Service and atmosphere were fine, but the food given the price was highly unimpressive. Here to represent all the gluten-free folks (non-celiac) who'd love to be able to enjoy their dining experience in an Italian restaurant with their non-GF companion. While I greatly, greatly appreciate Cinque Terre's willingness to have a GF pasta option available for their diners, it was probably the least appetizing GF pasta noodles I've ever had. And I say this as someone who's been impressed by the Barilla GF noodles I've gotten in grocery stores -- I'm not sure what noodles the CT staff is dealing with, but maybe they need to look into better options, or at the very least, simply look into cooking the noodles longer? Either way, even the pasta sauce was not enough to overcome the noodles, so would not recommend for the GF folks -- try Assaggio or Barolo for decent GF pasta nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
sodapop8
Great experience. We went in for their happy hour. The staff was nice and helpful. The food was very well presented, each dish felt unique and carefully prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio
Austin Reth
The best lasagna that I have ever had. You can tell the pasta is freshly made from scratch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hans kramer
Great Italian cozy good service great foodWe have been there multiple times will go back
Amy D
A great spot for happy hour (Monday to Saturday from 3-6:30pm or 9pm-close & All day Sunday).We stopped by on a Sunday for happy hour and were seated at the bar within 15 minutes without a reservation.Sunset Rose ($17)HH Frutti di mare with spaghetti ($17.50) - Came back for this after 2 years and the recipe has changed. Not as flavorful as last time but still good.HH Bucatini al cinghiale ($14) - This was the star of the show. I'd come here just for this. The pieces of boar were so tender and the bucatini was cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend this!
Kyla Usher
My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience at Cinque Terre! We felt like we had transported back to Italy for a couple hours. Johanna (Jo Jo) took great care of us and was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine selection. She also gave us a nice surprise of bread in our to-go bags, as we couldn't get enough of it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettucine Gamberi
Andrew Atkins
The happy hour food and drink prices are good. Got a pizza, oysters, and Ceasar salad. Really enjoyed them all. Hard to get a better $10 (happy hour) pizza in Seattle.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chandler Hume
Mae served our party of 4 and she made the experience. She is an amazing person who was always on top of our needs and made great conversation with our table. I wouldn't be making this review except she went way above and beyond with her service.The wild boar bucatini was outstanding, the focastua bread moist/savory, and the beef carpaccio to die for.To end the meal I had 2 shots of their espresso and the coffee was very smooth and pulled properly.It was the perfect meal and provided with even better service from Mae.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio
Kirsten Richey
Everything was really delicious. The foccacia and dip was a crazy amazing highlight. Every pasta on the table was fantastic! Great taste, awesome noodles. Etc!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don S
A solid, well deserved 5 stars. Knowledgeable, friendly servers. Excellent food and preparation delivered hot and nicely presented. Realistic pricing. Nice wine selection. Attractive surroundings. Moderate noise level. This is a winner.
I came in alone after work, dressed down, and excited to unwind. Unfortunately the restaurant was empty so my expectations were low for energy and service. From the moment I walked in, to the moment I left I was unusually impressed with the attention and service I was treated with. I believe it was Cody and Eric behind the bar. They were winding down but left a very memorable impression on me with their attention to service and courtesy. They served me wine and dinner with positivity, professionalism, and energy. If your meal there is anything like mine, you’ll love it!
So refreshing to have a meal where the meal and the service are spot on. Every dish was a hit and our server Chloe made the whole experience come together perfectly. Happily come back again and recommend it to anyone else looking for a well executed and delicious Italian food experience.
hartlbb
Went to Cinque Terre Ristorante on Saturday, had a wonderful time. We had the Octopus, which was very good. I had the halibut cheeks and they were so tender and flavorful. My wife had the Salmon, which was wonderful as well. Service was great, highly recommend!
