Bar Cotto

Very cute cap hill neighborhood pizzeria and casual Italian food. Pasta is outstanding. We did not try pizza but many other patrons have them and they look amazing. We plan to return to try them. Wait staff is very friendly and helpful. The only funky thing is their music 😅... Kind of new age techno Japanese tunes and quite loud. Music is obviously a very personal choice, and we appreciate this place has a lot of character. It is played to the level that if you aren't into it, it may bug you. Just something to consider. ***7/23 Edit: sorry i should have specified that this is an overdue review on a visit in early June, not from last night. The Flaming Lips pl actually sounds pretty good!

I went out last night to enjoy a meal with a friend, and Bar Cotto did not disappoint! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service was excellent, as was the food. We ordered several appetizers and an entree and shared. We very much enjoyed all of it! Be sure to try the Brussel sprouts and the Burrata!

Get the torta frittas!!! They’re adjacent to a pretzel bite but probably tastier. Had a lovely dinner at 5pm on a Saturday and was able to enjoy their outdoor seating. We did the Insalata Parma which was basically just arugula, Parmesan, mozerella and hella lemon. (Too much lemon) but the pizza was the Crudo. It’s a great size for 2 people and it’s a very light pie. The prosciutto was slippin all over the place but that didn’t detract from the pie. This place has been on my list for awhile, so I’m glad I finally swung by. If you’re looking for a thicker slice of pizza I wouldn’t say this is the spot but overall a good bang for you buck.

I walked in in the mission of trying a new restaurant in Capitol Hill, and I left the place delighted by the food, service and experience. I ordered the three course happy hour meal, and it’s was the perfect experience to share with my partner. I was very thankful by the presentation of everything and the taste. The waitress was very engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. She went above and beyond so we could have a great experience. I loved the relaxing and intimate atmosphere the restaurant offers. Definitely a great environment to celebrate with your partner, go on a date or catch up with friends. Bar Cotto is definitely my new go to place when I want Italian food in Capitol Hill.

The Owner Brandon has always been a great asset to the community, and we've celebrated a lot of special occasions here. Space is a little tight, but that's part of the charm. You can't hear what's going on at other tables, but you aren't super far away either. Wife and I would share a pie, salad and pasta every time with a bottle of wine. Can't go wrong with 90% of the menu, and the service is courteous.

This place reminds me of spark pizza style pizza but with less variety. I gave it a 3 star since the pepperoni on the pizza wasn't spread evenly. One slices had pepperoni stacked on top of each other. Some slices had 4 pieces . The noodles for the spaghetti tasted a little undercooked. Some seating along the bar and small tables. They accept reservations for groups larger than 6. The black manhattan drink was fairly strong. Going for happy hour which I didn't do would be probably the better choice.

I love this place. It’s a great find. Very casual, and really friendly staff. Also, 4 people, at $30 each, including 2 bottles of quality Italian wine, is very affordable. The espresso martini “Flatliber” is the best I’ve ever had. It’s not usually my thing.

They have great deals here! We love the $60 for a salad, pizza, pasta, and bottle of wine! Happy hour deals are also really nice. Everything is really tasty and they have this awesome chili oil that’s delicious as well :)) Also plenty of vegetarian options! Staff is really kind, they let us taste a few wines before we chose a bottle that we liked.

Our first time trying this spot and it was really good! We got a table within 15 minutes on a Saturday night, and the servers were all very friendly and welcoming. It's a small restaurant, but super cute. The pizza we got was really spicy, but the flavors were good. We also ordered the Peperonata pasta (not pictured) and that was the true winner. Everything we had was good, and I would definitely recommend it.

