39 Best Italian Restaurants near Normandy Park

“One of our favorite restaurants in Seattle; it can be hard to get in but food is always great and the service is warm. The new heated outdoor patio is a lovely extension. Many thoughtful touches, including a dedicated mocktail list. I am gluten avoiding and have never had an issue here; there are many dishes without wheat and some pasta dishes can be swapped to be on a polenta cake base. (They will be honest about which pasta dishes lend themselves well to this.)Dietary restrictions: If you are gluten avoiding, they can still offer many of the pasta dishes with polenta instead. It's a decadent, creamy polenta brick crisped in a pan and usually offered as a side.“

“Pizzeria Pulcinella is the closest thing to Neapolitan pizza from southern Italy.Not only is the pizza good but they have the best Caesar salad I have ever had. Their lasagna is also very good!Tip: don’t add too many toppings to your pizza as it will overweight the crust. Less is moreStaff is also very welcoming and friendly. Attentive but doesn’t over bother you. Even with turnover they seem to have a consistent waitstaff that maintains this quality.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp into the restaurant“

“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.“

“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 have been here four or five times now, it’s always a good experience overall. Great drinks, some amazing food and awesome desserts. It doesn’t get boisterously loud inside either which I really appreciate. Only took one star off because their food is sometimes not always the same level of excellence. There’s usually one or two items per meal at my table that someone just doesn’t care for. The risotto specifically has been very hit or miss, sometimes way too salty or with way too much cheese in it. But if you know the menu well there are some star items that are always good. The beef carpaccio is a long standing favorite, and I got the egg custard over peach sorbet for dessert last time I went and it was amazing, I almost licked the dish clean.“

“I have never had pizza to go and went there tonight. The second I walked in Patrick, Danni and Giuseppe were so warm, welcoming and quite the comedians! They suggested a glass of wine while I waited for my pizza so I went and had a glass of wine. The bartender was just as amazing as them! Hands down the best customer service in a long time and the pizza was outstanding! I'll definitely be back! Thank you :)“

“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.“

“We stopped by the restaurant on a weekday and decided to indulge in some pizza, bread, and stuffed mushrooms. Upon arrival, the restaurant was bustling with patrons, and we were informed of a wait. Concerned about our kids getting hungry, we were relieved when they offered us seating in "Nine Hats Wines," which happened to be empty at the time. We ended up enjoying our meal comfortably seated on the couch there.“

“5 star service from a family restaurant. I always have a pleasant experience when I order from here. The Chicken Parmesan is AMAZING....the portions are also substantial. I'm moving neighborhood next week, if I had one choice of a restaurant in the area....i wish I could bring Pizzuto's.“

“Stopped here for an early dinner. Has the atmosphere typically found in many Italian restaurants. Dark wood, dim lights, candles, open kitchen. Service was on the higher end. I cannot remember her name, but she was great. Positive attitude, gave really good recommendations. When I forgot my leftovers, she ran out and brought them to me in the parking lot.She brought the bread and olive oil like many Italian restaurants do, but whatever seasoning they put in the oil was delicious.I started with the Caprese, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella slices, driziled with extra virgin olive oil& sea salt. The mozzarella and tomatoes were in good sized slices. Not thin like many other places. I really preferred this way.The main course I chose Pollo Limone. Chicken breast sauteed with a lemon butter sauce, capers & artichoke hearts. I upgraded the pasta to have a rosé sauce. That was with it. This was probably the best pollo limone I ever had. This is my usual go to when I try a new Italian restaurant. The vegetable side that came with it was okay. Felt like it was lacking something. It may be the other items had so much flavor it made it feel a little bland.I did not want dessert, but they were sneaky and brought the display tray over. The berry tart caught my eye. It finished the meal nicely.“

“Attentive service. The space we sat was heated and covered outdoors next to an old building. It was very loud.Food was quite good although we preferred the Tarajin at the original Altura better. The portions are quite small.Bathrooms were clean and the lighting was funny with a dark glow light vibe.“

