Food was amazing, ambiance is nice. Their smaller plates are the shining stars here. 5/5 for both ambiance and food. So why the 4 stars? Their service. The servers look so miserable. And before anyone comes at me about how their job is exhausting - I know, I was a server too for years. But here, the orders came out wrong, or some items are missing. We let the incorrect order go without a word to the server, but we said something about the missing pasta and got an eyeroll. The other servers stand, state, and gossip audibly. It made for an uncomfortable environment, even with the beautiful decor and delicious food. read more

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Osteria has a beautiful interior, with both an indoor section and a covered outdoor section. We ordered a couple pizzas, a couple of pastas, the whole branzino, and sides of carrot and asparagus. We also ordered an antipasti with calamari and shrimp in it but I forget the name; it was really delicious though! Pizza - The pizzas were good but nothing super special; I loved the tomato sauce on the margherita pizza but the crusts of both pizzas were pretty average to me. Pasta - I really enjoyed the pastas! The rigatoni with chicken liver was amazing, it had a nice, bold onion-y flavor. I also loved the pesto on the tagliatelle. Whole branzino - This was amazing. Light, lemon-forward, the brightness of this dish complimented the heavier pastas very well. Sides - the asparagus and carrots were well cooked and seasoned! Great, fresh additions to what we ordered. Dessert - a couple of my friends ordered the affogato and I tried some, it was so good! Our server also brought out some gelato with sparklers in it for our celebration which was so nice of them. Osteria overall is a great place to dine at, and with it's elevated food and ambiance, is a great spot for a special occasion! read more

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Came by for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time! First off, service was really great. It wasn't too hard to get a reservation, simply because they have a TON of space. They've taken over the space between their building and the next and build out an indoor, but naturally lit section, as well as an outdoor section around that. In addition to indoor seating. Quite a nice set up they have here! Wait staff were regularly visiting and checking in on our table, including what we later found out was the manager and someone else who seemed like they were in charge. Felt attended to the entire time we were eating here. We ordered two antipasto, a pizza, and a pasta. All were delicious! They even come out with their house-made focaccia which I would have asked for more of if I weren't busy on the other dishes we already ordered. Since it was my birthday, then also brought out a complimentary gelato dessert with a sparkler candle, along with the other dessert we ordered. Both were delicious! In general, definitely a fancier occasion kind of place. But for what it is, it somehow still feels like a homier vibe compared to other fancy restaurants that I've been to in the city. Which is nice! Parking is a bit difficult, but not too hard if you wander into the nearby neighborhood off of Broad. read more

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Great service from beginning to end. We went here as a group after a Temple University graduation. Lots of on street parking available. Every dish was family style to share & presented well. We all had opinions on which dishes we liked best. Would definitely go back to try pizza as we did not & it looked great. read more

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Came here for happy hour. We sat on the patio and it was nice, very pretty. We got the eggplant and broccolini Caesar to start. Both were very good. We also got bianco spritz. Also very good. Service was great. Got the cacio e Pepe which was fine. Nothing to write home about. The daily pizza sounded so good but they weren't able to remove the prosciutto. It didn't make any sense to me but it was fine and it's their policy to not make any modifications to the daily pizza. read more

Osteria - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After trying Osteria again, for a fuller meal, I am convinced the only reason this restaurant survives is because of The Met being down the street. On this trip I tried the whipped ricotta, green salad, tuna crudo, and veal short rib pasta. The green salad said it had goat cheese on it, but my partner and I couldn't see or taste any goat cheese. The whipped ricotta was pretty flavorless, and the bread that came with it was SO CRUNCHY it was actually PAINFUL to eat. The tuna crudo was good. It was the best part of the meal. The short rib pasta was OK, but it was heavy on the pasta and short on the short rib. The second glass of wine I ordered didn't come until I was mid-way through my meal. I just don't get the people who think Osteria is incredible. Sorry. read more

