
Bright, contemporary locale featuring handmade pastas, seasonal vegetables & local seafood.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4147 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 397-3775
Website: http://www.raccoltoseattle.com/
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Reviews
The only negative about sitting upstairs at night is that the windows are next to an alley that has a hair trigger alley light that turns on and blinds you ever so often
We shared the pasta with pork sausage and the chicken . Everyone had a favorite and the four of us had plenty to eat. Highly recommend!!
Upon arrival, we were informed that the only steak available that evening was the 34oz option priced at $150, which already set fairly high expectations for the meal.
The steak arrived with the exterior completely charred — not a sear, but fully carbonized — and the inside was almost well-done. The crust was bitter to the point of being inedible, and the meat itself was overcooked.
After complaining, the restaurant discounted the steak, which I appreciated. However, the 22% service charge was still calculated based on the original price, which felt unreasonable given the situation. After raising the issue again, another adjustment was made.
Hopefully this was just an off night, but it was a disappointing visit overall.
Honestly, nothing about the menu stands out. The flavors are mediocre at best. I would not recommend going here unless they rethink their approach to food.
Edit: The day after…
Thinking about the dishes more, they didn’t execute on their menu. For example the “crudo” which is supposed to be raw fish with citrus was served as raw fish with a dollop of cream… One of the most simplest dishes completely misrepresented.
However, the restaurant adds a 22% service charge. On the bottom of the receipt, it states that only 16% of that goes to the staff and the entire service charge is added before tax, so you’re also paying tax on the service charge itself. By the time everything is added up, it feels more like a 30%+ add-on before you even consider tipping extra.
I’ve worked in the service industry for years and prefer to tip in cash so I know it goes directly to the people taking care of me. So, while the meal was wonderful, this policy leaves a bad taste in my mouth. When I asked our server about it, she said they’ve tried to get management to change it. But we all know that’s unlikely to happen.
I truly hope the staff is getting what they deserve, but I won’t be adding an extra tip on top of a mandatory service fee that’s also taxed. I’d happily tip 25% if it went to the people serving us — but according to the receipt, only 16% does, and the rest goes… somewhere else.