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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
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..
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.
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
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!
Update to my last review 14 years ago... Yes, still fantastic in all the ways I described years ago. Even the prices seem to not be out of sight and the atmosphere and food are fantastic. That said, I don't like setting in the area by the door and always request to be seated in the original restrauant space to the left of the entrance for a more subdued and romantic atmosphere. Tempted to eat everything on the menu for the $120/person, but we ate just about everything we liked and was absolutely stuffed. For the first time patrons you must eat a half portion of the Tajarin Con Burro E Salvia and the Tajarin Al Ragu. As in "Top Gun" don't think just do. The waiter, Brent picked out a wine and it was fantastic as I posted a photo for that bottle of Barbra D'Asti DOCG Superiore Ca'DiPian 2023. Parking just beside the resturant for $4/hr. They reserve the counter for walk-ins, but I would make a reservation and request to be seated in the original resturant space away from the front door reception area for more romantic atmosphere.
I'm doing this review weeks after my Seattle trip because of how amazing the experience was! The entrees were already memorable, but the service was absolutely unforgettable. Our salmon had a few small bones (which we didn't mind at all because it was delicious) so we put them aside on the plate. The waiter noticed the bones on the plate, and the chef was "so embarrassed" that they decided to comp the entire salmon entree. We have never had any restaurant comp a meal based on finding a few bones on a plate; wow! Let me be honest, the food was already 5 stars so I wish I could give it 6 stars. We ordered the Antipasto Misto Della Casa which included all of their appetizers. This was good but not our favorite dish; I'd recommend skipping the appetizers here honestly. Instead of the appetizers, I'd recommend just ordering the Duck Confit Crespelle which was absolutely phenomenal! Our favorite savory crepe we've ever had. Both of the entrees we ordered were excellent. The salmon had a crispy, thick skin and flavorful meat. The egg pasta was equally great with the most tender, delicious noodles we've ever had. The dessert (Chocolate Torta) was good but I'd recommend focusing stomach space on the entrees and crepe. read more
I came to Seattle to visit friends and we were super lucky to eat here by walking in on a Saturday night! The antipasto misto della case is a must order dish if this is your first time here. All the ingredients tasted fresh, high quality, and perfectly seasoned. This definitely represents the quality of this restaurant. As for the primi, unlike the traditional tagliatelle or spaghetti, the pasta here were finely cut, which absorbed all the sauces. Especially, tajarin con burro e salva tasted so buttery. Cavatelli was super good too! The guanciale added great flavor to this dish. The risotto was also delicious-creamy but not too greasy. It was definitely more on the cooked side rather than al dente. The service here was excellent! The staff made sure we had clean plates for every course and kept our wine glasses full throughout the meal. I felt so lucky to visit this restaurant while in Seattle! Such a memorable experience! read more
This was a super fun experience! We did the taste Everything on the menu which was way bigger portions than a tasting. It was half sizes of the full plates I think. It was a ton of food and a super great way to celebrate a special occasion! read more
1 year ago
I've been to Cascina Spinasse several times and had always had an amazing experience. I haven't been back since prior to Covid and wanted to check out the place again. Everything met my expectations! I was able to reserve a table for 8 easily 2 months in advance on a weeknight. When we checked in, we were greeted and got seated right away. Our table was next to the front hostess, so it was a bit chilly but it was fine either way. Our group ordered the first round of cocktails and antipasti to start off. We ordered 2 plates of the antipasto misto Della casa; really enjoyed the rapini, the prosciutto, and the marinated artichokes with hazelnuts. For primi, we ordered the tajarin con burro salvia, tajarin al ragu, and the cavatelli. All of the noodles were fresh and homemade. The pasta came out piping hot and best to eat right away. I really liked how our waiter spaced out the pastas and brought them out in sequence so that we got to enjoy each dish separately! Really enjoyed the ragu and the cavatelli. We also ordered a side of funghi saltati and asparagi Al pesto, both dishes were really good! Then we ended up with three desserts; crostata Al rabarbaro, torta al cioccolato, and icecream. My favorite dessert was the crostata Al rabarbaro. It was warm and paired nicely with the pistachio gelato. Would highly recommend coming here - make sure to make a reservation in advance. read more
