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Brad's Swingside Cafe
4212 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-7222
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#300 of 2,070 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: American, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: Wallingford
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 4212 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103-7222
  • Phone:  (206) 633-4057
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“Amazing pesto.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 2, 2009

Amazing pesto. more

“Just one visit...had the...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 13, 2008

Just one visit...had the nut ravioli - creative, but a bit much as an entree. Cute place though - I'd visit again. more

“Epic Itallian...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 31, 2007

Epic Itallian food..worth seeking out. more

“Excellent pastas”
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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 18, 2007

Excellent pastas more

“Very cozy”
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3 of 5 stars
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Nov 23, 2007

Very cozy more

“Overrated”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 31, 2007

Overrated more

“My Favorite Spot for Italian in Seattle!”
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5 of 5 stars
thetripchick 102 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Sep 29, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

There's a reason Brad's Swingside Cafe is consistently rated the top Italian in Seattle. Great for me, they're right in the neighborhood! We enjoy dinner at Brad's a couple of times a month, and while on occasion I will try one of their specials, I am completely in love with two of their standard pasta entrees: the Bolognese and the... more

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Brad's Swingside Cafe Address

4212 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103-7222
Tel: (206) 633-4057
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.