What a great place! Family owned and run with Love and care! I've now been twice and each time it's been wonderful! Wood fired pizza! Spicy sausages were awesome! I asked for spaghetti instead of penne with my chicken and they were happy to include it and even in a separate plate! It was much better than other places that add a side pasta! And a whole jar of Parmigiana when I asked for some! read more

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I totally regret recommending this place to my friend. Both of our meals for very disappointing. The fish was over cooked and terrible tasting and $60 to boot. I had the short rib that was more like a roast than anything, who serves short rib with no carbs??? When we were asked about our meals, we expressed that we were less than enthusiasts and that the copper river was over cooked. The, I'm guessing the Manager asked to see it and said it was fine as well as getting indignant about our concerns. We didn't expect to be comped but heard. This didn't happen. I will never come to this place again. read more

This place blew us away. I have celiac and Italian food a lot of times is off the table. This place is clearly run by a family that cares - the food was fantastic - I mean Top Shelf. I wish I lived here but every time we visit we will stop. read more

Osteria Da Primo - GF pasta with peas and ham in a cream sauce. Best I've had in years!! - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

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We love trying new places. This place has been on our list to try for a while. We tried a couple months ago and it was randomly closed for the evening (totally understandable with a mom and pop shop). I had the Spaghetti Divavolati with Prawns which was delicious. Just the right amount of spice. I was afraid it looked dry when it came out but it wasn't at all. I was shocked that it came with 10 prawns. My dining partner enjoyed the Risotto with Prawns and Panchetta. Which also had a surprising 10 prawns and was super cheesy. Both dishes were 8.5/10. We will definitely be back. I would love to try their wood fired pizza. read more

Osteria Da Primo - Risotto con Gamberi - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Took one of my best friend here for her birthday. I honestly would have never known about this place if it wasn't on her list of places to try. inside is pretty spacious and dimly lit when I got here. I'm assuming it's run by a family because it looks like their kids work there as well. I waited for my friend before ordering. We started with fried artichoke hearts, I ordered the tagliatelle con gamberi and she ordered the pappardelle alla gorgonzola e pistacchi. The artichokes were really good and I love the sauce that came with that dish. I honestly really liked my pasta dish. It had a great wine flavor but not so over powering. The one thing I will note is that it was on the saltier side. Both of us were talking about how salty it was. I tried a bit of my friends pasta and thought the pistachio sauce was great until the gorgonzola hit haha. I'd definitely prefer a different cheese since gorgonzola isn't a personal favorite of mine but it was really good! I had a really nice dinner here and drinks were so good. Service was great! It was pretty busy at one point so I didn't mind waiting to get our food order in since it gave us time to catch up. read more

Osteria Da Primo - Tagliatelle Con Gamberi - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Best pasta I have ever had. Went here while visiting Seattle with my friend and when I tell you I would make the trip out here just to eat here again I mean it. Had the Pappardelle Alla Gongonzola E Pistachhi. She loved her dish too, the gnocchi! read more

My husband and I had really been looking forward to dining here because of their plethora of gluten free options but alas, we were sorely disappointed by our experience here. We live about an hour away happened to be somewhat near by so we decided to give them a try on a Saturday night with our 6yo son. To start off, the music was a little too loud to be able to comfortably have a conversation. We ordered a side of bread for our son, a citrus mocktail, an insalata misto and gf ravioli, gf pasta and gf gnocchi all with bolognese sauce. The salad was just ok. It was a standard bagged iceberg lettuce salad with shredded carrots, tomato and a vinaigrette. The citrus mocktail was awful when it first came out. It tasted like seltzer with a very bitter citrus with zero sweetness to it. We asked them to add some simple syrup and it was then pretty good. Our son's bread was cold sliced bread and would have been so much better if it had been slightly warmed. As for the entrees, when they first came out they brought 2 gnocchi and one ravioli. We told the server that it was supposed to be a gf pasta instead of 2 gnocchi and they said they would remake one right away. Both the gf ravioli and gnocchi were pretty good but the bolognese sauce was a little too spicy like they put too much red pepper in there and it was also very acidic. It was almost too spicy for me and my son didn't like the sauce at all because of the spice. His was supposed to be the pasta but my husband and I scraped most of the sauce off of our ravioli and gnocchi and shared with him. The pasta still wasn't out by the time we were done with the other 2 entrees so we asked them to just box up the pasta to go. When we got the bill, we were disappointed that they didn't comp anything even though we didn't get to eat one of our entrees while we were there due to their mistake. It would have been really nice for them to comp even just the drink or something. I've never dined anywhere where they messed up an order so badly and did absolutely nothing to make up for it. The entire experience was really just not enjoyable and we won't ever go back. I honestly would have given 2 stars for our experience but added 1 star due to their effort in having a lot of gf options. read more

