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    Tavolàta Belltown

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Heaven J.

    Our server Christine took amazing care of us! the place has a bunch of large parties and we were told ahead of time that food may take a little longer than normal but that was not the case! food came out quick and was coursed out perfectly. everything was delicious! we loved the bread, meatballs, bruschetta and of the pastas the ravioli and pesto were amazing! the restaurant itself is deceptively big and I loved the low lighting and intimate feel. the staff was all very kind and helpful and they even cut and served our cake for us! I would definitely recommend this spot for your next birthday dinner!

    Mayuri A.

    We decided to try out tavolata as it sounded promising. We had a prior reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. The ambience is a cross being upscale and industrial. The service was fast. We ordered some draft beer, croquettes, sausage rigatoni, salumi board and some veg lasagna. The salumi board was our favorite of the lot. The croquettes and the veg lasagna were a bit of a letdown as the croquettes were too dry and the lasagna tasted bland. The sausage rigatoni was decent. Overall, the food was average and the portion sizes were decent. Pricing wise, the prices were typical that of Seattle area. The dessert however, was too good. We had ordered some tiramisu to go and some crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was creamy and the tiramisu was perfectly balanced. Not sure if I will be back since the food was a bit of a miss for us.

    Wendi K.

    Finally got to try this Ethan Stowell Spot! We came for happy hour on a Tuesday (4-6 PM) so all the below are happy hour prices. Beets ($14) - A MASSIVE bowl of roasted golden and red beets with a swipe of cheese and walnuts. They were wonderfully sweet. Bruschetta ($14) - We tried both the smoked trout and burrata flavors. They were both nice! BF had the rigatoni ($17) as well as a few drinks and enjoyed them. The inside is dark and classy but still laidback. Staff are nice :)

    Kat C.

    Happy Hour at Tavolàta was a great decision! We shared a few small plates, which is my favorite way to dine, and everything was tasty. We had a crisp salad that had the ideal amount of dressing and a very unique smoked salmon bruschetta. While different from the classic version I'm used to, I'm so glad I tried it. The true star of the show, however, was the pasta. It was cooked perfectly al dente and had a depth of flavor that was incredibly satisfying without feeling heavy. I think our next visit will include at least one pasta dish for sure. Service was excellent that nice balance of attentive yet respectful of privacy. We sat outside and that was also comfortable and they even have portable heaters if you get chilled.

    French 75 and Agave Fix
    Annie Y.

    We arrived a little before happy hour, and our group of 7 got seated immediately. We waited till happy hour to order, and we ordered Herb Foccacia, Beef Carpaccio, and the Tavolata Spicy Gem & Chicory salad to share. I ordered the anchovy spaghetti with a side of two chicken and ricotta meatballs, and my partner ordered the paccheri. We also got a French 75 and Agave Fix for drinks. The bread was nothing special, and the carpaccio's texture was good, but the sauce wasn't spread evenly so some people got pieces of just raw beef. I know anchovies are salty, but the spaghetti was too salty! The meatballs were good but the more you eat it, the saltier it gets, and when I swapped dishes with my partner, the paccheri ended up being too bland tasting. I wish the seasoning for everything was more balanced. The drinks were delicious, and the agave fix is strong. The interior is dimly lit with little candles on each table, and the door area is all glass, which allows for lots of sunlight during Seattle summers. Overall, I would've given this place 3 stars, but our servers were great, and when we accidentally stayed a little over closing time, no one was in a rush to kick us out.

    Rigatoni
    Matt S.

    Had an excellent experience at Tavoláta Belltown. Sat at the bar and enjoyed happy hour prices. The daiquiri was great. We ordered the Caesar salad and croquettes for appetizers and they were both great, especially the croquettes. I had the rigatoni and it was fantastic. The meat was spicy and flavorful, really great pasta. I also tasted the pappardelle, which was good, but not as flavorful as the rigatoni. The staff did a good job - our bartender took great care of us. We enjoyed the open air wall and fresh air.

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    Harry W.

