Hingdi B.
Yelp
Reservations: They aren't as booked out as some other restaurants, but highly recommended for prime dinner time slots.
Location/Parking: Pioneer Square - bustling downtown area. Parking is around the corner on S. King - follow the signs for Il Terrazzo Valet parking up to 4 hours. Super convenient - validated for dinner. Go up the elevator to lobby level, walk out and you'll see the outdoor seating of the restaurant just across the way.
Ambiance: Elegant old school decor - like your grandmother's era, thick heavy curtains, flowers on the dishes, and the most beautiful menu - medieval font with the intricate flowery designs. We were there for dinner and they had the lighting very dim. The outside has a more modern feel - more minimalistic - cleaners lines.
Service: 10 stars. From the moment we came in they were so professional and seemed bent on giving us the best experience possible. We asked to be seated outside since it was a nice day and they were able to fit us in outside. The dish I ordered did not taste good (more on this later) so I traded with my son who didn't like the dish either but was still willing to trade with me - he's the best! The waitress, Katya, noticed we switched and asked if everything was okay. I don't like to complain so I hemmed and hawed. She was so sweet and explained that a good restaurant should always make sure that their customers enjoy their food and have a good experience. She made me feel comfortable with ordering another dish and came by to make sure everything was to my liking. She could tell I was a little embarrassed to send the food back, and came by just to reassure me it's okay and that I'm the customer and deserve to have a good experience. 10 stars for Katya (I hope I got her name right!).
Food:
Assorted Antipasto - came with beets (loved), cold meats - prosciutto (loved), grilled veggies: eggplant (tasted over cooked/slightly burnt), bell peppers (delish), carrots (yum), onions (one of my favorites), cannelloni beans (not my favorite). All in all, I don't think I would order this again, but it was nice to try different things.
Romaine la Griglia - waitress recommended this and this ended up being a favorite of the night. My son - my teenaged son - LIKED THIS!!!! The creamy gorgonzola was just the right dressing for the grilled romaine heart.
Pennette Con Salmone - I had originally picked this, but my son wanted to order it so I let him :). He said it was the best salmon he ever had - not over cooked, very tender, and the sauce was great too - nothing too overpowering - delicate and blended well together.
Costata Di Maiale Facito Con Mele e Pancetta - The size of the pork chops surprised me. HUGE! The taste, not so much. I took one bite and put my fork down. The pork chops themselves were bland, the apples and pancetta did not lend to the flavor of the pork chops - I think because there was so much pork that the flavors didn't come though. I tasted the apples and pancetta filling and it was bland too. Had it just been than, I would have been okay with the dish, but the mustard demi-glace sauce made it hard to eat. It was had a bitter, acrid taste - I had my son try it and he tasted it too. I would not order this dish again.
Ravioloni Pesce - seafood ravioli (dinner take 2) - lots of crab, sauce was so lobstery (yes, I make up words), and I could immediately tell it was fresh pasta - there's a distinct difference and you can taste it. I would 100% order this again.
Recommendation - I highly recommend this restaurant simply based on the service. Order the pasta dishes - this is where they shine. There's a slight hesitation for in me in ordering non-pasta dishes based on my experience, but even then, I know if it doesn't turn out well, I can order a different dish. Great for special occasions, or if you just want to feel a little pampered.