Darkalino's restaurant sits at the heart of Pioneer Square filled with fans watching the FIFA World Cup on a huge screen in front of the restaurant. Darkalino's also has a huge projector screen with wood bleachers for patrons to come have a drink or bite while watching the match. They also have great merchandise: from shoes to hats. The atmosphere is fun and lively especially during the time I went when Norway and England was playing. Aside from that, Darkalino's service is incredible with a kind hostess that got us seated within 30 mins. We also ordered drinks at the bleachers to catch happy hour. It was quick and very easy to do. When we finally got sat at our table outside, our lovely server Ella was attentive, fun and provided exceptional service. During a huge rush between matches, the staff remained efficient, patient and always with a smile. For dinner we enjoyed the shrimp cocktail - spicy, beware! We shared the Uncle Johnny's pasta which was bright, delightful and savory when we added 2 meatballs to the dish for extra protein. We were recommended the Chicken Parmesan sandwich to share instead of the actual entree which was a bit larger than our appetite. The sandwich was unbelievable! The best chicken parm sandwich I've ever had! So flavorful, crispy, and wow the house-made focaccia is delicious! I highly recommend all of the dishes we ordered. Truly 10/10! To top it off we recommend the affogato! Must get! Cocktails were refreshing and well made. Food came out fairly quick. Overall, our time at Darkalino's was one to remember and come back to! Definitely hope everyone had the same experience my husband and I did. We'll be back to try the pesto pasta and prepare our bellies for the actual chicken Parmesan dish! Cannot wait! read more

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Only here for drinks, the vibes were nice w/ a wall of sports merch/tennis shoes, like an elevated pub w/ a screen to watch football. Drinks were so so, did not like my warm espresso tonic bev, but the whiskey sour wasn't too bad. Kudos to the bartender seeing that I don't like the drink and he was willing to take it off the bill. I'm def down to come back for dinner and try a different bev on the menu! read more

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Part Italian restaurant and bar, part shoe store? This is what my dreams are made of. A sunny Friday in May basically means you must find a patio in Seattle, so when we wandered upon the packed Darkalino patio we knew we had to try it. We were greeted by super friendly staff, amazing music, and what might be the funnest concept for a location, at least in my opinion. We ended up interacting with all 3 front staff during our time there, all were so personable, and a great time. We gave them some good laughs when we shared we were in Canada where American liquor is still not being delivered and that we wanted drinks we missed. The food all looked incredible, making selection impossible, but we had appetizer bites that were incredible and I've committed to coming back here. read more

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I'm a repeat visitor of Darkalino's! I've had brunch a couple times before Seahawks games, and gone for dinner and Happy Hour as well. Both meals are delicious but dinner is my favorite! Service is kind and efficient. I'd recommend Darkalino's for a Date Night spot or even after work drinks at Happy Hour! I love the Espresso Martini, pasta (Primi), and dessert. read more

Darkalino's - Tiramisu - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We came here before a mariners game. The service was quick, the food was good, although I usually expected meatball subs to a have a bit of marinara in them. I absolutely loved the passion fruit vanilla martini I got with its sweet and sour profile. It's a cute, sporty place inside with both bar and table seating. I saw a large group (8+ people) sitting upstairs so it looks like they can accommodate that. They also run promotions that seem interesting, like $50 for a bottle of wine and two pastas on Wednesdays. Overall, pleasant experience! read more

Darkalino's - Meatball sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've had a few different experiences here. The first 2-3 times was trying to get dinner and finding they were no longer seating for dinner. They close at 8pm even on First Thursdays in Pioneer Square when there are tons of people in the area for the art walk. I got lunch once and while the service was good, honestly the portion of the caprese sandwich was too big for lunch. I wish they offered a smaller version for a lower price. But it's the same menu/sizes/price for lunch and dinner. While the focaccia is good, it was too heavy and the sandwich felt greasy. I didn't finish it and was too full and felt kinda sick the rest of the afternoon. Months later we finally got here before the 8pm close and were able to get dinner. The pasta was much better than the sandwich. We ordered focaccia as a starter and although I was nervous given my last experience, it was better outside of a sandwich. But it is still VERY filling. read more

Darkalino's - Caprese Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a great dining experience here! Our bartender Jacob was super friendly and attentive. The food was actually really good and amazing portions! The chicken Caesar salad was delicious and so was the meatball sandwich with its freshly baked bread! Wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did! I'd definitely recommend and visit again! Pioneer Square was super busy last night due to the open market, so patio was very busy and had a long but we got seated right away at the bar! read more

