Sis and I had another meal out on Beacon Hill in Seattle. This time we decided on Italian and found what we were looking for at bar Del Corso. I have heard a lot about this small café. And it did not disappoint. We started with a large plate of salad greens lightly dressed with vinaigrette, a generous helping of shaved parmesan and soft boiled eggs, paired with their baccala (salt cod and potato fritters). Dinner was shared small plates of house made Calabrian sausage and a generous bowl of Vongole alla Marinara (little neck clams in marinara sauce) with grilled artisan bread. Every dish was more than enough for two (more than we could eat anyway) and as delicious as they sound. There were two things that, if added, would have made this meal outstanding for me. A grace note of a bit more salt (but then, I have a palate that always craves a bit more salt and pepper) and a bit more fish in the salt cod. The cod fritters was the only dish that tasted lacking, however. It was a solidly great meal otherwise. Bar del Corso is a definite recommendation.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vongole Alla Marinara, Small Plates

I don't get it. One of the blandest Italian meals we've had in years. How does an Italian restaurant have only ONE red wine (a fruit-punch tasting Sangiovese) by the glass? That was weird right off the bat (sorry not all of us are rich enough to buy incredibly marked up bottles), then the panzanella special was soaking wet in a bowl of overly salted vinaigrette, so the bread was just gloppy, not at all impressive or true to form for this classic Italian dish. But the worst had to be the salami pizza, which not only had so many black burned spots on it that the flavor was more of char than of a good crust, there was absolutely no seasoning on it, with the salami more resembling a dull pepperoni and otherwise utterly flavorless. The bartender was nice enough and fast to get us the check but obviously busy so there was no small talk (we were relegated to the empty bar in a 75% empty restaurant at 5pm on a weeknight because we didn't have a reservation). The music was blaring, the food was dull, and the vibe was more too-cool-for-school than anything that seemed to celebrate Italian food or culture. As you can guess, we won't be back. Another Seattle overhyped spot.
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

Nice environment and attractive menu. Very good pizza (a little too much char to rate any higher). Excellent sides, bread and beverages. Service was poor (…..same for pizza cutting scissors). Primary server was not hospitable nor friendly and gave off a bad vibe (was not made to feel welcome). The interaction with this server was extremely hurried, almost non-existent and felt both strained and awkward. The remainder of the service was average at best. One of the few places I have been to in recent times where I did not wish to ask any server for a refill of my water. Had a wonderful experience on one previous occasion (while at the bar) but not so this time around. The food alone would certainly be enough to warrant my long trip in again but the service will unfortunately likely negate that from happening down the road. From my perspective, the service is a reflection of the management so I have to question the latter. Disappointing experience.

Bar del Corso was a very pleasant surprise. Since I moved to Seattle I've been very disappointed by the restaurant offerings. Most are priced too high for the quality of the food. If I'm going to pay over $20 for an entree it better wow me and it rarely does. Bar del Corso did. It's not cheap but it's also no super expensive and the food was excellent. I've spent more on significantly lower quality food. It's a smallish restaurant in a rather pretty part of town. The atmosphere was lively, filled with smiling patrons enjoying their meals and conversation. Most folks put on a decent shirt or top but it's not a black tie and gown place. In fact you're probably not going to feel too out of place in a t-shirt. As long as it's clean. ;) You should make reservations but if you show up spur of the moment they may have bar seating open.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

I really enjoyed the food and the prices were sensible. The atmosphere was casual but it still felt pretentious. We made reservations as recommended and when we arrived the person who greeted us was not very welcoming. I can’t remember his words but it felt like “what are you doing here?” I do remember my reply was, “food?” Service was really lacking which can kill the vibes for a great meal. Food was super yummy, we ordered more than enough for two people plus dessert and 2 glasses of wine = $100 The dessert was cornmeal cake and the most memorable and I want more!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Pear and Arugula Salad, Cod Fritters, Grilled Octopus
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian options
Vegetarian options are pretty limited.

