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- NNorikoVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoMy fav cafe. Great service. Loved the experience.More infoOddfellows Cafe + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.5
- KKathrynVIPChicago / Illinois •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoPerfect, really wonderful staff and a stunning decor!More infoLarkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.6
- KKelseyVIPNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoHidden gem! Great ambience. Delicious food and drink. Definitely will go back. Had a nice neighborhood vibe.More infoMariPili Tapas BarPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.7
- NNoelleVirginia •10 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe were able to snag a reservation for Spinasse about one month before our visit-even then, the times available were 5 or 9 PM. We opted for 5 PM, and were seated promptly when they opened. My husband and I ordered the Tajarin Al Ragu and it did not disappoint! Loved watched the fresh pasta in the making, and our server was fantastic. Not local to SEA, but would visit again.More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- NNickSeattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 11, 2024Momiji always provides a top-notch experience for sushi. The food is great, the ambience is great, it’s hard to go wrong here.More infoMomiji Capitol HillPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.7
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A colorful urban neighborhood just east of downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill is a counterculture mecca that just happens to have an eclectic and culturally diverse dining scene. Capitol Hill and the adjacent First Hill neighborhood provide a variety of amazing dining experiences. Those in the area can find everything from traditional pub fare to some of Seattle’s best authentic tacos. The area also has no shortage of bars and breweries, so diners can easily find creative cocktails and the latest seasonal beers. If you want something quintessentially Northwest, you won't have any problem finding an East Asian restaurant or locally sourced food put together by a talented chef.
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