Miss traveling? We thought so. While we’re happy to see the light at the end of this strange tunnel, many Washingtonians are going a bit stir crazy, and understandably so. The good news is, we live in the most beautiful state in the country, and there’s plenty to explore right here in our own backyard. The better news is, it’s possible to eat your way around the world without ever leaving Washington.

Believe it or not, Renton is the 13th most diverse city in the nation, and they’ve got the cuisine to prove it. Here’s a small sample of the many delicious restaurants that will tide you over until it’s safe to hop on an international flight again.

First, take a little trip to Italy with a meal at Sansonina Ristorante Italiano on Rainier Avenue S.

Sansonina Ristorante Italiano / Facebook They’ve got plenty of elegant, socially distanced seating for you.

This restaurant is family-owned, the service is friendly, and the food is decadent.

Sansonina Ristorante Italiano / Facebook The menu consists of all your favorite pasta classics as well as some tasty meat and vegetable dishes. And don’t even think about skipping the Tiramisu.

Craving the cuisine of India and Nepal?

Himalayan Cafe / Facebook Himalayan Café can help with that.

The menu at Himalayan Café features 10 flavors of naan as well as the hard-to-find momos (Nepalese dumplings).

Himalayan Cafe / Facebook The nearby Naan-N-Curry is an equally delicious option.

You’ll find mouthwatering authentic Thai food at Ma.La.Kor Thai, a popular casual choice.

Malakor Thai / Facebook You’re welcome to get takeout or stick around and enjoy the spacious dining room.

Ma.La.Kor Thai serves all your favorite classic Thai dishes, plus a few things you’ve probably never heard of.

Ma.La.Kor Thai / Google You can’t go wrong with whatever you order here.

Mezcal Fresh Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar is the place to go if you like your food spicy.

Katricia Navarrete / Google They make a homemade Habanero salsa that will awaken your tastebuds.

The food here can best be described as contemporary Tex-Mex cuisine.

Mazcal Fresh / Facebook Local ingredients are used whenever possible, so the food is as fresh as it can be.

You might also enjoy the authentic Mexican food at Torero’s, which is located at The Landing.

El Valencia / Facebook Fresh ingredients are a priority here as well.

Torero’s is just as well-known for their margaritas as their food, so make sure to order one with your meal if you imbibe.

Dennis Litchouk / Google The portions here are quite large, so come hungry.

For dessert, head to France… or check out the next best thing, Creme de la Crème.

Jackson Chen / Google This bakery is known for its gorgeous custom cakes, but they bake smaller treats like macarons and tarts as well.

The dessert in the display case is so perfect, it’s almost too pretty to eat.

Cakes by Creme de la Creme / Google Almost.

If you need a pick-me-up, head to Boon Boona Coffee for some East African coffee.

D Ives / Google Here you can experience an East African coffee ceremony, which involves pan-roasting raw coffee beans, then brewing the beans in a clay pot called a jebena.

Every purchase here supports African coffee growers.

Boona Boona Coffee / Facebook The fact that the coffee is delightful is just a beautiful bonus.

These are just a few of the restaurants in Renton that serve tasty international cuisine. And since you won’t be able to try them all in a day, we highly recommend booking a night or two at the elegant Hyatt Regency Lake Washington and making a staycation of it.

Sansonina Ristorante Italiano / Facebook

They’ve got plenty of elegant, socially distanced seating for you.

The menu consists of all your favorite pasta classics as well as some tasty meat and vegetable dishes. And don’t even think about skipping the Tiramisu.

Himalayan Cafe / Facebook

Himalayan Café can help with that.

The nearby Naan-N-Curry is an equally delicious option.

Malakor Thai / Facebook

You’re welcome to get takeout or stick around and enjoy the spacious dining room.

Ma.La.Kor Thai / Google

You can’t go wrong with whatever you order here.

Katricia Navarrete / Google

They make a homemade Habanero salsa that will awaken your tastebuds.

Mazcal Fresh / Facebook

Local ingredients are used whenever possible, so the food is as fresh as it can be.

El Valencia / Facebook

Fresh ingredients are a priority here as well.

Dennis Litchouk / Google

The portions here are quite large, so come hungry.

Jackson Chen / Google

This bakery is known for its gorgeous custom cakes, but they bake smaller treats like macarons and tarts as well.

Cakes by Creme de la Creme / Google

Almost.

D Ives / Google

Here you can experience an East African coffee ceremony, which involves pan-roasting raw coffee beans, then brewing the beans in a clay pot called a jebena.

Boona Boona Coffee / Facebook

The fact that the coffee is delightful is just a beautiful bonus.

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