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Name: Via Tribunali
Address: 913 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122
Telephone: (206) 322-9234
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.92

Via Tribunali

913 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122

(206) 322-9234
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Via Tribunali Menu

Antipasti E Insalate

Insalata Di Parma

Insalata Di Caesar

Insalata Della Casa

Misto Salumi

Caprese Arrostito

Mozzarella Di Bufala Con Prosciutto Di Parma

Tricolore

Saute Di Vongole

Polpette Al Pomodoro
Pizze

Margherita

Margherita D.o.c.

Marinara

Napoletana

Il Rusticano

Puttanesca

Funghi

Prosciutto Crudo

Prosciutto E Funghi

Quattro Stagioni

Salame

Lasagna

Primavera

Via Tribunali

Piazza Dante

Spaccanapoli

Misto Salumi

Salsiccia

Salsiccia E Provola

Salsiccia Cipolla

Capricciosa

Toni Lupino

Quattro Formaggi
Calzoni

Calzone Al Salame

Calzone Napoletano

Vesuvio - Specialta' Di Dino
Paste

Lasagne Forno Al Legno

Maccheroni Al Forno

Healthy Meal suggestions for Via Tribunali

Antipasti E Insalate

Insalata Di Parma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Di Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Della Casa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Misto Salumi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caprese Arrostito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Di Bufala Con Prosciutto Di Parma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tricolore [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saute Di Vongole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Polpette Al Pomodoro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pizze

Margherita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Margherita D.o.c. [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Marinara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Napoletana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Il Rusticano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Puttanesca [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Funghi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Crudo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto E Funghi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quattro Stagioni [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lasagna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Primavera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Via Tribunali [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Piazza Dante [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaccanapoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Misto Salumi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salsiccia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salsiccia E Provola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salsiccia Cipolla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Capricciosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toni Lupino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quattro Formaggi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Calzoni

Calzone Al Salame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calzone Napoletano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vesuvio - Specialta' Di Dino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Paste

Lasagne Forno Al Legno [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Maccheroni Al Forno [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Anne B.

My boyfriend was so exited to take me hear after hearing so many people rave about this place. However, I left disappointed. The 2 stars are only because the pizza was tasty, but they get a big ZERO on the service! The pizza was tasty. BUT, the service was AWFUL and SNOBBY! We were told we could add or modify any pizza on the menu. So, I asked to sub gorgonzola for mozzarella and artichokes to my margarita pizza. The server rudely replied, we are going to have to charge you extra, we said, not a problem. She came back and said "are you sure you want gorgonzola, it is a really strong cheese"?! I reassured her I was happy with my choice in toppings. When another server brought my pizza to the table she said "here's your really special pizza" with a snide tone to her voice. Due to the service we will NEVER return to this location. HOWEVER, we went to the one in Belltown the other night and had even better pizza AND amazing service. We sat up at the bar and had Roger serving us pizza while Jesse made our pizza in front of us. They were both great guys: kind, funny, attentive and more than happy to accommodate any request we had that night! :)
(2)
Jason K.

If you were one of those kids that made s'mores by shoving the marshmallow directly in to the fire and brule'ing it versus slowly toasting it, then the delicious crust at Via Trib will remind you of this flavor -- toasty, crispy, soft in the middle, and delicious. My favorite pizzas here are the Salame -- a delicious spicy pepperoni that gets slightly charred in the wood burning oven and curls up in the cutest way to trap the delicious fat that would otherwise drip out and soak in to the crust. The rapini e salsiccia is a secondary favorite -- somewhat bitter broccoli rabe with sweet Italian sausage and the normal pizza toppings...it's a perfect blend of flavor and texture. The Insalata Della Casa with tuna is the perfect starter. Tuna in olive oil, delicious fresh mozzarella, tangy olives -- the fattiness balances well with the piquant flavor of the olives. When you get your pizza, be sure to ask for the scissors to cut your pizza -- it's really the only way.
(5)
Geraldine D.

My cousin Marco and I frequently have a laugh at Via Tribunali's expense. Every Italian I've ever talked to (myself included) has thought this place was over-priced and over-hyped. I'm sorry - the pizza is okay. Just okay. Not great, not transcendental, and certainly not worth the wait. In Italy, it wouldn't even make a splash (and for the love of god, please don't try to tell me otherwise). And please, don't tell me that they've been certified by the Neopolitan Board of Pizza or whatever, so they must be good. I've got news for you - such a certification doesn't exist. They made it up. Or, at the very least, they are the only members. In actuality, that might be the only Neopolitan thing about the place. Oh, and a quick note to the staff and servers: I realize a few of you are Italian. It might behoove you to stop saying insulting things about your customers right in front them. Some of us understand everything you are saying.
(2)
Vaishali B.

I came here with two friends on a Saturday night and had to wait about half an hour for a table. No worries, we just went to the bar and started drinking some wine. We could have ordered appetizers there if we were really hungry but decided just to wait until we got a table. This is probably the closest I've seen to real Italian style pizza in Seattle. I ordered the thin crust pizza with garlic fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese which was so fresh and soft. But the best item was the melanzane appetizer. It was the equivalent of an eggplant parmesan in that it wasn't breaded and heavy like they usually are. The eggplant was cooked perfectly with a tomato sauce and the flavors were outstanding. I really like the fact that the ambience is a little out of character for Capitol Hill but it works. I've also been to the location in Fremont and find that this location is better.
(4)
D. R.

Holy calzone! The Neapolitan version I enjoyed with glee. There's prosciutto in it. And I know what you're thinking: prosciutto in a calzone? I know, I know, that's just the way the pizza dough rolls. Some tasty cheese along with the prosciutto will comfort you when you're in the post-order decision zone. Sometimes you just have to do it. Enjoy!
(4)
Raquel D.

I've walked by the beautiful front of this building, never once venturing in. Why not? Such a crime against my palate! A few weeks ago the husband and I finally make a trek there, and I can't say I was disappointed. A lot of reviews on here talk about poor or slow service, but I must say that we were seated and served promptly, and once we ordered our pizza it came out within 10-15 minutes. In the interest of full disclosure, it was a Saturday night and they were probably fully staffed, so that might account for the attentive service. The pizza was good, though we were expecting prociutto and got ham. No biggie. Was still delicious. Will return again.
(4)
Maria N.

Probably the best wood-fired pizzas in Seattle. I've never been disappointed with any of their pies. Their appetizers, from the prosciutto platter to the steamed clams with flatbread are delicious. They also have a great wine selection.
(5)
Brion S.

Wow. Came in with my family and was treated extremely well. Pizza and caesar salad were delicious. Prices were great with some happy hour discounts. ($5 pizza and appetizer, $8 half-carafe of good red wine). Service was fantastic!
(5)
Cassie W.

Food: different, but yum. Atmosphere: very nice - brick and cast iron and stain glass, that sort of thing. My main point: the back room is excellent for a group of 12-18 people. It makes you feel like you're in Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" or something, except I'm guessing Jesus did not get pizza. P.S. The desserts are delish. Save room.
(4)
Matthew C.

Our server was amazing here. We essentially ordered exactly what she recommended, and everything was great. The meatballs cannot be missed. The pizza was really good too, not the absolutely best pizza I have ever had, but still quite delicious.
(4)
Nicole S.

I can hardly downgrade tribunali without bringing a little tear to my eye. This place peaked and I was jaded to be part of an era of good food, drink, and service to which have all gone to shit. I ordered "The Funghi" last visit which is a pizza advertised with supposedly "fresh" roasted mushroom. The mushrooms were definitely those rubbery liquid preserved canned mushrooms, GROSS. One topping and they blew it with a canned product. I have ordered this pizza numerous times prior to the progressive decline and they were fresh! Also I never have hangovers in the morning anymore so...obviously the drinks are WEAK. The newby staff also seems more anxious about their job duties then offering personable service to customers and it does not induce a relaxed, fun environment. NONETHELESS--I wish you the best Via Trib., I'll keep coming til you shutter the doors.
(3)
Jenny M.

I really in enjoyed the Margehita pizza. And they hand squeeze oranges for drinks. Great meat and cheese platter for a group of people.
(4)
mackro m.

This is a good solid Neapolitan pizza place. That said, it doesn't taste any better than Tutta Bella. The main differences are in the menu offerings and the setting. Via Tribunali is more of a young urban dating mecca, and the decorations definitely make it quite unique(ly metrosexual, lol.) Tutta Bella is more suited for families who are new to Neapolitan pizza. On the plus side, Via Tribunali has some pretty fantastic variations on pizza that Tutta Bella doesn't have. On the down side, the pizza is often far more soggy than Tutta Bella, and I always have to resort to a knife and fork. Also, Via Tribunali is always really crowded. Still, great stuff! I recommend the Margherita with Buffalo Mozz. Also, the service my friend and I had sufficed. Maybe we were lucky, but it was equivalent to Tutta Bella's great service. Neither place is Veraci Pizza, though. But very few places can top Veraci.
(4)
Lisa N.

Thin, crispy crust? Check. Fresh, rich sauce? Check. Salty strips of prosciutto? Check. Freshly grated parmigiano cheese to top it all off? Check. One downside of this particular location is that they don't have a regular happy hour, only the late night one. My friend and I met up for an early dinner and were disappointed to find that only Fremont and Belltown have early evening happy hours. We ordered the caprese (can't go wrong with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil!) and the prosciutto crudo pizza to share. The pizza came out with a perfectly thin and crispy crust with a layer of AMAZING tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and perfectly salty strips of soft, melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto layered on top. The pizza cutting ... contraption was moderately difficult to use, especially towards the middle of the pizza where it was much softer and on the prosciutto, which didn't really want to be cut on the edges, which made for an interestingly awkward experience of doling out the slices. The salad and one pizza were the perfect amount of food to satisfy our two little Asian girl appetites, although I'm sure that I would have been able to take on more pizza for the sheer deliciousness. The ambience is a little dark and cozy-- the back area seating is much more inviting for a cute date.
(4)
Miranda B.

Great place for Neapolitan pizza. During happy hour you can pretend you're eating pizza and sipping Stella in Naples for less than ten dollars. The tall ceilings and stained glass make for a classy dining experience. I probably wouldn't come here unless it was happy hour because the specials are just so good.
(5)
Jason D.

Awesome place. Amazing pizza. Reminded me of being in Rome. I can't wait to go back here next time I visit Seattle
(5)
jason l.

This has been a long time favorite of mine on the hill. Staff is excellent and the food is consistently great. All around, great place.
(5)
Phil S.

I guess it shouldn't be a surprise that the $5 happy hour pizza special is half the size of the regular pizza. Pretty decent pizza though. Good thin crust, tangy fresh sauce, spicy salami. But would it kill you to cut it before you bring it to my table? Seriously, is hacking through my meal with your dull knife as it slides all over my plate somehow supposed to be more "authentic"? Well screw that. Serving your house wine (steer clear) in a tumbler while all other wine comes in a glass is a nice way to tell your customers that you view them as cheap ass second class citizens. Nice touch! In short, decent food though a bit on the high end $$$ wise. But pretty pretentious and way too DARK! I can hardly read the menu by the combined light of one candle and some scary stain glass Jesuit. Be sure to get a takeout box to admire the quasi-surrealist hottie in the artwork. She looked just like our waitress.
(3)
Becki M.

yummm. best late happy hour on the hill. five dollar pizzas! ridiculous delicious pizza. get in there.
(4)
anouk v.

The pizza at Via Tribunali was very good. Not the best pizza I've ever had, but very good, all the same. The service was lackluster, hurried, and non-attentive, we actually saw the table-runner more than we saw our server. Granted, the place was fairly busy, but a little effort would have gone a long way with me.
(3)
Tamra A.

Happy Hour people, happy hour.
(5)
Sarah A.

Came here with my friend who is native to Nice. We both complain that there is no good french style pizza. It's the quality of ingredients that tips the hat. The pizza is a Neapolitan style, so the crust is on the doughy side. Flavor and ingredients are amazing. We started with a prosciutto, olive and other meat type platter, which was great. The lighting was dim, service was great (especially for Cap Hill) and their house red wine was nice. Overall, a nice place for out of towners or a date. It's on the pricey side, but the quality is pretty much there.
(4)
Fumi S.

Oh my...we were going to Il Forno a few weeks ago, but due to the owner's health condition, it's closed...so, we decided to go to Via Tribunali. We heard good things about this restaurant, so we had to try and thank god we did. Four of us ordered three different pizzas and thought we wouldn't be able to finish them...No. We were wrong. We literally swallowed them because they were so good! We also had mojitos...mmm, they were good as well. Well, we went there around 7 and it was packed. We had to wait about 45 minutes...and they only take reservations if it's more than 8 people...so, you should be prepared to wait long time if you go there on the weekend, but it's worth it. IT'S WORTH IT.
(5)
Keriche C.

Oh my god! I could eat here morning, noon, and night. After traveling to Italy, I had a hard time getting back into eating American pizza and have not really enjoyed a great pizza since I was in Rome. This is my savior! The pizza reminds me so much of the Roman pizza which I can only assume is very similar to the pizza in Napoli. In fact, my favorite pizza in Rome was a potato pizza which was very basic with some thinly sliced potatoes, a little seasoning and very small amount of cheese. Last time I went to Tribunali, they had a pizza that was really similar and it brought back so many great memories. I would recommend this place whole-heartedly.
(5)
Jackie C.

I've been there twice, and the pizza was definitely better the first time (sort of cold the second time?), but for West Coast pizza it's definitely top-notch (what can I say? I'm a snobby Italian from NJ when it comes to pizza). I love the atmosphere here, it's very cute and romantic. Will definitely keep coming back!
(4)
John T.

I called at 4:30 to make a 5:15 reservation. The man on the phone said I didn't need to. I arrived at 5:15 and the same man said there would be a 45 minute wait and was indifferent to the problem he had caused. Granted it's just a restaurant (with very, very expensive pizza), but he could have at least faked an apology.
(2)
Jessie P.

I have been craving this warm, slippery, perfectly seasoned pizza ALL DAY. Via Tribunali is the closest I've found in the states to the magic that is a true Neapolitan pizza. The service is always on point, but can tend to be a little European, in that they expect you're there to take your time and enjoy your meal, rather than be rushed through and ushered out. Personally, I prefer it. Start with the charcuterie plate (house made cured meat goodies!!), and a house salad. My personal favorite, stand-by pizza is the pepperoni. It's perfect and simple. Also try the buffalo mozarella/tomato/basil combo or the quatro straggione (four seasons) for a more authentic out of the box treat. Bon apetit!
(4)
Matt M.

I came here for a large birthday party. The pizza was great and the staff was really attentive even with 20 different people asking for 20 different things. I'd like to come back and try it when its a bit more low-key. That being said, its great for groups!
(4)
Anondah M.

If you go there right after they open (I believe it's 5 pm), you can have pretty good service, too. Wood oven is fun. Food is good. Atmosphere is nice.
(4)
Mikiko T.

I heard great things about this place, but thought this place was okay. I was disappointed by their pizza which was very thin -just how I like it- but the crust was soggy. The pizza was ok, the salad was ok, and the service was....meh, ok. I found nothing that makes this place stand out.
(2)
Eclat L.

all the pizza on the menu are tasty!!
(5)
Peter H.

Pizza is amazing. Service was quick. Drinks were flowing. Overall great experience. As a vegan they created pizza w/ out cheese. I know it's a sin, but necessary.
(4)
Michelle Z.

I'd heard all the rave reviews, and I'm happy to say they are all true! The ambiance inside is once of romantic warmth, medieval chandeliers with faux candles hang from the ceilings, and the brick interior is reminiscent of an Italian pizzeria. I went at Christmas time, so dozens of shiny red ornaments hung from the chandeliers as well, adding a pleasant holiday glow to the restaurant. Then...the food. Sizeable portions, the antipasti plate offered a primo selection of choice meats and olives, plus a pizza-sized flat bread. The mozzarella and tomato Caprese was fresh, and the pizzas were divine. We ordered two; sausage and arugula-prosciutto. I love their concept of piping hot pizza with the fresh arugula and prosciutto scattered on top and served. The food was plentiful, leaving us with ample leftovers (that reheated nicely the next day). Overall, bravissimo!
(5)
J B.

Best Pizza in Seattle? Possibly. Biggest attitudes in Seattle? Definitely. The Italian attitude is alive at VT, and I keep coming back for the succulent pizza, incredible prosciutto, and great atmosphere. Pizza: True Neapolitan - cooked very fast, minimal toppings, sauce is heavy on flavor, and it's a little soggy in the middle. (I always get it extra well done.) Everything else: Almost matches the pizza. Try the chocolate ice cream dessert that is covered in a shot of espresso. Incredible! Atmosphere/Service/People: Snobby, yet somehow occasionally down to earth. I got pissed at them on my birthday when the back table (reserved for 8:00pm) was not available until 11:00pm! They tried to make it up by pushing some tables together in the front area, but did not succeed in soothing the PITA of not getting the back table.
(4)
Angela W.

This place makes me have an 'elbows out' sort of attitude. I put on my fightin' face when I walk in the door. After going several times with a group of 4 or more, I decided this is a 2 top kind of place, and will always be a 2 top kind of place. It's always packed, no matter what time you go, no matter what day. What they don't mention when you put your name on the inevitably long list, is that seating at the bar and bar area is first come, first served; so if you don't mind eating at a tiny marble table next to middle aged drunken cougars, then by all means, watch that area like a hawk. I love their pizza. I think it's tasty as hell, and I don't really feel like arguing if it's 'Neapolitan' enough or not. It's friggin delicious. The atmosphere couldn't be better. It feels exactly like Europe to me, and it makes me feel like I could stay for 4 hours. Sitting by the open window in the summer cannot be beat. I have totally gotten over the fact that the seating process isn't fair, and decided that huffing and puffing is exactly what NOT to do to get a table. Watch that bar area...
(4)
Cassie B.

I reserved the private room at the Capitol Hill location for my birthday party, and while the food was still very tasty the rest of the experience was not. It had been almost a year since visiting VT the first time, so I believed that the "private room" mentioned on the website was actually a room. It isn't, it's just the back of the restaurant, separated by a half wall. It's fine despite this, just be warned that it's not actually a room on its own. It's also almost as loud as the main restaurant, so I was almost yelling to those at the other end of the table. Also, while on the website it says it seats 10-16 comfortably, 16 would really be pushing it--you will probably not be comfortable. I was actually told on the phone that it seated up to *20*, and by the time I made the reservation I didn't remember the details of the website so I believed what I was told over the phone. Thank god a few people canceled at the last minute--there ain't no way that space seats 20--not even if they're all skinny; the chairs wouldn't even fit around the table. The second part of the experience that was a big let-down was the delay. We had an already late reservation for 8pm because there was a party before us--at 5:30, I was told over the phone. Apparently they arrived 20 minutes late (which seemed less and less likely as we waited, or they were the slowest eaters on the planet) so the table wasn't ready at 8. No problem. Well, no problem until 8:30. And then 8:45. I appreciated the complimentary prosecco (really--it was tasty), but I would have preferred the table. Eventually there were about 14 of us clogging up the bar area until we were seated at 9. A couple of friends had to bail after waiting with us for 45 minutes because they had a show at 10, and needed to eat sometime that evening... Once we were seated, quick service could have partly made up for things, but it was pretty leisurely. It wasn't so slow that I would have minded under normal circumstances (probably the perfect amount of time for lingering with a glass of wine and a date, to be fair), but they really had some ground to make up and...well, they didn't. The food was tasty as always, the manager (Francesco perhaps) was friendly and apologetic throughout, the atmosphere still as nice as I remember. That said, having to skip dessert and rush out because we were meeting more folks for drinks at 10 (now almost 11) was icing on the fallen birthday cake. Sigh. I will come here again with my boyfriend because the atmosphere and food are great. I will NOT, however, turn to Via Tribunali for a group dinner again.
(2)
Becky B.

I've been to Via Trib several times and usually its this Capitol Hill location. I realized I have never reviewed it, so here goes. Love it! Their pizza's are great. Light, tasty, fresh. Last weekend we ordered the prosciutto board....amazing! The prosciutto was so buttery and melted in my mouth. It wasn't chewy or gamy as some other lower quality cured meats I've had. I am literally craving this meat board alone...I want some! The service is always good, drinks wet my whistle. Overall..really love Trib.
(4)
Samantha C.

This place is not worth it, it is way to expensive and for what? It was 33 dollars for two pizzas, TWO PIZZAS. And to the lady below me saying quit bitching, why don't you get smart and go to a pizza place who doesn't rob you at gun point when they give you the bill. Try Tutta Bella or Piccolinos. They have the same good pizza (since Tutta Bella is VPN) and it's better priced. Plus they have a more extensive menu, not just one lame page. Plus you don't have to spend an hour looking for parking. All in all I would say go some place else.
(1)
Jesena M.

We thought we give this place another chance and went in there a bit earlier this time. If you go there around 5.30pm you will get a table probably straight away, at least we did. This time the service was awesome and our guy really took care of us. The food was again superb, we just love the thin crust and the authentic ingredients. My husband had the misto salumi and I had a quattro stagioni, both pizzas were awesome.
(5)
Josie V.

I love the Pizza here! I crave it each time I'm in Seattle! They're not well known for the calzone, but it's quite awesome here! It's worth the wait, but the last few times I've been there I have not been able to go because of the wait time and other plans.
(4)
Nestor P.

The place, the food and the service are 5 stars! Let me start with the place, it is decored in a very nice way creating an unique atmosphere where you can enjoy a dinner without too much noise or annoying waitress. The service was good and the guy who served had this italian accent which made the experience a nice one. My wife got this place as a reference from a couple of people and one of them is a chef who spent 1 year around Italy and she highly recommended it. In my country there is a huge italian community so the pizzas down there are really good (wood oven, etc) so my bar is very high and I have to admit that this place competes head to head. i had a 4 season pizza and it was awesome, my wife had a ham & mushrooms & cheese very goodas well. the size of the portions is big enough for 1 person and the coffee (macciato) is very good (Vita coffee). The unique down side is the parking and the number of tables. Parking is a challenge and because the space you can easily wait close to a hour to get a table however the quality make it worth.
(5)
Angela G.

via Tribunali is the place to go for the truest Italian pizza experience in town. the ingredients are all authentic and just what you'd get at "Baffetto" in Roma. The apps are great, and the desserts you can't pass up. It's great for a date, or for a small group who want to dive into the experience - try everything and share. Expect a wait (resv for 8+). If you're looking for just a little less price for and a great value, try Tutta Bella.
(5)
Susan S.

Great atmosphere and great service. It's very friendly and comfortable. The food was high quality and mostly delicuous. However, my pizza was undercooked. I had noticed that the cooks were taking special care to heat up the top of the pizza to get everything seared nicely. I think they didn't leave it in there long enough aftewards. Soggy pizza = eeww. Next time, I'll just ask them to cook it well done and mention all the soggy pizza reviews. They'd be 5 stars then. This seems to be a trend - I read other reviews after writing mine here and it was notable that they all seem the same. I wonder if the folks at the restaurant read this?
(4)
Bill G.

Went to the Georgetown location (didn't come up in the search). Excellent pizza and service. A better beer list would have got them 5 stars.
(4)
Eugene O.

I thought the food was excellent - the pizza was done the right way (in a beautiful wood fire oven that they have in their open kitchen). The antipasta dishes came out fresh and the proscuitto was tasty. The desserts were succulent, sweet (although overpowered with droves of sugar) and memorable. My biggest grips? 1) Service - absolutely horrible. The waittress needed an extra tip from me to buy a clue as to how often to fill up a patron's beverage. Our entire party of six almost died of dehyrdation and I had to ask after 10-15 minutes of waiting for a re-fill. We had about 3-4 different servers and had to make our asks multiple times (and subsequently efforts were doubled on their end). Frustrating. 2) Price - it's not horribly steep, but I could buy this kind of food elsewhere (i.e. Tutta Bella's) for cheaper. 3) Presentation - I'm not a fan of unsliced pizza but if it comes out that way, then at least bring a knife or a cutting utinsel for the table. We used our butter knives and it reaffirmed why everyone at the table didn't cook for a living (we couldn't cut the damn thing). Also, the desserts were drenched in powdered sugar. They're happy on the powdered sugar, but I'm not. Conclusion: I won't go out of my way to dine there again because of the service alone. However, if it's slow and I'm around the area, I'd go back just for the food. That would be a rare circumstance since I'm not in the area that often.
(3)
Kelly R.

We got two very simple pizzas (margherita and something else), but they were intensely flavorful. They must use all fresh and high quality ingredients. Decor/atmosphere feels like a swanky cathedral. Good service, great wine recommendation from the waitress. Nice date spot.
(5)
Wissam K.

I really like this place, great ambience, great pizza and great staff! totally a must go when you are in Cap hil.
(4)
Marlyn C.

This is my favorite Via Trib in the city- best atmosphere (CAP HILL not First Hill, people). Faves: Margherita pizza, tuna salad (and argula/parm salad) and of course, tiramisu and the affogato. If you like fresh juice in your drinks, they have a fruit press (great for lemondrops or greyhounds). Great staff. And with the new happy hour, this is one of my favorite places in Seattle.
(5)
Jenny R.

Pizza is ok but not cooked enough for me and the ingredients were not fresh (canned mushrooms?) Drinks are ok but pricey. And, my salad wasn't the best choice. I mean, who wants a cup of bland ricotta cheese spooned next to their salad? Finally, the worst part of our experience which was overall still pleasant because of my husband's company, please change the door to restroom. You can see everyone's silhouette through the frosted glass! Visited the capitol hill location.
(3)
Sheila Y.

My favorite pizza spot in my neighborhood. I started going here the minute it opened and have seen it grow (both good and bad). The hostess "issue" has been resolved thank God but it is still a hell of a wait. I always order the Dante or the Vesuvio and I douse it in Parmesan and Olive Oil. I like the salads, but they are too small and expensive, but the charcuterie plate is a great sharing dish. Also, the Affogato is sublime, since the Vita folks are in charge of this place. Lastly, skip the wine and get a Limoncello Margarita....just trust me on this one!
(4)
Jamie N.

This place makes Italian pizza. I mean pizza like you eat in Italy. Thin crust. Served uncut. Peroni beer or good wine. This is the closest you'll get to eating the real stuff. This place is where you'd want to try something you've never tried pizza-wise. Just remember that the owners are Italian so check and see if there really open during the World Cup. By the way, great date place!
(5)
Stephen M.

Pizza scissors? Seriously? Get over yourselves and just slice the damned pizza before you serve it. And while you're at it, find someone to teach you how to make a decent pizza, as well. Ours was soggy, barely above room temperature, and tasted like someone added about a cup of sugar to the sauce. The mushrooms seemed to be canned and the "prosciutto" was like little squares of cheap luncheon meat ham. But at least the price was too high. Nice decor and pleasant staff, but the pizza, which is supposedly your specialty, sucked on all fronts.
(1)
King C.

Went here for the 1st time with some out of town friends. We ordered a few pizzas, and I liked the "Four Station" pizza. We ordered two tiramisus, and it was some of the best tiramisusI've had in a long time. Overall, a solid place -- but for pizzas, Tutta Bella still ranks as my all-time Seattle favorite. It also has cool decor and cozy booths.
(4)
sammick d.

We went to the new one in QA-- really lousy--pizzas to take home were undercooked and not good the menus are in Italian with no translation--arcane and pretentious-- the servers are uninterested the frozen pizza at Trader Joes are better
(1)
Lee K.

Best Neapolitan pizza in Seattle... I felt like I was back in Italy! Don't waste time and/or money on Pagliacci, Hot Mama's, or Piecora's with a pizza gem like Via Tribunali around.
(5)
Pierre Trudeau I.

Not quite at the level of my hometown's best pizza which is the world's best Italian-style gourmet pizza (Pizzeria Bianco), but only half a notch below that impossible-to-meet standard. Love the ambiance and atmosphere. Nice selection of locally crafted brews. Great service. Loved everything about this place.
(5)
Susie N.

Very yummy.
(4)
Don M.

Great ambiance and food! I recommend any of the D.O.C pizzas to get a true italian feel and make sure to order any one of the antipasti plates as well. The cherry on top you ask? They make a great (and strong) drink and the house wines are good as well. Good for a date place or to hang out with friends. Enjoy!
(5)
David H.

The pizza is amazing - had dinner there with 2 friends and we all ordered different pizzas so was able to taste each and all were awesome. Decor is cool - sorta new york loft/ garage feel. loud but fun.
(5)
C U.

I generally like the flavors and the ingredients seem very fresh but the pizzas always come out soggy and the dough seems a bit undercooked. I don't like limp pizza. I have to fold it over and eat it like a pizza- taco. It's also a bit pricey for pizza and the wine is expensive for a pizza joint. I'll probably keep going back until I find a better place. The folks in Queen Anne are always nice and the service is fast. They don't cut your pizza so you have to ask them for some scissors. My son likes it and if you can get a seat, it's pretty fast when you have kids that need to eat ten minutes ago.
(4)
nadia R.

To me, Via Tribunalie is pretty much perfect. Fresh ingredients, lovely lighting, cool wine glasses, and yumo espresso. About the service, despite it's reputation, I've never had a bad experience in this department. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes or so on a weekend evening and the servers seemed perfectly friendly to me. I don't get all the lame service buzz. One night my group and I stayed till about 3am and we didn't even get any get out can't you see I'm closing stink eye.
(5)
Ann M.

very nice antipasto and caprese. must go back to try a pizza.
(3)
Dan and M.

Pizza was great. Appreciated their respect of the traditional style of pizza, and the combination of flavors was perfect. We had the Salsiccia Cipolla (italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, oven roasted onions, basil). Delicious! The pizza and the house salad made a good meal for the two of us, definitely full but not overly so. Large wine selection but would like to see a wider range of draft beer. Impressed with the pleasant ambiance that allowed for easy conversation. Service was very attentive. Overall, we highly recommend Via Tribunali and look forward to visiting again.
(5)
Adriana P.

My friends and I (also known as the 7uppers) had dinner here last weekend when we were visiting Seattle. We tried to make a reservation but they would not take one for a group of less than 8 people and we were 6. We get there and the place looks great. The entrance is really dark and it looked like it was really happening in there. They tell us the wait is going to be one to one and a half hours long so we decide to move over to the bar to wait. We get beers, mojitos, tequila drinks, and all kinds of stuff while we catch up with our friends. We end up having a great time at the bar but we were way drunk before we were able to eat TWO HOURS later. :( That was the shitty part but what made it better was that the delicious pizza we ordered (6 pizzas to be exact) was served quickly! We had a great time and ended up spending like 3 hours there (two at the bar and less than an hour for dinner) which meant we drank a little more than we wanted too but we would definitely be back. The atmosphere is great and the bartenders at the bar were quick to help and very efficient!
(4)
Catherine P.

I've only been here twice, but I guess that was enough times for me to see it's pretty hit or miss. First time I came here, I had a wonderful experience-- fresh ingredients, nice service & ambience. I was raving about it to my brother, who came in from SF, and took him here. The pizza was mushy & bland, service was rude and inattentive, and we had to wait forever for our check, even though we were one of 2 tables there. Would love to come back, but feel like it might be a gamble.
(2)
Garren K.

No need to go on and on, as others before me have said it all. Its a great place, hits a home run everytime I am there! The only thing I could (and have) complained about is the fact that they keep most of their wine stored over the brick oven. That is so stupid I can't see straight. Aside from that, its a 10 of 10!
(5)
Ann K.

Via Tribunali serves the best pizza I've had outside of Italy. That being said, the Italian version of pizza is not the same as the american version. If you like american style pizza, you will find Via Tribunali's version to be soggy and bland. I for one adore the sauce that relies on the freshness of the tomatoes over herbs and spices. I love the thin crust. I love that instead of 2 lbs of cheese, you get 6 generous slices of mozzarella di bufala. I also love that the menu is entirely in italian, it makes me feel like all that effort in college was worth it. BTW, expect a long wait on Friday and Saturday nights, and be prepared for the host to seat you at his discretion, not necessarily in the order in which you arrived. You will feel much better about this if you purchase a cocktail or a glass of wine...
(5)
Tom H.

