It has been over a year since I had my first dinner at Vendemmia. After the first meal of snap pea crab salad, spaghetti and steak, Brian has become my cook at least twice a month ever since. He keeps the menu fresh and seasonal. Sometimes I bring friends, most of the time I bring the family (yes it is kid friendly). Two weeks ago I had a big group and was one of the first to be able to use the new private room in the back. If you have a big group I highly recommend it. As you can tell I love this place. It is the only new place to get into my regular rotation in the last three years. If you live in the neighborhood I recommend the same. If you don't live close, make the trip. You will love Vendemmia and Madrona overall. read more

This is the best meal I've ever had. Not a foodie by any means, had the beet salad, kusshi oysters, Tartare and Hamachi. So many amazing flavors. Entrees were lamb bolognese, prime NY steak, and swordfish. Service and ambiance were top notch. read more

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This place has a great potential. You can feel the energy and willingness to try to do things right. Kudos for that. *Grilled Carrots- Excellent *Beef Tartare - Good. Toast is too thick and the butter used too grill it, overpowers the delicate tartare. *Lamb Ragu. Excellent *Affogatto. Excellent Will be back. read more

Clean simple well prepared with balanced interesting ingredients. I will go back any time

The best Italian food I've had in Seattle area ! Will come back for more ! Highly recommend ! read more

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I tried this restaurant w a few of my gfs and was absolutely floored by the meal. We did the 4 course tasting menu (incredible price for a large quantity of very high quality food!!). Some of my favorites included the duck crostini, Brussels (best I have had in my life), and the agnolotti. This place is a gem and I will definitely be back. read more

Excellent italian eatery. The crab/snap pea salad was good but a little overly salty and acidic.. but the crab meat was fresh and tasty Two pastas were both exceptional. house made pasta cooked to perfection. Black cod - really well seared, crispy with a buttery finish. Yum. Overall delish.. read more

This place was on my radar ever since it opened and we finally got a chance to try it out. Dining room is minimalistic with a modest open kitchen. The menu is fairly limited. We shared the roasted carrots with creme fraiche and pistachios. This was a delectable appetizer and we wiped our plate clean. For pasta, we had the wild prawn linguine with fennel and celery. This was a humble dish but packed a lot of flavor. The addition of fresh pecorino elevated the flavors further. One of my favorite pasta dishes in 2015. For entree, we had the black cod with leeks and cauliflower puree. The cod was perfectly cooked and succulent. The only blip was the almost non-existent dessert selection. I would skip dessert here unless they hire a pastry chef and offer some variety. Besides a chocolate terrine and sorbet (which they were out of), there is not much choice. We ended up paying 6 dollars for a vanilla gelato with espresso poured over it which was an absolute waste. Given the size of the restaurant, they probably run out of popular dishes towards the end of dinner service, so my advice would be to go there early so you have enough to choose from. The food was served at the right temperature which is a big plus and the service was warm and friendly. Overall, a very solid meal. read more

We ate here last night and were just so impressed. We started with the Kushi oysters - 1/2 dozen delightful oysters tasting of the sea. No need for the sauce or horseradish, they were perfect as is! We followed with the pea and Dungeness crab salad - amazing. The pasta course was puccheri with an very well seasoned pork sauce. Perfectly cooked and so flavorful and then a delightful steak with a carrot purée. We also had a great rhubarb tarte for dessert. We split everything including paired glasses of wine - our server suggested this and he picked perfectly. Couldn't have asked for anything better! This was our second trip. The first time we did a tasting menu with 8 of us which was also excellent. This place is great! read more

I'll admit I had not heard of this restaurant before seeing it on the Seattle Restaurant Week list but as soon as I read a few reviews, it became a must-try! I went here tonight for SRW with my foodie-partner-in-crime, aka my boyfriend, with high expectations and left mostly satisfied. Between the two of us, we tried: Seared Albacore Beef Tartare Black Cod Short Rib Chocolate Terrine (w/ Salted Caramel Gelato) While everything was good, the steak tartare and dessert impressed me most. The tartare was incredibly light and tasty. The chocolate terrine (consistency of mousse) served with salted caramel gelato (not too salty like other places!) made in-house was the perfect ending to our meal. The cod and short rib were done well but I had higher expectations based on other reviews. All-in-all, this was a solid restaurant that offers a different, lighter take on Italian fare. The decor seems to reflect that as well with a very clean, minimalistic feel. Ambiance is pretty intimate which makes it a good date night spot! read more

