Spindini

Spindini is a Memphis favorite that specializes in "Simply Elegant Italian." They specialize in traditional Italian food prepared with a modern twist. You'll also see that the menu denotes dishes cooked in the wood-burning oven, made with organically-grown produce harvested at Woodland Farms, a company owned farm, or made with honey from Spindini's own bee hives.

Chef Steven Robillio has taken the reins at Spindini, originally opened by Memphis restaurateur Judd Grisanti in 2007. Some things remain from the old Grisanti days at the South Main eatery, such as traditional pasta dishes and the wood-fired pizzas cooked to order in a flaming-hot oven at the end of the bar. But Robillio brings contemporary cuisine as well with seasonal dishes. Much of the...

Judd Grisanti comes from a long line of Italian chef/restaurateurs who have earned well-deserved success and recognition in Memphis. Spindini is the newest venture from the Grisanti clan, and it is a sophisticated showstopper. Opened in 2007 in downtown's South Main arts district, the long, narrow restaurant is flanked by a banquette with tightly spaced tables and a classy bar adorned with...

This restaurant in trendy South Main was a hot spot before it even opened: such is the reputation of the Grisanti family. The chef-owner is Judd Grisanti, who launched his own place after honing his skills at Ronnie Grisanti & Sons and other family operations. Everything is well prepared, even if some dishes (fried calamari and Grisanti pasta standby Elfo’s Special) are fairly predictable....

Spindini Ventures is a dining facility that accommodates more than 100 people. It specializes in a range of appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas and beverages. It provides pasta dishes, sausage, crusted scallops, grilled salmon steaks, pork chops and mashed potatoes. The restaurant also has a full-service bar that stocks a variety of white and red wines, including pinot noir, zinfandel, grenache,...