This is my new favorite Italian place! I've come here a few times after work with my husband and a few friends and it's always a great experience. The staff is friendly and always great with questions and recommendations. We especially like to go Tuesdays and Thursday because they have a special on wine at half priced glasses- $4 glass of wine?! How do they manage it I have no idea but I will happily have a glass or two with dinner. We've only tried the pastas so far but every dish is incredible- the salmon pasta dishes are amazing and when my husband got the lamb pasta we had to trade bites. It's easy to miss this spot if you aren't looking for it, but it's a good little hidden gem that doesn't get too crowded when you want a good Italian food experience. Do not drive past this place and make it a part of the walk around the Ballard neighborhood, read more

Pizza was ok. Ordered to go, got a medium costs $29.79. Gave her $30 and she said ok it will be out soon. Now I tip 10% when I get take out but I do it after I get my order. I DO NOT like it when they don't give you back your change. That is not a good thing to do in business ever! I don't care if it's a penny. Back to the pizza. Almost felt raw cause of how much liquid was in the pizza. Had to have been from their tomatoes, but they definitely need to figure that out. I got a MOUNTAIN of basil on my pizza. I have never seen that before. Way way too much! Tasted ok.... Had two slices and tossed it cause I won't be eating the rest. Place looked nice, but no surprise that only one person was eating there when I walked in now that I tried the food. read more

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they tried to erase my review, saying that it was hate speech, but I'm just gonna keep it real simple. The service was not at all what I imagined that this place would provide, and I feel as though they're trying to hide the fact that the service especially at the front desk was horrible. read more

Dang these guys make a tasty pizza! Fast delivery, courteous staff, great menu. Love the delivery, and Dine In is cozy as well. read more

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We went around 5:30 on a Friday evening and had no trouble finding seats there were plenty available. The ambience is casual and comfortable. Our server was incredibly friendly and gave us a warm welcome. I ordered the spaghetti with marinara sauce and added meatballs for an extra $3.50. The pasta came with a choice of soup or salad, and also included bread. Both the soup and salad were excellent the salad was very fresh, and the soup was full of flavor. The spaghetti and meatballs were among the best I've had in Seattle. But the real standout? The bread. It was hands down some of the best bread I've ever had with pasta perfectly baked and absolutely delicious. I loved the size of the meatballs small, tender, and plenty of them. Because they were bite-sized, they practically melted in my mouth. I usually avoid tomato-based sauces because they tend to be overpowering, but this one had the perfect balance rich and flavorful without being overly tomato-heavy. The combination of the meatballs and that amazing bread was simply outstanding. I'm already craving it again! We also tried the tiramisu, which was just okay. But I'll definitely be back for more pasta and especially that bread. read more

I stumbled upon this location while walking my dog and decided to check it out. I've heard really good things about their other location near caphill. I'm so happy that I check this place out in Ballard because it was honestly perfection. I put in to go order and I ordered chicken fettuccine and tiramisu for dessert. The chicken was a big portion. Everything was extremely fresh and very flavorful. One of the best fettuccine I've had in a while. And the tiramisu was really good very fresh and good coffee flavor. I will definitely be back read more

Had a wonderful experience visiting the cute Italian place. We were greeted well while visiting this place on Friday evening. The service was very good and I ordered the fettuccine chicken and tiramisu. They give bread and a choice of salad/soup. I took the soup and it was delicious and fresh and so was the bread with the pasta. The pasta was one of the best I have had in a long while. I absolutely loved the place and their service! The tiramisu was okay, I could have avoided ordering the dessert. Absolutely recommend this place. It is a strong 4.5 read more

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Cute little pizza restaurant and it feels like you're in Italy. Perfect lunch spot with good lunch specials read more

Palermo-Ballard - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good! And pretty decently priced for a sit down pizza restaurant. My 3 friends and I opted for the family size pasta, which comes with 2 side salads or 2 soups. We went for the large pizza which was about 12 slices. We asked for garlic crust but don't think we it :( It was quick service, and they came by and asked us how our food was at least once. Cost came out to $88. And one of us took about 3-4 slices home and maybe a half portion of pasta. read more

Palermo-Ballard - Half & half large pizza w/ Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza / Sicilian Special Pizza - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The ravioli was great. It has a lot of veggies! The soup that came with the ravioli was very flavorful. We also enjoyed the eggplant appetizer, sour but a little sweet. read more

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We had a reservation for a party of 10 on a weeknight and Palermo truly delivered. Great quality for a really good price! Really big menu with plenty of pizzas, pastas, calzones, etc. I had the penne alla vodka with seafood. It has a creamy rose sauce that perfectly smothers the noodles and seafood. Mussels, squid, and I think shrimp were all cooked well, maybe slightly overdone but didn't matter to me lol. Mimosa yummy, wine yummy, good vibes, feels super family-oriented and the service was so kind the whole evening. We had a truly wonderful dinner that we all still talk about! read more

