(206) 443-3301
2400 1st Ave
Seattle,
WA
98121
47.6143
-122.3476
Neighborhoods: Belltown, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Lampreia
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – A meal here is an event, easily stretching beyond two hours, with an intermezzo and cheese course. Waitstaff should be commended for congeniality and consummate service. Unlike the less-than-attractive fish it's named after, the restaurant's elegant, muted decor lets diners focus on the chef's spirited creations. – – The Food – The plates are miniature works of modern art that vary with the seasons. Three pear slices--red, yellow and green, each infused with a different flavor--nicely complement seared foie gras. Impeccably fresh mussels arrive in a perfect…
01/24/09
Fabulous meal, excellent service, warm and friendly.
by SanFranFoodies
We went to Lampreia with some friends who also relocated from San Francisco and recommended this restaurant highly. In San Francisco, we made a point of visiting the Chronicle Top 100 restaurants, and frankly we have missed that standard of quality in restaurants here.... until visiting Lampreia. Our meal was sublime! The service was friendly and without the pretense mentioned in the Seattle reviews. All four of us ordered the eight-course prix fixe and we were delighted. For those who truly love food that transcends time and place, Lampreia will not disappoint. Each course seemed to supersede the last! If you love great, imaginative and delicious cuisine, do not miss Lampreia. It is truly an experience you will never forget.
- Pros: Innovative cuisine and excellent service.
- Cons: Parking.
08/21/08
Great special occasion restaurang
by Waltho
I'm glad to read the last two reviewers in July had a great time, as did we. I had read several of the bad reviews. Fortunately good friends took us to celebrate their birthday, and we enjoyed being with them as well as the unique and excellent food. I'm a comfort food, enjoy my own soup or stew at home guy, which means when I go out, I'm looking for a special experience. Of course, the presentation is very arty, but each course tickles different taste buds. The veal chop was especially excellent. The service was friendly, informative, and helpful without being intrusive, even when I asked a dumb question (about salads--they don't serve them). And the chef showed none of the bad humor that some of the earlier reviewers mentioned. We had a friendly visit about an earlier experience we had shared. If you eat out lots of nights, and have become too jaded to have a unique dining experience, go somewhere else. For a special occasion, we found it excellent.
07/28/08
great food
by foodieanonymick
Best restaurant in seattle hands down. Proffessional and informative sevice, beautiful great tasting food, what more could you want. Obviously this isn't an every night restaurant but I nly say that because I would get the five or eight course everytime. Also great wine selection.
- Pros: food, decor, service
- Cons: the crowd in bell town late at night
The Details on Lampreia
Know Before You Go:
This is an expensive night out, but go for the full experience--don't skip the intermezzo or cheese course. If feeling adventuresome, ask the chef to prepare his taster's menu.
What to Drink:
Overall, wine selections are very expensive, but scour the list and you'll find a few moderately priced bottles.
Category:
Notable Chef:
Scott Carsberg
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