Machiavelli recipes travelled up I-5 in the 1980s with Linda and Tom McElroy from San Francisco's famed Italian-American North Beach neighborhood.

They opened Ristorante Machiavelli in 1988 on Seattle's Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown. Their simple and beloved menu and warm hospitality created a strong community.

Suzette Jarding moved to Seattle from South Dakota and in 1999 began work as a hostess and server. She fell hard for the restaurant and its loyal customers.

Suzette purchased Ristorante Machiavelli from Linda and Tom in 2013 and lovingly ran the Seattle restaurant until its closure in 2024.

In December 2023, Suzette opened the Edmonds location of Ristorante Machiavelli to rave reviews, bringing the famous salad dressing and delicious pastas to a new generation of Machiavelli fans.