Mother's Day at Palmetto Osteria was absolutely beautiful. My husband managed to get us a 5:30 reservation. It was either that or 8 because they were fully booked for the holiday. After dining there I completely understand why. The view overlooking the lake was stunning, the food was divine and the service felt relaxed, easy, and welcoming. Our server felt less like staff and more like an extension of our family. We all enjoyed our food and the wine we paired with it. Dessert was great as well. Mother's Day was a hit. I'm glad we chose this place. And, thanks to Eric our overall experience was exactly what we expected. read more

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FOOD: The food was delicious! We started with the burrata, which tasted amazing, but the portion was pretty small with only three pieces and tiny pieces of toast. I had the seafood pasta and loved it, while my fiancé got the chicken Caesar salad, which was delicious and had such a unique presentation. I also got the coconut margarita, and it was SO good, especially if you like sweeter drinks! SERVICE: Our server was amazing, and I wish I remembered his name! They seemed a little short-staffed and were pretty busy, but everything was handled really well. We also didn't have a reservation, and they were able to seat us right away, which was a huge plus! AMBIANCE: The restaurant was very clean, upscale, and had a bougie feel that made it perfect for a date night. The atmosphere felt elevated without being too formal, and we really enjoyed the overall vibe! read more

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Food - 10/10 It was all good. I'm not joking. My favorite was the Fritto Misto because the calamari was fried perfectly. Service - 10/10 Again, wonderful service. Ambiance - 8/10 was on the loud side because there's nothing soft in the restaurant and they need darker blinds. The sun was right in our eyes at dinner. read more

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Cannot recommend this place enough! Reservations are easily made on opentable. The restaurant is beautiful and the view of the lakefront during sunset is unbeatable! Was so happy to be seated by the window. Everything we tried was excellent. The bruschetta (gone before i had thing to take a photo) was one of the best I've had - crispy toasted bread, fresh burrata and herbs; the tomatoes were memorable on their own. All the pastas were reasonably priced in the $20-30 range for the portion and quality. I could only finish half my rigatoni and took the rest home. The black truffle pasta was also a favorite at our table. Additionally, do not leave here without trying the espresso martini! 10/10 must order. read more

Palmetto Osteria - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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We love this restaurant. We have visited multiple times and it's always great never disappoints. The ambiance is fantastic as are the cocktails. Favs are the chicken piccata and the crab stuffed shrimp. Anxious to try the Amalfi Seafood pasta and the carbonara. Recently tried the Northern Salad wit poached pear, arugula, crispy pruchitto and sweet walnuts. Excellent!! read more

Palmetto Osteria - Atrium - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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If you're looking for a place in Galveston that feels like a perfect blend of Miami cool, New Orleans charm, and laid-back island vibes, this Italian spot is it. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere invites you to relax and stay awhile. It is effortlessly coastal. The food is absolutely outstanding. The homemade pastas are the star of the show. Every dish feels thoughtfully crafted and full of authentic Italian comfort with a coastal twist. And let's talk about the focaccia bread... it is to die for as it is warm, pillowy, and garlicy! The cocktails are just as impressive and beautifully balanced. Add in the excellent, genuinely friendly service, and you've got the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

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Classic high end southern feel with great view overlooking the water. Different for Galveston, but fits the eclectic makeup of the city. Overall very nice with good service. The seafood was great and the desserts were massive. read more

Palmetto Osteria - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Delicious Caesar salad although the form of it is a little odd. Uncut leaves of Romaine with dressing and croutons, so you have to cut it. Also be warned, it's easily enough for 4 people. I'd order it again as it was quite tasty. Bread plate very good and a nice size. Rigatoni bolognese absolutely to die for. It was a huge serving so I forced myself to eat only half of it so I wouldn't get overly full and would have the rest for lunch the next day. Service very attentive. They kept our water glasses full, brought clean forks after the salad course and generally made sure we were taken care of. Will definitely return. read more

Palmetto Osteria - Rigatoni bolognese - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Absolutely wonderful! A great upscale neighborhood vibe with attentive service. Ariel was great! The food was amazing. Every bite was so tasty. Very good wine list - we found a couple to add to our personal favs. The Northern Salad was dressed perfectly - totally hit the spot. The Veal Piccata was so tender and flavorful. Asparagus was grilled to perfection with just the right amount of lemon and chili. We finished with the Boozy Affogato which was a little messy but worth every bite/sip! Highly recommend Palmetto Osteria. read more

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This place is the bomb! It's out of the beaten path but def worth the trip. Service, food, and ambiance. They have it all. Starting with drinks - My Negroni was perfectly balanced and hubby Marg was too. Next up, we split the Caesar salad. Each leaf was brushed with dressing, not too little not too much. Topped with more Parmesan! Finally, our entrees did not disappoint. The pasta is made in-house. The Meat sauce with the rigatoni was lightly seasoned in true Italian form. Simple tomato and Basil. Let the meat and freshness of the sauce shine. Finally the black truffled fettuccini was rich and well balanced, though I would have preferred a little less sauce. Our server was attentive, even though we were the only outside table. We look forward to returning and trying more items on the menu! read more

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Amazing food, we had the burrata for appetizer and it tasted great with the grilled bread and peeled tomatoes: we also had a salad with grilled shrimp that was very tasty. Also ordered chicken parmigiana, it was a very generous portion. The single meatball with spaghetti is delicious too. Service was excellent, very attentive and quick. read more

On return visit the food was much better. The service as still slower than most restaurants I visit but friendly.

This restaurant is a little secret that deserves all the accolades it receives! The atmosphere, the service, management, and most importantly the food! We had the bruschetta, the veal scaloppini, the rigatoni Bolognese, and the chocolate hazelnut moose. All of it, excellent! Very good wine at reasonable prices was a nice surprise. We will be back!!! read more

Hostess told us "By the way, be mindful there is another reservation behind y'all at 6:15." For context, we had a reservation at 5:15, giving us only an hour to eat. This doesn't seem like a quick service restaurant. The location and atmosphere seem like a good spot to enjoy a meal out without the strict time limit. The food and service were amazing on the other hand!! Just kind of disappointing that was the first impression when trying this new restaurant. read more

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clearly a step up from the steakhouse that used to inhabit this location. Service was outstanding and the food was a nice limited selection with great flavor and variety. The wine list offered an excellent choice of wines of varying quality and price. The wine markup seem most reasonable. The proper wine glasses were used. Some would say the atmosphere is energetic however I found it noisy, it had a very full and active bar that could be heard throughout the restaurant. More care to sound baffling would improve the experience. Overall a nice diversion from the many great restaurants we have in Galveston, albeit a bit far for EastEnders to travel. That said I would consider going back and would seek a corner table away from the bar. read more

I'm actually speechless. This place definitely is one of the best I've ever experienced. The cost in relation to portion size, quality, taste, etc. ambience is top tier. Food was top tier. Pricing, location, all of it was goated. read more

Palmetto Osteria - Idk - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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My husband and I decided on a date night and this place looked great to try out. I made reservations and we were a little late, and the table wasn't ready when we arrived. So we had to wait for them to set the table. Host didn't greet us either when we walked in. Tried the Palmetto margarita which was very refreshing after a hot Texas summer day. However, would definitely recommend a bottle of wine next time. Great prices and a great selection. We tried the flatbread to start with. My husband had the frutti di mare which he said was so good! Lots of flavor and exactly what he was expecting. I tried the chicken piccata and the white wine sauce was so good! I was regretting not getting a bottle of wine to pair this with. It also comes with buttered noodles on the side which were so good. We left so full. Next time will make a reservation earlier because it's the perfect spot to watch the sunset. read more

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We came for our wedding anniversary and this was a great choice. Great food, friendly service and a nice view. Husband has the warm olive appetizer. I'm not an olive fan, generally, but I ate at least three of them! Restaurant is on the other side of the island from where we stayed, but it was worth the drive. And the entire community is lovely. read more

Palmetto Osteria - The biggest meatball ever! - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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This restaurant is in a small quaint neighborhood..delicious Italian cuisine and the staff is very friendly.. bar tenders are also friendly.. definitely worth the drive.. read more

We had a delicious family meal. All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. We had the flatbread as an appetizer, so good! The chicken piccata and carbonara were both delicious! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The host was very friendly and worked us in even without a reservation! read more

I've been here three times but highly recommend it. This neighborhood is spectacular and the service and staff all the way from the moment they open the door for you until you leave can't be beat. For the quality and the ambience I think the price is very reasonable. You don't even realize you're in Galveston whenever you're at that location you think you're somewhere else. Highly recommend read more

Fantastic. The space is beautiful, lakefront location is just perfect. On only the second night of being open, the service was excellent and timely. We had crab stuffed shrimp scampi, truffle linguini Alfredo and mussels all three were so delicious. (Suggestion: serve the shrimp with a steak knife, not a table knife). So grateful to have a nice restaurant on the west end of the island. We need more. I will be back for sure. Get your reservations now while you can. (Note to management: is there anything that can be done to dampen the noise? It was very difficult to hear, perhaps carpets or ceiling tiles?). read more

I had high hopes for this place considering it just opened but was disappointed by the service, not the food. Our meal was delicious! The bruschetta was amazing and the chicken parm was on point. The spaghetti & meatball was good but needed some more flavor. Downsides were definitely the service. We waited over 15 mins for a server after being seated even though it was not busy. One of the bus girls finally said something to get us served after noticing we didn't have even water at our table. The other big downfall was the lack of a changing table in the restroom. Good thing they had a box under the sink (that's what I changed my baby's diaper on vs. the floor). I guess they don't think mothers with babies like to eat good food read more

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Good weekend dinner. The bolognese delivered a complete taste experience while the brushetta maintained their fresh quality. We also had crispy potatoes, filet and swordfish siciliano. The food met our expectations. The service showed exceptional quality. I felt concerned after reading the reviews but I found everything to be positive. read more

Food, atmosphere and wait staff were outstanding. We were 9 people and order 2 bread boards and a charcuterie board. Bread boards came with 2 delicious spreads. Entrees were equally delicious. We were all very pleased and will definitely be returning. read more

The bruschetta is perfect here. I had the Frutti De Mare and it was incredible. Just the right amount of spice. Excellent, classy experience. read more

Food, atmosphere, and service was spectacular. The overall experience was truly amazing and will come back again. Best price for bottle of wine I have ever seen. True gem ! read more

César salad was big & great, the shrimp & crab scampi was small but great & the fettuccine was really great. The focaccia bread was great.

Celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary here. Service and food were amazing. Genesis our waitress was professional and answered all of our questions. Management were on point following up to make sure that we were getting taken care of. First visit, but we will be back. read more

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Great service. Excellent food. Only negative was the environment was too noisy and could use some noise abatement.

I have been here five times now and each time has been absolutely spectacular. The quality of the food the entire staff from before the moment you walk in the door until you leave our as good as Gould. if you're sitting in there, and I had no idea you were in Galveston, you would think you would be in somewhere along the East Coast, spectacular ambience read more

Four of us dined there so we shared and sampled. We even talked about our experience the following day! Our taste buds were exploding with flavor from the signature cocktails to the dessert; every dish was amazing. We enjoyed The Meatbal, Fritto Misto, Bruschetta followed by Swordfish Siciliano, Filet, Chicken Piccata, Crab & Shrimp Scampi, accompanied by Cheesy Polenta, Grilled Asparagus, Sautéed Spinach topped off with the Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake. Oh, did I mention the ambience & the view? It was all fabulous! Perfect place for a truly remarkable dining experience. read more

We went to dinner at Palmetto Osteria again last night, and honestly I think they are THE top restaurant in Galveston now. The ambiance is beautiful (especially the room to the right when you walk in), the food is spectacular and the service is impeccable! Eric is the manager and he gives 150% at his job. Damon was our server last night and we never were without anything. He remembered our names, our drinks, and he just made a regular night feel special. We have been there 3 times now and we have tried the Chicken Piccata which was the best I've ever had, and we've had their filet. You could cut the filet with a butter knife it was so tender and seasoned perfectly. You can dress up or be casual in the restaurant because either attire goes. Kudos to Palmetto Osteria read more

Food was great especially for the price. Wine selection was also great! Service was very attentive and the ambience of the restaurant was perfect for our date night. We will be back! read more

Service is lacking, food was good. Took several minutes to have a server come by once we were initially seated, and the place was half empty. Don't think I'll return, which is very disappointing to say as I had high expectations based on other reviews. I am used to nicer restaurants, and usually that comes with the expectation of elevated service - I hope they can be more consistent. read more

The spot was very cute right in front of a little lake. The food was delicious! Started with the calamari it was perfect and the Caesar salad dressing was delicious. For our main we got chicken piccata and the rigatoni bolognese good size portions and very flavorful. Pricing was reasonable and service was great. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area read more

Last minute find. It's off the beaten path of where I stayed when visiting. What a gem. They were busy and accommodated a last minute reservation. Sat in minutes. Servers were great and knowledgable. Food was outstanding and decor was classy. read more

Very disappointed. Order to go. The bag leaked because the plastic container warped from the heat. The spaghetti and meatball just ok. Garlic bread and Parmesan on the top would have been nice. $26 worth maybe 18 somewhere else but I know u are paying for the ambience read more

Beautiful location, wonderful food, a must go to in Galveston. It does have onsite parking

The best!!! Everything was delicious. The pear salad was great. Had the best Chicken Piccata ever.