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Counter-serve Italian restaurant serving pizza & traditional dishes in a contemporary interior.
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Reviews — 8
Love finding a new food location in the airport that is not a big chain. Had a breakfast calzone and freshly brewed coffee. Calzone could have cooked a little longer and it would have been a 5 star breakfast.
During a layover at SeaTac Airport, after a grueling 31-hour flight and awaiting my final leg towards Eastern Washington, I decided for a classic comfort food – pizza. With the weather seemingly perfect for a cozy meal, I was drawn to Pallino, known for its pleasant ambiance and notably friendly staff.
Choosing to go vegetarian, I ordered the Pallino Veggie Pizza, anticipating a perfect choice after a long flight.
The staff at Pallino were commendable. They were genuinely attentive and welcoming, creating a hospitable and comfortable dining environment. This level of service, especially in an airport setting, was impressive and appreciated.
However, the high point of my experience ended there. The overwhelming saltiness of the pizza was a significant letdown. Each bite was overshadowed by an excessive saltiness that compromised the fresh flavors of the vegetables. This was not just a minor flaw but a major drawback that made the meal unenjoyable.
The potential for a great meal was there, but unfortunately, it was lost in the imbalance of flavors. For those considering Pallino at SeaTac, this might serve as a cautionary note to communicate your seasoning preferences clearly. I am sorry to say I cannot recommend Pallino for pizzas.
Choosing to go vegetarian, I ordered the Pallino Veggie Pizza, anticipating a perfect choice after a long flight.
The staff at Pallino were commendable. They were genuinely attentive and welcoming, creating a hospitable and comfortable dining environment. This level of service, especially in an airport setting, was impressive and appreciated.
However, the high point of my experience ended there. The overwhelming saltiness of the pizza was a significant letdown. Each bite was overshadowed by an excessive saltiness that compromised the fresh flavors of the vegetables. This was not just a minor flaw but a major drawback that made the meal unenjoyable.
The potential for a great meal was there, but unfortunately, it was lost in the imbalance of flavors. For those considering Pallino at SeaTac, this might serve as a cautionary note to communicate your seasoning preferences clearly. I am sorry to say I cannot recommend Pallino for pizzas.
I got the calzone with pepperoni and mushrooms. It was very basic, nothing special. The gal at the register was very friendly, she was definitely the bright spot of the visit. I know it's airport food and I should expect bad food and high prices but probably not going to make this choice again.
Staff were friendly and helpful, but the food is mediocre. Meat sauce spaghetti ($16) tastes bland and dry. Portion is generous but couldn’t finish it because it’s just not very flavourful.
Unremarkable clam chowder combined with an insulting experience.
I simply ordered a bowl of clam chowder the teller handed to me.
It was $10.50
When you go to check out on the payment terminal with a card or Apple Pay, it only gives you options to tip or figure out yourself to take additional action right in front of the teller to hit “other” and do extra stuff to obviously not tip them right in front of them.
This is a scam to guilt customers into paying more than they were expecting.
Nobody expects to pay 20 percent extra out of the good for their heart on a $10.50 bowl of clam chowder being handed to you. Then, surprise guilt trip!
Feels super gross. I won’t return to this establishment. This is a clearly intentional technique to make prices look lower by offloading the cost of labor to the guilt of customers attracted by the lower prices.
They don’t even have their own seating area to maintain.
I simply ordered a bowl of clam chowder the teller handed to me.
It was $10.50
When you go to check out on the payment terminal with a card or Apple Pay, it only gives you options to tip or figure out yourself to take additional action right in front of the teller to hit “other” and do extra stuff to obviously not tip them right in front of them.
This is a scam to guilt customers into paying more than they were expecting.
Nobody expects to pay 20 percent extra out of the good for their heart on a $10.50 bowl of clam chowder being handed to you. Then, surprise guilt trip!
Feels super gross. I won’t return to this establishment. This is a clearly intentional technique to make prices look lower by offloading the cost of labor to the guilt of customers attracted by the lower prices.
They don’t even have their own seating area to maintain.
I always try to schedule my flights to allow a meal here. Their pepperoni pizza is my favorite anywhere. I purposefully travel with no checked baggage so that I have time for pizza on my return trip.
I travel quite a bit for pleasure and enrichment. On Friday, September 22 2023 I found myself at Sea-Tac awaiting a flight. I decided I needed food while waiting so after checking out every food venue in concourse c, I decided to go to the main hall and there I saw Pallino's.
Pallino's has choices other than pizza and that is a plus. The menu included pastas, salads, breakfast items and pastries. Quite a selection for an airport take out.
I ordered a Meat lovers pizza at the suggestion of Cristal. I prefer wood or coal-fired pizza so I got my wish with the special pizza oven that they use. I was not disappointed. The crust was almost perfect. The red sauce and other seasonings complemented the crust.
It was not inexpensive BUT it was as at the airport in expensive Seattle. The order taker was friendly and helpful. Service was quick despite the long line of customers and airport employees. I would definitely eat there again and I would recommend it if you find yourself at Sea-Tac during lunch or dinner time. The downside is that they do not have their own seating but there is seating nearby.
I am a tough grader but I give Pallino's 4 stars.
Pallino's has choices other than pizza and that is a plus. The menu included pastas, salads, breakfast items and pastries. Quite a selection for an airport take out.
I ordered a Meat lovers pizza at the suggestion of Cristal. I prefer wood or coal-fired pizza so I got my wish with the special pizza oven that they use. I was not disappointed. The crust was almost perfect. The red sauce and other seasonings complemented the crust.
It was not inexpensive BUT it was as at the airport in expensive Seattle. The order taker was friendly and helpful. Service was quick despite the long line of customers and airport employees. I would definitely eat there again and I would recommend it if you find yourself at Sea-Tac during lunch or dinner time. The downside is that they do not have their own seating but there is seating nearby.
I am a tough grader but I give Pallino's 4 stars.
