Via Tribunali
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 332-9234
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Broadway
- Best of Citysearch:
- Pizza 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-2am
Editorial Review for Via Tribunali – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Stained glass, sexy dark wood and exposed-brick walls come together gorgeously in this narrow, dimly lit space. The only sign marking the entrance is the boisterous crowd of hipsters and families outside, eagerly awaiting a table. Service is friendly, but a bit uneven, thanks to inevitable confusion brought about by menus printed only in Italian.
The Food
Authenticity reigns supreme: With the notable exception of cured meat products produced by local legend Armandino Batali, all ingredients are imported from Italy and kitchen techniques are strictly Old-World. Committed carnivores should start with rustically presented salumi misto plate, while vegetarians can opt for a simply dressed green salad. Neapolitan-style pizzas are cooked rapidly in a fire-stoked oven that crisps the crust with a charbroiled, smoky flavor and arrives wholly intact. Nearly every variation delights, but the best bet is "Quattro Stagioni," a heavenly combination of pepperoni, proscuitto and wild mushrooms.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodServers do their best, but even a brief Italian vocabulary will help diners immensely: "pomodoro" is tomato, "funghi" is mushroom, "mozz de bufala" is fresh mozzerella and "acciughe" are Mediterranean anchovies.
Know Before You GoReservations are only accepted for parties of eight or more--come early or be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends.
What to DrinkSip an affordable glass of Italian wine.
Private RoomsReserve the semi-private room in back--it's got a table that will seat up to 14 and plenty of Old World atmosphere.
User Reviews for Via Tribunali
05/04/2008 Posted by thepaisanfrompsl2008
I am here in Washington State working, I was born in New Haven Ct, and moved to florida and have been to many, many pizza parlors in my time trying to find the BEST pizza wherever I may be at the time. Although I have been away from connecticut for a very long time, My opinion is that no pizza anywhere can compete with connecticut pizza...Until now, VIA TRIBUNALI has the best pizza I've had in a very long time, From the waitresses to the brick oven they had shipped from naples...The brick walls and the beautiful Italian music. It all ads to the experience, my rating of 4 stars is based on a pizza which you will write home about...the sausage and thin dough with the slighty sweet sauce makes an outstanding pie, the reason why "THE PAISAN FROM PSL" rated this a 4 and not a 5, is because it was a little on the pricey side and because the chefs are from Naples Italy, they have their way of doing things, and That is just how the pizza is made....Their way, meaning this...If you order a pie on the menu, That is how you will get it, you cannot ad any ingedients to the pie. It is an excellent pie no matter how you slice it, worth the drive from any part of Washington, That is if you are a true pizza buff.... Enjoy ! ! !..."THE PAISAN FROM PSL"
Pros: Excellent food, sevice, atmosphere
Cons: Pricing, Parking
04/21/2008 Posted by pokeyone
Don't know which was worse, the pizza or the service. The pizza was undercooked and the sauce was bland. The crust has the consistency of a pita, not even close to crispy. I would have complained but our waitress was nowhere to be found. After we received our check, we couldn't help feeling that we were being rushed out the door. Can't understand the hype.
Pros: It was nice inside
Cons: The pizza and service
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