Located in Pike Place Market, The Pink Door is a popular Italian trattoria with a fun, bohemian atmosphere. The menu features a mix of Italian dishes, as well as live music and entertainment.
Their site gives a history and story of their coming to Seattle, Washington. The site mentions that since 1981, The Pink Door has become a way of life that pairs good food with a sense of community, culture, and generosity of spirit. The historic space at 1919 Post Alley that once housed a violin shop became the dream realized Jackie (the owner). She filled the restaurant with artistic touches and ephemera, staffed it with heart, sought out the most alluring and compelling entertainers she could line up and created a menu that spoke to her roots and was free of pretense.
On the Post Alley exterior, she crowned her establishment with a perfect shade of milky pink-inspired colors by the tiles in The Duomo in Firenze.
They go on to say that Jackie ignores trends while staying true to her own food affinities, such as her enduring love of anchovies (even when all others eschewed them!). She also insists, like her ancestors, that bread is an indispensable tool while eating, and as such, The Pink Door will never charge for it. From its opening day to more than three decades later, this perennially beloved Italian restaurant keeps things simple, fresh, and seasonal for generations to keep coming back for more.
We love that each of their employee photos has a dog in tow! Tell us your thoughts and what your favorite dishes are. We’d love to hear from you.
