A bit on the fence about this review. I feel like it's more of a 3.5 star experience but I'm rounding down to 3. Came for lunch with a couple of colleagues on a quiet Friday. The restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated promptly. I love the decor and can see it being a good spot to come in the evening. Both of my colleagues ordered the Caesar salad and were a bit disappointed to find that they don't offer much in the way of protein add ons. Seemed like a bit of a missed opportunity there. While I didn't try the salads myself, they seemed fine and my colleagues didn't mention any complaints. I went with a classic pepperoni pizza which was good, though not amazing. This is the second downtown restaurant that gives you scissors to cut the pizza yourself. I think it's an interesting novelty and can see why people would enjoy it, though I'd rather just have the pizza already cut. Overall, it was just an okay experience. I'll be back to try the pasta and maybe a few other menu items and will update the review if things change. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food and service were great. Tori took great care of us, and all of her recommendations were perfect. The pom soda, garlic fries and focaccia bread were amazing! Would definitely dine here again. A very cool environment as well! read more

Bombo is convenient when going to the theater. However the service got a bit short. We arrived at 5:30 and were presented with a bill without asking for it at 6:18. We paid and then asked to order another drink and it was suggested we pay for it right away. Bummer because the night started out strong with great service. The manager was busy socializing when clearly his staff was feeling some type of way. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Cava - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Bombo Italian Kitchen on the opening night of Wicked. And what a perfect place to dine! The whole bar was decked out in Wicked decor, from a bubble machine to balloons, a witches hat and a witches leg, and an entire cocktail list inspired by the musical. I ordered that Not So Bad Witch, which was a delicious mocktail with basil, lime, and ginger. I hope to make it back in time to try the Unlikely Friendship! We ordered the Roasted Beets, and loved how the olives and goat cheese balanced the flavors of the beets. We also ordered the Walla Walla and Funghi pizzas, which were delicious. Our food came out in good time, and the servers were attentive. This is a great place for dinner before a show. read more

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Finally stopped in this newer downtown spot for restaurant week. The value for what you get was great just the food fell short. I'm a huge fan of chef Ethan Stowell and his restaurants but this one was very bland. Still would consider a second try. Pros: - great location, recommend for conferences or work functions - attentive service - beautiful restaurant, open concept with bar - broccolini appetizer was so good Cons: - food: Tagliatelle was over cooked Hazelnut cake was dry and lacked flavor Panna cotta was similar to pudding from the grocery store overall this spot missed the greatness that chef Ethan's restaurants have. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've eaten here twice and enjoyed it! The food is solid and the wait staff are chill + attentive. I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews -- maybe the automatic 20% gratuity? But I'd rather pay 20% tip for solid service over gambling and still tipping anyways! read more

OK Yelpers, how is this place only rated at 3.7 Stars? We almost missed going here because it didn't show up in the top of my Yelp search results, which is wrong... this place is GREAT. If you are looking for good food, nice ambience, and friendly service, this place delivers. It's adjacent to the Convention Center, so the upper portion of the restaurant is a little oddly connected to the hallway of the Center. But for us, this turned into a positive, as our table was seated in a wonderfully quiet area. The main dining room has a high ceiling w/ open kitchen - very bistro-esque kind of vibe. Below the restaurant is the Bombo Bar, which appears to share the kitchen. The Good: - The Focaccia - WOW! - Margherita Pizza - excellent! - The Bombo Special Pizza - AMAZING - we got the Hot Honey on the side and dipped the slices - Roasted Beets (which they pro-actively gave us for free due to "the wait" -- which wasn't a wait at all) - super complex and delicious: olives, mint, ricotta, etc. - Rigatoni Bolognese -- thick noodles, delicious ragu, just great The Bad: - Literally nothing Service was prompt and friendly. Wines were excellent. Full bar available, with very interesting speciality cocktails. Key thing to know: they are directly across from the Paramount Theater, so a lot of the patrons will be theater-goers. Our server and her manager both came over and asked us if we needed to rush the check to make the show -- SUPER thoughtful of them. They were relieved when we told them we were just having dinner... Go here. Eat the pizza. Yum! read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - The Focaccia is EPIC. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I liked the vibe of this place. The bar is relatively big and has an intimate feel to it. You have to be 21 and over to be in here. They have a few pasta dishes and pizzas as well as some appetizers. The pizzas were pretty good but a lot of the crust was burnt. I'd come here again to chill and have some cocktails and eats. read more

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Nice space inside Seattle Convention Center Summit. We made a reservation, as we had tickets to a show across the street at Paramount theater. Nice spot to grab a bite before a show. Service was nice, they were very attentive when we first got seated. After awhile, it's like they forgot about folks sitting outside. We ordered another round of drinks at 6 and it took almsot 20mins to get them... they weren't that busy. We ordered the mule and a shrub. Both drinks were good. We also ordered their Bomba pizza. It was pretty good. Needed more hot honey as you don't really taste it. Overall not bad flavor. Again, good spot to hit happy hour before a show at the Paramount theater. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Bombo pizza with the shrub drink - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We wanted to have a nice dinner before theatre at the Paramount. Didn't want to spend a lot, saw Bombo Kitchen and looked up their reviews and menu. Decided to go there before the show. We ordered two appetizer salads, the beet and a Caesar to split as well as the buratta appetizer. They then informed me that the chicken parmigiana was unavailable. There were only three entrees listed. My wife was ordering the rigatoni, and I didn't want the linguini, so I punted and ordered the Bombo pizza, not realizing it was just a pepperoni pizza. We should ha walked when they didn't have the entree I wanted. Food was good, but the pizza oozed grease. My bad, I ordered it in a rush not realizing what it was. We didn't have reservations and walked in at 3:40pm. We were told they could seat us, but we had to be out by 5:00. Okay, but we waited for 20 minutes to order before we were noticed. I'm sure this is a hip place and gets lots of business as it's in the convention center. Bill was expensive with a 20% gratuity, and service was mediocre. We won't be back. read more

Came here for happy hour before the waitress play. Got the house made chips and a glass of theor house white wine. Chips were $6 and not made to order but still good. Service was quick. Lots of tables to sit at. read more

Myself and 2 children went inside and were seated without a reservation which was fantastic. That is where the good service stops. I am writing this review as I sit here at the table for almost 15 minutes without a single waiter stopping at our table. The table behind us was sat after us and had orders taken with food coming out. We ran out of water waiting for someone. We got up and walked over to our show. read more

Looks like the service we received today is the standard based off of reading a few other recent reviews. We stopped in here for lunch and were mildly disappointed in the experience. As someone who's worked in the service industry, I completely understand what it's like to be slammed, but the way my friends and I were treated today was underwhelming to say at the least. The salad we split was good, but the pizza was burnt, and considering our waitresses lack of urgency (or desire to serve us at all) we didn't end up saying anything about it. Hoping it was just an off day for the woman who was supposed to be taking care of us. Won't be returning or recommending to anyone we know. read more

We were a party of four with reservations. We were seated immediately. Our group ordered pizza margarita, a vegetarian pasta dish, the artichoke dip, the beet dish, and a Caesar salad. I believe the Caesar salad was good, and our server offered tongs so it could be shared. The artichoke dip was chunky and quite stringy. It was very difficult to eat and almost impossible with the chips it was served with. The chips were crispy and good. The rigatoni pasta (with an Italian name) was severely undercooked and had very little sauce. It was hard to cut with a fork...it was so undercooked. And the beet dish was very bland in both taste and color. It was basically beige. The margarita pizza was just ok. Except for the crust it was about 1/8th of an inch thick with sauce and a couple basil leaves. Very floppy. And with a 20% tip automatically added, it was a pretty disappointing meal. read more

Came for restaurant week and had a great time! We ordered the foccacia separately and that was a great choice, because it was amazing. For SRW, I got the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, the Beef Cheek Lasagna, and the Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake. All of the items were delicious! The wagyu carpaccio was pretty cool, I liked the parmiggiano on it. The lasagna was pretty rich but the portion size was generous. And my fav part was the cheesecake, it was sweet and had some cocoa crunchies on top. I'd definitely come back to try other items, it was a good experience. read more

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Went before a show at the Paramount it was pretty empty when we got there but filled up eventually. Not too loud and the staff were very friendly. While it is pricier the quality is great and it's really not crazy expensive. I will probably go back for the Malfadine pasta it is really good. read more

