Bombo Italian Kitchen

Italian restaurant · Central Business District

Bombo Italian Kitchen

Italian restaurant · Central Business District

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1600 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

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Wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and Italian fare served in a warm setting  

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1600 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Get directions

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Bombo Italian Kitchen - Review - Downtown - Seattle - The Infatuation

"Bombo Italian Kitchen is an all-day Ethan Stowell restaurant located inside the newly remodeled Seattle Convention Center, and they serve food comparable to a mediocre room service spread. And we’re all about room service, but only when it’s delivered bedside while using the hotel robe as a napkin. The pasta dishes here are disappointing, like a beef cheek lasagna with stringy meat that gets stuck in your teeth, and a bland butter and sage tagliarini that a toddler probably wouldn't even touch. And the Italian sub salad, with an entire Subway topping inventory thrown in, is fine, but uninteresting. The pizzas, on the other hand, are more promising. We like the Bombo pizza with crispy soppressata, even though hot honey does a lot of the heavy lifting. We’d come here as a last resort to grab a pizza after being stuck inside the Convention Center all day, but other than that, you won’t miss anything if you stay away." - Kayla Sager-Riley

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Beth Cato

Google
This restaurant is located right at the main entrance to the Summit building of the Seattle Convention Center. It has a large patio that opens onto the entry courtyard. I had talked to several people who ate there prior to my visit, and they all said the food was excellent but was very expensive. Quite true. I feel like this isn’t just an expense due to convenience, but because the food and service is very good. If you look at the fine print on the menu picture I uploaded, you’ll see a statement about how they pay staff and that a 20% gratuity is included in all bills. I went with a friend. We sat at a cute two person table on the patio. The staff did a great job of accommodating for my friend’s allergy. We shared an asparagus dip and house-made potato chip appetizer; it was incredibly delicious, but about half our chips were crumbs that were impossible to dip, but when we asked for more chips, the server had more brought out without quibbling. I had the Caesar salad, which was huge and very fresh. I had a local cider from Yonder along with it. My friend had the chicken parmigiana, which was huge. She gave me a piece of her chicken, and it was very good.

Charlie Te

Google
A solid place to come get some wood fired pizzas and drinks. They have both interior and exterior seating available. We came during happy hour and sat outside since it was a nice day. We had the Funghi and Bombo pizzas as well as some houdemade focaccia. Both the pizzas were good and a complete contrast from each other. I did enjoy the Bombo more as I felt it had a little bit more flavor to it.

Andrea Gerber

Google
5 Stars for Ximena & the Team at Bombo! I stopped in solo before a show at the Paramount across the street, and although I didn’t have a reservation, the staff went out of their way to find me a spot that worked. I really appreciated their flexibility—especially since I didn’t want to sit at the high top. They found me a comfortable bar-style table, and I was seated quickly and kindly. This wasn’t my first time at Bombo, and once again I had the pleasure of being in Ximena’s section. She is truly a gem—always warm, thoughtful, and full of great recommendations. She makes dining here feel special, even if you’re just grabbing a quick bite. I came in alone but didn’t feel like a second-class guest, which says a lot about the hospitality and vibe at Bombo. Every experience here has been top-notch. Highly recommend, especially if you’re headed to the theater or just want a welcoming place to enjoy amazing food and service!

Ashley

Google
Imagine going for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and spending 95 dollars total for two salads, one alcoholic beverage and one iced tea. The iced tea itself was SIX DOLLARS. I asked if the cesar dressing was mayo based, they said no. Clearly in the picture it is lol The chicken i added on my salad was a tiny chicken breast cooked to at least 190 degrees. It was very overcooked...for 9 dollars extra. Oh and the worst part? 20% service charge on each bill. So no matter what type of service you get, they are getting 20% anyways. Plenty of other options in the area with no service charge and better food.

Elba N Rivera

Google
This is an amazing Italian Restaurant . I’ m a puertorrican that have travel, due to my work, many places in the word, and I love Italian food, being carpaccio one of my favorites. This time for lunch I had it of Wagyu beef and the chef Devin did a delicious, well balanced and elegant one with fine ingredients. To other best part was Kelly’s waitress service and attention. He found a way to solving what I wanted to have with my carpaccio with a side of a delicious hot seasoned focaccia bread, bake and seasoning perfectly balance and it was so delicious. Thank you Kelly and Chef Devin for having such a great lunch time at Bombo!

