Dare I say one of the BEST Italian restaurants I've been to?! I stumbled upon this gem last year with my boyfriend and have been craving it ever since. I'm from LA so I come up to visit my bf and aside my bf... this is what I'm looking forward to most! The free focaccia bread with olive oil is such a hit and the fact that it's refillable is insane. Warm and fluffy... and BITE SIZE (I have a small mouth so convenient for me heh) The Burrata Cheese and the Grana Padano (Truffle) Pasta was the best. Every other restaurant me and my boyfriend have had with Burrata does not compare, PLUS other restaurants overcharge like crazy. I'm not too sure if the prices here are super cheap either, but the quality and taste make every cent count. I'm not an expert so I can't really give the best details or a professional stance, but that burrata was so fresh and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly, a little firm and chewy, mmmm how they cook the pasta really does something. The flavor wasn't overpowering at all and the prosciutto was a great complement to the dish. Ate here on Sunday, so sad they're closed Monday and Tuesday, I'd literally eat Cheese Room for a couple days straight. Anyway, this is a genuine review and after seeing other reviews that made me huff and puff a little, I thought I'd like to say my take on one of my favorite eats in Seattle (: read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

All of the dishes were really well made, that was the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The tomato soup reminded me of Trader Joe's creamy tomato soup but it was very good and the bread was perfectly toasted yet not too hard that it hurts to chew/bite. It is the Cheese room so the pasta was very rich and creamy. I found out through the menu and googling after that it's Korean owned and you can feel it in certain dishes! I loved all the scallions in the Menchago pasta. I also like how the menu has a smaller plates section because even though they're "smaller" I think their portion is still very filling! Service is so kind and attentive, and the food came at a reasonable rate, but the food didn't feel overdone or rushed at all. The tiramisu dessert was interesting, I'm used to the lady fingers/bottom being soft but this one was crunchy, hard, and the cream was pretty thick. If wasn't my favorite to be honest but everything else was delightful. This restaurant is so cozy and I can definitely understand the hype, especially once it becomes night time and they have candles by every table for ambiance. Our table was a little wobbly by the corner with a wall and window. Although the space is on the smaller side I think they utilize it well, there's plenty of seating, even with larger groups, and is pretty cozy. read more

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No parking nearby, street or garage parking are available though. The overall vibe of this restaurant is nice, romantic, and is in a convenient area if you're looking to walk around cap hill. Our favorites were the burrata (as many folks recommended), the Campanella and lasagna, big fan of lasagna. Our bartender was great and friendly, everything came out quickly and was delicious. For our half it was 110 with 2 drinks 2 dishes and the burrata side. read more

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Come for decadent pasta dishes, and with an empty stomach! The ambiance is so cute in here! Came with a friend but it would be a cozy date spot too. The waitstaff was really nice and it was a great dining experience. I just wish I had come more hungry! After a day of eating across Seattle I wasn't hungry enough to fully devour the meal. The burrata was really unique, I have never seen burrata with pesto and marinated balsamic tomatoes before, and it was a very rich flavor profile. It was delicious and fun to make flavor combo bites with the bread it was served with. I got the vodka pasta, and it was a bit underwhelming. With thick bits of tomato it really tasted more like a more typical red sauce, and the torn mozzarella on top felt like an after thought flavor/texture wise. So, it was not my favorite. But I liked everything else about the meal, so I will definitely go back and try another dish next time I am in Seattle! read more