Very cute spot. Food and service was hit or miss. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. They ask that you order everything at once and we unfortunately never saw our waitress again after the initial order until we were ready for the check, so we were unable to order more drinks or dessert or request more water. Food-wise, the complimentary bread was amazing. The oysters were good. My husband got lasagna and said it was fine. I ordered the caramelle and it was very unevenly cooked. Some noodles were more cooked than others, temperature varied greatly based on the bite. I would return for a drink and app for the vibes of the beautiful dining room, but wouldn't return again for dinner. read more

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Came for restaurant week and it still slaps. The ambiance, the service- all *chefs kiss* Amazing, elevated Italian without being gimmicky. Eat here. read more

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We wanted to get a nice dinner before our show and heard Osteria had one of the best happy hours in the city. We couldn't decide on what to get so we basically ordered the whole happy hour menu. I am sometimes weary of some places I find online but this place did not disappoint. Dish after dish was absolutely amazing! The liver rigatoni was very umami and the irony lover flavor was very subtle. The pizza was super thing and had a nice crisp bottom layer. The broccolini was my favorite and made me want to order two more. The only thing that was not an absolute must try was the cacio e Pepe - it was just ok for me. Aside from that, we loved every single item we got! Drinks were also very good as well. Great food, good atmosphere and all for a great price makes this one of the best happy hours I have ever experienced! Apps: Broccolini Caesar, Grilled Octopus, Beef Tartare and Filet Spiedini Entrees: Rigatoni, Bucatini Cacio E Pepe and Margherita Pizza Dessert: Ferrero Rocher Panna Cotta Drinks: Biaco Spritz, Rose read more

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Not one of my favorites and wouldn't try again. Everyone was super friendly but the food just did not hit. We started off with some apps The hamachi crudo - really good. Probably the only great thing we had Whipped ricotta - It was fine, nothing special For the main dish, we got the ravioli special which was ok but came out lukewarm and just a tad too much sauce. I can see what they were going for. We also got the cod. It was not good at all, had literally no flavor and was just flat out bad for $37! Nice atmosphere but tables are on top of one another. Not special for a date night read more

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Stopped in for a tasty dinner with friends, trying a few different things. As soon as you walk in, the ambiance is so warm and welcoming. That side patio area is quite picturesque, but we sat in the dining room. Our server was on point to explain the menu and make sure everything was fine. Being able to watch the line and dishes coming out was also interesting. Gnocchi with duck ragu was very tender and flavorful. A solid portion and balanced nicely. Good savory and herb flavors. Also tried the Gorgonzola fig pizza, and this was a great mix. Sweet and savory, though the Gorgonzola flavor was a bit more subtle compared to the strong sweetness. Good crust on both. Apple upside down cake for dessert was heavenly. The apple flavor definitely had the spotlight. Cocktail options were all interesting and had good mentions. Nice cozy spot for great food and drink. Thanks read more

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Let me start off with saying Osteria is now in our top 5 restaurants of all time. This review scale should be on a 10 or 100! Everything about Osteria was top shelf --- service, plating presentations, ingredients and preparation. Holy cow we have found a special place for when in Philly. Shout out to Connor or server and director of table side first impressions.... he was awesome. From explaning dishes, to fielding questions to pacing out courses out to making it a overall great tasty experience. We opened with a bottle of Ca Liptra Amista Montepulciano, was a perfect paring with our dishes. Started with a chefs' special experiment seafood appetizer, list on our receipt as Antipasti Special-- they called it seafood in crazy water, clams, muscles and razor clam in a phenominal broth with a pizza crust dough baked and served atop the dish; reco was to remove it tear it up an dunk into the broth.... WAS DELICOUS. Next we shared the gnocchi dish off the menu and that too was delicous. The best gnocchi dish, don't even waste your time trying to compare it to a night out in NYC's Little Italy or any of Philly's old school italian restaurantes. For the main that we also share was the Tomahawk pork chop cook medium-raw and interestingly (see my photo) was partially slice off the bone, into a delightful platting presentation. We wrapped up our dining experience with a maple wanut cheescake and round of cappuccinos (one regualr and one decafe). We were not rushed as we were timing for a concert at the Met; hence Connor did a great job pacing as we were not in a rush and still made the second of the two opening acts. The dining room, accessed through the main bar area then a long corridor was a lovely unexpected surprise as it was quieter and had a lovely ambiance. On the way out we ran into the manager and raved about our first experience. Again, see our food photos and follow me on Yelp as we get out a lot. read more

