Usually I don't yelp stores because I am a lazy yelper but this place deserves a mention. Not for the wonderfully priced wine tasting they have that was packed, or the variety of different olive oil, tapenade samplings around the store, not even for the unlimited variations of black and white truffles they offer. No, I'm yelping this place because the matronly lady behind the counter offered to sample some delicious, truffle salt for us, stoically sprinkled it onto our wrists in a VERY familiar ritual I have never done in a truffle store before, and then watched us with bemused eyes as we ...sampled. Then we sampled amazing chocolate. And that truffle salt? I see yelpers write constantly about this explosion and that explosion in their mouth but this is the only thing I have ever experienced that exploded in my mouth besides Hoang's mom. read more

If you consider yourself a foodie or wine connoisseur- Truffle Cafe is a must. Thanks to the knowledgable staff, you will find exactly the right wine pairing or sauce that will make your dinner compete. I was surprised at all the interesting wines. Bought the "Foxy Noxy" after having free wine samples and loved every sip. read more

VERDICT: The place to be to try 10% concentrated truffle salt. Good sample of other salts and truffle oil. Check out wine bar for hand-picked local Washington wines, as well as selection from California, Italy, France, Spain, and Argentina. QUALIFIER: Portable floor heater helped keep the small store front quite cozy even for a wine tasting. Poor Nick (store clerk/helper) at the front passing out hot potato leek soup samples with drop of truffle oil. The store manager and wine expert Cameron served us the wine tasting, and was quite busy over the phone for another wine tasting event, but was quite prompt with wine selection, surveying our palette, and pairing small samples of crackers, cookies, oil-based pastes, and truffle salts. PRODUCT: Wines were neatly displayed on the storage rack behind us, but wine tasting bottles were at the counter, and stored in their small fridge. The truffle salts were plain and simple, but most of our time spent there were observing the surrounding visitors, tour guides, and other packaged goods from abroad. SERVICE: Cameron was a wonderful host, showing us laminated maps of which wine region each bottle originated. He carefully explained in detail each bottles' history. Between the both of us, we tried 10 different wines. I ended up buying 2 bottles of wine, a larger bottle of truffle oil, and a shaker of truffle salt. read more

All things truffle If you like truffle you can't go wrong here. I purchased a small bottle of black truffle oil ($20) and truffle salt ($10) and will definitely return again when visiting Seattle. It's a small store across from Pike's Place Market. All things truffle and more. read more

Oh, where to start.... We came here as part of our savor gourmet tour and left knowing we'd be back the next day for the wine flights. So we did. Two flights to be exact only because the folks who work here know their wine and truffles. The pairings could not have been more amazing, and what's more, they tailor your wine flights to you! (Busily typing as she scoops a mouthful of the black truffle sauce w/ mushrooms & olive oil in her mouth) It's a small store, which makes the truffle fragrance linger in every crevice and you feel like you've dabbed truffle butter all over your body when you leave. This place is a real treat, make sure you stop by! read more

These guys must be making some serious overhead, cuz they are giving out free samples of lots of expensive stuff at the Pike Place Market. And will you buy it after tasting it? YES YOU WILL!! You may hesitate after seeing the price.....sample some more....mmmmmmmm.....then make a very hard decision on what you can buy while still paying rent on time. But the great thing is, most of their truffle stuff is so flavorful and rich, that you only need to use a tiny little bit to be satisfied, so your $35 bottle of white truffle oil will actually last you for 3-5 months, providing you don't over-do it. I have not done the wine tasting, but after reading the reviews, I think I must go soon. Grazie mille La Buona Tavola for sharing and caring about our little expensive friends. read more

Fantastic specialty food store that specializes in TRUFFLE PRODUCTS. The owner is friendly and super enthusiastic about the product she sells. The best part is that you can pretty much sample a majority of the products sold in the store. I greatly appreciated this because these are rather expensive condiments. This trip I purchased a sample pack of black and white truffle and a small packet of truffle salt and white truffle cream. The store also carries aged balsamic vinegar, different infused olive oils, and other interesting things like pistachio cream. read more

The beauty of Pike Place and the surrounding stores is all the sampling. I'm a grazer by nature and this store was my heaven. As soon as I entered this store I was hit by the smell of earthy goodness: red wine and truffles! The staff was incredibly friendly and very, very knowledgeable about their products. I loved the Italian micro-wines (those produced by families on a very small scale) because that meant the staff had traveled to the vineyard, met the makers, and understood the land the vine was grown on. During the tasting they had us sample a specific truffle product, each one paired perfectly with the wine we were tasting at that moment. While many products at this store were pretty expensive (it is truffles), I thought the wines were reasonably priced. In the end I still felt comfortable buying some truffle salt, which I've been putting on homemade popcorn. Delicious! read more

