Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Eastside

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Eastside? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Naan N Curry - Issaquah

5.0

5 (82)

$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

TalalVIP

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Excellent food and service The best unifies food in the United States

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (2876)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.

From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.

A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.

Buon Appetito and Salute!

Top review

Sara

Dined 3 days ago

My favorite local spot. Food is delicious always.

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Fresh Pasta Lobster Saffron

Rimini Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (163)

$30 and under

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Rimini Restaurant is a new Italian restaurant in Kirkland, Washington. It is owned by the Nardone family, who are multi-time, nationally acclaimed restaurateurs. The restaurant is located in downtown Kirkland's historic waterfront. Rimini Restaurant offers a unique Italian dining experience. The menu features classic Italian dishes, as well as some modern twists on traditional favorites. The restaurant also has a full bar and a wine list that features a variety of Italian wines. Rimini Restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week.

We are open during the outage unfortunately our phones are down but we are offering service

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Thomas

Dined 4 days ago

What a gem on the Eastside. A great Italian Restaurant in DT Kirkland right on the waterfront. Quite possibly the best Italian food I have ever eaten in my life anywhere. The service is also first rate with a great ambience reminiscent of the Old Style New York classy Italian Restaurants. Adding to the atmosphere is a World Class Italian Singer and Guitarist who will come right to your table to perform selections ranging from Opera to Sinatra. The family running the restaurant makes you feel welcomed and it is no surprise that their past establishments have been rated among the top restaurants in the USA; something that this place is on its way to becoming. Make sure you treat yourself to an evening out there, but be sure to make reservations in advance, as it is has become one of the most popular places to dine on the eastside.

Kro Bar

4.9

4.9 (604)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Bothell

About the restaurant

The krō bär is an eclectic bar with a speakeasy vibe and a passion for spirits and great food with a nod to another era.

Tucked away on Main Street in Bothell, a walkable neighborhood teaming with local art, culture and food, the artfully handcrafted krō bär has been reclaimed from the bones of Bothell’s historic hardware store in the Mohn building. The 16-foot-high tin ceilings, a hanging catwalk and the original wood floors were uncovered and restored.

Please note we are 21 and older only.

Due to the size of our location, we are unable to seat parties of more than 4 guests.

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JayVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Best cocktail bar in town! And I'm talkin the greater Seattle metro area town, not just the little Bothell town.

Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (759)

$30 and under

Italian

Snoqualmie

About the restaurant

Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano is a family owned Italian restaurant, located a mile east of Snoqualmie Falls on Railroad Avenue in Snoqualmie, Washington. Chef owned and run, Gianfranco Ristorante specializes in Southern Italian cuisine and uses seasonal, local flavors to create delicious meals. In addition, Gianfranco offers gluten free pasta and pizza dough for those with food allergies. Our extensive wine list includes a large selection of Italian wines as well as a variety of domestic selections. Beer and mixed drinks are also available.

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Jenn

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Exceptional as always!! Great food, service, atmosphere! Couldn’t ask for anything more!

Eques

4.8

4.8 (245)

$30 and under

American

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Eques vision is to use fresh and locally sourced harvests for their a la carte breakfast and American-style buffet menus. Their Pacific Northwest themed dishes are a comfort and seasonal delight to both guests and locals. Located on the second floor of the Wintergarden Atrium in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Eques provides hotel guests, Eastside executives, and locals a welcoming atmosphere where you can read the paper, sip your coffee, and start your morning right.

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Christine

Dined on 19 Oct 2024

Service was great. Restaurant was very clean. Ordered Crab Benedict and it didn’t disappoint.

Carmine's - Bellevue

4.8

4.8 (2744)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bellevue

About the restaurant

From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.

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SueVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great place for lunch. Have been dining here since the beginning. Look forward to the new venue in downtown Seattle!

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Popular dish

Cannelloni

Popular dish

Linguine alle Vongole

Vista Prime Steaks & Seafood

4.8

4.8 (1341)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Snoqualmie

About the restaurant

Vista prime steaks & seafood is what you would expect in a world class restaurant, and more. With majestic views of the Snoqualmie Valley from every table, this intimate venue features modern Northwest cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients available from local farms, Chef de Cuisine Gabriel Machicao's menu features unexpected, high-concept dishes masterfully designed to engage the intellect and surprise the palate. Add an extensive wine list featuring Washington, Oregon, California and Old World wines and you have a winning combination for a truly unforgettable experience.

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Donald

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was amazing. Our server, Brian, was great. The gentleman who managed the charcuterie cart was phenomenal. Best dinner ww ever had.

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Popular dish

Seafood Tower

Popular dish

Imperial Wagyu Flat Iron

Popular dish

St Helens Porterhouse

Von's 1000 Spirits - Woodinville

4.8

4.8 (302)

$30 and under

American

Woodinville

About the restaurant

Von’s Woodinville features true Seattle Sourdough, bespoke spirits, scratch cocktails, and the legendary Wagering Wheel. We are located down the street from Woodinville Whiskey, and next door to Novelty Hill Winery. Von’s features the city’s largest collection of spirits, over 1000 and growing. Our kitchen specializes in sourdough pizza and pasta, prime marbled hamburgs and made-to-order salmon chowder.

We are equally excited to introduce Northwest Spirits (now open!), our family craft distillery, which will be intimately situated next door. Come sample our Bar Boss and Savor Spear collections. Rich in flavor and aroma, these are reward spirits for your Halcyon Days.

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RobVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Perfect for our work holiday dinner. Food, drinks and service were all top-notch!

Whiskey by John Howie

4.8

4.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Whiskey by John Howie is the Eastside’s whiskey and craft cocktail destination for guests 21+ years old. The global selection of rare and well done whiskies has been thoroughly collected for the curious to the connoisseur by Whiskey’s in house curator, Tim Lodahl. The unique menu of delightful bar bites features new and favorite tastes crafted by proprietor John Howie and executive chef Jed Laprade.
Whiskey by John Howie is available for private events. This 1,420 square foot space - which can accommodate up to 84 people for private events - features rich, dark woods complemented by dark brick and gold accents that give the room a comfortable, stylish feel. Hundreds of rare and sought after whiskey titles elegantly adorn the main wall, just above Whiskey’s open kitchen space. John Howie Catering offers a diverse range of chef-designed specialty menus that can be customized to the unique needs and style of each event.

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Angela

Dined 7 days ago

We are usally very pleased. Last night however my food took do long to come that my table guests had already finished their meals before mine arrived. We were comped a couple of drinks for the trouble. But this is just something that should be asdressed as its not the first time its happened to us. Otherwise the food was wonderful as always.

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Experience

Whiskey Wednesdays

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