Dazzle Rae

Google
Stopped in for a solo dinner before a show at the Paramount right across the street. No reservation needed on this Friday night, I walked in and was seated right away at a bar top looking straight at the theater. The low lighting and warm wood made it a cozy contemporary feel. Gigantic portions for one, the Italian Sub Salad would've been easily sharable. The Tagliatelle pasta combined interesting flavors of butter, balsamic vinegarette, and parmigiana reggiano. Robust flavors for sure! A couple glasses of an imported red recommended by the server was a great accompaniment. I appreciated the host explaining the auto gratuity of 22% while I was being seated. He was very polite, kind and personable. Located at the corner of 9th & Pine, accessible from the Convention Center as well.

Ira Daniels

Google
TERRIBLE TERRIBLE Experience! I feel like I was duped, hustled, bamboozled!!! Externally the restaurant is gorgeous! I wanted to show my wife a good time and take her to a nice restaurant. This place was a bad idea. The appetizer chips were burned, hard, and seasonless. I tried to make the best of it and stay positive to impress my wife. For $30, she ordered some non-seasoned, meatless, tasteless noodles dish. For $30, I ordered a tasteless and burned lasagna. The optics of the lasagna are beautiful. It looks delicious.. Upon 1st bite, I can hear Dave Chappelle saying, "Gotcha Sucker!" The Sangria is watered down, I've had better long Islands ice teas at Applebee's. The wine was yuck! The water was warm... and to top it off, we had a 22% gratuity added. I'll be contacting management for a refund.

Lilypad

Google
I recently visited this Italian restaurant and, unfortunately, I left feeling quite disappointed. To start, the service was lackluster; the employees didn't seem like they wanted to be there and were not particularly attentive or welcoming. The overall atmosphere felt uninviting as a result. As for the food, it was okay but nothing to write home about. The dishes were very greasy, and the flavor was just average. However, what really caught me off guard was the surprise gratuity charge. My meal of potato and meatballs went from around $25 to $32, and this extra fee wasn't mentioned anywhere until I received the bill. It felt like an unfair surprise. Overall, there are likely better Italian dining options out there that offer both better service and more transparency about their pricing.
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Reis B.

Yelp
They make you cut your pizza with scissors I'm going out to dinner so I don't have to cut up the pizza like I do for my 2 year old lol Even dominos can cut the pizza they said it provides faster service Greasy cheap pizza $18 It's Seattle so I'm not really surprised!
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Susan M.

Yelp
Caprese salad was delish with HUGE beefsteak tomatoes that were fresh and juicy and the right amount of balsamic to make it a perfect blend with the mozzarella cheese. Margarita pizza was not great. Too much red sauce and cheese was inconsistently placed across the pizza so you'd only get it on every other slice. If you are a meat lover - there are very few choices for carnivores so be warned. The papardelle pasta had some meat, but they also had to substitute rigatoni noodles, which meant it was NOT the same taste or texture as what it could have been. The other pizza was a pepperoni with a honey drizzle - that was awesome and a big hit. Service was good and smooth and ambiance. Was good, Parking is rough for this area - only place convenient is convention center parking where we paid $9 for 2 hours.
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Charlie T.

Yelp
A solid place to come get some wood fired pizzas and drinks. They have both interior and exterior seating available. We came during happy hour and sat outside since it was a nice day. We had the Funghi and Bombo pizzas as well as some houdemade focaccia. Both the pizzas were good and a complete contrast from each other. I did enjoy the Bombo more as I felt it had a little bit more flavor to it.
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Dazzle R.

Yelp
Stopped in for a solo dinner before a show at the Paramount right across the street. No reservation needed on this Friday night, I walked in and was seated right away at a bar top looking straight at the theater. The low lighting and warm wood made it a cozy contemporary feel. Gigantic portions for one, the Italian Sub Salad would've been easily sharable. The Tagliatelle pasta combined interesting flavors of butter, balsamic vinegarette, and parmigiana reggiano. Robust flavors for sure! A couple glasses of an imported red recommended by the server was a great accompaniment. I appreciated the host explaining the auto gratuity of 22% while I was being seated. He was very polite, kind and personable. Located at the corner of 9th & Pine, accessible from the Convention Center as well.
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Joanne W.

