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About Spina Restaurant
Spina's brick walled, cozy dining room contains a fresh pasta bar where guests can watch our Pasta Chef Blanca prepare fresh pasta throughout their dining experience.
Quick Facts
- Cuisine: Italian
- Accepts Credit Card: Yes
- Parking: On-Street
- Atmosphere: Romantic, Elegant
- Take Reservations: Yes
- Serves Alcohol: Yes
- Smoking Allowed:No
Business Hours:
Mon Wed Fri Sat - 5.30pm-11.30pm
Tue - 5.30pm-11.00pm
Thurs - 5.00pm-11.30pm
Sun - 5.30pm-10.00pm
Features
- Private Room Available
- Visitors on Expense Account
- Power Dining
- Outdoor
- Desserts to Die For
- Teen Friendly
- Senior Appeal
User Reviews for Spina Restaurant
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“...We live in the neighborhood and have dined. The food is outstanding, they offer many different and interesting pastas as well as meat, chicken and fish... |
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“...We live in the neighborhood and have dined at Spina already many times, it is a definite favorite. The food is outstanding, they offer many different a... |
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“...What is it about the East Village? I know there are some good restaurants there, but so many people want to be there that even the mediocre ones are crowded on a Saturday night... |
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“... The vibe is cozy, with the usual East Village beams, a wine bar and even a lady rolling out pasta in the middle of the dining room for everyone to see... |
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“...since our wine arrived late, we were treated to free dessert wine at the end of the night :) The inside is homey and spacious, and fresh pasta is made before your very eyes... |
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“... The restaurant is casual and comfortable, the staff all friendly and knowledgeable. This is a must go restaurant, and don't miss the Tiramisu for dess... |
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“...basically a boat of mussels for $5, side plate of meatballs for $3, $3 beers, and half-off glasses of wine. You MUST try the truffle-infused tortelloni... |
All Reviews for Spina Restaurant
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August 29, 2009
Food
8
Decor
8
Service
8
I recently dined at a restaurant that opened just a few months ago and seems to be under the radar, so I thought it deserves some recognition. The restaurant, Spina, is located in the East Village and its specialty is freshly made pasta. The pasta maker has a station right in the dining room, so you can watch it being made. Though small, Spina's dining room is of a square shape, so it feels cozy, as opposed to the cramped feeling you get in long, narrow places.
The primary impression I felt was the high degree of freshness quality in the ingredients. I started with basil bruschetta , topped with a light, subtly flavored ricotta. Simple, tasty and, like all the dishes I tried, presented in an understated, elegant fashion. Next course was a beef carpaccio topped with chanterelle mushrooms, arugula and shaved parmigiano. The slightly salty carpaccio was offset by the delicate mushrooms and along with the other ingredients. provided a delightful palette of flavors that complemented each other nicely.
We then moved on to 2 of the much anticipated fresh pasta dishes. Farfalle w/ chanterelle mushrooms, speck and cream was my favorite dish of the evening. It was rich and creamy, yet light. If that was the only dish I hate that night, I'd have walked away happy. The last pasta dish. Gnocchi roasted eggplant, tomato and scamorza ( a mozzarella-like cheese), was also quite good. The pasta dishes don't bowl you over, but befriend you more more with each bite.
The prices are reasonable, with the pasta dishes running from the teens to low 20's. We stretched out the meal to over 3 hours and indulged ourselves with 4 courses, but one need not order that much to enjoy a complete meal. We couldn't even think of desert. The selection of wines were varied and the chef/owner / sommelier is knowledgeable about the wines.
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