Tried this place for a work event and was impressed. The pizza, salads and calzones are all great. The calzone is like no other I've had before--it's stuffed with meat and cheese, but then topped with marinara and cheese. Very tasty :) If you're in the mood for brunch their bar area is cool and they have great specialty drinks. Warning: the service to get seated at lunch is terrible on the weekends so just wait that part out. Once you get seated it's fine.
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Brenda A.
I eat here almost every Sunday or Saturday day. It's delicious-everytime. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and it's all spectacular. Try the flourless cake for some fun.
(5)
Jo R.
Food ok but too expensive for what it is. Very noisy plus music, did not like the restaurant. Service was friendly.
(3)
Bob V.
Great Pizza! The Happy Hour is the BEST, they have their own great beer. I like the Bar there, the people are very nice. You just can't beat this place for value, quality and great overall environment. LOVE IT
(5)
Kristen J.
This place was fine. I thought it was overpriced for the quality of the pizza we got. Was it edible? yeah. Did it take good? It was better than eating cardboard. Would I go back? Nope... plenty of other good places to get some grub from.
(3)
Liz W.
I came here by myself to get a late lunch during happy hour and ordered a Sofia (I think I spelled that correctly?) and a margherita pizza. Service, food, and the prices were all great. I also like that they have two happy hours: 3-6 and 9-close. I would definitely come here again to try out their other happy hour specials.
(5)
Diana C.
Good pizza, fantastic service (thanks Charles!), and good company make this a great place to be! (okay, the last one has nothing to do with the restaurant, but it still matters). The ambiance is fun, they have a indoor fireplace and a "sun room" type of deal as well. It's spacious and a pretty good selection for food and drink. If I'm in the area and in the mood for pizza, I'd definitely come back.
(4)
Charlotte M.
I sent comments to the Tutta Bella website when I last visited. Fast forward about a year and I'm writing the same review here. While the space is cool and edgy that factor means nothing if one has to yell across the table to hear any conversation. The acoustics in this place are horrible. There is nothing, in all those hard surfaces, to absorb sound and the effort it takes to be heard across the table does not make one want to linger. Eat fast and get out if you want to talk (yell) with anyone. The solution is easy without compromising look & feel/design/brand concept/budget. The ROI on this small change would be huge! Servers were cool but there were three different ones and each thought the other was taking care of us...so none did. Where's the pasta? One lasagna listed. Am I missing something? Apparently the pasta.
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Chris D.
Yes Finally. I love this place. I have always loved Tutta's other location near my office so i was excited to hear there would be a location near home. Not only is it the same great food I fell in love with on the west side but this has to be the best atmosphere you can find on the east side. This is definitely going to be a weekly destination for us. I brought in some family members that were visiting from out of town and they all had comments about a great the food was.
(5)
Josh B.
Decent food nothing special. No pasta except for lasagna. Service was average. If no Carrabas this would work.
(3)
Joanne B.
Love the atmosphere, food and service. The Napoli salad is AMAZING! Thanks for coming to Bellevue.
(5)
Aprameya R.
I've been to the Tutta Bella in Westlake which was good. I was hoping that the one in Crossroads mall would become the place to go for wood-fired pizza on the eastside (it's closer to where I live you see). Tutta Bella was a disappointment. I give it three stars because while the food itself was 2.5 or 2, the service, the decor and the price were all spot on. They handled our group of 10 or 11 quite well on a Sunday night. We got the Bruschetta as an appetizer and the bread was over-toasted. I like over-toasted bread in my breakfast sandwiches but in Bruschetta the bread and the olive oil and the tomatoes should melt in the mouth, without significant resistance. The pizza are decently sized. They come in two options, an 8 inch personal one and a 12 inch pizza for sharing. We got two of the 12 inch pizzas, the Quattro Formagi (which I liked) and the Mediterranean one which was okay. The sad thing about the pizza was that they had been in the oven for just slightly too long and hence had too much of a charcoaly-burnt taste. The Tiramisu for dessert was good according to my dessert eating friends. It was light and tasty. When asked, the Tiramisu at Dilletante is still better but the one at Tutta Bella stands up on its own. Overall, on the eastside, for a group of people, Tutta bella is a decent option. It does not live up to it's compadres across the lake :-|. And if I had to choose, I would head to Bar Del Corso for food or Via Tribunali for the cocktails.
(3)
Todd T.
Came here for a gathering with friends. It's very good for large groups as it has a good space with the capability to eat family-style putting large tables end-to-end fostering conversation and sharing. That said, it's also quite loud, with the open kitchen and wailing babies echoing through the space. Perhaps some more soft surfaces (curtains, etc.) might soften the atmosphere a bit to make it easier to hear above the din. It could also be because it's relatively new and very busy. The menu's pretty nice and varied, with a good selection of antipasti, calzones, and pizzas, but there's definitely an Americanized bent towards its selection (not nearly as bad as Olive Garden / chain places). I wasn't feeling in the mood for large meal, so I just ordered some clams (sauti di vongole) and a dessert. The clams arrived in a small dish with two crusty garlic bread slices and a generous helping of sauce. The sauce spoon was hilariously huge for how small the clams and dish was, as there just weren't that many for $10. The clams themselves tasted plenty fine and tender, but the sauce was a tad off, as if it's picked up some tint of an odor from simmering too long. Either way, nothing extraordinary, but also not terribly impressed. They have a pretty decent drink selection of which I tried a bottle of aranciata. But it's pricey and of course, there's no refills. All in all, I didn't expect to be 'filled up' given the prices and the high-class atmosphere, but there are better, more authentic Italian places in the area for the price. My opinion may change if their happy hour is good, as the location and atmosphere are both great.
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C Y.
Visited to Crossroads' location first time. I liked the atmosphere and the foods. We had: Napoli Salad Gioia Pizza Bambino Pizza (added Pancetta) Margherita Pizza Tiramisu My favorites were Margherita Pizza, Napoli Salad and Tiramisu!
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Nancy H.
I had never been to a Tutta Bella before, but my kids have been raving about it ever since their summer teen camp last year took them to lunch at a Tutta Bella in Seattle, so when this Crossroads location opened up, I made a mental note to try it out. All I can say is, WOW! Came here on a busy Saturday night and asked for a window table. I think we got the last one in the house, located on the far west side of the restaurant. Walking through the place, I was struck by how HUGE this restaurant is. Huge, spacious, and very open. There's a contemporary glass partition sectioning off the bar area from the main dining area, and there are humongous projection TV's by the front. It's very modern and un-fussy. You'll either love or hate the openness of this place. I, personally, love it. Yes, it can get loud, but I like the feel of a vibrant, busy pizzeria. If I want cozy and romantic, I wouldn't opt to go to a pizza joint. Our waitress was great. Maybe it was because we were in the far corner of the restaurant, or because she didn't have 100 tables to service by herself (just our little corner), she was super attentive and very pleasant and friendly. My kid and I ordered the caprese appetizer, 2 individual size pizzas (she had the margharita and I had the Mediterranean), and soda and wine for drinks. The drinks came out to us almost immediately, then the appetizer, and immediately upon finishing the caprese, our pizzas were brought to the table. No wait at all for food. And the food! It was sooooo good! The caprese was very tasty, but instead of thick slabs of buffalo mozzarella cheese, they present it in one big ball surrounded by halved grape tomatoes and frise lettuce. I've never seen it presented that way. Very fresh and good. But the pizzas were amazing! My kid loved the "special" tomato sauce on her margharita pizza, but I was in heaven with the Mediterranean: grilled eggplant with tons of goat cheese and some roasted red peppers. And the pizza crust was perfect! My family and I will most definitely be back!
(4)
David P.
Great job on the remodel of that space. Pizza's and flatbreads are great, apps and choices of drinks are excellent. The bar is a bit more fun and more responsive from cusomter service than the restaurant, but overall its a great place for lunch or dinner.
(4)
Vishnu N.
Our 3rd different Tutta Bella visit and perhaps one of our best! Love the new location on the eastside - perfect meal/location for a family dinner with kids. One nice touch was giving the kids bowls of dough to play with while they waited - our kids loved this distraction! Pizza (hazan) was our favorite, the kids love the chocolate gelato and the draft beer selection is good as well. This place has 5 star potential for sure, a solid 4.5.
(4)
True Grit H.
After going to Tutta Bella in Issaquah, I was skeptical that the Bellevue location could top it. I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised. I was here last night during Happy Hour and had a grand ole time! Alternating cocktails, chiantis and lumbrescos was the highlight of the evening. The waitress was the one with the mostest. For vegetarians, insalades reign supreme! Palermo with Salerno together makes a lovely combination. I would recommend Tutta Bella in Bellevue for a late night gathering of friends.
(4)
Lindzie R.
I love this place. Best pizza in the area hands down. I come here every week, and I will for the foreseeable future. Margarita pizza: Amazing. Seriously good, and I am a hard one to please. The crust is like no other pizza out there (unless of course you are in Naples) it is flavorful, thin yet not too thin, soft and almost spongy (in the best way) and has charred bits. sauce: Hands down best pizza sauce. It is just a simple crushed tomato sauce, no herbs, spices or aromatics, and you definitely wont miss them. It is a bright, rich, fresh tomato flavor that is almost fruity. It is incredible. Cheese: Yum. Full fat moz, and they offer the authentic moz de Buffalo. They never put too much or too little, it is in the perfect proportion to crust and sauce. Basil: Fresh, not too much, awesome. Their tiramisu is very well done. I will go so far as to say top 3 of my life if not best. Creamy, great balance of flavors, none over powering the other, rich but just so. And big , gotta love a big dessert. One thing I have to say I really appreciate, is their consistency. It is exactly the same every time. And that's hard to come by these days.
(5)
Marco d.
EQUALLY good food, service and atmosphere as their Columbia City store on Seattle... Very responsive to feedback from an awkward moment on a previous visit... Very HIGHLY recommended!
(5)
Darren A.
Great lunch spot... all of their pizzas are consistently good, so you really can't go wrong. They unfortunately recently changed their calzone style to be more like... well... a pizza, which is a bummer. I always liked their vegetable calzone, which is made with chevre and really tasty. Cocktails are excellent, good for a quick after-work drink. The service is always good.
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S. N.
I come to this Tutta Bella now that I live in Bellevue (after having been to the Wallingford, Columbia City, and downtown Seattle locations). The one thing that is always consistent is the food. It is always delicious, and is still by far my favorite pizza place in the area, and quite possibly my favorite ever! The service 3 out of the 4 times I've been here was great. Those three great times, the servers and hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. The one time I did not have a great experience, our server (don't remember her name, but we dined on Saturday night, 9/6/2014) was not friendly. She was abrupt, inattentive, didn't refill our drinks once, and it basically felt like she was rushing us out of dinner, which turned out to be the case because she collected our bill before we even left, and started closing out her books. Doesn't matter though...I love the food so much I'll be back for sure.
(5)
Timothy D.
Both times I've dined at Tutta Bella have been great. The giant black doors give it an air of mystery and the interior is visually appealing. Friendly service, great food and stiff drinks! Oh and take advantage of the happy hour!
(5)
Ivan M.
i usually prefer my pizza big and floppy (think NYC) or super deep dish (think chicago) but this wood fire style is starting to grow on me. these are typically on a slightly airy crust, wood fired (duh!) with a bit of char, and covered with lighter toppings/cheese/sauce or oil. now this won't do for a big *ss chinese guy like me for dinner but for lunch, this is a great bite that won't have me feeling weighted down by an anchor of carbs (pffft, like i cared tho...) i came here with my homeboy and my seed for an early afternoon lunch this past weekend. it was kinda empty (odd hour between lunch and dinner, i suppose) so we were seated promptly enough. we ordered a calamari (not nearly crispy enough and the batter was sliding off) and a pizza each (2 small for the kid(s), and a large for me) and we split it amongst ourselves. though sparsely topped (this ain't no goddam meatlovers supreme angina deluxe) , it was very very tasty. i honestly don't recall the names of any of the pizzas but each one was distinct. the crust was wonderful and even better with a side of pizza sauce (that we asked the waiter for) to dip in. my second favorite crust (first is my sister's homemade magic). it ain't cheap but i feel it's worth the few extra bucks to enjoy a unique pie. i'd come back for it (for lunch). this is at the crossroads mall so parking is ample though the spaces can be a little squishy in the lot.
(4)
Vyjayanthi R.
First visit to this particular Tutta Bella although I've been to some of their other locations. Happy hour (3-6pm) is a great time to visit because its hardly crowded and also, prices are really reasonable at this time! This location has a particularly nice ambience - its big, bright and spacious which made it perfect for our group of 8. I decided to try out some of their non-pizza items so I went for the Caprese and the Minestrone soup. The Caprese was delectable - a big block of Buffalo Mozzarella surrounded by basil, arugula, tomatoes and olive oil. Ordinary mozzarella doesn't even hold a candle to its cousin from Buffalo! Although it is a little pricey ($10 and not really enough for a meal), I consider it completely worth it. The minestrone soup was pretty good too. I washed the meal down with the Lambrusco DOC wine, which was delightfully fruity. Tutta Bella is still #1 on my list of pizza chains!
(4)
Jennifer S.
Be aware... Only pizza, couple of calzones and one lasagna. Was expecting broader Italian selections. Crust was good. Pizza was fast and service was good.
(3)
Lowell L.
Great new addition to the Tutta Bella family. Love the look, staff, and of course the pizzas are fantastic. Dining on the four season patio is so great and a much needed concept in this area, so glad they did this. A must visit.
(5)
Nick T.
This is a really upscale pizza place. Neapolitan pizza and it's wood fired. Great crust, quality ingredients and an amazing atmosphere. I walked in with a party of 11 and we were treated like royalty. I felt bad that I didn't have a reservation. This is a great place to eat. For dessert I suggest the Tiramisu or Salted Caramel gelato.
(5)
Riss J.
