Perche' No Pasta & Vino
1319 N 49th St
(between N Green Lake Way & N Interlake Ave)
Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 547-0222
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fri 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sat 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sun 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
28 Reviews for Perche' No Pasta & Vino
i've always enjoyed coming to perche'no as it is one of my favorite italian restaurants ever. David, Lily and their family really make the experience special by going around to every table whenever they can to get customer feedback. I enjoy it much more now that they've moved their location to greenlake b/c when i sit on the top floor, i can peek over the balcony to watch the chefs at work below in the open kitchen. all in all - prices are reasonable, David's studies in italy validate their dishes' authenticity and there is always something new going on for everyone to enjoy - but it's most of all a fun and romantic atmosphere fit for any date!
That's right, it's like "elf food for the price of giant food"
I went there last week, service was good, owner is friendly and the food is tasty and delicious. i had seafood risotto and deep fried quail. one thing disappointed me was the bread. it was cold, i thought that suppose to be serve warm?.. helloo.
I'm impress... Chinese man can cook pretty good Italian food. BUT THE SIZE... COME ON! GIVE ME A BREAK... :(
Perche... NO!
It's like elf food.
For the price of giant food.
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Their set menu lunch specials are a great deal. I've enjoyed their soup, salad, flavored pasta, and prosciutto melon.
The pasta was particularly enjoyable; savory, spicy, meaty, and just the right amount.
The staff is friendly. Strangely, it is sparsely attended for lunch.
Come here instead of Bizzarro. They suck in comparison.
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Was really disappointed with this place - I guess if you're really excited about going somewhere and then they don't really measure up it's worse than having no expectations. My dinner (some type of pesto dish) was good, the portion size was ok but not impressive for the price. A few of the pieces of bread we received were stale. Not very impressed with the menu. The outdoor dining was nice but that was about it.
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Perche' No?
Well I'll tell you why not.
1) meal was decent but well over priced.
2) the bread was stale
3) service while not bad per say was kind of quizzically (untrained maybe?)
4) portions were quite small
So I for one won't be going back, except maybe for a strange happy hour of 3-5pm.
More than any place i've been to lately this one did not provide value for money.
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A decent meal; 3.5 stars. The boyfriend and I had the caprese (antipasto); the fettuccine alla perche' no and linguini alla pescatore; and the panna cotta. The 2 pasta dishes were excellent, and on the basis of those 2 dishes alone, we'd return. Two odd notes, though:
1) We had a table for 2 at the very top of the stair well--actually, IN THE STAIRWELL--leading to the 2nd floor. Under the right circumstances, one might think it romantic. However, it just felt like they were trying to fit one last table in--it was the STAIRWELL, for frak's sake. I felt like we were being punished. (My 4 y.o. godnieces are often threatened with banishment to the Naughty Step, and now I know what that feels like.)
2) There appeared to be a balsamic vinegar embargo that night at the restaurant. The bread was served with the requisite olive oil and herbs, and the caprese salad was pretty good--but where the heck was the balsamic vinegar?
The panna cotta was serviceable, and the amount of seafood in the linguine alla puttanesca was really quite impressive for $17. Perche No just needs to get rid of the Naughty Table and get up off the balsamic vinegar to be a 4-star joint.
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This place blew my mind. First of all (even though it's been said in other reviews...) it's really cool to say "So I went to this amazing Italian place last night, and get this - it's run by TWO CHINESE PEOPLE." I love it - way cool! Not only was the food unbelievable, it was reasonably priced. Lily the owner stopped by our table and introduced herself, and my boyfriend and I made friends with an older couple at the next table, which made me all warm and fuzzy because the guy reminded me of my grandpa. Go here, order some wine and pasta and do not leave without getting dessert. I'm forbidding you.
I now know that there is different levels to quality of Italian besides chain and acclaimed gourmet. Perche' No is the restaurant that falls in the middle for me- first one I have found! It is a great local quality eatery with warm themed decor- fake bricks and faux Italian colors- and dedication to their restaurant and neighborhood.
There is many unique points to this restaurant~
* It is owned by a Chinese family that takes great pride in the food
* The pasta is fresh and the taste provides the evidence
* The live piano music is nice and entertaining at time- ranging from show tunes to Ricky Martin
* They have numerous themed wine flights of 4 2 oz. pours for $12
* There is a shape code system for matching wines with foods
* The menu had many items that I had not come across before
* The table bread was dense and perfect for dipping
* You can see the wine bar and the open kitchen and excited Chef if you are seated in the bottom
* They have a happy hour and lunch with reduced portions and killer prices
I ordered a spinach spaghetti with cream, tomato, panchetta, mushrooms, and a couple other flavors. I had been stuck on two other dishes before ordering- a white bean and anchovy olive oil noodle dish and a vodka and smoked salmon noodle dish- but a tomato cream sauce sounded good on a cold day. The spaghetti was delicious and the portion just right. I did not find that the noodles were too sauce or that the dish was under flavored. I found the dish fresh tasting and the flavors complex unlike the cream and sauce based dishes of chains or lesser quality restaurants.
The service was friendly and prompt- also knowledgeable. My water glass was always full! At the end of the night he informed us that he sang opera occasionally at the restaurant- very cute!
I recommend Perche' No... they don't try to be anything that they are not and their pricing and attitude is appropriate... and when y'all decided to try it you will find me on the patio in the sun with a glass of wine.
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I love traveling to Italy. Unfortunately, both time and money often keep me here in Seattle, but I find making a late night stop into Perche'no a perfect substitute for a real Italian fix. First off I really like the ownership and if you have already been to Perche'no han you know it's not hard to know David and Lily Kong. They'e always there and happy to share with you their love for Italian cuisine. I put this before food because I believe genuine hospitality is quintessential to an authentic Italian dining experience. You feel good at this restaurant, like you everyone is happy you came. As a Seattlite unaccustomed to "please" and "thank you" I always feel surprisingly welcome. It is this feeling, so jarring and foreign yet ultimately comforting that keeps Perche'no thriving.
Then there is the food. I'm always tempted by the dinner specials but must remind myself it's pasta I came for. They simply do it better than anyone. Hand made shapes paired with proschiutto or pancetta cured there in-house, fresh seafood or wild mushrooms our region is blessed with, and choice imported cheeses. The wines by the glass exceed any selection around, which is nice for an aficionado who doesn't want to commit to a bottle.
It's simply not worth my time to write a review for anything less what I believe is a 5 star destination. For my money it's the Gemelli Verdi al Cortoccio, the spinach pasta with peas and prosciutto with a little homemade bay leaf liqueur to finish. So not to sound too Reading Rainbowish, but if you like authentic Italian pasta, give it a try.
Went with the extended fam on a Sunday night for Mom's bday - myself, my pregnant wife, the 'rents, my sister, and my nephew. We were seated upstairs, amongst a multitude of other extended families, most with small kids. They were all set for my nephew, who is four, with crayons and the place mat to draw on. They also didn't bat an eye when he made a break for it and took off down the aisle, grampa chasing after him. So, family friendly - a plus (or minus, depending on your aim). It looked like smaller parties and couples sat downstairs in a more intimate setting.
The service was good, our waiter was pleasant and did a fine job. The apps were good, the wine selection fairly extensive. We had a nice barolo for $40 which was in the low/ middle of the price range.
My main issue with Perche No, frankly, is the pasta. I had spaghetti carbonara, which I later realized was a big mistake. You see, I love the spaghetti carbonara my wife makes with lots of pepper and parmesan, and diced pancetta, with the egg tossed in just at the end It's creamy and delicious.
The spaghetti carbonara I got at Perche No was watery, bland, and the noodles mushy. I sent it back and said as much.
To their credit, they responded swiftly, if unsatisfactorily. The waiter didactically explained to me that the noodles aren't mushy, no, rather, they were FRESH, and most people are used to dried pasta, so that's why I thought they were mushy.
Then the owner showed up and proceeded to explain to me the same thing, at length. The waiter chimed in and said they could make me a new order, but since it's carbonara and each dish is prepared individually, it would be a while.
The rest of the fam was almost done with their dishes at this point, and with a squirmy four-year-old present, it did not seem cool to make everyone wait around for me to get a new order of carbonara, which would be exactly the same because Perche No makes their noodles FRESH, and my unsophisticated, proletarian palate obviously wouldn't be able to tell the goddamn difference anyway. So I shut up ate my mushy noodles (which remained on the bill when it arrived).
They brought my Mom some tiramisu with a candle in it for her birthday, and took our picture which they said they would email to us (Dad had to put his email down in this huge book - clever marketing). Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food, so probably I'm just a prissy dilettante.
