I absolutely loved this establishment! The bar sat our group right away and provided excellent service. The pasta was all delicious and filling. The pricing was reasonable considering the portions and high quality of the food. Everything looked well organized and attractive inside the establishment as well. Would reccomend and will be back! The Gnocchi/corn/truffle flavor combo was my favorite. The sourdough was also veryyyyy good! read more

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The best Italian food we've had in Seattle I'd say. Everything was fantastic, from the service, to the cocktails, to the pasta dishes. We were celebrating and they really made it special. read more

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We went for Seattle restaurant and it's so worth it!!! It's $65 per person for a 3 course meal. We went with 4 people so we were able to try almost all of the starters Starter: our favorite was the Wagyu and Brussel sprouts Entree: I got the mafaldine and loved it! The pasta was al dente and it was so flavorful. My friends also loved their dishes as well The service is amazing here. 10/10 place read more

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My friends and I went during Seattle Restaurant week for their dinner service. We recommend RSVPing as this place is packed and adheres to a tight schedule. The four of us ordered 4 different appetizers: the wagyu, tuna, burrata, and the brussel sprouts. The sprouts and the wagyu were our top 2. The tuna wasn't too big of a surprise. Entrees were a tad salty than we expected. Main course I got was the steak paired with the frank tank wine. The steak was delicious and the wine wasn't bad. Overall, I had a great time here. I would say the appetizers probably had an off day so I hope to be corrected! read more

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gratuity for 3 people was insane! Restaurant week was not worth it, too expensive for mediocre food.

Sitting at the bar is very underrated!!! The bartender was fantastic. Every drink we tried was great and he did a good job walking is through the menu. The sourdough is a can't miss. read more

How to Cook a Wolf - Crudo di Capesante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The restaurant is super cute and quaint and I love the aesthetic. The service was great and the food came out fairly quickly. I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The hanger steak was absolutely terrible. It was so incredibly chewy and bland that I had to cut it into tiny pieces and eat it with my gnocchi just to add flavor. The salmon was delicious but the skin was a soggy mess. I think they wanted to do a crispy skin side up presentation but it was so soggy and floppy. The fritters were cooked perfectly and yummy. The gnocchi had really great flavor but wasn't cooked all the way. The hamachi crudo was really good, I loved the sauce it was in and could've licked the plate clean. The pistachio cake was bleh. The actual pistachio part of the cake was ok but the first cake layer and filling layer had zero flavor other than sugar. I got the obatala cocktail and absolutely LOVED the first one. It was like Christmas in a glass. Flavors totally unexpected but were so tasty together. So I got a second one and it was disgusting. It lacked all of the other flavors the first one had and was just bitter. I asked the server if there was a bartender change over and he let me know there wasn't so I asked if they could remake it bc it was nothing like the first one. They brought out my replacement and it was just as delicious as the first. I'm not sure what was up with the nasty one but was glad they replaced it for me. Overall, it was a cute restaurant with a fun name but I'd rather spend money on food that's actually delicious. read more

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Came here with 4 friends for Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW). Had to book a reservation in advance to get a table so we did a few days before and had no issues securing a spot, albeit at 5pm. For apps, we got the Burrata (3), Hamchi Crudo (1), Wagyu beef carpaccio (4) and Polenta Fritta (2). All the apps were pretty good. I ranked them above with 1 being the best and 4 being the worst. The Hamachi Crudo was full of flavor and tasty, easily the best one. The polenta fritta was fried to perfection and came with a good sauce. The burrata was good, but I wish there was more bread that came with it. The wagyu beef carpaccio was just okay, but you couldn't really taste anything besides olive oil. You couldn't even taste that it was raw beef. But it was fatty.. so maybe kinda tasted like a rich fatty tuna. For the mains, we got the Agnolotti (4), Strozzapreti (1), Halibut (2) and Hanger Steak (3). Again, 1 being the best and 4 being the worst. The strozzapreti pasta was nice and chewy and came with a nice rich red sauce. The halibut was really good as well, pack with flavor. Honestly, the strozzapreti and halibut ranking could both interchangablr because they were easily the best two mains. The hanger steak wasn't anything special; tasted like your typical steak with potatoes and asparagus on top of a cheesy sauce. Ordered medium rare and it came medium rare. The agnolotti was easily the worst main. Don't really have words to describe what it taste like as it tasted pretty plain. The whole table was at the loss of words. Maybe because we are uncultured and have no idea what it was suppose to taste like. Would probably not order again. Dessert was really good. Maybe because the Wolf was an Italian place, but 3 out of the 4 of us got tiramisu and the other one got the mango sorbetti. The tiramisu was really good; nice, rich, jam packed with coffee notes. Honestly, I wish I had another piece. The mango sorbetti was nice and refreshing. Service was great. The team was attentive to our empty plates and refilled our water pitcher / glass when we were low. Inside was pretty vibey, a little dim, but albeit pretty nicely laid out. They do have an outdoor seating area, perfect for the warm spring day that today was. Parking wasn't an issue as you can find plenty of street parking. Overall, a good experience. Taking off a star for some of the dishes being mid. Also kinda pricey ($65) but for a three course meal, not bad. read more

