Pizza-forward, wine list doesn't embarrass itself
Belltown · Seattle · Pizza · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · September 17, 2026
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The wine list at Belltown Pizza isn't trying to impress you — and that's mostly fine. It's a tight, no-fuss selection built around the idea that you're here for the pizza and the wine is along for the ride. Prices top out around $48 a bottle, which in Seattle in 2024 is practically a gift.
The posted wine list mixes Washington reds with Italian options, including Batasiolo Barbera d’Alba and Benvolio Friuli Pinot Grigio. That gives you a few directions for a New York-style pizza order. Ask what is pouring before choosing.
The posted list offers Italian and Washington options. Château Minuty Prestige Rosé is explicitly listed at $12/glass or $44/bottle. Start there if you want a clear price before ordering; ask about current pours and prices for the other wines.
Château Minuty Prestige Rosé — $44/bottle
Our bottle pick for a rosé-drinking table. The same wine is listed at $12/glass; choose the format that fits how much everyone wants.
Benvolio Friuli Pinot Grigio
An Italian white to consider alongside the reds. Ask for the current pour size and price before ordering.
Château Minuty Prestige Rosé
Skip the $44 bottle if only one person wants rosé. The $12 glass keeps the commitment small.
Mark Ryan The Vincent Washington Blend + New York-style pizza
Our suggested pairing: Mark Ryan’s Washington red blend with a New York-style pizza. Start with one glass if the table wants to explore different wines.
The Bottom Line
Belltown Pizza's wine list won't be the reason you come back, but it also won't be the reason you're annoyed. Fair prices, local representation, and just enough Italian to make sense — it does the job without making you think too hard.
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