My husband and I have been to Bar del Corso three times and enjoyed our experience each time. First time we’ve dined here, it was for dinner and the restaurant was bumping with a fun vibe. We sat at the bar the first time and it was great, well attended. Little did we know that there was a cute back patio so the last two times we’ve dined, we sat in the back patio. They have two large heaters if needed. And it’s covered so you won’t get rained on! All friendly servers and bartenders. The pizzas here have become our favorite pizzas in WA. Our fave pizza is probably the Funghi with sausages. The Manila clams small plate is super good. And if the Grilled Octopus with Yukon Gold Potatoes is on the special menu, you must order that... great flavors and is my husband’s favorite small plate ever... So divine! Beacon Hill has some great restaurants and this is a must visit!

Not bad, awesome ambience, rushed staff. Wed we could not get a table but Thu worked. I really liked the place, aery and open, one large busy room whith the pizza oven off in the corner. Out back a very pleasant patio. We had three small plates to share, including the very popular meatballs (smoky, recommended), but all three were very salty for our tastes. Pizza was solid, chewy crust slightly burnt, limited selections, especially for folks who don't want spicy. Loved the morel mushroom pizza special, funghi was ok with fairly American sausage (anise). I haven't cut pizza with scissors before . Unfortunately our server was quite brief, no conversation, felt rushed the whole time, with water glasses getting refilled every minute. Post pandemic stress. Overall a likable place with great atmosphere.

Bar Del Corso is a hidden gem of Beacon Hill! I came in on a Friday around 6:30pm for a casual date night - we only waited about 5 minutes till we got seated. I was encouraged to find a decent amount of people waiting inside the restaurant! Their interior feels homey and it's bustling with energy. I did find the noise level louder than a normal restaurant, but I liked how energetic the atmosphere felt. What to order: -FUNGHI PIZZA -FRIED RISOTTO BALLS -ARUGULA PEAR BALSAMIC SALAD -GRILLED OCTOPUS We practically finished ALL this food except for half the pizza and the bill was under $55. What a bargain! Service was quick and the server who helped us was attentive and helpful in helping us make our choices. I will for sure come back to try the meatballs and dessert, and give the pizza another go :)

The food was fantastic and the vibe on the patio was fun, but the service was some of the worst I've had in a while. Apathetic servers (which we initially blamed on the extreme heat, which would be totally understandable, but it started to feel personal by the end), taking away our drinks and food before we'd even finished them, taking away my plate as I was taking a bite of food, and then telling us that they have reservations and needed us to leave within 2 or 3 minutes so they could use the table we were at. It, sadly, turned what was supposed to be a joyous reunion of friends who hadn't seen each other in a while into something uncomfortable and weird.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

I've given this place a few chances over the years. 1 - They put meat on a pizza that was ordered vegetarian which I didn't notice until I had driven home. Customer service recovery was poor in trying to get it refunded to my card. 2 - Tried to order something on the menu for takeout and they had emailed me back to say they could do it and then when I called to order it they told me they could not because it was something that was difficult to prepare so only available for in person dining. 3 - You literally never know what their menu is because it does not have any online presence. 4 - Customers are clearly an inconvenience here and it comes through in their demeanor.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

The food? Excellent. Priced right, good portions and the daily specials are always amazing. Lots of seating and plently of cool drinks too. It's a tad dark and dreary inside, hence the rating and ok this night our waitress was especially grumpy and not very friendly. Did I mention the food was fantastic? Dinner for two under $60 with tax and tip in Seattle? Try it! You will thank me.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Mussels and Escarole Salad, Pizza Margherita, Small Plates, Margherita Pizza
Vegetarian options
Salads and pizzas