Used to love this place but after last night, I definitely need to reconsider. Friend was in town visiting so I thought I'd take him to Bar Cotto. What a mistake. There was a wait when we arrived. That wasn't a problem. The disorganization was. The poor wounded puppy greeting guests was clearly overwhelmed. Not sure if he was just new/untrained/unfamiliar with their systems or if there was just an intellectual issue with him but it made for a bit of an awkward and unpleasant waiting experience for the people jammed in the corner. And he was none the wiser to realize this. Drinks and appetizer were fine and each of us ordered a pizza. Mine came out. It was just ok. It was very undercooked and soggy in the middle but we were starving. Five minutes later, we inquired where my friend's pizza was and the bar tender said it would be another five or so minutes. That was surprising so I asked if that was their new practice: to bring out people's entrees at staggered times. Some restaurants do that. He was clearly upset by this question. And responded: "dude, come on." Given the price point and ambience of Bar Cotto I was surprised by this response. Whatever happened to assuming best intentions? Perhaps the owners should remind their bar tender that their restaurant is supposed to be an upscale restaurant providing some service. Defensive quips aren't necessary. About five minutes later the bar tender came over to say that they had burned my friend's pizza and were starting over. He said it would be free but we would have to wait, probably another 15 or so minutes. We didn't want to so he threw down the check - offering no apology and certainly offering nothing to make up for this. While the restaurant was full when we arrived it was less than half full when this happened. The two "cooks" at the pizza oven were flirting with each other the entire time and it's my guess that is why the pizza was burned and the timing was off. Regardless, they shouldn't be empty at 9:00 on a Saturday night in Cap Hill, but now I know why they were. We left and went elsewhere to get my friend food and encountered crowds everywhere we went. I don't think I need to go there again, which is a shame, because Bar Cotto used to be great. At least it was when their employees cared enough to show it.

their deal of a whole bottle of wine, salad, pizza AND pasta for $65 is insane. i go at least once a month. every thing is so fresh, service is immaculate, you can tell they make everything traditional and accurate. never had a bad experience and have been here more than 15+ times this year alone. love that their house wine is imported from italy its always so good and not like others trash house wine. 10/10 love it here vibes are also 10/10 love it so much! recommend: fungi, pepperoni and spicy pepperoni pizza (i think its diavola?) and their spaghetti and meatballs, and dont forget to ask for their chili oil

It's not often you find a happy hour on a Friday, but this place offers it every day from 5-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, with happy hour available throughout the restaurant Sunday-Thursday and bar only on Friday and Saturday! Unfortunately, as we were ordering, the staff informed us that since we didn't sit at the bar, we wouldn't be eligible for the happy hour prices. Had we known this ahead of time, we would've definitely sat at the bar, but it wasn't mentioned when we were seated, which was a bit disappointing. Despite this, the food was great. We started with the meatballs, which were excellent and came with two hearty pieces. The bolognese was decent, but nothing special. The pepperoni pizza, however, was fantastic - perfectly made. The real standout for me, though, was the charred broccoli. It was surprisingly delicious, and I'd definitely come back just for that! I loved the relaxing and intimate atmosphere of the restaurant. It's definitely a great spot to celebrate with a partner, go on a date, or catch up with friends!

Bar cotto is a solid Italian restaurant to go to if you're look for good food that will hit at a good price. They have a 2 for $60 special where there's a Choice of Parma or Caesar Sala, Any one Pizza, Any one Pasta and Choice of bottle House Red or White or 2 Aperol Spritz. Sometimes we order off menu too- but it's consistent for the pricing

Was lucky to get a party of 4 seated without reservation on a Saturday evening! We took advantage of their special: 1 of each: Salad, Pizza, Pasta and a choice of a bottle of wine or 2 aperol spritzes to split between two. Highlights were the brussel sprouts and pizzas. The brussel sprouts were crispy, nutty and well seasoned. Couldn't have enough. The Diavola pizza was delicious- great crust, good ratio of meat to sauce, the perfect amount of spice and honey. The Verde had a freshness to it. The pesto was the star and it worked well with the veggies. The ricotta gnocchi melted in your mouth. It's definitely cheese heavy and should be eaten quickly before it cools down. There's a sweetness to this dish so beware if you're not a fan. Nuts were the perfect garnish and textural element to this otherwise soft dish. Was very glad I tried this place! Will be back soon!

