Osteria la Spiga
Osteria la Spiga is a Black-owned Italian restaurant on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington. Sabrina Tinsley is the chef and a co-owner with Pietro Borghesi. Established in 1998, the business specializes in foods from Northern Italy, specifically Bologna and Parma. The menu has included antipasti, pastas, soups, salads, and a tiramisu based on a family recipe. Osteria la Spiga has garnered a positive reception and has been deemed among Seattle's best Italian restaurants and Capitol Hill's best eateries. Tinsley opened nearby La Dispensa in 2022.
Description
Osteria la Spiga is an Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill. The business claims to serve Emilia-Romagna cuisine, specializing in foods from Bologna and Parma. The menu has included antipasti, pastas, soups, and salads. The restaurant has also served piadina, tagliatelle in a white truffle butter sauce, gnocchi al pomodoro, tiramisu, and a chèvre with sautéed grapes using Toma cheese. Happy hour has included Italian cheese, roasted nuts, olives, and a pâté. The tiramisu is based on a family recipe.History
The business was established in 1998. Sabrina Tinsley is a co-owner and chef, along with Pietro Borghesi.In 2021, Osteria la Spiga launched a pop-up series highlighting local BIPOC chefs. For Seattle Restaurant Week, the business offered a three-course dinner with a selection of appetizer, entree, and dessert options.