Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Columbia City — Restaurant in Seattle

Rating is purely on drinks alone. I will come back for the food which should raise the score later. I got the Sofia for happy hour. The description on the menu: house vodka, limoncello, aperol, lemon juice, mint, seasonal fruit, soda. All that could be tasted was the ice and soda. The mint seemed torn and not muddled, seasonal fruit was just a single piece sliced, and it also should have been muddled. The Sofia was the top item for the happy hour menu at $9.5. Avoid it or taste disappointment.

Grabbed a Tiramisu to share and that alone was worth the three stars.

Also ordered a nutella latte.

The next bit is for coffee snobs only, otherwise for the uninitiated, the coffee was a good introduction to a mocha and a great pairing with the tiramisu.

I admit that I ordered it for its novelty, but I believe that it still represents their coffee skills. The presentation was nice using chocolate syrup and a latte art tool to make a sort of star. Espresso though is not just its visuals. The intentionality of the nutella latte points more to visuals as the main focus above all else.

The foam that the chocolate syrup star sat on was much thicker than even a cappuccino should be. There was no sign of crema because it felt like a cake of cheap whipped cream was on top. The caffe latte part was "Meh," at best. The mouthfeel was thick and coating in a bad way. I'm certain it wasn't even nutella they used, just some off-brand chocolate hazelnut spread that barely sweetened the coffee, but it's bitterness highlighted the bitterness of the espresso.

My suggestion is to work on consistency... get a barista from Empire down the street to make a standard for dosing, and a workshop for milk foaming. Sell the nutella latte as a cappuccino to lower the size of the drink to reduce the preparation time, as well as capitalize on the higher amount of milk foam to set the chocolate syrup star on. Instead of coating the whole inside of the cup with nutella, just do the rim, and have hazelnut pieces to act as margarita salt. You should also get 10-20 grams of nutella and add some of your steamed milk until fully dissolved when whisking, then pour the rest of the milk.

I'll be back because the customer service is nice and the food looked good, but the drinks... I'll get a plain latte and judge again, but I won't trust the cocktails and head for straight...

So I can understand maybe we had someone new. I’m trying to be forgiving of that with also the lens it was dinner rush + maybe they’re short staffed. Both my husband and I worked in the food service industry as servers in both finer dining and chain restaurants for 7-8 years.

Mediocre food for a premium price with sub part service. After getting sat, it took a while to get water and have our order taken. But once our order was placed, it took about 15 minutes or so to get our drinks. I watched the bartender that was in front of us by 8ft as we sat near the bar, pour these drinks and watched them sit while our server and others let it sit. It took 20 mins for a Caesar salad and another 20 minutes for spaghetti and meat sauces to be delivered. One gnocchi and meat sauce dish. My spaghetti and meat sauce had lukewarm meat bits. Mostly the larger pieces but still a health risk regardless. Our server wasn’t very attentive throughout the experience.

We got charged for kids gelato when the kids menu clearly stated (see pics) that desert comes with the meal. That’s what “and” means right? We asked our server and he said it didn’t come with but double checked the menu after.

There was a table that got sat behind us as we were waiting for our gelato. In the 15 mins they had sat, they got their order in and not even 15 mins later got their whole freaking dinner. Different server.

Overall I’ve never had a great experience at Tutta Bella outside of when a friend worked there in college years ago. Since then again, mediocre overpriced food with sub par service. Do...

If I could give Tutta Bella on Rainier Avenue more than five stars, I would. This isn’t just the best pizza I’ve had in Seattle—it’s the best pizza I’ve had in my life.

From the moment you walk in, the warm, inviting atmosphere sets the stage for something special. The service is impeccable—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. But let’s talk about the real star of the show: the pizza.

Tutta Bella stays true to the art of Neapolitan pizza-making, and you can taste it in every bite. The crust is absolute perfection—thin, slightly chewy, and blistered just right from their wood-fired oven. It has that signature airy lightness, yet it’s packed with flavor. The ingredients? Simply outstanding. The tomato sauce bursts with freshness, the mozzarella melts beautifully, and the toppings are thoughtfully sourced and balanced to perfection.

I ordered the Bianca, and it was pure heaven. The combination of creamy cheeses, fragrant garlic, and that perfect char on the crust made every bite unforgettable. It was rich, yet perfectly balanced—not too heavy, just indulgent enough. My partner went for the classic pepperoni, and it was everything you want in a perfect slice: bold, smoky, slightly crispy pepperoni, gooey cheese, and that signature Neapolitan crust that ties it all together.

This isn’t just pizza; it’s an experience. Tutta Bella on Rainier Ave has completely ruined me for all other pizza, and I couldn’t be happier about it. If you’re in Seattle and you love pizza, do yourself a favor and get here as soon as possible. You...