10/10 recommend this hidden gem! Bar Cotto hosted me and my friends for my birthday & although we were a rather large group they accommodated us so well. The food, the vibes, & the service were all AMAZING & my friends and I cannot wait to come back. Christian (the manager) was so so kind even from the planning phase & made sure we were well taken care of throughout the night along with the rest of his staff.

A cute, small spot with a nice ambiance--great for a date night! The service was friendly and welcoming, but the food was just average for me. I found it a bit too bland. We tried their pasta and pizzas, but I would have preferred more seasoning or spices onto it. I had to add their spicy oil onto everything to make it a bit more flavorful. Might work for someone with a milder palate, but not my favorite.

Very cute cap hill neighborhood pizzeria and casual Italian food. Pasta is outstanding. We did not try pizza but many other patrons have them and they look amazing. We plan to return to try them. Wait staff is very friendly and helpful. The only funky thing is their music... Kind of new age techno Japanese tunes and quite loud. Music is obviously a very personal choice, and we appreciate this place has a lot of character. It is played to the level that if you aren't into it, it may bug you. Just something to consider.

The service was so lack luster that the food didn't even taste good. We walked in and it was a bit busy outside so we figured it would take a while. Very small inside and a bit confusing on where to wait/check in. We put our name down and the "host" said about 30-40 minutes. After everyone else was seated, we figured we'd be sat soon but when deciding to wait inside instead of outside the same "host" acted like he had never seen us before. Then asked how many people in our party... Once we were finally seated by the bartender it was very unclear who our server was. About 3/4 different workers were supporting with our table. The person who took or order didn't write it down since he was holding dirty dishes from another table. Sadly, he got our order wrong and I was already too bothered to ask to switch it/wait longer. I feel I would've had more patience if parties behind us weren't sat before us. It felt a bit frustrating since I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner. Food was decent but I won't come back.

The meatballs were super underwhelming, and the focaccia was crispy as opposed to fluffy (felt more like eating flatbread). The pizza that had anchovies on it was also way too salty. At least the Brussels sprouts were good!

I've been here numerous times and it never disappoints. The dinner for two with pizza, pasta, salads and a bottle of wine is a great deal.

I enjoyed my dinner here each time I've dined in. I don't remember what the pizza I got is called but it was so good!! I recommend this place if you're in caphill and craving italian food. The ambiance is cute inside and staff is friendly!

Pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was cooked to perfection. Verde pizza was delicious but the pesto was a bit subtle and very oily. Very good still. Graciously thankful for our waitress for squeezing in our order right as service was closing. Will definitely come back again once my pasta cravings resurface!

Bar Cotto is an intimate restaurant with amazing food. The Caesar salad had crisp romaine lettuce with fresh shaved parmesan and croutons. My favorite was the ricotta gnocchi. The pillowy gnocchi and creamy Gorgonzola are perfection. The toasted walnuts give a nice crunchy texture. Since there is never too much cheese, make sure to ask for a little extra parmesan on top. I ordered food to go, but the service was friendly and punctual.

Great food and nice service! I ordered the margarita pizza which was perfectly seasoned. The undercarriage was a little floppy, but the flavors were on point. The spaghetti and meatballs was also cooked well. The pasta was al dente and the meatballs were juicy. I liked the texture as it had a little bounce and not being too crumbly. The food here is not the best I've ever had, but very solid, so I'd be back!

The food is amazing and the weeknight deal is great! The service is top notch and it feels like you're eating in someone's kitchen. The atmosphere is intimate and makes for a great regular, go-to spot.