I flew into town to surprise my mom for Mother's Day. We had originally planned to go to Vince's, a long-time family favorite but my sister suggested we try this place instead. We dined on Saturday, 5/10 and arrived around 6:30-7:00 PM. The restaurant was initially busy, but it cleared out surprisingly quickly, and no new guests came, which now makes sense. A young woman came by to take our drink order, but the drinks never arrived. Quite a while later, a different server took our dinner order, and we had to ask again about the drinks. Even after the second request, they still took a while to arrive. It was only 2 coffees and a coca cola! The calamari appetizer was the highlight. Perfectly cooked with a slight lemon flavor. Unfortunately, it was downhill from there. We ordered the Black Cod, Margherita Pizza, and Gnocchi with White Sauce. The pizza was just okay, soggy, but edible. The gnocchi were also mediocre; the white sauce had a gritty, overly cheesy texture that wasn't very pleasant. The Black Cod was the biggest disappointment. It was completely raw. Not undercooked--raw. We let the server know, and the only response was, "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that." No offer to remake the dish, no acknowledgment to inform the kitchen. Nothing. Later, we were asked if we wanted refills. Honestly? No thanks. It took 40 minutes to get our first round of drinks. Also, the coke was warm and tasted poured from a can onto some ice, definitely not a fountain drink as you may expect in a restaurant of this caliber. We paid $180 for one appetizer, three entrees (one of which was a personal sized pizza), three drinks (two coffees and a Coke). For mediocre food and lackluster service, this was incredibly overpriced. Really wish we had just gone to Vince's. read more

OMG THE LOBSTER RAVIOLI!! We ate here for my cousin's birthday a couple of months ago, and it was FANTASTIC! The appetizers, the entrees, and holy cow the cocktails! Service was very nice, and the dining room is adorable. The only drawback is the price... but what can you expect with todays grocery prices and such excellent food? You pay top dollar for it! read more

The gnocchi here is amazing and we had them add some chicken to a dish and the chicken was sliced and cooked perfectly! read more

Osteria Da Primo - Gnocchi with four cheeses. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

Had dinner here last week. Service was slow even though the restaurant was nearly empty. I think the server was also helping make the food? The food was bland and not worth the time or money. Definitely would not return. read more

We had a fabulous time here! The food (spaghetti & gnocchi specifically) was delectable, our servers were wonderfully polite & friendly, and the restaurant had a very charming atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

I came to ODP second time. The first time I came, I ate pizza and dessert. It was a very good pizza and service. The inside of the store has a calm atmosphere and the customer base is good and comfortable. I came to eat pizza again, but I was intrigued when I saw the special menu on the table, so I ordered prawn bisque soup, Farfalle paste with spinach pesto & burrata cheese. Rock fish in white wine with lemon & capers. Served with a vegetable. I liked fish meal and pasta was plain taste. There are so many things on the menu that I want to try, it's hard to choose. I look forward to the next time. read more

Tl;Dr Going to be a bit harsher cause it needs to be called out, but the food was good. Came here with friends before going over to the airport, so we decided to hit up a nice small restaurant that seemed promising yet should be hidden enough to not have a long line. My friends and I definitely do not resemble the rest of the clientele here. Staff felt a bit cold - something I did not really expect from a homey-vibed Italian restaurant. It took a while for staff to take our order - and our server had taken an order from people that seated after us. We thought of speeding up the process by closing our menus to signal that we were ready to order, but we eventually had to flag the server down. When taking the order, it seemed like the server did not want to be waiting our table - not a big deal ~ I used to work in food service and I definitely understand the feeling. But it seemed like when waiting for the other table that seated after us, the servers mood did a 180. We waited 40 minutes between ordering and receiving food. And we had seen the table seated after us receive their food. Vibes were not right. We had debated on just walking out because of that. But decided to wait a bit more. The server finally came and we suspect that they heard us, since they became much more accommodating to us. Once we finished our food, I did give in and left a standard tip - but looking back, I wonder if I should've given less - if any at all. I'm going to give the benefit the doubt to the restaurant and say that they do seem extremely short staffed - in the kitchen and outside. Food wise - the food was great. The sauce was extra thick - and so on the heavier side - so be prepared to leave with a food coma. Portion size was quite generous. They use quite a large amount of parsley - just a heads up. This was my last meal in Seattle for a while, and I definitely hope to comeback to reaffirm that the sluggish service is just a lack of staff issue and not because of who I am. read more

