Beneath Capitol Hill’s glow, a culinary gem awaits. This is Cascina Spinasse. It is an Italian restaurant known for its Piedmont cuisine. Since 2008, Cascina Spinasse has offered soulful dishes.
Chef Stuart Lane took over in 2015. He continues the legacy. He uses authentic techniques. The chef incorporates products from Pacific Northwest artisans and small farmers.
Imagine handmade pastas. Picture seasonally inspired dishes. Think of carefully selected Northern Italian wines. That’s Cascina Spinasse.
The restaurant has earned accolades. Seattle Metropolitan named it among the best Italian spots in Seattle in 2022. Eater Seattle highlighted it for romantic nights out. It was also listed as a great date spot open on Mondays. The Infatuation included it in their 25 best Seattle restaurants of 2023.
Cascina Spinasse’s menu features delights. Consider arugula salad. Envision apple and quince crostata. Perhaps lasagna tempts you. Braised lamb is another option. Mascarpone cheesecake could be your dessert. Maybe you prefer grilled peach with oatmeal gelato and cinnamon milk.
One popular dish is Tajarin al Ragu o Burro e Salvia. It features fine hand-cut egg pasta. It comes with ragu or butter and sage. Bon Appétit recognized it as one of the 10 best pasta dishes.
Another favorite is Cavatelli con Funghi Spugnole. This dish includes cavatelli. It also has morel mushrooms and marjoram.
Consider also Tortui di Capretto. It is tortui filled with braised goat and spring greens.
Cascina Spinasse offers a wine club. Wine Director Noa Emas curates the selections. Members receive two or four bottles each month. They also get tasting notes and background information. The wines focus on Piedmont.
For a taste of Italy, visit Cascina Spinasse. Chef Lane and his team will welcome you.