Restaurant in Seattle, United States

Spinasse

Name: Spinasse
Address: 1531 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Seattle, US
Telephone: (206) 251-7673

595Pearl Points

Consistent Italian worth booking in Seattle.

About Spinasse

Northern Italian kitchen on Capitol Hill focused on Piemonte traditions — agnolotti, tajarin, braised meats paired with a wine list that skews heavily toward regional producers. Book a week out for weekend dinner slots; the OAD Casual in North America Ranked #64 (2025) placement reflects consistent execution at a price point that rewards diners who care about wine depth and regional specificity over broader Italian menus.

Spinasse is an Italian restaurant in Seattle led by chef/owner Stuart Lane. The verified details are straightforward: dinner hours run Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 5–10 pm, Friday and Saturday from 5–11 pm. The dress code is smart casual, making it a polished but approachable choice for an evening meal.

The Italian focus and why it matters

Spinasse is best understood as a Seattle Italian restaurant rather than a catch-all dining room. Specific dishes, regional specialties, menu formats are not verified here, so the safest expectation is an Italian dinner guided by Stuart Lane's kitchen. If you are comparing Italian options, Uncle Dom's Italian Kitchen is another allowed point of reference, though Spinasse should be judged on its own verified identity: Italian cuisine in Seattle with smart-casual expectations.

Open Monday through Sunday, 5–10 pm most nights and until 11 pm Friday and Saturday, the schedule supports dinner plans only. No lunch service is verified, so lunch seekers should look elsewhere. The hours suit evening reservations, whether for an early dinner or a later Friday or Saturday meal.

How to think about booking and the meal

Because only core venue facts are verified, it would be misleading to claim a specific wine focus, seating format, service style, price point, or signature order. What can be said with confidence is that Spinasse is an Italian restaurant in Seattle, led by Stuart Lane, with smart-casual dress and evening hours every day of the week. Diners choosing between Seattle Italian restaurants can also consider Staple & Fancy Mercantile as another comparisons.

For solo diners, groups, or date-night plans, confirm availability directly before going rather than relying on assumptions about walk-ins, counter seating, or peak demand. The verified schedule gives the clearest planning framework: 5–10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 5–11 pm Friday and Saturday.

Seattle has a wide range of dining options if Spinasse is not the right fit for a given evening. Café Juanita and Uncle Dom's Italian Kitchen are useful comparisons, while diners exploring beyond Italian can check our full Seattle restaurants guide for broader recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spinasse good for solo dining?

Solo dining can work if the available reservation times and seating suit you, but no specific counter, bar, or seating format is verified here. The grounded facts are that Spinasse is an Italian restaurant in Seattle, led by Stuart Lane, with dinner hours every day of the week.

What should a first-timer know about Spinasse?

First-timers should know that Spinasse serves Italian cuisine in Seattle and follows a smart-casual dress code. Specific signature dishes, menu size, pacing, or regional specialties are not verified here, so review current information directly before deciding what to order.

Is lunch or dinner better at Spinasse?

Dinner is the verified service window. Spinasse opens at 5 pm Monday through Sunday, closes at 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, closes at 11 pm Friday and Saturday. No lunch service is verified.

How far ahead should I book Spinasse?

No specific booking window is verified. If you want to dine at Spinasse, check current availability directly, especially for Friday or Saturday dinner, when the verified hours extend from 5–11 pm.

Does Spinasse handle dietary restrictions?

No specific allergy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or dietary-accommodation information is verified here. Contact Spinasse directly before booking if dietary restrictions are important to your meal. Diners comparing Italian options may also look at Staple & Fancy Mercantile.

Location

1531 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Seattle, United States

Compare Spinasse

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Spinasse
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Staple & Fancy Mercantile, Italian, Italian
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La Quercia, Italian, Italian
Sunday Sauce, Italian, Italian

Spinasse competes in Seattle's Italian mid-tier, where regional focus and wine depth matter more than sheer ambition. Café Juanita sits a step above in formality and price, offering a more refined experience with a broader Northern Italian scope, worth the splurge if you want tablecloth service and a longer tasting menu. Staple & Fancy Mercantile delivers a wider Italian regional spread and easier booking, but the wine program lacks the Piemonte granularity that defines Spinasse. For a more casual, Southern Italian angle, Uncle Dom's Italian Kitchen offers tomato-forward comfort food at a lower price point, though without the same wine list depth.

If you care about drinking well alongside food built for those bottles, Spinasse is the clearest recommendation in this. The OAD Casual in North America Ranked #64 (2025) placement reflects steady execution without the formality or price premium of Café Juanita. Booking a week out for weekend dinner slots is standard; Staple & Fancy Mercantile and Uncle Dom's are easier to walk into on short notice. For explorers who value regional specificity and a wine program that matches the kitchen's focus, Spinasse is the stronger choice over broader-stroke Italian options in the neighborhood.