Food - all the food was excellent! I loved that they let me do a half order of two different pastas when I couldn't choose too! The bread and garlic olive oil and the mussels and clams were great too. We tried the YOLO and the It's About Time. Both of those were really good too and I didn't have a single complaint or critique on any of the food. Very tasty! Service - it was impeccable. Our water glasses were never empty. Our plates were bussed very quickly. The server checked in and made great recommendations without bothering at all. He also suggested the half and half option! Ambiance - this place is cozy and romantic. It's a cute spot for a date and feels pretty intimate and nicely decorated without feeling over the top. I'd definitely come back here for date night! Or really just to eat more pasta with friends or by myself lol. read more

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The food was great! All 3 of our meals were prepared well and hot when served. Water glasses were filled constantly, so attentive service too. Seated right away at dinner on a holiday weekend. Only complaint is the restaurant was warm. After a day of walking around it was uncomfortable to eat in a warm environment. read more

Went in for Friday dinner. Cute place inside. Hope the service was a little friendlier and not too rush to take away our food while we were still eating. But i would come back for the risotto! The mushroom, perfectly cooked asparagus and creamy risotto was a win. But cold and not toasted bread was not. read more

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A very nice place with excellent service. Our food was the Cesare Salad, Lasagna and Cinghiale Pappardelle. All very good and we enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant. The salad was lacking in in a flavorful Caesar dressing but the Lasagna was excellent for the sauce and just the right amount of cheese, the Pappardelle wild boar was tender and great flavor as was the wide pasta. Outside of the salad there was no bread which should always be an accent to such great dishes. It's very good however and excellent service. read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent portions of tasty filet mignon at the Hawaii Kai location only. Plenty of free parking, Pick up available.

The mistake I made with Assagio was picking-up my order by placing the order over the phone! If I were you, I wouldn't make that move and would dine-in. If not how else would you get to see this well-decorated Italian place?! The decor is the selling-factor for this place, though I had a fine, succulent pasta. How often do you get to see replicas of Michelangelo's painting all over the walls and ceiling of a restaurant. Didn't see them in Italy too. The staff over the phone was patient enough to recommend the best vegetarian options I had and she personally recommended. The only reason for the 4-star is because I was made to wait more than promised pick-up time. Recommended: Linguine Pappardelle Penne Vodka Gnocchi My pick: Penne Vodka Pasta Tiramisu I would want to return back to this place and try their other pastas con vin and enjoy the ambience. read more

Service was a little slow but nothing to affect the rating. A lot of parties were sat at the same time. It was do Omar understandable. The food was off the charts. I had the carbonara! It was spot on not soupy like Americans make it! Perfecto! read more

solid 3.5 stars. bread mid. ravioli mid. carbonara mid. service mid. (the guy who refilled our water was great.) the atmosphere is fine but they kept the doors open which brought gnats in. would i go back? nah. read more

I've walked past Assaggio so many times but never when I was ready for dinner. It always looks full and people seem to be enjoying their meals. Tonight was my turn. Couldn't get a reservation online but I was able to do so when I called. I got a quiet table for one in the corner past the bar. My waiter was super attentive and had a great attitude! I had a wonderful assortment of food: half lasagna, saltimbocca, and zeppole. Everything was a good size. I'm stuffed but not feeling sick. The lasagna was a traditional lasagna with sturdy noodles and a nice tomatoey meat sauce. It wasn't as delicious as when my wife makes it but it was good. The saltimbocca was started off slowly. After, veal and mashed potatoes aren't bursting with flavor. However, eaten with the prosciutto, it definitely popped. Lastly, I decided to try the donuts since they were very highly recommended by my waiter. He brought them to the table in a brown paper bag. Rather than show me to the door with my take-away dessert, he tossed the donuts in the sugar cinnamon coating that was in the bag and poured them onto the plate. I had the berry sauce. A fork of cream, pierced into a donut dipped in berry sauce: perfect! read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Zeppole (donuts) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was fantastic. Wine, also great. Getting a shot of espresso after an amazing meal. Wow. If you're on the fence about visiting, just go eat and enjoy. Freakin yum. Awesome. read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great atmosphere and always seems to be busy. For good reason. From the staff to the preparation of the food, every detail is on point. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday and this place has memories for us as we go each year. Bring your appetite as they have nice healthy portions! read more

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Order the bread, carpaccio and carbanara pasta. Everything was so good. The inside decor is amazing, but also cozy. Very neighborhood Italian spot vibe. The only thing is our table was right next to the server POS station which makes it awkward. read more

