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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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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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 We came here for SRW, which included a 3-course meal for $35. We arrived on a Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and weren't seated until 8:40. The staff was very kind and apologetic for the wait. Despite the long day and the busy atmosphere, they were attentive to our table. Overall, I thought the experience was good, but it wasn't worth the long wait. For appetizers, we had the burrata. The tomatoes, sauce, and cheese were fresh and delicious. I'd recommend pairing this with the bread. For entrees, we ordered the rigatoni and campanelle. Both dishes were average and lacked salt and flavor, though a little extra salt helped improve the taste. For dessert, we had tiramisu and basque cheesecake. The tiramisu, made to order, was light and not too sweet. The cheesecake had a light, eggy flavor and was also not overly sweet. I thought the desserts were a great way to end the meal. read more

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I like this place. The interior and the seating are pleasant land the service team are friendly and attentive. However, the acoustics are loud and distracting- it's difficult to have an intimate conversation. The appetizers are terrific. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't cut into the burrata myself to experience the oozy goodness, but those tomatoes are amazing and the flavor combination was perfect. The meatballs were juicy, the tomato sauce was light and fruity, and the accompanying bread was toasted perfectly. The entrees were hit and miss. The gnocchi was inedible; it tasted like it had been doused in honey. The pasta with truffles were good, with a nice creamy sauce. The added mushrooms were a bit lifeless though. The pasta for the lamb sausage dish was great, but the texture of the meat and sauce reminded me of the kind of topping you'd get when ordering biscuits and gravy. It didn't serve the pasta well. Dessert was good. The pistachio gelato was delicious with a generous amount of pistachios. The tiramisu was fresh and creamy and a large portion. The cheesecake was not spectacular but tasty. À drizzle of raspberry sauce or something tart would enhance the flavor. The complimentary focaccia and olive oil served at the beginning are a nice touch. The house red is very drinkable. I'd come back for a glass and order à cheese platter, or some appetizers. read more

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This was more like a 3.5! Went around 5:30pm on a Saturday and there was a waitlist to be seated. Since we were a party of 4, the wait was much longer because the restaurant itself is pretty small and they do have some bar seating available. We waited around 75 minutes to be seated. Their system is a bit old school so we did have to wait outside the front of the restaurant in the cold and rain. Regardless the service was good. They only had 3 people serving, hosting, and bussing the tables. They had one bartender that only made drinks. We all did the $35 Seattle Restaurant Week 3 course menu. For appetizers, we tried the burrata, salad and sausage. The burrata was so good. Tomatoes were very refreshing and sweet. The salad included red onion, lettuce, chili pepper, and olives. I loved the pistachio and olive oil dressing. The bread they served was also quite delicious. The inside was soft and the outside was crunchy. We asked for extra plates of the bread because it was so good. The appetizers were so good and started us off nicely. The entrees were quite disappointing. The pastas did not had much flavor to them. The gnocchi was on the sweeter side. The rigatoni with tomato sauce lacked luster. The campanelle had good texture, but again I felt it was a bit bland. The dessert selection was also that amazing. The pistachio ice cream came with an olive oil drizzle was not that bad. The cheesecake was not bad and was less cheesy than other ones I have tried. The tiramisu was very disappointing. The lady fingers were unevenly drenched in coffee so some parts were crunchy. read more

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Probably one of the worst places I've eaten at. Left this place with a bad taste in my mouth, quite literally. For a cheese place, none of the dishes were cheesy enough. It was tasteless and portions were small. We ordered 3 plates between two people and it's hard for none of the dishes to score. It was not a good experience. read more

