Osteria 106

Phenomenal experience from the ambiance, to the waitstaff, and then to the delectable food. They took me in as a walking but they also recommend reservations as they have busy period. I chose one of the appetizer specials along with a dinner and later a dessert special. All were very good. Definitely recommend.

Every dish was constructed extraordinarily. Fewer ingredients, done well. Top notch service. Outsized quality for a relatively affordable outing.

Small cozy Italian restaurant with a family like atmosphere. They have a daily offer that is different to the regular a’la carte menu. Always talk to your waiter they are knowledgeable. It does worth to have a go with the daily offer. There is a wide choice of appetizers. I chose from the daily offer. As far as I can remember it was stuffed fried peppers which was outstanding. Duck and pea soup are also 5*. Tiramisu is a must have top choice. Panna cotta is also very good and luckily not on the sweet side. This place is a must visit. There is also an excellent wine menu.

Wow!! Totally unexpected amazing Italian restaurant. We came for my birthday very low key and was pleasantly surprised! I must say having just been recently in Italy it’s the closest to the real thing I’ve had in a while in the city. Good wine selection, amazing service and the food was outstanding! Bravo!

I recently dined at this Italian restaurant, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The food was delicious, and the staff provided excellent service. My only critique is that the serving dishes were consistently cold. While this wasn't an issue for cold dishes, warm plates would have enhanced the experience for hot meals. Despite this, the flavors and service make it a worthwhile. I would definitely come back for other dishes.

Absolutely terrible experience. I found a hair in my food and when I told the waitress, she was rude and dismissive. The manager came and she even accused me of putting it there. No apology, no accountability. I had to ask for the dish to be comped. It was humiliating and upsetting. I will never come back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

This year it was my 5th Manhattan visit and decided to try Osteria on 106 on my son in law recommendation. For inside seating you have to call in but outside dining area can accommodate walk ins. Weather was warm so we sat out side. I ordered Cavatelli pasta and boy did I enjoy it with their white wine. Waitress was friendly and had many suggestions especially for a person like me who is on a very restrictive diet. If you are in that area and like Italian food you will enjoy this place.

Casual Italian eatery. Nice service, cute indoor and outdoor covered seating. I’ll be back for the Creme brûlée. Takes reservations. Bruschetta had rotating toppings. While it was tasty the sausage was too much for me. The pasta dish was fantastic. Looking forward to return. The bread an oil tastes very good.

My absolute favorite restaurant. I have been here 4 times now since moving to the city. The food is amazing and never disappoints. I have tried/sampled a majority of the menu and have never been disappointed. The service is great as well, never had to wait long for anything. It is such a cute cozy place on the UWS that I have recommended to many people and will continue to enjoy.

Quaint Italian place perfect for a small-party dinner, date, or late coffee and dessert. It has a rustic feel with the all-wood interior decor but the front of the restaurant itself is a large glass pane wall, nice. The service overall was good / very good, though I was never asked how the food was in the middle of my meal. The busser and waiter were attentive to me via the water carafe and removing plates and making meals for take-away. On the night I ordered their Panna Cotta (dessert, first), Arancini, Pacherri alla pescatora, and Merluzzo con riso venere. The Panna Cotta was excellent. It's very much like a creme brule with no dish mold (it sits on a flat plate), but more firm. Cream, firm, but soft and melting in your mouth. It was sweet but not to sweet, with a taste that sits on your tongue for just the right amount of time. An 8 out of 10. The Arancini was okay. It had a bright sour flavor to it partially offset with the tomato-based sauce (marinara?) underneath. A bit too overpowering on the sour. Good crispy exterior but soft I would say even mushy inside with the rice and at the very center melted mozzarella. It may have been too room-temperature. A 4.5 out of 10. The Pacherri alla pescatora was done really well. It was a dish with large wide ring pasta with calamari, clams, cooked oysters, and shrimp all tossed in a vodka-ish marinara (tomato-sauce but on the more vinegar-y side). There was a light amount of sauce and the pasta size and shape was well complemented by the seafood tossed in. Perfectly salted dish also. A 7.5 out of 10. The Merluzzo con riso venere did not look very appealing, but flavorwise was delectable. A large cod piece firm and flaked sitting on top of a wild rice rissoto? Accompanied with sweet cherry tomatoes. The cod reminded me and was similar to Chilean sea bass, though firm instead of tender. The rice firmness and fish firmness matched well with the rissotto style cook. There just wasn't enough cherry tomatoes (which were very sweet) to offset the amount of very sour rissotto though. The textures in my mouth also weren't amazed with the sameness across the plate. A 7 out of 10. Overall I would say Osteria 106 is a decently good place for Italian, but not great.

Osteria 106 on 106th Street between Columbus Avenue and Manhattan Avenue is a cozy Italian restaurant serving tasty, freshly made Italian food prepared with care and served by friendly, helpful waitstaff. It's a trailblazer with a welcoming, modern rustic ambiance in a neighborhood not usually known for its modestly upscale dining options. The dinner menu features a range of Italian favorites including pastas, chicken, veal, steak, and seafood dishes, which offers enough variety to appeal to everyone (including those with dietary restrictions). I opted for the Cavatelli Alla Salsiccia ($23), comprised of cavatelli pasta and crumbled hot italian sausage and red bell pepper ragù, which was excellent. The portion size was satisfying, without feeling overly filled. My dining companion ordered two appetizers as a meal -- the Tuna Tartare ($19), comprised of chopped sushi-grade tuna served atop a puck of fresh avocado, and the Insalata Esotica ($18), comprised of arugula, endive, heart of palm, avocado, and topped with pecorino calabrese -- both of which she thought were tasty. Both of us really enjoyed the freshness and flavors of our meals. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area. PRO TIP: Make sure you have a reservation, especially for a large group.. as there's only one table in the restaurant that is large enough to accommodate a party of six.

Most epic Italian spot in the neighborhood. Super friendly staff, and food always on point. They are the real deal. Tortellini is go to plate. Will be back soon.

Very good choice in a neighborhood with few worthwhile options. Attractive setting, friendly service, tasty food.

A neighborhood gem! Great food, service, and adorable cozy place! Highly recommend trying a special, but really can't go wrong on this menu. We always start with some combo of meatballs, arancini, and Brussels au gratin, followed by at least one plate of the delicious tortellini and typically a special entree, and follow it up with seriously any of the desserts, they're all great!

This place was absolutely delicious. You could really tell how authentic the pasta was. I ate my entire meal. The place is a small, authentic Italian restaurant. If you're looking for an intimate, low key, date night I definitely recommend. I thankfully was able to get seating without a reservation, but this was just luck, I highly suggest a reservation. They only serve wine, no cocktails. It gave off vibes that it was family owned. I would definitely recommend if you get a chance. It was extremely good. They also gave complimentary bread with oil and ricotta. Check them out :)

A absolute gem of a restaurant. Our friends shared their favorite date night spot with us and I'm so glad they did. The restaurant is cozy and very welcoming. The staff is exceptional, the food is amazing, and the wine went perfectly with our conversation full of laughter. We started off with the Mediterranean Salad, which was very light, fresh, and perfect right before our mouthwatering pasta plates arrived. I had the Cavatelli and we also got the Squid Ink pasta which was a special that night. Let me just say the presentation, flavor, and freshness of these dishes were on point, and we really enjoyed it. We also ordered the Terra 2018 red wine, which was divine, and I encourage you to just order the entire bottle haha, you won't regret it. Ended the night with an espresso, tiramisu, and the crème brûlée and it was the perfect ending indeed. We cant wait to come back and hopefully this can be a place we all come to, to celebrate.

Our favorite date night restaurant. I love this place! The food never disappoints and the wine is excellent. We had our Secret Santa last night and the vibe was perfect, quiet enough to have conversations. We started off with two bottles for the table, the wine was so delicious that we had another round. The service is always fantastic, they are so friendly and attentive. The waiter made sure we were all happy with our meals. We started with the Arancini (rice balls) for the table and it was definitely a favorite. I ordered the raviolis which I've had in the past and it didn't disappoint BUTTTT the cod was out of this world. Definitely getting the cod again next time we go. The plate that looked the most delicious was one of the specials. It was a squid ink pasta in a lobster bisque sauce, WOW! We obviously ended the night with espresso and tiramisu and I think everyone left impressed. This will forever be one of our favorite date night restaurants.

Not the Italian food I wanted on my birthday. They only had one creamy pasta option. A creamy gnocchi which tasted fine but no protein or vegetable. Just ok.

This is a lovely hidden gem. What is there not to love about this place! The ambience, the food and the service are superb. It is recommended to make reservations as this restaurant is always fully packed. The food is authentic, fresh and just delicious. If you're craving Italian food in the area, this is your spot. They also have daily specials and just everything on the menu is worth a try. For appetizers we had the Burrata with prosciutto and the fried artichokes. They were to die for. We also had the mussels in a white wine garlic sauce which also comes with small crispy bread to dip in your sauce. All the pastas are excellent but a favorite was this lobster stuffed ravioli that was one of the specials for the day. Everything here is incredible, including the desserts. I definitely will be coming back and be sure to take pictures of all the dishes.

Our go to Italian spot in the Upper West Side. We love their artichoke and arancini appetizers as well as basically any pasta dish they offer. Favorites are the butternut squash ravioli and the eggplant ragu. Friendly, Italian staff and a lively atmosphere. It is a pretty small joint so can get very loud when crowded.

Unfriendly and unprofessional service. Food ok, but nothing to write home about. Pretentious prices, I would never come back.

The space is very small. They are making it work, but our table for 4 was too small for sharing appetizers. The description of the bruschetta was a bit misleading - perhaps too inventive. The staff helped pick a bottle of wine and they were knowledgeable about their wines. The butternut squash ravioli was amazing!! 5 very very very large raviolis.

Wow! We were visiting from out of town and looking for a place to have an intimate celebration. This place hit the spot. The food was on point and everyone loved their meals. Melissa and the team provided personable service that was second to none. Food was delivered and plates were cleared at just the right pace, and although the restaurant is small, we never felt rushed. Great job! No need to hesitate if this place makes your list.

Delicious food with gracious service I rarely write reviews but this place is worthy of taking the time. Go and enjoy!

I've spent 5 nights in New York in my lifetime and 3 of them I had dinner at Osteria 106. Amazing food all around.

Came back a third time and was not as impressed with the pasta as I had been in the past. Still pretty good though. Went with a group so we ordered a bunch of stuff. For starters, we got the snow pea mint salad and the beet salad with asparagus and fried goat cheese, both of which were fine but nothing special. The fresh tortellini toscanini was pretty good as was the rabbit entree over polenta. My fresh fettuccine was meh. For the wines, I enjoyed the Montepulciano. Sauvignon blanc was okay. Was not a fan of the Chianti or Super Tuscan red blend.

Love this place! Great food and draft beer/ wine selection. Food is reasonably priced and everything tasted delicious! Highlights from the meal: - Carpaccio di Manzo (Beef Carpaccio) - Cavatelli alla Salsiccia (Hot Sausage Cavatelli) - Fettuccine alla Bolognese Will definitely stop by next time I'm on the upper west side!

I feel like every restaurant that we've ever gone to called Osteria has never disappointed. We started with a full bodied red wine recommendation from our waitress, and fresh bread served with an olive oil and ricotta spread. We also tried two of the evening specials- an octopus carpaccio with shaved fennel and oranges and a burrata & prosciutto dish. Everything was fresh and tasty. Three of us chose the stuffed branzino special- which was plated beautifully and tasted even better. The braised short ribs and polenta, seafood pasta and salmon were also ordered. Everyone raved about dinner all night long! The service and ambience were great. We'd definitely recommend trying them out.

I'm not trying to be mean or rude but this had to have been the most flavorless ITalian food of my life!!' Not sure if the chef never got hit taste or smell back from a possible COVID situation but ZERO FLAVOR !! Zero good smell coming from It either !! I would never come again. This was a total complete waste of money and to drive an hour and 15 for this no way

Wonderful experience at a beautiful restaurant in NYC! The service was excellent and our server offered excellent suggestions for us to try since this was our first time. We tried the veal meatballs as an appetizer and they were amazing. The flavors and texture of the meatball was perfect and the marina sauce was so flavorful. I ordered the Bolognese fettuccini for my entre and could not be more pleased! The pasta was delicious and the sauce was very robust. Our party had a wonderful experience and when we visit NYC, this will def. be on our list of places to return to.

I was blown away by this meal. I had a light dinner here, and my only regret is not being hungrier coming into the meal, so I could try more dishes! The first thing I noticed coming in was the cute rustic ambience and great service. We were seated really quickly, and even though they were short staffed at the time, the food came out quickly, and the servers were super friendly. I had the Ravioli Di Zucca and Fettuccini Alla Bolognese for mains. The ravioli had a butternut squash filling and a heavy cream based sauce. I am an absolute sucker for sweet and savory combinations done well, and this was delicious. The Fettuccini was a classic Bolognese, and was also really well done. For dessert, I had the Molten Lava Cake. The chocolate oozed out as I got through the dish, and it was so good. I would recommend everything I ordered to anyone trying this for the first time, but I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu!

We go here or order in frequently. Very reliable Italian. Other choices would ne Pisticci or Genaro's.

Osteria 106 is a hidden gem in Manhattan Valley serving up pretty spectacular Italian food. Overall: 5/5 great meal at good value Food: 5/5 I had the branzino special entree which was beautiful, elegant, and delicious. Perfectly cooked Branzino with some really tasty diced veggies and well done mashed potatoes with a lemon white wine sauce. Drink: 5/5 we had two bottles of wine - the Prosecco and the vermentino, both of which were quite nice, paired well with the meal, and reasonably priced. Ambience: 4.5/5 nice interior to the restaurant although small. We sat outside on a relatively wide street but traffic was pretty quiet. Not the nicest street in Manhattan but serviceable outdoor seating. Service: 5/5 our waitress did a great job serving our table and keeping our water and wine refilled. Courses came out at a good pace too.

Last weekend, Tony and I had another memorable experience at Osteria 106. See below for some of the highlights from our visit. FOOD AND DRINK Ok, I admit that we filled ourselves up on Osteria's drinks, amazing appetizers, and their complimentary bread and ricotta & olive oil dip. So, when it came down to entrées, we only got as far as a primi (Fettuccine alla Bolognese). But everything we tried was super tasty--from the Burrata with Prosciutto to the Cod Croquettes (Fritters) to the aforementoined Fettuccine alla Bolognese. SERVICE Service at Osteria 106 is always spot on. In fact, on this first post-pandemic visit, we had the same server we had right before covid hit. She was amazing then, and she was amazing this time--i.e., such great attention to detail and attentiveness! ATMOSPHERE Osteria is a small restaurant with a contemporary bistro sensibility inside. The restaurant has grown to include some outdoor seating since the pandemic, which is good for those not yet ready to eat indoors. However, since Tony and I are both vaccinated and felt more protected, we sat indoors on our most recent visit. The interior seemed well ventilated, and the tables were spaced out for social distancing.... so we felt safe. Bottom line = check this place out for a date night if you live nearby. I'm sure you'll have an enjoyable time and taste plenty of yummy food!

Neighborhood gem. All the dishes we tried were delicious. Our surprise favorite was the bread pudding, which was not like most bread puddings. The fish and fresh pasta great. The wine recommended by the server was fantastic. We ordered delivery in the past and they were good too.

Amazing!!!!!! Omg love it sooooo much the mushroom gnocchi was out of this world will come back no doubt!

Surprisingly bad Italian food. Based on the reviews, I was excited to try Osteria 106. I found the ravioli to be sickly sweet. The ricotta cheesecake left much to be desired. Good service!

Delicious food, cozy vibe, lovely staff, cool location on a side street just off Central Park. You could tell by the decor and washroom of this tiny place that the ownership takes a lot of pride in creating a welcoming and beautiful atmosphere. Also, I had a problem with my reservation (entirely my fault) and the hostess was incredibly nice about handling it. Highlights were the gnocchi (if you're into a very rich dish) and the oxtail ravioli special. My father thought the mussels were top-notch. Just all around a lovely night--right up there with any top-tier Upper West Side restaurant I've been too. Worth the trip. I will be back.

Just go.... I'm sayin. The food is fresh, the attention to flavor and details are so there. We will for sure be back. And to top it all off the service was amazing! Highly recommend!

I've had many of the upper west side Italian restaurants and this may of became my favorite recently. Wonderful service and could accommodate a solo traveler.

Great Italian place in the upper west side. Went there with my girlfriend for a quick bite before a night out. Even though we had no reservations, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, managing To get us a table inside! The ambiance at Osteria 106 is very nice and has a traditional old Italian restaurant vibe to it. The wine glasses are averagely priced ($14 per glass) but we did notice they bring out decanters if you order bottles, which is super nice. We got the veal and fish specials, and they were super tasty. The veal was perfectly cooked and delicious with the salad it was paired with, and the fish went really well with the mashed potatoes. The prices were a little high for Italian food in the upper west side ($120 for 2 plates, 2 glasses of wine, and coffee) but I think it was worth it. Definitely worth a visit!

The third time here was during outdoor dining! My friend and I arrived just when the skies were looking pretty ominous. We sat outside and sipped our water as we cautiously browsed the menu while peeking up at the sky. As we were placing our order, we started feeling a slight drizzle. So we decided to order it to go, which was definitely the right choice as it started to hail and pour like cats and dogs. We always split the burrata. My friend always gets the ravioli. This time, I opted for the tortellini. The owner also gave us a free tiramisu!!! I thought it was a very kind gesture! The food was as amazing as we remembered and it did not suffer a bit as we ubered it back to the apartment to enjoy about 11 blocks away. We will definitely come back again when there's less than a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

We have been coming to Osteria 106 for the past few years and it is always an amazing meal. The food travels well for delivery, too! Last night we dined outside. They have a comfy, spacious set up. We ordered a lot of food- the meat and cheese plate, tuna tartare, grilled octopus (probably our favorite in the city), gnocchi, squid ink pasta with clams and crab meat (this was a special, and it was fantastic! It reminded me of our food in Venice. I wish it was always on the menu), and creme brulee. Oh, and wine! They have a great wine list. The food came out hot and tasted fresh. We were never rushed between dishes which was really appreciated. Very highly recommend.

So amazing!!!!!!!! Defintely recommend this place for the best wine and pasta experience! Great service as well!

I loved this restaurant, but the last two times I've eaten there, the food has declined dramatically. The service and ambience remain impeccable, but I imagine the chef has changed. For example, the branzino used to be an entire fish, baked with lemon, herbs and capers, served with green beans and roasted potatoes. Last night, the fish was a tiny dry filet served on top of bland mashed potatoes--the price still over $30. The Pasta Alla Norma also lacked flavor, and the bread offered with drinks was dry and scanty. The brussel sprouts used to come roasted and crispy. Now they served soggy in a cream sauce. I really want this charming spot to look back to its pre-pandemic cooking (and chefs?) and bring back their excellent food. Please!

Enjoyed the rustic, friendly feel of Osteria 106. Most importantly though, I enjoyed the food! We started with the bruschetta, which comes with three types of bruschetta. The table very much enjoyed the tomato-basil and the mushroom bruschettas, but the sausage one was a little strange. My mushroom, prosciutto tortellini was fantastic. I loved the creamy pink sauce and chunky mushrooms. The tiramisu was also good (wish it had more espresso though); however, I'd try a different dessert next time.

Stopped by and was welcomed by attentive staff. Outdoor dining was fine but a bit noisy with the guys next door but that's not a ding on Osteria team. You're in NYC on a busy street. The food was done just right including the soup (lentils). I was there early but the Friday crowd was just starting to file in and seemed like all had reservations. I'd be back and eat indoors.

Wonderful meal here, everything was fresh and delicious. Had the whole branzino and my friends both had fresh pasta, delicious. Outside patio was nice as well

Ridiculously good home made pastas, sauces were plate-lickable!! Burrata special was lights out, grilled octopus was perfectly cooked to tenderness- seriously wildly impressive on all fronts- including our waitress... very attentive and sweet!

Cute restaurant, a bit pricey. The waitress is very nice. I had an appetizer to share and a main course, and it was very filling - I couldn't finish my main course. The bread they give on the side is also delicious. I recommend the gnocchi to share, because they are VERY heavy, rich and creamy. You can also add additional parmesan. I also recommend the burrata and prosciutto appetiser. Delicious and perfect to share with 1 other person. Cute set up inside, although it smells like nail polish because of the shop next door...

Not only was the service slow, the staff impolite, and the food was worse than ever. I have eaten there several times earlier this year, but this time the food was sub-standard. I have never written a Yelp review before, but I was so disappointed, and will never return.

Booked a quick reservation and we were accommodated as soon as we arrived. The ambiance was very calm and inviting. The were just opening so it was quiet inside. The waitress was very nice and took time to suggest items on the menu and talk about the daily special. The food was very tasty, hot in temperature, and just the right Portion to feel satisfied without overindulging. The price point was great in my opinion! I will definitely come back.

Had dinner with my wife Excellent food and service I would definitely eat here again when I visit NY

tl;dr: food good. uncomfortable racism from wait staff. My friend and I were in the area and we decided to make a reservation for dinner here. Neither of us had tried it before, but it seemed fairly popular, and was close to where she lived. Our reservations were easy to make the night before, and they seemed to have pretty good availability - not too crowded, but not too empty. We were seated outside by a waitress, and as the night went on, we started to notice the slow service. It was fine at first, but then as we waited, we started to notice that other tables around us (even ones that arrived later, and were served by the same waitress) were served before us. Furthermore, the waitress checked in on them often, made friendly small talk with them, and seemed willing and eager to answer their questions. Unfortunately, she did not do the same for us. I had a question about the specials, and she snapped at me to check their online menu. However, the very nature of a special is that they are usually changeable day-by-day. Of course, when I checked their online menu, the specials weren't listened. It was frustrating, because the other table next to ours asked the same question, and were given a enthusiastic and informative response from the same waitress. Throughout the evening, she barely attended to our table, and when she did, it was through very terse and abrupt answers. I can't think of a reason why the waitress would treat us differently from the tables around us; we were all pretty average young adults and families who were all dressed nicely but casually. The only difference between our tables is that my friend and I are POC (Asian-American), and the other tables were white. When I looked online to see if anyone else had had a similar experience, I found another review on Yelp that confirmed my suspicions. Another reviewer, who is also POC, described a similar treatment at the restaurant. It saddens me to know that our experience is not an isolated case of what seems to be racism. The food was very good, and the portions were all decent. We had the Bruschetta trio and both tried different pastas, and we had a tiramisu for dessert. If the service were better, I'm sure we would have returned for another meal. However, I can't excuse how we were treated, because it made for an unpleasant experience.

Delicious food and wine accompanied by warm service. Menu is extensive yet they also seem to always have a number of specials. Highly recommend!!

As I just moved super close to this restaurant and have passed by it almost every day, I've been waiting to try it out ever since I moved a few weeks ago. Since my boyfriend is here visiting me, I thought it would be a sweet, romantic dinner spot since the ambiance looked so nice and the food always looked delicious when we passed. I finally made a reservation for us. I arrived on time to the reservation and the lady who greeted me (she was probably the manager) was so rude to me from the very beginning and seemed absolutely disinterested in serving us the entire night. She spoke to us so abruptly, didn't even make eye contact, didn't say a single kind thing to us and seemed like she was in such a hurry to get us out of there. I've never felt more unwelcome in my life. I also must point out that she was far kinder to everyone else, which I believe is probably attributed to the fact that my boyfriend and I are both POC (brown and proud!) and everyone else was white. This seemed to be a classic case of racism. The thing that irked me the most is that when there were several rats we spotted outside (def not the restaurant's fault - it's actually common for there to be rats on the streets in this area at night) she was happy to move the only other group sitting outside to sit inside instead but she didn't even offer that option to us. And when we told her about the rats a few minutes later, she looked around to check for rats (as if she suspected we were lying even though she didn't once suspect the other couple), looked super annoyed, and literally handed us off to another server who helped us the rest of the night. The food itself was great and the dessert was really yummy - and if it was only for that, I would have given a 4/5 stars easily. But since my entire dining experience was ruined by the disrespect and racism my boyfriend and I faced today, I must give this place a low rating and warn anyone else who is a POC to not dine at this establishment. I will not forget how horribly we were treated.

1000x yes. I had a hard time deciding what I might like and the server was excellent in helping me decide. Food was well worth the price. Felt very homey and high end at the same time. I miss the food here already!