Salumi
| Address: | 309 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-621-8772 |
| Site: | salumicuredmeats.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–1:30PM 11AM–3:30PM 11AM–3:30PM 11AM–3:30PM 11AM–3:30PM Closed Closed |
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Nam Nguyen
I heard many great things about this place so I finally had a chance and a weekday off to try it out. As expected there was a long line and i figured they may run out of stuff as it was about noon when I got there - but I decided to wait anyways. Took about 30 minutes or so before I got to order and by that time, as expected 4 out of 5 items were sold out. I figured I waited all this time might as well take what they got which was the hot sopressata sandwich. I added on grilled onions as they were out of grilled peppers. My pallette was craving a hot meaty sandwich but the hot sopressata was a cold cut salami. Was i blown away? no. Was it amongst the best sandwiches Ive ever had? no. I mean... it was good for what it was - but not what I typically enjoy. My wife took a couple of bites and shes a big salami lover and we both agreed that the salami and the provolone was on point but the sandwich as a whole was okay at best. The bread had their garlic spread and pesto-like spread on it so flavors were good but the texture was a bit tough and chewy. Meat to bread ration wasnt enough so the flavors of the salami felt like it had to fight too hard to get through all the bread. I figured itd be better at a salami and cheese platter than on a sandwich. Overall - not horrible by any means but I do look forward to coming again and pre-ordering a hot sandwich to my liking as cold isnt my cup of tea.
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Jon Conley
An Italian Meats Paradise The house-cured meats, pasta, soups and antipasto dishes are all incredible. You should never leave here without trying a few things (sandwiches are a bit soggy, so they dont keep well if youre thinking about eating one later). I recommend the porchetta (slowly cooked pork shoulder / belly with Italian herbs and garlic) with a side of soup or a vegetable dish. The meatballs are truly hit or miss. Sometimes, the meatball sub is really great. Other times, the meatballs are unseasoned and kind of taste of horse. The fact that they dont brown their meatballs means that they automatically arent amazing. The last time we got a meatball sub, one of the meatballs was raw in the middle; so be careful. Try the gnocchi if youre there on a Tuesday! Theyre hand-rolled on an old-fashioned gnocchi board and are absolutely phenomenal in texture and flavor. If youre not here within the first half-hour they open, youre not eating much of anything besides cold cuts. Get there early to brave the lines. If you show up on a Monday, the menu is super limited and you cant eat at the tables. In which case: theres a nice little (secure) park two blocks over (Waterfall Garden Park).
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A Private User
Im so stressed out now. If just one week ago someone asked "what is the best sandwiche restaurant in Seattle?" I would not hesitate to give a confident resounding answer...now...as I said..Im torn Im stressed and I cant answer that confidently anymore. Salumi is only open for lunch, if you go to Salumi you will wait to order, if you eat at Salumi you will be lucky if you find a seat, you will most likely sit by a stranger, you will find the place crowded and if it werent for the line out the door (always) you would most likely walk right by the place BUT none of this matters. This place is amazing. I can say confidently that ANYTHING you get here will be amazing (have I had everything there, no but Im still confident that its all good). Am I overselling this place? I think not, go there get a sandwich for now and dont forget to get a second one for the road.
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Seth Long
Its an odd one. There are probably less than a dozen seats, but you dont really go to Salumi to sit and eat. You wait in line. For a long time. And its worth every minute. If you go for lunch then yes, you will wait. You can order ahead - but wheres the fun in that? Once the line moves enough for you to get into the restaurant, you will stand in a narrow corridor and then eventually to the counter where your order will be made, quickly, to order. Understand this: Everything is excellent here. I recommend the coppa or the mole sandwiches with a slice of their delicious mozzarella. The finnochiona and salumi are also fine choices. Friends with larger appetites have tried and loved the prochetta sandwich and the highly sought-after homemade gnocchi. Prices are very reasonable. Take home a stick of the mole and enjoy for weeks to come.
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A Private User
Per the suggestion of a barista at Starbucks on Pikes Place, my colleague and I went here for lunch. We ordered 3 sandwiches to get a good idea of their meat offerings and tried the coppa, Salumi salami, and the smoke paprika. He and I both agreed that this sandwich doesnt need a starchy side or salad to go with: it only needs more sandwich. Needless to say we were both very impressed. These straight forward sandwiches leverage minimal ingredients, quality product, and clean flavors to highlight se truly amazing cured meats. Paper thin slicing lets the texture turn smoother and the flavor stand out much more. This gives the meat a wonderful feel across the palate. By far one of the stand out sandwiches Ive ever had and has certainly set my standard to which Ill be comparing any salamis to come. Recommended highly!!!!
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Thomas Ho
The salumi was amazing, that is saying a lot comparing to the pork stores we have in NY. I was disappointed that they did not have a lot of items left, especially since we went specifically for the meat balls, but it was expected because they produce on a small scale. The best thing about it was their variety of unique spices and flavorings of the salumis. The even ran out of cucatello ,lomo, and gabbagool!! Another thing that I thought was unique and strange was their porchetta was nothing I expected. Typically it is a rolled and roasted pork belly. This was more of a pulled pork shoulder Italian style. We purchased some salumi to take home with us, but there was not a lot of choices left. Only the mole and fennel. Maybe they will have some more next time we are in town
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A Private User
I was tipped off to this place by a friend. Im in town on business and have a bit of extra time, so today I stopped by for lunch. Boy was it worth it. Took the bus to a stop right outside (its in a weird little spot where there are some triangular intersections at 3rd and Main) and the line was out the door (this was at 2pm). But I waited and it was so worth it. I cant eat bread or pasta, so a place like this is hellish for me (because I used to be able to eat bread and pasta and therefore I know what Im missing). But I lucked out and today they had a pork stew over polenta. That works for me! I got the last one -- out of the display case in fact -- and it was spectacular. So flavorful, fresh, hearty, and perfectly seasoned. Perfection in a bowl.
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Matthieu Tuvignon
Before my trip to Seattle I had been told Salumi was one of the best restaurants in town. I didnt expect it to be a sandwich shop, but went anyways, and Ive got to say I wasnt disappointed. First off, they cure their own meats, and season them perfectly. The choice of meats, sandwiches, and even dishes and cheeses is fairly substantial. They only downside to the place is that the line is usually long (on the flip side it means its good since tons of people are waiting in line for a taste of it), theres not a lot of seating inside the place, and they seem to run out of some items early. All in all though, if you like cured meats, salamis and sausages, this is the place for you!