Did the $120 tasting menu. Great quick service, nice ambiance, generous portions of food, maybe 11-12 dishes. My only complaint is the food is very heavy... lots of cheese, meat and butter. My favorite dish was the veggie dish/salad. I love veggies, wish they had more veggies. Also wish it included dessert. Weird for tasting menu to not include dessert. read more
We came back to Spinasse for a special occasion and had a great meal. We ordered the asparagus, a full order of the Tajarin con burro e salvia, full order of the Cavatelli, and a half order of the Tajarin al ragù. We asked for olive oil to go with the bread and it was delicious. Once again we enjoyed the Tajarin con burro e salvia the best. I liked the Cavatelli second best. We ordered too much and took some home. Next time, I think a full order of pasta each would be a good quantity between that and the bread. We also ordered a dessert. It was decent, not too sweet or rich. The pasta and cocktails are the stars of the show. read more
5 months ago
Nice Ambiance and good service but all of the dishes was super salty and we were unable to enjoy them. read more
We came here for my birthday dinner on Sunday. I was so excited to try Spinasse as I have heard so many good things about it. First of all, the service is nothing short of exceptional. The servers know the menu very well and were helpful in choosing what to order. The food is amazing. This is by far the best Italian food you can get in Seattle. My husband and I have greatly missed the Italian food we used to get in New York, and it is safe to say this is on par with what we have tasted there! We ordered the tajarin al ragu and the cavatelli. The tajarin was savory and mouthwatering. It had the perfect amount of sauce-to-pasta ratio. The cavatelli is perfectly creamy and the addition of the guanciele adds a perfect saltiness to it. For dessert, we ordered the budino and torta al cioccolato. Easily the best chocolate cake I have ever had. The budino is also light and delicious. The restaurant is on the smaller side with a cozy and casual atmosphere. This is the perfect place for a birthday dinner or date night and we will absolutely be back! P.S.: make reservations ahead of time! If the reservation you need is not available, I personally was able to set a reminder on OpenTable for the time and date that I wanted; I was the notified of openings and I was so excited to see they had availability on my birthday! It is 100% worth it to download the app! read more
2 months ago
Absolutely incredible. Every bite, service and atmosphere were perfect. We are in town from Chicago and saw this restaurant on tv. It was perfection in person! Shout out to Adam for great service and recommendations! read more
6 months ago
Someone recommended this place and I'm so glad we listened! Best pasta I've ever eaten... even better than any I had in Italy last summer. We had the butter and sage pasta and the pasta with beef and pork. It was so light and delicious! Anyone visiting Seattle should definitely go to this place! We got a seat at the bar and watched them making the pasta! We also had a delicious scallop and asparagus first course. Best meal we had in Seattle! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Missus and I are unanimous - 5/5, no notes - go here! What a good meal. After not being able to get any kind of reservation, the missus and I (party of 2)just walked in at 5pm (started lining up at 445pm) on a random Saturday in mid-March, 2025. We got seated at the end of the bar - and wow, this decor looks amazing! There's no music but you can sometimes hear sounds from the neighbouring Artusi (sister restaurant). The missus and I overheard that between 2 and 4 is the optimal walk in party size, and the server (Heather) who took care of us confirmed that lining up at 5pm is the right way to go. We ordered all of the appetizers, tajarin al ragu (large), and the capunet. They asked for us to order all at once - but we prefer that anyway. Be decisive! Peanut allergy was no problem at all. Parking: entire situation is f**ked in general here. The parking garage in the same building is actually cheaper than street parking (per hour). I ordered the paper plane as a drink. Decent - would get again! The appetizer tray was incredible. My fav (in order) was the prosciutto, then the beef tongue, then the salad, but all were incredible in taste, texture, and ingredient quality. Then they took away the appetizer plate and replaced it with a massive pasta bowl. How can you not be excited? Getting to watch the pasta being made from the bar seat is... A treat. The tajarin al ragu (pasta) came out next. Wow, these are some thin noodles - and they taste incredible! They changed the bowls after the pasta dish too. Wow - this entire dining experience is definitely an orchestra of effort. Before the last course we got a brand new plate, fork, and meat knife. The main looked incredible! It was Swiss chard with braised beef/pork and a caramelized honey. Just when I thought the pasta would be the star, this won the meal so far! We definitely saved room for dessert. The missus wanted the torta yogurt e limon and I was leaning towards the semifreddo (vs the cake) and Heather recommended semifreddo - not that I needed to be convinced. Between the two desserts the missus and I both loved the semifreddo more - but the lemon tarte was still good! After tax (before tip) it was $162 for two people. For everything we ordered - this was definitely worth it - mains, apps, desserts, and one drink. In and out took 75 minutes - with warm, fast, courteous service. Thanks Heather and Spinasse for the experience! read more
6 months ago
A great neighborhood Italian restaurant. With house made pasta, bread, butter (yummm) and juice just to name a few. The staff are absolutely lovely, helpful and kind. Benjamin our server offered great suggestions, pairing options and helped us not over order, which was so appreciated! Highly recommend this place of you are in the mood for authentic homemade Italian! read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
By far the best pasta in Seattle. I made the reservation several weeks in advance, but they do have some seating at the bar for walk-ins. I've been there several times this summer. All the pastas have been great. I especially enjoy the Tajarin dishes. The servers were very knowledgeable and attentive. It's very nice inside, definitely worth the visit. read more
Had a great date night here. We went for the tasting menu option which for $120/person gets you every antipasto, primo, and segundo on the menu. So basically for $240 we got what I assume to be the full normal sized portion of each dish to share between the 2 of us. Honestly everything was a hit. But our favorites were, to no one's surprise, were the pasta. I always like a good risotto so yeah, I really appreciated the risotto ai gambari. Also because some of the other pastas and mains were a but salty for me. But they were still all so good. Both the tajarin are so unique. The strands are so delicate and create an amazing mouthfeel. And the flavors are a huge punch in contrast to how delicate it all looks. And while they didn't taste heavy, the fullness really hit our tummies right as we got into the segundos. We took a bute of everything to make sure we got a taste of things fresh but had to tap out and ask for the rest to go. Definitely worth the experience and impossible to leave without a full belly. read more
2 years ago
*we got the party menu since we had a big group and sat in the back room* Food: 4/5 most entrees and desserts were delicious! My favorite was the ragu pasta and pan roasted trout. The beef cheeks were a little salty for my taste. The appetizers were a little meh for the price.... Service: 5/5 we had a dedicated waitress for the back room who served us drinks and all the dishes. She was very attentive for our group of 12 people Ambience 5/5 classy, small restaurant located in upper Cap Hill. Great place for date nights read more
1 year ago
All of the food was good, it was just not really anything special. The pasta was way too rich and especially after eating all the prosciutto in my appetizer which the server recommended doing with the pasta dish, it just was way too heavy and rich. I think you're better off trying other spots in Seattle. read more
1 month ago
3 months ago
We chose to do the tasting menu and I would highly recommend. Just 2 of us so it was a lot of food but they let us know they could pack things up to go if we were slowing down and just wanted to taste each course. Service was impeccable and each course was presented beautifully with an explanation from the kitchen. read more
1 year ago
An incredible dinner from start to finish -- thoughtful dishes, handmade pastas, and a cozy atmosphere that made the whole evening feel special. We shared everything family-style, and here's what we loved: Broccoli con Bagna Caoda Pan-roasted broccoli with anchovy-garlic sauce. Beautifully charred and flavorful, though just a bit too salty for our taste. Still a great side overall! Lombatello Perfectly cooked hanger steak - tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The smoked eggplant polenta fritters on the side were a surprising highlight! Tajarin con Burro e Salvia Simple but stunning. The fresh egg yolk pasta was silky and rich, paired perfectly with butter and sage. A must-order. Cavatelli al Ragù di Costelette Tender pasta with a hearty short rib ragù and sweet cherry tomatoes. So satisfying and deeply comforting. House Bread Warm, crusty, and addictive. Served with olive oil -- the perfect starter. Antipasto Misto della Casa A lovely variety of cold starters: prosciutto with heirloom melon, ricotta with crushed peas, cucumber with goat cheese, and arugula salad. Fresh, light, and well-composed. Anchovy & Brie Toast Salty, creamy, crunchy -- a bold, delicious bite that kicked off the meal in the best way. Service was warm, friendly, and efficient. The whole dining experience felt special, and the ambiance was just right for a relaxed but elevated night out. Even with the slightly salty broccoli, everything else was so good that we'd come back in a heartbeat. read more
1 year ago
Hands down the best pasta around and my favorite eatery in town! The butter and sage tajarin, short rib ragu are just way too amazingly delicious! I'd highly recommend trying as many as you can, and small plates are great option to pair with some mouthwatering secondi. Great vino and cocktail options! Classic PNW hospitality with a very Piemonte ambiance, the servers are very knowledgeable and a pleasure to chat with. Reservations are hard - but they've accommodated us by going the extra mile twice. First for our anniversary dinner and second when our nanny cancelled and we had to add our 2 kids to the table. read more
2 years ago
Food: the pasta and the fries were delicious!!! I don't even know how to describe it. Service: the staff were attentive, friendly and knowledgeable of what to recommend if you're not sure of what to get. Ambiance: simple, modern and a decor of Italy. You can dine inside or outside read more
2 years ago
During our visit, we opted for the menu degustazione (family style). Overall, I enjoyed most of the dishes, with a few exceptions: the gnocchi, braised beef, and rabbit meatballs. I took a small bite of each and chose not to continue, so my partner ended up devouring most of these dishes. Later that night, my partner became very ill, experiencing vomiting, chills, and fever. We suspect that the food poisoning may have come from one of the dishes mentioned above. While the overall dining experience had its highlights, the unfortunate aftermath of the meal has left us with serious concerns about food safety. We hope that the restaurant takes necessary precautions to ensure that all dishes are prepared and served with the utmost care, as the health and well-being of patrons should always be a top priority. read more
9 months ago
Great experience. Great Service. Love it when a place does the tasting menu. I get excited when I can sample it all. Definitely a must try. Would be a nice date night spot. Lights are dim. read more
9 months ago
Exquisite on all levels--food, service and ambiance. The restaurant is tight, old world and homey. The staff always makes you feel welcome and cared for. The food is wonderful. Standouts were the Tajarin con burro e salvia, Agnolotti di coniglio and Cipollini ripieni. The butter sage pasta melted in your mouth delightful, but the flavors of the rabbit and onions in the other two was otherworldly. Just as wonderful is the moka coffee service for desert. Will try to come here every time we are in town. Lovely. read more
2 years ago
Food: Enjoyed almost everything I tried. The butter and sage pasta was a bit too rich for me personally, so it was getting really repetitive towards the last few bites. Dessert was underwhelming. Service: We came here to celebrate our anniversary and made sure to leave a note while booking our reservation--it was never acknowledged. Ambiance: Very cute spot but it was a bit cold. I enjoyed watching the kitchen staff making their pasta. Waiting area is also quite small. Finding street parking can be very challenging but there are a few paid lots nearby. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
I love the food and vibes here which feel both homey and upscale! All of the food is from the Piedmont region of Italy, a place I've heard about when talking about wine but never about food. I came in expecting standard Italian food but was blown away by the diversity of this cuisine that I've never tried. I love that they offer the menu degustazione which lets you try everything on the menu. Highly recommend since everything is really good. My favorite dishes though were definitely the tajarin, the fine hand cut egg yolk pasta. Each strand of pasta was super thin and eating it had the mouthfeel of luxurious silk strands. The one with butter had so much butter flavor, it was milky, decadent, and rich. The one with ragu was meaty and full of umami and surprisingly lighter than the butter one. I also really enjoyed the meats here, especially the beef cheek. It had a fennel star anise flavor that I really enjoyed and was extremely tender and succulent. The wine pairing, which is all Piedmont wines, matched the dishes well and every glass was varied. The service was also super friendly. Overall, one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to! read more
I feel blessed to have discovered this place. It feels like somewhere out of old school NYC or even a rural town in Italy. The place is dimly lit, well staffed, and the tables are full. And there's a wealth of handmade pasta flying around the kitchen and even hung in the windows. The staff here are super friendly and knowledgable. They are very accommodating in helping to pick out dishes and put them in the right progression. It feels almost family run. The menu is not huge, but thats a good thing, because everything they make is incredibly thoughtful and high quality. They also have a great wine list. We came by on a Saturday night and it was full until about 9pm when we sat down. We sat at the bar which ended up being great because we chatted with the bartender who was also our expert server and overall host for the night. He helped us pick out some great wines and dishes. We started with the duck confit pouches for which i can't recall the name. They were very flavorful and well baked. The meat was succulent and tender. We then moved onto pasta. We were super hungry so we did one full and one half order. Next time I'm coming back starving because I wish i had a ton more room. The tajarine (sp?) was epic. So beautifully cooked and creamy with a hint of sage. It was just perfectly executed. And the gnocci was unlike any I've ever had. Small pieces of gnocci super pillowy but also dense. Hard to explain. And the meat in the gnocci was spectacular too. Well seasoned but not overpowering. We skipped dessert but based on the dessert the people next to is were eating its definitely happening next time. Overall incredible night. Incredible food. This will be a new mist visit whenever I'm in town. Its not easy to get reservations and now i understand why. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Honestly truly blown away by this restaurant. Easily in the top 3 best Italian restaurants I've had in my entire life. The little courtesy bread with salted butter & piece of cheese with balsamic they start you off with was phenomenal so I knew that was a great sign for what was to come. I started with the sample appetizer platter & the aged prosciutto with baked apple in mustard seed was unreal. The artichoke dish was out of this world. Personally, I didn't care for the other two dishes on the sample platter (the salad & the peas) but overall amazing. For my mains - I did half a portion of the butter sage pasta and then half a portion of the cavatelli with garlic spinach etc. The butter sage pasta was one of the most decadent dishes I've ever had. 10/10 perfect. So simple yet astounding. I could eat that every day. The cavatelli dish was also amazing & perfectly al dente. But between the 2, the star was the first. For desert I had the chocolate cake which was good but not anything spectacular. Overall, a phenomenal place that is freshly cooked, real ingredients and it shows read more
2 years ago
My first dining experience at Spinasse was nothing short of excellent! We had a large group reservation and were seated in the private dining area. Our group menu included six cocktails, beer, red and white wine options, and four courses. I wasn't able to try the steak or short rib options, but everything else was delicious. The corn fritters, butter and sage pasta, and crab risotto were my favorites, and I loved both desserts equally. read more
Loved the atmosphere, appetizers, and service but the pasta was a little salty for us. My husband and I made a 5pm reservation for a Tuesday night. It was pretty empty at the time, which made it more intimate and nice. Love the vibes! Our host and server were both attentive and friendly. Gave lots of backstory and helpful information about the food. Food: + lemon soda - very refreshing! + complimentary crostini was delicious + antipasto Misto Della casa - all 4 antipasti made for a great appetizer to share! This was my favorite! + complimentary bread and sticks - yum! Served with olive oil For the pasta - they come in 2 sizes a half order or a full order. My husband and I originally tried ordering two half orders and our server was pretty confident in recommending that we get a full entree per person. So we decided to get a full order of each pasta, because we felt unsure. This was a mistake for us because the pasta was much too rich and salty, we ended up having a good amount left that we couldn't take home with us because we had a movie after dinner. We did our best to finish it but by the end it was just too heavy for us. + tajarin con burro - butter and sage. This was recommended as the top favorite and most popular. We were actually the most disappointed with this. The noodles were a little too soft for our liking and the pasta sauce was very heavy and salty. + agnolotti - braised Robbie filled pasta with broth was actually very tasty but once again over poured with salt or maybe it was the saltiness of the cheese on top for this one. The texture of the noodle was better for us. Overall, maybe it's our taste buds that didn't suite this type of Italian pasta. We had high hopes but it fell short for us. read more
5 months ago
The only thing decent here are the pastas, don't bother with the tasting menu. Couldn't finish any of the main entrees and the starters were just gross. Couldn't finish anything besides the pastas....total bill was 269.74 so overpriced and gross read more
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1531 14th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Capitol Hill
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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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