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SWeL Restaurant

4.6 (500 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Pam A.

SWeL has been on my pizza list for awhile and it did not disappoint. My favorite part of the two pizzas we tried was the crust. I highly recommend the clams and mussels appetizer. I can't pass up Penn Cove Mussels whenever I see it on the menu. I thought I wouldn't like the dijon tarragon sauce but I ended up ordering some extra bread just to finish it up. Parking wasn't an issue since there is a small lot nearby and street parking.

Pork chop, skirt steak, beer
Aspen P.

Wow what a hidden gem! Came here for our anniversary and we will be making this a stop in our rotation. Jessi(e?) was the most delightful server, she's so sweet and helpful and personable and made the experience even better. We started w the garlic caesar and now I want that every meal of my life. Then we split the mozz and pancetta pizza, pork chop, and skirt date. I have zero notes, they were cooked perfectly and deliciously flavored and we enjoyed every single thing we ordered. Come here! Ask for jessi(e)! Enjoy a wonderful evening!

Birthday ice cream and chocolate chip cookie for two
Jason G.

Super fun restaurant but definitely want to get a reservation to avoid a long wait. We met friends for dinner. Really enjoyed the calamari with pesto and the baked goat cheese rolled in pistachios! Top notch! Also we drank a handful of fun drinks- staying in the basil theme had Basil Gimlet, Margarita Fogata De SWeL, and Hygge. All unique and refreshing! For dinner my wife and I split a pizza that was like pepperoni and margherita had a baby. Service was excellent, as well!

Oven fired scallops
Kelly L.

Had a great dinner at SWeL! We tried the oven-fired bay scallops which was rich and cheesy, though a bit heavy for my taste. The pizza with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, and grape tomatoes was super tasty. Our favorite was the skirt steak, it was cooked perfectly, though slightly on the salty side. Service was great and friendly, though the wait was a bit long. The atmosphere was very cozy with cute decor. I'd say it's a perfect spot for a casual night out.

Pizza and Pappardelle
Conor S.

Had a very lovely time here for dinner with friends. The service was fantastic, friendly and efficient. We were greeted when we came in and when we left. The place has great vibes, low lights made for an intimate setting. We really enjoyed the pizzas, the sausage and the smoked mozzarella. Would say the chop salad was the only miss as it seemed to be missing the hefty components (I only got 2 chickpeas). The pasta more than made up for the salad though. Delicious.

Oysters
Maggie B.

If I could do half stars it would be a 4.5! SWeL was a lovely place for a "treat yourself'" meal. All of the food was fantastic, but definitely comes at a price. We got oysters, which were delicious, Salmon, and Pear Gorgonzola Pizza. I was happy with all of the food and the wine! Not sure if it's specific to the patio or if the tables inside are like this too, but the table was just too small for the size of the plates. We had to shuffle things around a lot to try to fit the plates and glasses on the table, which was a bit annoying. Overall, great food and I'd recommend as a date night or celebration.

Fresh Rigatoni
Thomas N.

Stopped by SWeL recently and honestly, the jalapeño hummus is the main reason to go. It's super good! the bread is amazing and the hummus actually has a nice kick to it. We also did the prosciutto and arugula pizza which was solid, especially since they give you chili oil to drizzle on top. The rest of the meal was great, but pretty standard. We had the caesar salad and the rigatoni which were high quality, but neither really stood out like the hummus and pizza did.

Adriana G.

Perfect date night spot! Service, atmosphere, drinks and food were all so good! Definitely going back!

Jalapeño hummus and flat bread
Lillie M.

We sat outside on the patio for all day happy hour and it was great! The staff was very friendly. We ordered the jalapeño hummus and the carne tacos! Both are repeat dishes for us. 10/10 recommend

Leanna U.

my bf and i have been here a few times. their happy hour oysters are what brought me, and they were soooo delicious. as a caesar salad snob, theirs is pretty dang good, not too overdressed and crunchy and fresh. after experiencing happy hour, we came back for our anniversary earlier this year. i got the seafood pasta which was the perfect bite, plenty of mixed seafood with a great light sauce. my boyfriend got the pork chop and enjoyed it. i'm not sure if they rotate their menu at all, but that would definitely bring us back here more frequently. the service is always great and speedy, and the feel of the restaurant is cozy and romantic. a great date night spot!

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Kyle W.