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I feel like Ethan Stowell restaurants are pretty well known, so I gave this place a try. First impressions, the inside is very aesthetically pleasing, with beautiful woodwork and a clean setup. For food, I ordered the hamachi crudo, pork chop, and strozzapreti pesto. The hamachi and pork chop were both full of flavor and really well done. The pesto isn't your typical style, it's more earthy due to the pea vine, and it was a bit on the bland side for me. Drinks were solid and nicely presented. Overall, I didn't have any negative experiences here, so definitely worth a try if you're in the area. It's a bit of a drive, but there's plenty of street parking around read more

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Minus a short hiccup in service to start our evening, we had a perfect Valentine's date night here. I love that they provide so many apps to try for starters, esp the tuna crudo that was served like an art piece instead of bathed in some salty brine. The chicories were absolutely winter in my mouth. The burrata was so creamy and beautifully complimented by the apple butter and hazelnuts. We have to get the sourdough ever since they changed my life at the QA location and taught me the joys of fennel pollen. The polenta fritters were a whipped and gentle delight, you hardly notice they're fried. I will say they are still saying tonnarelli on the menu but the pasta is still bucatini, which at least we didn't realize until afterwards. Honestly, the pasta course was like a bonus we saved for later after having two extra apps. My fish was my favorite--finally a black cod that isn't sweet miso! And the squash, excellent job! The waiter talked us into the chocolate torte when we originally were going to double up on cannolis, and I'm so glad he did! It was the perfect valentine dessert--strong chocolate flavor, with a sugary hazelnut crust you can add or omit in your bite, along side the raspberry smeared adjacent--choose your own combo. It was a lovely introduction to the neighborhood and we will definitely return. read more

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This was the best meal I've ever had! Camas (our server) saved the last Agnolotti pasta with butternut squash stuffing for us, and I'm so glad he did! It was so good I was pounding my hand on the bar in shock and awe! We sat at the bar, had amazing service, and a wonderful experience! We also had a chicken dish, venison ragu gnocchi, and a white rabbit ragu pappardelle. I wish I wasn't from out of town or I'd eat here everyday! read more

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Weirdly poor. Been here before and really enjoyed the selection ambiance and interaction. This time the staff was kinda blasse, food was just ok. Much prefer tavolata, on stone Capitol Hill and Redmond read more

It's a very nice place, the food is really interesting and delicious, the atmosphere is fantastic.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, and even on a gloomy Seattle day, it felt cozy and welcoming. HTCAW was able to accommodate our group of five as a walk-in, which was a plus. We tried a variety of dishes--Farmer's breakfast, frittata, New York steak, and bread pudding French toast--but unfortunately, nothing really stood out. Both the frittata and steak lacked flavor. The best thing on the table was the Sea Wolf Sourdough, which is always a win. It's a nice spot, but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Not sure it's widely known they serve brunch on weekends! There was no wait which is always great when you have two kiddos. The ambiance and decor inside is comforting, clean and modern. We got a high chair without any problem and they have a kids menu as well. We were also offered crayons for coloring for our toddler. The service was excellent, our waiter was personable and friendly. Definitely added to our experience. We got a pitcher of grapefruit mimosa which was $20 special. Fresh squeezed juice! Delicious accompaniment to brunch. For our meal we got the eggs benedict and smoked salmon tartine. Got the French toast for our toddler. The portion was definitely more than we expected and we all got to have some. Everything tasted delicious and we finished it all! Will definitely be adding this to our brunch rotation! read more

