. Definitely recommend others to go, it's worth every bite! read more

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Sorry no foodie photo because it ATE! New to Seattle and trying out places in the neighborhood and stumbled across this cute cozy venue. The staff was on point. Acknowledged right away, handed a menu for carry out and sat at the bar for a limoncello, because why not? The pesto pasta was so delicious! They have a happy hour 4-6pm everyday w/ $15 pasta selection. I'm happy I stumbled upon this spot, will def be back! -your neighbor read more

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What a great Little find in Belltown. The service was spot on. We met Emerson one of the owners. He was lovely and kept checking back with us. The food is fresh comes out quickly. We had ravioli, lasagna and the tagliatelle all great portions just enough, not too much not too little and very tasty.... They make their own limoncello and we loved doing a tasting. I personally had the Hugo spritz which was terrific and others had appall spritz. I would highly recommend going.. read more

4.5 Stars Cute little Italian spot in Belltown. Portions are LARGE. Canelloni de Carne ($21) had a toasted buttery taste, was rich, and stuffed to the brim with protein. Also tried the Gnocchi Special ($24) - gnocchi had a delightful chew. All the pastas sitting in the cold case made me think they probably just pop them in the oven and serve - they come out cheesy, steamy, and amazing. You WILL have leftovers and they WILL be marvelous ;) Priscilla was hilarious, cheery, and witty. Loved being hosted by her :) read more

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I love this restaurant! The food never disappoints and their ginger beer is fantastic. This restaurant has such a beautiful interior and the ambiance is to die for! Always look forward to going to this restaurant read more

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5 stars all around Ambiance Energy Decor Drinks Service Food The Gnocchi Con Salciccia Speciale was recommended by the waitress (who also did a great job) and it was delicious. You can tell the gnocchi was freshly made along and the sausage and sauce. I would highly recommend. Oh and.....GET THE BREAD! read more

Limoncello Belltown - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent food, good prices for what you get and very friendly and warm experience. Very cool interior, with exposed wood, pipes and and old feel, in a good way. Three of us came in for a little celebration dinner. Didn't really know what to expect as just found this place on Yelp close to our rental condo. We started with the Burrata ($14) and the Polenta ($17) with prawns, both were wonderful and plenty to share. They did offer us some bread, which I didn't realize was not included ($6), but worth it for the sauce mopping. For mains, the squid ink pasta ($28) and the butternut ravioli ($21), both creamy, dreamy and full of flavor and the pasta, while not Al dente as that's not a thing when fresh, had some bite though! The portions are huge, which is why we shared two with three folks. Even had leftovers. To pause on the food, what I will say, which wasn't an issue, they did, in the beginning, kinda hurry us to order. Which when enjoying a glass or two of wine, was a bit off, felt a little like I had to tell them politely to come back around 3 times. But I get it, great service, but it's a week night and we're one of three tables right now. They were gracious and totally got it after that. Back to food, desert was my mom's fav! Got the tiramisu ($12), and I don't think she wanted to share it was so good. What a little gem in Belltown! read more

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As luck would have it, this was probably 30 steps from our AirbNb. I checked out the menu online first. Mary greeted us and accommodated my ask for a half booth table as we'd done a lot of walking that day and I was tired. Started with a glass of the super Tuscan and my husband had the Chianti. Split the arugula burrata salad. My my. The right call to split as it was huge! Delicious. My only add would have been a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts. I had the spinach pasta with chicken, pesto, and sun dried tomatoes. Huge portion-brought half of it home! Husband had the pumpkin ravioli and that red sauce was so rich and thick. We brought home a cannoli and some tiramisu we'll try later. LOL Sadly. No photos. Just lovely conversation and kindness. Was a wonderful meal. Thanks to Mary for being such a great host/server. read more

$15 pasta happy hour is really quite a steal. The service is phenomenal and the tiramisu did hit. I'm very surprised this spot isn't more popping on a usual day. Great spot for a date night. read more

I like occasionally going out to dinner by myself, and I usually have a good experience. In this case, I was one of a few tables at the happy hour, and I was seated in between the bar and kitchen. I heard the staff make fun of me for being alone several times, which wasn't a great feeling. The food was fine, nothing spectacular. I'd heard so much about them, so I was pretty disappointed by my overall experience. EDIT: The owners have very kindly reached out to inquire more about my experience. They are clearly taking this seriously, which is much appreciated. Please don't let my review be the only perspective you consider - we've all had bad days where we let our bad moods get the best of us. read more

Charming looking restaurant adorned with Italian posters. They seemed understaffed in the front of the house but the servers/hosts were caring. Unfortunately the food didn't live up to the hype or warmth of the place. Salad was severely overdressed - like dripping with dressing. It was awful. Ravioli and cannelloni were good, not amazing, but decent. Host brought us our bill before we finished our wine and could order our final items too which felt very odd, especially since it wasn't near closing time. The place has potential but needs some improved service and dishes need refinement. read more

