Spindini

I'd walked past Spindini before, while strolling S. Main, but hadn't been in until a recent twist of fate drove us into her capable hands. Pontotoc was closed, Pearl's Oyster House had a kitchen malfunction, and I was taking my two girlfriends out for their birthdays- dinner and Kinky Boots at the Orpheum. Just a 2 block walk from the MLGW parking garage- we popped our heads in on a Sunday night at 5:30, and they had plenty of space for us. The room is long, narrow, and dark, but doesn't feel small. Decor is handmade glass sculpture and lights, very clean and chic. We appreciated a wine list with options, though two of us ordered whisky. Pappy for my friend, and Glenlivet for me both arrived with a huge ice cube inside, hand made with airless ice that doesn't seem to melt. Our server, Josh, brought the calamari with marinara as well as a lemon aioli (to die for), and our crab cakes, loaded with fresh bell peppers, and so fresh they didn't even smell like crab! These are large, sharing portions. For dinner, we all shared the eggplant rollatini (crisp and not greasy but very cheesy) with a rich sweet tomato sauce, lasagna (which we all agreed was too much meat-pork italian sausage and beef- and not enough pasta or sauce), and the white pizza, which was maybe all of our favorite. For dessert we all had a second drink and shared a Manhattan creme brulee', lightly infused with a citrus and bourbon flavor, with cherries baked inside. It was fantastic! Josh, our server took several photos for us and was very professional. Polite, helpful, patient, and quick. I will certainly be back with my husband for another Orpheum date night- in fact, I can't wait!

This was our first visit to Spindini and we really enjoyed it! We went on a Friday night and got there fairly early (shortly before 6:00) so we were able to be seated immediately. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious! The baked manicotti was very good and everyone else in our party seemed to enjoy their selections as well. It was a little dark/dim in there so it is more of a date restaurant and not so much of a family place. There were some large groups there having holiday parties so it did get a little loud once they all arrived and was difficult to have a conversation in our small group of 4 without feeling like we had to yell. Overall we enjoyed it though and would go back.

The food was great but the fruit flies were a little out of control at the bar.

The lobster bacon pizza is amazing! Has the perfect amount of heat with the chipotle aioli.

I ate here about a week ago. I enjoyed the food and it was an elegant setting. When my man and I arrived no one was available to seat us so we just sat ourselves. The waitress was very friendly. The menu is pricey. The drink was good but could have been bigger for the price. Overall I enjoyed my visit and plan to come again.