Vince's Italian Resturant

Think about the best meatball sandwich you’ve ever had. Was it assembled behind a glass wall and toasted in an industrial blast furnace by an angsty teenager? The one at Vince’s changes the game. This spot from the same team behind Pizzeria Pulcinella has been a Burien staple since 1957, and offers some pretty predictable Italian food in a pretty predictable setting. But among the too-salty carbonara and bland eggplant parmesan is a true star—the meatball sandwich. This thing just has perfect meatballs, marinara, and provolone on flaky, soft homemade bread. Eating it with family members squeezed into a vinyl booth with checkered vinyl tablecloths is just as crucial to the experience.

photo credit: Nate Watters

photo credit: Nate Watters