Our pasta dishes were delicious and perfectly al dente. What the carpaccio and cocktails were missing was made up for by the views on a perfect spring day.
Adrianna
Great food, lovely ambiance! We had a great time celebrating my grandmas birthday, our only complaint was that is was quite loud. To be fair, I was warned because when I made the reservation for 7, he said he would put us in a quieter spot, which he did! We were in a private space in the back, but kept having to shut the door because it was crazy loud in the main dining area. Highly recommend for a large group!
Megan
Amazing menu, fabulous staff, and gorgeous views! We loved the crispy artichokes, gluten free pizza and wine!
Steven
As always, a great experience and meal at Como. You cannot beat the location on the Kirkland waterfront. The menu is always great and the service excellent. Can't go wrong with any dish and the drink menu is innovative. Highly recommended.
Diana
We love eating at Como. It's a great place to meet and enjoy friends with a good view and food.
Sara
Delicious food in a beautiful spot with a great view of Lake Washington. Very good service. We will definitely go back. Loved this restaurant. Would highly recommend it.
Jason
Both steaks were way over cooked. One was replaced but that took way more time than it should have.
Sanju
Great location! Risotto and fuseli was good. However the rest could have been better. The tortelli was flavorless. The aperol spritz was so so. The restaurant was too dark to even look at the menu.
Kimberly
The waiter was aloof and extremely disengaged. When we asked him to explain a few items on the menu he ignored us, attempted several times to take our food away when we weren't finished, and just rude. We love COMO and have always enjoyed dining there but this experience was so impactful everyone in our group felt like we had to question whether we would ever return!
April M. Connell
I could give zero stars I would. Went there for the first Valentine’s Day with the love of my life. I’ve been here for so many dinners and business meetings I can’t event count. I thought I could depend on this place.
Made reservations a month in advance, they put me and my fiancé in a corner of a corner at the entrance. At a high top counter table, where we would share it with another couple so they could “Accommodate everyone”. I brought in a 2011 Isosceles reserve thinking we would have an actual table. There wasn’t enough room for two plates, let alone two couples. Let alone room for a decanter. When I shared my dilemma they didn’t care or offer any other arrangement even though there was an empty table in view with more space.
I have a happy ending to this story. Luckily, I called Rimini down the street (while I was sitting at this table at Como waiting for the waitress) and they got us right in. Better food, better atmosphere and they acted like they care about you.
When it takes a village to make a reservation, get a sitter, get dressed up and go out you expect Como to show up too. They didn’t. If you’re sick of them, too, go to Rimini.
Beautiful place with an amazing view. The pizza wasn't my favorite. Waiter Stefano Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tom Frisinger
Surprised to see low ratings here. I thought it was great service and great Italian food. My only complaint is that we were are larger (10) party and where put with the other larger parties and it was incredibly loud in that section.
This trendy restaurant has certainly made a splash recently. The food was excellent, but the dining room was exceptionally loud. My husband and I found ourselves shouting across the table just to communicate. Despite the availability of noise-absorbing panels, none were present in the restaurant. Restaurants should be places where people connect over meals. Why has the trend in many establishments shifted towards creating noise levels reminiscent of a sports bar? We struggled to catch the nuances in each other’s voices, making meaningful conversation nearly impossible. In today's world, despite our constant connectivity through social media, we are experiencing less genuine connection. A meal is a time to come together, enjoy beautiful food, and connect with friends and family. This has been a cultural cornerstone throughout human history. However, we were just two people finding it difficult to connect. Larger parties seemed even more detached. As the meal progressed, people began to pull out their phones, seemingly giving up on conversation altogether. Has this restaurant missed the point of dining? This isn't a sporting event where you cheer for your favorite chef to bring the next course. While the food was very good, the lasting impression I have of this restaurant is my inability to hold a conversation with my dining companion. I will remember this restaurant, and probably the brand, as one more focused on its Instagram-worthy buzz than its fundamental purpose of bringing people together. By the end of the first course, all I wanted was to go home and take an Advil to relax. I only recommend this restaurant if you're looking to be seen as trendy on social media or if you prefer not to engage with your dining companions. Unfortunately, I give it 2 stars solely for the food.
Food: 4
Service: 2
Gordon Retterath
We made a reservation online as per the phone message. We made it for 4:30. Now we are sitting on a bench in front of the restaurant because they don't want open until 5. Drove up from Olympia to eat here. Hopefully the food will be good.
Dystopian State Brewing Co
Every bite held a range of complimentary taste notes in this unbelievable mouthwatering experience. Ordered the truffle pizza for dessert and it was out of this world.