If you're visiting pike place as a tourist or even a local, this spot is a must visit! Truffle everything with delicious tastings, a superb wine collection, and most importantly the best service you'll ever receive. Nick and the owner Rei, were so attentive, so sweet, I wanted to stay and just hang out with them. My toes were cold and Rei, the truffle queen, offered me toe warmer packets. Overall, the perfect the spot! read more

They were awesome! We went for wine tasting , which was $8 for 3 wines (2oz each). They asked first what wine we like. Then they used our answer to pick our samples. They seemed to have a lot of insight on what they thought we'd like, and they were right! They also gave us background on what we were drinking - such as a wine used with peeled grapes - which made the experience very memorable :) read more

The best part about this place is the service. It feels good to walk into a store and get greeted by all the staff members. They also let you sample just about everything. When I first walked in they asked me if I new much about truffles, then they made me taste normal potato leek soup, then added a drop of truffle oil in it and asked me to taste it again. I was sold after that. Great product, great staff and reasonable prices. You can't ask for much more. www.avocadoLA.com read more

Came back to pick up some good truffle ingredients. expensive, but well worth it. I dont even like truffles that much. Many places try to use it, and end up using the fake stuff, which totally ruins the experience for anyone wanting the real deal. Location: Busy street of the Market. Business must be good. Atmosphere: I like how you can even go in and have a glass of wine. They carry a might fine selection. Walking inside reminds me of Italy for sure. Service: It is what it is. Food: We were able to sample many things, Basic Oils, Truffle Cream, aged balsamic vinegar, truffle salt, a great way to select what you want. The cream was delectable, had to get some, Along with truffle slices. Overall: Satisfied. I cant wait to make some scrambled eggs. read more

Stopped by here about 2 years day before heading out on an Alaskan cruise. The owner was very friendly and we ended up buying some sliced black truffles in olive oil and lots of 10% truffle salt for ourselves and as gifts. We have been addicted ever since. I believe her prices are higher than what you can buy through amazon for the same exact product but being able to taste the items makes it worth it. read more

Girlfriend and I walked by this place on our way way through the market and had a great time. Stayed for 2 wine tastings and received amazing service during our 2 hour stay. We ended up purchasing 2 bottles of wine (brand and name skips my mind) and the parmesan spread that paired well with our wines. Overall, great experience. Definitely would return. read more

Where have I been?! I was amazed to discover this beautiful gem of a place on a Eat Seattle tour and I think I've become infatuated with truffle everything now. The guy that worked there was super informative in talking about how truffles are made and the process. He gave us samples of oils, vinegars, salt and dessert sauces. They also had so much more samples to try including cheeses, honey, and other condiments. Once I tried the oil and the salt I was automatically sold! I ended up buying the mini versions of both the black and white oils as well as the salt. Truffle salt on your popcorn?! Need I say more?! I'm so glad I discovered this place and I can tell you 100% I will be back! read more

This place...seriously I can't stand it! The service, the sauces, the WINE! Ok, really I could seriously stay here all day. The owner Rei she really makes it happen. Her employees embody the service and sampling is awesome! She takes the time to listen to her customers to provide suggestions tailored for their specific needs. read more

Great service. Just wish that i was warned or told that most products don't last for more than a mo after open even tho I keep em well refrigerated. The sales person recommend me to purchase the large jar of black truffle instead of a small one. If I knew they will b all molded within a mo, I would hv bought multiple small bottles instead. read more

Can't make it to Italy? Come to downtown Seattle for a taste. This is a place that is obviously run by someone who loves the business. 5 stars for the following reasons: 1. Imported, special Italian offerings that you can't find elsewhere, that make your dishes at home very special. I have bought truffle oil, truffle paste, feta stuffed peppers, imported pasta, jellies and wine here. All of it good, special. and have made my home made meals special. 2. Everything truffle -- oil, salt, etc. Exotic and special. 3. The best nighttime wine tasting in Seattle -- the wine expert, David, knows the families who make the wine in Italy, and he tells you personal stories about how the wine was created. Very special. Also, the seatings make you meet others -- something that can be hard to do in Seattle. Also, only $10 to taste 5 wines, served with compatable "bites". The best entertainment value in Seattle, and after the tasting is done, you are already right downtown, so you can pop into a restaurant, a pub or see a concert just steps away. read more

If you are in the Pike's Marketplace area, you HAVE to swing by the Truffle Cafe for some excellent tastings and some vino, to along with it! My wife and I LOVE the staff, the food and the wine. We always say, "let's just stop in and say hi," and end up there for at least an hour! Love you guys!!! read more

