Absolutely amazing restaurant. Staff were great, and so was everything that we tried.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Toasted Sea Wolf Levain Bread
Molly Gunther
Great food great staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Powell
Overpriced and average food.Service was excellent. Very disappointing culinary experience. Was expecting a 5 star dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Randy
Quality food and drinks at very reasonable prices.
Faezeh Ashtiani
I went here with my husband for a late valentine celebration and even though it was not on the night, they brought us complimentary little small glasses of wine to cheers with and begin our night.Our Waitress, Paris was very warm, knowledgeable and helpful for wine selection and food, was just the right amount of attentive to us.The food menu was fun to select from and we absolutely enjoyed every meal although each was very different than others.We shared the Delicata, bone marrow, scallops and Creste de Gallo with a bottle of wine and our final bill was around $270
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow
Laura
Visited on Valentine's Day and ordered from their Wolfie Valentine prix fixe menu, which included four shared appetizers, choice of pasta, choice of main, and choice of dessert.Steak tartare - it was okay, but pretty bland and under seasoned. Kind of had to rely and the salt flakes on the cracker for seasoning. I also wish the crackers were thicker, or that there were a couple more of them.Ahi crudo - pretty good, sauces were tasty and well balanced!Delicata squash with goat cheese - this was my favorite of the appetizers. Well cooked, slightly caramelized.Burrata with beets & kumquat - beets and kumquats were sweet and sour, which complemented the creamy burrata really well.Duck pappardelle - pasta was overcooked, so it was kind of mushy. Sauce was a bit plain, but duck was nice and tender.Black trumpet tagliatelle - well cooked, and tasty! Huge portion, we ended up taking some home to save space for the main course.Scallops - sadly also overcooked, so they were too chewy. I thought the fresh blood orange slices were a bit overpowering, but enjoyed all the other components.Zabuton - well cooked, but the cut was fattier than we expected. And more weight from the nduja butter on top. It needed something more to counterbalance the fattiness. The rutabaga puree was unpleasantly bitter.Almond frangipane torte - by far our favorite course! Delicious mix of flavors and textures. Only regret was ordering soebetto instead of two tortes.Service - overall very attentive, friendly service. The check in was not quite ideal, since there's no space inside to wait for your reservation, so we had to wait outside in the cold.Ambiance - cozy and romantic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ryan Whittle
TLDR:We loved this small and cozy Italian restaurant in Queen Anne. The food was amazing, especially the squid ink pasta, the steak tartare, and the chocolate cake. The service was friendly and attentive, and they included a 22% service fee instead of tipping, which we appreciated. We highly recommend this place for a great Italian meal in Seattle.Long Version:We had a wonderful time at How to Cook a Wolf, a small and cozy Italian restaurant in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. We were four adults and a three-year-old, and we had a 5:30 reservation. The restaurant was very busy, but they had a large booth at the back that accommodated us very well.They have a kid option, but our son decided he needed the squid ink pasta with shrimp. It was a hit with him.We had the sourdough bread and the burrata as starters.Next, we had the broccoli, the spaghetti, the paccheri nero, and bistecca.The food was brought out at a lovely pace.For dessert, we had the sorbetto, the chocolate cake, the cheesecake, and the almond tarte.One thing we appreciated was that the restaurant included a 22% service fee instead of tipping. This allows guaranteed wages for their staff, which we support and hope other restaurants start doing the same. The service was excellent, and we felt the fee was well deserved.We had a blast at How to Cook a Wolf, and we can’t wait to go back. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was cozy and charming. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Italian meal in Seattle.Kid-friendliness: They offer a kid's pasta, which I am sure is fantastic and well-liked. However, our son channeled his inner shark and needed to eat squid and shrimp. The staff were engaging with him and even brought him some additional paper for him to color and a pre-dinner cordial!
Beautiful Prefixed Menu for V-Day. Went superbowl sunday so the restaurant wasn't packed, which was nice. Service was lovely ? we brought in our own wine but ended up buying an Italian wine on the list. Really nice selection of Italian wines, so I would definitely buy off the list if you don't have your own wine cellar at home. Food was exceptional. The steak tartar was had that umami flavor that kept me wanting more. I had mostly vegetarian options for the entree and pasta but love this Menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Tartare, Hamachi Crudo
Sai Narotam
Worst experience ever. I’ve been to the Madison Park location which was great, but the Queen Anne location was the absolute worst service I’ve experienced at a restaurant. To begin, I had a 8:30 reservation and waited in the cold for my table until 9:05. Ironically we got seated at the same time as someone who walked up without a reservation. Entree came at 9:50. The Paccheri is by far the worst pasta dish I’ve ever had. It tasted like the Ragu I ate as a child. To call this an Ethan Stowell restaurant is mind boggling. Please make some adjustments.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Matt James
It's a small restaurant, and you will probably have to brave the elements- but grab a coat because it's worth it. This restaurant is the epitome of the Seattle culinary scene. Everything is planned and plated meticulously, and it truly is a unique taste that you will never find anywhere else. You will not be disappointed. They also make the best bread- "Seawolf Sourdough" which is the best bread I've ever tasted.
