Jeniffer Arroyo
This place is very cute, loved the atmosphere and vibe. I sat on the bar and the bartender was super nice and personable! He gave me great wine recommendations. Food amount was ok. is it the best Italian food I’ve had? Probably not but good enough that I would come back.
Vanessa A
We booked a table here for my parent's anniversary and I really appreciated how easy it was to make a reservation online. The atmosphere in the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the service was attentive and very helpful in giving recommendations.
We got a bottle of wine and split a selection of pizzas and pastas which all blew us away. The highlight of the meal though was the ravioli which had amazingly thin dough that held together a beautifully flavorful filling. Everyone also really enjoyed the wood fire pizza which was crisped to perfection.
The area is street parking only but it's pretty easy to find a spot within a block of the restaurant.
Dhwani Chauhan
Cafe Lago has delicious wood fired pizza. They have specials on Mondays and pizzas are $10. They get booked pretty fast so its advisable to book a table for Monday a week earlier. I went in couple of times with my toddler who loves pizza. There margarita pizza with fresh mozzarella is a must try😋. Lots of vegetarian pizzas, antipasto, gnocchi options for $10…
Amanda K.
Awesome Italian restaurant! Chinese broccoli and large bean appetizers were delicious to start, and our main dishes were perfectly cooked with flavorful sauces. Ravioli had fig in it (not a fan usually), and it went surprisingly well with other ingredients. Tried three cocktails; every single one was great. The restaurant was full on a Thursday night but the server was attentive and food came out in timely manner. We couldn’t find what we wanted for a dessert, but brioche was a okay choice to put a candle on (just a bit heavy😂) Overall, lovely place for any occasions and reservation is highly recommended.
Ruby Morales
Popular neighborhood restaurant with unusual Italian food. Reservations recommended, long wait time for tables on popular nights.
Larry Morse
Great pizza and the lasagna was so lite because they make their own pasta. Small menu but the quality of the food makes it worth while. Now I can see why they have been in business for so many years.
Andrew Miller
Boutique pizzeria & Italian eatery in the heart of a residential community with 5 star service and offerings. Popular spot, beware of Monday night pizza night. Reservations recommended, or arrive right when they open. Takeout also available. Traditional Italian entrees with classic preparation and modern presentation. Parking can be challenging, as they are at the bottom of a steep hill (hard to walk to in wet/slippery conditions). Allow extra time to find parking and walk to location. Recommend!
Art Tsaroux
Cafe Lago serves by far the best pizza and lasagna from anywhere in the world I have tried these foods, including Italy. Their baked tomatoes and eggplant appetizers are a must. Atmosphere is fantastic, but not for a low light romantic date. Service is excellent.
Graham Berry
Wonderful neighborhood Italian joint with a deservedly outsized reputation. The drinks, whether from the cocktail list or your own preference, are well-made. The wine list has a great selection of both Washington and Italian wines, depending on your mood. The food is the real star. There’s a new gnocchi weekly, the lasagna is massive, and the pizzas are *chef’s kiss*. Make reservations if you want a decent table - some of the two tops can get a little cramped, especially by the window - but the attentive service more than makes up for the lack of space.
David Vo
Amazing Italian restaurant. We came here on our first evening visiting the city. Everyone agreed the food was super delicious; we finished everything. Let's talk about the service: seated immediately, constant refreshes of cold water, plates as well, everyone was really friendly too. Highly recommended.
Rodrigo Teixeira
Great dining experience in Seattle. I had a Pomodori for starter and a fetuffini with meatball as main. Both of them were fenomenal, but Pomodori was absolute fantastic!!
Jing Chen
Monday pizza night is buzzing for a good reason. Can’t beat the deal for $10 for a pie. We also tried ravioli, antipasti, house salad and house made strawberry rhubarb tart. All very yummy. Highly recommend when you are in the hood.
Marilyn Sandford
I have been coming to Cafe Lago since I was a student so many years ago. I moved on but I was smitten with the delicate raviolis then and they are still just as good 3 decades later. A “must visit” recommendation for any trip to Seattle. And sorry but after eating ravioli here, you will not want to get ravioli at any other restaurant. The grilled eggplant also highly recommended.
Viren Aggarwal
We had passed by many times this Italian place on a busy suburban road. This time we celebrated birthday with dinner. The place is neat and simple. Great staff, Black T-shirt’s with crisp super white aprons. Quick and attentive staff ( seemed like too many employees for a small restaurant)- but no complaints. The cocktail drinks- Negroni and Elderflower were excellent. Eggplant ravioli was 7/10 and the Neapolitan style pizza were 9/10. The house made huckleberry gelato and biscotti were really good. Coffee was really flavorful though only lukewarm. It’s a good place, good staff, with super white table linen. Even though the place deserves 5 star for everything right, it’s not a place that I would think of going again. Worth one visit at least.
Neil Shinkle
Café Lago is consistently fantastic. It is a wonderful thing to be able to say about a favorite Italian restaurant. My family has been going to Café Lago to celebrate family occasions for 25+ years.
My family (13 of us) went last Saturday to celebrate various birthdays happening in the month of February. It was another happy memory.
Their menu hasn’t changed a lot over the years and I’m glad. I think it’s because they’re committed to perfecting what they do serve. I also feel they’re very committed to great service as well because a 13-top isn’t an easy thing to manage but our server during this last visit was great, much like all the other times. Some of my favorite things here: anything with tomatoes, they make tomatoes taste amazing whether it’s antipasti, pizza or pasta sauce. Their lasagna is legendary, very delicious. I enjoy their eggplant caponata. Their wood fired pizzas <chef’s-kiss>.
It has the vibe of a nice friendly neighborhood restaurant. The sort that makes you feel comfortable and welcome, zero pretentiousness.
If you’re in the city and contemplating where to go for a delicious Italian meal. I say, stop thinking about it, and come here.
James Alu
Really great local place. Homemade pasta. I thought the sauce on my pasta was a little bit sweet for my own taste, but that’s just my own opinion. All the other food was awesome, and the service was great.
Ben Slivka
Great classic Italian cuisine, awesome thin pizzas, small but carefully-selected wine list. Lasagna! Carla's Biscotti!
Ume M
Antipast/red pepper, eggplant, different types of olives, cheeses, everything is great. I personally don't care the goat cheese. Yes, easy to knock down a bottle of wine with this dish. Mamma's famous, original no meat recipe Lasagna is light and easy to finish.
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