Assaggio

From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is welcoming — the walls are painted with Michelangelo-inspired art and the place buzzes with convivial chatter. You'll find Mauro there with a smile, traveling from table to table to ensure each diner's comfort and satisfaction. Of course, the best reason to come to Assaggio is the food. A carefully composed menu of bold, robust central and northern...

The Extras: Love the food? Pick up a copy of Mauro's cookbook on your way out to recreate the tastes in your own kitchen.

What to Drink: Start the meal with a bellini, made with imported white peach juice and Prosecco. The wine list is extensive and affordable.

Chef-owner Mauro Golmarvi's charming restaurant offers a casual yet romantic oasis in the heart of downtown Seattle. A pleasant alternative from the surrounding contemporary eateries, Assaggio offers classic Italian fare served in a… Read More

Self-taught chef Mauro Golmarvi opened Assaggio Ristorante in 1993, bringing a refreshing Italian charm to Seattle diners. Old-world dishes are served on crisp linens adorned with fresh flowers. Starters range from stuffed, fried green olives to grilled pancetta-wrapped radicchio, and seafood saffron soup. Meat lovers will enjoy the veal osso buco, while the seafood-minded turn to a pizza...

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...

Opened in 1993 by chef, Mauro Golmarvi. In Italian, Assaggio means “taste” and the menu has been designed to give a taste of Mauro’s culinary passion.