Ristorante Machiavelli

I can't say enough good things about Machiavelli. Suzette, Tracy and the rest of the staff are amazing, they make you feel like you came to their home for a meal. I'm not normally a steak eater but the filet there is life changing, be sure to get the side of veggies. I've been here countless times throughout the years, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. This is the local Italian restaurant you've been looking for. Sometimes there's a wait to get in but it's worth the wait. Enjoy!

Great yummy pastas at reasonable prices.

Jasper is an exceptional host, radiating light and joy as soon as you enter the restaurant!

Vegetarian options: Selection of vegetarian pastas and pizzas, they also helped customize a dish to vegetarian.

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place yet! I just enjoy myself so much when I go that a Google review isn’t my first priority. This time I got some good pics for IG stories so I might as well write a review too. Anyway, I have been coming here since high school when my friend, who grew up on Capitol Hill, told me about it. That’s a lot of years, folks! There is always a wait, but that’s a good sign! The bar is cozy and they make a mean manhattan, which goes perfectly with the low light, red hued atmosphere of the bar area. Ideal when you’re waiting for a table on a blustery PNW night. If you don’t want to wait in the bar, there are a ton of places nearby to grab a drink or some oysters (shout out to Taylor Shellfish around the corner). There aren’t a ton of tables and the restaurant is, like the bar, cozy (but more well lit as it should be). It’s borderline cramped but doesn’t cross the line. Basically perfect for an intimate dining experience with all the other Italian food enthusiasts. Now, to point, the food is amazing. Simple, delicious and exactly what you want from an old school Italian joint. The portions aren’t huge but they are satisfying. The Caesar is the best I’ve had at any restaurant (and I have had a lot of Caesars). Don’t skip the white anchovy add on. These are not the oily salt bombs that turn non-anchovy lovers off. The lasagna is a cheesy, meaty dream. It is rich and flavorful without being unwieldy. The true Platonic ideal. The spaghetti bolognese doesn’t look like much but it is incredible. A perfect medley of al dente noodles with succulent sauce. You will be dragging your bread through any leftover sauce after you have devoured the noods, guaranteed. There is a reasonably priced wine list that goes perfectly with all the food and the service a chill and friendly. You feel like you won the lottery when you get a window table and get you enjoy observing the bustle of Pine while savoring some damn good Italian food.

Very sad to see you go after decades. We will be going to your new establishment in Edmonds going forward.