Itto's Tapas

I remembered going to Itto's years ago when I was in the area with a friend. My partner and I wanted to grab food after checking out Atstra Lumina and I remembered Itto's wasn't too far away. This place is perfect for someone who is a carnivore dating someone who is almost vegetarian. The tapas menu is laid out in sections for vegetarian and vegan, seafood, and meat. He ordered the Spicy Harissa Vegetable, Maakouda (Moroccan spiced potato cake), and Khoudra Burger, and liked them in this order. The Spicy Harissa Vegetables were a big hit, the table next next to us even commented on how good it was when it showed up. The Maakouda was also very savory, the Khoudra burger was kind of a miss. The flavor was alright but not as savory as the other items and it was falling part and definitely needed a fork and knife. I got the tenderloin as an entree and requested the potatoes on the side so my partner could have them. I ordered rare, and this was definitely rare, it was almost blue. This tenderloin competes with the best steak houses in Seattle, it was perfect. Perfect temp, amazing flavor, and I was surprised the demi was also on the side but then I could dip the tenderloin in as much as I wanted. The portions were great too, not too much or too little. The bar has chartreuse and he ordered a last word. I usually stick to tea or water but went for an NA shrub soda and it was delightful. We're not in West Seattle often but after rediscovering this gem I would like to come back more often.

Ambience - 6/10 -- Small place next to street, quite loud. Single unisex restroom. Background music of jazz instruments in a rock style. We arrived at 4:45pm and were seated next to the door, and the summer evening made it feel quite warm.Quality - 7/10 -- Okay food, very tapas vibe. Not particularly savory. In fact, I found myself craving my homemade steak+eggs neat the end. While the meat slices were well cut, presentation was good, and meat were juicy, the holistic taste experience did not match up. Perhaps it was the heat from being in the warmest part of the restaurant.Service - 7/10 -- Great, dishes delivered in a good order and good timing. Took a while to take order initially and check at the end.Only physical card, Visa and Mastercard accepted!Value - 5/10 -- $31+tax+tip/per for the food alone (we also ordered drinks). Final bill made this the priciest non-AYCE dinner I've had this year. Overall - 6/10 -- Overall experience felt uninspired, especially at this price point. It's not quite fancy food (Seattle has fancier food for less), it's not quite fast-casual speed. Underwhelming.

Very tasty food and great service with nice ambiance.Really liked the lamb burger and croquettes.The drinks were pretty strong though

Great little spot, excellent food. The lamb skewers were incredible. If I wasn't so full I would have ordered more. The eggplant wrapped dates were excellent too, it was fun to try them since the dates I normally see (and make) are wrapped in bacon. It was very dark inside so the pic of the dates didn't work out. Great bar, lots of choices. They get very crowded, we couldn't call ahead or anything so had to leave a name and wait. It was ok, but if it was cold or raining that definitely wouldn't work well, the other menu items looked excellent, I would recommend going.

Not exactly the best tapas Ive had in seattle but it was average. Their sangria was average as well. Service was a bit slow and the staff was not the most pleasant but it was happy hour so they were really busy. The paella was good along with the lamb skewers. The chicken dish was also delicious!

Oh my!!!! I loved this place! The highlight of my trip to Seattle. The food here is well worth the price. I actually think it was more than reasonably priced. The meatballs and the squid steak were the stars of the show! The lamb was also fantastic!! The ambience is incredible and all the servers are so accommodating and kind. I cannot recommend this place enough :)

Solid tapas place in West Seattle! I went here for a relatively early dinner, around 4:45pm, and the restaurant was not too busy. Most of the tables are dedicated to parties of 2 only, so any party of 3 or more will have a slightly harder time getting a table - we were sat at a booth next to the bar that is apparently 21+ only.We shared 7 dishes - Tortilla Española, stuffed dates, squid steak, Spanish paella, beef tenderloin (tapa portion), Moroccan meatball, and lamb brochette. We also tried 2 cocktails - Mai Tai and Sangre de Itto (their signature dry sangria).The Tortilla Española is a potato omelette which was a nice starter - felt more potato texture than egg texture here. The stuffed dates were hearty - the dates are stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped with a thin slice of eggplant which has a proper texture that goes with the mushier dates. The squid steak is nicely presented with thin slices of squid. The Spanish paella is one of my favorites here - the rice is slightly crispy and super flavorful, topped with generous amounts of seafood. The beef tenderloin is another one of my favorites, as the beef is prepared medium rare, juicy, and tender. I liked the hint of truffle as well as the potatoes that come along with it. The tapa portion was sufficient as we wanted to try more variety of dishes. The Moroccan meatball is good, nothing out of the ordinary. The lamb brochette was delicious - nicely marinated and prepared slightly under medium and juicy and comes with an eggplant dip. The Mai Tai is strong. The sangre de itto was not sweet at all so the flavors brought forth are from an infusion of wine and their selection of fruits. I enjoyed the orange wedge but the dried apricot was very bitter from the infusion of the alcohol. Food was strong 5 stars. The reason I took off a star is because of service. Food was delivered promptly and water refills are consistent, but for a restaurant of this caliber and price point, I expected dishes to be cleared whenever they have the opportunity, when we are finished. Even if they are unsure, simply asking if we are done with the dishes and clearing them if so, will make the dining experience less overwhelming. Otherwise, this place is a solid restaurant to check out if you are in the West Seattle area - parking is street parking but ample as we are out of the city.

This place took me back to my Spain trip. Great ambiance - perfect for a date night. Food served in small plates for sharing and pretty amazing. Each dish was unique and so flavorful. I loved everything we got maybe with the exception of the chocolate ice cream, just not used to the texture and not the typical chocolate flavor I would expect. But everything else was perfect. I also heard their paella is good. Definitely coming back to try that next time. This place is quite popular, we went after 8:30pm on a Sunday and there was still a line out there.

Didn't like the food . It's a small place to hang out with friends good vibe but food no!

Indulging in a combination of beef tenderloin and paella is an experience that delights the senses. The succulent tenderness of the beef tenderloin pairs beautifully with the vibrant flavors of the Spanish-inspired paella.The beef tenderloin, cooked to perfection, offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, savory flavor profile. Each bite is a symphony of tenderness and juiciness, leaving you craving for more. Whether grilled, roasted, or seared, the beef tenderloin never fails to impress with its unparalleled quality.