This is a nice place to go out if you want something fancy, not too heavy and delicious. Wine list was decent, service was attentive, the decor was clean and airy. I am writing this review about six months after my first visit, and I cannot recall any specific dishes. I just remember it was pretty good, but at the same time-- for restaurant at this price range, the food should be pretty good. Nothing too special or memorable. As it is not in capitol hill but in Madrona, the crowd is overall a bit older and quieter. read more

Incredibly salty on every course. Loved my pasta but it was salty. Great service but... Salt.

Best meal I've EVER had. I suggest to go with 4+ guests so you are able to try more items. I was amazed at the delicious meal we had with the tiny, exposed kitchen you see when you walk in. We ordered a variety of appetizers which included the beet salad, hamachi, beef tartare and kusshi oysters. All were incredible with the beef tartare being outstanding of all. Our group ordered the steak, swordfish, and prawns but decided that the lamb bolognase was the best dish. For dessert we ordered the chocolate tartine and affogato and were not disappointed. We cannot wait to come back. Still thinking about this meal the next day. Service was excellent and friendly too which was just another added bonus to the delicious food. read more

The food was great. Will definitely go back for the food. I wasn't satisfied with the desserts. We ordered Chocolate Budino and Affogato. The salt content was high in Chocolate Budino. read more

Our group went as the first table for the Seattle Restaurant Week, and I cannot say anything bad about the food, service, or ambiance of the place. Everything our table had was plate-licking good (I really would have if there weren't people around), and the service also was impeccable. Food was quick and well prepared, which was surprising coming from such a small kitchen. Squash soup, beef tartar, spaghetti, and short ribs were all very, very good. But the star of the night was the black cod. Chef Brian really outdid himself. It was better than any cod dishes I've had around the city, better than any other big name celebrity chefs in town. This black cod is possibly the best thing that's ever happened to cods - if it could taste itself, I'm sure it would agree with me. The flavor was well rounded - sweet, toasty, salty and creamy. The skin was cooked to crispy perfection, without overcooking the flesh. Brussel sprouts and leek and cauliflower sauce had great flavor that complimented the fresh cod. Seriously, just get the black cod. Just do it. read more

Visiting Seattle and came here to have one of the best meals of my life. We did the tasting menu so we were surprised by each dish, but loved them all. It's pricey but SO worth the money and actually a good deal for what you get. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. If I'm ever back in town I will be visiting here again! read more

We decided to jump right in on our first trip to Vendemmia with 2 seats at the chef's counter + wine pairings. Simply put, we could not have been more impressed. Everyone had a story to tell, whether it was the chef describing the origin story of his dessert, or the bar tender describing why each pairing was a prefect fit. The entire experience was a delight from beginning to end, and made for one of the best dinners out we've had in quite a while. read more

Amazing! Every dish was on point ( we tend to order small plates so we ordered all 3 appetizers, and 2 different options in the veggie section) oysters were great, and no complaints on the wine list either. Great atmosphere in a beautiful neighborhood. Will definitely go again! read more

This place is excellent! We went on a Saturday night at around 5:30PM. The dining area was already full and we didn't have a reservation, so we were seated at the bar, which is totally fine with us. So pro tip, either have a reservation or be willing to sit at the bar. Our bartender/waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. It was also still happy hour, so everything we ordered was on the happy hour menu. We ordered the house special drink, which was creative and tasty, and a rose. We then got the burrata appetizer, two pasta dishes, and a chocolate mousse to share for dessert. The burrata was absolutely delicious. The bread was perfectly grilled and salty, the burrata itself was creamy and had a great texture, and the peach was sweet and complimented the burrata well. It comes with three pieces of bread. I forgot what the names of our pasta dishes were, but the first one had the white ragu and the second had the butter sage, and both covered with parmesan cheese. Both were so good. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly al dente. The white ragu sauce was amazing. It has the right amount of sauce and meat. The butter sage was well balanced and not overly buttered or oily. Would definitely get both pastas again. The chocolate mousse came with cacao nibs and fresh blueberries.The mousse itself was airy and fluffy and the blueberries were the perfect compliment to it. The ambiance of the place is really nice, intimate, and modern. I liked the open kitchen concept. There are also two bar areas, one in with the actual bar and one in front of the kitchen. The staff is super nice and friendly. And a huge shoutout to our bartender/waiter since he was really good and awesome. Would definitely recommend this place, especially happy hour. The pasta dishes are half the price and it's the same amount. Will be coming back again! read more

