COMO in Kirkland

Affordable! Great atmosphere, views and Id say good food. Especially for the prices. This has become a go to for friends and I when we are back from Hawaii! Vibes.... **Changing my review from 5 stars to 3. Still come a lot but Im not paying a 500$ tab for 4 people again for rushed and SASSY service. Dont be sassy and throw attitude to people who dine here a lot. Feeling rushed lately too. Server trying to dictate the flow seemed very rushed, like we are bothering him and unnatural.

I ve visited this restaurant 5-6 times now, and I m adjusting my review from 5 stars to 3 for two main reasons: 1. Service Issues: The service consistently doesn t match the quality of the food or the ambiance. The hosts at the front are always welcoming, but the table service feels rushed and disorganized. On one occasion, our server took part of our order and left before our friends could order drinks and appetizers. It s happened enough times that it s become frustrating. 2. Dark and Loud Atmosphere: While the restaurant is beautiful and has great views, it s so dark inside that you can t read the menu or see your food. For example, I accidentally ate a decorative hot pepper in the boar pasta, mistaking it for meat because I literally couldn t see it! The noise level is also high, making it hard to have a conversation. That said, the food itself is consistently good. The pizzas are delicious, and most of the appetizers are solid, though I wouldn t recommend the pecorino it was tough to eat. The carbonara was a bit too peppery for my taste, but the boar pasta (aside from the pepper mishap) was excellent. This restaurant is great for a date night if you don t mind using your phone flashlight to see and raising your voice to be heard. I d highly recommend visiting in the summer when you can sit outside, enjoy the view, and avoid the noise and darkness. I think I ll stick to dining here during the summer moving forward!

I ve dined at Como several times and have generally been satisfied. The food is consistently delicious, but there are a couple of drawbacks. First, the entrée selection is somewhat limited. Second, the noise level is quite high, which detracts from the romantic ambiance they seem to be aiming for.

We made a reservation online as per the phone message. We made it for 4:30. Now we are sitting on a bench in front of the restaurant because they dont want open until 5. Drove up from Olympia to eat here. Hopefully the food will be good.

This trendy restaurant has certainly made a splash recently. The food was excellent, but the dining room was exceptionally loud. My husband and I found ourselves shouting across the table just to communicate. Despite the availability of noise-absorbing panels, none were present in the restaurant. Restaurants should be places where people connect over meals. Why has the trend in many establishments shifted towards creating noise levels reminiscent of a sports bar? We struggled to catch the nuances in each other s voices, making meaningful conversation nearly impossible. In todays world, despite our constant connectivity through social media, we are experiencing less genuine connection. A meal is a time to come together, enjoy beautiful food, and connect with friends and family. This has been a cultural cornerstone throughout human history. However, we were just two people finding it difficult to connect. Larger parties seemed even more detached. As the meal progressed, people began to pull out their phones, seemingly giving up on conversation altogether. Has this restaurant missed the point of dining? This isnt a sporting event where you cheer for your favorite chef to bring the next course. While the food was very good, the lasting impression I have of this restaurant is my inability to hold a conversation with my dining companion. I will remember this restaurant, and probably the brand, as one more focused on its Instagram-worthy buzz than its fundamental purpose of bringing people together. By the end of the first course, all I wanted was to go home and take an Advil to relax. I only recommend this restaurant if youre looking to be seen as trendy on social media or if you prefer not to engage with your dining companions. Unfortunately, I give it 2 stars solely for the food.

Surprised to see low ratings here. I thought it was great service and great Italian food. My only complaint is that we were are larger (10) party and where put with the other larger parties and it was incredibly loud in that section.

Beautiful place with an amazing view. The pizza wasnt my favorite. Waiter Stefano Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Great view, good food, cozy atmosphere

Every bite held a range of complimentary taste notes in this unbelievable mouthwatering experience. Ordered the truffle pizza for dessert and it was out of this world.

King salmon had no flavor. The mashed sweet corn it came with was just nasty. Idk who s in charge of the menu and tasting but ewww brother ewww.

Como is one of the best Italian restaurant experiences Ive had. The dinner menu is amazing with their selection of wines.

Im a huge food of Italian food , since I lived there many years . It s the best Italian restaurant in Seattle . Everything we ordered we loved it , the truffle pizza , carpaccio , burrata, Risotto and the cherry on the top it s the ricotta and pistachio cake. I highly recommend this place moreover you can have late diner at this restaurant and I m used to dine at European hours .

Food was amazing, and our waiter Luke took great care of us. Delightful experience

The wine tasting side dishes are very Italian, especially the sauces, which are very authentic. The elegance of Seattle, right in Como on the shores of Lake Washington...

Service was good, the atmosphere is too loud so you end up shouting at your dinner date. The food was not great. Carpaccio had parmesan and truffle ( too many flavors and hiding the beef), rubbery octopus, the salmon was well cooked but lacked salt, and the pasta well again too many flavor profiles in one dish.

Great location. Inside was nice with opening windows. Food was tasty and good portions. Makes for a very nice date location.

The food is Ok ,however the environment is fantastic.Good for hangout with friends ,chat and drinks

We went on Friday night as a group of 6. Food is pretty mediocre for what you re paying. The location is great and the view is gorgeous; however, you d be better off purchasing takeout and eating it on the pier for better tasting food at a cheaper price.

This place is a joke

Two stars for the scenic lake view. That would be it. Food is mediocre, service is horrible. Waiter was arrogant, hostess and table cleaners ignored our wish to xhange table deapite 4-5 available vacant tables around us. Too loud, too crowdy, small space. Menu is dirty, paper is bittten by kids/dogs and greasy.

Excellent A great place in the Seattle area Food

A beautiful restaurant on Lake Washington. The views and cool breezes make it the perfect place to spend a summer evening. The food was good but not exceptional, we enjoyed the fried artichoke appetizer. They have a large wine list and a good selection of alcoholic and NA cocktails.

Good vibes and views don t make up for poor service and filthy restrooms. The food is ok. The manager kept pulling chairs from our table then would suddenly put them back. From the reception to the service at the table, it s inconsistent and inconsiderate. I didn t have a spoon for literally the entire meal and had to flag our hostess who seemed to have disappeared. Go for the views, that s about it.