Overall, I would go back to Perche No in a similar family type situation. It's better than a Beppo-type establishment, locally-owned, and you do get the feeling that they want you there and appreciate your business. If you do go, remember this: the pasta isn't overdone - it's FRESH.
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I'm a glass 1/2 full kind of girl so after reading the hot and cold Yelp reviews, I decided to give Perche No a chance for myself. Well...after giving it a shot, I can only rate the restaurant as average.
I made a dinner reservation for two on Friday night. We arrived before our res, and were seated right away. Our server acknowledged us immediately and was extremely friendly and efficient throughout the evening - he was the highlight of the evening. We started our meal with an order of caprese, which was way overpriced for the amount/quality of the dish. We had two pasta dishes which were unmemorable...I think one pasta dish was covered with spicy sausage and the other had shredded chicken. For a place which is known for fresh pasta, I thought it was just OK.
We skipped desert and were satisfied knowing sometimes you love a new place and sometimes you don't. We didn't love this and would much rather hit Bizarro's (2 blocks away) when we're looking for good Italian.
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Yep. Five stars.
Let me tell you, best Internet friends, if anyone would've said that the some of the best Italian food in Seattle was made by Chinese people, I'd say, 'GET OUT OF MY BED.' But, it's totally true. I want you out of my bed right this instant. And the reason why I want you people out of my bed is that some of you are quite negative about this restaurant. Also, I'm starting to get deja vu so I want you to get back into my bed and then right back out again so I can continue on my fuzzy, fuzzy rocket ship to heaven.
Seriously, after that paragraph, I have absolutely no clue how to finish writing this review. I've literally been sitting here for the past five minutes trying to figure out how to segue back into the restaurant and all I see are all of you in my bed, refusing to get out. Guess I'll be sleeping on the sofa tonight.
AND NOW, THE WORST TRANSITION IN THE HISTORY OF YELP.
As those of you who know me well (and I guess you do since you're currently drooling on my favorite pillow) know, I like my food to be subtle. Sure, I can get down with a Jalisco or Old Spaghetti Factory plate of unifood, but I prefer it when I can distinctly enjoy the different ingredients. That's why I like this place. It's like Visconti's in Leavenworth: the food is delicious and you can tell the difference between a tomato chunk and a noodle. They don't overwhelm the plate with sauce or cheese. Instead, you get practically a buffet of delicious on one plate.
Now, having written that, I'll tell you that, as much as the food is in a mode that I most enjoy, what I had, and what my fiance had, wasn't somehow more spectacular than, say, Bizarro's. It was great but it wasn't something that you can only get at Perche No. So, why am I giving this place five stars? Is it because I thrill at the novelty of a Chinese-ran Italian restaurant? is it because of the oddly chilly interior decor? No, this is a case of the sum of its parts being greater than the whole.
Our waitress was friendly, great, and had gorgeous eyes. We were greeted at the door by one of the owners and as we were finishing up our dessert (the best tiramisu since East Side Mario's closed and a lemoncello that was so delicious, my tongue became offended at everything I drank later that night), the other owner came over, introduced herself, and talked to us for a bit. Also, at the next table over was an adorable older Jew who apparently also lives just right up the street from the restaurant and goes there at least once a week. He was incredibly entertaining as he raved about the place to his friends, talked about food in general, and so forth. He was a gentle-spirited riot.
This is a place, like Smash, that I will try to go to as much as possible. And, unlike Smash, this place has a very, very good dolcetto, which is my current varietal of choice (yep, the pinot noir has finally been eclipsed). I highly recommend this place either for casual eating (we were on our way back from walking Greenlake, dressed in shorts and t-shirts) or for a more refined night of great wine and delicious Italian food with your friends. Make sure you say hello to the owners; you can honestly tell they appreciate everyone who comes through that door.
And the tiramisu. Eat the damned tiramisu.
(And, seriously, out of my bed already.)