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I thought that the space itself was wonderful and beautiful. I am a big fan of Ethan Stowell restaurants, I always bring folks who come and visit to any of these establishments. This was my first time at How to Cook a Wolf and was disappointed. The food was bland and expensive! And we had a very bizarre interaction with our server where she questioned why I wasn't ordering an alcoholic drink when my friends were, questions like "oh, are you not 21?" "Well, if you even take a sip of your friend's drinks, that's a problem" in which I responded that "taking a sip won't be happening as I am sober." Not the place for a server to make judgements on what someone is ordering. It made all 5 of us at the table uncomfortable. I won't be coming back to this spot due to the server interaction alone! read more

How to Cook a Wolf - Bland - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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At first I was very excited to try this place, I've heard lots of good things, but I have not been back for a couple of reasons. I ordered a pasta with meat and it had little bones within the ground meet, all throughout. They offered me a new one, but my appetite was gone after realizing I ate a bunch of bones. With this experience I was kind of expecting them to take care of my bill, but to my surprise it was not. We were also celebrating a birthday and got the cannoli, it just did not taste good. We barely ate any of it because it was not tasty. I truly do not like writing bad reviews, but just sharing my experience. read more

I took my mom here for her birthday and absolutely loved it! The aesthetic is really cozy but still really modern and cool. I'm glad we took the whole family because it's a lot more fun to get a bunch of things to share rather than order separately- I think that's what the menu was designed for and our waiter recommended we order a bunch of things as well. Each plate is rather small and comes out with a serving utensil, so we loved getting to share a bunch of things. The broccoli was amazing- perfectly cooked and flavorful. They also had some gluten free pasta options which were lovely. The whole table LOVED the friend polenta cakes, sitting in their perfect creamy little sauce. The gnocchi was a big hit too! Our server, Oz, was awesome. Brought out the plates all at the perfect time, was super attentive, and had great answers to all of our questions about allergens. Bring a group and order a ton of stuff- that's really the best way to do it. read more

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Came here for the fix menu valentine's dinner The value you get for the food is great, I also thought that the way it was served plus the timing were also spot on. For the appetizers they brought them out in a good order. It felt like each dish was slowly getting heavier, starting with the beet salad and ending with the tartare. Of what we got we would recommend the burrata that's also on their regular menu. But of the offered the favorite was the beet salad. Calamarata had great flavor, but the tagliatelle was a little too salty for me, but good overall. The elk loin was smaller than I thought it would be, if sharing and you're having some of another plate then it's fine, but as a standalone it wouldn't be enough. Overall great atmosphere, food, and service. They had some tables you can put together for groups of about 6, but gives off more of a nice date place space read more

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Nice setting and decent food, but the prices on the menu are deceptive. These are not the real prices! The restaurant puts a 22% surcharge on everything (there's fine print on the menu), which is just scummy and dishonest. Also, the host and wait staff didn't really know what they were doing and lost our orders a few times. I DO NOT recommend this restaurant. read more

We are so glad that Ethan Stowell took over the old burger joint spot in Madison park and played a new How to Cool a Wolf there. The ambiance is wonderful. It has a nice private feel to it with a busy bar as you enter and a small collection of table. The menu is as advertised which is simple ingredients from the local region with a nice uplevel. We loved the hamachi for instance. And the pasta is awesome. If you get a chance try the pasta with anchovies which has terrific umami (and no it doesn't taste super fishy). The confit is great and of course the fancy drinks are marvelous. Like all Ethan stowell properties the staff is terrific and friendly. We once went by and had to be out in an hour for another reservation. They were kind and let us have a Quick supper and were gone in time. This is a great date night spot. Be sure to sign up for the ESR rewards program too! Become a frequent diner :-) read more

First time sitting inside at the Madison Park wolf. It's less claustrophobic than the Queen Anne place and seems a little more relaxed. Outside seating is more protected and less noisy, as well. Still the small menu, but rotating pastas to enjoy, depending on the season. read more