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This restaurant was a wonderful surprise. I found it on Yelp and began to do my due diligence. Checked out the reviews on both Yelp and Google and ultimately decided that this is how I want to spend my evening with my hubby. Food was freaking amazing. From the complementary bread and olive oil to the tomato bisque and grilled cheese sandwich, then the amazing brussels sprouts salad (not pictured) and then finally the parpadella with meat sauce. Everything was so delicious and it came out popping hot, which is really important to me. It was perfect for a date night, small, intimate seating with candles on the table including these wonderful cute old-fashioned saucers that they give you an along with your small glass of water. Service was also top tier. My husband and I arrived during a busy time and it looked like it was gonna be a 20 to 30 minute wait but the hostess asked if we were mind waiting for her to check.. We're glad she did cause there was a table just waiting for us. The waitperson was attentive and ready to answer our questions. It was very nice. We will definitely go again. The only downside to this restaurant is the parking this restaurant is located on Pine Ave., Pine Street and the parking street parking is horrible. We drove around I think three times before we just made the decision to pay for parking. read more

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Great experience here! The burrata is delicious and I love the pesto and amount of tomatoes on it. Highly recommend the grilled cheese, it is rich and well balanced with the tomato soup. The pasta is good too, but the menu items with burrata and cheese really shine. read more

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Came here a second time now hoping it would be better than before. But it's the same the pastas are kinda bland and really heavy. But if you like heavy cheesey pasta I guess it's for you. The only thing my party liked was the burrata cheese and I'll only come back for that tbh. It paired well with the free bread they give you. The service was okay..we had to wait for a longggg time to get water and no one was checking up on us and the guy didn't seem happy to be there lol. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Focaccia Bread - This was so good that we asked for an extra order. Cheese Platter - 3 cheeses; parmesan (not sure why my daughter ordered this...?), gouda, and manchego. Burrata Cheese - This, in my opinion, was the hit of the meal!! I highly recommend getting this. The tomatoes were also so ripe, sweet, juicy, etc! Lobster Ravioli - Our guest finished her dish. Rigatoni Vodka Sauce - My daughter's dish and she did not like it, so my wife switched with her. Campanelle Truffle Sauce - My wife's choice, but daughter ended up eating most if not all of it. So good. Parpadelle Ragu Bianco - My dish, this could and should have been cooked another minute. Slightly raw. Ambiance - Very small location. Only one table for a party of 6. Service - Good. Price - $132 + tip; includes a 3% credit card charge. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. read more

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Cozy and rustic eatery in an inviting atmosphere with friendly service. Obviously, if you love cheese, you should come here! The cheese is light and delicious and the pasta is fresh and chewy. I especially loved the truffle pasta - flavors and textures were solid. I do think the bread was a bit on the dry side however. read more

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One thing that a lot of restaurants don't do well is truffle oil. This is not one of those restaurants! I usually avoid truffle dishes but fell in love with their truffle pasta. I've yet to find love for prosciutto, but I'm sure I'm in the minority. Only complaint that I had was that the penne in marinara came out nearly boiling and it took about 10 minutes to be edible. Service was mostly attentive, and the bartender was very knowledgeable. Would recommend for takeout or occasional date nights. read more

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TLDR: Went for Seattle restaurant week menu. 3 course for $35. Speedy service because we went in the middle of the week right at open. My roommate and I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a year now. It's a great date spot with intimate tables and bar seating. However, also some wall lined seats that would be great for solo dinners. The appetizers were my favorite part. Burrata is served with pesto and balsamic marinated tomatoes. Every bite was full of flavor. Although , I wish there was less pesto and more of the cheese. Needed more focaccia bread to finish it off. Salad had three types of olives BUT the salad was not overwhelmed with olive juice flavor. Gave the salad more depth. The entrees were supposed to have a chili sauce but we couldn't taste it (no spice or oil flavor at all). The gnocchi was a melt in your mouth bite but the sauce was soupy and plain. The basque cheesecake was more dense than other basques I've had, and I liked the caramelized taste on the crust. Tiramisu was not my favorite. It's "made to order" so the lady fingers are still crispy and the rum and coffee sauce is strong and quite bitter. Unsure if I'd go back for the full price menu. read more

