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Osteria


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4.0 of 5 stars 67 ratings
67 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
21
4.0 of 5 stars
26
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
6
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#5 of 189 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $20-$30

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4 of 5 stars
laurensinlalaland   1 contribution
san francisco, ca
Oct 9, 2009

Eating at Osteria is always a delight. Though it gets crowded, with reservations you are usually seated promptly and the food comes at light speed (if you get pasta). We once timed it and it took 3 minutes and 30 seconds from the time we ordered to the time we got our pasta (when we didn't order appetizers). Pretty much... more

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5 of 5 stars
mlstravel   9 contributions
San Francisco, CA
Aug 4, 2009

I have been going to Osteria for over 10 years and they never fail to make me and my stomach very happy! They make the most amazing Veal Piccata such that I will not order it anywhere else. The veal is so thin and delicious with the perfect amount of capers and lemon butter. It may not be the healthiest... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 11, 2009

Absolute best for Italian food. more

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4 of 5 stars
Tylerpie   1 contribution
San Mateo
Dec 22, 2008

We had a great experience with the exception of one thing. The food and wine was excellent. Our waiters were great. They anticipated our every need. The only thing was at the end of our meal, the host asked us to leave to accomodate others that were waiting to be seated. His exact words were "I did you a favor,... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Nov 19, 2008

Small (cramped). Good food. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 12, 2008

True Italian. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 21, 2008

fresh pasta! yum! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 6, 2008

Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous! Very small and intimate, so you can hear the conversations of the couple next to you, and they can hear yours. And it's loud. But excellent food, nice wine list, and very attentive service. One of my favorite spots to recommend. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Jul 10, 2008

More of an older folks Italian place. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 2, 2008

Poor service but good food at decent prices. more

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Osteria Address

247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: (650) 328-5700
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.