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    Willmott's Ghost

    3.9 (279 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Desserts
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Prosciutto
    Mireya S.

    A very nice place to come with for a lovely dinner whether it be with a partner or with friends I came here for a work party. It was absolutely delicious. Everything we had was so tasteful. The portions were great. My main dish was salmon which I didn't get a picture of because I devoured it everyone else who was at our dinner party enjoyed it as much as I did.

    Tyler N.

    Willmott's Ghost was located in the Amazon Sphere's. It took us a little while to figure out the entrance, but it had a nice view once inside. We snagged a reservation like an hour or two before. It was in walking distance from where we stayed. The interior was cute and modern with a view of the pizza oven. We also saw them making the bread right there while we were eating! Our table of five ordered a drink each. They were good. For food, we sort of just shared a couple things. We got bread, Halibut, pizza, and clams! It was all decent, nothing too special. The Halibut was a little bland but buttery. The place was on the pricier side, and not sure if it was worth it. The server was nice. It was a unique place to dine for sure, but a visit is not necessary.

    Edmel R.

    Go for Happy Hour! Breck, who seated us was the goat!! We got there as happy hour was just about to end and recommended the perfect happy hour items! We got the focaccia, biretta, fried veggies with the spritz Della giornata! Wonderful arrangement suggested by Breck. Eli and Megan were attentive and great servers. Best happy hour experience. Outdoor and indoor seating available. Reservation recommended or expect to wait. We didn't wait since we wanted to sit out on the patio. It's a bit noisy, outdoors, the wild and covered area with greenery and umbrellas help!! Gratuity is included. Everything was $100 Parking is free after 4!! :) I've found my new Happy Hour spot in the area

    Chicken with saffron cream sauce- to die for. Enough for two people if not fighting over the dark meat!
    Andrea N.

    Dishes made with love and symphony of flavors. Cocktails are all made to order, and excellent wine pairing list.

    Michelle K.

    I mean I probably should have ordered the pizza but I wasn't that hungry and wanted something light. I ordered something off the salad menu and I was a bit confused/surprised. I'm assuming this was a sharing dish? I came by myself so this was a lot to eat. But otherwise, the service was wonderful and the restaurant is really beautiful as well.

    Beans on toast with anchovy and preserved lemon.
    Oliver G.

    Elegant, bright, modern space. Charming service. Beautiful food. Came here for a nice family lunch before touring the spheres. The appetizers had nice twists on favorites like burrata with rhubarb and thyme, or arrancini with an anchovy crust. The focaccia is to die for. The potato pizza was delicious with a decent kick thanks to the Calabrian chilies. The beans on toast had anchovies and preserved lemon that gave it a salty, bright accent. A lovely spot for a lingering lunch.

    Squash blossom fritti- I crave it. Every day.
    Reiko N.

    It's like the perfect one night stand, if there was such a thing. Pretty space, charming service, and delicious simple orders. Just right, just enough. I sat there for party of one, and I loved every second every bite every smile.

    Lunch menu 1/2025
    Kat B.

    This place has been on my bookmark for a while. So when our work team wanted to do a celebratory lunch, I was excited that we are being treated here! Here is the breakdown: The bad: - Service: We reserved (and confirmed ) for 10 people, and when we got there, it was set for 8. No biggie for us-- but the host really showed that they were annoyed that they had to set up for another 2 seating. Our whole team just looked at each other confused. We wanted to thank the other server that compensated for the host -- because they were annoyed the whole time - Serving portion: ok... so it is a set menu of 6 Antipasti and 3 Insalata/pizza. The Antipasti are tapas sized servings-- literally a "cup". They served us 2 sets for 10 people. So one cup/ one serving for 5 people. We had to take small bites and a spoonful of food. If 2 people dined here, they will get the same amount of food. The serving size for 10 people was not enough. We paid 1k for this lunch.... Please do better. Good: - the ambiance and aesthetic of this place is Insta worthy - 3 dishes out of 9 were good and memorable. This is one of those "been there, done that" experience. The end.

    Charred Rapini
    Raisa S.

    Came here with a friend to celebrate my birthday. It's a really cute space with delicious food and drinks. Don't miss the focaccia - it is truly delicious! We also had the calamari (aka Kraken fritti), burrata, and a half/half sausage and potato pizza. And yeah, the charred rapini because we figured some veggies were in order. After feasting here, head next door to Deep Dive for more great drinks.

