Came here around 5:30 for the happy hour with my girl friend. Make sure you sit at the bar table or outside for the happy hour. We didn't know but the server let us switched to the table outside:) The happy hour menu has a wide range of food. $3 off of cocktails and $5 for beer. We got the Insulata parma, Margherita (6" pizza), antipasti plate (with salumi, Mama lils peppers, focaccia, olives) The portion was decent and food were filling. Insulata Parma was okay. There was too much lemon juice, it's kinda sour. They featured their wood-fired pizza! The Margherita was really tasty. The amount of sauce they put was just perfect! I will come back to try other pizzas and maybe their 3 course dinner too:) read more

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Came here during our trip and the Margherita pizza was delicious! I loved the cheese and quality of the ingredients. The pasta perpperonata was great but felt like it was missing something. I asked for parmesan cheese and it was freshly grated right in front of us. The ambiance was busy with a younger crowd. It was a bit too loud for us as we couldn't hear each other. The service was great as the staff was very attentive and genuine. The closest parking is on the street and there are no reservations, just walk-ins. This is definitely the place to be with a group of friends or date night. read more

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I stumbled upon this while trying to find a place to eat dinner. I'm really glad I did! I like the look of this place-felt cozy. I checked out the menu and the spaghetti and meatballs just spoke to me and that's what I ordered. I thought the dish was delicious. The sauce tasted great and I think it had a little heat which was nice or maybe it was the pepper. The meatballs were delicious and tender. The whole dish worked well together-very comfort food feeling. I ended the meal with the tiramisu which was great--well balanced and felt pretty light. Really enjoyed my meal here and the person serving me was great too. I'd like to dine here again if I'm in Seattle read more

Cotto is a very nice place to have a romantic, friendship, family gathering. The ambience location, service and staff are excellent. Amber & Sophie are the best and management and the cooks are 1st class. The seating and food are memorable. I love this cozy place . Bernard from NYC. read more

Food was delicious. However we went for date night on a Saturday hoping for the 2 for $70 3 course meal and discovered it was only Sunday-Thurs. we couldn't find it posted anywhere though. So disappointed on that front but food was still worth it. read more

Times have changed... This place used to be one of our "go-to" Italian spots and we used to eat here at least 1-2x per month. This restaurant is now blacklisted from my list, I will never return again, and never recommend it to anyone, ever. My party of four ate dinner here and three out of the four of us had the 24 hours of most graphically violent food poisoning experience. After comparing notes of where we had all been, this place was the only common denominator. The three of us who had two different types of pizza were the ones who got sick. After calling the restaurant to report the incident, the manager said she would call back. The manager never called back, so we called back again the next day. She said she had "checked the dates" on their ingredients and not found any issues, so there was nothing else to do. After connecting with the owner, he promised a full refund for the meal, however he never followed through and ghosted us. Extremely disappointed with the poor customer service and clearly improper food handling. read more

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Such a fantastic place for date night! I specifically go for their 3-course dinner for $60. You can choose between the Insalta Parma or the Caesar Salad, one Pizza, and one Pasta of your choice! Also, it comes with your choosing, 2 Aperol spritz, a house bottle, or red wine. For this dinner, we choose the Insalta Parma, Funghi Pizza, Peperonata, and the house red. The portions are decent enough for two people and everyone leaves feeling full and happy. The service is amazing and the food comes out hot and fresh! The space is quite small and intimate so it might be a wait for the table but it is well worth it! read more

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Christian took great care of us. After a ling day of driving all over the PNW we ended up here looking quite casual. Christian welcomed us - took our drink orders quickly and made sure to recommend a few favorite items in the menu. Hubby had the Rigatoni with peppers, onions and sauage. Tasted like something I would make at home(and we are Italian - so not many Italian restaurant food is up to our standards). The rigatoni was a bit overcooked - but we were in quite late towards the end of the service times - so Im sure had we areived at a better dinner hour that wouldnt be an issue. I ordered what I thought was an olive oil based spaghetti- when it arrived it had quite a bit of a tomato gravy. The busboy dropped the dish off - I kindly asked him what the dish was and he politely explaned (yep it WAS what I ordered). The next thing I knew Christian was at the table making sure I was satisfied. I told him it looked amazing - but I thought it was more of an olive oil based dish - Christian immidiatly made sure I would be hap and had the chef fire up simething special for me (olive oil based sauce). It was perfect! Small, private and on the soft lit side. Great spot for a well priced Italian meal - we will try the Pizza, salad and wine pre-mix ($65) for two next time we are in town. Thanks for a good meal guys! read more

