Osteria la Spiga
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 323-8881
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Pike Street
Message from Osteria la Spiga
An authentic italian food experience from the Romagna region
- Expanded Menu & Space
- Live Music 4 Days a Week
- Bar Menu Served until 1:30AM
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Editorial Review for Osteria la Spiga – by Anna Roth
The Scene
Located in the dramatically remodeled Piston & Ring building, a former auto shop, this large, soaring space exudes warmth from its exposed wood beams and rafters. Large windows at the back expose a peek-a-boo view of the downtown skyline. The crowd of Capitol Hill hipsters and foodies dine at tightly packed tables in one of two rooms or mingle at the long bar.
The Food
The menu features Italian specialties not widely known outside the owners' native Romagna, like the tortelli starter, a pillow of savory potatoes encased in thin flatbread and topped with cured meats. Cheese-lovers should look no further than the wonderfully messy lasagna, a stack of ragu, béchamel and house-made spinach noodles. Tender boar ribs offer a tasty alternative to the usual secondi offerings. If there's still room for dessert, opt for affogato, a shot of espresso poured over ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoReservations are strongly encouraged, especially on weekends--though the comfortable waiting area offers a window into the kitchen, where staff is constantly forming pasta.
What to DrinkThe all-Italian wine list has many affordable bottles and a few glasses; knowledgeable staff help guide lost diners in the right direction.
Where to SitTry to snag one of the leather-upholstered booths near the bar for an intimate dinner.
User Reviews for Osteria la Spiga
06/25/2008 Posted by cristalla
I had to pop on and review after seeing some of the angrier reviews on here. I stopped in to see the new space and have a drink, and the service was so good I had to order some food. The food was so good I had to order some more, and by the end of a couple of hours I just had to talk to the charming Pietro and congratulate him on his wonderful restaurant. It just reminded me how a simple dish, lovingly prepared and served can really change your whole night around. The food, service, and ambience were all 5-star. You NEED to eat here.
Pros: Simple, well-priced and great dishes, happy and knowledgable servers, astonishing variety of seating options
Cons: Umm...lemme think...bathrooms downstairs, maybe?
06/15/2008 Posted by andy261
I ate dinner there with a friend last night, and unfortunately what we were expecting based on the positive reviews was not what we experienced. I made a reservation a week in advance and specifically requested a windowside table, but not only did we have to wait 10-15 minutes to be seated but it was also a couple tables away from the window (note: I think this was due to age discrimination - my friend and I are both 19 - because while we were waiting an open windowside table was given to two older women). We shrugged it off as it wasn't that important to us, but then we had to wait another 15 minutes or so for any waiter to even stop by our table. Service I can only describe as curt, and though we appreciated how quickly our food came out, the food was pretty unimpressive. We both got the veal and split the crostini appetizer. For a $60 meal, there are many, many better options for Italian restaurants in Seattle.
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