Dining

Spinasse 🍝

Posted by markhadland on
A man and two young adults sitting together at a rustic restaurant table, smiling at the camera.
The Hadlands

Spinasse is my 2nd favorite Italian restaurant in Seattle. I have dined here many times over the year and love their northern Italian-influenced cuisine. The atmosphere is rustic and romantic—perfect for a date night with my sons, Carter and Rhone. Sorry, Mom, I haven’t taken you here yet – I promise, soon.

My favorite spot is at the bar/chef’s counter, where you can watch them prepare their famous tajarin pasta, cut by hand and hung to dry right in front of you.

A view of a rustic Italian restaurant's kitchen with a chef preparing fresh pasta, seen through a window from the dining area.
Two chefs working in a restaurant kitchen, preparing fresh pasta at a counter behind a window.
A chef in an apron prepares fresh pasta at a restaurant, surrounded by yellow noodles and a glass partition.
A chef prepares fresh pasta by hand, pulling strands from a large mound of dough in a rustic Italian restaurant.
A chef in an apron prepares hand-made tagine pasta in a rustic kitchen, with a large mound of cooked pasta in front of him, viewed through a window.
A chef preparing fresh pasta in a well-lit kitchen, visible through a large window with yellow pasta sheets hanging for drying, surrounded by decorative figurines on the counter.
This view never gets old for me.

First, an assortment of antipasto to start.

Logo of Spinasse restaurant featuring a coat of arms design with culinary tools and the text 'VINO', 'TRATTORIA', and 'PASTIFICIO ARTIGIANALE'.
A menu from Spinasse, an Italian restaurant in Seattle, featuring the restaurant's logo and the word 'MENU' printed on the front.
First things first!
A close-up of a wine bottle labeled 'GAJA Darmagi 2010 Langhe'.
A bottle of G.D. Vajra Barolo wine from 2020, featuring a colorful label with the word 'ALBE' and a large red circle, placed on a wooden table next to a partially visible plate.
A bottle of wine with a label featuring a lion illustration and the text 'Vigneto Campe' 2005 Vürsü' on an orange background.
A few fine Italian wines for dinner.
An assortment of antipasto featuring slices of prosciutto, apple wedges, a salad with cabbage and chorizo bits, a creamy spread garnished with herbs, and colorful roasted vegetables topped with nuts.
Inside view of Spinasse restaurant in Seattle, featuring a rustic decor, bar area, and chefs at work in the kitchen.
The coveted table.
A large, vibrant abstract painting with splashes of color hanging on a wall in a rustic restaurant setting.
I love the scale and high degree of abstractness in this piece
A man at a table in an outdoor restaurant setting, surrounded by wine bottles and glassware, with partially eaten small plates of food in front of him.
A trio of tastings.
A young person at a restaurant, wearing sunglasses and gesturing with peace fingers. The table has a plate of food and wine glasses, with a red cap and outdoor lighting visible in the background.
Rhone is in the house, or COVID outdoor seating – al fresco at its finest.
A table set with several glasses of red wine, with multiple wine bottles in the background, featuring a rustic wooden tabletop in a cozy restaurant setting.
Breathing beauties.
A close-up of a stack of cookbooks on a wooden shelf, featuring titles such as 'Borgogno', 'Dining in Seattle', and 'Salt to Taste'.
Stack of cookbooks related to Italian cuisine with a decorative flower vase at the forefront.
Future tomes for my cookbook collection.
A young man wearing sunglasses makes a playful gesture with his hands at a dining table, surrounded by wine bottles and glasses.
Rhone holding court in his signature pose.
Interior of Spinasse restaurant in Seattle featuring a rustic bar area, shelves lined with liquor bottles, and staff preparing food in the kitchen.
I LOVE open kitchens.
A plate of tagine pasta topped with grated cheese, served with a fork on the side.
A plate of spaghetti topped with grated cheese, served with a fork resting beside it.
The famous pastas. Tajarin con burro e salvia and
Tajarin al ragù. Literally some of the best pastas I have ever enjoyed.
A man with short hair and a beard, making a funny face while holding a breadstick in his mouth at a restaurant.
A metallic penguin candle holder with a white candle inside, placed on a wooden table with glasses in the background.
A plate of handmade pasta served with a sauce, garnished with grated cheese.
A close-up of a plate featuring a dish with tender meat topped with fresh pomegranate seeds, served on a creamy sauce.
A plate of pasta with small pieces of meat, cherry tomatoes, and grated cheese, served on a rustic wooden table.
Other dishes.
A close-up view of a plated dish featuring seared duck breast, sliced to reveal pink, tender meat, accompanied by yellow and orange citrus garnishes on a smooth sauce.
A worthy main.
A plate of pasta featuring fine strands of noodles topped with a rich sauce and grated cheese, accompanied by a side of bowtie pasta.
A plate of tagine pasta topped with grated cheese and garnished with a green herb.
So good, worth repeating and reordering.
Interior view of a restaurant kitchen with chefs working behind a counter, surrounded by shelves stocked with various bottles and glassware.

See you soon, Spinasse. Next time with Mom!

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