Mondello - Seattle

This is my absolute favorite restaurant ! Most delicious Italian food and great service!

The food was mediocre at best, although the ravioli was a rip-off with only 5 poorly cooked pieces at $26. We called earlier to say we're celebrating a birthday and the moment we entered bearing a birthday cake, the staff stopped us in our tracks and pointed out that they charge a per person cake fee of $3.50, which I've never encountered in other restaurants before. There's also an additional 20% tariff for large groups. We were a party of seven. We had a group voucher which should have been applied to the total Before taxes, but the staff forgot, and didn't bother to redo the math and applied it after, driving up the costs. Pointing out the hidden costs here, and coupled with the very mediocre fare, you might want to think twice about visiting this place, especially for special occasions when you don't want it ruining your night. There are places which give you a better run for your money and time.

Squid ink with garlic was the best. I thought I had the best dish but my guest preferred theirs, so it speaks to the quality of each dish. It's in a very nice part of town, and the restaurant itself is lovely, though in a somewhat more isolated area. Not to worry! There's a bus route that will take you very close to the restaurant. Great vegetarian options. Food came out very quickly, and the presentation was beautiful on the squid ink pasta.

This is the best ravioli pasta we’ve had in…can’t remember very well done. It’s a family restaurant with amazing staff and service.

I had one of the best meals of my life here last night and feel like I traveled to Italy in the span of the time I enjoyed my meal. Wow! It is truly a hidden gem. Can’t wait to go back!