Let's start with the positive: The food is genuinely delicious. But it's not worth it because the service is terrible. Our waitress made us feel like we were bothering her while asking questions about the menu. But really it was just the pretentious nature of it all. This place is replacing a longstanding community diner. This is not community. Not a place you go if you live in the neighborhood and want a tasty meal with your family. This is something else. This is a place where a starter salad is $16, a small pepperoni pizza is $26, and there are no refills. Our five year old daughter loves a creamy pasta, to which they said no, "Cream sauce is only served with gnocchi". We asked if we could have that sauce with another noodle, and she said, "We don't allow guests to compromise the chefs integrity". Oh sorry for asking, we wouldn't want to upset the chef! We asked for another lemonade, she came back after the meal was almost done and said, "I can bring it to you but it won't be free." That's fine, but we were already done and ready to leave by the time she brought it. We ended up only ordering a few things because we didn't feel the vibe. We also had to ask three different people to bring us a high chair, which only arrived half way through the meal. Also, words for the young hostess: if you see a person with a baby in a baby carrier, don't sit them in a tiny booth that requires them to wake the baby up because they don't fit in the booth. Be mindful. Maybe hospitality is dead. read more

We've been anxiously waiting for this place to open for some time and we were very excited to try it. We went on a Friday night so we were expecting a wait. We waited for about 30 minutes which was fine. We had a friendly greeting from the hostess and didn't wait long for the waitstaff to take our order. Our waitress was well versed on the dishes. We started with the focaccia and seasonal butter. It was excellent. The seasonal butter was so good I could have eaten the butter as my main course. The next was the gem lettuce salad. Loved the candied walnuts and lettuce but the dressing stole the show. The dressing had a strong garlic taste but it didn't over power the salad and the walnuts provided a nice balance. We then ordered the Spaghetti which was in a red sauce and fontina cream. I was a little hesitant about the fontina cream but it really worked well with the sauce. The Spaghetti was fresh and obviously homemade. Our finale was the not so classic pep pizza. The pizza was a little smaller than expected but it really worked since we were already pretty full from the pasta, bread and all the seasonal butter I inhaled. The honey with the pepperoni was great. The crust was crisp and had the imperfections that I expect with great pizza. Overall it was a great experience and a great addition to the neighborhood. Only downside was it was a little loud but not overbearing. On a side note they do not offer delivery which I was a little suprised originally but after dining there I realized the special sauce with Cornelly may be the dining experience. I'm not sure if the food would be as enjoyable or translate well with takeout. We have our take out pizza places that we enjoy but it was the other dishes before the pizza that make this place special. There are plenty of other take out pizza places but I wouldn't expect this to be in that category. read more

I was seated at a barstool that they just need more room to have. It was inches from the kitchen entrance and you'd have to rub up on the person next to you and I'm relatively small. ...so I left...after waiting 30 minutes. Also it's really bright in there so it feels like a cafeteria. The food must be amazing bc from my perspective, they can do better. read more

I was so excited to try Cornelly but was sadly disappointed. The service was good...once we actually got seated. The hostess got confused and accidentally cancelled our reservation, so we were seated 20 minutes late. Not entirely her fault, as we ran into some people we knew and started chatting with them, but she still could've checked in with us once we headed back out front. The atmosphere is fine but loud, not improved by the kitchen staff loudly whooping and clapping several times (apparently reacting to a couple at the bar--I'm sure all in good fun, but it felt a little unprofessional for folks out of the loop). My true disappointment is the food. The good: the ginger lemon soda was excellent if strong, and the chicory Caesar was delicious if unremarkable. The bad: our gnocchetti was SO salty, tiny pasta swimming in a gluey cream sauce. It reminded me of Annie's boxed mac n cheese. The parsley oil on top barely penetrated the flavors of salt and cream. The pizza crust lacked flavor or texture, while the toppings were clumpy and under seasoned with anything but salt, leaving a greasy, blandly tomato-y aftertaste. We also wanted to split the check but got the sense that this would be an inconvenience for the staff. Overall, would not return. read more

service wasn't the best and rigatoni was really salty but the bread and pizza were great! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night, restaurant was busy but we were able to get seated in 30 mins. Food was absolutely delicious and server was attentive and checked in when needed. We ordered the gem lettuce salad, spaghetti and flying saucer pizza. Salad was seasoned perfectly and the pizza was AMAZING. The spaghetti first came out too salty. Our server graciously accepted the feedback and offered a re-fire (which was delicious and the pasta was cooked to perfection). Really appreciated that the owner made it a point to come and thank us for speaking up about the pasta being too salty because this is how you should be running a business! Will definitely be back!! read more

I thought it might be overhyped, but it's exactly as good as I'd hoped. Absolutely gorgeous inside with great food, hard to complain.

