Osteria la Spiga

(206) 388-4121

1429 12th Ave (at Pike Street)
Seattle, WA 98122 47.6132 -122.3169

Neighborhoods: Broadway, Capitol Hill

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Hours:

Daily 5pm-1:30am

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Price:

$$

Last updated 6.24.09

Osteria la Spiga

What People Are Saying About Osteria la Spiga

The Owner

Osteria la Spiga

Owner

Our new space is 4 times the size and more beautiful than ever. We offer an expanded menu, and an additional bar menu that we serve until 1:30am. Enjoy your authentic italian meal while listening to live jazz music 4 nights a week. Dine on our patio, or let us host an event for you in our separate private room.

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The Editor

Anna Roth

Citysearch

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.

hadeer0905

June 25, 2009

the food was realy BAD, under cooked Lamb! bleeding! discusting, i tried one bite almost through up!. i ate pasta. instead. they charged full price for both plates. Forget it, stay home hungry, dont go there!

gforecki

January 12, 2009

I ate at La Spiga for the third time just recently (after staying away for quite a while) and sadly, came away with the same conclusion I had the first two times. The atmosphere is fabulous, the menu and wine list are intriguing, and the food is very good. Unfortunately, this all gets overshadowed by the attitude that seems to be pervasive among the wait staff and management. Basically, everyone seems to be just a little put out, too busy or simply snotty about being in the customer service business. Considering there are literally hundreds of excellent restaurants in the city I would rather take my hard earned money somewhere that makes me feel welcome.

Anonymous

December 06, 2008

Best capresse salad I've ever had, amazing noodles with truffle butter, delicious cheese selections, wonderful wine and well made tiramisu. The gnocchi was tender and would've been better without the sauce that tasted a little of Chef Boyarde. But, that was the only thing not wonderful about the meal. We'll certainly be back!

The Details on Osteria la Spiga

What to Drink:

The all-Italian wine list has many affordable bottles and a few glasses; knowledgeable staff help guide lost diners in the right direction.

Where to Sit:

Try to snag one of the leather-upholstered booths near the bar for an intimate dinner.

Know Before You Go:

Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially on weekends--though the comfortable waiting area offers a window into the kitchen, where staff is constantly forming pasta.

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Message from Osteria la Spiga

  • Expanded Menu & Space
  • Live Music 4 Days a Week
  • Bar Menu Served until 1:30AM

Our new space is 4 times the size and more beautiful than ever. We offer an expanded menu, and an additional bar menu that we serve until 1:30am. Enjoy your authentic italian meal while listening to live jazz music 4 nights a week. Dine on our patio, or let us host an event for you in our separate private room.

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