Through the bookmarks, another Kristin date night. Pretty accessible location despite the fact I couldn't find it to save my life without calling her and trying to determine what side (N,S,E,W) of the "mall" it was. She was absolutely no help, by the way. She didn't know which way was North and her only reference point was a store (ice cream shop) I'd never been to. Then, I looked up *just enough* from the lowered, tinted windows of the Silver Bullet and notice their BIG ASS SIGN. *sigh* She was able to arrive earlier than I was after work, so she had snagged us a table already. She'd already ordered a drink, and it was awful. I sipped it. Something was super NOT right with her Sofia. (I'm pretty sure that is what is was because it was full of leaves, which I at least hope were mint) Not wanting to fall for that trap, I ordered the other two specialty cocktails: Castra Nicia and L'Alba. I remember both being pretty dang good, but not mind-blowing. Next visit if we make HH, I'll just do the $5 you-call-it highballs. My favorite part, honestly, was the Salumi Board app we split. I would have been happy if we'd just ordered like 4 of those. Maybe each. I'm sure there is better out there, but ugh, something so right about the simple joy of nibbling meats, cheese and olives. We split some little HH pizza. The four cheese, I think. Nothing fancy at all. I think Kristin is a picky eater or something :P Then we split a tiramisu and I had an espresso. Overall, everything was good. Except poor Kristin's first cocktail. Really liked the HH prices, the location will really only work for me for meeting other Bellevue/eastside locked folks after work as I'm not in the Crossroads area much for anything else. Hopefully, we'll go again and I'll expand a bit of the menu. There were some things there I really want to explore. Or maybe I just want to eat all the Salumi Boards.
(4)
Laurenzia T.
We had visited Tutta Bella in Redmond about 6 months ago and we were not pleased. We decided to give them another try and were pleasantly surprised!! We ordered the Caponata appetizer and it was very tasty and the crostini were just perfect! We then had side salads-Caesar and Polermo. The Caesar was good but the Polermo salad was stellar! We then had the Lorenza pizza and a Calzone. The pizza was great, last time it was soggy but this time it was perfect. It was soooo delicious. I would have given 5 stars since the service was excellent but the calzone was a little soggy. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making this our go to place for a good pizza pie!
(4)
Pankaj P.
I went to Tutta Bella for a team lunch. It was a big party of almost 18-20 people. I was not disappointed by the quality of food. However they did manage to mix up order of two persons in our group. But considering that it was a large group, it's forgivable. I had a vegetarian Calzoni and it was tasty.
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N V.
Tutta Bella rates average for me. The ambiance and service was good, the restaurant is spacious with an open kitchen and the overall look of the restaurant is quite nice. We tried a potato appetizer and vegetarian pizza suggested by the host and it was a little above average but nothing exceptional. Loved the espresso gelato but the espresso panna cotta was mediocre. Not more than 3 stars for sure.
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Kristin C.
Any place that has Happy Hour available in the entire restaurant is fine by me. I am a fan of Tutta Bella's pizzas. I go to the location in Issaquah fairly frequently. When looking for a HH place in Bellevue to meet up with a friend, I discovered that this newest Tutta Bella location has Happy Hour, which other locations do not. In addition to $3 beers, $4 glasses of wine and $6 cocktails, they also have $5 food specials, including "Pizzettes", which are pizzas that are about 2/3 the size of their regular $10-15 pizzas. My friend and I shared 2 of their "Pizzettes" and the Salumi Board from their Antipasti menu. All of the food was quite tasty, and reasonably priced. We also shared the Tiramasu, which was fine, I am picky about my Tiramasu, but it was ok. I was also not particularly a fan of the cocktail choices, specifically the Sofia that I had. I think next time I would stick with wine. Because I love wine. Another great addition to the Bellevue Happy Hour scene, and luckily outside of the downtown core.
(4)
Nina S.
This is my first time at this place (at any TB for that matter). This review is for the happy hour menu. We ordered the Saute Di Vongole, Margerita and Tutta Bella 8" pizzas. They were all good. Hubby and I especially liked the Manila clams in white wine -- we were dipping our pizza crust to get every bit of the sauce! Service was ok -- nothing to rave about. It was nice to be able to walk in and get seated right away. Not sure how crowded the place is during dinner time. I'd definitely come back to try the other dishes on the menu...but will plan on ordering the Saute Di Vongole again!
(4)
Mark L.
I am so glad that Tutta Bella came into this very dead space and created something worthwhile for the community. The pizzas, salads and drinks are all top notch for the price. This is my go to bar. Love the service. ciao
(4)
Aaron B.
Super fast service, even on a Friday night! The Giovanni was great, I would highly recommend it if you don't feel the need to get a tomato based sauce. The Lorenza was almost as good, but I would recommend trying a few bites without the peppers to see if you prefer them off. I ended up taking most of them off. Service was also friendly but the place did get loud. So far this is the best pizza I have had on the east side!
(4)
Ramkumar C.
Service time was really long Food was ok Please try the potato croquettes
(3)
Zara A.
Great pizza, finally, on East Side. Pleasant atmosphere, espresso bar, gelato, everything you would wish for pizzeria restaurant to have.
(5)
Sam H.
Meh. Crust is good. Service was good. It's cheaper than MOD at happy hour. Nothing impressed though... I seriously just don't care about coming back or avoiding it.
(3)
Carolyn J.
Service was good but did not overcome the typical chain restaurant feel (generic, fake-friendly staff, menu for basic tastes and too-fast service). The meatball appetizer was fine - 3 made-yesterday not-so-meaty meatballs for $9 - but it was served 3 minutes after we ordered it. This screams microwave! Pizza was lukewarm and a bit dry. Crust was truly Neapolitan, toppings were a bit sparse. Sadly, still no really good pizza on the Eastside. Wine list is mediocre and on the sweet side. I still expect more from an Italian place, where I think wine should be simple and tasty not fruity and cheap. It's much better than previous restaurants at this location but I will not return.
(3)
Satyajit S.
The waitress forgot my cocktail order and charged my friend's credit card for some entirely different amount (wrong charge was corrected without issue). Food was just ok, not worth another visit.
(2)
Marika A.
Try the espresso with biscotti! They also have great gelato flavors. I will try pizza next time.
2 1/2 stars for the food, and an extra half star for good service. The food was neither good nor bad, just super average and forgettable. I've tried the pizza, the lasagne, various appetizers, nothing that I'd want to go back for.
(3)
M H.
I've been looking forward to trying this place once I found out it was opening near my neighborhood. The place is huge and I liked that I was greeted promptly by the hostess. I went to check out the HH menu. I mentioned to the bartender (who happened to be my waiter as well) that this was my first visit. After inquiring about some of the options I went for the Tutta Bella pizza & the Saute di vongole. Not sure if this is normal but the pizza arrived luke warm. The reviews I went through mentioned the crust being crispy. Mine was not the case, it was just chewy. On the upside of things, the flavoring was good & ample toppings. What I didn't like: The table didn't have a chili flake shaker and my waiter hadn't stopped by to ask how it was. It was not that busy at the time, mind you. I had high hopes, that it would be as good as Veraci or even Pagliacci. Oh well. I might come back to try some of the other dishes but I won't be rushing to return.
(2)
Karen L.
Decent spot for pizza, although not my favorite. We tried the tutta bella pizza and the lasagna. They were both good, although the portions were kind of small. However, I felt both entrees tasted a bit under seasoned. I did like the crusts on the pizza--I love a good chewy pizza crust.
(3)
Julia V.
We went here for lunch the other day and they had a great $9 for a 9" pizza special going on. The waiter (Charles) was awesome described everything wonderfully, and then our food came and it was even better than we'd expected. I recommend this for a nice pizza lunch any day.
(5)
George M.
I give this particular location 3 stars because in comparisons with the other TB locations it is disappointing. It is the latest addition to the family but it looks like it proves the rule of the thumb that as the business grows out of "home family type" into a chain, the quality goes down. To recap: - friendly but sloppy waiters - I witnessed a waitress dropping a full glass of water on a customer - too long wait time - place is too big and busy - pizza is good but not as good as the other TB locations We may try it again in a year but for now I would rather drive 15 more minutes to Issaqua where the experience is always great.
(3)
Kyle F.
It was just ok. Your average pizza place. Crust was thin and kind of soggy. After eating three pieces I didn't feel like I had consumed any food at all. I may have even been hungrier. For a pizza place is expect them to up their pizza game.
(3)
tiffany s.
fantastic service, staff was very proactive in making sure we had a wonderful experience both times we have been here! The bar is classy and has a good atmosphere! So nice to have a fun place to go close to home that is a great place to take the kids to as well!
(5)
Judy L.
My favorite pizza joint of all times! So glad they opened up on the Eastside, so I don't have to travel to Seattle! My all time favorite is Campagna!
(5)
Nick P.
The pizza is great. If that's the only priority then you will enjoy this Tutta Bella. However, I am a huge fan of the Tutta Bella experience and this location falls way short. The atmosphere is cold and dreary. No warm lighting or colors. Just loud, plain and drafty. I like modern but this poorly-done-hipster decor choice does nothing to enhance and rather ruins the pizza experience. Don't come expecting it to be like the Wallingford Tutta. This place is a major kid fest. Not the fault of the restaurant (it is in a mall) but will keep us away when we are looking for an adult night out for amazing pizza and wine. There were issues with the service. Our salads came after the pizza. I assume this is because they just opened and haven't gotten their process down yet. The management did offer to make up for it so I'm hopeful they are planning to fix things. I'll give them another try and update my review if it get's better.
(3)
Lloyd C.
Out with the old in with the new! Then again, brining the original hand crafted pizza from Italy with locally sourced peoducts. The atmo is very clean and warm with a touch of red. Digging the open concept from the bar to the kitchen. The wait staff are very professional and well rounded of the menu. Gotta come here on their happy hour, which is everyday from 3-6. Im drinking their Italy pislner, Birra Moretti...so smoootthh! Trying out their ciro pizza, off the chain!!
(5)
Becca L.
I absolutely love this place!!! I live and work nearby and I have never met such a genuinely kind, caring wonderful staff. Everybody there truly cares that you have a great experience from the moment you walk through the door. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgable and efficient. The food is delicious and I may be addicted to the Napoli salad. :) As I'd that weren't enough, Tutta Bella is very involved with local non profits and gives back to their community. I am so glad they came to crossroads!
(5)
Adina P.
This was not a very good night! First we get there and the girl tells us a few minutes, 25 minutes go by... We get the table, i turn the water glasses up, the guy that was filling out everyone's glass completely ignored us, he passed by our table at least 3 times until I signaled him. He finally did that, and i told him i was ready to order since he said that the servers were busy and he could help. Ok! Pizza comes, ok size for one person and not for 2 people! $15/12" pie, in my opinion it should be pretty big to share.. Not really! I was there with my 6 yr old son, it should have satisfied us both, but i had to order another 9" pizza for $11! Anyway, usually I don't order desert but i wanted the tiramisu tonight. BAM $9! I get the check and they supercharged me one tiramisu and one Family Size tiramisu-$20 more! I call the same guy that served us, show him the mistake, he apologizes and goes back to fix it. He comes back with 2 tiramisus on the check, still wrong! He apologizes again, goes back a second time, and he says he just took the tiramisu completely off! Ok! Thank u very much, but still a hassle and pretty annoying having his cocky attitude! Customer service gets 2 stars! Pizza gets 3, Overall experience 2 stars!
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Raz R.
I think this is the only bar at crossroads, so that gets one star right there. If you're there. Do yourself a favor and order the Sofia cocktail...SOOOO BOMB. Vodka, raspberry, and mint. Best drink I've had in a long time. The pizza I ordered was the Mediterani, it's oil based. But the lovely bartender let me know I can add tomato sauce on it. Glad I did.hands down the BEST pizza I've ever had. And I would know pizza...I live alone. Right amount of cheese, the vegetables were perfect, and the tomato sauce is awesome. Perfect amount of acidity. Servers, friendly and knowledgeable. Bartenders, friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone smiled at me, and acknowledged customers. I've been living in bellevue for a month now, and I have to say no one cares about customer service here.i mean, I don't blame them, they're dealing with a bunch of idiots all the time. But tutta Bella is awesome. Maybe because tutta Bella hasn't had to deal with the bellevue idiots as much as other places....I'm gonna stop before I rant about the idiots of crossroads mall.
(5)
Lara M.
Great , if you want your pizza to flap down as soon as you pick it up. Meh. Ordered the Tutta Bella pizza and had to eat it with a fork.
(2)
Michele C.
I ordered a glass of chianti and got it in a well glass. Really? I like to drink my wine in a wine glass. Wtf
(3)
Keith P.
Tutta Bella is a fantastic restaurant with true Neapolitan pizza and a fantastic atmosphere. It is a must try!
(5)
J O.
Boy this place was good! Had the Nepoil salad, Montenro (sp?) and taramisu. Sat at the bar and it was quick, easy and good service. Next visit I will try happy hour.
(5)
Erika P.
Went back a second time and it was like a whole different experience. The waiter was super good. The food was much better. The only thing different was that we did not sit in the bar this time.
(4)
jeremy p.
I like Tutta Bella. The Bellevue location is good and I really enjoyed my pizza tonight; so much so I didn't even eat the other one and lose the test in my mouth. Order the Capannina.
(4)
Tom C.
Awesome! It is finally here. Real Neapolitan pizza -favorite is the pizza with fried egg
(5)
Katie O.
Tutta Bella pizza was tasteless and the crust was limp. Cesar salad also had little taste. This place is trying too hard to be cool and not paying enough attention to food preparation. The waitress was nice and prompt.
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ed b.
Service OK. Lasagna boring. Minestrone very tomatoie (is that a word?). Tiramasu pretty good but not the tradtional presentation. Barbarosa was excellent.
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Velma T.
Hooray for Tutta Bella at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Tyler Kopkas, is truly a very caring, competent and conscientious manager. He was wonderful and thoughtful and we were able to have the best BABY SHOWER there on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Tutta Bella has private areas and it was all reserved for us and the staff was extremely accommodating. Josh, our server did a excellent job in getting the right orders to the correct guests. He was so cute and personable! The appetizers, pizzas and other entrees' are the best in WA. Their crust is so unique and not heavy in carbs. Yep! Wood Fire Ovens! The variations of pizzas are over the top and there is always something for everyone's palates! It is truly a fun dining place for families, dates and private parties or hosting group meetings. Look forward to more appetizers, pizzas and merriment. No need to leave our area. We live five minutes away which is wonderful and share our experiences with families, friends and neighbors.You will absolutely love it! Velma T.