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My friends have been recommending me to try Darkalino's for a while now and I must say, I love it! Our party of 11 made a reservation for a Tuesday evening and they had set up our table prior to our arrival. My friends recommended to me the clam sauce pasta but our server sadly told our group that they were all out of clams. Oh well, next time! I ordered the pesto pasta and also several orders of garlic bread for the table. If I remember correctly, each order of bread came with 8 pieces. Perfectly garlicky and cheesy and I love that it's made with focaccia bread. My pasta was delicious as well, though it did feel a tad greasy midway through, and if I were to order it again, I would add chicken to help round out the flavors. Overall, had a great time at Darkalino's, service was attentive, and I look forward to trying out their happy hour menu! Just a note that happy hour is from 2-5pm so timing isn't most convenient for most, but I'll definitely give it a try. read more

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Wandered through beautiful Pioneer Square to watch some World Cup and we lucked into a sidewalk table at Darkolino's. LOVELY AND DELICIOUS Truly gracious & relaxed welcoming service. We did a quick share of a cold draft beer, a side of garlicky al dente brocollini and... we both agree... THE BEST FOCACCIA IN SEATTLE. Our neighbors' heaping plates of pasta looked amazing.... can't wait to stop back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Darkalino's - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We LOVE Darkalinos! It doesn't look or feel like your generic Italian restaurant, but honestly, that's part of what makes it fun! It's right in the middle of historic Pioneer Square and shares a venue with a Sneaker Store, giving it some extra character. The Manu is fairly simple, but everything is delicious! The servers are super nice and friendly and the service is fast! You can tell the pasta is very fresh, cooked perfectly Al Dente! If it means anything, I've gone there with an old co-worker of mine who is VERY Italian, and it's one of his favorite Italian spots in the US. Can't wait to go back! read more

Darkalino's - Ragu with Burrata - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here with some friends before a concert at WAMU theater. We sat in the upstairs section, which was a bit stuffy on a warm day unfortunately. For my drink I had the house spritz. It was great! They have a lot of good drink options to choose from, as well as some non-alcoholic ones. For sharing we got some of the broccolini, which was very lemony and delicious! For my main I got the pesto pasta with chicken. The portion of chicken was huge! I was so impressed. The pasta was great too, as well as the pesto sauce. I was barely able to finish all of it! I would like to come here again, especially because they have a good deal where you can get a bottle of wine and two pastas for $50. It would make a perfect date night dinner. read more

Darkalino's - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great atmosphere with dope music and vibey decor! Friendly staff and speedy service. Pillowy bites of GF gnocchi drenched in a beautiful, light, and creamy pesto sauce danced on my tongue while vibing to the music of the restaurant. Try the Reviver #2 as a cocktail! Cocktail bar is cute and quaint but pacts a punch! read more

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Almost a five! This venue is....like a restaurant/resell sneaker shop/clothing store all in one. The restaurant that was previously here (The London Plane) was a bit similar in that it was a flower shop + restaurant. I happened to be a sneakerhead so seeing sneakers displayed next to where I was eating was quite cool... I guess. To most folks, it could be pretty confusing and random but probably wouldn't hurt their dining experience. Lots of wasted space though I would add - iis very oddly shaped and unnecessarily spacious. Hope they don't have to pay too much rent. The food prices are on the high side but portions are quite large. I also have to always remind myself that dining in Seattle is more expensive than other surrounding cities. The food was simply great. I ordered the meatball sandwich and it was on point. Slightly sweet marinara was very well balanced with the bitter herbs (Basil) and pickled vegetables. Focaccia bread was amazing as well. The sandwich was a bit hard to eat but it is served with a fork and a knife - probably a good hint that you may need them. I got to try my co-worker's vodka sauce pasta and it was delicious as well. Three of us shared the Tiramisu for dessert and it was the perfect size. It came in 3 pieces pre-cut. The server informed us that it was house made using the owner's family recipe. It was very very good but I did not detect much coffee at all. It tasted more like a chocolate cake/pastry. Our server was very attentive and nice. No complaints at all. I will definitely be back to try more dishes and maybe my rating will go up to a five eventually. read more