*** Updated to add: Best olive oil on the planet.
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So I have been going to perche no for a while now..... the wine selection is yummy.. and the food is yummy.... I usually go for the perche no linguini..... it has basil, shrimp, pasta, garlic.. lots of garlic, and I think maybe something sweet in it.. like sugar? but it was delish.. my mom loves italian food, and she loves that dish!! also, it all depends what is on the special... one night my mom and I went, and she just ordered the usual, and I ordered the special.. it was seared seabass accompanied with seasonal veggies, and a side of rigatoni and it was amazing......................... i do like it there, and sometimes when I am having a bad day I will go there by myself and just sit at the bar.... have a plate of pasta and chat it up with the bartender or even the owners ....... they are usually really sweet and want to know if you're doing ok, and have always made sure that I was feeling better..!!! now that's service!! I understand that alot of the reviews have been bad.. but I have always loved my experience here, and the food has been good!!!!!! if you sit up on the balcony.. you can see the chef cook your dinner!! it's pretty great...
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Had a craving for Italian and my wife and I found ourselves near Perche. I was not too thrilled with the decor. Felt a bit faux Italian. Looks like the Olive garden but not put together as well. It felt very family friendly, and the owner came over and spoke to us in Chinese; quite unexpected, but very welcoming.
Overall the food was average. We had an appetizer, seafood pasta and braised duck legs. I found the food, overly sweet on all the dishes. I appreciated the hand made pasta, it had a nice texture to it. But my mussels and clams were all mixed into the pasta and I found it a bit hard to pick out my pasta.
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Never ever ever ever again! Lily Kong maybe very friendly but she's a complete idiot when it comes to finances. Sadder still the people she employs to manage her money are equally stupid.
For Valentine's Day this year they were taking reservations with a $10 deposit per person, which would be applied to the bill. That's $40 for a table of four. Yes, for many in Seattle $40 is like spare change to them. To me it is a fair chunk of funds.
Our server was oddly friendly and his accent was muddled which didn't help with his mumbling. We had delicious lobster risotto entrees and tasty wine, but when the bill came the $40 wasn't deducted. When I asked the server about it, he said Lily would credit the cards that made the reservations tomorrow. I simply stated, "No, this is not what was told to me when I made the reservation." But the server with the indistinguishable accent (perhaps fake now that I scruntize this visit) insisted it would all be taken care of tomorrow.
Flash to the present, yes two months later, when the credit was finally done and a $5 coupon was sent in place of an apology. A $5 coupon? Am I offended? Oh hell yes.
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We came here after discovering after walking in the rain that Persimmons was closed on Monday nights. Hello - people need to eat dinner on Monday and Tuesday nights! I was feeling Italian though, so the sister (not mine, belonging to the other half) suggested this place, as she has been here for dessert before (and loved it). I've never noticed this here, despite my somewhat frequent visits to Kidd Valley across the street.
The inside looked really cute - I'm not sure I'm a fan of the faux decorations (i.e. the faux brick detail), but I liked it conceptually. There was pianist who played music during our visit, which I liked because it drowned out the sound of the open kitchen below.
The service was fantastic. We were seated in the upstairs area and despite the fact that it wasn't busy, there was a busser that periodically would walk by the tables to replenish refreshments and bread. We saw our server at a very appropriate interval - something that is sometimes lacking when you're sitting in a more "remote" area of a restaurant.
I'm always a little iffy about ordering dishes such as risotto because on more than one occasion, I've found the risotto to be a little undercooked for me. However the special - risotto with lobster meat, potato, cucumber, and saffron sounded too perfect for me to pass up. It was really good. I mean, REALLY GOOD. For dessert, the three of us decided to split a "chocolate lasagna" - crisp chocolate layers with mousse in between, topped with white and dark chocolate on top all in a dish of raspberry sauce. It was interesting; the crisp chocolate layers had the consistency of a tortilla chip, but chocolaty. There was way too much raspberry sauce for my personal preference, but it wasn't bad. The texture wasn't perhaps my favorite, and I think next time, I'm going to try the crepes. All-in-all, everyone was happy with their respective dishes (the beef ravioli, pesto pasta, and salads).
On our way out, we met the owners and we chatted a bit about the meal and they told us about some of the "special events" that they had coming up. I picked up the newsletter on my way out - the "Cooking with the Chef" event really piqued my interest as Chef David's risotto was on the list of items taught. I thought it was a nice, personal touch meeting the owners.
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Went there last night after wanting to try this place since I moved to Fremont. I can see how this place would be amazing in the summer - a HUGE outdoor patio is right on the side of the entrance. I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in and there right next to the hostess station was the dessert cart - what a way to welcome you to a restaurant!! We were seated right away with no reservation (it was a Thursday night). The decor is slightly olive gardenish but really what Italian place isn't. They also have live piano every night which just adds to the place.