Really good wine list. The Prunotto Barolo must be ordered. Also they serve pizza. I asked them to cut my pizza and they did! It is very dark but I look fabulous in the darkest of light.
(5)
Kalindi T.

I will give this place my 5 star superstar all star best pizza in the Pacific Northwest. They put some serious energy into building this authentic Italian pizza oven and it makes the difference. Their mushroom pizza (al fungi) is the bomb! They don't have much else besides pizza so don't expect it, but go their to eat pizza or calzone and you wont be disappointed. They do have great antipasto plates with Salume meats and great salads...and the tip of the night is their Tiramisu is super dooper killer. They import it from Italy...which, these days, shouldn't come as a suprise...and I don't usually like Tiramisu, but this stuff is light and fluffy and not-too sweet. Yum! Expect to wait if you go at prime dining hours, but go early or late and you will sit right down. Either way, walk right in or wait 40 minutes, it is worth your time.
(5)
Claire T.

Via Tribunali had a lot to live up to last night - my dining partner and I were both in terrible moods and ready to hate whatever we ate just to have someone to blame it on. Nevertheless, this lovely pizzeria stepped it up and provided us with tasty crispy pizza topped with obscure salty italian meats, well priced wine, and creamy magical mozzerella. The Italian pop music playing loudly in the restaurant, and even louder in the bathroom added to the ambiance and made us hope someone with tight pants and questionable italian facial hair would come sit with us and complete the authentic experience.
(4)
Rassamee H.

Ugh, this place would be alright if the service didn't suck so hard. Obviously by the 1 star, I mean the service was crappy and sucked my butt. Just because I have a gift certificate from a parent of one of my students does not mean I can't afford eating here. Was the service bad because they sat us in a corner, albeit romantic? We went unnoticed by the server over and over again when we tried to let her know that they had given us the wrong pizza. Then the right pizza took forever to get to us. Was the service bad because I wore my SU sweatshirt and they thought I was a lowly college student (grad school thank you very much)? Or were the people just focused on a certain kind of clientele? The gay boys at the table next to us received free wine for their wait. What did we receive? A "sorry" and then a "no we can't take your gift certificate, as it's only for the Queen Anne store, sorry no one told you." We had to ask for the manager who after some pushing on our part said she would call the other store's manager. This took the better part of 15 minutes and then she came by to inform us that they would be covering our bill (not entirely true as they kept the gift certificate). They really covered $2. So I'm dreadfully sorry Via Tribunali but your service sucks and "covering" our bill was way too little, way too late. I have conveniently forgotten what your food taste like, but it definitely wasn't worth it.
(1)
Silvia A.

I have yet to go to Via Tribunali, because it's always closed when I do! Very European, but also very frustrating. At least they could post their hours so that I wouldn't have to ask in the boutique next door whether they are always closed Mondays (they are).
(3)
Kristin S.

This place is good. As in a solid 4 if you are looking for some nice Italian style pizza. I must say it is a bit pretentious, but I don't mind that so much because in the end the waitstaff was nice. I just expected it to be pretentious because of the decor and the hour wait. Did I mention the hour wait? The pizza was solidly good. I would want to eat it a lot, but it wasn't pizza to dream about and love and take your Chicago-born parents to. It was more like - this pizza is good FOR SEATTLE. Which I think means solidly mediocre. Oh well I felt sort of fancy, and the prices didn't make me want to die quite in the way I thought they would.
(4)
Emily B.

The pizza is HEAVENLY and makes my taste buds happy!! I heart via tribunali for a romantic date night or an evening out with friends! I love the feeling that I just stepped into an authentic pizzeria in Italy - unsliced, vino in short tumblers and brick walls all in a cozy environment.
(4)
luigia s.

Quando ero in Italia l'ultima volta ho mangiato la pizza 3 volte in una settimana, tanto mi era mancata. Immagina com'ero felice di scoprire Via Tribunali. Pizza fantastica. Molto meglio di Tutta Bella. Andate!
(5)
Roy W.

Some of the best pizza I've had in Seattle. Also, the staff was quite helpful, we were there with my Girlfriend's grandfather who was very particular about what he wanted, and the waitress was very patient with him.
(5)
Charles C.

the seven best things at via tribunali which are also the seven best things in the world. in order of bestness: 1. calzone al salame 2. via tribunali 3. lasagne pizza 4. calzone napoletana 5. primavera 6. dante 7. tartufo
(5)
M V.

whenever I'm in Seattle, I try my best to get to Via T... my friends and I always opt to grab a seat at the bar, order a drink or two, then, after choosing a bottle of vino rosso, we order up several of their f-ing AMAZING pizzas! now hear this... I HATE fish... HATE FISH... but for some strange reason, I LOVE TUNA PIZZA... go figure... and at Via T, they make tuna pizza... do you know how difficult it is to find a tuna pizza in the USA! as my friends have learned... try it... you just might like it!
(5)
a a.

best pizza i've had. must try. long wait...
(5)
megan d.

wow! awasome traditional itilian pizza. no overly cheesy/ overly saucey crap here. this about moderation of good bread and sauce and little cheese to hold it all together as well as a friggin' stellar wine selction for the price point. and who the heck wouldnt want to stay and hang out in here its darn sexy.
(5)
Winston N.

yumm my favorite pizza place in town
(5)
Brandon P.

Definitely one of the best pizza spots in Seattle. Although your wait to get a table could easily take longer than dinner itself, the wait is worth it. Their menu is simple, but everything is fantastic. Service is decent and they have a fairly extensive list of wines to choose from. They have a full bar and the atmosphere is attributed to dimly lit fixtures and the ambiance from the wood-fired brick oven.
(4)
Toni B.

Had a great time at Via Tribunali on Sat.! Krystal, the bartender was wonderful and recommended a fantastic pizza. Very attentive service. Enjoyed the atmosphere and such an eclectic spot in Georgetown, can't wait to return!
(5)
Colby H.

Very good pizza and nutella calzone. You will love it if you like euro style pizza. Thin with good sauce. Would absolutely recommend this place. Grat ambiance as well.
(5)
Amy S.

Serious about Pizza The owners of Via Tribunali are passionate about their pizza. They have imported their pizza ovens brick by brick from Italy, carefully taught the cooks how to make the dough, and kept the menu small to make the most of every dish. You really can't go wrong with any of the authentic pizza offerings. They all are delicately arranged toppings cradled on a dough that is so perfect it is almost unbelievable to any home chef who has tried to make their own pizza dough. Every bite makes you imagine the Italian countryside whether you have been there or not. Via Tribunali is worth the wait which is sometimes pretty long. If you can squeeze around the bar, you can whittle away the better part of the wait with a drink and cozy conversation with your dinner party. Try the signature pie if you are in doubt and don't forget the nice bottle of Italian red.
(4)
Michael L.

The food at this place is AMAZING. GREAT pizza, great salads, great wine. I have ate here multiple times and find it amazing! The down side is the staff. They are very inattentive and are usually to busy visiting with each other or another table to take care of you. They also do not offer ice water. They just fill a warm container from the tap and set it on the table with a glass barely bigger then a shot glass. When I asked for ice water the waiter had attitude over it. Would love to give this restaurant a 5 star rating but the staff drops it to a 3.
(3)
Jean B.

The food is excellent, but the service was weird. Although I made a reservation, they seated us right near the place they use as a make-shift stage. They kept hurrying us to finish our meals so that they could set up the band. It made me so angry! If you want to have both, seat us somewhere else. Their constant nagging ruined my meal.
(3)
Chris M.

Closest to authentic Italian pizza that I've had in the US! Very nice.
(5)
Jason M.

I've dined in their back-room, which is super-classy. And I love the stained-glass windows on the wall of the Jesuit saints. This is mainly to review their late-night happy hour, which was amazing. $5 mini-pizzas were a perfect end to the night, and just as good as ever.
(5)
Steve G.

I really enjoy their TARTUFO AFFOGATO vita espresso over chocolate gelato Awesome! =D
(4)
Oliver B.

I'd like to think I'm a DOC pizza expert, having had Neapolitan pizza's around the world (including in Naples). Ordered the Margherita DOC pie for take-out - delicious bufala, basil and tomato sauce. The outside crust was perfectly al dente. While I understand that DOC pies are 'moist and soft', this one was too far (-2 stars). It truly was soggy and limp. Didn't taste doughy, but the texture wasn't pleasant. Cutting a slice and holding it up, the piece essentially went vertical (think of a crispy crust being entirely horizontal). Felt undercooked to me. For reference, here's what someone way smarter than me says about the crust for Neapolitan style pizza "Michele Scicolone, co-author of Pizza, Any Way You Slice It, reports that for Neapolitans, the crust is the most important part: "They say it should be neither thick nor cracker-thin with a texture that's both crisp and chewy," she says, and they "insist that a good pizza can be folded - like a wallet (portafoglio) - without the crust cracking. The outer rim, called the cornicione, should be puffy and speckled with toasty brown spots."
(3)
Andrea J.

Gorgeous atmosphere...check Delicious antipasto...check Superb pizza...not so much I've given Via Tribunali three tries now. I didn't like it the first time, or the second, but thought hey, people rave about this place, maybe I've just gone on off nights or have ordered the wrong things. Last night I went with a ceritifed raving fan who ordered all of his favorites. While I admit that the pizzas have great sauce, sauce that should be on every pizza in Seattle, the crust was soggy, soggy, soggy, three times over. We had several different pizzas last night, and they were all cold and wet. Let me just add, that if the owners think that anyone in their right mind would like to saw through a pie at a table crowded with wine glasses, elbows, and diners, they are out of their minds! What, do they think I'm going to pick up a 12 inch diameter round of damp undercooked pizza and cram it into my mouth whole? I have no issues with the service, or the ambiance, they're both superior to many restaurants; however, the pizza here is just completely unappetizing.
(2)
Jimmy Z.

A really nice place with great food. A little pricey, but a great place to bring a date. I haven't been for happy hour yet, but it looks like a good one that I will defintely check out soon. The space: There is a small front area near the street, then a larger back area inside the restaurant. They originally sat us in the front section and it was so dark in there we could not even read the menus without holding them right up to the candles. This area is probably great during the afternoon happy hour or in the summer when the sun's out later, but in the winter it is no good. Maybe this is where you ask to sit if you don't want your date to get a good look at your face. Luckily the hostess was very nice and moved us to a booth inside the well-lit back portion of the restaurant where we had a great meal. The food: Amazing. The appetizers all look great; we got the veal meatballs and I would definitely recommend them. The pizza list is huge, and they all look delicious. We got a pizza with mozzarella, prosciutto, and arugula. It was one of the best I've ever had. I would say they are big for two people, but they are so good we finished it pretty quickly.
(4)
Shannon S.

I came here for the first time, on a first date. Typically I like to go somewhere I'm familiar with on a first date, that way I feel a little more comfortable. But at Via's I felt comfortable right away. The lighting and decor are so subtle and inviting, with a warm glow emanating from its walls of lit stained glass pictures. The wine list is very extensive and even a local or regional wine enthusiast could get a little flummoxed. But the staff is very helpful, and friendly, and can make you a hell of a recommendation. Only down side is I think the cheapest bottle is around $38. We stuck with the house white and it was just lovely. The caprese salad was fresh and vibrant, and the pizzas were thin crusted and made with all fresh ingredients. We stayed and talked for a total of about 2.5 hours and I didn't feel rushed at all to cash out and leave. Overall, it was a really welcoming space. The waitstaff is very friendly and knowledgeable. It is a bit pricey, so maybe not the best for a first date, but fantastic otherwise.
(4)
Jen L.

I think the pizza is ok. Happy hour is the only time I will come to this place and typically only at the Fremont location. I went with a group of friends and we ended up in a booth on a busy night. There was four of us and we ordered pizza, salads and multiple bottles of wine. As we were finishing up the last bottle, the host (or owner?) came over and told us that we had to move to the bar so they could seat someone else. Uh..really. We just spent almost $300 and we have to move to the bar?? Lame. Never going in for an evening out again. Luc here we come!
(2)
Dan H.

When I think about great pizza, good wine, and phenominal service, this is it! The lady who has waited on us the last two times in is truly gifted at taking care of her people without being too much, never left us with empty wine glasses. The recommendations were good and not pushy. And the Pizza, it is awesome. Great ingredients and that slightly toasted (blackened) crust just tastes amazing. This is the only crust I have eaten on a pizza since I remember.
(5)
Pete M.

Nice date night spot! Candles, music, etc. all fit the bill. We tried the pizza margherita: good flavor but the not as crispy as it should've been. Maybe the oven temp was too low... Dessert: the tartufo was delicious! Well made espresso at the bottom of that chocolate gelato was an excellent way to end the meal. Service was outstanding! Not too crowded if you go around 9pm or so. You'll get a table quickly and your food will come out fast. I would've given it 4 stars if the crust was better. I didn't mind having to cut the pizza on my own but I hear ya, if it's a large group that would be pretty annoying.
(3)
Isaak H.

The pizza was okay, not great. The service was unashamedly pretentious and inattentive. This was the worst service that I have had in Seattle. They bought us the wrong pizza, lied about bringing the right one until we asked again, and then messed up on the bill. After that they gave the table next to us free wine for waiting five minutes too long for there bill. What a dud! Just go to Tutta Bella if you want great tasting thin crust pizza, with a friendly ambiance. This place sucks, they are lucky to receive a star!
(1)
Katie A.

I was so happy to see that there was 'room at the inn' last night when we stopped by for dinner. I've been dying to try Via Tribunali for years, it seems.. and finally last night I got the chance. At 6pm on a dreary Friday, I thought i'd be packed.. but it wasn't. It got pretty busy while we dined, and by the time we left, the space was almost full. We were seated in the very front by the giant window, which was lovely. To say that this place is dimly lit is an understatement. It's downright dark in here, but I'm cool with that. It's very romantic and sexy in here. It feels expensive and chic, but it's actually reasonable and the people working the scene are attentive and laid back. We shared the prosciutto, olives, heirloom, and andchovy misto salad and the marinara pizza. He had the lasagna. I loved the salad and the pizza.. the lasagna was different, as it was made with gouda. The bill was very reasonable and I felt like we got a lot more out of the experience at places that charge much more than they do. For overall value, service and quality, this spot is tough to beat! I look forward to having one one these 'bad boys' closer to my house... They'll be opening up their Fremont location next month!
(4)
Phil S.

Amazing Neapolitan pizza. If you are looking for some authentic European/Italian brick oven pizza this is the place to go. It's a pretty trendy place, where you can get certified DOC Neapolitan pizza. My favorite type of pizza is their Lasagna pizza, very very good. They also gave a good selection of wine too.
(5)
Eugene C.

I was sorely tempted to give this place 3 stars. I am a firm believer in there being so such thing a gourmet pizza. Pizza is pizza is pizza. Hot mama's is just as good as Costco pizza, which is just as good as Via Tribunali. The only thing different is the damage done to your wallet. Keeping in mind that I split this with 3 other guys, I spent $26 dollars here eating about half a pizza and 2 glasses of house red. It almost pains me to think about what I could have gotten with the $26 dollars elsewhere. The only reason why I gave this place 4 stars is because of their service. They were ridiculously kind about serving us this last time I went. We were out for a friend's "bachelor party" and some of our members being drunk at 5 or 6 pm is pretty crazy. They were very patient with us as it took us a bit to get sorted out, but in the end we enjoyed a nice, albeit overpriced, dinner of pizza.
(4)
Danika M.

$95 for 2 12" pizzas, 2 coffees and 2 drinks + one dessert seems like a lot... The pizza may be made with fancy ingredients, but it's not that good. The crust is doughy, the sauce is pretty bland, the toppings are sparse. My friend had a good time, so they get a star for that and one for the fresh ingredients. But when they put it all together, it fails to impress (me). their Tiramisu is tasty... Not like my Mama makes, but better than most. Decent cocktails. *Update: Leftovers (Pizzas....) have transformed into Play-Doh overnight.
(2)
Michael M.

I've eaten here on more than a few occasions, and will likely end up here again. I have friends that, for some reason, really like it. I just don't get it. I like pizza. I like Pagliacci, Zeke's, Piecora's...hell, i even like Pizza Hut. Via Tribulani pizza is never really that great comparatively. the ambiance is nice, don't get me wrong. But the pizza always comes out seeming like the dough isn't completely cooked, and oftentimes the meat, while tasty, I suppose, always seems undercooked. The staff also has always seemed preoccupied. Basically, for the money, you can get better pizza and a beer or two at Piecora's. Sure you won't have the sweet setting, but you'll have better food and more responsive service.
(2)
Tommy K.

There are enough reviews here that another proverbial two cents won't add much. I love their pizzas but I can certainly understand why some would not. The only thing I want to add (or emphasize since others have already mentioned this): if you're deciding between the Cap Hill or the Queen Anne locations, choose Cap Hill. The food is the same but the service is miles apart. It's really quite strange but, then again, there's a lot in life that I just don't understand.
(4)
Lisa B.

THIS IS PIZZA. Absolutely the best New York style Italian-ish pizza. Delicious. Superb. Can't beat it this side of the... Cascades, I guess. My boyfriend's nanny in from Brooklyn said it was the "best she ever had" and she's like three blocks from DiFara. WELL... I wouldn't go that far, but it's GOOD. I've tried nearly everything on the menu: salads, calzones and tiramisu. All are great as well. We like to carry out, just wish they delivered. Superb.
(5)
Amber E.

So, after leaving an elite event my friend Jen L and I decided to stop at Via Tribunali and sit in the window and watch the costumed masses parade through Capitol Hill. It was magnificent! If Jen & I had our own radio show...as we should...this would be a hot topic. We laughed and were amazed at the creativity/bravery the entire time we were there. The service was great and very courteous considering we weren't really ordering much...me a glass of pinot grigio and Jen with the caprese salad. The atmosphere feels authentic and genuine and the food is phenomenal. I highly recommend it!!
(5)
Alissa K.

Eating at Serious Pie reminded how much I hate Via Tribunali. It's gimmicky, expensive, ridiculous, and basically all around poor. The decorations the owners chose border on the ridiculous -- as a general rule, when un-classy people try to be classy it ends up looking like Disney World. Love the carefully placed pretentious faux-bags of flour! Nice Pier 1 hangings with random Italian phrases! Really, great decisions on the decor. It was so dark in there, we could barely see our food -- which, now that I think about it, was probably a good tactic to take. Our salad came out with a bunch of separate items on a plate: lettuce in one pile, vegetables in another, etc. Really, are you that fucking lazy you can't even mix the salad for us? The pizza was not good, and I'm really not very picky about pizza in general. Bread and cheese and sauce? YUM. Usually. Limp, damp crust. Ragu-like sauce. Overpriced. YUCK. Why are Seattle yelpers so duped by shitty food? You people are making me LOSE MY FAITH IN YELP.
(1)
Dan S.

Despite a pleasant waiter, a nice atmosphere, and some positive Yelps, this place can't get more than 1 star. My wife's Caesar salad had zero anchovies. My mushroom/prosciutto/basil pizza was soggy, had canned mushrooms, and no prosciutto. It had chopped Canadian bacon, still clumped like it was chopped right out of the deli pack. Three small basil leaves adorned the surface. Was it because I wasn't a hipster, but just a normal white guy with a family in tow? "He won't know any better. Just give him whatever." Not sure, but you don't get a second chance at this first impression. Total bill for three 12" pizzas (nice thin crust) and a salad and two sodas: $67 before tip. Seriously, eighty bucks? Not again. There are far too many choices for good pizza in the area. Lastly, although some might like the buxom lass on the pizza box, it is quite off-putting to others.
(1)
Lily S.

I'm just gonna admit now that I was a little tossed when we came in here and really REALLY hungry. I'm also going to admit that I ate a whole pizza by myself plus some of the bf's calzone that same nite. I did, however, stay away from the chianti, b/c as most of you know, vodka & champagne don't mix w/ wine. You must come here. It is tasty...at least from what I remember. :)
(5)
Hypocritic A.

I love this place. When I lived in Seattle this used to be a place I would go to a few times a month. My wife and I had a chance to stop by Seattle this past weekend and it was the first place we went hit when we got back to Capitol Hill. There pizza is awesome, super great crust and sauce. Since leaving Seattle I've turned vegan but still can eat there pizza without cheese (it is that good). Anyhow this place is a must...
(5)
Lulu L.

The key is to come here expecting wood-fired pizza. Via Trib's is fantastic--there are no bad combinations and the calzones are just as superb--but that has to be what you're expecting. If you want something doughy and more casual--and there's nothing wrong w/ that, obviously--then no, you're not going to like Via Trib. But you'll be missing out, though, b/c it's wonderful.
(5)
Tom T.

Really good, but I prefer Tutta Bella (better) or Filiberto's (best) when it comes to Neapolitan pizza. They have some really good deals during happy hour.
(4)
Kristine C.

The Overview: Happy hour review only. Pizzas are very consistent. The dough is chewy and thin. They do not go overboard with toppings, so it's a comfortable snack. The dessert pizza, happy hour-sized Mezza Luna, is a simple nutella calzone. Big enough to share. The venue is a bit dark, gives a more intimate feel on the booths. Service is consistently friendly and helpful. Ask for the cocktail menu for mixed drinks. The Details: I have only eaten at this restaurant during their late-night Happy Hour time. Thus, my review pertains mainly to that... I have ventured over to Via Tribunali during their happy hour a few times since March, and I must say - this is a great place for a quick, light pizza snack. Typically when I visit, I order the salami pizza. A few times we have ordered one of each of their happy hour pizzas (Margherita, Marinara, and Salami), depending on the size of my group. And once I have ordered the Mezza Luna. So on to the pizzas! Generally about the pizza: The crust is thin, although not crispy, which I enjoy. As one of my friend comments, this is as "thick" as a thin crust pizza should ever get. When they cook it right, it is nicely browned all around and is a pliable, yet stable platform for the toppings. When biting into the crust, it is slightly chewy, and a little bit sweet (it is dough after all). On occasion, they do slightly burn the bottom (which is to say, the bottom of the pizza is more on the black side. However, I would say it does not seem to change the texture, although you may detect a little more taste of black. The pizza is about the size of the dinner plate, and 1 is usually enough for the night. Salami Pizza: The salami pizzas are rather tiny. Think about the size of a dime or nickle. This is not necessarily bad, though, as each piece of salami has a chance to become crisp and delicious in the oven at this size. There are about 5-6 pieces of salami per slice, which I would say is enough that there is one in each bite. Margherita and Marinara: There is a picture of the Margherita one - it is essentially a cheese pizza with some basil over it. The cheese is not too greasy, so I would guess they are using a pretty good quality cheese... Not much more to say there. They are virtually topping-free pizzas... Mezza Luna: This is a nutella pizza. Make sure they get the price right if it appears on the Happy Hour menu. Normally the half-moon one is $8. During happy hour (at least on the last menu I saw, on Saturday) it is $5. Venue: It is rather dark. Most seats are wooden booths. They serve room temperature water (although I'm sure they would give you a glass of ice if requested). The servers are sometimes a hit and a miss. Sometimes they are well informed about the happy hour (the time and the menu), sometimes they don't give you the happy hour menu when you say you're in for happy hour. But sometimes they are awesome and totally on top of things. One thing that is standard: they are pretty nice people there. Overall, I would go here for a quick snack occasionally during late night happy hour, to satisfy a craving without feeling too guilty.
(4)
Nicole P.

I had a very pleasant experience going to this restaurant. Many of the reviews complain of Via Tribunali being too dark, but because I went when is was still light out, and sat in the open area of the restaurant, it had a really nice atmosphere. We started with the brucshetta as an appetizer. The bread was nice and toasty, warm, and smelled amazing. The topping of the garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil was the perfect combination. The tomatoes were fresh and really went well with the dish. Next, it was still happy hour, so we got the opportunity to get one of the personalized happy hour pizzas the salame one, and also ordered the regular sized Margarita pizza. For me, the salame was way too spicy and I didn't enjoy it. I always feel like the best indicator of how good the food is in a restaurant can be seen in their simplest dishes. For this reason, I ordered the Margarita pizza. Between the crisp dough, the fresh tomato sauce, and the fresh mozzarella, this pizza was phenomenal. Many people have said the pizza is pricey here, which is understandable, but know you get what you pay for. This is great pizza, some of the best I've had. The server we had, Eleonora, was very friendly and attentive. I only wish I would have gotten the nutella dessert, it looked so tasty!
(5)
Bunneh L.

Absolutely magnificent pizza. You haven't truly had pizza until you've tried it the authentic Neapolitan way. I'm not even a pizza lover and I could eat here every goddamn day! My favorite was the Dante, which comes with fresh arugula and prosciutto toppings, but honestly, every single one of the seven pizzas we ordered was sensational. The perfect balance of tomato, cheese, and crust. The salumi appetizer plate was also amazing. We were all astonished at the speed with which our food arrived. Our party of eight was in and out in less than an hour, inhaling two appetizer platters and seven pizzas. Or maybe we're just pigs. Oink, oink!
(5)
Theresa M.

This is how pizza should be. A thin well risen crust, with great gluten formation and that touch of char. The ingredients are obviously of the best quality and it shows. Being a huge texture person, I have to say that this was a little slice of culinary heaven IMO.
(5)
Janice S.

The wood fired pizza here is pretty damn good! During happy hour, they have three different pizzas for only $5. The Salame pizza is the best one out of the three. You will not be disappointed with the salame. It's the size of a personal pizza so if you're really starving, it's probably best to order two. Pints of stella are only $3 and 1/2 liter of wine is only $8 during happy hour. This place plays really good music, mostly hip hop, which is pretty unusual in the Capitol Hill area.
(5)
Elise P.

I LOVE this place! I went there for my Birthday last year with a big group and they told us about their deal of paying $20/person and they would just bring tons of courses...and they DID! (drinks not included) They even accommodated for some of our vegetarian friends. The atmosphere is super awesome too! Cozy and romantic, if you don't mind it a bit dark and candle-lit.
(5)
Jordan S.

Great ambiance, service and yummy pizza. I'm a Yankee, so Sicilian pizza isn't my favorite style, but still delicious in a watery, floppy sort of way. I really wish this place took reservations! Spent a long time waiting in the virtually non-existent waiting area for a table. There was hardly a spot at the bar where I could wait either. If you're not going to take reservations, at least give people a pleasant place to wait it out. I know they use quality ingredients, but this place is spendy (at least for my budget). 10 bucks for a pizza doesn't sound like a lot, but add cocktails at 11 bucks a piece, salads at 9, and dessert, you've got yourself a big bill. Also keep in mind that two people can easily polish off a Via Tribunali pizza and still be hungry for at least one more pizza. While the service and food were great, I have to give this place three stars because of the price and the waiting area situation. The food is good, but don't think it merits the high prices.
(3)
Lolo G.

Great pizza. My group of four ordered different pizzas to share and they were all good. Service is a little slow and the food is too expensive for what it is but the overall experience warrants four stars.
(4)
Clint W.

A bunch of us came here for my birfday, just after it finally stopped snowing. A couple of people did bail out, but most people came. I was the first one in and stood there for a few minutes before anybody even acknowledged my presence. Someone had to point at me and tell the hostess that a person was there waiting. That said, we all crammed in a booth and started visiting. We were kinda stuffed in there, but I loved the inside of the place. Lots of dark wood, brick and dim lights. Being in the back, it was also quieter. We sampled several different pizzas after a couple of appetizers (I love those olives). You know how sometimes when really good food arrives, the table gets quiet because the hoovering begins? Well, that didn't happen here. Not that the food wasn't great, I think it was just that there were so many of us that hadn't seen each other is so long. I was stuck in the corner, so I didn't do any of the ordering but there was a huge nutella thing that came out for dessert. It was a little chewy for my tastes, but still good. A fun night and it ended with me trying to help push a car out of the snow in the parking lot. Reading Carly's note, I did my good deed for the day (and the grinch in me was a little peeved that they didn't even say thanks before driving off to the next club).
(4)
Katy H.

First Hill? Hmm ... I'd say Capitol Hill. I don't want to start a debate here but I never imagined the Pike/Pine Corridor as First Hill... in fact, isn't that right where the CAPITOL HILL Block Party is hosted? UGHH .. ok, I'm not here to argue about this.. but I do want to talk about Via Tibunali.. the one in Capitol Hill. :) So the prices are a little steep but you're paying for tasty food. Someone gave this place one star but they seem to be confused. It appears they wanted a greasy pizzar parlor (which I also enjoy from time to time) but these pizzas are MUCH simpler, less greasy, and tasty to boot. I also highly recommend the Salumi platter.. it's HUGE!
(4)
H O.

+: Fresh ingredients, chewy crust, delicious pizza, mmmmm... -: $11 glass of wine could've been more generous. !: Crust is my favorite crust I think I've ever had! ?: A little less meat, a little more cheese and olives in the Misto Salumi please?
(5)
Craig G.

Via Tribunali's is great. I come here for the pizza as much as the atmosphere. It's casual, fun and the pizzas are made in a wood fired oven. I would suggest going early unless you don't mind waiting. They didn't take reservations, so we camped out with drinks and waited for our table. Luckily, we were in no rush and the wait was worth it. If you're lucky, you'll get a table by the window in front. It's a prime spot for people watching. The pizza, while not the best I ever had, was good enough to keep me coming back for more. I highly recommend going.
(4)
Luca T.

I visited this place because I was curious of all the good reviews I read, but I was quite surprised when they served my pizza. First of all they should clean the oven once in a while otherwise the pizza comes out bitter for all the burned stuff attached to the back. The pizza itself was not so great, it was so full of tomato sauce and so empty of other ingredients that there was no balance in the taste. The service was in the average, cute girls serve you in a way that let you feel special not like client but like man... I understand the environment is dark on purpose, but I still prefer to see what I eat altough I like the concept.
(2)
Joshua B.

I struggled with what star rating to give this place. When it first opened I went a couple of times, and the food was really great. But the service was only mediocre and the place was insanely crowded. Over time, I've been to this place less and less as I've realized that I'm spending far too much money for something that's not that transcendent and where the overall experience is less than satisfying. I know, most restaurants would kill for it to be standing room only all the time, but to me that's just irritating. I'm pretty much unwilling to wait an hour or two to be seated anywhere (hint: take reservations if you're that popular, you'll still be full). This goes double when I'm going to be stuffed into a tiny, overcrowded booth where I can barely hear myself over the din of the people surrounding me and my waiter will likely show up at random intervals because s/he's overworked. At any rate - the food is great if you're willing to put up with the wait and the tiny eating space conditions. If you just want some wood-fired thin-crust pizza go to Tutta Bella or Pizza Fondi instead.
(3)
Au N.

$5 Pizza at Happy Hour and always nice and consistent service.
(4)
Allan L.

Great ambiance at the Capitol Hill location. It was like dining in a medieval Church. Lovely staIn glass windows and a pretty selection of late 2000's indie hits. We ordered the special of the night, prosciutto/fig/goat cheese pizza. The toppings were salty and sweet and the dough was light and chewy with just the right amount of crispness. We also ordered bruschetta, which was a nice cool crispy treat on a hot day, though we were surprised by the lack of surprise or originality in its presentation or ingredients. Finally although the service was fine during the beginning of our meal, it noticeably slowed to a crawl as we were waiting for our check.
(4)
chris m.

Ehhh....uninspired. Their ingredients never feel particularly fresh. Have tried it several times, thinking I was just not in the mood, but no, its just not inspired.
(2)
David M.

My partner and I went with some friends a few times. I am sorry but the pizza was not good. It had a very weird chemical taste and was overcooked. I also tried the lasagna and it was terrible. The service was fine and the atmosphere was nice. Not sure if I will try it again.
(2)
Janny W.