We had the best time celebrating with a large group! Food was amazing! Luke is one of the best servers I ve had in the Seattle/Bellevue area Como is very lucky to have him!

Great food and amazing view. Service can be better.

Prompt service, delicious food, bright and airy restaurant. Not to mention excellent location at Carillon Point. Definitely make a reservation beforehand, its a popular spot. The only reason I didnt give this 5 stars is because I felt the waitress totally judged my appearance (I was the only human with darker skin in the restaurant) and realized I wasnt a regular there, and pretty much have us very curt treatment compared to other diners. Interestingly, multiple reviewers have had this experience.

Good Food, Bad Service, not welcoming crew, rude waitress. Our table was not clean, they brought us dirty spoons & glasses. I would not recommend dining in, just order for take out cause the food is good.

Good Food with really good view

Ursula was our waiter. She was terrible I ve never had a waiter give me so much attitude. Terrible service. For starters I made the reservation 2 weeks in advance we came there and had to wait 30 minutes to get seated. We had a party of 6 with two pregnant ladies that had to stand waiting for 30 minutes. When asked an eta they continued to shrug their shoulders and say they don t know. Very uprofessional for a table that was reserved weeks in advance. Once we ordered drinks the waiter, Ursula messed up our drinks which we didint realize until we tried the drinks and when we told her she said that we already took a sip of it and waved her hand and walked away did not stay to figure out the situation at all. Then at the end put the drink we didint order on the tab and when we asked about it she said that because we drank it she would not take it off, even tho she refused to take it back because we tried it, but we only tried it because we were un aware that the wrong drink was placed on our table. She proceeded to stand there and argue with us. I have never as a customer had to argue with a waiter. She had so much attitude and if I was the owner/mananger I would highly consider getting rid of such negative energy in my restaurant.

After a less than great first experience, the management got in touch with me and offered to make it right. This time around, the food and service were both excellent: everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and well be going back soon!

I love this restaurant. Don t know why it got so many negative reviews. Food service decor 10 out of 10

Went with some work mates. The setting and vibe is great. The view is gorgeous. Everyone enjoyed it. Our server was a little short with us and never offered drinks or dessert to us. But the appetizers and entrees we had were all excellent. Overall, a really good experience.

Great view. Food is also very nice

Delicious, but expensive

Great view of the lake, staff was very polite and nice. Food is good but a bit overpriced.

Such a terrible service do not recommend

Best what you have is view and food, but servers are the worst ,worst service , worst attitude, worst talking ..do not recommend! Honestly review . Regret that i wasted my time to go there Food

Costumer service 0 points from 100!

The location is superb, and the ambiance is excellent. The menu is italian-ish, the food quality is acceptable by Seattle Standards. The staff are very friendly and professional. It has become our go to place for business dinners and birthdays given all the available options. Food

Went here for a birthday, 7 people, not one of us thought the food was good, I have eaten at many high-end restaurants and this is not one at all. Nothing on the menu was very good. I dont care about prices, if food was cheap or not, it just didnt taste very good. We ordered almost every appetizer and none were good. And we all ordered difrent main course and non were very good. Ceiling had major panel gaps and smoke detectors and other things just hanging or out of place. Really unacceptable for the this type of experience. Its named after lake como in Italy, but they would be out of buiness if they were actually located there.

I think the food is some of the best Italian on the east side. Seafood was fresh and tasty. Pizza was baked to perfection and desserts were unique. Views are fantastic and the aesthetic of the restaurant is clean and modern. Service could be better, but its passable.

They changed our tip, wouldn t noticed if we didn t check the bill from the bank, reported.

First time experiencing discrimination in this country is at your restaurant, got ignored the whole time we had to stop the waitress from walking by us, not letting us sit by the window but letting white couple behind us sits there instead, no wonder why there were no customers with colors in your restaurant

Food was excellent. Great service. Great vibe except for the Extremely loud dining room. So loud that you actually had to shout at the person next to you or across the table. Which made it less than pleasant. Went on a Thursday night. Would ve stayed for dessert but instead left early because of how loud it was.

Food, drinks and service are always amazing. 10/10

We made a reservation for 6 people with more than 2 weeks of anticipation, two Days before the date we called once again to make sure they had our names on the list since it was our Mother s Day Celebration, we had to wait for more than 30 minutes and see the host let in more than 6 other families that did not wait for longer than 3 minutes (she also said hi to all of them in a very friendly way, maybe thats why she let them in before us??) anyway we then made our complaint but did not get any resolution. No doubt this host is no More than a racist, classist and has 0 problem resolution, as well as the manager who acted as if nothing was wrong and we just had to wait a little longer (how come they were not telling that to all the walk ins they were getting. BAD attention, shame on them.

I had really bad experience in COMO may 10 my mother in low was visiting and we booked at 8 pm we arrived early to make sure we get table on time but the girl on the front desk never gave us a table we waited more that 45 minutes so we call the manager to se what was going on but this guy just play a dumb game with us. So terrible management and so bad service I never go back again.

Beautiful view, HORRIBLE service. We were not greeted with any water or anyone for 10 minutes once seated. Other than putting in our order our server never made her way back to our table to ask us if we needed anything else or how the food was tasting. Gnocchi dish was probably the worse we ve ever had, the sauce and meat that came with the pappardelle noodles was so thick and salty it felt like it belonged on top of enchiladas, not in a pasta dish. Worse of all.. the server takes my mom s food away to box up and never returns with it. We ask her about it and she comes back 10 mins later with a to go box of food that was a fraction of what was left on my mom s plate. It was very evident she threw it away and asked someone in the kitchen to throw some noodles and sauce in the box. Never have we had such terrible service. It s a great place to grab and drink and lounge with friends to look at the view if you have time and don t care about the service but thats about it.

