From The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle Best Nearby Italian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Seattle, WA Gelatiamo (Restaurants - Italian) 1400 3rd Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-467-9563 Distance: ~556 ft User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. At the upscale Gelatiamo ice cream parlor, located downtown, patrons can enjoy Old Country pastries along with potent espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Stop in around noon, and you'll be able to savor a hot panini prior to your favorite sugar-dusted treat. Of course, the wise choice is always a few scoops of their gelato, a dense Italian-style ice cream that's nothing short of addictive. In particular, the frutti di bosco (mixed fruit) and classic "cioccolato" (chocolate) earn high marks. Tulio Ristorante (Restaurants - Italian) 1100 5th Ave Hotel Vintage Park, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-624-5500 Distance: ~632 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Polished woods and hand-crafted detailing characterize this lovely restaurant, which features an open kitchen, along with upstairs and downstairs dining rooms. Frequented by professionals at lunch, Tulio is known for its authentic cuisine and attentive service. The menu includes such treats as salmon ravioli, sweet-potato gnocchi with sage butter, pepper-crusted roast pork loin, and marinated Washington lamb sirloin. You'll also find pizzas and calzones on the lunch menu. Tulio makes the perfect start to any special evening occasion. At times, you may even spot a celebrity! Palomino Euro Bistro (Restaurants - Italian) 1420 5th Ave, Seattle  WA  98101-4087 • 206-623-1300 Distance: ~746 ft User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Well-attended by patrons of all sorts, this popular destination is perennially full and has even received a vote for "Best Downtown Lunch" by Seattle Magazine. Capitalizing on its combination of Mediterranean and Northwest fare, the wide-ranging menu features paella, fire-roasted garlic chicken, poached seafood ravioli, wild mushroom risotto, and fresh Pacific salmon. You'll also find a good selection of both traditional and exotic pizzas. Depending on your mood and your time constraints, choose to partake in the dining room, in the large bar area, or in the cafe, which offers the quickest service. The Pink Door (Restaurants - Italian) 1919 Post Alley Pike Place Market, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-443-3241 Distance: ~0.37 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. Funky and hip, this Italian eatery features rustic food and boasts live entertainment in the adjacent lounge. The interior has a certain bohemian charm, but the best area to dine is on the rooftop deck, which affords a magnificent view of Puget Sound. To start a meal, begin with bruschetta or the antipasto plate of savory morsels. Entrees, then, include Tuscan grilled chicken, gnocchi with wild mushrooms, roasted pork loin, and Muscovy duck. You'll find, in fact, a range of pastas and, also, a daily risotto special that's usually a great bet! Comforting desserts include such fare as bread pudding and apple crisp. Assaggio Ristorante (Restaurants - Italian) 2010 4th Ave, Seattle  WA  98121 • 206-441-1399 Distance: ~0.42 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. Intimate, romantic, and adorned with Renaissance artwork, Assaggio brings you the best of Italy without your ever having to leave Seattle! Owned and managed by Mauro Golmarvi, the restaurant guarantees diners the best Italian fare. The menu offers a range of pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood entrees, but must-try dishes include pappardella bosciaola (pasta flavored with mushrooms, Marsala, and Barolo wine) and agnello osso buco, the traditional favorite made with lamb instead of veal. Marco's frequent trips to Italy also ensure that a wealth of Italian wines are available to complement any dish. al Boccalino Ristorante (Restaurants - Italian) 1 Yesler Way, Seattle  WA  98104 • 206-622-7688 Distance: ~0.46 mi         Description: PIONEER SQUARE. Intimate and charming, this Pioneer Square Italian is housed in one of the oldest of Seattle's old buildings, a beautiful triangular red brick structure. Unpretentious yet upscale, al Boccalino offers a certain neighborhood charm, punctuated by friendly service and comfortably decorated, mustard-hued dining rooms. Menu highlights include gnocchi in a tomato-basil sauce, pan-seared Alaskan scallops in basil pesto, and four-cheese-stuffed ravioli. Brasa (Restaurants - Italian) 2107 3rd Ave, Seattle  WA  98121-2312 • 206-728-4220 Distance: ~0.51 mi         Description: BELLTOWN. This sultry Mediterranean dining spot is one of Belltown's favorite denizens. Along with clean lines and a mix of textures, the restaurant features an open-fire grill that produces incredible dishes like cinnamon-scented quail in black bean sauce, chicken with apricot and green peppercorn cream, and foie gras pizza with arugula and white truffle oil. You'll also find Sonoma duck, roasted red tilapia, and a luscious suckling pig. The helpful staff are glad to help you choose a vintage from the well-rounded wine list. Salumi (Restaurants - Italian) 309 3rd Ave S, Seattle  WA  98104 • 206-621-8772 Distance: ~0.61 mi         Description: PIONEER SQUARE. For great Italian sausages, salamis, meatballs, or pork, try Salumi, whose name means "dry-cured meat" in Italian. Meats can be purchased individually as an entree or by the pound as deli take-away. If you prefer a lighter, less meat-intensive meal, order a salad, vegetable dish, or one of their pastas. A comfortable interior with tin ceilings and wooden floors makes guests feel at home, as does a large communal table where guests can share conversation with their meals. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Il Terrazzo Carmine (Restaurants - Italian) 411 1st Ave S, Seattle  WA  98104 • 206-467-7797 Distance: ~0.63 mi         Description: PIONEER SQUARE. The romantic atmosphere, enhanced by classical guitar music, may be the first thing you notice upon entering. The second will surely be the aroma of perfectly-prepared Italian dishes. Excellent service and wonderful selections hint at the restaurant's popularity, which extends to celebrities and local residents alike. The menu features a range of pastas and antipasti, along with such delectable entrees as roasted duck, rack of lamb, beef tenderloin, fresh fish, and even sweetbreads. Go prepared to savor this wonderful dining experience! Complimentary valet parking is available after 5pm. Outdoor seating in season. El Greco (Restaurants - Italian) 219 Broadway E, Seattle  WA  98102 • 206-328-4604 Distance: ~1.05 mi         Description: CAPITOL HILL. Although it's set in a strip mall, this wonderful eatery serves masterful Mediterranean cuisine with Greek and Italian flourishes. Each dish gets special attention, ensuring that diners are pleased with the quality. Among the options you'll find are savory pastas, soups, and salads. Dinner fare includes marinated pork loin, lemon chicken, and linguine with chicken sausage and red peppers. The restaurant also serves a fabulous brunch from Friday till Sunday – light, fluffy pancakes flavored with fruit and nuts, an unusual eggs benedict, breakfast sandwiches, and other tasty dishes. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.