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Mj M.
I visited this restaurant on a Friday evening and it was not yet too crowded. We were seated right away. Our waitress offered us water and took the drink order in a timely manner. Two of us ordered pizza, one a calzone and we each ordered a salad to come before the meal. We waited at least fifteen minutes and then I asked the waitress what was taking so long. She forgot to put in the order for the salads, so we had to wait another ten minutes. The two pizzas arrived together however the calzone did not arrive. The waitress did not come over and explain what was taking so long. I finally flagged her down and she said the kitchen made the incorrect one and had to remake it. This should have been explained to us. The food was very good, however our waitress was not. She did offer us free dessert which was fine. They gave us one piece of tiramisu for the three of us to share. I would have liked money off instead because we were too full to enjoy the cake.
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John L.
Tutta Bella's long awaited opening finally came and I couldn't wait to taste the yummy pizzas. I've been to the Issaquah locations multiple times and have enjoyed the pizzas and the Bellevue one did not disappoint. I came during their opening week. I normally try not to go to restaurants until they work out the kinks and the long lines are gone but we were hungry and thought we would try it out if the wait wasn't long. Our party of 4 waited about 10 minutes. Not bad for a Friday night around 630pm. They have a little waiting area. One thing that seemed odd was, the decor didn't seem all complete. Many blank walls and just tables and chairs. I presume they were just trying to get the place open as soon as possible. The signs posted months prior said coming fall 2013. Well... Its 2014 and they just opened. Pizzas were great and very comparable to the Issaquah location. They are suppose to get their happy hour started in the next few weeks. There's a patio area when the weather gets nice. We will definitely be back.
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C M.
As far as the food goes it is very good. The crust is very thin, crispy and good. There are many different toppings and options for your pizza. Overall the prices are a bit high but not to bad. I would go there again but not often. I did think the decor was next to nothing in the big room where most of the people were being seated. I also thought the room was a bit to sterile and I didn't feel like it was a "fancy" place they were trying to show they were.
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Kristin S.
Finally a Tutta Bella in Bellevue...so excited they made it across the lake. I just moved to the NW from spending 7 years in NYC and have been bummed by the lack of good pizza on the eastside. This place hit the spot, we ordered the fried pizza and the meatballs as an appetizer and the mista salad. They were all wonderful. We ordered the Hazzan (spelling) and the Tutta Bella pizza's--I really loved how crisp the pizzas were and the fresh ingredients. We finished off with some gelato and some tiramisu for the table. If you have any kind of occasion to go to and want to sit down I'd completely recommend this place. It's brand new so everything was clean and beautiful, the wine choices were excellent and we had what seemed like an army of servers that were coming by dropping off our food and making sure our water glasses were full. It was warm and inviting. I'll be going back soon!
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Susan H.
Went there Wednesday night with the fam for an early dinner. We were seated in a huge room that felt very institutional, maybe they haven't decorated Yet but it certainly wasn't aesthetically pleasing. Service: waiter was very friendly however self admitted he was "new" and didn't know the menu. Busser brought parm and red pepper flake shakers to the table with his hands completely covering the tops. Yuk. Another service runner brought our salads with his thumbs ALL the way into the bowls. Double yuk. He also had the pepper mill tucked in his arm pit, while I realize that used to be the norm it is now recognized as not clean.. Sweaty arm pits then holding shaker,then touching food TRIPLE YUK.. Next I observe another server delivering a drink to the table next to us with his own personal iced latte from the bakery down the mall, he then proceeded to put t down on a table and help carry food to our table when we already had our food. REALLY???? Watched servers with their thumbs and hands in food served to all the ables around us. Manager on floor whole time also serving food with pepper mill in arm pit. FOOD: MEH at best had vegetarian calzone dough was so thick and well doughy, I just ate the filling which had no chèvre as advertised. Peppers seemed to have come out of a jar. Husbands lasagna was just "ok" he said and not really hot. Sons pizza was over charred on edges and gluey in the middle. Overall a huge disappointment. Management really needs to abide by health codes and not allow servers to walk around drinking their lattes. I feel these issues are much deeper than just the fact the restaurant as only been open a month. As a past restaurant manager I can quite frankly say this is just poor management and even worse training. I don't get all the raves, we won't be back. Hands in your food ewww
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Jesena M.
I love the Tutta Bella brand and have been to almost all the places around Seattle, but this one might be the roughest of them all yet. I will give them the benefit of only being open for a couple of weeks, otherwise my review would have been worse. I will definitely go back in a month or two to check in again with the progress on service and the restaurant itself. First of all, the food was excellent as always, the Pizzas were amazing. That is what draws me back time and time again. However the service and restaurant is a disaster. Some call it industrial chic, but there is zero decor and it is as uncomfortable as a workplace cafeteria. The noise is unbearable and you have to scream across the table to understand anyone you are going out with. There is no coziness you might expect from an Italian restaurant, no music, no dividers, only a lot of open space. The sound travels from one side to the other and bounces back from the walls. I am usually not being picky about stuff like this, but everyone in our group agreed that this is a huge work in progress and we hope they fix the noise issues. If you are used to other locations, this just is not the right feel. Service was also bad, or the lack thereof. Our waitress never came around to refill our water glasses, my friend asked twice before she came over. She told her the excuse that it is hard to reach across the table (we were 6 not a party of 10)? It took forever to take our orders and to make up the time she lost, she gave us the dessert menu while we were all still eating our pizza. We were not even halfway done? She came over to ask three times if we were ready to order dessert and we declined time and time again, saying we would like to finish dinner first. She never cleared our plates, neither the ones from the appetizer course, nor the ones from dinner. We started to stack all of them up in the middle of the table to gain some space. She took dessert orders from one side of the table, but left the other 3 out? They had to wait until she came back a while later to order? The guy who brought the first round of dessert had pity with us and took a whole bunch of plates from our table. We did not expect that kind of service. All in all, I might come back later again when they worked out the kinks and hopefully resolved the service and noise issues.
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Randy G.
This was my first trip to Tutta Bella and I was very impressed. The setting was very nice. I had the beet salad and a calzone, both of which were very good and reasonably priced. Tried a couple of different beers which were tasty, one was the Birra Moretti and one was a bottle from Italy. Sat in the bar and the bartenders seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The manager came over and I chatted with him about the restaurant and menu. He was verry friendly and enthusiastic about Tutta Bella. Will definitely go back again.
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Lori F.
I've been wanting to check out this happy hour for quite awhile... pleasantly surprised after last night! We arrived at 5:30 and found two seats at the bar...(however you can order off of their happy hour menu anywhere in the restaurant which is super nice). Unfortunately it took a few minutes for the bartender to ask if we wanted anything.... but once we got her attention we placed our food/drink order at the same time. They have about 4 cocktails offered at HH for $6 each... 4 different wine options for $4 each... and maybe 3 beer selections for $3 each. I had the champagne which was crisp and tasty in a nice champagne glass, as well as a drink with vodka, blood orange, a little cran..it was also good. My husband had 2 beers... I think both were Tutta Bella's pick or blend. For food options there are about 5 different appetizers as well as maybe 6 different pizza selections...all $6. We both ordered the Tutta Bella pizza which had sausage, mushrooms, onions, cheese, yum yum!! It was 8" and the perfect size for one person. All in all the atmosphere was nice.. we'll definitely be going back.
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Prince K.
Incredible Pizza that melts in your mouth with delicious cafe. This place is truly an unforgettable experience from the surroundings to the unique flavors fired right into the pizza. Even the water is extraordinary. A great classy place to visit for lunch. Would be great for a date spot too! Loved it, don't miss out.
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Annie Y.
This place has become one of our favorites. They offer a good happy hour menu (3-6pm & 9-close) and their pizzas our legit. Some ppl say its close to the pizzas you get in Napoli but unfortunately I haven't been there. Anyway, I recommend this place over the other late night happy hours.
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Tina Y.
Came here with my boss from work and had their lunch special. Got the lunch special which runs 11am to 3pm monday through friday. They come in a single 8'inch serving size and i got the Capricciosa which had pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichoke, mushroom, kalamata, and basil. For the most part the pizza was delicious, flavorful, fresh and came hot. However, the crust was a bit too burnt for me. I had to literally scrape off the burnt spots multiple times throughout the meal. Otherwise I'd come back for more lunch specials. I also heard they have a good happy hour so I would like to check that out as well.
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Thomas M.
For quality of pizza, I would give Tutta Bella a 3 - pizza is good, toppings are good, nice variety, dependable quality, nice light pizza. But nothing that says "You've got to go try this!". They rate an extra star due to speed and service quality. Great place to go ahead of a movie if you are short on time, always consistent friendly service with good value. Have eaten here several times now, and see that trend continuing.
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Diane L.
I always want to like Tutta Bella more than I do. Came here for a team lunch and was a bit disappointed. The service was a bit slow and we unfortunately got placed next to a table of young kids so that didn't help with our experience. The pizza was great but the menu could offer some more variety.
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David P.
Two days ago my family and I sat down at one of your tables and began searching through the menu for that special pie. After the waitress brought us our waters and told us about the specials, an elderly lady came over to our table to discuss "Proper restaurant etiquette". My wife and I have a 6 yr old daughter and a 3 yr old son, who has a developmental disorder. The elderly lady began her conversation comparing my two children. Needless to say, this scenario could have escalated into a scene. The staff was very sympathetic and bought my kids desert. Please be aware of other's struggles. Don't judge! Thank you for an amazing meal.
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Kristy W.
A great addition to Crossroads Mall. Excellent HH and friendly staff. Best HH dishes (in my humble opinion) are manila clams, quattro fromaggio pizza, and bruschetta. Lovely decor as well.
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Chris B.
The food is flavorful and delicious, but the proportions are meager. Service is also excellent. Definitely go with a larger pizza or calzone to get a more filling meal It can be a bit noisy during the lunch rush, but overall a good experience.
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Jaddahti J.
Have to give credit where credit is due. The manager of Tutta Bella was not content with "only" a four star review, and contacted me to invite us back for another try. Wow. We did, and the food was great, as usual, but what had noticeably improved was the service. We didn't contact management ahead of our return so we wouldn't get special treatment. As it turned out, our server was an absolute darling, and of course I forgot to write down his name (Doh!), but you know who you are! He made the whole experience definitely worthy of maximum stars. Don't know if it was a result of re-training, or if they got all new people (we never saw any of our old servers long enough to get a look at them), but clearly there's a new sheriff in town. Good job!
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Travis L.
This place makes some tasty pie, but the service and atmosphere were just OK. We waited a long time to be seated, and our server wasn't the kindest--a bit impatient with us. The bar seating makes me think that this could be a fun late-night location, but loud children weren't so ideal during our lunch. Pricing here is what is to be expected in terms of pizza, and unless you're ravenous, I think two people can split a 12 inch pizza. We tried a half-and-half Lorenzo and Giovanni which left us satisfied. Might be better to visit here during the night.
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Jessica K.
I was fluctuating between three or four stars. The food here is a solid five, but the service is really spotty. The first time we went there was really late after going to the gym behind the mall and we were seated immediately. The staff was so kind and respectful even though we probably looked like vagrants. Great idea by the way, opening up right by my gym . We ordered, got our salad to share, got our calamari, and got our pizzas. Drinks were filled MANY times, cheese and pepper offered, and we were really well taken care of by multiple staff members. The second time...we came from work and were told that it was going to be a 15 minute wait, which ended up being 30. Then we were told that we can have open seating in the bar...which had plenty of open tables. I don't know if they thought that we were underage (thank you!) but that was a long time to wait before we were told anything. Then it was another half hour before we ordered, after which we got our appetizers quickly and then another hour before the pizza came. It was still delicious, don't get me wrong, but the slow times, the lack of communication, and the service in general was enough to turn me off. So naturally because of the food, I came back two more times. For delicious food and good service. So I really don't know what happened that second time, but it's not stopping me fro returning. Recommendations: calamari fritte, bruschetta, insalate, giuseppe pizza, ciro pizza.
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Jon L.
Tutta Bella has got a great happy hour that runs from 3-6 pm and 9pm close daily. And the best thing is that there 5 locations in the Seattle area (2 on the Eastside) in which you can take advantage of this offer. I have previously tried the happy hour at Westlake, but this time decided to check out the Crossroads location which is just up the street from my home. The space Tutta Bella occupies was previously Crossroads Bar & Grill and Chili's. The interior looks much different from its former occupants. The main dining room stretches from wall to wall making it seem more open. There is also a nice bar here with a giant TV if you prefer more of a pub-like experience. For me, I feel like the lighting inside is a tad bit too dark. But much better than when Crossroads Bar & Grill was here in which this space looked more cavernous. Still, the ambiance here does not compare to the Westlake location which has a great view of the city and the Space Needle. That said, the happy hour menu is just as great as at Westlake. Happy hour items are reasonably priced between $3-7. On this occasion, I got a bianca pizzette ($5), the salumi board ($6) and Peroni beer on draft ($3). The Bianca pizzette is a Neapolitan pizza with ingredients like fresh mozarella and chevre. It is quite sizable, not something completely consumed after a few bites. I particularly like the chevre which has a ricotta like texture. Chevre also features prominently on the Mediterranea pizzette offering which I would recommend if you like eggplant. The salumi board is a good choice if you want to share an appetizer with someone before eating pizza. And a dinner of a meal if you decide to eat the salumi and a happy hour pizza solo. It has got two types of salumi, fresh mozzarella, pickled peppers and marinated olives which are delectable. The Peroni is a great beer to wash down this satisfying meal of pizza and salumi. I enjoyed my meal here. The only misstep of the meal was that there were a few parts of the pizza crust that were burnt, but that is to be expected given the high temperatures that it is baked at. If you are looking for a great happy hour spot in the Crossroads area, I would highly recommend Tutta Bella. I mean, who doesn't like pizza? The happy hour offerings here are delicious and reasonably priced. Not to mention it is available in the whole restaurant, not just the bar.
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Michele M.
