Cramped and overpriced are my takeaways of Bar del Corso. It's cute and has some decent pizza, a mediocre wine and cocktail list, as well as some less-than-attentive servers. As a group of ~8 people, we were mostly ignored and had to beckon servers to take our drink order, food order, and ask where missing items were. They won't seat your party until they have all arrived - in our case 7/8 of us were about 10 minutes early and our table was set but we had to stand around waiting around the bar area until our 8th arrived (right on time, by the way). A bit odd in how it's run and a tad overpriced for what it is. Not bad, not great. read more

Second visit: Potato and prosciutto croquets - DELICIOUS! They look like deep fried little cheese sticks, but inside it's potato, arugula, prosciutto mixed with something else. The breading is just perfect! Mussels - plump and juicy, just the way i like em! Wish I had some bread to dip in the sauce.... Puttanesca pizza - Oh, soooo good! If you love anchovies, this is it!! I will come back for sure!!! read more

We arrived around 9:00 pm on a weekday and thankfully we were able to get a table for 4. The cocktails needed some tweaking for my taste (too much Fernet not enough ginger, etc) but the food was delicious. The octopus with beans, the Suppli al Telefono (arancini), and the panzanella salad were fantastic. The margherita pizza tasted great, but the center was so thin, the toppings either fell off or the slice would rip in half as you lifted it off of the plate. Definitely need a fork. Looking forward to trying more of the menu in the future. It's quite loud in the dining room, so be prepared to lean in often to hear your table's conversation. read more

Pizza: A small person can easily eat 3/4's of a pie. Pizzas are not cut (this is weird to me, but apparently a thing) So ask for pizza cutters. You're better off with whats on the menu than whats on the board (at least with my experience) Other: It's busy here, so expect to wait 30 min or so during a weekend. Try the Bronx Cocktail - its amazing! Consider skipping the small plates and opting for another Pie instead. the small plates are really just tastings and the pies here are really the star of the show. read more

Hubby and I are kicking ourselves for not going here sooner, being South Siders. It was busy, so it's first come-first served. But, even on a busy Friday night, we were able to get a seat at the bar--which I actually prefer and recommend if you're on a date! You get to see the chefs doing their work and the smells are amazing. It's a lot of fun! Ironically, the pizza was only okay. The crust = A+++. The toppings--we ordered the Funghi--it was just... well...(shrug). But the crust was so good that we might have to go back and try other toppings that might be more to our liking. I think the meatballs were just okay. HIGHLIGHTS: + The mussels! The broth is amazing! + Ditto with the octopus salad! + Arugula salad was a surprising delight (just wanted to get something green; ended up truly enjoying it) + Hazelnut cake with whipped cream read more

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Sometimes I feel hesitant to write a review because the secret will get out. That said... Bar Del Corso may have the best takeout in all of Seattle during the COVID 19 lockdown. The food is delicious and perfect for takeout and rewarming at home. When we needed another side they threw it in for free. Support your local business. We hope to be back and enjoy the atmosphere when things open up and are safe. Plan ahead and order the day before. read more

We came in today (nov 2022) without reservations, looking for a table or bar seating. Hostess said there's bar seating but a couple seated by the door were next. We said we'd wait but they said we'd have to wait outside. Despite the couple waiting inside and there was plenty of room to stand. When we went outside, more people were inside at the hostess stand but they weren't pointed outside. Sort of weird that in this day and age, you encounter this, but it happened. Yeah, we didn't look like the hostess, the seated couple waiting for the bar, or others coming in after us. Tribalism, racism, a bad day, whatever you want to call it. I've been here, decent food. Not good enough to put up with this though. Just one person's experience. You may have a different experience based on my cited reasons above. read more

I looove Bar Del Corso. It is usually very busy, however, it is worth it to wait. They do not take reservations so make sure you are there early if you come with a big party. You can order a drink while you wait. My favorite pizza is Corno di capra. Great flavor, a little spicy, perfect with a glass of wine or beer. They have a great selection. The grilled octopus is one of my friends' favorite appetizers. The service is good too and prices are not too bad for the great food experience. read more

