Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Capitol Hill / First Hill

I recently visited the bar at this Italian restaurant, and I was absolutely blown away! The atmosphere is chic yet cozy, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing evening. The staff is incredibly professional and attentive, always ready with great recommendations for cocktails and Italian wines. I tried a Negroni that was perfectly crafted, and a glass of Chianti that instantly transported me to Italy. The selection of aperitifs is fantastic, and the authentic flavors of the small bites to pair with the drinks are a real treat. I highly recommend stopping by for a unique drink experience. I can’t wait to return! The bartenders here are true professionals—knowledgeable, friendly!

Really fun evening: good drinks, wonderful service, good food in a cozy, classy space.

What A Place! As a kid from Kirkland, that went to Kirkland junior high in the 80’s. I’ve seen a lot of businesses and restaurants in the area! This is by far one of the Greatest Ever! Food!🌟 Service 🌟 Atmosphere 🌟 There are So Many reasons to love this restaurant, I can’t wait to go back! Our waiter Max was Awesome, and the ownership and staff, make you feel like family! This is a MUST VISIT!

Occasion Solo dining on a weekend Food & Drink Agnolotti with pork sugo, escarole, and smoked ricotta salata seasoning - 10/10. Pasta was done perfectly as al dente with sauce to go along with the vegetable, cheese and tender meat. Delectable with hint of salt but not one thing stole the show, all ingredients worked really well together. Sitting at the counter, I noticed that many folks ordered the Bolognese dish and the agnolotti one with the black cod being the most popular/ ordered dishes. I would come back with my friends to try their other pastas and proteins! I had their Hugo spritzer - a mix of elderflower, mint, lemon, soda (carbonated water). This was not too sweet, just the way I like it! Ambiance Pleasant atmosphere that is well-designed and well-lit with minimalistic decor. Everything served a function; there were tasteful paintings near the coat hangers. Service Impeccable! From check in to closing out, the service here was stellar. I was greeted by a friendly host up front who checked me in and seated me right away on the counter as I requested on OpenTable. My server was attentive and quick to make suggestions based on my preferences on drinks and food. The staff were a delight! They were all very communicative with each other and made sure to take care of the dish before serving it. They gifted me a dessert and cute little appetizer which was very generous of them!

A different concept on a pizza with flavors from around the world. Each pizza represents a certain city in various countries. The crust was nicely thin in the middle and big and crunchy on the edges. We enjoyed the Consenza pizza with spicy sausage, red peppers, and a nice tomato sauce. The atmosphere is cozy and lighting was neither too dark or too bright. The service was good and the manager made sure we were happy with everything.