Really enjoyable! We noticed there was a $65 three course meal, but didn't really want the drink part so we just ordered the three parts separately (salad, pizza, pasta). We got the insalata parma salad, tropical pizza, and pasta pepperonata. The three dishes very comfortably serves two. In my opinion the food is a bit on the expensive side, but the quality definitely matches the price. Service is decent as well, and we were seated and served quickly (the waiting line got a bit more crowded around 7:30pm). Would definitely come back for a date night!

Great little spot for wood fired "Neapolitan" style pizza in Cap Hill! Sat at the small bar and enjoyed wine with my Diavola pizza! Bar tender was friendly and attentive.

Just went here for a happy hour with my friend. We sat outside and it was nice and covered from the fall rain. The waiter was friendly and the food was amazing. $9 pizza and $28 bottle of wine for a happy hour? Sign me up!

Came in on a Friday night as a single diner and waited only a short time before a larger party at the bar was moved to a corner table so I could sit at the bar. The ambiance is chill, and it's open kitchen (like the back third of the restaurant is where they prepare food and where the ovens are which was unique). Plenty of shareable plates between two people. Perfect for a cozy date night. It's a small neighborhood establishment- I could tell by the regulars who made small talk with the bartender. The bartender was friendly and took great care of me throughout the night, checking in and providing recommendations. I had the pepperoni pizza- thin but crispy Italian crust, a sweet marinara sauce, a few basil sprigs, and plenty of cup pepperoni slices on top. It's a simple option and therefore nothing mind blowing (reason for the 4 star) but I could finish the entire order in one sitting (if you're not too hungry, there could be leftovers). Other people next to me had pasta which looked delicious and steaming hot, which is sometimes what we need on a cold night.

Their happy hour is great! My favorite was the Aperol Spritz. I think this is their most popular drink and I can definitely see why. Huge wine glass filled with a very citrus-y bubbly well-balanced drink on a hot summer day. Their other drinks were solid too but this one blew me and my friend away. Warning that their vesper martini is quite strong! Food was decent (a good deal for the price!). The Rigagoni on the menu (did they mean to say Rigatoni?) was a good-sized meal for one. Flavor was what you'd expect and it was meat-based so pretty substantial. We also got a bruschetta which was just average, a little underwhelming. Ambience was fine although a bit dark. For happy hour, they only do bar or outdoor seating. We got there at 5:30 for happy hour, where we could get seats easily. By the time we left (6:30ish), it became pretty packed.

Beware their happy hour menu ONLY applies to the bar! I found that really odd and was not too pleased when I got my check. Pick another spot!

I've been wanting to try out Bar Cotto for a long time, and I finally did with some friends during happy hour. it's important to be mindful that if you were there for happy hour, you can sit at the bar or outside only! We got four orders of the rigatoni, $12, and a pepperoni pizza, which was $8. And the portions were large, especially at this price point. Everything was fresh, and the pasta was absolutely delicious, with a great amount of sausage and a little bit of spice. Our server was very accommodating, even bringing out extra chairs, so we could reconfigure our seating. This is a great spot for a date or small group. I'll definitely be back to try the $60 meal deal for two.

Cotto is a very nice place to have a romantic, friendship, family gathering. The ambience location, service and staff are excellent. Amber & Sophie are the best and management and the cooks are 1st class. The seating and food are memorable. I love this cozy place . Bernard from NYC.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to go to Bar Cotto. This is the perfect place for a date night and one of the best deals! We came for the 3-course dinner for 2 where for $60, you can get a bottle of wine (or 2 aperol spritz's), any salad, any pizza, and any pasta. In this economy??? A steal. We opted for the aperol spritz, caesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, and parma pizza. Everything was very good and I felt like the portions were more than enough for two people, especially the pizza which was huge! The meatballs were very flavorful and juicy and the fresh pasta was cooked to perfection. The pizza had the right amount of crisp and chewiness and all the ingredients tasted so fresh. We left the meal very satisfied and not hungry at all. Seating is a bit tight inside so I highly recommend going early because they don't take reservations. I definitely want to come back for their happy hour as well.

