Went here for the first time for a private event. The servers did an amazing job staying attentive to all of us with our water and wine and serving each course with class. I drank all of my water then I noticed they brought me a second glass of water so I wouldn't have an empty water glass for the rest of the night. The roast chicken was delish and the chocolate cake was very rich with yummy vanilla gelato. I will definitely come back here again. Ambience was very cozy and comfortable. Bar area looked welcoming. Private event was upstairs and quiet and perfect for our group setting. read more

My family and I enjoyed a delicious lunch at this restaurant. The food was amazing and our waiter was very friendly. The sweet potato gnocchi was amazing (wish I took a pic) and so was the buccatini (pictured). I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good Italian food in the area! read more

Tulio - Buccatini - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perhaps it is true that familiarity breeds contempt because, after our first breakfast at Tulio, I would have given Tulio a 4. But we ate four breakfasts here as well as three dinners. It's now down to a 3; meaning, average. Let me start by stating that not one waitress (breakfast) or waiter (dinner), or the Bartender, introduced themselves. We asked one waiter (Shawn) his name; and we asked the Bartender (Leah) her name. No one told us their names. I do like the Matre D. On one occasion, he told us which three tables he had available and let us chose. Another evening, he set a professional basketball player and her friend next to us. That was kind of cool. The restaurant is pleasantly dark, lots of wood, very traditional and warm. Love the interior. However, getting in and out of the booths (which we did twice at breakfast) is hard; especially getting out of them. We then started asking for a table for breakfast. We had stuff to spread out, literature for planning our day. Even though four-tops were available, we were always seated at two-tops which didn't give us room to plan our day. First breakfast: Hubby had the Waffle with fresh fruit, syrup, a compote and whipped cream. He doesn't like compote or whipped cream; he wants syrup on his Waffle. It's Italian syrup, so way too sweet for his taste. Several days later, I ordered the Waffle and used the compote which I loved as well as a wee bit of whipped cream, which was delicious. In my case, I also ordered bacon, "crispy, please." The bacon was prepared "crispy," as I had asked. First breakfast: I had the Frittata which was topped with dollops of Goat Cheese. It was good. The OJ is $5. I guess that is typical of restaurants but the first breakfast was the first and last time we ordered juice. After that, we swallowed our pills with water. I never have more than a few swallows of coffee, so I brought my own coffee in from the Hotel Lobby. Why pay $5 for half a cup of coffee? Speaking of water: It is served without asking in all of the Seattle restaurants we visited; and, of course, served without straws. I have a problem with that, because I don't believe that all restaurants get their glasses germ-free; I don't believe the water gets hot enough to sanitize. Just saying. Second breakfast: My husband wasn't very hungry, so he ordered the Cinnamon Roll. It wasn't warm and the icing had congealed. I had the Waffle and bacon and was very happy. Third breakfast: We knew we would be out in the wet and rain all day, so we both had Oatmeal. I was surprised it wasn't served with milk. The next day, I ordered Oatmeal again. Different waitress; this one offered milk. We split a Fruit Plate. Fourth breakfast: By now we were so tired of their limited breakfast menu, we could scream. Fortunately, I rode the elevator with a hotel guest who was carrying two cups of coffee in a tray and a bag of pastries. The next morning, we walked just one block to Vovito where we had tasty, warm Turkey & Cheese Croissant Sandwiches and good coffee. We spent $20 on breakfast at Vovito's instead of $40 at Tulio. Tulio adds a 5% surcharge to their bills. Hubby didn't notice it when he paid for our first breakfast. I noticed it later. After that, I took care of the bills. I tipped 15% consistently, instead of 20%. In Seattle, check your restaurant bills to see if you're being charged any or all of the gratuity. We dined at two restaurants that add 20% BUT they are clear about it, and say that the wait staff do not expect more. Tulio is sneakier. They make it sound as if it's in accordance with a law to provide a higher minimum wage, but that actually isn't the case at all. First dinner: We shared the Gnocchi appetizer. The Gnocchis are stuft with Sweet Potatoes and then lightly pan-fried. They were surprisingly good. I had Linguini with Clams. Couldn't see any linguini because there were so many clams. I did eventually get down to the Linguini, at which time I requested cheese. They don't shave the cheese at your table; they spoon already shredded cheese onto your food upon request. Second dinner: Bartender Leah is great at her job. One evening we just sat at the bar. We wanted some food to soak up the liquor but found their Appetizer Menu to be sorely lacking. When I told Leah there was nothing on it that suited, she offered to put together an antipasto plate. We accepted. We had drinks, the antipasto plate and one slice of Tiramisu. Our bill came to $145!!! Yikes! Third dinner: My husband had Mussells and thoroughly enjoyed them; the best Mussels he's ever had. I had Pumpkin Soup. It was okay. I've had better. (Five Spice Pumpkin Soup at the historic Panamonte Inn in Boquete, Panamá.) Dinners are served with Foccacia, but the bread is bland bland bland. We eat Foccacia at home frequently, but what we buy from Trader Joe's is tasty. This was so bland that it was "one and done." read more