Walking in Assaggio is like entering an Italian cafe, you immediately become family! Family owned for 30 years and it shows, owner Mauro came to our table and sat with us sharing about the history and love he has for the food. Service was above and beyond, Antonio met our every request with a smile and professionalism. The highlight for me was Mauro's daughter Francesca - she will be amazing when Assaggio is passed into her hands - the love in this eatery is in abundance!! read more

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Delicious food, friendly service. My husband had the chicken Marsala and I had the mushroom ravioli and carbonara. All of our dishes were so good. We have found Seattle to be a warm and welcoming city. Would love to return to this restaurant if we come back to the city again. So happy our family shared this experience with us. Loved the decor too! read more

While attending a conference in Seattle, 5 of us had dinner at Assaggio. It was a Tuesday and it was busy! The hostess was AMAZING! She worked to get us a spot and kept us updated. The food was so yummy!! I have eaten Italian in many places but Assaggio is by far the best!! The dining experience was a 10/10!! I might have to fly back to Seattle just to eat at Assaggio!! I had the Lasagna with the caprese salad!!! It was so good!! The ambience is charming and very family friendly or perfect for a date night!! Thank you for an awesome experience!! read more

Excellent food although my millennial son didn't think his pizza crust was great. But what do they know. The chicken marsala was excellent as was the francesca's salad. Bread with baked garlic was a perfect way to start. The only negative is the restaurant is really loud inside compared to other places but it was ok for a dinner night out read more

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Went here with my boyfriend for our anniversary, honestly it waa very mediocre at best. We had a reservation, came in and sat down and it was pretty packed in there. We were surrounded by someone all around us, so we could hear everyone's conversation around us. As for privacy, ehh, and it's fairly loud in there too but kinda dimly lit. Service was friendly but it is very fast pace in here from the moment you sit down, once you leave they are turning your table in minutes and onto the next. I feel sometimes you get sloppy when being so quick. Example being, they are QUICK to refill your water constantly, however sloppy at times. The last refill we got they overpoured and got water all over my boyfriend's phone and didn't notice, which whatever but like pay more attention. Food comes out fairly quick, but the food was not great, especially for the prices. We ordered bread ($6), vodka pasta (28), orecchiette (28), literally only the vodka pasta was good. Not good enough for nearly $30 though when that's the only good thing from the meal. The bread wasn't hot, not even warm, super tasteless and kinda stale. The truffle pasta, really bland and definitely not cooked right either, some noodles were overcooked. Definitely not a place I'd come back to, food was nothing special and service ehh, super rushed. Overhyped for sure. read more

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10 out of 10! This is a must dinner night while in downtown Seattle! Deliciously unique drinks, savory food, wonderful atmosphere, and friendly staff make this place a hidden gem! Hopefully you'll have the pleasure of Alessandro's service! read more

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This wonderful old-school feel Italian restaurant, was right next to my hotel. I decided to check it out. I am so glad I did. So many restaurants in the area and this beauty was right next-door. I started out with a half of a Caesar salad. It was beautifully dressed and fresh crunchy. I liked the breadcrumb croutons. The bread and the olive oil and balsamic vinegar was so enjoyable. The bread was fresh and the olive oil dip had herbs in it that were quite delicious. I am going to copy that . For dinner, I decided to have some thing I've never had. It was an Italian sausage and cheesey béchamel, lasagna. The lasagna noodles were homemade and everything was tender and tasty. I ate the whole thing! The service was very attentive, and the server was helpful to me. It was hard to make a decision. She was very nice to tell me about the dishes I asked about. I wanted to have dessert and relax some more in this lovely restaurant. I was just too full. Note to self ease up on the bread next time have the dessert. read more

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Four of us popped in with no reservations on a Saturday evening to see if they could fit us in. The place was full, with local and familiar customers being warmly welcomed, so we were not hopeful but the host did not turn us away. Instead, he worked with his team and apologetically offered a small table "that might be tight for four but doable if we could wait 10-15 minutes." Heck yeah and were glad we did. The food and service were wonderful. We started with the Francesca salad, bread w/house oil and crab cakes, followed by the penne vodka, gnocchi, lasagna, and the seafood pasta special. For dessert we shared an affogato to cap it off. Delicious! Throughout the dinner the well-pointed staff were attentive, warm and so welcoming. We were so lucky the host made it happen for us. We will definitely be going back - next time with a reservation to boot. You should go, too; you will not be disappointed. read more

Had a great experience at the bar. Do ask for the secret menu, the bar tender made our Valentine's Day date special by making off menu cocktails. The saffron pasta is different and worth trying for sure. read more

