Ristorante Machiavelli
(206) 621-7941
1215 Pine St
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6149
-122.3284
Neighborhoods: Broadway, Capitol Hill
What People Are Saying About Ristorante Machiavelli
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The Scene
Flickering candles, decorative wine bottles and 13 tables with red tablecloths offer a warm, welcome retreat in a neighborhood built on hip and cool. Couples share plates of pasta on romantic, affordable dates while seasoned servers negotiate the perpetually crowded dining room.
The Food
The menu is unpretentious, filled with longtime favorites such as heavenly penne with roasted red-pepper pesto, eggplant parmigiana ever-so-lightly covered with cheese and linguini with clams in marinara sauce. Tuna carpaccio, dressed with capers and balsamic-Dijon dressing, may result in fork fights for the last bite. The stellar chicken Milanese--soaked in lemon and delicately breaded--shouldn't be missed, though it often sells out on weekends. The light and airy pumpkin cheesecake makes for a perfect finish.
User Reviews
Teach
April 13, 2009
You're treated as though you should be grateful they allowed you into their restaurant. If they get a triple-A rating, it's for: Arrogant, Argumentative, and Adolescent.
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altarubia
January 11, 2009
You can't come to Machiavelli and not expect a wait. I have been here multiple times, and the hostess is always very sweet, informing us when our table is close to being ready. Once seated, we are immediately served water and bread with that addicting dipping sauce. So delicious. The meals are reasonably priced,too. If you want big portions, go to Olive Garden. If you want big taste, come to Machiavelli.
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Traveldoc
December 19, 2008
This restaurant is obviously not for people who demand FULL PLATES so big that they have to roll away from the table, as the Richard character seems to imply. I've eaten here many times, I'm a guy, I'm not on a diet, and the food is plentiful. Perhaps Richard needs to learn a little bit about what a serving of food really is. And that "guys who think like girls" is about as annoyingly bigoted a line as I've ever heard. This restaurant is for people who understand the concept of small, authentic italian food. end of story. it is the best of its kind, almost anywhere I've ever eaten, and i travel a lot. It's not Claimijumpers however. Which is a good thing.
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When to Go:
No reservations are taken, so arrive before 6:30pm or after 9pm if you don't want to wait.
Look Good:
Parties of four or larger will feel crowded in the intimate dining room.
What to Drink:
Don't overlook the charming bar's seasonal cocktail menu, a nice pre- or post-dinner treat.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Date Spot, Group Dining
