Spinasse in Capitol Hill is one of the best fork-up-your-money Italian restaurants in Seattle.

The Pink Door is part circus burlesque, part Italian restaurant, and is one of the best dining experiences you can have in Seattle.

Bisato is an outstanding upscale Italian restaurant in Pioneer Square where the a la carte options are way better than the tasting menu.

Is getting in line for pasta at 10:30am on a weekday crazy? Maybe. But this is what you have to do at Il Corvo in Pioneer Square, and it’s worth it.

Artusi is the bar version of Spinasse, the incredible full Italian restaurant next door. For cocktails and small plates, it doesn’t get much better.

Salumi is where you should be going for all your Italian deli needs.

Le Messe is an Italian spot in Eastlake that serves fresh pasta. Sit at the chef’s counter.

San Fermo is a charming Italian restaurant in an old house where an indie rom-com would take place. Use it for a first date in Ballard.

South Town Pie is a pizzeria in South Park with excellent slices.

Want to have an adult pizza party? With beer? On a patio? Frēlard in Fremont is your move.

Mercato Stellina Pizzeria is the fancy pizza spot in Bellevue where you should have your next Eastside date.

Bizzarro in Wallingford kind of looks like a circus horror movie set, but it somehow works. Probably because the Italian food is so great.

Esters is a counter-service Italian spot in Fremont that has a great Happy Hour.

Tavolàta is the Italian spot in Belltown perfect for eating homemade pastas and cured meats with a date or friends.

Pizzaiolo is a small but excellent Neapolitan pizza spot in Kirkland.

Via Tribunali is a reliable Seattle wood-fired pizza chain.