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If you're looking for an authentic Italian experience, this is the place for you. Located in the heart of downtown. I found adequate parking very close by. I was warmly greeted in their very cool dining room. Frescoes are painted on the ceiling and it's a small, intimate atmosphere. Our server was great, and did a fantastic job of making sure that our water glasses were always filled and being very attentive without being overbearing. I had the linguine clam sauce, and it was absolutely perfect. My wife had the lasagna and raved about it. It looked delicious And the taste of it that I had was sensational. For dessert I had the cannoli. I highly recommend this as it was absolutely incredible. Overall great dining experience and looking forward to our next trip. read more

The food is the only reason I'm giving a 4 star. The lasagna was amazing, as well as the calamari. My daughter had the carbonara and said it's one of the best she has ever had. The ambiance was of a vintage feel, very charming. Service could definitely improve, waiter was not friendly. I will say the male host was sweet and welcoming. read more

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If you're looking for delicious Italian cuisine with the most top-notch service I've ever experienced in Seattle, this is THE SPOT! The waitstaff is super attentive here and they come around every few minutes or so it seems. The ambiance is pretty standard for a nice Italian place and the interior is lovely! The food is delightful - I had the seafood pasta which had a tomato-based sauce with plenty of herbs and dusted with Parmesan! There was a generous amount of seafood in the dish that included clams, shrimp, and salmon which were delicious! Will definitely come back if I'm looking for Italian food in the area! read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ambiance (1/5) - Very noisy! The tables were very close to each other. It seemed there wasn't any privacy. Food (3/5) Penne Vodka (2/5) - Felt pretty dry and the pasta was undercooked. Wine was average too (wasn't worth the price, personally, it felt like a drugstore wine) Salsiccia Pizza (4/5) - I was pretty amazed that the pizza was way better than pasta. I love the bread!! Tiramisu (3.5/5) - The best part was it was less sweet. But it wasn't the best I had Service (0/5) - Service was horrible! When we requested water with no ice, the guy was very rude and said "it doesn't have ice" when it clearly had some. Upon asking someone recommendations on wine the server said "I don't know what you like, order anything " The service was wayyyy too slow! It almost made took 30 mins or more to get our food I highly recommend to go rather than dine in. read more

My husband and I stopped in unannounced at 4 PM, but we were still graciously seated although they had a big dinner rush expected at 6 PM. Our server Chet help us decide between several courses, and recommended. I try half plates of pasta since both the ones I had chosen sounded so delicious. The cheese ravioli with wild mushrooms and Marcella cream sauce was so delicious, I actually mopped up the last of the sauce with extra fusilli from my Fuseli with sausage, saffron, peanut nuts, raisins and arugula. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his lasagna, and we shared a delicious piece of tiramisu. I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious food, wonderful service (Chet had them plate my two pastas in two separate bowls, so the sauces would remain separate) and lovely ambience. read more

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Family owned businesses. Great service,food,wine and desserts. I can't say enough about this place. Everything was amazing and the owner waited our table. Bravo! read more

10/10 experience at Assaggio in Seattle. I came here for a work trip and decided to treat myself to Italian tonight and after looking up reviews, I landed here. Immediately my server Sandra made me feel so welcome and seen. I'm not a large portion person, I love a side, and she could almost tell! She offered to get me half orders of a salad and a pasta so I could have a little of both! She recommended a white wine (and as a former bartender, she even asked what kind of body and taste I like- immediately a good sign she knows what she's talking about) and the wine was phenomenal. She also recommended the Penne Vodka which was insanely good. I sat outside and listened to the gentle rustle of the city, it was just so wonderful. The cherry on top of a great trip to Seattle. Definitely recommend this spot and ask for Sandra! read more

This is truly the best pasta, service, and Italian vibe in all of Seattle. And that's coming from someone who exclusively eats Italian when she wants to go out to dinner. I will come back here a million times out of ten, cannot give it enough praise. You MUST get the penne vodka or the fusili, nothing will ever compare read more

We happened upon this restaurant by chance and boy am I happy we did. We were visiting Seattle Christmas week and stopped in. It was a night that they weren't usually open but because of the holiday week decided to open up. What an incredible meal! The service was great, the food was wonderful! I had a seafood risotto that had many layers of flavor and every bite was a dream. My husband had ravioli in a Marsala sauce that he raved about. Also, don't miss the tartufo for dessert! The owner treated us like family and wouldn't let us leave without well wishes & a hug! read more

We ordered The carbonara pasta and melanzane. The carbonara was ok and the melazzane was really good. We also ordered an Italian red wine which was really tasty. The service was very good and the waiter was so friendly and kind and since we didn't like the pasta, he deducted from the bill. read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Carbonara Pasta - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here for an impromptu dinner date. Cute ambiance, food is delicious and service was excellent.