I love this place because the kinds of toppings offered here remind me of the pizzas I had in Italy. I like the Prosciutto Crudo, Prosciutto e Funghi, and the Quattro Stagioni here is much better than the one Tutta Bella offers. I like the pizzas offered here, but I much prefer the price and laid-back atmosphere at Tutta Bella when I want my pizza fix. Also, the scissors are so ridiculous... True story: one day in my Italian language & culture prep class, I told our instructor that we got scissors to cut our pizza with and she just looked dumbstruck. She said that she had never heard of such thing before. lol.
(4)
Michael C.

Service was slow and my lasagna was still frozen in the middle when it finally came. My wife had finished her meal and my lasagna had still not come so after an hour we just told them to forget it and left. Okay, I have to say that Arn--the GM at Via Tibunali--totally took care of my wife and I due to the bad experience above. This is an amended review that gives them props for making it up to us and serving us some excellent food with great service. Thanks Arn!
(4)
Sabine S.

I don't understand why this place gets so many enthusiastic reviews. We had some pizzas and salads and both were completely overpriced for the quality of the food. The Caesar salad was really a bad joke, it looked as if they had taken a whole lettuce and put it on a plate with about 5 croutons. We even had to order extra dressing, because there was so little on it that one could barely taste it. We were promptly charged for this. I normally really like Italian style pizza and I realize it is baked in a very hot oven, but ours was positively burned, while the middle of the crust was so soft that the whole thing was a pain to eat. The waitress failed twice to deliver extra orders in time so we could have eaten them together with the food and then made a joke about it. Maybe I would have found that funny if I hadn't been unhappy about the food already. I guess the ambiente is a question of taste, and while I liked the brick and wood style, I thought it was just way to dark in there. I mean, we had trouble reading the menu. Another point is that you can only make reservations for 6 people and more, but they gave the 6 of us a booth that could really only accomodate 4 comfortably, so that we basically sat on each others laps. I might consider coming back with a smaller company if it wasn't for the prices, which I just don't find justified.
(2)
Tammy T.

Some of the best Pizza I've ever had. I was doubtful when my brother ordered the 4 cheese pizza - it sounded a bit boring. It was by far the best of the pizzas at our table. We had ordered a salad and the clam appetizer. They were both ok, but in retrospect I would give up the clams for more pizza. For dessert we ordered a nutella calzone and it was warm, chocolate, gooey goodness. The atmosphere was fun with low lighting, club style music, and extremely friendly wait staff. I will definitely go back.
(4)
Eric K.

I've been nursing this review for a while. I just wasn't excited by their pizza and don't have a lot to say. I'm not a big fan of thin crust and the toppings were definitely used sparingly. Maybe it is authentic, but if it is that just means I should stick to pasta and other Italian food when I'm visiting Italy (some day!). The reason I give it three stars is because they did use healthy toppings on their pizza. It's rare that I feel like I'm eating healthy when eating pizza. I won't be back though. Not even for that apparently great happy hour they have.
(3)
Krystin T.

First off, this is NOT what I'd call First Hill. It's Capitol Hill, my friends. Sorry. :) I love Via Tribunali. I was supposed to go here back in January for a friend's birthday, but there were many disasters and I ended up missing out. I finally made it a few months ago and I was pleased. I spent three months in Italy, so I've had "real" Italian pizza. I would say VT is pretty similar to some of the pizza I had in Italy, if not necessarily ALL of it. Either way, it's good (and hey, cheap pizzas at Cap Hill Block Party? Not going to complain!). I've only had the margherita so far, but I enjoyed it. Due to the thin-ness of each pizza, one person can really eat a whole pie themselves. The night I ate here was a rather busy one, but we were able to order a glass of wine and have a seat in the bar - and eventually realized we could just ORDER from the bar and eat there. It made the wait a lot shorter. :)
(5)
Mohsin Z.

Funny, but I actually got referred to this place by a waiter at a different Italian restaurant in Capitol Hill. He said the pizza's were the closest to authentic Italian he's had in Seattle, and I definitely agree. Great food, wine, and ambience. Glad the waiter talked us into ordering the chocolate calzone dessert too, it was probably the best part of the meal.
(4)
Bodank O.

Bodank been trying to write a review for this joint for ages but I could not find it because me and my boys Benjamin and Christopher call this place Pizza Shears due to being forced to cut yon pizza w/ a Fiskars brand hedge trimmer. Got this one thang with a large stack of spinach and prosciutto but some Sauce would have been trill, as well as an explanation of what prosciutto is. It appeared to be a thin filmic substance out of a science project, which is kind of more like Lunchbox Laboratory's thing. We love who you are, you don't have to try to be science like them. Consider my words, Pizza Shears
(4)
El S.

Lucked out and got a table in the bar within a few minutes of waiting on a busy Saturday night. Had the pizza with prosciutto and sausage (might have been the Salumi?) and it was deeeelicious. I love the pizza sauce. I can't remember the last time I had pizza that I really, really craved, and I've been thinking about this one for the past week. Good drinks and great ambience. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, but it the place was packed.
(4)
Frankie O.

I will admit, the vibe in this restaurant is really cool. Very dim-lit, candles, wood-fired oven. It is even appealing from the outside. I had walked by for months thinking, "that place looks so cool," when I finally went in with some friends one night. There were no open tables, so we opted to wait for what the hostess said would be an hour. She brought us some drinks, and about 15 minutes later we were seated. We had already been cruising around the hill drinking and snacking, so all we wanted were beers, an app to share and a pizza. We got the goat cheese and roasted tomato crostini, which was tasty, but nothing special. The pizza, was overpriced, in my opinion (I know the food cost of pizza and selling a medium pie for close to $20 is a scam). I would like to add that the pizza was not 'pizza', in my opinion. It was too sloppy, burnt crust, even after resting for a moment, the cheese and topping simply slipped right off. You cannot eat this pizza with your hand, and that is what you are supposed to do with pizza. For a 2 rounds of beers for all four of us, the pizza, and the crostini, we paid approx. $100 with tip. I think I'll get a pie from my favorite pizza place and case of beer next time. Actually, I know I will do this. ***The only reason I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars is because the service was some of the best I've experienced in Seattle. Both the server and the SA stood out.
(3)
Y L.

This is a good pizza place, both in terms of food and ambience. They serve the really thin crust, wood-fired-oven-style pizza, and use the freshest ingredients. My wife had the margherita pizza (tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, and basil) and I had the sausage and broccoli rabe pizza. Both were delicious. The tomato sauce is fresh and light. The broccoli rabe provided a nice pepperiness (it may not appeal to all) to contrast with the mellow meatiness of the sausage. The buffalo mozzarella (which cost $5 extra), though, didn't seem worth the extra money. You can go with their regular margherita (with, presumably, cow-milk mozzarella), and I don't think you'll lose that much flavor. We also ordered their white anchovies -- thin filets of anchovies, covered with olive oil, squeezed lemon juice and minced garlic -- and it was delicious, fishy, briny goodness. My wife had the arugula salad with shaved grand padana, which was good. My house mixed salad is not worth getting, though -- just a regular salad with tomato, some crumbly mozzarella and tuna that tastes of the can. We finished with tira misu for dessert, which was light and had a good, robust espresso flavor. Too bad that delicious flavor didn't carry over to the espresso that I'd ordered, which had an unpleasant sour tang. The ambience is awesome -- you feel as though you are in a small monastery, with the brick walls, the stained glass art, and the really high ceilings of wooden beams. And they have Spaten beer on tap, which is cool. The service was spotty -- everyone was friendly and funky, but our main server seemed overly preoccupied with the ordering machine, rather than strolling by to see if there was anything else we might need. I'm hoping that she was new or was having an off day. But we will come back because there were several other things that we wanted to try, like the oven roasted clam appetizers and the quattro staggioni and quattro fromaggi pizzas.
(4)
Le M.

Like Tutta Bella, Via Tribunali is certified by the Pizze gods of Italy to serve authentic Neapolitan pizza -- thin pizza baked on wood-fire brick oven typical of pizzerias in Naples and southern Italy. With stained glass windows, high ceilings, narrow brick walls and chapel-like pews for seating, I expected a beatific vision to accompany my dinner at Via Tribunali. That vision came: I prefer Tutta Bella. Authentic Neapolitan pizzerias have to meet ingredient standards, prepare and bake pizzas the same way to be certified. I don't get the higher price point across almost all items at Tribunali. Why? Because it's hip to be in Capitol Hill? Hip is overrated. I prefer the service at Tutta Bella in Columbia City. Less attitude, more customer-aware. The insalata, tiramisu and attibassi espresso are way better. Tribunali's monastic space may induce genuflection, but my stomach does not digest ambiance. My wallet knows when its fatter with an overpriced reciept for food that's comparably better elsewhere. Lastly -- which usually shouldn't play in reviews but good to know where I put my dollar and not just what I put in my mouth -- the owners of Tutta Bella are grounded in every store's community. They have giving campaigns to local charities. As for Via Tribunali's, well he produces CH Block Party. Plus point. But you can google the rest.
(3)
Andrew C.

The pizza is delicious. The crust is right between crispy and chewy, with tasty burnt parts. The tomato sauce is sweet and flavorful, and the cheese and toppings are quality. The restaurant has a very urban, almost antique feeling. Staff can come off as a little pretentious.
(5)
Brian G.

Via Tribunali is my go to place for special occasions such dates and birthday celebrations. The atmosphere here is amazing, from the classic stone oven to the large wooden booths, the candle lit tables in the front and the gorgeous dining table large enough for a dozen in the back. I've always felt welcome here even during their busy nights, and you should be prepared to wait sometimes during a Friday or Saturday night. The music in the background might not always be my first choice but you really don't notice unless you happen to be sitting at the bar. The food is incredible; the mozzarella di buffalo con prosciutto is my all-time favorite appetizer. That reminds me, the items on the menu are in Italian with descriptions in English, but even then you may need the waiters help to figure out what you might be ordering. The same goes for the wine list which itself is great and offers a gracious price range including some very affordable choices. Some people may not care for the pizza when they first try it but that's simply because these aren't your typical New York or Chicago wannabes. These are classic Italian pizzas with proper Italian toppings.
(4)
Steve L.

The crust makes the pizza! Via Tribunali has the best pizza in Seattle. Thin, flavorful crust and great toppings make this place a favorite of mine. I especially like the Prosciutto E Funghi, or the Salame pizza. Via Tribunali pies are unique and delicious. Come here for a great experience but be prepared to wait in line. Take out is a wonderful alternative to dining in. Don't bother yourself with appetizers, just go straight for the pizza!
(5)
Sage S.

One of the best pizza places in Seattle! I love their traditional Italian, thin crust style. And I find the ingredients to be really fresh (despite what others have said). This is a good place to go on a date, and the pizza is more "gourmet" than the usual pizza joint. I have eaten a whole one of their pizzas myself, but you can easily share one. I just got a little greedy cause it was so good. The wine list here is also really good, FYI, and there are plenty of options at every price point. I took my family here while they were visiting and everyone was impressed by the ambiance, as well as the food.
(4)
John S.

I read some reviews suggesting service was poor. My experience recently was wonderful. From greeting, to ordering wine & food, and a nice conversation, the service could not have been better. Our party shared Ceasar salads complete with Anchovies, two different pizzas and a lasagne. I thought the lasagne was fantastic, but my girlfriend thought it was 'ok'. I thought the noodles were remarkable. The pizza, as everyone says, was definitely very delicious. The salad was a bit of a disappointment. Salads should not be an after thought, but a chance to 'wow' the patron before the main course. Our salads seemed too much like mom's required vegetable for the night.
(4)
D W.

We had some pizza an drinks and it was all amazing. Plus great service. Thomas the bartender was great!
(5)
Jana B.

This place is so amazing. I am from Europe, so I am not usually impressed by American pizza. Via does everything right. The ambiance is great. Cozy booths, beautiful stained glass, low lighting, and friendly staff. The appetizers are great. Beautiful salads with pears and nuts and cold cuts with tasty prosciutto. The house wine is affordable and yummy. Then comes the pizza. The selection is wonderful. Something for everyone. I had one with arugula, mushrooms, roasted peppers, pine nuts, prosciutto, and more. The crust is delicious and it is truly a wonderful thin crust pizza. The deserts are also fabulous. Made with the same pizza crust, but filed with nutella. The prices are not too bad especially not for the quality of food. This place has a great character. I almost forgot I was dining in the states until I stepped out of the doors. I definitely recommend it.
(5)
Nick V.

Mmmmmmmm. Via Tribunali's! One of my favorite local joints in Seattle. Hosted a birthday party here for 10. Excellent service. Excellent food. Dino the manager knows what he's doing. Great guy. I love the staff here. As other posters mentioned, Via Tribunali is certified by Italy to serve authentic Neapolitan pizza -- thin pizza baked on wood-fire brick oven typical of pizzerias in Naples and southern Italy. This I had to explain to a friend that said he liked thicker crust pizza. (In my mind, I thought, "did you want stuffed crust cheese Pizza Hut?") However, I refrained from being a jerk and recommended that he try the salami calzone. My favorites: Via Tribunali House Salad CAPRESE tomato, basil, olive oil, fior di latte mozzarella or mozzarella di bufala $9 PIAZZA DANTE pomodoro, arugula, prosciutto crudo, smoked mozzarella, cherry tomato $16 CALZONE AL SALAME pomodoro, ricotta, mozzarella, salame picante $16 Excellent! I've hosted events at each Via Tribunali location, and every single time, the staff was excellent. Ps. They have a late night HH at this location. Select pizzas: $5
(5)
Chris A.

Depending on what kind of pizza is your preference, I can't think of any place that serves more delish neopolitan pizza than Via Tribunali. I've been to the Cap Hill and Fremont locations and have never been dissapointed. This is the perfect spot to a share a bottle or 2 of good vino and pizza spend the better part of an evening. Decent beer selection too. They also have a cool semi private room in the Cap Hill location where you can enjoy dinner with your peeps. I prefer sitting right by window to the right as you walk in. (Daters take note). As far as atmosphere and ambience.... think dark, candles, bustling with activity and great service.
(5)
Gene B.

First off, it's is a very beautiful restaurant. I love the ambiance. Love that the brick oven is on display for all to see. And it does turn out some decent pies. They got the char from the burning wood, which is the hallmark of Neapolitan style pizzas, but other than that the crust was a bit flavorless and they sauce, while a right, just missed the mark by ever so much. I'd probably shrug these things off normally, but at the prices they're charging, they've also raised my expectations. The staff was terrific, very helpful and very attentive
(3)
Zoe B.

Great wine and solid Neopolitan pizza. They have a window into the kitchen, full of the yummy Italian cured meats that top their pizzas. We had our entire order on the table within 10 minutes of walking in the door. They don't have outdoor seating per-se, but they do have a front seating area that can open up when the weather is good. The back area is dark and rather romantic. The service was excellent, but the place is small: stay in your booth until you are ready to move out (unless you like dancing with your servers :) ).
(4)
Luis P.

I found my new favorite pizza place in Seattle! I've never been to Italy so I don't know what real Italian pizza tastes like but I can imagine this must be very similar! The arugula prosciutto is so good! If you're into gut busting over the top cheesy thicker-crust american pizza this place is not for you! Serious PIe = fancy pants pizza but very good with unconventional flavors Via Tribunali = delicious authentic & traditional style artisan pizza
(5)
Sarah S.

Although all I ordered was the pepperoni pizza, it was delicious. I love when the little pepperonis get crispy on the edges and the crust was delicious also! The general capital hill scene was evident, but in a classy way. Anytime I can taste the freshness in my pizza and don't feel like I overdid it, I know I went to a good pizza place.
(4)
Jesse A.

Amazing food, Waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and able to recommend multiple items to try. Not too noisy, could hear everyone at the table but not the ones around us. Great atmosphere!! Pizzas are amazing and perfect for 1 or 2 depending on how hungry you are.
(5)
Mark Anthony B.

Simply the best pizza made with simple real ingredients from scratch.
(5)
Lauren M.

I once lived in Italy for 3 months, and when I ate at Via Tribunali, I seriously wanted to cry tears of joy at how authentic their food was. It was like being in Italy again! The long overdue craving I had for a REAL quattro stagioni pizza (which I've ordered at other Seattle restaurants and been disappointed) was finally satisfied! I will say that it is a somewhat expensive place (for my budget, anyway), but that's only a small price to pay for food that looked and tasted like it was cooked in Italy then flown in to my table. I loved the atmosphere. Even though my friends and I were sitting in a pretty central booth across from the bar, it still felt secluded and private. Service was definitely so-so, but I was so mesmerized by my food that I really didn't care. Though that's not to say my tip didn't reflect that our waitress could have done a way better job. If you have some money to spend on a nice dinner, and want food that is actual authentic Italian food rather than an Americanized wannabe Italian, go here. Especially if you've ever traveled to Italy.
(5)
Daniel B.

Overrated! Expensive and pizza lacks flavor. I'm veg tho so perhaps you gotta have the meat for flavor
(3)
krisztina g.

I have been walking past this restaurant for at least 7 years and hadn't managed to make it through the door till this past week. I should have come in sooner! Our table was tucked in the front next to the window where we could people watch as we sipped our wine. We ordered the arugula and cheese pizza which was perfect with simple flavors and the absense of guilt after eating it all up. We topped it off with Tiramisu, which i find to always be a good choice. I highly recommend this place
(5)
Chris R.

Simply the best pizza in Seattle...'nuf said!
(5)
Rick C.

Fantastic pizza! We had the INSALATA DELLA CASA with prosciutto and the MARGHERITA D.O.C. The salad had great flavors and all the ingredients were fresh. The pizza was just a perfect blend of fresh sauce with cheese and basil. We loved the scissors they gave us to cut the pizza with. Fun! Great date with my wife of 12 years!
(5)
Amanda B.

You know what? Yeah, this place is expensive. If you want cheap pizza walk down the street to Dominos and stop bitching. I'm lactose intolerance and usually do not make a habit of eating food that I know contains a lot of dairy. However, I decided to give it a shot here and a had a few slices of the lasagna variety (the pizza, not the pasta dish). I had no problems with the food (though I did take Lactaid but that makes no promises). It was really good hot, but not very good as leftovers, so you might as well eat it all there since you're splurging anyway. I also tried a few of their mixed drinks - fantastic! Be sure to check out the drink menu. Oh, and the lighting is pretty annoying. Ambiance or not, I do like to be be able to see the menu.
(3)
J K.

Great restaurant. Beautiful thin pizza. But it always seems busy and I hate waiting in line.
(5)
Adam L.

And....if I had another word that would mean the same as amazing, I would use it. All the food is great! Great ingrediants and very well prepared. The ovens are great and heat the crusts like no other. If you are going to try the Tribs, I would start with Capitol Hill then move your way around to the others in the city. Definitly, if the timing is righ, hit the happy hours. $5 pizzas. Tribs, if you read this, let's change up the happy hour pizza types. Maybe take one away and add another; keep it fresh and new. I don't reccomend changing something that is amazing but your frequent customers might like a change-up.
(4)
Josh H.

I loved this place! Their pizzas are thin, and very tasty ... you can tell they use fresh ingredients, and take pride in the pizza-making experience. The atmosphere is a little "classy" for my taste, but the wait staff is super friendly, and you'll enjoy your visit here any day of the week.
(4)
Jennifer D.

This place not only serves great ambiance but quality food. It's a little more than I'd pay for a regular pizza, but this ain't no regular pizza you're getting! All the ingredients taste so fresh and it's not like they're trying to do too much with their food like some places - you know what I mean? My favorite is probably the ever simple but tasty margherita pizza; I'd recommend the quattro stagioni as well. And there's nothing like tiramisu and espresso to end the meal right. You can really tell the people have passion for what they do, it's obvious from the first bite you have. I can't wait to come back and check out their happy hour!
(4)
Patrick L.

I'm impressed by this place. It has the cozy, hole-in-the-wall feel you'd expect from a small restaurant on Cap Hill. I've had pizza and salad here, and both were fantastic. The pizzas come out perfectly hot and smoky, crispy and slightly charred, with a proportionate amount of each topping. I love salad, but rarely order it as an entree while eating out. I'm glad I tried it here, sharing it with my friend, as they are awesome!
(4)
Xavier A.

My girlfriend and I went here for happy hour, ordered an appetizer, pizza, and dessert for a total of 15 bucks! Everything tasted fantastic, and the staff were all very professional and friendly. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, and would make a good date spot. This place is now one of our favorites.
(5)
Ochonueve R.

When: Last weekend for the first (and likely last) time. Food: We had the Buffala Margherita pizza ($16 or so) with a side Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was pretty good if you like the kinds of Caesar salad's that are light on dressing where the lettuce is not cut and anchovies are placed upon the lettuce however the pizza was less than stellar. The issues with the pizza were as follows. Firstly, for the price, there is not nearly enough cheese on the pizza. We had a slice or two that barely had cheese on it, if any at all. Secondly, the mozzarella did not seem to be drained well from the pizza as it came to our table a little soggy on top and runny. The pizza my wife makes at home is cheaper and tastes far better Service: The positive here was the service and ambience. We had a few different servers help us and they were all extremely polite and prompt. The restaurant itself is nicely lit and relaxing inside. The food is definitely the weak point here.
(2)
Jeff W.

Deja Vu is described as "an individual feels as though an event has already happened or has happened in the recent past". I must have been a spy being led into the GULAG camp as the restaurant felt like a catacomb. Dark brick, long corridor all candle lit, come on. I'm really over the restaurants that are so dark you can't read the menu. Black type printed on dark card stock, not good for the young or the old. So you are forced to then use a small tea candle left on the table to read the menu. I'm sure the fire inspector loves that. So I get it. Your "authentic" but for f#$ks sake we live in Seattle. It gets cold. Real cold have something other than espresso to drink thats hot at 8:30 at night. Sorry I'm old and want to go to bed -- before dawn. Food: Pizza its okay, over priced head down the street another 2 dollar cab far to Serious Pie, more bang for your buck both taste wise, size wise. Oh and they cut your pizza for you. A gimmick don't understand, the cut your own slice. Ehh what ever... Sorry - not into it. Pass.
(2)
Anthony A.

Food was terrific! We went there for happy hour and enjoyed the authentic Italian pizzas. Prices and portions were great, as was the atmosphere. We'll definitely visit again!
(4)
Leonardo R.

i've tried this place in two locations the most recent one being in first hill,we got invited for a couple of friends that wanted to catch up a lil bit after like 2 weeks of not talking so they suggested Via tribunali,we gladly accepted the invitation,once we got there the wait was around 20 mins so we decided to grab drinks at the bar,GF and me got the sangria which let me tell you was really good,some olives for snack which they have instead of peanuts :) once we were seated in our table,our friends knew the menu pretty well as the knew the bartender ... so they suggested the "dante pizza" and sure they were right it was really good. this is the place for good drinks and italian pizza !!! the place in general looks good it gives you that feel of warm and cozy perfect for winter. ipb
(4)
Juliet D.

i have tried other neopolitan type pizza places and via remains my ultimate fav. i always come back for more and usually order the same thing. the prosciutto e fungi is my fav and their extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on top is magnificent, and i think this is one of the main keys to scumptiousnous. i usually don't care for crust either, but i gobble theirs up! their insalata della casa is fab too! their happy hour is great too! as busy as it gets, we always seem to luckily get a table.
(5)
Becca C.

I like the antipasto platter and the ambiance. that's it. Their pizzas are a bit too sparse for what you're paying, even though the ingredients are definitely Italian-inspired. Maybe they are being 'authentic,' in their quest for Italian pizza; their ingredients are fresh, but sadly, the flavors don't mesh well together. I dunno, freschetta makes a better pie.
(3)
Thanh T.

Loved the ambiance. I just traveled to Italy, and the pizza was true to the pizzas made in Italy. I also had the baby arugula salad and it was very good. The portion was good. The salad was enough to fill me up! Very happy with my meal.
(4)
Gabriel G.

I have been going to Via Trib for a long time an never had any issues. The other day I had an issue with a CC charge that I received and called in. These guys were johnny on the spot, called me back, explained what was going on, and offered a solution. I just I just want to say that these guys rock and know how to take care of there guests! Thanks for the good customer service guys!
(5)
Ashton D.

Tribunali is the best pizza in Seattle. The pizza was great, all the ingredients were fresh and delicious and our waitress, a beautiful Italian woman, was very professional and friendly: she explained the menu and let us having a real Italian experience. Great Olive Olive Oil and Real Mozzarella di Bufala. Also intelligent wine list and very trained servers.
(4)
Mac M.

I had one of my best dining experiences ever here. Perhaps I was drunk on the atmosphere of being on vacation and in love. But truly, from the moment we walked into Via Tribunali, we felt taken care of. From the bartender to the host/hostess and most espcially our server Jen, who was enthusiastic and sweet and made great recommendations and was so easy - our whole evening was magic. We had the house salad and the tonno (tuna) pizza. It may sound weird, but it's so tasty. And the topper was a nutella calzone. It was enormous and delicious and it was great as a breakfast treat/pastry the next morning. The atmostphere was lucious: flickering candlelight, fun Prince tunes jamming on the juke and that amazing wood-fired oven thtat keeps the place toasty and the crust crispy. If I lived in Seattle, I would be there as often as possible. Thanks Via Tribunali! (and Jen!)
(5)
Tres B.

Oh this place is sooooo gooooood. And this particular location is fantastic. I love the old and odd decor, sort of like being in a pizza monastery, with some stained glass, dark wood , huge high backed boothes and curious large transoms. Our lithe and lively server kept the beer and pizza spinning our way with a bright smile and a certain adroitness blending fast paced fun chat with quick service. A rare skill seldom delivered with aplomb. I like the magnificent calzone, large enough to tip a a turkey. But everything I've ever had, whether on a mid afternoon Sunday re-coup run, or an early evening dinner, is fabuloso! TIPS: They serve a large pizza crust with butter and garlic that's cheap and delish. Also, after 10ish, the house music gets loud and the place crowded with hookup types, so I would recommend earlier visits if its the food, rather than fillies, that you fancy.
(5)
Charles D.

Oh how I love the original location of Via Tribunali the dark wood, the fantastic service, the ohhhhh so delicious pizza. With so many fag-tastic restaurants on The Hill now, it had been a while since I had eaten at "the Trib" that is a mistake I won't make again. Went last night had the oven fired clams and a scrumptious salame pizza, done perfectly. As well as two well crafted mint juleps. HEAVEN!!! I know they don't need another review praising the glory that is real Napolitano style pizza. But I need to keep my Elite membership up and well the pizza is superb.
(5)
Kristen R.

Great for date night! Ambiance: Might be one of the highs of my Via Tribunali experience. Cozy aesthetically pleasing interior with dim warm lighting, brick walls, and eye catching decorations/details such as the large stained glass lights on the walls. I enjoy the layout with the front dinning room., and more dinning space in the form of comfy booths running along side the long bar with a big pizza stove behind it. I also hear there is a large room in the back for larger parties. Food: Although I am hoping they add a few more dishes to the antipasti and pasta portions of the menu, I was happy with the selection. To start with we had the prosciutto and melon, (complimenting flavors, if you've never tried it, you're missing out!) and then split the salsiccia y provola pizza. Really tasty pizza!! Even though I can understand that this might be a turn off to some, I enjoyed the light, thin crust. Their crust is definitely unique. Unlike many pizza these days that consists of 80% crust, at Tribunali they seem to rely on the toppings for the flavor which I really enjoyed. Infact, when reviewing the menu my date and I had to google a few of the unfamiliar toppings on our phones to see what they were :). The smoked provola was something unfamiliar to me, which I now LOVE- it is a smoked buffolo mozzerella which tasted great on a sausage pizza! Our service was also something to holler about- we didn't have reservations and showed up at 8pm on a holiday and got in to a table within minutes. Our server was very attentive and also provided us with a few great laughs throughout the night. Needless to say, I will be returning! Maybe I'll check out the other locations, which hopefully have interesting and pleasing interiors as well!
(4)
Sara L.

The pizza here is delicious. The atmosphere is dark and dreamy. The Parmesan cheese is freshly grated. So why three stars? I think it's mainly because of the pretension of not cutting the pizza. I do not care if it is "authentic" to not cut pizza...if you're in a giant group of people and sharing pizza, there's no reason why you shouldn't cut the pizza into pieces. it's not even so much that...it's that they don't even provide you with a UTENSIL to cut the pizza (there are a butter knives, but that's it), unless you ask. If you ask, they then bring you a magical pair of pizza-cutting scissors....why didn't they just bring it out in the first place? Also, the waiter kind of looked at us disdainfully when we asked for a cutting implement. So...good pizza, but I'm not so much into the unnecessary pretentious attitude.
(3)
Nick H.

Seattle, meet my new favorite pizza place. Yeah, it's a little spendy, but I love the ambiance, the delicious food and tasty drinks. Plus, not a kid in sight! My date and I sauntered in one Saturday evening and had to wait 45 min for a table. Fortunately we found a spot at the bar and enjoyed a few cocktails while we passed the time. Once seated we ordered the insalata della casa and the salsiccia e provola pizza. The salad was delicious--fresh baby lettuce, fresh mozzarella, tomato, olives and chunks of tuna (optionally you can get ham, but the tuna is better). The pizza was quite tasty, although next time I think I'll order one with tomato sauce. The smoked provola cheese and sausage were delicious together, but the pizza seemed a little plain. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our server was especially nice and offered us some helpful ordering suggestions.
(4)
Chelsea C.

So the food is pretty good. If they had take out I would give it a higher review. I've eaten here twice and both times there were several things that were pretty annoying. The service was poor during both visits. The first time I had a pizza with "oven roasted mushrooms" that were soggy and off tasting. The second time we were seated at tiny table that couldn't fit the two pizzas we ordered, let alone our glasses and silverware. I was constantly knocking things over. Plus we were seated by a window and were freezing cold the entire time. And it is sooo dark inside that I wish you luck finding the bathroom without a lantern. I won't be eating there again. The experience isn't worth the food. I'd take a frozen pizza in the comfort of my home any day over this.
(3)
Peter H.

Wow-this place is amazing! Had pizza and it was incredible-I felt like I was actually in Italy! They are also extremely nice and pretty fast so you could probably say you were in a rush and they could get you out fast enough. Warning: This place gets crowded, so you'll want to get a reservation first!
(5)
Dana R.

My pizza was so soggy in the middle that I couldn't eat it except with a fork and knife (which I had to ask for). The tomato sauce was bland. I liked the outer crust. Overall, nothing special. My husband liked his sausage and onion pizza, but prefers the pizza at Bar Cotto and Rione XIII. The arugula salad was okay ... it comes with a lemon wedge, which is good because the dressing is bland. There were some wilted pieces of lettuce mixed in with the arugula. And, our salad had only two pieces of cheese -- I saw many other salads go by to other tables with more cheese. The atmosphere is dark and bar-like ... Our server was nice, but didn't check in with us ... had he done that, I would have asked for pepper for our salad (I saw other servers walking around with a pepper mill after we finished our salad). Overall, just okay ...
(2)
Tony L.

We came here on a Friday night at around 8. Capitol Hill was packed, but luckily, I was able to find some free street parking and made our reservation time (we still waited 15 minutes for our table).We sat at a tiny table at the front of the restaurant (sitting inside the bar area would have been more comfortable): the waiter literally had to take our plates away in order to fit the two pizzas that we ordered. We got: Oven roasted clams: the flavor was good, but the clams were on the gritty side. Salciccia e rapini pizza: this was decent, although the rapini made the pizza a little soggy. Prosciutto e funghi pizza: I liked this pizza better (less is more). Tiramisu: not too sweet; nice way to end the meal. If you plan on sharing the pizzas, I would recommend asking for the pizza shears in order to cut your pizza: using a knife and fork is too hard to cut on the plate. With two drinks, everything came out to $70.
(3)
Chelsea J.

Love the food here, love the sultry setting. I prefer the atmosphere of the Queen Anne location to this one but this is a nice spot. Great place for a date. I think their prices for pizza are a little on the high side but as others have mentioned coming during happy hour is a great way to go. I highly recommend the burrata. The Mezza Luna dessert calzone is not to be missed. The space is very dark and intimate. I'd recommend Via Tribunali to almost anyone, especially during happy hour where the deals on the personal pizzas and wine are unbeatable.
(4)
Kevin W.

My first impression of this place, before I even got inside, is that parking is way too hard to find. I hate having to parallel park, but Via Tribunali might actually make you do that on the streets of Capitol Hill. So it's best to be prepared for that if you're getting here by car. As for the restaurant itself, it's just a fancy pizza place. Pretty much everything is on the expensive side, particularly the drinks. The pizzas appear to be authentic Italian and serve only one person each. It's probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way to eat at, but for parties it can be a great place for dinner if you make a reservation for the back table and want to have some privacy there. My first complaint about the restaurant itself is that it's too dark inside. The back room was so dimly lit that hardly anything was visible. I have to wonder whether they do it on purpose to make the prices on the menu as unclear as possible. I suppose it doesn't really matter how unreadable the words are, since the names are in Italian with only the descriptions in English. Sure it adds to the authenticity of the place, but how many people in Seattle know Italian? I wanted to get the cheapest pizza on the menu at $11. My friend advised me to get something a little less bare-boned, since that pizza just had cheese. Their misto salumi pizza was of a pretty high quality, although I'm not sure that it was worth the heftier price tag. It reminded me of pizzas I've had in France, which I took to be a good thing. There was an especially pleasant salty taste from the salami, but it's otherwise just a plain pizza. I guess European pizzas also don't come pre-sliced, but your mileage may vary on whether that's actually a good thing. I kind of feel like this is one of those places that tries too hard. Your appreciation of this restaurant may not be that great if you were never really into Italian food in general. For that reason, I don't see myself coming back, but I can see myself telling someone "Oh, I know a place in Seattle that serves real Italian food" in an effort to impress them. Until I really need Italian food, this place doesn't do very much for me.
(3)
Yeelin T.

I don't know how I didn't discover this place sooner! Via Tribunali has the best pizza in town. Period. We had the Margherita D.O.C and the Lupino pizza between the two of us. The Margherita is amazing. I usually consider Margherita pizzas too simple, but not this one. The DOC version of the Margherita has mozzarella made from buffalo milk, and it's the best mozzarella I've ever had. The Lupino is probably the Italian equivalent of the American meatlovers pizza. Meaty pizzas is typically what I lean towards, but, unfortunately, the Margherita DOC out-shined this one. We were quite full after the two pizzas but we decided that we would try the nutella calzone anyway after reading so many reviews about it. Both of us had our doubts since neither of us are nutella fans. For the record, I avoid all nutella crepes. The Mezza luna was a nice surprise. It's more chocolatey than nutella, and the crust is thinner than a regular savory calzone. The texture was perfect. I'm pretty sure I tasted bits of melted chocolate in there. Definitely worth it. The place is a bit small, so make sure you get reservations. I'll be back for sure!
(5)
Abigail G.

We had first rate service, fantastic food, and great drinks. Their happy hour was to die for. The place has such great ambiance and the staff is warm and inviting... and super excited to share the history of the restaurant with you - along with the reasons that make it so great. I LOVE passionate people - and you can tell that they love what they do here! We ordered the Margherita, Calzone Napoletano, Panna Cotta, and Mezza Luna... O_O.. I did NOT want to share any of these things with Antonio G. ...not to mention, the Mezza Luna (nutella calzone) was huge! (Thaaaat's what she said....) I'm pretty sure I ate half a jar of the stuff in one go... I'm super happy we dropped in at the last minute and can't wait to check out their New York location the next chance I get. In the meantime, this might just be my favorite pizza place in Seattle. Yay!
(5)
Jason H.

Sorry Seattle you guys dont know a good pizza yet. This place has great reviews, my local friends all say it's the best in town. Absolutely flavorless pizza, sauce has no flavor, toppings had no flavor, the crust is soggy. A good neopolitan pie has a very thin crust that has levels of texture, being able to easily support 3 toppings without bending to look like Dali's melting clocks. Not Via Tribunali. Wet soggy crust, lifeless sauce and toppings. You guys have a long way to go in learning the way of Pizza. And it's pretentiously priced, worse than what we have in LA.
(1)
Lei L.

Very good pizzas here. You can't go wrong with any of the pizza options. We ordered two pizzas (there was me and a friend) and we couldn't finish it. They are pretty good portions. We probably could have finished it but when the pizza gets cold it's hard to slice it because the cheese gets hard. It still tastes good cold though. Thin crust pizza. They don't slice the pizza either. Reminded me of the pizzas in my recent trip to Italy. They used to have a bigger pasta selection but focused more on their pizzas recently instead. Two pizzas, wine and a salad appetizer cost us about $60.00. I would give this place 4 stars on their pizza and 3 stars on the price (average $16-$18 a pizza).
(4)
George M.

We have been there few times. The place gets check marks for everything that is required by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana - the body that certifies genuine Italian pizzas - wood-fired high temperature ovens, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella,etc but I didn't like the crust - it wasn't chewy enough and tasted sort of a sweet (I think it has sugar in it). I may give it another try few in a few years to see if anything has changed. We liked the Nutella calzone, a nice way to approach the traditional calzone and a good alternative to the usual Nutella crepe....
(3)
Paul C.

I've been to Via Tribunali about 4-5 times now and the most memorable thing I can say is that they have a friendly staff and decent Tiramisu. I recently ordered the house specialty pizza, the Via Tribunali. It's ok, sometime under cooked in some places but edible. Had the veal meatballs and they were tough. For two golf ball sized meatballs, it was like $14. For two house pizzas, an order of meatballs, a tiramisu and two sodas it was $90. Honestly, I don't think it's worth it, when there are so many other fantastic alternatives on Capitol Hill.
(2)
Kimberly K.

Solid pizza, albeit a little wet and floppy toward the middle. I love me some thin crust, but it's a little sad when *all* the cheese, tomatoes, and other toppings slide off of your slice before you have a chance to get it in your mouth. The Margherita D.O.C. is a favorite, as is the Dante. Their buratta salad is kind of ridiculously priced, but also ridiculously delicious, so I can't help but get it when I'm there (though it needs more basil. Two leaves - really? That's it?) Dessert-wise, their tiramisu was tasty, but the panna cotta wasn't all that great. It was very dense and firm (really, very Jello-ey) compared to the creamy, smooth, and almost-fluffy ones I've had at other Italian restaurants. Also, there was a weird brown liquid (caramelized sugar? But it was super liquidy) in the bottom of the cup that didn't become apparent until I was halfway through it, and then there was way too much sugar syrup relative to the amount of panna cotta left. Strange. TL;DR: Come for the cheese (buffalo mozzarella and buratta), but maybe don't stay for dessert.
(4)
Sara H.

Love this place. My favorite are the little tables by the windows- which in the summer are open to the street. The bar, equaly cozy is also lovely, with a full menu. A great place to congregate with a few friends, or a romantic evening. My favorite is the via tribunali-- it's somewhere between calzone and pizza-- but so yummy!
(5)
Chris G.

This place has unique flavor to it. Romantic, cozy, chill whatever you want to call it; its an awesome place to be on the Hill. Service here is great and the food is dam tasty. Actually, everyone here is very friendly and Thomas makes you feel at home.
(5)
Nadejda G.

Had my birthday here! Awesome atmosphere, great food and wait staff was really nice. Thanks for serving us Adam!
(5)
Sean C.

I've been here once before and from what I can remember the food was good. My parents and I came here again last night for food, but we only stayed for drinks. The restaurant was cold, and due to the fact that they had the big door and the second set of doors wide open to the 60 degree weather. We mentioned once it was cold and our waiter said, "Yeah, there's a family sitting out there who requested to be by the open door." Well that's fine and everything except for this: 1. That family all had coats on 2. We didn't dress for cold because we thought we'd be inside a warm restaurant 3. All the staff had to do was close the second set of doors which were all wide open, and left the big garage door open We mentioned to our waiter we might leave to somewhere warmer, and though he was apologetic, he did nothing whatsoever to try and keep us there, and made no effort to make the place warmer. We left thoroughly disappointed with Via Tribunali. We will likely not be back.
(2)
Nahid A.

My favorite pizza in all the land! Always spot on, would recommend grabbing a reservation as the place gets busy quick and the bar tables are pretty cramped
(5)
David D.

Let me start off this yelp by saying "To share is to lose!" essentially... I really don't like to share! If I share how wonderful my experience was at this place not once, not twice... But three times! If I share how amazing the food is. If I share how incredible the ambiance is. If I share that the service is fantastic. If I share that my all around experience at this place was as close to heaven on earth. If I share all these incredible information with you... Then you are going to want to go as well. right? Ugh.... Okay my momma did teach me that sharing is good... so with that being said.... Don't walk... RUN to Via Tribunali! This is by far the best pizza I have outside of Naples, Italy. Now if you read my reviews on other pizza places you will know that if you advertise that you make a Neapolitan pizza and you don't live up to the Neapolitan standard... I'm gonna slap you down like nobodies business! The decor is amazing. I was told it all imported from Italy. It looks that way too. It's fantastic. It has a warm, cozy feeling about it. The food is literally to die for. The pizza is so good that you'd wanna to personal favors for the Pizzaiolo. I have eaten the following: Margherita, Margherita D.O.C., Quattro Formaggi and the Capricciosa. Every single one is AMAZING!!! Theses pizzas are true Neapolitan pizza. Oh and if you are having a sweet tooth. Try the Nutella Calzone. Seriously so good it'll make you wanna touch yourself. no joke!!!! Forza Napoli!
(5)
sara g.

Favorite pizza in all of Seattle.
(5)
Mona H.

Via Tribulani should be ashamed of their pizzas. 1. They don't have many inspired vegetarian options 2. Their pizza crust is abysmal 3. Their appetizer of bruschetta was blase. Let me elaborate on #2. When we first went here we ordered the quattro formagi and an appetizer. The waiter said that would be enough for the two of us, and boy was he wrong. I may be little, but I have a big appetite. So we decided to order another pizza, can't remember the name, but I remember it being blah. I do remember it was 100% vegetarian though. The quattro formaggi is good, not great. I like the flavors, but it's not too easy to eat with your hands. In fact, the second pizza we ordered was even worse. I swear it was so soggy I ate every bite in fear that the cheese was going to fall off, which it always did. When I think of oven fire style pizza I am thinking of a crisp crust, not a soggy one. Although I am a Kabob snob, I am from Chicago, and therefore, am also rightfully snobby about my pizza. The second time we came here, we thought that Tribulani would redeem itself. We ordered two pizzas again. One came out soggy as usual and the other was OK. The main thing this time that was underwhelming, besides the pizza, was the dessert that was all nutella. Everyone online was raving about it, which is why we thought to order it. Bad decision. It was only OK, and mostly underwhelming. This place is trying to be hipster, without any hip and delicious food. Save your money and go somewhere with good pizza, like Serious Pi, etc. Better yet , just come to Chicago and save yourself from the disappointment of eating less than awesome pizza!
(2)
Andrew H.

I have had two of my birthday parties here. I deeply love this place. The pizzas are reliably outstanding. I think this is the best pizza place I have been to in Seattle. They are committed to sourcing high quality ingredients and executing the cooking the right way which legitimately recreates the experience of pizza in Napoli, the pizza birthplace and capitol of the world. For those of you who unfortunately haven't had the honor of going there, every pizza place in Napoli is essentially head and shoulders better than nearly all the pizza places in any other city in the world, with the possible exception of places like this one where the owners and the cooks go out of their way to emulate the pizzerias there. The pizza chefs in Napoli have a well-earned bravado, as if they are the city's rock stars, providing a pulse for daily life. There is an association in Napoli called verace which makes sure that restaurants have the right ingredients and cooking procedures in order to make real Napoli-style pizzas. Via Tribunali was one of the first Seattle restaurants to get that certification, as evidenced by the white-background sign out front of Commedia del Arte character Pulcinella (kind of the patron jester of Napoli) pulling a pizza out of an oven with mount Vesuvius in the background. The happy hour is also a great deal and their house red wine is reasonably cheap and very dependable. When I lived in Seattle, I came here at least twice per week. I am obsessed. I want to shout their name from the rooftops so that everyone in town will come in, connect over wine with friends, and savor this pizza.
(5)
Jeff M.

Service was pretty bad. The scissors gimmick is pretty ridiculous, and really inelegant. The food was tasty, though I've had much better pizza here in Seattle, and far and above better in the Bay Area and NYC. They also do not list their *current* wines, be sure to ask what vintage you're really getting. Definitely not worth it, Serious Pie and others in the area are far and above more worth your money.
(2)
Talia E.

Not the cheapest pizza around, but it sure is delicious if I do say so myself. Came here randomly for dinner on a Wednesday night around 7 with a friend. Split some delicious pizza (that was themed like the four seasons or something) for $17, complemented by a clean caesar salad ($8). The pizza crust was perfect, flavors were good, etc. Even the friggin' anchovies on the salad were good. Service was solid, without being fakey nice. Ambiance is quite nice as well, soft lighting with dark wood booths and tables and such. I would definitely come back here again -- though I imagine I might try to make a reservation before coming during peak hours. The restaurant was not filled but it was close -- not bad for a Tuesday. Random stuff: they have a nice outdoor patio with a handful of tables, and they also have a back room area for larger parties (table seats maybe 10?). Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and I will be back again :)
(5)
Crysta S.

The pizza here is incredibly tasty. If you're here for the first time, definitely get pizzas to share with the group. An even better deal is happy hour, where a few of the pizzas are only $6. I will say that although I love the food and atmosphere, I consistently find the service under par. Never are they rude or mean, but sometimes simply absent, a little off-putting, or not as able to manage small problems as I'd expect.
(4)
Theresa H.

This place is one of my favorite happy hour spots on the hill, and by far my favorite pizza in the area. Happy hour is offered 7 days a week, 4-6pm and again from 10pm to close. They offer $5 pizzas (just the simple Margherita is perfect, and captures the authenticity and simplicity of Italian pizza. There are even HH pizzas for those who are on opposite sides of the dietary spectrum- Marinara (no cheese) and Salame. The pizza isn't the only deal for happy hour. There are other snacks such as an antipasto plate. More importantly, they offer $8 carafes of wine, and I haven't ever been disappointed with their selection of house variety. And then to top off the evening, there is the sinfully delicious nutella calzone. For only $5 you can gorge yourself on this creamy but crunchy, sweet, warm delicacy. So even if you indulge yourself in a whole pizza, wine, and calzone, you've only put a small dent in your wallet (albeit a large one in your stomach). This is also a perfect date spot (if you don't reach the point of food-coma state), that is ideal for sharing plates and sipping wine in a cozy and romantic atmosphere. Either way you go about it, it'll be an excellent happy hour experience.
(5)
Krystin B.

Love. Great place for a date or small group- love the ambiance and watching the work around the wood oven. Pizza is to die for. Let's pause for wood fired pizza... [...] [...] [.......] Yep. Expensive for quantity of food. But love the happy hour and salads. All ingredients are top notch and always fresh. Just. Everything. So. Good.
(4)
Nina H.

I really enjoyed the pizza and prosciutto here. A company dinner event was held here in the back room and it was such a fun evening with lots of great food and wine! Service was great and helpful too. They were quick to refill our waters and wines. I can't remember exactly what pizzas we had but there was the margherita, prosciutto, and pepperoni. Those were the ones I tried and they were all very tasty! I loved the variety of pizzas that we got. The ambiance was also great and relaxing... although it did seem pretty dark in the back, but it was still a fun dining experience.
(5)
Steven A.

Our experience started horribly - the hostess was rude and condescending. It ended great because the GM Thomas went out of his way to ensure our experience improved. I will be coming back only because of the GM. Oh and they play great music!
(5)
Massimo F.

I really like this place. Pizza is good for real, and I'm picky on pizza. Great dough, almost a true Neapolitan pizza, so a bit chewy and well cooked in wood fired oven. Topping selection is great and they actually have a good buffalo mozzarella. That's a kick. Beer selection is good. I love the low light ambient, very relaxing. Cordial staff, and place is big enough not to let people line out the door. Great location in Capitol Hill. Suggested for when you want to have a real good pizza and don't want to risk getting it wrong
(5)
Melody P.

I joined UYE - Rachel's birthday party and had dinner here with Rachel, her friends, and other Yelpers. It was a great night. Each guest received a little goodie bag from Rachel. It was really nice of her :-) I thought the restaurant was little bit too dark. However, they were very accommodating with us as a large group. We were able to bring our own cakes and pies. Though, the water service at the time was self-service. I didn't order pizza like anyone else did. I had Clams and flat bread. The clams were well cooked in white wine sauce. However, without the flat bread, it wouldn't be a good dinner!
(4)
Jenn N.

I prefer to go here on a less busy weeknight. It is located on Pike in Capitol Hill and can get annoyingly busy on weekends for good reason. However, on a slower weeknight, you can hear your companions and the restaurant feels more romantic and relaxing. It's ok to take your time with your glasses of prosecco as you muse over how cool it would be to have that pizza oven in your back yard or why the simple things in life are really the best. I really appreciate the restrained hand that puts the toppings on our pizzas. This is after all Neapolitan style pizza and the crusts are appropriately thin and blistered from the hot oven. They have good quality ingredients and that is important when your final product is so austere. I would say one pizza is enough for two people... but we always get two because you get to try twice as much and even cold Neapolitan pizza is delicious.
(4)
Elijah N.

A couple friends and I were service here on a hot summer day. Somehow a conversation of the best pizza in Seattle lead us to Via Tribunali. The staff and server were friendly and slightly handsome and good looking. As for the drinks I highly recommend the Blood Orange Crush cocktail. As for the pizza itself "the Dante" was our choice. Such can a pizza be near to perfection. Salute!
(5)
Jen T.

what the heck?! All the reviews about this place, PLUS the call out in food in wine magazine...I was expecting this to be some awesome pizza. I mean the pizza wasn't bad- don't get me wrong. But it just wasn't great! Most definitely not a 4 star pizza thats for sure. That is the most I've ever paid for not so fresh tomatoes, a chunk of not so fresh mozzerella and one slice of basil- in which they call a caprese salad for $14. What a sad night. :(...most likely would not be back or recommend. There are plenty of other fab pizza places out there. bleh
(2)
Lauren F.

Amazing pizza. Awesome atmosphere. Great service. I love this place. The "Margherita D.O.B" pizza was so satisfying, full of flavor and fresh. The Margherita is great for those (like me) who have a hard time eatting dairy as the cheese is pretty light. I would like to see the lights a little less dimmed, but that was only and minor problem. Will be back very soon.
(5)
John H.

This was my first time here and it was phenomenal! The host, Thomas, was very welcoming and enthusiastic about introducing a new person to the restaurant. I shared the Salsiccia pizza with two others and it was delicious! The portions worked out great (two good size slices per person). I look forward to future opportunities to eat my way through their incredible menu!
(5)
Esther K.

Totally overrated. The service was eh. The food was even more eh. The tables are the size of a coffee table. I only ordered two dishes, a salad and a pizza because if I had ordered something else besides the pizza it wouldn't have fit the table! The caesar salad was basically 4 uncut pieces of small lettuce leaves drenched in dressing. That was $8!!!!! What a crock. As for the pizza itself, so many places have much better pizza It's completely overrated and it was $16!!! Totally overpriced for what they provided. I got there just before the dinner rush hour. Granted groups of people came in after us, and they got their food before we did at times! And then I saw people waiting for there food for awhile! And it wasn't even 7 yet for the major dinner rush! I don't understand how this place even stays open and why people keep going back.
(1)
Ashley L.

The food was good but I was not impressed with the way they handle group bills. They "don't do" separate checks and it made trying to figure out payment a nightmare.
(2)
Mariana R.

Never been to the other locations since I'm perfectly content with this one. The staff is laid back and awesome. Happy hour rocks. The music is always low key and hip. You be surprised how Via is still a hidden jewl on the hill. Low key Italian place makes you feel like your part of a cool mafia place. Adam the reserve rocks. If you get the chance to meet him he will most deff make your experience awesome. Wine selection is great. And do not forget to try the Veal meatballs!
(5)
M A.

Margarita DOC and house special...yum! Delicately crafted pizzas. Your tastebuds will be awakened!! Dining was abit dark. I understand the effect they were going for, but i really couldnt see my food. I could only enjoy it with taste and smell. Oh, to add one more sense to the experience would give this place five stars! I enjoyed the music and service though.
(4)
Adel T.

By far one of my favorite pizza joints! Every time we visit I'm greeted with pleasant and quick service, some of the best pizza I've ever had (the compaÃ±ia is my all time favorite), and I take advantage of the fact that they take reservations so I never have to wait to be seated. I come here often especially after 10pm to catch their happy hour pizza menu followed by my favorite tiramisu. As a side note: The atmosphere varies with the time of day; in the days and early evening it seems quiet and relaxed but on weekend nights the music is louder and they often play rap/hip hop to keep up with the surrounding nightlife scene. Which I personally enjoy.
(5)
Shawn X.

the bartender here was awful. On a very mellow night he gave me two drinks when I only ordered one. I told him I ordered only one and didn't want the other, he told me I was wrong and had two options. Pay for both drinks or leave. Obviously I'm never going back.
(1)
Katharine J.

The server seemed stoned and didn't bring us scissors to cut our pizza, despite her saying out loud that she needed to do so. The pizza was bland. I also find their box with breasts on display to be a very cheap way of advertising this subpar restaurant. This place is perfect for frat boys, however, with its club music blasting so loudly on a Tuesday night that I could hardly hear my friend dining with me. DON'T BOTHER.
(1)
Aprameya R.

Thin crust wood fired pizza. I think the only place that has better thin crust wood fired pizza is Bar Del Corso. That is probably not the best way to start a review of a place I rather like so let us go again. I've been here multiple times and never been disappointed. The first time I was here, we were a group of perhaps ten and got the big-huge-gigantic table at the back. The waitress then was so attentive and so efficient and handled a group our size (and at that time some of us might have been a touch inebriated) with aplomb. The appetizers are rather good but the pizza is the main (insert-very-fancy-erudite-word-for-thing-here). The Margherita pizza is great and so is the simplest one with the mushrooms. The pizzas are all cooked right in front of you and if you have a table in front of the oven you can see the huge-big flames. And saving the best for last; this place has a cocktail known as the Flatliner. It is two shots of espresso with an italian liqueur and I think vodka. It is the cocktail to have if you like coffee. It just wakes you up ...
(4)
Kate G.

In spite of NYE reservations here, I ate at a different Via Trib just two nights earlier. The pizza is just that good. My husband and I split the quattro stagioni (prosciutto cotto, oven-roasted mushrooms, salame piccante, pomodoro, fresh mozz, basil, grana padano) and added arugula as an additional topping. Holy hell, it was delicious and perfectly spicy. Even though they state these pies are personal size, we had no trouble sharing one and that's saying a lot for my hungry husband. The combination of arugula and salame piccante is to die for. The thin crust is not so thin that it's too crispy - it still has that nice chew to it and the right balance of char and air bubbles. The service was impeccable on a very busy night and a birthday girl at our table enjoyed free tiramisu with a candle. The interior is so warm, well-lit (dim and romantic) and inviting especially with the large street-facing windows we sat near. They had prosecco on special for NYE which was awesome. Love this place!
(5)
Toby M.

Most authentic and least pretentious pizza outside of Italy and a select few places in New York. Great staff with exactly the kind of insight into the menu and food/drink that makes the experience all the better. Worth appreciating
(5)
Grady C.

I have to say, their happy hour pizza deal is a steal. I was out with the guys one night when we stumbled upon this gem. The only problem was that we could never pinpoint where it was that we went. About a year later we found it and I have been back a couple of times with my lady. The pizza is delicious, atmosphere romantic, and right near all the Capitol Hill hotspots. Ask the waiters about the history of Via Tribunali, its a fun story.
(4)
Brooke D.

I would be hard pressed to think of something that would have made this dinner any better. The ambiance was perfect; dimmed lighting with a simultaneously modern and homey touch. I am a huge fan of places where all of the servers help each other out. Our glasses were always full without being annoying. Quite possibly the best pepperoni I've ever had in my life. And our server was spot on when he said the pizza sizes looked big enough to share but were really individuals. Phenomenal all the way around.
(5)
Jenn M.

Came here to fix the disaster of eating food from Dick's Drive-In. Can't go wrong with pizza, at least here at this place. :) My bf and I decided to order a pizza and share it. They had some new pizza selections on the menu and decided to get one and try it out. I forgot the name of the pizza but it had goat cheese on it. I don't know what goat cheese tastes like and I try to venture out and try new things so we went for it. We enjoyed the pizza but after a while, the goat cheese became too much for us. It was in huge chunks and it was a bit overpowering. To me, I just didn't like the after taste it left in my mouth. But still, it wasn't a bad pizza. Maybe we should have just ordered something more familiar to us. The pizza is also thin crust, my bf likes that but I don't. Overall, this place is a nice to go to. Really friendly staff and helpful in explaining the menu. It's close to a lot of other restaurants and shops as well.
(3)
Amanda B.

Absolutely exceptional. The ingredients were as fresh as they come and the pizza was cooked perfectly. This place is worth every penny.
(5)
Emma F.

- Real Neapolitan style pizza, like I had in Italy - Pizza cooks in less than 60 seconds, sit by the oven and watch, it's fun. - The charcuterie board is worth the money, order it - The margheritta is amazing, the DOC is too. - This is the best Neapolitan
(5)
Celeste T.

I finally came here! I do love the ambiance, and the food is great. My Caesar salad was a bit overdressed in some places, and underdressed in others, but it did come with two slender anchovies draped over the top, so I was pretty happy. I don't believe they make the croutons there, though. I had a tomato-sauce-less pizza with mozzarella and arugula, which was excellent. I put a lot of red pepper flakes on and ate my bubbly, charred crust ends, dipped in their delightful vegetal olive oil. My drink was strongly flavored, but good, not exceptional. I believe it was called a blood orange crush, and it came ruby pink (like red grapefruit juice) and with a heavy fruit aroma. It tasted all right! I spent much of my dinner trying to figure out if my waitress was Italian or Spanish, as her accent was thick, her pronunciation was phenomenal, and my Italian and Spanish are both terrible, and related mostly to food. I did let a "gratzi!" slip at one point and she DID say "prego" in response. I don't know what that means, but it was a fun diversion. Back to the ambiance, everything is dark wood, bricks, wrought iron, and basket weave walls. I know, I was surprised at that last bit too. I will definitely be back!
(4)
Z H.

My only complaint was that Via Tribunali was not particularly well-lit. It's got a dim, romantic atmosphere, and authentic Italian pizza (think thin crust, not deep dish). Our server was extremely friendly and helpful, and made good recommendations about pizza as well as wine. The pizza was delicious, though of course as it's baked for you it's not the fastest. I'd absolutely go back if I were in the area.
(4)
Misha T.

Happy hour is $3 beer and $5 mini pizzas which are actually pretty decent. I don't know that I'd want to eat here for a full meal but if you're off work early enough check it out!
(4)
Laleh J.

This place has some GOOD pizza. The affogato was also pretty amazing. I will be coming here again!
(5)
Daren D.

Haha, I love one of the "Are these photos helpful" photos! Super laid-back and chill late-nite spot to spend a few moments with the imaginary friend, a whiskey ginger and margherita pizza. Plus, involving their to-close HH. Sweet. Dark and smooth music in the background. The square bar seats are uncomfortable to me square, so I rotated it 45 degrees for leg and derriere ease.
(4)
Charity G.

I used to live in Northern Italy, and can say with some confidence that Via Tribunali gets it right in so many ways. Via Tribunali is one of the only pizzerias outside of Italy to have the "Vera Pizza Napoletana" certification. The Vera Pizza Napoletana Guidelines are: 1. A Wood-Burning Oven: Pizza Napoletana must be cooked in a wood-fired dome oven. Gas, coal or electric ovens, while capable of produce wonderful pizza, do not conform to the Pizza Napoletana tradition. 2. Proper Ingredients: Tipo 00 flour, San Marzano (plum) tomatoes, all natural fior-di-latte or bufala mozzarella, fresh basil, salt and yeast. Only fresh, all-natural, non-processed ingredients are acceptable. 3. Proper Technique: Pizza dough kneaded either by hand, or with a low speed mixer. No mechanical dough shaping, such as a dough press or rolling pin, and proper pizza preparation. Pizza baking time should not exceed 90 seconds. 4. Proper Equipment: A proper work surface (usually a marble slab) and a wood-fired oven operating at roughly 800F. 5. The Final Product, Pizza Napoletana: Pizza Napoletana is not larger than 14 with a raised edge crust and thin (.11 inch) center. The pizza should be soft and elastic, and easily foldable, not hard or brittle. The thin crust, menu listed in Italian, brick walls, poor light, yellow glassed wood light fixtures, and close quarters help me to forget that I am in the States. Now if everyone would stop speaking English it would be perfect.... To speak to some other's complaints: You do have to wait and it is a little pricey. As far as the waiting goes it is like when you were a kid at the amusement park and had to wait in that long line. But when you finally got your turn on the log ride you wanted it to last for forever. Be patient, accept the wait and be easy about it; it is worth it. Have a drink at the bar; if you can squeeze in, the martinis are fabulous. Or leave your cell number and see if they will call you when your table is ready. Waltzing into the place and getting seated with only a nod to the host really makes you feel like a rock star. Via Tribunali is a little pricy, but worth every dime. The house wines are affordable and decent (not great, but drinkable). The salads are delicious, and don't be afraid to have arugula on a pizza; the leafy bitterness balances the sweetness of the tomato and creamy weight of the cheese.
(5)
Matt S.

PERFECT pizza.
(5)
Julianne B.

Need I even write this review? Obviously everyone agrees... this is the best fancy pizza place in the world! I would eat here 2 times a week if I could. It is very romantic and charming. Its on the pricey end for pizza but the atmosphere, pizza, and wine account for that.
(5)
Nish N.

I haven't actually stepped into this establishment but their informal partnernship with the bar Havana had me at pepperoni. You can either get the bar staff at Havana to place your order or you can go and pick up yourself (recommended), the end result is the same: fresh and tasty traditional Italian (not to saucy, not too cheesy, thin crust) pizza, perfect for sharing.
(4)
sabrina b.

We tried this place last night, and it was so-so. The atmosphere overshadowed the food a little bit (literally, it's dark in there) and the emphasis on authenticity seemed a little heavy handed. For example, the menus are printed entirely in Italian, and there's a lot of stuff on there, so unless you're prepared to order the standard margherita or something, you need to ask your server to translate the entire menu (our server kept comparing things to "cheese toast" or "a tuna melt", but that's beside the point.) If you take away your leftovers they give you a box with a full color illustration printed to look like an old italian pizza box with the printing purposefully askew. Finally, it wouldn't kill them to cut the pizza for you. The whole thing seems a little self conscious. I ordered the spaccanapoli (with arugala) and my companion ordered the funghi. Mine was pretty bland despite the olives and parmesan shavings because it was covered in riccotta that was amazingly flavorless, and the arugala was baby. The mushroom pizza was pretty good because the mushrooms were special somehow. The crust was pretty nice and slightly burnty and salty. I had a nice glass of prosecco that rescued the arugala pizza somewhat. All in all, pretty ok but nothing amazing. I would have enjoyed the mushroom pizza at home while watching LOST. I think that people who live on capitol hill talk things up that are in capitol hill because they believe that nothing exists outside of capitol hill, because they don't have cars. For neopolitan pizza in Seattle, my money's on Tutta Bella (good, and less pretentious) or Serious Pie (good, in a more foodie way). You can take the bus to Serious Pie.
(2)
Tonya N.