Bar Del Corso - Chocolate hazelnut cake - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Because I was raised in Italy and am tentative about trying out Italian in the States, it took me a while to try this restaurant out, although I had heard really good things about it. We had some really good small plates including a dish with ragu, which was so delicious as were the cod fritters. The drinks were also yummy. And the atmosphere with the wood interior is really cozy and warm. I didn't think the pizza was that great (not bad, but so so) -Delancey is much better, according to me and my family. And although I am concerned about saying things about staff these days, since covid, the waiting staff was not very warm. read more

Went in at 6 pm on a Friday night and got the last two seats at the bar. Greeted with charm and studied the menu and specials while sipping a very well-made Negroni. Husband and I shared the arugula salad with fresh shaved parmesan, toasted hazlenuts and, sweet balsamic - a perfectly fresh, balanced salad. Food came out fast. I LOVED the pizza al funghi - very flavorful sausage and deep, layered mushroom + cheese topped a slightly sourdough, thin, chewy srust with perfectly crisped edges. Another reviewer had said: having lived in Italy, this is the BEST pizza outside of Italy and I have to agree with one exception: Keste in NYC. So, best west coast pizza outside of Italy. Seriously excellent the next day too, so don't worry if you can't finish the whole thing. My husband ordered the pork ragu, which must have been slow simmered. It was served over potatoes, with plenty of reduced onions. Rich and satisfying; seasoning spot on. As an extra, we tried the arancini: superb! Three hot, crispy combo-bites of pomodoro-flavored rice with mildy melty cheese in the center. We ended up taking one of these home too - Mmmm best at-home lunch treat ever on Saturday. Our only regret: no time to linger and try desserts. When we go to Bar del Corso next time, I'll try the olive oil lemon cake. HIGHLY recommend Bar del Corso. They sure know their way around a pizza oven and a ragu. Very welcoming, convivial place. read more

Pizza toppings were fun and flavorful but most of the pizza bases were soggy. Small plates that we tried (octopus, clams, sunchokes) were uninspired. read more

Didn't ever get to the food. The service was that bad. I went there because I received a $100 gift card for my birthday. The waitress was so incredibly rude when we were ordering drinks, and then again rude when we were asking questions about the food. She had my girlfriend in tears from the rudeness. We asked to see the owner who didn't empathize at all. She just said the waitress is great and she won't move us or refund the gift card. Thanks for ruining my birthday dinner. read more

Tasty food. Cold as heck inside since they have both doors open during COVID. Waitress wasn't very friendly. I know this is silly but maybe y'all could cut the pizza instead of giving me scissors to cut it myself. read more

Good food! Nothing we ordered disappointed! Roughly 10-15 minutes wait on a Friday night. I would definitely recommend trying this place out. Food tasted fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is nice and there's even backdoor seating which is on the outside. read more

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I went here with my boyfriend for his birthday. We had a cute table out on the patio. The food and cocktails were decent but the one star comes from the terrible service. About 40 minutes into us sitting there, she said we have a time limit on tables. We are aware of the time limit as it is clear when you make a reservation (90 mins for tables 4 and under). It made us feel like we had done something wrong to be reminded of this not even half way through our meal. At the end of our meal (well within the 90 mins), she brings us our check without asking about dessert or coffee (which every other table near us was asked about). We ask to order to espressos. Those come and then the check comes. We then wait another 10 mins for another server to come and take our card. That apologized for the wait and had clearly seen our card sitting out for a while. I appreciated that. While it is a nice patio and good food, we won't be back after that service. read more

