Best Casual Restaurants in Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

134 restaurants available nearby

1. Vendemmia

4.7

Exceptional(1123)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 13 times today

Chef Brian Clevenger's first restaurant, located in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood features a constantly changing menu built around house-made pastas, local farm to tables produceBeverage program also focus on PNW and smaller Europeans producer

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2. Carmine's - Bellevue

4.8

Exceptional(2747)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 57 times today

From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.

3. Bateau

4.6

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Bateau is a beef-centric, French inspired restaurant with fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. Bateau has an extensive wine selection including local and imported wines.This season, we're thrilled to highlight all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, thoughtful service, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors in our steaks and beyond. You'll have the chance to experience an exquisite Chef's Tasting Menu, a la carte favorites, and an array of steaks on your next visit.

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4. Artusi (21 and over)

4.6

Exceptional(78)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 5 times today

Artusi is 21 and olderCome enjoy our pasta and wine night on Sunday and Monday, and Industry night on Tuesday with 10% off. Chef Stuart Lane creates a casual menu offering including our multi award winning meatballs. We only accept reservations for parties of 3 or more, we encourage parties of 1 or 2 to walk in! On Sunday/Monday night, we do not accept any reservations and operate just on a walk in basis.

5. Ben Paris

4.3

Awesome(1165)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

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6. Stateside - Seattle

4.9

Exceptional(336)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 27 times today

Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.

7. Serafina

4.7

Exceptional(2928)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 47 times today

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

8. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2549)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 78 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

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9. MariPili Tapas Bar

4.7

Exceptional(253)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 24 times today

MariPili is a James Beard nominated Galician themed tapas bar providing a casual environment for elevated Spanish bar food and homestyle cooking. MariPili is named for chef's aunt and the bar and walls are adorned with Galician art and keepsakes. Estrella Galicia is served on tap and there are a wide variety of tapas options like the pan seared lingcod 'Bacallau a Mariñera' and Spanish classic 'Croquettas de Jamon' as well as our seasonal tasting menu Tapear Tapearei which includes many bite sized courses reflecting a more traditional tapas experience. Honoring the chef's blended heritage, the wine list features a selection from Spain and Washington exclusively.

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10. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4553)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 117 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

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angelle
Seattle / Eastern Washington •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Carmine’s is one of the best food experiences we have had in awhile! Service was exceptional, the lobster pasta special was a dream, the fillet with gnocchi was lovely. And the bread pudding was amazing. Thank you for a great evening. We will be back!
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Carmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue
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4.8
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John
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was slow (dinner took 3 hours), but the waitstaff was pleasant and helpful. We were not in a hurry, so the leisurely pace was ok. We sat right in front of the hostess stand, and she seemed angry, and we felt like she was glaring at us all night. It may be that she was angry about the slow service, but we felt her wrath. The food and wine was very good, and the waitstaff was friendly and capable. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our dinner very much except for the disapproving hostess.
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Ben ParisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.3
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Bradley
Seattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food here is always a 10. Service is typically stellar; might have missed a few opportunities tonight. We will be back!
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VendemmiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
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4.7
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Shami
Seattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The service and food is exceptional! It is very pricy. Very delicious!
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BateauPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6
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GabrielVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
A great place to eat some great food, a fancy, drink, and be seen! A little on the $ side, but worth it (and most plates can and should be shared to get all the flavors). A place I routinely take visitors new to Seattle (or Cap Hill).
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Artusi (21 and over)Price: Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6

Best Casual Restaurants in Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

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134 restaurants available nearby

1. Vendemmia

2. Carmine's - Bellevue

3. Bateau

4. Artusi (21 and over)

5. Ben Paris

6. Stateside - Seattle

7. Serafina

8. Umi Sake House

9. MariPili Tapas Bar

10. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

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