The first time I tried to visit, there was a 3hr wait so I came 15mins before they opened and was able to get a spot right away. I'd recommend coming a little before they open to get a seat. I ordered the Chicory Caesar, Spaghetti with pesto sauce, and the Hornet Honey pizza. The food was delicious and definitely seasoned (the salad was a little too seasoned with dressing). The pizza was my favorite -- the dough consistency was chewy and perfectly baked and the honey added a nice touch of flavor. The food took a while to come out so I waited more than 30min. But I'd recommend trying this place out if you're in the area! read more

Cute, cozy, intimate with kind service and tasty dishes. This spot is SO good, especially for creative cocktails with savory Italian American dishes. There's a variety of unique pizzas that are customizable, easier to share amongst a group. Recommend the hot & honey pizza. My personal favorite are the pastas. You cannot go wrong with any choice as they're rich and creamy and hearty. Recommend doing family style dinner here. Con: doesn't take reservations and the wait can get up to several hours long depending on when you show up. It's a very small space. There's a pub next door though you can wait - outdoor seating in the summer time too. Also, can get kinda pricy. read more

Cornelly - Red Funghi and Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place does not take reservation so the first day we came at 7 pm, they said 2-2.5 hours of wait time with closing time being 10 so we came back the next day at 5 pm at open time and got seated right away. I would recommend coming 10-15 mins earlier bc lines form quickly. However, the food was very underwhelming and left us all very confused over the hype of this place being of the best pizza places in Seattle. The food was pretty basic. We got the house special pasta for the night-- it was heavily seasoned with the black pepper. The pizza sauce also had a very tart taste to it and the lack of cheese on the Margherita combination didn't impress us. We did like the hornet honey but any time I tasted the red sauce by itself, it wasn't a good taste. The crust were also a bit overbaked and dry. The interior was cute and cozy, a small place. Our server brought the wrong food to our table multiple times. I wouldn't go back and wouldn't recommend it to anyone else who has had good pizzas before. read more

See all

note to self: get here early! stand in line. occupy a table when the doors open. order drinks. order food. wait while you shoot the shit with your company of choice. be excited when the pizza(s) arrive quicker than you anticipated. dig in and savor the flavor combinations. repeat often. read more

See all

So glad to find this small, yet busy establishment tucked away on a quiet street. If you aren't arriving early in the evening, be prepared to wait! Their menu has a small variety of pizzas, pastas and appetizers that are sure to please everyone in your party. If ordering a pizza, a side of their ranch is a must, you'll thank me later. Service was standard and I will most certainly be coming back next time I'm in town read more

See all

One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle - an absolute gem! First time we tried to get a table around 7pm, the wait was 2+ hours so we tried again on another day and lined up at 4:45pm, and were able to snag a table for 2 immediately. All the food is SO delicious, but the brussel sprouts are to die for. The ambiance is so cozy and staff are all incredibly sweet and attentive too! Definitely coming back for more! read more

See all

We ordered Chicory Caesar, the Mothership, and a thick noodle hedgehog mushroom pasta which was plenty for 2, with some leftovers. Chicory Caesar was really good - the leaves were sliced small like we enjoy, and the chicory (similar to an endive) has a light bitterness which actually was complementary to the dish. Breadcrumbs gave a nice texture. The pizza was great - it was slightly overcooked in that the bottom was a bit burnt on the edges, but thankfully the surface stayed nice and wasn't dry. The red onions had incredible aroma, coupled with the sausage, it was a very nicely flavored pizza with great crunch throughout the slice, no flop. If it came out the oven 20sec earlier it'd be near perfect, and I don't say that about many pizzas. As for the pasta, I wasn't a fan. The flavor was ok but it was a tad undercooked when you looked at the cross section, and the texture of the noodle itself was not very smooth throughout. Definitely coming back for more pizza and salad, would skip on pasta next time. Came on a Sunday 4:45pm and was in the first seating. As the weather gets worse and outdoor seating closes, I'd probably aim to arrive ~4:30 to seat as it opens at 5. read more