Located in Fremont, this restaurant has plenty of free parking nearby, which is extremely surprising given its central location to many bus lines and close proximity to the infamous gridlock traffic of Fremont Ave N in most hours of the day (like less than a block distance east). We walked right in at 4:30pm with no reservation on a Saturday as first customers of the dinner service, and throughout our dinner, we were surprised there weren't many tables occupied even when we left around 6:15pm. This place is honestly a bit underrated. Happy hour is 4-5pm, so of course we took advantage of that (and is the reason we went so early). Half off glasses of wine is amazing as we got 3 different glasses of wine (Sauvignon Blanc, SWeL red blend, Cotes du Rhone) priced around $6-7 each. Pizza is about 50% off, but of course the size is smaller than that of the regular menu, but that was okay since we wanted to try more food of smaller quantities. We got the prosciutto and arugula pizza, natural French cut pork chop, and Bartlett pear bread pudding, which is a satisfying portion for 2. The pizza is pretty decent, nothing out of the ordinary, and you are served chili oil on the side which honestly tasted minimally anything and barely has a spicy kick to it, so it felt like you were just adding extra oil to the pizza. The pork chop is a bit overhyped, after seeing reviews that claim it is the best pork chop ever, etc. While the pork chop is seasoned well and nicely crispy on the edges, it was not as juicy as I had hoped. I had to use a fair amount of the gravy on the side to make it less dry, and they served a large amount of mashed potatoes that were eventually quite dry with the amount of gravy they added. For $45+ I was a bit disappointed and expected a lot more. The bread pudding is really good. It is served in a skillet and they do warn you it is very hot. Each bite is so buttery and just the right amount of sweetness, and the ice cream is an excellent pairing to the bread pudding. It kind of reminds me of Pizookie at a chain restaurant, but way better and less heavy. Service is pretty good as they check up on you regularly and bring the dishes with the right cadence. Food here is decent, but be prepared to spend a pretty penny unless you stick to the happy hour options exclusively

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Finn C.

Waiters were disorganized but super nice and good ambiance. Food was good and intimate setting. Would return again but drink somewhere else because alcohol is rather pricey... Also here are current menu pictures because nobody else seems to provide these:

Calamari
Evan Y.

Great food and service! We ordered the calamari and baked scallops for appetizers, and seafood linguine and chicken as entrées. We really enjoyed all the dishes, especially the added spiciness we requested. However, we were a bit disappointed that they ran out of oysters and pizzas, as those were the main reasons we visited. We reserved outdoor seating for New Year's Eve. Despite the last-minute booking, we were happy with the setup--they provided heaters, music, and checked on us regularly. Our server, Madeline, made our night with her patience and smile. We truly enjoyed spending the last day of the year with Swel.

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AMAZING PORK CHOP!!!! Great ambiance, wonderful service, solid cocktails. Will definitely be back!

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The calamari, oysters, seafood linguine, and all the basil cocktails were incredible!

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Leta! You’re incredible! Thank you for writing this kind review!

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All I will say is be careful of the garlic!!! First time choking on how strong the garlic was!!!

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Great vibe and great food! We had the rigatoni, pepperoni pizza, and a chopped salad.

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Thank you Kristen! Come see us again next time!

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Great atmosphere and really helped 7 people eat in one place. The pizza is tasty and the drinks are strong.

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Thank you so much Bjorn! Come back lots, and bring 7 more friends!

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Outstanding food, outstanding service. Lovely neighborhood. Absolutely beautiful restaurant inside and out. Great date night spot.

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Sol! Thank you so much! Dates are great! Love is so SWeL…

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Lovely ambience! Service was great, as well as food! We really enjoyed it and definitely will be back.

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Ask the Community - SWeL Restaurant

Are you air conditioned?

For sure!

Are you all plant based?

If only. In a perfect world we would be. Capitalism is a mofo. Vegetarians have many choices at SWeL. Vegans have it a bit harder, but we have accommodated many. (And not just a salad…)

Are you back open yet?

Yes we are!!!

Are kids allowed?

Kids are welcome! (Not in the bar of course...) We do not have high chairs, booster seats, or changing tables. Thank you for your question!

Do you have gluten free options?

We have many! Most of our salads and entrees are gluten free. We also have a really yummy gluten free pizza crust that we can substitute. Let your server know your restrictions and they should be able to accommodate.

Do you charge a cork fee?

We do! We have great wines at reasonable prices in case that is a no go. ($30)

Are dogs allowed inside the restaurant?

Yes they are on the patio...

Why does your website have a poop emoji?

