About

History of Assaggio:

Mauro Golmarvi, with over 25 years of experience as a chef, founded Assaggio Ristorante in 1993. A self-taught chef, originally inspired by his mother, Mauro began his career as a prep cook in Rome, Italy. In 1984, he brought his passion for Italian cuisine to the United States, where he served as chef at La Fontana and Il Florentine, both in San Francisco. Golmarvi also worked at Valeriano in Napa Valley, prior to moving to Seattle. Before opening Assaggio, Golmarvi served served as executive chef at Salute in Citta in Downtown Seattle and Calabria in Kirkland, Washingon.

Assaggio is focused on high quality, authentic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on the North Central Adriatic region. He goes shopping each morning at the Pike Place market for fresh fish and takes regular trips to Italy to stock his wine collection.