Osteria

The food was delicious! The salad was fresh and well seasoned! I forgot the name of the dish but it was very tasty! I had a drink and it was great! The service was great! Prices are reasonable! It's nice inside but a little tight. The meatballs were not the best. The sauce was mainly on the bottom and dry overall. I would try the restaurant again. I had to take a star off. The was a small black hair on the side of the meatballs when they came out. The server quickly replaced them.

The handmade pastas are a standout—delicate, flavorful, and perfectly paired with house-made sauces crafted fresh daily. Whether you go for ravioli, tagliolini, or gnocchi, you’re in for something truly special. Plus, the wine list is exceptional, with over 70 thoughtfully curated and affordable options that complement the menu beautifully.

First off service here is amazing. All the staff treated us very well! Food was equally as delicious. So hot and fresh! Lasagna came out is a very hot dish. So amazing and tasty. Salads were fresh and crisp. Definitely a place I will be back to visit.

The waiter ignored me and my parents the whole time and was very stand off ish. I ordered the gnocchi and it was too tuff and doughy. I come from an authentic Italian household so I know what good gnocchi taste like. Will not be coming back

Wow wow wow. Got the crepes and chefs salad to start. The seafood fra diavolo, grouper, and halibut special for mains. And tiramisu for dessert. Everything was SO SO good. They had tons of daily specials which all sounded great. Great service, clean, and cute interior. They also grow fresh herbs right in front of the restaurant!

About a month ago we were dining at another local Italian restaurant and asked the server if he knew where we could find tartufo (an Italian dessert). He suggested we try Osteria as he thought they had it on the menu the last time he dined there. We noticed they have something similar on the menu called The Bomba so we decided to try Osteria. Let me say, this is now my favorite Italian restaurant in Greensboro. The Wild Mushroom Risotto is my favorite dish. Since that first visit we've been three more times and I can say the Wild Mushroom Risotto is consistently perfect. My husband has tried the Wild Boar Rague, Boscaiolo Fettuccine, Lamb Shank with Risotto, and Strozzapretti and I sampled some of each. All excellent. We've also tried some of their specials like the Stuffed Zucchini Flowers and the Mushroom Puree Soup. Both absolutely delicious. Although we've not tried everything on the menu I'm convinced you cannot go wrong with anything you order here. The atmosphere is intimate and romantic. The servers are friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I highly recommend this establishment.

The experience for the 1st time visiting was not like most upscale restaurants that I've visited. At some moments it was a uncomfortable as if many people of color doesn't dine much at this establishment. The waitress was good and was very attentive. The food was okay but I feel that single entrées should come with a complimentary side,regardless. The atmosphere was very dull and like most upscale places,the whole staff and management wants to make everyone welcome. I didn't get that at all. Will there be a next time...probably not.

I went to Osteria last night for the first time. It was probably the worse food I’ve ever been served in a restaurant. The Caesar salad was the only thing that was good. I got Veal Scaloppine Piccata. The veal was tasteless, I asked for pasta instead of potatoes, that was an extra charge. The spaghetti was overcooked. The sauce on the veal and spaghetti was gelatinous goo and so salty I couldn’t eat it. My husband got the halibut, it was also tasteless.

After alternating between Quaintance-Weaver restaurants and Undercurrent for the past few years, we finally made our way back to Osteria for a New Year's Eve meal. It ended up being even better than I remembered. Part of that was ambiance: being seated in the less crowded, tastefully appointed side room made for a more comfortable dining experience. Both service and food remained excellent. Taylor was professional and polite, and we never had to wait long for water refills. For this visit, I went with the Black Tagliolini Fra Diavlo, my wife opted for the Strozzapreti, and we split the Bomba for dessert. The pastas were cooked perfectly: softer than al dente but nowhere near mushy. While the fra diavlo's sauce was rather mild, the dish as a whole was very, very good. Copious amounts of seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, and a lobster tail) sat atop a nest of squid ink pasta. The strozzapreti featured long twists of pasta (an underrated shape) in a meat sauce that managed to be hearty and creamy without feeling too heavy. The bomba (chocolate and vanilla gelato with a cherry and almond center and a chocolate shell) was served affogato, and watching the hot espresso melt everything into a swirl of deliciousness was half of the dish's appeal. Provided that your vision of Italian isn't limited to classic red sauce fare, Osteria remains one of the best Italian restaurants Greensboro has to offer. My only regret is that it took us so long to come back here.