Our pasta dishes were delicious and perfectly al dente. What the carpaccio and cocktails were missing was made up for by the views on a perfect spring day.
Great food, lovely ambiance! We had a great time celebrating my grandmas birthday, our only complaint was that is was quite loud. To be fair, I was warned because when I made the reservation for 7, he said he would put us in a quieter spot, which he did! We were in a private space in the back, but kept having to shut the door because it was crazy loud in the main dining area. Highly recommend for a large group!
Amazing menu, fabulous staff, and gorgeous views! We loved the crispy artichokes, gluten free pizza and wine!
As always, a great experience and meal at Como. You cannot beat the location on the Kirkland waterfront. The menu is always great and the service excellent. Can't go wrong with any dish and the drink menu is innovative. Highly recommended.
We love eating at Como. It's a great place to meet and enjoy friends with a good view and food.
Delicious food in a beautiful spot with a great view of Lake Washington. Very good service. We will definitely go back. Loved this restaurant. Would highly recommend it.
Both steaks were way over cooked. One was replaced but that took way more time than it should have.
Great location! Risotto and fuseli was good. However the rest could have been better. The tortelli was flavorless. The aperol spritz was so so. The restaurant was too dark to even look at the menu.
The waiter was aloof and extremely disengaged. When we asked him to explain a few items on the menu he ignored us, attempted several times to take our food away when we weren't finished, and just rude. We love COMO and have always enjoyed dining there but this experience was so impactful everyone in our group felt like we had to question whether we would ever return!
I could give zero stars I would. Went there for the first Valentine’s Day with the love of my life. I’ve been here for so many dinners and business meetings I can’t event count. I thought I could depend on this place. Made reservations a month in advance, they put me and my fiancé in a corner of a corner at the entrance. At a high top counter table, where we would share it with another couple so they could “Accommodate everyone”. I brought in a 2011 Isosceles reserve thinking we would have an actual table. There wasn’t enough room for two plates, let alone two couples. Let alone room for a decanter. When I shared my dilemma they didn’t care or offer any other arrangement even though there was an empty table in view with more space. I have a happy ending to this story. Luckily, I called Rimini down the street (while I was sitting at this table at Como waiting for the waitress) and they got us right in. Better food, better atmosphere and they acted like they care about you. When it takes a village to make a reservation, get a sitter, get dressed up and go out you expect Como to show up too. They didn’t. If you’re sick of them, too, go to Rimini.
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful place with an amazing view.
The pizza wasn't my favorite.
Waiter Stefano Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Surprised to see low ratings here. I thought it was great service and great Italian food. My only complaint is that we were are larger (10) party and where put with the other larger parties and it was incredibly loud in that section.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Risotto - Dungeness Crab, Wild Boar Pappardelle, Burrata
This trendy restaurant has certainly made a splash recently. The food was excellent, but the dining room was exceptionally loud. My husband and I found ourselves shouting across the table just to communicate. Despite the availability of noise-absorbing panels, none were present in the restaurant. Restaurants should be places where people connect over meals. Why has the trend in many establishments shifted towards creating noise levels reminiscent of a sports bar?
We struggled to catch the nuances in each other’s voices, making meaningful conversation nearly impossible. In today's world, despite our constant connectivity through social media, we are experiencing less genuine connection. A meal is a time to come together, enjoy beautiful food, and connect with friends and family. This has been a cultural cornerstone throughout human history.
However, we were just two people finding it difficult to connect. Larger parties seemed even more detached. As the meal progressed, people began to pull out their phones, seemingly giving up on conversation altogether. Has this restaurant missed the point of dining? This isn't a sporting event where you cheer for your favorite chef to bring the next course.
While the food was very good, the lasting impression I have of this restaurant is my inability to hold a conversation with my dining companion. I will remember this restaurant, and probably the brand, as one more focused on its Instagram-worthy buzz than its fundamental purpose of bringing people together. By the end of the first course, all I wanted was to go home and take an Advil to relax.
I only recommend this restaurant if you're looking to be seen as trendy on social media or if you prefer not to engage with your dining companions. Unfortunately, I give it 2 stars solely for the food.
Food: 4
Service: 2
We made a reservation online as per the phone message. We made it for 4:30. Now we are sitting on a bench in front of the restaurant because they don't want open until 5. Drove up from Olympia to eat here. Hopefully the food will be good.
Every bite held a range of complimentary taste notes in this unbelievable mouthwatering experience. Ordered the truffle pizza for dessert and it was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Boar Pappardelle, Burrata
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