Yelp
Very nice interior! There's two floors to it, the kitchen/restaurant and the bar on the lower floor. The food was good! The pizza's dough was soft and not too hard. My favorite was the Funghi pizza with the mushrooms. I would recommend this one if you enjoy mushrooms as the taste is very flavorful. The drinks were also quite unique as well. They were quick to seat us and it wasn't very crowded when we went so we were able to get our food within a reasonable time.
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Ash G.

Yelp
Yaaaasss!! So this a new part of the convention center (I think it was remodeled but anyways...) aside from this place being beautiful it is now officially our spot to go to before we head in to any shows at the paramount. I love it! We made a reservation and were almost immediately seated, so let's talk food Roasted Beet 5/5 Solid yummy beets no complaints it wasn't anything that knocked your socks off but still a solid dish Margherita Pizza 5/5 So I couldn't for the life of me decide if I liked the mushroom or margharita. The dough itself was yummy but the tomato sauce was utter perfection. Funghi (Mushroom Pizza) 5/5 This was such a delicate and tasty pizza, lots of mushrooms, it's more of a white sauce pizza and garlicky which YES PLEASE!! Love love love it Mafaldine 6/5 dear sweet pasta gods what in the name of all reggiano. I am never making pasta again without aged balsamic oh yummm, I couldn't believe how good this simple sounding pasta dish was. YOU MUST TRY THIS!! (I also forgot to take a photo of this and it was immediately devoured The place looks gorgeous and the service was quick and efficient and the quick friendly of a busy restaurant Can't wait to come back!!
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Marah H.

Yelp
A colleague and I had some time to kill before an event at the Hyatt, so we stopped into Bombo for a bite to eat. I ordered the Funghi pizza and the beet salad. I really liked the beets but the pizza was bland and left a lot to be desired. Red pepper flakes couldn't even bring the pizza to life. Service was polite and the ambiance was rather chill. I am happy to share that the restaurant was also very clean. I probably wouldn't return but it's worth a visit at least once.
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Melody M.

Yelp
I really liked the space with the high ceilings on the lower level. Food and drinks were good. The server was fine. We were there during comic con so they were busy but still they kept up. Great little place to hide out for a drink and food.
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Katherine C.

Yelp
Great apps. We had the salmon crossing, olives, and beet salad. Everything was so tasty. The service lady was nice enough to tell us a service charge was added so as not to tip extra. Service was prompt. Food plated and presentation was excellent
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Diana C.

Yelp
We had a good experience on a Tuesday before a paramount show. We made a reservation to be safe but it probably wasn't necessary. The decor was modern. The food was good and I liked the vegetarian mafaldine and focaccia bread. My partner liked the bombo pizza. The drinks were pretty good too. Overall I think it's a good option in the area or before a show and the portion sizes are very reasonable.
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Stacey B.

Yelp
So thankful there are late night food options around the Seattle Convention Center. Our flight got in late and our hotel restaurant didn't have any dinner after 10PM. This is a cute place with a lively bar crowd on a Friday night and open doors with some welcome fresh air. We were greeted within a few minutes by the bartender who also served the tables. He was friendly and helpful. We ordered a super nice rose wine and got a much needed pitcher of water to start. The appetizers came out in short order and were all tasty but just lukewarm. We loved the meatballs in sauce and the mushroom arancini in sauce. The beet and goat cheese salad was a nice tangy offset to the hearty meatballs. They offer a late night bite menu but that was more than enough. We enjoyed our visit.
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Yen D.

Yelp
Came here for happy hour before the waitress play. Got the house made chips and a glass of theor house white wine. Chips were $6 and not made to order but still good. Service was quick. Lots of tables to sit at.
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Madison B.

Yelp
We went to dinner here after seeing a show at Paramount and WOW was I impressed. The drinks were tasty and the pizza was unreal. You can tell every component of the bombo pizza was made with thought and care- crust, sauce, hot honey, and all!! We also got marinated olives & focaccia which were both great. Cannot recommend enough! Our server was friendly, attentive, and provided a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Can't wait to come back soon!
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merrill s.

Yelp
Went before a show at the Paramount it was pretty empty when we got there but filled up eventually. Not too loud and the staff were very friendly. While it is pricier the quality is great and it's really not crazy expensive. I will probably go back for the Malfadine pasta it is really good.
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Sin-Yaw W.