See all

We were on a date. So were the couple the hostess tried to seat us next to, at a table no more than 5 inches away. I asked if we could sit by the window for a bit more privacy, and the hostess rolled her eyes before saying, "Fine. You can have that one." Not exactly the warmest welcome. Our waitress arrived quickly and asked if we were ready to order. We said yes, but also mentioned we weren't in a rush and would appreciate a slower pace. Despite that, every dish arrived within ten minutes. The bread service was fine, but the portion was too large for two people. We could've split just one of the four pieces. Unfortunately, both the bread and butter were bland and forgettable. Now for the highlights: the chicory salad was fantastic: bright, balanced, and full of flavor. The squash ravioli was also excellent, rich and comforting without being heavy. We also tried one of the seasonal pizzas featuring chanterelles. It was baked beautifully, but the flavor didn't live up to the presentation. The cheese was overpoweringly sour, and the oil dominated everything else. We couldn't taste the mushrooms at all. I found myself wishing we'd ordered one of the pizzas everyone seems to rave about. read more

cornelly is such a neighborhood staple! I love the integration of it and other restaurants on the residential street of capitol hill. it really is so cute, and the perfect place to grab takeout, meet up with coworkers for drinks after work, or do fancier date nights/birthday dinners/the lot. I know blottos is the typical go-to in capitol hill for pizza. blottos is great, don't get me wrong but cornellys is really underrated. seating is really limited, but they do add picnic benches outside during the summer. otherwise, it is pretty difficult to get a spot so go there earlier, rather than later, especially in the winter. they also do run out of ingredients (that's what happens when everything is made fresh!), so if you go too close to closing time, you might not be able to order everything you want. the staff GRINDS here, not a quiet moment in the kitchen or on the floors here are the items i've tried so far and my review of them -- bread service: 5/5. so so incredibly yummy. I don't know how they make their crumb structure both dense and fluffy, but some of the best focaccia i've ever had. it also comes with a side of freshly made lavender herb butter and jam. it is a bit pricey but honestly so worth it if you are a carbs and bread lover rigatoni: 3/5. not pictured. it only gets a low rating because I got it without cheese, which made it much too sour for my liking. my friends told me that the cheese causes it to be creamier and richer and they do put a ton of cheese on it! it seems like they are really thoughtful about how their dishes are made and taste, so modifications might not be the move here (unless you absolutely have to). I personally would just stick with the pizzas here for that reason hornet honey: 5/5. the best pizza, in my opinion! the honey ada such a nice richness and sweetness paired with the pineapple and basil. I promise that you can't really taste the pineapple though if you're not a huge fan of pineapple on pizza. the crust is so crispy and yummy and the sauce is perfectly spiced. flying saucer: 4/5. same deal with the crust and sauce, so yummy. I don't love ricotta on pizza (but again, personal preference), but it is still so yummy. I wish there was a bit more sausage on this one overall, love cornelly and can't wait to keep coming here in the future read more

See all

Food was pretty mid not gonna lie. There was a huge line but we were pretty lucky to get a spot. We went like 15 minutes before opening on a weekday night. We got the pickles, one of the pastas, and a margarita pizza. The pickles were pretty solid but very small in quantity (was served in a hockey puck sized dish). Didn't taste anything too special about the pickles - they were on the sweeter side. The pasta was pretty solid too but nothing too special with the sauce or the pasta itself. Same with the pizza - was a standard Margherita. Vibes were really nice though - there's like 6-7 tables inside and a bar. Dim lighting and was not too loud - perfect for a date night. Service was mostly solid but they also gave us the wrong check. After taxes and tips, I think we paid like over $80 which was kinda steep for what it was. read more

Cornelly - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here on Sunday at opening (5pm) during Pride weekend and found parking easily. There was a small line waiting for open, but everyone was seated. There is outdoor seating if preferred. The neighborhood is nice to sit outside in. We ordered the Horney Honey Pizza. Pizza takes longer to come out than pasta, etc. This pizza is quite thin and not super juiced out with toppings or anything. I wish there was more Hornet Honey flavor, felt more like a pepperoni pizza with a little bit of honey flavor. Maybe this isn't my type of pizza. We split it between 2 people and it's not filling enough by itself for us. I would say it's underwhelming and expensive for what it is. read more

This was some of the yummiest Italian food and pizza I have had in Seattle. I would definitely come back to Cornelly but parking around the area can be difficult cause it is street parking but if you are willing to drive around you will eventually find a spot. The restaurant is quite small making the wait for a table long we got there 15 minutes after it opened and had to wait an hour and a half to get a table but the wait was worth it. I would recommend coming in the summer time as there is outdoor seating which can make it easier to get seated. The restaurant is small but gives a cozy feeling. You can see the cooks making the pizza and pasta right in front of you. The servers were really attentive and checked by multiple times to see if we needed more drinks or any other items at the table. The pizza, pasta and appetizers are to die for. I would highly recommend the bread service for an appetizer, the whipped butter is so fluffy and pairs well with the olive focaccia. read more

