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2305 24th Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98112

206-329-8005

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Cuisine(s): Italian

Hours: Sun-Mon 5pm-9pm, Tue-Thu 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit

Features: Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Dinner
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Street

Description

From the regulars cozied up to the counter to the black-and-white checkered floor, Cafe Lago is like an Italian Cheers blended with Mayberry's barbershop. It's welcoming, unhurried, and neighborhoody, with the waitstaff dispensing good-natured barbs and advice as easily as Chianti and antipasti. The cooks make each and every noodle by hand: fresh fettuccine, tossed with sautéed pancetta and asparagus in a spicy tomato sauce; a delicate, creamy lasagna marred only by a standard red sauce; and tender potato gnocchi served in an electric-orange sauce of tomatoes, cream, and vodka. Other popular items include a Gorgonzola-topped New York steak and a handful of wood-fired pizza pies.

Lascivious Lasagna at Lago

By Jay Friedman | Thu, January 13, 2011

I think it's fair to say it's one of the classic dishes of the Seattle area: lasagna at Cafe Lago. The restaurant's faithful have been coming for it since 1990, while others are just discovering it-... More »
West Seattle Farmers Market Hosts Zucchini Race, Cafe Lago Introduces $4 Happy Hour Menu

By Erika Hobart | Fri, September 17, 2010

It's your last opportunity to design and test your very own zucchini roadster at the West Seattle Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 1 p.m this Sunday, September 19. The market will provide visitors with a squ... More »
Barber Shop

By | Wed, April 23, 2008

Cafe Lago From the regulars cozied up to the counter to the black-and-white checkered floor, Cafe Lago is like an Italian Cheers blended with Mayberry's barbershop. It's welcoming, unhurried, and neighborhoody, with the waitstaff dispensing good-n... More »
Serious Rum

By Liza B. Zimmerman | Wed, August 10, 2005

Serious Rum, scotch, and bourbon drinkers swirl their favorite quaff neat or on the rocks, but rum is often relegated to the tropical drink category. Mojitos may be all the rage, yet few drinkers in Seattle venture out to try complex aged rums on ... More »
Our 100 Favorites (part 2)

By | Wed, April 25, 2001

Cafe Lago 2305 24th E, 329-8005 Tuesday-Thursday 5-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m., Sunday-Monday 5-9 p.m. $6-$14 Having recently expanded into a second large room, Cafe Lago can now better accommodate almost all of its admirers. That's right... More »

Main Menu

Antipasti

$17.95

Antipasto Plate
a selection of our antipasti including eggplant, grilled bruschetta with olivata, goat cheese, red peppers, mozzarella, roasted garlic, salami, coppa cola & provolone cheese.

$17.95

Vegetarian Antipasto Plate
our selection of meatless antipasti including grilled eggplant, bruschetta with olivata, goat cheese, red peppers, mozzarella, roasted garlic, spiced gaeta olives, castelvetrano olives & provolone cheese.

$6.95

Grilled Eggplant
grilled eggplant, marinated in olive oil, tomato, balsamic vinegar, garlic & parsley, served with a wedge of gorgonzola cheese.

$8.95

Pomodori al Forno
san marzano plum tomatoes slow-roasted in our wood fire oven until they are caramelized & intensely flavored. the tomatoes are served with laura chenel's herbed goat cheese & crostini.

$6.95

Olivata
a puree of black olives on grilled bruschetta served with goat cheese.

$7.50

Caponata
the classic vegetable compote of eggplant, olive, onions & tomatoes on grilled bruschetta.

$4.95

Insalata Mista
salad of mixed greens with thinly sliced red onions, tossed with our roasted garlic vinaigrette.

$4.95

Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce tossed with our house dressing and topped with croutons & grated parmesan cheese.

$4.95

Blue Cheese Salad
our creamy point reyes blue cheese dressing over romaine lettuce garnished with red onion, carrot matchsticks & a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Wood-fried Pizza

$17.00

Cipolla
marinara, garlic, sliced sweet onions, and topped with parmesan cheese.

$17.00

Margherita
marinara, garlic, and topped with mozzarella & basil.

$18.95

Salsiccia
sausage, fire-roasted red peppers, garlic, marinara & fontina cheese.

$18.50

Caprino
goat cheese, caramelized onion, marinara, garlic & mozzarella.

$18.95

Giardiniere
roasted red peppers, sweet onions, garlic, basil, marinara & mozzarella.

$18.95

Romana
smoked mozzarella, sausage, sliced sweet onions, garlic, marinara & a sprinkling of romano cheese.

Hand-made Pasta

$19.95

Lasagne
our delicate pasta layered with ricotta, béchamel & tomato sauce.

$17.95

Fettucine with Meatballs
our fresh pasta tossed with marinara and light & tender meatballs from jordi's aunt's recipe.

$19.95

Gnocchi
our tender potato dumplings served in a tomato, vodka & cream sauce.

Dessert

Each $1.95

Carla's Biscotti
our twice-baked cookie designed with almonds, hazelnuts & candied orange peel.

$7.95

Lemon Tart
a smooth lemon custard in a flaky almond crust, topped with honey whipped cream.

$7.95

Panna Cotta
a creamy and silky custard infused with pistachios, atop a sauce of caramelized dried cherries.

$7.95

Chocolate Truffle Cake
a wonderfully light truffle cake, served with espresso-crema inglese.

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Cafe Lago

2305 24th Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98112

206-329-8005

Description

By Jay Friedman | Thu, January 13, 2011

By Erika Hobart | Fri, September 17, 2010

By | Wed, April 23, 2008

By Liza B. Zimmerman | Wed, August 10, 2005

By | Wed, April 25, 2001