Amazing food, service, and vibes- what more could one ask for! Also gorgeous lucky with the rainbow at the end. Everything I ate- literally so hard to choose favorites but if I had to, I recommend the pistachio gelato for dessert, the truffle mushroom pasta for entree & fig board for an appetizer (in this order bc dessert should always come first :)) Sweets: - Pistachio gelato: Highlight of the night- perfectly creamy, not too sweet, and perfectly crunchy from the crushed pistachios - Tiramisu: very fresh, can confirm it was authentically prepared! I personally would've preferred more sweetness (surprisingly) and more of the ladyfingers/less liquid to cake ratio! Savory: - Focaccia: the texture says it all, beautifully spongey & moist with a crispy exterior - Fig jam & crackers: DELICIOUS. All I have to say. - Black Truffle & Oyster Mushroom Campanelle: Don't know where to begin with this. So rich, and the truffle wasn't overwhelming. Love the salty touch from the parm. - Vodka Sauce & Sundried Tomato Rigatoni: a classic that can never go wrong, especially when sundried tomatoes are involved. read more

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We came back to Cheese Room on a Friday at about 5:30 and were seated immediately. The ambiance is great, but the chairs are pretty uncomfortable and hurt my back after a while. I forgot that they bring complimentary bread, which is pretty good. We ordered a bottle of Sangiovese during happy hour, which we enjoyed. We got a cheese plate with: Parmesan Reggiano, Pecorino, and Gouda. They were pretty good, but kind of similar. All dry. I tried three different pastas: lasagna, gnocchi, and parpadelle. There were all pretty good. The gnocchi had a very strong and unique flavor, which was great for a few bites but I don't know if I'd want it as my whole meal in the future. For dessert, we got the cheese cake and the tiramisu. We liked the tiramisu the most, by far. read more

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My new favorite tiramisu! And if you're like me -- you love the creamy, mascarpone part of tiramisu the most -- you'll love their dessert too! * Tiramisu: The ladyfingers were still crunchy and crispy, and this is a first for me. Sure I've had ladyfingers before, but they were soggy and just made scooping up dessert harder. This was different. The ladyfinger bits were easy to snap and a delicious addition. The bottom cake layer were perfectly moist and fairly thin (a good thing in my opinion)! My only objection is there was so much cocoa powder that I had to sneeze a few times. Either way, I will 100% be coming back for this tiramisu. Gah. So good. * Focaccia bread: A free appetizer. So good. Fresh, crispy crust and soft insides. This is high quality bread, and gah, yummy yum. * Pasta: We tried just one pasta, which had ground pork and salami bits. Very delicious and a fantastic dish. We came for the happy hour, so the portion will look smaller in our dish than in yours! The best part -- the waitstaff is non judgmental hahaha. My girlfriend ordered a pasta. Then, I just ordered... a tiramisu. He didn't pass any judgment. He immediately commended me and said he'd do the same. Haha! A cute cozy restaurant, with nice staff, prompt service, and a heavenly tiramisu. read more

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Finally a good priced pasta spot! They're not cheap with meat like many pasta spots! And what was that?? FREE BREAD!! Is it 2016?? I was so pleasantly surprised amazing touch! Also they have happy hour from 4-6 2$ off all food items except desert! I can't believe the bill was 43$ after tax for two pastas! 22$ for lobster ravioli!?! It was amazing too! Also 20$ for veal pasta??! This is the spot! Also the waitress was on top of water refills which I absolutely love! read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There are very few moments in my life where taking a bite of food left me speechless. Everything here left me speechless! Best wine ever, best burrata and tomatoes ever, perfectly balanced ingredients and portions in the pasta. While it gets super packed and isn't open for many hours a day, I think not too many people are aware of this hidden gem. A must-try. read more

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

Wow! I was so excited to try out the Cheese Room especially since it opened in Machiavelli's spot. It was really easy to get a table on a Sunday evening so we were seated and served immediately. All of the pastas seemed so good, we shared 4 among 3 people and had leftovers. Mafaldine w/ lamb: 4/5, pretty good but didn't taste the doenjang as much as I thought I would. Campenelle w/ truffle: 5/5, FAVORITE! Would definitely recommend getting this. Ravioli w/ lobster: 2/5, felt overpriced for the quality. Could have used more roasted corn, that was the best part of the dish. Would recommend using focaccia to soak up the sauce. Radiatore w/ veal: 4/5, the shape of this pasta was interesting! read more

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Today I was finally able to satisfy my curiosity regarding Cheese Room and found it long on service and presentation, but short on flavor. The Burrata, while beautifully presented, was totally overwhelmed by the strong flavor of the numerous confit tomatoes; the accompanying pesto likewise provided color but no appreciable taste. Their pasta dish was again beautifully presented but totally lacking in flavor. The service was outstanding and the setting in the old Machiavelli's comfortable, but the food not enough of a draw for a return visit. read more

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A great date night spot with such fun dishes! My favorite was the tomato appetizer! Each bite was so juicy and refreshing. Service was fast and each dish came right after finishing the previous course. read more

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Delicious pasta and cheese appetizers! I recommend the campanelle - the truffle makes it the star dish! There are also desserts. However, the tiramisu is too bitter for me because it contains coffee and rum. It was crowded when we came, but thankfully we were first in line so we got a table quickly. read more

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Really good food, fun part of town and a great date night location. We tried to place out and it was a lot of fun if you like cheese, which we do. read more

Ambience, menu selection, and prices all absolutely nailed! Loved the Rossini cocktail, and the burrata small plate with the complimentary foccacia was perfection. Also had a great boozy old fashioned and a filling pappardelle. Don't take reservations but the wait isn't long at all before 6! read more

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They have a good selection of wine & pasta. However, I thought the food could've used more flavor. I was underwhelmed by the food. It was very reasonably priced though. read more

The Cheese Room in Seattle isn't just a place to get amazing cheese--it's also a spot where you'll feel right at home. From the moment you step inside, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly vibe make you feel like part of the family. The staff here are genuinely passionate and attentive, creating a cozy and relaxed environment that's perfect for enjoying a meal or gathering with loved ones. The food is fantastic, and it's clear that a lot of care goes into every dish. My favorite was the sausage wheel. It was HUGE! The cheese plate was also nice served with some bread. If you're in Seattle and looking for a place that combines fantastic food with a heartwarming, family-like atmosphere, The Cheese Room is worth a visit. I left with a smile and can't wait to come back for another cozy and delightful experience! read more

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This spot replaced Restaurant Machiavelli. Menu centralizes cocktails, small dishes, pasta, and cheese plates. Each item features a type of cheese. Drinks - Some Grappa Cocktail with White Peach Puree ($12) - Very Sweet, but quite nice We tried - Burrata and Tomato Dish ($15) - the pickled tomatoes were delightful and unique, and the burrata was very fresh Meatball and Ricotta ($14) - freshest, smoothest, milkiest ricotta ever! Black Truffle Pasta ($18) - creamy, rich, delicious, flavorful Some of these were $2 off for happy hour :) read more

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This is one of my new favorite restaurants. I slept on it for too long due to hearing they didn't accommodate vegetarians very well (meat/seafood being in every main entree). While I was resigned to share small plates I was delighted to find that they now have three pasta dishes that they will make vegetarian upon request. Huzzah! The pasta was perfection, however, it was the salad that made my taste buds go WOW. Please, everyone, order the Mimolette Jeune salad. It's seriously my new favorite salad in this city. I will go back for this salad alone. The ambiance was very romantic. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was so tasty and very satisfying. I can't wait to go back. read more

waited about 20 mins for a table on sunday evening (not bad for downtown weekend). very cozy inside and i loved all the dishware. food was a 10/10. loved all the cheese platters and accoutrements. the buratta and tomato confit looked so beautiful and it was a very delicious small dish with their focaccia. unlimited bread, crackers, jam and olives. highly recommend the lobster ravioli, ragu was also yummy, very clean tasting just wished there was a bit more sauce. service was great too, had a wonderful time and food came out quickly. great date spot and will be back! also their pinot grigio and cosmos are great. read more

