A quiet dinner at a Seattle pizzeria turned chaotic on July 4, 2025, when an SUV crashed through the restaurant’s window, nearly striking Food reviewers NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood.
The dramatic incident was captured on camera at 8:20 p.m. at Mioposto Pizzeria in the Ravenna neighborhood. According to authorities, a white 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe ran a red light at the intersection of 35th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 55th Street before slamming into the bustling restaurant.
The aftermath of the Seattle pizzeria crash left the front façade of Mioposto in ruins, with shattered glass and a compromised main support beam. A gasoline leak from the SUV forced the Seattle Fire Department to deem the building unsafe, leading to a temporary closure. Several diners suffered minor injuries. Three were hospitalized, including one with broken ribs and another with cuts to the face and arms.
The driver was evaluated at the scene and found not to be impaired. They now face citations and potential civil penalties for damages and medical costs. Witnesses described the scene as surreal. One patron dining near the window recalled seeing the SUV barrel toward them “like a movie” as glass shards flew everywhere. Staff acted swiftly to guide diners to safety through the back door, a response the restaurant’s general manager praised as heroic.
The holiday timing, with fewer patrons due to Fourth of July celebrations, likely prevented a more severe outcome. The man and woman filming the food review, whose identities have not been disclosed, narrowly escaped harm. Their video, described as capturing a “near-death experience,” has not yet surfaced publicly, leaving questions about the potential viral video and its whereabouts.
Mioposto, a beloved local pizzeria known for its Italian dishes, faces repair costs estimated to exceed $100,000. The restaurant is rallying community support, encouraging patrons to visit its other locations in Mt. Baker, Admiral, and Mercer Island. A new Eastlake site is also set to open in August 2025.