We were drawn to this place because it was one of the restaurants reviewed in the "late, great" KCTS show "Check, Please, Northwest". We weren't disappointed. This is a very popular restaurant, which makes it pretty noisy. My wife and I split a bowl of the butternut squash dish. I've forgotten its title, but the server described it as being similar to a risotto. The seasoning was perfect. The dish compares favorably to one of our favorites: the mushroom soup at El Gaucho. We also split a margherita pizza. It was very tasty, with a good presentatiion. The crust was mildly burned. That appears to be part of the recipe and the result of a very thin crust. However, we felt that the burned taste detracted from the otherwise-excellent flavor, with a wonderful cheese. A couple who sat next to us at the bar (the tables were all full) have been dining here for about ten years. He said that the he'd spent a lot of time in Italy, and that this place is the same as restaurants there. Essentially, it was a bit of Italy in Beacon Hill. He said that the owner was from Italy. They raved about the restaurant's homemade sausage. This is a fairly small place, with the kitchen behind the bar -- in full view of the customers. We heard no kitchen sounds -- probably because of the many lively conversations of the diners. The bar's liquor inventory was adequate, but not extensive. I noticed two or three beer taps there. read more

Basil, mozzarella, FRESH! Margarita pizza was amazing. The berries an pana cotta *chefs kiss*

You can't go wrong here. Very affordable. Avoid the long lines by getting there when they open. The best pork shoulder, risotto balls, burrata, and pizzas. I have had almost everything on the menu and the only thing I would avoid are the desserts. The prices are so reasonable. It gets hot indoors in the summer so try the patio. read more

Bar Del Corso - One of the best dishes - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here Friday night with my fiance and our 2 friends. The wait was about 30 minutes, which we expected when we saw that it doesn't take reservations. There is a little waiting area by the bar so if you can get a spot at the ledge, it's not too bad. The food here is AMAZING! We basically got every variation of cheese + carbs that they offer: burrata & grilled bread, fried risotto balls (HEAVEN!), serving of cheese & more bread, and the margherita pizza. We also got the mussels which everyone else liked but I don't eat meat so I can't speak for those. The pizza was PHENOMENAL! Like maybe best pizza I've ever had. The perfect crust, salty delicious cheese, and some amazing chili oil/paste to dip the extra crust in. This is a place I probably normally wouldn't have gone to just because it's so far from where we live, but our friend found it and wanted to give it a try and I'm so glad we did because it's SO worth it! Can't wait to go back! read more

Extremely cute a cozy place with a top notch rotating menu of high quality Italian cuisine served tapas style! With so many amazing choices to choose from tapas style makes it easy to try them all! One of my favorite North Beacon Hill spots to checkout with visiting friends or a partner date night. You won't be disappointed. read more

Disappointed. I've been here before with my partner and had a wonderful experience. Food was delicious. This time I ordered to go. Which was a hassle, since they do not take to go orders on the phone. So when I arrived they were super busy took a few minutes to get the hostess attention to take my order. So finally got my food and arrived home. All I order was Suppli al Telefono (fried risotto balls) and polpdttine (meatballs in sauce) Which they were both extremely salty and inedible. I most definitely won't be going here a third time unfortunately. read more

First of all, let me say that the food was delicious. The pizza was great, as well as the octopus with fava beans. The staff was friendly except for our waiter, who was passive-aggressive and borderline a**hole. A couple of examples of his "skills" are he shrugging off and saying nothing when we mentioned my wife was vegetarian and then saying "Really!?" when I asked for a clean plate for pizza. read more

I'm glad I didn't check out the reviews before I came to Bar Del Corso because the outdated and overly harsh ratings probably would have kept me from experiencing one of the best meals I've had in Seattle. This restaurant delivers exceptional food at a fair price, and the ambiance is lovely. Upon the advice of our friends we arrived shortly before they open at 5pm, and there was already a line forming by the door. After being seated at a beautiful window table we ordered a variety of small plates, a salad, and a pizza. The small plates were all very well executed, but the favorite of the table was the mint ricotta and green bean cold plate that was just bursting with flavor. A close second was the fried mozzarella marina balls that were cooked to perfection. If you are there during the summer, the fried squash blossoms are also to die for. There was a small mixup when our pizza was delivered to another table by accident, but the waitstaff offered to replace it with the swapped pizza or make ours fresh. We rolled with it and tried our luck with the swapped pizza and it was delightful. Don't let the 4/5 stars fool you. This is a 5/5 restaurant all around! read more

