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Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
We opened our first pizzeria in 2004 in the burgeoning Capitol Hill neighborhood. For months before we opened curious onlookers poked their heads in the former auto body shop, and outlandish rumors spread. One person saw a team of masons reportedly flown in from Naples to build a gargantuan wood-fired oven, someone heard that the bricks also came from Naples rich with Vesuvian ash, a reporter ran a story about a taxi driver leading our owner down a dark Neaopolitan street to meet a talented Pizzaiolo who was then whisked to an airport….
As it turns out almost all of the tall tales are true – on opening night people lined up for the authentic Neaopolitan pizza and since then our ovens have only gotten busier. Via Tribunali has been called "more authentic than the pizzerias of Naples," and even though that is a flattering exaggeration it is fair to say that our pizzerias have grown out of an almost unnatural passion for the food & wine of Southern Italy.
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As it turns out almost all of the tall tales are true – on opening night people lined up for the authentic Neaopolitan pizza and since then our ovens have only gotten busier. Via Tribunali has been called "more authentic than the pizzerias of Naples," and even though that is a flattering exaggeration it is fair to say that our pizzerias have grown out of an almost unnatural passion for the food & wine of Southern Italy.
33 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 33 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(16)
- fit for foodies(13)
- romantic(12)
- good for groups(10)
- hot spot(8)
- notable wine list(7)
Via Tribunali Capitol Hill Reviews List
Review 1 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Finally- good pizza in Seattle!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I moved to Seattle from the East Coast a year and a half ago and this the first place I've found with good pizza. Fresh ingredients, Italian style, cooked perfectly. Filling, but feels light as far as pizza goes. Throw in the good service and a solid ambience, and I'll be back all summer in the open to the air front dining area."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My Favourite Seattle Pizzeria
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yet again the folks at Via Tribunali delivered a first class evening for us. We were a small group and treated with their (semi) private dining room a the back of the restaurant... This dining space gave a perfect balance of privacy, yet still feeling part of the main restaurant where a live jazz band were playing.
Adam the waiter, gave us great service all evening, answering any questions and giving us good recommendations on Pizzas to order!
The food.... Probably the best Pizza you will have in Seattle... Pizza as it should be, almost as if you were eating in Italy! Ultra thin base, with the focus on real, fresh italian toppings... The house special is a must try....
Good selection of wine to go with your pizza too."
Adam the waiter, gave us great service all evening, answering any questions and giving us good recommendations on Pizzas to order!
The food.... Probably the best Pizza you will have in Seattle... Pizza as it should be, almost as if you were eating in Italy! Ultra thin base, with the focus on real, fresh italian toppings... The house special is a must try....
Good selection of wine to go with your pizza too."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Real pizza with a purpose!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"And that purpose is to make you happy!
We had a simple margherita pizza, the salami plate and house special salad. Divine. Simple food. Great fresh ingredients.
The perfect place to get a casual yet lovely meal and not break the bank or your waistline.
We had a simple margherita pizza, the salami plate and house special salad. Divine. Simple food. Great fresh ingredients.
The perfect place to get a casual yet lovely meal and not break the bank or your waistline.
Delicious! Will be going back again and again."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The salads were of poor quality for the price and they didn't seem fresh.
The pizzas were under cooked and very chewy like a soft taco.
The quality was below normal."
The pizzas were under cooked and very chewy like a soft taco.
The quality was below normal."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 5 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The pizza is always good but the service is inconsistent at this location."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 6 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Slow start
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wife got there first and had a drink I arrived shortly after and was seated but no service for at least 10+ minutes and had to ask for server. Wasn't in any hurry so it was no big deal other than the wait."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
not kid friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to get pizza if you don't have kids. They only have 1 highchair in the entire restaurant. Service was slow but they were busy."
Dined on 4/27/2013
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Review 8 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've had better service there.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've had better service there. One of our waiters was great and the other seemed to be new or completely out of it, not sure which. And the drinks were bad. I sent my first one back. Food was good though, as always."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
cramped, noisey, salty, and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"cramped, noisey, salty, and pizza under cooked. On the plus side, staff were very friendly, if not super attentive at least nice when they did come to checkin"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Despite several last minute
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Despite several last minute changes and delays to our reservation, which the staff handled like champs, we were able to get our table and enjoy a wonderful meal!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The pizzas here are generally
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The pizzas here are generally very good to excellent. The service was a bit spotty the night we were there. I do enjoy the look and vibrant feel of the restaurant and in the end, it is a great place for Neopolitan style pizza."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had wonderful food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had wonderful food and service for a surprise birthday party with ten guests. Everything was perfect from start to finish. They even let us serve our special homemade birthday pie for a small fee. They brought it out with candles pn it too."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I really like the pizza at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I really like the pizza at Via Tribunali. We had a group of 5 and started with appetizers, the bruschetta was excellent, we had the tomato and ricotta, as well as the mushroom. Mozzarella with prosciutto was also good, and the house salad is delicious. The Via Tribunali special pizza was my least favorite (but still good), while the simple sausage with onion was everybody's favorite. It was my son's birthday, and they brought bhim the dessert pizza with nutella. A big hit with the teenagers. Good food, good service."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always amazing, great ambiance,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always amazing, great ambiance, good food, very nice servers."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 15 for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
They were able to accommodate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They were able to accommodate our large party and provided fantastic service. Would highly recommend."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Via Tribunali Capitol Hill
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic