Absolutely incredible experience at Spinasse. One of the rare occasions where I truly have no…read morecritique to give! I'll start off by saying that I RARELY give out a 5 star review. To me, a full 5 stars, means the restaurant goes above and beyond. Food, Ambience, and Service all have to be on point, and Spinasse has it all. You walk in and it's warm and welcoming. It's a fantastic mix of classic Italian decor mixed with a modern casual restaurant with large viewing windows of the kitchen. You're then met by extremely friendly and helpful staff. They've got answers to your questions, they're great at conversation, but not too in your business. Fantastic service. As I said, I have no critique to give, so I'll just try and describe what I tasted. We started with the ANTIPASTO MISTO DELLA CASA which is essentially small portions of all of their antipasta. This can rotate seasonally. Every single dish in this was amazing. We think the Capricciosa salad was our favorite out of the bunch, but everything was fantastic. We then ordered two half orders of Pasta, the TAJARIN CON BURRO E SALVIA and the TAJARIN AL RAGU. The TAJARIN CON BURRO E SALVIA is essentially pasta in an emulsified butter and sage sauce. I'm not gonna lie, I had low expectations for such a simple dish, but WOW. Sage can be VERY overpowering, but not in this dish. You taste the sage, but as a compliment not as an overpowering flavor. The ragu was also fantastic. The Tajrain by the way - perfectly al dente. It's such a thin pasta that it could easily be overcooked, but they nailed it. Then the Pan-roasted king salmon with sauteed chanterelles, crimini brodo and thyme oil... omg... Perfect pairing. Crispy skin, tender king salmon, and those mushrooms... one of my favorite dishes I've had ever. Not too salty, mushrooms were perfectly - al dente? not too chewy, but not too mushy. Perfect. Dessert was also seasonal - a sort of cake with cream, wafers, chocolate and hazelnuts on top. Phenomenal. If you're visiting SEA, or live here, please do yourself a favor and add this to your list!

The pasta is ok nothing to write home about…read more But holy moly the service is so pretentious and rude. Feels like a humiliation ritual and the vibe is so awkward. Not sure why everyone working there is so miserable. I also feel like the menu hasn't changed in 5-7 years and it feels tired and outdated. Never again for me!!

I was celebrating a birthday with a loved one on a lovely Saturday afternoon in late June. The…read moresetting was perfect, with a sense of bustle without being too noisy or too crowded.

After sitting down, I saw a super loving grandparents. They were dressed very formally; the…read moregrandfather was even wearing a suit and dress shoes. It was like a casual, ceremonial date

Food was amazing , But Ray our waiter is a dickhead, should be fired or retrained or should just…read morefind a new job , hope he reads this . Ambiance was nice .

Recently, I met up with some colleagues for a small team dinner at La Fontana Siciliana. I was so…read moreexcited because this place had been on my list for so long! Not only to experience the food, but the DREAMY outdoor space I had seen all over social media. Service was excellent from start to finish. We managed to get an outdoor seat (yay!) and the vibes were immaculate from the start. It definitely gives off more romantic/date night vibes, but it was also fun to experience with some ladies from my team. Perfect for a girl's night! Obsessed with the string lights, the fountain, and the overall atmosphere. You somehow don't even realize you're in the middle of Seattle when you're here. The menu has so many options which made it so hard to choose, but I ended up going with the Fettucini ai Fungh - fresh fettuccini pasta with wild mushrooms served in a light cream sauce topped with truffle oil, and I also added chicken. When I say this is probably my FAVORITE pasta I've had in Seattle, I'm not kidding... I almost cleared my plate which is hard for me as my eyes are always bigger than my stomach, but I made it happen! The cream sauce was rich but not too heavy, and the truffle oil was prominent without being crazy overpowering. 10/10 absolutely no notes. Hands down would have trouble ordering something else when I visit again. Without a doubt, I will be returning in the future for a date night!

Super authentic!! Flavors are fresh and pasta is handmade, and everything comes out in a timely…read moremanner. I love the concept of a build your own pasta dish, and I like that it's more casual. Great spot.

The good: portions are large and prices are lower than expected. Financial and tiramisu were very…read moregood. Takeout was quick. The meh: carbona focaccia sandwich was a salt lick. The short rib ragu and bolognese were 2x pasta to sauce, which was surprisingly dry given they were swimming in oil. Pasta is obviously homemade and tasty. Next time we'd plan to eat in the restaurant rather than doing takeout.

