Top Best Italian Restaurants in Renton

"Pike Place MarketLike the rest of the beguiling Post Alley eatery on which it sits, this most unlikely of all Seattle's rooftop decks is reached by going down a long staircase, though the now closed in-door dining room (where they used to host burlesque shows at night) and out onto the patio, which is both below street level and breathtakingly above what few streets remain between it and the waterfront, giving you the sense that you're safely hidden away, and sitting on top of the world, at the same time. Sign up here for our daily Seattle email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town. Bradley Foster is a former Thrillist editor who pretends to be surprised when the burlesque starts every time he takes a date to The Pink Door."

"Since 1981, The Pink Door has been keeping diners on their toes. The seasonal and locally sourced dishes reflect both the flavors and philosophy of Italian cuisine: simple yet delectable. Accompanying entertainment is neither traditional nor tawdry, including music, tarot, and trapeze performances, but it is free of charge except on Saturday nights when The Pink Door presents “the longest-running cabaret and burlesque in the Pacific Northwest."

"After the one lap around, Pike Place isn’t somewhere we’d suggest you linger. Unless you’re getting dinner at The Pink Door. Behind an unmarked rose gold door is this place that’s part burlesque circus, part Italian trattoria."

"Welcome to spaghetti church, where pasta worshippers come to praise. Spindly wood chairs, lace curtains, and rustic ceiling beams bring a monastic brand of beauty, but the overall austerity signals that food is the focus here. Served with a beef ragù or a butter-sage sauce, *tajarin*‚ hand-cut egg pasta‚ gets star billing for good reason."

"Spinasse uses simple ingredients to create fine Italian dishes from the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. Spinasse makes it a point to incorporate ingredients from artisans and farmers from the local region of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The Tajarin al ragu was vote #4 for Top Italian Foods in America by The Food Network."

"Inside Spinasse’s charmingly rustic dining room, you’ll feel like you’ve left Seattle for an Italian trattoria. The roasted beet salad with cherries, radishes and marinated La Tur cheese is tangy and refreshing, while the hand-cut egg pastas are..."

"Located in Capitol Hill, Altura is one of Seattle's finest Italian dining establishments. Altura creates a brand new menu daily using seasonal ingredients from local farmers, foragers, and the Pacific Ocean. Dinner at Altura costs $157.00 per person."

"A hand-carved cedar angel statue watches over diners at this lively spot, where chef-owner Nathan Lockwood lends a Northwest focus to Italian...Read More"

"Named for the creek it rests beside, this fantastic restaurant is influenced by Italian cuisine, although it's not the red-sauce-and-cheese variety. Instead, dishes are more refined, featuring first-rate ingredients and careful preparation. Among the offerings, you'll find silky foie gras, sweetbreads in marsala sauce, seared yellowfin tuna and bacon-wrapped roasted rabbit."

"At Cafe Juanita in Kirkland, James Beard Award-winning chef-owner Holly Smith presents artistic, North Italian-inspired cuisine with fresh flavors and uncommon components of the hi..."

"Famously sophisticated eatery and timeless landmark on Seattle’s dining scene, Il Terrazzo Carmine has been serving sumptuous Italian classics for over two decades. Owned by the Smeraldo family, the elegant restaurant oozes class with beautiful décor, soft candlelight and classical guitar music, and jacketed waiters answering to every need. The menu features out-of-this-world Italian dishes such as ravioli di capriolo filled with venison and wild mushroom sauce, a pepper-encrusted New York steak with shoestring potatoes, garlicky racks of lamb, and noble cioppino as well as a range of handmade pasta and platters of antipasti."

"A staple in the Seattle fine dining scene, Il Terrazzo Carmine also makes it onto the cheap places to eat list. Multiple sizing options makes this a solid addition, with both large and small plates on..."

"White-jacketed waiters and starched white tablecloths clearly indicate the traditional, romantic ambiance of Il Terrazzo Carmine, a family-run Pioneer Square restaurant established..."

"La Rustica is a homely neighborhood trattoria that offers a cozy, home-away-from-home spot in which to enjoy classic Italian fare. Based in a converted house with a lovely patio for outdoor summer dining, the dining room boasts a Roman feel with mottled walls, dripping grape vines, and interior street lights. The menu features traditional Italian fare cooked from old-country recipes, such as antipasti plates of bruschettas, meats and cheese, handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas, ample helpings of gnocchi and house-made sausage, and a renowned lamb shank special with risotto and grilled vegetables."

"When a fire temporarily shuttered this ristorante, West Seattleites acted like they’d lost their own homes. Their kitchens and dining rooms, anyway. La Rustica is the kind of place all its neighbors (and a few of its not-so-neighbors) regard as home away from home—so much that its size is no match for its fan base."