I love Tutta Bella! When I was a student at UW, I often went to the Wallingford location. I was ecstatic when I heard they finally opened one up in Bellevue. Service was great and the food was just as good as the Seattle location. I ordered Pietro (my favorite) and Carolina. I love how light the tomato sauce is because it doesn't over power the other flavors on the pizza. I can't wait to go back for more!
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Matt N.
I came to celebrate my sisters birthday and I had a great time here. This pizzeria is tucked away at cross roads, once you get inside you feel like you're in a different world with the hustle and buzz. We got to try one of the tomato pizzas and one of the olive oil pizzas. They were really tasty. Everyone in the group commented on how much they liked the crust and how taste it was. We also tried the beet appetizers and calamari. The beets were fun, but I didn't really like the calamari there. But the desserts were extra yummy like the teramisu. I can't way to come back again.
I really want to like this restaurant cause it's close and it seems like it would be great, but the menu is lacking and service always leaves something to be desired. I haven't been thrilled with any of the items I've ordered and it would be nice if the menu was a little bit more extensive. Caprese salad was weird which they did warn us about, but still was not what I was expecting. Pricing is a bit on the high side considering portion size. Service in the beginning is fast, but once they take your order they never come back for refills. I've dined here a few times with family, but would probably never choose to come back unless my nieces or nephews want to go. There are just so many more options.
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C J.
This place is awesome! I've come here both for work and just for fun and it's delicious! Service is always on point and the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating! When visiting Bellevue this is a definite!
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Joe H.
Talk about exceptional service... This place had awesome service from the moment we walked in. We have been to Tutta Bella Issaquah and Ballard locations but it was our first time in Bellevue. We were told that they had good happy hour deals so we went around 3:30 ish. It wasn't empty but there were plenty of seats. The hostess and waitress were so nice and accomodating. We have two young kids with us so a bit of extra friendliness goes a long way. Anyway The food at Tutta Bella is always awesome. My wife and I alway enjoy their super thin, fluffy but crispy crust, wood baked pizza. During Happy Hour, 9 inch version of 6 or 7 of their pizza costs 5 to 6 dollars. We got Margharita and Tutta Bella pizza and both were yummy. They disappeared fast lol. We also ordered their Beets, goat cheese salad with pistachios and it was delicious (although I could probably make this at home). My wife ordered pinot grigio and I got their house beer brewed by Big Al. Beer was very very solid and it came with toasted macadamia nuts seasoned with some herbs on the side which were yummy. The venue is super clean (well... it's super new too lol) and it's very bright and open inside. There is no TV so don't come here to catch games. Happy Hour is between 3 to 6 and 9 to close and it's not just limited to the bar area. You can bring your kids, feed them yummy pizza for 5 bucks, and enjoy a few drinks. They take all major cards and parking is available right in front of the restaurant.
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Matt S.
after being an early champion of this chain, I avoided for a number of years because really, who likes burned pizza? on top of that they changed some of the ingredients which i'm sure was a cost saving measure. I recently started going back - initially focusing on the salads which are still stellar. I was pleased to see the pizza ingredients has improved and the flavor was just what I remember. Staffing-wise, I've had some really positive experiences and in this particular location, I had an initially pretty crummy experience - waited and waited and waited once seated just for a first contact and water. after that initial pothole, subsequent interactions (with a different server) were great. Issaquah location has been very consistently great service and consistent food. I'm happy to go back I just hope the service levels out.
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Jenn L.
Love this place! Happy Hour here is such a fantastic deal, and I love that it's not limited to weekdays. Between my parents and I, we ordered the HH Margherita pizza, HH Mediterranean pizza, HH clams and lasagna, and that only came out to $30. Amazeballs. Both pizzas were delicious, although I think the Margherita pizza could use a bit more flavor in the sauce. Clams were impressive--I typically don't eat shellfish out much but they were so yummy that I kept reaching for them. The lasagna was good, but I honestly think lasagna is just one of those dishes that will taste the same whether it's frozen, home-made, or from a restaurant. The space is clean and spacious, and it even has two private rooms. Will definitely be coming back!
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Peter K.
I've been to 4 Tutta Bella locations. The service here rocks but the pizza baking is getting lazy. Soggy crust, lumped toppings. I think many reviewers agreed, they have lost a step in resent years. Plus the crust is too randomly burned. I like some flavor in my food - but burned crust isn't the same as light charring the way a Vera Napoli Pizza should have.
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Clint W.
we started out in the bar and burned some time before we went to the dining room. staff was very friendly and attentive. apps and pizza came out fine. i couldn't do my pizza by himself so leftovers for breakfast the next day! all was well....until after dinner. a round of coffee to wake up the senses. one cup comes out room temp, not even close. it takes awhile to flag someone down. then the replacement comes out like 10 minutes later. staff comes back and apologizes but no coffee. entire table waits and waits. no, hey, we'll comp that. no, please come back and try us again. not trying to get something free because we were all ready to leave, but a little more effort would have been appreciated.
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Heather C.
Pizza was ok. Best flavor we had was Pietro. Only one that had much flavor. It was nice and spicy. Panna Cotta was good. The flourless chocolate cake was not. Both had strawberries on top that were way past their prime. Must have been prepped for a couple of days. Gross. Just takes a minute to cut a fresh strawberry. Too bad.
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Jannah M.
The host was friendly, food was alright but a bit on the pricey side. The host came over at one point and told us he was going to buy our drinks and desserts (for the 2 of us) if we would be okay with moving, so they could join our current table with the next for a larger party. We would have been fine just moving if they had asked us, but this was a delightful surprise! After that, the wait staff apparently hadn't been informed or they were all so slammed they forgot. The iced latte I'd ordered at the same time as my entree (a pizzetta of one of their simpler pizzas) came a couple minutes after the entree, which was a little strange. Noise level was a little loud. We didn't bother to try to ask the staff about the promises from the host, they just seemed way too busy and the host was running all over the place that evening. Food tasted fine, iced latte was fine, staff was always smiling through their apparent stress, my water glass never ran empty for more than a couple minutes. If someone wants a break from all the Asian cuisine in and around Crossroads, I wouldn't be opposed to returning once in a while.
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Medrese M.
Food is amazing! Ordered the Bianca with ham and the Michele, both were very delicious. Our server was Austin, who did a fantastic job. His recommendations were on point and his service was excellent. Thanks for giving us a great experience! We will return again soon.
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Kuljit S.
A coworker recommended this HH to me and I am so happy she did! Tutta Bella has great pizza, but it is even better at HH prices! You can get a 9" pizza for $5-6. That is a price you cannot beat. Plus the HH is available throughout the whole restaurant. I have only had their pizzas and can speak for those. I usually go with friends and order multiple pizzas to share and try different ones.Would recommend their pizzas to anyone. For dessert, I have tried their tiramisu and gelato. My first time visiting, the waitress comped our gelato as a welcome, and recommended the tiramisu to us. So glad she did! They make their tiramisu in house and you can taste the quality. While normally I would not pay $9 for a tiramisu, some days I find myself driving here after work just to get a tiramisu to go. They have me hooked. The patio seating and main seating are beautiful, the side room not so much. Ask to be seating in in the main area if you can. Great place to go after work, for HH, with friends, or on a date. Would recommend this place to everyone! Taking one star off for not having multiple vegetarian options (I believe there are 2).
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Yvonne C.
I came in during their happy hour, which is an AMAZING deal. Their bruschetta and Giovanni pizza was delicious and a great price. I love thin crusted pizza, and the toppings were well spread out but not too much. The ambience was nice, but our server was okay. Our water glasses never went empty, which was nice on a hot sunny day, but the service was slightly awkward due to the servers lack of knowledge of their menu. But I'll definitely be back! Their happy hour menu is just too good to pass up :)
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Dave F.
Food is ok, but the restaurant is way too loud and theirnprices are higher than the quality warrants.
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Christopher H.
A little background here. I'm from New Jersey and I'm an admitted east coast pizza snob. Few pizza joints outside of the NJ/NY area can match what you'll get from a corner shop. However, I must say that Tutta Bella certainly does a decent pie. I've been here a handful of times and I've always been very impressed with what they've done. The dough has a good amount of flavor, and has that perfect mix of crisp and chew. Their margherita pizza, what I use to judge pizza, could use a bit more basil. In the end, especially for a chain, this is a great pie. Not perfect, but great. They also get bonus points for the cocktail program. If you're looking for a great cocktail to go with your pizza, they will set you straight. I'm a fan!
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Andrew B.
Their calzone wasn't that good. It was kinda burnt, and in general the bread wasn't as doughy delicious as good calzones should be.
Was there. Last week very loud over priced pizza was burnt waitstaff poor could not even get a refill on ice water or a pop . Poor menu choices . I was not impressed with this at all this is the second time I've been there and the first time is not better . Men's bathroom our toilet paper very dirty out of paper towels food is definitely overpriced kind a like going to a Mariners Seahawk game I would give this a minus one but the little score out there is a one Don't Go !
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Regina C.
Food -AWESOME service not so much. Our server was snarky and condescending. As an antipasti I ordered bruschetta and she corrected the way I pronounced it...seriously? Nice way to start our first time here. Basically our conversation during our dinner was about if service or food was more important. Sapphire gin martini- excellent. Has to ask a passerby employee to get it for us since it had been sitting there forever. Bruschetta-was fresh, light on the garlic and olive oil. Bread was grilled perfectly and had super fresh tomatoes. Ceasar- way to much garlic. So spicy it burned. Mista- loved it! Perfectly dressed, crunchy with fresh ingredients. Arugala- dry old oranges, not enough fennel or dressing. Recipe is amazing if it's made correctly. Pizza: Margarita- fresh and delicious but needs more basil and it was a little bit soggy in the middle. Crust was perfect on all pizzas. Mozzarella was salty and perfectly textured. Kids cheese with pepperoni- a little soggy in the middle, but my daughter loved it, she said...while doing this review she wasn't so convincing. Spicy soppa- a little bit soggy in the middle but fresh ingredients. Husband liked it. Hostess' were sweet and a pleasant welcome to Tutta Bella. $145 before tip.
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Jon S.
As a Bostonian, I'm a tough critic to please when it comes to pizza. There just isn't that thin crust, eastcoast, italian pizza in Washington...except for here. Great pizza, exceptional service. You definitely don't feel like you're at the crossroads mall. You're not exactly in the North End, but the pizza is close.
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Jeff P.
I've been going here for happy hour probably about 20 times since they opened. So all I can really comment about is the bar and the appetizers there. The food is excellent and a great value I love their PIetros Wood fired pizza. All the ingredients they have done everything in his first class and very tasty. I love their Peroni beer on tap for four dollars a pint! Their drinks are made using a fresh fruit press which is just incredible and the service is A plus every time. I was a hotel restaurant grad from WSU a 1984 and I knew the owner back then he has done a super job.I only wish they could use that room on the side and open up the windows to turn it into sort of a outdoor plaza feel but they currently use it for rentals. Anyway they have happy hour is from 3 to 6 and nine to close you got to go there.
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Kay C.
So excited this opened up on the eastside! It's a really big space, I never realized how big the space used to be here. It's great if you want to have big group dinners here, and the prices are very reasonable. I feel like they skimp a little bit on the toppings here though compared to Seattle locations, but it's still tasty. I would not recommend the pizzeta (the smaller size)- as it's the same size crust as the regular size so you are getting a lot less filling. All in all though happy I don't have to make the trek to Seattle if I want Tutta Bella! :)
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Christina K.
[Dine-In] I don't know about you, but I really like food (hence, why I write these reviews) and this place makes me like food just a tad bit more. Sometimes I scream in my head, "can I get some decent pizza around here?" and now the answer is "yes, I can". If you want better of the bunch, I would recommend this place. Being a local from this area, I can tell you Tutta Bella does this area some pizza-justice. I also tried their calamari which was different than what I expected -- considering the breading was a little more than average -- but it absolutely worked because it didn't lack flavor, it enhanced it. I loved the aioli sauce that it comes with and we ordered about 3 personalized pizzas to share amongst ourselves (good choice). All the flavors were the fresh and who knew, you can have a good pizza with egg on it. I'm really excited to try their Happy Hour. Service was more or less good. We went in later at night after class and knew that the staff was winding down. Not necessarily a good thing, but they executed the bare bones of a decent service. We only had 2 different waitresses...randomly...not a big deal, just would be nice to be informed. :) Dishes Ordered: Calamari, Carmine, Pieto, Gioia
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Address :15600 NE 8th St,Ste J1
Bellevue, WA, 98008
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Hipster Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Brian C.
Tried this place for a work event and was impressed. The pizza, salads and calzones are all great. The calzone is like no other I've had before--it's stuffed with meat and cheese, but then topped with marinara and cheese. Very tasty :) If you're in the mood for brunch their bar area is cool and they have great specialty drinks. Warning: the service to get seated at lunch is terrible on the weekends so just wait that part out. Once you get seated it's fine.
(4)Brenda A.
I eat here almost every Sunday or Saturday day. It's delicious-everytime. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and it's all spectacular. Try the flourless cake for some fun.
(5)Jo R.
Food ok but too expensive for what it is. Very noisy plus music, did not like the restaurant. Service was friendly.
(3)Bob V.
Great Pizza! The Happy Hour is the BEST, they have their own great beer. I like the Bar there, the people are very nice. You just can't beat this place for value, quality and great overall environment. LOVE IT
(5)Kristen J.
This place was fine. I thought it was overpriced for the quality of the pizza we got. Was it edible? yeah. Did it take good? It was better than eating cardboard. Would I go back? Nope... plenty of other good places to get some grub from.
(3)Liz W.
I came here by myself to get a late lunch during happy hour and ordered a Sofia (I think I spelled that correctly?) and a margherita pizza. Service, food, and the prices were all great. I also like that they have two happy hours: 3-6 and 9-close. I would definitely come here again to try out their other happy hour specials.
(5)Diana C.
Good pizza, fantastic service (thanks Charles!), and good company make this a great place to be! (okay, the last one has nothing to do with the restaurant, but it still matters). The ambiance is fun, they have a indoor fireplace and a "sun room" type of deal as well. It's spacious and a pretty good selection for food and drink. If I'm in the area and in the mood for pizza, I'd definitely come back.
(4)Charlotte M.
I sent comments to the Tutta Bella website when I last visited. Fast forward about a year and I'm writing the same review here. While the space is cool and edgy that factor means nothing if one has to yell across the table to hear any conversation. The acoustics in this place are horrible. There is nothing, in all those hard surfaces, to absorb sound and the effort it takes to be heard across the table does not make one want to linger. Eat fast and get out if you want to talk (yell) with anyone. The solution is easy without compromising look & feel/design/brand concept/budget. The ROI on this small change would be huge! Servers were cool but there were three different ones and each thought the other was taking care of us...so none did. Where's the pasta? One lasagna listed. Am I missing something? Apparently the pasta.
(2)Chris D.
Yes Finally. I love this place. I have always loved Tutta's other location near my office so i was excited to hear there would be a location near home. Not only is it the same great food I fell in love with on the west side but this has to be the best atmosphere you can find on the east side. This is definitely going to be a weekly destination for us. I brought in some family members that were visiting from out of town and they all had comments about a great the food was.
(5)Josh B.
Decent food nothing special. No pasta except for lasagna. Service was average. If no Carrabas this would work.
(3)Joanne B.
Love the atmosphere, food and service. The Napoli salad is AMAZING! Thanks for coming to Bellevue.
(5)Aprameya R.
I've been to the Tutta Bella in Westlake which was good. I was hoping that the one in Crossroads mall would become the place to go for wood-fired pizza on the eastside (it's closer to where I live you see). Tutta Bella was a disappointment. I give it three stars because while the food itself was 2.5 or 2, the service, the decor and the price were all spot on. They handled our group of 10 or 11 quite well on a Sunday night. We got the Bruschetta as an appetizer and the bread was over-toasted. I like over-toasted bread in my breakfast sandwiches but in Bruschetta the bread and the olive oil and the tomatoes should melt in the mouth, without significant resistance. The pizza are decently sized. They come in two options, an 8 inch personal one and a 12 inch pizza for sharing. We got two of the 12 inch pizzas, the Quattro Formagi (which I liked) and the Mediterranean one which was okay. The sad thing about the pizza was that they had been in the oven for just slightly too long and hence had too much of a charcoaly-burnt taste. The Tiramisu for dessert was good according to my dessert eating friends. It was light and tasty. When asked, the Tiramisu at Dilletante is still better but the one at Tutta Bella stands up on its own. Overall, on the eastside, for a group of people, Tutta bella is a decent option. It does not live up to it's compadres across the lake :-|. And if I had to choose, I would head to Bar Del Corso for food or Via Tribunali for the cocktails.
(3)Todd T.
Came here for a gathering with friends. It's very good for large groups as it has a good space with the capability to eat family-style putting large tables end-to-end fostering conversation and sharing. That said, it's also quite loud, with the open kitchen and wailing babies echoing through the space. Perhaps some more soft surfaces (curtains, etc.) might soften the atmosphere a bit to make it easier to hear above the din. It could also be because it's relatively new and very busy. The menu's pretty nice and varied, with a good selection of antipasti, calzones, and pizzas, but there's definitely an Americanized bent towards its selection (not nearly as bad as Olive Garden / chain places). I wasn't feeling in the mood for large meal, so I just ordered some clams (sauti di vongole) and a dessert. The clams arrived in a small dish with two crusty garlic bread slices and a generous helping of sauce. The sauce spoon was hilariously huge for how small the clams and dish was, as there just weren't that many for $10. The clams themselves tasted plenty fine and tender, but the sauce was a tad off, as if it's picked up some tint of an odor from simmering too long. Either way, nothing extraordinary, but also not terribly impressed. They have a pretty decent drink selection of which I tried a bottle of aranciata. But it's pricey and of course, there's no refills. All in all, I didn't expect to be 'filled up' given the prices and the high-class atmosphere, but there are better, more authentic Italian places in the area for the price. My opinion may change if their happy hour is good, as the location and atmosphere are both great.
(3)C Y.
Visited to Crossroads' location first time. I liked the atmosphere and the foods. We had: Napoli Salad Gioia Pizza Bambino Pizza (added Pancetta) Margherita Pizza Tiramisu My favorites were Margherita Pizza, Napoli Salad and Tiramisu!
(4)Nancy H.
I had never been to a Tutta Bella before, but my kids have been raving about it ever since their summer teen camp last year took them to lunch at a Tutta Bella in Seattle, so when this Crossroads location opened up, I made a mental note to try it out. All I can say is, WOW! Came here on a busy Saturday night and asked for a window table. I think we got the last one in the house, located on the far west side of the restaurant. Walking through the place, I was struck by how HUGE this restaurant is. Huge, spacious, and very open. There's a contemporary glass partition sectioning off the bar area from the main dining area, and there are humongous projection TV's by the front. It's very modern and un-fussy. You'll either love or hate the openness of this place. I, personally, love it. Yes, it can get loud, but I like the feel of a vibrant, busy pizzeria. If I want cozy and romantic, I wouldn't opt to go to a pizza joint. Our waitress was great. Maybe it was because we were in the far corner of the restaurant, or because she didn't have 100 tables to service by herself (just our little corner), she was super attentive and very pleasant and friendly. My kid and I ordered the caprese appetizer, 2 individual size pizzas (she had the margharita and I had the Mediterranean), and soda and wine for drinks. The drinks came out to us almost immediately, then the appetizer, and immediately upon finishing the caprese, our pizzas were brought to the table. No wait at all for food. And the food! It was sooooo good! The caprese was very tasty, but instead of thick slabs of buffalo mozzarella cheese, they present it in one big ball surrounded by halved grape tomatoes and frise lettuce. I've never seen it presented that way. Very fresh and good. But the pizzas were amazing! My kid loved the "special" tomato sauce on her margharita pizza, but I was in heaven with the Mediterranean: grilled eggplant with tons of goat cheese and some roasted red peppers. And the pizza crust was perfect! My family and I will most definitely be back!
(4)David P.
Great job on the remodel of that space. Pizza's and flatbreads are great, apps and choices of drinks are excellent. The bar is a bit more fun and more responsive from cusomter service than the restaurant, but overall its a great place for lunch or dinner.
(4)Vishnu N.
Our 3rd different Tutta Bella visit and perhaps one of our best! Love the new location on the eastside - perfect meal/location for a family dinner with kids. One nice touch was giving the kids bowls of dough to play with while they waited - our kids loved this distraction! Pizza (hazan) was our favorite, the kids love the chocolate gelato and the draft beer selection is good as well. This place has 5 star potential for sure, a solid 4.5.
(4)True Grit H.
After going to Tutta Bella in Issaquah, I was skeptical that the Bellevue location could top it. I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised. I was here last night during Happy Hour and had a grand ole time! Alternating cocktails, chiantis and lumbrescos was the highlight of the evening. The waitress was the one with the mostest. For vegetarians, insalades reign supreme! Palermo with Salerno together makes a lovely combination. I would recommend Tutta Bella in Bellevue for a late night gathering of friends.
(4)Lindzie R.
I love this place. Best pizza in the area hands down. I come here every week, and I will for the foreseeable future. Margarita pizza: Amazing. Seriously good, and I am a hard one to please. The crust is like no other pizza out there (unless of course you are in Naples) it is flavorful, thin yet not too thin, soft and almost spongy (in the best way) and has charred bits. sauce: Hands down best pizza sauce. It is just a simple crushed tomato sauce, no herbs, spices or aromatics, and you definitely wont miss them. It is a bright, rich, fresh tomato flavor that is almost fruity. It is incredible. Cheese: Yum. Full fat moz, and they offer the authentic moz de Buffalo. They never put too much or too little, it is in the perfect proportion to crust and sauce. Basil: Fresh, not too much, awesome. Their tiramisu is very well done. I will go so far as to say top 3 of my life if not best. Creamy, great balance of flavors, none over powering the other, rich but just so. And big , gotta love a big dessert. One thing I have to say I really appreciate, is their consistency. It is exactly the same every time. And that's hard to come by these days.
(5)Marco d.
EQUALLY good food, service and atmosphere as their Columbia City store on Seattle... Very responsive to feedback from an awkward moment on a previous visit... Very HIGHLY recommended!
(5)Darren A.
Great lunch spot... all of their pizzas are consistently good, so you really can't go wrong. They unfortunately recently changed their calzone style to be more like... well... a pizza, which is a bummer. I always liked their vegetable calzone, which is made with chevre and really tasty. Cocktails are excellent, good for a quick after-work drink. The service is always good.
(4)S. N.
I come to this Tutta Bella now that I live in Bellevue (after having been to the Wallingford, Columbia City, and downtown Seattle locations). The one thing that is always consistent is the food. It is always delicious, and is still by far my favorite pizza place in the area, and quite possibly my favorite ever! The service 3 out of the 4 times I've been here was great. Those three great times, the servers and hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. The one time I did not have a great experience, our server (don't remember her name, but we dined on Saturday night, 9/6/2014) was not friendly. She was abrupt, inattentive, didn't refill our drinks once, and it basically felt like she was rushing us out of dinner, which turned out to be the case because she collected our bill before we even left, and started closing out her books. Doesn't matter though...I love the food so much I'll be back for sure.
(5)Timothy D.
Both times I've dined at Tutta Bella have been great. The giant black doors give it an air of mystery and the interior is visually appealing. Friendly service, great food and stiff drinks! Oh and take advantage of the happy hour!
(5)Ivan M.
i usually prefer my pizza big and floppy (think NYC) or super deep dish (think chicago) but this wood fire style is starting to grow on me. these are typically on a slightly airy crust, wood fired (duh!) with a bit of char, and covered with lighter toppings/cheese/sauce or oil. now this won't do for a big *ss chinese guy like me for dinner but for lunch, this is a great bite that won't have me feeling weighted down by an anchor of carbs (pffft, like i cared tho...) i came here with my homeboy and my seed for an early afternoon lunch this past weekend. it was kinda empty (odd hour between lunch and dinner, i suppose) so we were seated promptly enough. we ordered a calamari (not nearly crispy enough and the batter was sliding off) and a pizza each (2 small for the kid(s), and a large for me) and we split it amongst ourselves. though sparsely topped (this ain't no goddam meatlovers supreme angina deluxe) , it was very very tasty. i honestly don't recall the names of any of the pizzas but each one was distinct. the crust was wonderful and even better with a side of pizza sauce (that we asked the waiter for) to dip in. my second favorite crust (first is my sister's homemade magic). it ain't cheap but i feel it's worth the few extra bucks to enjoy a unique pie. i'd come back for it (for lunch). this is at the crossroads mall so parking is ample though the spaces can be a little squishy in the lot.
(4)Vyjayanthi R.
First visit to this particular Tutta Bella although I've been to some of their other locations. Happy hour (3-6pm) is a great time to visit because its hardly crowded and also, prices are really reasonable at this time! This location has a particularly nice ambience - its big, bright and spacious which made it perfect for our group of 8. I decided to try out some of their non-pizza items so I went for the Caprese and the Minestrone soup. The Caprese was delectable - a big block of Buffalo Mozzarella surrounded by basil, arugula, tomatoes and olive oil. Ordinary mozzarella doesn't even hold a candle to its cousin from Buffalo! Although it is a little pricey ($10 and not really enough for a meal), I consider it completely worth it. The minestrone soup was pretty good too. I washed the meal down with the Lambrusco DOC wine, which was delightfully fruity. Tutta Bella is still #1 on my list of pizza chains!
(4)Jennifer S.
Be aware... Only pizza, couple of calzones and one lasagna. Was expecting broader Italian selections. Crust was good. Pizza was fast and service was good.
(3)Lowell L.
Great new addition to the Tutta Bella family. Love the look, staff, and of course the pizzas are fantastic. Dining on the four season patio is so great and a much needed concept in this area, so glad they did this. A must visit.
(5)Nick T.
This is a really upscale pizza place. Neapolitan pizza and it's wood fired. Great crust, quality ingredients and an amazing atmosphere. I walked in with a party of 11 and we were treated like royalty. I felt bad that I didn't have a reservation. This is a great place to eat. For dessert I suggest the Tiramisu or Salted Caramel gelato.
(5)Riss J.
Through the bookmarks, another Kristin date night. Pretty accessible location despite the fact I couldn't find it to save my life without calling her and trying to determine what side (N,S,E,W) of the "mall" it was. She was absolutely no help, by the way. She didn't know which way was North and her only reference point was a store (ice cream shop) I'd never been to. Then, I looked up *just enough* from the lowered, tinted windows of the Silver Bullet and notice their BIG ASS SIGN. *sigh* She was able to arrive earlier than I was after work, so she had snagged us a table already. She'd already ordered a drink, and it was awful. I sipped it. Something was super NOT right with her Sofia. (I'm pretty sure that is what is was because it was full of leaves, which I at least hope were mint) Not wanting to fall for that trap, I ordered the other two specialty cocktails: Castra Nicia and L'Alba. I remember both being pretty dang good, but not mind-blowing. Next visit if we make HH, I'll just do the $5 you-call-it highballs. My favorite part, honestly, was the Salumi Board app we split. I would have been happy if we'd just ordered like 4 of those. Maybe each. I'm sure there is better out there, but ugh, something so right about the simple joy of nibbling meats, cheese and olives. We split some little HH pizza. The four cheese, I think. Nothing fancy at all. I think Kristin is a picky eater or something :P Then we split a tiramisu and I had an espresso. Overall, everything was good. Except poor Kristin's first cocktail. Really liked the HH prices, the location will really only work for me for meeting other Bellevue/eastside locked folks after work as I'm not in the Crossroads area much for anything else. Hopefully, we'll go again and I'll expand a bit of the menu. There were some things there I really want to explore. Or maybe I just want to eat all the Salumi Boards.
(4)Laurenzia T.
We had visited Tutta Bella in Redmond about 6 months ago and we were not pleased. We decided to give them another try and were pleasantly surprised!! We ordered the Caponata appetizer and it was very tasty and the crostini were just perfect! We then had side salads-Caesar and Polermo. The Caesar was good but the Polermo salad was stellar! We then had the Lorenza pizza and a Calzone. The pizza was great, last time it was soggy but this time it was perfect. It was soooo delicious. I would have given 5 stars since the service was excellent but the calzone was a little soggy. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making this our go to place for a good pizza pie!
