The food was amazing! Service was excellent. Wine was at the right temperature. Great place for special occasions (be sure to mention that to the waiter) read more

I love this place! Been here many times. The food is fresh and tasty. Last Friday night I had the best halibet I have ever had. Victor the server is very friendly and knowledgable. The owner is usually there and comes around to every table to chat. We live in Davis and often go to Sacramento to eat. But now we prefer to stay in town and go to Osteria Fasulo. read more

This is my first yelp review. After eating at Osteria Fasulo I felt a need to give my impression of this place. I go out to nice restaurants about once a month and felt a need to try this place after I saw such great reviews. Food was about twice the price you would pay at Ella's or in San Francisco (Yes, it was really that expensive) -- $25 for two shrimp. Give me a break! The service was very unprofessional. My waitress (wearing torn jeans) kept trying to be a part of my conversation with my wife. Throughout the entire meal you could hear someone yelling in the background (really stressful). The place is elegant with table clothes but the table where you check-in is full of clutter which was out of place. No attention to detail. If you want a great meal I would recommend Ella's (very elegant and well run) in Sacramento or Flour + Water in the city (probably the most perfect restaurant I have ever eaten at); but unless you've won the lottery and want to burn some of your cash I would stay away from Osteria Fasulo. read more

This Italian restaurant is a stellar gem in West Davis. I came here for my brother in law's law school graduation. This place has a lot of outdoor seating, make sure you bring a sweater when you come here. They have local wines from Putah creek and they are great. I had a Sauvignon blanc by Putah creek that was light and delicious. Their bread is from village bakery, best baked goods in Davis. They include salsa verde made of capers and olive oil for your bread. It was amazingly delicious and they brought several rounds of the bread and the salsa. Don't fill up on the bread though, you want to have room for everything. Their menu is divided by course: insalata, antipasto, pasta, and entree. The salads are creative. The antipasto includes Parma prosciutto, yes please. Their pasta dishes were numerous. Linguini with clams, lasagna. I had pesto gnocchi that was melt in your mouth amazing. I also tried the handmade asparagus ravioli that had a tang of citrus. It was to die for. They have a range of entrees, including prime steak with foie gras. Many people got the fish of the day choice which was amazing. The main courses are cooked with care, so prepare to wait if you didn't order many courses. Queue the salsa verde refill! Everything was plated beautifully, desserts included. They had coffee drinks including cappuccino that was to die for. Old fashioned sugar lumps as well. I had a chocolate mouse layered dessert. It was chocolate and white chocolate mouse with fresh strawberry and kiwi. It was lied with crunchy pasta wafers and arranged in the Italian flag colors. It was to die for. The crepes and creme brûlée was also amazing. This place is a gem. Don't miss the beautiful outdoor area and the amazing food. read more

The food was great. Osteria is one of the best romantic restaurants in davis.

I normally only comment on the food... but not this time. My wife and I came here to celebrate a well earned bonus check. The food was blah and the service was worse than amateur (my 4 year old niece would have done a better job). Most notably, the server got our food orders wrong (wasn't even close, didn't offer to correct them) and then totally forgot that we had ordered a $150 bottle of wine... woops. Sorry, no love here. read more

3.5 Stars Came here for lunch. Far from campus and downtown. Restaurant was empty and quiet. Great italian music. Waiter/Owner (probably) did not seat us immediately. He was attentive at times but often just lurking around. Water did not get refilled until I called him over. I ordered the lunch special which consisted of a roasted tomato soup, gnocchi, and a dessert. He first brought us out an appetizer consisting of salami wrapped cantaloupe with an olive oil balsamic mix. It was pretty good and different. The tomato soup was delicious. The creaminess made my mouth water. The gnocchi was well made though the sauce and cheese made the dish too rich. The dessert was okay.. Very small, not too tasty. Overall I would come back but for dinner and see how a busy night would be like. read more

Great hidden gem!!! Loved this place. Their cab was so delicious, the food was excellent!! And the service super fun. Our waiter knew the menu and gave us suggestions!! Great romantic dinner!!! Patio super cute!! read more

