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
Eastern Cafe
This spacious, high-ceilinged ID spot has coffee, tea, sandwiches, crepes, and gelato, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, too.
510 Maynard Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
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
Ada's Technical Books
This beautiful, smart, science-obsessed bookshop—where Horizon Books used to be on Capitol Hill's 15th Avenue East—sells technical electronic manuals, computer…
425 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
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
Le Rêve Bakery & Cafe
A French-ish bakery and cafe located in a handsome red house on upper Queen Anne serving pastries, soups, salads, pizzas, and breakfast and baguette sandwiches.
1805 Queen Anne Ave N
West Queen Anne
206-623-7383
West Queen Anne
206-623-7383
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
Cafe Allegro
Cafe Allegro, reportedly the city's oldest espresso bar, is located in an alleyway behind Magus Books, another great and longstanding establishment in the Univ…
4214 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-633-3030
Northeast Seattle
206-633-3030
Wallyburger
From Gary Reynolds (of Revolver Bar and Electrokitty Studios) comes Wallyburger, Wallingford's newest burger 'n' shake spot. The place reportedly completely so…
1719 N 45th St
Wallingford
206-588-0696
Wallingford
206-588-0696
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
Ballard Choice Deli & Grocery
This combination bar-restaurant-bakery-convenience store has teriyaki, yakisoba, deli hoagies, coffee, wine, and 30 beers on tap, all in one stop.
6415 Eighth Ave NW
West Woodland
206-789-0211
West Woodland
206-789-0211
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
Lady Yum
Lady Yum is a purveyor of "artisan French macarons, a large variety of wines, and delicious specialty foods” near the Kirkland Marina. Proprietor Megan Wagstaf…
111 Lake St
Moss Bay
425-615-6182
Moss Bay
425-615-6182