Came here for our first time on a Saturday evening. My wife and I were very impressed! Super attentive and friendly staff. Our waiter Shawn was super knowledgeable! Food was delicious and wine (a Barolo) was very nice. A lot of fresh seafood on the menu which we enjoyed, and the homemade pasta was fantastic! We will be returning, but next time we'll bring friends! read more

With such great ambiance, we had high expectations for their food. Not sure if the day we went was an anomaly, but took over 90 minutes for them to bring out our appetizers and we had to just ask them to take our entrees home. They will need to improve the time it takes for them to bring out orders quite significantly. read more

Cute neighborhood restaurant in Madrona. It has a small bar area in the back and a dozen or so tables, with a fully open kitchen so you can see all the happenings. We ordered the oysters, hamachi, butrata, beets, risotto, and clam pasta. All were excellent, memorable dishes and I would recommend them all. Service was wonderful with good advice about the dishes, attentive water and wine filling, and a friendly attitude. Highly recommend this for a date night or girls night with a smaller, intimate group. Don't think it would lend itself for large groups because of the layout read more

Wonderful new restaurant. The service was on point and friendly. The team is knowledgeable and very helpful.

Had a wonderful experience here as part of Seattle Restaurant week. All dishes were great. My favorites were the asparagus and pasta as part of the fist course and the halibut in the second course. I would definitely come back to get their regular menu. read more

Without a doubt my favorite restaurant in Seattle. A consistent, yet unpredictable lineup of fresh, delectable seafood coupled with crisp, innovative vegatable plates sets the stage for out of this world pasta dishes and mains that are perfect for sharing in pairs or big dinner groups. The cocktails are top notch too. My wife and I love Kiera and Natasha, our regular servers, who are smart, funny, super fast, and know their way around the menu. I wish I could give this gem six stars. read more

Great food and great atmosphere. Really love the open kitchen concept. Must try if in Seattle! We had the beef tartare, yellow beets, and burrata appetizer. Everything was amazing and tasted great! We each had a different pasta entree and they all were tasty and delicious. Definitely recommend everything. Plus the head chef isn't too bad to look at read more

Honestly, extremely disappointed with the profound lack of service, off-handed and weird comments, and rude attitudes from the waiters. First off, there was a miscommunication regarding the name on the reservation so that was off to a bad start for the rest of the night. We were seated in their private dining room which was basically a glorified supply closet. We ordered three appetizers to start off, with the intention of sharing amongst 9 people. When the first waitress came by to drop off the ahi tuna crudo, she made a very obvious glance at the table when we said we were going to share it. Obviously we knew that there weren't enough single pieces for everyone which is why we ordered other appetizers. Secondly, the pasta took forever to come out and by the time it did most of us were starving. Third, the weird comments included a comment about how we didn't eat enough of the pasta when we asked for takeout containers and another comment was from one of the waiters asking if we were celebrating anything - to which I replied that it was a birthday celebration, and while we definitely do not expect every restaurant to gift a free dessert, for as much as Vendemmia charges, we expected even a small cake. Even Cheesecake Factory would've treated us better than what we experienced at Vendemmia. We left extremely disappointed and none of us will come back. One star for the food since it was actually good. read more

Worst service possible. At the place right now, leaving. Seems to short, then let me explain more: They are too cocky to offer a table for two at the window, instead they seat us at the bar right next to the cleaning sink. Out of here!! read more