SWeL means Sh!t We Like

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My husband and I wanted to eat in the restaurant but last minute decided to change to take out. We…read moreonly wanted to try the truffle mushroom pizza and there was a wait on a weekday night. So we just went to the take out counter in the back and it took 10-15 min for the pizza to be made. Creamy and rich pizza and the mushrooms have a slight bite to them. So good! Next time I would like to order more item and take time to dine in. Too bad we were in a hurry. Heads up the restaurant is a bit loud so not the best for an intimate meal. But the ambiance is certainly fun. Depend on what you're looking for.

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Rocco's Pizza in Seattle made my birthday unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. The manager's…read morecomplete lack of professionalism and courtesy was staggering. Upon arrival after 9:00 pm on a Tuesday, we asked to set in one of the booth but they said no because of their strict policy for the booth the used x 3 or more people. Meanwhile, all 4 booth were empty. The kind waitress then offered to move us to the bar booth if something opened up, we kindly agreed and simple went on with our night at different table. While on the table my friend picked up 3 small little flowers from the base and said happy birthday to me, and I put the little flowers on my hair, then I told the waitress I hope you don't mind, my friend gave this little flowers from the table it is my birthday, to which the waitress replied happy birthday, I have no problem with that!. Then comes the manager, and tells me sarcastically, that is a cute flower but it is not yours to take, you should have asked permission anyways, I told him with a smile, but is my birthday and it a tiny flower may I keep it? He stated no, because other costumers will come in and there are no flowers in the table. I told him to replace it with another from another table and he said No give it back now please. It is not yours to take!!! Me, already feeling unwelcome and missed treated, yet still stayed but couldn't even finish my pizza because of how upset I was. I told my friend I wanted to leave. After closing the tab, I walked upfront and waited for my friend. Upon walking outside, the managers comes after us screaming "hey give me back the flower" you took it, at this point I was still walking ahead on my friend and I can hear the manager yelling "she stole it" give it back now, she is a thief, you come here to steal is that it? I repeatedly, told him I didn't take it and even open my purse and told him to come search it, but he stormed back in while insulting and yelling to me IN PUBLIC! - I was deeply humiliated in front of absolute strangers. I didn't see my friend taking the flower either, and if he did, he never gave it to me otherwise, I would have throw it at his face. The luck of hospitality, professionalism, and simply compassion and dignity from this person is Absolutely Unacceptable. I was treated with far more respect and the Four Seasons (and they did give me flowers), than this ridiculous place. It is a shame that the owner would allow someone like this to be the front of the business. And I feel deeply sorry for their employees to have to endure this person as I saw on their eyes the embarrassment they felt. I deserve nothing else but an apology for the way I was treated. I too work in hospitality, I know what is like to provide costumer service providing healthcare and never in my wildest days would I ever treat anyone with such disrespect and unprofessionalism. I recommend this person to be replace or re train. Otherwise it will only affect the business.

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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!

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I have called (voicemail full) and emailed to try to get a reservation for a large group with no…read moreluck. I stopped in to try it out and spoke with the bartender who gave me a card to contact the manager. Hope they get back to me! My experience was good. The bartenders were attentive and made good drinks. The ambiance is nice and cozy with little lamps. I liked the visual menu. I will say that the drinks are a bit overpriced at more than $20 per drink. Down the street at Zig Zag Cafe they are $17 for a bit "finer dining" feel.

TLDR: Ambience is amazing. Bartender...not so much…read more We came here semi-regularly for the past two years, typically bringing in a handful of people with us, because the ambiance is wonderful (chill space, beautiful decor, warm lighting with a romantic feel to it). Unfortunately, the experience is consistently dampened by one of weekend bartenders. As others have mentioned, it's that taller bartender (Alex?) who repeatedly comes across as arrogant and dismissive to us; a less than desirable character trait for a bartender. It's such a pity because that is the sole reason we now lead our groups to spend their money and patronize other establishments instead. Recently we did give Diller another try, but sadly it's the same story and thus this feedback. Hospitality makes a HUGE difference. Bartending isn't just about making a good drink and expecting tips. As someone who tended bar all over Seattle for 23 years, I know how much energy and attitude shape a guest's night. When the service feels cold and passive-aggressively rude, it's hard to feel good about the experience. It's disappointing, because this place has so much potential. Hopefully management considers bringing in weekend staff whose personalities reflect the warmth and atmosphere the space deserves, there are plenty of more qualified bartenders in Seattle that would gladly fill their spot.

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