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Noodle/Bar is a Sichuan spot in South Lake Union that serves great homemade noodles and dumplings.
Rione XIII
Rione XIII is a great Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves Roman-style pizza and pasta.
The Flora Bakehouse
The Flora Bakehouse is a 100% vegetarian (and very vegan-friendly) Beacon Hill bakery that serves great pastries and espresso—and has one of the best rooftop patios in town.
Harry's Beach House
Harry's Beach House is an American restaurant in West Seattle that works for everything from brunch to a burger at the bar.
Mezzanotte
If you live in Georgetown, Mezzanotte is where you'll want to go for a pasta-filled date night.
Kamonegi
Kamonegi is an excellent Japanese restaurant in Fremont that serves homemade soba and tempura.
Rockcreek Seafood & Spirits
Rockcreek Seafood & Spirits in Fremont is a great place for fresh seafood, and pretending like you caught your own fish in the wild.
Le Coin
Le Coin is a French restaurant in Fremont that we love best for a natural wine-fueled brunch. You better get the eggs benedict.
The Walrus And The Carpenter
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.
Ba Bar
Ba Bar in the Central District is a great place to have a big night out whilst eating Vietnamese food.
Manolin
Manolin is a beautiful seafood-focused restaurant in Fremont. It’s strangely affordable, and you can use it for just about any dining situation.
San Fermo
San Fermo is a charming Italian restaurant in an old house where an indie rom-com would take place. Use it for a date in Ballard.
Stoneburner
Stoneburner is an Italian-American spot in Ballard with great Neapolitan pizza and not-as-great pasta.
Mojito
Mojito is a fun spot in Maple Leaf for a cheap group dinner. Be sure to get a plate full of arepas and paselitos.
Bar Cantinetta
Bar Cantinetta is a small, quiet Italian restaurant in Madison Valley with homemade pasta, pizzas, and a lot of romantic feels.
Raccolto
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.
Bottle & Bull
Bottle and Bull is a gastropub in Kirkland with small plates, craft cocktails, and great date night potential.
Deep Dive
Deep Dive is an underwater-themed bar in South Lake Union that has excellent cocktails and fancy small plates.
Shelter Lounge
You’ve probably walked by Shelter Lounge in Green Lake, but haven’t actually gone in. You should - if you just want to drink.
Fonda La Catrina
If you end up in Georgetown needing sit-down Mexican, you have little choice but to go to La Catrina. It’s not the best, but the tamales are good.
Samara
Samara is an American restaurant in Ballard that specializes in grilled dishes and excellent baked goods.