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Italian · Seattle · $$
Italian · Seattle, WA · $$$
Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave
“Had such a lovely time! Was a last minute resy after a jazz night and it did not disappoint. The place was super cute and nice with good vibes and ambience. The food was delicious, I had the lamb and my partner had the pesto pasta and they were both great! Our server Ryan was super sweet and attentive, he really made our night! Overall 10/10 experience truly!”
“Great place to celebrate birthdays. Everything we ordered was delicious. Especially the duck was phenomenal— the best I had in similar restaurants. There is a cake cutting fee per person which can add up the cost. Parking valet is complementary but unfortunately didn’t work for us and had to pay $28 for two hours of parking.”
“I've been here a few times (4?) And its always been a great experience. Sometimes the seating can get a little tight, but it is what it is. The valet parking comes in handy if you cant find something on the street. I've always gone with a group and I think we've tried most of the menu by now, and a bunch of their specials. The drink menu is fun.”
“This is hands down my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in all of Seattle. I have come here probably around 5-6 times and every single time it’s just amazing. To start with the servers here are just amazing- they are so kind, patient and just overall wonderful people to talk to. They are constantly taking care of you and in such a respectful manner. The food here is another thing. It is absolutely amazing, I normally get the same dish at every Italian restaurant but I have tried a couple dishes here and they are just as good as the favorite dish of mine I always order. As someone whose favorite dessert is tiramisu I think they have the best one in Seattle, I always get it whenever I come here. This is my absolute favorite spot for any event, any family dinner, anniversary, or birthday I always try and come here.”
“5 stars all around! Parking is easy—there’s a garage and valet service. The restaurant service itself is outstanding: attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable without being pushy (which is the perfect balance). We had dinner here last night (I’ve been before, but some in our group hadn’t). We started with Caesar salads and cocktails, all of which were excellent. There were six of us and everyone ordered a different entrée—every single dish was outstanding. To finish, we shared three desserts and coffee, and everything was just as impressive. Dining out has become so expensive that we’ve really dialed it back, but a place like this is 100% worth every single dollar. Restaurants that truly hit every mark like this are rare. I would highly, highly recommend.”
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