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    Osteria Pizzeria

    4.6 (74 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    OSTERIA PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Numero Uno
    Elena J.

    Overall, the food was incredible. The Hungarian stuffed peppers were absolutely outstanding, and the Caesar salad dressing was perfect. For my main course, the Numero Uno pizza was excellent and easily one of the best pizzas I have had recently. I also want to specifically commend Greg for his fantastic service and the chef for such a high-quality meal. Why I felt the experience fell slightly short of five stars. Upon arrival, I ordered both a cocktail and a bottle of Acqua Panna water, but only received the cocktail. I had to request the water on three separate occasions from three different staff members before it finally arrived. Additionally, I was disappointed to find that the cocktails are pre-batched. In my opinion, this affects the quality and taste of the drinks. After trying a few different options, I found the quality to be inconsistent with the high standard of the food. For future visits, I would likely stick to wine, beer, or a custom order to ensure the drink is made to order. Thank you again for a wonderful meal and for the great service provided by Greg. I look forward to returning soon.

    Myra W.

    There were three of us for dinner. Sat on patio. Service was the strangest I've ever had . Three different servers- none introduced themselves. They were quite indifferent like they didn't want to be there and they were doing us a favor. We had to go and get our own straws . We had to go and get our own plates. Never have I ever had such terrible service. When we first got there not very busy so can't use that as excuse.Never had I ever felt so unwelcome in a restaurant. Shame on Osteria - need to have better training - servers need to be friendly and welcoming. The pizza wasn't bad . I don't really care for a bready crust.

    Brian K.

    We decided to check out Osteria Pizzeria tonight since they had 1/2 off large pizzas after 6--and I'm glad we did. When we got there, the place was busy, but we lucked out and grabbed the last booth. This was actually my first time dining in. I've only had carryout before (a friend brought it over once), but just like last time... it did not disappoint. We started with salads and went with the Italian salad. It had focaccia croutons, sliced pepperoni, tomatoes, shredded cheese, all over mixed greens with a light Italian dressing on the side. Really fresh, flavorful, and a great way to kick things off. Then came the pizza. We ordered a large with ricotta, bacon, garlic, and mushrooms--and it was excellent. The crust is light, almost bread-like, baked golden brown, and paired with a lighter sauce that lets all the toppings shine. Everything worked really well together. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated--clean, comfortable, and not over the top. And shoutout to our server, Echo. She was personable, kept our drinks full, and was great to chat with throughout the meal. Overall, just a really nice experience. Good food, good service, and definitely a place I'd come back to--especially for that pizza deal.

    Numero Uno
    Danielle M.

    Yes, yes, yes to all of the above! I had such a great experience at Osteria Pizzeria on Saturday night. I made a reservation a few weeks in advance because I had tried to go on a weekend before and it was completely booked. I definitely recommend making a reservation. We arrived at 6:30 for ours, and there was a reserved sign waiting on our table. We were seated right away. Everything on the menu looked amazing. I ordered the White Lotus cocktail with Pallini Limoncello, Licor 43, sugar syrup, lemon, and cream. It was so light and easy to drink -- absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a mocktail and didn't love hers, but this review is about what I liked. For starters, we got the Peppers and Oil with marinated peppers, garlic, chili flakes, and house-made focaccia. The focaccia might have been the best part of the whole meal. It was so good that I would honestly eat it on its own. The peppers and oil were excellent as well. We also split a Caesar salad, and I'm glad we did because the salads are huge. It was fresh and really flavorful. For pizza, I highly recommend the Numero Uno with pepperoni, ricotta, banana peppers, hot honey, shredded mozzarella, and marinara. Everything I ordered was fantastic, and I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. My friend ordered the Vegetariana with artichoke, mushroom, spinach, red onion, fresh mozzarella, and house pesto, and she really enjoyed it as well. She did order tiramisu for dessert but didn't love it because it didn't have much coffee flavor. Again, this review is about my experience, so I'm still giving it five stars. The entire restaurant is set up so cute -- very modern, stylish, and such a great atmosphere for a night out. I'll definitely be back!

