Osteria La Spiga

Osteria la Spiga is a welcoming neighborhood spot where you can savor handmade pasta and authentic cuisine from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Chef Sabrina Tinsley keeps the menu fresh and seasonal.

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.

Chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley crafts Romagnola cuisine from seasonal products sourced in local markets. The ambience matches the food in its simplicity and warmth: hardwood floors and large tables recall family-style dinners, and the…

Vaulted ceilings with low hanging lamps along with wooden floors and tables provide an intimate atmosphere, while Osteria La Spiga’s food will intrigue diners who enjoy more “off the beaten path” menus. Chef/co-owner Sabrina Tinsley is committed to cooking with seasonal ingredients. Among the flavor-packed soups you may discover a clear meat broth with short strands of breadcrumb-enriched...

Italian restaurants all over Seattle serve a wide range of regional Italian dishes that do not include tomato sauce, and here at La Spiga, you can sample the cuisine of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. The restaurant is a big, contemporary space in the heart of Capitol Hill's restaurant district, and on warm summer days, the tables on the sidewalk patio are the place to be. Be sure to start a...

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...

Voted Best of Citysearch Italian Food 2008