La Fontana Siciliana
Hidden in plain sight on a quiet block of Blanchard, La Fontana is a longtime Belltown standby for Sicilian cuisine. Prices aren't low—pastas for around $20—bu…
120 Blanchard Ave
Belltown
206-441-1045
Belltown
206-441-1045
Kau Kau
Offering cheap Chinese food at its finest, Kau Kau’s atmosphere is the perfect balance of interesting/odd decor and unpretentious functionality. The counter up…
656 S King St
Chinatown-International District
206-682-4006
Chinatown-International District
206-682-4006
Caffe Torino
Caffe Torino is a self-described “snippet of Northern Italian coffee and culinary traditions,” run by a real Italian person.
422 Yale Ave
South Lake Union
206-682-2099
South Lake Union
206-682-2099
Bambino's Pizzeria
Bambino's proofs their pizza dough for two days, tops it with locally grown ingredients, and fire roasts it in a brick oven to make their Neapolitan pie tutto …
401 Cedar St
Belltown
206-269-2222
Belltown
206-269-2222
Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House
Olympia's Queen Anne location offers Greek dishes, plus pizzas and ginormous pastas.
1500 Queen Anne Ave
East Queen Anne
206-285-5550
East Queen Anne
206-285-5550
RoRo BBQ & Grill
A revered and relaxed BBQ joint in the heart of Wallingford.
3620 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-954-1100
Wallingford
206-954-1100
The Independent Pizzeria
The Independent Pizzeria’s pies are slightly thicker than Neapolitan style, holding up to more cheese and high-quality toppings (Mama Lil’s peppers, Fra’ Mani …
4235 E Madison St
Madison Park
206-860-6110
Madison Park
206-860-6110
Ballard Pizza Company
It's "whole pies and fat slices" in Ballard from Ethan Stowell, with specials like guanciale and Yukon Gold potato, and prices that aren't too fancy—$15 for a …
5107 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-9960
Ballard
206-946-9960
Portalis
Laid-back and welcoming enough for the wide-eyed novice, yet sufficiently sophisticated and well-stocked for the experienced pro, this rustic-chic Ballard wine…
6754 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-783-2007
Ballard
206-783-2007
Zouave Restaurant
Sharing a name with the French army regiments that served in colonial North Africa, Zouave offers an all-over-the-Mediterranean-map menu, including dishes like…
2615 NE 65th St
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Brunello Ristorante Italiano
Brunello is a traditional Italian eatery located in the heart of Roosevelt. It's as welcoming for a first date as it is for a family night out. People especial…
7115 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-527-4778
Northeast Seattle
206-527-4778
The Fat Hen
Seattleite Linnea Gallo and her Italian-born husband, Massimo, run the Fat Hen, in Ballard. The space is small but airy and lovely, with marble-topped cafe tab…
1418 NW 70th St
Ballard
206-782-5422
Ballard
206-782-5422
Cascioppo Brothers Deli
Cascioppo Brothers Deli is a family-owned and operated butcher shop and deli rolled into one. They're there for you for all of your meat and seafood needs, inc…
2364 NW 80th St
Loyal Heights
206-784-6121
Loyal Heights
206-784-6121
Smokin' Pete's BBQ
In the controversial world of Seattle barbecue, some people swear by Smokin' Pete's.
15009 Aurora Ave N.
Shoreline
206-783-0454
Shoreline
206-783-0454
Gabriel's Fire
At barbecue joint Gabriel’s Fire, Gabe and his brother make it dry-rub-style, then you choose from various sauces. Sandwiches come on Grand Central Bakery roll…
5803 244th St SW
Mountlake Terrace
425-697-4119
Mountlake Terrace
425-697-4119