Had the halibut! Amazing

This was, hands down, the best Italian spot I have ever been to. Having a gluten allergy, I have to be very careful and there were plenty of gluten free options. The truffle GF pizza was divine! The artichoke appetizer was superb! The environment and staff was a lovely topper to the evening. Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options

That was the worst experience I ever had in such restaurants segment as Como. I reserved a table for two for my anniversary-30 years. When we arrived, they gave us corner small table, without view, without anything. Hostess was not nice as we asked her to ask if it is possible get better table as we have special occasion. She never back to us. This is not the experience I wanted to get on my birthday. P.s. Food was good. Service is ZERO

Darling spot on the water, delicious food, great service and ambience. The view is amazing, so is the food!

I guess people come here for birthdays or date nights. Food is ok good selection of beer and wine. The dessert selections are plentiful and the best part of the meal. The noise can be a bit too loud. Great views and the summer dusk times are gorgeous.

Came here for my birthday dinner with a couple friends and had a terrible experience. The second we walked in the restaurant we knew how the vibes were going to be. The ladies at the front were extremely condescending and judgmental. We were the only people of color in the restaurant and felt it with the way we were treated. Our waiter was so rude and put zero effort to make sure we were having a good time. He kept running around trying to clear our plates to get us to leave. Don t get me started on how terrible the food was. Not authentic Italian food at all. We couldn t eat the pizza it tasted like it was drenched in Lysol cleaner. The waiter notified we didn t eat the pizza and didn t care to ask why. When it came time to pay he took our cards and would not give us the machine to pay, he was watching us to make sure we tipped. It was super creepy and gave us the worst vibes. I wish I read the reviews before coming. Please if you want to be treated with respect don t come.

Not a kids friendly place. Was having dinner with my 3 and 5 years old. The staff wasn t happy they exploring the sofa, looking at candles in the lounge area. At the end they asked not to sit on the ottoman, because that s not for sitting, that s for the legs. The kids were just kids, they wasn t loud and didn t break anything.

**edit: after seeing many reviews noting how darker skinned people are treated terribly here I realized that s maybe why my friend was treated so disgustingly. This restaurant needs new management and all new workers. DO NOT COME HERE. ** Had a lovely dinner with a friend and we got to see the sun setting over the water and then the candlelight shown perfectly in the dimness. The food was good. I could tell mine was probably made perfectly how it was intended but it could ve used some salt and pepper or even just some spice. The tiramisu was good but was missing rum (maybe it s just prepared in an American why perhaps?). Overall okayexperience ..except for the waitress that made it aware she d rather be anywhere else and made us feel foolish for asking about the Italian words on the menu. It s not difficult to be nice, no? She made a big fuss about my friends card not working (it did). Ultimately would like to try other items and hopefully get a pleasant waiter. Left much to be desired.

Food was great, service was poor.

This was for a special occasion, wifes birthday om 04/13/2024. I had reservations for a different location but was quickly asked to change to here because of a friend who knows the chef here. So I made the change after he made a call and mentioned this. I put in the notes requesting a window table, and this is a special birthday. Upon arrival 10 minutes early, the hostess was not even looking at the entrance as we stood there waiting to be greeted. After that she saw the reservation and said it will be a couple minutes, and walked us to the bar while we wait, I asked if she would come grab us when our table was ready, she said YES. Well that never happened. After 20 minutes I had to go ask someone and they said they thought we wanted to be in the bar area!! WOW. Then sat us in corner wall table, as I asked for a window, she said we dont promise those seats. As there was a table across from us that just needed to be cleaned and sat us there but that was not offered. Oreder 2 Appetizers and they brought 1 forgetting the other, trying to get our server to order dinner was a huge challenge, and after dinner we asked for dessert, as the table next to us got cupcake with a candle for a birthday, ourss comes much later and no candle :( wife was like I didnt get a candle etc.. Then to get our bill took over 15 minutes after we were finished. I asked to speak to a Manager when we left but the lady up front said in a unwaning voice I can try and find one, but I dont know where any are. We love our rare date nights without kids, and love going to new places. And I normally wouldnt say anything on here, but this just needed to be said. Sadly, we wont recommend or return to this establishment.

Romantic and elegant atmosphere. Delicious food

Coming to such an expensive restaurant, I wanted to feel the taste of real Italian food, but the food was tasteless. it was worse than dominos pizza. If we werent hungry, we would have left after trying it. But that is not all. After we paid, a woman caught up with us and asked in a very indignant voice why we didn t leave a tip. I was shocked... 0/5 stars

Only a 4 for atmosphere as it was just a little dark - hard to read the menu and see your food. However, the pizza dough was delicate like pastry but with a beautiful char and the wild boar pappardelle was delicious. Sauted calamari was a little under seasoned but we had salt with our focaccia bread so were able to resolve this at the table. Hostess was welcoming and professional and our waitress was engaged and extremely charming as well. Highly recommend this spot for a romantic or special occasion meal. Ours was not a special occasion but it felt like one. However, it was definitely a romantic spot.

We ve been to Como many times and sadly it s declined the past several times. Our dinner tonight physically looked good but was tasteless. We ve had the dishes we ordered many time before. Really disappointed

Our server Amanda was amazing and super sweet. Made our dining experience incredibly smooth for my moms birthday dinner. Would come back again.

The place was beautiful and clean. It was our first time here on a fri night. The server was so rude and horrible that we couldn t enjoy the food even. First they gave us another table s food. We had no idea it was not ours so we started eating. Couple bites in was when we figured they gave us wrong food. Then the server came and said she had to charge us for the extra food. I could not believe it. They gave us wrong food and she wanted us to pay for them. Shame on your restaurant for not properly teaching customer service to your servers.

Wonderful dining experience! Beautifully appointed decor in this upscale Italian restaurant. Most all of the tables give guests a spectacular view of Lake Washington reaching accross the lake to Seattle. Service was exceptional, although a noticeable drive to turn our table was felt, with some overly assertive wait staff. The cuisine was perfectly prepard and presented with style. The specialty crafted drinks were spot on! All in all, a good time was had by our party of 4, but it would have been nice to have enjoyed our stay beyond the 1.5 hours.

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT Such a bad first time impression. Such a horrible service to ruin the Wonderful view theyve got. Olivia had enough time to check on the tables around us but we hardly got her attention to order more drinks! If we did not do the math ourselves, they would have charged us $30 extra. Showed us a receipt for $255 and after I signed the final receipt showed $335. 20% tip would have been $50 not $80. Just explaining the math to the server and the manager took us 20 minutes. Turned out they added 2 drinks to our bill just before the final check out. You cant have me sign one bill and charge me with a different one without transparency. Funny thing was that we had to convince them they made a mistake and they were not apologetic about it.

