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1600 9th Ave, 98101 Seattle
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Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
10
Amazing Pop-Ups!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic, especially with their pop-ups. The holiday and Lion King dual pop-ups were absolutely amazing!
- pop-ups10
- holiday pop-ups10
- Lion King dual pop-ups10
Price per Person
- $71–$80
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
8
Great Vibe, Good Food
My experience at the restaurant was for a 1-night southern pop-up. The food was pretty good, and the vibe was even better.
- food7
- vibe9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Family Dinner
Group Type
- Family
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
2
Disappointing Experience at Bombo Italian
My family and I recently tried Bombo Italian for the first time, and the experience was disappointing from start to finish. Upon arrival, despite the restaurant being nearly empty, we experienced an awkward wait of about five minutes before being acknowledged. We were informed upfront about an automatic 20% gratuity, which would have been acceptable if the service had met expectations, but it did not.
Our server seemed rushed, taking only our appetizer order and leaving before we could finish our selections. When he returned, we had to repeat our entire order as nothing had been taken. This pattern of rushed and inattentive service continued, even during payment.
The food did not redeem the experience either. The dishes were bland, with many tasting and looking like they were packaged. The chips resembled store-bought kettle chips, and the pasta sauce lacked depth and seasoning.
The mushroom sauce, in particular, tasted and looked like it came from a can. For the price point and the mandatory gratuity, the quality was not sufficient. While the ambience is nice, the combination of poor service and underwhelming food makes this a place we are unlikely to return to.
It was fine to try once, but not a spot we would recommend.
- ambience4
- service1
- server1
- food2
Price per Person
- $81–$90
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
7
Great Drinks and Atmosphere, Food Mixed
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag, primarily driven by the service and atmosphere. Our server was incredibly attentive without being intrusive, and he even made a mean cocktail. :) The food, however, was just okay.
The Bombo pizza was quite salty, while the pasta pappardelle was bland. Despite the food's inconsistency, we'll be back, but specifically for the drinks and the enjoyable atmosphere.
- service10
- cocktail10
- drinks9
- Bombo pizza3
- pasta pappardelle4
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Tourist Experience
Group Type
- Colleagues
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Great Service and Food!
I was in town for a convention and had a fantastic experience. Our server, Kelly, was a riot and provided excellent service. The food was also not shabby at all, exceeding expectations.
The overall atmosphere was great, contributing to a memorable dining experience.
- Kelly10
- food9
- service10
Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Bombo: Better than Tavolata!
My experience at this Italian restaurant in the heart of Seattle was very positive. It's very similar to Tavolata in Redmond, but I found it to be better. A key difference is that they clearly inform you about the automatic 20% service charge when you sit down.
The pizza was very tasty, and the staff was very polite and helpful. While the menu and atmosphere are similar to Tavolata, I would prefer Bombo if I had to choose.
- pizza9
- staff9
- service charge8
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
9
Outstanding Lunch Experience with Attentive Service
My experience at this restaurant for lunch was great. Our server, Kelly, was outstanding. He was very attentive and took great care of our party.
The food was excellent, and the service was top-notch.
- server10
- service10
- food10
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
10
Perfect Experience for a Large Party!
We had a large party tonight and the food, ambience, and service were perfect from start to finish! Ximena and Joe did a great job taking care of us!
- food10
- ambience10
- service10
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
10
Amazing Meal with Fabulous Service!
My experience at the restaurant was amazing. I met new friends for the first time and we shared a meal and a bottle of Pinot Noir. The service was fabulous, thanks to Carrie.
The overall experience was excellent, with high ratings for service, atmosphere, and food.
- meal10
- Pinot Noir10
- service10
Price per Person
- $41–$50
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Delicious Italian with Great Service!
My experience at this Italian restaurant was really nice. It has a traditional style, and everything we ate was super tasty. Carrie provided excellent care, making the service stand out.
The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the food and service also received a 5. We were a group of 5-8 people for dinner, and the noise level was very quiet. Parking was easy with a paid parking garage and plenty of spaces.
The price per person was between $30-50. They also have clearly labeled vegetarian dishes and are highly recommended for vegetarians.
- traditional style8
- food10
- service10
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