Osteria 832 Pasta & Pizza

Food was so good! I got the chicken Marsala and I loved it :) My girlfriend got the chicken parm and it was so tasty. Our server kind of hung out in the back so it was hard to flag her down but other than that the service was great and it tasted wonderful!! It was extremely loud because of a table of children but it's not something they could have handled

While on vacation our daughter was craving pizza and I googled pizza restaurants in the area and this one popped up and it was amazing. From the service to the food everything was so good.

Very good food and service. The location is fantastic and they have a nice outdoor area also. Chicken parm sandwich tasted fresh.

This evening my friends and I (a group of nine) made a reservation for 7:30. The experience making the reservation was pleasant and they had a table to accommodate the party. However, I don’t know if she was having a bad day but our server, Cynthia, was rude from the start. She was short with us when some of our party asked about drinks. She did not check on us during our meal, took our cards and left them at the servers station before ringing them all up for about five minutes, and did not pass out our checks to us (she just left them on the table). They also do not take cash which we found really odd. (You can pay in cash but they don’t give change) She seemed attentive and pleasant to her other tables, yet rude and uncommunicative to us. One of us was also served the wrong meal. The food was mediocre, but the prices weren’t crazy. I would not recommend you eat at this establishment based on the service we received.

We have been going to this restaurant for almost 25 years now and have never had a bad meal there. I’ve been reading the negative reviews and it mainly seems to be about service. Sometimes that happens in a restaurant, but I also know from being a waiter myself that some people are never happy. Anyway, this restaurant has food that most closely resembles the quality of food you can find in Italy, in my opinion. Not every dish is a home run, but most are doubles or triples and some some are home runs. I would highly encourage everyone to ignore the bad reviews and give it a try yourself.

I had been in this place several times and their food is incredibly tasty they definitely deliver authentic Italian flavors on their food. Lastly but not least all their servers are very friendly and kind they take care of any of your needs carefully I've been lucky a few times to be attended by Keith who is fenomenal but either way all of them area awesome. Definitely a must be in your bucket list in Atlanta.

Came to Osteria for dinner last night! We ordered the Burrata fig salad, rigatoni alla vodka, and the arugula pizza. The atmosphere was cute, but our expectations were that it would be a little nicer inside. The service was extremely friendly, and our food came out really fast. The burrata fig salad was our favorite meal. My pasta was good but the noodles were way too al-denté for my liking, and the arugula on the pizza was not seasoned at all. Also- expect a “liquor charge” when ordering the pasta alla vodka, I have never experienced that before at a restaurant until last night. Overall an okay experience, and I recommend the Burrata fig salad!

I have been going to Osteria for over a decade. It is by far the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Keith is one of the most amazing servers. I highly suggest the chicken parm with bolognese. It’s so good every time. I have never had a bad meal from here. Definitely recommend.

Really cute neighborhood restaurant with delicious options! We gathered for my nephews birthday and it was a large party of 11 but we were treated with great service! We started off with appetizers- calamari, fried ravioli, meatballs, and mussels. Everything came out promptly and the perfect temperature. I would give all apps except the mussels a 10/10. the mussels had good flavor but it was in a white wine sauce that seemed slightly too watery. For main course I enjoyed the Chicken Marsala and fettuccini. The marsala was a great flavorful wine mushroom balsamic gravy bathing thin tender chicken cutlets. It paired great with their house Cabernet. We had a great time as far as food and ambiance.

Perfect Brunch Place Highly Recommended Food and Service was, Wonderful We will be coming back, soon

I LOVE this place and we've been dining here for YEARS! We had brunch there recently and it was delicious... a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. The food is always phenomenal and the service is great--usually. Last time we were there we had Ash and we were so unhappy with him. No app plates, no coffee refills, barely came back by the table... and the restaurant was not busy! He had no interest in making sure we enjoyed our meal, or our time at the restaurant. It seemed he couldn't care less. We were completely ignored. It was totally out of character for the level of service, so please do not choose to not go there. This was a surprise, for sure.

Ordered a Margherita "Neapolitan" pizza. It was more like a decent NY style pizza - nothing Neapolitan about it.