    Personable, attentive yet unobtrusive service, and most importantly, quality pasta that hit the mark for us. Rustic Euro vibe with muted lighting, and a noisy atmosphere booming in conversation that quieted down as the evening progressed. I'm usually a fan of most all things tomato or pesto-based, but this time I decided to go with something totally different - a bowl of spaghetti seasoned with anchovy and Parmesan.. Now I know most of us including myself have a reflexive aversion to anchovies, but ya know.. it turned out delicious and really hit the spot for a new flavor profile. It reminded me of linguini with clams, but with a bit more kick to it.. Furthermore, the big spaghetti noodles were absolutely delightful in texture and bite - a perfect al dente! The other pastas that I sampled from my colleagues were good too, but again, I wanted something different and new and rewarding. Bingo! We enjoyed our time here. Pro Tip: Be aware that the restaurant (like some others here) adds a 20% service charge that (despite what it says on the bill) includes tips for the crew. Our server insisted that you don't really need to add any additional gratuities beyond that. Yes, I'd come back if I happen to be in the area again!

    Zeppole
    Jason R.

    I came across this place while doing a search on Yelp and decided to give it a try when we visited Seattle last week. Our Airbnb was about a 5 min walk away. Hostess greeted us warmly and promptly upon arrival. They had opened about 30 mins before we got there and there was only one table being used so we were seated right away. Our waiter was good and he had another person he was training shadowing him. We got great service except for the dessert which seemed to take a long time. We were lucky and benefited from being there during Happy Hour. Prices seemed a bit high but not too bad with some happy hour discounts. Drinks- my wife enjoyed her non-alcoholic drink and I liked my old fashioned Appetizer- bruschetta with smoked salmon was amazing Entrees- we both got pastas, mine was rigatoni and I don't remember what my wife got, but we were both pleased Dessert- zeppole is a simple but satisfying sweet end to the meal with the chocolate sauce

    Amanda Z.

    Deeply disappointed with my experience here. I ordered gnocchi and to my surprise it came out totally different than what's described on the menu. Apparently they change their menu items 'seasonally" but they can't update their menu to reflect their changes. Then we ordered drinks and the server came back shortly and said we have to order something else because they didn't have everything to make it. Okay, fine. BUT then my friend ordered a pasta dish, I can't remember which one, but the server came back for the third time and he said they don't have the noodles for it but they will replace it with something similar. & Normally, I'm not one to complain but this all happened in my one and only visit here. And service wasn't all that quick either. Took our server over 10 minutes to acknowledge our table.

    Eggplant Parmesan
    Nalani T.

    Good vibes and a good happy hour! Bartender was super friendly and other staff were very attentive too. They noticed I was looking at my fork for a while because there was dried cheese on it and a host immediately grabbed me a new one. Ordered the focaccia but forgot to take a photo. It was delightfully crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Sometimes focaccia can be very dense, heavy, and dry and this was the complete opposite. The pappardelle was my favorite for sure it had a nice spice to it and great overall flavor and texture. The eggplant parmesan was interesting. It had a very soft texture because of the eggplant and the cheese layers. The capers and sauces came together for a fun take on a classic. The pesto pasta came with a huge helping of cheese on top, which when mixed in, gave the pasta better depth of flavor. The pesto itself was very delicate, almost watery to me. I wouldn't get it again. The panna cotta was great, I normally don't order this since it feels so basic but the tartness of the sauce and the mint and fruit all make this such a good panna cotta.

    Pappardelle and Rigatoni
    Michelle Y.

    My friends and I love to go to Tavolàta to pregame a night out. We started off with the bruschetta and caesar salad. I looove the bruschetta, the pickled red onions pair really well with the smoked fish and the bread isn't too crunchy. The salad was also good, a solid caesar. Their pasta is so tasty and makes even better leftovers. My friend and I got the pappardelle and our other friend got the rigatoni. Both were delicious. I forget what the cocktails were called, but my friend got what I think was called the "Misty Martini"? It was an Earl Grey infused martini and tasted like alcoholic milk tea, amazing. We love you Tavolàta, thanks for fueling our night out :)

    Spaghetti with meatballs
    Jamie P.

