Regional Italian cuisine in a warm, neighborhood atmosphere.

In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Ristorante Picolinos, located in Ballard’s Sunset Hill neighborhood. The restaurant feels like an Italian country villa with a red brick exterior and iron-framed archways. The main dining room feels cozy with families happily munching on wood-fired pizzas and couples enjoying romantic meals.

To start, the complimentary focaccia with pesto is different and quite tasty. The Ricotta Gnocchi is light, perfectly cooked, and tossed in a traditional tomato sauce with mozzarella, garlic, and fresh basil. This was easily our favorite dish. The Ravioli di Maiale is a housemade ravioli stuffed with oven rosted pork belly, goat cheese, and Tuscan seasoning tossed in a parmesan cream sauce. The serving sizes are large — come hungry.

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Photos by Sean D.

The Scallopine al Vino Bianco e capperi is sauteed veal medallions finished in a white wine sauce and lemon butter. There’s a whole page of wood-fired pizzas that aren’t to be missed. There isn’t anything fancy about their pies, but they are simply and classicly made. From Margherita, to Salame, Picolinos with tomato, provolone, sausage & perpperoni, and Capricciosa with tomato, fresh mozzarella, Italian ham, mushroom & artichoke.

Lunch 11:00 am – 2:30 pm daily. Dinner is offered 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm from Tuesdays – Saturdays, 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm Sundays and Mondays. Happy hour is offered 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Sundays – Thursdays.

Ristorante Picolinos       |       6415 32nd Ave. N.W., Seattle     |     (206) 781 – 8000