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Love the vibe and food options here! This is where London Plane used to be and this area has changed quite a bit. We came in on a Friday evening ahead of a concert and waited about 10 min for a table. We ordered drinks and hung out at the bleachers until the table was ready. We could've eaten there but don't think that would've been very comfortable. We got the Ragu and clam pasta! The clams were really delicious and garlicky. We requested a side of Parmesan for more flavor though. Overall, this is a cool concept and they serve delicious handmade pasta! read more

Great service . Delicious food with a perfect happy hour menu. A nice vibe aesthetically. Older and well behaved Kid friendly. read more

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Ragu, focaccia, and a mimosa - the perfect lunch. Amazing good and excellent service read more

Darkalino's - Ragu and focaccia and a mimosa - the perfect lunch. Amazing food, excellent service! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is such a cool spot! Who doesn't love great food served alongside a kicks store!! A dream come true! Service and vibe were awesome, definitely recommend read more

Darkalino's - Sneaker shop inside the restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This review is only based on the drinks we ordered. I'm debating between 3 or 4 stars because every other things such as service and environment were very nice but the drinks were horrible. I ordered a Limoncello Spiritz and I did not know how to feel about this drink. It started with too sweet and alcohol show up at once when took the first sip. Then it has the fake sugar sweetness after taste. I couldn't even drink it after 3 sips and my husband had to finish it for me, even though he hated the drink too. We didn't want to waste it. Then I ordered a pinot grigio thinking it's going to be a safe drink to order! Hahaa nope! First it came in a big shot glass and at first I thought it's a shot. The wine tasted horrible, it tasted like it has been left out for couple days. It just tasted horrible. The beer that my husband on the other hand was pretty good and refreshing. Everything was so clean and our bartender was really funny and nice. I think his name is Dustin? So these two things deserve 5 stars on that. Other than that, the drinks were meh. read more

Darkalino's - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This Italian gem is more than just a typical restaurant, it's an experience! Set inside a former bank, it blends great food, great drinks, and a touch of local history all under one roof. The menu delivers on classic Italian comfort food with a polished edge, and the cocktails are made to perfectly pair with the cuisine. I'm not a rum drinker, but the Vinnie Barbarino has me rethinking that as it was quite delicious. The Chicken Parm and the Uncle Johnny's sauce with Rigatoni were both excellent dishes and highly recommended. The Focaccia was ok, but a little on the bland side. I think next time we will get the Garlic Bread instead. One of the highlights comes after the meal. Head downstairs and you'll find the original bank vault, still intact! This adds a fun and unexpected layer to the evening. Service was warm and attentive, rounding out what felt like both a delicious dinner and a little step back in time. read more

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Pioneer Square is Back--And So Is Good Italian Since moving closer to Pioneer Square, I've been wandering more--and honestly, it feels like the neighborhood is quietly blowing up again. Between the art, food, and bars, there's a pulse here that's picking up steam. Italian spots are rare in Seattle, but I've found two worth mentioning: Salumi (of course) and a newer discovery--Darkalino's. This place surprised me. The pasta hit the spot, and the chicken parm? Made with focaccia bread. Who's complaining? While I wouldn't mind a bigger portion of chicken, it was still flavorful and well worth the order. Bonus points: there's a solid bar and an actual basketball court size space inside . The space is massive and great for dining in. Plus, with the summer vibes flowing outside, the whole experience just worked. Pioneer Square is making moves again--and spots like Darkalino's are proof. read more

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Happy hour is amazing, but wow that Caesar salad was so good. I would say the bread was good too, but the Caesar salad and pasta won us over I've been wanting to come here for awhile, but went on a random day after a baseball game that was just in time for HH. So worth read more

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I passed by dozens of times, thinking it was a Filson store because of the signage on the window. When I finally went inside, there's a scoreboard, arcade machine, and a sneaker wall, like it's a hip clothing joint. At the bar though, I sat and enjoyed some of the best bread I've ever had, and a wonderful Vodka Sauce Pasta dish. I thought I'd get a sandwich, but the bartender said that is what he gets when he's 'Really' hungry and it was only lunch. It's not like the pasta was small. read more

Darkalino's - Shoe wall. Sir this is an Italian restaurant. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I Iike Darkalino's or have in my past experiences. Food has always been yummy, space is cool and I'd still go again. I'm just rating today's service which there wasn't much of...everyone just kind of seemed too bothered to provide service and for the drink that I was sold on, on the menu (the Bloody Darko) because of the garnish salad (ricotta, pepperoncini, olives), I just got a basic version for which I paid $20 for. Not that impressed this go around. read more