    Chicken pate
    Karena T.

    Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Everything was great! Pizzas are a must try

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    Kristina C.

    Super super happy we came! Portions are pretty big here, we were a party of 6 and ordered 2 pizzas, 3 appetizers, and 1 salad was perfect! ***What we ordered ~ **"Kraken" fritti (10/10) ~ Crispy, zesty, and a little spicy. This was great. Loved the lemon aioli because it gave the calamari more zest! Also the Fresno pepper gave it a little kick! Would definitely recommend ordering this! **Fritto misto (7/10) ~ This was similar to a vegetable tempura. There wasn't anything crazy special about it. The sauce was pretty good. If you're into a veggie tempura, I would say order it! But if your meh about it I would suggest skipping it. **Sausage, tomato, pecorino, mozzarella, preserved lemon, chili flake (10/10) ~ I LOVED IT. The sausage ratio was great, crust was fluffy and crispy, it also had a nice kick from the chili flake, and the preserved lemon gave the pizza a nice zest! I would highly recommend ordering this! Never knew that lemon on top of pizza would be soo good! **Oyster mushroom, ricotta, burrata, oregano, garlic (7/10) ~ This was pretty good as well! Although nothing stood out to me. I'm not a huge fan of white sauce pizza, but this wasn't bad! They were generous with the toppings and it was good! If you like mushroom pizza than this is for you! **Panna Cotta (10/10) ~ The texture of this was AMAZING. The top was firm, but when you take a bite it's smooth and soft! I also loved the preserved orange crisps on top! It added a nice crunch to the panna cotta. I would highly recommend ordering this! Overall, I would suggest making reservations if you can! This place is a little on the pricey side, but honestly totally worth it. If I'm ever back in Seattle I would definitely come back here again!!!

    Pistachio gelato
    Monyca W.

    I had a fabulous meal here on Saturday evening. We were able to get a table for 2 without a reservation a little before 6 pm. I would recommend a reservation, though, because it was starting to get busy as we were leaving and the restaurant is a tad small, although if you want to play the odds, I bet sitting at the bar would still be an option. We weren't very hungry and somewhat undecided while we were browsing the entree options, but after seeing a plate of focaccia arrive at the next table, we decided to go with a few shared appetizers instead of entrees. My husband and I shared the burrata and focaccia (two separate appetizers, but a perfect combination), Kraken fritti and scallop crudo. Everything was fantastic. I'd say the scallop crudo made the least impression. The Kraken fritti (fried calamari) was light and crunchy and I loved the lemon aioli that had a little chili kick to it. The burrata was creamy and delicious. But the real star was the focaccia. It was phenomenal. If you read my reviews, you may know that I try to keep it keto, but wow, if you're going to splurge on some carbs, this is the place to do it. We shared two desserts (hey, once you've splurged...), a cannoli with figs and pistachio gelato. The cannoli was good but we agreed that the gelato was the better of the two. It had just a little coarse salt on top and was perfect for slow savoring. The service was friendly and helpful but unobtrusive and the ambiance is beautiful. I even brought my phone to take a photo of the pink tile in the bathroom. If you've ever been to a Renee Erickson restaurant you may already be in love with the aesthetic, but this restaurant has the added feature of being in the Amazon spheres which are full of greenery. When we were asked if we wanted to sit indoors or on the patio, I was confused thinking that the patio would be out on the street (although I didn't see one when we walked up.) The outdoor seating is actually in the spheres, and I'd love to check that out next time.

    Tiramisu, lady fingers, espresso, cereal!
    Matthew S.

    Absolutely incredible cocktails and desert! Fantastic bartender and service! Highly recommend when in downtown Seattle.

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    Ask the Community - Willmott's Ghost

    Do they have vegan options?

    Yes. They can make some dishes vegan. They have a salad that is vegan. And they said they can make their pizzas without cheese

    Is this restaurant kid friendly?

    Yes it is kid friendly.

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    $$$

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

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

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    Haerfest - Tonnarelli - IG: @nelson_eats

    Haerfest

    4.4(76 reviews)
    2.9 miWallingford

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

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

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