Yelp
Maybe it is too new... Came during late happy hour early dinner, party of 3. Cocktails were good, can't really complain on Old Fashioned to be too sweet. Salame Piccante pizza had a bit kick to be interesting. Amusing that pizza was not cut into slices. They provided a pair of shears for your own cutting. I kind of like that. The Antipasto was quite nice, but the mozzarella was a bit spongy inside. Mushroom Arancini came in 5 or 6 balls, both were generous in terms of portion. Then we had Bombo pizza, upon recommendation from the waitress. It was a disappointment. Basically way too sweet in sauce. Gnocchi was a must-order. The portion as good and the rest were meh. Given the numerous Italian restaurants in this area, it faces tough competitions.
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Céline A.

Yelp
Bombo is convenient when going to the theater. However the service got a bit short. We arrived at 5:30 and were presented with a bill without asking for it at 6:18. We paid and then asked to order another drink and it was suggested we pay for it right away. Bummer because the night started out strong with great service. The manager was busy socializing when clearly his staff was feeling some type of way.
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Jackie W.

Yelp
We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Bombo Italian Kitchen on the opening night of Wicked. And what a perfect place to dine! The whole bar was decked out in Wicked decor, from a bubble machine to balloons, a witches hat and a witches leg, and an entire cocktail list inspired by the musical. I ordered that Not So Bad Witch, which was a delicious mocktail with basil, lime, and ginger. I hope to make it back in time to try the Unlikely Friendship! We ordered the Roasted Beets, and loved how the olives and goat cheese balanced the flavors of the beets. We also ordered the Walla Walla and Funghi pizzas, which were delicious. Our food came out in good time, and the servers were attentive. This is a great place for dinner before a show.
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Rick M.

Yelp
OK Yelpers, how is this place only rated at 3.7 Stars? We almost missed going here because it didn't show up in the top of my Yelp search results, which is wrong... this place is GREAT. If you are looking for good food, nice ambience, and friendly service, this place delivers. It's adjacent to the Convention Center, so the upper portion of the restaurant is a little oddly connected to the hallway of the Center. But for us, this turned into a positive, as our table was seated in a wonderfully quiet area. The main dining room has a high ceiling w/ open kitchen - very bistro-esque kind of vibe. Below the restaurant is the Bombo Bar, which appears to share the kitchen. The Good: - The Focaccia - WOW! - Margherita Pizza - excellent! - The Bombo Special Pizza - AMAZING - we got the Hot Honey on the side and dipped the slices - Roasted Beets (which they pro-actively gave us for free due to "the wait" -- which wasn't a wait at all) - super complex and delicious: olives, mint, ricotta, etc. - Rigatoni Bolognese -- thick noodles, delicious ragu, just great The Bad: - Literally nothing Service was prompt and friendly. Wines were excellent. Full bar available, with very interesting speciality cocktails. Key thing to know: they are directly across from the Paramount Theater, so a lot of the patrons will be theater-goers. Our server and her manager both came over and asked us if we needed to rush the check to make the show -- SUPER thoughtful of them. They were relieved when we told them we were just having dinner... Go here. Eat the pizza. Yum!
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Vanessa L.

Yelp
Great food, great ambiance, pretty good service, but downside is... there is a 22% dining charge just for dining in at the restaurant for an hour. We ordered the Carciofo to share and the Tagliatelle for a solo order. We all loved our food. One thing we liked about the pizza was the vegetables were soft and was a mild flavored pizza, great combination. Good melt on the cheese and the crust wasnt hard. My friend liked the Tagliatelle because of the flavor of the pasta sauce. For drinks I ordered the Coffee Run, it was a strong whisky flavored drink with a good twist of bitters. Overall, despite the great taste and good service, we are not coming back. The 22% dining charge was an additional $20 to the bill.
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Frankie K.

Yelp
Nice space inside Seattle Convention Center Summit. We made a reservation, as we had tickets to a show across the street at Paramount theater. Nice spot to grab a bite before a show. Service was nice, they were very attentive when we first got seated. After awhile, it's like they forgot about folks sitting outside. We ordered another round of drinks at 6 and it took almsot 20mins to get them... they weren't that busy. We ordered the mule and a shrub. Both drinks were good. We also ordered their Bomba pizza. It was pretty good. Needed more hot honey as you don't really taste it. Overall not bad flavor. Again, good spot to hit happy hour before a show at the Paramount theater.
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Courtney W.

Yelp
Do not go to this place, bar tender was so rude. I was told I could take a seat at the bar and the other bar tender was like we're closed I don't know why they're telling people it's ok. Would not recommend - EVER!!!!
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Brian C.

