The Tuscan Tea Room and Romanza Floral, as described by owner Aimee Pellegrini, is a "place to be delighted," held its soft opening on Monday Nov. 8. It is located at 4521 California Ave. s.w. in the West Seattle Junction.

Pellegrini's family started the La Rustica restaurant on Beach Drive. As she states online "they say in life to do what you know to have the most success. The two things I know are the restaurant business and flowers. So, I decided to embrace both and my business plan was born!"

Offering "Fine Teas and Exquisite Flowers" the business officially opens Nov. 9 at 8:00 a.m. for tea at the tea/coffee bar and with the dining room opening at 10:30 a.m.
There is seating for approximately 50 guests. There are more than 65 teas to pick from and wine is also available.

The Tuscan Tea Room will serve full lunch and "Afternoon Tea (served all day) in addition to crepes, baked goods, fresh bread and cannoli. Romanza Floral is a specialty full service floral studio. As stated on their site their "focus is to offer exceptional personal service and turn your floral dreams into reality."

Pellegrini wrote "Having grown up at the apron strings of my father and having cooked right along side him for many years, I am very much looking forward to sharing some great recipes of my own. Also, many know that my father is Italian, but few know that my mother is French, so the debate over where crepes first emerged can finally be laid to rest at the Tea Room."

You can reach them on Facebook here or on Twitter.

They expect to have their menu online soon and do accept reservations.

Phone:
425 749-8775
Hours:
Tues - Fri:
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat - Sun:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Email:
aimee@romanzafloral.com