50 Best Italian Restaurants near Burien

“Delicious, gracious and you will even learn some Italian!“

“I've been going here since I was a kid with my family. The food, service, and environment all remain absolutely wonderful. I had the carbonara and it was delicious!! My sister can only find her favorite fettuccine Alfredo here, no where else serves it with ham. I will keep being a patron the rest of my life. Thank you for such great consistent tasty Italian food ?“

“Fantastic service for a party of 20 in the banquet room. The food was delicious and the waitress was so flexible and helpful. Even cutTing the birthday cake and returning a forgotten phone & credit card. Thanks for making my birthday perfect.“

“Wonderful food and wine .“

“We had the pizza delivered to our hotel. On time delivery and excellent pizza.“

“We recently got married and had a brunch wedding—leaving our wedding dinner plans open. We decided to go to Il Nido for our first dinner as a married couple and what a wonderful decision it was! We were so warmly welcomed, treated to complimentary bubbles, had the kindest people serving us and all of the food was delicious. This will now be our anniversary tradition. Thank you, Il Nido!“

“Fun, trendy atmosphere with a different live act every night. Unfortunately, the music was very loud (bordering on too loud) in the front room and not audible in the back. The mushroom pasta was a little too salty for me, but I highly recommend the lasagna, which was light and airy and topped with a thin layer of tomato sauce. The bread pudding and crème brûlée were also great“

“Thoroughly enjoyed another dining experience with our family tonight. Knowledgeable and friendly staff add to the ambiance. The food is consistently excellent - perfectly prepared, served piping hot, and generously portioned. Excellent wine list and a large.dessert selection.“

“great place let's try next time“

“Charmingly tucked away in Pike Place Market's atrium, you might side-eye the lofty pasta prices for counter-style service, just like I did, until... BAM! You just ate the freshest pasta with height of the season specialized ingredients. You know, like they do in Italy, and it's worth every penny. Have you ever had a walnut pesto with sauteed fiddlehead ferns, leeks, and aleppo pepper flakes? I can't say enough good things about how amazing it was and you get to watch the very cool, friendly crew make everything in the open kitchen. I did pass on the $14 wine pour because that's not right for lunch. That would get me a whole carafe in Italy.“

“A tad dark but love the food The staff easy parking, looking forward to going back

Kid-friendliness: There were a couple kids when I was there. But it's not what I would call a family restaurant.. definitely. Pick up a meal and take it home.
Is an option if you can't find a babysitter“

“The best Italian food in Seattle. The focaccia is probably the best bread I’ve ever had. The heirloom tomato and nectarine marinara is a revelation. I can’t wait to go back.“

“We had a friend rave about this place forever and we finally made it in! We didn’t have reservations but they were able to get us in within 30mins of arrival. The service was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and the vibe was chill! We will be back soon!“

“Great for a quiet evening out or a nice dinner for two. Nice view of the water in the distance. Appetizers were flavorful, although a little overcooked and slightly rubbery. The pasta was wonderful! We had the rigatoni al salmone which was amazing. The smoked salmon was delightful in the garlic cream sauce. The tiramisu made in house was the perfect desert to finish things off. Must visit this wonderful restaurant if you get the chance!“

“Some friends invited us to dinner and from the moment we entered the aromas had our mouths water. Tasty pasta dishes and wonderful desserts. I had the lemon cheesecake and if you like lemon you won’t be disappointed. The seasonal pumpkin cheesecake gave the Cheesecake Factory a run for the money!!“

“I’ve been in a few times as I work in the area. As recent as this last week I visited with some coworkers and the food and service were great. Our server was personable and quick and the bartender (possibly also manager?) was very sweet and made a point to personally deliver our drinks and inquire about where our group was in from and asked us what we thought would make happy hour more accessible for us and others. Overall, a great space and I’d highly recommend!“

“If we (4 of us traveling for a conference) could give it 100 stars we would have! From the greeting, ambiance, food and service this restaurant is exquisite! The presentation of the food matched the flavor and can be described no other way than flavorful and devine! The locals may know of this place but we are considering it the best kept secret for travelers!“

“Food and service was amazing. Highly recommend“

“Tulio is definitely a standout in downtown Seattle. The food, presentation, and wine list is top-notch, but the real star of the show (or stars) are the staff, who go above-and-beyond.

