218 reviews
#158 of 3,219 Restaurants in Seattle$$ - $$$, Italian, Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options+1 206-323-8881+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Tue
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
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Food
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PRICE RANGE
$24.00 – $45.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
Is this restaurant good for bar scene?
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About
Osteria la Spiga was co-founded in 1998 by Chef Sabrina Tinsley and her husband, Pietro Borghesi, in a quest to bring authentic cuisine from northern Italy to Seattle. In Italy, the Osteria is a welcoming neighborhood spot where locals savor fresh, seasonal food in the company of good friends. Osteria la Spiga is just such a place; the atmosphere is 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.” La Spiga's menu pays homage to Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Chef Sabrina creates tasty, seasonal dishes that reflect the authenticity of the food while using the finest Italian ingredients and what is freshest from local sources.
PRICE RANGE
$24.00 – $45.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
218 reviews
Excellent
96
Very good
67
Average
38
Poor
14
Terrible
3
anncablemcfarland
21 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
Had an amazing meal here last night (8/27/20)! The experience began at the door where we had our temperatures taken, given a run-down of safety protocols and downloaded the menu to our phones. We dined on a lovely back deck overlooking the courtyards of other restaurants around the Chop House, and were able to enjoy some soft piano music in the background. Our waiter recommended drinks (according to our tastes) and we opted to share a plate of artisan cheeses with warmed pita bread points while we decided on our meals! Pure heaven!! My sister & I opted to begin with their house salad - wonderfully fresh with a delicious oil & vinegar dressing (with enough that we could share ours with my niece). Our main courses were pasta - all home made!! Mine, tagliolini with a lovely white sauce and generously sprinkled with chanterelle mushrooms; impossible to describe all the wonderful flavors doing a happy dance in my mouth!! A delicious Sauvignon Blanc added to the whole experience! My sister & her daughter had the tagliatelle ah ragu which they both said was amazing!! And no better way to end this kind of a meal than with tiramisu (using Grandma’s recipe). When in Seattle; do not pass this Northern Italian restaurant by!! You will not be disappointed!!
Written August 28, 2020
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630cherylp
Thank you for the wonderful review, and we're so happy you had such a great experience! It's especially heartening, because we've worked hard to create safe spaces (during these unusual times) where people can still enjoy the pleasure of dining out, as well as the great food and drinks we've been serving for over 20 years. Hope to see you again....stay safe!
Written August 30, 2020
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world1explorer
Nashville354 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
Osteria's in Italy can be a little casual or small menu and this place was neither.
The food was exceptional and the atmosphere great. We were in a small open air courtyard at the back which was great for social distancing but all the tables looked great.
The appetizers were impeccably done, we had a range of breads, some burrata and some proscuitto and all were exceptional even compared to Italy.
There was a good selection of pastas and main courses, I had the gnocchi which are hard to get right and these were perfect.
We didnt have room for dessert (or rather we went to the nearby top rated ice cream shoppe instead).
Written September 8, 2021
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Shaun K-B
Romford13 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
The food here was absolutely delicious, and everyone who served us was so friendly (shout-out to the person who gave us a free drink as it was our honeymoon!!). Atmosphere in the outside area felt a bit lacking compared with the buzz of inside, but that's a very minor complaint. This was delicious!
Written August 29, 2022
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SarahRuB
Nashville333 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
Dinner here was fantastic. The atmosphere was nice, we were able to sit outside on the patio which was perfect. We started with a 1/2 board of prosciutto and the Pesca Arrosto for the table. The pasta plates were delicious as we had the gnocchi, and lasagna and my kids tried the pollo alla diavola (they liked it). We all enjoyed our meals and had no room left for dessert.
My only complaint was that the menu required QR code to read and we like to not use our phones during meals.
Written September 5, 2021
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BarryandJackie
Berkeley1146 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
We had a lovely evening, and dinner was served in several courses, shared among the three of us. Salad,, then pasta with rabbit and tortellini with asparagus. Still hungry, we ordered veal with prosciutto -- like its name, thinly sliced veal, and ground prosciutto. Two bottles of Italian wine washed it all down and finally too full for dessert. Served promptly but not rushed. Looking forward to returning.