Osteria Da Primo - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

The food is terrific as usual; Carlo is a fantastic chef, and Lindsay takes great care of the guests. This is our Italian restaurant of choice...I cannot say enough! read more

This review is about the gluten-free pizzas: Don't get them. My wife is pretty sensitive to gluten, and with Bison Creek closed down we were looking for something to fill the "pretty dang exceptional GF pizza"-shaped void. We paid $26+tax for something that would lose to a DiGiorno. Prefab crust and meager toppings made for an insubstantial and disappointing pizza, though the flavors were good. I'm not singling them out; I've found it to be a pretty standard price point for a comparable product at any number of other similar restaurants. And like, it may be that ordering a gluten free pizza at an Italian restaurant is like ordering a burger at a Chinese restaurant: They perhaps only have it on the menu as a concession, because enough people ask for it; it's not why they're in business, and it's priced to dissuade. So! If you're going to go here, get something that they're passionate about making and have good reviews on; it seems like they are well-deserved. Just don't get the GF pizza. read more

A low-key Italian restaurant but solid in taste, texture and flavor. Neighborhood gem it is.

In all honesty the atmosphere is very off, server was borderline unkind, and the food was super heavy. Really wanted to like it, but everything about the place seemed really cheap.. definitely not the quality I was expecting for the price point. So many other, better restaurants in Burien now.. would definitely skip this one. read more

Came across this restaurant on yelp and decided to stop in for a business trip while traveling with my colleagues and was appalled at this atrocious experience. To start, as they say "first impressions are everything" & wow, upon arrival Lindsey the owner sat us and it took about 15 minutes to approach us, we noticed they were completely understaffed but decided to give it a chance. Our server (the owner) never gave us a smile or any ounce of friendliness while taking our order, in fact she was short abrasive and offensive with her facial gestures, not even allowing each person to finish their order before moving on to the next; nevertheless we ordered our food and awaited our drinks. 25 minutes later one of our items (tagliatelle with tomato sauce no sausage) was served, she didn't stop to ask if we wanted Parmesan or any accompaniment, only the rest of your food will be out in a few minutes.... 15 minutes later the rest of our food arrived while our pasta went cold and EVERYTHING was Completely awful and underwhelming. Our wood fired pizza was burnt on top and soggy on the bottle and it was all entirely overpriced. Having lived in Italy, I can definitely vouch and say this was a sad and painful attempt at "authentic Italian food". The only redeeming factor would normally be it's family owned and operated but considering the offensive service we received from the owner herself I am disgusted with the entire experience. Our bill was about $300 for our table we asked for one item, a soup to he returned and although untouched were still charged. Extremely upsetting. Enter at your own risk. read more

Osteria Da Primo - Taggaliette - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Family owned restaurant, who knows their authentic italian food! Excellent and calm atmosphere. Service is great also.

I rarely give 5 stars to anyone because you have to hit all marks: great service, great atmosphere, great good. Carlo and Lindsey treat us like we're in their personal dining room. Even on the nights that they are short staffed, they make sure to set expectations as we arrive. Alright, let's unpack this little Burien treasure: 1. Atmosphere: When I finally wandered in to this precious spot, I thought the place was brand new because of how clean it was and how fresh the paint job looked. To my surprise, they had been there for almost two decades. The lighting is faint and intimate. You have your choice of bistro seating outdoors, table setting inside that can accommodate groups or just a two top, or (and this is my personal favorite) sitting at the bar that overlooks the pizza making station and has a window into the kitchen. 2. Service: Like I said, it feels like you are being served in the owners dining room. Lindsey and her wait-team are casual, quick, informative and helpful. If I'm torn between a couple things, they are always happy to offer a recommendation. I have asked Lindsey on many occasions to suggest a wine because my knowledge of Italian wine if fairly limited. I have never been disappointed with her suggestions. 3. Food & Wine: Carlo's menu is extensive. There are many options for folks to try. I think the only things on the menu I haven't had are the fish dishes. Gnocchi, Spaghetti al Forno, Fiochetti ai Funghi Porcini and Pizze alla Carlo are our go-tos when we want comfort food. The Ossobuco, Saltimbocca and the ribeye are tremendous. I can not stress this enough.....I've never had a mediocre meal here, let alone a bad one. The portions are generous, the prices are very, very reasonable and for those of you that like wine.....the wine list is extensive for a mom & pop shop. They even have a wine club that is pretty popular. I have been hesitant to write such a glowing review because I like that I can still wander in on Friday nights and get a table. But when you love a neighborhood place like this, you kind of want to brag about it.....so we are. My cousin drives 45 minutes from Tacoma on a fairly regular basis to eat here. Give them your money.....I promise you won't be sorry about it. read more