The pizza here was excellent. We had a special for the day, so no guarantee it will be there again but the sausage was flavorful and the potatoes were crispy on the outside soft on inside. The salami pizza is delicious. The dough has great flavor, the sauce is bright, and the salami was just slightly spicy. The Marionberry crostatawas very tasty. The berry mostly covered up any flavor from the frangipane but was still so good I didn't miss it. Also, the servers were attentive but never felt intrusive and didn't miss a beat. They even anticipated our requests a few times and we didn't even have to ask.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I wanted to enjoy it more than I did. The food was tasty, but the server didn’t even greet us. It takes two seconds. First things out of here mouth was, can I get you drinks. We got them, and outside of taking our order, never saw her again until we asked the water girl for help on getting drinks. No follow up at all. The place is a really loud if you have any hearing difficulties. And the hardest part was cutting the pizza with scissors without touching everyone’s slices. A bit of a gimmick. Food good. Experience meh
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

Bar del Corso is wonderful! We sat on their covered patio and started with some apertivo drinks alongside the mussels and escarole salad. I am now obsessed with this salad- perfectly balanced flavors alongside crispy fresh greens. The mussels were super fresh and I loved the fennel and tomatoes in the broth. The Romana pizza followed with added mozzarella di Buffala and omg! This is the perfect pizza IMO- the crust had amazing flavor and the toppings were distributed just so to bring joy in every bite. We finished our meal with the super tender polenta cake and some amaro. It was a perfect meal with great service. Hope to be back soon!

The cocktails! Whoa! A whole ‘nother level. And when the bartender came over to explain the cocktail - the one with mezcal - we knew we were in good hands. And then the mussels came out. Exceptional. Tender, juicy, highly flavored. The pork was even better. Tons of flavor and tender as is imaginable. The margarita pizza and funghi were perfect, too. Great meal. Thank you Bar del Corso!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Small Plates, Funghi Pizza, Margherita Pizza

Great pizza at affordable prices. All dishes are tasty, we always order the Suppli al Telefono, a salad, and the Funghi pizza.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Recommended dishes
Pizza Spicy Capicola, Suppli Al Telefono, Pear and Arugula Salad, Pizza Margherita, Funghi Pizza, Margherita Pizza
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free street parking, Paid street parking
Parking
They don’t have a parking spot but you can park along the main street or in the neighborhood behind the restaurant.

This is definitely a treasure. I do not remember how we found it, but once we did we didn't stop going. Chefs are mesmerizing to watch in the kitchen when you sit at the bar. Servers are always friendly and attentive. Food is delicious and the drinks are creative.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza Spicy Capicola, Suppli Al Telefono, Pear and Arugula Salad, Pizza Scissors, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake, Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Bar del Corso is a little bit further down the road from the light rail station, but well worth the 5 minute walk. It's a busy little hole in the wall, with good strong drinks, decent prices and a great friendly staff. There is always a line here, so get her early or plan to wait around (while having a pre-dinner drink outside the front). The pizza is their staple here, pretty delicious and some good combos. Check out the specials board on the back of the restaurant for food, or the front for drinks and desserts.

Had a joint birthday party here with a big group and they were organized, super friendly, provided an absolutely amazing meal for a more than reasonable prefix price, and generally showed us a good time. Would recommend for any celebration!
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Dietary restrictions
Able to accommodate any dietary restrictions.
Kid-friendliness
They prepped some simple cheese pizzas for our kiddos.

Excellent pizza, one of the best I've had in Seattle so far. We went as a group of 6 with a reservation, food came out quickly though overall service left a little to be desired. Looking forward to going back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Pizza Margherita
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

Bar del Corso is easily at the top of our list for favorite Italian restaurants in Seattle. From the pizza to the small plates to the spritzes and cocktails, it was an amazing meal. We also loved the atmosphere - the buzz in the restaurant is warm and inviting. Make sure not to skip the warm rhubarb polenta cake for dessert!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Not sure
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

This place is very cozy and the food and drinks are pretty good. I came here for the first time last November, with my best friend visiting from Mexico. We both were pleasantly surprised of the food quality, staff and atmosphere. We tried the bacalao fritters, some sort of risotto and the burrata; the fritters hands down the favorite. We also got a dessert (pictured) something with quince and it was to die for!
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