Yelp
A bit on the fence about this review. I feel like it's more of a 3.5 star experience but I'm rounding down to 3. Came for lunch with a couple of colleagues on a quiet Friday. The restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated promptly. I love the decor and can see it being a good spot to come in the evening. Both of my colleagues ordered the Caesar salad and were a bit disappointed to find that they don't offer much in the way of protein add ons. Seemed like a bit of a missed opportunity there. While I didn't try the salads myself, they seemed fine and my colleagues didn't mention any complaints. I went with a classic pepperoni pizza which was good, though not amazing. This is the second downtown restaurant that gives you scissors to cut the pizza yourself. I think it's an interesting novelty and can see why people would enjoy it, though I'd rather just have the pizza already cut. Overall, it was just an okay experience. I'll be back to try the pasta and maybe a few other menu items and will update the review if things change.
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Dru C.

Yelp
Came here for PAX weekend and went to the downstairs bar to like chill out away from the noise. And to be honest, it was the PERFECT spot to hang out with some friends away from all the busyness, the chaos and the noise. Sat by the bar with a friend to meet a FANTASTIC bartender, his name is Jon. Loved him in every way possible, a little sassy, and little sarcastic and just all out fun. He was the perfect way to end my night out. I might have ordered some drinks, but I don't think so because Jon shamed us a bit for not doing that instead I had an iced tea and maybe some waters. We did order some food though. We ordered a Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, and to be honest it is not the traditional carpaccio, but it surely was delicious. On top of that, we got some gnocchi as well, it wasn't that bad as they are pillowy and soft, but a bit too mushy for me. Maybe they cooked it a bit too much? Idk. And we got a nice dessert as well. It was the tiramisu. Loved it. I still love the place and how convenient it is as it is literally right there in the convention center. And on top of that, love that bartender. He is amazing. For sure will be coming back for PAX weekend or maybe another convention that happens in Seattle, I'll be there!
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Aykui D.

Yelp
Came here for lunch while attending a conference at the convention center. I ordered the Kale salad which was mostly romaine lettuce(not what was pictured. The picture posted in this review is after I picked at the kale, the rest was lettuce. I also ordered focaccia bread which came after I finished the salad because they forgot (they removed it off the check on their own) and the focaccia bread must be frozen and heated to serve because the middle was ice cold. Definitely would not recommend his place for the price and quality of food.
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Valerie Y.

Yelp
Came for restaurant week and had a great time! We ordered the foccacia separately and that was a great choice, because it was amazing. For SRW, I got the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, the Beef Cheek Lasagna, and the Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake. All of the items were delicious! The wagyu carpaccio was pretty cool, I liked the parmiggiano on it. The lasagna was pretty rich but the portion size was generous. And my fav part was the cheesecake, it was sweet and had some cocoa crunchies on top. I'd definitely come back to try other items, it was a good experience.
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Carol Y.

Yelp
Empty restaurant and downstairs bar. Drinks were ok. Bartender Alex was super nice. Food was edible. Out of their crab dip appetizer.. Maybe their pizza is better. Lasagna was mushy. Reminds me of chef boyardee. Willing to try again. Nice place and nice people!
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Rikki G.

Yelp
Finally stopped in this newer downtown spot for restaurant week. The value for what you get was great just the food fell short. I'm a huge fan of chef Ethan Stowell and his restaurants but this one was very bland. Still would consider a second try. Pros: - great location, recommend for conferences or work functions - attentive service - beautiful restaurant, open concept with bar - broccolini appetizer was so good Cons: - food: Tagliatelle was over cooked Hazelnut cake was dry and lacked flavor Panna cotta was similar to pudding from the grocery store overall this spot missed the greatness that chef Ethan's restaurants have.

Sam K.

Yelp
The place is next to the convention place. So it is convenient.The ambience is pleasant modern Italian interior. The staff is really nice. It is all ESR restaurant atmosphere. The foccacia bread was good. It was a bit hard to break. But decent overall. The walla walla pizza was so so. The decor was good. The size was good. But the taste was nothing. There was hardly any sauce. I walked in expecting ESR level taste; but it did not meet the expectations.
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Brooke K.

Yelp
We did not have reservations, so we were not able to eat in the main dining area but luckily there was quite a bit of seating in the bar area a little further down the street! I enjoyed the Coppa. Our food came out very fast and was delicious. I also enjoyed cutting the pizza with pizza scissors. The host and waiter were both very kind and helpful.
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Karen A.