(4)Pankaj P.
I went to Tutta Bella for a team lunch. It was a big party of almost 18-20 people. I was not disappointed by the quality of food. However they did manage to mix up order of two persons in our group. But considering that it was a large group, it's forgivable. I had a vegetarian Calzoni and it was tasty.
(4)N V.
Tutta Bella rates average for me. The ambiance and service was good, the restaurant is spacious with an open kitchen and the overall look of the restaurant is quite nice. We tried a potato appetizer and vegetarian pizza suggested by the host and it was a little above average but nothing exceptional. Loved the espresso gelato but the espresso panna cotta was mediocre. Not more than 3 stars for sure.
(3)Kristin C.
Any place that has Happy Hour available in the entire restaurant is fine by me. I am a fan of Tutta Bella's pizzas. I go to the location in Issaquah fairly frequently. When looking for a HH place in Bellevue to meet up with a friend, I discovered that this newest Tutta Bella location has Happy Hour, which other locations do not. In addition to $3 beers, $4 glasses of wine and $6 cocktails, they also have $5 food specials, including "Pizzettes", which are pizzas that are about 2/3 the size of their regular $10-15 pizzas. My friend and I shared 2 of their "Pizzettes" and the Salumi Board from their Antipasti menu. All of the food was quite tasty, and reasonably priced. We also shared the Tiramasu, which was fine, I am picky about my Tiramasu, but it was ok. I was also not particularly a fan of the cocktail choices, specifically the Sofia that I had. I think next time I would stick with wine. Because I love wine. Another great addition to the Bellevue Happy Hour scene, and luckily outside of the downtown core.
(4)Nina S.
This is my first time at this place (at any TB for that matter). This review is for the happy hour menu. We ordered the Saute Di Vongole, Margerita and Tutta Bella 8" pizzas. They were all good. Hubby and I especially liked the Manila clams in white wine -- we were dipping our pizza crust to get every bit of the sauce! Service was ok -- nothing to rave about. It was nice to be able to walk in and get seated right away. Not sure how crowded the place is during dinner time. I'd definitely come back to try the other dishes on the menu...but will plan on ordering the Saute Di Vongole again!
(4)Mark L.
I am so glad that Tutta Bella came into this very dead space and created something worthwhile for the community. The pizzas, salads and drinks are all top notch for the price. This is my go to bar. Love the service. ciao
(4)Aaron B.
Super fast service, even on a Friday night! The Giovanni was great, I would highly recommend it if you don't feel the need to get a tomato based sauce. The Lorenza was almost as good, but I would recommend trying a few bites without the peppers to see if you prefer them off. I ended up taking most of them off. Service was also friendly but the place did get loud. So far this is the best pizza I have had on the east side!
(4)Ramkumar C.
Service time was really long Food was ok Please try the potato croquettes
(3)Zara A.
Great pizza, finally, on East Side. Pleasant atmosphere, espresso bar, gelato, everything you would wish for pizzeria restaurant to have.
(5)Sam H.
Meh. Crust is good. Service was good. It's cheaper than MOD at happy hour. Nothing impressed though... I seriously just don't care about coming back or avoiding it.
(3)Carolyn J.
Service was good but did not overcome the typical chain restaurant feel (generic, fake-friendly staff, menu for basic tastes and too-fast service). The meatball appetizer was fine - 3 made-yesterday not-so-meaty meatballs for $9 - but it was served 3 minutes after we ordered it. This screams microwave! Pizza was lukewarm and a bit dry. Crust was truly Neapolitan, toppings were a bit sparse. Sadly, still no really good pizza on the Eastside. Wine list is mediocre and on the sweet side. I still expect more from an Italian place, where I think wine should be simple and tasty not fruity and cheap. It's much better than previous restaurants at this location but I will not return.
(3)Satyajit S.
The waitress forgot my cocktail order and charged my friend's credit card for some entirely different amount (wrong charge was corrected without issue). Food was just ok, not worth another visit.
(2)Marika A.
Try the espresso with biscotti! They also have great gelato flavors. I will try pizza next time.
(4)Jasper G.
Décor: The outside of the restaurant nt is very modern, and the giant doors outside are awesome. The windows are nice for that building hasn't had windows in a while however I prefer a nice cozy environment this restraint has pretty good décor. However the restaurant was a bit spacious and the decorations were few and between. Food: I had a small margarita pizza with pepperoni, I ate ALL of it if you're looking for a good pizza place that isn't like McDonald's or Red Robin this is you're place, my friend had the clams and, just like me loved them. They have a nice array of foods such as Seafood, Pizza, Salads, and GELATO!!! They also have a nice array of drinks, like the homemade rosemary lemonade and the more rare and special things like the Aperol spritz. The food is delicious and the drinks our wonderful, his is what saved from a 3 star review Service: This restraint would be five stars if it weren't for the service, I know I'm not the only one complaining about this, but I will say what I must. No service was bad for us except for the fact that our waiter delivered our pizza THEN 10 minutes later delivered our drinks. The waiter serving water to a couple next to us spilled some (a lot) of water on the floor in front of them and then asked if they WANTED her to clean it up, like they were going to say no. The people making pizza shouldn't be aloud to come with a 6 pack of red bull and start giving it to other people who were also working. This disappointed me greatly. Overall: I liked the restraint over all, but was extremely disappointed with the service, we will definitely be back, but everybody's experience is different. (for this restaurant at least). We hope you will enjoy this restaurant, the owner is very nice and the food is great!
(4)Candy C.
2 1/2 stars for the food, and an extra half star for good service. The food was neither good nor bad, just super average and forgettable. I've tried the pizza, the lasagne, various appetizers, nothing that I'd want to go back for.
(3)M H.
I've been looking forward to trying this place once I found out it was opening near my neighborhood. The place is huge and I liked that I was greeted promptly by the hostess. I went to check out the HH menu. I mentioned to the bartender (who happened to be my waiter as well) that this was my first visit. After inquiring about some of the options I went for the Tutta Bella pizza & the Saute di vongole. Not sure if this is normal but the pizza arrived luke warm. The reviews I went through mentioned the crust being crispy. Mine was not the case, it was just chewy. On the upside of things, the flavoring was good & ample toppings. What I didn't like: The table didn't have a chili flake shaker and my waiter hadn't stopped by to ask how it was. It was not that busy at the time, mind you. I had high hopes, that it would be as good as Veraci or even Pagliacci. Oh well. I might come back to try some of the other dishes but I won't be rushing to return.
(2)Karen L.
Decent spot for pizza, although not my favorite. We tried the tutta bella pizza and the lasagna. They were both good, although the portions were kind of small. However, I felt both entrees tasted a bit under seasoned. I did like the crusts on the pizza--I love a good chewy pizza crust.
(3)Julia V.
We went here for lunch the other day and they had a great $9 for a 9" pizza special going on. The waiter (Charles) was awesome described everything wonderfully, and then our food came and it was even better than we'd expected. I recommend this for a nice pizza lunch any day.
(5)George M.
I give this particular location 3 stars because in comparisons with the other TB locations it is disappointing. It is the latest addition to the family but it looks like it proves the rule of the thumb that as the business grows out of "home family type" into a chain, the quality goes down. To recap: - friendly but sloppy waiters - I witnessed a waitress dropping a full glass of water on a customer - too long wait time - place is too big and busy - pizza is good but not as good as the other TB locations We may try it again in a year but for now I would rather drive 15 more minutes to Issaqua where the experience is always great.
(3)Kyle F.
It was just ok. Your average pizza place. Crust was thin and kind of soggy. After eating three pieces I didn't feel like I had consumed any food at all. I may have even been hungrier. For a pizza place is expect them to up their pizza game.
(3)tiffany s.
fantastic service, staff was very proactive in making sure we had a wonderful experience both times we have been here! The bar is classy and has a good atmosphere! So nice to have a fun place to go close to home that is a great place to take the kids to as well!
(5)Judy L.
My favorite pizza joint of all times! So glad they opened up on the Eastside, so I don't have to travel to Seattle! My all time favorite is Campagna!
(5)Nick P.
The pizza is great. If that's the only priority then you will enjoy this Tutta Bella. However, I am a huge fan of the Tutta Bella experience and this location falls way short. The atmosphere is cold and dreary. No warm lighting or colors. Just loud, plain and drafty. I like modern but this poorly-done-hipster decor choice does nothing to enhance and rather ruins the pizza experience. Don't come expecting it to be like the Wallingford Tutta. This place is a major kid fest. Not the fault of the restaurant (it is in a mall) but will keep us away when we are looking for an adult night out for amazing pizza and wine. There were issues with the service. Our salads came after the pizza. I assume this is because they just opened and haven't gotten their process down yet. The management did offer to make up for it so I'm hopeful they are planning to fix things. I'll give them another try and update my review if it get's better.
(3)Lloyd C.
Out with the old in with the new! Then again, brining the original hand crafted pizza from Italy with locally sourced peoducts. The atmo is very clean and warm with a touch of red. Digging the open concept from the bar to the kitchen. The wait staff are very professional and well rounded of the menu. Gotta come here on their happy hour, which is everyday from 3-6. Im drinking their Italy pislner, Birra Moretti...so smoootthh! Trying out their ciro pizza, off the chain!!
(5)Becca L.
I absolutely love this place!!! I live and work nearby and I have never met such a genuinely kind, caring wonderful staff. Everybody there truly cares that you have a great experience from the moment you walk through the door. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgable and efficient. The food is delicious and I may be addicted to the Napoli salad. :) As I'd that weren't enough, Tutta Bella is very involved with local non profits and gives back to their community. I am so glad they came to crossroads!
(5)Adina P.
This was not a very good night! First we get there and the girl tells us a few minutes, 25 minutes go by... We get the table, i turn the water glasses up, the guy that was filling out everyone's glass completely ignored us, he passed by our table at least 3 times until I signaled him. He finally did that, and i told him i was ready to order since he said that the servers were busy and he could help. Ok! Pizza comes, ok size for one person and not for 2 people! $15/12" pie, in my opinion it should be pretty big to share.. Not really! I was there with my 6 yr old son, it should have satisfied us both, but i had to order another 9" pizza for $11! Anyway, usually I don't order desert but i wanted the tiramisu tonight. BAM $9! I get the check and they supercharged me one tiramisu and one Family Size tiramisu-$20 more! I call the same guy that served us, show him the mistake, he apologizes and goes back to fix it. He comes back with 2 tiramisus on the check, still wrong! He apologizes again, goes back a second time, and he says he just took the tiramisu completely off! Ok! Thank u very much, but still a hassle and pretty annoying having his cocky attitude! Customer service gets 2 stars! Pizza gets 3, Overall experience 2 stars!
(2)Raz R.
I think this is the only bar at crossroads, so that gets one star right there. If you're there. Do yourself a favor and order the Sofia cocktail...SOOOO BOMB. Vodka, raspberry, and mint. Best drink I've had in a long time. The pizza I ordered was the Mediterani, it's oil based. But the lovely bartender let me know I can add tomato sauce on it. Glad I did.hands down the BEST pizza I've ever had. And I would know pizza...I live alone. Right amount of cheese, the vegetables were perfect, and the tomato sauce is awesome. Perfect amount of acidity. Servers, friendly and knowledgeable. Bartenders, friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone smiled at me, and acknowledged customers. I've been living in bellevue for a month now, and I have to say no one cares about customer service here.i mean, I don't blame them, they're dealing with a bunch of idiots all the time. But tutta Bella is awesome. Maybe because tutta Bella hasn't had to deal with the bellevue idiots as much as other places....I'm gonna stop before I rant about the idiots of crossroads mall.
(5)Lara M.
Great , if you want your pizza to flap down as soon as you pick it up. Meh. Ordered the Tutta Bella pizza and had to eat it with a fork.
(2)Michele C.
I ordered a glass of chianti and got it in a well glass. Really? I like to drink my wine in a wine glass. Wtf
(3)Keith P.
Tutta Bella is a fantastic restaurant with true Neapolitan pizza and a fantastic atmosphere. It is a must try!
(5)J O.
Boy this place was good! Had the Nepoil salad, Montenro (sp?) and taramisu. Sat at the bar and it was quick, easy and good service. Next visit I will try happy hour.
(5)Erika P.
Went back a second time and it was like a whole different experience. The waiter was super good. The food was much better. The only thing different was that we did not sit in the bar this time.
(4)jeremy p.
I like Tutta Bella. The Bellevue location is good and I really enjoyed my pizza tonight; so much so I didn't even eat the other one and lose the test in my mouth. Order the Capannina.
(4)Tom C.
Awesome! It is finally here. Real Neapolitan pizza -favorite is the pizza with fried egg
(5)Katie O.
Tutta Bella pizza was tasteless and the crust was limp. Cesar salad also had little taste. This place is trying too hard to be cool and not paying enough attention to food preparation. The waitress was nice and prompt.
(2)ed b.
Service OK. Lasagna boring. Minestrone very tomatoie (is that a word?). Tiramasu pretty good but not the tradtional presentation. Barbarosa was excellent.
(3)Velma T.
Hooray for Tutta Bella at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Tyler Kopkas, is truly a very caring, competent and conscientious manager. He was wonderful and thoughtful and we were able to have the best BABY SHOWER there on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Tutta Bella has private areas and it was all reserved for us and the staff was extremely accommodating. Josh, our server did a excellent job in getting the right orders to the correct guests. He was so cute and personable! The appetizers, pizzas and other entrees' are the best in WA. Their crust is so unique and not heavy in carbs. Yep! Wood Fire Ovens! The variations of pizzas are over the top and there is always something for everyone's palates! It is truly a fun dining place for families, dates and private parties or hosting group meetings. Look forward to more appetizers, pizzas and merriment. No need to leave our area. We live five minutes away which is wonderful and share our experiences with families, friends and neighbors.You will absolutely love it! Velma T.
(5)Mj M.