    Friendly service and great ambiance. Very good for a date night-- I went with my best friend and we had a girls dinner with their happy hour menu. Love the variety on the menu that they had and the wine options. We got white wine, some appetizer and a spaghetti. The Cesar salad was amazing and one of our favorites, and not to mention the bruschetta toast was fabulous so much flavor and was very delicious

    Bucatini carbonara
    Sheamin K.

    The service and ambience are lovely. But the food itself is alright. The appetizers are delicious- the beef carpaccio is great and the hamachi crudo is so fresh and bright. The focaccia and bruschetta were also quite nice. I love a good chicory salad, but this one was a little overdressed for my taste. Great flavor (a small spicy aftertaste which was great), just masks the taste of the leaves a bit. My san Mateo sour was very nice as well. So I was very excited for the pasta but it was a tad disappointing. My noodles were quite thick and chewy and so didnt hold the flavor (which was rather bland other than the pepper) very well. There wasn't much Guanciale either. I also sampled their gnocchi which was new to me and it was also alright. Overall its a lovely place to come for a nice evening. Get the drinks and appetizers. But if you want truly delicious pasta you may want to sample elsewhere.

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    So it's not 21 and over but I wouldn't call it kid friendly only in the sense that it can get cramped (it's not a huge space) and I didn't see any high chairs. Hope that helps!

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    4.8 miGeorgetown

    I was here for a work party and loved the food. Upon exploring the website, we saw their Nonnakase…read moreoption and decided to splurge on a reservation when we had family in town. BEST IDEA EVER. It was legitimately one of the best dinners I have ever had. There were 9 courses total, and everything the chef brought out was incredible. The service was wonderful and personal and attentive from the chef to the bartender to the wine director. So while I already would recommend this place to any serious fan of Italian cuisine, I cannot speak highly enough of the Nonnakase experience. Absolutely worth every penny. Also the bathrooms are delightful. Great vibe, don't miss out.

    My wife loves this place because they make their noodles from scratch, or so they say. I was super…read morestoked to try this place....again. And then I recalled why I didn't want to come back from the first experience. First, the location is unique, and I really appreciate that this business is trying to keep Georgetown alive with cool quirky places to eat. This def fits the bill. But, I couldn't help but notice the political statement taped to the front window, super classy. I dine out to escape my day. I don't need it thrown in my face at dinner. Next, when the menus were brought to us, it was for their 3 course restaurant week special. $50 per person, and there are two choices per course. My family all chose what we wanted and then waited for the meal. Like previous reviewers, the wine is brought out in oversized shot glasses not really, but might as well be). I get that in Italy, dinner wine (peasant fare) is served in cups, not stemware, but $18 for mediocre wine, I'd like to see a more appropriate pour. Lamb Polpettine was essentially lamb meatballs on a cold and very loose polenta with what was described as salsa diavola, but it was essentially a chunky red sauce. There was nothing about this that wowed us. In fact, it was pretty bland overall and underwhelming. But the manner in which you are greeted and served at the restaurant and the remainder of service, you would think it was going to change how you felt about food. I don't even want to go into the salad. Again, underwhelming. The mains came out and although tasty, the portions were very small compared to the price we paid. And if you opt for the truffle, it's finely grated and it covers the entire plate. Also, it's an extra $12......for less than $2 worth of black truffle. It absolutely ruined the dish. An educated server would be able to caution against it, if, of course it wasn't intended to raise the final price, essentially raising the tip. If you order risotto there, be fair warned, it is extremely loosed and not very well made imo. Bland, lacks imagination, and the rice grains were cracked and soggy on the ends and crunchy in the middle.. Last was the dessert. Again, it was tasty, but it comes in these tiny jars that equal about 2-3 spoonfuls of either panna cotta, or tiramisu. At the end of our meal, the bill was over $250. For that price, I could have eaten somewhere where I could have left a little more satisfied and felt like I was actually in an upscale restaurant, not a political statement masquerading as fine dining. Having worked food for a long time, I felt obligated to leave the customary 20% gratuity knowing full well the workers there made their "living wage" before the gratuity kicks in. It included an additional 2% to pay for employee health insurance. Isn't that an employer cost? Why put that on the check? Anyway, out the door for $300 and vowing never to come back. Buyer beware.

