Buongusto, Seattle
By Dan Larsen, for SeattleInsider.com
Originally published by Cox Interactive Media

Like a cross between paying a visit to a favorite Italian aunt's place and an afternoon or evening at a fine, upscale restaurant on the southern coast of Italy, a couple of hours spent at Buongusto is a refined, though casual, affair.

With bright white linens, tile floors and decorative archways, the essence of its coastal roots are successfully maintained without slipping into the easily contrived. It is the anti-Beppo. Where Buca di Beppo revels in its own boisterous, pasta-shucking charm, its Queen Anne counterpart is a reserved, quietly graceful restaurant that leaves it patrons alone to savor the regional cuisine and fine wine (from an extensive list), but never go too far as to detach its friendly and efficient service.

Perhaps a little expensive and adult for a family outing, but perfect for business lunches or romantic evenings.

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