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Absolutely fantastic!! I was fortunate enough to meet a group of friends here for dinner last week. I had heard a lot of good things about the menu and the overall experience, so of course I was very excited to try them. The drinks are party had were wonderful, as was the wine. If you like gin, I would recommend their "Last Word" cocktail. It is perfectly balanced and delicious. It does not overwhelm your palate with raw spirit that overshadows the other ingredients that the mixologist has taken the time and effort to pair with it. One of the best things to do at Osteria is to order several dishes and share them family style at the table, because the flavors are so wonderful. We started with their summer corn pizza (Panocchia), which was delicious, and we also had their peach pizza (Etna), which was something I had never tried before and did not disappoint. We got the grilled broccolini, Caesar salad, salad, which was exquisite, along with their heirloom tomato carpaccio with boquerones - one of my favorites! For pasta, we had the chicken liver rigatoni, which is absolutely amazing, and you must not miss it. We also had a daily special, which was a nice round pasta with hot sausage and tomatoes/mozzarella. We also ordered a porterhouse steak for the table. This came perfectly cooked, with a wonderful external crust and perfectly medium rare inside (pink). This was also absolutely delicious! Of course, we did have to try their desserts, which were the Neapolitan cheesecake, the Bomba di cioccolatto, and peach upside down torta. All of them were amazing and complemented this extraordinary meal perfectly. The service was wonderful, and the owner took his time to check in on our party to see how we were doing. Presentation was excellent, and overall just made everything even more perfect. The ambience was also a major part of my enjoyment of the dinner, since we were seated in the back under the translucent roof, so it felt like we were dining outside, but were very comfortable in the air air-conditioning since the day was very hot outside. I'm already looking forward to my next visit when I come back to Philadelphia again! Bravissimo!!! read more

Osteria - Delicious... - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Osteria might be a bit out of the way from the very center of the city, but it's absolutely worth coming out here for the beautiful ambience (with the off-center location allowing it to be plenty spacious) and the luxurious yet reasonably priced pizzas and pastas. We were very lucky to be seated in the greenhouse space, with all the natural light and foliage of outdoor dining plus the climate control of indoors. My table started with the Etna pizza to share, and the combination of in-season peaches and funky cheese was bursting in flavor. The complimentary focaccia bread also went above and beyond most restaurant breads I've had. I had the chicken liver rigatoni as my entree; I like liver and had high expectations and it absolutely matched them with its creamy and meaty flavor that reminded me of a french onion soup. It was an unexpectedly filling portion, and I honestly probably didn't even need the pizza. My partner had the beef brisket casarecce (which might be a seasonal item), which was also incredibly meaty and flavorful. It took a little while for our entrees to come out (so perhaps the pizza did help tide us over), but we were also treated by a visit from the manager checking in. Service was smooth otherwise. I'd definitely come back again for a special meal; there was what seemed like a bridal party or rehearsal diner while we were there so clearly others have the same idea! read more

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Loved the whole ambiance of Osteria! We were seated outdoors on the covered patio and it really elevated the whole dining experience! We got the margarita pizza and wood fired chicken to share. The pizza was delicious with thin crispy crust but the chicken dish was the star of the night! It was tender and packed with flavor. I just wish the portion was a bit larger and came with more potatoes. Overall, the dinner and the service was great! I will be back to try their happy hour menu! read more

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Love this place !!!! Everything is amazing, first time here but will definitely be back vibes are amazing, read more

