Darkalino's
5-Course Whimsical Italian Tasting Event
Opened this past July in Pioneer Square, this casually chic Italian eatery from Marcus Lalario, the multi-hyphenate entrepreneur whose nickname is Darkalino, jumped right onto SeattleMet’s “Best New Restaurants of 2023” List, the Seattle Times’ “40 Best Openings” List, and Infatuation’s “Best New in Seattle” List. Located inside the former iconic space of The London Plane, there are still grand pillars, floor-to-ceiling windows, expanses of exposed brick, and now an open kitchen and sleek, tiled bar. Within that environment, Executive Chef Connor Cronin is turning out exceptional appetizers like carrot tartare with crushed hazelnut and tarragon, meatballs, caponata, or roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and bagna cauda, and pastas, which are king here. Whether it’s ragu, pesto, aglio e olio, or the pasta alla amatriciana with guanciale, chile, onion, and tomato conserva that is fast becoming a destination dish, everything is fresh and lovingly prepared. “The food here is great,” raves Infatuation, and if there’s one thing that we—and the rest of the world—love, it’s great Italian food!
About the Host:
Connor Cronin
Executive Chef
A Washington native, Chef Connor Cronin has been cooking in Seattle since 2016. Previous credits include Ciudad Grill, Mamnoon, Bite Box, Karachi Cowboys, and Eden Hill (under Chef Maximillian Petty, thrice shortlisted for the James Beard "Rising Star" Award.) He now serves as Executive Chef at Darkalino's.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Panzanella Salad
house focaccia, fennel, shallot, endive, chili, herb & blood orange vinaigrette
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Lamb Sirloin & Bean Tartine
focaccia toast, demi glace
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Aglio e Olio
spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, lemon, parsley, pecorino, breadcrumb
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'Nduja Prawns
mushroom polenta, sherry vinegar
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Amaro Poached Pear
olive oil cake, sweet ricotta cream, red wine
Darkalino's
300 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with mushroom, allium, garlic, or alcohol restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
