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Spinasse vs The Walrus and the Carpenter
Spinasse and The Walrus and the Carpenter are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Spinasse is preferred by most writers compared to The Walrus and the Carpenter. Spinasse is ranked #1 in Seattle with accolades from 11 sources including The Infatuation, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
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1531 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"With the friendly service and dynamite grappa, amaro, and an Italian-focused wine selection, you likely won't mind paying the price, even if the restaurant is loud and small."
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Frommer's
"This little hole in the wall on Capitol Hill is the most authentic-feeling Italian restaurant in Seattle."
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Travel + Leisure
"Piedmontese cuisine is the backbone of this rustic, open-kitchen restaurant in Capitol Hill."
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Zagat
"Chef Jason Stratton turns to the Piedmont region for inspiration at his "must-try" Capitol Hill trattoria, where "attentive" servers deliver "delicate, sublime" (and "pricey") pastas."
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Gayot
14.0
"Spinasse's lofted ceilings and full-wall windows give it an airy feel. Rustic wood tables and lace curtains add a soft touch."
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
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4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Chef-owner Renee Erickson was inspired by the casual oyster bars of Paris to open this bustling shoebox of a restaurant on the south end of Ballard Avenue."
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Frommer's
"Taking its name from the Lewis Carroll poem and set at the back of a converted commercial building on shady Ballard Avenue."
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Zagat
""Pay someone to stand in line for you" at this "tiny", "packed-to-the-gills" midpriced Ballard seafooder, where bivalve fans slurp "expertly shucked oysters" at the zinc bar."
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Gayot
14.0
"Loyal regulars know well to come early or be prepared to wait for a seat in the homey, historic Kolstrand Building space, all dolled up in cheerful white with conversation-starting lighting."
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Michelin Guide
"This tiny restaurant, with an unlikely name-from a Lewis Carroll poem-has been designated one of the top restaurants in the nation by multiple national news media."
