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- KKatieHawaii •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoFood was great, service was good, restaurant was cute and swanky but it was so loud I had to yell across my table to have a conversation and tables were too tightly packed.More infoUmi Sake HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown•4.7
- NNancySeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoEverything was excellent from the moment we walked in to our departure! Food was a pleasant surprise and service was impeccable. Specialty cocktails could be upgraded. We shall return with friends!More infoToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne•4.6
- KKendraVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •32 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe were lucky to be sat at a great table to enjoy the trapeze show which is fun to see and a different dining experience. The ambience was warm and festive. Our server was lovely. She was friendly and helpful. The food was next level good. Our party enjoyed the lasagna, clam linguine, agnolotti and rigatoni with meatballs. All delicious. For dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding and the cake with pistachios. Also both delicious. Definitely recommend getting a reservation if you can!More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- NNoelleVirginia •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe were able to snag a reservation for Spinasse about one month before our visit-even then, the times available were 5 or 9 PM. We opted for 5 PM, and were seated promptly when they opened. My husband and I ordered the Tajarin Al Ragu and it did not disappoint! Loved watched the fresh pasta in the making, and our server was fantastic. Not local to SEA, but would visit again.More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- CCatSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoExperience was lovely. Service divine. Sadly the tea sandwiches were “meh” almost stale bread. Other than that - highly recommend.More infoThe GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.4
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Discover U District / U Village
With the University of Washington's main campus in the heart of Seattle's U District, it is no surprise that there is a young, hip vibe to the entire neighborhood. On The Ave in the U District, eateries where you can decorate your pancakes and waffles at a toppings bar or enjoy tom yum to go often draw some of the largest crowds. The U Village is an outdoor mall east of U District that boasts a combination of funky, unique eateries and national chain restaurants. Specialty shops provide wood-fired pizzas, ginger beers, frozen yogurt topping bars, and delicate chocolates.
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Healthy restaurants located in U Village / U District include Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Mamma Melina
Restaurants with gluten-free options in U Village / U District are Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Mamma Melina
Bottomless brunch in U Village / U District is available at Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th
The most romantic restaurant in U Village / U District is Mamma Melina
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