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- LLaurenVIPLos Angeles •5 reviews5.0Dined todayPerfection with each course, and our server, Lucky, was fabulous!More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- SSrinivasanSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoOur server was very friendly and helpful. The food was tasty. The portions were reasonable in sizeMore infoToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne•4.6
- KKeithVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •37 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways super delicious with very attentive service!More infoLola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.7
- GGinnyPortland / Oregon •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoBooked our table a month ago, was really excited to visit, The pink door doesn’t let us down. The Food was soooo good and we definitely ordered too much for two, we went straight with 4 Fresh Northwest oysters, Bagna Cauda(Hot Bath), Squid Ink Tonnarelli and Mama’s Meatballs; end up packing it for dinner the night as well, but it was so satisfying. Bagna Cauda (Hot bath) is the most amazing, knowing it’s just a “dip” for veggie, however, it’s different —- you have to try it to know how good it is.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- KKatieHawaii •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoFood was great, service was good, restaurant was cute and swanky but it was so loud I had to yell across my table to have a conversation and tables were too tightly packed.More infoUmi Sake HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown•4.7
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Discover U District / U Village
With the University of Washington's main campus in the heart of Seattle's U District, it is no surprise that there is a young, hip vibe to the entire neighborhood. On The Ave in the U District, eateries where you can decorate your pancakes and waffles at a toppings bar or enjoy tom yum to go often draw some of the largest crowds. The U Village is an outdoor mall east of U District that boasts a combination of funky, unique eateries and national chain restaurants. Specialty shops provide wood-fired pizzas, ginger beers, frozen yogurt topping bars, and delicate chocolates.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in University District include Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Mamma Melina
Restaurants with gluten-free options in University District are Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Mamma Melina
Bottomless brunch in University District is available at Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th
The most romantic restaurant in University District is Piatti - Seattle
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