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Went for SRW $35 for app, entree, and dessert Excellent burrata salad, tomatoes were so juicy and naturally sweet Meatballs was paired with mascarpone cheese to dip with bread and it was so yummy Truffle Campanelle was pretty good Lamb malfadine was too gamy -- wasn't our vibe. Tiramisu and basque cheesecake were delish By the end of the meal I had so much cream I felt pretty heavy lol read more

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We've been here twice now, and while both experiences were great overall, the wait times were definitely a mixed bag. Our *first visit* was later in the day with a big party, and we were pleasantly surprised to be seated in just 5 minutes. On our *second visit*, we showed up right at opening and ended up waiting nearly an hour and a half--so just a heads-up that timing can be hit or miss. The food is perfect for sharing, which made it fun to order a bunch of dishes and try a bit of everything. The variety on the menu made it hard to choose (in a good way), and everything we tried was tasty. Also, shoutout to the dishware, it's absolutely adorable! I actually had to Google the brand afterward and might be ordering some for myself. Overall, a solid spot for anyone who likes to share plates and try a little of everything. Just be prepared for a wait, especially during peak hours. read more

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It would have been nice to stay to try the food, but I just couldn't. The bartender working 2/21/25 was just so extremely off-putting that it felt like we were just not wanted or welcomed. He seemed to have trouble making eye contact with the people in my party which was concerning. The menu looks promising, but all the items marked with a "V" for vegetarian contain meat. (Photo attached.) read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Items marked "V" for vegetarian contain meat. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

These portion sizes are deceivingly small. When i first received it I was a little disappointed by how small the bowl was, but it was actually the perfect size and I was stuffed by the end! I think the restaurant is a very fun concept and thoroughly enjoyed my pasta (prosciutto, mushroom, black truffle pasta). I also like that they serve complimentary bread and olive oil! read more

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Came on a Saturday super last minute & managed to snag a 3 person seat at the bar. Based off the photos I saw, I was excited to get fluffy focaccia bread and oil to start but I was a bit surprised to find that they gave us two of the thinnest slices of bread, each slice cut in 3 smaller ones. We also ordered the meatball appetizer, which came with thin slices of bread as well. I find it so odd when restaurants give such small amounts of bread to parties with 2+ people, esp when the dish comes with 3 meatballs!! Thankfully, we asked for more bread (at no extra charge) and it came nice and toasted. The meatballs were moist, salty and super flavorful!! With a spoonful of the cheese... so good, just wish we got more bread and didn't have to ask for more. I felt awkward asking the server for more bread because although it was pretty busy, I feel like she would place an item down and immediately turn her back and walk away from us. Definitely don't get checked on too often if you come here at peak time... (which I totally understand, but I don't like feeling like I'm being avoided!!) Along with w/ the meatballs, we got the campanelle truffle pasta and the parpadelle ragu blanco. Like other reviews have stated, the bowls are deceptively small & I do feel like you actually get a good amount of pasta. I was definitely satiated after the meal. I love the pile of shredded cheese that melts right into your pasta. For the campanelle truffle pasta, I wish that they had salt and pepper at the table though, because I do feel like while the cream pasta base was good, it lacked flavor besides cream, even with the truffles? (I guess they might not add salt due to the addition of the proscuttio?). The parpadelle ragu blanco was cooked sooo al dente that it was kind of hard. The sauce was sooo soupy and also a bit plain and one dimensional besides creamy as well. read more

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Wow, what an incredible restaurant! Every menu item revolves around cheese. I came here with a friend, and for us it was an easy, fast walk from the convention center. We sat with a nice view of the street. The restaurant has a cozy vibe. Service was fantastic. We were checked on often and it didn't take long for our food to come out. I had the lobster bisque ravioli, and in all truth, this is one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. It had such depth and nuance, and the freshness of the corn and dill were amazing. I had a local cider from Yonder with it. My friend loved his food, too. We both ate every bite. I raved about this place to other friends at the convention, and they made plans to go, too. read more