Christian took great care of us. After a ling day of driving all over the PNW we ended up here looking quite casual. Christian welcomed us - took our drink orders quickly and made sure to recommend a few favorite items in the menu. Hubby had the Rigatoni with peppers, onions and sauage. Tasted like something I would make at home(and we are Italian - so not many Italian restaurant food is up to our standards). The rigatoni was a bit overcooked - but we were in quite late towards the end of the service times - so Im sure had we areived at a better dinner hour that wouldnt be an issue. I ordered what I thought was an olive oil based spaghetti- when it arrived it had quite a bit of a tomato gravy. The busboy dropped the dish off - I kindly asked him what the dish was and he politely explaned (yep it WAS what I ordered). The next thing I knew Christian was at the table making sure I was satisfied. I told him it looked amazing - but I thought it was more of an olive oil based dish - Christian immidiatly made sure I would be hap and had the chef fire up simething special for me (olive oil based sauce). It was perfect! Small, private and on the soft lit side. Great spot for a well priced Italian meal - we will try the Pizza, salad and wine pre-mix ($65) for two next time we are in town. Thanks for a good meal guys!

Times have changed... This place used to be one of our "go-to" Italian spots and we used to eat here at least 1-2x per month. This restaurant is now blacklisted from my list, I will never return again, and never recommend it to anyone, ever. My party of four ate dinner here and three out of the four of us had the 24 hours of most graphically violent food poisoning experience. After comparing notes of where we had all been, this place was the only common denominator. The three of us who had two different types of pizza were the ones who got sick. After calling the restaurant to report the incident, the manager said she would call back. The manager never called back, so we called back again the next day. She said she had "checked the dates" on their ingredients and not found any issues, so there was nothing else to do. After connecting with the owner, he promised a full refund for the meal, however he never followed through and ghosted us. Extremely disappointed with the poor customer service and clearly improper food handling.

We got the three course pre-mix, salad pizza pasta and drinks for two for $60, pretty good deal. We got the Diavola pizza because the server suggested and it was pretty tasty, perfect amount of spiciness for me. The pasta was bit too hard for my personal preference but my girlfriend liked it. The interior is pretty cozy and intimate so was nice for a date night.

Staff was accommodating as there were no tables available for four at the time. A communal table outside was offered which worked out fine. The pizza was yummy- dough was good and sauce was flavorful. The crispy brussels sprouts were tasty along with some chopped hazelnuts.

Amazing food!!! Great lowkey restaurant that has great options, menu is customizable, and staff is nice and relaxed. Inside is dim lighting that is perfect for a date night

Had a wonderful time trying their $65 deal that includes a bottle of wine, appetizer,a pizza and a pasta. The pasta was so full flavor and perfectly cooked Al dente and the pizza had an incredible chili oil that I'm still dreaming about. The service was attentive and food was delivered perfectly timed. Intimate place perfect for a date. We will definitely be back

I ordered the the gnocchi and margherita pizza. The food came out fast. The taste was alright. I wish the pizza had more sauce and the cheese didn't pull so it wasn't as hot as I had hoped. The gnocchi was solid. For the value and the competitiveness of Italian food in the neighborhood, I'm not so keen on returning. Or maybe I'll give it another try and have something else!

I have eaten here several times as it is my daughter's go to for tasty Italian. The pastas are all fantastic as are the sauces. I particularly like the gnocchi and spaghetti and meatballs (and heavenly meatballs they are in a tangy san marzano sugo sauce). The bruschetta is simple and tasty and just how I like it. The brussel sprouts appetizer is a favorite and not overly salty as many are lately. I have had the calzones and several of the pizzas in the past and they were quite good also. I have excellent and attentive service almost every time I've been here. The restaurant is small and you can't always get in especially if you have a party larger than 2 but well worth it.