One of my favorite spots in the seattle area

Kinda bummed by the experience, tbh. I was staying at the Woodmark and got essentially room service. Tagliatelle was rubbery, focaccia was bitter, dessert tasted a bit plasticy and stale.

Hand down one of, if not the best Italian restaurant on the Eastside. Amazing views of Lake Washington, an excellent bar/wine menu, actual carpaccio, and tons of truffles, not to mention great seasonal specialties. There are less expensive options but nothing quite hits the spot nor is as authentic as Como. You wont be disappointed. Como appeals to a well-heeled crowd but is unpretentious and relaxed in its approach while maintaining a truly authentic experience in a locale with a truly sleek Mediterranean-minimalist décor. Great spot for a date night or an approachably upscale dinner with friends or business partners. Parking is free but that wont be any concern if you valet your Ferrari at the hotel next door; and for the yachting-set, youll be happy to know you can dock-up at the adjacent marina.

I always have a good experience when I com here. Great atmosphere and good food and drinks with reasonable pricing. Our wait staff was phenomenal, particularly Kyle A! Very fast and nice waiter.

Such a nice place, but the food tastes like frozen food. The calamari had a very bad fishy taste. The dip supper salty Two of the wines I tasted were really bad, one past its time even. It used to be a lot better.

Came here for a night cap. Dessert was on point, best tiramisu I ve had since NYC. Hostess, servers, and atmosphere were delightful. The hostess remembered us from passing and got us in promptly (we stopped by earlier in the evening to look at menus). The vibes in the restaurant were that of a spending a night with my Italian family. Cozy living room vibes with vibrant chatting. Looking forward to coming back for the full dinner experience. Definitely an upgrade for the area!

Once again I have found that the harsh reviews of Kirkland restaurants are exaggerated. Pros: beautiful location and view, chic interior and vibe, delicious N/A cocktails, the starter salads and food portions in general are large for their price point, and all the food we ate tasted fine (burrata, gem lettuce, fried pork belly, pappardelle wild board ragu, agnolotti del plin). Cons: the service was a little bit slow (reservation was at 7pm, and we left at 9pm), and I found our waitress was not the most friendly (didn t introduce themselves, didn t welcome us in, etc.). Additionally, the waitress confused my order (the ravioli) with a different dish (the agnolotti) and I got the wrong meal. However, I still enjoyed what I got and didn t feel the need to complain. Enjoyed the experience overall and would come back again.

The past Saturday I celebrate my birthday. Food is a cheap version of Italian food. We wait more than an hour to get our food. The server was very nice and kind but the rest of the people( busser) were very annoying. Very noisy place Definitely I am not coming back.

Lovely Italian restaurant. Had a nice NYE dinner. Food was good (highly recommend their charred octopus, ricotta agnolotti, and their diver scallop) accompanied with their choice of Chianti. Very nice atmosphere and champagne on the house with on point service. Highly recommend this restaurant.

We went here for our Anniversary this year. We have been before. Great choice again! The view is incredible, even on a miserably rainy evening. Out the window, boats cruised, lit up for Christmas still. Lights on the water, why is it so magical? Great atmosphere within. Low light. Use your flashlight phone to see the menu. :D They didnt push us to drink, as many places do, though the people near us seemed very pleased with their wine choices. We ordered an cheese bake appetizer, mushroom pizza and a main and shared them all. For our appetizer, we got the cheese bake. Cooked on a cedar plank, it had a mildly cedar-smoked flavor. Crispiness and presentation were incredible. Served on a carved out cedar board. Taste? Oh my!. I think we picked it clean. Our main was a smallish portion, but maybe the best raviolis I have tasted-- boar. I wish wed added the squash or another veg dish to round nutrition out better, but all together we had more than plenty of food. We couldnt finish it and brought some pizza home. Our son who claims to not like mushroom pizza devoured it, saying it was a mushroom pizza to beat mushroom pizzas. Growling stomach. Vegetarian options: There are as many veg options as meat options. Why I highly recommend it is the veg options are so uniquely delicious and special that non vegetarians would fight over the last bite. This I know because we did. Kid-friendliness: Maybe earlier in the day, or outside, or they have a kid area I didnt see, and the waitstaff are kind and accepting, but it doesnt have a kid vibe. It feels like a special occasion place, though we have enjoyed casually sitting outside in the summer too.

Not a bad date spot but the lack of valet parking is annoying. Food wasnt bad, was expecting more given the price point. The pasta has a ways to go before they can compete with spinasse. High point is the drinks might be the best you find in Kirkland.

Mold in kitchen

Not great. Overpriced, food didn t taste that great compared to restaurants in Seattle or greater area. The restaurant needs to replace their silverware, as it s very worn out, and make sure that their glasses are clean before serving guests. Every single champagne glass we received had a smudge on it. The food wasn t very tasty, it wasn t bad, but definitely not worth the price compared to other restaurants I ve visited. Overall with drinks and apps, it came out to around $100 per person, which felt higher than it should of based on the food.

What a gem! We joined friends for a special occasion at COMO and had one of the best evenings out in a long time. The ambience is gorgeous, the views are spectacular and the food is fantastic. A special thank you to Sara(h) and the whole staff for such stellar service. We can t wait to go back!