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Great Ambiance, a perfect spot for a cozy date night! Very dim lighting inside so a bit hard to read the menu, but overall good experience. Didn't have to make a reservation for our party of 4 and only had to wait under 10 mins for a table. We came here during Seattle Restaurant week and had an amazing time! Lots of different sections of cheeses to try, complementary Focaccia Bread, amazing pasta dishes sizable salads & delicious desserts! We tried the Spicy Italian Sausage, Burrata, Gnocchi, Fresh Campanelle Black Truffle Pasta, Pistachio Gelato for dessert. It was a great value with 3 courses for $35 per person, we will definitely be back to try additional dishes on the menu next time around! Parking options, paid garage or street parking, we got super lucky with street parking! read more

I was worried when they came in after Machiavelli, but the food is consistent and solidly delicious. Bar is good and has the same feeling as before. I really like what they've done. If you're looking for a Machiavelli clone, this isn't it, but the Cheese Room is really good read more

-1 star because the service was kind of slow. We felt like the waiter was kind of ignoring us since they attended the other tables and then circled back to us, but that's okay because we weren't in a rush to go anywhere Food: The pasta was perfectly al dente and it was so good. Every bite was literally so flavorful. We also got the tiramisu and wasn't expecting it to be that big. The espresso was bitter, but the cream really balanced it out Overall: Would go again, but during their happy hour to try more of their foods! This place has a really good happy hour menu, but we missed it by a couple minutes read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is an amazing date night spot, the ambiance is so cozy and everything down to the plates just makes you feel at home. They don't do reservations, so you just have to walk-in and get lucky. I'm one of those lucky people that was able to walk in on a Friday night and get a table right away. I'm also very lucky that I'm not lactose intolerant and fully able to enjoy all the cheese that this place has to offer. I came in with a friend and we ordered their Mimolette Jeune salad with red onion, pistachio, olives, peperonchino, and creamy pistachio dressing. We shared that with their complimentary bread, my favorite combo. I got the campanelle with black truffle, king oyster mushroom, and prosciutto and my friend got the lasagna. Both were so good and came out piping hot! read more

This cap hill corner restaraunt might be a seattle gem. So much character. Somehow they have exceptional service from super chill and very lowkey capable servers. Everything on the menu is cheese based and tastes darn good. Best part is they aren't scared of variety which mean meat lovers have options... I mean, if you know how to do math then thats what it means. Lol. The portions aren't exactly huge so you'll probably want an appetizer and a bottle of wine. I mean, its a cheese place, just get the wine asap and sip the night away while you indulge in well selected and yummy cheeses offered in various forms. They do give you free bread and oil, but its nothing to rave about like everything else they offer which is very well priced I might add again. This is one of those places I look forward to coming back to. Everything we ordered was spot on. Our date night was accidentally made perfect thanks to these guys. I almost want to kick myself for waiting so long. This place was in my restaurant Q for half a year. Cheers to restaraunts like this... read more

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i tried the cheese room for seattle restaurant week. i was with a large group of eight people, so we had to book our reservation through their website. they responded quickly and it was a really easy process, which was nice. they don't usually do reservations i don't think -- it was only because our group was so big. the interior of the place is quite cozy and could be romantic on the right occasion. dimmed lights, white tablecloths, the works. we had a server who was nice, but it was really busy inside, so he wasn't able to be super attentive. every item on the menu is made with a specific cheese in mind. the cheeses come from anywhere, such as the USA, italy, or france. my favourite part of the meal was the first course: the burrata. that looks like the favourite of most of the reviews, too, and for good reason. the cheese was matched perfectly well with huge balsamic confit tomatoes and a wonderful basil pesto, topped off with olive oil. for my entrée, i got the mozzarella-based dish - vodka sauce over rigatoni, mixed with sun-dried tomatoes and shrimp. it was really good, but definitely something i could make at home. lastly, i wanted to talk about the dessert. i got the mascarpone-based dessert, which was tiramisu, of course. i am a huge tiramisu lover. however, the tiramisu here was not good. there was wayyy too much rum in it - not that i don't like rum, but this was just overwhelming. it took over the entire flavour of the dessert, so much that i couldn't finish it. i'm hoping it was a fluke, because i otherwise enjoyed my meal. next time, i may be inclined to try another dish that is perhaps more "adventurous" (i normally am a more adventurous eater), but a lot of the entrées have mushrooms in them. i am unfortunately allergic to mushrooms. while what i ordered was basic, it was tasty enough to warrant another visit. thanks cheese room, i'll be back! read more

