Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
Seattle, WA 98118-1744
Phone: (206) 721-3501
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Hudson Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Salad 2007, Pizza 2006, Pizza 2005
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 6am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6am-11pm
Editorial Review for Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria – by Bethany Jean Clement
The Scene
The buzzing loft-like space is sleek and casual, with swooping light fixtures, deep-red walls and simple wooden tables. An open kitchen provides a view of the roaring wood-fired pizza oven, while a balcony level makes a nice perch. Order at the counter during lunch; table service at dinner is unceremonious, yet polite.
The Food
The pizza here is about as far from mass-market, mound-o'-mozzarella pie as it can get--it's authenticated by the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana. The stellar thin crust is firm yet elastic, with bubbles that are charred just right; toppings are done with restraint and simplicity, like super-thin Parma prosciutto or a pretty pile of spicy arugula. Delicate palates may want to forgo the house cheese, a sharp mixture of fontina, Asiago and aged provolone. It's all priced right, including enormous salads that are plenty for three and a tiramisu for two that's boozy-tasting and right-on.
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Insider Tips
ParkingStreet parking is usually available, but just in case, the Columbia City parking lot one block north on South Ferdinand is only $1.
Know Before You GoReservations are available (and recommended) for dinner, Sunday through Thursday.
The ExtrasThere's live music on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
When to GoPastries and authentic Italian espresso are available in the mornings; pizza service starts at 11am.
User Reviews for Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
04/19/2008 Posted by Mabarcabee
My experience is with the Rainier location. The service was not good. Our waitress, in particular, was rude and unhelpful. We were in a semi-large party, and all of us agreed that she not only was condescending to us (and a few time downright RUDE)...but we all felt very unwelcome. The food was ok, the price was good, but the service was horrible. I gave this place 2 stars only because the decor was different /cute (especially for the area, it seems a little shady/ scary at night with the transients hovering about my car). I even wrote a letter the morning after (which I have never been compelled to do in my life) because it was such a horrible experience. Now, almost 2 months later...I have yet to even get a response or apology or any acknowlegement at all of my bad experience. I guess I should have known...they did leave me standing at the door unacknowleded that night too. I have since made a point of telling all of my friends to NOT go back to this place again. There are plenty of italian restaurants that not only serve great food, but make you feel welcome and happy you came.
Pros: Decor, unusual, pricing
Cons: Service stinks, they don't care if you come back, location/parking, unusual pizza not for everyone
09/29/2007 Posted by itsthemirrors
First off, I should note that I have only yet visited Tutta Bella's Wallingford location. This place is simply fantastic. I was born in Italy -- Sicily actually, and so I think I qualify for knowing a thing or two about authentic Italian pizza. Tutta Bella is the real thing, from the stone oven to the Tiramisu. Probably not all Americans will dig this type of pizza. Chicagoans will certainly be missing that extra inch of grease but if you're interested in how its done in Naples, you won't find a better place to learn in the country. The salads are also outstanding here. I have found that a great Tutta Bella night out for a couple consists of a pizza, a large salad, a bottle of wine, and an order of Tiramisu, splitting everything. Said dinner will cost around $45 -- great value! From the great service to the espresso shots, Tutta Bella would make Italy proud.
Pros: authentic Italian pizza, great service, great value
Cons: none
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