We were greated by our waiter - who was very friendly and a basket of bread. One of my friends poured out what we thought was just olive oil onto his plate for bread dipping - our waiter politely took the bottle, shook it up and poured it onto my roomate and my plates. It looked different this time - there were herbs in it! Great dipping oil, we would have never known, thanks Damon!
The menu is quite extensive as is the wine list. For wine dummies (I am one so don't be offended) they have handy colored shapes next to the dishes so that you can easily pair your food with wine. They also have wine flights 4 2 oz. pours for around $12.
I ordered the gnocchi and cleverly paired it with the wine the the shape suggested. Both were great. I love montepulcciano so I was stoked to see that was something suggested to pair with. The gnocchi was delicious! It came in a red sauce with red peppers and pancetta. The dish was a bit salty but I feel like that was just the pancetta's fault. The gnocchi itself was tender and light and not overly potatoey. Perfect portions - did not leave me hungry or grossly full. Our waiter was great and knew a lot about the food. He also informed us that he sang opera occasionally at the restaurant!
I will be back to try more, especially in the summer when I can sit outside!
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My husband and I were excited to see this Wine & Pasta bar go in on Stone Avenue, and finally got a chance to try it out last weekend. Overall we were disappointed. The italian food wasn't bad, the wine was GREAT (love the fact that they suggest parings, although I find myself diving right into reds no matter what...)
Pros-
-Friendly service
-Good wine
-Pretty good food
Cons-
-Ambience. We weren't big fans-- they use a lot of faux things... fake marble table tops, fake brick on the walls... felt like an olive garden to me, but possibly lower-end. (I don't want to sound snobbish... but i do like some uniqueness in a restaurant!)
-Pretty good food
-What's with the sticks in the menus? Makes them hard to hold/read!
-Major con for us was the fact that we were eating upstairs, and the smoke/smells from the cooking area downstairs wafted right up to us. Nothing like the smell of burning oil to make you lose your appetite.
Hopefully they're still working out the kinks... seems like it would be a fairly good place to take the kids... we were on a date night, but I did see several toddlers there.
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Very attentive service, from a very pleasant waitress....Met David the chef/owner....VERY nice guy. I ordered the fish special and it was fantastic. Most restaurants over do fish IMO....this place did it right, perfectly cooked. I wanted to sit outside but my guest chose to sit inside...the tables looked good outside, there was a good deal of shade so you wouldn't have to bake in the sun. I didn't go upstairs, but apparently you can look down on the kitchen from above....might be fun on a rainy winter day....I will definitely go back.........
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Sorry, but no, no...and no.
Everything was a disappointment.
First of all: parking? There are all kinds of warnings as you walk in telling you not to park here there or ANYWHERE...so where DO you park?
Hostess: maybe consider making eye contact? Or pulling your head out for a second? The chef was obviously overcompensating for her because he was shouting greetings across the counter which was lovely but didn't quite make up for it.
Perhaps a little feng shui up in here? From the imposing facade you'd think this was a spacious restaurant, no! The servers couldn't even get around all the tables crammed in there. Also, it's freezing on the first floor.
Wow: dirty? It doesn't seem like it would be, and I'm not usually a stickler for this...but our table was sticky, silverware was dirty, and our plates came out dirty. What?
Bread was dry and unremarkable, and our server didn't come over until we'd poured over our clumsy, weird menus (less is more, think about it) for ten minutes. Our lasagnas did come out fast, but for $13 I expected something decent, or at least not cold. I'm not an expert on true italian, but I know that the vegetarian lasagna I got at the Barking Dog last month was ten times better.
Lily did come over and introducer herself (thank god she didn't ask us about the food, that would've been awkward) - it was a nice personal touch, but by then we just wanted to get the hell out of there and go get cupcakes at Trophy to erase our disappointment.
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Just ate there last night for my sister's birthday celebration. There was about 15 of us, and we had a reservation. The owner came over and chatted often and was very friendly... and the food... was AWESOME. Didn't care for the bread but otherwise, great great food. Everyone at the table was pleased. My knocking it down a star was due to this.... we had a cake brought in and they offered to put in the fridge to keep cool and bring out for dessert. Guess what? That kind offer charged us twenty bucks. That's lame. No one told us. Our very nice waitress seemed to be not in the know of that as well. It's a very kid friendly place and the food, was soooo good. We will definitely come back.
