A few years ago, my spouse and I were introduced to this restaurant. The restaurant was a host for dining out (a fundraiser to support organizations that provide community services). I was quite taken by the restaurant. It even hosts a wonderful view of downtown Seattle and a peak of the Puget Sound. The restaurant is small and intimate. This Italian-style restaurant served one of the best meals I had at the time. So when the opportunity to return came, I wanted to run there from my home. We were immediately shown to our table, and drinks arrived with little effort. One thing to watch for is that they offer sparkling water or tap water. It is easy to think of it as an option, but the sparkling water is a few bucks by the bottle. With four people, it is easy to go through a few bottles quickly - this is my weakness since I have replaced soda with sparkling water. We began with cheesy flat bread and baked goat cheese. The cheesy flatbread was amazing and delicious, and the baked goat cheese was out of this world. I can honestly say that I did not know what to expect, but the baked goat cheese with Taro chips was delightful. What is a trip to an Italian restaurant without a Caesar salad? I added grilled shrimp that were just wonderful as well. This Caesar had a creamy dressing, croutons, and shredded parmesan. The dressing was not overwhelming, but the croutons were a bit hard and difficult to chew. I would give it a B-. I had the PENNE SPECIALI ( mesquite-grilled chicken, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, white wine butter sauce). The description of this dish was better than the flavor. Salt is a flavor enhancer, but when you add it to the dish after it's been cooked, it's like lukewarm coffee - it's okay, but you would have preferred it hot. For dessert, I had the caramel, chocolate custard with chocolate sticks. This was heavenly, and I would eat 100 more. This is a dessert worth the wait, and I do not advise you to share because you will get less. It was the perfect finish. One secret restaurateurs must know is that ambiance, setting, and conversation enhance the food experience, but if the food does not complement the other parts of the experience, something is lost. This place has everything: the view, service, and dining intimacy. Why leave the main dish out of the experience? I want to want to come back like I did the first time I fell in love with "That's Amore." read more

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While visiting Seattle I kept going back and forth on where to have my birthday dinner. I finally chose That's Amore and it ended up being the best decision. We were a group of 5 and they accommodated us with no problem. Everyone was so welcoming. The place is cute and cozy and you can truly taste that everything is made from scratch. We ordered a variety of dishes and not a single one disappointed. Every plate was cleaned and our tastebuds were dancing. Since it was my birthday they brought out a slice of tiramisu. I usually do not even like tiramisu but theirs completely changed my mind. I shared it and everyone loved it. Honestly the best I have ever had. Beautiful views too. I will definitely be back the next time I visit Seattle. read more

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Nice little spot to grab dinner or drinks and apps! Friendly service, pretty view and tasty food! I especially enjoyed their pear salad, extra tasty! Nice menu with something for everyone. Daily fish/catch of the day specials as well. Lots of street parking nearby. read more

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Dropped by to celebrate a friends birthday- we typically save this spot for special occasions because we know that it's consistently a great experience, the menu is fun, and you can't predict what amazing plates will be on the special menu. We each had a cocktail, their Perfect Manhattan and I gotta say- it's really good - I tend to like my Manhattans a lil dry, not too sweet. We started things off with the risotto cakes which I think are a must, veering off the menu for the starter special which used pomegranate instead of tomato in a burrata basil balsamic presentation. I got the Pappardelle which has delicious boar meat, others went with the special which had crab- I can't remember the name and I didn't risk it all for the Instagram and take pictures before they started eating :( Service was of course excellent I had mentioned in the reservation that it was one of our birthdays and the first thing they did when greeting us is find out who's it was. The restaurant is known for its view and I will say it still looked nice even obscured by stormy skies. I will say with the storm outside it was nice to be able to have a meal in such a cozy place. We will be back again, plenty of other things to celebrate. read more

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Best place in the hood! We are regulars and never had a subpar meal. Cozy place, romantic. read more

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Had a lovely time on Valentine's Day at That's Amore! My husband made us an early dinner reservation and our food and experience was fantastic. I had a glass of Chianti Classico wine and my husband enjoyed his Peroni. For food we had the bread and butter and Caesar salad for starters and both for fantastic. The bread and butter assortment had a fluffy center and the different butters were well flavored. The Caesar salad had a nice crunch and the dressing was light and had the perfect touch of the anchovy flavor. For main courses we enjoyed the rigatoni bolognese which was fresh and al dente. Then we also enjoyed the carbonara pasta which we loved the pancetta in. One of the better carbonara pastas I've had, other than the ones I've had in Italy. The restaurant inside had a sweet homey feel and was a perfect Valentine's Day feel. Our waitress was also lovely and was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. read more