I lived in Bellevue before, for 4 years and have never been an Eastside fan because of its pretentiousness. This place certainly reconfirmed that if anything its worse than ever. Unwelcoming to the point of feeling accosted at the door and the rudest waiter Ive come across in a long time. Not just dismissive but outwardly rude. Our party of 6 came in at different times within about 10 minutes of each other. Both my daughter and when walking in, separately felt like the maitre, owner, whoever almost accosted us, as if we were a street person straggling in like we didnt belong there. Our table was cramped and it was so open and noisy it was hard to hear our conversations. Although the food was tasty, I was surprised that the melted cheese dip (one of 4 appetizers), had nothing to dip into it (spoons, fingers?). When we asked for something we were told all we could do was order a side of bread, which we did. While the risotto and ribs were ample sized, the pastas were sparse and smaller than previously as told by a member who had dined there before. The desserts were delicious. However the event was more than dampened (drenched?) by the waiter, whose #1 agenda seemed to be pushing alcoholic drinks. In fact, two members of our party (non drinkers) were almost intentionally humiliated. They didnt serve NA beer and when the waiter asked for an opinion on a NA Margherita, which tasted nothing of the kind, his response was lets face it, we dont make money off mocktails. What? If I hadnt been so stunned, I would have asked if I should just hand over some money and skip the dinner since thats apparently what we were there for! Another member asked a question about the food and the waiters answer answer was to look it up on Google. Water was slow and answers to questions were perceived as annoying and answers terse. It pained me to be saddled with an automatic $75. Tip, which I did not add to. Call it entitlement, call it a flash in the pan trendy restaurant to be seen at, I call it bad manners and pretentiousness. You can have it. Im spending my $ where its appreciated. Probably in Seattle. Vegetarian options: Not many

Great food! Great Service! I don t know why people giving 1 star review to this restaurant

Everything was amazing Except the crunchy sand like stuff in the lettuce!! Had a table of five of us and two plates. What the heck is that stuff that almost broke our teeth!?!?!?!? No one knows. Waiter wasnt having a great day with his service. He just said Ill replace the plates. The second batch of lettuce plate (just lettuce & vinegrette) had a sizeable crunch to the second half of the table in one of the two new plates. The place is super dark, we got our flashlights out to try to see what was this mysterious teeth breaking noon organic crunchy material. Could not see it. On a bright note, my dish was super delicious. I got the braised short ribs. Was my birthday so the group didnt want to focus on the poor customer service from the waiter or the sand in the lettuce. Maybe the chef was at the tropical beach somewhere. The restaurant has a great layout on the water, super dimmed lighting interior, big windows on the water already said that. Interesting experience with the crunch and good experience overall.

Delicious steelhead!

Good waiters, tasty pizza. Great view.

Very good food and location!

Atmosphere is perfect. We arrive here early in the afternoon and get a table next to the window. The sunset view is gorgeous. The waitress is quiet friendly. A little bit loud during the dinner time when the hall is filled with other customers. Overall speaking, this is a nice place to bring your significant other for a romantic dinner. But the food quality is not that satisfying. The appetizer is okay. But the spaghettis........ oh man, we both feel like licking rock salts. Too salty!

We first got a wonderful table by the water, even at night it was a great view! We then started with drinks and appetizers, artichokes and octopus. The octopus was done absolutely perfect! Artichokes were great but it was a large appetizer for two. Next was a truffle pasta and risotto. I wanted more flavor from truffle pasta but the risotto was so good with roasted pork cheek. On the side we had foccacia(which didnt seem like that type of bread) and roasted root veggies(get these, one of my fave). Overall it was a great meal.

A delicious hidden gem.

Had great dinner tonight! What a view of the water as well.

Ok I know it s an expensive Italian restaurant and wanted to try their tortellini with Dungeness crab. But there were literally 5 tiny tortellini in my huge plate cmon chef! I was left hungry but it was too late to order more food so I ate lots of bread service was great though. Thanks.

We had a really incredible meal at Como. The ambience, the food, and the wine was superb. Our favorite dish was the crispy artichoke appetizer. Our main courses were the scallop, risotto, crab tortellini, and tajarin. All were stellar, but if I had to pick one, I would pick the risotto. If you have ever been to spinasse, you ll recognize the tajarin dish. Interestingly, enough, both were pretty different from each other but both really excellent. For wine, we shared a bottle of the Como white, which was a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. We absolutely loved it. I would recommend that to anybody who was thinking about drinking a white. I will definitely be back!

Brilliant..

Stars speak for themselves

Great Italian food with a wonderful atmosphere!

Good food

This place has gorgeous views, we had dinner here and were able to catch the sunset. The staff were attentive and the food was beautifully presented, delicious and at a fair cost. Well I highly recommend this place, I would not come here with 6 or more in your party for 2 reasons, they sat us on a 4 person table, so we were fairly uncomfortable the whole evening. They automatically charged us a 20% tip which is pretty standard, however they also taxed us on that tip which is a pretty dodgy practice.

I was able to try COMO on Easter Sunday for an early dinner with friends. It did feel a bit pretentious upon arrival - its in an upscale area - not necessarily an excuse, but I knew what to expect. Also the greeting by the hosts wasnt necessarily warm. Once we sat down, the vibes changed a bit - our server was pleasant and the staff made sure our waters were full and our empty plates were removed promptly. We shared fried artichokes, bread and burrata. Then we added a truffle pizza that had burrata on top. The fried artichokes were my favorite and the house bread was cooked in house, though not my favorite type of bread. For my meal, I had the pappardelle with wild boar ragu. I dont eat pasta often, but the pasta seemed made in-house and the ragu was very tender and flavorful. I also tried my friends truffle risotto - and really like the truffle/mushroom flavors of her dish. Overall the food was of good quality and the views are spectacular. Id return again and hope for a warmer welcome as guests of the restaurant the next time we dine!

Como is in a great location. The food is good while some dishes are excellent and some are ok. The restaurant is very energetic and can be overwhelming for some people if they want something that is quieter. Overall the experience is good but not ideal if you want a quite dinner.

Great view with very delicious food

Never been here before. Sunny day, wanted to sit outside in the rare sun a have a drink. Spend 30-40 mins tops. Yes, I was by myself. After waiting 45 minutes I was told by another guy, not the hostess I was talking to that he cant sit me outside for one person. He tells me this after waiting 45 minutes and him chumming with other large groups of people. First impressions tells me they care more about money than customers. That was a huge letdown and a waste of my time. I told the hostess at least twice I was no hurry this is my first time being here and I wanted to sit outside. Not cool.i love to give credit to business and give great reviews. It takes something irritating like this to bother wring a disgruntled review. I wish I could have had the opportunity to write a great review with a drink in hand looking out over the water.