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The food is amazing here and the service is fast. They have a great bar program with a fresh drink menu, including one of the best martinis I've ever had. I always get the chicken parm (it's huge) and the beet salad, please never get rid of those beets they are everything to me. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to dine before seeing a show at the Paramount. Started with the beet salad, Tagliatelle and the Marguerita pizza. All I can say is the Marguerita pizza is delicious! The crust was baked perfectly- there was a slight crunch in the crust and simply amazing! Dessert was the salted caramel gelato - superb! I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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The service was awful. We sat down for 20 minutes before our order was taken, our water was never refilled, and the waitress did not check in with us throughout the meal. I ordered a salad and half the toppings were missing and I was not made aware of missing ingredients and couldn't even ask because our waitress was no where in sight. Trying to get the check was another 20 minute wait after I asked twice and when she came the bill was very pricy for 3 salads and 1 drink they also accept cash but don't have change. My entire experience was negative and I was not the only one upset there were multiple tables around us complaining. read more

Why are there olives on everything? I mean, even the roasted beet salad. And the Caprese salad. And the panzanella salad. Kalamata, black olives, green olives, you name it. And I like olives, but they just didn't work. Also, the price plus the 20% gratuity (and then we tipped on that since it stated gratuity did not go directly to wait staff but to the establishment) was a little much. One waiter was nice and one didn't have an answer to any question, though still nice. Overall, just a very confusing experience. read more

Empty restaurant and downstairs bar. Drinks were ok. Bartender Alex was super nice. Food was edible. Out of their crab dip appetizer.. Maybe their pizza is better. Lasagna was mushy. Reminds me of chef boyardee. Willing to try again. Nice place and nice people! read more

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We are coming to this restaurant before going to a play at the Paramount. We enjoy pizza and pasta as well as specialty drinks. The only sadness is now they don't cut our own slices. read more

Came here for lunch while attending a conference at the convention center. I ordered the Kale salad which was mostly romaine lettuce(not what was pictured. The picture posted in this review is after I picked at the kale, the rest was lettuce. I also ordered focaccia bread which came after I finished the salad because they forgot (they removed it off the check on their own) and the focaccia bread must be frozen and heated to serve because the middle was ice cold. Definitely would not recommend his place for the price and quality of food. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Kale salad (mostly romaine lettuce) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Especially if you're at the convention center anyway, this stop has a upbeat enough vibe to be both a casual drink spot, a date, or a business meeting. The staff are fun and friendly, and apparently love Avatar the last airbender. We enjoyed their food and service so much that we ate there twice in one day. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Happy Emerald City Comic Con, folks! Enjoy this hydra - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Caprese salad was delish with HUGE beefsteak tomatoes that were fresh and juicy and the right amount of balsamic to make it a perfect blend with the mozzarella cheese. Margarita pizza was not great. Too much red sauce and cheese was inconsistently placed across the pizza so you'd only get it on every other slice. If you are a meat lover - there are very few choices for carnivores so be warned. The papardelle pasta had some meat, but they also had to substitute rigatoni noodles, which meant it was NOT the same taste or texture as what it could have been. The other pizza was a pepperoni with a honey drizzle - that was awesome and a big hit. Service was good and smooth and ambiance. Was good, Parking is rough for this area - only place convenient is convention center parking where we paid $9 for 2 hours. read more

Come here if you want the mid-est food for a high price tag. Bombo pizza was like eating cardboard, no favor in anything. Plus automatic 20% gratuity shouldn't be necessary. If you're looking for some great food Dough zone is just across the street. read more

The salad was great. It is definitely large enough for two people to share or get it as just your meals my friend and I split it. The pasta could have used more sauce but it was good the noodles weee light and it wasn't super heavy. The staff was friendly and gave great recommendations. The restaurant is located inside the convention center so it was really convenient to grab a bite in between sessions. It could get busy but there is a section that is opens you are able to see people as they walk by. read more

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Nice ambiance the restaurant was beautiful and clean but I believe our pasta was microwaved due to the fact it was only hot in the center of the plate.. Service was good and quick read more

