50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bothell

“I've been going to Amaro for years and it's consistently a solid choice. The ambience is perfect for gathering with friends or a date as it's easy to have a conservation without having to compete with loud music or tables that are too close together. The food prepared is well with quality ingredients and desserts are made in house. If you enjoy the traditional Italian preparation of calamari, this is one of the best renditions I've had outside of Italy. It's a starter, but I've occasionally ordered a double as an entree. Amaro is very accommodating with substitutions. Last night my friend didn't want risotto with her pollo arrosto, so they gave her a vegetable medley instead and it turned out beautifully. For a dinner house of this type, pricing is quite reasonable. The service is attentive and sincere, but often a little disjointed. They serve Caffe Vita, which is my favorite local roaster“

“Ate their paneer biryani and it was the worst in the area. I'm surprised because you would think with so many Indian restaurants around, this place should've checked competition before starting it.“

“I always get my Salad its the best , all the vegetables are fresh. Its the best salad ive come across in my area. ive had it at least 100xs. It's consistently the best! if you want a great authentic Italian dish, this is your spot.“

“Fantastic food!!! Pizza is incredible!!! Love the atmosphere, staff is pleasant and helpful if you can't decide. I found this place one day after coming back from the Basset Bash in Woodinville.
I have been coming here ever since, tried many different dishes
and all are very delicious.“

“To be clear, this is directed toward MY dish. Not to speak on the whole menu.

For the price and the length on waiting, the food for me was underwhelming. Granted we did have a larger party, but for a 30 dollar dish, I was left disappointed. It lacked flavor and the glam the description on the menu had built up.

The service is astoundingly wonderful and the atmosphere is amazing. The drinks are definitely on point. Over all, the staff and services are absolutely wonderful and worth the sit. Definitely earned five stars regardless of my one dish disappointment. The food looks beautiful, I just wish I had gone for the safe route and just gotten the burger.“

“There are places in this world that find you rather than the other way around. I have sat in the grand dining rooms of Florence. I have lingered over Barolo in the hill towns of Piedmont. I have smoked aged Cubans on terraces overlooking the Adriatic while the sun took its time disappearing. I know what the real thing feels like.

And yet here I was, a man who has circled this particular block in Kirkland a thousand times behind the wheel of something fast, never once stopping. Downtown Kirkland has a reputation among those of us who know it well. Restaurants arrive with great fanfare, burn bright for a season, and vanish like smoke from a cigar you wish you had savored more slowly. I had written this neighborhood off without ever giving Rimini the courtesy of a glance.

Then one evening, alone, family abroad, I found myself searching for something worth dressing for. Waze delivered me, almost conspiratorially, to a door I had passed in ignorance more times than I care to admit. Fifty feet from my cigar lounge. Walking distance from my favorite Mexican table. There it was. Waiting.

I walked in and the room rearranged something inside me.

The staff moves through the dining room speaking Italian with the easy confidence of people who were born into it. The beautiful ones condescend to English when necessary and do so graciously. The candles are not decorative. The wine list is not a gesture. It is a serious document assembled by someone who has actually been to the vineyards, who understands that a great Italian meal is not complete without a bottle that has its own story to tell.

It took me immediately back to Firenze and Crossroads in their prime, twenty years ago, before success made them comfortable and comfort made them ordinary. Rimini carries that same electricity. That same sense that you are somewhere that matters, that the kitchen takes it personally, that the room itself has ambition.

I dined solo and felt like a king.

This is not a restaurant for the timid or the indifferent. This is a room built for people who have tasted life at its most generous and still lean forward when the next glass arrives. Brothers and sisters, I have been around this world more than once. I know the real thing when it sits across from me.

Rimini is the real thing. Do not make the mistake I made. Walk through that door.“

“the vibe inside is really homey. the price point is great. I was able to comfortably order a few things to try. I also think the portions were good. the duck ragu was very good. I enjoyed that plate very much. the sauce pairs with the duck very well. it's fork licking good. the carbonara I didn't care for, I didn't finish it. it didn't taste quite balanced. also my pasta was under cooked. I checked to see if maybe I was given buccatini on accident but no, it was just underdone spaghetti. overall, I'll try it again. my experience I think was good for a first visit“

“We were thrilled with everything about this new restaurant. LOVED the food selections, wine was divine and service impeccable. Highly recommend!“

“For over 20 years we have enjoyed every meal on the menu. They are the only restaurant that I know that make their own pastas, sauces, bread, and desserts. What a difference that makes. Everything is fresh tasting and satisfying. The meatballs are so light and tasty, eat them slowly to enjoy every bite. Not only are their pastas and pizzas delicious so are their appetizers. I love how they roast their eggplant and they serve it in an incredibly rich tomato sauce with Gorgonzola on the side. Their steak is cooked to perfection with an amazing sauce, a grilled pepper, onion, and their incredible handcut shoestring fries that are to die for!! Enjoy“