Palermo-Ballard - Penne alla vodka with seafood - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is amazing! We stopped in on a Friday after 3pm and that was the best decision ever! The service was prompt and delightful. The restaurant was spotless and not noisy. The prices are reasonable and I left very happy. read more

Palermo-Ballard - Seafood combo - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were ordering pizza for a party in Ballard. They readily accommodated a large order (7 extra large pizzas) same-day. When we were running ahead of schedule, they even moved up our order. Each pizza was different: cheese, veggie, antipasto (artichoke, sun dried tomato, and basil), meat lovers, BBQ chicken, zesty bacon, and arugula with prosciutto. Everything was a hit with our guests. The fan favorite was definitely the zesty bacon (bacon, pineapple, mushroom, and jalapeño). I would order that again in a heartbeat. Toppings were generously layered, with just the right amount of chewy crust. We fed everyone for less than $10 per head and had over a pizza and a half left over. A great pick for if you want to feed a group, but want to go a step up from Domino's or Pizza Hut. read more

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Their Chicken Piccata, Arugula Lemon Caesar Salad, and cheesecake has me in a CHOKEHOLD. On repeat. And their delivery is so clutch and quick. Plus friendly service that shares warm energy. Easily became our favorite neighborhood Italian go to spot read more

Palermo's restaurant is truly outstanding in every possible way: Amazing menu, food outstanding, welcoming, warm atmosphere with over the top service. Service offered to take lots of photos of our group of 8 including an infant. A new favorite worth the drive from Tacoma read more

This was a delivery order but there was absolutely no disappointment here. The pizza was excellent, adding the goat cheese was a great move and I was so happy that when I added eggplant it was prepared expertly and tasted wonderful. We didn't eat in, so I've only had take out, but I'd love to come into the restaurant itself and have some more authentic dishes. I also ordered the chocolate covered cannoli and was so happy with how delicious it was-hence no pics read more

Palermo-Ballard - 13. Pizza Provencale + Goat Cheese and Eggplant - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was amazing. I ordered a gyro, I know a gyro at an Italian place, but it was amazing. My wife got the margarita pizza and she loved it. This is a 5 star restaurant!!! read more

Food was delicious and good sized portions! Service was wonderful with a very cozy, relaxing setting.

Great spot! Very cute and inviting inside. Yummy pizza selection. And delicious wine at an exceptional value

My go-to delivery is the pineapple/bacon/jalapeno pizza and their house salad. Delivery is always prompt and the food is delicious!

We had a party of 10 (walk-in) and were seated immediately by friendly staff! This place is quite generous with its portion sizes, located in an adorable Ballard neighborhood Chicken fettuccine: standard, pretty solid! Salmon pappardelle: Loved the texture of pappardelle & the salmon was solid too, well-done piece of fish Seafood special: Not a fan, unfortunately. Something about the fishiness didn't mix well with the vodka sauce & seasoning. Chicken parm: again, standard and did the job! Pizza: Delicious, and it was really cute they served it to us on the little wooden paddle Overall, solid Italian food. Just a bit heavy on the flavor, oil, etc. but you won't leave hungry :) read more

Palermo-Ballard - (IG: @eat.sar) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was great! Pasta was great! Caprese salad was great! Carrot cake was great! Service was great!!!

Super cute inside, has a strong family feel to it. A nice area of Ballard if you wanna grab dessert or a drink afterwards.

Came on a Saturday afternoon and seated right away. The portions are huge. The chicken piccata was amazing. The kids fettuccine and kids pizza was great according to the kids. We will definitely be back. read more

Palermo-Ballard - Kids fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The first thing that struck me about Palermo is that the staff is incredibly friendly. They literally opened the door for my husband and I as we were coming in and out with our food. The Alfredo pasta is exquisite and I love that it comes with a chicken couscous soup. It makes for the perfect winter meal! The meatball sandwich is also delicious, super cheesy and amazingly seasoned. This will be my go-to for Italian food now! read more

Palermo-Ballard - Meatball Parmigiano Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Meh. For as good as the ratings were maybe I expected too much. I got the chicken Parmesan, and a side salad. The salad dressing was not edible, and the pasta sauce was pretty generic. It lacked flavor and tasted jarred. For $25 I guess I expected more. I guess the chicken was pretty ok though, the pasta was cooked well, and the portion was very generous. read more

This place NEVER disappoints! Every time I have an Italian craving, this place hits the spot! I'm an Italian-American, and former Italian restaurant owner, who was taught about traditional Italian food from relatives who came here directly from their villages. Palermo knows what they're doing and knows the word "Abbondanza!" Feast here and ENJOY!!! read more