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First off, the location is unbeatable. We had a seat right next to the window with a view to downtown Seattle. The cozy lighting and atmosphere was perfect for our anniversary dinner. The waitstaff were really friendly and warm. They gave us a complementary dessert, and multiple staff members wished us a happy anniversary. We enjoyed every single thing we ate. The meatballs were savory and delicious, the bread was warm and crisp, and the shrimp in the pasta were perfectly cooked. We absolutely enjoyed our meal and the time we spent there. We were visiting from out of town, and it's now on our list of places that we have to visit on any future trips. read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Complementary Dessert - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food, service, and ambiance are worth a visit to this neighborhood gem! We visited That's Amore with friends on a Friday, late afternoon into evening. It's a quaint neighborhood spot in the Mt. Baker neighborhood. We went for the Caprese, Bruschetta, and Bread n Butter to start. By-the-way, the bread is not on the house. We then turned our attention to the entrees. The Lasagna with Spicy Sausage, Bucatini Carbonera with Pancetta and Smokey Bacon, the Fettuccine Afredo with Shrimp, the Chef's Catch (which was Halibut with Mushroom Risotto), and the Dungeness Crab Pappardelle were all delightful. There wasn't a complaint in the group. We capped it off with a couple Tiramisus, a Decadence, and Cannoli. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the view of the business district of Seattle from our table was amazing! read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Chef's Catch (Halibut with Mushroom Risotto). - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Absolutely converted me to an Italian food fan. Normally I consider pasta super overpriced for what you get however, their pasta is stunning the flavors spot on order the bread with three different types of butter. One was a garlic one was like an herb mix and then just a plain butter The most amazing bread ever I could order just that for a meal. My sister had Bolognese was very good. I tried it and I had a menu special for the evening beautiful pasta with crab and a cream sauce. It was stunning and of course the view is spot on. read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Pasta with crabmeat!!! Also the side of bread - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got the Caesar salad and special amore pizza along with the rigatoni pizza and the crab special pasta. The rigatoni was ok. The crab special was sooo good along with the salad and amore special. Although the pizza is on the smaller side. The service was fast and server was very attentive, and the ambiance is on the quieter side. read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute little restaurant in an out of the way neighborhood. It has a distant view, but from our table it was a little hard to see. The food was good, but a little pricier for most pasta places. I had the boar pappardelle and my friends had the crab pappardelle. We all enjoyed the dishes. Service was efficient and helpful. There is a 20% service charge - but I was told that you can use that as your tip or have it removed and add your own tip or add more. We were celebrating a birthday and they comped us a dessert! So nice! There is street parking. read more

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FYI there is a 20% surcharge at this restaurant aka automatic tip. I am not so sure if I would come back because of this charge. Also it's a bit pricey for my budget. read more

Was not as good as I expected. An aficionado of carbonara at our table thought it didn't taste like it all. My chicken Marsala was too peppery for me but another at our table thought their papardelle with bolognese sauce was fairly good ( but this was a requested combination). My risotto cakes pretty good too. Other dishes the rest of us ordered passable. But still nice to have a local restaurant just wish at a tad higher level. And also a waiter spilled some food on a guest at our table and did not offer any compensation! read more

Fun intimate spot in south Seattle. Brought my family here for an early dinner. We walked in without a reservation with no problem. Super kid friendly staff that offered my daughters paper and crayons to color. Also offered to order the kids meals right away, which was a nice gesture knowing we walked in hungry! I got the crab pappardelle pasta special which was a huge portion of crab and fresh pasta. My husband got the bolognese, both delicious dishes. Kids pasta was a bit pricey but everything tasted great and felt very welcome. They have a great view of downtown Seattle and will be back for a date night! read more

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Came for my brother's birthday tonight and loved it. Absolutely delicious food, beautiful view and great service. We had the meatballs, butternut squash soup, flatbread, carbonara, pork belly and linguine- all delicious. Will definitely be back read more

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That's Amore is a very good Italian Restaurant. The view of Seattle from the restaurant is incredible. This is a great place to visit for a date or special. We ordered the bread and butter (doesn't come with the meal) and Amore salad for appetizers, and linguini and Chicken Parmesan for entrees. The bread and butter was exceptional, it came with 3 unique butters that were infused with herbs and vegetables. The salad was very good, and had a great balance of flavors. We enjoyed the entrees, but the entrees had a few minor issues. The linguini was covered in a lemon sauce. The lemon was a little overpowering in the sauce, that it took away from the other ingredients in the dish. I added black pepper to the dish which neutralized the flavor and balanced the dish. The Chicken Parmesan was slightly overcooked, but the entree had good flavor. Aside from the few missteps in our entrees, the meal was amazing, and the ambience at this restaurant is unmatched. I would definitely visit again. read more

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We two had dinner. Highlights are the view and the ambiance. Neighborhood restaurant worth dining at if you live nearby. SERVICE: 3.5. Attentive and friendly. 20% service charge included in bill. FOOD: 3.0. - Grilled Pear Salad: 3.0. We split a salad. OK. - Fungo Davi (appetizer plate): 3.5. Mushrooms were good with bread (ordered separately). Bread comes toasted, and should be eaten before it cools down. - Linguine: 2.5. Shrimp was rather salty for us. - Bucatini Carbonara: 3.0. - Dessert - Chocolate Decadence: 2.0. Way too sweet for our tastes. Really sweet. - Dessert - Cannoli: 3.0. AMBIANCE: 4.0. We dined indoors as it was a grey evening. Tables nicely-spaced and comfortable. Simple, inviting interior. Excellent view over Seattle from the windows on rear wall. Our table was in second row away from wall and well-positioned to take advantage of view. There are 2 tables and half of another that are right next to the windows; one is next to the 2 bathrooms but the positives of the view will probably trump the negative of the bathroom traffic for most folks. read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Bucatini Carbonara. OK - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food and service, it's still pretty good...but honestly, in my humble opinion, when Paul (previous owner/chef) was cooking it was mo' betta. read more

Always delicious and the best view! We have eaten there many times over years, with small groups and larger ones. Recently, my daughter went there with her friends for her birthday dinner and it was perfect. read more

We had a 9pm Valentine's seating at That's Amore! We were served by the incredible Gabriella that guided us through the menu and made sure our glasses were filled, our silverware fresh, and our table clean! Bonus: We were given the table my partner requested with a beautiful nighttime view of the city. We started with the risotto cakes which were fried to PERFECTION! I wish I had remembered to add crispy pancetta on top, but will definitely returning and will do so next time! We split the rolls that game with olive butter, a lemon/horseradish butter, and lobster butter. Loved how they incorporated the specialty butters into the courses, it was a glimpse of what was to come! The olive butter is worth its hype- such a unique blend of flavors. We split the carbonara, tuscan pork and tenderloin of beef special. THE TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WAS TO DIE FOR!!!! I am so bummed it's a special because anyone who does not try it is really missing out. The beef was cooked to perfection and dressed in a creamy lobster butter. Each bite was topped with lobster meat and accompanied by a gorgeous truffle mashed potato. I found myself dipping my bread in the butter at the end of the meal because I could not get enough. With all of the red meat we ordered, the carbonara offered a balance. Additionally, the bathrooms were clean, the food came out at a perfect pace, and we found the staff to be attentive. It was the perfect place to celebrate Valentine's! read more

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The restaurant offers a delightful atmosphere, tasty food, and a welcoming host. However, I feel that the mandatory 20% tip for both dining in and takeout could be reconsidered, as I believe that tipping should be based on the quality of service and left to each customer's discretion. Takeout is a bit different since it doesn't involve a server - mandatory 20%? I truly believe it's not fair to put the responsibility of paying the kitchen staff on the customers. Additionally, for those ordering bread, please be aware that it comes with a $3.00 charge, and a pat of butter is an extra $3.00.I am unsure about the price of olive oil. I will not be returning, which is unfortunate because the food is good. read more

This was where we ate on my very first date with my husband! I have very fond memories of the view and the food. It's a quaint spot with Seattle charm. We have been married now for 12 years. Cheers to that's Amore ! read more

I was craving Italian food and came across That's Amore. I had no reservations and showed up. Luckily there were open seats at the bar (total of 4 spots) - in the future the staff highly recommended reservations. I ordered a few things and I wish the portions were bigger because it was delicious! If you order a starter, main, and desert then you'll be fine but anything less may still leave you wanting a snack or something. Bread and butter: the bread is warm and the crust is crunchy. It's topped with rosemary, salt, and pepper and was my favorite part of the dish. Butters seemed to be on rotation but there three I had were truffle, roasted tomato, and honey pear with brie. Bucatini carbonara with chicken (additional charge): the dish was creamy and super delicious. Loved everything. I added chicken to the dish and that was also juicy. My pasta had some carry over from a different dish as there were some pieces of onion and mushroom. Tiramisu: I didn't realize how large the slice of tiramisu was. It was delicious however some sections of the lady fingers weren't sufficiently soaked so it was a little dry. Overall, staff was pretty friendly and food was delicious! Will definitely be back in the future for special occasions given the price. read more

