Osteria

3.5/5.0
18 reviews

247 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, CA

328-5700

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Category: Italian

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Recent Reviews for Osteria
October 14, 1996
Robert H.
6 reviews
A pleasant surprise. I thought it would be more expensive. However, it is quite reasonable for the quality and location. One of the few american restaurants that observed my table without being intrusive. They knew exactly when we were done. The tiera missu was excellent.
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September 12, 1996
David R.
116 reviews
A reasonably good fancy-italian place. Selection is quite limited. I had a special ravioli-chicken dish. It was fine but wasn't too different from many other Italian places. For dessert I had the chocolate torte. It was a bit too sweet, if you can believe that. A friend had the flan and recommends it. I'd say this place is a little overpriced for what you get.
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August 29, 1996
Harvey J.
1 review
The family favorite !!! The veal and pasta dishes are beautifully done. The only rap on the place is that they never change there specials...spinach salad, veal stuffed raviolli, grilled salmon & swordfish and lamb medallions. Don't pay the bill without trying the hazelnut flan !!!
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March 31, 1996
Tony C.
1 review
The best pasta dishes outside of my Nonnie's kitchen. Try the gnocci and the green pasta dishes. Wine list is adequate and the atmosphere and staff are execellent!!!
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March 25, 1996
Richard T.
3 reviews
I was extremely disappointed in the quality. I had the spinach linguine with shrimp. Not bad but not great. I've had pre-packaged linguine that was better. My bet is that they were banking on the heavy use of garlic to hide the poor quality. Together with bad service I don't recommend dining here.
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March 4, 1996
Anonymous
56944 reviews
Great salad. Tender butter lettuce and good house dressing. Ravioli was delicious! Capellini with pomodora tomato sauce was perfect. Bustling atmosphere. A little noisy but fun. I highly suggest the tiramisu. The owner, Greg, is a congenial host.
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March 1, 1996
Anonymous
56944 reviews
Overall pretty good food, and intimate setting. However, the service seems to be a little unfriendly. My guess is that it's because they're always so busy. Warning: on Friday and Saturday evenings, it's hard to get a table.
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February 25, 1996
Anonymous
56944 reviews
This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. The appetizers are wonderful and the spinach linguine with shrimp is my favorite, but watchout if you don't love garlic!
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