Christian Defender

Review of Al Lago Ristorante

I took my wife there on a whim the other day. The ...

I took my wife there on a whim the other day. The food was good, though a bit on the expensive side for the location. $30 for a seafood pasta dish, is downtown prices. And I know they want you to know the foods fresh, but leaving the tails on the shrimp in a cream base dish is just a Hassel.
Our server (Michele) was very pleasant and attentive. I would say she was the highlight of our visit.
The atmosphere was nice, a little dark and hard to see the menu, but nice. The music choice playing I found odd for an upscale Italian restaurant. Your more likely to hear "Jeremy" from Peal Jams album 10, then a Frank Sinatra or Andrea Bocelli's por ti volare. Which I found strange, since most of the patrons were probably over 65.
All and all a nice place to take your wife for a night out once a year. I would say leave the children home, or your bill will probably be over $200 most likely for four people. I feel Your money would be better spent downtown in Seattle, for a nice evening with the wife. Though if your not in the mood to fight traffic, Al Lago will do in a pinch.
My three star rating is mostly do to the shrimp tails husk being left on. I can understand the clam shells. Where you may easily remove them with you silver wear. The freshness of the dish dose not rely on such details. The preparation and flavor will normally speak for itself. And it was a good meal.