Palermo-Ballard - Eggplant Parmegiano - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great service, wonderful food. Penne vodka with seafood was outstanding. Piping hot with no microwave in sight. Highly recommended. read more

The service was great and the food was even better. Loved the ambiance, very clean and very pretty too. The waitress was very attentive and helpful. The menu is very extensive so there's something for everyone to enjoy. I am definitely coming here again. read more

Palermo-Ballard - Penne allá vodka with seafood and the small Greco pizza. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow x 5!!!! We've been trying new food spots every weekend that I have saved in my collections folders. We were not disappointed at all with Palermo! The ambience of the restaurant is so cute and comforting. No crowd on a Saturday afternoon and it was lovely to be seated right away. The service was excellent and there were so many tasty items to choose from. I loved the extensive menu AND the options to modify your meal without any hassle. We got the Margherita pizza with extra cheese, chicken fettuccine with pesto and the beef lasagna. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and delicious. The pastas also came with a choice of soup or salad which I thought was quite nice as a starter too. When the pastas came out they were served with garlic bread. The garlic bread was not amazing but I was so full from everything else that I really did not mind and I think it's nice that they even include that in the meal. We had a ton of leftovers and left full and happy. Excellent service and food, if I could give a 6th star I would! Will definitely return to this location. read more

We order from Palermo far more often than we should. Like, once a week often. My husband usually orders their chicken calzone, a rich, cheesy monstrosity that is every bit as good as it sounds. I tend to go more for the pastas, particularly the pasta alla Norma. Their pesto pasta is excellent, too. Everything we have ordered, except for the included garlic bread (meh) is excellent. Also, they have their own in-house delivery so forget the crazy DoorDash fees and call them directly. read more

Excellent all around for service and food quality $25 for 12inch sausage pizza $7 for Stella beer on draft read more

Palermo-Ballard - Excellent service. Tastes great - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been ordering their pizza for well over five years. Back when I lived in Greenwood, and now that im in magnolia, it's remained consistent with familiar staff and prices. Very friendly folks! I have yet to eat on site, but do pickup orders in the summer since there are east to park loading spots in front of their building. The pizzas are usually still warm when delievered which I appreciate. They put a generous amount of toppings and have lots of options to choose from, as well as customizations. I plan on indulging in some of their non-pizza items this winter and will provide and update in coming months with pics and suggestions. Price wise, I'm always satisfied with everything and not too picky which means I don't ever feel over charged for their food. I do like their crust as well - it's not too crunchy/hard/rubbery/thick, and has a good chew. read more

Enjoyed the ambiance, service was great -really friendly and receptive to questions, and the food delicious. The lamb pappardelle came with soup of the day, which was tomato basil soup and that was really good. The italian quiche/breakfast pizza with bacon and italian sausage was enjoyable. Wish I had room for dessert (tiramisu). Will have to come back to try it:) read more

Palermo-Ballard - Italian Quiche/Breakfast Pizza - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Add this place to your list! I just wanted homemade cozy pasta for lunch and that is what I got. I am so happy I found this place. The woman helping us might be the owner and she was just the sweetest person. They have such a large selection of pastas! The menu is pretty big and portions are large. It's just down the street from the Ballard Farmers market and it was great for lunch! read more

Palermo-Ballard - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Pizza here is so delicious! The perfectly toasted cheese on top was melted to perfection. The service there was great, we were greated and seated in less than 30 seconds. The relaxed and cozy environment made a great dining experience. Definitely will be back! read more

Palermo-Ballard - 2. Sicilian Special Pizza and Caprese Salad - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was delicious and the service fabulous!!! The portions for our meal -chicken parm- were huge!!! Will go back again on our next visit to Seattle!! read more

This long time Ballard establishment is my fav breakfast spot in the neighborhood. Have been there for rather late (noonish) weekend breakfasts there the past three weekends Miraculously, I always get this awesome window seat! Give it a try - the food is amazing with LOTS of choices, prices reasonable, the staff is friendly and the people watching unsurpassed. I've only eaten there once for dinner, but it too was excellent. read more

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My husband and I got takeout from Palermo tonight and took it back home. We had a 10 minute drive and food was still warm when we got home! We got the fettuccini Alfredo and really enjoyed it. The sauce felt like it wanted to be spicy, but it wasn't spicy at all! The chicken was either undercooked or over cooked, not sure, but it was very tender to chew so we didn't eat any of it. We got a side Caesar salad, a half, and a full and they were all perfect sizes! I am impressed. Not a big price difference between the half and full salads, so I would go with full! Did not eat the breadsticks because they were too soft to enjoy by the time we got to them but they looked delicious! read more

The food was amazing, we ordered grandmas lamb it was awesome! Also the waiter was very kind and patient.