Food and Drink

Where to get the best lunch special in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Pizza from Cristiano’s Pizza

Pizza from Cristiano’s Pizza

Every year The Daily Herald takes nominations and lets readers vote for the Best of Snohomish County Awards. There are dozens of categories, but here are the 2022 top choices for best lunch special:

First Place: Cristiano’s Pizza in Marysville

Cristiano’s Pizza is a “comfortable, family-friendly restaurant serving classic pies plus calzones, pastas & salads.” Throughout the years, they have won best Italian, salad, and lunch special.

Second Place: The Sisters Restaurant in Everett

Third Place: Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub in Everett

Additional Nominees:

Lanna Thai Restaurant, Bobby’s Hawaiian Style Restaurant, TACO-BOOK Taqueria, Kindred Kitchen, Cup & Crêpe European Street Crepes, Village Taphouse & Grill, The Valley Organic Deli, Artisans Books & Coffee

Discover the rest of The Herald’s best of Snohomish County winners here.

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