The city was so excited about Tilth, it made Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's annual "Best Restaurants" issue mere weeks after opening. A certified organic restaurant (a real rarity; it's incredibly difficult for a restaurant to get certification), Tilth serves up wonderful, inventive dishes that can be had as small plates or full entrées -- the mini-duck burgers and pork belly deserve special mentions. It's not the sort of place you'd expect to find on Wallingford's busy commercial strip: a Craftsman house, painted a leafy green, has been lovingly spruced up. The tiny dining room -- backed by an open kitchen -- occupies the ground floor and has an accidental elegance. Though overall dining here is a wonderful experience, Tilth has two notable drawbacks: the service can be a bit snotty -- a big no-no in laid-back Wallingford -- and the acoustics are terrible (be prepared to shout across your tiny table if you dine during peak hours). Tilth serves brunch on the weekends.
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