Really good pizza spot in Bellevue! Made a same-day reservation through OpenTable on a Saturday night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very small and intimate with tables fairly close together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got a prosciutto pizza and vodka rigatoni which were both pretty good! The pizza dough is thin and crispy in the right places, with a good chew on the crust. The rigatoni is maybe a bit too spicy, but also pretty good. We also got a tiramisu for dessert which was delicious, a good balance of flavors and not too heavy on rum flavor. As I find with most Italian places, their food is a bit pricey for what it is, but I would come again because it was good. read more

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Very filling and deliciously made! After Cryo therapy across the street at Arctic Elevation, I was starving and probably burned 500 calories. This place hit the spot. House made food was delicious and healthy alternative at this place, there was no guilt eating the pizza and meatballs. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This little restaurant sits on the edge of downtown Bellevue, with some seating both inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They definitely try to give off high class vibes, though honestly, the pizza wine bar style felt more casual than the service offered and it felt a little odd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did enjoy the pizza! And the drink options were yummy! Felt a bit overpriced for what it was, though. Parking is street. Which can be a bit difficult on nice days. read more

Must try and repeat...the best pizza, pasta and salads on the Eastside! The flavors are outstanding (the dough is flavorful without tasting sweet like others). The sauce too has amazing flavor and no bitterness. Fabulous tasting cuisine...appetizers, salads, regular and seasonal pizza and pasta are delicious! An impressive wine list (prosecco!), and beer too. Ambience: owner Drew Carlson is a remarkable host! He is full of delight and remembers and greets repeat customers by name and welcomes newcomers with the same genuineness and enthusiasm. People love Drew! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great team members too and a joyful, cozy, neighborhood, warm atmosphere with great music and a TV (quietly) in the corner for those Seattle team games we love![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Romantic, fun, perfect vibes for your taste![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Summertime, outdoor seating is great and you hear Drew: "hellooo", as he greets customers as he would friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While small, an excellent venue to buy out for corp or holiday functions. Intimate and cozy, food & service top tier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We met friends here for pizza a few weeks ago and were pleased at the flavor this place packs. We were seated for our reservation on time, and I can see why getting reservations is difficult.. it's a tiny place! Our server knew our friends who were regulars, and he was very attentive and helpful with ordering gluten-free. We enjoyed the cocktails we ordered, and the charcuterie app was also good. The husbands shared a meaty pizza, and we ladies enjoyed the gf margarita pizza with burrata, which was great. There are lots of delicious sounding items on the menu; I'd definitely be happy to stop in again and sample other noms! read more

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Cute place on old main with very good pizza! The space is very small so you are seated close to others but the pizza is so worth it! Good cocktails and great wine. read more

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Made a RSVP online and was seating early when I arrived. Very small space, but it is dimly lit and the ambiance is meant to be intimate. Got the night started with a bottle of D2 Red Wine, which was discounted for a promotion they were doing ($35 instead of $50). I've had Delille before, and I've always enjoyed their wines - everyone else did too obviously, since we ordered a second bottle! For food, we ordered: Burrata 5/5 Appetizer of the Day which was a squash dish 5/5 Pomodoro Pizza 5/5 Salsiccia Pizza 5/5 Black Garlic Gnocchi 1/5 Tirimisu 4/5 Vanilla Gelato 5/5 Everything was delicious, but unfortunately the black garlic gnocchi was a miss for everyone at the table. It has a sweetness to it that non of us were expecting, but the texture of the gnocchi itself was really nice. Luckily, the pizza shone through throughout the meal. The Salsiccia is definitely the pizza I would recommend, as I feel the sausage adds a certain flavor not typically found elsewhere. I was a little disappointed that the tirimisu didn't taste more outstanding to me, but I love tirimisu, and I was still good. Good portion size too. Overall, would definitely return for a date night! They also have their own parking spaces for customers which is great with how congested Main Street can get read more