Pleasantly surprised... I would say i prefer this place over Tutta bella. Very nice warm ambiance, great date place... has indoor/outdoor seating. Good not over the top service... Had the tricolor salad, procuitto funghi pizza and tirimisu... all very good and well priced. Overall great experience and would recommend it...
(4)
Vanessa H.

This place was fantastic! Great wine menu, cool feel, we sat on the 2nd floor mezzanine and had fantastic caprese salads and pizza. I only wish it were a teensy bit lighter so we could read the menu. :)
(4)
Mark L.

I've heard lots of good things about Via Tribunali. Friends tell me that you have to get there early because they line up for the great food. Sometimes the wait is a couple hours. For us, though, 5PM was a good time. We didn't have to wait at all. But by 5:30PM, the line up was starting... We sat out on the lanai at the front of the restaurant. It was a tight fit, but nice. Definitely ask to sit there when the weather is nice. The decor is definitely rustic and quaint. The house white and red are really good. Also, order the prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella appetizer. Good size portion without being too heavy. Then, we each had the house salad, which had the best tasting olives I've ever had. For entree, I ordered the prosciutto e funghi pizza, and my partner had the lasagna. I got nervous when the waitperson wasn't writing down our order, and it did blow up in their face. My pizza came out, but the lasagna never showed. When we asked about it, the waitperson admitted that they didn't hear the order correctly. Normally we would be pissed, but the waitperson handled it well.... They put in a rush order and we didn't have to wait very long for the rest of our order.... This shows that they aren't afraid to admit mistakes and to act accordingly. Definite kudos!
(4)
David K.

Wonderful Staff. Authentic food, and experienced bartenders. One of my favorite Seattle dinner locations. My favorite part is the private room in the back that has a table for 15. Great for small dinner parties and affordable for all who join you. Salumi plate extremely satisfying and full of flavor. Wood oven pizza selection offers alternative to the usual suspect in Seattle's Capital hill. Only complaint would be not easy to walk into during dinner hours but to be expected from a small and unique restaurant with specialty Italian flava! So make a reservation.
(4)
Jessie C.

I made dinner reservations for my birthday and after numerous phone calls back and forth with the manager and hostess, when we arrived it appeared that they messed up the reservation. It wasn't even in the book, apparently. I wasn't too happy with that. We had to stand around and wait in the tight front entrance before they squeezed some tables together to accommodate our party. Luckily, we were a bunch of girls that could split their tiny tables. The lighting in the restaurant is bad. I'm a fan of ambiant lighting but this was to the point where the candlelights weren't enough to read the menu. Even in the bathroom I couldn't find the trash can for a while. The food was good - amazing pizzas with a huge array of choices. It wasn't anything amazingly special. The appetizers we got were really yummy though and the drinks were pretty good. The food came out at a good pace and the waitress was really nice about splitting our confusing giant check. The nutella calzone is insane. Overall, pretty good experience minus the hiccups in the beginning. I really wanted to book the private room but could not; maybe when I'm feeling up to pizza and hopeful they won't mess up my reservation, I'll try again.
(3)
Austin K.

Wow, some real mixed reviews on Via Tribunali. Gumba, don't you see this place is Muy Fachio? Motto Bene pizza! I will concede that it is quite dark. I ordered the first item on the menu, because that's the only thing I could read by 1 candle power. But, it doesn't matter, because the food is great. Yummie salad, and nice light pizza that was moist and seasoned well. The best part is all the equipment used to make the pizza is stored right were you are sittiing. They actually took my chair, broke it, and threw it into the pizza oven for fuel!
(4)
Felix W.

Wow!! After years of American Pizzas, finally reminds me of how authentic Italian pizza should be like!!
(5)
Nick G.

Via Tribunali is a great pizza venue with a mellow ambiance and a friendly staff. I love to go their with friends during happy hour as their pepperoni and margarita pizzas are priced at only $5 a pop. Bingo. If you want to go all out please purchase their sausage Calzone (see link for more Calzone action - youtube.com/watch?v=N1kqâ€¦ ) as it is ambrosia-esque-pizza-goodness. House wine is very inexpensive during happy hour and they play old school hip-hop vibes at night. Could one ask for anything more?
(4)
Michelle B.

This place is soooo cool it doesn't have a sign. This place is soooo cool they make you wait. This place is soooo cool they don't cut your pizza. Ok, I soooo wouldn't mind any of that if the pizza was out of this world, but to my fickle taste buds this pizza was just ok. For truly good Italian pizza head over to Tutta Bella's. They have a big sign, short waits, and amazingly cut pizza. I just don't understand why they won't cut my pizza? It doesn't make it taste any different. If they are simply trying to be more efficient, fine, I can understand that, but give me an actual knife to cut my pizza. I'm supposed to use a butter knife? Are they trying to sabotage a first date? Sure, the pizza is better than Pagliacci's, but that's not holding pizza to that high of a standard. If you go just remember to bring your patience and your own knife. Update 2/01/07: They charge $1 per take-out item. Dumb.
(3)
Skip B.

Wood-burning oven, good cheese, excellent crust, fresh spices and basil....but CANNED MUSHROOMS? Hello? Fresh mushrooms are cheap. I would definitely rate it higher if they didn't skimp on ingredients. These are not large portions, and they are not cheap. If I am going to pay a premium, I expect decent toppings. Even Domino's uses fresh mushrooms....
(3)
Eugene C.

Overall, probably the best brick oven, thin crust pizza I have had in Seattle. The biggest reason is the crust. It was crispy while also chewy, just beneath the outer layer of crust, and paper thin. The crust also had a little bit of a nice char to it. I had the quattro formagio?(basically prusciutto on one quarter, salami on another portion, basil on another, and mushrooms on another). These ingredients were segregated from each other on the same pizza pie. However, I found the ingredients went really well together when on the same slice. So, I would have preferred more of a combination pizza than it turned out to be. I also found the sauce to be less tangy than I prefer. Not the most perfect pizza, but very good by virtue of the crust and the quality of the component ingredients. My only other complaint would be the price for the quantity of food, but I think this is pretty typical for Seattle.
(4)
Andrew E.

I'd like to thank the water buffalo of Italy for their generous contribution to my Caprese salad. Maybe it's the diet of Italian herbs, maybe it's the gentle and calloused hands of a 27th generation water buffalo farmer skillfully pulling that shaggy tit, but Via Tribunali has the best mozzarella in Seattle, a city painfully unaware of it's lack of good Italian food. Cafe Vita founder Mike McCall has brought Napoli to Capital Hill. Oozing with Italian charm and ingredients (did I mention the oozing mozzarella?), their Italian hand built wood fired oven turns out classic pizzas that shatter the Chicago/New York debate. He's recruited some true talent for his endeavor from bartenders who know how to construct a martini to Armandino Batali, the cured-meat God, crafting his tubular ambrosia. Word is the loft above contains the culinary playground of Justin Neidermeyer, better known for his Pian Pianino pastas at the Ballard Market (though not available at Via Tribunali). The entire atmosphere whispers authentic. The waits are long but the bar and its drinks are satisfying, the prices are right for what you get, and it's just around the corner from Neumo's, perfect for a little pre-concert dolce vita. P.S. Rumor is a second location will be opening on top of Queen Anne... my life is complete.
(5)
Anna L.

I went there with my sister and her two friends on evening and we could not get over how authentically ITALIAN everything was! ( Right down to our server! ) My sister's friend has been to Italy many times and told us that the food at Tribunali is very similar! We loved everything about the quaint little restaurant ( ESPECIALLY THE FOOD!! ) Our pizzas were perfect, and the dessert made our night even better. I'll be bringing my friends there ASAP.
(5)
cherie k.

Terrible service...just awful. The pizza is good but not fantastic- Tutta Bella does it better. Maybe the heinous service a friend and I received left a bad taste in my mouth?
(2)
Tim O.

Accept the darkness! Do it! It's dark and they won't turn up the lights for you. However, they will cook you a delicious pizza and make you a yummy salad. Accept it and move on. Nor will they cut your pizza for you. But it's dark, so you won't see that. However, they will deliver their pizza to Havana across the street. **Re-edit: Just got back. Had the house red, Tuna salad (Insalata di Tonno) and mushroom pizza (Funghi). So good - highly recommend. Can't recommend the hour wait or the lack of parking. Otherwise...
(5)
Mary Ann O.

My favorite place to take friends from the eastside and out of town. Never disappoints. Perfect combination of atmosphere, great food and reasonable prices. Always start with the house salad with tuna and salumi pizza - to die for! Just wish they would bring back the Peroni on tap.
(5)
Jen G.

I don't know what it is about thin crust, wood-fired pizza places that end up being the spot for my husband and I to meet our blind dates. First, it was Tutta Bella ( yelp.com/biz/U2yJFNdmg_Xâ€¦ ), where we met our first blind date couple. Most recently, it was Via Tribunali, where we met our second blind date couple. This would be the portion of the review where I explain what in the hell I'm talking about. Blind dates with other couples? Well, yes. Twice now, my husband and I have come across likeminded married couples on the interweb through sites like Yelp where after an exchange of e-mails, we decide we should meet the other couple for dinner. How else do people make friends these days? At any rate, both times, it's felt like we were going on a blind date. And even more so when my mom put the idea in my head that perhaps the other couple might end up being swingers, and that we should plan an escape route. Fortunately, after an evening at Via Tribunali with Andrew E. ( yelp.com/user_details?usâ€¦ ) and his wife, I can assure you that they're not swingers. Back to Via Tribunali ... The wait time for a table was ridiculous. Granted, we were there on a Friday at 7 p.m. without a reservation, but still. If I hadn't been drinking and talking up a storm with our new friends, I probably would've pitched a fit about having to wait an hour and half, and standing the whole time, at that. Once finally seated, we dove into a bottle of wine and two orders of caprese, which featured buffalo mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes. Very tasty and enough to share with our better halves. Some other highlights included: -Salty, garlicky pizza bread strips -Huge variety of gourmet pizza choices, including arugula, goat cheese, freshly sliced prosciutto (right on the bar!), seafood -Pizzas big enough to share, yet small enough to horde all your own -Moody ambiance making for compelling conversation (mostly about our beagles' bathroom habits, but other important topics were discussed ... I think) Some disappointing elements, besides the wait, included: -Not slicing the pizzas, nor did they provide a sharp enough utensil with which to cut it yourself, other than a butter knife - useless! -Rather generic-tasting crust (though the freshly shaved parmesan was a nice touch) -Spendy, in the end, for pizza (however, we did partake in two bottles of not cheap wine) -Somewhat aloof demeanor by the host and some of the waitstaff (although, our waitress was pleasant, especially when we bitched about having to wait so long to be seated) So really, not much to complain about, and even the complaints are accompanied by a highlight. In the end, if I had to pick the better place for thin crust, wood-fired pizzas and blind dates, it'd have to be Tutta Bella. While not as hip as Via Tribunali, with its exposed brick walls and flickering candlelight, the pizza at Tutta Bella really stands out as the tastier of the two. As to which blind date was better, I never kiss and tell.
(4)
Chris B.

I tried there fresh anchovies and salumi plate and both were fantastic. They also have four kinds of grappa if you're into it, just ask for it. It's at the very top of their shelf.
(4)
PJ O.

We use to be regulars at Via Tribunali when we lived a little closer. But now that we're further out, it makes it difficult to go. Needless to say, we sure miss the great food, people, and atmosphere. Dino is a really down-to-earth pizza chef, and the rest of the crew is very accomidating. Try the misto salumi to start, and then dive into the prosuitto cotto. And lastly, finish with a glass of limoncello or Averna. Good times.
(5)
Tyler R.

Let me start off with the bad. They clearly overshot "ambiance" when they lit the place like a cave on the dark side of the moon. Giving guests a menu that they can't read doesn't add character, it's just annoying. And refusing to cut the pizza, even when asked, seems kinda foolish. Luckily, just ask for a pair of the pizza scissors and you'll honestly get a huge pair of scissors. Though I'm preferential to American style pizza, I've found myself showing up for the napoletana style at Via more and more. The number one reason: the insanely good margherita d.o.c. The crust is perfect and the ingredients are top shelf. I've never had better basil in my life. It is beyond fresh.
(4)
Jessica R.

Via Tribunali Ã¨ un ristorante molto romantico! It might not be right for every pizza occasion, but they're a good one to keep in the mix -- especially for dates. The atmosphere is dark, private, and cozy. Split a bottle of wine with your sweetie, and enjoy a gourmet pizza straight from Italy.
(4)
Deepak J.

A bunch of us ate there last night. The food was great (all of us ordered pizza) and the service was very prompt, despite the fact that the place was practically full.
(5)
Julia A.

The atmosphere here is sexy and lively. Great for a fun date or an evening with a small group of friends. Food is good, but rather expensive. There will be a wait once the typical dinner rush starts, so go earlier, or later. Service is stretched when the place is full, so be patient and do not expect a lot.
(5)
Samantha J.

They only get 4 stars because Tutta Bella is the best... I do love their close proximity to my house, though, and their sexy/romantic ambience... (Although, I was thrown off by the jumbo TV showing football... Seemed a tad out of place.) Their menu is small and "authentic," as are their pizzas, but... The selection isn't great and it just wasn't the orgasmic experience that Tutta Bella is.
(4)
Matt F.

Best pizza in Seattle
(5)
molly e.

Pizza in a cup, as a friend said, or soup pizza, as I say. I haven't been to Naples, but I've been to Italy and have had great, wood-fired crusted pizza. Beautiful oven; but very sorry pizza at Via Tribunali. Plus, very loud and dark.
(1)
Stef S.

I planned our employee holiday party at this location and it was wonderful! We are a small business in the Capitol Hill area, and it was very frustrating that most restaurants had a $1,500 minimum charge for 25 people, which would not allow us to throw a party for our wonderful employees... Dino the manager was very helpful! They organized an area for us with a buffet and drinks included for a very reasonable price. No minimum demanded! Our waitress was wonderful and attentive. The food was great. I would definitely recommend this location for group parties, just don't steal it from us for our next holiday party !
(5)
Kara D.

This is one of my favorite places in Seattle. I do love the pizza..especially the crusty slightly darker spots..and I mean the pizza, as well as the environment. Whether its Cap Hill or Queen Anne, I'm always up for VT!
(4)
Christine M.

I have been to Via Tribunali twice (tonight being my second visit). Both of the times I have ventured there to eat I must admit I have been skeptical-- this skepticism is only because I read the reviews on Yelp before I go and these reviews have reminded me of the mediocre experiences other people have had when dining at this restaurant. I, on the other hand, have never experienced the rude service other reviewers have mentioned. Both of my visits have been wonderful. When my boyfriend and I arrived for dinner at the restaurant this evening we were seated promptly by a friendly waitress. The decor is beautiful and we were seated at a nice booth. Our waitress promptly took our order and brought our drinks. The two pizzas we ordered came within minutes and were delicious. The price may be a little steep, but this wouldn't stop me from returning. I may agree with some reviewers that the menu in Italian may be a little pretentious, but the waitress was more than willing to answer our questions about the differences between the two types of prosciutto. Overall, we had a lovely experience and we will certainly return.
(4)
JD S.

The last time we were in Seattle we found this restaurant, and had been dreaming about the pizza ever since. We visited again this Fall and weren't disappointed. The restaurant gets very crowded which can be a little awkward since all the waiting customers tend to stare at you the entire time you are eating (depending on where you're seated), but the pizza is worth it. I highly recommend the Dante - you won't regret it.
(4)
Susan W.

A nice wine with a neopolitan pizza. Tiramisu. Make it 3+ people to be a real event.
(4)
Rachel S.

This place suffers a bit from being overhyped, but it was pretty good overall. The highlight was the tiramisu, one of the best I've had in Seattle. I agree that it was dark in there and it took far too long to get a table (45 minutes to an hour) on a weeknight.
(3)
Jane B.

I was so disappointed with our latest trip to Via Trib. SKIP THIS LOCATION! We have had great experiences at the Queen Anne & Fremont locations. We had POOR service at the Capitol Hill location. After waiting way to long for a table, we were the only ones waiting, but some regulars (i.e friends of the hostess) came in and were CLEARLY seated before us!! We finally sat down. We ordered the caprese arrostito, it was fine, not great but fine. Then we ordered 2 pizzas. When they were delivered one was clearly not what we ordered. Of course the waitress never came back to check on us, so my husband had to get up and track her down. She argued with us that it was the correct pizza, finally realizing it wasn't. When she finally delivered the right pizza she blamed it on the kitchen not being able to read her order. By that time my husband was extremely hungry and irritated. She (of course) still charged us for the incorrect pizza, never really apologized for her lousy service or the incorrect order. I normally wouldn't be so hard on service, but it was a weekday night and it was a pricey bill for such a bad experience. We won't be going back. Try the Fremont location if you must try Via Trib, they are much nicer there. But I would recommend Restorante Picalino's for better service and similar authentic pizza in the Seattle area.
(1)
Aaron L.

After visiting Northern Italy (and reading earlier Yelp raves), I was eager to give Via Tribunali a try. The menu is simple and straightforward--a few salads and a lasagna not withstanding, this is a upper-crust (no pun intended) pizza joint. The food, for the most part, did not disappoint. From the prosciutto and mozarella to the cracker-thin crust, everything was well prepared and fresh. The tomato sauce may not be as "zesty" as most Americans are accustomed, but it definitely brought me back to the pizzas I sampled in Florence and Milan. So why three stars? It's all about the service, honey. As soon as we sat down at our church-pew hard booth, this place became as pretentious as Paris getting Domino's delivered to Bungalow 8. Want to customize your pizza a bit? Sorry, they don't do that. Want your pizza quartered to make it a bit more manageable? Nope, that's what their specially imported Italian flatware was for. (It's also for giving you a nasty hand cramp, too.) Oh, and my personal favorite? No hot tea after dinner. Don't even bother telling me that's not something you have in Italy. What's next, no ice in the water? Please. While I hate being the difficult customer that asks for way too much foo-foo customization, I didn't think a cup of Lipton was out of line. Too bad the place was so stuffy and full of itself... it betrays the excellence that goes on in the kitchen. Doubt I'll be back.
(3)
Jeanna S.

So the story goes - went here for my birthday dinner this year. Was highly recommended by a good friend, who is very much a Seattleite, who I trust to never mislead me (especially when it comes to restaurants). Absolutely loved the entire experience! At this moment I feel it's necessary to quote seattle.citysearch.com as these were the three factors that sold me on going there in the first place: -Seductive -Sexy dark wood -The mixed drinks are excellent I wish I could place little check-marks beside each bullet, as I believe seattle.citysearch.com was right on the money with their description. The food (although not mentioned in my original top three factors) was also amazing! The pizza was very different than any I have had elsewhere - but this 'different' was good. (some 'different not so good depending on where you go). Highly recommend it!
(5)
Melinda C.

I'm going to be a naysayer and say this place was only okay. Pros: - Ambiance is great. Classy. - Scissors to cut your pizza with. Enough said. - Good affordable house wine. Cons: - The pizza is not distinctive in any way. I had one of the classic ones with fresh mozzarella and salumi. The mozzarella was good (although I would've liked more), but I found the tomato sauce to be "eh". - On the pricier side
(3)
Ollie D.

The BEST "fancy" style pizza I have ever had! I order the Spaccanapoli Pizza with Prosciutto. The pizza crust is wonderful. Almost like Indian Naan bread. I treat myself here whenever I am up in Seattle. This pizza is PERFECT with their house marguarita on the rocks with salt. I would give them 5 stars, but this eatery is a bit pricey.
(4)
June N.

What a neat little spot. I like the fact that they got a real wood fire pizza oven. There's something that happens when you throw dough and ingredients into a ceramic oven that's heated by wood. The first time I had a pizza like this I instantly knew there was something different from my usual staple of Little Ceasars and Pizza Hut. Mmm...Little Ceasars..(Good in it's own way) but that's going off tangent. I usually only get the Margharita. It's a classic and you can have it done wrong at almost every other place or get it done right here. Nice and crispy crust, chewy slices, not a lot of sauce to make the dough soft and wet, aromatic basil, cheese....it's perfect. All that served on a large dish and eaten with knife and fork. If you go early enough and the weather is nice, eat by the open windows and have some wine. The one thing that kind of bugs me is that sometimes you get the place filled up with people dressed up and...I don't know. It seemed a bit pretentious...sorry I wore jeans and a t-shirt when I was going out to eat pizza. It's bad enough when restaurants enforce a jacket only type policy but when the patrons themselves take it upon themselves to do it, I just feel like punching them in the face. Go there for the food and leave a nice "vaffanculo" to the wannabe couple dressing up to eat pizza.
(5)
mandy m.

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! great spot for a date or a nice dinner out with friends. the food is excellent. the wait is awful (recommend going on a wednesday or sunday night) for quick seating. get a seat towards the front on nice nights when the garage door is open.
(5)
Dean R.

I went here as a part of a birthday party last night, and it was a pretty nice time. You have to understand the wait is caused by the brick oven and there are only so many pies that can fit in the oven at one time, so it's not like the wait staff is outside smoking on the sidewalk or something. I had the salame calzone and it was real tasty. I tried some of the pizza slices going around the table, and they didn't blow me away, but the crust tasted great, so make of that what you will. There are about 30 different pies listed on the menu, as well as an extensive wine list, so gourmands rejoice! The room is very dark. We had the party room in the back and it's even darker back there. This can be either romantic or a safety hazard, depending on your eyesight. The booths are high-backed and very private. There is a smaller patio out front for outdoor seating, which would be very nice on a warm night or with a smaller number of friends. I definitely enjoyed my meal and the setting and will go back again.
(4)
Robert H.

I've been here a number of times. I find the food to be great, authentic Italian food. The pizzas are fresh and flavorful. Good wine selection and the service has been friendly each time I've been there. I'd give them a good recommendation.
(4)
Elaine S.

Yeah for $7 pizzas at the block party! I still think it's silly that they just won't cut the dang pies, but I can't argue with Neopolitan Pizza while I watch the oh so wonderful Cave Singers.... thanks Via!
(4)
Jeremy S.

Holy f**k, this place is awesome. One caveat: I went with an enormous party of 20 for the rehearsal dinner for my best friend's wedding. It also [may] have helped that my best friend used to work with one of our servers. However, during the onslaught of food we received, I think I tried pretty much everything on the damn menu (not that I ever looked at the menu, but hey). EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS. The appetizers were superb, the pizzas were amazing, and...I guess for parties of 20 they cut the pizzas. So that was a little bonus, it might have gotten messy otherwise! I could see how if you were just a couple looking for a nice romantic dinner out, the place could be kind of a mob scene, but god DAMN is the pizza great!!
(5)
Denise E.

I loved it. Th person who brought me there, has been two other times this week and neither one of us thinks we could ever get sick of it. We had a great appetizer, salumi platter (and I mean PLATTER). Great wine, Lucette, at a great price and pizza that was different from any other pizza place I've been too. The wait was unnecessarily long, and longer then we were quoted; but once we were in, I was hooked. I can't wait to go back! I love the look and feel of this place too.
(5)
Hannah P.

I really want to like this place but their pizza varies wildly in quality. Some days it's a perfectly cooked sublime poem and other days it's a slimy mess in the middle (especially on the days when you don't have to wait an hour for a seat and the oven isn't quite up to temperature). When you're dealing with something simple like, well, dough, anything short of perfection is totally glaringly obvious, which is not really fair, but hey, that's what they took on.
(2)
L. E.

For my son's birthday, we headed to via tribunal's, a place with lovely pizza and a wonderful atmosphere. But the service...... Here we sit, our happy family excited to celebrate our son's 13th. Yes, we had small presents, but no trampoline or stereo systems...we're talking books and CD's and a couple of cards. The waitress, lovely to look at but oh so vacant, came to the table and requested our order. She never made eye contact, never said "it must be someone's birthday...", failed to remove the menus, and brought the wrong order. No apology. Snotty and way too cool for words. We ate quickly and made our way to another restaurant to celebrate the rest of the evening. Get a wait staff with some humanity and we might come back.
(2)
Mike H.

Authentic Italian wood fired pizza. The sauce is fresh tomato and the mozzarella is as well. The crust was almost burnt but still had sort of a raw flour taste to it. The waitress who didn't write our order down messed up two of three pizzas and we were afraid to send them back. Very fast turn around from ordering to eating but just not good pizza. Having been to Italy I can say it was authentic but I'm sure there is better pizza to be had in Seattle. The place was so dimly lit that we had a hard time reading the menu, kind of creepy.
(2)
Mollz S.

This is the best pizza napoletana in town. Maybe on the entire west coast. It's exactly like the most delicious pizza I ever had in Naples. The attention to detail is exquisite. Everything in the joint is imported from Italy - the salt, the flour, the meat, the ash that they made the oven bricks from, the Ferrari of espresso machines. To be more Neapolitan it would have to BE there. Everything about this place is perfect, including the wait time. The long wait keeps out those who don't know any better and can't appreciate the quality (or the perfectly mixed cocktail you sip while you wait). Besides it makes you feel less guilty about camping at your table for two or more hours because you're having such a good time! Only two complaints: the menus used to be all in Italian and the music used to be contemporary Italian music. Italian menus have been replaced with English ones and now every time I go in Dean Martin is playing over the speakers. Honestly, are Americans considered so dumb that they can't decipher a couple of unfamiliar words and maybe listen to something besides "Volare"? I've always been proud that this restaurant served up something truly authentic rather than what they think Americans want. I hope this isn't a trend here. Also, for the dimwits who complain that they don't cut the pizza - that's how they serve pizza in Italy. The scissors are new, a concession for dumbasses like you.
(5)
Dee P.

Love the pie's at this place (I'm not sure they allow them to be called that). I've been half a dozen times and it has been consistently good. The menu needs to come with an interpreter as some of the toppings (not sure they allow that word either) aren't decipherable from Italian to English...at least not for this hillbilly. My only gripe is the occasional bitchy waitress or dickhead waiter that they seem to hire. On the other hand, I've sat at the bar drinking cold Peroni's, eating freshly sliced prosciutto and conversing with the bartender. So they hire good folks too but all it takes is one asshole to lose the fifth star.
(4)
Shayna F.

really tasty. some of the best thin crust pizza I've have had in a while and certainly one of the best in seattle. cool atmosphere. HUGE PIZZAs and GREAT LOCATION. go during capitol hill block party. crowded, but fun.
(4)
Alex G.

Via Delicious! I've been up in Seattle for almost two weeks now and have eaten here twice. I'd go back again if I didn't feel like there were so many other great places to try in this town (other than "Crave" on Capital Hill. Those rude f'ers suck monkey ass). The pairing of thin, crunchy, and mouthwatering chewy crust with perfectly cured meats and sausages from Salumi is divine -- one I defy any local Seattle, passive aggressive, hipster, Vegan to resist.
(5)
Adrian S.

I've been here once and only once. Maybe I'm just a dumb American but I want my pizza toppings to be spread over the entire pizza, not in clumps (oh, do I have a slice with only peperoni or one with only mushrooms because I can't have both). I like to have a taste of each ingredient on a slice. Yes I said it, a slice. Our pizza was not even sliced. I haven't been to Italy or Sicily but I have watched travel shows and it seems the pizzas are sliced over there. Also, I don't mind thin crust, unfortunately it is usually over cook which makes it hard. It seems like Via is trying to be too cool and hip (and quasi authentic) instead of putting out a great product.
(1)
nanu b.

this place serves neapolitan style pizza, which has thinner crust and is baked in a wood-fired oven........not a big fan of anchovies but still ordered the NAPOLETANA..........pizza itself was good but was relatively cold, almost lukewarm........i like my pizza super hot so this was a bummer........plus the whole pizza had just 4 leaves of basil, more for decoration less for taste......husband had the QUATTRO STAGIONI ....the entire pizza was divide into 4 quarters, one each of fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, oven roasted mushrooms, salame piccante........this was good taste wise but again luke warm temp wise.......overall after a 45 minute wait and luke warm pizza, coming on a sat night wasnt a good experience......i'll give this place another try on a relatively less crazy day......service was polite and friendly......i feel this place is more hype than anything else, sadly.
(3)
Paul A.

Horrible service, marginal pie, over-blown recommendations... Stick with Serious Pie or Tutabella for great service and genuinely exceptional 'za!,
(1)
Nina N.

Ok, maybe it's just me but the wood fire pizza isn't just for me.... so I give it a 4 star because the lasagna was pretty damn mouth watering..... it just melted in my mouth and it tasted amazing!!! so I give it a 5 stars for lasagna... the drinks were pretty amazing as well.. usually I get roses lime in my grey goose soda's ... but they insisted on adding in their own lime juice in it.. and it was wonderful I might add... :) their service was amazing... but the chairs were not so comfortable... all in all.. I might go back for the lasagna.... but not sure about their margeritta d.o.c. --- which seems to be the shit here ---... oh yes.. I agree with michelle b . why not cut the pizza? what's that all about? soooooooooo confused.....
(4)
Kirk F.

Via Tribunali is just wonderful. It gives off an atmosphere of a bar but really is just a very cozy restaurant. I had one of the Italian sausage pizzas with fried red onions and figs ( I forget the actual dish of the name). It was fantastic and the portions are quite large. Definitely save room for dessert both the in house made Gelato and Nutella calzone are superb. On a final note, the music (on a Wednesday night) was not Top 40 but many of my favourite hip-hop jams. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this place, I look forward to going back.
(5)
Chani J.

This is my first foray into ACTUAL Italian pizza, and boy have I been satisfied every time I've gone to Via. The location is great, the service is great, the house wine is great, and the atmosphere is comfortable. The prices are wonderful for what you get. I highly recommend this place. Delish!
(4)
Steve P.

Mediocre pizza at a premium price. Ate here with a couple of friends and while it was good, it wasn't outstanding. Sure the ingredients are quality, but there's precious few of them on the finished product you really have to wonder what you're paying for. The service was mediocre and the friends I went with were regulars. Also, apparently, they're too lazy to *cut* the pizza in the kitchen. To top it all off, you have to *ask* to get scissors to cut the pizzas with. Better than Tutta Bella? Sure, but that's not saying much. If you want good Neapolitan style pizza, check out Serious Pie.
(2)
Natalie H.

Went here for a birthday dinner for my friend JT. The decor and the atmosphere was impressive and they accommodated about 15 of us in the back cove of the restaurant. The service was good and the pizza was gigantic! I ordered the Piazza Dante and it was very delectable but kinda hard to eat since it has such a thin crust. Everyone seemed very satisfied with their food and all in all it was a nice experience. I will make sure to stop back in the next time I'm in Seattle.
(4)
Valentina V.

Pizza like you love it, perfectly done in their wood fire oven, which you can see in their open kitchen...it's a fantastic option for real Italian-like pies in Seattle! Yes, we also had to wait but it wasn't that bad, although some of the areas of the restaurant are a bit crowded. Salad was delicious, but sort ofu small (and, yes, a good option to share three or four bites before the pizza if you're not starving.) Heavenly Tiramisu...just perfect!
(4)
Ian M.

I thought it was a pretty good and characteristic pie. Wafer thin, tangy sauce and a decent selection of toppings.The back story, that the establishment was officially ordained with the "Vera Pizza Napoletana" certification, may be more interesting than the pizza. Though, they were so restricted by their doctrine that they didn't even have wheel pizza slicers on site, so we were left to our own butter knives. The service was a little lacking, even for a place hopping during peak dinner hours. As one of my dinner companions put it "Our server, he's from Italy. He keeps things authentic, by moving just as slow as they do over there." We maybe saw him twice our entire hour and a half stay. And it seems a bit expensive for the portions you're getting. Perhaps overhyped, but still an eatery that stands out in a sea of pizza replicas.
(3)
Sean B.

Perfect pizza, great late night spot, awesome service, really cool scene. Absolutely amazing place! As authentic as it comes!!
(5)
mahalie s.