My first time at Osteria was an ok experience. The restaurant is tucked away, but very comforting upon entering. I went during lunch hours (11am-2pm) and with the small amount of people there, the place felt understaffed as the hostess was also the waitress for multiple tables. For a starter I had the polenta bolognese. Now the polenta had no taste , but the bolognese was very good, and was the only special thing about it. For entree I had their ribeye. Now their ribeye was served with chimichurri which is what sold me, but once again another item that was bland. I had a nice time, but what I ordered wasn't impressive at all. Maybe this was a case of me just ordering the wrong thing and I'm willing to try it again, but this experience wasn't a great as I thought it would've.

We made reservations as we were not sure if it would be busy, but I do recommend making reservations as it got full pretty quickly. We were greeted and sat right away as our reservation was at 7pm on a Friday. The restaurant appeared to be clean with white linen tables and dim lighting. They have plenty of seating as there is another dining room behind the hostess stand. Water and bread were brought to our table right away. Although it appeared to be limited wait staff, service was attentive and timely. We ordered wine right away while the waiter named off the extensive list of specials. We ended up starting with a soft shell fried crab as an appetizer. My first time ever trying and it and was pretty tasty. A bit greasy, but very good and the sauce that came with it complimented it very well. For our main entrees we ordered the Lamb shank over risotto with a red wine reduction sauce. The lamb fell off the bone, as it should, and was so flavorful. Our second entree was the gnocchi pesto. -By the way all their pasta is made in house.- The sauce was very creamy and flavorful. However, I do not recommend taking it home. The leftover sauce does not reheat well and the oil separates. (Emulsion) While dinner was delicious and we were absolutely stuffed, we decided we would order a sorbet for a light finish to our amazing dinner. We ordered the Mango Guava Sorbetto- a tropical frozen dessert made from pureed mango and guava. It's consistency is rich and smooth like Italian gelato, but dairy-free like a sorbet. A great finish to dinner. I recommend trying it out. Great place for a date or an outing with friends. There is also a bar, so take yourself out on a date Ciao for now

Very good Italian food, however expensive and high corkage fee. They seem to have a good ability to cook things properly though overpriced quite often.

Great ambience, amazing service, and not too crowded. I would definitely recommend their bread and their Lobster Ravioli (which the sauce is amazing and the pasta is Al dente)! You can definitely tell that this restaurant serves authentic Italian food!

It was our first time at Osteria Italian restaurant. It was a Saturday night and a large crowd was there. All of the tables are packed pretty close together, but they made it work. Our main server was Charlie who I guess has been there a long time. Not sure if he was having a bad night or that was just his personality, but we didn't get the warm and fuzzy. We each ordered a drink, a salad and entrée pictured above. They were both very good and we shared each other's meals. We will probably go back again and try something different.

We had a party of 6 and some of us were very satisfied and others felt the food was just ok. We were excited about the homemade pasta, but it came out "watery". Very disappointing. We ordered Pappardelle w/Ragu and Chicken Francese and Chicken Alfredo. We also ordered desserts. The Bomba, the stracciatello gelato and the chocolate mousse. They loved the Bomba dessert, but the other desserts were forgettable. We had high hopes but the overall experience came out a little flat.

We finally had the ability to try Osteria Italian Restaurant on Westover Terrace. It was a date night, so we reserved a table for two, yes, they take reservations, and had a chance to experience the atmosphere and their cuisine. The first thing I will say is that the staff is friendly and attentive. There was never a moment where we needed something that someone wasn't nearby and already serving us. Osteria has a varied menu that includes fish and steaks and more continental faire. We wanted our first meal to be one focused on some Italian classics. We split a Panzanella Salad which is mixed greens, polenta croutons, red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, capers, grape tomatoes, and a delightful balsamic dressing with a hint of citrus. This salad was a bright and fresh start to the meal. It is big so sharing it was easy. We both had generous portions. For the main course, my wife ordered Pappardelle Salmon and I had the Seafood Ravioli. The pappardelle was done perfectly. The wider noodles were tender without being mushy. The salmon is served shredded, and not a complete fillet. This was not an issue because the salmon was not overdone, and it was very flavorful. The sauce is an olive oil base, and we were told it was would be a little soupy. That did not mean it was overpowering, just that there was going to be a level of moisture in the dish when it did not have a cream or red sauce. The sun-dried tomatoes and Portabella rounded out the flavor profile. You could taste and appreciate each element of this dish. My seafood ravioli was very satisfying. It consisted of five large ravioli. The seafood stuffing provided some wonderful notes of lobster and crab. The base was a tomato cream sauce that complemented rather than overpower. For dessert we shared a chocolate soufflé with vanilla gelato. The soufflé had that wonderfully warm and gooey chocolate center that paired really well with the gelato. It was the perfect end of what was a really well presented and beautifully prepared meal. Osteria is an excellent choice for a date night as it has a warmly decorated and lit dining room that gives off a calm vibe. To me this restaurant is a must try, especially if you're craving Italian food. Of course as I mentioned they also have a wide array of seafood and meat dishes as well.

