Rialto Pasta Bar and Grill
Rialto Restaurant is a labor of love by owner Rudy La Valle. The cozy restaurant in the city's Fremont district attracts foodies from across the city for its authentic menu and excellent service. The menu features many traditional Italian offerings, but true connoisseurs never miss an opportunity to taste Rudy's famous red sauce. This sauce, served over handmade pasta and meatballs, creates a perfect "Lady and the Tramp" moment for couples seeking romance.
Rialto Pasta Bar and Grill
4307 Fremont Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 522-6635
rialtopastabar.com
Maximilien Restaurant
Few restaurants in Seattle can rival the views diners can experience at Maximilien Restaurant. The French bistro offers a panoramic view of Elliott Bay from its dining room, patio and upstairs bar, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner. The menu pairs traditional French cooking methods with local ingredients for a wonderful fusion of tastes. Duo de canard sees duck Magret and leg confit served with gratin Dauphinois, asparagus and an orange demi-glace. For dessert, embrace the French style and enjoy the soufflé.
Maximilien Restaurant
81A Pike St.
Seattle, WA. 98101
(206) 682-7270
maximilienrestaurant.com
That's Amore Restaurant
With sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountain range, That's Amore is one of the few restaurants in the city that can rival Maximilien for romantic settings. The mid-priced restaurant features an extensive menu that includes items such as locally made sausage made with fresh basil and bel paese cheese served with bigoli al pesto with grilled portobello mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and grana padano and pecorino Romano cheeses. Be sure to ask for a table by the window.
That's Amore Restaurant
1425 31st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98114
(206) 322.3677
thatsamoreseattle.com
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