Stopped in a few weeks ago and sat at the bar. The bartender with the tattoos was immediately welcoming and attentive even though she was busy making drinks for a full restaurant. We were just stopping in for a quick drink while we waited for a table to open up down the street. Our cocktails came fast and were so fresh and fruity & well balanced. We had one with rhubarb and gin and one with whisky and grapefruit. While we were hanging out the bartender convinced us to order a snack. The risotto balls and deviled eggs were so delicious we decided to stay for dinner. I am glad we did! She was knowledgeable about the wine and lengthy amaro list, helped us pick out what to eat for dinner and gave us suggestions on where else to eat in the city. We have only lived in Seattle for about a year and we felt like we made a friend dining at Bar Del Corso. We will be back and can't wait to bring our friends when they visit us next month. If you're in the neighborhood its worth it to go say hi to the bartender. She will treat you right and makes great cocktails!! read more

Amazing food!! I knew this place was famous for the pizza but other foods were also very tasty!! The restaurant is for everyone from 0 - 100 years old. I saw lots of families with small children/babies, I saw young couples, married couples, girls friends night out, men's night out, etc....it was nice to see many different types of people enjoying the evening at this restaurant. I highly recommend this place. Servers were all hard working and super nice too! read more

The food is pretty good especially the clams But expect an hour wait for a table for 4, even on a week night.

This is our go to place in Beacon Hill. The pizza is always on point and a must have every visit. The seasonal menus and weekly specials keep things interesting. I've yet to have a meal that wasn't exceptional. For such quality dishes, the prices are very reasonable. The place gets really busy so arriving early is the key. read more

Bar Del Corso - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I consider thin crust pizza not real pizza. However, Bar Del Corso is this small place with an amazing thin crust pizza. We had the margarita pizza. The crust was tasty, not that usually cracker tasting crust of most thin crusts have. The sauce was simple, and the cheese and basil complemented each other. We also had meatballs as a side. Warm, tasty, and delicious. Bar Del Corso has earned a spot as one of my favorite pizza places in Seattle- even with its thin crust. read more

The best pork shoulder i have ever. had. in. my. life. I keep thinking about it and smiling to myself, like a torrid affair. Except that the pork shoulder can't hurt your feelings. I normally don't like the fat on meat bc it is too chewy (who wants meat-flavored chewing gum?), but this fat just tasted like pork-y butter. Melted in my mouth. And the subtle flavors. Oh!!! Anyways, the mussels are also good, and the pizza, and the drinks, and everything else, including the service. Get here early or bring a snack bar in your purse to keep the hangriness at bay while you wait and wait for a table! read more

Weekends can be a long wait if you're not in when they open but it's well worth the wait! Everything that we've ordered has always been excellent, my favorite is their mussels. I feel it's one of the best in town. The level of consistency in their quality and taste is always on point. read more

I've only had takeout during the time of Covid. That has been really good, so I bet it's amazing coming straight from the kitchen dining in! read more

Bar Del Corso - Takeout in COVID times - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I went to their "Soft opening" last night. It was a limited menu for the soft opening of selected pizzas and what seems like not yet their full beer and wine selection. This place is beautiful. Their pizza's were GORGEOUS. We had a fava bean and sausage and other delicious toppings and a puttanesca.--our mouths were in heaven. Get your booty over to this place and eat!, eat! eat! I think they official open....July 12th??? read more