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We had such a lovely meal at The Cheese Room -- we were swept away by the burrata and delighted by our pastas. The balsamic confit tomatoes on the burrata were wonderfully seasoned and had just the perfect amount of tanginess and refreshingness to them. I ordered the Grana Padano pasta and enjoyed the subtle hints of black truffle. Really appreciated the concept of the restaurant, including naming their dishes after cheeses, the home-y Italian restaurant decor and adorable plates. But we did not appreciate the sass our waiter served when we refused additional drinks and dessert. read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Grana Padano - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped in for dinner before watching Hamilton at the Paramount. Small entrance and overall footprint of restaurant is small, but the excellent food and service more than makes up for it. Do not hesitate to stop and try. The food is divine and the service definitely on point! read more

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Decided to try this place out on a whim while visiting Seattle and so glad I did! The restaurant itself is a little small and dimly lit, but we were seated fairly quickly (especially considering it was pretty late - a little before 9 PM on a Saturday!). Even though it was fairly close to closing time, we never felt rushed. The staff provided recommendations and checked in on us throughout the meal to see how things were going. The appetizers really surprised me. We got the grilled cheese with tomato bisque and the Italian meatball. Both were delicious - I could have ordered just those and have been completely satisfied in terms of portion and quality of food. We also got the pastas with pappardelle and malfadine. Both were good, but not as good as the appetizers to be honest. We also took dessert home (tiramisu). That was extremely moist and delicious, and the slice was massive. Overall, glad we decided to try this spot! There were interesting Korean elements infused in Italian dishes, and everything about the entire dining experience was phenomenal. It sticks out as the best meal I had during my trip to Seattle, and next time I'm there, I'll absolutely be stopping by again. Thank you to the wait staff, kitchen staff, and owners for providing such a great experience from start to finish! read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After fighting a stray cat for my car keys, I was able to treat myself to this establishment. We were able to get seated within 15 minutes for a group of 3. The menu is simple, one sided which makes it easy to decide a meal! The portions were small for the price. While extra meat was only $3, the entire meal could be finished in a mere minutes. There was free bread which was nice. Had to request from the waiter certain things multiple times. But overall a nice experience. 7.85/10 read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was amazing. The sausage was well-seasoned and not overly salty-- it complemented the polenta quite well and overall was a good dish. It was a big portion so you could most likely share it with another person and still end up full. The lasagna came out sizzling! Although it looks a bit small, it has a lot of height so ended up being a good portion as well. The sausage for the lasagna was well-seasoned and the lasagna sheets were cooked perfectly. Throughout the entire meal, the lasagna stayed hot! The service was very friendly and always made sure our water was filled. Our server was very kind and fixed our wobbly table without us needing to ask. The ambiance was quaint and gave a very homey feel. Depending on where you were seated, you could have a good view of the city streets. Would love to come back again! read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Spicy Italian Sausage Coil - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I enjoyed the cozy dining room. Our waiter, Kris, was knowledgeable and attentive. The food was scrumptious. We had the burrata appetizer before our main meal, and our pastas were elevated comfort food - great flavors and so satisfying. read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Burrata Small Plate - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious pasta, amazing cocktails, yummy basque cheesecake. Nice staff too! My only feedback is the barstools are too high for comfortable eating. read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Black truffle pasta - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love Cheese Room. Every time I walk in, I feel like I've been transported to a little shop in Italy. The tiramisu is incredible and absolutely the highlight for me -- it's made fresh upon order and one of the best tiramisus I've had. I came for the happy hour and tried their pappardelle veal ragu, and it was so good! It was perfectly cheesy and creamy and packed with flavor. The staff is super friendly and gave great recommendations. Can't wait to come back! read more

Really enjoyed the cheese plate with the bartender's recommendations. House white wines were great and enjoyed our gouda pappardelle pastas. Would come back for more cheese and wine and want to try the other pasta types! read more