See all

Amazing spot! We showed up after 5pm and the waitlist had already begun, but we were able to sit immediately inside at the bar. The bar is right by the kitchen so you get to see the food made which is fun but also warm since you're near the pizza oven. Food was so good and creative, loved the seasonal items we got (corn and heirlooms). Can't wait to try other dishes next time. read more

See all

All of the food here is so good! The pizzas are crispy & so flavorful. The bread is nice and moist. The pasta is super creamy and delicious. The only negative is that their beers are bottled/canned and not on draft. Also, their dessert is Togo instead of dine in. They have a long waitlist and they definitely try to speed you through your meal. However, it's worth the quality of the food. read more

Cornelly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Well worth the wait on the weekends for a table! Cornelly is a super quaint spot with some delicious food offerings. Went with a friend and split the Chicory Caesar, Bucatini pasta & The Mothership pizza - everything was so good, with my favorite being the Caesar salad. Love that they have some fun N/A drink options on the menu as well - I tried the Figlia spritz. Our server was also an absolute gem and really tied together the whole experience. Will definitely be back again! read more

See all

Excellent Seattle pizza. NY pizza does not exist outside of the northeast. I'm pretty sure it's illegal to make NY pizza in Seattle and the penalty for attempting it is death. Still delicious. East coast people, lower your expectations. You won't find it. read more

Might be one of the best pizza places I have tried in Seattle! Cornelly's is located in Capitol Hill. I was craving pizza for the last couple of days and I've been meaning to try Cornelly's for a while. I visited on a Friday last night 8/17, and waited about an hour and a half. There is some free street parking around that is a little hard to find but better than paying if that worries you. They were really busy but tried to get my boyfriend and I in which was really nice! They also have both indoor and outdoor seating. We got the hornet honey pizza since it seemed the most different and it comes with hand stretched mozz, honey roasted pineapple, pepperoni, basil, chili (red sauce). The pizza came out pretty quickly. The crust was perfectly thin and crisp. It satisfied my cravings for sure. The honey surprised me, it was sweet but it still tasted balanced. I would recommend adding red chili flakes to make it a little spicy. Next time, I would wanna try other things on the menu like the hamachi crudo and handmade pastas. It did seem like the portions for the pasta was small from looking at the tables next to us for the price. Overall, the workers were really friendly! The atmosphere was very cute and had good vibes. I would recommend checking them out but on a weekday night unless you wanna wait 30 minutes+. read more

See all

Food: I can't really comment on the taste, as the restaurant doesn't accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. A side salad isn't a meal, nor is a pizza with just tomato sauce and a single vegetable option. This was the first time I had to sit and sip my drink while watching others eat, very awkward, but I smiled it off. Either I visited on a slow day in the kitchen because they were unwilling to modify to my dietary needs, or this is their standard alternative, which unfortunately isn't worth a visit. I'm giving 1 star for food since my company enjoyed their meals. Ambience: The aesthetic is decent, so 1 star there. That said, for a place aiming for an elevated vibe, it falls short, especially if the kitchen isn't willing to make minor modifications. It felt more like an average restaurant with a nice aesthetic. Service: Service was disappointing, so 0 stars. The server seemed unfamiliar with the menu and offered very little help. For all I know, they may not have even checked with the kitchen for alternatives. It seemed like only customers without dietary restrictions are welcome. That's fine, just a clear message on the website would help save everyone trouble. I'm leaving this review to encourage improvement and help prevent this experience for others. read more

Love this place, the pizza is clean and you can tell after the first bite that it was made with high quality ingredients by people who are true pizza artisans it was out of this world good. read more

Things have changed :( The beloved chicory ceasar is still called a ceasar, but it is now a creamy, mustardy vinaigrette w.o a hunt of anychovy or parm. Wet, heavy and overdressed. What happened? We were hungry and still only ate half. It was actually bad. Like, don't want to taste any more bad. We also had the seasonal pistacchio pesto spaghetti. This too was bad :( It had a soapy, lemon taste. Again, I picked at it. The cheesus crust pizza (scamorza, garlic, white sauce) was just ok. Kind of salty one-note. All three dishes were just too strong and unbalanced. What a change from the last few years. So sad. Also had the nonna 75 drink, which was.. well supposed to be vodka, prosecco, limoncello and grapefruit but all i got was a syrupy sweet alcoholic mixture w grapefruit flesh floating in it. Please bring back the old salad (and chef?)!! Ps if you order the chicory salad for takeout, you get about half the size you do for eat-in (at the same price). read more