“Took my daughter here for a nice dinner. It was winter so not much action going on outside on the water but I had the best rib eye I’ve had in my life and I’ve had a lot of them. She had bolognese and she said it was amazing and that is her favorite meal. Will definitely be back:)“

“Persephone is part of La Medusa. As such you can have drinks here and appetizers. They will then put that on your tab for La Medusa if you're waiting for a table to open there.The bartender, Mark is amazing. Tell him what kind of drink you like and he will custom craft something for you.They have an amazing collection of Amaro's, and bitters to make your drinks. There are also some high-end grocery items you can buy there.“

“Only problem I have with this place is that I myself have not spent more money and tried more of their food. Tandori pizza is spicy and super delicious, they have great deals for large pizza' for under $20 and they're really good size. Staff and vibes are awesome, great place.“

“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've been here twice now and have been very pleased both times. The pastas are all homemade and are SO yummy. The portions are generous. We tried the green salad and the burrata starters and those were both excellent, too! Nice atmosphere, kind servers. Overall, we recommend.Parking: If you can't find a spot in front of the restaurant there is more street parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: They don't have high chairs available.“

“Stop it. Get their ranch and alfredo based pizza. Not only can you not get it elsewhere, but it's so good. Sad that it's so far away. Clean inside and staff is nice. :)By the way, I always felt like Sahara Pizza prices were on the high end, but compared to the price hikes nearby, their prices are pretty decent.“

“The food was great and the service was impeccable. Jackson checked on us frequently to ensure we were able to proceed at the right pace.Definitely allow yourself enough time to do their food justice. Their pasta menu is fairly limited each night, to a few (four?) dishes. The two we had were very good, but if you've someone in the group who wants a specific Italian taste, they may be disappointed.“

“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!“

“Ordered a couple pizzas, they were pretty good and delivery was quick. Mozzarella sticks were a bit under done. Thing is one cheese pizza with three veggie toppings was $26, whereas had we ordered the veggie pizza and subbed one topping it would have been much cheaper. I’d think someone taking the order would have been able to make the recommendation, which is why I didn’t give 5 stars.“

“21st birthday celebration for our son, there were ten of us, and to say that we were a needy bunch is an understatement, but Denice handled us with laughter and patience...I mean she ran her butt off and took such great care of us...oh and the food was good too.“

“Caramelized pork belly is over cooked but the sauce is yummy, the red spaghetti is bland but the colossal chicken parmesan is delicious so as mama mia prawns, which tasted like honey walnut shrimp. Service is phenomenal! Atmosphere is cozy specially the booth seating. It is welcoming and quiet with tall ceiling. I would come back again and try other items.“

“This could have easily been a one star negative review, because of Jordan, the general manager it is a five star review.Jordan holds and represents the standard as a general manager for Tutta Bella, as he should… because it is a coveted name.We as consumers choose names like Tutta Bella, because of the delicious food, the community, the professionalism, and the authenticity.(In any establishment, sometimes things fall off the tracks.) The representation of a great manager Is one who owns Accountability and swiftly puts everything back into place.Thank you Jordan for being a great manager.“

“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.“

“This place is a hidden gem. Limoncello cake is an explosion of flavor and texture. Quality and fresh ingredients. Perfect atmosphere for family dinner, date, or if you would like to spend a night at the bar and have a meal. Regardless, it’s a must to check this place out. Your taste buds deserve some love.“

“Just ordered delivery through the Amante Pizza & Pasta website. $1 delivery fee, yes please! The food arrived earlier than the estimated arrival time. The food was still HOT and oh so delicious! (Meat lasagna & cheese bread) I left notes online to please leave food at the door and not to ring bell or knock due to the dogs waking our sick baby and they followed all delivery instructions. So happy that I tried this restaurant out today, will definitely order from here again.“