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This was a great small spot for pizza and salad. More Rome style pizza. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will go again next time I'm out in Bellevue. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place for colleague gathering post busy day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Note, this is an intimate, open air spot in the summer. So tight seating and can be a bit balmy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So order a spritz to keep cool. read more

Overall not the best experience. Service was very slow although there were empty tables. Ordered butternut squash and got delicate squash (totally different type and not what I would have ordered). Asked for light spice and was told this isn't possible (so it must be preseasoned?). It was way overseasoned and couldn't taste the flavor of the squash under the garlic/onion powder. No meat options except pork which was odd and disappointing. The ceasar salad was good although a bit plain, could have used some lemon. read more

Mercato Stellina Pizzeria is a small and cozy restaurant that has a very intimate feel to it. There were only a handful of tables inside, which is why it'd be recommended to get a reservation beforehand. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. Primavera Pizza: The pizza crust was soft and delicious. The mozzarella was amazing and the toppings amount was just right! These pizzas are sized so that each person can have a whole one. Tiramisu: On a whim, we decided to get the the tiramisu for dessert, which I'm glad we did. The cream was rich, but not too heavy. The flavor was just right, not too sweet! Honestly thought about this tiramisu for the rest of the night. Would come back and try other items off the menu! read more

Mercato Stellina Pizzeria - Tiramisu - Wine Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

My fiancé and I made reservations at 630pm on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Not sure how it works if you do not have a reservation, but there are only roughly ~7 tables + bar seating so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Our waiter was great and the service was just quick enough that we could enjoy our conversation between courses, but not wondering where our food was. To start, we got the burrata. It came with about 4 pieces of warm soft bread, and about a half slice of burrata on top of jam. The jam that it came with was really good. Our only complaint was we wish it came with a full piece of burrata, otherwise, a great app. We decided to order the "personal" sized pizzas so that we could try more pizzas. The personal size ended up being 4 slices total and we ordered 3 pizzas which turned out to be the perfect amount for 2 people. All 3 were fresh, crispy and you could tell the ingredients were of great quality. The speck was a unique standout and I would highly recommend it if you are a fan of goat cheese. Not pictured, we also ordered the prosciutto pizza which was another standout. We will be returning! read more

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Literally, the best pizza I have ever ate! Everything from the ingredients, crust and presentation - all amazing. Staff was pleasant and warm, quick and attentive. Interior dining was beautiful and well light with a warm glow. Thursday nights have been the best time to go for dinner, not too crowded and plenty of space indoors and out. read more

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This was our first time at the Mercado Stellina and it was a magical experience. From the well thought-out wine list, featuring Italian and Washington selections that pair perfectly with the dishes, to the house-made pasta, sausage and cherry preserves we mingled with fresh buratta and spread on crostini, the flavors were fresh, exciting and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was excellent and the atmosphere brought our minds back to our trip to Tuscany.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Did we just find a new favorite spot in Bellevue? I think so! This place is seriously a gem. We didn't have a reservation so we decided to sit at the bar. The restaurant is small and intimate, super cozy. Service was attentive and personable -- we felt like we were with friends. The pizza was for sure some of the best we've had in the Seattle area. Will be back soon! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great pizza, friendly staff, small space though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You might have to wait for a table, and it's expensive. Most expensive pizza I have ever paid. Expect to pay over $100 for family of 4 for pizza with no alcohol or appetizers. read more

We were craving pizza on a Saturday night and this place stood out when looking for wood fired and near downtown Bellevue. Going in, the area is a bit small but has a homey feel to it. We were seated fairly quick and everyone was attentive. Our waiter (most likely the owner) was very nice and gave us a lot of recommendations and even went through yelp photos with us lol In the end, we ordered the four seasons pizza and an appetizer of meatballs. When the pizza came out, we were surprised that it was sectioned into four sections (hence the name). Besides that, the pizza tasted very good with the toppings being fresh! The sauce and cheese ratio was on point and the crust was crispy, thin, and delicious! The meatballs were also really good, honestly enjoyed it a little more than the pizza! The sauce was flavorful and savory and the crostini that came along with it was perfect for dipping in the red sauce. I would come back for not only the food but also the friendliness of the staff! read more

