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Came to Cascina Spinasse in Seattle on Sunday evening, the same day I ran the Iron Horse Half Marathon in North Bend, where I placed fifth overall, if anyone cares, dudes. I first arrived around 6:15 PM. The area was packed and finding street parking was surprisingly difficult, so give yourself some extra time if you're driving. I also didn't have a reservation and was quoted about a 45-minute to one-hour wait for a walk-in. The woman at the front was very nice, though, and took my number for the waitlist. I used the time to drive over to Kerry Park for some sightseeing and came back around 7:30 PM. By then, my spot was ready and I was seated at the bar. I hadn't really eaten a proper lunch after the race, so at this point I was basically combining lunch and dinner. On the recommendation of the woman serving me at the bar, I ordered two half portions of pasta: Tajarin con burro e salvia -- $20 Fine hand-cut egg yolk pasta with butter and sage. Cavatelli al ragù di costolette -- $24 Cavatelli with short rib ragù and marinated cherry tomatoes. While I was waiting, they also brought out a complimentary amuse-bouche with toast, fig, and a dark reduction. It was a nice little start to the meal. The tajarin with butter and sage came first. I was starving and finished it pretty quickly. They also served bread and long, thin, crunchy breadsticks that I believe were grissini. The pasta was good, although it didn't completely blow me away. I'd probably give that dish around a 3.5/5. Then came the cavatelli with short rib ragù. Oh my gosh, guys. This might genuinely be one of the greatest pasta dishes I've ever tasted. Somehow, it was even better than the spaghetti Bolognese I'd had at another Italian restaurant the night before. The short rib ragù was remarkable -- incredibly rich and flavorful -- and the cavatelli had this wonderful soft, chewy texture that worked perfectly with the beef ragù and tomatoes. Everything just came together. This was easily the highlight of the meal and one of my favorite Italian dishes I've had anywhere. The bar seating also ended up being pretty social. I talked with a guy next to me who had recently finished a triathlon, and chatted with another woman whose birthday was the following day. It made eating solo considerably more enjoyable. By the end, I was completely full. Considering those two half portions essentially became my post-race lunch and dinner combined, I thought it was well worth it. I'm giving Spinasse 5/5 largely because that cavatelli with short rib ragù was absolutely remarkable. I'd come back without question the next time I'm in Seattle -- and I'd probably order that exact dish again. One word of warning: I'd strongly recommend making a reservation, especially on a weekend. If you're dining solo, walking in and waiting for a bar seat can work, but I'd still be prepared to wait. 5/5 stars Last visited: August 30, 2026
Well hello Spinasse! Ok I'm going to be as real as possible guys, we're not going to fall for the hype right? Guys my taste buds just ran rampant, and this was a birthday dinner so expectations were high but OMG everything absolutely everything was delicious. So the little restaurant is just that, it's little it's quaint, the service is fantastic discreet but knowledgeable (because I certainly wasn't lol) We had a few dishes and while some aren't on the menu anymore, they do signal how well this restaurant works. We had an artichoke antipasti that I could not stop eating absolutly delicious, it had hints of mint on mascarpone and toasted hazelnuts. We also had a beautiful roasted cauliflower, and poached scallops that blew my husbands mind, something about that dish was spectacular. We also had the Tajarin & Shrimp risotto absolute heaven I honestly couldn't want more, but since it was my birthday yes I ordered the lemon tiramisu and YESSSSSS it was on point!!
Absolutely incredible experience at Spinasse. One of the rare occasions where I truly have no critique to give! I'll start off by saying that I RARELY give out a 5 star review. To me, a full 5 stars, means the restaurant goes above and beyond. Food, Ambience, and Service all have to be on point, and Spinasse has it all. You walk in and it's warm and welcoming. It's a fantastic mix of classic Italian decor mixed with a modern casual restaurant with large viewing windows of the kitchen. You're then met by extremely friendly and helpful staff. They've got answers to your questions, they're great at conversation, but not too in your business. Fantastic service. As I said, I have no critique to give, so I'll just try and describe what I tasted. We started with the ANTIPASTO MISTO DELLA CASA which is essentially small portions of all of their antipasta. This can rotate seasonally. Every single dish in this was amazing. We think the Capricciosa salad was our favorite out of the bunch, but everything was fantastic. We then ordered two half orders of Pasta, the TAJARIN CON BURRO E SALVIA and the TAJARIN AL RAGU. The TAJARIN CON BURRO E SALVIA is essentially pasta in an emulsified butter and sage sauce. I'm not gonna lie, I had low expectations for such a simple dish, but WOW. Sage can be VERY overpowering, but not in this dish. You taste the sage, but as a compliment not as an overpowering flavor. The ragu was also fantastic. The Tajrain by the way - perfectly al dente. It's such a thin pasta that it could easily be overcooked, but they nailed it. Then the Pan-roasted king salmon with sauteed chanterelles, crimini brodo and thyme oil... omg... Perfect pairing. Crispy skin, tender king salmon, and those mushrooms... one of my favorite dishes I've had ever. Not too salty, mushrooms were perfectly - al dente? not too chewy, but not too mushy. Perfect. Dessert was also seasonal - a sort of cake with cream, wafers, chocolate and hazelnuts on top. Phenomenal. If you're visiting SEA, or live here, please do yourself a favor and add this to your list!
Ordered: - Crespelle - Tajarin con burro e salvia - butter and sage pasta. yummy. - Cavatelli al ragu di costolette - Cavatelli shape works really well with the ragu sauce. - Risotto di mais - Corn and tomato combo was good. Alternating it with the Butter/sage pasta was really nice. It was a tad too sweet near the end when we ran out of butter sage to alternate with. I don't think I would be able to eat this on its own, would get flavor fatigue. - Maiale brasato al latte - Zucchini estive con salsa agliata - Pomodori - hierloom tomatoes were huge and so yummy. Would recommend getting a reservation. Parking garage next door that wasn't too expensive.
I will forever dream of this place for the rest of my life. Make the reservation. A girlfriend and I tried to book 2 weeks out and it was fully booked. A couple hours later, I checked again and there was 1 cancellation. I am SO glad we had the opportunity to try this place. It's small, so would be difficult for large parties. Our server was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The food was INCREDIBLE. Like close your eyes, and feel all the emotions while you're eating incredible. There was not a single dish I didn't enjoy. I would love to return and try the option where you get to try every antipasto, primo, and second on the menu for $122/person. Can't wait to come back to Seattle just for this!
Legendary reviews had me coming in with pretty high expectations. The ambiance is lovely. Low lighting, walls lined with wine bottles, and an intimate atmosphere that feels cozy without being cramped. Even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy during our visit, our server was extremely quiet and difficult to hear, which made communication a bit challenging. One nice touch was the complimentary bread service, which came with a generous amount of butter. We started with the artichokes from the seasonal menu. I was expecting them to be served warm or roasted, but they arrived cold, which was admittedly a misunderstanding on my part. The accompanying sauce was excellent though and definitely saved the dish for me. We also ordered the tajarin al ragù, one of the restaurant's signature dishes. Unfortunately, this was where my expectations and experience diverged. The pasta felt under-seasoned to me, and the noodles seemed overcooked. Rather than the silky texture I was hoping for, I found myself eating what felt like clumps of dough. It was a dish I really wanted to love given its reputation, but it just didn't click for me. We weren't looking for a heavy dinner, so we only ordered a couple of items. It's entirely possible we came on an off night or simply didn't choose the restaurant's strongest dishes. I'd be open to giving Cascina Spinasse another try in the future, but this visit left me feeling a bit underwhelmed compared to the hype.
Very very good restaurant for pasta and Italian food lovers. Unique appetizers all were great. Pasta was good and fresh, but only 2 options, which we found very basic. Main meals were also not very unique but excellent. Service was amazing and not much wait for your food. We had the testing menu where you try everything on the menus except 2 dishes which is weird why did they exclude these in particular. I might go back if reservation was not so ridiculous long time..
This restaurant has high praise and definitely deserves it. We snagged a late night reservation on our first night in the Seattle area and we are still raving about our experience. Highly recommend any of the pasta dishes by my personal favorite was the Tajarin al Ragu
Extremely disappointed, especially given how expensive it is. The decor felt dingy and underwhelming, and the restaurant was extremely cold and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing. Everything arrived cold, and the dishes tasted very ordinary. Some were mushy and overly salty, and I wasn't able to finish anything. For the price, I expected a much better experience. Definitely not worth the money in my opinion.
Went there once and we settled for bar seating. Ambiance was chill, service was fast. Food was good too. Mostly liked the pasta. Was able to find street parking easily that evening.
We had our final dinner in Seattle at Spinasse and twas a wonderful time. First off, Spinasse gives Capitol Hill from the moment you enter. It's minimally furnished with just the right amount of ambient lighting. Secondly, it's Italian, but Piedmontese Italian if that means anything to you. We started with crespelle ($29) which is an Italian crepe. The version we ordered was stuffed with prosciutto and parmigiana fonduta with arugula salad. The crepe was light and airy and paired perfectly with the salty prosciutto and parm. Perfect starter. Honestly, all the pastas we ordered were absolute fire. Of the three, I liked the Tajarin Al ragù ($20/$34) the most. It's a fine hand-cut egg yolk pasta with pork and beef ragù. The pasta is so finely cut; it's delicate. What I liked best was the way the ragù sauce enveloped itself into the folds of the pasta. Each bite was cohesive and really intentional. The risotto was also quite good as well - that night, it was the risotto ai gamberi ($21/$35) which highlight spot prawns. The spot prawns were sweet and the Calabrian chili was a really nice complement to the sweet and creamy. Delish. I'm sure the risotto is great in any season. I must say - the best thing about the menu is the fact that you can order a smaller portion of any of the pasta dishes as to not have to fully commit to one. This is a superb way to eat. Live actually. Include Spinasse on any itinerary if you can.
O. M. G! Hands down, the best meal we had during our Seattle trip. Hallelujah! The insalata was so good eaten on top of their bread. The Cipollini Ripieni NEEDS to be a year-round dish! I have been daydreaming about those savory little onion-wrapped meatballs since we left Seattle. Mouthwateringly delicious! The pasta was so fresh--both were delicious--but I think I preferred the simple, yet masterful, butter and sage dish best. If I could give them 10 stars, I would.
Very beautiful and intimate restaurant! The service is amazing - we had questions about the wine menu and they had brought out samples of wines they recommended to try! All the dishes we had were really delicious. Their butter noodles (tajarin con burro e salvia) are amazing texture wise! This is what our server had recommended to us. Highly recommend getting the desserts as well! The semifriedo and the tart were both delicious! Will definitely be back to try everything else!
I had heard raving reviews about this spot and decided to check it out one evening. Like every other review says, be sure to make a reservation in advance because there will be a wait! I made the mistake of doing walk-in, but fortunately, because it was at opening (on a weekday), I only had to wait about 15 minutes. My boyfriend and I got seated at the bar and it was so nice because you could have a look into the kitchen and see what the chefs were doing. (Tip: If you're seated on the right side of the bar, then you can see the pasta being made!) We ended up getting the antipasto misto della casa, the tajarin con burro e salvia, and the tajarin al ragu. Before anything comes out, you're given complimentary bread (as seen in the back of my photo). It was really interesting as I've never tried some of these breads before, but they were alright (be sure to ask for olive oil!). The antipasto misto della casa came out next and it was really fun to sample the different antipasti. However, some were a hit or miss and because I didn't like/love all the dishes, I can't quite recommend it. The pasta was delicious though. I've never had pasta like it, and they're very thin and delicate. The sauce was alright but I wish there was a bit more flavor to it. Overall, while the place was good, I don't think it lived up to its hype...but I do think it is a great spot for a date night. read more
It's between 3.5 and 4 stars for me. Wanted pasta for my birthday dinner, so we came here. The place was highly recommended by a friend, and I saw many good reviews. I couldn't decide between the two pastas, so I ordered both the tajarin con burro e salvia and the tajarin al ragú. The pastas were good, the noodles were nice and delicate, but I don't think it's my type of texture and flavors I prefer for pastas. The butter pasta one was too light for me. I also tried my date's Rabbit Meatballs, and that was pretty good. I just felt like I didn't get excellent service that I would hope from a place like this. Maybe I'll come back and give the place another chance. read more
When you ask people which Italian restaurant is a must visit in Seattle, many might say Spinasse, so I immediately added it to my list. Unfortunately, we enjoyed maybe half of the items that we ordered. They are known for their pasta and cuisine from Northern Italy so it was definitely different from what I was used to. Spinasse is more focused on butter and cream for their flavors, so many things were a little on the blander side. For three people, we went with the tasting menu for dinner which was $115/pp for all of the courses. We wanted to try everything and couldn't decide on what we wanted so this was kind of the perfect way for us to explore. We started off with the appetizer which was salami with a balsamic glaze and a crostini of some sort. Both were delicious. - A N T I P A S T I - - Insalata verde : nice and crisp, refreshing, dressing was tasty - Porcetta Tonnata : poached pork loin with tuna salad, one of our favorites surprisingly. Kind of tasted like a deli sandwich. - Insalata di Cavolo Rapa : the parmigiano slices overwhelmed the radish part so the cheese was all I could taste, still good though, high quality Parmigiano - Prosciutto Di Parma : delicious, the apples added a nice touch of sweet and crunchy to the saltiness of the prosciutto. Freshly sliced prosciutto is the best. - P R I M I - - Tajarin con burro e salvia : one of their most popular items. I didn't love the thin angel hair style pasta personally because it clumped together. I honestly didn't get much of the sage flavor when I mixed it but my friend said she got too much sage and it was overpowering. Mix it well, but honestly felt a little bland, just very buttery - Tajarin Al Ragù : the better of the two thin pastas. The beef sauce was good and I love that the pasta is hand cut and made in house, but I'm a thick pasta girl through and through. I just love the bite of Al dente pastas. Again, it might just be the region of Italian food that I'm not used to - Risotto di agnello : love risotto in general and the lamb was the perfect meat to pair with it. This dish was just overwhelmed with olives. There were way too many and it was just too salty. If you pick out the olives, the risotto was a 5/5. - Gnocchi di Formaggio di Capra con ortiche : very tender gnocchi, loved the sauce and the greens, too many potatoes though. If you pick out the potatoes, 4/5 for this one. - S E C O N D I - - Bistecca con Maionese di Cipolle Carmellete : probably the best dish of the night. Perfectly cooked New York steak with the most delicious garlicky and onion sauce, I wanted to put that ish on everything. The grilled onions on the plate were sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. - Halibut : butter poached halibut was tender, but needed more seasoning. The fish itself was very plain although cooked perfectly. The fava bean purée was interesting, I never had fava beans before. I enjoyed the onion sauce from the steak dish on the halibut over the fava purée that it came with. - Anatra Brasata con Polenta : I love polenta and it's usually done very well so no surprise that Spinasse did a good job. With the braised duck leg, it was our second favorite dish of the night. The mushrooms with the braised duck complemented each other perfectly. Overall, I think most of the dishes were good, but again, I'm not used to this style of Italian food so maybe things like the olives or the potatoes were very common in this region of Italy. Personally, if you took out the olives, the potatoes and added some more seasoning to certain dishes instead of only butter as the flavor, I'd be over the moon and easily give this place 5 stars. Some of the dishes fell short, but there were some great contenders : the duck, the steak and the ragu pasta. I do love that they make pasta in house and you get to observe them making it fresh by the window, but some of the pasta I saw them make was not available to order that night unfortunately. Would have loved to try the cheese filled candy drop looking ones for sure. I can see why this place is highly recommended and I enjoyed the tasting menu they had because it was perfect for indecisive people like me. But just be aware that you might walk away enjoying only half of the items on the menu. If I do visit Seattle again, I'll just go ahead and order my favorites. read more
I heard about Spinasse while traveling to Seattle during previous visits but was unable to get a reservation in the past but I was finally excited to get a spot here. The restaurant is very intimate and charming, and our server was incredibly friendly. She recommended an excellent Nebbiolo wine bottle that paired nicely with our meal. The pasta dishes are to die for!! We ordered 3 different pastas and it was one of the best Italian food experiences I have ever had in the states. Hands down, #1 Italian restaurant in Seattle!!! Highly recommend booking this place in advance and coming with an empty stomach because of how delicious this everything is here! read more
I know everyone raves about this place and Yes, the noodles are good. I just felt like the place didn't really live up to the hype. The restaurant is supposed to be a culinary reflection of a region in Italy that I have visited before and it seems like it's just slightly behind the ball (flavor wise) in many of the menu offerings. To be fair, I do like bolder and more pronounced flavors so I think I just had the wrong expectation. The service was beyond fantastic and our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and on top of it our while meal! Ambiance is also on point-- just make sure you have a reservation or you might not be able to get in! read more
2 years ago
They recommend family style and around 3-4 dishes for a couple. We ended up getting two appetizers, two full portioned pastas and a main entree. I love that they offer two different sizing for pastas so that you can try different ones if you'd like. We got the arugula salad, fried corn, butter sage and ragu pasta with egg yolk noodles. We also ordered the rabbit meatballs and everything was fantastic. The starter snack which this time around was a rabbit pate on small bread chip was a nice touch in starting a intimate and delicious meal. I would get the ragu again anytime however, the butter sage pasta is quite cheesy so i will definitely recommend pairing it with a red sauced pasta to avoid flavor fatigue. Both butter sage and ragu were made of same noodles, so there was definitely a bit of texture fatigue. Next time i will probably order smaller portion pastas in variety so i can eat the delicious egg yolk noodles without getting texture fatigued. Our next table got butter and olive oil with their bread which we never got, so im not sure if they forgot it for our table or if it was extra, but i think having some butter and olive oil with the bread would be very nice. The staff were friendly and on top of it all, and most importantly, the ambiance was very romantic and cozy. Come with your loved ones and enjoy a nice meal together! read more
This place is perfect for date nights! My bf and I had a double date here with another couple and they haven't really had a lot of Italian food. We all loved everything we ordered. I loved all of the pasta dishes unsurprisingly, but whatever they did to the carrots was just simple yet so brilliant. read more
Snagged a reservation for a special occasion and tried the dagu - one of everything on the menu! From the start, it's a super cute space and the service was friendly. Our waiter helped us out with a great wine recommendation - a unique bottle that we really loved! Then the food started coming! I loved the ability to try a little bit of everything. We enjoyed everything that was served - a great variety of unique dishes. Portions were good sized, and we had plenty of leftovers. I'd definitely recommend! read more
Booked here because I saw it on a top 20 restaurant list for Seattle. We got the antipasti sharing one with four items but it was mediocre so I don't remember much from it. For the first course/pasta/risotto we ordered the shrimp risotto and that was the best dish from our dinner. Voted unanimously. We also got the gnocchi and butter thin pasta ( their specialty). The butter pasta was good the first bite but becomes a bit much if you didn't eat it immediately. The full portion is also tiny but maybe enough due to the richness. The gnocchi was not was notable either. I think the issue here is that the pasta dishes taste good the first bite but doesn't make you want to gobble down the whole plate asap and then it just becomes mediocre when you try to finish the dish. We also got the pancetta which was a bit weird. I think it was overall a good experience but lots of misses along with very little hits so maybe I am ordering wrong. Service was great. read more
Wow! Wow! WOW!!!! The New Year's Eve six-course menu was all we could've hoped it would be. It not only exceeded expectations but we could've never imagined it would be this amazing. We had to wait a little past our reservation time for our seats to open up but the wait was well worth it. The night started off with an incredible egg cream then Dungeness crab followed by seared scallops and a rabbit pasta. There was buttery risotto, delicious game hen and incredible desserts. Each course was paired with wine that elevated each dish. This restaurant will definitely be a go-to whenever my wife and I are back in Seattle. read more
came here with my friend and it was such a nice fancy italian restaurant (that lowkey was out of our tax bracket lmao). i got the cavatelli al ragu di costolette and my friend got the tajarin con burro e salvia. i really really liked mine, the pasta was soo perfectly al dente (very handmade vibes) and the sauce was really good :) my friend didn't like hers that much because there was a huge egg-y taste to her pasta and there weren't really any vegetarian options for her except this :( i'll definitely be coming back when im back in seattle next year for a big back muk with drinks and appys :) read more
5 years ago
Really enjoyed the food here. With the weather getting colder they have heat lamps for outdoor dining but it only keeps the people sitting closest to it warm. Overall we enjoyed our meal here. I may be partial to thin noodles but flavor was great and I love that they had half size portions so we were able to try more of the menu. Of the dishes we did try I did really enjoy the ragu and the tarajin with butter and sage. The tarajin was a very simple dish but so tasty. I would definitely come back. I noticed looking at their online menu today they have a sampler menu for $105.... sounds tasty read more
3 years ago
I really wanted to like this place. It had moody ambient lighting, an open concept kitchen you can peek into, and a beautiful array of paintings on the walls, which brought the small space to life. I sat at the bar and the service was fantastic. My waiter gave me a great rundown on the menu and offered me complimentary bread and a crostini app. But the food? Lackluster & disappointing. I got the Beef Ragu Pasta, which is supposed to be one of their main highlights. It ended up having no flavor (I had to douse olive oil & balsamic all over it) and the meat was hard to spot in between the angel hair pasta. Unfortunately won't be coming back anytime soon. read more
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Finally got a chance to try this place out! I have heard many good things about this place and was able to score outdoor seating right as they opened for the day Stuff tried: House bread: make sure you get it with olive oil for dipping! Not sure it doesnt come automatically with it but it might be because the olive oil is very high quality! Risotto with foraged mushrooms: creamy delicious! The smoked Morel mushrooms are so good! Tasted like bits of bbq pork Piselli: refreshing snow peas with ricotta and celery leaves. Almost too pretty eat Asparagus con bagna cuada: perfectly cooked asparagus! Never had bagna cuada but its a garlicky anchovy sauce. Not fishy at all and very good Tajarine con burro e salvia ( butter and sage pasta) wow this was so good! Buttery but not too heavy. The little hits of sage leaves was a nice flavor contrast. Simple but most tasty! Service was very good and very attentive. They had space heaters situated for when it got chilly outside. Serving sizes are on the small side so be prepared to order multi dishes if you are hungry! read more
My absolute favorite restaurant in all of Seattle! I've come here two birthdays in a row for dinner and both times were excellent. They provide a small treat ahead of dinner which is consistently a crostini with salted butter and a sardine. I wouldn't typically go for eating sardines but the combo is excellent! We ordered three pasta: butter and sage (full portion), ragu (half portion) and the rabbit dish (full portion). The butter and sage pasta is so thick and creamy. The ragu has a smokier meaty flavor in my opinion. Not sure if there is any sort of tomato sauce as it doesn't taste like it. The rabbit pasta was my favorite thing we ordered. The sauce is heavenly and the fresh Parmesan cheese compliments these bites of heaven well. Tip: save the slices of bread they serve so you can soak up this sauce. As for secondi, we chose the braised beef cheek. My husband said it was the most tender, mouth melting piece of beef he has ever had. The surrounding gravy and purée are an excellent pair. We finished off with the chocolate mousse dessert. Out of everything, this is what we could have gone without if we had to pick. If you like macarons, you will enjoy this as its basically a giant one. Still a good dessert, just not my favorite. We had a chocolate cake last year and that dessert was fantastic. read more
Really pretty interior, very classy and attentive service. Starts with a nice crostini with anchovy. The antipasti special was a duck confit crepe with a rich cheese sauce and caramelized onions. The crepe was a bit burnt and the whole thing was honestly a bit too rich for me. I'm not a fan when you have all of these super rich elements covered in butter, and the crepe was a bit burnt. But it's still cheese, onions, and duck confit, so of course delicious. The risotto was nice, the nettle had a lovely earthy flavor that tastes of spinach and the sea. Kind of like Korean thistle. You can taste the cheese and wine and the shallots strongly as well. The pasta was also tasty, with a yummy fermented butter flavor and crispy sage. We finished with the toffee pudding and chocolate cake. The cake was really good. The pretty mirror glaze and the hazelnuts and the rich chocolate cake was well balanced with super yummy tart cherries. The date toffee pudding sucks. Overall nice experience. Probably could have ordered better. Definitely worth trying if you are visiting. read more
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This place is so good! Don't let the $$$ scare you. We got the prosciutto, the tajain ragu, the polpettes, the pomodori, tiramisu, and one alcoholic beverage for $155 including the tip. It is definitely worth it. *tip* the different price ranges of 16/28 is based on servings* read more
My friend has been trying to take us here as it's one of her favorite restaurants. She booked us reservations here to celebrate our girlfriend's marriage. Outside is very unassuming but inside is so quaint and cozy. Service was amazing, our server was not only personable but informative with the menu. We ordered drinks and decided to just order dinner as we were all pretty much ready. My friend said we had to have the butter noodles and cipollini ripieni so we started with that. The server then bought us complimentary pate bread bites from the kitchen and a bread dish. The pate bread bites were a sweet touch. The tajarin con burro was so good, light and wasnt too heavy. We ended up adding the lobster rissoto and brasied beef cheeks just because and I'm really glad we did because both of those dishes were amazing. I literally kept going back to the both dishes as they were just so flavorful. My friends ended up ordering dessert and I just mooch from their plates. They ordered gelato al miele and zuppe inglese, but between the two, they honey gelato was my favoriteeeeee. Anyways, go there and try the food for yourself because you deserve it and it's delicious. read more
2 years ago
I'm so glad I was able to make it in. They were super accommodating and found space for me at the bar, and Tessa was awesome! I started with the Piselli Con Ricotta which was definitely different. I enjoyed it but I wouldn't necessarily order it again. I can't remember the name of the drink but it had Mezcal and was super tasty! I did two half pastas per Tessa's recommendations ( Butter and Sage and the Ragu Cavatelli.) the Ragu Cavetelli was definitely the star here and I was secretly wishing I ordered full portion of this. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal, it was the perfect solo date. read more
I finally got to check out Spinasse and their handmade egg yolk pasta The pasta was so soft and fluffy. The butter and sage one looked like it was an omelette. I have to say I like the beef ragu pasta more. This taste actually reminds me a lot of Il Corvo, which is closed now In terms of portion size, the full plate was surprisingly a lot. I definitely would have been fine with the half plate. Their moscow mule and charred broccoli were quite good too! The anchovy sauce with the charred broccoli was refreshing. Their service was great as well. They seated us on time and checked in regularly. They also gave us complimentary bread and savory chips! read more
2 years ago
It was good. Fancy-ish. Good service. The atmosphere is good enough. Food was as expected. read more
The service is extraordinarily! They trained and served like fine dine restaurants. They serve all entrees together with 2 servers. I like that. Spinasse advertised fresh made and hand cut pasta. However, I was more biased toward good old Italian pasta with al dente texture and thicker pasta. Their thin pasta not able to highlight the texture of the pasta so I wasn't a big fan Risotto ai Funghi - It was good. Don't get me wrong. But with mushroom risotto, I expect strong mushroom flavor. This one I taste no mushroom. In fact, it tastes like risotto with BBQ sauce. Tajarin con burro e Silva - Not impressed. It's butter pasta with cheese. Lack character. Tajarin Al Ragu - pasta like these depends on the Ragu sauce. It's slightly gamey so I appreciated it but the sauce lack of intensity. Bavetta Alla Milanese - best dish we had during this meal. Crispy breading and very sophisticated and intriguing onion sauce. read more
4 years ago
I'll start off to say the service and ambiance was fantastic - very cozy and romantic. There was an opening to see into the kitchen and you also get to see the pasta chef at work making fresh pasta. Our waiter was a gem. Coming from East coast Italian, and the expectations that this is supposed one of seattles best restaurants, we were very underwhelmed. Presentation and timing of food was again great, but flavors were on the bland side and just did not do anything to wow me for the price and hype. read more
COVID Precautions: Temperature checks, spaced-out tables, the staff will not approach your table until you put on your mask Ambiance: Love the vibe indoors and the hexagon tiles on the table. Great place for foodie pictures Food: Pretty solid. For the pasta dishes, you can choose between small (size of a baseball) and large (size of a softball). We started with the Antipasto Misto Della Casa, a spread of their four appetizers. Both my friend and I found the Insalata Russa our favorite with roasted beet and tuna paste. For the main, we shared a large Tajarin al Ragu and a small Cavatelli con Asprangi. I personally liked the cavatelli better with its savory sauce. The meal made us full but not stuffed. Value: Not the best. Our bill came out to $90 for the three dishes for the two of us. Overall the food is quite good, however, it is quite pricey, so I would only come here if you are willing to splurge. read more
2 years ago
Food was fabulous! The prosciutto salad had a huge amount of delicious prosciutto and the crab risotto was another favorite. We also had the sage brown butter pasta, which was a close second to the risotto. A distant third was the short rib pasta - it was a bit dry. The salmon was perfectly cooked with crispy skin. What could have been better was the service. We seemed to be an annoyance to the server because he was worried we would overstay our reservation limit. We told him we would be out in time, but he seemed very annoyed the entire night. Add in that I used a gift card to pay for part of the dinner and he moved from annoyed to angry. Just a weird vibe for a restaurant that normally has great service. I wish they would do away with time limits - it just adds stress for everyone. read more
5 years ago
If you love pasta, you have to come to Spinasse. Reservations are encouraged so plan accordingly. They have a very special hand cut egg yolk pasta that is something you must try! We started with the Prosciutto appetizer that came topped with mustard seeds and marinated apples. The marinated apples were a nice touch as it provided an almost wine-like flavor which ultimately was a nice nod to the charcuterie profile minus all of the other fixings. When we looked at pictures of the pasta, the egg yolk pasta seemed so delicate that it almost gave the impression that we could cut it with our fork. Once we tried it, the texture was soft and surprisingly still had a bite to it. We ordered both the butter and sage pasta as well as the pork and beef ragu pasta. Both were incredible and I would definitely lean towards the ragu one only because it was something I could see myself eating a lot of. The butter and sage was more unique and rich so getting a half order really was the perfect amount. read more
This place is so overrated and I don't understand why it has so many good reviews. First, the ambiance is cute for date night until you look up and see all of the water leak stains on the ceiling. The food is so mediocre and boring. The first bite of the pastas were okay and then it got to be too heavy and plain to even finish the whole bowl. The waitress telling us that we should order from each section of the menu which would probably bring your bill to over $250 for two. We also ordered the kale as a side and the kale was just long strands of kale that wasn't cut to bite size portions. This was also just bland and was just steamed kale. read more
2 years ago
My husband and I had one fave date night spot. Even after moving to the east side. It's spinasse. 10 ish years ago while living in SLU we stumbled upon a little known restaurant and instantly felt at home. We became close with many servers and especially the incredible manager Angela. For years this was "our place". After most of the service staff and Angela left, we continued to visit, abeit not as regularly, but often. We always received great service and incredible food. Unfortunately this Friday things changed. We arrived and despite the awkward greeting we're SO happy to be there. (As inside note the host was incredible, kind and super friendly). Once sat, the server greeted us and was upset we were ok with tap water. I then asked about a staple appetizer that wasn't on the listed menu but in the past we have been told to just ask about it. She rolled her eyes at me and said "we don't do specials here, if it's not on the menu it's not on the menu". We were so shocked as we've never received anything but a warm welcome at spinasse. This wasn't it. We shrugged it off. (My husband later said it was hard to watch her be so rude to me over such a kindly asked innocent question). When the server came back to the table she spotted a bottle of wine we had brought in (something we have never done in the 10 plus years of being patrons) It was a gift from my boss and we were celebrating a big work milestone (none of which I even got to explain nor would they have cared). We had looked on the website and called and both sources informed us of a $40 corking fee which we were fine with. The server approached and aggressively said " we serve that bottle here so you'll have to pay the list price of $90". I replied "omg I'm so sorry we had no idea you served it and we've never done this before. It was a gift from my boss and we are celebrating. I didn't know". She told us she would go get the wine director. The wine director came over with a wine list in her hand and slammed it down on the table and said "my server tells me you've already been made aware of our policy, thanks for understanding. Here the wine list, please make a selection and let us know." We were honestly HUMILIATED. We were made to feel like criminals. We can afford any wine on the list but we're trying to have a moment and the delivery was super harsh and terrible. Honestly, they could have delivered this msg in so many better ways. Again we were like "ok don't let it ruin the night". My husband was texting the babysitter to make sure they got the DoorDash for their dinner and the server comes over and rolls her eyes and laughs and says. "Wow I can see you're trying to do some research. I'd be happy to send my sommelier over". My husband replied that that's not what we were looking at. Honestly at this point we're done. We had been embarrassed, educated and shamed. We looked at each other and made the choice to leave. My husband said we should tell them why we were so upset. I said "no it's Friday night they are busy and I don't want to be a Karen. I will call on Monday and leave a voicemail letting them know we had a bad experience and if they want to chat about it they can call me back, if not cool." We brokenheartedly went to another restaurant after hiring a sitter and driving 40 Mins for our used to be fave place. Today we received an email that was beyond rude. Once again chastising us for bringing in a bottle and telling us (after spending thousands of dollars over the years) DONT COME BACK. (See attached image). I was flabbergasted. Again to be clear about the bottle we called and consulted the website. Both told us no prob, $40 corking fee. But above and beyond the wine issue, the rudeness of the server pushed us to leave. I cannot believe the arrogance of this place. I'm so brokenhearted to leave this review because this was our home away from home for so many years. We will never go back. read more
2 years ago
If you're a pasta fanatic, Spinasse is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is inviting and it has the most welcoming staff. The star of the show is undeniably the pasta. I promise you which ever kind you order, won't disappoint. read more
3 years ago
Spinasse was a very good option for a drop in week night dinner. The staff was very kind and got us seated quickly, and the restaurant is cute and just the right amount of fancy while still feeling casual and welcoming. You even watch them make the fresh pasta while you sit! The food was good, but I think my expectations were a touch too high. I enjoyed everything I ate, but I felt like some of the flavors were lacking the right amount of depth. For example, the Fiori Di Zucca Ripieni (stuffed squash blossoms) were great, but the heavy frying/breading distracted a bit from the blossoms themselves and I felt like I needed to soak up as much sauce as possible for the bites that were all breading to make it less plain. The Tajarin con Burro e Salvia was good as well, and I love a straightforward dish, but I did feel like it was missing something as there wasn't much variety in the flavor. Honestly, there was an anchovy crostini they brought out for us to sample before dinner, and I think that was my favorite thing I ate! All that said, I really enjoyed Spinasse and would absolutely love to come back and try more of the menu. I really love that they have half portions and appetizer tasting options, so I want to give that a shot and try more of their dishes! read more
Spinasse, located in bustling Capital Hill, serves delicious and fresh pastas, and tiramisu! They have the best COVID safety protocols of any restaurant I've seen in the neighborhood, and there are even individual covered and heated tents for a safe and warm outdoor dining experience. 1) Service (+): Our server was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. If you make a reservation on OpenTable ahead of time, there is a large cancellation fee so I recommend you just walk-in early. The outdoor dining area is, however, very limited (I counted space for only about 4-5 tables). 2) Ambience (+): I love the cozy atmosphere that the restaurant was even able to replicate outdoors! The COVID safety protocols are top notch with contact tracing, and required mask wearing while the waiter is taking orders and serving food. 3) Food (+): Spinasse is best known for its handmade pastas, so I highly recommend the TAJARIN AL RAGÙ, which is fine hand-cut egg pasta with pork and beef ragù. The meal also comes with bread (not freshly baked, unfortunately). As the entree portions aren't large here, you'll definitely have room for dessert, for which the tiramisu is a must order. The mascarpone and rum cream with espresso-soaked vanilla cake and chocolate crumble in a cup is a satisfying end. 4) Alcohol/Drinks (-): There is a large selection of wines, beers, and cocktails here. As a big fan of gin, I had the "The Cardinale," which tasted exactly like your ordinary negroni, and to remind me of the summer sun, I also had the Aperol Spritz, which was also nothing special. 5) Value for Money (-): The prices are very steep here ($27-$28/pasta, $13/cocktail), especially given the small portions. While the ambiance and hygiene were top notch, it isn't great value for money. read more
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1531 14th Ave
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Thanks! Also, is the service quick and polite? I'd like to know two more things, What's the rush hour and is the food "top-notch"?
Definitely recommend a reservation but if you walk in at open there are usually some bar seats available
Do they do walk-ins with no reservation?
Definitely need a reservation - they book out very far in advance
Does this place have cheese wheel pasta?
Not that I'm aware of. I'm assuming you mean the pasta where you put it in the big wheel of cheese so it gets cheesy. This place is a little more traditional/artisan than that, but their sage and butter pasta is amazing!! They make all their pasta…
Do you have air conditioning?
Are the noodles handspun?
Hi D’andra, Pasta at Spinasse is made in house and cut by hand. Thanks for reaching out!
Do you have delivery?
Hi Katie, Thanks for reaching out. No delivery, but we do have Tock for pickup: exploretock.com/spinasse-artusi.
Making a reservation is nearly impossible, even when trying two weeks out. Do you offer walk in? What's the best way to snag a table?
I believe the do welcome walk-ins, but they are seated outside. It's covered and there are heaters. Honestly, the food is not that great to warrant sitting outside. Wait for the reservation - they open them 2 weeks in advance and you need to call…
Do you offer any gluten free options?
Hello! Our pasta is not gluten free, but we do have antipasti, main and side dishes that are gluten free.
Is there bar seating? I'm thinking about dinner as a part of 1 and am content with bar seating if available.
There's Artusi with plenty of bar seating. It's their same / adjacent/ sister restaurant in that location and they share the kitchen. The bar is also prettier too. Might have a slightly different menu but pasta are just as tasty as sitting on the…
Do your meatballs contain fennel or anise seasonings?
Hi Jessica, Yes, our meatballs are seasoned with fennel. Thx! Spinasse and Artusi
How to cancel a reservation? They never picked up their phone or called back when I left voicemail.
Sorry they are usually very responsive... if you leave a message that's all you can do !
Can you walk in or reservation only?
They take walk-ins at the dining counter and at a couple of tables, but seating is mostly reserved.
My family will be visiting Seattle and I've been wanting to try their tajarin for ages! I've read young kids wouldn't do well in this restaurant as it's more romantic/upscale. Is there truly no option of ordering the dish to go? (Silly ?, sorry!)
Good news! They now have takeout. Their tajarin you must make at home to preserve the quality, but it's super easy and fast.
Anyone know the corkage fee pls?
I believe it's $25. I went there last summer and that's what it was.
What other dish would you recommend besides the butter & sage pasta?
Potato duck
How far in advance should I make a reservation?
I booked about 4-weeks in advance but space was limited for prime time slots (7:30 PM). Other much later time slots were available.
Thinking of bringing my 1-year-old here for dinner. Do you think this place accommodates?
Technically they allow children, but I'd get a sitter. The place is quaint and has a romantic vibe. I've seen kids before but rarely and they were older and super well behaved. You know your kiddo best but I always get a sitter when we go. Good news…
Didn't see tajarin on the menu, showed the picture on yelp to the waiter too and still got a no, so it's no longer served?
It's a signature dish at the restaurant. I sincerely doubt it was removed from the menu.
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