WOW, WOW, WOW... we celebrated friend's birthday with 6 of us and was one of the best overall meals in a long time. The restaurant (Queen Anne location) is small, but cozy with a nice ambience. Our server was lovely and attentive. We went family style that allowed us a variety of options! * Sea Wolf Sourdough: This bread was divine -- the fennel honey butter needs to be a staple at my house from here on out. I could have eaten nothing but this bread and been happy. * Burrata: always a winner, even with beets * Creste di Gallo Pasta: 2 of us proclaimed this as one of the best pastas we've ever had. The pasta was pillowy soft and the light red sauce with boar and the chili crisp was incredible -- still thinking about it * Pork Osu Bucco: We were pretty full by the time this came out, but I highly recommend - the meat fell off the bone and was full of flavor. I had to pop my head into the kitchen and give the cooks a clap - can't wait to go back.
S G.
Food is outta this world. We especially liked the gnocchi and scallops and we order extra dishes of both. Big birthday and it was absolutely perfect. Service is awesome. Drinks are slow but they work really hard making them great. Try this place. It's so expensive and totally worth it
Christie K
Dietary restrictions: Staff explicitly ask if you have any dietary restrictions before you order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Tanner
I wish I could give more than 5 stars on every category. The food and drinks were incredible, the atmosphere was amazing, and the service!!! Our servers were so attentive and personable and fun! We had an overall truly amazing dinner.
Stopped into HTCAW for the first time in several years: 1. Service was lackluster. We sat at the bar and usually expect a certain level of interaction with a bartender. Drinks were left empty, plates weren't replaced between courses. Etcetera. The included 20% service fee seems to eliminate incentive to provide even a minimal fine dining service experience. The bartender was just "there" and really didn't engage us, didn't ask us how the food was. 2. When we asked what cut the bistecca was, the bartender nor two other servers could identify it. Eventually we were told it was a "flank, or sirloin, or Queen Anne cut. You can look it up." This was a hilarious interaction considering the bistecca is $63 dollars. Also, where do you get off charging $63 for a flank or sirloin? 3. Agnolotti, spaghetti, burrata, and greens were overall bland. All the dishes tasted as if they weren't seasoned. We did enjoy the Osso Bucco and it was the only dish that felt worth it's menu price 4. Drinks were fine, the wine was good and my martini was well made.
Absolutely amazing restaurant. Staff were great, and so was everything that we tried.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Toasted Sea Wolf Levain Bread
Great food great staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced and average food.Service was excellent. Very disappointing culinary experience. Was expecting a 5 star dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Quality food and drinks at very reasonable prices.
I went here with my husband for a late valentine celebration and even though it was not on the night, they brought us complimentary little small glasses of wine to cheers with and begin our night.Our Waitress, Paris was very warm, knowledgeable and helpful for wine selection and food, was just the right amount of attentive to us.The food menu was fun to select from and we absolutely enjoyed every meal although each was very different than others.We shared the Delicata, bone marrow, scallops and Creste de Gallo with a bottle of wine and our final bill was around $270
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow
Visited on Valentine's Day and ordered from their Wolfie Valentine prix fixe menu, which included four shared appetizers, choice of pasta, choice of main, and choice of dessert.Steak tartare - it was okay, but pretty bland and under seasoned. Kind of had to rely and the salt flakes on the cracker for seasoning. I also wish the crackers were thicker, or that there were a couple more of them.Ahi crudo - pretty good, sauces were tasty and well balanced!Delicata squash with goat cheese - this was my favorite of the appetizers. Well cooked, slightly caramelized.Burrata with beets & kumquat - beets and kumquats were sweet and sour, which complemented the creamy burrata really well.Duck pappardelle - pasta was overcooked, so it was kind of mushy. Sauce was a bit plain, but duck was nice and tender.Black trumpet tagliatelle - well cooked, and tasty! Huge portion, we ended up taking some home to save space for the main course.Scallops - sadly also overcooked, so they were too chewy. I thought the fresh blood orange slices were a bit overpowering, but enjoyed all the other components.Zabuton - well cooked, but the cut was fattier than we expected. And more weight from the nduja butter on top. It needed something more to counterbalance the fattiness. The rutabaga puree was unpleasantly bitter.Almond frangipane torte - by far our favorite course! Delicious mix of flavors and textures. Only regret was ordering soebetto instead of two tortes.Service - overall very attentive, friendly service. The check in was not quite ideal, since there's no space inside to wait for your reservation, so we had to wait outside in the cold.Ambiance - cozy and romantic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