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I came on a sunday at 4:30 pm and there was no wait. The interior is very homey and you can partially see the kitchen which is nice to see. There were bread refills, but because they freshly toast it, it can take a while to get. I liked the confit tomatoes and the pesto on top of the burrata, but I think the ratio was a bit off; there wasn't enough cheese. The ravioli wasn't super filled and was pretty doughy. The grilled cheese on its own did not have much flavor and got soggy fast due to the high water content in the cheese. I think I prefer sharper cheeses in my grilled cheese, and a grilled cheese that tastes good even without the tomato soup. read more

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I appreciate the concept of a "Cheese" forward restaurant, and it's a gap... so the service was great, the servers and front of house staff were on point, they were friendly, provided everything you would expect to have, water was ever flowing, at the perfect times, they left us alone when we were clearly talking and enjoy our conversations. What didn't quite land, was the food. Don't get me wrong, I really like the concept... they have cheese boards, and cheese on basically every menu item. That's the twist, and the joy. The meatballs were good, served with a creamy cheese ricotta (I think), with bread, they felt handmade, because they fell apart like how I make them at home, which is to say, lacking in binders and fillers. Texture was great, maybe needed a little salt to punch up the flavours. My wife had a lovely pasta dish, featuring mushrooms... in a cheese sauce. It was tasty, the mushrooms come through, solid, not earthshattering, but solid. The dessert was tiramisu, which was probably covered in mascarpone cheese, dusted in cocoa powder, and tasted of booze (so beware of that for those non-drinkers). the layers felt unbalanced, not enough on the bottom, too much on the top... good flavours here, but just not enough of the bready bits on the lower half. Overall, I would have rated the food a 3ish, but the great service bumped everything up to 4 starts, and the atmosphere and ambiance was good, dark, casual, maybe a touch cold because they opened the windows a tad to keep the air flowing, but on a cool Seattle evening, it was probably better to have closed them. read more

Their burrata is the best thing ever with the pesto and braised tomatoes!!! The salad with artisan lettuce was also sooo good with the cheese and nutty dressing! Came in for restaurant week and it was $35 per person for 3 entrees each - it was plenty of food snd perfect for sharing! The malfadine pasta was ok, the noodles were perfect but the cheese was on the stinkier side, so very rich. The atmosphere is so cozy and seats get filled really quick! Highly recommend just coming in as soon as they open and have an early dinner! read more

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I'm a huge cheese lover and have been meaning to try this place out. We started with a small cheese plate...we chose the camembert, aged gouda and grana padano, all very good but I really enjoyed the gouda. Salty and melts in your mouth. The pepper jam was also really good. We also got their grilled cheese and tomato bisque. Might be best I've had. The bread and cheese ratio was perfect for me and the bisque was thick and creamy. It could be a meal on its own! The service was quick and easy going, everyone was welcoming and pleasant to interact with. The servers were nice and helpful, the bartender made my Manhattan perfect. For mains we had the lasagna and malfadine. Both were really good. Hot and fresh. The lasagna was bubbling and we appreciate the chopped veggies in there. The sauces and cheese were delicious. The malfadine has a lamb sausage that was good and the sauce was creamy and stuck to the noodles well. They also give you a little foccacia bread to start. We left so full and satisfied, ready for a nap! Would definitely recommend and look forward to going back! We got a window table for 2, it was lovely especially with the window cracked and that nice breeze flowing through. It was a perfect Seattle evening in the high 60s. read more

