When wandering around Capitol Hill in Seattle, you may notice an abundance of restaurants.
While all of them are good, there are a few that stand out as the best.
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Here are 15 must-visit restaurants in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood:
Ristorante Machiavelli
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Being a Capitol Hill institution since 1988, Ristorante Machiavelli had to top our list. This spot serves wonderful Italian cuisine that’ll even have your tastebuds exclaiming, “Mamma Mia!”
Location: 1215 Pine Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-621-7941
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Manao Thai Street Eats
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Take your tongue to Thailand thanks to Manao Thai Street Eats. This cozy Thai eatery features an open kitchen, casual counter service, and a vast menu with ever-changing daily specials.
Location: 1222 E Pine St, Seattle
Phone: 206-556-2964
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Bok A Bok
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Bok A Bok is the perfect fusion of Eastern culinary experience and Western desire for fried everything. From slathered gravy biscuits, tots to salivate all, and much more, Bok A Bok is often more than just a chicken spot.
Lil Woody’s
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Soi
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Rather than typical Bangkok food, Soi in Capitol Hill focuses on Isan-style food, offering an exploration of the five different regions of Thailand.
Palermo Pizza and Pasta
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Palermo Pizza and Pasta makes all of their doughs from scratch daily. Choose between thin-crust pizzas, a large variety of pasta, as well as salads, sandwiches, calzones, and desserts.
Location: 350 15th Avenue East, Seattle
Phone: 206-322-3875
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Saint John’s Bar and Eatery
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No, you don’t have to be religious to visit Saint John’s. The New American dive features an outdoor patio, socially-distanced indoor open-air dining as well as takeout. P.S. If you like dinosaurs, eat here. Trust us.
Location: 719 E Pike St, Seattle Seattle
Phone: 206-245-1390
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Dingfelder’s Delicatessen
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Dingfelder’s packs their sandwiches with insane amounts of meat and adds a perfect homestyle flair to all of their dishes. Their classic menu offers thirteen types of sandwiches, which all come with a side of coleslaw and pickles. There’s also a rotating soup of the day and open-faced bagel sandwiches.
Location: 1318 E Pine Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-403-1365
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Meet Korean BBQ
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When you walk into the premium KBBQ joint, you’ll first notice a large wood-fired grill topped with hefty marinated meats. The BBQ joint prides itself on serving only premium cuts of meat such as prime Angus, American wagyu beef, and kurobuta pork alongside seasonal custom sauces.
Location: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-695-2621
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Capitol Cider
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Capitol Cider is not your average cidery. The top floor serves a dining area for gluten-free eats, while the basement is home to The Ballast Bar, known for its bookcase full of board games. Of course, if you’re only there for the cider, they have an enormous selection of that as well.
Location: 818 East Pike Street
Phone: 206-397-3564
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Biang Biang Noodles
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If you’re looking for hand-pulled noodles, Biang Biang is the spot for you. The noodle chefs have mastered the art, with strands of dough that offer just the perfect amount of bite. All of their sauces complement the noodles perfectly — what more could you want?
Location: 601 E Pike St Unit 100, Seattle
Phone: 206-809-8999
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Fogón Cocina Mexicana
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Not going to lie, our favorite thing at Fogón is the margaritas. You’re going to struggle to pick between their list as the spot serves up an ultimate margarita, Jimador margarita, tamarindo margarita, agave margarita, bartender’s margarita, skinny margarita, Jose’s Chile margarita, and a diablo margarita.
Location: 600 E Pine Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-320-7777
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Dacha Diner
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Get your Eastern European and Jewish cuisine fix in one place: Dacha Diner. Enjoy a breakfast of eggs and latkes, cold dishes, soups, and house bread. Or try some dumplings and regional specialties like brisket and golumpkis. Our tip: come early; all items are available until sold out.