The Best Restaurant in Pioneer Square, Seattle

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Pioneer Square is quickly catching up to its culinary destination neighbors, the International District and Downtown. There are some quirky and reliable lunch spots here—Salumi is a city treasure—and there are some top-notch, authentic coffeehouses. There are also several old-school Italian eateries that Seattle locals still love, especially Il Terrazo Carmine.

Mirabelle by Orphée

$$ | Pioneer Square

Take a seat on the aqua-painted chairs and tables beneath leafy trees with a flaky croissant in hand, and you’ll almost believe you’re in Paris. A new neighborhood favorite, Mirabelle is a French-inspired pâtisserie located next to Occidental Park. Browse the mouth-watering case filled with croissants, macarons, and berry-topped tarts, or take a seat and order a croque monsieur, salade Niçoise, or quiche. Given the cafe's proximity to the stadiums, expect to find lines out the door on game days, but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. Mirabelle is also stocked with a few French specialty items, including fromage and baguette.