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.

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

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

Raccolto is a West Seattle Italian spot from the same people behind Contadino, and the pasta is almost as good. If you can’t get a seat, try the bar.

Il Nido is an upscale Italian restaurant in West Seattle that specializes in homemade pasta and isn’t worth the hype.

Due’ Cucina Italiana in Capitol Hill is a counter-service spot serving grain-based pasta.

G.H. Pasta Co. is an excellent Italian lunchtime spot that serves inexpensive bowls of delicious pasta.

Rione XIII is a nice Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves Roman-style pizza and pasta.

Fiasco is an Italian restaurant in Wallingford that serves pizza and pasta.

Tavolàta is a nice Italian restaurant in Capitol Hill that serves fresh pasta.

Staple & Fancy Mercantile is an Italian restaurant in Ballard that serves a $60 tasting menu option.

Serafina is a semi-upscale Italian restaurant in Eastlake.

Grappa is a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Queen Anne that serves seafood and pasta.

Agrodolce is an upscale Italian spot in Fremont that makes some great pasta.

Pizzeria Pulcinella is an Italian restaurant in Rainier Beach that serves Neapolitan pizza and pasta.

Via Rosa 11 is an excellent Italian market and restaurant that serves pasta and pizza.