Formaggio & Friends

Stopped in for a quick glass of wine. The owner recommended a wine from South Africa- it's light and refreshing perfect to match the day today. The body of the wine is clear and lovely on the palate. The ambiance of Formaggio and Friends is a little mom and pop wine shop off of Holden Ave. A definite favorite of mine- I think this is my third time here. 10/10

Ok ya'll...so let me tell you what I love about this place... literally EVERYTHING. So we recently stopped by for a late night cap before we headed home for the evening ...and we wanted to go to a place that was dog friendly since we had the pup with us. We decided to stop by Formaggio & Friends because they allowed dogs on the patio and this place has been on our radar for a while now.Located in a strip plaza on Orange Ave this spot can be located right next to Gatlin Hall Brewing. The plaza had a huge parking lot so it made it very easy to find parking compared to the other restaurants around the area. Upon walking in the restaurant/ wine shop... it felt very quaint and homey like I was actually walking into someone's home. The decor and furniture was very colorful and quirky.We were greeted almost immediately by the owner. He was very kind and welcoming... seating us right away in the patio and taking the time to tell us about how this business came about. He gave us very truthful and honest recommendations of different wines and bites to eat... which we truly appreciated.For the wines, there were options that fit everyone's flavor profile and price point. We opted for two bottles of dry reds which were both very good. For food we opted for a cheese board, crab cakes, anchovy sandwich and pesto pasta w/ shrimp. Every single item was made to order and they really took their time to meticulously prepare these dishes. The star dish of the night for me definitely had to be the crab cake which was jammed packed with crab and was oh so delicious. The portions are smaller but I think that it was a perfect size to pair with the wine ...as we really were not looking for a huge meal.Overall, I truly enjoyed Formaggio & Friends. I really think that this place has so much character and the owners are so lovely. I am definitely going to come back again in the near future to try the other wines they have to offer....maybe even stopping by on the weekend to do a wine tasting. Definitely come check this place out the next time you are in the SODO area... and are in need of a quick cheese and wine fix!

The service and food is AMAZING! Gwen's attention to detail on food and Chris with wine makes an evening at Formaggio so special! Highly recommend!!

Stopped by only to get a gift card for a friend but the owners were so nice and the ambiance looked so cozy and relaxing. Will definitely be back to have a glass of wine and hang out.

We have been to Formaggio and Friends 3 different times now and it has been superb every visit. The owners are fantastic people with tons of knowledge on both their wine options and cheese varieties, and they make one heck of a charcuterie board designed specifically for your individual tastes! On our second and third visit, the owners even remembered the types of wine we preferred and offered great advice on new options to try. The chairs and couches are very comfortable and provide a casual and relaxing atmosphere not found anywhere else. As a local, Formaggio and Friends is a terrific addition to our area and we couldn't be happier to continue to support small, local businesses like this!

Was asked to join friends here for dinner. I had no idea they served food. I had Coq au vin and escargot. Food was awesome!! It was Friday night and the place was packed. The owner was the only server and kept up considering the crowd. This would be a great date place. The owner, Chris is well versed in wines and it was fun pairing different wines with each course. I will be back again. This place is a hidden gem.

We love this hidden gem! The owners are amazing and so knowledgeable. They will let you try different wines and the food options are perfect! Can't say enough great things about this wine spot! They also have no corkage fee if you buy a bottle there, so there are a ton of options!

Tried out the new cheese and wine place in the neighborhood and I was not disappointed! The atmosphere was great with multiple seating areas to hang out with friends. The wine options were plentiful and you can tell the owners put a lot of thought into what they have to offer. We tried the charcuterie board and were not disappointed! The owners are the only two employees and they were very attentive and kind! This is definitely the new place to hang out and spend time with friends! We will be going back for sure!

Christopher and his wife are so kind and knowledgeable when it comes to boutique wine. They carry only the best wines and can recommend something you will love. The atmosphere is cozy, intimate and a perfect spot to meet up with friends and chill over some killer wines. Why shop at a big store with a ton of mass produced sub par wine, drink real wine with character while supporting great local people. We love this place and guarantee you will as well!

What a GEM! Incredible service and wonderful atmosphere! The pickles were also DIVINE. Cheese boards are definitely worth it. I highly recommend checking this wonderful place out. The service is amazing and it is just awesome.