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.

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

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

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

Cinque Terre is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that serves pasta and excellent Neapolitan pizza.

Carrello is a pricey but forgettable Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves pasta as well as dim sum-style antipasti.

84 Yesler is an upscale restaurant in Pioneer Square that serves delicious homemade pasta, steaks, and seafood.

Machiavelli is an Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that’s perfect for an affordable pasta-filled date night.

How To Cook A Wolf is an Italian restaurant in Queen Anne that serves great 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.