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Cafe Juanita

4.7 (779) $$$$ $$$$ Italian, Modern

Description

Summary: The tasting menu highlights seasonal Northwest ingredients with traditional northern Italian fare.

Cafe Juanita sits in a tranquil creekside setting with a large stone fireplace and a rustic patio, offering a long-standing, unpretentious dining experience. The menu emphasizes a chef’s tasting approach that weaves seasonal Northwest ingredients into traditional northern Italian cooking. House-made pastas, wagyu beef with complementary cheeses, and pork sugo share the stage with delicate seafood and a curated and reasonably priced wine list, all delivered by professional service that adds a touch of elegance to a comfortable, inviting room.

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 83 in Top Restaurants of North America 2024
Ranked # 90 in Top Restaurants of North America 2025
Ranked # 92 in Top Restaurants of North America 2023
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AAA
4 Diamonds
Gayot
1 Toque
1 Toque
Best Seattle Italian Restaurants
Best Seattle Special Occasion Restaurants

Location

9702 NE 120th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034

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