I visited this restaurant on a Friday evening and it was not yet too crowded. We were seated right away. Our waitress offered us water and took the drink order in a timely manner. Two of us ordered pizza, one a calzone and we each ordered a salad to come before the meal. We waited at least fifteen minutes and then I asked the waitress what was taking so long. She forgot to put in the order for the salads, so we had to wait another ten minutes. The two pizzas arrived together however the calzone did not arrive. The waitress did not come over and explain what was taking so long. I finally flagged her down and she said the kitchen made the incorrect one and had to remake it. This should have been explained to us. The food was very good, however our waitress was not. She did offer us free dessert which was fine. They gave us one piece of tiramisu for the three of us to share. I would have liked money off instead because we were too full to enjoy the cake.
(3)John L.
Tutta Bella's long awaited opening finally came and I couldn't wait to taste the yummy pizzas. I've been to the Issaquah locations multiple times and have enjoyed the pizzas and the Bellevue one did not disappoint. I came during their opening week. I normally try not to go to restaurants until they work out the kinks and the long lines are gone but we were hungry and thought we would try it out if the wait wasn't long. Our party of 4 waited about 10 minutes. Not bad for a Friday night around 630pm. They have a little waiting area. One thing that seemed odd was, the decor didn't seem all complete. Many blank walls and just tables and chairs. I presume they were just trying to get the place open as soon as possible. The signs posted months prior said coming fall 2013. Well... Its 2014 and they just opened. Pizzas were great and very comparable to the Issaquah location. They are suppose to get their happy hour started in the next few weeks. There's a patio area when the weather gets nice. We will definitely be back.
(4)C M.
As far as the food goes it is very good. The crust is very thin, crispy and good. There are many different toppings and options for your pizza. Overall the prices are a bit high but not to bad. I would go there again but not often. I did think the decor was next to nothing in the big room where most of the people were being seated. I also thought the room was a bit to sterile and I didn't feel like it was a "fancy" place they were trying to show they were.
(3)Kristin S.
Finally a Tutta Bella in Bellevue...so excited they made it across the lake. I just moved to the NW from spending 7 years in NYC and have been bummed by the lack of good pizza on the eastside. This place hit the spot, we ordered the fried pizza and the meatballs as an appetizer and the mista salad. They were all wonderful. We ordered the Hazzan (spelling) and the Tutta Bella pizza's--I really loved how crisp the pizzas were and the fresh ingredients. We finished off with some gelato and some tiramisu for the table. If you have any kind of occasion to go to and want to sit down I'd completely recommend this place. It's brand new so everything was clean and beautiful, the wine choices were excellent and we had what seemed like an army of servers that were coming by dropping off our food and making sure our water glasses were full. It was warm and inviting. I'll be going back soon!
(5)Susan H.
Went there Wednesday night with the fam for an early dinner. We were seated in a huge room that felt very institutional, maybe they haven't decorated Yet but it certainly wasn't aesthetically pleasing. Service: waiter was very friendly however self admitted he was "new" and didn't know the menu. Busser brought parm and red pepper flake shakers to the table with his hands completely covering the tops. Yuk. Another service runner brought our salads with his thumbs ALL the way into the bowls. Double yuk. He also had the pepper mill tucked in his arm pit, while I realize that used to be the norm it is now recognized as not clean.. Sweaty arm pits then holding shaker,then touching food TRIPLE YUK.. Next I observe another server delivering a drink to the table next to us with his own personal iced latte from the bakery down the mall, he then proceeded to put t down on a table and help carry food to our table when we already had our food. REALLY???? Watched servers with their thumbs and hands in food served to all the ables around us. Manager on floor whole time also serving food with pepper mill in arm pit. FOOD: MEH at best had vegetarian calzone dough was so thick and well doughy, I just ate the filling which had no chèvre as advertised. Peppers seemed to have come out of a jar. Husbands lasagna was just "ok" he said and not really hot. Sons pizza was over charred on edges and gluey in the middle. Overall a huge disappointment. Management really needs to abide by health codes and not allow servers to walk around drinking their lattes. I feel these issues are much deeper than just the fact the restaurant as only been open a month. As a past restaurant manager I can quite frankly say this is just poor management and even worse training. I don't get all the raves, we won't be back. Hands in your food ewww
(1)Jesena M.
I love the Tutta Bella brand and have been to almost all the places around Seattle, but this one might be the roughest of them all yet. I will give them the benefit of only being open for a couple of weeks, otherwise my review would have been worse. I will definitely go back in a month or two to check in again with the progress on service and the restaurant itself. First of all, the food was excellent as always, the Pizzas were amazing. That is what draws me back time and time again. However the service and restaurant is a disaster. Some call it industrial chic, but there is zero decor and it is as uncomfortable as a workplace cafeteria. The noise is unbearable and you have to scream across the table to understand anyone you are going out with. There is no coziness you might expect from an Italian restaurant, no music, no dividers, only a lot of open space. The sound travels from one side to the other and bounces back from the walls. I am usually not being picky about stuff like this, but everyone in our group agreed that this is a huge work in progress and we hope they fix the noise issues. If you are used to other locations, this just is not the right feel. Service was also bad, or the lack thereof. Our waitress never came around to refill our water glasses, my friend asked twice before she came over. She told her the excuse that it is hard to reach across the table (we were 6 not a party of 10)? It took forever to take our orders and to make up the time she lost, she gave us the dessert menu while we were all still eating our pizza. We were not even halfway done? She came over to ask three times if we were ready to order dessert and we declined time and time again, saying we would like to finish dinner first. She never cleared our plates, neither the ones from the appetizer course, nor the ones from dinner. We started to stack all of them up in the middle of the table to gain some space. She took dessert orders from one side of the table, but left the other 3 out? They had to wait until she came back a while later to order? The guy who brought the first round of dessert had pity with us and took a whole bunch of plates from our table. We did not expect that kind of service. All in all, I might come back later again when they worked out the kinks and hopefully resolved the service and noise issues.
(3)Randy G.
This was my first trip to Tutta Bella and I was very impressed. The setting was very nice. I had the beet salad and a calzone, both of which were very good and reasonably priced. Tried a couple of different beers which were tasty, one was the Birra Moretti and one was a bottle from Italy. Sat in the bar and the bartenders seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The manager came over and I chatted with him about the restaurant and menu. He was verry friendly and enthusiastic about Tutta Bella. Will definitely go back again.
(5)Lori F.
I've been wanting to check out this happy hour for quite awhile... pleasantly surprised after last night! We arrived at 5:30 and found two seats at the bar...(however you can order off of their happy hour menu anywhere in the restaurant which is super nice). Unfortunately it took a few minutes for the bartender to ask if we wanted anything.... but once we got her attention we placed our food/drink order at the same time. They have about 4 cocktails offered at HH for $6 each... 4 different wine options for $4 each... and maybe 3 beer selections for $3 each. I had the champagne which was crisp and tasty in a nice champagne glass, as well as a drink with vodka, blood orange, a little cran..it was also good. My husband had 2 beers... I think both were Tutta Bella's pick or blend. For food options there are about 5 different appetizers as well as maybe 6 different pizza selections...all $6. We both ordered the Tutta Bella pizza which had sausage, mushrooms, onions, cheese, yum yum!! It was 8" and the perfect size for one person. All in all the atmosphere was nice.. we'll definitely be going back.
(4)Prince K.
Incredible Pizza that melts in your mouth with delicious cafe. This place is truly an unforgettable experience from the surroundings to the unique flavors fired right into the pizza. Even the water is extraordinary. A great classy place to visit for lunch. Would be great for a date spot too! Loved it, don't miss out.
(5)Annie Y.
This place has become one of our favorites. They offer a good happy hour menu (3-6pm & 9-close) and their pizzas our legit. Some ppl say its close to the pizzas you get in Napoli but unfortunately I haven't been there. Anyway, I recommend this place over the other late night happy hours.
(4)Tina Y.
Came here with my boss from work and had their lunch special. Got the lunch special which runs 11am to 3pm monday through friday. They come in a single 8'inch serving size and i got the Capricciosa which had pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichoke, mushroom, kalamata, and basil. For the most part the pizza was delicious, flavorful, fresh and came hot. However, the crust was a bit too burnt for me. I had to literally scrape off the burnt spots multiple times throughout the meal. Otherwise I'd come back for more lunch specials. I also heard they have a good happy hour so I would like to check that out as well.
(4)Thomas M.
For quality of pizza, I would give Tutta Bella a 3 - pizza is good, toppings are good, nice variety, dependable quality, nice light pizza. But nothing that says "You've got to go try this!". They rate an extra star due to speed and service quality. Great place to go ahead of a movie if you are short on time, always consistent friendly service with good value. Have eaten here several times now, and see that trend continuing.
(4)Diane L.
I always want to like Tutta Bella more than I do. Came here for a team lunch and was a bit disappointed. The service was a bit slow and we unfortunately got placed next to a table of young kids so that didn't help with our experience. The pizza was great but the menu could offer some more variety.
(3)David P.
Two days ago my family and I sat down at one of your tables and began searching through the menu for that special pie. After the waitress brought us our waters and told us about the specials, an elderly lady came over to our table to discuss "Proper restaurant etiquette". My wife and I have a 6 yr old daughter and a 3 yr old son, who has a developmental disorder. The elderly lady began her conversation comparing my two children. Needless to say, this scenario could have escalated into a scene. The staff was very sympathetic and bought my kids desert. Please be aware of other's struggles. Don't judge! Thank you for an amazing meal.
(5)Kristy W.
A great addition to Crossroads Mall. Excellent HH and friendly staff. Best HH dishes (in my humble opinion) are manila clams, quattro fromaggio pizza, and bruschetta. Lovely decor as well.
(5)Chris B.
The food is flavorful and delicious, but the proportions are meager. Service is also excellent. Definitely go with a larger pizza or calzone to get a more filling meal It can be a bit noisy during the lunch rush, but overall a good experience.
(4)Jaddahti J.
Have to give credit where credit is due. The manager of Tutta Bella was not content with "only" a four star review, and contacted me to invite us back for another try. Wow. We did, and the food was great, as usual, but what had noticeably improved was the service. We didn't contact management ahead of our return so we wouldn't get special treatment. As it turned out, our server was an absolute darling, and of course I forgot to write down his name (Doh!), but you know who you are! He made the whole experience definitely worthy of maximum stars. Don't know if it was a result of re-training, or if they got all new people (we never saw any of our old servers long enough to get a look at them), but clearly there's a new sheriff in town. Good job!
(5)Travis L.
This place makes some tasty pie, but the service and atmosphere were just OK. We waited a long time to be seated, and our server wasn't the kindest--a bit impatient with us. The bar seating makes me think that this could be a fun late-night location, but loud children weren't so ideal during our lunch. Pricing here is what is to be expected in terms of pizza, and unless you're ravenous, I think two people can split a 12 inch pizza. We tried a half-and-half Lorenzo and Giovanni which left us satisfied. Might be better to visit here during the night.
(3)Jessica K.
I was fluctuating between three or four stars. The food here is a solid five, but the service is really spotty. The first time we went there was really late after going to the gym behind the mall and we were seated immediately. The staff was so kind and respectful even though we probably looked like vagrants. Great idea by the way, opening up right by my gym . We ordered, got our salad to share, got our calamari, and got our pizzas. Drinks were filled MANY times, cheese and pepper offered, and we were really well taken care of by multiple staff members. The second time...we came from work and were told that it was going to be a 15 minute wait, which ended up being 30. Then we were told that we can have open seating in the bar...which had plenty of open tables. I don't know if they thought that we were underage (thank you!) but that was a long time to wait before we were told anything. Then it was another half hour before we ordered, after which we got our appetizers quickly and then another hour before the pizza came. It was still delicious, don't get me wrong, but the slow times, the lack of communication, and the service in general was enough to turn me off. So naturally because of the food, I came back two more times. For delicious food and good service. So I really don't know what happened that second time, but it's not stopping me fro returning. Recommendations: calamari fritte, bruschetta, insalate, giuseppe pizza, ciro pizza.
(4)Jon L.
Tutta Bella has got a great happy hour that runs from 3-6 pm and 9pm close daily. And the best thing is that there 5 locations in the Seattle area (2 on the Eastside) in which you can take advantage of this offer. I have previously tried the happy hour at Westlake, but this time decided to check out the Crossroads location which is just up the street from my home. The space Tutta Bella occupies was previously Crossroads Bar & Grill and Chili's. The interior looks much different from its former occupants. The main dining room stretches from wall to wall making it seem more open. There is also a nice bar here with a giant TV if you prefer more of a pub-like experience. For me, I feel like the lighting inside is a tad bit too dark. But much better than when Crossroads Bar & Grill was here in which this space looked more cavernous. Still, the ambiance here does not compare to the Westlake location which has a great view of the city and the Space Needle. That said, the happy hour menu is just as great as at Westlake. Happy hour items are reasonably priced between $3-7. On this occasion, I got a bianca pizzette ($5), the salumi board ($6) and Peroni beer on draft ($3). The Bianca pizzette is a Neapolitan pizza with ingredients like fresh mozarella and chevre. It is quite sizable, not something completely consumed after a few bites. I particularly like the chevre which has a ricotta like texture. Chevre also features prominently on the Mediterranea pizzette offering which I would recommend if you like eggplant. The salumi board is a good choice if you want to share an appetizer with someone before eating pizza. And a dinner of a meal if you decide to eat the salumi and a happy hour pizza solo. It has got two types of salumi, fresh mozzarella, pickled peppers and marinated olives which are delectable. The Peroni is a great beer to wash down this satisfying meal of pizza and salumi. I enjoyed my meal here. The only misstep of the meal was that there were a few parts of the pizza crust that were burnt, but that is to be expected given the high temperatures that it is baked at. If you are looking for a great happy hour spot in the Crossroads area, I would highly recommend Tutta Bella. I mean, who doesn't like pizza? The happy hour offerings here are delicious and reasonably priced. Not to mention it is available in the whole restaurant, not just the bar.
(4)Michele M.
I love Tutta Bella! When I was a student at UW, I often went to the Wallingford location. I was ecstatic when I heard they finally opened one up in Bellevue. Service was great and the food was just as good as the Seattle location. I ordered Pietro (my favorite) and Carolina. I love how light the tomato sauce is because it doesn't over power the other flavors on the pizza. I can't wait to go back for more!
(4)Matt N.
