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Osteria Rago, Bloomington, IN

Osteria Rago

4.8
4.8
117 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
419 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408-4023

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Bloomington's most authentic Italian cuisine. Open lunch and dinner 5 days a week Tuesday - Saturday 11am-9pm. Owned by Nick's English Hut Inc. Reservations are highly encouraged. Walk-in availability is not always guaranteed.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Cross street
    Poplars Garage on 6th St. Free after 5pm on weekdays & all day on weeke
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Osteria Rago

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    We are excited to announce our new Happy Hour Menu! Available Tuesday - Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Deals include 50% off Charcuterie Boards (any size) and 50% off Cans of Local Beer, Bellinis, Mimosas, glasses of Sangria, and Splits of Prosecco & Sparkling Rose.

What 117 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

  • Bloomington

    Best Food

  • Bloomington

    Best Service

  • Bloomington

    Best Ambiance

  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Good for special occasions

  • Bloomington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria Rago delights diners with its "incredible food," "authentic Italian feel," and "friendly, attentive service." The ambiance is charming, making it perfect for special occasions or casual nights out. Highlights include the fresh pasta, delectable tiramisu, and standout dishes like cacio e'pepe and chicken marsala. Reservations recommended.
117 Reviews
  1. cheryl

    Orlando20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting. We were promptly greeted with a smile. The food was amazing. Our server suggested the special which was amazing. My other party member really enjoyed the chicken parm. Finally the final member in our party was very happy with their gnoche.

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  2. Nathan

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was amazing! Pesto pasta, potato pizza, and focaccia were all very good. But got sat in a corner in the back room and felt forgotten most of the night. Sat for probably 15 minutes before a server came to us. But could look past it for the quality of the food and could’ve just been a bad night.

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  3. Kimberly

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were unlucky with table location, just inside the door and the service was a bit slow. Food, however, was excellent all around.

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  4. Nancy VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great. First time- good food - great service- nice atmosphere- will come again.

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  5. Patrick VIP

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    food seems hot or miss every time we go. not really worth the price imo

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  6. Yoosoon

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect!! Great ambience, delicious food, convenient location!!!

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  7. Denise

    Indiana13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was fabulous - from all perspectives! We were seated immediately, our waitress was very friendly and helpful but did not interrupt or pressure us, our food was incredible and the atmosphere was delightful. We had such a fun time and definitely will return. The Caesar salads were so delicious, the eggplant was excellent and the pasta was scrumptious. We made a mistake by ordering the bruschetta pizza which was soggy because of the abundance of tomatoes so well choose differently next time. That was our only disappointment of the evening. What a great place!

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  8. Ryan

    Indiana6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Entrees were very good. Lower rating for food overall because they were out of meatballs. At 6:30 on a Saturday night? Little disappointing.

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  9. James

    Indiana70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was Ella and she provided invaluable advice. We told her that we were considering one of three salad-type options. She steered us away from one and gave us information about the other two so we could make a selection. The salad we chose, the panzanella, was excellent. We knew we wanted cacio e’pepe, a simple dish that is difficult to execute well. It was outstanding. Interestingly to me, the second cheese was Romano and not Pecorino. That gave a slightly different flavor to the dish than I’m used to. We each chose a glass of wine from among the Italian wines on the menu that we had enjoyed before. Finally, I ordered an affogato and my spouse had a dopio. Everything we tasted was delicious. When we’re in town, we’ll definitely be back.

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  10. Rebecca

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing evening! Thank you to the staff for accommodating our two extra guests. The food and ambiance were amazing!!

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FAQs

Osteria Rago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (812) 822-0694.

Osteria Rago is rated 4.8 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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419 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408-4023

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Poplars Garage on 6th St. Free after 5pm on weekdays & all day on weeke
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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