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I haven't even gotten home yet and already am writing this review bc it was so amazing! I've lived in Seattle all my life & somehow never knew of this hidden gem! Amazing service, you can tell they actually really care about their customers and the customer experience which I appreciate. The food was to die for! I got the special- crab Pappardelle and it was soooooo good. TONS of crab!! We also got three appetizers, a pizza & another pasta and the tiramisu that was DELISH and so moist! I will definitely come back and tell all my friends/family to as well! I also think it was very reasonably priced. We came on a Monday night at 6 PM no reservations and were able to walk in! read more

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One of my new favorite places to go in Seattle!! Went for date night and they made sure it was awesome! The food was delicious and the staff were super attentive!! They put us at a table by the window where we had an awesome view of the city. We got the Lasagna, the Halibut special, and Tiramisu! read more

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I came here first a dozen years ago with a large group. I didn't make the reservation and didn't remember the name of the restaurant, but I remembered the high quality of the food and the service. I found the restaurant again a few years ago and it's become one of our favorite restaurants. I've brought out of town guests and came again this year for my birthday. Excellent food, friendly, professional and efficient service is the restaurant's hallmark. read more

Loved it , specially my 2yr old he loved the spaghetti and the cannoli every bite he would close his eyes and make a "it's yummy face" the view and service was also great! Thanks "Leo approved" read more

I came in with high expectations and was actually SHOCKED at how my expectations were blown out of the water. Appetizers: -Salumi ($18): Charcuterie Board with Various Meats/Cheeses/Accompaniments. Standout was the goat cheese with lavender honey. -Amore Salad ($15): perfectly dressed, great port wine vinaigrette Mains: -Pappardelle ($29): with Wild Boar and a robust Tomato Sauce -Bucatini Carbonara ($23): Toothsome bucatini in an insanely rich creamy carbonara sauce -Tuscan Pork Belly ($31): Such a showstopper! Love how the individual components of the dish (creamy polenta, crispy pork belly, sweet cherry demi) came together for a cohesive, well balanced dish Dessert: -Tiramisu ($12) -Salted Caramel Decadence ($11) -Glass of Moscato ($11) Plating for the desserts is wonderful and none of them were too sweet (very well balanced). All the pastas tasted fresh and I love how the portions were not massive. Great staff. Outdoor patio and indoor seating - the views overlooking the Downtown Seattle Skyline are incredible if you are lucky enough to score a window seat. read more

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The bf and I chose that's amore for our anniversary dinner. Such a cute little spot with great views and very cozy! We very much enjoyed our appetizers - burrata and the risotto cakes. However, we were disappointed with the quality of our pasta dishes. I found my Alfredo sauce to be quite watery and not very flavorful. He ordered the penne speciali and very much enjoyed the fresh vegetables, but the pasta and sauce itself fell short. A bit disappointing after seeing all the rave reviews - maybe we were there on an off night. The service was quick and staff made sure to wish us a happy anniversary which felt very special. read more

Portions are quite small given the price. Celebrated a birthday here a few days ago, no dessert or birthday anything. The view is nice, but there was nothing special for a birthday celebration. Service was slightly slow. read more

