Spinasse - Seattle

I have been eager to try out this restaurant for years, but getting a reservation has always been a challenge. I had heard great things about their Italian cuis... read more I have been eager to try out this restaurant for years, but getting a reservation has always been a challenge. I had heard great things about their Italian cuisine. However, my husband and I were disappointed with our experience. We had a reservation at 5 pm, and when I arrived promptly at that time, I was informed by the host that they preferred to seat guests only when the entire party had arrived. I was also told that all orders must be placed at the same time. It was not a very welcoming introduction. Despite this, our waiter was excellent. The food was decent, but not exceptional or amazing, and certainly not the best Italian food in Seattle. It is unlikely that we will return.

We are quite familiar with Italian cuisine, and Spinasse is one of the few places in this area that matches the quality of a good regional eatery in Italy. Ital... read more We are quite familiar with Italian cuisine, and Spinasse is one of the few places in this area that matches the quality of a good regional eatery in Italy. Italian food relies heavily on using top-notch, flavorful ingredients, making it difficult to replicate elsewhere. Our locally sourced spinach, for example, often lacks the sweetness and richness of Italian spinach, which can impact dish flavors. However, Spinasse handles these challenges admirably. While the restaurant is on the pricier side, that is to be expected in Seattle.

The butter pasta with sage is a must-try dish. It is incredibly delicious. It's so good that we seldom have the chance to try anything else. read more The butter pasta with sage is a must-try dish. It is incredibly delicious. It's so good that we seldom have the chance to try anything else.

Food was not what I expected, it was even better. Highly recommend to visit this place. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food was not what I expected, it was even better. Highly recommend to visit this place. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Been coming to Spinasse for over 15 years. Yes, still fantastic in all the ways I described it years ago. Same food, atmosphere and location. Even the prices se... read more Been coming to Spinasse for over 15 years. Yes, still fantastic in all the ways I described it years ago. Same food, atmosphere and location. 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 at 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. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Price per person: $100+