Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Seattle

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cora Pizza and Plates

5.0

5 (40)

$30 and under

Italian

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cora Pizza & Plates, a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill featuring wood fired pizzas, heartening pastas, and seasonal vegetables and salads from James Beard Award-winning Chef John Sundstrom of Lark. Visit our rustic and cozy space, perfect for a date night or family dinner, and enjoy our refined but approachable plates, complemented by a curated wine list, batch cocktails and boozy slushies.

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Josef

Dined on Sep 11, 2024

Very friendly servant, had a good chat. Food was good and gluten-free option available.

The Pink Door

4.8

4.8 (8674)

$31 to $50

Italian

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

It was good as its reviews. A stunning menu with fun decor and friendly, attentive staff.

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4.8

4.8 (3988)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pioneer Square

About the restaurant

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 leave

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Annvip

Dined 1 day ago

Elegant yet cozy Some of the best Italian food anywhere Friendly staff, fresh flowers- this place Could make it in New York or San Francisco but WE are lucky to have it here. You won’t be disappointed

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Popular dish

Gnocchi Sorrentina

GH Pasta & Pizza

4.8

4.8 (110)

$30 and under

Italian

Delridge

About the restaurant

Local eatery highlighting house extruded pasta, pizza, and familiar starters using seasonal & local ingredients

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Jim

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Except for too much dressing on the salad, everything was perfect.

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4.8

4.8 (1556)

$50 and over

Italian

Ballard

About the restaurant

We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups are encouraged to email the restaurant for booking.
Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.
If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

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Matthew

Dined 3 days ago

this is truly a local gem. it is not surprising why it is difficult to find a reservation. Farm to Table at its best.

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Popular dish

Beet Salad

Serafina

4.8

4.8 (2888)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.
The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

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Brynnvip

Dined 5 days ago

We absolutely loved serafina! The outdoor patio was so cute, food was amazing, and service was great. We weren’t rushed and the food came spread out which we liked. Will definitely be back!

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4.8

4.8 (3731)

$50 and over

Italian

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!

Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week.
Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

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Daniel

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was wonderful. Definitely will return. Very popular place. They have a bar next door which was nice to have a drink at while we waited for our table.

La Fontana Siciliana

4.8

4.8 (1639)

$31 to $50

Italian

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

La Fontana Siciliana is a serene retreat in the heart of Seattle’s bustling Belltown, where the charm of Sicily comes alive. As you step into our enchanting courtyard, the soothing sound of a bubbling fountain and the tantalizing scent of Sicilian delicacies welcome you.

We source our ingredients from premier local purveyors to craft the most exquisite Sicilian fare in Washington. Our kitchen, led by the talented Chef Antonio Torralba, promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

Join us at La Fontana Siciliana for an authentic Sicilian experience, where every dish, glass of wine, and interaction is a testament to our dedication to excellence.

PLEASE NOTE: While we can’t guarantee specific seating in our rooms or courtyard, rest assured that each space in La Fontana offers a unique experience, with seating allocated based on reservation timing and arrival order. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

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James

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect place to go for anniversary! Wait staff was amazing and very tentative!

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4.8

4.8 (71)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Chef Brian Clevenger's latest restaurant, located in the Fremont neighborhood. A refined take on our signature approach—prioritizing the freshest ingredients, prepared with simplicity. Our menu showcases locally and sustainably-harvested produce, seafood, and, of course, fresh house made pastas.

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sherry

Dined 5 days ago

Service was excellent. Nice sized portions. Delish

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Experience

Chef's Choice Tasting Menu

Stoneburner

4.7

4.7 (1659)

$30 and under

Italian

Ballard

About the restaurant

The 120-‐seat restaurant is Chef Jason Stoneburner’s homage to the varied cooking styles of the Mediterranean and the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on stone hearth cooking. The inviting restaurant is furnished with architectural objects and antiques from all over the globe, giving it a warm, timeless feel. Private dining is available in the restaurant with the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion providing stunning event space atop the hotel.

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Abby

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing service, our server was kind and helpful and wanted us to have the best experience possible. The food was Amazing!

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Popular dish

Pepperoni

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