Service was appalling that we didn t even have a chance to be seated before needing to leave. Hosts looked us up and down and clearly were treating my mother and I differently than the other patrons (who happened to be white where we were some of the only people of color). They took our appointed table away from us by their manager s order and tried to seat us in the very back corner of the restaurant even though there were plenty of tables available with views. When we inquired, the hostess said they were reserved for a party of 10 even though the table hadn t been arranged and the same set up was available on the side they tried to seat us. There were also no Reserved sign on tables. I feel extremely disrespected and would not recommend this place to anyone!!!

The view is wonderful The service a little slow

1st time experience was nice. I had the tajarin and my wife had the gnocchi. The tajarin was in the top 10 dishes Ive been served in my 5+ decades of existence. The gnocchi was amazing as well. The view and feel of the place is wonderful. I highly recommend! Vegetarian options: We ate vegetarian here and had a 5 star experience.

Excellent place with an incredible view and great food.

Excellent Italian food with a great atmosphere . Wine selection are great

COMO is located right by the lakeside with great views. The interior design is elegant. Food was nice - especially the baby artichoke, the octopus and the risotto.

The view is unbeatable and the reservation is pretty much required as this place is so popular especially during weekend! Very decent Italian foods and my favorite was the super creative, cheesy and delicious pizza! Tiramisu and affogato were something you should go after!

Our entire family gathered here to celebrate Dads birthday. The ambiance was reminiscent of being in Europe, with pleasant indoor music and a cozy atmosphere. The evening lakeside view was particularly breathtaking. The food was of a higher standard compared to the surrounding area. We are truly grateful for the cherished memories we have created in this place.

The lake view and ambiance are top-notch. Its perfect for small gatherings with friends. The environment is very relaxing. While the food may not reach the level of actual European cuisine, it stands out in the surrounding area. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this wonderful place.

Great atmosphere, been visiting quite a lot lately. Sunsets are like no other. And the Truffle Pizza is a 10/10 definitely recommend! Fun date idea, can t wait to go back again.

First time to celebrate my birthday and I wont be back, bad experience at this restaurant. The girls who are taking care of reservations and receiving customers are very arrogant. They are much more concerned with serving as quickly as possible than serving the consumer with quality. The first thing I hated is that there is a $40 fee if you bring your own birthday cake. They dont cut the slices or anything, they just charge $40 to take the cake. this restaurant policy is not previously informed. In addition to the total disregard and lack of respect with which Fees approach was conducted, my guests were super uncomfortable with the waiters hurry to eat as quickly as possible. I do not recommend it, I was very disappointed because it was a special date for me.

We wanted to try someone different for our family anniversary dinner, so we reserved a window table weeks ago for 3 people for 8 pm so we can catch the sunset. Its absolute chaos when we arrive and the hosts dont seem to know what theyre doing. Theres a large queue ahead of reception and we saw walk-ins being seated before those who had a reservation. Wheen they get back to us, they seat us at a 2 top with an extra chair that was pulled into the middle of the main walkway right by the doors to the kitchen. We again inquired about our request but no one came back or seemed to care. After 4-5 minutes, we walked out and no one said a thing.

Food, Service, and View awesome

Went here for my birthday dinner and it was the worst dining experience I ve ever had. Could barely hear myself speak, checked decibels and it was like 113 dab (yes we checked). Service was very slow, the pasta was mid, and came out cold. The server was very nice though.

The restaurant has an island vibe to it and on a summer evening is a dream to dine at. Conversations can get loud but the food is phenomenal and service detail oriented. We were the last few tables to be seated and were able to squeeze in our dessert order without feeling hurried! The menu is small but our group enjoyed every single thing we ordered! If you re looking for a dressy date night or a group celebration- this might be the place to impress!

Rude staff. Came here for a birthday dinner and they didn t give us any drinks. Don t Ben bother coming here if you want a relaxing dinner with a view, because the staff will ruin it.

Had a dinner there Sunday evening. I am giving 2 stars only for the great views and ambiance. The service was not great at all. Drinks were taking extremely long to arrive to our table. One appetiser arrived only after the entry. At the end of our meal my friend I was with ordered another drink which never arrived. Pastas were mediocre. I also think there are not many options at all. I don t know what happened to this place but it never had such a mediocre service

Our server, Luke was fantastic and made sure we were recommended the favorites, which we really enjoyed. Even our cocktails were delicious. Great place in Kirkland for a waterside dinner or drink with friends.

mushy, overcooked, tasteless pasta.

The food and service was great but the dining room was absolutely filthy! The were dirty cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and light fixers and the windows and woodwork were dirty and gross. I hope the kitchen was clean but I worried about it. The prices we paid they can deffinatley afford to pay a cleaning service....gross

Our go to birthday dinner place !

Fabulous food and atmosphere. A bit pricey, but worth it! The only reason I didnt rate the service at a 5 is because the management and wait staff treat some customers as if they are a lower class.

Seriously one of the best restaurants in Kirkland/on the east side. The food, service, and overall vibe were just amazing. We got the focaccia bread, roasted pork belly, and clams to start. For our main course, we got the tajarin, crab risotto, carbonara (which was one of the best Ive had), wild boar pappardelle and then cavaletti. For dessert - tiramisu and the chocolate hazelnut. The service was great and the overall waterfront view really brought the entire night together Vegetarian options: Multiple items on the menu Parking: The parking is attached to the restaurant (under) and is a paid lot

The view of lake Washington is the best feature.

We had reservations and ended up leaving because the staff was absolutely rude. We asked if there was any possibility to move somewhere else because the sun was directly in our eyes and we were met with nothing but attitude and rudeness - I can t control the solar system .

If you are a personal of color PLEASE READ! I went with my girlfriend, mom, and our service dog. The guy at the door had a very racist and rude tone and refused to serve us simply because we were 3 people asking for a 4th chair. Keep in mind table of 3 comes with 4 chairs and before I came with my family I had gone upstairs and asked if they had a table of 4 and he had said yes. I have experienced racism plenty of times and can confidently say that I was treated poorly simply because of my race. To make matters worst they even called the restursnt downstairs and said not to let us eat there even though its separate restaurants. It is sad to see even in 2023 there are racist staff that are rude based on customers appearance. After reading past reviews I can see that this restaurant has a history of discriminating against people of color.