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Delicious! Where else can you find an Italian restaurant successfully owned and run by a Chinese couple? Don't let that fact fool you though... the food is pretty authentic.
For special holidays (especially Valentine's Day), make your reservation a good couple months in advance. They even have their own limo for those who want fancier transportation.
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Perche'no had always been one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Seattle. I love a place where the chef/owner is willing to take risks in constantly developing new menu items. From appetizers, to wine and entre, to desert, everything is prepared with the warmth of loving heart. You'll know what I mean when you meet David and Liliy, the restaurant owners.
My friend celebrated her birthday there last night. The food was a good price for a large party of 12 adults and 3 babies. Their mushroom on focacia with truffle oil was delicious for appetizer. I tasted a couple of pastas and a rissotto. And omg... they were perfectly al dente with the best texture and flavor. I have made my own pasta before so I know how hard it is to get it just right. This is a must try place and I'm definitely going back there for my own birthday next year.
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I was really impressed with the food here. I ordered one of the many ravioli choices that had walnuts and truffle oil. It was divine. The owners are super-friendly and take an obvious delight in providing great food to people. Nice wine choices, huge menu, and reasonably priced.
2 complaints:
All 4 of us ordered salads, none of which came. Our waitress merely said "oh, sorry", and didn't offer to make it up to us. I suggested free dessert, and she agreed. I would have like for her to have been more proactive in making up for her own mistake.
The entire time we were there, there was a drunken barber shop quartet who sang THE WHOLE TIME at a table nearby. The owners were with them, so they must have been friends. The restaurant is noisy enough, and my mother-in-law has a hearing aide, so that on top of the singing made it impossible to have any meaningful conversation over dinner. It was frustrating, and the entire upstairs kept shooting them annoyed looks, to no avail.
Overall, nice place--ambience and service could be better, but I'll give it one more shot because the food is worth revisiting. I won't punish the place for one waitress's mistake and obnoxious co-diners. If it happens again though, it may have to be take-out only.
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Even self proclaimed Italian-Americans can't cook Italian food, so don't feel bad about it. The menu represents that of stereotypical Italian recipes that I never once came across when living in the boot-shaped country, but nevertheless it tasted good. That is why I've given the restaurant above a two, because that is what will have me coming back, as much as I will critique. And the prices ain't half bad. The Kong family (chef, owner, etc.) are SUPER nice, too, and actually come out to make sure everything is A+ (I just had to lie about the food...she was too sweet!). How many times has that happened to you at a restaurant recently? Nice atmosphere, a little chilly (but then it was 20-something degrees outside). The Spinaci della Casa (salad) is good.
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ok, i know i gave machiavelli's in capitol hill a lot of stars. but, for the record, i hadn't been here.
we decided to have a big ol' i-talian feast. and i have to say...it was better than any fancy pants meal i ever had in little italy in cleveland, new york...anywhere. seriously. best italian food ever.
we all split some appetizers, the fresh mozzerella (and it was FRESH), artichokes, and...well, something else that i can't remember. but it was darn tootin' tasty.
after the appetizers and the bottle of wine, we pretty much didn't want dinner. but then we got it anyways, and holy crap on toast...the best handmade pasta i've had.
i had the pasta with sausage. we all shared our meals to try out what was there...and i think you could have rolled me off the outdoor eating area. it was so filling but amazing.
but then we ordered the chocolate lasagna for dessert.
this is not yo' momma's chocolate lasagna.
it was incredible.
but all the super filling food aside, it was the people here that sealed the deal. well, the food was amazing too. but the people here make you feel like part of the family. our waitress explained they had been closed for a few weeks because they all went to malaysia. then the owner came and talked to us for awhile and showed us pictures from their trip. she was the nicest woman. she even took a picture of us, and they have this book that everyone signs when they go to their establishment. apparently they have a bunch of these books (i think she said 15). we weren't the only ones who were on a first name basis with them. a few of the tables as well were sitting down with them and having conversations. what a great atmosphere.
i just can't get over how everyone was so friendly with each other and how good that food was.
great people, great food, and not outrageously priced. if you want italian, go here. you will not be disappointed.
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excellent salads. the bread was good. The overpriced pasta was UNBELIEVABLY salty and gloppy. They had no standing meat entrees. Blech. NOT WANT.
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Seattle, WA