Visiting from Los Angeles, were were craving Italian food and came across this place thanks to Yelp. It was exactly what we were looking for. Small place with a great vibe, nicely lit. Not a whole lot of tables but we were lucky enough to score one around 8:30 PM on a Sunday night. Food was great, and nice and HOT, love being able to take my time and eat without the food getting cold. Our server was David D and he was OUTSTANDING, he looked like he was the only server and he did not miss a thing! Prices were reasonable, we will definintely be back during our next trip to Seattle! Highly recommend!

I love everything about this place (except for the location due to finding street parking in Capitol Hill). It's a great place for an intimate date night. Their pizzas are always delicious. My favorite is the one with prosciutto and mushrooms. Their burrata board was so good with the burrata being warm and melts onto the bread. The tomatoes are plump and juicy with a bit of balsamic vinegar on top. Drinks here are also great and I've constantly enjoyed the service from the bartender and the waiters.

Great date restaurant in Capitol Hill! Romantic cool modern Italian vibes makes this restaurant a good place for a date night! We had their meal for 2 which was such a great deal. We got 2 cocktails, a pizza and pasta. The cocktails were delicious and well crafted. We had the prosciutto pizza with truffle oil which was so fresh, warm, and delicious! The spaghetti and meatballs had a phenomenal sauce! We ended up saving the sauce to bring home to add more pasta to. Highly recommend!

Came here during our trip and the Margherita pizza was delicious! I loved the cheese and quality of the ingredients. The pasta perpperonata was great but felt like it was missing something. I asked for parmesan cheese and it was freshly grated right in front of us. The ambiance was busy with a younger crowd. It was a bit too loud for us as we couldn't hear each other. The service was great as the staff was very attentive and genuine. The closest parking is on the street and there are no reservations, just walk-ins. This is definitely the place to be with a group of friends or date night.

Delivery via DoorDash from Cap Hill to LQA, so take that for what it's worth. Caesar salad had really fresh romaine but was missing some acidity - maybe needed a smidge more dressing or just a lemon wedge tossed in or something. Meatballs had REALLY good flavor, but could have used the tiniest bit more sauce, like maybe a tablespoon more would've been perfect. Margherita pizza arrived cold w/ congealed toppings, but 10 mins in the oven at 350 deg solved the problem. I don't know that I feel the need to do the Caesar salad or Margherita pizza again, but the meatballs are a can't-miss. Maybe ask for a little cup of extra sauce on the side.

Loved it here and would recommend the 3 course meal for $50 (what a steal!). It comes with a salad, any pizza, any pasta, and a bottle of wine or 2 cocktails. The pizza (funghi) was one of the best pizzas I've had in the Seattle area from the rich mushroom flavors to the perfectly cooked crust and the pasta (pepperonata) was also delicious. The perfect sharing meal or date night! I can't wait to come back and try their other options too.

Unfortunately we didn't even get the chance to eat as the service before sitting down was so bad. There was no one there to greet you and the person who did didn't exactly know what was going on when he did. Said the wait for 2 would be 20 minutes with a four person table open and two four person table closing out. While we waited we put our name down somewhere else and went there when we were called. The open table sat empty the entire time we waited and they lost my business

Came here around 5:30 for the happy hour with my girl friend. Make sure you sit at the bar table or outside for the happy hour. We didn't know but the server let us switched to the table outside:) The happy hour menu has a wide range of food. $3 off of cocktails and $5 for beer. We got the Insulata parma, Margherita (6" pizza), antipasti plate (with salumi, Mama lils peppers, focaccia, olives) The portion was decent and food were filling. Insulata Parma was okay. There was too much lemon juice, it's kinda sour. They featured their wood-fired pizza! The Margherita was really tasty. The amount of sauce they put was just perfect! I will come back to try other pizzas and maybe their 3 course dinner too:)

favourite italian spot in cap hill! flavour is always on point and hits the spot. also a good date night spot, a pizza and pasta is the perfect amount to share!

