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Spiga
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Seafood Italian, Seafood [Edit]
1228 Collins AveMiami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-0079
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
59 reviews for Spiga
Review Highlights
"Awesome, light, yet homemade pasta baked briefly in the..."
(in 5 reviews)
"For dessert, we shared a slice of key lime pie."
(in 3 reviews)
"...a quadratini with portabello mushrooms and truffle oil."
(in 5 reviews)
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58 reviews in English
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Review from Luisa C.
7/24/2011 2 photos
This place is a hidden gem in the middle of South Beach.
Funny enough I had never heard of it, even though I am a local. By last-minute-invite we landed at Spiga and I must say that I will definitively come back for more.
The staff at the bar and the waiter were all very pleasant and nice, with a smile on their faces. Further, the service was quick and on point. The overall atmosphere of Spiga was a romantic and quaint one and no doubt the perfect "first date" spot.
Since it was already rather late we only ordered main entrees, but I saw many dishes I will have to try next time around. Their pasta dishes (about 10- 15 of them) sounded very authentic and not the typical you usually see at an Italian restaurant.
I ordered their special, which was the butterflied snapper in a pomegranate sauce to die for! It was paired with fresh vegetables and potatoes. The vegetables consisted of lightly breaded and baked tomatoes and onions, which I thought added a nice touch to the dish. This dish was priced at $28, which for SoBe is just the right price.
I am so glad I was introduced to this great place in my neighborhood. -
Review from Daniel S.
12/9/2011
Divine as divine comes!
Best pastas south of Montreal and west of Napoli!
Also being out of Ocean drive's gettho is a welcome price and crowd break. -
Review from MICHELLE C.
Miami, FL
Mama....... Mia!
We came here with another couple who are very good friends. They live in Broward, you know across the border. They do not like the flashy beach scene much. We could not have picked a more perfect place.
Located in the front of a boutique hotel, intimate, dim lights, and the outside terrace was very cozy and quite romantic. I know it has been said but this would be a great date spot.
We were first greeted by the owner who is Italian, and very hospitable. We sat outside and our server came over right away to get our drink order. The entire evening the service was excellent. After looking over the good wine list, I chose a Brunello, which was reasonably priced and very good.
We started with steamed mussels in a perfect broth that was fresh and succulent.From the awesome bread and olive oil we could have made a meal of it. The minute we were out of bread or water, it got taken care of asap.
Ceasar salad was delish, then we ordered our entree's. All of us chose various items. From so many different pasta dishes, seafood, osso bucco, lamb, steak, etc....
Every single dish we ordered was fantastico! I had one of the pasta dishes, it was fab!
Our meal was very good, service does not get much better and a huge part of our great evening was never being rushed, enjoying the cozy atmosphere with friends and several bottles of wine in a classy elegant restaurant.
Prices are slightly high, but it is the beach and well it is not cheap to run a business here.
Bday, anniversary, date night, this would be a great place to check out.
My only observation was their was no music, possibly something wrong with their system. I wanted to hear "Ti Amo" over and over again. -
Review from Cathy B.
10/22/2011
Certainly better than much of the food found on South Beach, and a nice setting to get away from the crowds. Service was excellent, but the food was spotty.
We started with the grilled asparagus appetizer, which was positively memorable. Very, very good.
The caprese salad was good. As mentioned below, the arugula and pear salad was a great flavor combo, but tonight, the balanace was completely off. With probably 1/2 pound of arugula in one single bowl (barely exaggerating), the two slices of pears and four shavings of Parmesan just couldnt stretch themselves thin enough.
Pasta with portobellas was quite flavorful. The lamb was fatty and presented with a side of overcooked and bitter spinach. For $120, we certainly had hoped for me. That said, we have spent that much on slop from chain South Beach hotels. -
Review from Rob H.
Baltimore, MD
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Some of the best pasta I have eaten. Loves the fettucini del mar. Calamari was grilled and fantastic. Excellent flavors across the board.
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Review from Rudolph G.
Miami Beach, FL
1/22/2012
Great food, I enjoyed everything from the appetizer to the dessert. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was very cozy. Definately worth a visit !!