We have been coming here for about 30 years! IMHO it is by far the best Italian food in the City. Mauro and his staff take fantastic care of you! The service is phenomenal! The ambiance of the place is warm and comforting! And the food is so freaking good!! Their specials are off the hook! Our favorite dish is the Sienese! This visit we had to get one of the specials to go so we had a killer lunch tomorrow!! Try this place and I can assure you you will not be disappointed!! read more

I love this place. I think it's a little funny the waiter called the dish we ordered mac and cheese. Bruschetta is so fresh. I'm from out of town and I specifically seeked this place out to come back to. You must book a reservation since it's so busy. Make sure to book ahead of time. read more

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I was so impressed by this place. The food was sooo good. Best I've had. Service was amazing. Talked with the owners Daughter Francesca and had a wonderful conversation with her. Loved the family owned feel with the best quality. Would definitely come back when I'm in town read more

FOOD: It was absolutely packed when we passed by, so we decided to make a reservation for the next day to try it out because they couldn't accommodate walk-ins for a large party. - I got the Pici Carbonara ($26) which had large cuts of pancetta, and the Parmigiano mixed with egg yolk formed a rich sauce for the spaghetti. The portions for all our dishes were pretty generous, so I found the pricing fair. Although I enjoyed my dish, I just found it very heavy, and the spaghetti used is on the thick side which isn't my personal preference. - Since almost everyone got a different dish, I tried some of my friends' orders. I ended up enjoying the red sauce dishes more than mine, even though I typically like white sauce pastas more. The meats were also less salty in their dishes. Additionally, the dishes weren't very warm upon arrival. SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Maybe it was just because we were seated on the side of the restaurant, but I didn't feel that our table received as much attention in comparison to others. The inside had a somewhat Victorian aesthetic and decently clean. Even with a reservation we still had to wait a while before being seated. OVERALL: The food here isn't bad, but it's more on the heavy side of Italian restaurants that I have been to. Maybe I had really high expectations because of the wait, but it didn't blow me away per say. It's not on the list of restaurants that I am dying to come back to in Seattle, but worth trying if there isn't a wait. read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Pici Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a genuine place! The host or possibly the owner's daughter is amazing! What hospitality! The bartender was quick to offer a glass of wine for our brief wait. The presence of authenticity in great Italian cooking was great. My lasagne was solid! My wife's penne vodka was a nice size portion! And Very good. The waiter was classic and nice, realized we were friends getting caught up so exercised limited interruptions which was appreciated. While I love Macrina Bakery, paying $6.00 for bread service at an Italian restaurant is a little odd, but being Macrina has some value. Unfortunately what they're serving for bread is less than interesting and you'd expect something more interesting and something fresher tasting. The cheesecake was so so. Other than that, all was really great. read more

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly hostess who turned out to be the owner's daughter, Francesca. She made us feel right at home, taking the time to chat with us while our table was being prepared. It was such a personal touch that set the tone for the evening. The food was delicious--authentic, flavorful, and clearly made with love. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The combination of outstanding food, excellent wine, and genuinely welcoming hospitality made it a night to remember. Our group of 3 enjoyed the bruschetta and bread appetizers, chef's special...pasta, risotto, and duck breast and finished with tiramisu, chocolate crusted cheesecake, coffee and moscato shots! Delizioso! read more

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Been awhile since I was here but still a good and quality food. I had calamari for an appetizer and the carbonara for dinner. Good size portions and good service A good place for Italian food and the pizzas looked really good. read more

I think about my experience at Assaggio Ristorante as the turning point in my life for the worse. We arrived and were seated and when our waiter (if you can call him that) CHET came to the table, we were not greeted but hastily given menus and a mumble about side pasta samples before CHET quickly ran away. There was no coordination, no finesse, and definitely no emotion. We then waited 25 minutes before anyone looked our way again. We then put in our orders and they came out in a reasonable time. But the fix was in, the meals were subpar and eklig (disgusting). The Pasta E Fagouli (Pasta and Beans) was thinner than a jail house supper. I had literally 22 beans (yes I counted) in a 16 DOLLAR SOUP. So when did I start paying like 65 cents a bean? Wild. It was so salty and genuinely inedible, but I still ate it. My family also received poor meals with a burnt and tasteless pizza to an extremely salty and wet carbonara. Chet came back once to hand us dessert menus, which we kindly declined and requested the check. Ambiance was okay, packed restaurant but okay scenery. Very mid. Best part: the kind people filling the water were quite attentive. Overall: save your money and go buy a salzberry steak microwave meal. You'll enjoy it more. read more

Assaggio Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington