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Il Terrazzo Carmine
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,188)Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners.
Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leaveMatsu
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(433)Located in the former Girin space in bustling Pioneer Square, Matsu serves up sushi and Japanese fare with rotating wines, sakes, and a full bar. The perfect stop for Happy Hour after work or late night, or before the game.
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- TThuySeattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWent there for the first time for my husband birthday, everything was amazing . The food , drinks and service were incredible. Was a perfect night . Definitely looking forward to go back soonMore info84 YeslerPrice: Very Expensive• Northwest• Pioneer Square•4.9
- JJeffSeattle / Eastern Washington •23 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoil Terrazzo always meets the high bar, every single time. The service is 5-star. Joe has been our server for over 15 years and he is impeccable in every step of service throughout the meal. Food quality is par excellence, atmosphere is a wonderful combo of old world and classy. A Seattle Gem for sure.More infoIl Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square•4.9
- KKiyomiVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agolove this place- Its a bit pricey- but the HH is solid!More infoMatsuPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Pioneer Square•4.6
- SSusanVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025We really enjoyed our wine and charcuterie before the Pioneer Square Art Walk. We sat inside but there were tables outside too. We had a flight of four wines which were bery good. Food was good but would have liked a little more for the money. Definitely worth a visit or two.More infoLocus WinesPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Pioneer Square•4.9
- EeileenVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •32 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 5, 2025Great vibe and delicious food! The rooftop was also stellar!More infoSalt HarvestPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
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Pioneer Square is an area of Seattle that provides food fans with many awesome dining options. You can choose from many neighborhood sandwich shops that serve high-quality eats. Add some fresh Washington apples sliced and added to your sandwiches and salads to bring a truly local flavor to your meal. There is also a large number of Italian restaurants where you can enjoy authentic pasta dishes or wood-fired pizzas. Fine dining establishments serving elegant West Coast seafood dishes are also available. Those who want a real Washington dinner should find a spot that serves garlic fries, fried chicken, cheese wraps or the local geoduck. This unique clam is local to the area and provides an unusual taste from the ocean.
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