Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian of Ballard

Message from Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian of Ballard

  • Voted Best Happy Hour
  • Modern Italian Cuisine
  • Ballard, Everett & Issaquah

Since 1987, Lombardi's has been one of Ballard's favorite gathering spots for great drinks, a stellar cellar, fresh cuisine, and socializing in the warm, Italian tradition. Lombardi's is a locally owned gem boasting modern Italian cuisine in a classic but casual environment. The main dining room bustles with activity and the aroma of garlic, while the upstairs dining room is a cozy, romantic hideaway. We are currently offering a "First Seating " three course pre-fix menu available Sunday thru Thursday from 3:00-5:30p.m. Only for $15! The upstairs dining room also serves as a semi-private room, perfect for: - Business Meetings - Wedding Rehearsal Dinners - Birthday & Holiday Parties "So Nice, We Do it Twice" - Our infamous happy hour runs from 3-6pm AND 9-close! Seattle Magazine recently voted Lombardi's as the Best Happy Hour in Seattle. Come & Enjoy!

Editorial and merchant content by Citysearch

Marker Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian of Ballard

(206) 569-5893

2200 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107
Write a Review

Instant Offers

19 Reviews of Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian of Ballard in Seattle

Have experience with this business? Write a review


quality Italian cuisine  4 Star Rating - Very good

By C M. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 355

Choose from a wide selection of tasty pastas, great garlic sauces, and fresh salads for the side. The service is fast and the prices are pretty reasonable.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote)

Great, romantic italian for dates or gatherings.  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Lori S. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 109

I've had various dishes here, including pizza, pastas and salads. All were very delicious and fresh. One exception was a garlic pasta where the sauce was so garlicky, it almost blew my head off!

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote)

Casual but elegant Italian  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Sandra S. | insider Insider | Rank: 12,734

This is my favorite restaurant in Ballard and it's hard to go wrong with Italian food. Everything I've had here has been tasty. For lunch, the caesar salads are perfect. Nice wine selection. All the pasta dishes are excellent. Skip the dessert unless you have a prominent sweet tooth.

PROS: Good food and wine; friendly service
CONS: desserts are bland

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote)

Great Italian Food  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Elizabeth P. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 5,906

Lombardis is one of my favorite place for italian food. The food is wonderful - very garlicky and tons of flavor. Also the menu is pretty big. You can also get a wine sampler for like $7 which is really fun. The atmosphere is little iffy - they pack the tables WAY too closely together and you can always hear other's conversations.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote)
Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 15 reviews on Citysearch)

for you 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By CSMobileUser

its good

Posted 06/04/09

Italian At Its Best 5 Star Rating - World class

By PatriciaHasley

Fabulous food, very attentive serivce and a great value. I'm a flight attendante and I've traveled a lot in Italy and I know Lombardi's has truly outstanding Italian food. Great local ownership who gives back to the community. It's on top of my list for great Italian food.

Pros: Great value, great wine selection, great food, and very friendly service
Cons: I would like it to be nearer where I live
Posted 11/24/08

Standard on our list for affordable Italian food 5 Star Rating - World class

By DinaK

I've been to Lombardi's five times and have never been disappointed. Twice I was with a large group for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by their service (I know serving a large group can be challenging). The other three times were for dinner, with one or two other guests. The baked ravioli is one of the best dishes I've ever had, as is the chicken parmesan. Their pizzas are good -- filling, good toppings, and a good value. I'd give their Caesar salad a B+. I also have to echo the thumbs-up on the $14 wine offerings. Parking is a bear, but it's downtown Ballard, so it's kind-of expected. It's on major bus routes, so that is always an option (especially with those $14 bottles of wine!). Lombardi's is a standard on our list for affordable Italian food with a nice atmosphere.

Pros: Good food, good price, good atmosphere
Cons: Parking, of course
Posted 09/02/08

Poor service on several visits. 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By gmr3

Being in the neighborhood I have had several opportunities to give Lombardi's several chances. The food was OK each time but the service went from questionable to unforgivable. Perhaps the entire staff can not be criticized but I won't go back to see if my luck improves. The first few times some younger waiters were unfamiliar with the menu's offerings. Once an older gentleman really scored with a wine suggestion. However the LAST time I was there, a middle-aged balding man was extremely rude to me and my date when we asked to be seated in a pleasant area instead of the congested areas he had suggested. When we overheard him from the kitchen talking of those difficult customers (us), we decided to boycott this place for life.

Pros: It's in Ballard
Cons: Some staff is the downfall
Posted 08/03/08

Diamond in the Rough!! 5 Star Rating - World class

By Mattlawrence

I have been to both Ballard and Issaquah - Live in Issaquah - have to echo everything that was said about the Ballard location but I want folks to know that I would, and have, taken a date to Issaquah - it is a little more intimate - nice lighting - nice decor and, while I am continually impressed with the menu, I have seen the service improve tremendously over the last year. It used to be a place we would go once in a while - now its our weekly date night. The staff and managers always seem to remember us, what we like, what table we like and we are treated like part of the family!

If you are on the east side it is definitely well worth the visit - Both stores have basically the same menu and the quality is equal! Check it out

Pros: Ambience, Service, Food, Great Neighborhood Happy Hour too
Cons: They have become so busy on the weekends you have to wait if you don't have reservations
Posted 01/24/08