This place looked promising to me. It's menu looked simple but interesting and the room was open with a clean, crisp vibe. The open kitchen was situated just beyond the entrance and it was great to be able to "watch the show". But, from the onset the place was awkward due to what seemed like a lack of staffing and, perhaps training in plain old hospitality and basic service. Though a table was readily available for our reservation of 3, the host instead of saying that he was holding the obvious opening for whatever, simply said your table isn't ready yet. Weird and unwelcoming. The regulars who came in after us weren't happy with this table by the door and we were eventually seated there. Upon so doing, we noticed a couple approaching the host stand to ask for and pay their check; They had given up upon getting one at their table. We started with Oysters, burrata and shishito peppers. The grilled peaches with the burrata were a great touch, but the peppers were simply undercooked; snappy and a bit hard to the bite. Our main courses were two pasta dishes and the Kobe steak. Both of the pasta dishes were undercooked. Not al dente, just plain undercooked. The white bolognese resembled a hamburger stroganoff made of condensed canned cream soup and ground turkey; Bland, plain and not so easy on the eyes. The steak was beautiful, delicious, but cold. The staff seemed overwhelmed. Three waiters, including the host, and they always seemed behind. At some points the host would run items to our table without fully stopping, and would not make the effort to go around the table so as not to reach across a guest to serve another. With all the hype, it was a somewhat frustrating experience for our party of three. Such promise, but an inability to get the basics done right. read more

There onto avenue with business close to homes hood. Window's open wide for table-tops of wood handmade additional to do a 'bar designer' so may assist for fancier happy-hours. Delightful appetizers Italian styles not everywhere by specials & seafoods in menus. In list offers round out for a few more idealist to consumers! Note: pasta specially is created as tagliatelle & linguine by freshly made regularly sauces of recipes ! Yet to be aware to request in stuffed styles is it finished before cook pantry on pasta prepping: "pacchina" in fact only sometimes ? "Le Messe": in newer is but with on top of it all for pasta's creations ! read more

We went on their Soft-Opening and had a great time! The Sea Bass was amazing, cooked and seasoned to perfection. We also loved the Paccheri, Asparagus and Steak Tartare. The Bartender was also very friendly. Glad to have another great restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

My wife and I heard from a friend about this new restaurant just opened in Madrona neighborhood. Although a little hard to spot, once we did we found a cozy and clean little restaurant with seating for around 30 (could get tight on weekends). The kitchen was right in the dining area, but not too noisy or smoky. The menu was small, but with a good variety. The waiter said the menu would change each day. Our menu was split into 3 sections, sort of salads, appetizers & entrees. A big meal would involve a selection from each section, but we picked 2 each and had plenty (light eaters). The food was generally simple but elegant, made with fresh ingredients and they use local when possible. The presentation was very nice, if not overly simple. The food was awesome, we didn't leave a bite on any plate. We shared our four choices: fennel salad with fresh local crab, beets with pear and goat cheese, local halibut with champagne vinegar peppers and rabbit with gnocchi and mushrooms. Exquisite meal. A few negatives, which didn't detract too much: it started to get a little noisy (echo'y); probably will be cramped on weekends; the bread was extra ($2); water was served luke warm. Overall a fantastic meal and well worth the cost (around $35 pp for a small meal). read more

Excellent and underrated, probably my favorite restaurant in town. Food better than Canlis, Altura, all the proper Ethan Stowell and Tom Douglas warhorses. Little known, and dare I say maybe I hope it stays that way so that I can keep getting reservations? read more

We have tried virtually every item on the menu and everything has been well executed and delicious. 5 stars :)

Wow! Excellent! Dined here this evening and was blown away by the food and service. I'd been told that this venue offered a great alternative to tasty Italian dining in downtown Seattle. I was expecting good, but it was superb. The space is modern and a bit spartan, but the food was incredible. Had a pasta with peas and mint, and an appetizer of foie gras with grilled toast. I can't begin to describe how delicious things were. I'll be back! read more

So delicious here! and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. I have been back again and again to sample their new creations!

Wonderful place for dinner! Great clean airy room. Delicious creative cocktails. Yummy food. Would go back for sure.

Amazing! We had a spectacular set course dinner here for a friend's birthday. it was truly a feast and we thought a bargin at $45 per person. Each course/dish was simple yet inventive and most importantly delicious. We'll be back often! read more

I took my gf here for our anniversary last night and we had an amazing meal. Highlights were the beet and pear salad with an amazing goat cheese, the trophie pasta with pork (so simple and so full of flavor) and the black cod which was cooked perfectly so that it melts in your mouth. Service was on point and the passion was clearly evident from all staff. Pro tip: ask for Sibona Amaro with your dessert. read more

We went there and had the brocollini, carrots, and green beans to start. All were amazing, the green beans were my favorite. Perfect portion to share between 2. We also split the ravioli with zucchini, tomatoes, and ricotta. Also very good, but I was most impressed with the veggies. read more