The flying sauser came out first and had the most amazing garlic aroma due to the garlic oil drizzled on top. It was light and mild pizza with the other one with hot honey being a bit more savory despite it having pineapple on it as well! Both did not have a semblance of a soggy bottom which is the making of an amazing thin crust pizza. The dough was simultaneously crispy and chewy which is everything I would want from a pizza. Additionally service was attentive and prompt. Pizzas took a while to get out to us but it was ok since we got seating outside so the ambiance truly was exceptional. Paired with out delicious pizzas was their orange wine which we all really enjoyed as well! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a crispy thin crust pizza in the cap hill area! read more

See all

There is a good argument to be made that this is the best pizza in Seattle. I had takeout, which I usually do. The restaurant does not have a lot of seating and seems to be packed every time (they do not take reservations). It does not look like much, definitely just kind of a neighborhood place. When you are ordering, be aware it can take awhile, often an hour. The pizza is on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it. I ordered something called the Mothership. This comes with smoked scamorza, fennel sausage, and red onion. Needless to say it is outstanding. It starts with the absolutely perfect crust. It says it is naturally leavened. The key is that is it thin and crispy and cooked just right. The sauce is nice, but it was the combination of the cheese and fennel sausage that makes this phenomenal. It is just the ideal slice. They only have one size of pizza, 14" which should feed two people. It is definitely worth trying out. read more

LOVE CORNELLY! The pasta and pizza is to die for! I've been here a few times and whether your sat at the high top area or at a table the ambiance is great since you get to see the chefs cook your food! The wait can be very very long so recommend coming when they open to make sure you can get in! read more

Nice location, courteous staff. The basic pep was fresh with a wonderfully chewing crust. Nothing to really push it past an 8.1.

Cornelly is truly something special, offering super flavorful dishes with a modern twist while respecting traditional Italian flavors. Start with a salad, trust your servers recommendations. Their small plates are big in flavor, and will get your palette excited for more. Their pasta, perfectly al dente, is savory and slurp worthy as each noodle is coated and hugged by the tastiest of sauces. Their pizza, tasty and tangy, the dough is fresh, and the combinations are fun - dare I say the best pizza Seattle has to offer. You can taste the love in Cornelly's food, you can feel the love in the service, the restaurant is warm and inviting, and the kitchen is perfumed with bold and beautiful flavors all in the hands of some pretty talent people who truly know their food. read more

See all

Have to balance out my karma after leaving a bad Delancey review. Cornelly was so good, best pizza I've had in Seattle and probably best pasta too (I've been to Spinasse, Pink Door, many of the other hits, but this was better). Great service and nice, unpretentious vibes inside. I recommend getting there pretty much right when they open to get a table, otherwise there will be a long wait. But it's worth it and a rare time when the hype is justified. read more

Cornelly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a solo trip to Seattle in October and had to try Cornelly! Before they even opened there was a line of us, once open they seated us quickly. I got seated at the bar, ambience was pleasant, small amount of seating indoors but it made everything feel cozy. The pizza i got was delicious! The bar tender was really kind and made conversation with me. Allowed me to feel welcomed and excited to dine in! read more

Best pizza in Seattle, hands down. Long wait as hours are limited & the location is quaint. Great staff, great food. Get there early put your name on the list & head next door (either side) for cocktails while you wait. Wait always seems to be faster than the quoted wait time. read more

As the owner of three hospitality businesses, I wanted to pass on my experience last night (Oct. 4th) to the owner of Cornelly. You have a hostess who is unsuited for her role: - Our first impression of your otherwise nice restaurant was her rudeness when we arrived - we walked in the door, and she yelled at us across the room and told us to go outside. - I watched her do this to several other new guests throughout our meal. - She appeared stressed and overwhelmed, and I never once saw her smile. - She sat two other guests, and then 5 minutes later had them move tables. - Our group of four finished our meal, paid our bill, and while we were finishing our drinks, she came over to our table and rudely told us we "had to leave because other people were waiting". (We weren't being slow, we just hadn't finished our drinks yet.) - The waiter saw what happened, and apologized, which we appreciated. (Your other staff members were also very nice and professional.) - But to have our first impression and last impression of your restaurant in the hands of this rude hostess is a disservice to your business, and if I were you, I would quickly find a more suitable person for this role. read more

