Located a bit off the beaten tourist track, Serafina is one of our favorite Seattle dining spots. It has a nice touch of sophistication, but overall, it's a relaxed, neighborhood sort of place. The rustic, romantic atmosphere underscores the earthy, country-style dishes served here. It's also hard to resist ordering at least one of the bruschetta appetizers, which come with any of three different toppings. Among the pasta offerings, you might find prawns with a sauce of orange zest, Campari, saffron, basil, and tomatoes all served over hand-cut fettuccine, or the ever-popular and delicious veal meatballs in a green olive-tomato sauce served over penne pasta. Be sure not to miss the melanzane alla Serafina (thinly sliced eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese, basil, and Parmesan and baked in tomato sauce). There's live music (mostly jazz and Latin) Friday through Sunday nights.