Artusi
Italian restaurant · Capitol Hill
1535 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Highlights
Creative cocktails, fresh pasta, and intimate atmosphere perfect for dates
Creative cocktails, fresh pasta, and intimate atmosphere perfect for dates
"Finding a bar seat at Spinasse can be tough, but that’s the price you pay for trying to walk-in to the best pasta restaurant in the city. Just next door, however, is Artusi, Spinasse’s sister bar. There you’ll find different pastas, like cavatelli with bacon or maltagliati with braised rabbit, and they’re just as delicious. If you get a spot at the counter, you can also get a nice contact-high from the boiling pasta water steam, which is cheaper than a trip to the spa (even if you get two glasses of prosecco)." - aimee rizzo
"Artusi is the sister spot to Spinasse, which is our favorite place for date night Italian. Artusi is better for a solo meal, though. Sit at the bar among the hanging lights that look like wind chimes, take in the smells of grilled bread and olive oil, and start with a cocktail. Then, get a nice plate of pasta like homemade cavatelli with braised short rib or some mushroom risotto. You could even do a bowl of meatballs with garlic bread and call it a day - but you’re not allowed to call anything until you finish with a scoop of homemade gelato." - aimee rizzo
"Another classy spot for an aperitif and some snacks - this time, of the Italian variety. You’re here for spicy roasted hazelnuts, charcuterie, bruschetta, meatballs with garlic bread, or one of the rotating pasta dishes (the portions are pretty small, so they still feel light). Bonus: during Happy Hour, martinis and Campari spritzes are $6 each." - aimee rizzo
"Artusi is Spinasse's sister restaurant, and it's important to note that it's extremely similar—only here, the menu is more snack-focused, and the entrance has grilled bread and olive oil smells blowing onto the street from the vents. You can easily make a full meal out of some spritzes and small plates, like candied hazelnuts, fry bread, some fantastic meatballs, and a couple of pastas. Speaking of, if you come in on a Sunday or Monday, you can get two pastas and an entire bottle of wine for $45." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Artusi is the smaller sister spot to Spinasse just next door, and they’ve mastered the art of the aperitivo hour. Whereas Spinasse is perfect for a special occasion dinner, Artusi is ideal for endless snacking alongside something spiked with cocchi americano. Among the hits here is fried bread with burrata, meatballs, fennel pollen-dusted hazelnuts, and of course, the pastas. You can expect things like cavatelli with carrot and bacon or pappardelle with tomato butter to be on par with what you'll find at Spinasse, only you'll get it here in a more casual setting. The best part? If you come in on a Sunday or Monday, you can get two pastas and an entire bottle of wine for $45." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