From the start, we arrived at 7:40 for a 7:45 reservation, and our table wasn't quite ready. The wonderful front-desk staff directed us to a lovely waiting area and provided us with champagne as we waited!!! (Also, I feel awful that I didn't get the wonderful front-desk attendant's name - if you're reading this, Claire [my partner] found the link the Doc Martens you liked, and next time we're in, we'll share!!)

Following that, we were led to our table, where our waiter Shasta was absolutely phenomenal. He was a delight to talk with and recommended a fantastic Barolo that paired beautifully with our dinner. The star of the show was, however, the house-made limoncello that Shasta himself creates (distills?). This was by far some of the most delicious limoncello I've ever had, and I truly hope he submits it for recognition!!

We will definitely be returning. This is a must-go in Seattle - you won't be disappointed, and you'll definitely be back.

Thank you Tulio!!!“

“Live jazz music and one of the only spots left that are still serving dinner after 9pm!! Amazing ambiance, delicious food.“

“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“

“Cozy and nice dine in.Food is wonderfull.Service too.Thank you!“

“Delicious food!! Service was great!!“

“WONDERFUL housemade pasta, whole Branzino. Delicious Barbera. Great desserts, great service, amazing olive oil, which sounds funny, but it was really, really good. I would highly recommend La Medusa.“

“The service was amazing and the Pizza was super delicious! ❤The Oklahoma travelers“

“Authentic, fresh, and entirely delicious. The homemade cannelloni pasta noodles and filling were absolute perfection! Fantastic marinara! And the pizza… amazing. So much for leftovers! And I haven’t even mentioned the kindness of all of the staff. Can’t wait to come back to this gem!“

“WONDERFUL housemade pasta, whole Branzino. Delicious Barbera. Great desserts, great service, amazing olive oil, which sounds funny, but it was really, really good. I would highly recommend La Medusa.“

“Try the pepperoni rolls!!“

“The place is definitely cute, perfect for date night. Came here for the last night in Seattle. My partner and I were highly satisfied with the food. However the service could have been a bit better. Other than that I would recommend. I’ll say this, by far the best Italian place I’ve tried anywhere. Very authentic 100%.“

“Meatball sub was pretty delicious. I’m a big fan of their baguette. They actually have the marinara sauce on the side which is so smart. As soon as it was in the sandwich it definitely got soggy (but that’s expected)

We came in around 1:30ish on a Saturday and omg, not even 20 mins later - they were “sold out”. There’s not too much seating but we were able to snag some stools.

I thought the overall flavor wasn’t special but I felt satisfied and full. The restaurant runs by ordering via an iPad so they call out your name when it’s ready. A good spot to check out in pioneer! Just be warned they sell out easily.“

“Ordered pizza for delivery a few times while writing late. Arrived quickly hot and fresh. Quality ingredients and toppings in ample quantities. One of the best pizzas in the PNW as rated by a guy from the east coast. Wish they were open later for delivery at least. Keep it up. A+++“

“Cool vibe, and the live-fire was great. Service nice and ultrafast. Coffee, like usual at Starbucks, good but not excellent. Only thing I disliked were the unisex bathrooms, I get the idea, but I just couldn't feel very confident on it. My opinion only.“

“We came all the way from Denver to enjoy dinner here and we were not disappointed! The food, ambiance, staff…all first rate! What a wonderful meal.“

“Great place for date night.“

“Patient and thorough with non-typical allergies! Thank you so much! I’ve been meaning to leave this review for awhile. My wife has a wide range of allergies and there are very few places she can eat at. Too often restaurant staff aren’t thorough with ingredients and sub ingredients (like, great it has artichokes but what were they *preserved* in?) More often than not when we try someplace new she has a reaction so usually we cook at home. But months back a manager or supervisor at this location took a lot of time to go through the menu with my wife until she found something she could have reliably every time we go there. Because of that we eat out there pretty much more than anywhere else. Thank you so much for taking allergens seriously and considering sub ingredients.“

