The wait is finally over. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has arrived, and for the first time in history, the beautiful game is taking over our home turfs in both. As hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe descend upon our cities, the air is thick with anticipation, national anthems, and a very healthy appetite.
At Due’ Cucina, we’ve been preparing for this moment at our Italian restaurant serving Capitol Hill, Seattle and our other locations. Whether you’re a local avoiding the traffic or a visitor looking for a taste of home, or a taste of Italy, we are your official headquarters for pre-match fuel and post-match celebrations.
Let’s address the carbonara in the room: Italy didn’t qualify. Yes, for the third time in a row, the four-time champions are watching from the sidelines. It hurts. It’s the kind of heartbreak that usually requires a very large bowl of pasta and a quiet place to cry. But at Due’ Cucina, we’ve decided to take a different approach. Since the Azzurri aren’t on the pitch, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to represent Italy in the only way we know how: through the food.
Consider us your “Neutral Zone.” We are the diplomatic mission of pasta. While the rest of the world battles it out for the trophy, we are here to provide the comfort food for the heartbroken fan. If your team loses, come cry into a plate of our Truffle Mushroom Pasta. If your team wins, celebrate with a Bolognese that’s as rich as a World Cup contract.
We might not have a team in the tournament, but we definitely have the best starting lineup of fresh pasta in the country.
Whether you are heading to the stadium or looking for a “Megascreen” experience with a thousand of your newest friends, here is the breakdown for our two home cities.
Seattle is hosting six major matches at Lumen Field.
Where to Watch (Megascreens):
Getting to Due’ Cucina:
Dallas is a primary hub for the 2026 tournament, hosting nine matches at AT&T Stadium.
Where to Watch (Megascreens):
Official “Fan Festivals” will be scattered throughout the Metroplex. Keep an eye on Fair Park and Klyde Warren Park for the biggest public viewing parties.
Getting to Due’ Cucina:
Our Italian restaurant serving Dallas is at 1900 Abrams Pkwy is the perfect retreat from the Arlington crowds. It’s a straight shot east from downtown, nestled near White Rock Lake. It’s where the real Dallas fans go to eat when they want authentic flavor without the stadium concession lines.
Founded by Davide and Filippo, two childhood friends from Italy, we believe that food is the ultimate universal language. Soccer (or calcio, as we call it) is about passion, but a meal is about connection.
We make our pasta fresh from scratch every single day using extra virgin olive oil and high-quality semolina. No pre-packaged nonsense; instead, just the kind of fuel that could help a striker run 10 kilometers a match.
So, as you navigate the crowds in these cities this summer, let Due’ Cucina be your home base. The world is coming to our doorstep, and we’ve got the pasta water boiling. Contact us today for more information and place your order!
