Spiga — Restaurant in Needham

A Hidden Gem for Exquisite Italian and Unforgettable Events: Our Spiga Experience Tucked away from the bustling main roads, Spiga is truly a hidden gem – a local secret that deserves to be known far and wide. This isn't just another Italian restaurant; it's a culinary haven that, as we recently discovered, also excels as an intimate event venue.

We had the immense pleasure of hosting our daughter's bridal shower at Spiga, and from start to finish, the experience was simply extraordinary, largely thanks to the phenomenal General Manager, Jose. From our very first conversation, Jose's professionalism, warmth, and keen eye for detail put us completely at ease. He was our guiding star, coordinating every aspect of the event with effortless grace. He understood our vision perfectly, ensuring the venue was set up with a simple yet elegant charm that truly made the space feel special.

And the food, oh, the food! It was an absolute triumph. Our guests raved about the delicious spread, starting with an impressive and bountiful antipasto bar that offered a delightful array of fresh, flavorful options. This was followed by a perfectly executed plated meal, where guests could choose from a tender Chicken Caesar, a perfectly crusted Salmon, or a comforting pasta dish. Every plate was a testament to Spiga's commitment to quality and authentic Italian flavors.

Beyond the exquisite cuisine, the service was truly off the charts. The staff at Spiga could not have been more helpful, pleasant, and genuinely nice. They moved with an efficient and friendly demeanor, ensuring every guest felt attended to and every need was met without a single hitch. Their attentive yet unobtrusive presence truly elevated the entire experience.

If you're ever contemplating hosting an intimate party – be it a bridal shower, a birthday celebration, or any special gathering – we wholeheartedly recommend Spiga. It's a place where exceptional food, elegant ambiance, and unparalleled service converge to create truly unforgettable memories. Our daughter's bridal shower was a resounding success, and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Jose and the entire Spiga team for making it so perfect. Spiga isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination for...

Had to be in Needham for a couple of days. We charted out a few local restaurants to try...Spiga topped the list. Biggest issue...location off Needham Street ... Highland Ave in Needham. Called and found that there are three ways into Highland Circle. Simple enough. Heading over we crossed the Charles River twice, finally found their sign (sandwich board). In front of us ... a lovely little brick building and patio wrapped in welcoming lights.

Inside offered a warm, cozy and magically whimsical atmosphere that bode of a decision well made. This meal would be authentic and memorable set below a cloud of floating glass balls! The space spoke of comfort and price point. The menu confirmed that Spiga was not you mother's Sunday go-Italian restaurant. Soft, sophisticated and sensual we settled on glasses of Sanserre as Fernando arrived with the bread and olive oil. Not a crusty rustica but focaccia (?) Ordering off the menu ... tough choices along with a few old standards. When asked about mussels (not on the menu or specials) Fernando responded "We could do that!" Now, that's service. We added a caesar for two, octopus, veal milanese and room for dessert. Caesar, offered a combination of parmesano, light lemon, and a taste of fennel(?) mixed in with the Romaine. Tiny crostini almost too perfect. They do have a retail outlet!?! Mussels arrived steamed perfectly in a broth that tasted like Campania(?)...over the top. Octopus perfectly prepared though a bit thin. Veal, while also thin, was beautiful and delicious. I know, we asked for it.

Clearly, we have to return to that magical room. We had NO room for...

Okay, this Italian restaurant is authentic. Genuine. Expensive. My husband's company took us there for dinner, otherwise we'd never gone there. Pretty much everything on the menu with something I have never even heard of before, nor could any of us decipher anything. Most of it was in Italian, and Italian dishes that we did not know how to tackle. I did have one dish that was absolutely phenomenal and I would recommend it to anyone. It was a creamy Alfredo dish that had a egg on top of it, perhaps a soft-boiled egg, all I know is when you break that yolk into the white pasta sauce, it's sensational. For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the dish right now I do not think there was any meat in it I think it was just some kind of Alfredo or white pasta and had an egg on top of it. Do yourself a favor if you are not savvy with Italian food and order this dish. The eggplant, one of my husband's coworkers got the eggplant, it was the thickest slice of eggplant I've ever seen. She ate it, so it must have been good, but we all commented on the size of it. I personally had the potato gnocchi, it was okay, I was more interested in my husband's dish that had the egg on it. Super classy super high-end and it was very busy on a Tuesday night. But they handled a group of 12 easily again because we called ahead and booked it. I don't know why other people don't do that when they have a group going into a restaurant. If you have a group, call ahead so the restaurant is staff properly. This...