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Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Seattle / Eastern Washington? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Mondello Ristorante Italiano restaurant
4.9
4.9 (476)
$30 and under
Italian
Magnolia
About the restaurant
Mondello Italian Restaurant in the beautiful Seattle neighborhood of Magnolia provides one of the most romantic, most authentic Italian dining experiences in Seattle.

Mondello has beautiful pasta dishes, seafood & main courses, salads, zuppe & bruschette & antipasti dishes. Corino (owner) & Enza (chef) grew up in the vicinity of Mondello and they bring to Seattle their wonderful tradition of fresh seafood, homemade pasta & rich authentic Sicilian cuisine with all it's flair & joy of living.

They have the life experience of fine cooking and appreciation & sensiblity of the Italian palate that allows them to create a dining experience reminiscent of being in Mondello, Sicily.

No one fails to be entranced by Mondello's welcoming beauty and warm personality.

Grazie Amici!

Top review
KathleenVIP
Dined on Jan 22, 2025
Wonderful prawns and pasta as well as veal. Mozzarella appetizer is just like butter. So yummy. Great Italian spot.
A photo of North Bend Bar & Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (83)
$31 to $50
American
North Bend
About the restaurant
Crafted with the best ingredients the PNW has to offer. Come find us at the base of the beautiful Cascade Mountains in North Bend, Washington.
Top review
Claire
Dined 6 days ago
The Huevos Americanos was DELICIOUS. Coffee as strong and hot. Our server was great!
A photo of Nick's on Madison restaurant
4.8
4.8 (519)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Madison Valley
About the restaurant
Located just outside of the Arboretum on Madison Street. Nick’s on Madison is your favorite neighborhood spot for casual sophistication. Seasonal dishes, draft beer, wines and craft cocktails. Follow us on Instagram @nicks_on_madison


Top review
BretVIP
Dined on Jan 31, 2025
Easy to find a table mid week, and the service is always perfect. Food is top notch
A photo of Naan N Curry - Issaquah restaurant
4.8
4.8 (87)
$30 and under
Pakistani
Issaquah
About the restaurant
Seattle's premier destination since 2005 for authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine. Our Halal menu offers traditional dishes such as Biryani, Haleem, Seekh Kababs, and Malai Boti. The restaurant's vibe is perfect for a date night, family gathering, bringing guests from out of town, and special occasions. Our goal is to provide a modern vibe while preserving our classic Pakistani and Indian fare.
Top review
Rubina
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
Very cold in the restaurant, the door would open for customers and let in a blast of cold air.
A photo of Cora Pizza and Plates restaurant
4.8
4.8 (48)
$30 and under
Italian
Capitol Hill / First Hill
About the restaurant
Welcome to Cora Pizza & Plates, a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill featuring wood fired pizzas, heartening pastas, and seasonal vegetables and salads from James Beard Award-winning Chef John Sundstrom of Lark. Visit our rustic and cozy space, perfect for a date night or family dinner, and enjoy our refined but approachable plates, complemented by a curated wine list, batch cocktails and boozy slushies.
Top review
DanaVIP
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Amazing service and amazing food. Never disappointed!
A photo of The Shambles restaurant
4.8
4.8 (118)
$31 to $50
American
Roosevelt
About the restaurant
We are a 21+ restaurant and bar. Founded in 2018 by Joel and Matthew and purchased in late 2022 by Becky and Jon, the vision remains the same: Old English pub vibes, high quality food.

We loved The Shambles from the minute we walked in and now we continue the heritage of what was created before us. On the food side: high quality steaks, cut in house. Cooks who have the freedom to create seasonal dishes ranging from foraged mushrooms to house made sausages. To go with your meal, we offer skillfully made, non-fussy cocktails, carefully selected wines, a plethora of beers, sours, and ciders on tap and a a robust non alcoholic selection. We top it all off with warm and knowledgeable service. At the Shambles, you can join us for a lovely date night, get together with friends OR choose to sit at the bar and get an ear full of cheesy jokes and unfiltered chatter We are serious about our service from top to bottom and we can’t wait to serve you!

Top review
KristinVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Went for my birthday and loved it so much I took a friend back a week later. Both times I had the Wagyu Bavette and love that you can pick your portion size. The second time they were out of the size I wanted so my friend and I picked a little larger one to share. Sides are a la carte so we picked a few of those too-the crushed potatoes and the shaved Brussels salad were both delicious and seasoned well. For my bday we had the Caesar salad which had a creamy, mustard-forward dressing and the perfect croutons. Cocktails are well made and balanced and they have some good NA options. We only tried the chocolate pot de crème for dessert, and oh my. Perfect to share because it is so rich and decadent, but not too much. This has become my new neighborhood favorite!
A photo of Cantinetta - Bellevue restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1256)
$30 and under
Italian
Bellevue
About the restaurant
We are an Italian restaurant and bar located in Bellevue. We emphasize Tuscan culinary traditions and seasonal organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.
Top review
Teri
Dined 2 days ago
Always a lovely experience. So warm and cozy. Arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation and was greeted by the host immediately and offered a cocktail while we waited for our table even though there was no seating available at the bar. Lovely and friendly service from everyone starting with the host, to the waitress to the gentleman who bussed our table. I had the prosciutto ravioli and my husband had the ribeye. Both were delicious. Great wine and cocktail selections .
A photo of Pink Salt restaurant
4.7
4.7 (471)
$30 and under
Peruvian
Magnolia
About the restaurant
Come experience the unique and varied cuisine of Peru, a fusion of many cultures and traditions including Incan, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and African. Our lounge offers traditional Pisco Sour alongside many other refreshing cocktails all while sitting in the glow of our pink salt wall. A great new addition to the Seattle restaurant scene. Great bar with unique, house made cocktails, extensive wine list and beer. Private dining and catering options are available upon request. Romantic dinners or small or larger group dining experiences welcome.
Top review
KristinVIP
Dined on Jan 31, 2025
My friend and I loved our meal, as well as the service. This place is a neighborhood gem. But I’m willing to drive a bit out of my way to get there.
A photo of Momiji SLU restaurant
4.7
4.7 (236)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Lake Union / Eastlake
About the restaurant
Momiji SLU has one goal in mind: giving our guests a unique, delicious, and unforgettable experience. Our menu reflects innovative Japanese kaiseki-style dishes, skillfully prepared to perfection. Every single item we serve is carefully made to dazzle your senses, so browse our site and check back for future updates.


Top review
Lindsey
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
First time and the rolls did not disappoint! I loved the specials menu and the yummy cocktails!
A photo of Camp West restaurant
4.7
4.7 (103)
$30 and under
American
West Seattle/Alki
About the restaurant
Camp West is West Seattle's 21 and up newest neighborhood restaurant.
We offer delicious dishes with ingredients sourced locally and fresh.
Our craft cocktails will remind you the days you were out in the woods with your friends.

Top review
Jeffrey
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Good experience! Go early to get a table on a Friday night.
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