Occhi Belli

On New Year’s Eve, we made a last-minute decision to dine out and enjoy a delicious meal. The service was incredibly friendly, and the food was excellent. Even though it was passed the closing time, the owner kindly delayed closing because we planned to get dessert to go. He insisted that we enjoy the dessert at the restaurant, because it wouldn’t be the same boxed up. It was a wonderful experience, and we’re so glad it added extra warmth to our New Year celebration. Grazie mille!

Great food, great wine, and great service!! We ordered the lasagna and spaghetti alla puttanesca which were both the pasta del giorno. I hope the lasagna becomes part of the normal menu because it was so delicious!! Other stars were the caponata, meat balls, and tiramisu! All great portion sizing for the price! We will definitely be going back! Recommend calling ahead to make a reservation unless you are ok with sitting at the bar.

Had a great experience at Occhi Belli. The menu was solid and the portions were generous for the price. Everything we tried tasted very fresh and delicious, especially the meatballs plus focaccia and mushroom bruschetta. We shared the penne shrimp pasta of the day and a bottle of Italian Nebbiolo — both were great. Really charming spot with fair prices. Definitely a must-go

Love this place. Tim is great, so friendly and efficient. The food is delicious. The prices are good. The place is clean, from front to back. Parking isn’t bad, at least on the Friday night that we were there. Don’t come expecting pasta, this isn’t that place. The tiramisu was deconstructed but excellent. The wine list is perfect with good prices. No Prosecco but the sparkling wine was BETTER. Yes, better. The person who picked this French sparkling knows what they are doing. Small quibble, it can get loud. But management knows it and is working on it. My new favored restaurant in the area.

Felt like you could be in a little town in Italy here. The owner was one of the original owners of Brunello on Roosevelt. Occhi Belli is an enoteca-style concept named after a novel he wrote. What a cool story (literally). They have wine by the bottle and by the glass, delicious and affordable small plates, and service that makes you feel like family. I loved the NA sparkling! It was a spanish verdejo that wasn’t too sweet. My husband really enjoyed the Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass from Hightower made with grapes from red mountain. The menu is extensive so you can try a bunch of things and have a full-on dinner here. All great but we especially loved the focaccia, caponata, meatballs and gnocchi. Prices are some of the best in Seattle too

randomly stopped by as it was one of the few restaurants open at 3pm. I was so surprised by how affordable the prices are. I don't drink alcohol so i can't speak to that but i ordered meatballs and the carbonara (the special for the day) and the portions were large and quality was great! honestly. It seems to be a simple high quality restaurant. I recommend it!!

We have been twice in one week, absolutely delicious! Tim, the owner, provides the best, most personal service. The gnocchi, bruschetta and focaccia, especially are to die for but everything was delicious - all made in-house! As I eat my leftovers from last night, I can’t help but say out loud “damn, that is SO good” 🤤 Thank you Tim! See you again soon 🍝

Had a great date night at this Wallingford gem! Really delicious gnocchi, focaccia (dipped in gnocchi sauce… yum), meatballs and beet salad. Definitely will be back to try more items on their menu!

Occhi Belli is the definition of a cozy hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It is set inside a converted house, and the name actually comes from a book written by the owner, which adds such a personal touch to the vibe. The food was incredible. We started with the chicken noodle soup of the day, followed by the pasta con salsiccia and the black cod provincial. Every dish was delectable. The service and ambiance were both top-tier. We were too full this time, but we will definitely be back soon to try the tiramisu. Highly recommend!

Great meal here!! Small little business with great food and a cute ambiance. Very reasonable prices and good service.

Restaurant is named as the fiction novel written by Tim McDonald who is the owner of/ restaurant host. We enjoyed our meal and fabulous customer service. This place just opened in the main drag of Wallingford-- we will be back!

I was raised in italy and I am sorry to say that I found the food to be of very poor quality. The owner was there and very friendly.

Great food, great wine, and great service!! We ordered the lasagna and spaghetti alla puttanesca which were both the pasta del giorno. I hope the lasagna becomes part of the normal menu because it was so delicious!! Other stars were the caponata, meat balls, and tiramisu! All great portion sizing for the price! We will definitely be going back! Recommend calling ahead to make a reservation unless you are ok with sitting at the bar.

This. Place. Is. Fantastic. You really couldn't tell that they just opened. The menu is PERFECT as well as the food. The wine selection is also fantastic. We opted for the bottle of Syrah and it did not disappoint. The source of a good review is the food, but the source of a GREAT review is the service. Both of our servers were fantastic. Tim, who is the owner, was working in the house delivering food, wine, and JOYOUS vibes. I'm so excited that my partner found this place as early as she did because I predict this place is about to be the talk of the town!

