Excellent pizza in Seattle is hard to come by, but Bar Cotto in Capitol Hill is incredible.

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

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

Bateau in Capitol Hill is the most unique steakhouse in Seattle - if not the entire West Coast.

Copine is an elegant American/French spot in Ballard that’s great for a special occasion or date.

Cook Weaver serves incredible European/Asian fusion food in Capitol Hill.

Stateside is a classy Vietnamese fusion spot in Capitol Hill where you’ll feel like you’re on a mini-vacation.

Have your next group dinner at Joule, the Korean steakhouse in Wallingford. The huge menu has enough options to keep everyone happy.

D’La Santa is a family-owned Mexican spot in Capitol Hill that’s easy to miss, but worth going out of your way for.

Deru Market is part farm-to-table restaurant, part classy deli in Kirkland, and you need their cake.

Mamnoon in Capitol Hill makes the best Mediterranean food in Seattle, and also works for just about any dining situation.

Volunteer Park Cafe is a go-to morning spot in Capitol Hill, but the secret is to hit it for dinner.

Part wine bar, part bottle shop, part restaurant, Bar Ferdinand is a flexible Cap Hill spot worth knowing about for many situations.

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.

Seastar in Bellevue is a fancy seafood place where you should be using a corporate card.

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.