I thought the chicken parm was very good. The house wine was very good. The spaghetti was pretty good. I personally did not like the bread and you have to pay for it. The salad was pretty bare, just Anguilla. Could have at least put some red onions in. The waitress was very nice and helpful but didn't come around so it was a long time before I could ask for more wine or salad dressing. Ambiance is just okay. Prices good considering other places near them.

Opting for an early dinner at Osteria proved to be an excellent decision. While in the area, I decided to give this establishment a try, Upoun arrival, I received a warm greeting and was promptly seated at the bar, as I was dinning solo. Megan took my orders, and I started with the delectable warm bread basket. For the main course, I chose the Tuscan chicken pasta which was crafted with a bold and delightful flavors. As it relate to parking, there's a parking lot behind the restaurant, and across the street. Since the restaurant is located in a walkable community, there's also the option for street parking too. The atmoshphere is family friendly, you can come as you are or with a big party! I look forward to trying some of other entree and holiday specials that's highlighted on the holiday menu

Food was ok. Good selection of GF pasta, which is why we go. Trout had very little flavor beyond the lemon I put on it. But it had a crispy skin. Service was good. Booth seating is really really uncomfortable - seats and backs are plywood with no padding, no cushion, and no shaping. Sound level was not too loud. Ambience is college pizza joint.

Overall I liked Osteria 832, the service is quick, the food was pretty good, the portions are large, and it's reasonably priced! There's also free parking in the back which is great. I got the gorgozola fettuccine and liked it although it truly did have a very strong gorgonzola taste, which was a little overpowering at times, but I'm sure other people might love this!

First time eating here, last time eating here. Service is fine but the food is just not good. I equate it to a hospital cafeteria tying to do an Italian night.

Can't give 5 yet because it's a delivery review. Ordered around 8:15ish last night because we were craving Italian food. We haven't really ventured much into the Italian scene around Atlanta (anyone with suggestions please comment!!!) So we tried Osteria 832 because I drive past it all the time and they had gluten free pasta substitution! Which is a huge win cause if you've read any of my reviews you know I always look for the GF options since my bf has celiac. First dish, since we're on the topic, Tuscan Chicken Fettucine (sub gluten free penne) - bomb. The gluten free pasta tasted great. It was cooked perfectly. I thought there was just the slightest bit too much salt, but my bf disagreed and I know that's me being too nit-picky (don't come for me - I'd order this again). Onto my meal, I got the chicken Marsala and it did not disappoint. As I'm typing this review I can't wait to heat up my leftovers for lunch. The sauce was perfect and there was a good amount of chicken and mushrooms. No complaints. I read some reviews on here about the sauce amount being skimp and I'm happy to say that both our dishes came with enough. I would have liked a little more on the Tuscan chicken cause I'm an extra sauce person but both were perfect for all the regular sauce people out there. My bf wanted to make sure I typed how much he wants to come here for dinner. I can't comment on the service and ambiance until then.

Great hidden gem for Italian food in Atlanta. Have yet to have a negative experience and always take visitors here. Casual environment, great food at reasonable prices.

Ten to fifteen years ago, we loved going to Osteria 832 for brunch. Their veggie sausage and mascarpone/fruit compote were out of this world delicious. My husband loves Italian food, so we decided to drop in for a Father's Day dinner. We were sat right away and there was plenty of seating available. Nothing memorable about the service, but that's fine. Here's where the disappointments lie: - husband's cocktail was served up with a gnat swimming in it. Not a gigantic deal, but we did ask to swap for new cocktail. In fact, there were a lot of gnats flying throughout the dining room. Perhaps typical for summertime and just from leaving windows/doors open? -husband loves chicken Parmesan and we've done a pretty decent tour around the city to taste the best chicken parm. Let me tell you without hesitation, this ain't it. Unless you like chicken tenders with forgettable spaghetti and sauce. -meatball app was okay. Heavier on the veal. Two slices of focaccia seemed a bit stingy for three meatballs and sauce sopping. -rigatoni and bolognese was abysmal. Bolognese sauce was destroyed by nutmeg or cinnamon and I couldn't taste anything beyond it. -kid's Mac and cheese was fine. A level above boxed Kraft, but it was pretty watery. The kid's menu was a printed paper with areas to color, but we weren't provided with any crayons. Maybe they were out? Ultimately, I love the memories I had there and happy to see brunch is returning soon, but as the saying goes sometimes, you can't go home again.

