Barolo Ristorante
(206) 770-9000
1940 Westlake Ave
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6143
-122.3362
Neighborhoods: Belltown, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Barolo Ristorante
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The Scene
Its stone's-throw proximity to several major downtown hotels and minimally chic, alabaster-and-eggshell aesthetic attract a well-heeled business crowd and sprinkling of youthful, amorous couples. While waiting for a spot at one of the long, communal tables or a more private, smaller table, diners gather around the dramatically lit, white marble bar, sipping signature cocktails and nibbling on artisan bread served with dark dollops of olive tapanade.
The Food
The approach the kitchen takes with the Northern Italian menu is significantly different from that of its more homestyle sister restaurant on Roosevelt, Mamma Melina. Skip the serviceable, but uninspired baked escargot in favor of silken beef carpaccio, elevated with the elegant touch of a black truffle mélange. Classic, meaty dishes like the osso bucco benefit from seductive sides such as saffron risotto, but pale next to the fresh-yet-earthy pasta selections, especially the organic lamb ragu served with a liberal sprinkling of fresh herbs.
User Reviews
Debra1231
April 08, 2009
Hello all, The food was great but our waitress was preoccupied with her personal agenda. Bread slow, water slow...she was just slow..... But again, the food was great... Ciao
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wilma111
December 25, 2008
My experience was not a pleasant one. My husband and I wanted to check out this new and happening place we heard about, we walked from my husbands office about a mile with our bags in tow hoping to have a drink or two. We got there early 5:00 pm. We could not find a seat, mainly because other patrons were saving them for their friends that may show up or not......................I am fine with standing, the first thing when I got to the corner to stand, some patrons informed me the seats were taken. At this time I can see the place is crowded, I am not planning on staying but you would think I could stand there and at least have a drink . I then move away down a few seats to stand and again by another patron am advised he is saving two seats. I don't want their seats, I want a nice glass of wine and get the hell out of this pretentious place. In the meantime the bartender ( female) ignores the whole situation. My husband orders us two glasses of wine. We were there probably 45 mins and then we were offered the seats because the friends were not showing up until later, or not at all.What a surprise?/Why would you not offer the seats untilyour friends show up? My question is "how much business are you losing letting patrons save seats?" The biggest thing for me was how the bartender just ignored uslike " were to cool to serve you a drink " Of course this is all my perception. I want Barolo to know I nor my husband will be back and we will let everyone know of the most unhospitable bar in Seattle
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maude295
December 11, 2008
I wish I'd eaten here sooner! A little NYC chic comes to the Emerald City down the street from the Flagship Nordstrom. The food was dreamy. Whoever invented the grilled salad is a genius. And the calamari made me want to lick my plate. The pasta was beyond believable. However, there's no doubt about what the server said: Made Fresh Daily. I'm pretty sure it melted in my mouth -- it was so light -- but substantial in a way that it stood up to the outstanding sauce/ragu/cheese fabulousness that made it the best past dish I've ever had. It doesn't really come as a surprise, but it turns out that chef behind the curtain is actually Italian. To finish my meal, I had a beautiful and sophisticated cheesecake. No wonder Seattle Magazine gave it a nod for excellence in its dessert issue. Everyone's dinners looked so good that it took a while to decide what to order -- I wanted everything I saw! Lamb burger! Ravioli! Steak! Poached pear! Oh my! (I don't drink, but the grappa glasses are so cool that I thought about starting.) I'll be clicking my heals to go back soon. Follow the yellow brick road there, but be sure to make a reservation. The place was packed. There's no place like Barolo.
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Parking:
$7 valet is offered on Fridays and Saturdays after 5pm.
Happy Hour:
Mondays through Fridays from 3pm to 6:30pm and 10pm to close; Saturdays and Sundays from 10pm to close.
Private Rooms:
Reserve the communal table or a smaller table for two in semi-private environments set apart from the restaurant by gauzy white curtains.
When to Go:
Weekend brunch offers items like poached eggs with foie gras sauce and a zucchini frittata.
What to Drink:
More than 30 grappas are offered, along with an extensive wine list with more than 300 bottles from around the world.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Lunch Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