So refreshing to find fabulous food at a good price in Seattle. A tiny spot, get there early to guarantee a seat as there's no reservations. The pre fixe menu is a great deal--we tried to Marg pizza and spaghetti, brussel sprouts, and the fried dough dessert with Nutella and berries. Omg the dessert was amazing. We couldn't stop eating it even though we were so full. Our server David was great too. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The food is amazing and the weeknight deal is great! The service is top notch and it feels like you're eating in someone's kitchen. The atmosphere is intimate and makes for a great regular, go-to spot. read more

Great little spot for wood fired "Neapolitan" style pizza in Cap Hill! Sat at the small bar and enjoyed wine with my Diavola pizza! Bar tender was friendly and attentive. read more

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Had a wonderful time trying their $65 deal that includes a bottle of wine, appetizer,a pizza and a pasta. The pasta was so full flavor and perfectly cooked Al dente and the pizza had an incredible chili oil that I'm still dreaming about. The service was attentive and food was delivered perfectly timed. Intimate place perfect for a date. We will definitely be back read more

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I'm seriously in love with this place -- amazing food for a great price, super friendly wait staff, cute indoor and outdoor seating options. I stopped by with a group of 4 on a Friday night for a late dinner at it was pretty easy to grab a spot at the outdoor tables (complete with a toasty heat lamp)! They had an amazing deal for $50 for a salad, pizza, pasta and a bottle of wine -- we got to try a little bit of everything AND it was super easy to share with a friend. We got a bottle of house white wine to share and it was delicious. I was a huge fan of the Fungi pasta and spaghetti (they even did meatballs on the side to make it vegetarian-friendly). I'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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Came in on a Friday night as a single diner and waited only a short time before a larger party at the bar was moved to a corner table so I could sit at the bar. The ambiance is chill, and it's open kitchen (like the back third of the restaurant is where they prepare food and where the ovens are which was unique). Plenty of shareable plates between two people. Perfect for a cozy date night. It's a small neighborhood establishment- I could tell by the regulars who made small talk with the bartender. The bartender was friendly and took great care of me throughout the night, checking in and providing recommendations. I had the pepperoni pizza- thin but crispy Italian crust, a sweet marinara sauce, a few basil sprigs, and plenty of cup pepperoni slices on top. It's a simple option and therefore nothing mind blowing (reason for the 4 star) but I could finish the entire order in one sitting (if you're not too hungry, there could be leftovers). Other people next to me had pasta which looked delicious and steaming hot, which is sometimes what we need on a cold night. read more

Our pizza journey takes us into the bowels of Capital Hill: 5 o'clock on a Friday and the area is surprisingly quiet. We were the first customers seated inside Bar Cotto, with clear partitions around our table and pizza face masks on servers, we felt as safe as possible dining inside for the first time in many months. Our orders included the burrata dish (which set the bar HIGH for the pizza to come), campagna pizza and a cocktail each. The burrata was fresh and creamy, tomatoes were ripe and tangy and the bread was toasted to perfection and had the perfect texture. The campagna pizza came next and we left no slice behind -- slightly charred crust and a symphony of cheeses ALMOST had us ordering a second pizza. Delicioso!! Our server was attentive and checked on us throughout the meal; would love to come back to try more of their amazing pizzas, but our pizza journey continues... - the Pizza Queen of Seattle read more

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Great dinner spot in Capitol Hill Great date night as well! I first went with my two friends and had the burrata and gnocchi and saw they had a date night special which was amazing and gives you the chance to try pizza, pasta, and a bottle of wine all for $50 So I had to come back for date night The gnocchi was so good we had to get it again and try the carbonara pizza Both times were amazing, good service, and good food, and overall a good time Inside is small and personal and cozy which I also love read more

Amazing food!!! Great lowkey restaurant that has great options, menu is customizable, and staff is nice and relaxed. Inside is dim lighting that is perfect for a date night read more

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The diavolo pizza was amazing, and the brussels sprouts were the best I've ever had. Food came out very quickly, and it was great quality.