This pizza is the best!! Of course, you must have an open mind...this isn't American-style...it's the real wood-fire thing. I heard they ship their flour from Italy, only use apple wood to cook. Anyway, the flavor is subtlety sublime. My bf and I are stuck on the Pizza Dante - it's so yummy, light yet satisfying with prosciutto and arugala. I never go anywhere else for pizza. The ambiance is a great (grown-up) bonus, the service is usually great but we have had a snotty cap-hill hipster once or twice.
(5)
Nicole K.

I love pizza. I like all kinds of pizza from mountain style to traditional style. Still, I have to say that I was not happy with this place. The food was ok, the setting was nice, but the prices were really high. For two of us it was almost $50! Too expensive for ok pizza.
(2)
kat s.

I love the food and the atmosphere. They changed my attitude about arugula on pizza from an amusement to a necessity. And the buffalo mozzarella is delicious as well. Somehow the atmosphere is able to seamlessly blend lively and romantic. It can get loud, but once seated (away from the bar) the tables are small, dark, charming, and warm on rainy Seattle nights. In my experiences the wait staff somehow knows exactly when to show up for another round of drinks or food. Great for a date, or groups (if you are willing to wait for a table to open up).
(4)
Sarah S.

this place reminds me of the semester in college i spent living in italy which was great on so many levels, so eating here brings back all sorts of great memories, but its also a great dining experience in itself. its dark and cozy without being depressing. i love the open air seating area in the front during warm weather. the only bummer is if a random person is panhandling outside. the food is fresh and delicious. start with the misto salumi (basically a meat platter). it is great, and the olives are the best i have tasted in a long time. the house wines are also good as house wines go and i love places that give you water glasses to drink your wine out of, it makes gulping slightly more acceptable. while its slightly pricy i don't mind paying. i like this place and think its a great place to bring out of town visitors to surprise them with a nice relaxing dinner in my neighborhood... i
(5)
A. B.

i'd give it 3.5 stars. the Fig & Proscuitto daily special & the service was great vs. the salsiccia with Rabe actually had old stinking sausage so we had to return it. we got the primavera in exchange & it was so-so. i don't think we'll go back given all the great pizza options in this city.
(3)
M S.

I see no reason to wait so long for a table, suffer through poor service, eat mediocre pizza, and pay a lot of money at this place. Even in Seattle, there are much better choices for good pizza. The service was very unfriendly and the place exudes pretentiousness and condescension. I have never heard of a pizza place that does not make modifications or substitutions on toppings. You can only order exactly what's on the menu. The service is very rushed and they don't bother cutting the pizza for you. The quality of ingredients is inconsistent. The tomatoes tasted fresh, but the mushrooms were canned! The crust is so soggy that the middle of the pizza is basically a wet doughy mush. That's probably why they don't cut the pizza for you - it looks like an ugly mess afterward.
(2)
Jon L.

The meal began and ended perfectly: the prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella was just right, and the chocolate gelato with espresso and vanilla brooked no dissent. Perhaps my hopes were raised too high by the prosciutto and mozzarella, but the Quattro Stagioni and Marinara pizzas were only pretty fair. The mushrooms on the former were delicious, but juicy enough to make the pizza crust dissolve; and the tomato sauce on the latter was adequate, but could have used a little more zing, a little more acidity to make the flavors stand out. Perhaps on a busy Friday night, Via Tribunali's pizza cooks are a bit rushed. I'll definitely give them another chance, though likely on a different night of the week.
(3)
aaron r.

I'm not sure what the fuss is about...But after waiting 20 minutes for a table, and another 45 minutes for our food we were presented with haphazardly thrown together pizza's with toppings that were just dropped on, and a crust that was soggy. Maybe it was because we had a terrible waitress who didn't attend to us, and forgot about our order, but either way, dropping $50 for a pizza dinner for two should warrant a better experience. I'd like to say that I will give it another try, but it's too costly and timely of an experiment. I can go to Papa John's for shitty pizza :-)
(2)
Bob L.

Best Pizza in town --tastes just like the real deal in Italy. House salad is fantastic as well and the Tiramisu is fantastic. No reservations unless your party is above 8, but the big table looks great and the service is fast. Give yourself a 20 minute wait unless you are early or late as the secret is out. Great for kids as well with the big boothes. Pizza is not filling -- we got 4 pies for 5 people, 3 of which were kids.
(5)
Tatyana L.

I am usually not a fan of pizza but I fell in love with this restaurant. They have the best pizza/appetizers in town and with my appetite, I could eat the whole pizza by my self. It is pricey but well worth the money.
(4)
Dan K.

great than Serious Pie, but less than Veraci Pizza @ Ballard Farmers Market
(4)
Daisy B.

Authentic or not, this place is good. When I'm sitting at the marbled bar sipping my Pinot Grigio and indulging in my caprese salad and speciale misto salume pizza, and a scoop of the bar olives; I am in Firenze or Napoli or Cinque Terre. I'm totally there and I like it. We love the vibe in this place. We've always been treated nice.
(4)
Danny D.

Dark, swanky, exposed brick, and beautiful servers clad in black, with attitude to boot. What else would someone want ? Wait it gets better: - You can *only* order pizzas from the menu, no additions/subtractions, that's the way it is. If your particular permutation isn't there... bring your own olives. Truth is, your particular permutation probably tastes like shit anyway. The Italians know better. - Long wait on popular days/times. That's part of the fun, grab a beer and take time to contemplate your fortunes... you *get* to eat at Via Tribunali!! There are millions of people in the world forced to eat shitty pizza. Be thankful. - No cutting. Apparently this is traditional. The Neapolitans must have used scissors or knives ... why accept someone else's imposed slice size. Think of the freedom! Sculpt your own ! - Some nights, you get the tall almost-good-looking Italian host guy... he tells you it's a 2hr wait and suggests you go somewhere else. With enough groveling and humility, you *get* to wait two hours! After all that, the pizza is actually quite amazing, I love the crust and the fresh ingredients. The proper super-duper hot oven allows all the lovely flavors to sing and dance in your mouth. Yum. Tutta Bella scored higher on practicality and convenience, but their pizza isn't as good methinks.
(4)
Melissa H.

I have now been here twice and can with certainty say that they have the most authentic Napoletana style pizza in Seattle. I have yet to go to Tutta Bella's I am sure they are good but for now Via you rule. The pizza is completely fantastic. I don't really need to say anything about it, besides go and eat it now. The first time I went they didn't really cut the pie but it wasn't difficult to manage, but this time we ordered 3 pizzas for 5 to share and they brought a cool ass pair of super scissors to cut our pie with. They were awesome. Also the desserts here are so fucking amazing I would push an old lady out of the way to get to them You have to eat the ricotta cheesecake before you die. It is the best dessert I have ever had. Not too sweet and not too rich like most cheesecakes and it's spiked with bits of candied orange zest. The tiramisu was also great and I usually find that most places really don't get that right. In addition the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. As to those who complain about the wait, well duh when the shit is as good as this of course you will wait. Go somewhere crappy if you don't like lines.
(5)
krista k.

YUM! Reminds me of when I was in Rome... This place is part of the slow food movement, so take your time, it's worth it. FRESH food and a chill setting make it a great date spot. Check it out.
(4)
Sara F.

My "date" for the evening, Jenny Lou, and I came here for late-night food after a concert at Neumos, which is a block away. (All that jumping up and down made us hungry!) Get this: $5 HAPPY HOUR PIZZAS!! Wow! One of the $5 deals is enough to feed two girls and stuff one guy. We had the Margherita (Jenny Lou's a veggie-atarian) and a starter salad which was $7 (no happy hour deal there, boo). The pizza was thin and floppy with a soft, tasty crust. I included a picture of all this for you to enjoy. The vibe is dark and gothic, which is sweet. As you walk in, you can see the pizzas being created by hand. Service was a bit sketchy (we had no idea which one our server was and weren't noticed for awhile) but I give them a pass because we were eating at, like, 11:30pm. **Watch out and make sure you LOCK the unisex bathroom door, it's a bit tricky... Jenny was lucky it was a nice woman that walked in on her. :)
(4)
Jim H.

This place is fine. But I don't know why everyone loves it so much. The Pizza is just okay, and often comes over or under cooked (on three separate visits I have had one pizza that was either over or under). That said, It's tasty. The atmosphere is really cool, and I applaud the selection of reasonably priced Italian wines. Sometimes the service is great, but often it seems as though the servers are too cool to be bothered making people happy. I have generally liked the service at that bar top better than at the tables.
(3)
Anna H.

this place is awesome! great ambiance, friendly staff, not packed on weekends (which is good their obviously amazing) five stars!
(5)
Mr. Eat Drink Wine and Dine R.

Decent pizza, decent ambiance, neat idea but flawed. Food is usually always good. Service is cause for concern, especially among the women that serve there. I've been told more than once that I wasn't allowed to sit at the bar (apparently they use it for overflow). That could be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Their Maitre D' seems to have no purpose, other than to wear too loud of a shirt which clashes with all the rest of the staffs. My last visit was fine. But attitude filled and totally flawed as far as service standards are concerned. Seating was fine. Got a nice booth. Greeted. Recognized a bartender I know, said hello. The pleasantries ended there. Two salads (the house) were great. Our plates were took away and the server took the used forks and knifes and set them on the table for us to use for our entree. Umm, NO. I've waited tables, and no matter how lo-brow or hi-brow the place, you do NOT lay a dirty/used fork on the table for further use. You take it away and replace it. Bad, bad, bad. Secondly, they charge a premium for wine and then put it in a water glass. Now that would be fine for the 3 or 4 dollar house wine, but for a 9 dollar glass of wine, not cool. Not cool at all. Not only that, I explained what kind of wine I liked and she recommended something that was nothing like what I asked for. Sigh. Then, on my second glass of wine, I ordered a different variety and do you know what she did? SHE POURED IT INTO MY OLD WINE GLASS that still had remnants of the previous variety in it. Are you serious? My guest and I were shocked. The Vesuvious came. Always good, but frankly, it looked like they used canned mushrooms in it this time, and we picked them all out. They were that weird canned, slightly slimy consistency. They were anything but fresh. So I am not sure what that is all about. Finally, we get the check, and I normally never look at it, but it seemed expensive, so I look and she charged us for a different type of salads than we ordered. She replied, when I mentioned it, "they are the same price." Well, they aren't. Not at all. 3 dollar difference in each. So, she seemed put out that I called her on it. All in all, this place is good, but one bad encounter like this, and they lost my business. By the way, Jim C., I love your comment below; "I love it when a place makes me feel stupid." I couldn't agree with you more. Great review.
(2)
Kate S.

Pizza happy hour! $8 will run you a delicious personal sized HH pizza and a pint of beer (Via Trib's choice). $8 for delicious cheesy beery satisfaction. You hear me?! EIGHT. DOLLARS. If you don't get my point then let me be more clear -- this is an amazingly good deal. Otherwise, Via Trib place is dark, moody, and great for a date *cough~sputter* HINT *cough* or small group of people catching up. Service is friendly, fast, and all around pleasant. A fabulous way to spend an early evening or if you have the moolah, a later in the night destination. Their regular pricing is a bit ridiculous, even if this pizza is frakking bliss in your mouth. So come by for happy hour and just be plain happy with the good deals and delicious food you are able to snag for under $10.
(4)
Melissa C.

Pizza is good. I like the fresh pizza dough. Good ambience and friendly service. The appetizers are on the pricier side.
(4)
Corinna K.

Pizza comes in many forms, most of which I have no problems with. But my absolute favorite type of pizza is Neopolitan - something about the freshness and moderation of the ingredients and the thin, woodfired crust make me purr like a catnip-addled Maru. The cheese is light, the tomato sauce vibrant - no greasy, damp, heavy triangles to clog up your guts and give you the runs. Via Trib, then, falls squarely into the category 'delicious'. Their proportions of crust: sauce: toppings are exactly right and each of those components is also really, really yummy. However, there seems to be a tendency to slightly over-char the outer crust edges while leaving the middle of the pizza a touch too floppy to cut with the (super fun) pizza scissors without dumping its contents. In addition to this unfortunate dilemma the prices are just kind of absurd. I understand that you pay for quality, and without a doubt everything that goes into the pizza is great, but I have to balk at what they're asking. Drop it $1, $2 max and I would have zero problems but, tasty though the pizza is, at the current price I remain unconvinced that it's worth it.
(3)
C. H.

Does anyone that has ever gone here have eyes or a tongue? What is with the 4 and 5 star reviews? This was some of the worst pizza I have ever had.... for 16 dollars. Hot Mama's down the street would have been the better choice and for cheaper. There was a trace amount of tomato sauce with about 1.5 mushrooms, some chunks of cheap ham (sorry I mean "prosciutto") and a couple chunks of mozzarella. When we tried to cut it with our butter knife (sorry I mean the traditional pizza knife) all the toppings (the few that were there to begin with) came sliding off with the knife so the pizza turned into a slab of dough with chunks of what used to be our toppings piled around the pizza. Yep, some of the worst pizza I've ever had, not going there ever again.
(1)
Conrad S.

I only ever go here for Happy Hour, and I feel like I'd have a different opinion on this restaurant if it were otherwise. That being said, Happy Hour here is simple: 1)Choose between two simple and awesome $5 pizzas. 2) Order a half carafe of red wine, or three. 3) Enjoy Pro Tip: Ask for the olive oil with chili flakes in it. There is probably a name for this stuff, but I don't know it. Reminds me of Italy.
(5)
V S.

The style of delivering the pizza, uncut, is totally consistent with the Napolitan style. For those who are unfamiliar- the pizza there is wafer thin (almost like a cracker) and it is never cut - in fact- you eat it there with a knife and fork and don't share it. THAT SAID... they don't do a good job of properly educating their customers. The waiter, a nice kid, didn't set the expectations of the table. I knew what to expect b/c I had been there before- BUT- I wanted to see what he would say. Nothing. So, my sister and her boyfriend were surprised when the waiter brought out a pair of scissors. In short- I GET the attempt to adhere to the origins of the style of the pizza BUT you need to do a better job of managing expectations OR just make it slightly more American for the American palate. Onto the pizza. The options were good. We ordered three totally different pies and we liked them but for ONE issue... the pizza's were a bit doughy- which makes no sense given that the oven is about 1000 degrees. But, it needed about 20 more seconds of cooking time. I would return- as I do like pizza... however, there are other options that are pretty good around here. Serious pie... is one and they don't have the doughy-ness problem
(3)
Karthika V.

The wait is bad and they are rude at the door! We waited for 20 minutes after they sent us a text saying our table is ready. Highly recommend making a reservation. It is a good spot for friends to hang out and great for dates. Pizzas are fresh and the wine/drink selection is good.
(3)
B D.

The thin-crust pizza at Via is delicious, fresh, and authentic. I always get the Margherita D.O.C with prosciutto crudo. To all the uncultured haters out there complaining of a "floppy middle" that results in the "toppings slipping off before I can lift the slice to my mouth": Put the pizza down! NEWSFLASH: Via serves thin crust pizza as part of an authentic Italian dining experience. In Italian restaurants, pizza is eaten with a fork and knife. If you're looking to shovel American food into your mouth with your hands, check out Pizza Hut - maybe they'll let you sub out the free cinna sticks for a side of class.
(5)
Raymond R.

Theme of Via Tribunali: More is more, so we charge more! Overpriced, not well thought out, SOGGY pizza. Though I was raising eyebrows at the $16+ price tags per pie, I was very excited to finally try Via's domed oven pizza. Man, what a disappointment! There were WAY too many pizza options of very similar topping configurations. It was as if they said "Hmmm...we can't make up our mind so let's just offer all 20-something of these combos and let the customer figure it out." Not impressive. Just about all of the pizzas listed in the menu had too many toppings. These sound good in theory--and their Italian spelling of provolone almost sounds authentic--but I find it difficult to enjoy a pizza when there's too much going on. Just pick 2-3 great toppings--keep it simple, silly! The prosciutto fungi pizza crust was soggy and the dante was overpowered by the odd taste of the cherry tomatoes that were baked with the pizza. The prosciutto was raw, which is still delicious, but easier to eat and more enjoyable to this pizza snob when it's been baked on. I resorted to tearing off and eating the toppings...leaving the mushy crust for the garbage. I think Via would easily impress a recent Dominos/Pizza Hut convert. But if they're going to charge this much for pizza, I would expect it to be amazing. Big disappointment. I hope the owners would consider driving down to Portland and try the crispy/chewy pies from Ken's Artisan...and take notes!
(2)
Leah F.

Yum!
(4)
Chantelle E.

Thin crust wood fired pizza, and delish wine... its right up my ally! We tried multiple types of pizza, all were equally delicious. We also had some app's and a salad, everything was great. Service was friendly and prompt. This would be a great place for date night, with all the candles =-) This will be my new fave pizza place in the city, at least for now!
(5)
Nan W.

This place has like a thousand reviews, but I still wanna put in my input. This place gets super busy around dinner time. It has a nice setting but it's SUPER dark in here and you can't really see what you're eating. But I've been here twice and had their lasagna, and their other pasta (macherroni al ferno I think it's called) Personally I thought their lasagna tasted a little off, but my mom liked hers alot. I didn't think it was bad, I think the word is more like 'different'. However, the macherroni al ferno is a 9/10.
(4)
Dana D.

Fire-oven pizza meets romantic ambiance. The only downside of this place is that you're likely to wait for a table, and their bar is very small... There's no waiting area, so you're likely to walk down the street to find a different place to dine. Dont get me wrong -- this place is worth the wait. They have one on Cap Hill and one on Queen Anne.
(4)
Diana C.

Thin crust, firewood pizza, just like in Napoli! The place is very dimly lit (we needed our phone lights to look at the menu), and a little loud, but it's cozy and the service is great! The staff is friendly and very accommodating for a friends large birthday party. I would say that the pizza is great, the pasta is not so great. The pizza was crispy, light, flavorful and very delicious, just like I've had in Italy. The pasta however was bland and the noodles were a bit overdone. Prices are a bit on the expensive side, but for a taste of Italy, it may be worth it! I will have to give this place a solid 3.5, but since I can't do that on yelp, I'm rounding down. Oh, yeah, parking can be difficult, so plan ahead if you're short on time.
(3)
Jen B.

The pizza was just plain...meh. We got the two most simple pizzas: the Margherita and the Marinara just to keep the flavors simple. The crust was too well done (too many black spots)on the bottom and the middle was luke warm and flimsy. I like me some wood fired oven roasted pizza and practically ate it every day in Italy for a week but this...not as good as I was expecting. Service was quick and friendly and I loved the ambiance. I'll go back to try some other pizza because maybe they were just having an off day.
(3)
Tom B.

It's actually been a few years, which makes it kind of funny not to have written before now. But it's even better than I remembered. First thing that hits you is one of the coolest things about it--great little patio space as you enter. Always a great place to sit when the weather's nice. Stored out there are huge stacks of firewood for the pizza oven. Not letting you forget that they cook pizza with honest-to-goodness fire here. Inside, it's nice black-painted wood and brick everywhere, beautifully beat-up old floor. Finding your way to the bathroom is a bit of a venture into the darkness, but it's clean and nice once you get there. Anyway, back to the dining room. One whole side is the bar, and the other is booths. But, really, you want to sit outside if you can. They bring out a huge list of pizzas, along with a tiny list of appetizers. The other side is a huge list of wine, along with a tiny list of beers. Salumi and flatbread are probably the stars of the appetizer list. The wine list actually carries a lot of really interesting offerings, lots of powerful Italian reds. Mostly higher-end stuff. The staff is well-trained on the wine and serves it enthusiastically. And, speaking of the staff, never underestimate the impact of hiring an attractive crew. Sweet home Alabama. If a knucklehead like me can figure out that even the guys you've hired are pretty, then you've hired a bunch of pretty people. They're all good at what they do, thankfully, from what I could see. The wine service was fantastic. Figuring out pizza was essentially a non-effort; too many things sound good but it actually made it surprisingly easy to just grab appealing options. Great toppings, sweet tomato sauce, and truly spectacular crust. Bottom line, it's more expensive than what you might ordinarily budget for pizza, but it's far better as well. This is very close to fine dining, and a fun place to come for a meal. I will gladly be back.
(5)
Bee H.

Brought kids for a late dinner and they were great!!! Serving the kids first, and offering fruit with their pizza. Kids loved it. Our pizzas were great too. So glad we went.
(5)
Tiffany M.

Amazing! The service, the food, the atmosphere. All great.
(5)
Ari R.

I live in LA and I can say we just don't have anything more enchanting than Via Tribunali. Amazing decor and lighting. Brick walls, cozy wood booths, and very dim lighting. The pizza is a true Neaploitan. Charred, bubbly edges, perfect texture, amazing flavor. I'm always wary of people claiming they make an authentic and good one and they do here. The staff is sooo friendly it's ridiculous. We had a small problem with the way we had ordered something and our waitress couldn't have been cooler about taking care of the order and just went above and beyond the call to make it up to us. If I lived in Seattle I'd be in trouble because I'd come here every week and eat a lot of pizza!
(5)
Rachel G.

When I lived in Florence for my study abroad, I asked myself this question every day "Am I going to have pizza for lunch OR for dinner?" See, the thing was that I knew I'd have it at least once every day and while I don't have that much shame when it comes to pizza, I couldn't justify having it twice in one day. It was THAT good. A few years ago after a wild night at Neighbours, I ended up at this Via Trib location, only I had no idea where I was cuz I was drunkety drunk drunk...and also, there's no real signage for this place so you feel like you just stumbled into a cave or something, which is not unlike finding a restaurant in Italy mind you! The food there transported me back to my time in Florence and the next day I had no idea if I dreamed it or if it was real. The good news: IT'S REAL! I always order the Margherita DOC because it's simple and it's fabulous. It never lets me down! I could eat it every day, twice a day, whatever. Any excuse to go to VT and I'm there. Also, for dessert, get the one where they pour a shot of espresso over gelato. It will make you so happy!
(5)
Tyson S.

I had a amazingly delicious pizza with garlic, arugula and prosciutto. The crust was blackened from the oven...It was the best pizza I've ever eaten. Even better than the food was the restaurant's interior. The dimly light dining room had very tall high-back booths in button-tufted black leather/vinyl. They were so fun but the most amazing part was the enormous paintings of volcano's. Black, deep purples and the neon orange and yellow lava accentuated by perfectly placed spots. What a great place to eat delicious pizza!
(5)
Honest-a-bliss R.

Great pizza. really pretty fantastic and eclectic and cool. i'd say romantic, but my GF says its too loud to be romantic. here's a tip, try the house red, and see if you can't substitute one ingredient for another (they seem to be pretty cool about that). If you don't like Pizza, don't go here, b/c besides salad, your choices are calzone, lasagna (meat only) and tube shaped past with bolognaise sauce. oh yeah, and Parking is going to be tough.
(4)
J1 J.

This place has character. Narrow and cavernous, stained glass hung up on some of the walls, it was almost like being in church - only with a wood-fired oven. Really dimly lit, too - I could barely see my food. Pizza's decent, thin crust, with interesting toppings. Had the italian sausage and broccoli rabe/rapini pizza - first time I've had pizza with a bitter green, seemed like something straight out of naples. The pizza itself wasn't super flavorful but decent enough. The place is right on Pike, good location, just a block down from Poquito's. The experience was memorable mainly for the "ambience," not necessarily for the food. But I guess I owe it to the place to try their other pizzas before making a final decision on that. And so I would go back just to do that.
(3)
Trinity B.

I have mixed feelings about the restaurant. The food was really good! Though possibly slightly overpriced. Delicious pizza. One HUGE annoyance was the fact that they don't slice the pizza for you, and only supply you with a butter knife to cut it. Made a huge mess all over the tiny table, toppings and crumbs everywhere. Not even a proper cutting tool! BUTTER KNIFE?! I know it sounds silly, but it was seriously a difficult task. My cocktail was pretty good, but not great. Restaurant was crazy dark, and server took literally 3 minutes trying to even read my ID in the dark restaurant. It was pretty cute inside there, brick and rustic. Hostess was SUPER nice! Adorable! My server was not so great. Very average. I might try again, but not too sure.
(3)
Jess C.

Amazing thin crust pizzas, yum!
(5)
Allie S.

Thin crust, quality toppings, fun atmosphere. Exposed brick, wrought iron chandeliers, eating by low candle light = Romantic We have been here several times and I always seem to come back to the DANTE - provola, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula, pomodoro, basil, shaved grana padano. You can't go wrong. I have also tried a few other pizzas on the menu, and none have disappointing.
(4)
Jessica K.

Awesome pizza, friendly service, always busy. Have you tried their hot Nutella Calzone dessert...OMG amazingly delucious, don't miss it!!! I drive from the Eastside sometimes just for that.
(4)
Kat M.

This is my favorite place for good brick oven pizzas! The atmosphere is great as well. Cute place for a date! Start with one of the arugula salads! The Insalata Di Parma has arugula, grana padano, and lemon. The Tricolore has arugula, hand dipped ricotta, and cherry tomatoes. All the pizzas have the lightest crusts and stellar toppings. Can't go wrong with any of them. But on our last visit, may have had the best one yet: the Spinaci. Ricotta, spinach, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil. Incredible! At times the crust has been too thin and fallen apart so it can be a gamble, but when it's right, it's really right. One of the best desserts is their Tartufo Affogato: Caffe Vita espresso over vanilla or chocolate gelato
(4)
Nadine S.

Great pizza and very good service. I worked in Naples, Italy for a few months and have to say that this is pretty close to what I had experienced there. Great flavors and beautifully made crust. The restaurant also has a romantic vibe, so it's perfect for informal dates. I came here with a group of Italians and they left very happy. Bon appetito!
(4)
Jake R.

This place is just ok. I came here with a date and the place looks pretty cool. It definitely has a romantic vibe to it. The pizza was pretty good but we definitely should have gotten the scissors they offer as the butter knife they give you to cut the pizza with doesn't work so well. The pizza's are also a little spendy, most are around $16 to $18 and can only really feed one person. My biggest complaint about this place was the wait staff. They didn't seem to take their customer service roll to serious. We waited quite a bit for our ordered drinks to arrive and the water that we were served in the meantime was room temp, which is not refreshing on a warm summer day. I was surprised to see that the waiter was pouring our water out of a glass pitcher that was just sitting out in the open in the back. No wonder the water was room temp, I wondered how long it had been there?! I might be back to give it another try sometime but it definitely won't be on my list of "must go" places in Seattle.
(3)
Travis V.

Via Tribunali's is a great spot. I came for dinner but stayed for the amazing wine selection. We had cheap and expensive bottles without feeling pressure or snootiness. I had a marinara pizza and was pleasantly surprised to see that there was no cheese on it. Awesome crust, awesome sauce. Perfect lighting, music levels and service. I will be going back.
(5)
monica d.

I love their crispy crust smokey pizza, to die for. Great atmosphere and consistently good service.
(5)
Dawn K.

This place has the best happy hour that I've been to thus far. $5 freshly made pizzas, $7 nutella calzones, and $9 blood orange martinis! ($5 well drinks) Service has always been exceptional. A great little place.
(5)
Eric H.

I have been here a couple of times, it's dark, they play good tunes, the staff is friendly and they have decent food. I
(4)
Bjorn F.

Sadly, as great of a foodie city as Seattle is, it's kind of a wasteland in the pizza department. Even the places touted by Seattleites as "the best pizza in Seattle" is usually disappointing (still haven't found great "New York" pizza!). This is why I was so happy to discover Via Tribunali. Authentic Italian thin-crust oven-grilled pizzas in a really cozy atmosphere. I will definitely be back here the next time I'm craving some quality pizza in Seattle.
(4)
Ginny M.

We went in search of thin-crust pizza with real Italian flavors (at least, how I remembered that from a childhood in New Jersey). Here is what we found: 1. Incredible thin crust with a wood-fired flavor, not just wood-fired in name 2. Cheesy yet light - lots of cheese but not a "cheese load" of the gooey sort where you see the strings when you pull slices apart. This may be a "downside" if that is what you are looking for but it worked well for us even though our motto normally is "the cheesier the better." 3. Tomato-y tomato sauce - no noticeable herb tastes (oregano etc.) so that could be a downside, but delicious fresh tomato taste was a plus. 4. A side arugula salad - all in perfect condition (no mulch as you often get with salads that stray from ice berg lettuce or romaine) with a delicious dressing 5. truly the world's best affogato - the combination of espresso and vanilla ice cream was amazing. (Okay, maybe not the world's best as I have not tried all of the affogatos in the world - but the best among many dozens.:)) And the Americano coffee wasn't bad either. By the way, the ambience is quite charming, at least at the Capitol Hill location. I can't wait to go back to try other pizzas, and revisit that affogato!
(5)
Amy G.

This was our second choice of places to eat for dinner while company was in town. 1 hr. wait for first choice vs. 15 min. here. Easy choice. Anyway, after our short wait we were seated at a specifically 3 person seater booth - COOL! I ordered the house salad. We all ended up splitting it because it was SO HUGE (and I don't like olives or the type of tomatoes they had). It was really yummy and they had a ton of expensive elements in it. My mom and I split the margherita pizza which was plenty for both of us (I ended up taking a little bit home). Seth ordered the spaccanapoli which he loved. Definitely a good place to bring someone from out of town for a pretty classy, relaxed dinner.
(4)
Brad R.

Best pizza around! Amazing selection and amazing food. Be prepared to wait for service but it's definitely worth it!
(4)
Chee K.

After walking up and down Pike St waiting for a show, we stopped at this place. It was definitely a good find. I enjoy all sorts of pizza but have been a little saddened by the lackluster versions in the Pacific NW, until I came here. This is a thin pie cooked in a wood burning oven. My husband and I shared one and had a really tasty fresh salad. What can I say, it hit the spot? I liked the crust was a little charred, the toppings were not overwhelming, and the pizza had a tasty chew. Yes, it was a little bit floppy and definitely sloppy, but it hit all those tasty notes.
(4)
Mr. B.

Burrata: Creamy mozzarella with tomatoes on the side. Great! Focaccia: The side order was an entire LOAF of focaccia that consisted of 12 pieces. The waitress should have told us the size in advance. Regardless, it was wood-fired and was really good, with and without the burrata. Via Tribulani Pizza: This non-traditional rectangular pizza was very tasty. It had NO SAUCE and was served with tomatoes, arugula, and mozzarella on top. The rest of the "toppings" were stuffed inside the wood fired crust. Margherita Pizza: Thin-crust, wood fired, and great flavor. Note: You must to ask for a pair of pizza-scissors to cut the pizza into slices. Fun/interesting gimmick.
(4)
Frances G.

I entered this place and knew I would love it instantly. After studying in Florence for a semester in College my standards for authentic pizza became quite high and hard to reach. With the brick walls and stained glass wall decorations I felt as if I were in an Florentine medieval chapel. Then came the waitress, who happened to actually be Italian. That is always a plus. Everything about the meal was perfect. The perfect wood fired thin crust and standard Italian toppings: truffle oil, Italian sausage, anchovies, prosciutto, pancetta....the list goes on. Even more Italian was the table wine selection. Yes, I realize most people like to select their wine off a wine list, which you can do here. However, they also offer the half pint carafe and the full pint carafe of their house wine. Just as they would in the home country of Pizza. It was a lovely experience with table wine good friends and pizza. Couldn't get any better.
(5)
Krishna S.

I have had the pizza and the lasagna here. Both were pretty underwhelming. For pizza I still think serious pie is exceptionally better for basically the same amount of money. The lasagna didn't seem that special when I ate it. The only thing I did enjoy about this place was their nutella calzone dessert. That thing was quite good.
(2)
Kayotie J.