Wow - what an awesome neighborhood gem in Beacon Hill. A shout-out to my Beacon Hill friends for introducing me to Bar Del Corso during my most recent jaunt to the Emerald City. This spot definitely has a warm and inviting neighborhood vibe, and while they don't accept reservations, there's a nice area to enjoy a round or few of drinks out front, and the host will call your name when your table is ready. The interior of the restaurant is cozy and lively, and be sure to ask your waiter to tell you about their awesome pizza oven, and the story of bringing it from Italy to Seattle! Apparently Jerry (the owner) is almost always in the kitchen, making sure each pizza that comes out of that oven is a delight. While the pizza is a must, there are some appetizers worth trying as well. I would recommend the Grilled Octopus as well as the Polpettine (housemade meatballs) to start as you wait for that beautiful crisp, blistered, chewy and perfect pizza to arrive. There are six varieties of pizza from which to choose, and you can elect for the pizza to arrive sliced or for the server to leave you with your own pizza-cutting shears (yes, scissors). Obviously, purists and enthusiasts will want the Margherita pizza (definitely ADD the bufala mozzarella - worth it), but I also loved the Funghi (mushroom and sausage with tomato sauce) and the Corno di Capra (sausage with peppers). Two apps and three pizzas among a party of three will maybe net you some leftovers, as the pizzas are easy to share, but they're not huge, and the great thing about an authentic pizza is that you're not left feeling "stuffed" or "gross" from an overabundance of "breadiness" or crust. Be sure to ask your server about the desserts of the day, as they're made in-house and subject to change. We were too full to sample any desserts, but the delicious espresso was the perfect finale to an amazing dinner! Be warned that they're closed Sunday AND Monday. read more

I would love to review the food but never had the opportunity to try it. We waited for a takeout order for 45 mins only to be told it would be another 15 mins when we got tired of waiting and asked where our food was. The woman that took our order was clearly not feeling well and she forgot to put our order in we were told. I wish we had the opportunity to try your food but the poor customer service and not even as much as an apology left us with a very upset attitude and we will be very reluctant to try again. read more

This rating is only with respect to the service since we never got past a glance at the menu. Visiting here from the east coast and staying at an AirBNB nearby, (which was wonderful, btw), we thought we'd walk the few blocks up to the restaurant and order some food to take back to the apartment for our family of four. We explained our intent to the hostess and she handed us a menu which we took to the bar to sit and figure out our meal. The bartender had one other patron at the bar when we got there but she was quick to tell us we couldn't sit there since the spots were reserved for people who wanted to eat at the bar. We looked behind us, no one was waiting; we looked at the bar, as previously mentioned, there was only one other patron. We handed the menu back to the hostess and walked down the block to El Quetzal where we were greeted warmly and brought to a table where we could look at the menu in comfort. read more

We got here at 7:30 on a Friday and should have known we were in for trouble. The hostess predicted a 30-minute wait that ended up being more like 50 minutes, although given how crowded it was in there, I wasn't too surprised. The bar was doing a brisk business with all the people waiting around. We were starving when we got seated, which is usually a sign that almost anything I eat will taste good. We ordered the "suppli al telefono" (which is for all intents and purposes Sicilian arancini: fried balls of risotto and some other filling, in this case fresh mozzarella). You only get three but holy moley are they amazing. These arancini (I'm not calling them "suppli" dammit!) are about as good as they come. Definitely order these. We also got a pizza each. I got the puttanesca and she got the ortolana. The ortolana is an interesting pizza. It has smoked instead of fresh mozzarella, which kind of worked with the coppa, although it's hard to improve upon fresh mozzarella. My puttanesca had fresh mozzarella and it was really great. My main problems with the pizzas were they were too salty and tasted burned. I understand and usually enjoy the Neapolitan style, but perhaps this crust is just so thin that the charred taste comes through too much. Also, like I said, it was incredibly salty. I knew the anchovies would bring the sodium, and the coppa, but every bite tasted this way. Also, my pizza was inconsistent. My first bite was really spicy, a bit like I imagined. I was wondering if I could get through the whole thing. But after the first couple bites I didn't taste any of the hot peppers. Two stars does feel a bit harsh, especially because of the transcendent arancini, but I just feel no urge to return to Bar del Corso. I really wanted to like it, so I am pretty disappointed in the result read more

