Grazie Ristorante

This place was fantastic! No wonder it was rated so high I had the veal marsala and a spinach salad and my husband had the seafood grill, both dinners and salads were amazing, my wine choice was also delicious and a generous pour for just 9 dollars. Though we live relatively far and were just passing through coming home from seattle there is no doubt we will return, and to think we almost picked the spaghetti factory, no comparison this place is a must try…

How long has this place been here and why was it hiding from me? Ugh…
This place is definitely a hidden gem. I don’t ever bother looking on the right side of Southcenter Parkway (the side that it’s on) being that most of the food places are on the left side. Glad that Unilocal led me to this place!
I ordered the Linguine Di Mare with cream sauce and it was probably the best seafood pasta I’ve ever had. The portion size isn’t huge, but you get a ton of seafood in it. They don’t just throw a shrimp and mussel in there and claim it’s a seafood pasta. Every bite I took was filled with an amazing creamy, seafood taste. My friend got the rack of lamb, which was delicious also. Again, some what of a small portion, but then again, we are pretty fat.
Service was great and the food came out quick. It was a packed house, yet we were never left unattended to for long and it was comfortable.
I’ll definitely be back!

I am a professional TV chef so I am a bit of a critic. Let me start by answering another reviewers comment about the bread and the oil. The oil is extra virgin olive oil it is a blend. You grate garlic, red pepper, and italian herbs into it. You can also add some fresh grated black pepper and a bit of parmesan if you desire. It is a very simple mix. I make it all the time on my show and then I brush it over bread and bake it. I even use it to cook philly cheese steaks sandwiches, baked italian sandwiches, etc… because it brings out such a delicious Italian east coast flavor to the subs. Next :)
The food at this restaurant is ok. It is a bit over salted I had the pollo limone and it was pleasant that rice they serve is called orzo it is a pasta rice. The limone sauce is a lemon-​butter sauce. It was done ok and to tradition just too much salt. The artichoke hearts were a nice touch. Now the problem here was the salt but then also the children’s tortellini dish was very bland, over buttery alfredo sauce and it had no zest or life to it. It was just bland. The red sauce spaghetti also for children is more akin to an arrabiatta sauce. It is spicy and kids just don’t like the spice of it. The chicken breast with the adult pollo limone was a bit small and it was very processed tasting it reminded me of my days going to Dennys as a kid.
Service was fantastic they had a big wine and beer menu. The desserts lacked something for the allergy sufferer a lot of nuts so I didn’t even go there. If I need quick fix Italian and an outing this is a go to place. However, I can easily whip up anything on the menu and make it better to my own tastes. I deduct a star for the kids menu it was very poor and the salt in the pollo limone lemon-​butter sauce. 4 stars.

I must say that the man in the front was a bit grumpy. He was a tall, skinny man with crazy hair and tight pants. First thing he says, «do you have reservations?» Ummm no. Not even a «hi, how are you?» Then he plays on the computer trying to figure out where to sit us as if the restaurant was busy. There were only two other parties in the restaurant at the time. He walks us over to the table and puts down the menus, says nothing and walks away. Not very nice at all. Whoever you are, please learn some customer service skills.

I could live off the bread and dip. So delicious. Bread is fresh, and whatever herbs and spices they put in the dip (for sure some garlic, chili pepper, olive oil, not sure what else) is absolutely addictive. Also it is free. That is all.
Okay, fine, I’ll elaborate.
It’s sort of squashed between a Men’s Wearhouse and a gym. However, the interior is absolutely lovely, intimate, and inviting.
I’d previously had the fettucine puttanesca, which rocked. Not for you if you don’t like anchovies, but I enjoyed the flavor and the spicy tomato sauce. There are a lot of things on the menu that sound attractive though and it’s not easy to decide what to have! My last visit, I went with the capellini gamberetti, a light concoction of basil and asiago chock-​full of shrimp and mushrooms over some angel hair. My friend Pritee had the pollo saltimbocca– the prosciutto and sage cream sauce over her chicken was divine. Jessica went with cannelloni. Extremely cheesy and not to my taste (I’m lactose intolerant) but she found it good and authentic.
And then, of course, we had to have dessert. I’d tried the tiramisu before (and it was quite excellent) so I needed something different this time. We shared a cannoli and a key lime pie with raspberry sauce. Of those two, the cannoli with its crunchy chocolate exterior, creamy filling, and chocolate drizzle was the definite winner.
The service was excellent, and the cost too-​with the bill split evenly into three, I paid $ 25 (before tip) for a really great meal I would’ve gladly paid twice the price for.
According to the website, their staff visit Italy to experience true Italian cuisine. I think that dedication shows because their food is authentic and delicious.

