Armandino's Salumi
(206) 621-8772
309 Third Ave S
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.6005
-122.3291
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Pioneer Square
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The Scene
The pig sign hanging outside this Pioneer Square hot spot could have come from the Middle Ages--appropriate, as owner Armandino Batali cures meats and makes sausages the way Italians have been for centuries. Crowds of regulars make the communal dining table an entertaining experience, but there are a few smaller tables that offer slightly more privacy.
The Food
Sausages come in sandwiches on artisanal bread, or can be cooked at home. Meats include lamb and pork prosciutto; two kinds of copa, including rarely found pig cheek; Tuscan finnochiona and other salami. Sample them all by ordering a full plate of either hot or cold meats. In addition, Salumi prepares sensational sandwiches like porchetta, meatball and spicy oxtails. Try a Pinzamonio salad (seasonal raw vegetables), soup or a daily special such as frittata or pasta. A counter in the front window showcases various family members making gnocchi and biscotti.
User Reviews
bgcrimson29
June 05, 2009
This placed would be laughed off the block in Philadelphia, a place for true, delectable Italian sandwiches. I must agree that the counter people are disturbingly slow and preoccupied with their own issues. The line was out the door, (still not sure why) and she is talking to her coworker about what they did last night, slowly arranging salami, one by one, on the bread. Appalling!! The sandwich is ok, but I'll take a south Philly hoagie in a heartbeat. Overall very disappointing, and not worth the hype, or wait. Come ON!
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pickyBev
March 04, 2009
I finally made it to Salume yesterday and I don't get it. First the good points: no doubt about it, their salume are excellent. I got the 'winter' salumi, with green, white, and pink peppercorns. The other half dozen choices sounded very good too. The bread for the sandwich was excellent, too; I got the olive oil bread. The other choice was a ciabatta. Now, when they put the salumi on the bread, it's less than fair. I have two complaints: There is an 8:1 ratio of bread to salumi, and they don't remove the rind. I was constantly pulling these plastic like shreds out of my mouth and I think I swallowed several before I realized what was going on. The salume are sliced so thin you hardly get any taste, but you do get the aroma so your brain it tricked into thinking you are eating a hearty sandwich. (very clever that madman) Next time, I'll simply buy some salume and good bread and make my own sandwiches. They do ship so that will save me the wait in line. One other complaint: I didn't like one of the counter girls; she was making a quartet of sandwiches for the person in line in front of me and you'd think she was preparing the bread for communion -- much too preoccupied with herself and taking too long; I mean it's only a sandwich.
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September 23, 2008
Went with a few friends today at lunchtime. Got there at noon, and we weren't surprised at the long line. But when we finally got in the doors, we could see why the line took over one hour. Absolute and total disregard for the customers waiting on a work day! The staff very calmly and SLOWLY made sandwiches, pausing to talk to anyone for any length of time about just about anything. I have every sympathy when servers are overworked and busy, but these three women barely worked! I felt it was total disregard for their customers, and disregard for the owner! Good meat, but really! I won't return.
read full reviewThe Details on Armandino's Salumi
When to Go:
Lines are out the door by noon. Prepare to be patient or grab lunch after 1pm.
The Extras:
Private rooms are available for special prix-fixe lunches, Tuesday-Thursday. Seven or eight people may dine; price runs $30 per person, with low-priced wine available for an additional charge.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Armandino Batali