Did an Uber eats order. Great spinach ricotta ravioli in blush sauce wow that sauce is sinful! Good portion. We got the focaccia side bread which was OK. Would be better with a sauce to dip it in and not just olive oil. Margherita pizza was cold when it arrived and a bit different than what I'm used to. Kinda reminded me of just a cheese pizza with a little basil added to it. The pesto chicken pasta dish wasn't that great. Lacked flavor and was greasy. Not much chicken or pine nuts in it either.

Osteria is now open for brunch! We were impressed by the breadth of their new brunch menu, including several cocktails, benedicts, and breakfast pizza. Our food was good and our server was particularly attentive. Can't wait to return and try the lemon ricotta pancakes or the French toast.

Today after being told there was a 3 hour wait at Murphys, we pivoted and landed at Osteria 832 for brunch. So glad we stopped by this quiet giant of a restaurant. No , not the size of the restaurant (albeit a great size), but giant in flavor. I joined my table last and they ordered pepperoni pizza. Sooo good. I could've shoved handfuls of pepperoni in my purse it was so good. My entree was a crab beignet and the lemon piccata pancakes. The beignet's needed salt, but it just got on the brunch menu so they have time to tweak. The pancakes were AMAZING and I plan to get again, but the star of the show ...the well deserved standing "o" goes to the potatoes. Yes I know it sounds wild, but when u get a side of them... you'll know what I'm talking about. They're crunchy on the outside ... like twice fried maybe, and pillowy soft on the inside and seasoned to perfection. **chefs kiss ** . I'm going back , bc it's Murphys-adjacent minus the hype. I'm going back bc the food was great. I'm going back.

3.5 Stars Placed our order online and received delivery within 30 minutes. Food was warm and needed to be reheated a little in the microwave before eating. We purchased a Caesar Salad ($6.50), a Chicken Pesto Linguine ($15), an Eggplant Parmigiana ($14), Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms, and a side order of the Bread Basket ($5). The portion sizes were average (we shared amongst 5 adults) and there could have been a little more chicken. Everything was tasty. Would try them again, but would like to try dine-in.

I went for brunch the second weekend of December, and enjoyed my breakfast. I wish the grits were more thick, but they were super cheesy. The eggs were a little underdone. The focaccia was 10/10! And they serve up a great Bloody Mary!

I've been going to this restaurant ever since i was a little kid, and it has never disappointed. the spaghetti is a 10/10, and they have free bread?! that was love at first sight! to be completely honest, i live in atlanta for only a few reasons, and this is definitely one of them. i recommend for a casual dinner, or even a fun date night! the staff are such friendly and kind people as well, it really does feel like a family there.

Honestly wanted to give this place a better review but I think 3 stars is fair. Cute atmosphere, great for a date spot but food is unfortunately their weakness. Service: very friendly bar staff and waiter, 5/5 Food: bread basket was standard, no complaints there (4/5). We also started with the Brussels sprouts which were covered in a delicious sweet balsamic sauce (5/5). Entrees however did not have enough sauce and WAY too much salt - were borderline inedible. Had the Tuscan chicken fettucine and my partner had the chicken pesto linguine - neither plate was finished or taken to go due to how salty they were (1/5 for both). Parking: paid parking lot across the street, couldn't find free parking 3/5

Ordered a takeout order on a Sunday evening. Ordering online was very easy and the food I received match the descriptions perfectly. I received notification when my order was ready and it matched the forecasted time. Upon arrival, the staff was friendly and helpful. I almost wished I had decided to dine in instead! Definitely will return and found the food and overall experience pleasant. On their website, it mentions how to get free parking at the lot next door. Apparently that information is outdated and the lot is rarely checked. Best to call and ask but that was the information provided to me by staff on arrival.

