Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Seattle by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Seattle by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Seattle based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Vendemmia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1126 34th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Il Terrazzo Carmine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (621 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 1st Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Di Fiora
- Rating: 4.5/5 (606 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 University St. Ste 1 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Little Lago
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2919 Fuhrman Ave. East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Due' Cucina Italiana - Capitol Hill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (787 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Stumbletown Ballard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 6256 3rd Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Nine Pies Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3861 1st Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. NoLIta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5909 15th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cascina Spinasse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1364 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1531 14th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mkt
- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2108 North 55th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Altura
- Rating: 4.5/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 617 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Brunello Ristorante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7115 Roosevelt Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Lupo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4303 Fremont Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The Pink Door
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6977 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 Post Alley Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Il Nido
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Address: 2717 61st Ave. Southwest The Alki Homestead Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pizzeria Pulcinella
- Rating: 4.5/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10003 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Zouave Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2615 Northeast 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, French, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Evergreens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1430 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Salad, Wraps, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bar Cotto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1546 15th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Salumi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 Occidental Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Outsider Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1612 South Lander St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Food Stands, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Olympic Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6413 Roosevelt Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bella M'Briana Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 303 South Michigan St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cyberpizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Dexter Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Indian, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pasta Casalinga
- Rating: 4.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 93 Pike St. Ste 201 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#5. 84 Yesler
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 84 Yesler Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. ITALIO Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 305 Northwest 85th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cotto Belltown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2318 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cannolo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Dexter Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Italian, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Persephone
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4857 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