TLDR:We loved this small and cozy Italian restaurant in Queen Anne. The food was amazing, especially the squid ink pasta, the steak tartare, and the chocolate cake. The service was friendly and attentive, and they included a 22% service fee instead of tipping, which we appreciated. We highly recommend this place for a great Italian meal in Seattle.Long Version:We had a wonderful time at How to Cook a Wolf, a small and cozy Italian restaurant in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. We were four adults and a three-year-old, and we had a 5:30 reservation. The restaurant was very busy, but they had a large booth at the back that accommodated us very well.They have a kid option, but our son decided he needed the squid ink pasta with shrimp. It was a hit with him.We had the sourdough bread and the burrata as starters.Next, we had the broccoli, the spaghetti, the paccheri nero, and bistecca.The food was brought out at a lovely pace.For dessert, we had the sorbetto, the chocolate cake, the cheesecake, and the almond tarte.One thing we appreciated was that the restaurant included a 22% service fee instead of tipping. This allows guaranteed wages for their staff, which we support and hope other restaurants start doing the same. The service was excellent, and we felt the fee was well deserved.We had a blast at How to Cook a Wolf, and we can’t wait to go back. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was cozy and charming. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Italian meal in Seattle.Kid-friendliness: They offer a kid's pasta, which I am sure is fantastic and well-liked. However, our son channeled his inner shark and needed to eat squid and shrimp. The staff were engaging with him and even brought him some additional paper for him to color and a pre-dinner cordial!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Lamb Tartare, Bistecca
Beautiful Prefixed Menu for V-Day. Went superbowl sunday so the restaurant wasn't packed, which was nice. Service was lovely ? we brought in our own wine but ended up buying an Italian wine on the list. Really nice selection of Italian wines, so I would definitely buy off the list if you don't have your own wine cellar at home. Food was exceptional. The steak tartar was had that umami flavor that kept me wanting more. I had mostly vegetarian options for the entree and pasta but love this Menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Tartare, Hamachi Crudo
Worst experience ever. I’ve been to the Madison Park location which was great, but the Queen Anne location was the absolute worst service I’ve experienced at a restaurant. To begin, I had a 8:30 reservation and waited in the cold for my table until 9:05. Ironically we got seated at the same time as someone who walked up without a reservation. Entree came at 9:50. The Paccheri is by far the worst pasta dish I’ve ever had. It tasted like the Ragu I ate as a child. To call this an Ethan Stowell restaurant is mind boggling. Please make some adjustments.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's a small restaurant, and you will probably have to brave the elements- but grab a coat because it's worth it. This restaurant is the epitome of the Seattle culinary scene. Everything is planned and plated meticulously, and it truly is a unique taste that you will never find anywhere else. You will not be disappointed. They also make the best bread- "Seawolf Sourdough" which is the best bread I've ever tasted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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WOW, WOW, WOW... we celebrated friend's birthday with 6 of us and was one of the best overall meals in a long time. The restaurant (Queen Anne location) is small, but cozy with a nice ambience. Our server was lovely and attentive. We went family style that allowed us a variety of options! * Sea Wolf Sourdough: This bread was divine -- the fennel honey butter needs to be a staple at my house from here on out. I could have eaten nothing but this bread and been happy. * Burrata: always a winner, even with beets * Creste di Gallo Pasta: 2 of us proclaimed this as one of the best pastas we've ever had. The pasta was pillowy soft and the light red sauce with boar and the chili crisp was incredible -- still thinking about it * Pork Osu Bucco: We were pretty full by the time this came out, but I highly recommend - the meat fell off the bone and was full of flavor. I had to pop my head into the kitchen and give the cooks a clap - can't wait to go back.
Food is outta this world. We especially liked the gnocchi and scallops and we order extra dishes of both. Big birthday and it was absolutely perfect. Service is awesome. Drinks are slow but they work really hard making them great. Try this place. It's so expensive and totally worth it
Dietary restrictions: Staff explicitly ask if you have any dietary restrictions before you order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I could give more than 5 stars on every category. The food and drinks were incredible, the atmosphere was amazing, and the service!!! Our servers were so attentive and personable and fun! We had an overall truly amazing dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Polenta Fritters, Gnocchi, Hamachi Crudo
Stopped into HTCAW for the first time in several years: 1. Service was lackluster. We sat at the bar and usually expect a certain level of interaction with a bartender. Drinks were left empty, plates weren't replaced between courses. Etcetera. The included 20% service fee seems to eliminate incentive to provide even a minimal fine dining service experience. The bartender was just "there" and really didn't engage us, didn't ask us how the food was. 2. When we asked what cut the bistecca was, the bartender nor two other servers could identify it. Eventually we were told it was a "flank, or sirloin, or Queen Anne cut. You can look it up." This was a hilarious interaction considering the bistecca is $63 dollars. Also, where do you get off charging $63 for a flank or sirloin? 3. Agnolotti, spaghetti, burrata, and greens were overall bland. All the dishes tasted as if they weren't seasoned. We did enjoy the Osso Bucco and it was the only dish that felt worth it's menu price 4. Drinks were fine, the wine was good and my martini was well made.