We wanted to have a good pasta besides my usual place, Tavolata. We came here to try something new. It was great to see that the restaurant was busy and it was a reservation only to sit at a table. So we sat at the bar counter in the cold tile seats which are not very comfortable but pretty for sure. Around the same time, a young couple showed up and they were seated next to us. So the waiter took my order and then their order. All their food from bread to salad to pasta came and we had no bread nor pasta. We waited so long to say something.... and i finally asked. As the young couple was leaving, we got our main dishes. No bread as an app..... oh and I did not want to drink but since it took so so long I ordered a glass of wine. They didn't even care to comp a drink or anything. Also it does not help that the past was bland red sauce from beef ragu and the pasta was wet and soft. I could not finish half of the wet pasta with no sauce. It was terrible. I will never come here again. Back to tavolata. read more

Limoncello Belltown - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A very interesting dining experience, but the food was pretty good! We had a large reservation for 18 people for a birthday dinner, and our waitress took this job to manage a massive group as no joke. Service did feel a little aggressive which was a bit alarming - we understood that there were other customers and there was a lot to manage but we didn't really need to be yelled at. Anyhow, after we got all the orders in it took around 30-40 minutes before we got our food which was understandable. I shared the gnocchi ragu and salsiccia pizza. Both were pretty good - I definitely liked the pizza more than the pasta though. The texture of the gnocchi wasn't the best I've had as it was a little more dense, but the ragu sauce was really flavor. I did really enjoy the pizza though - the sausage was delicious and so was the flavor of the sauce, and it was all on top of a fresh crust. I'd get the pizza again, even though it was a little more oily than I typically like. Overall, this was a decent spot and I think the servers were just a little overwhelmed or maybe slightly overwhelmed by their job. If you're looking for a nicer dinner spot that can seat a large group or even just for a small one, this is a good option! read more

Limoncello Belltown - Gnocchi al Ragu - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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DELICIOUS! We were going to go to a different place but ended up here and I'm so glad we did. The service was great and the food was even better. The wine was great. The atmosphere is classy but casual. You could dress up or down. I definitely recommend. read more

I came back to this restaurant for Valentines Day after having a great experience here last year on a regular day but I was severely disappointed. We showed up to our reservation and were asked to wait 20 minutes before we were seated, plus it was atleast another 20 before the waitress took our order. The food is the only reason this isn't getting 1 star, because it was delicious. We were forced to order 3 courses each and a meal that would've costed ~$100 for full sizes on any other day came out to $150 on their "Valentines Menu" somehow. I'm so disappointed in this place, i feel robbed and I won't be going back or recommending it to anyone. read more

This was as good as we could ever ask for. Fresh pasta, great service, great dessert. Good vibe inside. Small, but not so small you're on top of each other. Would encourage anyone to read the other reviews that may be under four stars...you'd perhaps find them a bit...pretentious? Either way. Come here. You won't regret it. read more

Made reservations here for my birthday dinner. We had a snafu on the way, so I called to push my reservation time back. The gentleman that answered was friendly and changed my reservation. Later, while we were in the restaurant, he found us and checked-in with us. I love that he remembered. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were promptly seated. Service was okay. They did not ask if we were celebrating anything and did not acknowledge that we were celebrating my birthday, which was noted on the reservation. We were checked in occasionally and all of our needs were taken care of. The server was attentive but she felt cold at times. I loved the food! The Bruschetta was delicious! The tomatoes tasted so fresh and flavorful. The Burrata was delicious as well and a favorite among two of my kiddos. The Lasagna was delicious, the kiddos enjoyed their pizza and said it was delicious, however, the Pappardelle Ragu was underwhelming. It lacked real flavor and it felt like a poorly made spaghetti. When it came to check out, I was told there was gratuity automatically added to "large" parties. I didn't see this mentioned on their website or the website I made the reservation on. The ambiance was nice. I liked the high ceilings and open kitchen where you can see what's happening. read more

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Food and ambiance was great! They make their limoncello in house and the flavors were delicious. Never thought I'd say I love milky limoncello read more

Service was friendly and attentive and the ambience is nice... but the food is not great. My husband & I tried a new Italian restaurant in Seattle every week for a few months leading up to our trip to Italy a couple years ago so we have a decent sense of what authentic and amazing Italian cuisine should taste like. My husband got the margherita pizza and I got the black cod. A good pizza is all about the dough but the pizza here had a hard, thick-cracker-like crust with no fermentation or chew. Kind of like the pizza you find at the supermarket hot food section. My black cod didn't taste bad necessarily but it tastes like something I could cook at home, and I'm not a chef by any means. read more

Lovely spot for before concert outdoor cocktail. Walking from Westlake station to the climate pledge arena. We were looking for a cocktail before a show. Found this lovely spot with a wonderful cocktail menu . read more

Limoncello Belltown - Enjoying my cocktail. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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