Best Authentic Restaurants in Laurelhurst

86 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(8865)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 108 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

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2. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1734)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 12 times today

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner.*Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

3. Sophon

4.7

Exceptional(136)

Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Phinney Ridge

Booked 21 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes, to the hand crafted local foraged cocktails, it is our goal to bring a homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully, by the owner, Karuna Long for you and your family to share. Our menu and preparations take emphasis on fresh local ingredients that arrive daily with pronounced flavors from all parts of Cambodia. Sophon is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; Tuesday - Saturday Serving Dinner from 5p First seating - 9p Last SeatingNEW! Happy hour will be in the bar and patio for Walk in's only from 5-6 on Tuesday- Thursday!

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4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4518)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 90 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.

5. Mamma Melina

4.8

Exceptional(2381)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • U Village / U District

Booked 24 times today

Please note: Mamma Melina does not accept reservations for Happy Hour. Happy Hour is first come first serve in our bar area (21+).If you would like to make a reservation for more than 8 people, please call the restaurant directly.Reservations are allowed a 15 minute grace period. If you are running late, please call and let us know.Reservations can be made for inside or outside. If one of the options does not show, that means it is not available for the selected time and party size. While reservations can be made specifically for inside or outside, we are unable to reserve or hold specific tables within those spaces. We will do our best to accommodate table requests when possible.

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6. La Fontana Siciliana

4.8

Exceptional(1681)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 38 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.

7. Serafina

4.7

Exceptional(2919)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 36 times today

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

8. Assaggio

4.7

Exceptional(3966)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

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

9. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2538)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 82 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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10. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Omakase at Sushi Bar

4.8

Exceptional(12)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 2 times today

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner. *Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

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Mark
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service as always. Had to wait 15 mins for table (they offered free drink which was appreciated).
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Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.8
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Brandyvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a great time and staff are so attentive. Thank you Nicki for making sure we were well taken care of! Gumbo was absolutely fantastic and so was the Short Ribs and mashed potatoes. We will be back soon!
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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4.6
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Kellyevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is a very reliably great place with a lot of options and can be both a special occasion place, a work dinner, and a family dinner with kids. Terrific asset for neighborhood. All Food is always tasty and fresh and some dishes are really outstanding
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Mamma MelinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• U Village / U District
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4.8
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Frank
Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the food and drinks are superb, so is the view and so is service (for the most part). I almost always order from the special or seasonal menu, and this time was no exception. Winter salad, scallops, special drink and espresso. The ingredients are simple but masterfully prepared. Sometimes difficult to get a reservation, so worth planning ahead. Highly recommend.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Christopher
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
First visit -Lovely time, wonderful meal, definitely recommend trying several starters -the salad is a must - Fantastic service very friendly and attentive ! Don’t be afraid to ask questions - staff was great ! Make sure to read the powerfully written message on the menu -
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SophonPrice: Expensive• Cambodian• Phinney Ridge
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4.7

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86 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pink Door

2. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

3. Sophon

4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

5. Mamma Melina

6. La Fontana Siciliana

7. Serafina

8. Assaggio

9. Umi Sake House

10. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Omakase at Sushi Bar

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