L'Osteria

“Went here for my bday lunch on the UES. I was first to arrive. Service was amazing. This restaurant only has about 12 tables and is pretty small but their food is mighty tasty. The extra parm fluffy Caesar salad is maybe the best ever. No joke. The simple spaghetti was delicious. A must try.”

“Wasn't bad the food was good but really small portions for big plates and kind of expensive. I went with my bestfriend and the service was very nice no complaints except for the grilled shrimp it's 22 bucks but you only get 4 pieces of shrimp. 100 bucks is definitely more then good for 1 person but for 2 people if you get drinks, an appetizer, and 1 meal per person it is definitely a tight budget.”

“Truly lovely experience all around. We were welcomed into this cozy spot by a friendly staff with Kimi taking extra care to make our evening pleasant. Seating is limited with reservations becoming necessary to guarantee a space, but honestly the space is the perfect set up for good conversation. The wine list was nicely curated--we chose the 2017 Super Tuscan, which was smooth, rich, and paired well across the meal. We began with the antipasto. The quality was immediately apparent... the prosciutto was buttery on the palate and the house pickled veggies added a bright, fresh note. For the mains, the cacio e pepe had the perfect creamy texture (I need the chef to teach me their ways for this!), well-balanced salt to black pepper, and good bite to the pasta. My husband was lucky enough to snag the final duck ragu special of the evening and (wow!) we're so glad to have done so. Perfectly cooked with tender meat and flavors that transported us right back to the osterias on the streets of Italy. We ended with the tiramisu (light and creamy) and a pistachio affogato, which did get a bit outshined. Hospitality was top notch here making this is a "must add" meal experience for your list. We will definitely be returning for more.”