Better than I even expected it to be. I usually never give kudos to service, but being that the service was so spot on.. I needed to mention it. The burrata was the best I ever tasted.. and that's saying a lot. It's not only the fact they used the pistachios, it's how they used them. That perfect crunch.. the consistency, with a perfect placement on top of blood oranges. The pasta bolognese was rich, but not 'too' rich. And their wine menu was not a ridiculously long laundry list, but one perfect bottle of each kind of wine. And to top it off.. our waiter brought us a wonderful chocolate mousse dessert. Alas.. we found out that Saturday night will be the last night that Osteria will be open. BIG mistake! Very sad.. This place, would have been the very top if my list!
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Slightly upscale semi casual Italian dining right off the Venice boardwalk. Food is somewhat plain, but fresh ingredients. Not a fan of the cannoli dessert (cannoli shell too thick and brittle for me).
Nice restaurant near the beach with outdoor seating. I was confused that they don't give free bread for an Italian restaurant, and the ciabatta I ordered for $5 wasn't very good. They also didn't bring me Olive oil and pepper at first. The butcher was excellent though.
I’ve been to a couple of times to this nice cozy comfortable restaurant. The upbeat décor and stylish orange-colored atmosphere perfectly matched the beautiful picturesque Venice Beach. Salad, bread, pickles, pasta, steak, pizza and dessert are all delicious! Sipping a glass of wine makes you feel you’re in heaven! The attentive service by the staff and chef is excellent. I’ll definitely go back again and again!
Beautiful interior and decoration. They have so many painting by handmade. I never seen so many handmade painting at the restaurant. The price is very reasonable! The food quality is fantastic! Real authentic Italian food. This is not American Italian restaurant. Please don’t go if you want free breads.
Great atmosphere, fireplace, low jazz. Excellent food and legendary italian service.
Excellent tartar, pizza was crisp and fresh with delicious ingredients, calamari was cooked very well with a great grilled char and excellent texture, pasta was fantastically seasoned and well cooked, and the tiramisu was very good. Service was very attentive despite the restaurant getting busy. Would definitely recommend this place.
A delightful dining experience. Beautifully romantic setting and ambiance, the service is attentive and engaged. The menu is filled with fantastic offerings with fresh ingredients and great tastes. Magnificent wine selections and always a festive gathering of eager patrons. We spent two New Year's Eve dinner events here and both were amazing meals and memorable romantic fun. This is a must eat at place, as in most fine dining places the bill can add up so enjoy the wine and splurge!! It's worth it. Saluti!
My husband and I love the food, service & location with a bit of a view (Venice Beach). Our new "go to" place. FYI, there are a few vegetarian choices. My take: The gnocchi tastes like more! Espresso, the best! Tiramisú is scrumptious. My husband's take: The best clams with linguini. Very good wine selection.
The food in this restaurant is awesome! When I think Italian food, the California coast is not what comes to mind but this restaurant changed my mind. When the food first comes out it looks like really small portions but you end up leaving very satisfied. I went during the fall and they had a Pumpkin Ravioli plate that was off the charts! Romantic ambiance and very intriguing paintings on the wall that entertained me and the hubby while waiting for the food. If you are looking for a nice place to eat around Venice Beach go to Osteria; it's well-worn the money! 🍽️🍝
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