I will start by saying that the food was pretty fabulous. The pizza we ordered had a thin, soft, wood-fired crust that had a wonderful depth of flavor. The ambiance was lovely for a 'fancy' night out - dark, sultry, and romantic. The point of this review, though, is to help people who are considering going there. The service was the worst I've experienced in Seattle...and ever. Our server was Melissa, so I'm sorry if you're stuck with her. From the beginning, she seemed a bit standoffish and acted as if she was too good to be helping us. The food is delicious, and if it weren't for the awful service, I would be going back. Never again. We ordered a salad to start and the shared tea drink. We got the salad, phenomenal, and continued to wait for the drink. We waited about fifteen to twenty minutes for our drink to appear. The pizza was served, and was also delicious. We still had no drink. We ate our meal, wondering why we hadn't received our drink once we'd finished eating. Once done, we overheard Melissa muttering "ugh, the tea!" as she breezed by us without so much as eye contact, let alone an acknowledgement or apology. We asked about the drink and she responded that she had put in the order. After we ate, I saw her go behind the bar, make the drink, come around the other side of the bar to serve it and only then did she bring it to us. At first, she was somewhat redeemed - she told us the drink would be on the house. We were placated at first. She later brought us a fantastic tiramisu and again apologized for the delay in our drink. We were actually back to being content by that point. Of course, once we requested the check things took another awkward and unsavory turn. She placed the check on the table and said, " Here you go, we comp'd the dessert instead of the drink, if that's okay," and proceeded to quickly walk away. Sorry, what? Oh, thank you for telling us the $16 drink order would be comp'd since we waited our entire meal for our beverage, then slyly brought us a dessert we didn't order (at half the drink cost) and comp'd that instead. STELLAR. Honestly, Melissa didn't deserve any tip at all; she was highly inattentive throughout the meal, and iced the service cake with lying about the drink comp. Being from the service industry, we tipped 12%, which was definitely 12% more than was warranted. We will not EVER be going back to Tribunali.
(2)
Orcas S.

The food here is really two star, but if you have a big group, then you can get them to reserve a larger table in the back of the restaurant, hence the three starts. Let's get the negatives out of the way. The food. The pizza here is soggy. I don't understand how that could happen. Authentic Italian pizza (napoletana) like the kind served here is supposed to be cooked in a blazing hot pizza oven. How a pizza can ever come out soggy, I'll never know. The ingredients in the pizza seemed just fine, but who can enjoy pizza that doesn't have any crispness to the crust. The pizzas are "personal" pizzas but are definitely fairly large and will fill you up, although a little pricey. Also I found it strange the pizzas weren't sliced. I think they give you scissors for cutting the pizzas, but they fell apart after one use. Certainly not the restaurant's fault, but ironic none the less. And nothing a little elbow grease couldn't handle with the knives we had. The exception to the experience was their house special or the Via Tribunali pizza, which is not napoletana style at all. Instead of coming on large white round platters, it came on a rectangular cutting board. It took longer to come out of the kitchen, but it was perfectly cooked. The rectangular pizza seems simple at first, but had a delicious assortment of toppings. The crust was thick, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it a stuffed crust. If I ever do end up going back, I doubt I will give anything other than the house special much consideration. Oh, and they had a good wine list. As for other comments, make sure you bring your phone with you. The restaurant is so dark that you'll need the light from it to read the menu. Otherwise the ambience was great. The place had great decor. It was a little hard to hear each other for some reason, either from the background music or simply poor acoustics. Lastly, the staff we very nice.
(3)
Ishita D.

Definitely worth trying the place once for all the veggie pizza lovers in search of good wood fired pizza. My husband and I shared the Primavera (a good choice for vegetarians who like Arugula) and a ricotta cheese appetizer that was quiet forgettable. Also had the Sambuca (sweet and potent) with fennel and elderflower. Found it too sweet for my taste and would not have it again. The highlight of our evening at this dimly lit place perfect for a cozy evening with friends was the nutella calzone (dessert) which is to die for. I'd recommend going to the place just to have this amazing dessert that just transports one to a happy place. Service was good and prompt & Iam looking forward to try their Happy Hour one of these days.
(3)
Mary O.

I did not like this place. For starters, they keep the place WAY too dark inside. My dining companion and I both had to get out our cell phones to light up the menu enough to read it (and we're not old!). This obviously wouldn't have been a problem during daylight hours, but we were there for dinner. Secondly, I really didn't like that you have to cut your own pizza. It's not easy in the slightest and causes the toppings to slide off. I don't understand this tradition at all. Thirdly, the menu does not specify whether a pizza has red or white sauce. I naively assumed the pizza I order had red sauce -- it did not. It was a white sauce pizza absolutely COVERED in arugula (so much that it looked like a salad). I had a few bites, but didn't like it enough to finish it. The only saving grace about this place was that my glass of wine was a generous pour.
(1)
Richard U.

I came here as I was carb craving like a madman. Can be bit hard to find as they don't have much of a sign on the outside. Do they want to be a secret?! I sat at the bar as I was flying solo that evening. They do offer a lovely assortment of olives which I happily sucked down in preperation for my pie. This place serves up neopolitan style pizza. Thin and brick oven fired. Pretty tasty, just kind of smallish for my appetite. The guy serving me (bartender?) was friendly enough. Maybe I'll get two next time...
(4)
Tien T.

AMBIANCE...perfect. Brick walls lit with candles scattered throughout the restaurant make the restaurant very warm and romantic. FOOD...one of the best Neapolitan pizza's in the city. Even better is the ginormous scissors they give you to cut it with. The "Sexy" cocktail is delicious. Its made with vodka, fresh squeezed grapefruit & orange juices and chambord. SERVICE....their shortcoming & it made my experience go from 5 stars to a 3. I actually don't think I'll be back anytime soon. I'd rather go to Serious Pie for a pizza just as good, but with exceptional service. We had a party of 10 for a birthday and reserved the back. When I first arrived it took 10 minutes for someone to finally acknowledge I was there. I was approached by a female server and the host. I told them I was with the party in the back and the cake was a surprise so if they could put it away until dessert was being served. The served pointed at the host, the host pointed at the server who in turn pointed back at the host. Then the host told me to just carry the cake to my table myself and shooed my away with a flicking hand gesture. RUDE. So I again told them that the cake was a surprise and the host look at me unamused and before he could say something else uncalled for, the server grabbed the cake from my hands and said she would take care of it. The next lamesauce move....before our asses even hit the seats, our server tells us we had to be out by 11pm. Keep in mind our reservation was for 9pm & didn't even get sat until 915pm. She told us ALL reservations are only held for 2hr increments and they had another party at 11pm. First of all, they should have told us that when the reservation was made. Secondly, I highly doubted they had another big party reservation for dinner at 11pm & when we walked out just past 11 nearly empty restaurant answered my question, which meant they lied to me there was no other 11pm reservation for the same table. With all that blabbering said, our dinner was rushed and we had no time to celebrate my friends birthday and felt unwelcome and a burden to a restaurant.
(2)
Jesse O.

Went here for Happy Hour. Ordered a happy hour sized pizza for $5.00 Waiter brings out the pizza about 10 minutes later - "oh looks like they accidentally put in an order for a large pizza. is that ok?" "Sure, not really hungry but don't want to wait another 10 minutes" Get the bill and got charged $13 for the regular sized pizza rather than the $5 happy hour pizza. Just took it on the chin, paid it, and left. Food is good, however this was annoying. Pretty shady IMO. It's a shame since it's a great happy hour and the food is actually pretty tasty.
(3)
Food Physicist D.

There are so many wonderful things that make up the Via Tribunali experience. The beautiful decor, the comprehensive list of traditional italian wines, the authentic and delicious pizza and the fantastic wait staff. Nestled in the every bustling First Hill area, it stands out as one of the best pizza experiences in Seattle. The only con is that the restaurant is small. Get their early to get a good seat, especially on the weekends.
(5)
Noel t.

I was hanging out with the band Lacuna Coil (an Italian Rock band) and they highly recommended the pizza at Via Tribunali. They said it was the most authentic Italian pizza they have had in the USA. With a recommendation like that, how could I NOT try it out. Travel Zoo had a deal so I decided to drop in for a date night dinner. I was HIGHLY impressed with the food. I could eat the Burrata every day. Seriously. SO GOOD. The veal meatballs were so delicious, that I only felt slightly guilty I was eating baby cows. I also had the Margherita D.O.C pizza, which was really fresh and tasty. I was there at an off time (Sunday 6:30pm) and the place was only half full, but our waiter was fantastic. He was very attentive. The only downside to this experience was that I have lived on Cap Hill for 11 years now, and THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN THERE!!!! GAH! Why did I wait so long??? Anyway, if you haven't tried it yet, you should. ASAP! So that you don't feel as upset as I did for missing out on it all this time.
(5)
Yumiko K.

Via Tribunali is a cozy, intimate, and delicious pizzeria with an enormous pizza menu. The crust is thin (but not too thin) yet extremely chewy and delicious. I want to wrap myself up with their crust like a blanket! Their pizza is not your typical gooey cheesy massively heartburn-y, but it packs a punch with tangy tomato sauce and mild buffalo mozzarella. Yum! I think I have to try their calzone next time. It looked like a mountain on a plate!
(4)
Dae Y.

food is great. service is good. it's a nit-picky thing, but it's just too darn dark in the booths in the main area. i've had the small happy hr pepperoni. the happy hour margherita. and the happy hour mezza luna. and we've also had dinner there too with some other pizzas like the one that has 4 ingredients in it , and if you want they can mix them all for you. we got them discrete. one thing about these ultra-thin pizzas is that they get cold pretty quickly if you don't eat them quickly. and they can get a little soggy too. i tasted a house salad my baby ordered there once too. it was good too. for this style of pizza, it's one of the best around!!
(4)
Thom N.

Superb food, friendly service. The food is amazing. Pizza crust is just the right kind of chewy and just the right amount of crispy. Bolognese is rich. Meatballs are possibly the best I've had. Even the bruschetta is great. Coffee is good too. We dined with young kids, who were welcomed with a smile, crayons and a good kids' menu.
(5)
Chelsey G.

Thomas was our bartender and made some fantastic drinks - the orange crush was my favorite. Once our group moved to a table, Adam was our waiter and he was extremely helpful since this was our first time visiting. We tried 4 different pizzas and one of the calzones. The foccasia bread and Burrata was amazing, my two favorites! After dinner, I enjoyed the Tiramisu and Flat-Liner (an espresso flavored drink). What a great experience!
(5)
Seattle F.

The server was excellent. We were there with a big group of people and people kept joining. Plenty were drunk/buzzed and she took it all in stride. Great job though I didn't get her name. The food was really good and creative. I'm docking a star for the beer selection. 3 beer on tap? In Seattle? Two of them were macros and one was African Amber. Seriously? It's Seattle and further it's Georgetown. They need at least 3 more beer.
(4)
Zachary S.

Came here for happy hour. We tried the Bruschetta appetizer which was pretty delicious. I am iffy on tomatoes and my friend usually never likes them but we both thought this was excellent. The salame pizza was excellent as well. It was not the best pizza I have ever had, but it was pretty good - i liked the spiciness. For $5 per happy hour pizza this was a ridiculously good deal. I was afraid the pizza would be too small and it wasn't large but it still filled me up. Also just a cool place to be in.
(4)
James F.

Came back here. The pizza with the arugula and proschutto on top is fan-freakin' tastic. ITs like a giant fesh arugula salad on a pizza.
(4)
Joyce J.

I have wanted to come here a couple times but this place is not open for lunch and other times it would be packed with people. I finally got a table here on a Wednesday night. I tried the clams. It was alright. A few of the clams were sandy. I also tried the baked bread and it was alright too. My friend and I ordered the Via Tribunali which was like a calzone pizza. The flavors were fine. I still like Serious Pie more.
(3)
Gigi T.

Good food, friendly staff! This was one of the best place for pizzas in Seattle. The pizzas were hand made by staff with a wood fired oven. They stretch the pizza to the right amount of size and put toppings on. Using a wooden pizza shovel, they leave it in for a short amount of time and its done. The crust was not too thin, and the toppings were really filling! Its WAY better than pizza hut, in my opinion. It had a dimmed atmosphere with soft, slow music. The furniture were all made up of wood. They had bricked walls with high ceilings. There are different pieces of artwork hung throughout the restaurant, very classy.
(5)
Geoffrey E.

Wonderfully consistent and fantastic pizza. Have eaten here a couple of times now when in town for business. Each time, I took coworkers with me and all have absolutely enjoyed this fine establishment.
(5)
Lei W.

There's a word that I like to break out every now and then, on occasion, when it's absolutely needed. Foodgasm. Absolute Foodgasm. My taste buds were so thankful. We got the Misto Salumi platter for an appetizer, with cured meats (an assortment of prosciutto), olives and some cheese. So tasty. Then we got the Margherita d.o.c. and I was so excited when they brought the pizza out with kitchen shears for cutting. Not pre-sliced, no pizza cutter...scissors. It was great. Fresh buffalo mozzerella and it all just tested so... fresh. The ambience was very romantic, but I went with a friend and that was fine as well. Stained glass and candles. They push the $10 prosecco cocktails, but I was perfectly happy with a beer to go with my pizza. I would recommend this place to anyone.
(4)
Arry Y.

I really like this place. Lots of good memories here. The staff is friendly - Been going since they opened. Loved the dark-haired waitress with the Italian accent. Bartender's cool. Favorite pizza there is the lasagna pizza. My Italian friend would of course, roll her eyes and say that's not a real Italian pizza - I still like it. Pizza comes out fast! They got the real wood burning oven which gives the pizza a nice smokey taste. If you're a light eater... and you've got two - order a salad and a pizza to share. It's plenty. If not, order your own pizza. Salads I go for are the tricolor one or the della casa Best way to eat leftovers - take the slice of pizza and warm it up in a pan (no need for oil) and heat up on medium heat.
(4)
Rebecca S.

Yummm!! Last night at Rachel G.'s birthday party, Leonardo, Lisa and I shared the Via Tribunali pizza and the Primavera and that Primavera is seriously the best pizza I have ever had. The Via Tribunali has all the cheeses on one pizza, aka ricotta, smoked mozarella, buffalo mozarella and grana. It was good, but also really rich and heavy from the four cheeses and I probably wouldn't order it again. The Primavera on the other hand has arugula, grana and cherry tomatoes, making it a savory but light and fresh pizza. I think I ate about half. The pizzas were a good size too. The three of us were stuffed and we still had leftovers! Service was great, especially for such a large group. Pizzas were served quickly and they had no problem taking as many forms as payment for the check. I'll be coming back for their happy hour soon!
(4)
Inna B.

I'm a sucker for the dark rooms with the exposed brick, candles and, at times being able to feel like we're in another country or time. I love it. The 45+ minute wait for a table (seven people, Wedn. evening) was not much fun and quite loud, but in a sense told me that this place is probably worth it. The service: The waitress was amazing but the bus boy (?) just stared at us with an "I don't know or care" look when we asked him if he knew how to say "cheers" in Italian. (We figured it out moments after.) The waitress, however, even accommodated us when we said "It's this guy's birthday but he's vegan- is there any dessert-like thing he can get?" She came back with a maraschino cherry with a candle in it. I ate the cherry b/c he didn't want it, but... that was still pretty cool. As for the food. Oh the food. First we got some bruchetta (?) that's no longer on the menu (the 'organizer' of the night has been coming here for years), and that was amazing. The pizza crust was like that of every other pizza, but all the toppings (incl. an abundance of cherry tomatoes) on it were all FRESH (as in un-cooked). It was a trip and I loved it! Then we all got our respective pizzas, which were also delicious but we wished we would have had scissors to cut them with (bring them next time?). My guy and I shared ours and felt comfortably satiated, but the other four guys got their own pizzas and finished them. Two were still a little hungry when they finished, but decided not to get more food. Side note: Not sure if this is a regular thing, but last night (Wedn.) this restaurant was participating in an outdoor movie that was happening in a parking lot across the street. We were tempted to go there and enjoy a couple of $6 pizzas (they had a portable oven?), but ended up doing something else.
(5)
Andrew T.

I want to give this 4 stars, I really do - it's a cool place. And it's close, but I think it's only 3 in the end. Shall we say, 3.5? The place got amazing reviews, was close to the hotel - why not. I started with an antipasto di tonno, which was very nice. Good tomatoes, but not great, nice mozzarella, excellent tuna, and some nice kalamata olives and capers for flavor. Light, tasty, a good appetizer. My coworker and I then split the quattro stagioni, which was also pretty good, but not mind blowing. The crust was chewy, with a little black from the oven, and tasted fine. sauce was good, but again, not spectacular. Their prosciutto is mild - shame on me, even though the menu said cotto, I assumed it would be the cured variety, as that's the only thing I really ever think of when I read prosciutto. The salame was spicy, very tasty, and the mushrooms was decent...I know it said over roasted, but they were...a little wet...reminiscent of canned. I know they weren't...but... I topped it off with a little chocolate gelatto, dipped in cocoa, and covered with a shot of espresso. Now, why I never thought about this before is beyond me. The rich, bitter espresso goes very well with the sweet creamy gelatto - very nice little desert. Not exactly light and crisp, but it's very good. The meal was good - I think a little pricey, which lots of reviews seem to echo here. Service was a bit indifferent, although we did time it right and get seated immediately. But maybe service and price keeps me off the 4th star. I guess, I'm not really amazed at what I had. Was it good? Yes. And would I go back? Sure. But it's just not quite there for number four.
(3)
Tamara B.

My mom and I ate here last night before attending a show at the Eclectic Theater. We got there a little after 6 p.m. We were seated right away at a table near the front of the restaurant so we could people watch as we ate. We ordered the Margarita DOC pizza with the mozzarella di bufala which is the handmade mozzarella, and a mozzarella and tomato salad. The salad had three kinds of tomatoes, some cherry, and some cut heirloom with olive oil, basil, and the mozzarella. It had so much flavor! The pizza was just as tasty. There's something about their tomato sauce which has so much flavor, yet is so mild. It doesn't have that heartburn feel that some tomato sauces have. It was light and flavorful. Some olive oil was mixed in the sauce as well. The pizza came uncut and they brought a pair of pizza scissors. I've never seen those before, but I liked that because you could cut the pizza however you liked. The pizza is wood-fired and very thing crust, which I really liked as a person who is trying to watch carb intake! The service was nice as well. I ordered a glass of their house red and it was a lovely wine. Very fruit forward with a drier finish. Overall, we enjoyed this restaurant and would definitely recommend it to others!
(5)
Brandon B.

Why did I wake up this morning craving a Nutella Pizza? This place was the Bomb! I think I ate about a pound of prosciutto. The food looked really good, but it's a little dark so seeing exactly how the food looked was a bit difficult. It might have looked like the girl when the lights came on at closing time, but who cares! It sure tasted pretty Awesome!
(4)
Conrad C.

Pizza scissors! If that isn't reason enough to go here, I don't know what is. My first observation of this place was that it was incredibly dark. Like, I almost tripped when I walked in. But I'm a sucker for exposed brick so I was in. The pizzas were, very simply, really good. My main complaint was that they were slightly doughy, but otherwise it's one of the better pizzas in Seattle. We got the prosciutto funghi and the specialty. The prosciutto was good but the real star was the specialty. It's made on a rectangle of dough; on the length of one side they place the sausage, on the other they place the cheeses. They then flip each side over itself so that the two sides almost meet in the middle. The "pizza" (which is somewhat like a calzone at this point) is baked and then the arugula is placed on top. The cheese side especially was like heaven, but the arugula was a good counterpunch so it didn't feel like cheese-overload. The sausage was good, although I wouldn't say it's the best sausage I've ever had (it was ground), and at times was a bit spicy. The beer menu was a little disappointing, but only by Capitol Hill standards.
(4)
Jessica N.

My girlfriend and I came here for happy hour one night. Straight in the front door there are a bunch of kids running around. I didn't realize I was in a chuck e cheese. We were shoved in the corner right next to the circus of kids. It was a very awkwardly placed table. We were greeted by our server/bartender who was very nice, but a little bit too attentive. I'm a server and I know the signs of people who are ready to order and are still deciding. If someone is still looking at the menu, you might offer your knowledge to help them out, but he approached us 3 times to ask if we were ready. NO! Give me second, will you? We felt rushed. He was actually very friendly... That is until my boyfriend got there. Then he was very short with us. It was very odd and made the entire experience feel like we weren't welcome. The pluses are for ambiance (minus the kids) and the Nutella calzones on happy hour. I might come in again, but only to get a Nutella calzone... To go.
(2)
Sam H.

I stopped in on Friday night to grab some drinks with a friend. Very cool, somewhat moody atmosphere--almost felt like stepping into an old speakeasy. The bartender (who I believe was named Thomas) was AWESOME. The service was attentive, friendly, and classy. The drink selections were some of the best I've seen around the area. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a chill atmosphere to grab some drinks in. We didn't eat here, but I can bet the food is as good as everything else. We'll be going back again for sure!
(5)
Mike f.

Good pizza, but nothing extraordinary---we tried four different varieties, the special fig and prosciutto was the best of the lot. Major nit to pick for me is always the crispness of the crust on Neapolitan style pizza and Via Tribunali was lacking in this regard. Nothing wrong, just not exceptional---if you're in Capitol Hill area worth a try but don't make a special trip.
(3)
Luca D.

Very, very good pizza Margherita that meets the expectations of a picky Italian lover of pizza. Some weird choices around ingredients for more "elaborated" pizzas like Capricciosa, or Margherita with Bufala, which includes Grana Padano cheese (out of the blue). Margherita assessment: 8/10. The dough is really well done, but it tends to be gummy too early when compared to original Italian pizza dough. More than acceptable overall. Tomato sauce and mozzarella were great, and the delicious simplicity of this pizza has not been ruined with any wrong spice - very good. Very expensive appetizers, not worth the money despite being very good and definitely authentic. I suggest to skip, the pizza is anyway decent sized (if not big for an average appetite). In my case, I ate mine plus appetizer and hal pizza of my guest. But that's me.
(4)
Liane L.

Molta deliziosa! Gourmet Neapolitan pizzas are the main event here at Via Tribunali, along with an extensive list of wines. Prices are on the steeper side, but the fresh meats, cheeses and vegetables justify it. I dined here with five of my friends, so our server recommended ordering at least four pizzas. We decided on the margherita, prosciutto e funghi, salsiccia e cipolla and misto salumi. My favorite was the salsiccia e cipolla (Italian sausage, caramelized onions and mozzarella). Instead of a traditional tomato based sauce, it featured a creamy, olive oil base. Unlike many pizza joints, the Italian sausage was homemade (I think) and in generous sized chunks. Each of the pizzas had a thin, soft and lightly charred crust. Split between 6, each of our checks came to be around $10 (before tip) which is an awesome deal! Otherwise, each pizza is pretty pricey ($16-$18) if you plan on having your own. Their HH seems to offer some pretty kickin' deals, so I'll definitely be back then! And beware of the restroom! It's extremely dark in there...I couldn't even find the garbage bin without using my phone flashlight! 0_0
(4)
Kenneth B.

Wow! Great pizza, awesome service and cool family style setting. Will be back! Try the Italian sausage with fennel seed!
(5)
Ashley A.

Happy hour here is awesome! $6 pizzas that are quite large in size and $3 drafts.. no complaints! The food is always killer, but the service can be on and off at times. I went in last week and it was almost 20 minutes just to get a drink sitting at the bar. I even had to get up to get my own menu from the hostess at the front. I will say this is NOT the norm at Via Tribunali of all the times I have been there, but just a heads up in case you catch them on an off day your first time there. The food is worth it, promise!
(4)
Julie P.

the pizza was so good, however the lighting is very dim. So if you're not looking for the dimly-lit, romantic, date night vibe it may not be the best choice.
(4)
Gentle V.

Do you like eating pizza in the dark? Then, Via Tribunali is probably the place for you! After singing our hearts out for a friend's birthday at Rockbox, we debated on what to do next. You know that feeling: You want to do something because it's only 10 pm, but you don't know what. Plus, going home early meant we were getting old, and we couldn't admit defeat! Next thing I knew, my friends pointed out that Via Tribunali had pizza, a bar, and a picture of a cat outside the building several floors above it. We were sold! When you walk into this place, be careful where you step. It was way too dark, and I could barely see in front of me, including the menu. Lucky for us, happy hour was 10 pm to close, and that's where you get the biggest bang for your buck. However, your choices are limited unfortunately. We ordered ($6 each during HH): --Salami pizza (6"): Yummy pepperoni pizza with crispy salame cooked using their brickfire oven. --Margherita pizza (6"): Good, basic standard but soggy in the middle --Anti pasta plate (olives, proscuitto, peppers, cheeses): Salty and briney, just the way I like it. The plate was a little small though. I've been here previously outside of HH, and I wasn't terribly impressed based on quality versus the price. The 13" pizzas are pretty big from their regular menu but the crust was too thin and the pizza was soggy. I still prefer Tutta Bella's a little more than Via Tribunali, but my happy hour experience was much better than I expected. Overall, I give Via Tribunali a (3) star rating.
(3)
Sheena C.

I had a delightful experience here it was dark and discreet just the way this paralegal DJ girl likes it my favorite thing is the music that' this Thomas guy plays on his phone that's how I ended up in this venue I was actually on my way elsewhere when all of a sudden I heard nas " one of my favorite rappers being played the pizza was great and the drinks where stiff (Â¬_Â¬)ï¾‰ Cheer's to one of my new pop up pizza spots I'll be back again
(3)
Elizabeth T.

If you like thin crust pizza and not a whole lot of cheese, I would recommend this place. Not only is it in the hipster side of town, it serves delicious food. We were fortunate to sit at the bar when we took our friend out for his birthday. We got excellent service and got great recommendations. The bartender who served us happens to be a partner. He was hilarious, incredibly helpful, and quite the entertainer. Try get a seat at the bar. It is crowded usually and might be an awkward place to sit if you are in a large party. We tried two pizzas. One had smoked salmon and the other was a popular one the bartender recommended (not to be confused with their signature pizza). Both were incredibly tasty. My personal favorite was the smoked salmon. It was not too cheesy (finally!) It packed a lot of flavor and was not too heavy on the salmon (yes, there is such a thing). Their popular one reminded me of your standard pepperoni pizza but it was a special Italian sausage of some sort. It was tasty. Pretty greasy with the amount of meat that was packed on there. Definite must go place for dinner if you are in the neighborhood.
(4)
Gustavo M.

This little place is in a convenient location, it's dark and intimate, it's for the budget conscious, it's super quick, and it has chocolate calzones!!!! As you enter the place, you'll notice large stacks of fire wood on the sides. This is an important detail, and not merely decorative. Let's talk about their pizza. The slim crust is perfect, allowing for a crispy outside, and a thin layer of fluff in the middle. Remember the wood you saw when you came in? From the first bite, you can taste a delicious woody hint in the dough. This flavor is fused in thanks to their wood-fired oven. Hence the stacks of wood :) Around Seattle, I only know of another place where pizza tastes this good: Veracci. By far, my top pizza choice is Margherita, and Tribunali makes it really well: a perfect blend of basil and mozzarella. It's so good, I even forgive them for using pomodoro pasta instead of fresh tomato slices :) But even if I don't end up having dinner, I never leave this place without feasting on a Mezza Luna for dessert. This is the calzone equivalent of the all-too-familiar crepe with Nutella. It's true, I love me sweets, but don't you be afraid of a sugar overload, the slightly sour pizza dough balances perfectly with the hazelnut-chocolatey sweet, to bring untold happiness to your mouth. It's like ebony and ivory living together in perfect harmony :)
(4)
Thuy D.

Happy hour here is decent! $6 for a little bit bigger than personal size pizzas and $5 Prosecco and wine. I really like that their pizzas are thin crust and their sauce are pretty good. The past weekend was my second visit here and just like the first time 2 out of the 3 pizzas we ordered came out soggy in the middle. We came in after 10pm and was able to grab a table right away, although it does seem like a very popular place so reservation is recommended. Ambiance wise Via Tribunali gives a hip, rustic, and seductive vibe. The whole place was extremely dark as there was barely any lighting other than some small candle lights. I wouldn't say it was a romantic place or a good place for dates, unless you don't want your date to see what you look like. I'd say it's a good place for friends to hang out.
(3)
Corrie H.

Okay, I'm going to say it. Via Tribunali makes one of my favorite pizzas in all of North America. We ordered the pizza special (which was a complicated and delicious meat-covered feast). But the Margherita... oh. Oh, yes. The Margherita. I could eat that for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Today. Tomorrow. And again the next day. We also like the service, which was super friendly and super informative. And we liked the environment--all exposed brick and romantic lighting. I can't wait to go back. I think you know what I'll be ordering.
(5)
Jacob D.

I've had better. I shared the Spinaci pizza with my girlfriend. It tasted fairly mediocre. It was also very expensive for the size. The atmosphere was nice, besides the music. One of the songs they played had an intro with a little girl talking about chopping heads off and it lasted for at least a minute. The other reviews were misleading and I don't think I'll be coming back. I wish I had just ordered Domino's.
(2)
Paul K.

Absolutely best pizza this side of Italy! In the wood fired, Napoletana style (the original pizza), every bite is to be savored!!
(5)
Ren G.

Via Tribunali is like a miniature cathedral dedicated to the God of pizza. The decor and the flavors will give anyone who has been to Italy a tiny piece of that visit back with dim lights, chewy flavorful brick oven baked crust, and an old world European style of decor. My boyfriend and I sat on the patio on our recent visit and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the passers by on Cap Hill while we waited for our food--which, incidentally, wasn't very long. I've never seen a pizza cook so fast. It was amazing; almost as fast as a Little Caesar's Hot 'n Ready. But the flavor is what took this experience to the next level. I had a pizza with mozarella and ricotta and cherry tomatoes and it was exceptional. It isn't the pizza to end all pizza, but it's definitely in my top 5. My boyfriend had one with pancetta, and was delighted to admit it was very similar to the pizza he had in Sicily while visiting his Italian cousins. The style of this pizza is very old world--it isn't the crisp kind you can pick up and eat; it's meant to be eaten with a knife and fork. That said, if you're a foody, you will not be able to help being delighted by the mix of flavors and textures dancing on your palette. It was complex without being pretentious and filling in the way only a comfort food can be. The ricotta on mine was particularly appetizing--I'd never have imagined anything could go better than mozzarella, but I am proven wrong, and happily. Another thing that made our visit spectacular was that our server was fast, friendly, personable, and capable. He had all of the qualities you want a good server to have--he was able to answer anything we asked without making it uncomfortable and he did an excellent job of explaining the product with enthusiasm. When I asked for extra sauce (I really love tomato sauce), he brought me a little dish full of it and I dipped pizza delightedly for the rest of the meal. When my boyfriend took the forgotten leftovers out of the fridge almost a week later, he ate them regardless of my warnings about old pizza, and it reheated so well you'd think we'd just picked it up the day before. It didn't get dried out and nasty like pizza you order from a chain, which is a great credit to the quality of ingredients Via Tribunali is using. For an excellent pizza experience complete with a European cathedral-esque atmosphere, excellent service, and a location mere steps from every bar or night club worth your time, Via Tribunali is the perfect beginning to an unforgettable evening.
(5)
Lara B.

I wasn't especially impressed with this one. I'll probably give them another shot, and just try something different.
(2)
Heather P.

Friendly service and great food! Great food suggestions from waitress and she helped recommend a wine that went well with our meal. appetizer was perfect with our pizzas. We were all happy with our meals and the price was very reasonable.
(5)
Wes B.

Very few pizza places in the U.S. serve legit, certified DOCG Neapolitan pizza - and friends, this is one of them. We stumbled into this place and had a great meal with a very witty and personable waiter....started with veal meatball appie, then Margharita DOC pizza and closed with desserts and espresso...this place was a great find...a bit off path from downtown but well worth it.
(5)
Jonie N.