How to Cook a Wolf is an exceptional experience. For those wondering, the restaurant name is based off a book by M F.K. Fisher, which according to Google, is a metaphor for hunger during tough times. The menus have a quote from the book on the side. My family and I made reservations for a Sunday evening to celebrate my parents' anniversary and my dad's birthday. The place was packed and so I doubt they accept many if any walk-ins. As far as I saw, it is also the only fine dining place on the street. The interior architecture was very intriguing. The inside walls are curved, resembling the inside of a wooden barrel. I've never seen anything quite like it. The tables are also made of cork which was cool. The menu is pretty limited, but that's probably how they keep prices at a $$$ instead of a $$$$. We ordered the yeasted polenta fries, the gnocchi, the ravioli, the green beans, the halibut, the pork Milanese, and the Sea Wolf Sourdough. The YEASTED POLENTA FRIES were crunchy on the outside and shaped like doughnut holes. They were sweet with strong notes of lemon peel. They were served with a creamy ricotta honey sauce. As my dad said, "these could almost be dessert!". The GREEN BEANS were lightly sautéed in butter and perfectly blistered. They were firm and not overly cooked. The Parmesan was a great complement and not something I had ever had with beans before. The GNOCCHI was our favorite of the dishes. Each piece of gnocchi was fork tender and melt in your mouth, unlike the chewy gnocchi you get at the store. Thus, you can definitely tell that the pasta is made in house. The sauce was creamy with some smoky and mildly spicy flavors. The RAVIOLI was also decent and had very different notes than the Gnocchi. While the menu lists squash blossom as an ingredient, I can't say I really tasted it. Presentation-wise though, the naturally green pasta really stood out on the plate. The ravioli was earthy, cheesy, rich, and creamy. The HALIBUT was meaty and savory. I think this was my least favorite of the entrees, but I'm not much of a halibut fan to begin with. It came with some interesting berries and compote- perhaps blueberries? I'm not entire sure, but I know that they weren't tomatoes. The PORK MILANESE was absolutely fantastic. It was a huge slab of pork that took up the entire diameter of the plate. It was topped with an arugula salad with a lemony vinaigrette which was surprisingly not bitter at all. It was lighht and nutty. The pork was crispy, tender, and not oily which we enjoyed. The SEA WOLF SOURDOUGH was a great to side to round off our dinner. The bread was soft and had nice char marks and flavor. It was served with honey fennel better which looked almost like whipped cream on the plate. It was light and mildly sweet. It also came with roasted garlic in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The roasted garlic was a great essence for the oil vinegar mixture, but also great on its own on bread. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She also gave us complimentary champagne in celebration of my parent's anniversary and a candle to blow out for my dad's birthday. Overall, 5/5 for food, 5/5 for service, & 5/5 for atmosphere read more

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Had a really delightful visit here over the weekend. We looked at the Queen Anne location originally, but weren't able to get a reservation a few days in advance, luckily the Madison location still had some availability. We were seated right in the middle section, which gave both of us a fun view of the who restaurant. The interior was super cool with curved wood and good mood lighting. Prices were quiet high, even for Seattle, with cocktails creeping in to the $20s and bread service at $14 so this is definitely a special occasion place. Service was excellent and food quality matched. The cranberry whiskey sour was a standout, with a wonderful anise essence. We enjoyed the beef carpaccio which was so incredibly thin and the polenta fritters had a nice taste. The pasta was the real star of the show both the papardelle and angolotti were super tender and fresh with really flavorful sauces. Though we came at 5:30 the kitchen got quite backed up and it took exceptionally long to get our pasta course, so we finished a little after 8pm. Looking forward to coming back here again for another special night in the future. read more