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I've come here several times since they opened, and I enjoy the food very much! For appetizers, their burrata is the best I've ever had. If it's a cold, wet day consider the grilled cheese sandwich. I know, I know - I was skeptical about ordering a grilled cheese at an Italian restaurant, but the owner suggested I try it. And this was ... the platonic ideal of a grilled cheese sandwich. The crunchy grilled bread had a wonderful texture, and the cheese was wonderfully gooey. It comes with a cup of tomato soup perfect for dunking. I've tried and enjoyed several of the pasta dishes - the Campanella is still my favorite, with a wonderful rich taste from the mushrooms. Dessert has a few tasty options. The tiramisu is crispy and not too sweet. The pistachio gelato comes with olive oil, a nice touch. The frozen goat cheese with pears, nuts and berries is my favorite. I've never had anything quite like it! read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Frozen goats cheese dessert with pears, drunken raisins, and pistachios. Unique and delicious! - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place took over a previous pasta place, Machiavelli. The space is p small but can accommodate one large party and various 2-4 person tables. We did a Galentines with some of my friends and was able to catch some of the happy hour. They have some wine deals and also $2 off pastas. It's already a pretty affordable deal for pasta so $2 off is even better. We also had the three cheese plate and honestly we were a bit disappointed at the size of it :/ Service was good. Could tell the two servers were running around. Obviously this place is hard to find parking for. So definitely budget some time! read more

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Food - i love cheese. so obviously this is the place for me. had radiatore pasta (have never heard of it before) i have no idea what else was in it cuz i was just trying to order quickly. but the cheese in the sauce and grated on top was excellent. i know it also had pistachios and i dont like nuts so that was weird to me. but i really wanted to try this weird shaped pasta so i was a little adventurous. our table also got bread. pretty soft & herby. service - party of 7 and we sat down after a 30 min wait which felt short. service was decent but i think we got some orders mixed up and my food came out way later than the rest of the table. good thing they brought bread! ambiance - very small inside. just a few tables. and basically only 1 table that could fit out party of 7. they also have a bar thats even smaller so might be worth going on another night with less people. overall would try again. read more

The gnocchi flavor was way too overpowered by the green onions. The black truffle pasta was much much better. I would recommend that and the burrata! read more

I love cheese I love pasta I love bread. I visited for a galentines dinner at about 6 and the place was just starting to fill up. The restaurant is super tiny and cozy. Evenings here are intimate and quite dark, which doesn't make for great food pics, but that's okay. We ordered the meatballs as appetizer, the gnocchi, papperdelle, lobster ravioli, and the pasta with the lamb sausage. Meatballs were a hiiiiit. Meat was fabulously tender and flavorful. Comes with a light crème which is a nice pairing to the strong flavors of the meatball. Focaccia bread was served fresh from the oven and was pretty good too. Pasta was a hit or miss tbh. The gnocchi and papperdelle were really good. Balanced flavors, perfectly cooked pasta, didn't feel too heavy. The ravioli and lamb ragu were misses. Ravioli was super salty, and the pasta wasn't evenly cooked. The lamb ragu was an interesting flavor, really strong. Overall, it was pretty good, but taking off a star because of some of the misses. Service was fine also. read more

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Stopped by for an early dinner. I was a bit underwhelmed by the pasta. It was okay, but the noodles were a bit undercooked and the vodka sauce was just okay. Nothing to write home about. The cheese was pretty good. I got a peach Bellini that was excellent. Service was great. The restaurant itself is dated and very small. There was not AC, so it was pretty warm inside. read more