Truffle Queen - Angela...hostess with the mostest! - Specialty Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic experience. David facilitated the wine tasting and had many great stories to tell. Best wining tasting experience I've had ever. He's travelled the world tasting different wines. read more

Truffle Queen - Specialty Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friend and I stopped by for a quick wine tasting and ended up staying for quite a while. David the sommelier has the best stories, and we loved every wine he recommended. Definitely stop by if you have a chance! read more

Truffle Queen - Specialty Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So - really great lol wine and truffle shop. 3 wine tastings w/excellent knowledgable information included! LOTS OF FREE SAMPLES and really down to earth staff. Thanks David for an amazing wine tutorial- amazing place! read more

Truffle Queen - Specialty Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic service and quality products. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone looking for delicious truffle products. read more

If you're looking to show employees an example of awesome customer service bring them here. They will fill you up on samples, knowledge & smiles. Try the 10 year Balsamic Vinegar & the Fresh Basil Pesto. I dare you to leave empty-handed. read more

Truffle Queen - Specialty Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I live in Seattle and come by a few times a year to stock up. Their stuff is so good, and I have not found better Truffle Salt than I have had from Truffle Queen. I routinely use their stuff in my cooking, and every time I stop by, the guys who work here are incredibly kind and accommodating. Whenever I'm near by I always get the Chinese Hom Bow from Mee Sum next door and get a free sample of black truffle oil to mix in it. That mixture is a match made in heaven, and the employees not only allow me to do this, but they encourage it. I will continue shopping here and stocking up on my home truffle supply :). read more

I love this place. The staff is really friendly and they have great samples of different kinds of pasta sauces and truffle oils. I like almost all of them but our favorite is the red pesto sauce. It goes great on pasta and chicken. read more

What a cool find! Obviously in Pikes Place there are plenty of places which catch your eye but I will never regret stumbling into this place! We met Angela who gave us a wine a truffle tasting. She has an awesome personality and was greatly informative. The products are not pricey considering what you are getting, and they have a large selection of products you cant get anywhere else. If you don't want to purchase, it is still worth stopping in and sampling - you can even smell jars of whole truffles. read more

In love with truffle salt! Never had I ever experienced truffles before in any way- this cafe blew my mind. This is my favorite shop at the market. The staff is fantastic! Stopped here as part of a Chef Tour on a Saturday to try truffle salt, balsamic oil, etc. Came back on Sunday for their 10.00 wine tasting. Had a beautiful time. Also, met and talked to owner for a while. Totally recommend to stop here while at Pike Market. read more

I am shocked. I heard such wonderful things about La Buona Tavola in Seattle. What I discovered was puzzling. I didn't find anyone who knew wines other than how to slosh the contents of a bottle into some questionable glasses. I don't like my wine handed to me like it's a Slurpee at 711. Second, don't you find it odd that a place that boasts truffles had NO scent of truffles? ...save for the flinty hint of some old truffle oil. All the food tasted old, pre-fab, from a can or bag. My silverware was clean(ish), smudged and watermarked. The worst odors from the street also waft into the mildewy room this "restaurant" is clumsily perched in. I'm extremely snoopy and mischievous by nature so I skulked around watching the "staff" and the "guests". What I saw was akin to guards in a sanitarium placating to the inmates and doling out crazy-pills. These people are very proud of the raspy morsels they concoct (probably in a cauldron under a birdshit tree). Then they have the unmitigated gall to CHARGE you for every little thing like it's valuable! Thank God I was on company time and I didn't have to charge my own Visa! Listen here, Tavola, wine tastings are not for lemonade stands, okay? $5 wines are just that, five-dollar-wines. Bottom of the swill bucket. You're not educating people, you're just further confusing them in order for you to make a buck and earn a miniscule amount of validation. You can fool the Philistines that lumber in through your badly hung doors...but not people that know cuisine. Italy, indeed! Little Italy in New York City maybe! I would have given this NO star but you deserve ONE for fooling everyone. Good job. Just what this earth needs is more inflated flap. read more

My Grandson and I attended the "Taste of Italy" wine event last night hosted my Cameron DeWitt Ruiz. What a fun event. Cameron made this not only an enlightening experience but entertaining. He definitely knows his wines. Chef Eduardo Johnson of "86 Meals", paired each wine with fabulous food. This was my first wine tasting event and I would highly recommend going to one of these, you won't regret it. read more

we (hubby and I) checked out this spot when we were in Seattle in October, did a tasting hosted by a mid-20yr old (my age) who was so knowledgeable about her wines and so friendly and so informative when we asked about local places to check out for eats! can't wait to come back again and visit (later this week)! cheers! wine tastings are definitely worth a quick stop in the little shop if you're in the martlet and that's what you're looking for. read more

Let me start by saying that this place was unexpectedly amazing. As I browsed the marketplace after-hours (most of the pike's place market vendors and shops close at 6) I came upon this quiet, but warm looking little shop. I wandered in with a group of 5 and we were served samples and a good dose of educational wine tasting and friendly conversation. The employees name was Cameron and we all found him remarkably welcoming and generous. Although the prices are high, the goods are worth the dollar if you are looking for some classy accents to any event or romantic evening, ie. truffle "caviar," truffle slices, eggplant pate dip, truffle salt (perfect to sprinkle on a snack, or your dinner!) and more. If you have a chance, I highly recommend tasting some wine and enjoying the wonders of truffle at this lovely little shop. read more

Three years ago I stumbled upon Truffle Queen on a visit to Seattle and left the store with a bag of incredible goodies- my favorite being their Truffle Salt. When I used it up, I tried going to gourmet shops in NY and NJ to find an alternative-nothing came close. So earlier this week I decided to order three jars on line. They just arrived-the most amazing salt ever. By the way-I never wrote a review on Yelp before-but Truffle Queen deserves it. read more

This place is way touristy. It's located in in between Post Alley and Pikes Place Market. I was playing tour guide for an out of town guest. We were whisked in the store after being given a sample of potato soup with and without their truffle oil. I have to admit the truffle oil added a great deal of flavor. My guest ended up purchasing some truffle salt and oil. Last month I threw a little get together with my friends to watch the Academy Awards. I was trying to think of finger foods I could serve and I had the brilliant idea of serving truffle oil popcorn. I purchased the truffle salt and oil. The popcorn was a hit. I ended up making two large batches over the course of the evening. It was by far the most popular appetizer I provided for my guests. read more

Yummmmmmmmmm. I pretty much wanna buy everything this store has to offer. I came here with a group of girls for some wine tasting ($9) and the staff was very friendly, informative and just fun to be around! They have lots of fancy dips to taste (truffle pesto, aged balsamics, olive tapenades & much more!) which are yummy. & they can ship their products anywhere too which is nice because if you're not from around here, you definitely want to ship home some of the truffle salt, pesto and balsamic vinegars (just to name a few). read more

Wonderful truffle oil! Nice sales people. Worth a visit for tourists. Just sent caviar and cheese spread to sister in TX b/c she is addicted. read more

Went here on a trip to Seattle and sample the truffle oils. They had a huge variety and I saw that they had wine tasting for really affordable prices. However, I had read about their famed potato leek soup with truffle oil, but alas, it was not being served / sampled. read more

Wish they had a shop in So Cal! What a fantastic experience! Small shop, but there is a lot to taste and choose from: sweet and savory, truffle and not. The white truffle spread and black truffle spreads were amazing. Oh, and try the pistachio butter- why have I never known about this before?! Delectable! You can taste just about anything. The owner is very warm and friendly. She gets French black truffles in pretty regularly too. They have wine and food items. I must admit, for such a small spot, they really do an amazing job making their shop comfortable and homey. Will definitely return back next time I visit Seattle. May even order online! read more

It's retarded just how awesome this place is. Woah. Life changing! I'm a strong believer that truffle makes pretty much everything better. This was evident with the potato-leek soup we had... we had it sans truffle oil and then with! The soup, made by the mother of the owner (who studied at the Cordon Bleu), was delicious, but so incredibly rich and luscious with the addition of the oil! Great way to start off the visit. In addition to the soup, we sampled almost everything they had to offer. Truffle salt, truffle oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, truffle cream, lemon curd (served on top of a "crack" cookie), and so much more! It's a sampler heaven! While I wanted one of everything they sell here, I had to settle on just a few items. Ended up leaving with truffle salt, a bottle of souave (a really crisp, clean white which is my personal favorite for summer), feta stuffed peppers, and bacon chocolate. One thing of interest is they sell truffle salt with 10% truffle content. The majority of the time salt is somewhere between 3-5%. This means it packs more of a punch! How can you not love that? I'll be back... the owner was so friendly and helpful and their wine tastings look pretty epic! Truffles FTW! read more

quite possibly the greatest lil place i've stumbled across. like a home. but a greater one. a friends one. with lots of good food. and better friends. the truffle is exceptional. the davis is exceptional. can't emphasize enough the quality of service i recieved from this man. david. the star of david. unbelievable. check it out. please!! i beg of you read more