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What makes this place worth visiting is it's location, ambience, staff, and cocktails. Not a place I would suggest for top Italian food, but it is a place I would recommend for a nice, modern, cost-effective place to meet up in Occidental Square. Solid 3.95 stars. read more

Horrible customer service. We came in for brunch this morning around 11:20 AM on April 4, 2026, and had a very disappointing experience. The customer service was unacceptable from the moment we arrived. Our waitress was dressed inappropriately (tiny gym shorts)for a restaurant setting and, more importantly, was extremely rude and disrespectful toward me and my family. What stood out the most was the way we were treated, it felt discriminatory and deeply uncomfortable. No one should feel unwelcome or disrespected when simply trying to enjoy a meal. Due to the poor service and behavior, we chose to stand up and leave without being served. This was not just bad service,it was an upsetting experience. I hope management takes this seriously and addresses both professionalism and how customers are treated. That waitress was rude and had disrespectful racist behavior towards me and my family. I do not recommend this place. read more

If you came from the TikTok reviews I'm here to give a real review. Immediately walked in and was given an attitude. Told to seat myself at the unset up table and had to grab my own menu. The lady didn't come to ask for drinks before until after we ordered. Which took her along time to ask. When she did she was still rude. We got our food before our silverware? So weird. The vodka pasta was way too salty and just tasted like tomato. The bread was also okay. Never got checked on either between those times. Don't recommend. read more

The customer service was atrocious, the waiter we received was extremely rude; service time was extremely long without reason, food came out cold, and it was way over priced for what we had received. This restaurant is not recommended so save yourself from experiencing it. read more

Delicious food and a great laid back vibe! Mikey served us at the bar, excellent cocktails and a very welcoming host.

Stopped by for the wife's birthday before a show. Food and prices were fine, customer service was good. Menue is simple, beer list needs some work. read more

Wish this place was open later! Reasonable happy hour menu, I only wish they had a bigger shrimp cocktail, perhaps a tower even. read more

Darkalino's - Shrimp cocktail and vodka happy hour pasta - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came for brunch. The food was mediocre at best and not worth it. Service time took about half an hour for 3 dishes which 2 of came out cold. The waiter was extremely rude to myself, and also my family. This place is not recommended to anyone and I recommend to steer clear. read more

This place is odd... I think if you want to watch the game and don't want heavy sports bar vibes - this is your place. It's a posh sports bar - TV's playing sports, sports decor, loud music. The meatballs we had were unmemorable and the drinks were mid to bad. But again, if you want to watch the game without the game vibes - shrug. Food and Drink forward people - nothing to see here. read more

Darkalino's - Cocktail at the bar. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Super cute spot right in the heart of Pioneer Square! I had a nearby meeting that got cancelled and had time to kill, so I came to Darkalino's to snag a drink and get some work done. At first glance it appeared to be more of a cafe than anything else but when I saw the menu I realized it's more of a full blown restaurant! I didn't try any food, but it's officially on my radar as a spot to try some delicious pasta. I got a couple of glasses of wine that were offensively priced (I wasn't surprised, though) and took advantage of their free wifi for a little while to get some work done. Wine was good and the service was great. Got my beverages quickly and the waiter checked on me often! The space itself is really pretty too. Love the brick wall and all of the natural lighting. It's a vibe. Excited to come back one day and be able to try out the food! Until then, I can definitely recommend this spot for a quick drink + remote work. read more