Bar Cotto is a perfect spot for a quiet outing! The intimate restaurant with a beautiful brick pizza oven is also doing a great job of social distancing everyone and keeping things safe for dine-in... I do have to say... BUNDLE UP hahah. Even though they have indoor dining, they keep the windows open (I guess to allow circulation?) so it was COLD. Couples around us were wearing down coats with their hoods on. Despite the chilliness, we had an awesome experience! We did not make a reservation in advance, but got so lucky that they were able to accommodate us immediately. The whole restaurant is operating with about seven tables right now, so DEFINITELY make a reservation in advance if you can. The pizza we tried was delicious and cooked to perfection. We just stopped in briefly for a small bite on our personally curated food tour through Capitol Hill--(10/10 recommend walking around the streets in and around Bar Cotto to try food, desserts, and drinks. I think that constitutes a wild night out in a pandemic these days). That being said, I have limited knowledge on the full menu, but I am eager to come back and try the Dinner Special: family meal for 2 for $50. It looked like an sweet deal: 1pizza + 1pasta + 1salad + 1bottle of wine to share-- (yum + yum + yum + yum). That seems like the smart value if you were inclined to order all of those things anyway. Can't wait to go back-- sweaters, ear muffs, and all! Thanks Bar Cotto read more

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Our favorite place for pizza! Shocking it took so long for us to find this gem. Again thank you Yelp. The reviews are true. 5 star service and delicious pizza with perfect crust. Apps Fried Brussels sprouts - a touch too oily for us Arugula salad - perfect lemon zest Meatball appetizer - 2 plump tender meatballs in sweet marinara Pizza The arugula and prosciutto was so perfect that we have ordered it every time (been here at least 6 times). The slices of prosciutto are thin and delicate. Tasty smoke flavor. 2 layers of cheese. The crust alone is tasty and crisp. Dine in and outdoors dining are options. Prices are fair. I come back almost every week. read more

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I love everything about this place (except for the location due to finding street parking in Capitol Hill). It's a great place for an intimate date night. Their pizzas are always delicious. My favorite is the one with prosciutto and mushrooms. Their burrata board was so good with the burrata being warm and melts onto the bread. The tomatoes are plump and juicy with a bit of balsamic vinegar on top. Drinks here are also great and I've constantly enjoyed the service from the bartender and the waiters. read more

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food: 4.5 service: 4.5 ambiance: 4 went here on a weekday night around 6:30pm and it was pretty busy! small tables, definitely more suitable for smaller groups of 2-4... there's a few bar seats and a few outdoor bar seats too. we ended up waiting 20-30 ish minutes for a table which was fine because the food was so good and reasonably priced for so much food! you can order a la carte but i would recommend ordering their fixed 3 course (salad, pizza of choice, and pasta of choice, with either 2 aperol spritzes or wine), all for $60, which is a steal, especially in cap hill/downtown! the catch is it's for 2 people, so if you came with 4 people, you would probably have to order another set or more entrees. we got the caesar salad, which was a nice starter. it was nice but i wish it was a but more heavily dressed. i'm sure the staff would've accomodated and gave us more dressing but at that point we had inhaled it because we were so hungry. we also ordered the funghi pizza. it isn't a red sauce pizza, but it was still delicious. the crust was thin and so crispy and came straight from their pizza oven. there was a generous amount of mushrooms and the truffle oil added a nice umami touch to the pizza. we also ordered the pepperonata pasta. the noodles were huge, the chunks of sausage were huge, and the pasta sauce was so flavorful and tasted so fresh and light. i do wish there was a more powerful roasted pepper presence in it but i still enjoyed the pasta a lot! we also ordered a side of foccaccia, which are made to order so it came out warm, crispy on the edges, soft in the middle. to my surprise it was kind of thin like a flat bread vibe, not like a thicker more doughy foccaccia. staff was really friendly! and checked on us a lot! and were super accomodating. we asked if they could make our aperol spritzes sweeter, and they offered to bring us some simple to add to our drinks. the restaurant itself is quite small and cozy. the open kitchen is cool, you can see the prep and the pizzas being fired. it does get quite loud when it's full/busy but around 8:30-9 the dinner crowd clears and it's a lot quieter. read more