Tim Ollivant
I love this place, it's a staple every time I'm in Seattle. Everything is delicious, and happy hour drops price of bar food by half.We grabbed the carpaccio, pizza margherita, bisteca al vino rosso, and formaggi. All were incredible.I haven't been by in a year since they accidentally triggered an allergy of mine (onions) even after I had mentioned the allergy pretty clearly, but all is long since forgiven and made more than right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P. Davison
We had speck e burrata, carpaccio, oysters and antipasto plate - all were fresh and delicious. The house red and rose were excellent. The value and quality of the lounge menu - particularly during happy hour is outstanding. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio, Burrata Con Prosciutto, Selection of Fresh PNW Raw Oyster on the Half Shell
Service and atmosphere were fine, but the food given the price was highly unimpressive. Here to represent all the gluten-free folks (non-celiac) who'd love to be able to enjoy their dining experience in an Italian restaurant with their non-GF companion. While I greatly, greatly appreciate Cinque Terre's willingness to have a GF pasta option available for their diners, it was probably the least appetizing GF pasta noodles I've ever had. And I say this as someone who's been impressed by the Barilla GF noodles I've gotten in grocery stores -- I'm not sure what noodles the CT staff is dealing with, but maybe they need to look into better options, or at the very least, simply look into cooking the noodles longer? Either way, even the pasta sauce was not enough to overcome the noodles, so would not recommend for the GF folks -- try Assaggio or Barolo for decent GF pasta nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great experience. We went in for their happy hour. The staff was nice and helpful. The food was very well presented, each dish felt unique and carefully prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio
The best lasagna that I have ever had. You can tell the pasta is freshly made from scratch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Italian cozy good service great foodWe have been there multiple times will go back
A great spot for happy hour (Monday to Saturday from 3-6:30pm or 9pm-close & All day Sunday).We stopped by on a Sunday for happy hour and were seated at the bar within 15 minutes without a reservation.Sunset Rose ($17)HH Frutti di mare with spaghetti ($17.50) - Came back for this after 2 years and the recipe has changed. Not as flavorful as last time but still good.HH Bucatini al cinghiale ($14) - This was the star of the show. I'd come here just for this. The pieces of boar were so tender and the bucatini was cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend this!
My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience at Cinque Terre! We felt like we had transported back to Italy for a couple hours. Johanna (Jo Jo) took great care of us and was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine selection. She also gave us a nice surprise of bread in our to-go bags, as we couldn't get enough of it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettucine Gamberi
The happy hour food and drink prices are good. Got a pizza, oysters, and Ceasar salad. Really enjoyed them all. Hard to get a better $10 (happy hour) pizza in Seattle.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mae served our party of 4 and she made the experience. She is an amazing person who was always on top of our needs and made great conversation with our table. I wouldn't be making this review except she went way above and beyond with her service.The wild boar bucatini was outstanding, the focastua bread moist/savory, and the beef carpaccio to die for.To end the meal I had 2 shots of their espresso and the coffee was very smooth and pulled properly.It was the perfect meal and provided with even better service from Mae.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio
Everything was really delicious. The foccacia and dip was a crazy amazing highlight. Every pasta on the table was fantastic! Great taste, awesome noodles. Etc!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A solid, well deserved 5 stars. Knowledgeable, friendly servers. Excellent food and preparation delivered hot and nicely presented. Realistic pricing. Nice wine selection. Attractive surroundings. Moderate noise level. This is a winner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I came in alone after work, dressed down, and excited to unwind. Unfortunately the restaurant was empty so my expectations were low for energy and service. From the moment I walked in, to the moment I left I was unusually impressed with the attention and service I was treated with. I believe it was Cody and Eric behind the bar. They were winding down but left a very memorable impression on me with their attention to service and courtesy. They served me wine and dinner with positivity, professionalism, and energy. If your meal there is anything like mine, you’ll love it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio, Octopus Sugo
So refreshing to have a meal where the meal and the service are spot on. Every dish was a hit and our server Chloe made the whole experience come together perfectly. Happily come back again and recommend it to anyone else looking for a well executed and delicious Italian food experience.
Went to Cinque Terre Ristorante on Saturday, had a wonderful time. We had the Octopus, which was very good. I had the halibut cheeks and they were so tender and flavorful. My wife had the Salmon, which was wonderful as well. Service was great, highly recommend!
I love this place, it's a staple every time I'm in Seattle. Everything is delicious, and happy hour drops price of bar food by half.We grabbed the carpaccio, pizza margherita, bisteca al vino rosso, and formaggi. All were incredible.I haven't been by in a year since they accidentally triggered an allergy of mine (onions) even after I had mentioned the allergy pretty clearly, but all is long since forgiven and made more than right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had speck e burrata, carpaccio, oysters and antipasto plate - all were fresh and delicious. The house red and rose were excellent. The value and quality of the lounge menu - particularly during happy hour is outstanding. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Beef Carpaccio, Burrata Con Prosciutto, Selection of Fresh PNW Raw Oyster on the Half Shell