A huge disappointment and a pale imitation of the original. 2/5 Stars. The original Cornelly on Capitol Hill has long been a low-key Seattle gem turning out some of the city's best pizza and pasta. Even a humble bowl of spaghetti with red sauce there felt elevated--simple ingredients transformed into something unforgettable. So when I heard about Cornelly's shiny new Queen Anne location, I couldn't wait to try it. Unfortunately, this expansion bears little resemblance to the original. At Capitol Hill, dishes were greater than the sum of their parts. At Queen Anne, they were less. Menu descriptions had my mouth watering, but what landed on the table was bland, ordinary, and forgettable. The $27 pesto rigatoni was shockingly under-seasoned--no fresh basil punch, no vibrancy--just a faint green cream sauce that cried out for salt, pepper, and parmesan. The pizzas were ... fine - but nowhere near the bright, crave-worthy pies that defined the original Cornelly. Even dessert, which I couldn't resist trying based on the delectable chocolate chip cookies made at Cap Hill, was a letdown: a bone dry tiramisu completely devoid the dish's trademark indulgent moistness. Service didn't help. Our server seemed unfamiliar with the menu and offered little guidance. The pacing of dishes was baffling: salad, then pasta seconds later, a long wait for one pizza, another lag for the next. When almost everything was gone, we were asked how everything was, and we realized that the second pasta dish we ordered had been completely forgotten. I'd like to think Cornelly Queen Anne is just finding its footing, but it felt more like a cash-in on the reputation of the original. I left disappointed, and worse, with my appetite for even the Capitol Hill Cornelly diminished. Sometimes bigger isn't better--sometimes it's just blander. read more

Pleasant atmosphere and good service. Nice salad. But our pizza was both burnt and undercooked - seems as if the oven temperature was too high. Strange for a pizza restaurant to get this wrong. Feedback was graciously accepted by our server. read more

food was so tasty and service was great!! Will definitely be back for another date night soon

Quick service and the little gem salad was the BEST salad I've ever had. Pizza was great! We are grateful for Cornelly in the neighborhood

Wonderful experience. Friends and I go out once a month and dine family style somewhere. This month was Cornelly. We chose right! Started with the bread service, gnocco fritto, scallops, hamachi crudo, and some drinks (vodka martini, manhattan, (told the bartender something with mezcal but make it sweet and he delivered!!), and a glass of wine). The gnocco is a must! Salty, savory and amazing. Same with the scallops. The scallop with onion broth, pear and guanciale is unforgettable. The hamachi was a big pass for us all. Begging salt and acidity. The bread was fine but probably would skip it next time. We all agreed that the pizza was way more enjoyable and worth it than getting the bread service. The next round of food was a pasta special, caramelle shaped pasta filled with apple butter and in a Gorgonzola sauce. Three of us agreed it was fine but it almost tasted more of a dessert than an entree. While the other of us loved it. The second pasta we got was the gnocchetti. Cheesy, creamy, al dente and perfect. We also decided on one pizza, The delicate queen. She was a queen. The queen of the night for three of us. The one of us who didn't love it still liked it a lot. She just found she liked the apple butter pasta more. To each their own. We made sure to praise the bartender for coming up with some stellar, off the cuff drinks that honestly, made the meal. That alone elevated the experience. Ambience was great and while I had read some reviews that it's a bit loud inside, i felt it suited our group well. Will definitely be back and would absolutely recommend. read more

The pizza here is legit good definitely the best part of the meal. The pasta and drinks were fine, not amazing but not terrible either. What disappointed me was the service. It was pretty slow, and it didn't feel like the staff really checked in or paid attention. Overall, decent food but the service kind of spoiled the experience. read more

Have been twice in the last week - first time went for pizza, and absolutely great food. Although service was a bit spotty/slow. Giving them the benefit of the doubt since they just opened. Went back tonight, for non-pizza dinner and it was tremendous. The heirloom/melon salad was succulent and juicy, absolutely nailed it with great produce at the height of the season. Also had the scallops and salmon, and was very impressed with both dishes, they can certainly cook in that kitchen. Sat at the bar and had lovely service this time around. We'll be coming back ... a lot. read more

Cornelly Queen Anne has my new favorite crust in Seattle. Perfect balance of char, chew, and bubbles. I went at 8 pm and on a week night and had no problem getting a seat at the bar (the place was buzzing, but there were table available, too). Service was friendly and efficient. One word of caution: the room is large and open, which I understand to be a nice distinction from the Cap Hill location because there are more seats. However, the sound level is loud. This is not a bad thing, per se, but be forewarned if you want a quiet meal. I can't wait to go back and try more pies and some of their pasta. read more

I LOVE it here! Chloe slayed and recommended the BEST food, we had an amazing experience. Cake was fabulous as well and brought alllll the vibes. Thank you read more

My husband, my sister (in town visiting) & I went to the new Cornelly on Queen Anne & got there a but before opening at 5. 28 others were waiting as well. We sat at the bar & it was so great! Awesome bartender, Katie and manager, Noah were both so welcoming & had great recommendations. We had the focaccia bread & shared a little gem salad to start - all excellent! For dinner we had Salmon, Scallops & the Agnolotti pasta. All were great but the pasta was above & beyond!!! Good dessert & excellent drinks. We'll definitely be back! read more

Fantastic food and delightful staff. We had a great time with a friendly ambience. The ravioli was divine and the pizza of course was lovely and unique. read more