The service was great. The waitress was very kind. The atmosphere was loud but enjoyable. The Funghi pizza that many reviews recommended was pretty basic and not something to look forward too. I made the mistake of ordering the IPA that was on tap, it was gross, smelled like mildew every time I took a drink. The quality of the food and drink discouraged me from ordering anything else.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

Reservations required. Small plates and pizza are good. The cocktails are overpriced . Service - considering the noise and crowded restaurant did an average job. Loud music, loud customers, and chefs make it difficult to carry-on a conversation. We will probably only order take out in the future.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes

Went there on the way to the game. The server was excellent, and the food was really good. Had a couple of appetizers and a pizza. Only downside is they open at 4pm. Had to wait outside for 45 minutes, but it was worth it. Will have to go back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cut Pizza, Small Plates, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake

Italian food is my favorite, and this place didn’t disappoint me! Small plates are fantastic, loved the vongole alla marinara. Special pizza was tasty and flavorful. :) Lemon olive oil cake was perfect for a dessert. Nice service as well.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: No
Curbside pickup: Not sure

Nice Italian pizzeria and restaurant. Very good pizza and supplí, reasonably priced. The only thing we didn’t like was the service, or the sr. waitress was having a bad day: not a smile, barely a word, dishes basically thrown on the table.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Suppli Al Telefono

Never misses. Warm hospitality and reliably delicious food and drinks. It’s like an extension of your own dining room. So cozy in the fall and winter and laid back in the summer. I always get the arugula salad, baccala fritters, and octopus. Parking in the neighborhood is so easy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very few places I've had pizza this good and the vast majority of them were in Italy. Thoughtful combinations and high quality ingredients. If this restaurant was down the street I would dine-in or pick up weekly. Looking forward to visiting again to try the rest of the menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Great atmosphere in the back patio- felt like being invited to someone’s backyard. Salad was light and fresh, meatballs are quite Smokey from the pancetta but tasty if that’s you’re thing with a nice sauce. Pizza looks AMAZING but just tastes good, which was a bit of a let down. Maybe more sauce needed? Relaxed atmosphere and in a nice neighbourhood.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Phenomenal small plates, especially the mussels and pear salad (surprisingly!). Pizza was good, but not the highlight. Don't skip the dessert, though - the tiramisu is something special!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pear and Arugula Salad

The coziest space to grab a unique and delicious pizza. With the loss of Breezy Town I was worried about pizza in Beacon Hill. BDC is a more than proper new favorite pizza for me. The Panna Cotta was amazing to finish off the meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great foodie Italian restaurant with small, consistently delicious menu. Nice garden seating in back, even in winter.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pear and Arugula Salad, Panna Cotta, Small Plates, Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Great antipasti. The fried risotto and cheese balls were flavorful. The pizza here comes with a scissor to cut it with. What fun! Ended the meal with a decadent chocolate and hazelnut cake with whipped cream (seemed to have been made in house, it was silky and not sweet like the one that comes out of a bottle). Would come here again!

One of the best pizzas in Seattle. Awesome salads and drink menu. Nothing pretentious, just good old neighborhood joint with relaxing vibe.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pear and Arugula Salad, Small Plates

Food excellent. Make sure you ask if they are sitting you outdoors in the cold. Not comfortable. Waitress was miserable, not friendly, threw food on table and does not understand service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Recommended dishes
Mussels and Escarole Salad, Small Plates

The food is absolutely delicious here and they always have a fresh selection of specials that make it hard to choose from! The service could stand to be a little more hospitable, but to each their own. Some guidance with the menu can be helpful. Also it’s super loud inside.
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

Cute spot! Was busy and I could tell they’re understaffed. Totally fine, I know times are weird rn due to Covid. Succinct menu. Amazing Negroni. Pizza had like one too many anchovies but was still bomb. It was my friend’s birthday and it felt so special. Cute date night place. Cute girls night place. Adorable overall.

