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    Cortina

    3.9 (309 reviews)
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Bucatini
    Matt V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place! A very nice restaurant to go to -- usually early evening before the rush.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is fabulous in my opinion and the service is always friendly and welcoming. The Bucatini was delicious. Enjoyable!

    Ragu
    Jamil R.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came here for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. It wasn't very full so it was easy to get a place to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe/aesthetic is definitely unique so it was nice to be in a place that's not so similar to everywhere else around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was a little off putting - the entire place was empty but she made a point to say we're seated in the wrong section for happy hour (we didn't seat ourselves). Luckily she didn't make us move, so it was just weird that she had to sternly tell us that. When we ordered she was also a bit pushy and felt passive aggressive at times. We got our food in normal time and it was pretty good. It wasn't seriously better than any other Italian place or pasta place I've been to but it definitely good. Not sure I would pay non-happy hour prices though. Overall, not sure I'd be back but think it was worth trying once

    Smoke Salmon Dip
    Sidéwon Andre N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ended the day at a cozy Italian restaurant with a great bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To start, we ordered a few small plates--fried artichoke hearts served with a zesty dipping sauce and a smoked salmon dip. Coming from the South, I half-expected the salmon to be mixed into a creamy queso-style dip, but instead it was a lighter version topped with chives and carrying a subtle smoky flavor. Different from what I imagined, but still delicious and very fitting for Seattle. It was the perfect way to wrap up a busy day. Conveniently located off 6th Avenue near the Grand Sheraton Hotel, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

    Hamachi crudo
    Sabrina L.

    Wednesday 6:15pm walked in dinner got welcomed and greeted right away and able to get a spot in the bar seating area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]At this moment the restaurant was 80% full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has half regular seating and half for bar seating, main style mixing the natural wood tone -- modern and contemporary.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looks pricy and the menu approves this alignment. It is definitely on pricy part. So I got two appetizers and one dessert. The hamachi crudo was good, fresh and juicy. Without considering price, 5 star. For the ordered salad, ZERO star . First time I knew there is way to make a salad correlate salty, spoke to the fact , I tried two bites and finished full glass of water. I thought it perhaps the seasoning was not evenly put so I tried third bite.... Struggling for couple minutes, I raised hand to get waitress attention and she took the feedback professionally and explained that sauce can be salty sometime and she offered me another plate which only with Oliver oli and balsamic and cheese on the side. The ingredient was fresh and this plate deserves 3 star plus 5 stars service along. The most impressive part is the pistachio cake, layers of flavors, not too sweet not too dry, just about right. Recommended.

    Paccheri
    Haley L.

    I've heard good things about Cortina and seen it around as a recommended spot and it definitely lived up to it! The service was great -- very friendly waiters who helped with picking out the best dishes. I tried the Little Gem Salad, Fried Potatoes, Paccheri with shrimp, and Cacio e Pepe. The flavors were so good, even if it was a classic and not too heavy, and the dishes were very filling. It is on the pricier side but it's a great spot for a celebration or date night. Would recommend trying it out!

    Cacio e Pepe
    Brian C.

    Came here after work for HH with most of our team (large party). I arrived a bit later than others, so apps were already on the table. I was able to try the focaccia, meatballs and chips, all were solid. Ordered the Cacio e Pepe for my entree and while I'm admittedly not an expert on the dish, I thought it was good! Our sever did a great job of ensuring everyone was taken care of, including figuring out all of the checks. Rounding up to five stars thanks in part to the wonderful service.

    Katarina S.

    A very solid restaurant. It took a bit longer until we got served, even though the place was not busy. My friend and I both got tagliatelle with lemon chicken where the chicken stole the show. It was so crispy and delicious! The pasta and the sauce were very good too. We also got roasted carrots and the pistachio cake which were good, nothing spectacular though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was oddly empty on a Friday night, which we were told is because they heavily rely on the theater across the street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Double cut pork chop
    Serena S.

    My partner and I had a good experience at Tavolata, so we wanted to try another Ethan Stowell Restaurant. Unfortunately, we didn't like Cortina as much. For appetizers and sides, we got the Pufftown focaccia and fried potatoes. The potatoes had a nice texture with lightly crispy skins and came with a tasty aioli sauce underneath. We wish the dish came with more sauce though, because the potatoes didn't have as much flavor on their own. The focaccia bread was standard and good. For the main course, my partner and I both ordered the double cut pork chop because, well, we both really like pork chop! But sadly for us, the pork chop was the most disappointing part of the meal. The pork chop was dry and tough to chew, and not particularly flavorful. Only the meat right next to the bone had the fatty texture and tenderness that we usually like about good pork chops. The polenta that came with the dish was also fairly bland. It is perhaps partially our own fault for both ordering the same dish, instead of diversifying a bit and getting a pasta dish that we might have enjoyed more. (But what can I say? We both really like pork chop!)

    Melissa K.

