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

There are a lot of oysters in Seattle, and Walrus And The Carpenter has some of the very best. Hit the Ballard spot for excellent seafood and drinks.

Archipelago is an outstanding Filipino restaurant in Hillman City that serves a ten-course tasting menu.

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

Have a glass of natural wine with your tuna melt at Champagne Diner, an excellent modern diner in Interbay.

L’Oursin is a French restaurant in the Central District that serves natural wine and a great burger that you can only get at the bar on Mondays.

Tapas Lab is a great counter-service spot for Asian-Spanish-fusion in Green Lake.

Tutta Bella is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that specializes in Neapolitan pizza and pasta.

Willmott’s Ghost is a modern Italian spot in South Lake Union that works well for a business lunch.

Petite Soif is a great bar and bottle shop on Beacon Hill that serves natural wine and French bar snacks.

House Of ’Pagne is a wine bar in SoDo that serves exclusively sparkling wine.

La Dive is a bar on Capitol Hill that serves natural wine, alcoholic slushies, champagne bongs, and Eastern European small plates.

Cuoco is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that serves great pasta.

Associated Vintners is a wine bar in South Lake Union that seasonally changes what they’re pouring.

Poco is a wine bar on Capitol Hill that serves Spanish tapas.

Underbelly is a natural wine bar in Pioneer Square that serves charcuterie and French small plates.