Our reservation was for 7pm, we arrive a little early at 6:50 (not expecting to be seated right away) and immediately both the hosts are very stand off ish and one says "well you are 10 mins early (like I don't already know) but you can follow me this way" and proceeds to take us to our table. Like ok.... I was a host for YEARS and never did I think it was appropriate to say something like that to a customer. We would have been perfectly fine to wait the 10 minutes if it was that big of an issue. We sat outside (our experience already tainted) and were told by the same host that "everyone is busy" like again.... Okay??? After about 15 minutes we get greeted with just a "what can I get you to drink". Cool, fine, whatever at this point. I ordered a glass of water and a glass of the house white and my wife ordered just a water. After about 20 minutes our server comes out with just my wine, doesn't say anything and just leaves. Clearly our table doesn't have waters but no one seems to care. Finally I'm able to flag her down and ask for water since we had been there for over 30 minutes with my wife being drink less. The food was meh... not good enough to put up with this horrendous service. This is always the problem with places in Atlanta though

Amazing service, amazing food. I went in for a glass of wine after an event, because I didn't want to go home just yet. I sat at the bar and the bartender was so sweet. I ordered a glass of Malbec and didn't plan on eating, but after seeing all the delish food coming out, I decided to order the Tuscan fettuccine. My meal was ready in like 15 minutes! The pasta was a huuuuge portion with lots of chicken and a heaping mound of fresh basil on top. I loved every bite, but only made it through about 30% of the dish. I took my leftovers home and they reheated just as well the following day. For the service and the quality of the food, Osteria is very affordable. My total came out to 20 something before tip!

I'm visiting from out of state and saw this near my Airbnb. The ambience is really nice and the service was so fast. We got our appetizer right after we ordered, and within 5-10 minutes, our meals came out. I read other reviews and saw a consistent complaint about "not enough sauce" in the pastas. I can see what they mean as my chicken fettuccine matched someone else's description of it being more like "butter & salt and a few tablespoons of cream". Despite this, it did taste pretty good, so I like that it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy like other restaurants. I think i would have enjoyed it more if there was a bittt more sauce though. I don't know much about Italian cuisine so I feel like it may be intentional to have light sauces to avoid it being overpowering. I personally enjoyed my food and my time here overall.

A staple in the neighborhood, Osteria 832 is the perfect, low-key patio spot in VA Highland. After visiting a few times for dinner and drinks years ago, we made a recent return to sample their new brunch. After being seated on their very comfortable patio, we settled in with drinks- a mimosa for her, and a tart and refreshing luxardo spritz for me. For our meals, I had the Italian omelette, stuffed with spinach, tomatoes, and vegetarian sausage, served alongside a zesty and fresh pomodoro sauce, and a serving of truly some of the tastiest fried breakfast potatoes around. While mine was delicious, her breakfast pizza was the star. Deliciously thin crust, topped with cream gravy, vegetarian sausage, potatoes, and scrambled eggs, it was a fun, throwback brunch dish that has already precipitated our return on a few occasions. Although not terribly elevated or vibey, Osteria 832 is certainly the place to go for a solid, easygoing brunch with simple but standout food in the neighborhood

This place deserves 5 stars in my book, but only if you're attempting to impress a new partner with your cooking skills before getting intimate. If that's the situation, allow me to offer some advice: To seal the deal, I highly recommend ordering the chicken piccata and caprese salad for delivery or takeout. Aim for it to arrive approximately 30 minutes before your date does. Once it arrives, you'll realize that the food is about as exciting as reading a phonebook. But don't worry, that's the point. First, heat up a splash of olive oil and sauté some garlic. If you're not much of a chef, (obviously), pre-diced garlic from the grocery store will do. Add pre-juiced lemon and a bit of dry white wine (or any white wine you have on hand, really) and let it simmer. While you're at it, pour yourself a glass of wine, just in case your date is super laaaaame like this food lol Add a few small chunks of cream cheese to the pan and let it melt, followed by a bit of heavy whipping cream. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and a dash of cayenne if you're about it. Once it starts to look like a sauce, add capers and toss in the noodles from Osteria 832. Voila, the pasta is done! Transfer it back to the bowl and start on the chicken. Admittedly, the chicken looks pretty good. So that's a start. But tastes like nothing so in a separate pan, heat some olive oil, lemon juice, and white wine. Once it starts to bubble, add the chicken and lemon slices. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic, then flip everything once it starts to sizzle. Just like that, you've made a bland dish somewhat edible. Finally, plate the pasta, add the chicken on top, and place the lemons (aesthetically) on top of that. For an added touch of sophistication, chop some parsley and squeeze a little extra (real) lemon juice over the chicken. The tomato mozz is fine so as long as you re-plate it, you'll be good. Your undeniably weird date will walk into a house that smells like you've been cooking all evening and you'll both be able to enjoy a meal that's at least tolerable.

Ordered the Chicken Parmigiana and Bread Basket. I was not impressed. The flavor was bland and the sauce was lacking. It honestly tasted like dirty water. It was not worth the money. I cannot foresee myself going back.

I first discovered Osteria 832 on Uber eats and I've been obsessed with their rigatoni Bolognese ever since. I probably place an order here like twice a month!! Highly recommend that dish. I am giving the restaurant 3 stars because I was not impressed with the other food that I have tried. Chicken Marsala is my favorite Italian fish but when I ordered it here, it was just blah. Definitely edible, however I would never order it again and contemplated sending it back.. The spaghetti and meatballs was also pretty bland. It was alright but nothing to go out of your way to order. It just tasted like marinara sauce straight out the can. I would recommend to stick to the bolognese or pizzas There is paid parking available near the restaurant but I am not sure if they have any free parking.

Love. This. Place. No frills pasta and pizza but still delicious and homey (but in a good way). This is my fam's go to spot for Italian food. The kids pizza portions are generous and we always end up with leftovers. For greens I highly recommend their Brussels sprouts side which is just the right amount of crunch, balsamic vinaigrette tang and sweetness.

The food is excellent and you get a lot for your money! There were three of us and we were all amazed at how wonderful the cuisine was! We will definitely be back!

Had brunch on Saturday morning! I ordered the garden omelet and I appreciated the freshness of the vegys and the flavoring of the dish - perfect combination of flavor, veg, and cheese! My husband ordered the Italian omelet and also enjoyed it very much. Ordered a side pancake and it was delicious - especially with the fresh fruit compote! Service was excellent as well - our server was efficient and friendly and had everything we needed! Great neighborhood spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Looking forward to another visit!

Very friendly staff, great brunch!!! Would HIGHLY recommend the lemon ricotta pancakes!!! The patio is a really nice place to sit too, especially when it's warm.

A treat for our crew when we are visiting Atlanta. Unassuming, pleasant experience, and always a great experience. Options for vegetarians too!

We walked in on a Thursday night at 7 pm, and it was fairly busy. The server and host were both super nice and got us seated as quickly as possible. There was some wait, but understandable since it was prime dinner hour! There were 5 of us, and we sat in one of the booths, and it was a comfortable fit. We were there for VaHi restaurant week, so two in the group got the 3 course special. We started with toasted ravioli, which could be crisipier but were all in all very tasty! Then got a bread basket with plenty of bread and good olive oil. Others in the group got cesar salad and an arugula salad, which they said was tasty. For the mains, we got rigatoni bolognese (I thought the flavor was good, but could use some more sauce), the ravioli florentine (super saucy and yummy!), and a chicken pesto pizza (which was huge and crispy). For dessert we got chocolate torte (super dense compared to others I've had, but good chocolate flavor!), the chocolate layer cake (which was a decent cake), and the cheesecake with homemade strawberry compote (probably the favorite, especially with the compote). Our server was super nice and joked around with us the whole night, and in general, we really enjoyed our experience! Decently priced and decent food.

I'm so-so on this place but I ordered takeout, so I think that definitely biased me a little bit for a 3-star review instead of a 4, since one of my pasta dishes required heating when I got home, which is a 1 minute drive. I ordered Brussels sprouts, the chicken Alfredo, and the rigatoni bolognese. Brussels sprouts I would rate 4 stars. Crispy and sauced with balsamic. So great. Alfredo: 2 stars. There is barely any Alfredo sauce; an earlier reviewer said mostly butter; I agree with that review. Also, didn't receive much chicken. Bolognese: 3 stars. Great taste, but a bit greasy/oily, and the meat wasn't seasoned as much as I'd hoped.

I treated Mark to lunch here for his birthday and my parents joined us. We typically dine here after attending church nearby at Virginia Highland church so it is convenient. Food and service has been consistently good for us. The noise level can be loud when crowded and when kids are in the dining area indoors. The patio is pleasant and shady even on sunny days. Our food was fresh and delicious. Service was top notch. My one quibble is the bathroom often has a line and on this visit I noticed that they no longer provide a paper towel dispenser in the bathroom, only an electric hand dryer is available. The door handle is a residential circular handle that needs to be grabbed firmly to twist and then push the door open. Touching a door handle after thorough washing of my hands means that I now have to disinfect them at the table with hand sanitizer. I realize that they are being eco friendly however I would like the option to have paper towels to open the door. On this specific visit the handle was greasy and slippery and I cringed after touching it. They don't have full size commercial bathrooms, only two small individual bathrooms. Larger multi person bathrooms can have the door pushed open with my foot or hip. One bathroom is labeled for men and one for women but every time I dine here there are women using the men's room resulting in a line which annoys me. I want to be able to use a bathroom quickly and clean my hands and exit without touching anything. Other than the bathroom quibble we like this place.

One of my favorites in the city! Service is swift, and the bruschetta is AMAZING!! I also love the shrimp scampi. It's no longer imo. The menu as a regular, but it often appears on the specials.

Why the low stars? This place is a warm inviting family restaurant that actually serves the pasta la dente in Atlanta. I love the bread, the pesto pasta, and the chicken Marsala. Very friendly staff. Yes, there can be too many kids -- including my own but that speaks to the people not the restaurant. Love getting take out here too!

Me girlfriend and I saw that Osteria had a low 3.5 star rating in Yelp and should've looked elsewhere. However, we were hungry and took a chance.. We ordered chicken parm and a bolonaise dish. The pasta didn't taste homemade (a basic expectation of any good Italian restaurant) and most importantly both dishes had VERY LITTLE SAUCE. Seriously, how can you serve a bolonaise meat sauce with no meat?! What chaps my ass is that I specifically asked for extra sauce. Ironically the food wasn't terrible but it was a extremely disappointing that we paid $50 for two pasta dishes with minimal sauce and a salad. If you want good Italian please look elsewhere. There are too many good Italian restaurants in Atlanta in to end up eating here. This place does a great job of being subpar. Sad..

I haven't been here in years since going often with friends whose screaming kids were welcome. I decided to give it a try with delivery. Delivery was fine. Food was not. As with other reviews, the amount of sauce was very little. Almost a joke. I won't order from here or eat here again. Out of 4 dishes, the total sauce would have been the normal amount for 1 dish. Two stars instead of one, because I didn't get sick and it didn't taste bad. Taste was meh, but not bad.

I dont know how you mess up Chicken Parm but yall did a good job messing it up. Price was cheap though

we go here for dinner all the time and havent had a bad experience yet. everything has been tasty (well maybe not some of the desserts that they dont make themselves). Its been great food at very reasonable prices. we often get the same waiter who now recognizes us. since theyve been pushing brunch, we tried that but it was disappointing. the food wasnt very good and the service was even worse. food not coming out on time to the point we had to leave. coffee wasnt great. eggs tasted weird. service was very very slow.. note to wait staff , if your guests order coffee, walk around now and then and ask them if they want more. one person in our party got sick after eating but who knows what triggered that. we wont go again for brunch but as long as the dinner quality stays the same, we'll continue going there.

Decided to come here before leaving the city. This area of Atlanta is gorgeous! It appears to be a nice family area with beautiful homes and nice local restaurants. The place was not busy so we decided to try it. We were seated immediately and our hostess was also our waitress. The restaurant had a nice semi upper class bar feel. They don't have drink specials on sundays but they still had mimosas and bloody Mary's. I opted for the sangria( red), but it tasted watered down. I ordered another one but it was still underwhelming. For an appetizer we had the mussels that tasted extremely fresh and the fried okra and eggplant. Those were amazing and the marinara sauced tasted homemade. He order the shrimp and sausage pasta with squid ink and I had the Tuscan fettuccine. Both items were good and once again tasted fresh. The pastas were not drenched in sauce, so I loved it. The only two "complaints" i have is that the waitress didn't tell us the food specials and the sangria was underwhelming. However I'm willing to try it again.

Such a fun dinner option! Wonderful appetizers, pasta, pizza, and service. Would highly recommend the chicken pesto linguini!

We used to come here every year for our anniversary but no more! This past weekend we went and got a waitress in need of a serious attitude adjustment. Since the wine menu has changed, we asked if we could taste some to see if we liked it before committing to an entire bottle. The waitress brought us 2 samples but instead of the flavors we asked for, she secretly brought us a different flavor. We didn't like either sample so we asked to taste the correct flavor we had originally asked for. The waitress said the reason why she didn't bring us our original request was that it required opening a new bottle and she didn't want to do that. Then she informed us that we had a 2 taste limit which we had now used up (on a flavor we never asked for!) and now must buy our wine by the glass to see if we like it inste. Uh... no! We just up and left at that point. We had this same server before and weren't impressed with her back then either. After this latest episode, we will be celebrating our anniversary elsewhere from now on.

Fantastic service. The brunch menu was selective, yet provided lots of choices. The bacon was perfectly prepared. Vegetable omelet and poached egg breakfast were awesome. People around remarked that the ricotta pancakes were spot on. I'll be trying the pancakes on my next visit.

Osteria is located in a great part of town and has a great outdoor patio! I've been here several times for brunch and dinner, the service was always good and its a nice overall spot to hangout. The concept somewhat reminds me of Fellinis, simple and fun. The kitchen opens up to the restaurant which is a nice touch. The calamari appetizer we had was tasty, they mixed in fresh breaded/fried bazil leaves with the fresh calamari which was a good touch. I really wanted to like our pizzas (Lombardia and a custom veggie pizza) we ordered ... the ingredients were fresh but the flavor was only okay and it just didn't come together well. I would definitely return but rather for the atmosphere than food, which is not necessarily a bad thing!

This cute, little restaurant tucked away in Virginia Highlands is my new favorite Italian place. The food was fantastic and fresh, the staff kind and personable, and the experience one I'll never feel guilty paying a little extra for. My friend and I arrived around 6pm on a Thursday. We were able to find parking in the free lot behind and to the left of the restaurant. There's a short uphill walk to get to the front door, but nothing major. We were greeted immediately and sat right away. There's a variety of seating indoors (bar, tables, and booth), as well as outdoor tables. It was a nice evening, so we chose to sit outside. Our server, Michael, arrived promptly and took our drink orders. He was friendly and we both enjoyed talking with him. The menu is fairly simple, with a great variety of pizza and pasta. By the time our drinks came we were ready to order. We split an arugula salad (fresh arugula, Parmesan, and lemon) and fried calamari for appetizers and a margherita pizza for our meal. The entire bill came out to $26. The most important aspect of the experience was the food. I've never had fried calamari that tasted so light. I can't stand fried food that tastes fried. Frying something should enhance the flavor, not overpower it, and this calamari was a perfect example of how frying can be done right. There were also fried basil leaves thrown in, which tastes amazing in tomato sauce. The arugula salad was transformative and rocked my assumptions of what a "plain green salad" could be. I loved how simplicity brought out the natural flavors. The pizza, of course, was also great and the perfect amount for splitting. I would come back here in a heartbeat (and probably order the same exact meal).

I ordered this through Uber for the first time. Everything was definitely overpriced. I got a $8 tiramisu that fit in the palm of my hands definitely worth $4. I got the Rigatoni bolognese. Super salty. I tried everything to make it not soo salty. Nothing worked. I also got the chicken piccata. I like the salty flavor that chicken piccata had but having the larger capers in it made it ten times more salty. I needed a lot of water after trying the food.

Good location and the food was alright! A bit pricey for what it was and the service was not anything to praise.