Solid spot for thin crust style pizzas. There’s a lot of items to choose from. Their garlic bread is also very good.
Lara-Ashley Monroe
Limited vegetarian pasta.
Dharma Spinney
Absolutely TERRIBLE service. Our server Fatima was extremely rude from the start, even before we arrived at the restaurant when I called to check if they required reservations, she quickly said “No we don’t “ and hung up, no pleasantries. We immediately decided to go to a different restaurant all together! Unfortunately they were closed, and not living in Seattle we were unsure where to eat so we decided to give them a try anyway due to the good reviews and award from last year. Then at the restaurant she proceeded to go over to a table with menus without asking us if we had a preference (only two tables were occupied) and when we requested a patio table she begrudgingly returned to us and took us outside. Every single interaction was extremely brief, straight to the point and would leave before we were done speaking. Rude service, food was barely eatable and extremely overpriced. Cheap ingredients and to call this Italian pizza is insulting to Italians ( I am from Italy). We asked the waitress if we had offended her in any way to get such treatment and in a difensive manner she cut off the conversation by saying that if this was about the tip she didn’t need it and was not interested in arguing and walked away. Shocking! This goes beyond having a bad day. The other waitress was very polite and apologized and attempted to make us feel better but we will NEVER go back to this restaurant EVER again. Hire new polite staff and increase the quality of your product, good luck!
Jorgen Tommerberg
Fantastic from beginning to the end.
George Maidaniuc
Great food!
Jordan Courvoisier
I was convinced by the good reviews to try this overpriced food but it was a terrible mistake. For $33 before tax this was definitely the worst pizza I've eaten since I've moved to Seattle. The crust was flavorless and paper-thin, the ingredients tasted like they came straight from a can, and the pizza was somehow cold despite me arriving 9 minutes EARLY. The owner gave me a weird look when I walked in and now I know he was probably just embarrassed to be serving me this food. I also got a pizza with 4 different types and it was cut so poorly that most slices had multiples types of pizza on it which is just funny.
Craig Kim
We arrived a little before opening time. As we were trying to leave, the lady came out and invited us in, even though the restaurant was not officially open. What a service! We ordered a salad at the server's recommendation, and it was absolutely fantastic. For the entrée, we ordered two pasta dishes. The pasta was delicious, but the noodles were slightly undercooked. Nevertheless, we thoroughly enjoyed them. While the restaurant was not crowded, the atmosphere was very soothing with thoughtful and relevant decorations, including umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. We highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Olio
Anthony So
Came here oh ~ 18 months ago on a whim and remembered the pizza and pasta flavors were impressive to say the least. Napolitana style, thin thrown crust in a roaring wood fired oven. Delightful flavors with a flaky cracker like crust.
Came back tonight on another whim and this place continues to shine. Same waitstaff, Madame Owner perhaps? We ordered the funghi pizza, meatballs with pizza crust, and Angeli di mare (though sadly they don't do angel hair anymore, only spaghetti and linguini). Oh well fantastic tastes all around. Hope this spot sticks around for a while
Kid-friendliness: They didn't mind when my infant made a mess in her seat. I tipped generously but figure that's par for the course when you allow kiddos in your establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: La Rocca Pizza
Robert Fabiano
There was definitely something off about this place. We came because of a recommendation from a sibling saying the pizza was good. Our experience was a bit more comprehensive. We had drinks, entrees, and pizza.
When we entered we were asked if we had a reservation, we did not. They sat us anyway. But then we noticed everyone coming in was asked the same question. The answer was always, no. It seemed like a passive aggressive question. Does the maître d', not have access to their bookings?! Seemed like a not so subtle message that we should have made a reservation, even though they would have been empty without us.
Then, the drinks. My wife had a house wine. It was almost undrinkable. My old-fashioned, could hardly be considered anything but a random assortment of liquids. We had a view of the drinks being made and it was nothing if not unorthodox, being made in a square craft and then handed off mid-mix to someone else that seemed to be a trainee.
The entrees were... okay. Messy and plated almost in a resentful manor. I asked for anchovies on my caesar salad and ended up with an entire can placed on top. Very questionable interpretation of my request.
The Margarita pizza was interesting (for kids). The flavor of the pizza dough was good, but so crispy it was like biting into a potato chip. The sauce was decent, but the shredded cheese was unmelted in spots. It was very interesting, but not worth the weird controlling vibes from maître d', and the $200+ bill for 2 adults and 2 small children.
The place could be really special as a daytime Italian cafe with gelato, and nighttime dinner service, but it was something else.
Edit: I was compelled to write this review after my very concerning experience. After writing it I started reading other reviews, some glowing, but others expressing similar concerns as my own, accompanied by responses from the owner being very defensive and accusatory. To the owner: if you are considering writing to defend yourself, first ask yourself, why so many people are on here warning people of the shortcomings and to go elsewhere. They are not blindly slinging mud. They are trying to be helpful. Ask yourself, how can I prevent this visceral reaction where somebody feels compelled to go to the internet and complain. Then work on that. Good luck. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita
Luvy Mann
Great cozy spot to get some Italian food! We got a Primavera pizza that was massive and did not disappoint, and to my surprise the Pomodoro Chicken with cheese had my mouth watering for more! Paired these dishes with a glass of red wine and *chefs kiss* a perfect date night. Not sure why this restaurant would receive bad reviews, but ignore them and give this place a shot! So glad I did!
I got the caprese, meatball linguine and Paradiso pizza.
The caprese was interesting, nice burrata with peeled tomatoes which is different, but the garlic bread is some of the best I've ever had.
The pasta was very al dente, probably the second most al dente pasta I've ever had, bordering on unpalatable but I actually liked it. It was not very saucy but the tomatoes were good. The meatballs themselves were interesting, not like any Italian meatball I've ever had. A little tough, and I think very bready. There was one piece that was a little burnt that I particularly liked. Not my personal favorite.
The pizza was delicious, very thin crust, very cheesy with nice fresh tomato, pesto and chicken.
Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mihai Burlac
Super nice place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hernan Maestre
Must try their seafood pizza, very rich in flavor and quite unique
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Kamila Rubio
My fiancé and I came here for a romantic date night. The space is so warm and inviting. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Truly one of the best meals that I've had in Seattle. The pesto creamy pasta and their signature La Rocca pizza, you can't go wrong. You can just tell how much care is put into each dish even down to the Caesar salad. The wine selection is absolutely fabulous and the homemade desserts will leave you wanting even more (in the best way). This small family owned restaurant is 100% worth trying if you're in the Greenwood neighborhood. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely be coming back and bringing friends. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Kraft
Best pizza I've ever tasted. The downside is, extremely uncomfortable chairs. Painful at times. They need cushions on them if they decide to continue with them
Solid spot for thin crust style pizzas. There’s a lot of items to choose from. Their garlic bread is also very good.
Limited vegetarian pasta.
Absolutely TERRIBLE service. Our server Fatima was extremely rude from the start, even before we arrived at the restaurant when I called to check if they required reservations, she quickly said “No we don’t “ and hung up, no pleasantries. We immediately decided to go to a different restaurant all together! Unfortunately they were closed, and not living in Seattle we were unsure where to eat so we decided to give them a try anyway due to the good reviews and award from last year.
Then at the restaurant she proceeded to go over to a table with menus without asking us if we had a preference (only two tables were occupied) and when we requested a patio table she begrudgingly returned to us and took us outside. Every single interaction was extremely brief, straight to the point and would leave before we were done speaking. Rude service, food was barely eatable and extremely overpriced. Cheap ingredients and to call this Italian pizza is insulting to Italians ( I am from Italy).
We asked the waitress if we had offended her in any way to get such treatment and in a difensive manner she cut off the conversation by saying that if this was about the tip she didn’t need it and was not interested in arguing and walked away. Shocking! This goes beyond having a bad day.
The other waitress was very polite and apologized and attempted to make us feel better but we will NEVER go back to this restaurant EVER again.
Hire new polite staff and increase the quality of your product, good luck!
Fantastic from beginning to the end.
Great food!
I was convinced by the good reviews to try this overpriced food but it was a terrible mistake. For $33 before tax this was definitely the worst pizza I've eaten since I've moved to Seattle. The crust was flavorless and paper-thin, the ingredients tasted like they came straight from a can, and the pizza was somehow cold despite me arriving 9 minutes EARLY. The owner gave me a weird look when I walked in and now I know he was probably just embarrassed to be serving me this food. I also got a pizza with 4 different types and it was cut so poorly that most slices had multiples types of pizza on it which is just funny.