Great place! We love it! Been here a couple of times already, and had a very good experience each time!

We tried this place as room service delivered to our room in the Woodmark Hotel. Given how nice the Woodmark is, and the pricing of this restaurants dishes, we expected at least average quality Italian food. We are obviously not able to comment on the decor and view which are admittedly stunning- wonder if the halo effect is at play in some of the glowing reviews seen here. Instead, we were delivered the worst dining experience we have had in 7 years living in Seattle. To start, the focaccia was similar in taste and texture to stale Wonder bread. Based on the shape and uniformity of the slices, we wondered if the restaurant sources it pre-sliced in a plastic bag. We tried to salvage it by generously soaking it in the olive oil and balsamic, which made it barely edible but still far from enjoyable. I ordered the tagliatelle carbonara and my wife ordered the ravioli. Both seemed as though they went straight from the freezer to the fridge to the microwave. Neither of us made it half way through our dinner. We found ourselves wishing for boxed macaroni- would have had a better texture a more balanced flavor profile, and much less salt. Relief came in the form of the pistachio cake, as this was the only part of our dinner we were able to finish. The texture was strange and soggy, but at least it was sweet and not overpowering. For the price, would definitely avoid. Giving two stars because we were hungry, and it was, technically, food.

Me and a few friends went there recently and had the worst experience of my life. The manager was very rude and had a terrible attitude. He treated us very disrespectfully even though we all were very patient and polite. Even the people that came after us got a table before we did. I don t know if it s because we are middle eastern or what but it definitely felt discriminated. Not worth your money and time

Went there recently with my family and the staff were extremely rude. I could not believe how aggressive the manager was. Do not waste your money at this place.

We had a terrible experience with a man that claimed to be the general manager. No words can describe how humiliating my experience was. We had a reservation and right when he saw our diverse group, his attitude and tone changed. Maybe if we looked different, we would ve been treated better. He made the girls in our group very sad and ruined the rest of our night.

My favorite place in Kirkland, Im a regular here. Im surprised by the low rating other people is giving. This place has good price to taste ratio, definitely getting my money worth. My favorites here: cedar plank with pecorino, parpadell and gem lettuce.

I was joining for an event and being 10 mins early was asked to wait. I asked if I could sit at the bar and grab a drink where there were at least half the bar seats open they said it s too full, please wait outside. Pretty snobby service. The food was mediocre at best. Risotto was chewy and bland, Tbone steak chewy as it was a poor cut and overcooked. The crab ravioli tasted fishy and no other distinct flavor. I will say the Gnocchi was great though. Atmosphere minus the host staff as amazing, and servers were super great. Note it s in a kinda strip mall area that is spiffed up but not really elegant.

Great place by the water, food and service was good but not perfect.

I would give Como overall 3/5 The food was just okay but the views and vibe is what you come for. The food was bland and didn t taste like Italy if that s what they are going for. The best thing on menu was definitely the pizza. The gnocchi was different I can t decide if it was delicious or just good. Be mindful I m a picky eater . The atmosphere is loud at night I felt we were screaming to hear each other but the views are so scenic and worth it! The servers are really sweet and helpful. The drinks were 2.5/5 did not taste great I would come for the views definitely not the food.

Most romantic place with good food

Awesome location, good ambiance, great overall experience

Waited 30 minutes for drinks with a party of 8 after ordering appetizers. They did not take our order when drinks came. 45 minutes in we had to flag someone down to take our order first appetizer came an hour in. We are now 1.5 hours in and we haven t received all of our appetizers. At this rate it s going to take 3 hours before our food comes . Skip this place. A 30$ pizza isn t worth it if the service/organization isnt improved. Update: Food came 2.5 hours later . Plan your entire day around this place

The view is beautiful, especially during sunset. You can slowly watch the sunset from the patio (outdoor seating area). The sun hits you right in your eyes/face, make sure to bring shades or hats. The appetizers were delicious, but the entrees were ok. Our favorite meal was the Tajarin from the entrees. I think this place is overpriced. We got two non-alcoholic beverages and a beer, three appetizers, two pizzas, and six main dishes, our bill was around $330. The service was ok, our water was never empty, the table was always clean right after. I would go back for a girl s night or family dinner. Vegetarian options: Some dishes can be substituted and there are a few vegetarian options. Parking: Please ask for parking validation at the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: No kid s menu and I only saw one table with kids.

The Crab tasted like it came out of a can. The butter sauce for ravioli tasted like they warmed butter and added green onion super runny. My husband and Sister had the lamb What lamb maybe 2 oz at best and it was charred. The Atmosphere was so loud we couldnt even visit or talk. The Server and helper were superb 5 . We were all disappointed in the food. We didn t receive a itemized bill. We spent over 400.00 + tip and it sure wasn t worth it.

This is a neat spot. The food was really good and the waitstaff was on point.

We had our engagement celebration at Como and I ve never seen a restaurant handle something to flawlessly. The groom had a minor accident that landed him in the ER as 20 people were headed to Como for dinner, and the Como staff were so flexible and accommodating. They pushed our reservation back so that the evening could still happen as intended and the groom could make it after getting stitched up. On top of that, our server Brian was incredibly understanding and made the evening so much fun, not to mention yoi can t beat the food and drinks. I could not recommend Como and their staff more.

The restaurant had a wonderful view, and the food, as well as the cocktails, were delicious. However, the service was quite slow, as we had to wait for over 30 minutes for our cocktails.

Service and atmosphere are really good. Food unfortunately tasted bland and like an inexperienced cook could have made at home. The artichoke entre was really good actually.

If you are into bland food masked as upscale authentic Italian, then Como is for you. If you enjoy waiters being unnecessarily cold and unwelcoming, then Como is for you. Unbeatable waterfront views and the seafood options - Charred octopus and Dungness Crab Ravioli, were the save face of this whole experience. Vegetarian options: Horrible. Spare yourselyftom going if you are a vegetarian.

Dont order the bread appetizer its horrible. The bread was horrible and what ever spread they used tast like ketchup

Loved the outside seating with a beautiful view! They have the best tiramisu I ve tasted in a very long time, I highly recommend it!

