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Pizzeria Pulcinella

Pizzeria Pulcinella

10003 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 98178, United States Of America

Pizza • Casual • Italian • Pizzeria


"We visited on 7/12/2024 at 6:15 pm. There is street parking along with parking on the side and in the back of the restaurant for those that drive. The bus also goes right by it you want to use public transportation. While very busy, there was a table available and we were seated immediately. This is in a converted house at the corner of Rainier and 68th in south Seattle. Out front there are a handful of tables and you can see Lake Washington. Be aware that Rainier is a busy, noisy street so be prepared if you do eat outside. Inside there is a bar that looks like it seats 6 7 people. There are many tables inside from 2 tops to 8+ for a variety of seating accomodations. The host was very friendly and attentive which made our initial experience and impression very good. Our server Liza was also very prompt, helpful and friendly. Again, a very positive and pleasant experience. We started with a bottle of white Pecorino wine that was on their specials list. Tasty and went well with our appetizer of burrata/pesto/sweet pepper sauce, also on their specials list. We really enjoyed them. The pepper sauce and pesto were very flavorful and a good compliment to the rich burrata cheese. The appetizer also came with pizza crust pieces for the cheese. We had the Sorrento pizza for our main which was plenty for two people. It was tomato sauce, crimini mushrooms, gaeta olives, mozzarella, basil, capers and prosciutto. It was delicious! The edges were medium sized and the center crust was nice and thin typical of that style. Overall the crust had a very pleasant chew. It was cooked to light golden brown and was cooked perfectly all around. No half burnt or burnt on one side and barely done on the other it was nice and even all the way around. The flavors went together wonderfully. The salty olives, capers and prosciutto were great compliments to the light tang of the tomato sauce, the flavorful earthyness of the mushrooms and the herbal basil. Overall very flavorful and I would have it again. Based on food quality, atmosphere, and great service from our server Liza, I would highly recommend. Great for couples date night, great for families, and perfect if you just want to sit at the bar and have you meal. Parking: Multiple street parking options plus a gravel lot on the side and in back of the restaurant. Kid friendliness: Good place for families with kids. They do have high chairs."

Papi's Pizza Roma Inc

Papi's Pizza Roma Inc

10616 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, USA, 94530-2620, United States

Wine • Pizza • Salad • Italian


"If I like something, I tend to order the same thing over and over again until I truly need a break. I've ordered the Margherita Pizza and Fried Traditional Wings three times in a row. The first time I ordered, I was so delighted. I got the Margherita Pizza because I like Margherita Pizza, but also because you can generally taste how good a kitchen's tomato sauce and dough is when it's simple. And, the Margherita Pizza here definitely got my reorder! There's not a huge amount of tomato sauce on top, but just enough that it balances out with the cheese and the tomatoes on top. They are just the right softness, and your taste buds are met with the delightful mix of cheese, tomato and basil. There's a layer of cheese on the pizza, then the ones they place daintily on top of the tomatoes. I'm usually not a fan of baked tomatoes, but they make it somehow that I can't help but love these tomatoes. The crust is not crunchy but has a satisfactory bite to it and is really soft on the inside, like freshly baked bread (makes sense given that it's made out of dough). I am usually not a big chicken wing fan, but after reading some reviews I decided I needed some. The wings were delicious too! You can bite through the crunchy outside and sink your teeth into the soft juicy meat inside, and roll it over your tongue as the flavor spreads throughout your mouth. They are not too strongly flavored so you can still taste the meat, which was perfect for me. After having a wonderful experience with my first order, I eagerly made another order the next time I really needed some good food to brighten my day. Excited to have that wonderful experience I opened the box and... and... was crestfallen. Half of my dozen wings were about 2 inches long with very little meat. I know some things happen and I tried very hard not to be disappointed but couldn't help it. I didn't actually cry because I am an adult now, but the child in me was holding back tears while I ate what meat I could off the bones and munched on the pizza. It was like when you accidentally let go of your balloon. I hadn't felt like that in a long time. Anyway, despite the wing portions, they both still tasted great. I was disappointed enough that I did debate whether I should get the wings again after that, but I figured I could leave that decision for one order later. I braced myself for the worst, but the wings in my third order were thankfully very fat and plentiful, and I was happily forcing myself to eat slower. I usually buy enough for more than one meal, but I like them so much I end up eating two meals worth as soon as I get them. Although both are best fresh, they still taste great when you reheat it in an oven toaster. Happiness for days! Rundown: The Margherita Pizza and Fried Traditional Wings both taste great, but if you are unlucky you might get tiny portions for the wings."