Assaggio Ristorante
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 441-1399
Fax: (206) 441-0603
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Virginia Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, , Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Assaggio Ristorante – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Dark wood, dim lights and Renaissance-style art provide a nearly church-like feel that shifts into party mode as soon as the chef and owner, Mauro Golmarvi, stops by to shake your hand. Booths are the way to go for privacy, as larger tables raise the noise level in a jovial way. Servers are just edgy enough to be fun and offer wise suggestions to those who ask.
The Food
While sweet, meaty prawns with creamy lemon sauce are warming without being too filling, the real treats are yet to come. Veal parmigiana is tender, plush and fragrant with herbs and cheese, while the classic bolognese sauce offers sweet sausage and a touch of cream. End the meal with thick tiramisu, perfectly balanced with a subtle combination of flavors--it's the only house-made dessert; the rest are imported from Italy.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkStart the meal with a bellini, made with imported white peach juice and Prosecco. The wine list is extensive and affordable.
The ExtrasLove the food? Pick up a copy of Mauro's cookbook on your way out to recreate the tastes in your own kitchen.
User Reviews for Assaggio Ristorante
09/06/2008 Posted by mango4444
The food was alright, nothing spectacular. The restaurant is small so everyone is crammed together and servers are always bumping past your chairs with plates of food. The owner and hostess were nice, but we had a terrible server. She was very rude and snobby. It was clear to us that she felt that we did not belong there. When we asked her about items on the menu she sighed and spoke to us as if we were children who should have known what it was. We had another couple eating with us and asked to split the bill, but she said that she wasn't able to do it and told us to just pay the other couple cash. Terrible service. This restaurant is overrated.
Pros: relatively inexpensive for downtown, good if you want somethign close to the moore theater
Cons: terrible service, limited/expensive parking
07/10/2008 Posted by 4FoodCritics
7/3/08 had a fabulous dinner. Seated promptly, service was excellent and the food fantantastic. When traveling years ago in Seattle we ate there and it was wonderful. Glad to see they've maintained the same high quality. They even made me pasta with vodka sauce, something no longer on their menu and it was the best! I highly recommended and will definately be back next time in Seattle!
Pros: Location, Service, Food, Wine
Cons: none
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