Fantastic food in a beautiful space right on Lake Washington. I have visited COMO on multiple occasions and this place always delivers in terms of food, service, and ambiance. I would recommend making a reservation before you go, especially if you are planning on dining here on the weekend.

We were 6people. Waitress came to our table 2times . When we order the food and bring our food . Also , when we need a check I asked counter , because our waitress were naver came to our table. And they charged 20% tip . Also, pizza was burned , bottom side was just black color . They served that. I know this place is very popular. But, service and food quality are getting worst . Very disappointed. Naver back to again .

Waitress was so impressible. Menu food selection limited. Restaurant didnt have worm feeling. Overall missed the yerrow bay the old restaurant.

This is a great waterfront restaurant. Loved the vibe of this place. Focaccia with sundried tomatoes and mascorpone was good. Go here for the view and vibe. Dont expect the food to wow you. It doesnt disappoint either. For vegetarians, there are quite a few options and they do customize some pastas and pizzas to accommodate vegetarians.

Comos hostesses and wait staff are some of the most unprofessional Ive ever experienced. If their food doesnt disappoint you, their entitlement and rudeness surely will. After multiple bad experiences, I cant shake the feeling that they are in dire need of an intervention in order to save their menu and reputation.

Great food and service, goto place for sun sets (get reservations!) and yums. A shout out to our bartender!!! Update 20230814 Since I know their chef likes salty, I asked for no-added-salt, and much preferred the pasta that way. Service was a bit confused, bringing one drink ten mins after the other, and food took 45 mins to get to us, despite ordering 830pm, later than in their rush.

I loved the ambience of this place and the service was fantastic ! However, I was disappointed by the food and its presentation.

Food was yum yum. Service was pretty chill. Atmosphere was delicious to my eyes. We started with the burrata which was creamy, but came with melons and that was a little strange. I had the sockeye salmon with a spinach, shrooms, and corn. It was great. Crispy skin and juicy. For what more could a hungry man ask. She had the carbonara with guanciale. Creamy and flavorful. The drinks were strong and well made. The portion size of the sockeye did leave something to be desired as there was no carb or hearty portion of the dish beyond the corn which was pureed. Overall it was a flavorful meal and we loved it.

Never ever ever again. 1. Reservation details were not honored. Instead, in words of the hostess, we were accommodated on table for two. 2. On asking about parking validation, the same hostess lied to us saying the gates are open at this time . They weren t. Ended up paying for parking. Not validating the parking is different than lying about it. Very unwelcoming vibe for us for sure.

Loved the food and vibe here - from the name you know it s the right place for Italian food. Recommend - Wild boar, Pappardelle, and do not miss the truffle pizza! So good! You really don t want to miss it!! Will for sure come back to this cozy place to enjoy drinks, great food, and laughters with friends. Parking: Parking at the basement garage - should be easy to find.

This place fills up fast, so it is best to make a reservation. The food and service are great. The view of Lake Washington is beautiful. You feel like you could be in Italy!

Apps- burrata and wild arugula not great. Entree s- Ravioli and gnocchi dishes were subpar. Cocktails and focaccia were great! Service was very good! Atmosphere was picturesque but very crowded. They were sensitive to anyone with food allergies.

The atmosphere of Italy here in Kirkland

The waiters were very rude and they were racist. We put a window seat on the note and arrived on time, and they moved us to another seat and explained that if two people needed a window seat they would have to wait another half an hour to an hour, because they usually have four or more people sitting by the window. But theres plenty of room for two by the window.

Good food w/ nice views

This is my 4th time visiting Como Restaurant in Kirkland. It has always left a bitter taste when the greeting isn t that welcoming. Doesn t help to have a poker face when you re the front of house. Servers were great. I tried the pizza and it was okay. Wish it would ve been warmer. Loud atmosphere** The view on the other hand is beautiful.

When you see an Italian restaurant with amazing views and great service has ratings below 4, it s quite obvious where the problem is. Focaccia was ridiculously crumbly with a texture of CORN BREAD. Tastes and smells nowhere near a focaccia. I feel they bought it straight off Safeway s cake shelf. Yes, cake. We ordered that $90 steak in medium. It came out BLOODY on the inside and burnt on the outside. Not medium. It got returned to oven and when it came back, it was nearly well done

Really subpar food that looks nice but really did not taste good. Got the Carbonara and all I could taste was the saltiness of bacon. The server was also not interested in providing much service due to all of us (4 people) wasn t up for individual entrees each. Overall it s a suited up food place that s got an amazing (water) view. Would not recommend this place at all since you can just walk around without getting any food from here.

High end and delicious food for special occasions. The atmosphere can get very loud and noisy if there are a lot of patrons.... Sound dissipation seems to be challenging.

Beautiful setting with view of marina over sunset. I was a little concerned about service after reading many reviews but we had a fantastic wait staff for the evening. Food was fantastic, all dishes were perfectly executed.

Fabulous food and Drinks! My go-to dinner place with my team.

Nice restaurant. Food was overrated. No option to add a protein. Service was extremely slow. Incredibly expensive. Nice views.

Great food with a view of the water.

I loved this place for Both its food and ambiance Parking: Paid by Restaurant Food : 5/5 |

My favorite dish is truffle pizza. The view is dreamy and the vibe is wonderful. food and drinks are okay.

Everything was amazing!! The burrata and the truffle pizza were soo delicious but the crab risotto was out of this world and for the desserts, the pistachio cake was perfectt, we also ordered the hazelnut one but for me, it was to bitter! overall our experience was perfect, thank you!!!

One of the best restaurants both in terms of food and ambience. It s hard to get a reservation here and even harder to get a first come first serve table on the deck, so be sure to plan in advance. You really can t go wrong with any of their dishes on the menu, with the exception of the burrata which was underwhelming. Docked a star because the service is a hit or miss, we once had a terrible server that took ages to get anything to our table that we asked for like water or cutlery, she was clearly just talking to her friends at the bar. I had to actually walk up to her and repeat my request to get her attention. Kid-friendliness: They don t have a kids menu, but the dishes are not spicy and my toddler loved it!