What we ordered: gnocchi, lamb shank, soft shell crab, and for dessert mango guava sorbet. Everything was good.

If I could give more than five stars I would! We dined here for lunch but I am already making plans for a dinner date! You know it's good when once the food started coming I completely forgot that the phone eats first! We started with Parmesan meatballs and beef carpaccio. For the entrée I enjoyed Grilled wild salmon and my friend ordered gnocchi. We rounded out the meal with crème brûlée for dessert. For such a small restaurant there is plenty of seating and somehow it does not seem crowded at all. Nice music and not a lot of noise from tables nearby. My only slight critique is that the server was a little overly attentive, coming back probably five or six times over the course of lunch not including the initial visit and bringing the check. Can't wait to visit again soon!

My friend had a wedding reception here and it was amazing!! The food, service, and space were perfect!! The custom cocktails were perfectly poured. My glass was never empty. We were in a side room but had dedicated servers who met our every request- they even had a charging station if we needed it. The food was incredible. The polenta croutons on the caprese skewers were so good my daughter looked them up on TikTok mid dinner. For our entrees we had a delicious branzino in a lemon oil that was indescribably delicious- it had a nicely charred flavor. The chicken francese' was also amazing and the chef obliged my request for extra sauce. I believe you can often tell how good a restraint is based on how well they treat large parties and events - and this place gets number one on my book.

Made a reservation through OpenTable on a Saturday night. The vibe was off from the moment I entered. My wife was already seated while I parked the car. We were right by the door even though there were other open tables. There seemed to be just one waiter and a few people bussing and bartending. Waiter came over and apologized for the wait (there wasn't one but in hindsight - he was trying to calibrate expectations). We used to come to Osteria quite a lot - I even had Review of the Day on Yelp! I will say that when the food finally arrived, it was 5 star - if it wasn't cold or late. Service, if you could call it that, was horrible. I still tipped 25% but let's start: Bread - took forever to come Apps, soup, etc. came out whenever. Then there was the long, awkward pause. 30 minutes after our table was (eventually and not completely) cleared, out came the entrees. Mine was not that hot. We ate, took home leftovers and then ordered dessert. Well one of our two items came out - and the other an apple crisp with ice cream came out. The ice cream was cold but so was the apple crisp. Like room temperature for what supposed to be a hot dessert. Espresso came out prior to dessert (not with it) and...IT WAS COLD. The machine was 20 feet away but somehow the espresso sat and sat and sat. We 86'd the bad pie and had them remake the espresso. Our waiter told us some long winded story about how he got into a fight with the kitchen at lunch. Here's the thing, no one from management came over to apologize, no one checked on us. When the floor manager came in from outside he brought in all the smoke smell of his cigarette along with the cold air. This had to be one of our worst meals in Greensboro. Maybe it was Saturday and the waiters fighting with the kitchen but this is not our experience at Embur or Dolce Amora. The only reason it gets 2 stars is the food, when served at temperature, was excellent. We will NOT be back again. Off our list. We will still visit Embur but Osteria needs to figure out how to fix what is very broken.