I came to celebrate my sisters birthday and I had a great time here. This pizzeria is tucked away at cross roads, once you get inside you feel like you're in a different world with the hustle and buzz. We got to try one of the tomato pizzas and one of the olive oil pizzas. They were really tasty. Everyone in the group commented on how much they liked the crust and how taste it was. We also tried the beet appetizers and calamari. The beets were fun, but I didn't really like the calamari there. But the desserts were extra yummy like the teramisu. I can't way to come back again.
(4)Amy A.
First, the food. AH-MAZING. The Caesar salad and bruschetta are to die for - I could make a meal out of the apps alone. BUT - the pizza is too good to not stuff myself on, so yeah bring me a pie or two. My fiancé and I always end up ordering way too much and taking some home. In fact, last night we had nearly a whole pizza left which we FORGOT. About 5 minutes later we came back to pick up our leftovers and sadly the waiter had already thrown it away... luckily they fired up a replacement and we got to take home a fresh pizza! Incredible! Oh and I said FIANCE.... because we got ENGAGED last night at Tutta Bella's! Sarah was awesome - she helped my fiancé set up everything ahead of time, flowers and wine on the table, plus brought out my signature Jameson's cocktail in an "engaged" mug my love had dropped off earlier in the day! As if that wasn't enough, we finished the night with the most amazing tiramisu ever - so smooth and delicious. Do you think I could get a tiramisu wedding cake? ;)
(5)Amy N.
I really want to like this restaurant cause it's close and it seems like it would be great, but the menu is lacking and service always leaves something to be desired. I haven't been thrilled with any of the items I've ordered and it would be nice if the menu was a little bit more extensive. Caprese salad was weird which they did warn us about, but still was not what I was expecting. Pricing is a bit on the high side considering portion size. Service in the beginning is fast, but once they take your order they never come back for refills. I've dined here a few times with family, but would probably never choose to come back unless my nieces or nephews want to go. There are just so many more options.
(2)C J.
This place is awesome! I've come here both for work and just for fun and it's delicious! Service is always on point and the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating! When visiting Bellevue this is a definite!
(5)Joe H.
Talk about exceptional service... This place had awesome service from the moment we walked in. We have been to Tutta Bella Issaquah and Ballard locations but it was our first time in Bellevue. We were told that they had good happy hour deals so we went around 3:30 ish. It wasn't empty but there were plenty of seats. The hostess and waitress were so nice and accomodating. We have two young kids with us so a bit of extra friendliness goes a long way. Anyway The food at Tutta Bella is always awesome. My wife and I alway enjoy their super thin, fluffy but crispy crust, wood baked pizza. During Happy Hour, 9 inch version of 6 or 7 of their pizza costs 5 to 6 dollars. We got Margharita and Tutta Bella pizza and both were yummy. They disappeared fast lol. We also ordered their Beets, goat cheese salad with pistachios and it was delicious (although I could probably make this at home). My wife ordered pinot grigio and I got their house beer brewed by Big Al. Beer was very very solid and it came with toasted macadamia nuts seasoned with some herbs on the side which were yummy. The venue is super clean (well... it's super new too lol) and it's very bright and open inside. There is no TV so don't come here to catch games. Happy Hour is between 3 to 6 and 9 to close and it's not just limited to the bar area. You can bring your kids, feed them yummy pizza for 5 bucks, and enjoy a few drinks. They take all major cards and parking is available right in front of the restaurant.
(5)Matt S.
after being an early champion of this chain, I avoided for a number of years because really, who likes burned pizza? on top of that they changed some of the ingredients which i'm sure was a cost saving measure. I recently started going back - initially focusing on the salads which are still stellar. I was pleased to see the pizza ingredients has improved and the flavor was just what I remember. Staffing-wise, I've had some really positive experiences and in this particular location, I had an initially pretty crummy experience - waited and waited and waited once seated just for a first contact and water. after that initial pothole, subsequent interactions (with a different server) were great. Issaquah location has been very consistently great service and consistent food. I'm happy to go back I just hope the service levels out.
(3)Jenn L.
Love this place! Happy Hour here is such a fantastic deal, and I love that it's not limited to weekdays. Between my parents and I, we ordered the HH Margherita pizza, HH Mediterranean pizza, HH clams and lasagna, and that only came out to $30. Amazeballs. Both pizzas were delicious, although I think the Margherita pizza could use a bit more flavor in the sauce. Clams were impressive--I typically don't eat shellfish out much but they were so yummy that I kept reaching for them. The lasagna was good, but I honestly think lasagna is just one of those dishes that will taste the same whether it's frozen, home-made, or from a restaurant. The space is clean and spacious, and it even has two private rooms. Will definitely be coming back!
(4)Peter K.
I've been to 4 Tutta Bella locations. The service here rocks but the pizza baking is getting lazy. Soggy crust, lumped toppings. I think many reviewers agreed, they have lost a step in resent years. Plus the crust is too randomly burned. I like some flavor in my food - but burned crust isn't the same as light charring the way a Vera Napoli Pizza should have.
(3)Clint W.
we started out in the bar and burned some time before we went to the dining room. staff was very friendly and attentive. apps and pizza came out fine. i couldn't do my pizza by himself so leftovers for breakfast the next day! all was well....until after dinner. a round of coffee to wake up the senses. one cup comes out room temp, not even close. it takes awhile to flag someone down. then the replacement comes out like 10 minutes later. staff comes back and apologizes but no coffee. entire table waits and waits. no, hey, we'll comp that. no, please come back and try us again. not trying to get something free because we were all ready to leave, but a little more effort would have been appreciated.
(2)Heather C.
Pizza was ok. Best flavor we had was Pietro. Only one that had much flavor. It was nice and spicy. Panna Cotta was good. The flourless chocolate cake was not. Both had strawberries on top that were way past their prime. Must have been prepped for a couple of days. Gross. Just takes a minute to cut a fresh strawberry. Too bad.
(3)Jannah M.
The host was friendly, food was alright but a bit on the pricey side. The host came over at one point and told us he was going to buy our drinks and desserts (for the 2 of us) if we would be okay with moving, so they could join our current table with the next for a larger party. We would have been fine just moving if they had asked us, but this was a delightful surprise! After that, the wait staff apparently hadn't been informed or they were all so slammed they forgot. The iced latte I'd ordered at the same time as my entree (a pizzetta of one of their simpler pizzas) came a couple minutes after the entree, which was a little strange. Noise level was a little loud. We didn't bother to try to ask the staff about the promises from the host, they just seemed way too busy and the host was running all over the place that evening. Food tasted fine, iced latte was fine, staff was always smiling through their apparent stress, my water glass never ran empty for more than a couple minutes. If someone wants a break from all the Asian cuisine in and around Crossroads, I wouldn't be opposed to returning once in a while.
(3)Medrese M.
Food is amazing! Ordered the Bianca with ham and the Michele, both were very delicious. Our server was Austin, who did a fantastic job. His recommendations were on point and his service was excellent. Thanks for giving us a great experience! We will return again soon.
(5)Kuljit S.
A coworker recommended this HH to me and I am so happy she did! Tutta Bella has great pizza, but it is even better at HH prices! You can get a 9" pizza for $5-6. That is a price you cannot beat. Plus the HH is available throughout the whole restaurant. I have only had their pizzas and can speak for those. I usually go with friends and order multiple pizzas to share and try different ones.Would recommend their pizzas to anyone. For dessert, I have tried their tiramisu and gelato. My first time visiting, the waitress comped our gelato as a welcome, and recommended the tiramisu to us. So glad she did! They make their tiramisu in house and you can taste the quality. While normally I would not pay $9 for a tiramisu, some days I find myself driving here after work just to get a tiramisu to go. They have me hooked. The patio seating and main seating are beautiful, the side room not so much. Ask to be seating in in the main area if you can. Great place to go after work, for HH, with friends, or on a date. Would recommend this place to everyone! Taking one star off for not having multiple vegetarian options (I believe there are 2).
(4)Yvonne C.
I came in during their happy hour, which is an AMAZING deal. Their bruschetta and Giovanni pizza was delicious and a great price. I love thin crusted pizza, and the toppings were well spread out but not too much. The ambience was nice, but our server was okay. Our water glasses never went empty, which was nice on a hot sunny day, but the service was slightly awkward due to the servers lack of knowledge of their menu. But I'll definitely be back! Their happy hour menu is just too good to pass up :)
(4)Dave F.
Food is ok, but the restaurant is way too loud and theirnprices are higher than the quality warrants.
(2)Christopher H.
A little background here. I'm from New Jersey and I'm an admitted east coast pizza snob. Few pizza joints outside of the NJ/NY area can match what you'll get from a corner shop. However, I must say that Tutta Bella certainly does a decent pie. I've been here a handful of times and I've always been very impressed with what they've done. The dough has a good amount of flavor, and has that perfect mix of crisp and chew. Their margherita pizza, what I use to judge pizza, could use a bit more basil. In the end, especially for a chain, this is a great pie. Not perfect, but great. They also get bonus points for the cocktail program. If you're looking for a great cocktail to go with your pizza, they will set you straight. I'm a fan!
(4)Andrew B.
Their calzone wasn't that good. It was kinda burnt, and in general the bread wasn't as doughy delicious as good calzones should be.
(3)Lydia N.
Came here because of a recommendation from some visiting business people from Italy recommended Tutta Bella for authentic pizza. The setting is spacious and there are a lot of families eating here - it can get noisy. Our server was fantastic and knowledgeable, offering suggestions and helping decode the menu. The pizza was pretty good. We ordered the Gioia and enjoyed the balance of toppings (egg, arugula, prosciutto...!). Though I feel like you must enjoy it quickly while it's hot so the crust is still crisp. By the third slice, the crust was a bit floppy and not as magical. I actually really enjoyed the beet salad (Bietole Marinate) and the clam (Sauté Di Vongole) appetizers. Scraped up every bit of roasted beet and goat cheese. Soaked up all the clam juice with torn off pizza crust. For dessert we split tiramisu and a scoop of pistachio gelato. Both were fantastic. I'm not usually a tiramisu fan since I've had a lot of bad tiramisu, but the marcarpone cream and lady fingers were fantastic. The pistachio gelato was also excellent, refreshing and packed with pistachio goodness. I'd happily go back for gelato alone. All that said, I'm a fan of Tutta Bella and look forward to coming again!
(4)Randy W.
Was there. Last week very loud over priced pizza was burnt waitstaff poor could not even get a refill on ice water or a pop . Poor menu choices . I was not impressed with this at all this is the second time I've been there and the first time is not better . Men's bathroom our toilet paper very dirty out of paper towels food is definitely overpriced kind a like going to a Mariners Seahawk game I would give this a minus one but the little score out there is a one Don't Go !
(1)Regina C.
Food -AWESOME service not so much. Our server was snarky and condescending. As an antipasti I ordered bruschetta and she corrected the way I pronounced it...seriously? Nice way to start our first time here. Basically our conversation during our dinner was about if service or food was more important. Sapphire gin martini- excellent. Has to ask a passerby employee to get it for us since it had been sitting there forever. Bruschetta-was fresh, light on the garlic and olive oil. Bread was grilled perfectly and had super fresh tomatoes. Ceasar- way to much garlic. So spicy it burned. Mista- loved it! Perfectly dressed, crunchy with fresh ingredients. Arugala- dry old oranges, not enough fennel or dressing. Recipe is amazing if it's made correctly. Pizza: Margarita- fresh and delicious but needs more basil and it was a little bit soggy in the middle. Crust was perfect on all pizzas. Mozzarella was salty and perfectly textured. Kids cheese with pepperoni- a little soggy in the middle, but my daughter loved it, she said...while doing this review she wasn't so convincing. Spicy soppa- a little bit soggy in the middle but fresh ingredients. Husband liked it. Hostess' were sweet and a pleasant welcome to Tutta Bella. $145 before tip.
(3)Jon S.
As a Bostonian, I'm a tough critic to please when it comes to pizza. There just isn't that thin crust, eastcoast, italian pizza in Washington...except for here. Great pizza, exceptional service. You definitely don't feel like you're at the crossroads mall. You're not exactly in the North End, but the pizza is close.
(5)Jeff P.
I've been going here for happy hour probably about 20 times since they opened. So all I can really comment about is the bar and the appetizers there. The food is excellent and a great value I love their PIetros Wood fired pizza. All the ingredients they have done everything in his first class and very tasty. I love their Peroni beer on tap for four dollars a pint! Their drinks are made using a fresh fruit press which is just incredible and the service is A plus every time. I was a hotel restaurant grad from WSU a 1984 and I knew the owner back then he has done a super job.I only wish they could use that room on the side and open up the windows to turn it into sort of a outdoor plaza feel but they currently use it for rentals. Anyway they have happy hour is from 3 to 6 and nine to close you got to go there.
(5)Kay C.
So excited this opened up on the eastside! It's a really big space, I never realized how big the space used to be here. It's great if you want to have big group dinners here, and the prices are very reasonable. I feel like they skimp a little bit on the toppings here though compared to Seattle locations, but it's still tasty. I would not recommend the pizzeta (the smaller size)- as it's the same size crust as the regular size so you are getting a lot less filling. All in all though happy I don't have to make the trek to Seattle if I want Tutta Bella! :)
(4)Christina K.
[Dine-In] I don't know about you, but I really like food (hence, why I write these reviews) and this place makes me like food just a tad bit more. Sometimes I scream in my head, "can I get some decent pizza around here?" and now the answer is "yes, I can". If you want better of the bunch, I would recommend this place. Being a local from this area, I can tell you Tutta Bella does this area some pizza-justice. I also tried their calamari which was different than what I expected -- considering the breading was a little more than average -- but it absolutely worked because it didn't lack flavor, it enhanced it. I loved the aioli sauce that it comes with and we ordered about 3 personalized pizzas to share amongst ourselves (good choice). All the flavors were the fresh and who knew, you can have a good pizza with egg on it. I'm really excited to try their Happy Hour. Service was more or less good. We went in later at night after class and knew that the staff was winding down. Not necessarily a good thing, but they executed the bare bones of a decent service. We only had 2 different waitresses...randomly...not a big deal, just would be nice to be informed. :) Dishes Ordered: Calamari, Carmine, Pieto, Gioia
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