“Great Mediterranean food in a pleasant, neighborhood atmosphere 😊“

“Pizza was great! So was the pasta Fagioli. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Very cute restaurant with cozy atmosphere.“

“I don’t usually eat Italian out because I feel I do a good job at home. This place is way better than I can do. The menu/ordering process is a little challenging to figure out but worth the challenge. We’ve been twice and both times excellent. The salads are great, house made mozzarella with these sweet tomatoes and a balsamic reduction - so good! Tonight I had the gluten free pasta with mushrooms and white truffle oil, fried tofu, homemade sausage and ghost pepper oil. It was so freaking good! The atmosphere is fun as well, open, vibrant colors and Italian pop music. Welcome addition to Totem Lake.“

“Great food and the tasting menu was able to accommodate our tastes while still being interesting“

“Amazing experience! Just wonderful and everything so yummy and I presented perfectly!“

“My girls took me to Cafe Veloce for my birthday and it was amazing! Service was great and the food was superb. I had the Dungeons pasta, yummy!!! It was my first time dinning at Cafe Veloce and will not be my last. Highly recommended.“

“One of the best meals in recent memory. Perfect service. Food so special that you could swear you were somewhere on the coast of Italy. 20 years ago I used to dine here. It hadn’t changed. What a beautiful evening!“

“the vibe inside is really homey. the price point is great. I was able to comfortably order a few things to try. I also think the portions were good. the duck ragu was very good. I enjoyed that plate very much. the sauce pairs with the duck very well. it's fork licking good. the carbonara I didn't care for, I didn't finish it. it didn't taste quite balanced. also my pasta was under cooked. I checked to see if maybe I was given buccatini on accident but no, it was just underdone spaghetti. overall, I'll try it again. my experience I think was good for a first visit“

“Amazing food and staff!!!!“

“Everything about this place is absolutely amazing!!

The servers are very well educated and even remember special notes about you. My server was Carly and I absolutely adored her. She was so sweet and checked in on me each step of the tasting menu. Even when I was a tad bit overwhelmed by selection choices, she walked me through everything and recommended a few items.

The food melts into your mouth. I had some of the best scallops I have ever tried and I got to try quite a few new things that I didn't know I would enjoy, like caviar.

I can't wait to be back with my fiance!“

“Olympia pizza is how our family celebrates a great day!“

“My wife and I have come here for the drinks and occasionally truffle pommes frites or some oysters, but this time we tried some of the other menu items for dinner. My wife got the Halibut (Chapter 6) and I got the Mushroom Pasta dish. (Chapter 5)

I asked Casey if he recommended the mushroom dish and he said it was one of his favorites. I'm not a foodie, so I don't get overly excited over food but let me tell you... It was so good that it prompted me to write a review about it. I actually felt an endorphin rush from eating it! My wife loved the halibut, (which I also tried) and I would say getting her to eat fish is usually a challenge unless her fisherman father prepares it!

I would recommend a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, which Casey also pointed me towards some new Rye to try. Fantastic as always!

I had placed an order for oysters but apparently they were forgotten, but I was so enamored with the mushroom dish that I didn't even care. Casey offered them to me on the house as he felt bad, which was a very nice gesture. I wasn't upset at all!

Now we would like to try all the other dishes, because if both meals were that good, how can they miss with anything else?

I didn't take photos of the food because I inhaled it :)

Thanks Casey and the rest of the staff for great service and amazing food/drinks!“

“Every meal I've ever had there was good. And the service was spot on.“

“The food was so amazing n taste so good“

“Amazing service and great menu! 5 star review. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“Wonderful Italian restaurant. a Kirkland neighborhood treasure.“

“I love the family here, from the owner to the son and his wife and kid that are there sometimes. They're always welcoming and it feels like going to a friends home for dinner. Sure, the place surrounding it can sometimes not be... Great, but being safe inside and having sketti makes it worth it. My family came by for the Thanksgiving dinner in 2025 and I want that again! Please come by, I promise it's worth it, they're so sweet.“

“My word this place is fantastic. Shame this good local Italian is 1500 miles from home. Service is friendly and quick. Incredibly filling.“

“Pauly’s is the kitchen in the back corner of Earl’s. It’s a reputable purveyor of fine deep fried drunchies. Our selection was the mini combo of onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and jalapeño poppers with waffle fries. Surprisingly served with four different dipping sauces! Don’t be deterred by the metal dog bowl it is served in. I would recommend pairing it very with a Coors Light and a Mariner’s win.“