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Great northern Italian restaurant with a sophisticated and comfortable interior, excellent service and excellent food. We had a party of six. We tried three appetizers, whipped ricotta, the grilled octopus and the hamachi crudo. All three were delicious. The octopus was very tender and delicious. The whipped ricotta comes with bread, and is the largest of the three. Great for sharing. I think the octopus and hamachi had 5 pieces each. For mains we had mostly pasta and one branzino. For pastas we had the wild boar candele which was really great. The candele noodles are long and thick. Delicious but harder to manage on the plate. My dad got it with tagliatelle instead and also enjoyed it. It was not overly heavy or rich. Smelled and tasted amazing. A decent sized portion as well. The pesto shrimp tagliatelle was great as well. My wife got the Caramelle which is a smaller portion and also has a strong flavor which she wasn't crazy about. I had a taste and the pasta and honey nut squash were really nice but there was an aftertaste of marzipan which I didn't enjoy either. The branzino is a whole fish, you can have them remove the head and tail before bringing if you want it that way. My daughter had the lasagne which she loved as well. For desert we had pistachio gelato. And delicious coffee. This restaurant is excellent and priced appropriately. Food and service are top notch. Highly recommended. read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner with a friend and really enjoyed it! We had a reservation for 5:30pm on Friday, and at that time it wasn't crowded, but when we left, it was a full house. I ordered the canestri and devoured it lol for my drink, I ordered the Principessa and it was perfect. My friend wanted to take a shot for my birthday and was looking for a suggestion from our waiter. The waiter asked if we trusted him, and he did not disappoint. The shot had limoncello, cinnamon, and something else, but it was so good! The sorbet was delicious as well. I hadn't explicitly ordered it, but I think it may have been raspberry. I would absolutely come back! read more

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Osteria has been on my radar as a spot to try out, but I've never been able to go there until today. My friends and I went there for a quick dinner before a show at The Met on a Monday night. I was glad I made a reservation since my crew of 6 was able to get a table despite the place getting packed with the concert crowd. We had several lovely waiters who provided excellent service at our table, one of whom (Kyle) deserves a shout-out as he memorized our drinks and food orders without the needs to write them down. All of our servers were truly pleasant though, so they made our first experience at Osteria a memorable one. Our group got seated on the outside part of the restaurant, which has a nice ambience just as much as the indoor section. I especially liked that there was an awning to cover us from the rain as the weather in Philly can change quickly and without warning. For our food selections, we ordered a La Montagna pizza, Caciofi pizza, Spit Roasted Lamb Shoulder, and ravioli. We all loved what we ordered overall. I especially was glad to find another noteworthy place where I could get a legit neapolitan style pizza to fulfill my cravings. Overall, Osteria is definitely worth the visit. I'll definitely go there again when I get my cravings for good Italian food. read more

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Tremendous restaurant and delicious food. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu, cocktails, and gave us full service attention. Our entrees were amazing, as well as the lovely cheese board. The cocktails are very good, as well as the wine list. This was perfect for an anniversary dinner and the price was well fitting. I'd happily go back here another time and try their pastas! Love the outdoor seating arrangement as well, I'm sure this incredible in the summer read more

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We had a wonderful Valentine's dinner at Osteria tonight. Having read the reviews I believe we chose our items well and that definitely contributes to the five star review. It also helps that we were promptly seated upon arrival in the wine bar area which is quieter and cozy at the back of the restaurant (much noisier and crowded feeling in the front of the house). Our server Rebecca was outstanding - friendly, knowledgeable, and checked on us just the right amount of times. Everything we had was delicious: - charred broccolini caesar - 5/5, it was a very large portion and tender stalks of broccolini, slightly smokey flavor but not overpowering. It felt very health too (although dusted with quite a lot of grated parmesan) - fritto misto - 5/5, generous portion of lightly breaded, not greasy calamari and shrimp with a flavorful meyer lemon aioli - 14oz TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP - 5/5, five tender small slices of pork chop with calabrian spice rub, braised peppers. The rub definitely had a bit of a kick to it which made it all the more interesting - special pasta: sopressini with lobster and a saffron sauce with artichokes - 4/5, only downgraded because the "little surprise" pasta is not my personal favorite and the shape made it difficult to soak up or scoop up the delicate saffron sauce. Whereas the other dishes were all quite generous in portion, this one was less so - special dessert - 5*/5, whatever the pastry chef concocted this one takes the cake! literally. Chocolate devil's food cake, chocolate mousse, pomegranate syrup (but super subtle), crumbled cannoli, whipped cream, i'm really not doing it justice but it was really the perfect dessert to finish off a very close to perfect meal. read more

After hearing about this establishment from a friend who loved it, I finally went during restaurant week. Osteria's unique flavors reminds me of when I studied abroad in Rome --pretty authentic! Best appetizer = Polpette Fritto roasted eggplant. Best entree = grilled Orata fish. All dishes were super filling and I literally was about to burst by the end of the night. Finished off the night with an irresistibly rich Chocolate Ganache cake w/ Fiordilatte Gelato that satisfied my sweet tooth. Although we weren't able to sit in the back garden, the inside venue was cute! Service was good too. Perfect for date night or an evening with close friends. I would come here again read more

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We went for our anniversary and sat at the bar for happy hour. Our bartender/server was Prodius (sorry if I spelled it wrong) and he made our evening, he had us laughing, took our picture and sent out sorbet with a sparkler. He made a delicious cocktail and let me tatste 2 wines he suggested so I could pick. I highly recommend the happy hour menu but get there early because the happy hour menu is only at the bar and outside. Our favorites are the tartar and grilled octopus. We will definitely be back and hope to get the same bartender. read more

This place was phenomenal!! Through and through, I couldn't recommend it more. The service and food are great!! The patio was gorgeous. It felt private and cozy. The arancini is delicious as were the pizzas. Skip the broccolini caesar. It tastes weirdly smoky in a bad way lol. That was the only not great bite. The drinks were delish. I had a lemon drop and the spritz. Both were yummy. I don't remember them being super boozy, but I was still satisfied. read more

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Came on a weekday for happy hour right when they opened at 5 and it was already busy. The happy hour is only for the bar and high top section so make sure you come early to get seated. I ordered the octopus and pizza. The octopus was so tender and cooked perfectly. Normally I'm not a huge pizza fan but the crust was amazing and I did not regret it, also it was $10 for happy hour. The inside is very pretty and there's actually an outside space where people reserve for events read more

Osteria - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

i held a very special birthday party at this spectacular restaurant. Food is delicious, service exceptional, atmosphere warm and elegant - one of my favorite places in Philly! read more

Our favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. We try to celebrate our special occasion here! The food is incredible! My favorite is the beef tartare! The service equally wonderful! Everyone is warm and friendly. The restaurant itself is stunning. There are three different dining rooms besides the bar. Each room has a slightly different feel... all of the rooms are equally beautiful. Prices are moderate. You can get pizza or a $130 steak on special. Something for everyone! So worth your time and money! A+++ read more

Osteria - My husband on our anniversary! - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here for happy hour after work and OMG the Bucatini Cacio E Pepe is good. I highly recommend if u like pasta. I also got that the Pizza Del Giorno season pizza which I totally forgot everything that it had on it but was very good read more

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The pasta was great, something I've never had before. It was like a blend of pasta and street corn, making it a bit sweet. The general manager introduced himself to us and was very kind, also informing that the dish I ordered was recently added the day before. The restaurant was clean and had dim lighting. read more

