Suggest ITALIAN restaurants

 Christopher M. wrote:
 >
 >Well --tonight I tried Gaspare's on Lake City.  It was very tasty,
 >pricey, but worth it.  Ordered the Penne w/ eggplant.
 >
 >Thanks for the suggestions--keep them coming.
 >

 Ok, I also like Salute, which is next to La Dolce Vita and has the same
 ownership.  If I remember correctly, Gaspare worked there before
 branching out.  Gaspare's is a noch better (IMO) but they're similar.
 Salute is on NE 55th and around 34th (near the Dutchess tavern,
 a good Husky hangout).  La Dolce Vita's menu is much similar to
 Salute's and you're paying for ambiance.  The owner tends to hang out
 more at Salute anyway.

 For "cheap" Italian, I like Stella's in the U-district.  It's one of
 the Michelli trattorias.  It's very affordable, but the recent rumor
 is that the service has gone sour.  Anyone have a story?

 Simpatico gets good reviews (in Wallingford).  I like it, but it's
 pricey.  Sostanzo (in Madison Park) gets good reviews from my office.
 I've never been there though.

 How about Italia down on Western Avenue in Downtown Seattle or La Buca in
 Pioneer Square.  I've had good luck at both then there's alway Tratoria
 Michelli's in Pioneer Square.