Tim and Matt were awesome hosts - we got there right as they opened and they were ready to offer us top notch hospitality RIGHR away. These two are a hoot! If you haven't had a chance to check out Tim's books, please indulge while you're there. The wine list is perfect and the specials felt special - I was so happy they had a carbonara! My girl friend and I stayed about an hour, never felt rushed, and really enjoyed the comfortable dining area, with the entertainment provided by Tim and Matt. Thanks guys!

Great new restaurant on our neighborhood that we decided to finally try. Will be going back.​ Food was delicious and had alot of variety. Good and interesting wine by the glass selection . Very attentive staff despite the restaurant being full. Also not that noisy despite it being full.

Adorable atmosphere, delicious small plates which made it perfect for sharing. Dont forget the dessert

Delicious fresh light Italian fare, really cute location. Emphasis on fresh caught seafood and bright colors with well-balanced acids and cheeses. Service was attentive and friendly. They're a hot new restaurant perfect for couples with a great happy hour deal on wine. We had the Beet salad, carpaccio, and the Pesto Shrimp which was excellent.

Wonderful vibe, excellent food- 10/10! Located in a cute, small house Lovely for an intimate date night or meeting friends! Support this small, local business!

Tried this cute spot last night. So glad we did. We had a group of five. Loved the wine selections we tried. The food was interesting and delicious. We all enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was provided by the owner who is friendly, welcoming and professional. We will return.

Excellent new neighborhood eatery with a great menu and friendly service. It was a treat to meet Tim, the owner, who took time to tell us his journey to make this such a special place. His wine selections paired with the food well, and this was a fun place. I highly recommend for Happy Hour, a lite bite, or a full meal.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. A nice variety of dishes with generous portions. Highly recommend.

New place in the neighborhood and I'm so happy they're here. Really fantastic italian food and great wine. Friendly and cozy.

Great little neighborhood wine bar and Italian restaurant. I tried four different wines (a full-bodied Italian red, a lovely dry northern Italian white, a late-harvest WA riesling, and a well-balanced tawny port), all of which I felt were great selections (well-balanced, tasty, lovely wines). I also had a couple of antipasti and the creme brûlée (delicious with the Riesling). Each dish was nicely executed. A relatively new restaurant that I hope has some staying power, on the whole a really nice addition to the neighborhood! Happy hour deals were great, $2 off all glasses and $1 off each good item. The proprietor is friendly, welcoming, attentive, and has good taste. Come check it out!

I want to love this new place, and hope they succeed because the neighborhood could use it, but the food needs a lot of work. We ordered curried mussels expecting a savory curry broth, but got six cold mussels with a huge dollop of a cold, thick, creamy curry sauce on top, that completely overwhelmed the mussels. Caesar salad; unremarkable. Funghi with pesto; OK, not great. The prices are moderate, so you can't expect extraordinary, but a talented kitchen could turn the same ingredients into much better dishes for the same cost. Go for the wine; not the food. I sincerely hope that they improve...

Great service good food pleasant atmosphere I had the filet mignon which for $32 was as good as any I have had Will definitely go again SB

This is a new place in our neighborhood and it's the best Italian food to come our way! Great wines, a good sized menu (with lots of vegetarian selections) and fine service. They also have a happy hour each day! We'll be back!

This is a brand new place in Wallingford, in a charming little bungalow on 45th. On the night we went the place was packed, so I am glad to see people have discovered it. The food was yummy and service was friendly. I am a sucker for Italian food and wine in an intimate and cozy setting.

I have had the chance to visit Occhi Belli twice since its opening. My first visit I had the classic Caesar salad, the gnocchi with gorgonzola and a filet with veal demi glaze. All were excellent, with the gnocchi being my favorite plate. On our second visit I tried the soup of the day (a nice potato with pepper) followed by the meatballs and pasta of the day which was a ravioli. It was a perfectly balanced meal and the service was excellent. We sat near the windows up front and watched as folks strolled along 45th. Many poked their heads in to check out the new space :) Great decor, top notch service and a lively atmosphere coupled with exceptional plates. We will be returning soon!

Lovely place with a friendly and attentive owner with great wine recommendations and lovely food! Will be back!

Fantastic new addition to the neighborhood. Great food, exceptional wines by the glass or bottle, reasonable pricing for Seattle. Friendly and knowledgeable host. Highly recommend!

Cute space, good service, good wine and good food. What more could you want? Will definitely go back.

i'm so excited for this addition to the neighborhood. vibrant flavors, sharable and delicious! our host was the most welcoming and gracious. i could taste the passion and integrity looking forward to more tasty dishes!