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Tulio reminds me a lot of old Italian restaurants on the East Coast - great use of wood, moulding, and quality materials while being a bit more 'buttoned up' than most restaurants in Seattle (even the 'fancier' ones). We went for lunch on a Friday and while they were full, they were able to seat us in the bar. Service was prompt and friendly. We were almost immediately served four slices of soft bread with olive oil for dipping. We ordered two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc, and I ordered the agnolotti and my co-worker ordered risotto. The food came out remarkably fast, and the agnolotti - OMG! YUM! At first, the use of lemon was a little overpowering in this creamy dish, but when paired with the cheese inside of the pasta, it was balanced very nicely. My co-worker enjoyed his risotto and we happily drank the sauv blanc (which was good, but a bit pricey per glass). The environment here would make for a great place to bring someone when feeling a bit more upscale, or if you're on a date. The food was delicious, and I'm looking forward to going back and trying the full dinner menu. read more

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I can not recommend this restaurant for the price. I had the orrachette pasta, bland, absolutely no flavor. Not even the sausage in it had any flavor. Then the old man chef tell me he been here almost 30 years. I want to ask him how he never learn to make a good marinara with so much time in his hands? But instead I smile and tell the old man "Basta" which means "Nice" in Italian. So I guess it's back to New Jersey I go. read more

Stunning. We are still talking about it. The sweet potato gnocchi is to die for! My favorite dish of the night. Everything was delicious Nd service was perfection.... and we are so happy we stumbled upon this gem! read more

Took a long time to get our meal. Gnocchi was very salty. Red sauce didn't taste like tomato. Party of 5 and only 1 person liked their meal. Staff and management were wonderful and took a couple meals off. Great customer service. Nice ambiance. read more

Great service, amazing food, perfect atmosphere. Perfect place to take someone on a date - we actually saw a lot of couples come in on their first dates tonight. We made a reservation with a booth at 7, and they were super accommodating. Our booth was decked out with two beautiful pink roses and faced the rest of the first floor of the restaurant. Our waiter, Ricardo, was excellent and knowledgeable about all the seafood and ingredients in the meals. He treated us to a sample of Gorgonzola & prosciutto for our anniversary and strawberry ice cream on the house. We started off with mussels in a succulent broth (the best I've ever had), followed by chicken risotto, clam linguine, and topped it off with their tiramisu. I do wish their linguine had a little more flavor because I'm used to eating asian food most of the time, but they deserve 5 stars nonetheless. We absolutely cannot wait to come back. read more