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What a great experience! We were visiting Seattle for the day and happened to park right next to the Cheese Room so we had to stop in! First of all, I absolutely love the vibe! We sat at the bar and were able to sit at the window overlooking the street, which was super fun! The service was incredible and our food came out quickly. We ordered the mozzarella vodka pasta and gouda pasta. Both were delicious and the cheese was definitely the star of the show for both! The pastas were cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and piping hot! So delicious! Our old fashioneds were also incredible. We will be back if we are ever in the area again! read more

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The service was extremely great. Got checked on multiple times after trying out each food and had my water refilled without asking throughout my stay. They did a good job with that. Being called the cheese room, I was expecting more cheese on my pasta. Felt like there was more truffle than cheese which might be a plus for some people since you'd be getting your money's worth. I, for one, care more about the cheese and pasta. Was it good? Yeah it was pretty good. The portion size was pretty small in my opinion, but might be just right for the average person. Also got the meatball appetizers and that looked pretty small too. Don't get me wrong, it was good. The bread and the cheese that went with it made it more filling. Complimentary Focaccia bread and olive oil was appreciated and it was pretty solid bread. As for dessert, the tiramisu was pretty disappointing. Not enough ladyfingers and too much mascarpone. Like, ridiculous amount of mascarpone. The coffee flavor was nice and strong, so I did enjoy the flavor of that. But the amount of mascarpone killed the dessert for my friends and I. We ended up not finishing it and left the majority of it on the table when we left. I can't condone ordering that until they balance that dessert out. For the price point of everything and quality and quantity you get here, I don't think it's all that worth it honestly. I mean, the pasta was pretty good, but nothing very memorable other than the small portions of it. I think I would go back to try a different pasta dish since the pasta felt fresh and hand made. So I did enjoy that. So yeah, service, amazing. Meatballs and pasta, good. Tiramisu, bad. Portions could be better for the price. I'll go back for the pasta for sure. read more

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You can't do reservations at this place so I called in advance to check the wait time I was told it'd be around 10 to 15 minutes but when I got there, they said we could have bar seating but otherwise it would take 30+ minutes to actually get seated. The place was just really crowded and loud near the bar area. I will say I didn't get to go inside so I don't know if it's different inside the restaurant. We could barely hear ourselves and it was so crowded. I felt like anytime I moved. I would have something fall off the table or near me so I was just very overstimulated. Once we got our food, our waiter didn't check in on us even once and we were hoping to ask for certain things during our meal. The food itself was decent. I didn't love the bread that they gave us in the beginning. Maybe I'll go again when there's not that much of a rush and see if my experience is any better not sure though. read more

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At the time of this review, Seattle Restaurant week was happening - Cheese Room had a really appealing restaurant week promotion as many of the other reviews have mentioned, where they have a 3 course meal for $35. For Seattle prices, the opportunity to get $35 for three dishes where majority of the time a singular entree can cost up to that much was something to be experienced! We arrived quite early (4PM) to get in line on a Saturday, and we still had to wait 30 minutes to get a table since the restaurant experienced a massive surge of popularity with this promotion! The restaurant itself, ambiance-wise, is rustic with old homely decorations, and is dimmly lit casual dine in with candles at each table. Space-wise, it is a bit cramped - we had to squeeze between 4 people just to get through the entrance. Service is fast despite how busy the restaurant was - our waiter was attentive and we got our food in reasonable time frames (10-15 minutes inbetween courses). As with most restaurants on Cap Hill, the parking situation is difficult - you will have to find a nearby parking garage or street side parking in order to get to the restaurant. Now, for the food - we got the $35 three course special that the Cheese Room was offering at the time. I'll review a couple of items that I really enjoyed on the menu: Polenta and Sausage Appetizer: The polenta is thick and creamy, with a little bit of cornmeal grains to complement the smoothness. The sausage was indeed a bit spicy - it's sort of like a pleasant kick of spice to wake your taste buds up. The sausage has a decent snap and a chewy, hearty, and good savoriness from the various Italian spices - definitely a tasty appetizer. Italian Meatball Appetizer: The ricotta is very fresh - it basically melted in your mouth as you ate it, absolutely no chewing involved. The meatballs were decent, not the most amazing meatballs I've had - they were definitely in the middle of the personal rankings. The included bread had a nice and satisfying crunch from toasting. The cheese is definitely the star of this appetizer. Malfadine Pasta with Lamb: I haven't had malfadine pasta before, and I must say I really enjoyed this type of pasta (it's probably one of my favorite shapes)! It's sort of like lasagna sheet ribbons and the sauce really helps cling to the noodles. The dish is really creamy, hearty, and rich with pleasant aromatic flavors from the onion and lamb. The lamb isn't too gamey and has a delicious meaty texture and flavor. Tiramisu: This is likely one of the more powerful tiramisus that I have a tried! The cake at the bottom is absolutely seeped with coffee flavor and is very bitter and fragrant. The cream on the top doesn't have a ton of sweet flavor, which is nice, but I can understand it not being some people's cup of coffee. This is definitely something to try if you are a coffee lover! In the end, I think that Cheese Room had a very solid and toothsome dishes to offer at very reasonable prices during restaurant week. Though the prices were fantastic during this event, I think it would be interesting to try the place again with their regular pasta amount. I would love to revisit again to try the other options that the Cheese Room has to offer. read more