“Classic Italian with a lovely well appointed wine list! What a hidden treasure!“

“Excellent food and service. A hidden gem“

“Sadly this restaurant that I previously considered family oriented and reasonably priced is no longer so. My last visit noticed alarming high prices for some of the offerings. Ordered my usual spaghetti with marinati sauce, now advertised as being "spicy" as preactically non eatable. Much too much pepper added for my taste. Verbally complained but was barely listened to.“

“The Queen Anne How to Cook a Wolf is consistent in being excellent. The food is always prepared to perfection. The ingredients are well sourced. The atmosphere is lovely. The staff is incredibly friendly without being intrusive. It's my favorite neighborhood restaurant and one of my top 3 in Seattle.“

“I moved out of the area about 10-12 years ago. Back in the area for a while. Was driving down willows RD and saw the sign. Stopped in and grabbed one. Still amazing pizza and loved it!“

“Very Italian in the atmosphere. This may be the best thing about the place. The food was very reminiscent of what I had living in Napoles. Not outstanding but quite good.“

“Excellent Italian cuisine in a cozy, family owned, neighborhood restaurant atmosphere for over thirty years. Highly recommend it.“

“Hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life and it all begins with the dough. #lightsout“

“Perfect sweet treat after MoPOP. I stopped into Cannolo and had a cannoli, cheesecake, and an iced brown sugar espresso, and everything was fantastic. The cannoli was delicious, the cheesecake was creamy and satisfying, and the espresso was honestly awesome — sweet, smooth, and exactly what I wanted after walking around the museum.

The space was calm and comfortable, with a nice view of the city outside, which made it a great little reset before heading back out. Definitely recommend stopping here if you’re in the area and want a dessert/coffee break that actually hits.“

“my husband and I have been going to Spiro's since we moved to Shoreline about a year ago and I have LOVE their salad,pasta,and tonight we tried their pizza and it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I tried their lasagna earlier and it was just amazing! my husband does not like lasagna but he really enjoyed it! Manny the manager has such a great personality, always greeting us with a smile and is very funny 😊 if you haven't already tried Spiro's then I recommend you do. and it's a great family restaurant!“

“We really enjoyed our meal at Sages in Redmond. The Wife’s Favorite pasta and the cheese ravioli were both comforting, flavorful, and pleasantly easy on the stomach. Everything felt satisfying without being too rich or heavy. We also tried the dessert sampler with three pastries, which was a perfect way to end the meal. Overall, it felt like a warm and relaxed place for a very enjoyable dinner.“

“This place is wonderful… the food is great. Highly recommend.“

“As a vegan with Celiac Disease I was so happy when I walked into Razzi’s and had an entire huge menu to choose from! I wanted to order everything! The food was delicious! I can’t wait to go back!“

“Been to many Italian restaurants being Italian living in Australia and to being at Ristorante Paradiso in Kirkland Washington Seattle was the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to. Service was outstanding and had the best white wine I have ever had in my life a memorable experience“

“Delicious wood fired pizza 🪵🪵🪵 with a unique flavor. I've visited Veraci more than once, and it's always been great! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, especially Miranda
🍕“

“I am doing finally a review! I been getting pizza here for a while already and I love it!!! Seriously everything is so yummy ' kinda pricey but it is totally worth it!.. I am doing 4 stars just because the person (male) who most of the time answer the phone is kinda rude bit other than that good good“

“5 Stars!! Excellent menu, delicious food, fast, friendly service!“

“Cute little pizzeria. I think it's family owned and operated. The pizza is absolutely delicious. We usually aren't huge fans of wood fired pizza, but this crust was cooked to perfection. It had a great flavor and chew and it wasn't burnt at all. We were only given our waters and never got our drinks we ordered, but there was a large family there who were monopolizing the servers time. Cool place!“

“I recommend the Pizza and the Staff. The amazing FREE customer service is fabulous. They really care.“

“Hands down best pizza in Seattle“

“Silver Lake Pizza & Pasta is one of the gems of Everett! To swing by for single slice and a great greeting that is like 'swinging by the house' to grab a bite before you hit the road at the 112th HOV o ramp. Have known the owner since the original
building on the lake was closed. Same food, same smile, same quality. Worth every penny when you taste the food and a small business owner I am proud to support.“

“Best pizza I’ve had in the US. We actually ate so much it was ridiculous ;) The mushroom and fontina is insanely good. Well, so are the others. And yes, I was invited there and got to learn about pizza, the dough is a wonder. Gave me a whole new guiding light for what it should be like!“