“We were looking for a nice, comfortable place to unwind after all day at a convention near SeaTac. The reviews for Bistro Baffi were positive so we wanted to give it a shot. oh, did we ever make the right choice. The service was attentive and customer focused. The atmosphere was cozy without being casual, stylish without being pretentious. And the food... oh, the food. We had the meatballs as an app, and they had a rich, deep flavor and the perfect texture. they were fork-soft but substantial enough to hold up under the sauce, which itself was delightfully complex. Two of us had the Risotto con Pollo e Funghi, which was creamy, with a just a touch of red pepper heat. The chicken and mushrooms were well seasoned and cooked to a good bite, which is where many risottos fall down for me, overcooking some ingredients to get the proper time into the risotto itself. Our third had the Spaghetti Pescatore, with sizeable prawns and fresh mussels and a spicy tomato-Chianti sauce. The wine selection was a fairly short list, but included excellent choices to match the fare. All in all, a wonderful find that we will return to. It's off the beaten path, and that makes it all the better for getting away to.“

“Love this comfortable place in the heart of Seattle. Great proximity to two theaters.“

“Their food is some of the best in Seattle. If you haven’t been there, you need to go and experience 84 Yesler. On par with the finest dining around.“

“Late afternoon/early dinner with my parents who were visiting from out of town but have repeatedly wanted to visit Purple - they loved the food, the experience and the service. We always love visiting Purple for nice dinners and special occasions, but it was great to share with them!“

“Excellent experience … first time here.“

“Our kids looove this place, especially Bruno the owner, who gave them a bonus macaroon each ;)“

“This place is really amazing. The Hispanic lady running to pizza kitchens is amazing. She’s can totally multi multi task.“

“I forgot to take a photo because I dug right in! I appreciated the ability to pick my pasta, sauce, and protein. There was the perfect amount of shaved parm on top of the not-too-spicy arrabbiata. I’d check out the pizza next time for sure!

Parking: This is inside the airport, past security“

“Great food and great service. Our little is already asking to go back. She loved her ceaser salad and Chocolate cookie and said she really liked our waiter, he was funny.“

“Great customer service. The wine was excellent. Inviting ambiance. The food was delicious.

But my dish (again, delicious and apparently a house favorite) was cold upon arrival. I was shocked. Whereas my partner's was steaming hot.

Said nothing. The flavors were there.

3 outta 5 stars seems more accurate, but overall it was better than "ok" and I'd return again.“

“Super fun place with hospitable fun staff! The staff are absolute troopers and super ninjas with entertaining personalities. And the food was 10/10 stars, absolutely delectable and I wanted to basically lick off my plate haha. You’ll need to be patient because they’re understaffed (not their fault, it’s the same as many other places!!!). 100% worth the wait. Great atmosphere and well decorated. located by a beautiful park with pretty old growth trees.“

“The manager here is completely rude to his customers and his staff. Refuses to refund or replace and item made incorrectly. Just terrible customer service. Think twice before giving your money to such a terrible person. Read many other reviews that talk about how the staff here is treated. The food is mediocre at best, but even of it was better, service matters. I'd encourage the owners to think about how they treat people and how they would like to be treated as a customer when the business was at fault. Disgusting. There were mushrooms sent to a kid with an allergy when it was clearly noted on the order to leave them off, there was a hair in the pizza. I would encourage the owner to take a class in customer service and learn to do what is right instead of being rude and snarky.“

“Beautiful historic building, amazing food and great craft cocktails.“

“Best pizza in Seattle yum. All fresh ingredients Delicious ??. Small family owned and run establishment. My first pizza from them was in 2011 and later when I was homeless they delivered to the sanctioned encampment I lived at until I got permanent housing. Never once judged me. Great friendly service.“

“Great place pizza is amazing, and garlic twists are recommended 100% good prices and the staff are very nice people just great place overall“