Service: ⁴⁄₅ We are seated into a nice relaxing environment. It’s semi cozy feeling and darkish which I like. The waitress was pretty attentive and I was happy with the overall service. We were given a nice bread and a seasoned olive oil to dip.
Appetizer: ⁴⁄₅ I eat the the Primavera salad
I really like the dressing! It was crisp and had lots of Kalamata olives and and a good mix of crisp fresh veggies and crumbled feta on top.
Main course: 2.5÷5 I eat the Filetto Gorgonzola. I was expecting a little more of a tender piece a meat and little higher quality cut. It was good but not great, the drizzled onions tasted like that were out of a container.
The pasta and veggies were good but not great.
Over all 3.25÷5 I would go back but I think I would stick to a staple Italian dish like lassagne or fettuccine.
Craft beer was ok but not great

I called the restaurant at 4:30pm on a Friday evening to make a reservation for a party of four (two adults and two babies) for 5’oclock. Got there a tad bit late due to heavy traffic cuz it was foggy as heck. Was seated right away so that was awesome!
The atmosphere felt like an American/​Italian restaurant, not a true Italian feel. It was homey and warm. More like a semi-​casual dinner spot for couples, rather than a family restaurant.
Husband got the salad, which was stellar. Although, he was complaining about his beef medallion, on how the cut was not what he was expecting for a $ 27 plate. Moving on, I got the mixed seafood grill. Which was a disappointment, my halibut was dry or over cooked I would say. My two shrimps was over cooked as well. At least my calamari steak was on point.
We were regretful for the fact that we went to an Italian restaurant and both ordered their specialty dish, which we would’ve gotten better quality if it was at an all American restaurant.
Fast forward to the dessert, I always order my usual tiramisu. We both liked it but it was no where near California Pizza Kitchen’s tiramisu.
I would come back here again and try their Italian fare, and end it with another slice of tiramisu haha!

Very disappointing experience tonight. I’ve been going to Grazie for 10 years now. I’ve always enjoyed my meals and overall experience. Tonight was the polar opposite. Apparently there was a new cook tonight. Four out of our 5 meals were incorrectly prepared. One was inedible because it was missing almost every ingredient except pasta, oil and chicken. Both of the linguine Marco dishes were missing the roasted garlic, pine nuts, feta cheese and capers. My sister’s meal of penne al pollo was supposed to have a Marsala sauce. Instead, it had a spicy sauce which she could not eat. The very nice waitress offered to have it remade, but it had taken one and a half hours to get our meals and she didn’t want to wait. My mother’s meal did not have the correct sauce either.
Resturaunt’s response: two complementary desserts. $ 80 worth of incorrect/​inedible meals and they offered $ 12 in free desserts. My sister was still hungry so we took it. I am seriously disappointed in the managers response to this. I can’t see myself going back after tonight.
The waitress was great, which is the only reason there are two stars.

Best Italian I’ve had bar none!
Caesar salad was simple with lettuce, dressing, cheese, and croutons but was executed perfectly. (Wish I could bring a bag o those croutons home)
Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was excellent.
Pasta was perfect, al dente and seasoned perfectly. It was seasoned with lots of garlic which may turn off some but I loved it. Portions are sized just right and I actually didn’t need a doggy bag at an Italian restaurant for once.
A restaurant that’ll have you leaving happy.

If you want a true Italian meal this is the place. Make sure and get a reservation cause this place is intimate and packed during dinner time. The wine was super. The chicken parm was Devine and reasonably priced.

Everything said about this place is absolutely confirmed. I took on the pressure of selecting a place to eat for our group of professionals, most of whom I did not know. Needless to say I am now the Man! Great ambiance, excellent food, short wait time, great friendly staff. Everyone loved the food! I never had calamari steaks before but these seem to have been cooked to perfection. The group also enjoyed the lasagna, halibut, spaghetti, veal, and prawns. The entire dinner conversation was about how good the food was and how this was a great find. The waiter even selected the perfect wine to go with our meal.
Want to impress a group by taking them out for great food? Try this place with its unassuming exterior in a strip mall.

My favorite Italian restaurant in Seattle. Hands down.
Small, intimate setting. Authentic food that never disappoints.

Looking for another great Italian place. And we found this. It’s a little
gem in between men’s warehouse and other shops. When we got inside, the first thing we notice is that IT SMELLS SO GOOOD! Makes me hungrier. Hahaha The food is great. Garlic shrimp for appetizer, I love shrimp so I’m happy. Boyfriend ordered lamb, he said that’s the best lamb he had. I’ve been craving for classic spaghetti meatballs, so that’s what I had. It was good, juicy tasty meatballs. Sauce has a little spicy kick. Desserts were great too. But since it’s a tiny place, when it gets packed it get too loud. And pretty much your just shouting at the person next to you to talk.

Came here for the very first time last week. We made a reservation for 10 and were promptly seated at the time of the reservation. Staff were polite and efficient. Complimentary bread was served right away. I ordered the linguine de mare, good portion with good amount of seafood, however, I think it had too much cheese… i took a few bites and couldn’t finish the rest. We also ordered the calamari, which was very tasty, recommended!