    I visited Cortina with a colleague on a Thursday afternoon around 12pm. We went without a reservation and were seated immediately! We sat at a high top table along the window. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables were very close together, so there wasn't much privacy for business conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the bucatini and my colleague ordered the ravioli. The bucatini was good, way more spicy than I expected. We got olives and focaccia to share. The focaccia is insane. Overall the food was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely would've liked more privacy in terms of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Strozzapreti
    Laura E.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe of this restaurant is hard to pin down. It feels modern and upscale but there were plenty of people dressed in jeans and a t shirt so I didn't feel like I needed to dress up much.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their on menu cocktails are very good, but beware if you get anything off menu. My boyfriend got an old fashioned and it was basically just bourbon on the rocks. The food itself was fine but nothing to write home about. I'm always a sucker for something with a little chili and cheese so I was pleased.

    I don't know, but they were both tasteless.
    Akemi V.

    Pastas were not good, I was told they were cooked to al dente but much too hard to bite. Very flavorless, thankfully the one I had was only slightly better than what my partner got. We ordered: two pastas, one appetizer, and one lemonade. The total came to over $100 and there was a 22% automatic gratuity which makes no sense--we're a party of 2, not 6? Which we were unaware of and did not appreciate. Service was OK I guess--was fine until I pointed out the hard pastas at the beginning and then it took a while for us to ask for our take out boxes and check, despite the majority of customers at the bar and only one table besides from us.

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    Delicious pasta options near the convention center. Our server was fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for a large party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Ask the Community - Cortina

    Street Parking??? Or garage parking?

    Street parking or you can park in a garage like the Hilton's

    Is there any Vegan options here?

    Plenty! Lots of perfectly cooked vegetables and protein variations.

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    I will forever dream of this place for the rest of my life…read more Make the reservation. A girlfriend and I tried to book 2 weeks out and it was fully booked. A couple hours later, I checked again and there was 1 cancellation. I am SO glad we had the opportunity to try this place. It's small, so would be difficult for large parties. Our server was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The food was INCREDIBLE. Like close your eyes, and feel all the emotions while you're eating incredible. There was not a single dish I didn't enjoy. I would love to return and try the option where you get to try every antipasto, primo, and second on the menu for $122/person. Can't wait to come back to Seattle just for this!

    Legendary reviews had me coming in with pretty high expectations. The ambiance is lovely. Low…read morelighting, walls lined with wine bottles, and an intimate atmosphere that feels cozy without being cramped. Even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy during our visit, our server was extremely quiet and difficult to hear, which made communication a bit challenging. One nice touch was the complimentary bread service, which came with a generous amount of butter. We started with the artichokes from the seasonal menu. I was expecting them to be served warm or roasted, but they arrived cold, which was admittedly a misunderstanding on my part. The accompanying sauce was excellent though and definitely saved the dish for me. We also ordered the tajarin al ragù, one of the restaurant's signature dishes. Unfortunately, this was where my expectations and experience diverged. The pasta felt under-seasoned to me, and the noodles seemed overcooked. Rather than the silky texture I was hoping for, I found myself eating what felt like clumps of dough. It was a dish I really wanted to love given its reputation, but it just didn't click for me. We weren't looking for a heavy dinner, so we only ordered a couple of items. It's entirely possible we came on an off night or simply didn't choose the restaurant's strongest dishes. I'd be open to giving Cascina Spinasse another try in the future, but this visit left me feeling a bit underwhelmed compared to the hype.

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    I'm visiting Seattle this week and I'm staying across the street near Barolo Ristorante. They close…read moreat 11, & I called an around 10pm and was very respectful about it ...I literally said, "I know it's late, please let me know if your kitchen is closed. I can just do takeout." I tried to order the fettuccine de mare, listed at $29 (no extra fees on Toast), but they told me it would be $43. That already didn't make sense. Then the server says, "We actually have 50% off happy hour until 11, come in and dine." So I came in. Ordered a drink, escargot, and a steak medium rare. The escargot came out fine. Then... nothing. 39 minutes later (at 10:45pm), the server asks if I'm waiting on anything else. Yes... my steak. She goes to check, disappears, and then comes back with something that honestly felt DISTESPECTFUL. The steak looked like scraps. Uneven, mismatched chunks, all different sizes, with burnt, crispy edges and covered in sauce like they were trying to hide it. It didn't look like a single cut of meat it looked like pieces from multiple steaks thrown together. The plating was sloppy, and the side looked like an afterthought. I didn't take a bite. I looked through it and said, "This looks like pieces from different steaks." She told me she watched them cut it... then immediately followed that by saying she saw them put it under a heat lamp to reheat. So which is it? I work in the food industry. I'm not going to be gaslit over a plate like that. She offered to refire it, but at that point it was almost 11 and they were closing. I paid for my drink and left. Honestly, I wouldn't have been upset if they had just told me the kitchen was closing when I called. But don't invite me in, forget my order, and then serve something like this and try to pass it off like it's normal. Just be honest.

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