Donna T.
Yelp
Most bomb pizza periodt
Hidden gem of Belltown that just arrived!
My bf, a Washingtonian native, swears by MOTO Pizza. To my surprise, it has Michigan roots, like a deep dish association! My first experience with MOTO was at T-Mobile Park but I confess-- I didn't remember it much. Maybe because it was ballpark pizza that didn't quite hit a home run for me *ba dum tss*
That said, I did recall that it was decently tasty, so when my boyfriend mentioned that they'd finally opened a location in Belltown, right in his neighborhood, I was all in. We met up with a friend in Seattle, and the three of us decided to hit up MOTO Pizza on a weeknight.
This place is truly inconspicuous! It's nestled in a very unassuming neighborhood, tucked away in a plaza. The exterior is plain, but you can see from a mile away how vibrant and colorful the interior is. I was impressed by the urban graffiti-style artwork that covered the walls. The cashier welcomed us with a smile and offered to answer any questions. We were the only ones in the restaurant the whole night!
What was even more exciting was stumbling upon their happy hour (2 drinks and 1 pizza for $20, Tues-Thurs, 7-9PM), so we ended up getting three pizzas for the deal. Plus, it came with drinks, so we grabbed a few beers and sodas.
We tried the
-BEEF ADOBO (Beef adobo, MOTO cheese blend, pickled cabbage kimchi, garlic sauce, pepper, black sesame seeds, and cane vinegar)
TASTE: umami yet sweet, probably my favorite due to the beef adobo
-CLAM CHOWDAH (Clam, smoked bacon, MOTO cheese blend, parmesan, chives, CHOWDAH SWAUCE, all topped with hot garlic chili oil crunch action)
TASTE: Savory with a kick, and the sauce gives it that melt-in-your-mouth experience
-MR PIG (Lechon kawali (Filipino pork belly), spicy pork sausage, onion, MOTO cheese blend, parmesan, topped with calamansi lime sauce and MR PIG sauce)
TASTE: salty, hearty goodness
Honestly, all of them were amazing. You really can't go wrong with any of the options on the menu. The deep dish and buttery crust were absolutely delightful. Each pizza came out piping hot and cut into fours. We pretty much demolished all of them!
Overall, it was such a low key, casual lovely experience. Not sure if it was because we felt like we owned the place (being the only ones there), but the ambiance, the amazing happy hour deal, and the top-tier food will definitely bring me back. Don't be a square--eat one! ;)