Seattle Restaurant Altura Relocates on Broadway
The 15-year-old business has moved into its new space at 622 Broadway E to consolidate its restaurant operations.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Seattle restaurant Altura has relocated across the street, moving from 617 Broadway E to 622 Broadway E. The move consolidates operations under the Altura brand in the space formerly occupied by Carrello.
Why it matters
The relocation allows a long-standing business to maintain its brand identity while optimizing its physical footprint. By integrating the former Carrello space, the operation retains menu continuity for its existing customer base.
Altura marks its 15th anniversary this year, moving from its original 617 Broadway E address to a new space at 622 Broadway E. The business previously operated Carrello, which opened eight years after Altura.
The players
Altura
A Seattle-based restaurant founded by Nathan Lockwood.
Nathan Lockwood
The chef and founder who established Altura in 2011.
Carrello
A restaurant concept formerly operating in the 622 Broadway E space.
The details
The expansion involved a redesign of the dining room to include wooden dividers and the installation of a new coat rack constructed from reclaimed wood from a local church. While the new space consolidates the business, the establishment continues to serve former Carrello menu items in the lounge and patio areas.
Timeline
2011: Altura opened for business.
August 2026: The move was announced on social media.
October 16, 2026: The business officially moved into the new location.
Market Landscape
This move marks a shift in the operations of a business founded in 2011. It follows a decade and a half of market presence on Capitol Hill.
Owners should monitor how consolidating multi-brand operations into a single footprint affects cross-selling and overhead costs. Tracking the retention of signature items from legacy brands can provide insights into successful menu transitions.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent menu offerings during a site relocation helps preserve customer loyalty during transitions. Operators looking to renovate should track the aesthetic and functional impact of low-cost, high-impact design changes like reclaimed wood fixtures.
Further reading
For more updates on the local culinary scene, visit the Seattle Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My Northwest.
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