Went here for my birthday last night and had to write a review. We've lived in Burien for way too long to have not tried this place before. There are a lot of Italian spots in Burien but this is a standout. Perhaps THE standout. The service was excellent and the food completely divine. We had the Bruschetta with prosciutto and mozzarella, olives (they give you so many olives it's awesome!!!!) to start. The bruschetta was perfectly presented and dusted with just the perfect touch of salt. For dinner I had the pappardelle with a Gorgonzola cream sauce and pistachios. And the husband had the gnocchi Al forno. The pappardelle was so light and delightful. The gnocchi though...I'll be daydreaming about that deliciousness for awhile. Dessert was also amazing. Tiramisu of course and it was a star. We also had the torta di limoncello which is a do not miss and of course pairs perfectly with limoncello. I'm so sad it took us this long to try our new favorite Italian restaurant. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Osteria Da Primo - Tiramisù - Made in house and delicious! - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

Such a wonderful place, from the drinks to the dessert. My grandma loved this place and I know we will be back real soon!

Yesssss!! Delicious! Amazing woodfire oven , Sangiovese, handmade pasta. Hit all the notes *chefskiss read more

I've been meaning to try OdP since it opened, but have been somewhat deterred by the price compared to some similar Italian joints in the Burien area. I had a promo code from a delivery partner of theirs and thought I'd take advantage of it by getting some OdP takeout. It was okay, but I feel like there are some better options at that price point. I ordered the pappardelle con salsiccia (pappardelle pasta with sliced sausage and red sauce). The pasta is made in house. While I appreciate the extra effort it takes (I make my own on occasion), I feel like the pasta fell flat--quite literally. I prefer much more of a chew to my pasta, and I felt like this was rolled far too thin. It really lacked any body, and I found the noodles just kind of clumped together in a mass and broke apart as soon as I tried to get a bite on my fork. I liked the red sauce--it was fresh tasting and not acidic in the least--but there just wasn't enough of it. Same went for the sausage: very yummy but bites that actually had sausage were few and far between. Overall, for the price, I think there are better Italian meals to be had in the Burien area. read more

Like anything done at a true level of excellence... This sounded simple... sounded easy.... you know.... "Anyone could do this". But what was delivered was simply one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Our Sister Mel lives close to here and knows the owners and chef well.... so of course we were greeted very warmly.... and I observed repeatedly every guest that came in behind us ... even if a stranger.... got the same warm Italian gracious embrace of hospitality. Everything about this evening was special. Of course for me... the best was my "Simple... Easy" Spaghetti and Mussels. "Spaghetti alle Vongole". Spaghetti with local white Manilla Clams in the shell, white wine, lemon and garlic. OMG you gracious food gods..... it was absolutely the best pasta and clams I have ever tasted. The homemade spaghetti perfect. The wine sauce incredible... the finish I'm sure was a great olive oil... and while they don't serve anything at the table with butter.. I thought there might be a little butter in the final stages. The lemon and garlic were distinct... and bold but not sharp or harsh. You can tell I liked it! The Star.... the Clams.. and plenty of them.... steamed perfectly... tender moist tasty little bites.... surrounded by the sauce and perfect pasta.... Hell I have seen Food Heaven. Oh yeh.... Great wine selection... and excellent variety of Bourbons and Ryes. What's not to love. Can't wait till we visit again.... wish we didn't live 1200 miles away. read more

Osteria Da Primo - Spaghetti alle Vongole...Incredible - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

I know I keep doing praises but this place does stand out, I mean I tried DoorDash for the first time today and to my surprise this restaurant does do DoorDash and Uber eats but I did DoorDash. Let's just say I got my favorite meal again which my manager who saw what I had gotten for lunch, I actually wanted to try what I was eating and after she tried it she asked me where this restaurant was. I never recommend a restaurant to anyone but I told her where this restaurant was and she said eventually she'll try it and maybe she'll order the same thing that's the thing I never recommend any restaurants unless those people ask me to. Somebody even told me that they would pay me to order food from for them from this restaurant. After they saw what I was eating. read more

