Tutta Bella (Columbia City)

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  Mari Kim 4 months ago

  5.0

  Met up with a friend for the first time in a while and we walked into Tutta Bella because there were seats still available for lunch. It's great having a restaurant with significant capacity. They went with the lunch specials I ordered the Bolognese with the Caesar salad ($15 for the pairing) and he had pizza with Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, basil and the Caesar. The food came out in a timely manner, and for those who appreciate food coming out warm: happy to report the meals came out piping hot and very delicious. Neither of us had tried the spaghetti Bolognese before and were so impressed. Will definitely re-order that one again. The pizza he ordered was called Campany (?) and had Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and basil. The flavor was incredibly well balanced. Also, the cheese was oozing and everything was still hot which always makes pizza so much more delicious. We also ordered a coffee and a lemon sorbet for dessert. The size was perfect for us to share and the specials made lunch more affordable. Other than parking which is always a challenging Columbia City, it's worth coming to one of the only places in Seattle that serves dishes that are certified Neapolitan.

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  Regan Stauch 4 months ago

  5.0

  Parking: You will have to find street parking, it’s not the restaurants fault!! Worth the walk! Service: Great! Never felt rushed or pressured to order faster or slower! Food: You can see the food being prepped/cooked from the main dining area. Food came out fast and so delicious! We ordered the Bruschetta, Margherita Pizza, Meatball & Ricotta Pizza, and the Warm Caramel Cake to-go. All of it was fresh, fast, flavorful, and the proportions were perfect! We cannot wait to come back!

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  John Preston 4 months ago

  4.0

  I was early for a concert in Columbia City, so I stopped for a coffee at Cafe Umbria in Tutta Bella. As usual, I had an espresso. The coffee came in the cute little cup. It was good. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was charming. Bonus points to the bartender who said "doppio" to describe the coffee.

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  Chunneath 6 months ago

  4.0

  I wanted some late-night pizza, and Tutta Bella was a convenient choice. Parking isn’t the most convenient since you’ll likely need to find street parking, but it wasn’t too bad. The pizza itself was pretty good and full of flavor. The meat quality was solid, and it’s nice that you can split two flavors on one pizza. Their salads and dressings are always on point too. My only downside is that I’m not the biggest fan of the thin or floppy center of the pizza, but aside from that, the service was great and the vibes were good

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  Marc Milrod 9 months ago

  5.0

  My experience here is limited to desserts and cocktails, for the most part. Finding a local spot is wanting for dessert, or they had run out. This place is tops. The bar staff are all friendly and knowledgeable, obvious skilled hands hired here. Desserts, I am a sucker for decent Tira Misu. And my experience here is: they totally rock this Lady Finger delight. For some reason, my wife w/ the menu sez, "Leave the gun." So, we get this ridiculous Pistachio chocolate chip cannoli served with spoons in a bowl. A few crumbs might make it over the edge, but this ends up being a good call. You have to just bash the tube, and compose your spoonful. Well done. They have a new menu w/ a Tutta Bella Old Fashioned, Chocolate and Orange bitters, a bit of Maple Syrup. A truly nice and accomplished variation on an old theme. Parking is on the street, a block or two off spaces can be free. There is an upstairs area I remember seeing our Chief of Police Best at least a few times in years past, my memory of those days were, the portions were generous. If you were silly enough to eat it all, no room for even the lightest of the Italian desserts (the Italians are exceptionally good at these). If you want espresso, another reason I have stopped in before shows at the Royal Room as I was walking by... they have the real deal, and supplied by an excellent roaster.

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  FuzzyBeaver 4 years ago

  5.0

  We were an extended family with young children. The waiter did an outstanding job keeping the kids and adults happy which is not easy. The meatballs are really yummy and make great appetizers for everyone. We had four different types of pizza and they were all extremely good. Prices for food and wine are quite reasonable. Definitely worth returning especially with kids.

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  Monophoto-1 6 years ago

  4.0

  Good pizza - I’ve had better, but this place is definitely good and I would go back. Prices are reasonable(for Seattle) and carry out service was fast.

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  nancyeld 7 years ago

  5.0

  I've found the perfect combo at Tutta Bella to be the Flatbread appetizer along with a small Mista salad. The charred flatbread is so flavorful with olive oil, rosemary, and cheese. It comes with a crushed tomato dipping sauce. The salad ingredients are fresh and the amount of dressing just right. The restaurant is quite large, with a bar area separated by glass. I like to go for an early lunch when the restaurant isn't too busy. It seems to be a great spot for families with young children and family gatherings.

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  417marybethl 7 years ago

  5.0

  The pizza, salads and desserts are quite good. We recently attended a large party at this location. We have eaten at another location with a small group. The large event was amazingly efficiently handled by the restaurant staff. Good food well served made this night before a wedding dinner of friends and family from around the world so much fun while we were being well fed. Thank you Tutta Bella

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  L1825UVsharonl 7 years ago

  1.0

  Mista salad was limp with basically no perceptible dressing. Cannelloni beans were smashed into pasty balls. Spaghetti carbonara was basically flavorless with a slimly peppery coating of sauce at the bottom of the bowl. The bread for $3 was slathered with oil and toasted into an unbitable slice. Only saving Grace was the espresso and the Negroni. Thumbs down, we won't be going back again.

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