The perfect time of year to sit outside and enjoy the weather and delicious food. Bon appetite! One of my vary favorite places to eat. Always good food and things you won't find everything else. Service can be slow but just have another glass of wine and relax and enjoy. read more

I loved this place. It had a great atmosphere, and the service was fantastic. There is outdoor and indoor seating, although indoor seating seems limited. We opted to sit outdoors because it was beautiful (grapevines and a fountain). The only downside to sitting outside was leaving the restaurant with 8 mosquito bites all over my legs. This restaurant is one of those "hole in the wall" types. You'd never know it was there, but at the same time it isn't difficult to find at all. Ample signs lead the way. The only awkward part is having to share the parking lot with apartment residents nearby. I spotted two empty spots, only to discover they were reserved for residents, before I found one for restaurant customers. That being said, there are still enough parking spots available. Our server was extremely friendly and kind. She also brought us several complimentary dishes (appetizer, dessert, and alcohol samplers) in addition to our entrees. I ordered the gnocci, which was delicious and served with pesto. My boyfriend ordered the rack of lamb, which came out exactly the way he wanted (medium rare). The meat was tender and juicy. They also make their own olive oil dip for the bread, and we could not stop eating it. I tipped extra for the exceptional service, something I greatly appreciate. I truly felt welcome and taken care of. We never had to wait too long for water, food, or dessert. Our water glasses were also never empty, so extra kudos for that! read more

Went to Osteria Fasulo in Davis for dinner with friends. It was an incredible dinner! let's start with the most important part - dessert. That panna cotta - still salivating over it. I think it's the best panna cotta I've ever had. Thoroughly enjoyed a beef and lobster tail carpaccio, and the risotto (seafood). It ended up being a bit pricey (I ordered alcohol too), but I thought well worth it. If you're in Davis, check it out. read more

Food was extremely good and service was great. It is in a very strange little neighborhood, but don't let that stop you from going because you will have a terrific meal! read more

We live in the southbay but travel to Tahoe and Sacto for a variety of events. We stumbled across Osteria Fasulo last year and now make a point to stop their for dinner whenever we can. It's location is out of town away from everything; however, once you are on the property you feel like you've come into a small town restaurant in Italy. Nice rustic outdoor dining, or quaint inside. Very traditional feel. Each time we've been there the food has been spectacular. Make sure you talk with the knowledgeable waiters to understand what's best. With their guidance, we've never been unhappy with any food choices. In our last venture, we had a mussel/clam app with succulent white wine/garlic/butter sauce....dipped the fresh bread into the sauce until it was gone. The seafood risotto, lasagna, rabbit with polenta have all been big hits. Whatever you do, dont miss the tiramisu and/or the panna cotta. Both are homemade and off the charts! The place is not cheap, but the quality is outstanding. Very memorable for an occasional visit or special occasion. Buon appetito! read more

Thank you Yelpers,travelling en route along I-80 back to the bay area, we stopped off in Davis for a late lunch at Osteria Fasulo. Our party of 5 loved this gem! The food was divine, we sampled the cream of cauliflower soup with truffle oil and scallop, the polenta lasagna, the spinach lasagna (freshly prepared sheets of spinach noodles with a creme sauce and sausage) and the orchetta with broccoli rabe. The thoughtful chef sent a plate of duck confit bruchetta that, like everything else was totally delish. Our hard working waitress owned the dining room, cheerfully attending to everyone with skilled precision and timing - a true professional. We had never been to Davis - it looks like a hip college town the way towns used to look before they turned into one long continuous beige faceless souless shopping plaza. We hope the next time we pass through the Austrian bakery will be open. . We will be back! read more

My wife and I love this place. We have been fortunate enough to have traveled in Italy (Rome, Milan, Firenze). This is our go-to place when we crave Italian food. The staff are fantastic. They are very attentive and on several occasions, the staff remembered some of our preferences (not required, but nice nonetheless!). Food selection has been diverse and always high quality. I have also been to Biba's and I know some how tried to make comparisons, but this would be flawed -- they're apples/oranges. This is a nice family run restaurant hidden in a unique location in Davis. Highly recommended. read more

Came here last night with my new fiance and one of our girlfriends whose other half is out of the country for dinner. We called mid-day and made a reservation for three of us at 8p with no problem. It wasn't too hard to find given all of the signage they have but it definitely seemed like it was in a very odd location. We arrived a few minutes late and walked in and were immediately greeted by the waiter (I believe the only one) and asked if we had a reservation. We did but I couldn't help but laugh since the place was all but deserted except maybe 4 tables outside and one or two inside. We opted for out since it was such a beautiful night. The wine was good and flowing, the waiter very attentive - and our food was delicious! Well, I would say mine and our friend's was - I don't think my fiance's was great. I had the Gnocchi of the day which was in a mushroom sauce with oyster mushrooms and one other kind. It was too good not to nibble my way through the entire thing (luckily with a second bottle of wine on the way I had time). The bread and especially the dipping sauce was delicious! Our friend ordered the Risotto of the day or something - it was Seafood Risotto - she ate every last item of it (minus the shells of course) and my fiance had the stuffed chicken. I don't think his chicken was great (and he agreed) - it was a bit chewy and just, I don't know, off. The green beens that it came with were pretty much to die for. The atmosphere was great and as the second to last table to leave we pretty much had the place to ourselves! read more

This is probably the best restaurant in Davis, at least on the high-end of things. Service is good but not great, as it just seems like they need a little more training to get to the level that the prices are at. And while I'm on the subject, the prices here are seriously high, rivaling similar restaurants I've been to in SF and Napa. The one time I went, though, the food was pretty darn good. I had a freshly made squid-ink pasta with seafood that was seriously delicious. We went with a large group, which I might not recommend since the space is pretty small. I'd go back again, but only if I had a huge reason to celebrate or if someone else was buying! read more

Very good and authentic Italian food! Our server, Lo Chin, couldn't have been better. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It was great talking about Italy with her. She reminded us very much of our Italian exchange student/daughter. The atmosphere was reminiscent of sitting in an Italian osteria in Tuscany. We're so glad we found this place! read more

It's the Italian restaurant I like most when I lived in Davis. I am not disappointed to go there when I visited Davis again. It's a little bit more pricey than other Italian in Davis, but the foods are worth to pay for. I love the seafood Cioppino here-it's more like seafood Bouillabaisse in tomato-based broth! Breads are good, too! read more

I had an incredible meal here with excellent service. Took my son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren. The waiter was incredibly helpful and attentive, food arrived timely and was delicious. I ordered the veal chop, my son got the seafood risotto and venison chops, daughter-in-law got linguine and clams. We all had appetizers as well that were very good. It literally was one of the best meals I have ever eaten-start to finish! Be forewarned, it is not cheap! But I would much rather pay for a delicious, leisurely meal in a great atmosphere than head back downtown where the restaurants cram you into tight little booths and the wait staff just wants you to hurry up and leave. read more

I booked a table for 15 of us to have lunch, after a small funeral ceremony. Not overstated, we sat out doors, and it was nice and unassuming - and perfect for the mood we were in. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. The lunch menu offered an ample selection if items, and we did the lunch special, which included a salad and a dessert for an additional $5. The food was delightful - balancing some traditional Italian fare, with some new combinations. The setting, food and atmosphere made our otherwise somber day more manageable. I want to go back for dinner, as I think the outdoor setting, with the string lights wld make it a beautiful place to go. Definitely will go again. read more

Love this place. This is my son's new favorite restaurant. We're from out of town, but close enough to make the drive out here regularly. I've read the other reviews where they say the food is good, but I think it's exquisite. Have traveled extensively and eaten fine dining all over the world, and this restaurant is a great staple. My 3 young kids love everything on the menu, and I always love coming here. Everything is fabulous, but you should always order the gnocchi - at least to share with the table... read more

Found this cute place on yelp ! It's the PERFECT romantic date night spot! We got there at sunset and sat under the grape vine trellis outside! It's quiet and not packed at all! The food was amazing I defiantly recommend the oysters and tiger prawns, the plates are big enough to share! I'm so glad we found this spot. Our waiter was Matteo who was extremely informative and broke the menu down to us! Recommended some really good dishes to us. I will be recommending this place to all my friends and family. read more

Favorite date night restaurant in Davis! Great food and great service. The menu is seasonal and everything is authentically Italian. Hint: I usually order 2 appetizers for my meal and save room to split a dessert with my husband. read more

Ate outside for lunch under the grapevine arbor which is bordered by rose bushes. The shade was great and was comfortable despite the extreme heat! The fountains and rustic ambience are incredibly charming and I can't wait to go back for dinner with my husband! Incredible atmosphere aside, the service was fantastic and accommodating; my bowl of pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was deeply satisfying - the bread was warm with great flavor and texture and the condiments were delightful. Not a cheap lunch but the experience and quality were worth every penny to me. I was looking to treat myself and this was easily the best lunch experience I've had in Davis over the last 3 years. Dropped the 5th star because the indoor dining area needs freshening up (in my opinion). read more

We visited Osteria recently for my SO's birthday. We were seated outside despite the heat because there was a private party inside. As soon as the sun set and the outside lights were lit, the courtyard was transformed into a beautiful and romantic setting for our delicious meal. Our waiter was kind and helpful and even posed for pictures with us (very fun). Dinner was delicious, the prosecco was delightful, and dessert (with a candle for wish making) was a fantastic end to the night. Osteria is one of the two places in the Davis area that always delivers exceptional food and outstanding service (the other being Tucos). I definitely would recommend it for an intimate and romantic meal. read more

I have to say, the food is wonderful. The service is wonderful. The owner is very nice, and the chef is amazing. My only reason for not giving five stars was the wine list and wine glass list could be better. Don't get me wrong, the wine on the list is good, very good. But to offer wines of either 40 or over 100 is a bit of a mystery. Give me something in between and ease off on the markup just a bit. read more

Such a nice ambiance. Perfect place to go with the girlfriend/boyfriend. Also the owner is such a nice guy, very respectful and careful with the costumers. Had a great italian food and an amazing dinner. One of the places I wanna go again in life. read more

Went here with my boyfriend for the first time about a week ago. He had made reservations through open table and when we arrived we found out that open table defaulted the reservation date to the following weekday. The hostess was accommodating and still sat us! Crisis avoided. The food was excellent, dessert was amazing. Great atmosphere with only a few tables on the inside, so it feels very intimate. Yelp says its upscale casual, but I say no. It's pretty upscale so dress nice :) great place for a romantic dinner read more

The service is amazing but the three times I've been the food has been spotty. The first time we went we enjoyed all of our choices so much that we invited friends to join us the following week. The dishes we ordered the second time seemed to lack flavor and depth. Hoping it was a fluke, my fiancé and I went back two weeks ago and LOVED everything but the fruit crepes for dessert. The atmosphere (especially outside) is awesome and cozy. read more

I had a really great experience here last year. It's a smaller restaurant so our reservation was delayed because a few couples were done eating but weren't leaving. The staff was really accommodating and set up a table outside and turned on the heaters-it wasn't too cold out and was really nice. They brought us a couple glasses of sparkling wine and the service was really great overall. The food is great as well-the goat cheese and beet salad was so good and the lasagna was really awesome. read more

I took my son there for his birthday last night, he is a Davis student and never heard of the place. We got there early and were the only ones there. We sat outside as the weather was perfect. We felt as though we were VIPs and were catered to by a private chef and waiter, the benefits of being the only patrons. We split the mussel and clam appetizer and the gnocchi in black truffle oil which were both both excellent, we finished off both sauces with the ample bread. We both had the grilled salmon over asparagus, which also was very good. Overall, the food, the service and the experience rates the five stars. I will definitely try it again, it will be interesting to see what the difference will be on a crowded night. read more

Our group of four had the lunch special. On arrival we were greeted and seated on the patio by Leonardo Fasulo. Our server was Valentina who told us she is majoring in International Relations at UCD. Valentia impressed us when she unfolded the cloth napkins and placed them on our laps. She was very familiar with the menu and made suggestions when asked. Valentina brought us complimentary prociutto-wrapped cantaloupe and warm bread and Salsa Verde before taking our order. The following is what we ordered along with letter grades given each item. House Salad: Mixed green salad with Parmesan cheese crisps, tomatoes and radishes. B+ Soup of the Day: Cream of Asparagus with truffle oil. A Gnocchi alla Marinara topped with cheese. B+ Spaghetti con Polpette with three meatballs. A- Past of the Day: Ravioli with asparagus in white cream sauce. A Dessert: Crepes filled with strawberry custard. A- read more

Really nice atmosphere outside. Great service. Good food but very small portions. Good for a nice date or romantic dinner.

Never have dined in Davis; however my sister was in town and it was a perfect time to get together for dinner. This is a cosy little place and a wee bit hard to find. The service was excellent! The lamb shank was fall off the bone tender, my hubby had the ravioli di zuppa, my sister had the shark roll which based on the little bite she allowed me, lol, was delicious! BTW, I am not a shark lover, but I would have this if we go back. All in all, including the free extras, it was a good dining experience. An hour from where we live, and with so many good restaurants in our local area, hard to say if we will go back. This is not a "ding" against the restaurant!!!! Good service, good company and a sweet setting. read more

I LOVE this place!! My husband and I came here for our anniversary and it was homey while still having a high-end feel and amazing food and wine! The service was impeccable and they were more than willing to accommodate their food to make it gluten-free. The waitress even brought out gluten free crackers so I could try the oil that came with the bread. The main dishes took a little while but we were given extra wine and a little extra appetizer in the mean time (the waitress, Patricia, was very attentive). We had the quail and chicken and both were amazing. No complaints! We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend it. read more

Cibo delizioso e servizio fantastico! We came to the Osteria on Saturday night to celebrate our friends' silver anniversary. And we couldn't have gone to a better place. Tonya who waited our table was very knowledgeable and responsive and took excellent care of us. Each and every entree - the lamb, beef, tomato soup, rigatoni and ravioli everything was cooked to perfection. It's only at an authentic Italian place you can find the perfect taste as they use only the best ingredients some of which are from their home grown garden. We took Tonya's recommendation on a bottle of Chianti and it was definitely an excellent recommendation. We finished the meal three hours later with desserts - the crepes, creme brûlée and dolce Neapolitana. Creme brûlée was for sure heavenly. None of the desserts was overly sweet or heavy. This Osteria deserves its five stars ***** read more

I don't get out to eat that often, as I am a chef/owner of my own restaurant. However, Osteria is where my partners and I chose to celebrate the opening of our new place, as we know the owner and chef. Our server was an attentive woman with a great personality. The Quail in Prosecco was amazing, the Venison in Blueberry sauce was excellent, but the Rabbit was bland. However, the last time I ate rabbit at a restaurant, it was at Biba's, and it was also bland. The gnocchi is as amazing as everyone reports and so is Leonardo's lemoncello. We shared three desserts, all good, but the standout was the blood orange sorbet. This place is the perfect place to celebrate and celebrate we did. read more

We met some friends who had their dog in the car. Because we chose to be seated outdoors the well behaved pup got to join us. This was a great surprise. With out worrying about the pup being in the car, we all enjoyed a wonderful meal. read more

I would love to give the Osteria 4 stars, but our experience was not that great. The staff are attentive and very pleasant, water refilled regularly, but the wait between our 2 courses (each) was well over 15 minutes. No explanation - and there were only 2 other tables occupied most of the time we were there. I had the farro salad and my companion the house salad. Both did not have enough dressing, though my salad with mozarella was flavorful enough. The bread was good, as was the parsley sauce they served with it, though they said the sauce had canola oil in it in addition to olive oil. Why? Expense? Companion had lasagne, which arrived in a pool of bechamel. Not authentic, and Very Rich. I had black and white gnocchi with fava beans and shrimp (was either $26 or $28) that had only 3 medium shrimp in it - 2 whole and one chopped up. Some of the fava beans were still crunchy, despite the long wait, and the sauce was very creamy and too rich. The food is pretty good, but far from Italian, except in an American/Californian way, if you know what I mean, and it is way overpriced. We each had a salad and a pasta, no wine or drinks, and our bill was almost $75. Plus it was a very hot day, and was too warm in the restaurant, though we asked to have the AC turned up. Maybe they were having an off night or we ordered the wrong things, but we won't be back. read more