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Came here for SRW! I definitely think their menu for SRW was one of the best on the list. FOOD: Between two people we did a family style of the dishes. For appetizers we had the Halibut Crudo and the Wagyu Beef Short Rib Carpaccio. Both were delicious although I will say the halibut crudo was my favorite over the other. The carpaccio was good too but it was a bit saltier than preferred. For mains we got the hanger steak and the duck breast. These were the stars of the meal. I'm not much of a meat person but my bf is and I was curious about the duck breast. These two dishes were done phenomenally. They were cooked just to our liking medium rare. The steak marinade was perfect and showed through. And the duck breast was SO GOOD. The sauce pairing used for both were perfect. I would come back for their meat dishes. Although it doesn't look like much, it was a good amount of food throughout the 3 courses that we had. For dessert we got the chocolate hazelnut cake and the pumpkin Panna cotta. Both were delicious and as expected :) SERVICE: Service was good and attentive! The staff were all so nice and sweet Overall, I'd come back to this location again. I believe the menu differs a bit from the Queen Anne location. I've had both locations before and they're both very good. read more

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Very cool atmosphere with delicious pricy food Food- foie gras mousse was the best dish! Super yummy and truly a stand out dish. The texture and flavors were perfect. The remaining food was decent but pricy. Super fresh pasta. The burrata was great. The pork cutlet was good but nothing special. Our desserts were very decadent. Standard service Overall definitely recommend coming here for the fois gras mousse! read more

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Came here for Restaurant Week--the 3-course menu (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) was $65. For starters, we tried the wagyu, fritters, and ahi tuna crudo, all of which were quite good. For mains, the shell pasta with shrimp had a nice touch of spice and was very tasty. The New York strip steak was initially overcooked (we ordered medium rare), but they remade it for us--decent flavor, though not particularly memorable. For dessert, the tiramisu was a bit on the heavy side, while the hazelnut ice cream with a drizzle of olive oil was unique and interesting. The interior is beautiful and stylish, but the noise level was really high--we practically had to shout to hear each other. One downside: they automatically add a 22% service charge for dine-in, which feels a bit steep given that the service was just average (nothing special even though we mentioned it was a birthday). read more

I was invited here by my friends. It's a beautiful location and I love the interior decor. Feels modern and clean. I can always appreciate a small menu, it makes me feel that chef is focused on making dishes fresh. I definitely think food was well made but nothing really stood out for me or made me want to come back. I would say the salad stood out and the burrata. Everything else tasted good too but nothing I wanted to keep eating. Servers were attentive. read more

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Everything was so delicious- really excellent brunch! Only reason for 4 stars is that they don't have hot tea. That was the only disappointment here. Service, food and ambiance are amazing. read more

We recently dined at How to Cook a Wolf for a special occasion, and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The restaurant is located in a very cute neighborhood with shops and other restaurants which makes for a lovely walk before/after the meal. The interior of the restaurant is absolutely stunning--it's modern, intimate, and earthy all at the same time. We went on a weekday night so I suspect that it was a bit quieter than usual. James seated us and was phenomenal. Our actual server was also incredibly kind and attentive (apologies that I did not catch his name). Overall, I loved the collaborative environment at How to Cook a Wolf as multiple servers brought out our food. The food itself was phenomenal. We started off with the yeasted polenta fritters which came out fresh, hot, crispy on the outside, and with a beautiful fermented flavor on the inside. The ricotta, sage, and chestnut honey base was phenomenal. I've never tasted flavor combos like those at How to Cook a Wolf. The burrata was a great second appetizer since it was lighter and had a wonderfully fresh flavor with the rhubarb-beet mostarda and basil. I was also completely blown away by the risotto; if you don't like lemon zest, this is not the dish for you. But if you do, it has the most refreshing, unique flavors I've ever had in a risotto. The lumache was also spot on with a hearty beef flavor and plenty of pecorino (there's actually no pork in their bolognese sauce which is pretty unique). We ended with a slice of carrot cake which was actually complimentary as we were celebrating a special event; once again, our server was simply the kindest and offered words of encouragement with the cake! Amazing food and experience, well worth the price, especially for a special occasion! read more

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Pretty exclusive feel, starting from the reservations page online. You need to put a credit card down and can't cancel 12 hrs in advance or else they'll charge $25 a person. I'm pretty much scared to not go and try this place out. Small and low light, modern interior, wood panel wall and ceiling. Sprinkle of small plants scattered about. The menu is mainly tapas; small dishes and a couple of pasta, meat selection. You can definitely share a few and split an entree, with some room left for dessert which is on a separate menu. Tastes amazing!! Most of the pics here may not represent what they're actually serving. The chef here likes to rotate stuff, which means you gotta come back and try everything :) Very friendly service and large, clean bathroom. read more