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I've been meaning to check out "The Cheese Room" ever since it took over Ristorante Machiavelli. The space remains intimate and inviting. The food was pretty good, but a bit mixed. We had a group a group of four and decided to do "family style." Our server assured us that this could be a good option. It worked. Mostly. But I don't think it's their default. The sharing plates are very small. Better suited for an amuse than pasta. We started with a cheese plate (a great option, you can customize by picking 3,4, or 5 of 12 cheeses). We also ordered an array of appetizers. The food came out as it was finished, not necessarily in the order in which you might want to eat it (i.e., the cheese plate, appetizers, then entrees). The Prosecco we ordered came after a lot of the food arrived. Our favorites were the Manchango Gnocci, the Fresh Campanelle, the Italian Meatballs, and the Brussel sprouts. The grilled cheese was also very good. We were less impressed with the lobster bisque ravioli. We had high hopes for this dish. The flavor was decent but both the pasta and the lobster were overcooked. We had mixed feelings about the frozen cheese with poached pears. There were some good flavors but the textures just didn't work for me. A few more notes: -We ordered old fashioned cocktails. They were good, but a tad on the sweet side. -The dishes come with a side of focaccia bread. This was also very good. read more

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Bit of a late review, but tried out their Fall 2024 restaurant week menu and was really blown away by the food and the value. $30 for 3 delicious courses was absolutely worth it. Arrived around 6:45 on a weekday and the place was swamped. They do not take reservations and if you arrive at an unmanned front desk with a waitlist and a pen, DO NOT put your name down. Only staff is supposed to write your name down and I learned that one the hard way. Highlights: - Burrata (4.5/5): I have no idea what they did to those confit tomatoes, they were super soft and added perfect amount of sweetness to the creamy burrata. Absolutely insane pesto as well, if they sold jars of it, I would eat it for every meal. Skip: - Basque Cheesecake (2.5/5): Not super creamy and doesn't have that luscious soft texture you want. They have tiramisu made to order, just get that instead. - Campanelle and Malfadine (4.5/5): Thoroughly enjoyed the texture on both of these pastas. Toppings were creative and felt like great bang for your buck (lamb, truffle, etc.) read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is one of my favorites for a date! or just to eat cheese :) the food is sooo good. it was our second time going since we wanted to give it another chance, i got the crab ravioli and cheese plate where you pick three cheeses of choice with jam. it was only a waitlist to get in but it wasn't very busy luckily, the guy sat us quickly and our waiter was very helpful with the menu. the ambiance was very pretty as well. perfect for a gathering or a quick insta story 9/10 read more

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