I came here for dinner with my bf on a weeknight. They take reservations, but I don't think it's necessary. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. Here's what we got: Hand-made veal meatballs - recommended by our waiter because they didn't have clams like we wanted. This ended up being our favorite dish! There were two large, flavorful, tender meatballs in pomodoro sauce and parmesan sprinkled on top! Perfect appetizer for two. 5 stars. Misto salumi - another appetizer. This offered a sample of all four of the cured meats served at VT. Portion was pretty good for $16. It came with olives and fancy cheese too. 4ish stars. Salsiccia e rapini pizza - just okay. I liked the sausage but I guess it was our bad just choosing this pizza and not knowing what rapini is. It's a green stem and leafy veggie that just overpowered the pizza and was probably what made it soggy too - no good. I guess it made me feel like I was getting a more balanced meal though, which was good. It's funny though because of all the items we ordered, we liked the pizza the least. I thought this was a pizza joint! Haha. 3 stars. Panna cotta - yum! Perfect sharable size and served with fresh berries on top. I loved the carmalized sugar on the bottom. I haven't had panna cotta very many times, but this might be my favorite I've tried. 4.5 stars! As for the ambience, the "patio" was cool, even though it was just a view of the street. I walked inside the restaurant to use the restroom, and it seemed really dark. Romantic, I guess :) Now for the service - it was pretty bad. Our waiter came probably twice while our waters were empty, and didn't bother to refill us. Also, after we were done with our meal and our table was cleared, we weren't offered or given our check.. just sat there for ten minutes, confused. We finally got our waiter's attention who came over, and asked us what we needed - um, water and dessert menu please, thanks. It wasn't busy, so I'm not sure why we were neglected and/or forgotten. Oh well, the food was good, but it wasn't great enough for me to want to go back anyway. Four stars for food, two stars for service.
(3)
Jennifer B.

A consistent staple This restaurant has withstood the test of time. I've been here many times over the years and they have consistently good pizza. I forget about it and a friend will invite me here. Since I'm on an anti-inflammation diet and gluten free, my last visit was a torture chamber. I love pizza so much I could eat it every day and being surrounded by pizza and pasta made me want to cry inside. Please make a gluten free pizza! I had the sausage and it came out as a patty. It wasn't that satisfying even though it had pretty good flavor. The server was nice but a bit out of it since we had to ask him a couple times to bring scissors for the pizza and other things. I'll have to remember to come back after I go back on gluten. For now I have to stay away from the yummy pizza places.
(4)
Jess C.

Good service, a bit on the casual side. Absolutely delicious pizza! Thin crust wood fire Italian pizza! Had to go back again before I left Seattle. The calzones are great too! All wines are imported from Italy. Highly recommend going.
(5)
Stephen S.

Most of the dinners during our stay in Seattle were covered by Groupons and TravelZoo vouchers that we'd purchased weeks before our trip. One of those was the 'Polished' Dinner for 2 at Via Tribunali, which included two appetizers, one pizza, and one dessert for only $29. The TravelZoo voucher was good at any of the four Via Tribunali locations in Seattle. We chose this one because it was just a few blocks from where we were staying, in a lively area full of cafes, restaurants, and bars. My initial impression of the place wasn't that favorable. When we were seated, I honestly couldn't see the table, but had to feel my way into my seat. I wanted to put my phone on the table, but was afraid it would drop off the edge, which I couldn't see. It was terribly dark. In fact, I had to use the flashlight feature on my phone to read the menu. Eventually, after we'd been eating for a while, I was able to see better, perhaps because they'd turned up the lights a little or my eyes had gotten used to the dark. I could even see my girlfriend sitting on the opposite side of the table. Imagine that. Why are some restaurants like Via Tribunali so terribly dark inside? Our primis were the prosciutto and melon, something not on the menu, and the veal meatballs. The former was good, but I much preferred the meatballs. These were especially nice because the meat wasn't ground into uniformity, but there were definite chunks. They were really wonderful. The pizza we picked was the Margherita D.O.C., with the thick-sliced buffalo mozzarella. While eating I remarked to my girlfriend that the tomato sauce on the pizza tasted like it was made five minutes ago. Together with the buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil leaves, the taste was just perfect. Our dessert was the Mezza Luna, a calzone lightly filled with Nutella and dusted with powdered sugar. I'd probably eat a bowling ball if it had Nutella on it, so I was very happy with this dessert. Surprisingly, even my girlfriend liked it, and she's not really into Nutella or dessert in general. We had Americanos with our dessert, which were a bit pricey at $3 for a small cup with no refill. I like to wash my hands after eating, so before we left I went to the restroom. There's only one for the entire restaurant, as far as I know. I didn't think any part of the restaurant could be any darker than where we were sitting, but the restroom was darker. A lot darker. There was one dim lamp with a dark orange shade near the sink, and a votive candle on top of the toilet tank. I looked to see if there was a light switch, but I couldn't see one. Or much of anything else in the restroom. When I finished washing my hands, I almost threw the paper towel on the floor because I couldn't see the waste basket. Eventually I discovered that there was one below the sink, but I think I found it by touch rather than by sight. No, I take that back, I think I used my phone's flashlight feature to find the waste basket. The service and food was excellent. Even better with the TravelZoo voucher. Easily five stars, had the restaurant not been so dark, and the restroom even darker. I have little tolerance for having to walk through a restaurant with my hands in front of me because I'm afraid I'll run into something or trip and fall. I don't see anything "romantic" about reading a restaurant's menu by iPhone light. And the lack of lighting in the restroom was just plain ridiculous. I'm honestly surprised that other customers haven't complained and that nothing's been done about this. I should deduct two stars for the lack of light, but I'm feeling generous so I'll deduct only one.
(4)
Michelle R.

I'm not one to give away 5 stars but this place was amazing. I thought the service and food was outstanding. We also had a great deal from TravelZoo which was 2 starters, one pizza to share and one dessert to share for $29. The deal was a fantastic deal and even if I didn't have this voucher, I'd still would be a fan. For the starters we chose the prosciutto and melon, and the veal meatballs. The melons were nice and cold, complimented the meat. Stephen really enjoyed the meatballs, commenting the meal was hand chopped and mixed as the consistency of the meat was not even, making each bite different. The pizza we ordered was the Margherita D.O.C, which is the one with the buffalo mozzarella, and the pizza reminded me of my time in Italy. Typically when I visit a gournet pizza place, my go-to choice is the Margherita, because its simple and the fresh ingredients should ideally mix well together. This pizza was simply perfect! The pomodoro tasted like it was literally just pureed minutes beforehand and the ingredients made my mouth smile. A few yelpers complained the middle of the pizza is a bit soggy, which is true, but the crust is thin which can't be helped, unfortunately. For dessert we shared the Mezza Luna, which is a nutella calzoni. A perfect dessert, not too sweet, but just a hint of the nutella to compliment the dough. We added 2 coffees (americanos) and left very satisfied. Perhaps 5 stars may seem overly generous, but I truly can't complain about my dining experience here. The food was amazing, the service was very good, and they even accommodated us without a reservation. I may have thought $3.00 for my americano was a bit high (tiny cup, no refill) but since my experience reminded me of my European trip, its almost like having a cup in Italy, and there's no refills there either. Toss in the Travelzoo "groupon" and this became the best deal in Seattle!
(5)
Catherine S.

Food as always was fantastic. Service was A++. Here's why I'm only giving them three stars (really should have been two and a half) for last night's visit: I called one hour before our reservation to let them know our party of four would now be five. I also suggested that a booth would probably not work and how about a table? We got there right at 7:30 and were still in a booth. My husband, grown daughter and myself squeezed into one side so birthday girl and friend could have more space. What I wished they would have done: Let me know on the phone if we were committed to a booth or, Let us know when we got there they only had booths - could we wait for a larger table?
(3)
Jim T.

This place is amazing! The pizza (and everything we ate for that matter) was fantastic. We started with the Vongole appetizer with some focaccia bread to sop the sauce up with...so good!! Then we got the sausage and coppa pizza. The sausage is good, but the coppa makes it incredible. We finished with the tiramisu. It was the best tiramisu I've had in 20 years. This place is all around fantastic...the service, the ambiance, and the food are all top notch.
(5)
Ryan M.

Awesome hole in the wall type place with great service, great drinks, and great pizza. I really enjoyed the ambient lighting with the wood fire oven going in the back ground. The service was exceptional and prompt. With a few drinks and a pizza, we paid about 20 dollar per person before hitting a show right around the corner. It's definitely worth a stop in!
(4)
Kira A.

I have experienced better. In all areas of this restaurant. It used to be so great, the experience, the food and the service. But now I've been disappointed the previous three times I've been there, that I felt I must update my rating. The music they play is obnoxious top 40 hits or any other bad choice of hip hop or pop rock they decide to blast. The patrons are annoyed. I've seen one ask for them to change the music and turn it down. The vibe is completely different and lazy. The service I've experienced at the bar is far better than table service. The host and staff seem scattered and not knowledgeable. The food is still very good and the menu update has some enticing items. But when you've asked for no granna on your pizza, and out comes a pizza with granna, it just adds to the mediocre service and annoying atmosphere.
(2)
Anna N.

So, I was prepared for an amazing pizza experience because of all the great reviews of this place on yelp, but I was super disappointed. The pizza was probably one of the worst and expensive pizzas I've ever had. It was soggy and nothing was special about the way it's made. I went out for my cousin's birthday and we ordered one with oysters and one with ham. Uhhh, I guess I'm just a traditional pizza gal because I did not enjoy any of the two. They do have a good bar so that's the only thing I suggest people go here for. Other than that, don't waste money on the pizza!! You can get better pizza elsewhere for a lot cheaper.
(2)
Amar K.

$5 happy hour personal size pizza As a vegan, I had a marinara pizza ($5 happy hour price) plus I added mushrooms and olives (and $4). In their defense, the mushrooms and olives were really good, but next time I would prob just skip olives and order mushrooms, as they gave much more of them. You could taste the fresh garlic in the sauce and enjoy a delicious wood fired dough as you watch the craziness of late night pass by on the streets outside.\ great late night snack and the server was just so nice and very attentive.
(4)
Christian W.

Great happy hour prices on very good wood fired pizza. The menu selection is very simple, but I like that. Beer/wine prices are reasonable and wait staff is friendly. Great place to go out with friends or to take a date
(4)
Tyler L.

This place is great, with delicious food. It's often crowded, but worth the wait. Traditional neapolitan pizza. All around yumminess.
(4)
Melissa R.

So far, this is my favorite pizza place in Seattle. I LOVE their Via Tribunali pizza with the homemade ricotta - so delicious! They have a decent selection of wines, and the nutella calzone for dessert is a must have. The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because sometimes the service can be hit or miss. The food is fantastic, the ambiance is great and the prices are pretty reasonable.
(4)
Oliver S.

The pizza's good, but overpriced. It's a nice Neapolitan style pizza. We were satisfied by our meal, but unpleasantly surprised by how much it costs. We concluded that the flavor:price ratio makes this place not quite worth it especially since Tutu Bella is so close! ( tuttabellapizza.com )
(3)
Lauren B.

Very enjoyable romantic dinner at Via Tribunali. Went during late night happy hour (after 10pm) which offered $5 wells, but still got a cocktail off their menu - the Blood Orange Crush, which was very good, and the Aperol Greyhound, which was less to my taste but my date enjoyed. Split the Caprese Arrostito, which was fabulous if you're a caprese lover (like me!), and the Formaggio Caprino pizza, which was delectable. The crust ended up slightly soggy in the middle due to the copious delicious pomodoro, but this did not at all harm my appreciation of it. Good service and not a terribly long wait on a Thursday night. Definitely recommend!
(4)
Brian K.

Fantastic pizzeria. Wait never seems to be too long (no more than 30min) unless there is a bunch of huge parties. We decided to go with 3 pizzas and enjoyed them all. I preferred the Tribunali (tomatoes and cheese) and the 4-cheese. They had a special with pesto and peppers that was too spicy (it made the pie unbalanced). Service was fantastic. Prices are fair. Food came out very quickly even though they were completely full. Very nicely decorated - good vibe.
(5)
Whitney W.

Great authentic Italian pizza! Love this place! Wish there were more locations!
(5)
Henry L.

Was craving some wine and pizza so ended up at the Via Tribunali on the Hill. Our timing turned out to be perfect. We got to the host's stand and asked for a table. They told us it'd be about 45 minutes for a table, so we said we'd go wait at the bar. I ordered a bottle of wine, turned around and then we were getting seated at our table. As we sat, we watched the queue behind us form. Perfect timing. I'm not a big fan of thick doughy pizza. Fortunately for me, there's Via Tribunali with their Neaopolitan pizza. There's probably no need to go into detail as far as what I ordered since every single pizza I've had here I've enjoyed. I think so far (between Georgetown and Cap Hill) I prefer this location. The ambiance is really lively and the al fresco dining option was perfect the other night. Being typical Seattle, there was a threat of some light sprinkling (even in August -- sadness). But tucked deep inside the patio, we weren't cold and still got lots of fresh air.
(4)
Kirk D.

I come to Seattle for an annual convention. Last year a friend of a friend brought us here and it was terrific but I already raved on Yelp about a different Seattle eatery so I didn't share my experience as two 5 star rating in a row would leave me looking too easy. This year I brought friends here and it was amazing. I had the tomato soup and a pizza called Quatro something with salame (peperoni really), mushrooms, italian ham and some other veggie. Instead of asking for it with each ingrediant in each quadrant as it is usually served, I asked them to spread them everly on the pie and add sausage. It was one of the best pizza's I have ever had. Large praise because I eat pizza often and even fashion myself as a bit of a pizza artisan myself. I will be back next year!!
(5)
Anna W.

Surprisingly, Via Tribunali's best pizza is their simplest and cheapest one: skip the fancy-cheese-and-prosciutto bells and whistles, and go with the $11 Margherita. I can't speak for its authenticity until I get to visit Napoli myself, but I can definitely say that the tomato sauce alone will keep me coming back. Other than that, there isn't anything particularly special about this place that sets it apart from any other Neapolitan pizzeria in town. Had it not been for the amazing Margherita, I probably wouldn't make the trek to the Hill again, considering the fact that I live minutes away from the superior pizza options at Fondi. Also, I'm pretty sure our waiter's Italian accent was fake, though I still can't decide whether that's a good or a bad thing. And they put lemons into my friends' Cokes, which is just weird.
(3)
Javi R.

As I walked in my first thought was, "Goddamn, it's dark in here!". I figured all I had to do was wait for my eyes to adjust, but after 15 minutes I still couldn't read the menu! On my way out I saw other people using their cell phones to see what they were ordering. lol My lady-friend wanted to share a pizza but when we ordered it the waitress let us know that what we asked for wasn't pizza, it was a really complicated calzone. (even though it was in the "pizza" section) In the end we got some yummy pizza, the host gave me "sex-looks", and my date and I left happy. This place ain't bad.
(3)
Rhea M.

One of the servers, Ritchie, is the shit. And the pizza is so good that i didn't even know I liked pizza until I had pizza at this place. Now I love pizza but only from here. The wine is superb and if you don't know what to get just as a server for help. It's all delicious.
(5)
Timothy A.

I ate here for the first time last night and really liked the place. I ate a very basic dinner of Caesar salad and the oven baked clams. Both were terrific. I was a little surprised that they did not bring bread with the clams but when I requested it they brought a whole plank of foccacia! I tried both the tuna pizza and the veal lasagna my friends had ordered. The pizza was really good, the lasagna had a little spicy kick after-finish. I want to make special mention of the staff, our waiter was one of the best I've had in a long time. Kudos to whoever does the hiring. Almost forgot to mention the drinks, thumbs up on my Sidecar!
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Matthew P.

Very slow service and all food was less mediocre. Nice ambiance though. Won't be returning.
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Tony L.

Bruh bruh, did your power go out and now you're using your damn emergency lights? I know it was blowing hard on da hill but come on bruh bruh, we know you still got power. When we was first sat down, we couldn't even see each other. Personally, I don't mind. I ain't look dat great in da first place. But pity to the chicks who got makeup on and don't got the light on for it to glitter. They ended up turning it up at our request, but I still ain't see you good enough to call you ugly. Dis restaurant it looked like a medieval castle where bishops get dey game on playing bridge or whatever shit they played back then. We ain't here for a history lesson. Dis place is dark, dank and damn delicious. Kudos to the server of all servers, the dude dat should be duke, Ben. He know his shit, and if I ever wanted a history teacher, his ass be requested. If there ever existed a server dat doubled as a salesman, he be it. He be talkin bout da wine menu, and he talmbout dis wine dat usually $600 a bottle, but da dregs of dis wine be less than $50 a bottle. I usually ain't no winer, but dis was the closest I ever been converted. Go figure, you go into a fuckin cathedral, and people be convertin you and shit. But I ain't frontin. Half of my friends were sold on it tho. Ben talk a lot. Usually I say time is money, so when you take mine, you take it in blood. But Ben got da charisma to bypass my usual peeves. YOU GO, BEN. We ordered a total of 3 pizzas, 1 appetizer (my friend was eating in her corner with her lasagna. oh well), and countless drinks. The drinks were mostly aight, nothing eye/liver-opening. The pizzas though? damn good. But if you tryna eat dis pizza with yo hands, you cookin yourself in your own special kind of hell. Das why dey give you da fork an knife. Use yr tools you neanderthal. The cappriciosa was damn good. It's all bout dat sauce, some of the best sauce I ever had on a pizza. The via tribunali pizza was aight, got some bomb-ass stuffed crust pesto on dat muh-fuh. The salsiccia e cipolla got dem meat lined up like a drunk army. Bottom line? Delicate flavors, don't fucking speed-eat dis like some hot-dog eating contest. If you ever stay at 5-star hotel and they happen to be serving up pizza for some damned reason, it'd better be from Via Tribunali. The portions ain't great, but dat the price you pay for luxury. Via Tribunali is greater than Spam is greater than Ebola jokes. (Yelp don't let me use the alligator symbol for whatever damn reason. If you can't handle alligators, ya better learn to swim.) Strong 3 out of 5
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Carlos T.

I travelled far and wide as an Australian so I know what good food is. This place checks all the boxes. Have eaten pizza all over Italy and this is was very authentic. Service was also great. Via tribunali will not disappoint........
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Jasmine R.

This is the best pizza place in Seattle! Beware of those giving bad reviews. We typically eat at the Fremont location. -Great service: To us that means, make sure our drinks are filled, smile, take our order, make sure our drinks our filled :) and then give us our space -Authentic Neapolitan pizza -Sexy vibe
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Michael F.

For a few years this provided Seattle with the gold standard for pizza. Along came Serious Pie and that title was shared. Depending upon our mood, pizza ordered and the phase of the moon our #1 pizza choice went back and forth from Serious Pie to Via Tribunali. After so many years of this waffling on our part we are, at last, prepared to declare Serious Pie the winner of the best Pizza in Seattle without any close contenders. How did this happen? A few recent disappointments in pizza and in service. We'll use last night as an example: here is what the menu offered: PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI 17 prosciutto cotto, oven-roasted mushrooms, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil, grana padano Reading this you might think as we did, there will be some interesting oven roasted mushrooms instead of maybe two (at the most) of either button or crimini mushrooms thinly sliced and sparsely delivered. I guess it is the use of "funghi" that lead us to believe in some tasty and interesting mushrooms to be on the pizza. As for the prosciutto in the title you need to read the small print. It is prosciutto cotto. This is a boiled process for making prosciutto. Much cheaper than cured prosciutto and much less flavorful. However, our pizza appeared to have bits and pieces of thinly sliced sandwich ham. Here and there were chunks of it still stuck together that we could separate into little pieces of ham. Grana Padano is a common substitute for parmesan reggiano. On this pizza there was not enough of it to provide the saltiness expected. No nuttiness. This cheese was not apparent. Oh, by the way, there was no fresh basil on this pizza. Since this was a take out order we did not return this pizza. And, we will not be personally returning either. PS: tell that bartender not all the men sitting around that bar are his "Little Brother."
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Angela L.

Yummy pizza! Try the hot chili oil. I'm not a spicy food girl, but still thought it was great! Definitely worth a try!
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Alexey D.

Yummy! Pizzas were thin and crispy. Wine was good and you definitely have to try their mozzarella buffalo.
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Anya G.

Food (3/5), Pricing (5/5), Service (5/5), Atmosphere (4/5) Happy hour, happy hour... the happiest of hours, especially when you can get a 1/2 a carafe of wine for $10. Every day Happy Hour from 4-6 pm and 10 pm to close. (Note: I was not here other than at happy hour.) The servers were attentive, food came out quickly, and I was feeling happier at the end than when I went in (maybe it was the wine, heh)! We both got a 1/2 a carafe of wine each, which was much larger than most places I have been; about 4 full glasses of wine. At that price, you can't beat it. Pizzas were tasty, nothing special here, but for $6, it was most certainly satisfactory. Recommended most certainly for an after work thing with colleagues or even a date. Dark lighting, private booths, and a great exposed brick inside; great ambiance.
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Maria L.

We were walking home from Capitol Cider on a rainy Thursday and decided to stop by for a bite to eat. It was delicious! We ordered their special pizza for the evening and it was DIVINE. The waiter was very friendly and explained everything very well since it was our first visit. We ordered one medium pizza and split it between ourselves. It was the perfect amount of food. This place is romantic; perfect for date night. I wouldn't take the kids, although someone did.
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Anthony B.

Great happy hour deals on tasty pizza and booze! And the full price pizzas are so good they are worth the extra $$. I live right down the street from the Fremont location so I am glad to see that they are consistently good across multiple locations. They used to do a buffalo mozzarella caprese that was to die for, but I don't see it on the menu currently. Their Margherita and Salame pizzas are a steal for $5 on happy hour. If you have a sweet tooth the nutella calzone always hits the spot. They usually have pretty good bartenders who can whip up anything you are thirsty for, and the service is always fun and upbeat. The restaurants are beautiful inside if a little dark. But I think it creates a pretty romantic atmosphere.
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Matt T.

The pizza here was fantastic. They use amazing ingredients and treat the pizza in a real Italian style. After eat here you won't feel like you need to be wheeled out because everything they use is light, fresh and flavorful. They also have a great happy hour if you are dining for one with 3 dollar pints and a 6 dollar personal pizza.
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Chessie S.

Best Happy Hour yet! $6 prosciutto platter, $6 personal pizza, $6 nutella calzone. Split by two, now that is devilish. The cocktails are delish and the wine tasty. We were worried about the tira mi su when they brought spoons out, but upon tasting it, IT'S THE REAL DEAL, baby! Tira mi su in Se~attle. Service was just ok compared to other Italian Restaurants. The servers seem particularly fond of a single woman sitting at the bar... The waitstaff was wearing anything from black Ts to plaid farm shirts. I can't give the place five stars, because it just wouldn't be fair to Guido's in Redmond.
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Turan W.

Great Service, Great Pizza. Try them for Happy Hour
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Nate T.

I have eaten here on several occasions and every time I am amazed by how good their food is. Have never found any place that compares to Via Trib! The staff is always so friendly and nice it makes me so happy I come here. The vibe at this place is very mellow. Come here if you're tired of your normal garbage chain fast food pizza. This place is as authentic as it gets.
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Lisa C.

Every time I come to the Hill from Orange County I absolutely have to come here. The food is awesome, especially the Margherita. The wine is great and the service is outstanding. I can't wait to come up in the summer to experience the open air tool roll up door feel. I'm leaving tomorrow and I must come back one more time before I leave...
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Yury D.

That was my first time at this place and I really like it here. My food was really amazing; I'd only suggest to have more wine options in the range $20-30/bottle.
(5)
Jessica G.

+ for delicious pizza - for service Overall, I am a fan of Via Tribunali and try to frequent this place when I am in the mood for some "interesting" wood-fired pizza choices. It's also a pretty dark and romantic setting for a date (not that I'd know anyth
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Mojdeh S.

How I heard of this place: My friend Justice recommended it for good happy hour pizza at an excellent price. Type of cuisine: Pizza, pasta and salads with a selection of alcoholic beverages. "We opened our first pizzeria in 2004 in the burgeoning Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. For months before we opened curious onlookers poked their heads in the former auto body shop, and outlandish rumors spread quickly throughout Seattle. One person saw a team of masons reportedly flown in from Naples to build a gargantuan wood-fired oven, someone heard that the bricks also came from Naples rich with Vesuvian ash, a reporter ran a story about a taxi driver leading our owner down a dark Neaopolitan street to meet a talented Pizzaiolo who was then whisked to an airport.... As it turns out almost all of the tall tales are true - on opening night people began lining up for the authentic Neaopolitan pizza and since then our ovens have only gotten busier. Via Tribunali has been called "more authentic than the pizzeria's of Naples," and even though that is a flattering exaggeration it is fair to say that our pizzeria's have grown out of an almost unnatural passion for the food and wine of Southern Italy." Ambiance: Hip, seductive and upscale, old world authenticity are words that have been used to describe Via Tribunali. The space is dimly lit and difficult to spot when zooming by in a car. Large windows are only at the front of the long, rectangular establishment which beautifully combines the exposed brick with huge wooden beams across the tall, wooden ceilings. Iron chandeliers with yellowed votive holders shimmering with the light of what appear to be candles are found above the chairs/tables and booths in the front and at the back, where a small, brick room hosts a set of stairs lined by a wrought iron railing. Stained glass artwork of St. Augustine and others are used as decor on the brick wall. To your front and left as you enter the space, pizza-makers roll and beat the dough into perfect circles before placing them into the white-tiled wood-fired oven. The air is sexy, cozy, intimate and reminiscent of a modern-day old Italian dining spot. The feel of The Da Vinci Code is present as you expect to see secret passageways and through-fares in unlikely spots. What I ordered: Six of us were at Via Tribunali after hearing about the great happy hour offer: $5 per pizza! When we got there, only three of us were ordering, and we were offered one of four miniature pizzas for $5 each: margherita with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella and basil, marinara with pomodoro, oregano and garlic, salame with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella and salame, or the salsiccia with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella and Italian sausage. Two of us ordered the margherita and one opted for the caprese salad ($12), prepared and presented as usual with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. What I loved: Having only sampled the one pizza, I have to say it was a good one. The dough light and thin. The fresh mozzarella was sparse but its mild flavor easily complemented the tart, acidity of the fresh tomato sauce. Why I loved it: The feel of the space and the large booths seating all six of us made for a cozy yet intimate dining experience on this late, Thursday evening. Cost: Average ($11-$16 for thin-crust, Italian style, dinner pizzas; $5 per happy hour pizza, limited selection)
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Sarah B.

I came in on a Thursday night, the bartender that helped me (I think his name is John?) was friendly and helpful. The food was incredible as always. Drinks were fantastic.
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Megan A.

The service here has seriously gone downhill since my college days. Although I still enjoyed the pizza, I was not impressed by our waitress. We were seated at about 7:00 PM, had received and finished our pizzas by 7:45, and proceeded to wait for a to-go box and check for 40 MINUTES! The bus boy brought us our pizza, the host bussed our table, and another waiter brought us our check. The only things that our waitress accomplished was taking our order and being a space cadet. Our water was never refilled, our waitress never checked to see if we needed anything else, and the speed of service was at a snail's pace. I looked over at the bar and saw that our waitress was just standing there talking and staring at a wine glass, while we sawed at our uncut pizzas with butter knives. I was finally able to flag her down to get some pizza scissors, but that was our last interaction with her. I noticed that a couple other waiters were standing around talking as well, and the bus boy was at a table of people that I presumed to be his friends. Their only saving grace was the host (I heard someone call him Ben), who was extremely polite and did the work of all of his coworkers. Give that man a raise.
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Adam L.

I had the pleasure of going here on a first date and was fortunate to be served by Thomas. His enthusiasm for the date and exceptional knowledge of the wine menu made the evening very special. Thank you for a wonderful time and I will definitely come back!
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Jennifer P.

I love this place!! It has such an awesome wine selection with some pretty rare finds like Brunello. The pizza is great and I love that they don't slice it like you are in Italy. We will be back.
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emma d.

If all you care about in your dining experience is authentic and tasty food, then I can say that the pizza here is very good. And our server was awesome. But I won't be returning to Via Tribunali because the owner insists on playing the music extremely loudly (it's a restaurant, not a nightclub), and they're too snobby to serve decaf coffee and artificial sweeteners (sorry, diabetics). I get that restaurateurs want to create a certain atmosphere, but they also should listen to what their customers want, especially when those requests are pretty reasonable.
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Gavin P.

This is a fun and great place to get a quick pizza or pasta. The venue is conveniently located and artsy. The staff is also super friendly. The pizza did taste authentic and original, but the toppings were falling off the slice. Big no-no! Also, the pasta seemed simple and store bought. Maybe the bad weather outside jaded my experience.
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Brodi L.

The service at Tribunali was some of the worst service that I have ever received. It looked like she was stoned and had never severed a day in her life. It was incredibility dark in there; I felt like an old man because I had to use the flashlight app on my phone to see the menu! So, if I were to point her out right now, I couldn't. The pizza was decent, but I have had better. I thought with over 400 reviews and a 4 star rating this place would be great, but its far from it. I usually don't go out my way to hand out bad reviews, but this place won a special place in my heart. Plus, I don't want anyone else to have the same experience I did. DON'T GO.
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Cassie N.

I finally got to take my bf here for an early dinner date today and it was truly amazing. I had made reservations for 400 pm just in case it was crazy but I guess there was no need, when we arrived we were the only ones there, it didn't get too busy until we were almost done. After reading a lot of mixed reviews from on Yelp, I had a little game plan. I wanted to get a pizza with light toppings so it wouldn't be too heavy and weigh down the crust and make it soggy. I also wanted to try a calzone. We started of with the Misto Salumi platter for an appetizer and a side of focaccia. I didn't see the focaccia on the menu, but our server asked us if we wanted to add focaccia to our Salumi order. I am glad we said yes because it was awesome. It was the thinner kind of foccacia, so it wasn't heavy. It was made in that amazing wood fired oven so it had great flavors and was nice and chewy. The selection of Salumi was fantastic! A mix of prosciutto, salame, Coppa, and soppressata. This also came with grana pandano and olives. Everything complemented each other wonderfully and it tasted even better with the foccacia. For our mains we went with the Dante Pizza and a Salame Calzone. The pizza was great, the arugula broke up the fattiness of the prosciutto very well and I loved the little bursts of flavor the cherry tomatoes provided. The sauce was nice and light and I loved the cheeses they used. The crust was perfect, chewy yet crispy, not soggy at all. It was a very flavorful pizza and definitely not too heavy. The calzone was amazing! It was my favorite item that we ordered. The Salame was nice and salty, it went perfectly with the creamy ricotta and fresh mozzarella. I don't know where they get their ricotta or if they make it in house but it's amazing stuff. Nice and creamy with a wonderful mouthfeel. The crust was perfect and the sauce was tangy and light, one of the best calzones I've ever had. I really wanted to try the dessert calzone everyone raves about but we were too full..we even had leftovers to take home I love the ambiance here, I felt like I was in a castle. It was pretty romantic and very Italian. Dark wood and stone everywhere and chandeliers of dim light...almost too dim. Luckily we went when it was still bright outside otherwise it would've been too dark. There were nice little tables where you can eat outside, a nice bar, or big booths to sit in. I also noticed more seating deeper in the restaurant. Service was nice, they were very attentive when we first got there (probably because we were the only ones). Towards the end of our meal we definitely had to wave down someone more often. We also didn't get one server, we were served my many people; the bartender, hostess, and a few other servers, so it was a little confusing to know who our actual server was. In any case my drink was filled when I needed it, they were nice, and we had everything we needed. I thought the prices were fair, your getting very high quality ingredients so it's gonna be a little pricier. I think it's comparable to other gourmet pizza places (serious pie, Kylie's, etc). We ordered an appetizer, 2 mains, and drinks for about $60.. Not too bad. We had a great time here and the food was just awesome (even the leftovers were tasty later that night). I want to come back and try other pizzas and calzones. I also heard they have a pretty good happy hour and I still have to try that hazelnut chocolate calzone!
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Address : 913 E Pike St
Seattle, WA, 98122
Phone (206) 322-9234
Website https://www.viatribunali.net
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Opening Hours

Mon :4:00 pm - 12:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Romantic
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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913 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122

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