Yelp
I liked the vibe of this place. The bar is relatively big and has an intimate feel to it. You have to be 21 and over to be in here. They have a few pasta dishes and pizzas as well as some appetizers. The pizzas were pretty good but a lot of the crust was burnt. I'd come here again to chill and have some cocktails and eats.
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LeaDan Y.

Yelp
Especially if you're at the convention center anyway, this stop has a upbeat enough vibe to be both a casual drink spot, a date, or a business meeting. The staff are fun and friendly, and apparently love Avatar the last airbender. We enjoyed their food and service so much that we ate there twice in one day.
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Nequel B.

Yelp
The salad was great. It is definitely large enough for two people to share or get it as just your meals my friend and I split it. The pasta could have used more sauce but it was good the noodles weee light and it wasn't super heavy. The staff was friendly and gave great recommendations. The restaurant is located inside the convention center so it was really convenient to grab a bite in between sessions. It could get busy but there is a section that is opens you are able to see people as they walk by.
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Kelly W.

Yelp
The most unwelcoming bar I've ever been to. Walked in just as Wicked let out from the Paramount but place wasn't slammed. 2 guys working behind the bar - couldn't even be bothered to look up and say hello. After a few moments we decided to seat ourselves. One guy brought over the cocktail menu and after 10 minutes my husband walked up to the bar to place the order. Took 20 minutes to make 2 cocktails which were just drinkable. The music was rap / hip hop and very loud. Not conducive or congruent with the somewhat elegant atmosphere. Had to go get our check as the server never came by again after delivering our drinks. Definitely will not return here.

Desean M.

Yelp
One of the best pizzas I've had in a while! Staff were very attentive and very nice. Food was amazing I come here at least once a week.. love this place.
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Maylee W.

Yelp
Great place to dine before seeing a show at the Paramount. Started with the beet salad, Tagliatelle and the Marguerita pizza. All I can say is the Marguerita pizza is delicious! The crust was baked perfectly- there was a slight crunch in the crust and simply amazing! Dessert was the salted caramel gelato - superb! I'm looking forward to my next visit.
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Gene S.

Yelp
This place is very disappointing, the food was bland. Our pizza tasted odd, the crust is particularly bad. They add a 22% service charge for everything. The service did not warrant it. Definitely not going there again.

Saylor D.

Yelp
I came in as a party of 1, at 5ish after a conference. The place was obviously open but not busy. I was ignored then once they noticed me. I said I was a party of one. She said great it was happy hour and then discussed what to do with me to a coworker. Finally they asked if I would sit outside. I said sure. First, I was outside with one other person who was holding a table for six. Finally a waiter came over I ordered wine and the pizza he recommended while pointing at the dish on the menu. I got the wine but nothing else. They came to deliver food to a table that arrived 15 minutes after me. When they said no, she brought it to me and I said that's not what I ordered but I would take it if that would make it easier (it was a different pizza). She said I'll be back but I never saw her again. After the area was filled and everyone had their food but me. I finally got my waiters attention. He asked if I needed anything. I explained I never got my food. He said let me check. Came back and said the order got lost, did I still want it? I said please. Finally got food 15 minutes later. And when I was done I had to get his attention again to get a box and the check. Can't help but feel that the automatic 20% tip made them care less about service. Very sad! Won't be back!

Francis C.

Yelp
Blond died hair bartender realizes that the service charge is already included, so he has a right to be mean to customer. I didn't have any food, just a martini which was good. Ambiance totally destroyed by this dude. He wasn't just a jerk to us, but also the person next to us. Edited to two stars because the other bartender was a homie and to be honest, the drinks are very reasonably priced. The 22% gratuity cuts into that a bit but 12$- quite good- martini is solid.
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Regina B.

Yelp
Came back and enjoyed it more the second time! I had the focaccia, husband had the gnocchi and sister in law had the crab bruschetta. The focaccia was really good! Great seasoning and I liked the dipping options. I also tasted the gnocchi and it was probably the best thing that was ordered. I really like the location and restaurant itself. There was a conference in the convention center while we were there and it was great for people watching.
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Gabrielle S.

Yelp
Tipping with a yelp review because bombo is a no tipping establish! My co-worker and I stopped in while we were attending a conference at the Seattle Conevention Center. We let them know we had little time to sit and eat and were hoping to take food to go. Service was wonderful and we received our food in record time! The foccacia was absolutely wonderful! Thanks so much for your service on a thursday afternoon!
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Heidi H.

