Electric Cello - Seattle

Was my first time and had a great experience. Perfect setting for a fun business dinner. Staff was great, and did a fantastic job helping the group with menu se... read more Was my first time and had a great experience. Perfect setting for a fun business dinner. Staff was great, and did a fantastic job helping the group with menu selections. Food was outstanding truly. Perfect for sharing and flying forks!

Electric Cello is a ‘craft cocktail bar’ showcasing OOLA distillery spirits which has a bottle shop right next door. The food is ‘seasonal, local, fancy, comfor... read more Electric Cello is a ‘craft cocktail bar’ showcasing OOLA distillery spirits which has a bottle shop right next door. The food is ‘seasonal, local, fancy, comfort food’ per the menu description and features creative takes on familiar fare like Gazpacho which had a cherry/fennel chutney providing textural contrast (it could use some sharp micro greens for color but is delicious all the same). Both squash dishes were good though the Acorn squash was definitely tastier. Again, Acorn squash could have used a bit more chimichurri squash itself was cooked perfectly. Daily croquette was a cheese variety and was a bit dense. The only sore note was the bread pudding which had a strange, crunchy ‘bread’ and was buried under whipped cream did not care for the presence flavor. Lighting is not conducive to appreciating the plating which is a shame. Cocktails were ambitious and generally good though the old fashioned was a bit of a let down. Service was attentive and food arrived regularly (we shared 4 small plates) though it appeared to be a quiet night with only a couple diners an hour and a half from closing time.

The service was excellent, the space was spacious, and the portions were generous. I'm sorry to hear they lost their lease. read more The service was excellent, the space was spacious, and the portions were generous. I'm sorry to hear they lost their lease.

The food was fine, but you have to plan on sharing everything as a table. Otherwise, someone could be completely finished with their meal before another person... read more The food was fine, but you have to plan on sharing everything as a table. Otherwise, someone could be completely finished with their meal before another person even gets theirs… which is what happened to us. Staff was friendly and fairly attentive. Pretty decor.

One of the most amazing meals I have ever eaten. Everything was on point. Sausage vinaigrette with carrots, WTF? Amazing. read more One of the most amazing meals I have ever eaten. Everything was on point. Sausage vinaigrette with carrots, WTF? Amazing.