Very proper old school Italian with tremendous value…read more Caesar, caprese, good bread, puttanesca, simple spaghetti and meatballs all done well

dined at Sansonina Ristorante Italiano few days back, and the vibe was inviting and warm. perfect…read morefor a catch-up with friends or even a date night. We started with bruschetta, which was fresh and well-balanced. The gamberoni fiorentini stood out - prawns with great flavor. Had a immediate yes from everyone on the table. For pasta, we had linguine carbonara and tortellini con piselli - both rich and satisfying, and i belive they were hand made tortellini - I liked them and finished the entire plate by myself (nothing left to take home ) The tiramisu was good, but the chocolate lava cake fell short. It wasn't warm enough and lacked that molten center we hoped for. Overall, the service was friendly and helpful, rounding out a pleasant experience. We'll be back for the pasta! Rating: 4/5 Standout: Gamberoni Fiorentini, Tore

Decided to celebrate the one year anniversary at Lupo. Candles and wine set the mood. Ellie's…read moreservice and recommendations were amazing. Will be back for the Margherita pizza and ambiance.

This spot has a sophisticated, slightly vintage, and sexy interior + really great wood-fired…read moreNeopolitan pizza. We had the alcohol-free shrub of the day ($8, it was strawberry flavored) and the Hot Coppa Pizza ($27). The crust is wonderfully chewy and the toppings are perfectly balanced and flavorful with saucy, tangy, sweet, and salty - a perfect pizza :) Skylar was such an amazing host!

The service, wine, and food are wonderful! I'd highly recommend! I've gone there three times this…read moresummer and plan to go again soon.

Second time in Seattle -- flying solo this time. I dined at Brunello Ristorante the night before…read morerunning the Iron Horse Half Marathon. I ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese, and shortly after, house-made bread arrived complimentary, served with olive oil and an herb-based dipping mixture, along with a small ramekin of grated cheese. The bread was very good and a nice start to the meal. The Spaghetti Bolognese was excellent. I took my time with it and really savored each bite -- the rich, creamy sauce with the Bolognese was honestly heavenly. Exactly the kind of comforting pasta I was hoping for the night before a race. I'd recommend making a reservation, although surprisingly they weren't particularly busy on a Saturday evening. Given how good the food was, that genuinely baffled me. All in all, a home run -- and I went on to finish 5th overall in my race the next morning, so I'd say the pre-race pasta did its job. I'll definitely return to Brunello if I'm back in Seattle. Last visited: Aug. 29, 2026

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I had the lumache and it was really good. The veal was tender and the pasta was perfectly al dente…read more Portions were a little small imo. I also got the blackberry mint soda! We sat in the garden and it was cool seeing the airplanes flying overhead as they were coming into land at the Boeing field. Outside seating was shady and service was great!

Darko you made the evening spectacular! Thank you so much. Highly recommend this place and if you…read morewant to adjust a menu item, they are more than happy to accommodate.

Firstly, the happy hour and bar menu are stellar! I started with the Pinot Grigio, my Nana had a…read morered wine, and we shared the grilled Caesar to start. For our entrées, I had the rigatoni, which was absolutely delicious, and my Nana loved the eggplant Parmesan. The real star of the meal, though, was the complimentary focaccia bread--holy Hannah, it was that good. The restaurant was definitely lively. It was a bit louder than I expected, and there was a strange high-pitched whistle throughout our meal, but it wasn't enough to take away from the experience. Overall, the food was fantastic, the service was great, and the atmosphere was fun and energetic. We'll definitely be back. 10/10.

Delicious food, excellent service , highly recommended…read more Sooo good, best place in Seattle

What a lovely evening. I had been meaning to try this restaurant out but hadn't the chance till…read moretonight and I was so happy I did finally. An intimate setting with a small dining room, a chef's table and bar seating. The meal started with an amuse bouche. I the snap peas (which will be transitioned out soon so I advise you order this before it leaves the menu--tahini with mama lil peppers), half dozen oysters, homemade pea vine cavatelli, and the halibut with turmeric buerre blanc was delicate. Plates and silverware were changed out with each course and the attentive friendly service earned five stars. Sitting at the chef's table is advised if you are a foodie and want an interactive experience. I so enjoyed the conversations with the chef and the GM David. He creates all the cocktails and the wine list, he's phenomenal, and truly passionate about his craft. I couldn't choose between cocktails after dinner so he created a banana liqueur vanilla espresso martini as my after dinner cocktail. Every cocktail involves a home made ingredient and changes by the season. FYI, for the summer, this restaurant offers outdoor dining which is dog friendly. Looking forward to my next visit!