Assaggio Ristorante Menu – Prices and Reviews

Location: Located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, at 2043 1st Ave. Convenient location near the Space Needle and downtown.

Atmosphere: Upscale yet relaxed Italian restaurant. Elegant decor with white tablecloths, dark wood furnishings, and wine bottles displayed on walls. Intimate, romantic ambiance.

Cuisine: Authentic Italian cuisine prepared with high-quality, fresh, local ingredients. Focuses on dishes from northern Italy. Excellent homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, interesting wine list.

Service: Professional and attentive service from knowledgeable staff. Waiters can recommend pairings for food and wine.

Crowd: Draws both locals and tourists looking for an upscale Italian experience. A popular spot for business dinners and dates. Always reservations are required.

Summary: Long-standing favorite in Belltown for authentic Italian fare in an elegant yet relaxed setting. Quality ingredients and professional service make it worth the splurge for a special meal. Highly recommended local favorite for fans of Northern Italian cuisine.

Assaggio Restaurant Seattle Menu:

Starters:

• BREAD: Macrina Bakery bread served with house made olive oil – $6
• BRUSCHETTA: Roma tomatoes and garlic on toasted crostini – $12
• CAPRESE: Tomato, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil – $16
• ARANCINI: Arborio rice ball, imported prosciutto, green peas, fontina cheese – $16
• CALAMARI: Sautéed calamari, capers, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes – $18
• SPINACI: Fresh sautéed spinach, onions, lemon, pinenuts, Dijon mustard drizzle – $12
• MEATBALLS: Classic Italian meatballs – $14
• CARPACCIO: Finely sliced raw beef tenderloin, parmigiana, capers, Dijon mustard – $16
• MUSSELS & CLAMS: Sautéed Penn cove mussels, manila clams, garlic, white wine, roma tomatoes – $18

Insalata e Zuppe (Salads and Soups):

• FRANCESCA: Wild greens, green apples, pears, gorgonzola, candied pistachios, balsamic – $16
• CAESAR: Romaine hearts, croutons, shaved parmigiano cheese – $16
• MINESTRONE: Italian vegetable soup – $16
• PASTA E FAGIOLI: Tuscan beans, prosciutto, and pennette – $16

Pizza:

• SALSICCIA: Italian sausage, marinara, and fresh mozzarella – $22
• PEPPERONI: Pepperoni, marinara, and fresh mozzarella – $22
• MARGHERITA: Marinara, fresh mozzarella, and basil – $20
• PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA: Prosciutto, arugula, and truffle oil – $24

Primi (Pasta):

• LINGUINE: Market fresh clams, garlic, lemon, and white wine sauce – $30
• GNOCCHI: House made ricotta dumplings, walnuts gorgonzola cream sauce – $26
• RIGATONI: Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, and tomato cream sauce – $26
• LASAGNA: House made noodles, mozzarella, pecorino, Romano cheese, and meat sauce – $28
• PAPPARDELLE: Wide house made noodles, wild boar Ragu, Kalamata olives and capers – $28
• ORECCHIETTE: Ear shaped pasta, local Beecher’s Flagship cheddar cheese, and truffle oil – $28
• PENNE VODKA: Imported pancetta, peppercorns, green onions, and vodka cream sauce – $28
• BOLOGNESE: Spaghetti with classic Italian meat sauce – $28
• GEMELLI: Spiral pasta, green peas, prosciutto, gorgonzola, and cream – $28
• FUSILLI: Italian sausage, currants, pine nuts, saffron cream, and arugula – $28
• PICI CARBONARA: Thick spaghetti, pancetta, Parmigiano, and fresh egg yolk – $28
• VINCIGRASSI: Mauro’s signature white lasagna from the Le Marche region – $28
• RAVIOLI: Cheese ravioli with local wild mushroom, marsala, red wine, and a touch of cream – $28

Secondi (Main Courses):

• MELANZANE: Baked eggplant with breadcrumbs, Parmigiano cheese, and marinara – $28
• BRASATO: Red wine demi-glaze braised beef short ribs, fresh herbs, and mashed potatoes – $38
• PARMIGIANA: Chicken or veal, fresh mozzarella, marinara, served with spaghetti – $32
• SALTMBOCCA: Sautéed thin cut veal, prosciutto, fresh sage, and chardonnay butter sauce – $32
• FILETTO: Grilled beef tenderloin, gorgonzola red wine sauce, over Arborio rice – $52
• POLLO MARSALA: Pan-seared chicken breasts with mushrooms and marsala cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and broccolini florets – $30
• OSSO BUCO: Organic veal shank, braised in seasonal vegetables, over Arborio rice – $52
• MARCHIGIANA: Organic lamb shank braised with tomato, vegetable, red wine, over white risotto – $48

Dolce (Desserts):

• ZEPPOLE: Fried donut balls dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with mascarpone cream – $14
• TIRAMISU: Espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder – $14
• TARTUFO: Zabaione cream center surrounded by chocolate gelato – $14
• POACHED PEARS: Red wine poached pears served with vanilla gelato and toasted almonds – $12
• LIMONCELLO TARTUFO: Limoncello center surrounded by lemon cream gelato – $14
• AFFOGATO: Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso – $10
• GELATO: Chocolate, vanilla, spumoni, stracciatella, salted caramel – $10
• CANNOLI: Classic Italian pastry shells filled with whipped almond whipped ricotta cream – $14

Caffè (Coffee and Tea):

• COFFEE: Café Umbria arco etrusco dark roast – $3
• DECAF: Cafe Umbria mezzanotte blend – $3
• ESPRESSO: gusto crema blend – $3
• CAPPUCCINO: Single or double shot of espresso, steamed milk – $4
• LATTE: Single or double shot of espresso, steamed milk – $4
• HOT TEA: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Herbal, Green Tea – $4