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A group of four stopped in here for a quick breakfast before hitting the Pride Parade. If I'm being honest, the only reason we stopped into Tulio's was because they were one of the only places open in the early morning hours. Discover is an accepted form of payment. My bestie and I each ordered a red beer (Bud Light and tomato juice) for $8 each: $6 for the beer and $2 for the tomato juice. My daughter ordered the Tulio Bloody Mary for $10. We were actually charged $10.25 for the Bloody Mary. When I brought this discrepancy to our servers attention, he removed the up-charge with a flimsy excuse of "the computer had the wrong price". My daughter requested Tabasco sauce for her Mary and was told Tabasco wasn't stocked. She then requested Tulio's house hot sauce - which never came. One of the four water glasses had lipstick stains on the rim. Our server stated that he would let the dishwasher know for future cleanings. We were never offered water refills. My bestie and I shared the Breakfast Sandwich for $12: eggs over-easy, spicy coppa, mozzarella, arugula and mama lil peppers served on a Ciabatta roll. Our sandwich also came with roasted baby red potatoes and fresh fruit. We each thought our breakfast choice was yummy. Our kids shared the Home-Made Biscuits for $15: Spicy Italian sausage gravy and two cage eggs any style. They also thought their breakfast was tasty. Tulio's adds a 5% surcharge to each bill to support Seattle's minimum wage act, which I find annoying. I prefer to decide where my hard-earned money should go. Overall, Tulio's has tasty food but lackluster service. read more

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I had eaten at Tulio a few times, most recently before a Seahawks game. It is a nice, classic Italian place. For brunch, they had both breakfast items and pasta. I ordered the Orecchiette, which is spicy Italian sausage with pasta. The portion size was not big, but the pasta was really nice and I liked the sausage--very authentic tasting. Others ordered traditional breakfast items and liked them. Service was kind of mixed. They took awhile to get our orders and then they were not great about refreshing our drinks, but the food came out quickly after it was ordered. Most restaurants seem to get slammed before games, but the staff seemed particularly stressed. Tulio is a great place for dinner and they have a great wine list. read more

Tulio - Orecchiette - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here for a business dinner. Tulio it is at a great location as it is right next to the Seattle Public library, the W Seattle, and the Fairmont. The herb bread was awesome. For drinks, I ordered the lavender Lemon Tini. It was delicious. For food, I ordered the prosciutto wrapped asparagus as an appetizer and orecchiette for entree. The white asparagus and duck egg was an adventure. I enjoyed it quite a bit. The pasta was simple yet comforting. I especially loved the spicy Italian sausage. Nothing too crazy. Just a good time. Probably not worth a special trip into town. But if you are close by, why not. read more

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The Seared Tuna was really good. The service was a little overwhelmed. Drinks came out after apps, bread came out after entries. Overall good place and good location. Would come again. read more

I can not recommend this spot to anyone. We tried to appetizers, the burrata and the asparagus and both were not good. The asparagus was very crunchy and tasteless, we left most on the plate. We tried the squid ink pasta and another red sauce based one. The pastas were bland, and unfulfilling. We boxed our food to go, and I went to subway right afterward, and honestly it was better. If you want good Italian, I suggest Alturo in Capitol Hill. read more

Tulio - Squid ink with pork belly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fantastic meal and everyone was very friendly. The lamb shank and halibut (special) were quite tasty. Highly recommend for dinner!

Dinner at Tulio on Monday evening was excellent: tagliatelle with mussels and seared tuna with beans, followed by olive oil cake with lemon curd. Yum. Shasta provided good advice. Ambiance was warm and friendly. Definitely one of our go-to restaurants in downtown Seattle. Gordon N. read more

Tulio still has it! Dont sleep on a Seattle classic. The food here is delicious. Whatever you order is just the way I remember prior to pandemic. If there is one thing you have to get , just one well that would have to be the gnocchi. Dang its so pillowy soft and the brown butter sauce thing that accents the pillows is so irresistible . Shank is so tender I cant help get it every time. Service is the best, attentive and full of class. Support local , yes please Tulio has been around and survived the pandemic . This is one local happy to be back at Tulio read more