This was so so good. The pizza was fantastic but the starters were the highlight - specifically the fried squash blossoms.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Suppli Al Telefono, Small Plates

Cozy spot with a smaller menu. We had grilled octopus, beets and pizza. Dessert was panna cotta. All were great. Would definitely go back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Small Plates

Food was amazing, but our waitress tonight for my birthday was pretty rude/dismissive. Would go again but have a different server.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Octopus, Small Plates, Margherita Pizza

Good Italian food. definitely try their risotto balls. The pizza was decent. The good part was that the pizza was served as a whole and you are provided with scissors to cut it the size right for your appetite :) As said by others there might be 20-30 minute waiting if you go for dinner.

Buttermilk Panna Cotta is delicious! Love the pizza and salads. Rotating small plates always excellent.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Panna Cotta, Funghi Pizza

Wonderful experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the claims and the funghi pizza. The ambience was super cozy and the staff were friendly. The panna cotta was also delicious! It felt a bit off the beaten touristy path and I very much recommend. Definitely a unique and memorable restaurant.

Great experience here. The food we had was all amazing. I personally wish there were some pasta offerings on the menu, but that just isn't their thing, and that's OK.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Love the pizza very flavorful one of the better one’s I’ve had in the Seattle area.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Cod Fritters, Grilled Octopus

We had a friend rave about this place forever and we finally made it in! We didn’t have reservations but they were able to get us in within 30mins of arrival. The service was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and the vibe was chill! We will be back soon!

Marginal. Side were pretty good, drinks ok. I love a char on the crust but one pizza was downright burned. Like charcoal on the bottom burned. No one came by for about 20 minutes, and by that time we didn't care anymore and just wanted to head out.

Absolutely delicious restaurant in Beacon Hill. They have a lovely back patio set up with heaters. The food is absolutely delicious. The risotto balls are *chef's kiss* amazing. The pizza is so so good. Even the salads are delightful. I was

A few friends and I came here to eat dinner on Saturday night and were told the restaurant was full and they couldn't take us. That was fine but we asked if we could wait inside while we call an Uber and your hostess told us no we had to

Yum!! Loved the pizza. The Meyer lemon cake was probably one of the best cakes I have had in Seattle. The outdoor patio was very pleasant on a rare sunny day. Honestly everything on the menu was delicious and we tried most of it!

Wonderful flavors and combinations. Shared plates allowed us to try many different things. The grilled octopus was smokey and tender. The hime made sausage paved with smashed potatoes and peppers was delicious! More

What a cozy atmosphere. Super attentive waitstaff. Authentic brick oven pizza, full of flavor. I can't even describe how good it is.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

Some of the best appetizers and cocktails around. Pizza was really good, but Burrata and Crostini were much more impressive.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

Best pizza in Seattle. Always busy so we consistently arrive by 5:15 to ensure we are seated. Margarita pizza is our favorite and we frequent here at least once a week. Dessert is amazing too.

Overall a good experience, desserts were the best part of our dinner. Good vibe, bar was crowded and people waiting at the front door for a table. Reservation required for sure on weekends

So. Fricken. Good. And, they bring you big pizza sheers to cut it which is always fun.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

My kind of place. High end food, low key vibe. Unpretentious, relaxed, good place to unwind. Every dish at our table was perfect.
Service
Dine in

Excellent food, limited menu due to the covid. Highly recommended for a real Italian experience. The suppli and the Pizza Margherita are outstanding.

Absolutely delicious food. The place is beautiful as well
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

The pizza was fantastic. When they say Neopolitan style, it truly is. Fantastic warm, and cold for breakfast the next morning More

Exceptional food and great staff. They do a nice job with seasonal food, love their vegi options. Delicious bread and pizza! More

Good was pretty good, service was pretty bad, cute place
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

The food was so good! Great service and atmosphere.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Always a great place for a quick meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended
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I was excited to go back to this place (had not been there since before the pandemic).

Love the small plates but make sure you have room for them pizza it is the best around

The crust is just right. It’s crispy, yet soft and doughy in all the right places.

Pretty amazing! We tried everything that day.
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Great pizza! The drinks are also lovely!