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    Barolo Ristorante - Organic hanger steak with barolo sauce

    Barolo Ristorante

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.4 miDenny Triangle
    $$$

    Came here for happy hour on a Friday night and were able to get a table for two relatively easily,…read morealthough it was busy. During HH, they offer 50% off bar menu items, which is a spectacularly good deal. My partner and I ordered the carbonara and the ragu, and both were very good but the carbonara was amazing (flavorful, creamy, not too salty or cheesy, decadent without feeling too deadly). The tiramisu is a very good dessert with a nice strong espresso flavor and not too much sweetness. Our waitress kindly checked in right before 7pm to make sure we had any additional orders in before happy hour ended, which is a mark of excellent service. The bathroom is clean and brightly lit. I'd be happy to come back!

    I'm visiting Seattle this week and I'm staying across the street near Barolo Ristorante. They close…read moreat 11, & I called an around 10pm and was very respectful about it ...I literally said, "I know it's late, please let me know if your kitchen is closed. I can just do takeout." I tried to order the fettuccine de mare, listed at $29 (no extra fees on Toast), but they told me it would be $43. That already didn't make sense. Then the server says, "We actually have 50% off happy hour until 11, come in and dine." So I came in. Ordered a drink, escargot, and a steak medium rare. The escargot came out fine. Then... nothing. 39 minutes later (at 10:45pm), the server asks if I'm waiting on anything else. Yes... my steak. She goes to check, disappears, and then comes back with something that honestly felt DISTESPECTFUL. The steak looked like scraps. Uneven, mismatched chunks, all different sizes, with burnt, crispy edges and covered in sauce like they were trying to hide it. It didn't look like a single cut of meat it looked like pieces from multiple steaks thrown together. The plating was sloppy, and the side looked like an afterthought. I didn't take a bite. I looked through it and said, "This looks like pieces from different steaks." She told me she watched them cut it... then immediately followed that by saying she saw them put it under a heat lamp to reheat. So which is it? I work in the food industry. I'm not going to be gaslit over a plate like that. She offered to refire it, but at that point it was almost 11 and they were closing. I paid for my drink and left. Honestly, I wouldn't have been upset if they had just told me the kitchen was closing when I called. But don't invite me in, forget my order, and then serve something like this and try to pass it off like it's normal. Just be honest.

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    Haerfest - Tonnarelli - IG: @nelson_eats

    Haerfest

    4.4(76 reviews)
    3.0 miWallingford

    Haerfest is the perfect date restaurant for a quiet romantic night with delicious, authentic…read moreItalian food. My boyfriend and I decided to come here for a last minute date on a Sunday and were surprised that we were easily able to make reservations for 7pm. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived which was so surprising because it had such a cute aesthetic and the food was absolutely delicious. We were both super hungry so we skipped appetisers and went straight for the pasta and it didn't disappoint. The Tonnarelli was what both of us were eyeing and it delivered in every way, from the freshness of the tomato to the perfect consistency of the sauce. We also decided to be adventurous and try the Ricotta Gnocchi despite the fact that both of us are not huge fans of ricotta, me especially. I loved the base of the paste and the flavours were great, I think I just got bored of the dense texture of the ricotta after the first few bites. Our server was super friendly and recommended me an incredible white wine to go with dinner that really cut the acidity of the pasta. The sauces being to tangy and acidic was my boyfriend's only complaint about the food, but he was the one driving. I really loved the pasta here and can't wait to come back and try more of the dishes on the menu!

    What went well: - service…read more- ambiance Not so well: - food at price point In short, my friends and I enjoyed ourselves for dinner last night, but I struggled to wrap my head around the price points... $47 for halibut and "greens". The halibut size was smaller than average, and the greens consisting of two small artichoke halves and a single branch of collards. Similarly, we paid $23 for a seared tombo and were given four thin slices of meat. I feel slightly robbed paying about $80 and leaving quite hungry. The food was good, but by no means would I argue this is worth going out of your way for.

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    Tavolàta Belltown - italian - Updated May 2026

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