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We had reservations on a busy summer weekend (Bluejays and Taylor Swift in town). Shasta was our server and did a great job. Started out with the sweet potato gnocchi which was good (wife enjoyed this more than me - "the gnocchi blew my mind"). My wife had the ravioli for her entree and I had the orecchiette. The orecchiette has spicy sausage which was well balanced with the tomato base. The stars of the meal for me were the desserts. We shared the bittersweet chocolate pot de crème and the affogato (gelato+crumbled almond brittle covered in a shot of expresso). The affogato was delicious!! Nice quaint restaurant with good ambiance. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Came for brunch after friends recommendation. Thoroughly disappointed. Pasta was mediocre, brunch menu was subpar, service felt rushed. I substituted sausage for veggies in my pasta dish and what veggies?! Lol it was very laughable. Please tell me if you see any veggies in the red sauce pasta dish. There were tiny onions and 3 mushrooms. No offer of pepper or grated cheese. Isn't that standard? In conclusion, everything was mediocre. Would not recommend and will not come back. You know that feeling when you go to a restaurant and you go through immediate feelings of regret because you dont want to eat the food, but it feels like a waste of money? read more

Tulio - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

DO NOT ORDER THE HALIBUT!!! Because I want to make sure this still a piece for me next time I return!!! Was here a couple weeks ago and upon bartenders recommendation I ordered this for dinner and it did not disappoint. One of the best fish dishes I've ever enjoyed! Back in town tonight and heading over later for another piece! read more

Tulio - Halibut special - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything about this place is great. The atmosphere the servers the food choices. There is something for everyone and you will leave with a happy full belly!!! read more

Sophisticated lunch spot offering a nice combination of salads, pizza and pasta. Great for a business lunch or intimate dining experience. I went light and had bean soup and beet salad. The soup was seasoned well and had three different beans. Perfect portion for lunch. The beet salad was small but really hit the spot. This combined with the focaccia bread served left me full and satisfied. Only complaint is that they squeeze a lot of tables into a small space so hard to maneuver but the service and food makes up for this. read more

Food is great. Guillermo and William were super friendly and both of them gave us some good recommendations about the dishes. Definitely will come back. read more

I friend recommended this place, and it was an amazing experience, the food (the steak was delicious). Guillermo was a very attentive with us and William was a very patience explain the whole menu. and I love that Guillermo speak Spanish, a big plus. definitely am gonna return read more

I have been coming to this restaurants for ten years, usually staying next door at the Vintage Park Plaza hotel. I have always loved both- what has happened? The service was beyond terrible, the wait staff and management were hostile when I made a requests to sit in the restaurant rather than the bar, the food took forever and was barely edible. RIP read more

Had dinner at this wonderful place last night. Started out with wine in the bar. Perfect wine recommended bar bar tender. Them we moved to the dining room, a beautiful and cosy room. Service was attentive without being overwhelming. Highly recommend polenta. The little puffs were so tender they melted in your mouth. My partner lamb exceeded his expectations! The manager was working the dining room and came over several times to make sure we were happy! We will be coming back! read more

Went there with a couple of friends from out of town. Hear from Nebraska, and love the food. So did I! I never been there before! It's Took having my friends come in from out of town for me to go there. Well, lucky that we did, it was the best food ever had in Seattle.looking forward to more! read more

We had the pleasure of staying at the Kimpton Vintage Hotel and discovered we only had to step through the magic doors from the hotel lobby to enter the world of Tulio, where fine Italian dining with an old world ambiance invited us to relax & enjoy! During our week stay in Seattle we chose to be regular patrons. Our meals never disappointed, with beautiful presentations, quality ingredients, and tantalizing flavors, textures & menu variety. Kudos to managers Paul & Natalie for creating a welcoming & friendly atmosphere with efficient & well trained staff. Caitlin was the most delightful bartender with a winning smile and a genuine interest in making you feel as welcome as a guest in her own home. To our delight, Chef Walter's house made limoncello was memorable...just pair it with Tulio's signature Italian olive oil cake and well, if magic came in flavors, you will taste it here! read more

We stayed at Kimpton for a few nights before deciding to eat at Tulio. We realized the hotel had given us a $25 discount on a meal there and we were just too tired to go out anywhere else. What a pleasant surprise! The place was cozy and felt very intimate. The service was outstanding and so friendly. The unexpected star for our trip and standout meal. I started with the sweet potato gnocchi, amazing. For dinner I had the roasted chicken with lemon risotto, very good but a tad salty. Still the chicken was cooked perfect. My husband had the ribeye, which he really enjoyed. He also had the local flight of whiskey. He enjoyed that as well. If I could have, I would give 4.5 stars. Pretty close to perfection had my dinner not been on the salty side....and I even like and usually add salt to my dishes, so if I think it's salty, it's pretty salty. read more