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Review from Jenny A.
Manhattan, NY
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wonderful. I went here with my family on a vacation in Miami and had an incredibly good experience. One star taken off for sub-par views and decor. We sat outside and it was pleasant because of the company, not the atmosphere.
The pink moscato was incredibly good pre-dinner, although the selection of wines overall is strong. Grilled calamari salad was typical but well done. The side salad's dressing was outstanding, which is odd considering it was supposed to be olive oil and balsamic.
I had the grilled tuna with tomatos and avocados. HUGE portion. The special crab ravioli was the standout- amazingly fresh and tasty. Carbonara and a tagliatelle dish were both strong.
The key lime pie was a bit jello-ey but had good flavor. The tiramisu was INCREDIBLE. I wish we had ordered more.
The service was on point and in total, our dinner took 1.5 hours- perfect length for us. I would go back to Spiga for sure! -
Review from Jenny L.
6/30/2011
Great restaurant! We were able to sit outside on the patio area and take in the sights/scene of South Beach - which unfortunately involved Memorial Day Hip Hop Weekend - which made for interesting stories to say the least.
Anyways, the restaurant was very pretty and the staff friendly, but not overbearing.
Food - Octopus appetizer - very delicious and soft, yummmy. Veal Ravioli in a Beschamel Sauce - DELICIOUS!
Overall, a great meal and would go back again for sure. -
Review from K R.
Brooklyn, NY
11/12/2011
Food was decent but was grossed out by a huge roach running under our table while eating. The staff seemed unconcerned about it and. Did not compensate us for our troubles. If you like vermin, this is the place for you!!!
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Review from Megan Q.
Washington, DC
4/7/2011
Won my heart with the precious, romantic front patio seating, walls overgrown with lush ivy, quiet small table settings with one little candle.
Service made the experience extra special and the amazing homemade dishes were divine. Try it all.
No cocktails available just vino. -
Review from Jessica E.
Manhattan, NY
5/23/2011
I admit it, I'm a city snob. IN NYC, Spiga would get three stars, but in Miami, where great food is less prevalent (no wonder everyone's so fit and pretty!), this place really shines. Spiga is quaint and romantic, with a wonderful outdoor seating area. The service is attentive and well-informed, and genuinely knows how to take care of its guests. The dishes are classic Italian ones, and are extremely well-done, though a tad heavy on the sauce. Spiga does not have a full bar, so no cocktails are served, but the wine list is good, and the selections in the $30s are all solid. You can even get a bottle of bubbly for less than $40!
If you go with a large group, be sure to bring cash - Spiga only allows four credit cards per bill. -
Review from Andy L.
Miami, FL
7/8/2011
Spiga is housed in the front room of the Impala Hotel, with outdoor seating on either side of the hotel entrance. The ambiance is warm and romantic with white table clothes and soft lighting.
The food here is solid Italian; there is nothing ground breaking or cutting edge. Dishes are familiar and often contain fresh and good quality ingredients. Execution can be uneven, however, which cost the restaurant a star in my rating.
We started with Formaggio Tormina Piemontese Alla Griglia ($18), a take on grilled cheese, with melted Tormina cheese and portabella mushroom slices resting atop a slice of toasted home made bread. The cheese was tangy and a good match for the portabellas. The dish was good, although we might have preferred the soft focaccia, a basket of which we shared after being seated, to the toast.
Bresaola Tartufata ($13) was served on a bed of Arugula drizzled with truffle oil and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese. The bresaola (air-dried beef) was thinly sliced and and made for a light and flavorful dish.
Insalata di Luna ($9) was a combination of Arugula, pears & slices of Parmesan cheese tossed with olive oil and balsamic. A nice, if often seen combination of ripe fruit, sweet vinegar and slightly bitter greens.
We ordered two plates of Fettuccine con Gamberi e Asparagi ($19), home made pasta with shrimp, asparagus & fresh tomatoes in white wine, garlic and olive oil. The Fettuccine was perfectly done and, along with the asparagus, was cooked al dente. The dish was garlicky and flavorful, although, one serving was curiously marred by a gritty, sandy texture. The culprit in the second serving may have been poorly cleaned asparagus, an error that the kitchen should have intercepted before it came to our table.
Zuppa di Pesce ($26) is billed as the restaurant's signature soup. Out came a rich & tasty saffron-tomato based broth filled with fish, clams, calamari, shrimp, and scallops. As good as the broth was, the seafood was a bit overcooked, with the calamari being particularly chewy.
Cernia allo Scoglio ($26), a sauteed grouper fillet in a saffron sauce, was garnished with mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari. The sauce was well seasoned and flavorful and the fish was cooked nicely, but again the shellfish was overcooked.
Costolette D'Agnello alla Romana was a generously sauced, cut up, rack of lamb. The white wine based sauce was flavored with garlic, herbs and a hint of mint. The lamb was served medium, although it was ordered medium rare.
The Dessert Combination (for two, but shared by our entire table) consisted of slices of Tiramisu and Ricotta cheesecake with a strawberry sauce, flan topped with walnuts and a scoop of chocolate mousse. The Tiramisu was good, the sauce was an interesting addition to the Ricotta cheesecake, the flan was a little flat tasting and the chocolate mouse may have been the best of the bunch. It was rich, moca-laced and creamy.
The night we were there the service was very good and our waiter was quite accomodating. Rather than order off the wine list, we brought a few old vintages of wine and the waiter had some problems pulling the corks. He decanted all of the bottles for us and was often at our table checking to see how we were doing.
The corkage fee is $25 per bottle, by the way.
We would probably try Spiga again and hope for better and more consistent execution by the kitchen next time. -
Review from Beth K.
5/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
The ambiance is classy and quiet... large outdoor area, with white table clothes, candles, smooth service. It's a nice date spot.
We were looking for Italian food, for variety from all the crab and sushi we'd been eating. Based on the good yelp-age, we decided to try Spiga, and were not disappointed.
I had the Linguini fruti de mar, which had mussels, calamari, scallop, and shrimp in a white wine sauce with a touch of tomato. For dessert, we shared a slice of key lime pie. -
Review from Mike A.
Minneapolis, MN
3/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
My Spiga experience, at 7pm on a Monday night during spring break, was great... But still wasn't perfect. My gripes are few, though, compared to the wonderful food and solid service.
One complaint goes to the host, who might possibly maybe kinda sorta lied to me about seating. I put all of the qualifiers in there because I can't think of a reason for him to lie, or what the restaurant would have gained by lying... But, still. I was a table of 1 this particular night, and was told that there was only 1 table available for me due to a crush of reservations starting in 10 minutes. The table I took was right in front of the host's stand on the front porch--no problem at all for me. Problem is that, as my tasty dinner progressed, 2 or 3 more walkups without reservations (being so close, I could hear their entire conversations) were seated after the same admonitions from the host. Again--I have no idea why this type of lie would be told. It didn't make me feel special that I got a table that night, but I was happy for the great food.
Another small peeve was when I asked the host for a dark linen, to protect my dark pants from white fuzz. He looked at me as though I was the first person to ever propose such a preposterous question before telling me 'no'. Ok then.
Things picked up from there, and quickly. My server recommended the green ravioli over another entree choice (tagliatelle), which hit the nail on the head. Awesome, light, yet homemade pasta baked briefly in the oven. Yum!
The house Pinot grigio was also good, and a relative bargain at $8.50 for a glass (this is South Beach, people). The key-lime pie for dessert was the best I have ever had, despite not having a traditional graham cracker crust (it was lighter-colored, but still excellent). The pie filling itself was so light it nearly floated off the plate. Perhaps to ensure that didn't happen, it was drizzled with strawberry syrup, which was a subtle compliment to the dish.
One final note--there were some colorful characters parading by, including on the cross street I took to get from Ocean to Collins. I saw a group of (wannabe) thugs harass another walker, which caused me to cross to the other side of the street. I had no issues, but it's something to keep in mind.
Total cost, including tip, for all that was mentioned above: $60. -
Review from Marc F.
4/13/2011
Words can't explain how good this place is, they can only try and speak for my experiences time and time again.
I have been to this restaurant now a number of times and finally decided to share my thoughts with Yelp; a place I consider perfect for a date or for a group of close friends reuniting.
It's a small cozy place with seating both inside and out; plenty of parking as well, either on the street in front of the restaurant or in one of the parking lots (12th or 13th) directly in front as well. I highly suggest making a reservation, since they tend to get packed at certain hours and make sure to make that reservation early enough to avoid any problems.
I always switch it up when ordering the pastas, they are all delicious, in fact the only one I have ever had a problem with (mainly presentation) was the Linguine Alla Checca if memory serves me correct. When it comes to appetizers I suggest my favorite, the asparagus. I have yet to try any fish at the restaurant but have devoured every plate of meat I have ever ordered, with my favorite being the Saltimbocca, it comes with prosciutto in white wine sauce. Oh, and if possible try and leave from for dessert, you will understand why when you order it.
The staff is always nice and extremely helpful, and the experience is well worth the time and money. -
Review from Sue B.
Manchester, NH
5/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't remember what we ate but we did enjoy the meal. They put a lot of focus on their wine - since we aren't big wine drinkers that sort of went over our heads. Terrible web site because of the home page - the home page takes forever to load - most people would give up if they had to wait that long and look for another site. The rest of the site is fine but ugh that home page.
Atmosphere: very classy and romantic
Food: pretty good - although I expected better.
Prices: what you would expect
Portions: small
Quality: decent -
Review from Erik R.
Monument, CO
5/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Used Yelper reviews to find Spiga.. thanks guys! Much like they said, the pasta is awesome (ask which ones are hand made), the service was Tremendous, very attentive and patient with our questions. Wines by the glass both Italian and domestic. Table bread, awesome. I think they love people who love and enjoy food. Had the Ravioli Verde, baked with Bechamel cheese -- wife was jealous (she ordered the less pleasing Quadretti with truffle oil).
Went early at 6pm, no crowds then but it was almost packed by 7:30. Reserve and Enjoy! -
Review from K W.
Addison, TX
6/30/2011
Yelp led me to this neat little bistro. A great combination here of wine selection, chef's specials and ambiance. Nice to be off the Ocean Blvd cavalcade of weirdos and relax.
Front porch is best seating. -
Review from Alyssa F.
New York, NY
Really fresh pasta, they are homemade. Enjoyed my shrimp fettuccine entree and mussel appetizer.
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Review from Daniel E.
New York, NY
8/4/2011
Had to wait one hour for the main course... Despite checking in with them multiple times. Waiters tried their best to manage the situation but they didn't even take at least that dish off the bill. Food wasn't bad, but not as good as osteria del teatro. I used to like spiga a lot, hope they can get back to understanding client service.
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Review from Erica L.
Nesconset, NY
1/23/2011
After a disappointing experience at The Carlyle on Ocean my boyfriend and I walked over to Collins and found Spiga.
We sat outside on the porch and even though it was a very cold night in Miami (in the low 40s) they really accommodated us with the outdoor heaters.
Food was great but not something I would dream about later, I had the linguine with seafood and my boyfriend had the gnocchi. For appetizers we had the prosciutto and cantaloupe and the calamari (which i HIGHLY recommend). For dessert we had the tiramisu (delicious!) and the BF had a double espresso which he said was good, not excellent just good.
Our server was EXCELLENT, great customer service and very helpful with giving recommendations. -
Review from Joaquin M.
Miami, FL
1/14/2011
I can not believe this place !
The bread is amazing! i would just sit there and eat only bread!
The staff is amazing!
The food is really good, and considering its italian. its not heavy on your stomach. The staff always remembers you.
The bruschetta and carpaccio appetizers are really good.
The gnocchi and ravioli are very light and tasty.
My friend raves about the grilled chicken, but i haven t tried it yet. -
Review from Peggy G.
Allentown, PA
8/17/2011
This is a nice little Italian restaurant. The service was great and the food was very good. We started with the prosciutto and melon. My husband had the bolognese sauce and I had the steak with balsamic sauce. All of our food was delicious. My husband LOVED the homemade pasta and thought the sauce was perfect. My favorite part of the meal was the Tiramisu! Save room for dessert! It was incredible!
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Review from Anna B.
Irving, TX
5/27/2011
I liked the atmosphere..nice and cozy. Everyone was nice, but the food was expensive and not that great. Maybe I should have ordered something different. I ordered some type of ravioli dish that was $21 and certainly not worth it.
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Review from Christy N.
Oakland, CA
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was here on the weekend and thanked to Yelper I found this place. Yummy food and excellent service. Be sure to try the bake Ravaoli. Great place to people watch on Collin Ave.
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Review from Ashley S.
Miami Beach, FL
6/4/2010
This place was great! I cannot believe that I'd never heard of this place before last night. It was my birthday and I was lucky enough to be taken here--by someone who wasn't even from Miami and clearly did a better job to find a new restaurant than I can as a local.
When the date picked me up, I was a little nervous that we were headed to a restaurant on Collins. Various spots were running through my head as to where we could be going as I had not been told. When we pulled up to this restaurant in the front of a cute boutique hotel, I sighed a breath of relief and then when we walked inside I smiled.
We sat at the bar and each had a glass of prosecco to start the evening and then were seated at an outside table. The wait staff was truly phenomenal--which is saying a lot for MB. We shared the mussels appetizer and I wanted more bread to sop up the broth; one of the best I've had.
I had a little difficulty deciding on my main dish and was flip flopping between the veal and sea bass special of the night. I went with the sea bass and my date got one of the veal dishes. Both were served timely and we both rather enjoyed our meal. The sauce for the sea bass was divine!
We ordered a bottle of the Malbec which went perfectly with the meal and I never once had to pour my own wine as the prompt wait staff was sure to constantly have the glasses full. It was truly a great birthday dinner--and a new surprise gem for a local! -
Review from Jennie N.
Manhattan, NY
7/7/2011
Awesome place. Great homemade pasta. Romantic atmosphere. Nice staff. Just perfect.
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Review from Renato S.
Germantown, MD
5/30/2011
Service and setting real nice at Spiga. Pork tenderloin was bleh... Texture not appetizing at all and not very nice to look at either. I did like the grilled calamari very much, served almost like a salad with lettuce and light olive oil.
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Review from Suzanne H.
Miami, FL
6/19/2011
Loved the friendiness, intimacy of the small restaurant, outdoor seating and great service --and of course, great food! We didn't have reservations but the manager accomodated us and was very friendly-they had one table left and it was probably the best table we could have had. We shared the carbonara as a starter and it was outstanding- one of the best we had- not too creamy, not dry-just perfect. My husband had the NY strip scortitino di monzo all'aceto balsamico and thought it was very good. I went light on the second course- the prosciutto and melon which was refreshing. Grazie Spiga- we'll be back!
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Review from Hui C.
San Francisco, CA
9/12/2008
Spiga is a very decent Italian restaurant right on the main strip of Miami beach on Collins.
Quite a few of the wait staff had strong Italian accents and spoke to some customers in Italian. That's pretty impressive and bodes well for the place. Reservations were not a problem on a Sat night.
The service was prompt and pleasant. We got a salmon entree and a pasta dish to share. It was plenty of food. The pasta was home made, very fresh and thin. The salmon was well-cooked and pretty fresh. They also have a decent wine by the glass list.
Overall a very pleasant experience. -
Review from Briana M.
Seattle, WA
5/7/2011
Excellent pasta--the bolognese was exactly as it was in Italy and the ravioli was light and perfectly al dente. We also had a lovely bottle of wine for under $40. Most of all the service was some of the best we've ever had. Don't bother with the Caesar salad (not the tart salty crisp salad I was expecting) and the caprese lacked fresh basil and balsamic. But the homemade mozzarella made up for it. Get an advanced reservation if you want to sit outside.
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Review from Tuff G.
