(206) 322-9234
913 E Pike St
Seattle,
WA
98122
47.6139
-122.3204
Neighborhoods: Broadway, Capitol Hill
What People Are Saying About Via Tribunali
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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…
09/27/09
Other Pizza, why?
by Montana74
Having been burned by deceptive long lines out the door in Seattle...We almost bailed during our 45 minute wait. Sooo glad we didn't. The staff was apologetic for our wait (without our complaining), service and timing otherwise were prompt and friendly. Every square inch of every single ingredient was delicious and perfect and wonderful. The dough is not bread. The sauce is not acidic/sugary paste from a can. The meat is not loaded with chemicals, food coloring and SALT. The cheese is not goo. Coffee is a delicious Cafe Vita blend. Glass pours of wine are fabulous. A marvelous experience through and through that I hope to repeat as many times as possible!!
- Pros: Delicious food and service
- Cons: Long wait
07/27/09
Top Shelf Pizza Napolitana
by CrashnBurnINC
I don't think it would be fair to call this place the best pizza place in Seattle if only for the reason that the term "best" is relative to a style. That being said, and being a fan of Naples Style Pizza, this is FANTASTIC pizza. Really....not a tad shy of fantastic. If you're looking for a low priced, thick crust pizza loaded in shredded cheese, buddy, this is not your place. If you know what 1) a perfectly shortened, leavened crusts tastes like, 2) what a correctly seasoned sauce is, 3) high quality fresh mozzarella tastes like and (maybe most importantly) 4) having the whole bit cooked just right in a proper wood fired oven does for a pie. Treat yourself to a dinner here because it will be just that....a treat.
- Pros: All except the Con
- Cons: Prices are somewhat high, albiet justifiably
06/25/09
the pizza is great!
by dave98112
The truth is, Via Tribunali makes pizza that is authentic, so it is going to be very different from Chicago or New York-style pizza. They use a wood-fired oven, and the ingredients are almost all imported from Italy. I go there fairly regularly and have always had good service and food. Friends who've been to Napoli have said that the pizza is just like the pizza they've eaten while on vacation. If you are used to pizza hut, then maybe you shouldn't go here. If you are open to experiencing what authentic, napoli-style pizza tastes like, then go to Via Tribunali.
The Details on Via Tribunali
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are only accepted for parties of eight or more--come early or be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends.
Look Good:
Servers 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.
Private Rooms:
Reserve the semi-private room in back--it's got a table that will seat up to 14 and plenty of Old World atmosphere.
What to Drink:
Sip an affordable glass of Italian wine.
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