“Absolutely amazing food! We have ordered a few times through doordash but decided to go in person this time. The food was incredible and super filling! The staff went above and beyond to help us when we misplaced our debit card. The calzones and cannoli are amazing! 12/10“

“First time ordering from here. Seattle is a woefully bad pizza town. Not Castello. Very pleasantly surprised. Delicious thin crust pizza-chewy, garlicky, crispy all at once crust. Very tasty tortellini Alfredo which we ordered too. Always good day when you discover a good pizza place in Seattle.“

“Hubby wanted to try something different so we decided to explore beyond our Burien bubble. This place is a gem. We shared the pear and gorgonzola salad. They split it to two plates which was nice. We also had the Pompeii but added sausage. The sausage is delicious.I saved room for dessert and we had the Nutella calazone. If you love Nutella as I do, well worth the calories. It is so good. Save room.Service was great. As said, a gem in Des Moines.“

“Marianna is one of our favorite restaurants in Renton. The food is exquisite. We like to sit at the bar for happy hour and get $13 pasta or pizza, discounted appetizers, and discounted drinks. The bartenders are friendly, fun, and make the experience special every time. Get the Marianna cocktail!! The servers are polite and attentive but don't hover. While they don't have many vegetarian or vegan options on the menu, they are happy to make substitutions or adjustments to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten free pasta. Would recommend to anyone looking for excellent Italian food and an enjoyable experience.“

“Thank you to the person who helped with my door dash issue on 2/2/2024. You made my night end well after a nice week of not feeling great and needing some great food! (Im so sorry for not remembering a name!)If you are looking for some good pizza and rolls, highly recommend this place as my go to!“

“The sign and menu says Romano Pizza and Pasta, not Olympia. Good for takeout but don't try to eat in here. I told them at least twice I was ordering for here but they still brought me everything in takeout containers with a paper plate and plastic fork. There was no tap water, you have to buy bottled water. Food on the other hand was good, and unique, especially if you get the Italian/Greek fusion stuff. I got Greek spaghetti and baklava sundae which were both good. Also quite affordable, like $10 for an entree with side salad.“

“This place was absolutely fabulous! We stopped off here on the way back from the airport because we were looking for some Italian food. I am so glad we took the chance because the food was amazing! I will make this our new favorite place when we have to go to the airport. I ordered the Cannelloni and my family got pasta with the spicy red sauce. I cannot say enough how good the food is. I was so impressed with the flavor and the seasonings. The cheese was so good, and it was steaming hot when it arrived. My family also enjoyed what they ordered and said they would get it again. The bread was soft and delicious, I couldn’t get enough. The service was good, and our waiter was friendly and helpful. The place had a nice, relaxed atmosphere, which made us feel very comfortable. I can’t wait to come here again.“

“The food is excellent. I had thebaked spaghetti with meatballs. The sauce was delicious, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Served sizzling. Brought memories of dys stationed in Europe. Thanks, guys... I definitely will be coming back. ????“

“We went to the Olive Garden for my daughter's birthday. The waiter was wonderful! The food was good. No complaints.Parking: Olive Garden shared parking with a mall. It was difficult to find a space somewhat close to the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair access, however the handicap parking can be difficult to find.“

“Great food and awesome locally owned family business! I expected the wait to be longer on opening night with every table packed, but the service was good and shorter wait times than expected! I had the gnocchi and it was amazing! The Fundido app was also awesome“

“They are always so friendly here and the food is fabulous. I almost always have leftovers to take home for lunch because the portions are very generous. The owners are very hands-on and we enjoy visiting with them when we go, which is usually once a week or so. Highly recommend!!“

“Tuscany is a real treat! A classic venue that is full of mid-century charm. The food is all solid, tasty Americana diner fare but with a lot of homemade baked goods. We came the day before St. Patrick's and they had fresh (still warm!) soda bread. Their regular assortment of breads includes grab-and-go loaves of walnut banana bread baked to perfection.All-star service, good food, and baked goods to go? A real classic!“