"Another hotspot from acclaimed restaurateur Ethan Stowell, Tavolàta (meaning “to gather around a table”) is a comfortable, stylish eatery in Belltown that serves delectable Italian cuisine. The favorite lofted urban hot spot features concrete-and-wood finishes and a big communal table in the center that draws crowds to gather, eat, and chat. Diners at this Italian gem can have bruschetta and salumi boards to start, followed by out-of-this-world pasta from conchiglie and casa recce to linguine and rigatoni, and entrees of salmon, lamb shank, and beef short ribs with grilled sides."

"Belltown’s hottest spot is so coolly Italian it practically has a Vespa parked out front. Wait—that isa Vespa parked out front. It’s owner Ethan Stowell’s, for zipping between here and his other restaurants (How to Cook a Wolf, Anchovies and Olives, etc.) Few chefs comprehend exactly what it takes to wow a palate like Stowell does."

"Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza has a lot of Seattle locations, and they all offer pickup and third-party delivery."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Lunch CHEF SALAD 🥗 Piled high with turkey, ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, hard boiled eggs, orange slices, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions!. ALL THE GOOD STUFF ONLY $8‼"

"Coyle's went from a wildly popular pop-up bakery to neighborhood favorite in just two years. The bakeshop connects a solid foundation in French technique with ingredients that are in season in the PNW; look for killer cakes, scones, tarts, and croissants, alongside a strong selection of teas prepared beautifully."

"Rachael Coyle leaped into her gorgeous Greenwood retail space from the homespun Book Larder pop-up shop without skipping a beat. Honorable mentions among Coyle’s French-influenced pastries go to highly seasonal fruit-featuring tarts and galettes, executed with flawless delicacy."

"One of the city’s neighborhood charmers, this beloved bakery churns out the best of French, British, and American pastry traditions, as well...Read More"

"While the Space Needle tends to get all the architectural attention as far as Seattle Center goes, the Pacific Science Center is no slouch. While the center sits on a 7-acre campus, its most distinct features are the lacy arches in its open-air courtyard, while the Science Center itself is built from concrete slabs highlighted by delicate arches built into the design. The Pacific Science Center was designed by Minoru Yamasaki and opened to the public, like the Space Needle, in 1962 for the World’s Fair."

"The center has many hands-on activities and learning opportunities. My girls always love visiting the butterflies in the pollination garden. The Pacific Science Center is also next door to the Space Needle and Experience Music Project, so it’s perfect to see them all if you visit."

"The Seattle CityPASS offers the option of Chihuly Garden and Glass or Pacific Science Center. We opted for the glass museum, but had we been traveling with young children, I would probably have gone to the Science Center."

"For over 70 years, the Bellevue Arts Museum (or BAM) has been celebrating artists and the people who love their work. From the ornate to the whimsical, there is much to appreciate here. Even if you don’t like what you see initially, just turn the corner and you might be surprised by what you might find."

"With an extensive collection of world art, from Ancient American to Modern Art to Mediterranean to Islamic to Oceanic to Native American, The Seattle Art Museum, located downtown near the Pike Place Market, is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. They’ve also got a sister Seattle Asian Art Museum in Capitol Hill and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront, which are equally worth exploring. But if you find yourself in Seattle for a day and pressed for time, a visit to Seattle Art Museum is a safe choice, as it’s the most all-encompassing collection you’ll find in Seattle."

"The Seattle Art Museum’s sleek and contemporary digs are as artful as the works that inhabit it. As an institution of Seattle’s art scene, it’s a must-see for any visiting art lover. And while it's not uncommon that a museum’s exhibits play second-fiddle to the permanent collections, here they are one of the main attractions."

"Even though they don’t have a kitchen, they do allow patrons to bring in take out, or to eat from the local food trucks that they host — making this company a brewery that isn’t just a bar, it’s part of the community. Not only do they host food trucks that serve all kinds of cuisines, but this company also claims they make beers for all kinds of beer lovers. They don’t necessarily specialize in any type of beer, but they do make many different tasty types of brews with clever names like Don’t Boo, Vote, Afraid of the Dark, and Unicorn."

"Peddler Brewing Company is a great place for the whole family, and dogs. At Peddler, there’s always 12 beers are on tap with guest cider, fizzy water, and kombucha on rotation. Beside enjoying a good cold one, there is always something going on, from movie nights to pun slams and fundraisers, there’s always fun waiting to be had at Peddlers."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Peddler Brewing Company (@peddlerbrewing) on Oct 16, 2018 at 3:31pm PDT"