Oh. My. Gosh. Grazie Ristorante’s lasagne is off the chain. So is the fried calamari. So is the gorgonzola tortellini. So is the Riesling. Off the chain. Purely delectable and hits that Italian spot you didn’t know you had.
The calamari appetizer is lightly breaded and fried and served with a slice of lemon and a delectable dipping sauce. It was the perfect size for two very hungry people. Complimentary bread is also served with your meal and it comes with a slightly spicy (but I’m adverse to most spice) olive oil. The lasagne is also a generous proportion leaving me to either stuff my face and be forced to be rolled out OR have plenty leftover for a light lunch. Not only is the proportion generous, but so too is the filling of unctuous pork sausage, gooey mozzarella cheese, and not overly sweet marinara sauce. The entire piece is given a not too big, not too small top of pesto cream sauce.
Despite my adoration of the lasagne, I had the savory gorgonzola tortellini during my second trip. I may have pushed my cheese fixation overboard with this choice for a lunch plate, but left just as full with plenty for leftovers on this occasion as well. The al dente pasta is generously lathered in the same pesto cream sauce leaving enough to soak your bread in.
I’ve now checked off having been there twice: once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times we sat at the counter watching the chefs prepare their from-​scratch items. During my second trip, I was with my brother who is in the restaurant industry. You certainly don’t take your chef of a brother to a restaurant unless you can prove it’s just THAT damn good!
One of my biggest interests in a restaurant, aside from superb food, is customer service, second only to cleanliness. Sitting at the counter in front of the chefs, you can see who clean their stations are and their instilled habits. I’m definitely not a person who sits at a counter to chat up a chef, but during our lunch session, the chef expressed how their sauces and the majority of their dishes are fresh. You wouldn’t need to sit there through an entire meal to determine that the only item that makes it to their microwave is their pre-​made, homemade lasagne.
I LOVE Grazie Ristorante and now there’s no Italian comparison. I can see that there could be a time where there may be a wait for a table as this is a small restaurant and both times it has been packed. For me, it will be well worth the wait.

Delicious! We came for fathers day dinner! Chicken marsala good, a tad bit on the salty side. The filet mignon was absolutely mouth watering delicious! I can’t remember what else we ordered, but service was good too!
The interior décor is a bit confusing. It looks like valentines day décor in there! But it was fun and whimsical!
I highly suggest this little place for an intimate setting for a partner! Or treating someone or yourself to a good quality restaurant! Great food, good service! What more do you need?

Amazing Italian!!! We were here as a party of 9 and had a variety of dishes from Lasagne to Fettuccine to Calamari, Penne and Ravioli… it was all VERY, VERY Good!
I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for an outstanding meal.
In addition to the food, our server April was very, very good as well.
This was a perfect experience!!!

Love, love, love Grazie. My husband and I frequented the Bellevue location for years prior to it closing. Worth the drive to Tukwila, Everything is fresh and fabulous. The service is very great and hostess always friendly.
The best starter is Formaggio Arrabiata. There bread and dipping sauce is yummy! I always order the fettuccine puttanesca, order if you enjoy garlic! The wine selection is great and the prices are good!
Cant wait to return!

GR is located in a strip mall and although there isn’t anything overtly sketchy about the area, a sign inside the doorway reminds you to lock your vehicle. Just below that sign, however, is a beautifully tempting tray of assorted desserts that will distract you from parking lot mayhem including glistening glazed strawberries drizzled with chocolate, berry torta, and a creamy key lime confection nestled on a raspberry compote with white chocolate curls on top.
If the promise of dessert doesn’t prevent you from worrying about the treasures in your vehicle, then it’s quite possible that the service here will. It was excellent. We were seated promptly and our water glasses were kept full. Our server, April, was as bubbly as she was informative. Her welcoming demeanor was positive and refreshing. As first-​time guests, she gave us a quick lowdown on the restaurant, answered our questions, and provided recommendations without being overbearing.
We started with thickly sliced bread with seasoned olive oil for dipping. I loved the tiny bit of sea salt added to the herbs and the olive oil tasted delicious.
The tender and juicy half rack of lamb was a perfectly cooked medium rare. This entrée comes with a sauteed vegetable and pasta. The vegetables were cooked al dente and lightly seasoned. The pasta came with a tasty tomato cream sauce.
The key lime cheesecake made with almond flour was outstanding. It was a lighter consistency than cheesecake but creamier than mousse. It wasn’t super tart on its own but the raspberry sauce added a perfect amount of tartness. Delicioso.
GR is a great spot for date night with a cozy ambiance and romantic lighting. Just don’t pull a Mr Bean and bring your steering wheel inside to prevent pirates from stealing your convertible.

This is some serious heavy Italian food! Comfort Italian food for sure.
I was bummed that they didn’t have bruschetta but the waitress did well by recommending another appetizer dish that is similar. Unfortunately I don’t see that dish on their menu or I’d share the name, but it was a hot dish served with crostini.
Raviole Rose was extremely bland, boooo to that!
The tortellini was pretty good and extremely filling (another item I’m not seeing on their online menu).
What I didn’t care for is that their policy is to not bring out the wine-​by-​the-​glass menu unless you ask specifically for it. I was going insane looking at the bottled menu wondering where their glass options were! This restaurant isn’t elegant enough to push bottled wine onto their customers, imho.
Overall, memorably good service with room for improvement on the quality of food.