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So I'm on tour and me and my manager decide to get food here while the opener is performing and the food was really good but the server really tried me... I asked him nicely for more soda with a please and I've never had a server tell me "you have enough" like uhhhh excuse me?! when it was mostly ice and the glass is shaped a certain way where it looks there's a lot but their wasn't! I even asked for easy ice the first time and he clearly didn't listen! the glasses there are small at the bottom and big on top so it has this illusion... he ended up giving me another one after I was in shock but at that point my blood was boiling! And I gave him attitude I said "no I'm good" when he asked if I wanted to take it to go cause that's never happened to me before it was so uncomfortable especially cause I'm on tour and idk if it was racism but it was harsh (we also had two other people that were apart of the team come meet us and they witnessed this interaction and they all agreed that that was disrespectful) and it didn't make me feel good so just because of the servers attitude i'm giving this rating read more

Loved it here and would recommend the 3 course meal for $50 (what a steal!). It comes with a salad, any pizza, any pasta, and a bottle of wine or 2 cocktails. The pizza (funghi) was one of the best pizzas I've had in the Seattle area from the rich mushroom flavors to the perfectly cooked crust and the pasta (pepperonata) was also delicious. The perfect sharing meal or date night! I can't wait to come back and try their other options too. read more

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I LOVE BAR COTTO! I can't believe they are offering a deal like this during Covid. A pizza, pasta, salad, and a bottle of wine for $45?? WHAT A STEAL! I want to do this deal everyday and my boyfriend has to hold me back. And this deal gives you a generous portion. We had so much for leftovers that was just delicious the next day! I will definitely be doing this deal again to try all the other options they have on the menu because everything is delicious. We ordered this for my birthday and had a set time to pick up. I can tell they took this note and really made sure because by the time we picked up and went home it was the perfect temperature and still hot. I was worried they would prepare it way ahead of schedule so it would be cold but it wasn't! Props to you Bar Cotto! Can't wait to dine in with you soon! read more

I ordered the the gnocchi and margherita pizza. The food came out fast. The taste was alright. I wish the pizza had more sauce and the cheese didn't pull so it wasn't as hot as I had hoped. The gnocchi was solid. For the value and the competitiveness of Italian food in the neighborhood, I'm not so keen on returning. Or maybe I'll give it another try and have something else! read more

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Went to Bar Cotto after seeing a viral TikTok about their $50 3 course + a bottle of wine menu. Couldn't make any reservations anywhere so just showed up on a Friday night. Seems like they are not equipped for the volume after going viral. The wait was long and not systematic. BUT!!! The food and the price was so worth it!!! Salad was fresh and flavorful, pizza has a nice crunch and sauce is amazing. But our fav of the night is the spaghetti meatball! The sauce tastes homemade and the meatballs are juicy and well seasoned. We are definitely coming back again! read more

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We were seated right away and the service was quick with a smile. The food was delicious, nothing mind blowing but still really solid. read more

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Really enjoyable! We noticed there was a $65 three course meal, but didn't really want the drink part so we just ordered the three parts separately (salad, pizza, pasta). We got the insalata parma salad, tropical pizza, and pasta pepperonata. The three dishes very comfortably serves two. In my opinion the food is a bit on the expensive side, but the quality definitely matches the price. Service is decent as well, and we were seated and served quickly (the waiting line got a bit more crowded around 7:30pm). Would definitely come back for a date night! read more

This place is casual but the pasta and pizza is excellent!! The service is really great and the breads are to die for! Highly recommend the honey and sausage pizza! read more

