Lo'steria

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"A cozy, no-frills osteria that’s somehow minimally decorated yet warm and inviting, with pale wooden floors, pendant lighting, and chalkboard room dividers. They get busy so book well in advance or you could find yourself waiting for up to two hours. The second courses are where the menu really shines–the veal saltimbocca, wrapped in prosciutto and topped with crispy sage, is the best we had, the meatballs in white wine a close second. There are hearty sides of roast potatoes, topped with rosemary and sea salt, sautéed, garlicky chicory, and the oft-underrated wild agretti, which tastes like a mix of chives and samphire. The sweet stuff is all made on-site, from the warm crostata tart with fresh ricotta and sour cherries, to the crème brûlée. If you can’t face dessert but want to linger, the flaky, buttery, ciambelline rings are ideal for dipping in a glass of dessert wine." - Maresa Manara