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    Osteria

    4.0 (262 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    OSTERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Gee E.

    My first time at Osteria was an ok experience. The restaurant is tucked away, but very comforting upon entering. I went during lunch hours (11am-2pm) and with the small amount of people there, the place felt understaffed as the hostess was also the waitress for multiple tables. For a starter I had the polenta bolognese. Now the polenta had no taste , but the bolognese was very good, and was the only special thing about it. For entree I had their ribeye. Now their ribeye was served with chimichurri which is what sold me, but once again another item that was bland. I had a nice time, but what I ordered wasn't impressive at all. Maybe this was a case of me just ordering the wrong thing and I'm willing to try it again, but this experience wasn't a great as I thought it would've.

    Shawna B.

    We made reservations as we were not sure if it would be busy, but I do recommend making reservations as it got full pretty quickly. We were greeted and sat right away as our reservation was at 7pm on a Friday. The restaurant appeared to be clean with white linen tables and dim lighting. They have plenty of seating as there is another dining room behind the hostess stand. Water and bread were brought to our table right away. Although it appeared to be limited wait staff, service was attentive and timely. We ordered wine right away while the waiter named off the extensive list of specials. We ended up starting with a soft shell fried crab as an appetizer. My first time ever trying and it and was pretty tasty. A bit greasy, but very good and the sauce that came with it complimented it very well. For our main entrees we ordered the Lamb shank over risotto with a red wine reduction sauce. The lamb fell off the bone, as it should, and was so flavorful. Our second entree was the gnocchi pesto. -By the way all their pasta is made in house.- The sauce was very creamy and flavorful. However, I do not recommend taking it home. The leftover sauce does not reheat well and the oil separates. (Emulsion) While dinner was delicious and we were absolutely stuffed, we decided we would order a sorbet for a light finish to our amazing dinner. We ordered the Mango Guava Sorbetto- a tropical frozen dessert made from pureed mango and guava. It's consistency is rich and smooth like Italian gelato, but dairy-free like a sorbet. A great finish to dinner. I recommend trying it out. Great place for a date or an outing with friends. There is also a bar, so take yourself out on a date Ciao for now

    Inside
    Bonnie L.

    It was our first time at Osteria Italian restaurant. It was a Saturday night and a large crowd was there. All of the tables are packed pretty close together, but they made it work. Our main server was Charlie who I guess has been there a long time. Not sure if he was having a bad night or that was just his personality, but we didn't get the warm and fuzzy. We each ordered a drink, a salad and entrée pictured above. They were both very good and we shared each other's meals. We will probably go back again and try something different.

    Dining room
    Mark S.

    We finally had the ability to try Osteria Italian Restaurant on Westover Terrace. It was a date night, so we reserved a table for two, yes, they take reservations, and had a chance to experience the atmosphere and their cuisine. The first thing I will say is that the staff is friendly and attentive. There was never a moment where we needed something that someone wasn't nearby and already serving us. Osteria has a varied menu that includes fish and steaks and more continental faire. We wanted our first meal to be one focused on some Italian classics. We split a Panzanella Salad which is mixed greens, polenta croutons, red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, capers, grape tomatoes, and a delightful balsamic dressing with a hint of citrus. This salad was a bright and fresh start to the meal. It is big so sharing it was easy. We both had generous portions. For the main course, my wife ordered Pappardelle Salmon and I had the Seafood Ravioli. The pappardelle was done perfectly. The wider noodles were tender without being mushy. The salmon is served shredded, and not a complete fillet. This was not an issue because the salmon was not overdone, and it was very flavorful. The sauce is an olive oil base, and we were told it was would be a little soupy. That did not mean it was overpowering, just that there was going to be a level of moisture in the dish when it did not have a cream or red sauce. The sun-dried tomatoes and Portabella rounded out the flavor profile. You could taste and appreciate each element of this dish. My seafood ravioli was very satisfying. It consisted of five large ravioli. The seafood stuffing provided some wonderful notes of lobster and crab. The base was a tomato cream sauce that complemented rather than overpower. For dessert we shared a chocolate soufflé with vanilla gelato. The soufflé had that wonderfully warm and gooey chocolate center that paired really well with the gelato. It was the perfect end of what was a really well presented and beautifully prepared meal. Osteria is an excellent choice for a date night as it has a warmly decorated and lit dining room that gives off a calm vibe. To me this restaurant is a must try, especially if you're craving Italian food. Of course as I mentioned they also have a wide array of seafood and meat dishes as well.

    The Bomba dessert
    Jennifer M.

