By Sarah Mastrian
Seattle's Waterfront
Whether you're strolling Pike Place Market or taking in a view of the seaside city from the Space Needle, a visit to
Seattle will undoubtedly inspire you to indulge in the bounty of the Pacific Ocean. Look no further than one of the city's Italian restaurants, which all feature a variety of fish and seafood dishes prepared with distinctly Italian flavors.
Amore
Amore is a charming, cozy neighborhood cafe with a menu of Italian comfort foods to match. You'll find two of their best dishes on the pasta menu. The Wild Mushroom Ravioli is a blend of porcini, shitake and black trumpet mushrooms in ravioli pillows, topped with a veal demi port wine sauce and gorgonzola cheese. Or to experience the taste of the Northwest, try the Salmon & Rock Shrimp Penne, a delightful pesto dish featuring wild Alaskan king salmon and rock shrimp sauteed with roasted garlic, capers, artichokes and Roma tomatoes.
Amore
2301 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 770-0606
tasteofamore.com
Bistro Baffi
A local favorite, Bistro Baffi was crowned as the top Italian restaurant in Seattle's "Best of Citysearch 2009." Bistro Baffi thrives on date-night diners and small groups seeking polished Italian cuisine. The restaurant is not group-friendly and imposes additional charges if on groups of six or more, or for split bills. The menu is small, but contains enough variety to bring you back. The Cozze--Possittano, Chianti sauteed mussels, is a lovely departure from the common white wine sauteed mussels. Another favorite is the Torta Di Aragosta, lobster cakes with spicy roasted red bell pepper puree, sauteed pears and Gorgonzola cheese. Tired of Tiramisu? End the night with the indulgent Chocolate Walnut Cake.
Bistro Baffi
15217 21st Avenue SW
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 244-0737
bistrobaffi.com
The Pink Door
The Pink Door is an intimate and eclectic Italian restaurant near Pike Place Market. Perhaps more famous than the food is the nightly entertainment from a variety of sources--trapeze artists, jazz ensembles, magicians and even the occasional tap-dancing saxophonist. While you're taking in the scenery, nibble on the Bagna Cauda, a dish of warm olive oil flavored with anchovies and garlic served with fresh seasonal vegetables. For the main course, you can't go wrong with Cioppino Pink Door or Linguine alle Vongole, which features fresh baby clams, pancetta and pepperoncini in a white wine garlic sauce.
The Pink Door
1919 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3241
thepinkdoor.net
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About the Author:
Sarah Mastrian has been writing and editing since 2003. In addition to writing for a variety of lifestyle and travel websites, Mastrian has an extensive background in developing marketing and public relations materials, and editing non-fiction books. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, and Master of Education in sport management and marketing from the University of Minnesota.
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