Went here for Seattle restaurant week deal on a Friday at 5 and was able to get a seat pretty quickly. We all ordered from the set menu choices for the deal and shared each others dishes. Overall everything was just fine and I wasn't impressed, nothing bad per se but I probably wouldn't go back as there are just better places. I thought the burrata was good but I felt like the tomatoes really took over the flavor and was the main part of the dish and it was a bit unbalanced and not expected for a dish that features burrata as the main thing. The pomegranate cocktail was very good and the least strong out of all of the ones my friends got, the meringue one was pretty strong (I think the pomegranate was the best out of the three ). The pasta itself was just okay, I felt like the sauce wasn't anything special and I didn't really feel like a huge difference between like jar sauce and I feel like sauce didn't stick very well on the pasta the shrimp didn't really taste like much on its own without me specifically dipping it in the sauce. The tiramisu was good, very coated in coffee, I liked the cream on top. The service was very nice and friendly, they did ask us to leave a little under 2 hours after we had gotten there as they said they had a long line of guests for restaurant week which makes sense. Overall it was just alright. read more

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They do not take reservations so be prepared for a little bit of a wait if you're going on weekend. We came on a Saturday and were able to sit at the bar without a wait which I personally love doing (+ the bar was a vibe and the bartender was cool). We got our food pretty quickly and both of us were very satisfied. I personally got the gnocchi and loved it. It wasn't too heavy and didn't leave me feeling too full after finishing the plate. Will definitely be back to try out the rest of their pasta dishes! read more

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

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Focaccia was dry and left much to be desired. The lasagna tasted like frozen boxed lasagna from the grocery store. The buratta was ok but there was hardly any cheese and mostly basil sauce. The grilled cheese was awful. They used a horrible textured cheese, almost like cottage cheese. I don't know how this place is so highly rated but don't recommend it. read more

Cheese Room Seattle - Grilled cheese? Nah - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

came in on a saturday night and waited over 1hr and half *cries*. honestly felt bad and noticed there was only 2 servers working and a host that was bussing and watering tables as well. for such a crowded and popular spot they need more staffing or an efficient wait list system so ppl don't overcrowd the entrance. moving onto food. we tried seattle restaurant week $35 - 3 course menu. for appetizers we tried the mimolette jeune(salad), burrata cheese, and comte monts (italian sausage). i must say the salad and burrata cheese with their complimentary bread was my absolute favorite. let me tell you, the tomatoes on the burrata cheese was so fresh and marinated well, with that being said the salad dressing was perfect and made in house! for entrees, i wasn't impressed and quite disappointed after waiting for so long. tried the mozzarella (prosciutto & rigatoni), grana paono (mushroom truffle campanella), and manchego (gnocchi). all items were quite plain and small the portion size. thankfully there was 4 of us so we shared and was able to try different pastas. for desserts, we tried all desserts: pistachio icecream, basque cheesecake and tiramisu. i really wanted to like the tiramisu but it just wasn't it. it's more focused on lady fingers instead of cake.. the pistachio icecream was and basque cheese was okay but i wouldn't buy any of the desserts again. overall the ambiance, the servers and appetizers served was 10/10 but i had to give lower rating for the entree, dessert and outdated wait time system (pen and paper). read more

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Came here for SRW and we were super impressed! First of all, $35 for a solid 3-course meal was such a great deal. But we were blown away by the quality of the food! We loved the appetizers - the Burrata came with tomato that was marinated with balsamic vinegar and some pesto olive oil- the tomato was super juicy and acidic which balanced very well with the creamy Burrata. The Italian meatball also paired super well with the ricotta cheese - again, it was very well balanced. For pasta, we tried the gnocchi and mushroom campanelle. The gnocchi is made with Korean rice wine (makggeoli) sauce which made it super unique and flavorful. Campanelle pasta had a nice texture and the mushroom flavor was very rich! We were already very full and were not expecting much from the dessert as we are normally not a fan of tiramisu. But the tiramisu is made fresh so the bottom was still quite crunchy and we loved that! It was the perfect amount of sweetness and this was by far one of the best tiramisu I've had. The pistachio gelato was also super impressive! They drizzled some olive oil on top which honestly worked so well! At first I thought it might be weird, but it really elevated the flavor of the ice cream. The pistachio bits were nice addition to the ice cream and we really enjoyed the flavor. The service was very good overall - they kept checking on us to make sure we are enjoying our food and refilling our water. The vibe is an old Italian restaurant which is nice. I definitely want to come back to try their grilled cheese and other pastas! read more

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