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The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Italian
- Seattle, WA
About this business
Location details
2801 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | Closed | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Not impressed – I heard for a long time that this was a good place to eat. So when I went with some ppl, I was surprised at the quality of this restaurant. I had spaghetti and tasted some of my friend's food too...it wasn't all that great. The salad also was unimpressive. I mean, how can you mess up spaghetti? The place was extremely busy and it took us a very long time to be seated (we had a very large group and had previously made reservations). The waitress was nice, but I was not impressed by the experience at all.
An Institution – I;ve been coming here for longer than I can remember, and its always the same story. Huge portions of predictable pasta served by eager servers in a bustling dining space. The food isn't fantastic, but its certainly affordable, a definite family favorite.
Good value – If you are near the waterfront and don't want to spend a fortune, the Spaghetti Factory is the place to go. You may have to wait awhile because the Factory is always crowded. Most times the wait is about 30 minutes, it looks like it will be longer but they move a lot of people through there. The food and service are good, the price is excellent. A nice touch is the complimentary dessert ice cream. I like the spumoni.
Cafeteria Italian food – Good ambiance, awesome location, awkward servers, gross food. Ick. To start, the lettuce in my salad was chewy & rubbery. Why would a restaurant knowingly serve OLD lettuce? They served us big hearty portions of lasagne and chicken marsala, but sadly it tasted like cafeteria food. Chef-boi-R-D, watch out! The one thing I did like was the set meal... Drink, salad, and icecream are included with the meal. That was the only redeeming thing. I was very disappointed and will not be going back.
Horrible – I agree with the other review-how this place stays in business I have no idea. Service and Managers are horrible, and the food is bland. Why bother coming here when you can make your own spaghetti at home. HORRIBLE SERVICE HORRIBLE Managers. I politly complained to the manager and he ROLLED HIS EYES at me. I had to laugh this manager, and simply left, I will never understand why so many people love this place.
Taking Mediocrity to New Heights – I can't figure how this chain manages to stay in business. While it's true the food is a few notches above Chef Boyardee, that's not saying much, is it? I have a couple friends who love OSF, resulting in annual, birthday-dinner visits. One thing this place has going for it, is its location. It attracts an overabundance of tourists in the summer; curiously, it's equally busy with locals in the winter. The teeming masses, packed like lemmings into the large waiting area, ALWAYS results in len... read more
Just Yuck – I've gotten better pasta from a can. The sauce was wattery, just yuck. The value was good, but for gross food who really cares.
Al Dente is not their way... – If your not worried if your pasta is re-cooked (precooked pasta dumped in boiling water for a minute before serving) then your going to be a happy camper. Why is the pasta hard? Because its been sitting in a plastic cup for awhile. Why is my pasta watery? Because they didnt thoroughly shake the plastic container after pulling from the boiling water.
really great so-so – Seattle is over the top with really great food, and much of it can be found right around the corner in Belltown. So why would anybody want to eat at this just so-so joint? Well, it could be that they do so-so really great! The out of towners with a fear of being force fed West Coast "exotic" food flock The Old Spaghetti Factory where they can count on same-o so-so fare. I like to snag a comfort food meal there sometimes myself - and I get the added comfort of knowing that my view of Elliott Bay is preser... read more
Frequently asked questions about The Old Spaghetti Factory
How is The Old Spaghetti Factory rated?
The Old Spaghetti Factory has a 3.9 star rating with 269 reviews.
When is The Old Spaghetti Factory open?
The Old Spaghetti Factory is closed now. It will open on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
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