Updating this place after going back after a long time. This is an amazing restaurant for really good Italian food and a really fantastic wine list. On top of that our server was on the ball the whole time we were there, with refilling water, wine, and keeping a check on everything. He didn't miss a beat. We were told to order appetizers, entrees and wine all together and they would bring it out in intervals. Their menu is fantastic, they also had a slew of specials which all sounded great. Their bread service is delicious, those rolls are amazing and I loved the white bean dip. We ordered the beef carpaccio as a appetizer. Having had this last time I knew it was awesome. Slivers of beef, fresh spicy arugula, and fresh Parmesan. This is a must! I ordered the wild mushroom risotto, creamy, full of mushrooms, and nice and cheesy. Server asked me if I'd like fresh black pepper and also offered me red crushed pepper. I took both. A great dish. My friends had the veal Parmesan which was a special and came with a side of spaghetti. A grand size portion, which my friend had plenty to take home. Authentic, rich and great flavor , my friend loved it. Other friend had the seafood ravioli, also a rich creamy dish, but great filled ravioli with lots of seafood. Freshly made. We had a lovely bottle of valpolicella, went well with our food. Dessert can't be missed either here, they have some wonderful choices, went with the one that caught my eye first, the chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream . Oh wow. Again a must, warm, freshly made, essentially a lava cake, filled with warm chocolate. This was a nice way to end a perfect meal. Definitely shareable. Very rich. Food is of the best quality I've had in awhile, the best service and a nice cozy atmosphere, this place is busy for a reason, everyone in Greensboro should come here if they haven't.

This place was so delicious. We needed a reservation at the last minute on a Friday and they had one available. I ordered the gnocchi and it was so decadent. There was an extensive wine list also. Perfect for dates, business, or a girls night. All of my friends enjoyed their food.

A divine birthday lunch at Osteria. Lovely environment, delicious food and attentive waitstaff. It's my go to restaurant for special occasions especially I am half Italian.

Always a great experience to have dinner with my family. Great place, nice environment, amazing food and service. I love the fettuccine and my husband enjoy the shrimp scampi! They also give a bread with butter for appetizer (free) that's so good!

One of my go to Greensboro restaurants for dinner and celebrations. I had no idea they were open for lunch. If your eating here for the first time- the lasagna is a must try!!! The Bolognese sauce is one of my favorite sauces ever. I honestly have never had a bad meal here. Lunch menu was wonderful. Staffing at lunchtime a little different- I think they are still figuring it out. Food was good- but not as on point as dinner. Our waitress was very nice and attentive.. this visit I had salmon carpaccio- and meatball appetizer. Delicious!! Love Osteria!

Empty tables, but seat us at the worst one by the door where it's drafty and cold-we moved. Arrived for our 6:45 reservation on time and were not served until 8:15...that's not a misprint. One person in our party of four ordered a fish specialty, and was told it needs to be boned. Server said the owner would do that for us-never happened. Was told it takes longer to prepare the fish, there's some confusion in the kitchen, sorry it's taking so long. No offer of more hard rolls, while we're still waiting. No offer of complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. Our scampi was overloaded with sauce plus four small shrimp and two tiny scallops for $30+. VERY disappointing...there were two good Italian restaurants in Greensboro, now there's one and it's not this one.

We tried this place today. It was not good at all, ambience was modern bland, service was ok but no one smiled, or made you feel welcome at all. The food was very bad, again bland comes to mind. It had no flavor, definitely not Italian. I would rather have gone anywhere else. I will not be returning. I'll give it 2 stars due to the staff doing a decent job, but that was the only positive.

We ordered takeout from Osteria tonight and they were nice enough to accommodate me ordering something off menu. I ordered risotto, a chicken and in addition a lobster risotto. When we got home, I was disappointed to see the risotto wasn't cooked all the way, and the portion was slightly smaller than I expected. With this order and the seafood risotto, our bill was $71. I'm just really disappointed with what I received and I chose to refire on my own stove to attempt to cook the risotto so I could enjoy my meal. The lobster risotto is also undercooked. This was after a bite was taken. Unfortunately, not worth $70 for the two plates.

Superb service and amazingly flavorful food that never disappoints. Great place to reconnect with friends. Started with the meatballs where my favorite part is the red sauce that accompanies them. Dip the fresh bread into the sauce and you'll want another entire basket. Speaking of the bread...always crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. I love their homemade pasta but the waiter recommended the Chilean Sea Bass special. It was spectacular. I will continually ponder how they made the sauce. It was so good and really accented the fish. The side of butternut squash was also a good match. My daughter had the seafood ravioli. Always amazing. Truly fine Italian dining in Greensboro.