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Cute wine package. Pepper in olive oil is a great add on. I hope to try them again sometime. read more

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My husband and I celebrated my birthday there this past Sat. we had the Caprese salad, Spaghetti Carbonara & Ostertia Pizza--all were delicious! We loved the atmosphere and the staff was very nice. We had a great time and will be returning soon! read more

Some of the best Italian I've had! The mushroom purses are delicious! Pizzas are equally delicious and frankly I've never had a bad meal here. Do yourself a favor and check this little gem in Burien out. You won't regret it. read more

A small place you might accidentally drive by and miss it, but don't! Amazing Italian food. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the evening sun. Nothing fancy in terms of decor or presentation, but the food is excellent. The service was good but not great; I had to go find the server to order our appetizer. Overall a really nice experience and the food was great. I'll happily return again! read more

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The owners of this restaurant are great people. I work next to this restaurant and frequent it several times a year with my co-workers. The service is always great, the food is always tasty, and the ambiance is cozy with it's white tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and dim lighting (my favorite). I've had several pasta dishes here from the Gnocchi al Forno to the Penne Estive and all have been good. The Insalata Primo is a great salad to start with too. The wines are always good. On a recent visit I had the Limoncello cake and that was divine. I'm not a big fan of cake but had no problem polishing this one off. A good solid Italian restaurant in the heart of Olde Burien. read more

Osteria Da Primo - Limoncello cake. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Burien, Washington

The food is delicious. The carbonara is creamy and flavorful. It has good amount of pancetta. The spaghetti con vongole has so many clams, as you can see in the pic. Lightly broth with clam juice is very sweet. This is my first time try the spaghetti vongole. It seems quite simple dish, but tastes amazing. It's dairy free, but it's still good without being cheesy, just the way it is. We ended with limoncello, it tastes sweet and light touch of lemon flavor. Sweet tooth will definitely like this one. read more

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3/28/24 what a wonderful evening! Party of 13! Service was great from our waitress! Every entree tasted sooooo good. ( we all shared bites of our dinners) Chef asked personally how everything was ! PERFECT! What a plesant evening at your place...Thank you again!! read more

I love this place, it's exactly what Italian food should be; reasonably priced, very tasty and served with little fuss. Huge bonus points for having a decent range of gluten free options. Gnocchi or braised beef are my personal faves. read more

Holy f'in moly this place is expensive for what you get. I will not be coming back. The Osso Buco was pretty sub-par.

Owner chef Carlo was a great guy and was the reason we dropped by on "support Small Business day" for dinner. This time, however, the pizza (which tasted good), came out lukewarm. The Osso Buco appeared to be a quality piece of veal on a good size bone. The first piece I cut out again was lukewarm, and by the time I took a small piece of bone marrow out of the bone, it was utterly cold. I now believed they precooked these items and just put them into the oven briefly to warm them up. flavor was not bad, but who needs cold bone marrow?! There were other guests around, so I did not want to bring it up to the owners then. I paid over $21 for the pizza and $35 or so for the Osso Buco and am willing to wait for the restaurant to have it hand made for us. I did not want to go to a fast food joint after all. Disappointed. read more

Has a very romantic warm feel. Self swatiVery welcoming and amazing customer service. I wasn't a fan of the bread and oil/vinegar that came with. We ordered the bistecca calabrese (prime ribs) with grilled asparagus and Spaghetti al forno (baked spaghetti). I ordered the bistecca calabrese medium rare. Delicious! One of the best steak I've ever ate. I didn't need any steak sauce. Mixed well with red wine. The spaghetti al farno tastes like any ordinary baked spaghetti at multiple restaurants. For tonight's dinner, I recommend the bistecca calabrese. The bread didn't impressed me much and price is really high. It was a good "treating" yourself out to eat types of restaurant but not eating here regularly. read more

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*enters restaurant....looks around....looks side to side. Steps back outside to double check that I'm actually in Burien and not some fancy place in Seattle. Confirmed. Def in Burien* Holy CRAP Burien! Don't tell the others....don't spread the word that this place exists. I can't believe I have finally found a place that actually gets pasta. Like, truly gets it. This place is pretty much the pasta whisperer. I had the Gorgonzola thingy, Mozzarella rapini, and some glorious pizza that had arugula in it. I'm still salivating and its been almost 24 hours. This place is not only a gem, but should easily be in some sort of America's best pasta places top ten list. For real. read more

Wow! It's all I can say, does not look like a fancy restaurant from the outside or the inside for that matter but the food can't be beat.