Yelp
The antipasto was missing the artichoke, confit mushrooms, giardinere and the cannellini beans it was supposed to come with? CRAZY to charge $25 for what I did receive. The focaccia was also missing the balsamic. Such a bummer!

Joni P.

Yelp
First time here, very convenient for paramount predinner. Great food, attentive servers. Tables are WAAAY too close together, did not feel we could really carry on any kind of conversation. Think I'd look at other restaurants for the next paramount t theatre event.
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Romell T.

Yelp
I was in NY earlier this month but this is the best pizza I've ever had. The added surprise of asparagus on my sausage pizza was a texture and satisfied my daily veggie requirement. The service is outstanding, happy hour is too happy. If you find yourself in Seattle you must give this place a go they have delicious menu items beyond pizza as well.
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Alex G.

Yelp
Bombo's downstairs lounge was the perfect spot to duck into after a show at the Paramount. It has a swanky vibe but it was nearly empty for a Friday night. Late night Happy Hour was a pleasant surprise. It was a menu that offered a handful of cocktails, beer and wine, and everything from snacks to full pizzas. While the Manhattan wasn't on the HH menu, it was as delicious as the OF that was. These are basic drinks, but they were smooth and somehow better than average for what they were. The pizza had a nice crispy crust around the outside and tasted great. I forget the name of it, but it had pepperoni, basil and hot honey. The middle of the pizza was a bit soggy and it was pretty greasy, but surprisingly tasty. The bartender was really charming and really helpful. He really stressed that the tip was included in the price so that we didn't accidentally tip twice. I would definitely come here again but it would be more fun if it was a bit busier.
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ForkingAround M.

Yelp
Went here before going to the Paramount, great location and lovely atmosphere. We shared the Kale Caesar it was super delicious, enough to share if you order a starter and a pizza. We also shared the Dungeness Crab Bruschetta and Fungi Pizza it was tasty. Wine list was pretty good along with beer. Lunch was fast, but we got here 30 minutes after they opened. Service was friendly. I would have never ever suspected they just opened up only 4 weeks ago. I wish them all the luck. We will be back. PS To everyone complaining about service being slow...please just stop. They are brand new and trying their best. The whole world is understaffed. Be a little patient or get there early enough you don't have to worry about time.

Penelope O.

Yelp
Looove bombo and have been coming here after my work shifts for a while! It's so nice finding a place that serves great food after 10, and the service is always so chill as well. Love the hostess with the long dark hair and cute makeup, and the bartenders are always such homies. The music they play down at the bar is always great, and it's perfect for a chill solo night or when I bring friends. You'd be surprised what these guys put up with on the daily! Customer service and restaurant industry is not for the weak, so thanks for being amazing

Craig

Yelp
We dined at Bombo last night. Bombo is one of the many restaurants that attaches a service fee (22%) to the bill and no tipping is expected. It is possible to add a tip to the bill if you wish. Our waiter was pleasant but not friendly, and seemed somewhat disinterested, kind of going through the motions. Our party wondered whether that had anything to do with the service charge. The reason my review is only 2 stars, though, is that the food took a long time and both our pizzas were cold, and I do mean cold! Also, the food was served in this order: pizza, followed by a salad 10 minutes later, then the second salad and finally the 2nd pizza. The salads were great (Caesar and Cobb). Not going back!
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Alex T.

Yelp
We ordered the focaccia, Burrata for apps, the paperdelle pasta, and a Margherita pizza to share family style. The focaccia with burrata was great! Wish I got more focaccia it was that good. Paperdelle bolognese can't go wrong with and the classic Italian pizza
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Katie L.

Yelp
Had dinner here before seeing a show across the street. Was able to get seated quickly, though we did go through the wrong door and were told to go to the main entrance to see the host. So, pro tip: enter closer to 9th Ave and not through the Convention Center. All of the food came out quickly (almost suspiciously quickly) and was decent. We got the focaccia--which came with garlic feta which was great--, a pasta and chicken entree. Service was friendly and attentive, and food was good. We ordered after dinner coffee and tea which left much to be desired, but did the job in terms of actually caffeinating us. Honestly, I probably won't be back. They add a 22% auto service charge which I completely expect for a downtown Seattle restaurant.