My husband and I were only staying in Seattle for a night and it was my birthday so he chose Cortina. I can without a doubt say that it was one of the most delicious dinners we have ever had. It was insanely good. The flavor profiles were outstanding and the service was impeccable. 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I.P. Brinck
Wonderful place for excellent cocktails and yummy food. Highly recommend the Beauty Sleep and fried potatoes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Slivka
Solid execution of a Italian cuisine. Salad over-deessed. Very long wait between first and second courses. So many hard surfaces that it was very loud with other dinner's yelling at to be heard. Why don't restauranters hire acoustic engineers? Convenient location, difficult parking, many other better choices in Seattle. I have been to at least five times.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jameel Memon
Good nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
V Ryba
Cortina offers a refined dining experience that artfully balances warmth with opulence. The restaurant was immaculately maintained, and the atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for a calm yet upscale evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie Poole
The pasta tasted super authentic (we got the spaghetti, which had no tomato to my enjoyment!) and the Brussel sprouts were crisp and full of flavor. Happy hour is a great deal for being in the city. I wish I had tried the potato appetizer. The star of the show was the tiramisu- best I’ve had in ages.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wilson Lin
We had a great time checking out Cortina. The food here is delicious and the service was friendly and fast. I definitely would recommend checking this spot out if you're in Seattle and we will definitely be coming back next time we come through.
James Reed
Ludi’s offers a warm, inviting space with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, I noticed how clean and organized the restaurant was, making for an immediate good impression. The service was outstanding—our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu. She offered some great recommendations and checked in just the right amount, making sure we felt comfortable throughout the meal. The ambiance was both casual and chic, creating the perfect setting for a laid-back yet special dining experience. I would highly recommend Ludi’s to anyone in the area.
Edward Nelson
Cortina offers a beautifully elegant dining experience that feels both intimate and luxurious. The restaurant was impeccably clean, and the ambiance was perfect for a relaxed yet refined evening. Our waitress was exceptionally friendly and attentive, offering suggestions that suited our taste perfectly. She made sure to check in at all the right moments, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The space was well-maintained, and the overall vibe was calm and welcoming. With excellent service and a fantastic atmosphere, Cortina is a place I’d love to return to for another great meal.
Helena Son
We are beyond grateful to the entire team at Cortina for making our wedding day unforgettable. We were a group of 32 people and dined here for my small wedding. From the very start, they were incredibly responsive, organized, and helpful — supporting us through every step of the planning and setup process.
On the big day, everything ran so smoothly thanks to their professionalism and attention to detail. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was flawless — delicious, beautifully presented, and served with care. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about it and many said they wanted to come back just for the food. Honestly, so do we!
The service truly went above and beyond. The team anticipated every need and handled everything with such grace and warmth. We felt completely taken care of, and it made our day even more special.
If you're looking for a micro/small wedding venue that delivers on every level — food, service, organization, and heart — we couldn’t recommend Cortina more highly.
Our server was great! That was about the extent of the things done well here. The host had some attitude “oh, it looks like we actually have room despite you not having a reservation.” It was odd to hear, because it was an hour and a half before close and the place was not even half full… felt very judgey the way she spoke and looked at us. One of the food runners didn’t even acknowledge us, but oh well I guess? The food was fine tasting, but the meatballs weren’t hot and the brussels sprouts were barely warm!! Why isn’t a meatball steaming when you cut into it?? Very underwhelming on that front. Certainly not a good impression from the food or staff. Would not return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Leigh Cheloha
The ravioli and service with Jordan were both excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Lakhani
Nothing special food wise. Absurd 22% service charge on every bill. Quite salty. Nice atmosphere but will not be going back!
Bo Kwok
We booked a private room at Cortina for our wedding rehearsal dinner. It was super easy to plan with them and I thought they were thorough and considerate. However, some of the details (which they were the ones to ask about) was not executed. Such as champagne poured upon our arrival and sparkling cider for the kids, as well as kid meals. In the end the kids were charged as adults and that hurt our wallets a bit because we had guests as young as 2 years old. We also didn't realize all drinks would be added on top of our bill.
All that being said, the food was delicious and the service we received during our dinner was fantastic as well. Most of our friends and family said they were definitely going to return to the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dan Schneider
Food was great, service was terrible. If you want to spend 45 min staring at empty plates, this place is for you! The 85 degree heat and the attitude when you go to the bar to ask for a check is the best. What do they care, tips included!