Mercato Stellina Pizzeria - Four Seasons Pizza and Meatballs - Wine Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

My wife and I enjoyed The Speck white pizza for a nice change of pizza scenery for us. The cracker crust was unique to our pizza experiences we had in Italy and the carmelized onions added just the right sweetness to it. The staff were all very friendly and helpful which made it a great experience for us. As a side note, we sat at the bar where all the dishes came up to be served and all of them looked amazing! read more

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I made a reservation a week in advance for a weekday dinner, but it wasn't too busy, so I'm sure on weekdays you could walk in easily and get a table. My friends told me that on weekends you'll definitely want to make a reservation as it can be really difficult to get in. Pizzas were all so delicious, you really can't go wrong with any of them. I'd highly recommend trying the potato pizza and the speck one! Next time I'd want to try the pistachio or the mushroom one. read more

Amazing food and wine selection. The meatballs are to die for. All from scratch. Hosted a private party for the entire restaurant. read more

Mercato Stellina Pizzeria - Amazing food and wine selection. Polpette Meatballs are to die for. - Wine Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Poor Planning. It was a Friday evening, where we decided to do a pick up. I initially called around 4:30 PM-5:00 PM to place an order ahead to be picked up around 7:00 PM. The person who answered the phone said it would be a particularly busy night (being a Friday), and may not be able to accommodate our order, since it could take at least 45 minutes. I said 45 minutes should be fine since I was placing the order ahead of time. He put me on hold because he needed to "check on something." He came back and asked how many pizzas I was ordering. I was ordering one, since it was just the two of us. He said he would be able to accommodate the one pizza. I had also inquired about dessert. He then said they were a bit limited on options. On a Friday night? A night which he had anticipated would be busy? I had decided on two different items, in which he replied, "Well... I can't accommodate you, because we have to save what we do have for those dining in..." What? I have NEVER heard anyone saying they were reserving items for guests who may or may not order them. So instead of making the sale, he was reserving his limited desserts that may or may not sell. The entire experience made me feel like a second-class customer, as it seemed he was finding reasons not to accommodate me because I was doing take out. It's a shame that he has forgotten that it was the take out orders that most likely kept this restaurant afloat during COVID, and perhaps, they shouldn't treat take out guests as if they were second-class. It certainly isn't the guests' fault the back of the house did not ensure there was enough product for a traditionally busy night. The pizza was fine, nothing spectacular. We have not been back. We order from Pagliacci's two/three times a month; they have no problems accommodating us. read more

Good pizza is simple yet difficult...this place is doing this quite well with their perfectly thin , non-flimsy, soft yet crispy bottom pizza crusts, great cheese and some good toppings. This brick oven fired pizza crust is just amazing. The dough itself has great taste and the oven and chef who make it allow it to get the perfect char. I personally think this is one of the top two pizza crust in the seattle-eastside area. Also the mozarella cheese on top is great...whoever is your vendor please stick to it owners...:) :) As far as the sauce and toppings go..i wish they had more punch of some herbs or garlic in sauce...also maybe allow some add ons. But overall i loved the pomodoro (as my friend had recommended this) and the salsiccia. The salsiccia for me had a little bit of more edge since the pomodoro for sure needed more calabrian chile presence for me. But a few more chili flakes on top of both pizza and it was perfect (i know some native italian is cursing me for doing this..but i love it...sorry not sorry) I recommend getting an entire pizza for one person...you would gobble it up and have some space left. I definitely want to come back here and see if we can get some more toppings on pomodoro. Seating is limited and specially once we lose the good weather maybe it might get harder to seat a lot of people. Parking around is not super tricky but be ready to walk a block or so. Try out you will love it read more