We arrived a little before opening time. As we were trying to leave, the lady came out and invited us in, even though the restaurant was not officially open. What a service! We ordered a salad at the server's recommendation, and it was absolutely fantastic. For the entrée, we ordered two pasta dishes. The pasta was delicious, but the noodles were slightly undercooked. Nevertheless, we thoroughly enjoyed them. While the restaurant was not crowded, the atmosphere was very soothing with thoughtful and relevant decorations, including umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. We highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Olio
Came here oh ~ 18 months ago on a whim and remembered the pizza and pasta flavors were impressive to say the least. Napolitana style, thin thrown crust in a roaring wood fired oven. Delightful flavors with a flaky cracker like crust.
Came back tonight on another whim and this place continues to shine. Same waitstaff, Madame Owner perhaps? We ordered the funghi pizza, meatballs with pizza crust, and Angeli di mare (though sadly they don't do angel hair anymore, only spaghetti and linguini). Oh well fantastic tastes all around. Hope this spot sticks around for a while
Kid-friendliness: They didn't mind when my infant made a mess in her seat. I tipped generously but figure that's par for the course when you allow kiddos in your establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: La Rocca Pizza
There was definitely something off about this place. We came because of a recommendation from a sibling saying the pizza was good. Our experience was a bit more comprehensive. We had drinks, entrees, and pizza.
When we entered we were asked if we had a reservation, we did not. They sat us anyway. But then we noticed everyone coming in was asked the same question. The answer was always, no. It seemed like a passive aggressive question. Does the maître d', not have access to their bookings?! Seemed like a not so subtle message that we should have made a reservation, even though they would have been empty without us.
Then, the drinks. My wife had a house wine. It was almost undrinkable. My old-fashioned, could hardly be considered anything but a random assortment of liquids. We had a view of the drinks being made and it was nothing if not unorthodox, being made in a square craft and then handed off mid-mix to someone else that seemed to be a trainee.
The entrees were... okay. Messy and plated almost in a resentful manor. I asked for anchovies on my caesar salad and ended up with an entire can placed on top. Very questionable interpretation of my request.
The Margarita pizza was interesting (for kids). The flavor of the pizza dough was good, but so crispy it was like biting into a potato chip. The sauce was decent, but the shredded cheese was unmelted in spots. It was very interesting, but not worth the weird controlling vibes from maître d', and the $200+ bill for 2 adults and 2 small children.
The place could be really special as a daytime Italian cafe with gelato, and nighttime dinner service, but it was something else.
Edit: I was compelled to write this review after my very concerning experience. After writing it I started reading other reviews, some glowing, but others expressing similar concerns as my own, accompanied by responses from the owner being very defensive and accusatory. To the owner: if you are considering writing to defend yourself, first ask yourself, why so many people are on here warning people of the shortcomings and to go elsewhere. They are not blindly slinging mud. They are trying to be helpful. Ask yourself, how can I prevent this visceral reaction where somebody feels compelled to go to the internet and complain. Then work on that. Good luck. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita
Great cozy spot to get some Italian food! We got a Primavera pizza that was massive and did not disappoint, and to my surprise the Pomodoro Chicken with cheese had my mouth watering for more! Paired these dishes with a glass of red wine and *chefs kiss* a perfect date night.
Not sure why this restaurant would receive bad reviews, but ignore them and give this place a shot! So glad I did!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I got the caprese, meatball linguine and Paradiso pizza.
The caprese was interesting, nice burrata with peeled tomatoes which is different, but the garlic bread is some of the best I've ever had.
The pasta was very al dente, probably the second most al dente pasta I've ever had, bordering on unpalatable but I actually liked it. It was not very saucy but the tomatoes were good. The meatballs themselves were interesting, not like any Italian meatball I've ever had. A little tough, and I think very bready. There was one piece that was a little burnt that I particularly liked. Not my personal favorite.
The pizza was delicious, very thin crust, very cheesy with nice fresh tomato, pesto and chicken.
Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super nice place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must try their seafood pizza, very rich in flavor and quite unique
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
My fiancé and I came here for a romantic date night. The space is so warm and inviting. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Truly one of the best meals that I've had in Seattle. The pesto creamy pasta and their signature La Rocca pizza, you can't go wrong. You can just tell how much care is put into each dish even down to the Caesar salad. The wine selection is absolutely fabulous and the homemade desserts will leave you wanting even more (in the best way). This small family owned restaurant is 100% worth trying if you're in the Greenwood neighborhood. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely be coming back and bringing friends. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pizza I've ever tasted. The downside is, extremely uncomfortable chairs. Painful at times. They need cushions on them if they decide to continue with them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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