Best Authentic Restaurants in Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne

80 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(843)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 47 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

2. Assaggio

4.7

Exceptional(3984)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Treat yourself with the sensational pleasures of fine Italian wine and food while marveling at the Michelangelo-inspired artwork.

3. Tulio

4.7

Exceptional(4106)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Authentic Cuisine, From Northern Italy to SeattleSince its inception, Tulio has been a regular on restaurant awards lists, thanks in no small part to Chef Walter Pisano, whose cooking is inspired as much by his travels through the Old World as his Italian roots. Tulio’s dishes are simple yet sophisticated, combining rustic Italian preparations with local ingredients to create bold flavors and an unforgettable dining experience. Recognizing that our guests have different tastes and dining preferences, we proudly offer several gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes on each of our daily menus. If you have any food allergies or other special requests, please let us know.

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4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4564)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 92 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

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5. La Fontana Siciliana

4.8

Exceptional(1696)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 20 times today

La Fontana Siciliana is a serene retreat in the heart of Seattle’s bustling Belltown, where the charm of Sicily comes alive. As you step into our enchanting courtyard, the soothing sound of a bubbling fountain and the tantalizing scent of Sicilian delicacies welcome you.We source our ingredients from premier local purveyors to craft the most exquisite Sicilian fare in Washington. Our kitchen, led by the talented Chef Antonio Torralba, promises an unforgettable culinary journey.Join us at La Fontana Siciliana for an authentic Sicilian experience, where every dish, glass of wine, and interaction is a testament to our dedication to excellence. PLEASE NOTE: While we can’t guarantee specific seating in our rooms or courtyard, rest assured that each space in La Fontana offers a unique experience, with seating allocated based on reservation timing and arrival order. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

6. Maiz Molino

4.6

Exceptional(139)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 8 times today

Maiz Molino is the real deal when it comes to authentic Mexican cuisine. Reviews rave about the 'authentic, well crafted dishes and margaritas', and praise its 'innovative, authentic, and original' approach to Mexican food. They're not your typical tacos and burritos either; dishes are 'always expanding my appreciation for Mexican food'. The restaurant's commitment to sourcing their grains in an ethical and sustainable way from local, small-scale farmers, further highlights its authenticity.

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7. Cinque Terre Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(2111)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

*Please note that we do not take Happy Hour reservations. Online reservations are for ordering from our dinner menu only.* Modern Italian, Oyster Bar, Neopolitan style artisan pizzas, House Made Pastas, Fresh and local seafood. Cinque Terre is a beautiful area of the Italian Riviera which is comprised of five villages. The towns are connected by medieval style walkable paths. These villages are a favored destination for travelers to Italy where seafood is prevalent. Pesto, a condiment made of fresh basil, is the flagship of tradition in the region. At Cinque Terre, we make our pesto every day from the freshest and top quality ingredients. We always have on the menu, Muscoli (mussels), Polpo (octopus), Gamberi (shrimp) and a variety of seasonal seafood, artisan pizzas along with house-made pastas. For more large party availability, please call the restaurant directly.

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8. Via Tribunali - Capitol Hill

4.6

Exceptional(232)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 3 times today

We opened our first pizzeria in 2004 in the burgeoning Capitol Hill neighborhood. For months before we opened curious onlookers poked their heads in the former auto body shop, and outlandish rumors spread. One person saw a team of masons reportedly flown in from Naples to build a gargantuan wood-fired oven, someone heard that the bricks also came from Naples rich with Vesuvian ash, a reporter ran a story about a taxi driver leading our owner down a dark Neaopolitan street to meet a talented Pizzaiolo who was then whisked to an airport….As it turns out almost all of the tall tales are true – on opening night people lined up for the authentic Neaopolitan pizza and since then our ovens have only gotten busier. Via Tribunali has been called "more authentic than the pizzerias of Naples," and even though that is a flattering exaggeration it is fair to say that our pizzerias have grown out of an almost unnatural passion for the food & wine of Southern Italy.

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9. Momiji Capitol Hill

4.7

Exceptional(1802)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 54 times today

Momiji is a hand-crafted Japanese restaurant located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our menu features sushi, omakase and other traditional Japanese foods prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Our courtyard will be an oasis in the bustling neighborhood.

10. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2548)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 92 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

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5.0
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We’ve only had great experiences, bringing friends and family before we attend Kraken hockey games. Both the gumbo and jambalaya are second to none…. Will keep coming back for more.
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was amazing, service was great. Even my very particular family was impressed. There was a large party right by us but did not take away from the experience.
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AssaggioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Outstanding food. Great ambience, love the wood interior and bar. Service was excellent made for a great Christmas evening meal for the whole family. Definitely will be going back.
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TulioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Linda
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
This was my third time dining at Sushi Kashiba and I will be back. Yes, it is expensive, but the food, presentation, and service are amazing. Absolutely the best dining experiences I've ever had. The servers are so professional and very attentive. They are very passionate about their work, the food they serve, and the artistry of the chefs.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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Kathy
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
The warm, welcoming ambience, beautifully prepared dishes, and expert service were fantastic! We also appreciated the lovely personal touches, including a complimentary birthday treat (presented on a bouquet) and a personalized birthday card signed by the staff. We can't wait to go back!
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La Fontana SicilianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8

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80 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Kashiba

2. Assaggio

3. Tulio

4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

5. La Fontana Siciliana

6. Maiz Molino

7. Cinque Terre Ristorante

8. Via Tribunali - Capitol Hill

9. Momiji Capitol Hill

10. Umi Sake House

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