My husband and I were only staying in Seattle for a night and it was my birthday so he chose Cortina. I can without a doubt say that it was one of the most delicious dinners we have ever had. It was insanely good. The flavor profiles were outstanding and the service was impeccable. 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful place for excellent cocktails and yummy food. Highly recommend the Beauty Sleep and fried potatoes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid execution of a Italian cuisine. Salad over-deessed. Very long wait between first and second courses. So many hard surfaces that it was very loud with other dinner's yelling at to be heard. Why don't restauranters hire acoustic engineers? Convenient location, difficult parking, many other better choices in Seattle. I have been to at least five times.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cortina offers a refined dining experience that artfully balances warmth with opulence. The restaurant was immaculately maintained, and the atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for a calm yet upscale evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pasta tasted super authentic (we got the spaghetti, which had no tomato to my enjoyment!) and the Brussel sprouts were crisp and full of flavor. Happy hour is a great deal for being in the city. I wish I had tried the potato appetizer. The star of the show was the tiramisu- best I’ve had in ages.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a great time checking out Cortina. The food here is delicious and the service was friendly and fast. I definitely would recommend checking this spot out if you're in Seattle and we will definitely be coming back next time we come through.
Ludi’s offers a warm, inviting space with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, I noticed how clean and organized the restaurant was, making for an immediate good impression. The service was outstanding—our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu. She offered some great recommendations and checked in just the right amount, making sure we felt comfortable throughout the meal. The ambiance was both casual and chic, creating the perfect setting for a laid-back yet special dining experience. I would highly recommend Ludi’s to anyone in the area.
Cortina offers a beautifully elegant dining experience that feels both intimate and luxurious. The restaurant was impeccably clean, and the ambiance was perfect for a relaxed yet refined evening. Our waitress was exceptionally friendly and attentive, offering suggestions that suited our taste perfectly. She made sure to check in at all the right moments, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The space was well-maintained, and the overall vibe was calm and welcoming. With excellent service and a fantastic atmosphere, Cortina is a place I’d love to return to for another great meal.
We are beyond grateful to the entire team at Cortina for making our wedding day unforgettable. We were a group of 32 people and dined here for my small wedding. From the very start, they were incredibly responsive, organized, and helpful — supporting us through every step of the planning and setup process.
On the big day, everything ran so smoothly thanks to their professionalism and attention to detail. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was flawless — delicious, beautifully presented, and served with care. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about it and many said they wanted to come back just for the food. Honestly, so do we!
The service truly went above and beyond. The team anticipated every need and handled everything with such grace and warmth. We felt completely taken care of, and it made our day even more special.
If you're looking for a micro/small wedding venue that delivers on every level — food, service, organization, and heart — we couldn’t recommend Cortina more highly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Our server was great! That was about the extent of the things done well here. The host had some attitude “oh, it looks like we actually have room despite you not having a reservation.” It was odd to hear, because it was an hour and a half before close and the place was not even half full… felt very judgey the way she spoke and looked at us. One of the food runners didn’t even acknowledge us, but oh well I guess? The food was fine tasting, but the meatballs weren’t hot and the brussels sprouts were barely warm!! Why isn’t a meatball steaming when you cut into it?? Very underwhelming on that front. Certainly not a good impression from the food or staff. Would not return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The ravioli and service with Jordan were both excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing special food wise. Absurd 22% service charge on every bill. Quite salty. Nice atmosphere but will not be going back!
We booked a private room at Cortina for our wedding rehearsal dinner. It was super easy to plan with them and I thought they were thorough and considerate. However, some of the details (which they were the ones to ask about) was not executed. Such as champagne poured upon our arrival and sparkling cider for the kids, as well as kid meals. In the end the kids were charged as adults and that hurt our wallets a bit because we had guests as young as 2 years old. We also didn't realize all drinks would be added on top of our bill.
All that being said, the food was delicious and the service we received during our dinner was fantastic as well. Most of our friends and family said they were definitely going to return to the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was great, service was terrible. If you want to spend 45 min staring at empty plates, this place is for you! The 85 degree heat and the attitude when you go to the bar to ask for a check is the best. What do they care, tips included!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
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