Wow what a wonderful spot to dine with friends on NYE. The staff at That's Amore! made us feel like we were eating at a private event in their home. They even brought us all complementary glasses of champagne and allowed us to participate in a raffle where we won a free appetizer! I was lucky enough to have a Masterclass in plating while I was eating because I had a great angle of the kitchen from where I sat. My mouth was watering with anticipation the entire night. They almost had to bring me new napkins. The Pappardelle with wild boar was outstanding and had massive chunks of meat in it. I also got to try a few bites of the carbonara and it was like taking a nap in a delicious river of cheesy pasta. The surprise of the day for me was the goat cheese appetizer. I'm not even a big goat cheese fan, but they turned it into a bowl of cheese dip to go with homemade chips. I had to lick the plate clean before they took it away from us. This was a great experience with plenty of wine being passed around, and enough butter and cheese to induce an early 2022 heart attack. read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Pappardelle with an absolutely WILD boar - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a long week of work my husband and I were craving Tiramisu. In Federal Way you are very limited on finding Tiramisu let alone finding authentic Tiramisu. Found this cafe via Yelp and placed an online order so I could pick it up on my way home. The online order asks if you want to pick it up inside or car side. They even ask you for the color of your car and make. (*Note* there is no where in front of the cafe for them to bring you your food car side at least nothing marked) Instead of assuming someone would see my bright blue car from the curb that was indirectly in front of the cafe I walked up to the hostess. The portion we received might just look small because it was in a takeout container and unlike all the other photos I've seen of the Tiramisu from this cafe, it has no frills like the dine in photos. (I'm kicking myself for not taking a photo) It's not as tall or wide either. The lady fingers still were not soaked even though previous reviews/comments had suggested the cake was dry. I don't want to be negative so the place could be deserving of five stars, but I will need to try the rest of the menu and possibly dine in to get the best experience. I'm disappointed I had to pay $16 (rounded up after tax, service fee and tip) for a small slice of fry layered cake, but for the authenticity I will leave a four. The flavor was on point. Just please start soaking those lady fingers. read more

This was a cute lie restaurant wayy up the hill with a very gorgeous view of the city. We had a table right by the window and were able to enjoy the sunset before the city light came on. The food was amazing! Loved the baled goat cheese and the risotto cakes. We also had the salad with the pear and champagne vinaigrette. For our entrees we had the margherita pizza with a thin crust and plenty of cheese. As well as the carbonara pasta. The pasta was so unctuous! All the staff was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely recommend!! read more

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Had spaghetti meatballs with Caesar,gin martini with Italian logger chaser.Freaking delicious!

My husband and I were looking for some Italian food that was filling and delicious and we definitely found it here at That's Amore! We ordered the specials of the day. I had the pasta with the Dungeness Crab. It was topped with asparagus and shaved cheese. That was so delicious, so much flavor and the pasta had great texture. My husband got the Steelhead on a bed of spinach. And it was also delicious I definitely stole some bites of that. We had the red wine spritzers because we wanted something refreshing. Our waitress suggested it to us and it was so good! Our waitress was so attentive and kind. We loved our service. The owners even came to talk to us and they were kind and helpful. We also sat outside and had a great view of the greenery next to the restaurant. We definitely will be back! read more

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After debating where to eat pizza in downtown Seattle we opted for a a short drive and try That's Amore! We walked in and loved the ambiance with the great overlook of Seattle. We started out with the Amore salad. They split the salad which worked out perfectly. The wife was pleased. The bottled beer was poured into chilled glasses which worked for us. I was surprised the wife ordered the Amore pizza because it's all meats with veggies. Wow, we loved it, the crust was amazing as was the entire experience. I left my credit card behind and walked next door to take photos of the city. Luckily, I was reunited with my card by restaurant staff as we took selfies with the city in the background. Amazing Seattle experience. Give out a try. read more

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Enjoyed coming here for dinner one evening. It's a smaller venue but there were only a few parties seated while we were there. The food and service were both good. Lovely views looking towards downtown Seattle. read more

Searched yelp and found That's Amore! My husband and I were glad we found this cute little cafe. We shared the Rigatoni bolognese and a That's Amore pizza. Perfect sharing size portions. Staff was quick and friendly. Food was delicious and hit the spot. The pizza was not at all greasy, it had a nice little crunch on the crust and the sauce was perfect. If I ever come back to Seattle, I will definitely hit up That's Amore again. I was a little surprised with the 20% gratuity for a party of 2 but it was well deserved, we actually tipped a little more because we enjoyed our meal. read more

Absolutely amazing service and food. My gf and I went on a really long tiring walk and stumbled across this place and they treated us and our dogs like royalty first thing. read more

This is a cute family-owned Italian restaurant, and they were very friendly and had good service. The menu had to be supplemented by their special options, all of which sounded like better choices. One of us tried getting their short rib, but they had ran out because we went for a late dinner. I had the soup because I wasn't too hungry, and it was really good and the burrata cheese was a nice addition. It wasn't too thick and heavy, and I could tell it was fresh and homemade. The bread and butter was expensive for what it was, and you would expect them to serve bread for free. However, it was pretty tasty, and there was enough butter for the amount of bread it came with. Went home with a large piece of tiramisu, and it was pretty tasty when I had it for breakfast the next day :) If the prices were 20% cheaper per item, it would've had a better recommendation because the bill was expensive given what we ordered. read more

That's Amore! Italian Cafe - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington