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A cornerstone of Seattle’s dining scene since 1998, la Spiga is renowned for its authentic, northern Italian cuisine, a gastronomic tribute to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Executive Chef, Sabrina Tinsley, updates the menus seasonally, uses only the finest Italian ingredients, and seeks out what is freshest in local markets. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food warms the soul. As co-founder and host Pietro Borghesi says, “An evening at la Spiga is like dining in Italy — without the plane fare.” Chef Tinsley was a contender on Iron Chef and has been featured on television, radio and in print. In Nov. 2022, she opened la Dispensa, a gourmet Italian market and deli offering many la Spiga favorites and more for enjoying at home.
Northern Italian fare including homemade pastas in an industrial-chic space with a large patio.
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Address: 1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 323-8881
Website: http://www.laspiga.com/
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Authentic northern Italian cuisine, handmade pastas, flavorful sauces and tasty seasonal dishes created by Executive Chef, Sabrina Tinsley.
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Reviews
Thomas P Smith NY REAL ESTATE
If you’re craving Italian in Seattle, this is the spot! The lasagna is incredible — rich, comforting, and perfectly made. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great choice for date night. On top of that, the staff really knows how to take care of you. Highly recommend!
… moreKenneth Chan
We really wanted to like La Spiga Osteria, but our experience fell short in several ways.
First, our server gave us the wrong information about the bread that comes with the cheese plate, which led us to order the calamari. The calamari was severely overpriced — $22 for a very small plate of thin, over-fried pieces. Definitely not worth the money.
The pastas were fine, but portions were small for the price. To make matters worse, one of our pasta orders was wrong. They remade it, but by the time it came out, one of us had already finished eating. These things happen, but there was no apology beyond a quick “sorry,” and no effort to make it right.
Finally, when the bill came, we noticed they had upcharged each pasta dish by $2 compared to the menu. I had to ask the server to adjust it — not exactly the kind of attention to detail or customer care you’d expect.
Overall, between the overpriced appetizers, small portions, incorrect order, and billing issues, this was a disappointing experience. We won’t be returning.
… moreFirst, our server gave us the wrong information about the bread that comes with the cheese plate, which led us to order the calamari. The calamari was severely overpriced — $22 for a very small plate of thin, over-fried pieces. Definitely not worth the money.
The pastas were fine, but portions were small for the price. To make matters worse, one of our pasta orders was wrong. They remade it, but by the time it came out, one of us had already finished eating. These things happen, but there was no apology beyond a quick “sorry,” and no effort to make it right.
Finally, when the bill came, we noticed they had upcharged each pasta dish by $2 compared to the menu. I had to ask the server to adjust it — not exactly the kind of attention to detail or customer care you’d expect.
Overall, between the overpriced appetizers, small portions, incorrect order, and billing issues, this was a disappointing experience. We won’t be returning.
Jennifer Anderson
Honestly kind of baffling how disappointing it was? My partner and I went for dinner together. Our food came out before our wine arrived, and it was very underwhelming to boot. My mushroom tortelli had a very watery sauce and was frankly pretty bland. My partner’s gnocchi di zucca had a brownish-purple sauce that was allegedly pesto with gorgonzola. It tasted like cheez-its. I’ve made better ravioli and gnocchi at home.
The wine was fine, but it would’ve been much more enjoyable if it hadn’t arrived a third of the way through our meal (supposedly they encountered difficulties while looking for the bottle). $28 for a fairly cheap 375mL bottle did feel pretty steep, even for a place like this. We spent a bit over $100 between the two of us.
We were also in and out in about 35 minutes, which is probably the biggest positive I have to say about our experience. The ambiance was nice too I suppose. We probably would’ve been better off staying in
… moreThe wine was fine, but it would’ve been much more enjoyable if it hadn’t arrived a third of the way through our meal (supposedly they encountered difficulties while looking for the bottle). $28 for a fairly cheap 375mL bottle did feel pretty steep, even for a place like this. We spent a bit over $100 between the two of us.
We were also in and out in about 35 minutes, which is probably the biggest positive I have to say about our experience. The ambiance was nice too I suppose. We probably would’ve been better off staying in
BAJ
Beautiful old wood modern feel. The flavor of the food was great and the waitress was excellent. Highly recommend for an intimate date night with wonderful atmosphere.
… moreBruce Morris
At first, you question why they charge for bread, but once you try it, you’ll understand it’s well worth the price – Just wow. Honestly, we could’ve had only bread for dinner and that would’ve been a wonderful experience. The gnocchi was fantastic with rich and bold flavors, while la Spiga’s tiramisu dish was one of the best we have had in the Seattle-area. We’ll definitely be adding la Spiga to our rotation
… moreLara Trepanier
I hosted our company holiday party for ~30 people in the mezzanine space here and it was AMAZING. The team loved the drinks, food and space! The event manager was responsive extremely easy to work with and set us up for a successful evening. Loved how gracious they were providing Vegan and Gluten Free options into the menu. I highly recommend hosting your next event here!
… moreRita C
Coolest warehouse vibe and great Italian food in Chophouse row.
Awesome cocktail and wine selection. Food is always well done with fresh ingredients. One of our favorite casual Italian restaurants in Seattle, and especially great for special occasion.
… moreAwesome cocktail and wine selection. Food is always well done with fresh ingredients. One of our favorite casual Italian restaurants in Seattle, and especially great for special occasion.
pratheep kumar reddy Yaddala
Decent Italian Place. Limited meat options. Mixed feelings.
Overall: 4.2/5
Location: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Taste: 4.3/5
Quantity: 4.5/5
Meat Options: 2/5
Dessert Options: 3.5/5
We were a group of 40 went to this place in August. The pasta tasted good. Zucchini tasted nice compared to other italian places. The veggies were tasty too. Filetto Estivo got mixed reviews from the group. Either it was over cooked or undercooked. But did not taste bad.
Chicken and Seafood options were very limited. Decent Pork and Steak options available.
… moreOverall: 4.2/5
Location: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Taste: 4.3/5
Quantity: 4.5/5
Meat Options: 2/5
Dessert Options: 3.5/5
We were a group of 40 went to this place in August. The pasta tasted good. Zucchini tasted nice compared to other italian places. The veggies were tasty too. Filetto Estivo got mixed reviews from the group. Either it was over cooked or undercooked. But did not taste bad.
Chicken and Seafood options were very limited. Decent Pork and Steak options available.
Sheila G
Great environment – spacious with good vibe, for dating as the live jazz piano and singing was a huge plus! Food-wise is good but not like amazing, with a wide selection of pasta , desserts , and drinks. Maybe we just didn’t order the right stuff while I had a really high expectation.
… moreThang Phu
I liked the food overall, but there are definitely some nuisances.
1) We had to ask for water multiple times before getting some more. So the server could have been a bit more attentive.
2) The bottle of wine we ordered, and actually liked, was out of inventory after the first bottle. So we were asked to switch to another one which was supposed to be similar, but it actually did not taste similar at all. The one similarity was that they were both red. So the suggestion here is to have a better selection, or at least let us know you have only one bottle left upon ordering, and don’t lie to us about being a wine being similar, when it really isn’t… I’m no wine expert, but the flavor profile was quite distinctively different to me.
3) Though the food was tasty, the portions were quite small. We definitely got appetizers to share in advance and even after dinner, it felt like we needed dessert. This may be intentional, but it really is not ideal.
Overall, I liked the food here and the staff were nice. Definitely could make some changes for better customer satisfaction though.
… more1) We had to ask for water multiple times before getting some more. So the server could have been a bit more attentive.
2) The bottle of wine we ordered, and actually liked, was out of inventory after the first bottle. So we were asked to switch to another one which was supposed to be similar, but it actually did not taste similar at all. The one similarity was that they were both red. So the suggestion here is to have a better selection, or at least let us know you have only one bottle left upon ordering, and don’t lie to us about being a wine being similar, when it really isn’t… I’m no wine expert, but the flavor profile was quite distinctively different to me.
3) Though the food was tasty, the portions were quite small. We definitely got appetizers to share in advance and even after dinner, it felt like we needed dessert. This may be intentional, but it really is not ideal.
Overall, I liked the food here and the staff were nice. Definitely could make some changes for better customer satisfaction though.