We have stayed at the Kimpton Vintage before and returned this time to celebrate our adult daughter's birthday. We returned because we have had such a good time dining at Tulio with William. The food is excellent, and although we have very different tastes we have all been able to enjoy delicious dishes. However, the true highlight has been William's assistance with choosing those dishes and the accompanying wines. We'll be back again and again, and we will always ask to sit in his section. read more

Amazing ambiance. Incredible service. Objectively the best meal of my life. The black sheep saved me.

We came here for lunch and thought it was good. None of the dishes were spectacular, but all had good flavor. I had the rabbit ragu and I thought the sauce could have been a bit thicker. The pasta was cooked well, but the portion size wasn't too big. Salads here are large. If I were to come back I would maybe get a salad with chicken on it and skip the pasta. read more

Me and older bro popped in here for some lunch. It feels like a perfect place to dive into during a stormy, blustery, and cold winter evening. It felt upscale, modern, and pleasant all together. I had me a Chicken Salad, which is nice. Without the pine nuts, it probably would've been an okay salad, but those made it great for me. Such is often the case to me it seems (one ingredient having a big factor). GAWD, I love that bread!! "Would you like some more br---" "---yes, please!" read more

Tulio - delicious bread! more helpings the merrier. :D they rotate different loafs. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We very much enjoyed our dinner at Tulio. Fantastic atmosphere, service and of course the food was amazing. Our server Shasta guided us through the menu, took great care of us and made sure we enjoyed our experience. Thanks to Shasta and the team at Tulio. We will certainly return to enjoy another fabulous meal. read more

Yum! Food was fantastic! Service was top notch! Salad was HUGE! Wine was delicious. No complaints.

Had a very top notch breakfast in this quaint restaurant that I didn't realize was part of a hotel. Excellent service, delicious coffee that was always full, and an excellent breakfast. Started off my day on the right foot. The staff makes you feel like you're very important at all times, and it almost feels like a quaint little private club. But it's just a restaurant! :) I'm sure anything you order off the menu will be brilliant, so worry not! read more

Had a wonderful meal there this past Sunday, but best part of the experience was the service we received from Shasta. Outstanding with his diligence and advice. Bravo Shasta! We will be sure to be back soon in his section! read more

Quaint boutique restaurant in Seattle. Very professional and knowledge staff. The food was good and had nice presentation, but it was just that good, nothing special and over priced. I would not recommend nor go back. read more

Tulio - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came in for brunch on a rainy Saturday day and though I had been here before for lunch, I had never been for brunch. I was very pleasantly surprised. I ordered the grilled rustic bread with the poached eggs and a coffee with Frangelico. The hollandaise was a bit lukewarm but the staff was immediately on it and did not just warm it up...the dish was remade! That's good service to me. The decor is lovely, the waitstaff is attentive, and the food was delicious. Certainly worth the trip! read more

We've been passing by Tulio everyday on our way to work and finally had the pleasure to visit this establishment due to the proximity of the hotel we stayed in. We were only looking to have a nightcap so we sat at the bar and had the Finocchio Negroni cocktail. What a special concoction this was made with Fords gin, fennel campari, cynar, china china and orange bitters. It was so delicious I had two of them served by the most hospitable bartender named Leah. Another person in our party ordered the chicken. It was roasted with caramelized garlic and sage and served on lemon risotto. That is definitely on our list for the next time we visit and we are also looking forward to having brunch. Maybe we'll have the hand made biscuits and /or the handmade cinnamon roll. Can't wait! read more

Tulio - Finocchio Negroni - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was expensive, which would be finif I got a decent ROI for my money... I didn't. The food tasted like diner food. The service was decent. Place was empty which should have been our clue. read more