Place is quite small so get there early! Server was really friendly. We ended doing the $50 3 choice meal for 2. The salad I didn't like. Bitter arugula with too much lemon vinaigrette. So the salad just tasted like sour butter lemons. Would go for Cesar next time. House red wine wasn't bad, slightly fruity. Oxidized pretty quickly and we ended up not finishing it. The pizza was diavola, If you're looking for something sweet and spicy this is it. The pizza was made well. Wanna try carbonara next time. And the peperonata pasta was delish. Creamy and flavorful. Would come again for the deal. read more

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My husband and I a alked in on a Sunday evening and it seemed pretty busy. We sat in their bar area and we ordered from their happy hour menu. We were excited to try this spot out because all of the locals hyped it up but it was average. The staff were friendly but our waiter was a bit confused most of the time about their menu options which threw us off a bit. read more

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I have eaten here several times as it is my daughter's go to for tasty Italian. The pastas are all fantastic as are the sauces. I particularly like the gnocchi and spaghetti and meatballs (and heavenly meatballs they are in a tangy san marzano sugo sauce). The bruschetta is simple and tasty and just how I like it. The brussel sprouts appetizer is a favorite and not overly salty as many are lately. I have had the calzones and several of the pizzas in the past and they were quite good also. I have excellent and attentive service almost every time I've been here. The restaurant is small and you can't always get in especially if you have a party larger than 2 but well worth it. read more

Visiting from Los Angeles, were were craving Italian food and came across this place thanks to Yelp. It was exactly what we were looking for. Small place with a great vibe, nicely lit. Not a whole lot of tables but we were lucky enough to score one around 8:30 PM on a Sunday night. Food was great, and nice and HOT, love being able to take my time and eat without the food getting cold. Our server was David D and he was OUTSTANDING, he looked like he was the only server and he did not miss a thing! Prices were reasonable, we will definintely be back during our next trip to Seattle! Highly recommend! read more

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Low key intimate neighborhood spot, outstanding service. Had a great experience on a weeknight with Santi. There's a pandemic special including 2 cocktails, 2 salads, and 2 entrees for $50. Appears to have both indoor and outdoor seating. Aperol spritz and hibiscus? cocktail was great. Everything was pretty good. read more

Have ordered delivery here many times, and always enjoyed it! Tonight we tried the 'dinner take out for two' for a chance to see the inside of Bar Cotto and were once again not disappointed. Overall a great price for what we got (salad, pizza, gnocchi, wine and two additional drinks). Love this place!! read more

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My friend saw tons of people carrying take out pizza home in the neighborhood. So even though we were eating dinner, she ordered take out pizza. Have to like a person that plans. When we get there, it is entirely packed with people. Staff came out and helped up with the order and were friendly about it. I will admit I ate the pizza the next day. I would give it a solid but it wasn't something that was really compelling. Just means I need to go back and try something else in the near future. read more

I am one of the pickiest people you will ever meet in the world and if I tell you their food is soooooo good!! That's an understatement-I came here once and waited outside till they opened- tonight I came in and the food was just as amazing and good as the first time we came in. I would definitely continue to come back! Brandon the owner and Chris kept everything under control! If you want good food come visit my new favorite place!! 10000 stars read more

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Ordered a pizza and salad for delivery. Paid extra for express delivery because I needed it quickly. It was promised to be delivered within 40 minutes. It took 1.5 hours, and I was gone by the time it arrived. I called the restaurant and was told "it's not our problem." Gross disrespect for customers = I will not be back. RESPONDING TO OWNER'S RESPONSE: Nice try, but in fact you DO "offer delivery," by doing business with Door Dash. It's so lame that you gladly take all the revenue you can get from Door Dash sales, but when things go badly you pretend you're not involved and you "discourage" people from using that service. If you had any respect for your customers, you'd take some responsibility along with all that revenue. Oh, and your point about being "unable to process a refund"? Please feel free to message me and I'll gladly help you give me back the $68 I spent on pizza and salad I never ate. read more

Beware their happy hour menu ONLY applies to the bar! I found that really odd and was not too pleased when I got my check. Pick another spot! read more