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Ottica Seattle
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Category: Eyewear & Opticians [Edit]
Neighborhood: Downtown2025 1st Ave.
Suite C
(between Lenora St & Virginia St)
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-0320
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
-
$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Ottica Seattle
Love Ottica.
Yes, the frames are expensive. Really really expensive.
But the way I look at it, I am investing in something I wear EVERY day. My glasses are one of the first things people notice about me because they're covering my face.
I get compliments on my frames all the time. They're unique and cute. The people that work at Ottica are seriously good at helping you pick out the best shape/color for your face... so they look good on me.
You get what you pay for here. Meaning my frames are really well made and titanium. They're going to last as long as I feel like wearing them.
The eyeglasses here are works of art with a price tag to match!
I walked in off the street with my current glasses askew and my hair blown every which way. I tried to keep a low profile and not touch anything...but the super nice sales guy would have none of that! He made me feel comfortable immediately and went on to show me about a half dozen frames that were nothing short of amazing.
Since I have yet to figure out how to justify purchasing glasses that are more expensive than a nice piece of furniture I'll probably hold off actually purchasing anything unless someone has some price-per-wear rationale I can implement!
I cannot gush enough about Ottica. I have gotten eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses there, and gotten fabulous service. Yes, granted, they are expensive. But these glasses are very high quality, gorgeous designs, and any time I walk by the store, the staff will clean and adjust them for me.
The best part about the experience, for me (as a person who doesn't like to shop, and isn't very confident about style), has been having Lorelei guide me to styles that work best for my face shape. She presents me with a few options, and they're all wonderful, and then I pick one. It is SO much easier than spending hours going around trying to find something on my own.
And - incidentally - I get compliments on my glasses regularly, so other people clearly agree.
Ottica is where I got my latest pair of glasses. The staff is really helpful with everything from selecting frame and lens. They find up and coming designers from all around the world so you'll always have a fresh and unique look that works for you. They can cut glasses on site so turn around time is good. Unlike other places I didn't get a headache the first time I put on new glasses so they must be doing something right.
I absolutely love this store and the glasses I bought here. You walk in and the ladies working will pick out a gem each and every time. I get compliments all the time with these on and it makes me want to leave my contacts sitting at my sink forever. I already have my eye on a new pair from this store and the only thing holding me back is the distance between Seattle and Chicago....soon to be remedied however...
If Yelp is about passing on great referrals, then I am compelled to share this story.....I was enjoying a casual day downtown when a sharp-dressed hipster stopped me to compliment me on my eyewear....and in the conversation rave about her experience at Ottica. Apparently, Ottica offers a can't miss experience if you are in the market for fashionable eyewear that will have you receiving compliments from those you know...and on a good day...those you would like to get to know! The fact Ottica is appropirately located "on the edge" of both ultra hip Belltown and traditionally cool "Pike Place" you bound to be in the neighborhood...give yourself a treat and see what the "buzz" is all about.
I want everyone to know about this place! My ultra hip and fabulous hairstylists recommended this amazing optical boutique to me so I thought I would stop in and give them a try. Immediately upon entering I was greeted by a smiling and friendly staff who asked me if it was time for something new. I wasn't sure if it necessarily was, but I wasn't going to say no if the right pair fell into my lap, or... onto my nose in this case! Minutes later I was in front of the mirror in something totally unlike what I thought I would be interested in, and it was perfect. They talked to me and asked what I did for work, and found me the perfect pair. TWO pairs, in fact! My budget was only for one pair, so I only purchased the more versatile of the 2, but have since purchased the second pair. They are an incredibly warm, inviting, and friendly group of knowledgeable people who will invite you to admire other customers frames and chime in with your opinion. They understand budget, and offer some amazingly cool styles for those of us who count all our pennies. And the quality is UNSURPASSED. They even suggested NOT getting high index on one of my frames (which is a $100 upsell!) because my VISION QUALITY would be Better! Their honesty was really appreciated in all aspects of my buying experience, and they offered to let me put the frame on layaway to make the purchasing a little easier. I just can't say anything bad about this store at all. Well, other than that it's a drive into the city for me, but I wouldn't buy my glasses anywhere else now.
