Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in International District

81 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(8860)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 119 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.

2. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3781)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 36 times today

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

3. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(819)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 31 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located right 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 hard at work.Ordering one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners is probably your best bet. The cuts of salmon, toro, tuna, yellowtail and other fish are always fresh and beautifully presented. The meal is finished off with Sushi Kashiba's trademark cake-like egg dessert. The restaurant also features à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke.

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4. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 21 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

5. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4183)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 22 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

6. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2536)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 96 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!

7. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4232)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita bread s brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

8. Single Shot

4.8

Exceptional(1297)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 22 times today

Discover Single Shot, a neighborhood gem tucked away in hip Capitol Hill. The 1920’s-style space hums with cosmopolitan charm. Chef Antonio Palma crafts thoughtful fare in the wood-fired oven. Seasoned bartenders mix scratch cocktails at the gorgeous marble bar. The attentive staff will have you feeling like a regular whether it’s your first or fifth visit. Single Shot wears many hats; pop in for a sip and a snack, a lingering meal, or a nightcap.

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9. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4510)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 105 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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10. Salty's on Alki Beach

4.7

Exceptional(9613)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Seattle/Alki

Booked 95 times today

Located on Alki Beach with the most spectacular view of the Seattle skyline, Salty’s is one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Salty’s is renowned for our award-winning fresh seasonal seafood, Pacific Northwest Coastal cuisine, playful atmosphere, and uncommonly genuine service. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are open for year round outdoor dining in our cozy and elegant glass-like tents and on our decks. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to celebrate or just let the stress of the day slip away while enjoying the astonishing waterfront and fresh air of the Elliot Bay. We are truly a great escape and delicious fun! Established in 1980, we are a James Beard Smart Catch Restaurant, proudly independent, family owned and operated, and woman owned.

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Kathy
Seattle / Eastern Washington •15 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We finally made it here after years of walking by the door! The restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside. Beautiful decor, great service, live music, and fantastic menu. We got lucky and were seated in the back room with a view!
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Katarinavip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Il Terrazzo Carmine is always an absolute delight. Highly recommend!
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Il Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Rachelvip
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent with great service and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Price the food before you go so you are not surprised by the bill. The quality of the food was worth the money for us. But it will be a dinner to save for.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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Anne
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Such a lovely night and dining experience all the way around. Food and drinks were absolutely exceptional. Service - wonderful: attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance…lovely, but just a bit chilly by the front door. Looking forward to returning soon.
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
My girlfriend and I had a great dining experience. The server was awesome and fun and made the experience better. The food was phenomenal and the drinks are delicious. Thank you all for everything you do to make a delicious and great meals
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Umi Sake HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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4.7

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81 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pink Door

2. Spinasse

3. Sushi Kashiba

4. Il Terrazzo Carmine

5. Terra Plata

6. Umi Sake House

7. Lola Seattle

8. Single Shot

9. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

10. Salty's on Alki Beach

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