Epulo Bistro

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   Steve

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, the food was excellent, and the service was spot on. We did not feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend the restaurant if you have never been there.
   

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   Mary Kaye

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I had asked not to be outside in heated room and was told we would have a booth. We got there early and saw people coming and going. I noticed that it was already 6 minutes pass our reservation time. The two three front house employees looked concern to find a table. It seems they gave away our booth & ended up putting us in the outdoor room with heaters. One third of the heaters were on low including both of the ones on either side of our table. I asked for the heater to be turned up. The server turned one up and suggested I change places with one of my guests since it was warmer where he was sitting. I guess I was in the drafty area. I was not going to inconvenience a guest. I already had a cold and kept my coat on. Every diner in that room had their coats on except for the couples sitting at the fireplace tables. That should have been a clue to the staff to turn up ALL of the heaters on full blast. I tipped more than the required 20% for my party of six because the server was amazing even the everything was late.
   

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   Matthew

   VIP

   Seattle

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was decidedly average.....I had the bone marrow and rigatoni pasta, and my wife had a salad and the Waygu short ribs. Her salad was very average...the lettuce was obviously not fresh and was somewhat wilted. My bone marrow had to be sent back, since it barely had any actual bone marrow in it, and the flavor of the marrow was overwhelmed by the cheese (which wasn't listed on the menu). Pasta dish had way too much cheese, and had already started to congeal by the time it was served. There are far better options for this type of food in the area.
   

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   Andrew

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Maybe it's unfair to rate a restaurant based on your experience on Valentine's Day (or other similar big nights out). We usually never go out on Valentine's Day because restaurants often aren't at their best. I think this was true of Epulo. We've been before and had good experiences, and this visit was a pretty good experience, too. They had a Valentines menu in addition to their regular menu, and the special salad we ordered from there was delicious. My food was good; my wife's food was ok (she found out she's not a fan of lamb meatballs - or at least these lamb meatballs). The problem was the kitchen was terribly backed up. The restaurant had crammed as many tables and reservations in as they could, but they ended up exceeding the kitchen's throughput capacity by a good bit. 30 minutes or more to get the bread service (paid, not complimentary). 20 minutes for two glasses of champagne. (In fairness, I will note that the restaurant comped us desserts to make up for the delay) I'm not saying people weren't working hard. I know the servers were hopping, and I can only imagine what it was like behind the bar or in the kitchen. I'm just saying that the restaurant took in too many patrons, and the experience suffered for it. We'll still be back, but not on a major dining out night like Valentine's Day.
   

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   Andy

   Seattle

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentines dinner. Had the bread and a special v-day salad for appetizers followed by the Lamb meatballs for me and my wife had petite steak for entrees. We followed it with Tiramisu for dessert. Food was stellar, prepared perfectly and the drinks were prompt and tasty. Service was impeccable, and the atmosphere/mood were perfect for a date night.
   

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   Tony

   Seattle

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. Only complaint is that $7 for bread is a bit high.
   

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   Jacqueline

   Detroit

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   OUTSTANDING is the best word to describe the excellence in customer service and culinary experience this restaurant delivers. The team of professional servers are beyond prompt & attentive, and the food is so delicious. If you are looking for a wonderful place to have fabulous dining please make your reservations at Epulo Bistro in Edmonds, WA.
   

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   Janet

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every dish- roasted cauliflower, wedge salad, beef tenderloin, affogato- was perfection.
   

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   Teresa

   Seattle

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   New menu is delightful. Some fun new tastes. Delightful staff. So attentive.
   

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    Anna

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything we ate was delicious! From the cocktails, burrata and wedge salad to short rib pappardelle and the banana bread pudding dessert, everything we ate was delicious!!! Great ambience with live pianist in the background. Great date spot or girls night dinner spot!
    

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