Date night, girls night, self night. It doesn't matter, this place is the bees knees. The price is right and the food is out of this world. Simplicity is the base to all their fantastic dishes with a focus on quality flavors and balanced seasoning. They truly know how to make vegetables sing and the specials are always a must consider. And Pizza - Chewy, oven crisped, salty delights. I can happily down half a pie without regret. This place is BUSY, and rightfully so. Come on a week night and as early as possible. Don't hesitate to sit at the bar, make friends with the tender and watch the kitchen work their magic. And as I always recommend, come willing to share to get the most out of your experience! read more

I am still debating on 4 - 5 stars... but I should stay for 4. But Really Referring to Adrienne S. - HOLY HECK, BEACON HILL!! What brings them to beacon hill? this restaurant is more a restaurant in belltown or fremont, at least there are more human traffic then beacon hill. What customers do we have here? Its quite a residential area. The first bite of the pizza have brought me back to the feeling of italy......The food is delicious but with limited selection, presentation and the taste is really authentic, or at least it is what I have had in Italy. I tried couple of their pizzae (Funghi and Margherita) as well as Vongole alla Marinara. Clams as a starter while we are waiting for the wood-fired pizza. I will definitely come to this place more often, seems like I have the location advantage, it is just couple blocks around my house. It is just funny how we were the only chinese family in the restaurant where beacon hill is a very asian populated residential area. Cheers for the future of bar del corso. read more

My favorite Neapolitan pizza in Seattle. A few steps better than Via Tribunali and Tuta Bella, closer to Veraci (although I have yet to try Pizzeria Pulcinella). If you look up Platonic Idealism in the dictionary I'm pretty sure there will be a recipe for Bar Del Corso's pizza crust. Great flavor and perfect balance between crunch and softness. Nice puffy pockets with a few charred blisters. Fantastic. The sauce has just a slight tang and the tomato flavor was very nice. I tried the standard Margherita but did not get it with buffalo mozzarella although you can for an extra $2. The inside of the restaurant is very nice. Nothing over the top, just nice, fairly simple with a pleasant warm feeling to it. Considering what used to be there it's impressive what they did in such a short amount of time. Their beer selection was limited to 3 choices, but 3 very fine choices. The Panzenella salad was quite good. The heirloom tomatoes used very judged very good by a member of our dining party who knows a good tomato. One appetizer, a special consisting of melon, fig and thinly sliced Italian ham was good but the presentation wasn't all that imaginative. The only nit. The service was very good from the greeter to the bar tender to every server. Their attention to our table, despite it recently opening and being totally packed in there, was spot on. Finally, the fact that this place is on Beacon Hill makes it even more fantastic. read more

Incredibly disappointed with this place. I drive by this restaurant frequently, as I grew up near the area. There are always lines outside the doors here so I thought I'd give it a try. I came here with two other friends on a Thursday night at around 7pm and there was no wait. We ordered the Suppli al Telefono (deep fried risotto balls), Grilled Octopus and cauliflower salad to start. The risotto balls were delicious and crispy! Just as I had expected. The grilled octopus was flavorful and chewy, but the portion was a bit small. The cauliflower salad was one of my favorites, as it was nice and light. Everything was going well until our funghi and margherita pizzas came. Oh my god, the pizzas were pretty much burnt. I have had wood fired pizza before, and I have had awesome wood fired pizza in Italy before, and it was nothing like this. The botton of the pizza was completely black and the crusts were bubbly and burnt. I tried a couple of slices anyway (after attempting to pick off the black bubbles, which consisted of 70% of the pizza) and the pizza was quite tasty. Ah, if only the charcoal filled dough did not overwhelm the toppings of the pizza. We decided to have the polenta cake for dessert, to share, and it was divine. Overall, this place was not what I expected it to be, as I had high hopes. STEER CLEAR of the pizza! read more