They have a great 3-course meal for 2. You get a salad, pasta, pizza, and a bottle of wine. The pizza, wine, and salad were very good. Wish they had a non-tomato sauce based pasta though. Overall, I recommend recommend this place. Only suggestion is that they should add a pasta that is not tomato or red sauce based.

Ordered a pizza and salad for delivery. Paid extra for express delivery because I needed it quickly. It was promised to be delivered within 40 minutes. It took 1.5 hours, and I was gone by the time it arrived. I called the restaurant and was told "it's not our problem." Gross disrespect for customers = I will not be back. RESPONDING TO OWNER'S RESPONSE: Nice try, but in fact you DO "offer delivery," by doing business with Door Dash. It's so lame that you gladly take all the revenue you can get from Door Dash sales, but when things go badly you pretend you're not involved and you "discourage" people from using that service. If you had any respect for your customers, you'd take some responsibility along with all that revenue. Oh, and your point about being "unable to process a refund"? Please feel free to message me and I'll gladly help you give me back the $68 I spent on pizza and salad I never ate.

I stumbled upon this while trying to find a place to eat dinner. I'm really glad I did! I like the look of this place-felt cozy. I checked out the menu and the spaghetti and meatballs just spoke to me and that's what I ordered. I thought the dish was delicious. The sauce tasted great and I think it had a little heat which was nice or maybe it was the pepper. The meatballs were delicious and tender. The whole dish worked well together-very comfort food feeling. I ended the meal with the tiramisu which was great--well balanced and felt pretty light. Really enjoyed my meal here and the person serving me was great too. I'd like to dine here again if I'm in Seattle

Food was FABULOUS. All homemade pasta. I got gluten free pasta and it was some of the best I've had! Vibe is fun and service e is spot on!

So refreshing to find fabulous food at a good price in Seattle. A tiny spot, get there early to guarantee a seat as there's no reservations. The pre fixe menu is a great deal--we tried to Marg pizza and spaghetti, brussel sprouts, and the fried dough dessert with Nutella and berries. Omg the dessert was amazing. We couldn't stop eating it even though we were so full. Our server David was great too. Can't wait to come back!

food: 4.5 service: 4.5 ambiance: 4 went here on a weekday night around 6:30pm and it was pretty busy! small tables, definitely more suitable for smaller groups of 2-4... there's a few bar seats and a few outdoor bar seats too. we ended up waiting 20-30 ish minutes for a table which was fine because the food was so good and reasonably priced for so much food! you can order a la carte but i would recommend ordering their fixed 3 course (salad, pizza of choice, and pasta of choice, with either 2 aperol spritzes or wine), all for $60, which is a steal, especially in cap hill/downtown! the catch is it's for 2 people, so if you came with 4 people, you would probably have to order another set or more entrees. we got the caesar salad, which was a nice starter. it was nice but i wish it was a but more heavily dressed. i'm sure the staff would've accomodated and gave us more dressing but at that point we had inhaled it because we were so hungry. we also ordered the funghi pizza. it isn't a red sauce pizza, but it was still delicious. the crust was thin and so crispy and came straight from their pizza oven. there was a generous amount of mushrooms and the truffle oil added a nice umami touch to the pizza. we also ordered the pepperonata pasta. the noodles were huge, the chunks of sausage were huge, and the pasta sauce was so flavorful and tasted so fresh and light. i do wish there was a more powerful roasted pepper presence in it but i still enjoyed the pasta a lot! we also ordered a side of foccaccia, which are made to order so it came out warm, crispy on the edges, soft in the middle. to my surprise it was kind of thin like a flat bread vibe, not like a thicker more doughy foccaccia. staff was really friendly! and checked on us a lot! and were super accomodating. we asked if they could make our aperol spritzes sweeter, and they offered to bring us some simple to add to our drinks. the restaurant itself is quite small and cozy. the open kitchen is cool, you can see the prep and the pizzas being fired. it does get quite loud when it's full/busy but around 8:30-9 the dinner crowd clears and it's a lot quieter.