Osteria - Scarpinocc - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Osteria has a great happy hour for anyway who works a little later! HH is from 5-7 pm the weekdays and provides a large selection of options with some decent cocktails but great food! My coworkers and I went after work. The space is updated and well decorated with a greenhouse area where the windows open up and an outdoor area. We sat on the outdoor. Our server Eric was friendly and came at perfect times during our meal. Our drinks were enjoyable, I really like the Terero off of the regular cocktails menu, the mango was a delightful it in. Our starters were beef tartare which I felt needed a few more onions in it to bring out more flavor but other than that the chips were well cooked and it was good. The grilled octopus was well cooked with a flavorful chili oil. I was unable to have the arancini (I'm GF) but my friends said they were delicious. Our meals consisted of the filet (we did send it back since it was quite rare and we needed it well done for a pregnant friend) they were very kind about it and it was still delicious and the aiolis gave it extra nice flavoring. The rigatoni was so delicious, they can make their pasta dishes gluten free!! My friends had the bucatini and said it was sooo good and the pizza which they reported was perfectly crispy. Finally we had blueberry sorbet which made my mouth a little blue but tasted fresh with real blueberries in it (well done and flavorful) and not picture the toasted almond gelato which was creamy and actually went quite well with the blueberry sorbet. Overall not bad pricing for the amount of food we got. Cute ambiance, a great server, and delicious food. I will be going for their regular menu soon too. read more

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More restaurant week adventures. Osteria's food is delicious, like beyond. And I'll give them some grace by only discussing the food because my dining experience this time around was a bit mid. That pork belly-- get it. The sauce added the perfect sweetness to the savory. Definitely my favorite thing of the night, after the focaccia which is simply top tier. The bucatini was yummy, the liver is a nice touch. Idk what possessed me to get chocolate cake as someone who... doesn't like chocolate cake. But it was so good (minus the chocolate ganache in the center, too chocolatey!) read more

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My boyfriend and I visited Osteria while in Philly before a concert at The Met--and let me tell you, this place was absolutely amazing! If I could give 6 stars, I would! The ambiance was classy with beautiful natural lighting during the day and warm, cozy lighting as the evening went on. One thing that caught us off guard was that we had to place our full order (appetizer, secondi, and entrees) all at once. It wasn't a big deal, just something to be aware of--especially if you're used to ordering in courses. Now, onto the food... WOW. Everything was delicious! We started with the baked ricotta and bread, which was incredibly rich and filling--we loved it, and it was the only dish we couldn't finish (only because we were so full!). We also shared the lamb shoulder, which was served over a bed of peas--and as a proud pea lover, I was in heaven. I honestly came close to licking the plate! We were celebrating our 6-year anniversary, and I had noted it in our reservation. I also asked if they could make our favorite cocktail (Hugo Spritz), even though it wasn't on the menu--and they did! It tasted just like the ones we've had in Europe. Such a sweet surprise! We were also treated to a complimentary scoop of ice cream to celebrate, which made the night feel extra special. The service was warm and welcoming--the entire staff was friendly, and even the owner came over to introduce himself and chat with us. It made us feel truly valued as guests. The only small hiccup was that we didn't mention we had a show to catch at The Met, and while the hostess asked about it, I don't think the message made it to our server. The restaurant got busy toward the end of our meal, and the check took a little while to come. Totally understandable, and next time we'll be sure to mention if we're on a time crunch. All in all, this was an unforgettable experience, and I'll absolutely be coming back next time I'm in Philly. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area--thank you so much, Osteria, for an amazing evening! read more

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I dined in a party of three at Osteria on a Wednesday night. It was simply great!! I had been once before, but for a work function, so this was my first time as a "regular" diner. We were seated promptly and our server Rebecca visited us quickly and was a charming enthusiastic host for our meal. The food at Osteria is described as northern Italian, so there was no hint of a red sauce that I saw. They start by bringing a very healthy portion of fresh bread to every table. Rebecca suggested that most everything on the menu was good for sharing, so we took that advice and ordered the Insalata radicchio and the whipped ricotta as appetizers, both were excellent. The first two dishes came out close together as one course. We also tried a pasta dish, the Caramelle honey nut squash pasta, which was also excellent. For mains we ordered the Teres Major beef dish and the 14 oz Tomahawk pork chop. I thought the pork chop was one of the best things I'd eaten, and then I tried the beef and it was even better, so tender and flavorful. For dessert I had the maple cheesecake, which was lovely. Osteria also has an innovative cocktail and an extensive wine list, both of which we sampled. The pace of the service was excellent, the decor inviting and airy, and the food delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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I have wanted to go here for happy hour forever. The food is definitely more affordable for happy hour. We sat at the bar. Happy hour seating included high tops and the outside as well. The outside seating area is gorgeous (with all the flowers and such); unfortunately, it was too hot out there. To be honest, the service was horrible. The waiter wasn't nice and was kind of rude to us when he told us to move over (he could have at least been nicer about it). The drinks are pretty good on the happy hour menu. I tried the BIANCO AND ROSSO SPRITZ. I really liked the Bianco spritz more given the use of elderflower and lemon. The red wine in the rosso was a bit too bitter for me. I got the grilled octopus which was a bit bitter on the marinade. I did like how the celery was grilled and how big the octopus chunks were. I split a pizza with my friend. Since she is vegan, we did a Margherita without the cheese. It wasn't the best, but it might be the type of pizza (cheese on a pizza honestly hit differently). If I come back, I would love to try another type of pizza since they do have a nice fire oven. The waiter again tried to hurry us up and asked if we wanted the check very abruptly (which is weird because happy hour was ending anyways and I didn't see a rush to come inside). read more

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First time ever at this restaurant, and overall it was a good experience. The ambience of the restaurant was modern, accented with lots of greenery. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. She explained the menu is meant to be shared family style and gave us recommendations for our party size, party of 3. We ordered the grilled octopus, lasagna verde, short rib agnolotti and the NY strip. Table comes with fresh bread and olive oil. The grilled octopus was lovely, just the right texture and chew. Lots of fennel and onion. Definitely dip the bread in the tangy lemon sauce left behind in the octopus dish! Lasagna verde was cheesy and the item we ordered that I wished I didn't have to share! Short rib agnolotti was very flavorful, wonderful bite. Just wished it was a bigger portion. We ordered our NY strip medium rare, lovely crust and cooked perfectly. Good size to share. I ordered a dirty martini and my partner ordered an old fashion. My martini was okay, not cold enough. Old fashion was nice, he had no complaints. read more

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I'll start by saying if you don't grab a seat for happy hour early, you will be waiting a LONG time. We showed up at 430 and waited a full hour before we checked in, at which point we then waited probably 15 more minutes-seated 545. The space can fill up quite quickly, especially if there's an event going on across the street or (like ours) an event in the outdoor space. The happy hour menu is absolutely the reason to come (ends 7PM). We ended up getting a ton of things: - Filet spiedini: the meat was a bit too tender/undercooked and I didn't appreciate the sauce so much - Charred broccolini caesar: Not a huge fan of broccolini in general but I actually felt like this was done nicely. Could use some more breadcrumbs and the caesar aspect didn't really shine through so much? I think the difficulty was that the broccolini was so heavily coated with the dressing it was hard to have any texture Grilled octopus: I will never not buy this. And for $10?! But this ended up being a bit tart for me-mostly because of the celery. Eating the octopus itself alone was much better Bucatini cacio e pepe: aesthetically super pleasing, lovely bucatini. The sauce itself is a bit meh, could use a bit more pepe Pizza of the day: came with tomato sauce predominance and andouille sausage, which was a skosh spicy. This felt Neapolitan style where the crust is firm and the center is thin. Not a huge fan of this in general and this pizza ended up being very much fine and probably not one I need to try again Ultimately, the prices for each dish were about $10 each, so it is difficult to argue against it. Do I think I needed to wait an hour for this meal? No. However, the service was spectacular. Our waitress was so personable but everyone in the restaurant was also so invested in our having a nice time. I would come back for happy hour for sure, but only if they had an immediate offering table-wise. If I'm looking for good Italian food as the main endeavor, this is probably not where I would end up. read more

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Came to Osteria for happy hour. I would highly recommend coming right when they open and maybe even a few minutes before. Happy hour is only at the bar and also about ~4-5 tables. Beautiful restaurant & great service. Everything off their happy hour menu is worth it and it's delicious. The margarita pizza is only $10, huge, perfect to share, and so classic! We also got the mussels on a bed of pasta that was similar to couscous in a tomato sauce with a tiny kick of spice. I was surprised by the pasta dishes as the serving size was definitely enough to have as an entire meal. The cacio e Pepe was salty and creamy. I would definitely not skip the rigatoni; it was so indulgent, rich, and flavorful. I would also get the beef tartare. It was served on a toasted piece of bread and topped with some vegetables for the additional crunch and flavor. It was my favorite dish! Lastly, we got the deep fried eggplant dish. It was crispy and served over top a sauce that tasted like sour cream. It was good but not as good as the other items we got. Would love to come and try their regular menu! read more

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I've been waiting to go here for months and the wait was well worth it!!! The experience was great and the food was divine. From the moment you walk in you're greeted by a friendly welcoming hostess. Overall the most of staff was awesome. Our server Emma was incredible. She was so personable and helpful. She was attentive with a great personality and not over bearing like some waitstaff can be. She gave great recommendations. The bar area is super tiny. We went for a drink before the reservation. The bartenders weren't friendly at all and acted like we were an inconvenience. Once seated the in house Somme offered help when deciding drinks at the table. Broccolini- blanched but still nice and crunchy. Good lemon zest and crunch parm but not over the top ceasar. Loved it. Artichoke was very greasy with a slight crunch. Creamy flavor with sauce. Octopus was tender and pairs well with the oil sauce. Has a slight crunch on the outside and a savory onion garlic flavor. The Parama pizza was delish! Good combo with peppery arugula and salty prosciutto. Unsure the cheese but super creamy and perfect. Rigittoni- Al dente. Great flavor. Creamy and savory Strawberry Zappa inglese- sooo good. Basically strawberry shortcake but an elevated version. Pistachio gelato is delicious. Refreshing and pure pistachio flavor. The honey gelato is sooo good, sweet and mild. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night with a reservation, the place was pretty crowded but the restaurant is pretty spacious so it didn't feel cramped. It has a cozy but classy ambiance to it, very date-night vibes. Our waiter was super friendly and kept checking in on us even though the wait for some of the food did take quite a bit of time. We got the baked ricotta as an appetizer and it was so warm and fresh, it was definitely our favorite part of the meal. For our entrees we got a ravioli dish w mushrooms and a pesto pasta dish. Both were not bad but were definitely on the plainer side. The pasta itself was great but the sauce could've used something more. We also got some cocktails which were decent and they have a good selection to choose from. It is a bit pricey, so not sure if it's fully worth the price but we did only get vegetarian things, so maybe the meat/seafood options would've been better. read more

Osteria - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The experience at Osteria is awesome, and I enjoy each time! The ambiance is gorgeous. As you walk in, you get a feel for the open kitchen seating, quaint tables, as well and outdoor seating which is available whenever there is not an event or wedding happening outside (can you blame anyone for not using this great space with so many plant accents in the warmer weather?) The staff is very friendly, making it easy to be seated quickly. I recommend making a reservation whenever you are coming, especially during happy hour which happens even on the weekend. I enjoyed their wine selection, and friends who came tried their spritz and cocktail options as well. There is a beverage available for everyone. For food, I am one happy pescatarian having tried their grilled octopus and fish dishes. I've had their pasta with lump crab meat rolled in and also get their broccolini Ceasar on repeat (I just ask for no cheese and light dressing due to dairy being a sensitive topic, even if it's worth it!) Their pasta is fresh and their dishes are very unique! Be sure to ask for the tasty bread! read more

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