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The first time I arrived, tired and hungry after a long day of travel and work, Drew invited me in despite the crowd and my lack of a reservation. We talked pizza and wine, and then Drew walked the talk. He started by pouring me a glass of off-menu wine, unasked and on the house: An earth shattering local GSM. We toasted and began discussing the wine, and I ordered the salsiccia as I watched pizzas artfully finished, plated, and delivered to happy customers around the room. Mine arrived quickly, blistering hot out of the oven... and I had my first delicious taste of the best pizza in Bellevue. Over the course of four visits, Drew and his team have consistently delivered friendly and efficient service, and managed to make everyone feel at home. I started my pizza journey more than a decade ago at Pizziaolo in Oakland, then Pizzeria Delfina, Gialina's, and Beretta in SF, and have been to dozens of amazing pizza restaurants since. Mercato Stellina is among the best. read more

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Stumbled upon this pizzeria while walking on the Main Street. Big plus point for us: it is dog friendly! We got a table on their patio. We ordered the specials. Roasted delicata squash with goat cheese and pomegranate molasses + pistachio crema pizza with burrata we asked for mortadella on the side (I'm vegetarian, my husband is not). Everything was delicious! We got some wine along with it. The service was great. They ran outta the panna cotta dessert - on my list when I go there next! read more

Incredible! What a quaint delicate place in the heart of bellevue downtown. This whole in the wall is a true gem! The best brick oven pizza in the east side for sure! Service was exceptional! Food was delicious Pizza Crust was to die for Flavors of the red sauce and cheese was incredible Can't wait to be back to try more items! Loved my experience! read more

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It was a pick up order for a family. The pizza is of quality but nothing to write home about. Service was quick though. But unfortunately since they do not take online payment, the person who picked up needed to pay directly. read more

Generously rounding up my review by focusing on the positives. The pizza was delicious, service friendly, and spicy penne was delicious if you can handle the spice. The tiramisu was the highlight of the meal. Absolutely fresh, delicious and tasted homemade. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was tiny, and so much movement by staff around the tight areas that I could not relax (i work in hospitality).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wasn't a fan of room temperature water in tiny glasses requiring me to flag down staff for a refill. No sweet wine options on menu(moscato, riesling etc) , or offered a sweet cocktail alternative. Therefore no refreshing drinks for me the entire meal. However acknowledge this is a personal preference so didn't ding score. That might be deal maker for my return though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I recommend dining outside as inside is way too tight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We were just walking around Bellevue and stopped here for dinner. The service was excellent. I don't know if the manager is there full-time, but he was amazing with all the customers. He made everybody feel welcome and special. The pizza was really good and not heavy for a late night snack. read more

Excellent food and service, and by excellent I truly mean that. Every single employee that we interacted with at any point of the service process was phenomenal. The staff was highly attentive, friendly, and made us feel like we were the most important and interesting people in the room ... and every single customer got the exact same treatment (the space isn't huge, so it was very easy to watch how everyone else was being serviced). Though we were only visiting Bellevue - we will most certainly return next time we are in town. Yes the food was delicious, but the warm environment and attention to detail made this place a standout. Job well done by all! read more

Obsessed! My friend took me here for the first time and I absolutely adored it! Such a cute space and I would love to come back for a date night! It was a warm night so they had outdoor seating, which was lovely! We had the potato pizza and I think it was the best pizza I've ever had. I would've never ordered it and now I can't wait to go back and get it again! Paired it with an Aperol spritz, chefs kiss! read more

Great pizzas. The mushroom and pomodoro were good. The squash special was great. Service was nice. The place is small and can get loud and crowded with large groups. They are family friendly. read more

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One of my favorite places to get a quality pizza in Bellevue. Dining in or takeout is a sure win with the park nearby.

Love this place! Great pizza (Four Seasons is awesome) & wine, friendly staff, [[HIGHLIGHT]]fun atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and modestly priced. Definitely recommend! read more

Food delicious Pizza the best high quality! Ambiance friendly to the max Salads were so good with plenty of vegetables Owner came around at least 5 times to make sure we were satisfied Make a reservation!!! The placed gets filled very quickly Enjoy read more