Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Seattle by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about 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" feelings. 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 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Cinque Terre Ristorante

- Rating: 4.1/5 (738 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2001 Westlake Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Carrello

- Rating: 4.1/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 622 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Raccolto

- Rating: 4.1/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4147 California Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Bizzarro Italian Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1037 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1307 North 46th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Pizza and Pasta Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (711 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 Post Aly Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Due' Cucina - West Seattle

- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4437 California Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Artusi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1535 14th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Mioposto

- Rating: 4.2/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2139 California Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. La Fontana Siciliana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (664 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 120 Blanchard St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Sicilian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Vendemmia

- Rating: 4.2/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1126 34th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Soprano's Antico

- Rating: 4.2/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2348 California Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Due' Cucina - Roosevelt

- Rating: 4.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Northeast 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. That's Amore! Italian Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1425 31st Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pizzuto's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5032 Wilson Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Due' Cucina - Capitol Hill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (854 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Il Terrazzo Carmine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (690 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 1st Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Brunello Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7115 Roosevelt Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Di Fiora

- Rating: 4.3/5 (712 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 University St. Ste 1 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Cascina Spinasse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1450 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1531 14th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Altura

- Rating: 4.4/5 (690 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 617 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Bar Cotto

- Rating: 4.4/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1546 15th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Pink Door

- Rating: 4.4/5 (7534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 Post Alley Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Lupo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4303 Fremont Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. STUMBLETOWN at Joli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 618 Northwest 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Zouave Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2615 Northeast 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, French, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pizzeria Pulcinella

- Rating: 4.4/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10003 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Il Nido

- Rating: 4.4/5 (299 reviews)
- Address: 2717 61st Ave. Southwest The Alki Homestead Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. NoLIta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5909 15th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pasta Casalinga

- Rating: 4.6/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 93 Pike St. Ste 201 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. 84 Yesler

- Rating: 4.6/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 84 Yesler Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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