Bar Sosta

409 1st Ave S, Seattle
(206) 596-8940

Recent Reviews

gina ursino

One of my favorite places. The inside is beautiful the food is amazing, consistently. The restaurant is somewhat hidden so you feel like you got a special invite to am amazing place. There is a parking garage with valet parking so you do not have to worry about anything.

Stacey M.

The food is wonderful but service below expectations, I had a horrible experience with Rachel the hostess who basically told me off. She ruined a surprise party I had planned & we did not get the table I reserved months in advance. We ordered 4 bottles of wine only received 2 our server was so busy he forgot. Dirty dishes on the table sat. The manger was kind asked what I wanted or how he could resolve but for a once in a lifetime 50th surprise party there is no going back to resolve. Very disappointed mostly because I tried feverishly to fix prior to our arrival but Rachel refused to listen and hung up on me.

Juliana D.

The service was great and they had no issue accommodating room for my group especially without reservations. Also, the moscato was truly one of the best wines I've had.

A K.

Miss this place....can't wait for the next time I can enjoy a beautiful cocktail by the fire. pls come thru Pfizer!

J

Love love love this place! The service is 5* ad so is the food!I highly recommend the Caesar salad, it’s fresh and homemade, and I love The anchovies on top! The shrimp and crab ravioloni are TO DIE FOR as is the salmon pasta.I didn’t take to the tomato calamari though, I thought they were too gummy and overcooked. The sauce was a bit sour too.

Ender Karaca

It’s a great tradition for great authentic Italian food by the late Carmine

Howard Sewell

Ate at the bar early one Friday night and really enjoyed our time here. Pastas were excellent, service was prompt and friendly, and drinks were top-notch (including a very creditable negroni.) If you find Il Terazzo a little too "white tablecloth" for your tastes (as I do), this is the place.

Tazeen L.

Attractive spot in pioneer square with a cozy yet stylish space, good food and reasonable prices... came in Saturday night and while pretty full, was able to grab a table without a wait. Host was very accommodating and service pretty prompt. Started with the antipasti plate that was veggie heavy, easily shareable, pretty standard fare. Also had the fried stuffed olives that were salty, crunchy, rich... Good but I was done after a couple. I was craving red meat and carbs (definitely one of those nights) so had the pesto risotto with New York strip steak. Risotto was pretty good- creamy yet still toothsome, nice pesto flavor, garlic chips sprinkled on for nice bursts of crunch and saltiness. The steak missed the spot, portion size was fine especially given the price, but it was served well done. Waiter didn't ask and I didn't think to mention my preference when i ordered, and I didn't send back because I had already started eating the risotto by the time I noticed the meat- so shared culpability but I didn't think anyone served well done steak on purpose anymore :0 Had the tiramisu and that was lovely- creamy yet still light, all the flavors and textures you want in a tiramisu... Would definitely come back if I was in the neighborhood or maybe for lunch...

Jordan M.

Exactly the experience I expected from a nice evening out at a nice-looking place such as this. We were greeted warmly and told to sit wherever we want and we got a nice little table in the corner by the fire outside. The menu was fairly small, especially for food, which I actually love! The options were quite wonderful and I could've ordered nearly anything on the menu. We opted to start with "The Dark Heart" for the cocktail and a glass of wine. Both were excellent. Our appetizer was three little fried risotto and cheese balls that were delicious! For a main course we got the pasta with Wild Boar Ragu and goat cheese along with the Pesto Risotto topped with New York Steak. $14 and $18 respectively. Great value at such a place like this. For dessert I got a tiramisu which was exactly what you would expect from a high-end tiramisu so it was nothing impressive or unique but it was very good. I could say the same for the crème brûlée. It was your standard crème brûlée but it had a really really nice taste. Everything here was done very well and the evening was wonderful. The two servers that continually took care of us were wonderful as well. Not only was it a wonderful experience but it was a pretty good value I think. The bill was less than $100. I'll be back!!

J Ch

Love love love this place! The service is 5* ad so is the food!

Teryn Kim

Diego is the best! He just knows how to make the best drinks~

Bernie L.

This place is, in reality, a 4.5. I can't give them a five because they're not unbelievable, but they're still really really good! We went there before heading to an event and while the food portions are small the price is reasonable enough you can order a few things. I had the Arancini, which they often run out of. They were fantastic. Though I love a good riceball. Moving on to the next course I had the Fettucine carbonara. Delicious. Small, but great. Same with the cherry duck confit with polenta. Fruity, delicious, wonderfully cooked. The tiramisu was also great, though other people I was dining with thought it was too strong. Service is great, though we were there on a slow night. Still, I get the feeling service is always good. A hidden gem not too far from the stadiums. I will definitely be back.

Mikall D.

Wow - the atmosphere and service was impeccable. Professional, attentive, and kind staff. Certain food items were delicious , others were just okay..which is the reason for a deduction of 1 star. I will likely go back and try some different items .

Irina B.

A really underwhelming experience here given the excellent reviews. The food was bland and nothing special, and the service didn't help either. The arincini was really disappointing - it didn't have a crispy crust and tasted like plain rice, no flavor or seasoning whatsoever. I also had the grilled veggie salad which tasted fine but it wasn't anything special. My friend had the bucatini, which apparently was good but not great. Portion sizes are on the small side but I think the prices reflect that. Prices are pretty low for the location and ambience (the decor was nice) but you can get way better tasting food for the same price elsewhere. Our server was dismissive and cold from the moment we walked in to when we left, which didn't help the mediocre food. Would not come back.

Nupur M.

Came here for a weekday lunch. Loved the interiors. It wasn't too crowded and we got seating immediately. It did not have many veg options. We ordered the arancini, the fettuccine carbonara without any meat which was good. Loved the poached egg on the top. The arancini was okay did not like it much. Loved the tiramisu. The creme brûlée was good.

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