Castro Valley, CA
4/26/2010
We arbitrarily stopped in to dine at Spiga while walking along Collins, and man are we glad we did. The outdoor seating was very nice on this warm spring evening. The place had quite a few other patrons, but was not crowded. Our server was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable.
Both of our meals were very well prepared. But, the Ravioli Di Vitello a Funghi Shiitake (with bechamel, and then baked) was one of the best preparations either of us have ever experienced. Really special.
I was so done with the barkers and high prices in South Beach. So, for having simply stumbled upon Spiga, this was truly a great find. -
Review from Brian L.
7/15/2009
I went here December 08. We decided on this place after looking up local "foodie" restaurants, and this place had some pretty good reviews.
Based on my memory, I thought the service was very attentive (maybe because there weren't that many people here?). They were very nice and very helpful with the questions.
I ordered the Red Snapper, and I thought it was absolutely amazing. I don't like seafood much, and my habit of trying seafood at places I think would make it well finally paid off! I found a fish I really like, and am glad I got it here.
I would say to come here for Italian food that is off the beaten path. The ambiance is very nice (very Italian feeling - good thing), and is great for a date. -
Review from Chris S.
Ellicott City, MD
4/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Excellent ravioli. The chocolate mousse was amazing and a huge portion. Service was very slow.
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Review from John C.
Columbus, OH
5/17/2010
This was a last minute decision to come to Spiga (based on some Internet research and where we happened to be at the time). They say that sometimes the best things in life come to you when you least expect it, and from a culinary point of view, Spiga fits this to a tee.
I had a wonderful frutti del mar pasta dish. It was out of this world. The dish featured a nice mix of clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops done in a rich sauce and served over a bed of pasta. Even though I wasn't extremely hungry, I finished the entire thing - it was that good.
If you're in the South Beach area and are looking for an out of the way treat, this place should definitely be on your list! -
Review from Alicia H.
3/10/2010
Can not wait to go back to Miami!!! We were recommended to this place by our concierge and boy was she right!!! I'll have to look up the pictures to see what we ate, but all I remember was that the mussels, lobster, clams soooo fresh and flavorful! We had a couple glasses of wine that was suggested to go with our meal and it was just perfect :)
And the Key Lime cheesecake.... yes my husband had to text his Mom while eating it, it was THAT good -
Review from Sarah A.
Atlanta, GA
6/5/2009 1 photo
Bring on the hate mail!
Sorry but this place was just okay. Our waitress was pretty unfriendly, maybe because we didn't order wine? I don't know. My husband's homemade ravioli SOUNDED good but he says it kinda blew (measly portions and didn't taste all that great either). I had a shrimp and asparagus alfredo dish but it came out kinda cold. :(
Definitely not worth the money. -
Review from Cheryl C.
Troy, MI
5/11/2011
Everything our party of 8 was served tonight was prepared perfectly. Fragile homemade spinach ricotta ravioli, pork tenderloin with curry sauce, grilled salmon with roasted potatoes. All appetizers were perfect too
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Review from Sam G.
Manhattan, NY
4/26/2009
Spiga is an option for excellent Italian food that's not too over the top in price. The waiter was a friendly Italian man with sort of a thick accent. He had some good recommendations. I really really loved the pasta dish I had. I usually order chicken dishes at Italian restaurants but went with pasta and an appetizer instead. The dish was the Quadretti con Portobello and was prepared with a delicious truffle oil sauce which I couldn't get enough of.
Spiga had excellent menu options and a very cute and quiet outdoor porch which was fun to eat on. -
Review from lil m.
Brooklyn, NY
2/3/2010
I loved this place!
First off, the atmosphere of where it is, is great!
I started with the grilled baby octopus which was cooked perfectly, served on a bed of argula with lemon wedges. My friend had the grilled veggie app which she enjoyed as well.
I had the gnocchi for my entree. The pasta was so fresh & the red sauce was perfectly cooked. My friend had pasta as well which was totally fresh as well.
Service was great. I have read the others reviews concerning the prices & I didn't feel this way. Our total bill was $63, granted we did not have drinks or dessert.
I highly recommend this place. Well worth coming to and you would be missing out if you didn't give it a chance.
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