Extremely small portions for the price, little salmon in the pasta, and never had a bitter greens pizza before, but definitely don't recommend that one. read more

such yummy food!!! if you're planning on coming here I would definitely recommend coming earlier than later! we had a party of 4 around 6:00pm on a friday night and snagged one of the last indoor tables! they have plenty of tables outside with heat lamps for the colder nights. we ordered their hornet honey pizza, rigatoni, and their Cesar salad. and when I tell you everything was so delicious, I mean is was probably the best thing I've every had. they have such unique flavors and everything was so fresh and hot. their pizza crust is on the thinner side, which I prefer, but there was still a slight crunch to it. their service is amazing and their staff is so friendly and kind. the restaurant itself emits such a chill and cool vibe. read more

Cornelly - hornet honey pizza - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was super excited to try this place after seeing so many good reviews. While I enjoyed our meal, I think I may have over hyped it for myself a bit. We got the green fungi pizza. I tasted more of the greens over the fungi. I liked the texture of the crust it was chewy and crispy but I think ours was a little more burnt than I would have liked. We waited an hour and a half for a table, which is understandable since it was busy and the place was small. But we just put our name down and walked around cap hill area while waiting. The restaurant was super cute! I would go back to try their pastas and maybe a different pizza :) read more

Cornelly - interior - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

I now understand why this place is so popular! It's rare to find a place in Seattle where every item was made perfectly. We tried: -Chicory Caesar -Spaghetti -Rigatoni -Hornet Honey pizza It was hard to pick a favorite but, our tables favorite was the hornet honey pizza! The savory pepperoni slices, bits of pineapple for sweetness, and the hot honey sauce drizzle AMAZED us. My friends and I avoided a long wait at Cornelly by arriving right at 5pm opening on a Tuesday! We were seated right away and the staff were extremely helpful with menu questions. Highly recommend for the best pasta and pizza taste and ambiance in Seattle! read more

See all

I've been wanting to try this pizza and pasta place and it exceeded my expectations. Now yes they are working in a small space but boy do they make good food. We sat at the bar and ordered the margarita pizza, hornet honey (which was delicious) and the fusilli snap pea pasta (to die for... so light fresh and unique!). Looking forward to next time! read more

See all

Cornelly is my go-to pizza and pasta place. It's always busy so be prepared to wait or go early/late! They have seating inside and outside. We went on a Monday night around 8 and didn't have to wait, we ordered their leek pizza with dill and it was delicious and filling. We also ordered a pasta. I like that their menu rotates based on the seasonal selection of food so I can always try something new.. I will be coming back! read more

Cornelly - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i have yet to sit inside yet because they're pretty busy and for good reason! pizza: sooo good. nice and thin but not too thin where its soggy in the middle. we got the hornet honey and ate it after about 15 mins of it sitting and it was still so yummy. love the crust and chew was on point. pricey for one pizza but honestly very filling with all the toppings. i love their pepperoni with the crispy edges and how it cups. they were also very friendly and kind. cant wait to eat inside i bet its even better fresh! read more

Way overhyped. The pizzas are fine, but it seems like they can't handle making more than 8 pizzas an hour. They won't take reservations for the small number of tables, so dine in is always a wait--show up by 4:45 PM or have to wait 2-3 hours? No. Have some self-respect, it's a pizza for chrissakes. Online orders take at least an hour and they stop accepting them by 6:30 PM because they're too busy. Literally every other restaurant in the city feeds more people. Bottom line: They may have decent food but by many metrics--above all, being a reliable neighborhood pizzeria to order from on a Friday night--this restaurant utterly fails. read more

Shouldn't take 1 1/2 hours for pizzas to go unless you need to build a new pizza oven.

Yummy pizza, the restaurant itself was pretty small so it felt like you were eating with strangers next to you, and the service was great! Very friendly people who work there! read more

My excitement to try Cornelly rapidly deflated when I encountered the hostess with the short light brown hair. I found her very rude and condescending. This restaurant is open for only a few hours each night, and today it was 5 - 9pm. Additionally they don't accept reservations. We arrived at 7:30pm hoping to get a table for two. After sharing our inquiry for a table, the hostess immediately and coldly stated: - the wait would be an hour and a half (which would mean being seated around 9pm) - they're most definitely out of pizza (their trademark) - they close at 9pm - AND we cannot order online It really bothers me that the first person you encounter is her and she is such a snob. I looked around and saw empty seats outside/on the patio. I also don't understand how you can be out of pizza when you've only been open for 2.5 hours. Like what??? Very disappointing first impression. read more