Serafina
Carbo-load before the next day's hike at Serafina, which provides diners a Tuscan landscape and a wide selection of Italian specialties. Pastas are made by hand in-house and may be accompanied by chicken, pork and meats. Vegetarian hikers enjoy the many meat-free selections. The restaurant offers a late-night menu of smaller plates through midnight. There is also a full bar menu and desserts available. Enjoy entertainment with your dinner as nightly jazz, piano and vocals turn dinner into a show.
2043 Eastlake Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 323-0807
serafinaseattle.com
Ristorante Machiavelli
Open for dinner Monday through Saturday, the Ristorante Machiavelli would be a great place to fuel up after a long day's hike. Serving traditional casual Italian fare such as individual pizzas, pastas (many vegetarian choices) and veal, the restaurant also has a large wine selection. While you're there, check out the photo wall of "regulars."
1215 Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 621-7941
machiavellis.com
Bill's off Broadway
Enjoy both dinner and a show at Bill's off Broadway. With entertainment most nights (open-mic night Mondays, Sunday-night acoustic music and NFL games), dinner will be enjoyable. Serving specialty pizzas you can create yourself with selected topping choices, pastas, sandwiches, salads and rotating daily specials, Bill's also has microbrews and wine. Breakfast choices include pizzas, quiches and breads.
725 E. Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-7200
billsoffbroadway.com/#
Toscana Pizzeria
Enjoy casual hand-made pizzas and calzones at Toscana Pizza. Create your own pizza from the extensive checklist of toppings or choose from a menu of specialty pizzas. Feeling like lighter fare? Salads and panini are on the menu. Celebrating a hiking record? Try a slice of cheesecake or pie for dessert.
601 Summit Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 325-0877
toscanapizzeria.com
Assiaggo
Enjoy Northern Italian cuisine at Assiaggo, which serves both lunch and dinner with pastas, pizza, chicken and meat dishes. Wine enthusiasts enjoy choosing from the extensive collection (sold by the bottle). Assiaggo's chef selects each day's ingredients personally from Seattle's famous Pike Place market.
2010 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 441-1399
assaggioseattle.com
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