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Delicious. This is a great date night spot or night out with good company. The inside is pretty small but there are also a few tables with heaters outside. It is always a good idea to make a reservation before just showing up here. The wait can be quite long if you decide to wing it. The menu has a lot of variety and you cannot go wrong with anything you order. We tried around 7 dishes and each were just as good or better than the last. I loved the fresh pasta dishes, the salad and the bone marrow best. Everything is so amazingly fresh, plated beautifully, and great for a family style meal to share. Definitely add this place to your bookmarks. read more

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Went here for my grad dinner and was suprised with a letter which was such a nice touch to the meal! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and the food was just as amazing! The service was also great and everyone was very attentive to one of my friends with more allergies! Also a lot of parking in the area as it's by a neighborhood! read more

Every dish held a nice surprise with an extra unexpected and delightful flavor. Sourdough with fennel butter, olives with coriander drenched in oil. The polenta fritters with roasted sage were divine with a hint of sweetness from the chestnut honey and a toasty crust. Mushroom ravioli had balanced, robust flavors. The lamb gnocchi with orange, mint, and pecorino was utterly satisfying and flavorful. Tira misu was rich and creamy, and the panna cotta with strawberry was unusually firm and rich. The curved wooden ceiling and an indented lit recess running the length of the restaurant impart a spaciousness and pleasant atmosphere. read more

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Plenty of street parking around the area, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Restaurant charges a 22% service fee automatically on the bill. Service is excellent. Food plating and presentation all look amazing! Taste is somewhat above average. read more

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I wish I could speak on the food but the horrible service just outweighs the quality of the food. Service at this place needs major improvement. So basically things haven't changed since Cami's visit...- shared below by another Yelp reviewer. Our food took over an hour to come out and our server just took off, no where to be found with no apology of the long wait times... coward. He was running around serving other tables though. Good food and good service do not go hand in hand at this establishment. Get it together and train your waiters better. read more

This is our favorite location of How to Cook a Wolf. Excellent cocktails and pasta. A beautiful modern interior architecture and with AC for the summers. Great place for a fancy date night and super friendly service. read more

This place is gorgeous. The town is beautiful and the restaurant is really well designed. The service and ambience is fun chic and romantic at the same time. We had a bottle of Cabernet and burrata to start with. The wine was excellent and they partner with some wineries in Columbia valley to create some unique brands. The burratta was delicious with a beautiful olive oil drizzle. You have to get their burrata. It's the best I have ever had and presentation is gorgeous. I got the basil gnocchi as my main dish and the gnocchi was pillow soft. We also got the parpadelle ragu pasta and it was really fresh and tasty. I love the portion sizes too, it's large and plenty to share. Overall I say the Madison park location was really nice and I love the food here. I will come back to try more. I loved that they had some vegetarian options too read more

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The food here is ok, but I expected the service to be better given the price point. Food: 4/5. The burrata starter dish was good, although I would have appreciated more crostinis in the dish. I appreciated the large amount cheese on the anchovy spaghetti (see the picture). The gnocchi was good as well, but both main dishes were not spectacular - I'd try something else next time. Service and atmosphere: 3/5. For the pricing, I expect much more attentive and thoughtful service. We went on a weekday evening with a reservation, and we waited 30+ mins to be helped by a server after arriving and being seated on time. This isn't necessarily the server's fault, but perhaps the restaurant was understaffed. The rest of the restaurant and surrounding neighborhood is cute! read more

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Surprised that locals really don't like this place?! Partially they don't like Ethan Stowell + the 22% auto tip on checks. I had booked a thank you dinner for friends in Madison Park while visiting town, seemed like the only nice option. Food was good. The wild boar ragu was a big hit. The gnocchi was a miss...sadly the waitress knew it and still let us order this bland dish. They were very nice but wish the staff was more knowledgeable of their wines. Wolf offers an interesting list but I couldn't get answers/guidance. I rated for the food, which of the three dishes averaged 3-4 stars. read more