We did not have reservations, so we were not able to eat in the main dining area but luckily there was quite a bit of seating in the bar area a little further down the street! I enjoyed the Coppa. Our food came out very fast and was delicious. I also enjoyed cutting the pizza with pizza scissors. The host and waiter were both very kind and helpful. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Web site is not up to date for ordering. Staff are incredibly wonderful. They could put a bit more ingredients (sauce/herbs ) to compliment the amazing crust. read more

Love this place! We go to the Paramount a few times during the year and I love the proximity to the theater and the ease of making a reservation. Also, as a person who eats gluten free, the pizza crust was AMAZING!!! Can't wait to go back. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant. The location is perfect for the Paramount Theater to which I have season tickets. However, the salads were disappointing! I had the Caprese salad which was drowning in balsamic and olive oil. More like a soup than a salad. My friend had a hard time finding any meat and cheese in her Italian Sub salad. We sent back our Limoncello Spitzers which is the first time I have ever sent a drink back! It tasted like water with a lemon slice squeezed in it. No limoncello flavor or any bubbles from Prosecco. We replaced it with straight Prosecco which was good. The service and Waitstaff were very nice and accommodating! After reading the other reviews, If we try this restaurant again we would try the pizza! It was very disappointing for a nearly $100 lunch! read more

Best service ever. I have an allium allergy and they were so great! They made sure to have a manager talk with me and make sure I could est what I ordered. As we waited at the bar, we got a sample of their homemade Lemoncello. OMG! It should smooth and delicious. Then I was offered a jello shot. Watermelon, tequila, chili powder. I don't really like watermelon, but it was devine! The chili added just a hint of spice, that complimented the sweet. It was a great experience. read more

Do not go to this place, bar tender was so rude. I was told I could take a seat at the bar and the other bar tender was like we're closed I don't know why they're telling people it's ok. Would not recommend - EVER!!!! read more

Looks like a great little place and we were considering stopping by for a bite in our next trip downtown but WE WILL NOT GO DUE TO THE SERVICE CHARGE GOING TO THE HOUSE! If Ethan Stowell Restaurants wants to move away from the TIP model, they should not charge a 20% service charge that goes to the house! Terrible practice to get 20% more and it does not go to your staff... read more

The most unwelcoming bar I've ever been to. Walked in just as Wicked let out from the Paramount but place wasn't slammed. 2 guys working behind the bar - couldn't even be bothered to look up and say hello. After a few moments we decided to seat ourselves. One guy brought over the cocktail menu and after 10 minutes my husband walked up to the bar to place the order. Took 20 minutes to make 2 cocktails which were just drinkable. The music was rap / hip hop and very loud. Not conducive or congruent with the somewhat elegant atmosphere. Had to go get our check as the server never came by again after delivering our drinks. Definitely will not return here. read more

Came here for PAX weekend and went to the downstairs bar to like chill out away from the noise. And to be honest, it was the PERFECT spot to hang out with some friends away from all the busyness, the chaos and the noise. Sat by the bar with a friend to meet a FANTASTIC bartender, his name is Jon. Loved him in every way possible, a little sassy, and little sarcastic and just all out fun. He was the perfect way to end my night out. I might have ordered some drinks, but I don't think so because Jon shamed us a bit for not doing that instead I had an iced tea and maybe some waters. We did order some food though. We ordered a Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, and to be honest it is not the traditional carpaccio, but it surely was delicious. On top of that, we got some gnocchi as well, it wasn't that bad as they are pillowy and soft, but a bit too mushy for me. Maybe they cooked it a bit too much? Idk. And we got a nice dessert as well. It was the tiramisu. Loved it. I still love the place and how convenient it is as it is literally right there in the convention center. And on top of that, love that bartender. He is amazing. For sure will be coming back for PAX weekend or maybe another convention that happens in Seattle, I'll be there! read more

Had a great time here before a show. Everyone is so wonderful and hospitable and the wines were fabulous

I was in NY earlier this month but this is the best pizza I've ever had. The added surprise of asparagus on my sausage pizza was a texture and satisfied my daily veggie requirement. The service is outstanding, happy hour is too happy. If you find yourself in Seattle you must give this place a go they have delicious menu items beyond pizza as well. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Tasty pizza. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best pizzas I've had in a while! Staff were very attentive and very nice. Food was amazing I come here at least once a week.. love this place. read more

Bombo Italian Kitchen - Amazingness - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington