Osteria

Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Iain

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding Italian food, amazing cheesecake, good wine, great service
   

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   Anant

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were celebrating Mothers’ Day. We were greeted with smile and seated in a cozy area. We really enjoyed the food and the experience. We will dine again here.
   

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   Lauren VIP

   Central Coast56 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Osteria has been serving Italian American food for a very long time. I returned with my family for a meal to find that the food was not at the standards that I remembered. Our server was friendly and competent, but the food that I saw served to my family members was not appetizing. My dish was acidic and didn't reflect the description on the menu. I'm sorry to say that I will not be returning to this restaurant unless more attention is paid to the food. This is in no way anything resembling Italian food and not a place I would ever bring Italian visitors.
   

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   Gabby VIP

   San Francisco3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Waitress wouldn’t make eye contact. Messed up our order. Pasta soggy. Fish overcooked. It’s a lovely spot outside and great for people watching but can’t come back.
   

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   Mark

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Osteria was marvelous. Sat outside on a sunny, 70F day and enjoyed a superlative penne carbonara with a glass of Sangiovese. Service was friendly and attentive. Cannot praise it enough.
   

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   Nancy VIP

   Indiana6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We haven’t eaten here for 10 years, and before our dinners were always outstanding. Last night, the red sauce on my chicken parm and angel hair pasta was completely tasteless. I salted it and salted and salted, but I still couldn’t eat the pasta. I think someone must’ve turned their back when they were supposed to spice the red sauce. I hope that the manager talks to the kitchen, because it certainly wasn’t worth the $40 I paid. I don’t want to leave a bad review, because we’ve had good meals here before, but something was really off last night. You’re welcome to contact me if you need to do so.
   

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   Ken VIP

   San Francisco51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, and service from Francisco was excellent. Great wine list and pasta selection. A classic Italian restaurant in Palo Alto.
   

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   Khristina VIP

   San Francisco78 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an exquisite Easter lunch at Osteria, our favorite place to visit while in the Palo Alto area! Wonderful service, excellent flavors, and an all around delightful experience from start to finish. There’s several good reasons why this restaurant has been going strong since 1986. Try it, and you will NOT be disappointed!
   

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   Suchen VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The lasagna was great! Very meaty and the mushrooms were a nice touch.
   

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    Lisa Rizzi Britsch VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Food and Staff are fantastic. Thank you and until next time
    

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