    Tagliatelle Bolognese
    Mallory L.

    I was really excited to try this new restaurant that I kept hearing about on social media, and got reservations well in advance since they book quickly. It didn't quite live up to the hype though. We came on Tuesday and they were running their half off pizza deals so we went with the numero uno. Even their "large" pizzas aren't really that big, so half off makes it a good price point to try. The pizza tasted decent but for some reason reminded me of a cooked Lunchables pizza, especially the sauce, so that wasn't appealing. For my own dinner I ordered the bolognese, which was $21. The flavor was pretty good, the spices had an earthy undertone I can't really identify but it's also in the aforementioned pizza sauce. The dish also didn't have a lot of meat in it, so be aware. All in all I think it's a decent spot but there's so many other pizzerias in Columbus anyway.

    Caesar Salad
    Greg M.

    Quaint little place in Old Town. Never been to Old Town before, but I've got to come back in the daylight. I don't think they can seat more than 40 people, but the food is fast coming out of the kitchen. We came in on a Wednesday night at 5:30 with a reservation. By 5:45 the place was full. We were seated, but waited what seemed like 10 minutes for a server. Once she found her way to our table, things went very fast. My daughter had an espresso martini and I had Blanton's Gold, which was absolutely delicious! We started with the focaccia bread and a Caesar salad. Both were very good. My daughter was raving about the salad, as it was heavily dressed. We also ordered the Numero Uno pizza. It was delicious, but could have used a bit more mozzarella, especially around the crust as the top of each slice was barren of anything other than tomato sauce. Regardless, I would not hesitate to return and try their pastas. We were back to our car and on our way to Jeni's in less than 45 minutes.

    Meatballs - Stuffed Sheets
    Leah L.

    As a certified bread connoisseur I must first say that the $4 bread service (focaccia) was extremely disappointing. I took one bite and was done with it. The Caesar salad was good, the dressing less creamy and more of a thicker vinaigrette. I enjoyed the flavor of the grilled chicken I added. The star of the show was the lemony ricotta sheets. Osteria's red sauce is superior, I genuinely enjoyed it. I would go back for the pasta and meatballs. The meatballs had good flavor but again the sauce really made them shine. If you enjoy Italian food I'd recommend you make a reservation and give them a try.

    Bar area
    Kate W.

    Came in on a Friday night and had a reservation for 6:30 (there is no parking lot but there's tons of street parking nearby, even on a busy Friday we found close parking for free). I was able to be seated right away but noticed immediately on the way to my seat that the place is quite small and is very crowded when busy! A lot of trying to scooch out of the way and not run into chairs/servers. Once we were sat, it took a little more than 10 minutes to be greeted/get water, it was definitely busy but also was a little frustrating considering how small the place is and we could see every server lol. We ordered immediately and got the Caesar salad, bolognese tagliatelle, and numero uno pizza. The Caesar was SO GOOD (dare I say my second favorite in Columbus??)! They split it on two plates for us and it came with a lemon wedge, was so fresh and bright tasting. The bolognese was also great! Sauce was yummy, I think it could've used a little more salt, but the tagliatelle was the best part. The noodles tasted fresh and were cooked perfectly! The numero uno was also delicious! Literally the most cheese I've ever seen on a pizza, the cheese pull was insane. The ricotta also tasted like it had herbs and lemon in it which I loved! It's VERY filling and I was only able to eat 1 slice! For dessert I had an espresso and the ice cream with olive oil and sea salt. The espresso was surprisingly amazing and the I loved the ice cream, but my boyfriend was not a fan of the olive oil haha. I will definitely be back, super fun dinner for a weekend! The place is a little claustrophobic at times but the food is worth it!

    Pretty interior
    Anna H.

    I was here when it was Yellow Brick Pizza, but this was my first visit to Osteria. I came with Jennifer R and we really enjoyed our service and food. And drinks. We got subs. My Pesto Caprese was amazing. I mean really. I would get it again. I wasn't going to get a drink, but I saw the little table card with seasonal drinks. I don't remember now, but it was maybe a Fall Flavor Manhattan. Very good. I def. want to go back. Great service and really pretty inside.

    Laura F.

    Disclosure: I am not a huge pizza fan. I know un-American, right? But true. I was coming in thinking I wouldnt like it. I was wrong. We sat at the bar. The place was cute. Brick walls with white accents. Nice long bar with seating. Bar had neon lighting which added a funny touch. Andrew was our barkeeper. He was attentive, funny, and helpful... Plus made a mean drink. I ordered a drink I'll make it and afraid... Don't be afraid of the drink. It is wonderful as the perfect strength and it tastes. Nothing short of delicious. My husband ordered a PBR The menu has a lot of house crafted featured drinks, each one leaves you going oh and ah. So whichever one you pick -you will probably like. I ordered a half salad and it was still pretty large. It was delicious. I'm not gonna lie. I wish I've gotten the full salad. I like salad. They make their own dressings, which is always a plus the dressing was delicious . We ordered the pizza and a sub because we couldn't decide- so we got both. The pizza was very good. It was a chicken pizza with a pesto base, I don't love red sauce as I said above I don't crazy like pizza either . So saying it's very good is probably saying it's excellent. The dough was exceptional. The sub's bread had a nice crunch, but still remained light n fluffy on the inside. It even was was slightly billowy and I don't know how I did it. It didn't seem like there was an excess of bread. It was just perfect. The interior of the sandwich had a lot of meat and also a lot of cheese. Dare I say THE perfect amount of everything. Well all but there may have been a little bit too much mayonnaise for my liking but still it Didnt distract. Plus, I'm a weirdo when it comes to mayonnaise. I don't like a lot of it. I also don't like salad dressing so I guess I am just not a condiments person. After taking a bite of the sandwich, I quickly claim that entire half and push the pizza back to my husband and said you can have this. I'm eating this. That's not to say that the pizza wasn't good, because I did return for another piece and atena slice later at home-which is odd for me not liking pizza. Id say this is a must go to kind of place Yum

    Pollo Pizza
    Nick S.

    Osteria Pizzeria just opened a little over a week ago, and let me tell you, you NEED to give this place a try as soon as you can! Everything about Osteria is spot on! The vibes and aesthetic are phenomenal; it's so inviting and cute and the perfect spot for a great meal with friends or for a date night. The service is excellent and for just opening when they did, I was incredibly impressed with how organized, speedy, and well executed everything was! The pizza first and foremost is so unbelievably delicious! The dough (which is made by scratch over a 3 day process!) is so light and airy, yet flavorful and is one of the best textured crusts I've had on a pizza! The Numero Uno pizza is a must!! In addition to the pizza; the garlic bread is phenomenal, especially with their house ranch; the meatballs are great, & if you're craving pasta; the tagliatelle is unreal!! All of their drinks are spectacular too and you already know they have an authentic espresso maker for the espresso in their martini!

    Jennifer R.

    This was one of those dining experiences where you want to tell everyone - because the food was so good, but you also don't want to tell anyone - because the food was so good. We walked in without a reservation, and I would like to keep it that way. It was busy the whole time we were there, so I think the word is out. I loved everything about it. Feels casual but elevated at the same time. Cocktails were incredible. They have a whole menu section of specialty espresso cocktails. Food came out quickly, but tasted like it had taken hours to make. We skipped the pizza and went with hot subs, based on our server's guidance. Meatball sub was one of the best I have ever had anywhere (including NYC). They had some seasonal peachy looking specials and desserts (peach cobbler). Next time I am getting dessert and there will be many next times!

    Caesar Salad
    Lexus F.

    Their happy hour may be the best!! $5 glasses of wine, half off pizza and apps is such a great deal! Everything we had was super great and the food came out so fast. The two of us split a Caesar salad, numero uno pizza and spaghetti. Definitely will be back, service was great and the inside is cute and cozy!!

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