Cinque Terre Ristorante

Cinque Terre Ristorante brings the food traditions of Italy’s Ligurian coast to Seattle’s Regrade District. The restaurant takes its name from the five seaside villages of Cinque Terre, a region known for steep coastal landscapes, maritime culture and cooking shaped by the sea. That influence gives the menu a clear focus on seafood, fresh herbs and the straightforward flavors associated with the Italian Riviera.

The kitchen centers on local seafood, with an oyster bar serving Pacific Northwest oysters on the half shell. Seafood remains a central part of the menu, alongside house-made pasta and artisan pizza. Pasta is prepared in-house with organic flour, while pizzas are cooked in a Marra Forni brick oven. Ligurian pesto is made daily, providing a natural link to one of the region’s best-known culinary traditions. The menu also draws on classic coastal ingredients such as mussels, octopus, shrimp, anchovies and salt-cured cod, with seasonal seafood preparations adding variety.

The dining room uses a restrained decorative style that keeps attention on the food and the maritime character of the cuisine. The setting works for a meal built around oysters and seafood, a pasta-focused dinner or a shared pizza. An Italian wine list complements the menu, with selections intended to suit different dishes and occasions.

Cinque Terre Ristorante also offers happy hour service and a private mezzanine for events and group dining. Online ordering provides a takeout option for meals prepared for pickup. Together, the menu and setting create a modern Italian restaurant with a strong regional identity, suited to diners interested in Ligurian flavors, Pacific Northwest seafood and handmade Italian staples.