    We had a party of 6 and some of us were very satisfied and others felt the food was just ok. We were excited about the homemade pasta, but it came out "watery". Very disappointing. We ordered Pappardelle w/Ragu and Chicken Francese and Chicken Alfredo. We also ordered desserts. The Bomba, the stracciatello gelato and the chocolate mousse. They loved the Bomba dessert, but the other desserts were forgettable. We had high hopes but the overall experience came out a little flat.

    Veal & Parmesan Meatballs
    Charon R.

    If I could give more than five stars I would! We dined here for lunch but I am already making plans for a dinner date! You know it's good when once the food started coming I completely forgot that the phone eats first! We started with Parmesan meatballs and beef carpaccio. For the entrée I enjoyed Grilled wild salmon and my friend ordered gnocchi. We rounded out the meal with crème brûlée for dessert. For such a small restaurant there is plenty of seating and somehow it does not seem crowded at all. Nice music and not a lot of noise from tables nearby. My only slight critique is that the server was a little overly attentive, coming back probably five or six times over the course of lunch not including the initial visit and bringing the check. Can't wait to visit again soon!

    Soft shell crab
    Nguyet N.

    What we ordered: gnocchi, lamb shank, soft shell crab, and for dessert mango guava sorbet. Everything was good.

    Caesar salad
    Meena P.

    Updating this place after going back after a long time. This is an amazing restaurant for really good Italian food and a really fantastic wine list. On top of that our server was on the ball the whole time we were there, with refilling water, wine, and keeping a check on everything. He didn't miss a beat. We were told to order appetizers, entrees and wine all together and they would bring it out in intervals. Their menu is fantastic, they also had a slew of specials which all sounded great. Their bread service is delicious, those rolls are amazing and I loved the white bean dip. We ordered the beef carpaccio as a appetizer. Having had this last time I knew it was awesome. Slivers of beef, fresh spicy arugula, and fresh Parmesan. This is a must! I ordered the wild mushroom risotto, creamy, full of mushrooms, and nice and cheesy. Server asked me if I'd like fresh black pepper and also offered me red crushed pepper. I took both. A great dish. My friends had the veal Parmesan which was a special and came with a side of spaghetti. A grand size portion, which my friend had plenty to take home. Authentic, rich and great flavor , my friend loved it. Other friend had the seafood ravioli, also a rich creamy dish, but great filled ravioli with lots of seafood. Freshly made. We had a lovely bottle of valpolicella, went well with our food. Dessert can't be missed either here, they have some wonderful choices, went with the one that caught my eye first, the chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream . Oh wow. Again a must, warm, freshly made, essentially a lava cake, filled with warm chocolate. This was a nice way to end a perfect meal. Definitely shareable. Very rich. Food is of the best quality I've had in awhile, the best service and a nice cozy atmosphere, this place is busy for a reason, everyone in Greensboro should come here if they haven't.

    Great ambience, amazing service, and not too crowded. I would definitely recommend their bread and their Lobster Ravioli (which the sauce is amazing and the pasta is Al dente)! You can definitely tell that this restaurant serves authentic Italian food!

    Clam appetizer - white wine sauce
    Melissa M.

    One of my go to Greensboro restaurants for dinner and celebrations. I had no idea they were open for lunch. If your eating here for the first time- the lasagna is a must try!!! The Bolognese sauce is one of my favorite sauces ever. I honestly have never had a bad meal here. Lunch menu was wonderful. Staffing at lunchtime a little different- I think they are still figuring it out. Food was good- but not as on point as dinner. Our waitress was very nice and attentive.. this visit I had salmon carpaccio- and meatball appetizer. Delicious!! Love Osteria!

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    Janis A.

    A divine birthday lunch at Osteria. Lovely environment, delicious food and attentive waitstaff. It's my go to restaurant for special occasions especially I am half Italian.

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    Catherine C.

    Always a great experience to have dinner with my family. Great place, nice environment, amazing food and service. I love the fettuccine and my husband enjoy the shrimp scampi! They also give a bread with butter for appetizer (free) that's so good!

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    Service ,food and drinks amazing ! Adam was awesome. Definitely recommend. Pasta was phenomenal

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    Impeccable every single time. From the service to the drinks to the food...one of my top places to dine in Gboro!

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    Everything. The best restaurant in Greensboro. Service , food, drinks and ambiance is the best.

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    Special - sweet grilled cornbread with corn/crab salad
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    Lounge but in color
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    Main lobby and bar
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    Bar and kitchen
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    Specially made coffee drinks by Jaden
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    Bottle with white label came highly recommended for it's complexity by a wine enthusiast
    Bottle with white label came highly recommended for it's complexity by a wine enthusiast
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