Written June 2, 2024
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Tod S
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
It was my 60th birthday party and my friends wanted to go to this restaurant and I ordered the lasagna. It was dry and just absolutely awful no sauce on it no cheese on it and look at this picture of it. It looks dry and it was my 60th birthday party and it should’ve been so much better compared to other Italian restaurants! It’s way over priced and the food is not good at all. Stay away!
Written April 29, 2024
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Gay F
Falls Church156 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
What a fabulous meal. The prosciutto di parma was some of the best I have ever had. We also had a cheese plate that was wonderful. The mushroom ravioli and the lasagna were out of this world. Roast chicken and potatoes were taken to a new level. Sooooo good.
Written February 19, 2020
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630cherylp
Thank you, Gay. We love hearing that we hit all the right notes!
Written August 30, 2020
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Bill G
Yakima29 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
This may not have the top ratings, but I would rank this as one of my favorites now. The food was excellent, the service excelled, and the atmosphere was wonderful and casual. Whether you are on a first date or a 40th Anniversary date night, I would recommend dining here. The wine selection, food selection, and especially the Tiramasu reminded me of our trip Bolzano, Italy.
Written July 30, 2024
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RadioGuru
New York City8 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We chose La Spiga by walking by it. We're glad we did. A great mix of traditional and contemporary. Not everybody would order the tagliolini alle sarde (with sardines) but I'm glad I did. Great drinks. too.
Written August 17, 2023
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5576miked
Tucson103 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
My wife and daugher took me here for my birthday. We lived in Italy for a long time and know Italian food. The food was delicious. We had several courses between apps, pasta and main. A pretty good wine selection as we do enjoy Italian wine. My daughter lives nearby and she went for her birthday too and takes visiting friends there. It is delicious. Recommend it.
Written February 22, 2023
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Pietro B
This made our day and is exactly the kind of experience we strive to give all of our guests—a little taste of Italy here in Seattle. Hope to see you back again soon!
Written March 1, 2023
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Michele C
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
The lasagna was very good. Bit pricey since it was completely a la carte, no salad or anything else, but at least it was really good!
Written August 26, 2024
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chrisDTW
Seattle236 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
Dropped by La Spiga today to have a glass of wine with a coworker. Turns out it was happy hour and my friend ordered a red from Sardegna and I ordered a delicious white from Alto Aldige, my favorite wine region of Italy. Max the bartender was super helpful and friendly and happily patient with all of our questions. We weren’t hungry enough for dinner but I ordered the potatoes roasted with sea salt, olive oil and fresh rosemary. DIVINE!!
The restaurant also sells bottles to go, so I scored and bought two bottles of the Kerner, a varietal from Italy but it’s originally German and a member of the Riesling family but dry and crisp. I will be taking those bottles down to Napa to impress my wine industry friends , and will definitely return to Spiga as they have a great selection of “normal” Italian food but also several delicious looking vegan options.
Written November 29, 2023
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Rosi
Seattle1203 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
We had 15+ people to host for a mini grad-school reunion dinner recently, and since planning was a bit last minute, finding a spot in Seattle proved very tricky. Luckily, Osteria La Spiga was able and willing to accommodate.
While it took a bit of a back-and-forth with the events team to get this reservation squared away, the dinner itself was a success.
For larger groups, they recommend ordering appetizers ahead of time, which worked really well. Everything that landed on the table was absolutely delicious - from cheese and prosciutto platters to grilled veggies to main courses: my pan-seared Columbia river sturgeon with cannellini bean, rosemary, and tomato farrotto was *chef's kiss*. Food-wise, my only complaint was the size of the cheese platter - it was modest, and I was hoping for some more variety. But it is me not being much of a carnivorous creature.
The service was friendly, and while it was not an easy feat to keep a large crowd (including rather small kids) happy, they did well.
Written July 19, 2023
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monica m
Seattle57 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
We are never disappointed when we come here. It's great for celebrations but it's also great for a night when you need to sit at the bar and just unwind after a crazy week.
Written September 24, 2021
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AJ - Gramps
Sylvania31 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
I really enjoyed this restaurant. If you like authentic style Italian you should check this place out.
Written July 28, 2021
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