Hometeam/Darkalino's took over a former fave site, London Plane in Pioneer Square. Speaks well that their team were able to take on the masses for the All Star Game and later all the Swifties for the two day Taylor Swift concerts during their grand opening period. I was able to get nearby street parking for an early lunch meetup at Darkalino's (8/15/23). It was nice to catch some breeze while waiting outdoors. It is fascinating to see what their spin would be mixing both Italian dining and a sports centric footwear retail spot. There's outdoor and indoor tables, as well as, a bar counter area. For dining, consult the menu, order, pay, you're given a number, and your order is brought to your where you're seated. I could not decide between the ragu & rigatoni or pomodoro & pappadelle with added meatballs. The friendly counter person recommended the ragu, so that's the choice made. One of my dining friends opted also with the ragu, the other selected the Pasta alla Norma, which had eggplant, cherry tomatoes, basil, ricotta & reginette. I enjoyed the ragu & rigatoni, but after tax and tip, this was about $28. That's a bit pricey for the modest serving provided. I wished it was just a tad larger. It was my first meal of the day and I was still hungry. I did sample a bit of the focaccia with disco sauce...this could have used a bit more salt or rosemary. Two of us stuck with water, the other on her day off opted for a festive Paradiso spritz with aperol, prosecco and lemon. I enjoyed the welcoming and swift service. The high ceilings and plentiful natural light were pleasant. Our near two hour lunch and lively conversation flew by. The wait staff periodically checked on us, cleared dishes, but remained unobtrusive. I appreciated that we weren't rushed during our visit, despite that the entire dining areas were full. Nice stop to nosh, have convo, meet up for a drink. During our lunch, there was a lively outdoor concert at nearby Occidental Park. This spot definitely would get a lot of pedestrian traffic too during events held at Lumen Field or TMobile Park. Great addition to the bar, cafe, restaurant, retail scene in the Pioneer Square/SoDo area. read more

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Actually have been here a couple of times and just realized I forgot to write a review the first time I went with a couple of friends. I took the day off for other stuff but ended up coming to the neighborhood I work in lunch. Since it was a day off I decided to have an afternoon drink and ordered the Paradiso-Aperol, Prosecco, Lemon. My friends had both had the Ragu and I went with the Pasta Alla Norma. We added the Focaccia with Disco Sauce. Everything was delicious though probably would save it as a more special occasion lunch price wise. Service was attentive snd informative. Believe you place your order at the counter they give you a number for your table and a server delivers your order. Everything came out at a good pace. I'm so glad someone took over this space I frequented London Plane often and was so glad these guys took over the space. It's really a g wonderful natural lighting high ceilings, lots of character. They made it their own without taking anything away from the architecture. My second visit I had the Prosciutto half sandwich love that you can get a half sandwich more affordable and less filling. Love the pickled veggies that accompanied it. read more

Darkalino's - half Prosciutto sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was so good I forgot to take photos. Fresh delicious pasta and amazing garlic bread. We had the pesto and clam sauce. Oh my goodness. I cannot wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

Food was delicious! If the review was just about the food, I'd give it a 5 for sure. 4 stars because the service could've been better (our waitress was friendly enough but we felt more like we were inconveniencing the staff by being there; no one greeted us when we walked in and we caught the eye of several employees there but not a single one acknowledged us for a good few minutes before our waitress dryly said hello and walked us to our table). Ambiance was entirely too loud, some sound dampening would enhance the vibe. The place was definitely unique and I can see myself going back, just wish the staff had more warmth and the space didn't have sound reverberating off every surface. read more

We ate at Darkalino's for a birthday dinner and had 17 people. The service was over the top for a group this large. Never once did it feel like we were waiting on any orders for drinks or food and the staff was attentive to all requests throughout the evening. We had a prix fixed menu due to the size of our group and nothing felt like it was made in bulk. Everything was high quality. They were even able to accommodate a gluten allergy in the group. Great service, great food, great cocktails. We will be back! read more

darkalino's has an awesome happy hour! their space is open and has such a cool atmosphere. definitely a good soot to go to for gno or before a mariners game. for happy hour, they have small bites, half sandwiches (which i think was plenty! and generous!), and pasta (enough for a small meal/bite, definitely don't expect heaping portion of pasta), a handful of cocktails and some other alcoholic drinks. discovered the PS martini, which was really good, sweet, fruity, easy to drink. we also got the corpse reviver and darkalino spritz, all were fantastic and strong. i ordered the meatball sandwich. i was blown away by the focaccia, it was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and was perfectly seasoned with olive oil and flaky salt. i wish i had ordered something to dip it in.... the sandwich came with a few big meatballs, cheese, red sauce, an aioli or mayo or some sort, and arugula. my only wish is that it had more red sauce! otherwise a fantastic option for only $9. i got to try the aglio e olio too. noodles were cooked perfectly and the dish definitely has a spicy kick to it, which makes it much more interesting than a regular aglio e olio. service was nice, it wasn't too busy for happy hour, but it definitely got more and more crowded closer to the game. read more

Darkalino's - happy hour- half meatball sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pasta is phenomenal! Has all of the makings of an Italy food tour. Also the focaccia is a MUST have! read more

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