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Branzino Restaurant

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Address:
2429 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Neighborhood:
Belltown / Pike Place Market

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Branzino Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.branzinoseattle.com
Email: branzinodarren@gmail.com
Phone: (206) 728-5181
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Monday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Executive Chef: Quinton Stewart
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Contact: Kendra Nugent (206) 227-1323

Getting there

Cross Street: Wall Street
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: The best options for parking are on 3rd and Wall Street in the U.S. Bank parking lot or on 1st and Wall where El Gaucho restaurant will valet your car for a small fee.

A word from Branzino Restaurant

Welcome to Branzino. Branzino is a Seattle neighborhood restaurant with Italian influences. Fresh pasta and seafood are the focus. Pasta, pizza, cheeses, cured meats and all desserts are made by hand in house each day.

An affordable global wine list with an emphasis on Italian and… Northwest.

Our attractive and attentive staff and our warm well lit dining room are features of Branzino’s personal experience.

Branzino's principal owners are long- time Seattle restaurateurs Peter Lamb of Il Bistro and Queen City Grill and Michael Don Rico of El Gaucho. Chef Quinton Stewart, who was the Sous Chef for "Top Chef" Ashley Merriman and who studied with Chef Maria Hines of Tilth, combines his experience and his knowledge of Italian cuisine and French techniques to deliver delicious and memorable plates.Continued

Branzino Restaurant

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48 $30 and under restaurant

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53 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

53 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(36)
romantic(30)
neighborhood gem(29)

special occasion(17)
notable wine list(7)
vibrant bar scene(6)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (53)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Will be back. Many times!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is our second time to Branzino and we are more and more enchanted with this restaurant. The food in outstanding - i had the Pasta Bolognese which was one of the best i ever had. My husband had the pork dish which was very good too. The roasted salad was fantastic! the tiramisu dessert was OK - i personally didn't care for the choc chips inside it. They did a great job with the lighting of the place. Will definitely come back."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, great service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My husband and I love Branzino. Great service (not too intrusive, but always there when you need them), wonderful food (do try the pappardelle and the blasted brussel sprouts--even if you think you don't like brussel sprouts), and a low-key but romantic atmosphere. We ideally would come here at least once a week if we could!"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had an enjoyable evening

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Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had an enjoyable evening with the restaurant accommodating our two children well (the butter noodles dissapeared pretty quickly!). Nice atmosphere, and sound levels were reasonable so a conversation could be had. The food was good, although we had the scallops and the special of the day (halibut with mussels) and were surprised that the accompanying items were identical. It would have been nice to see a different side dish for the special. We had dessert, with a super rich chocolate torte and excellent hazelnut tiramisu. A nice take on Italian food, with some interesting ingredients (like fiddleheads)."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Branzino always delivers interestin

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Branzino always delivers interesting food that is fresh, seasonal and delicious!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Out of Sight

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2005

Dined on 03/23/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"As a night out for my wife and I, I had requested a nice romantic table. First we were early and they seated us at the bar so we could wait for the table they had selected for us. It was perfect. We could not have asked for a better evening. Thank you."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Too pricey for what you are

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Too pricey for what you are getting, in my opinion. However, it is a good setting in a good location and we enjoyed our time there."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Branzino is my "go to" spot.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2012

2008

Dined on 03/14/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Branzino is my "go to" spot. Reliabble, warm and comfortable. A great place for Happy Hour with friends as their small "designer" pizzas are always amazing. But, dinner is also great -- without fail."

Dined on 03/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Truly outstanding at this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Truly outstanding at this price point ($100/couple). The food was excellent Everything about the dining experience was managed with precision."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Staff was extremely helpful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, they described and presented dishes as if they had created everything themselves. The pride of the restaurant was obvious and well deserved. When the wine we choose was unavailable, the host (owner?) came over and offered us a better choice at the same price. What made it special was his choice based on our meal, and the unpretentious easy he served the wine. Thanks to our server for a great evening, and for digging up two pignole cookies at the end of our dinner. They were the perfect amount of dolce after a memorable meal."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had the seared sea scallops,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2012

2012

Dined on 02/15/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had the seared sea scallops, oysters, and duck confit pizza. The pizza was the standout of the bunch. Scallops were cooked, absolutely, perfect but the flavor missed just a little. The service was fast, friendly, and frequent. My water was filled twice w/o me knowing, that's a rarity. The service was, truly, impecable. Overall, a good meal with a couple glasses of wine and a satisfied feeling when we walked out into the night. We'll be back."