Food was excellent. Hot, fresh. Not your "typical" Italian restaurant -- no pizza, no mozzarella sticks, etc. Just good quality Italian food. Service was friendly and efficient. I always appreciate when the server knows the daily specials and doesn't have to read them from their folder. Ambiance was nice, airy, well lit. When we were there, not loud. We enjoyed our visit here, and will go back

The food is sooo good! Lots of gluten free options- and they are totally willing to adjust menu items! great service and great vibe! Loved everything!

We moved recently to Greensboro and my husband and I have been making the rounds for great Italian food and Osteria definitely meets, not just good, but awesome Italian food. Looks can be deceiving, so just because it's located at a strip mall, does not mean it is not nice inside. We had reservations for 6:00 pm and were seated immediately; however, the owner kept apologizing because the hostess was not at the front desk, since she was sitting another party. Our server was superb and she knew all the specials from the top of her head. She also had great suggestions for drinks, appetizers, and dessert. Will we be back? Already did.

Osteria delivered the best restaurant experience that I've had since moving to the area! The atmosphere, staff, and food were all exceptional and worth the cost. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fine dining experience with hearty meals instead of small plates. I'm not sure if reservations are required but I strongly recommend making one.

The food was great. The atmosphere is nice except for the one male waiter that kept hitting almost purposely the chair I was sitting at because of the way the tables are set up. There's not a ton of room, but no one else was hitting my chair so it made for an interesting evening with his rear and my face as I was eating dinner. Other than that I'd recommend just don't sit in the back.!!

Totally enjoyed all the food! We had the zucchini stuffed blooms with ricotta cheese The chefs special lobster risotto Seafood ravioli Chocolate soufflé with vanilla gelato Cream bur-lee Excellent! Great service! But did feel our wait staff was a little pushy and felt rushed

I was in the mood for Italian food and this place was suggested by a friend. We went on a not so busy day, but when we came in we were asked if we had reservations and when we said no, the server acted annoyed, but sat us in the back wedged between other patrons (although there were plenty of empty tables). It took a long time to get any kind of service- but we realized later there seemed to be only 3 people working, so we forgive that. Food was good, not spectacular. I cannot recall if there was music playing. The ambiance was kind of boring, looks old. Would not suggest to others but won't badmouth the place either. Hope their regulars keep coming.

Great meal and pleasant service. The seafood ravioli was very flavorful and the veal piccata was some of the best I've had.

The food was tasty and the service was great. The waiter was very attentive to our needs. Ambiance Good! The wait is long if you have no reservation.

There are white linen tablecloths on the tables. That is a touch you don't see very often. The service was attentive. My family has been there twice and each dish has been delicious. The presentation was artistic.

Service ,food and drinks amazing ! Adam was awesome. Definitely recommend. Pasta was phenomenal

Impeccable every single time. From the service to the drinks to the food...one of my top places to dine in Gboro!

Everything. The best restaurant in Greensboro. Service , food, drinks and ambiance is the best.

Restaurant was cozy and quite nice, maybe for drinks with friends. Started with the beef carpaccio which was so disappointing, they used 5 slices of a prepackaged beef log and that was about it. We had mains of lobster risotto and a sole fish dish. The risotto was horrible, it came out way too fast to be fresh and drowning in oil. Once we poured about half a cup of oil into a bowl the dish was good. The sole was cooked well, piccata style. Sides were fingerling potatoes and spaghetti squash. Potatoes were roasted very well, spaghetti squash was full of oil.

Hard to say exactly what everything was because the menu we had was totally different from what is shown online! But all food was exceptional and excellent service! Place was packed! Nice ambiance!

Walked in and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. My party made the mistake of making a reservation for a different day instead of the day we arrived. Instead of turning us away they made accommodations for us quickly. Service was top notched, and quick! The restaurant is not over decorated and has an intimate atmosphere. Everything we had was very tasty and we would definitely be coming back. There wasn't a single thing we didn't like. We all got different pastas and sampled each other's, and each pasta was full of flavor and was cooked perfectly. I recommend this place for a nice date night or celebration due to the higher end prices. And Reservations are a must here!

This was a great place for a date night out. We did not bring our kid as it did look a little too upscale for a kid. The menu was great with many excellent choices. I had the oso bucco and my wife had the seafood ravioli. They did have a very nice wine last. We both had a Chianti. It was good with both our dishes. I'm very interested to come back and try other dishes as everything that came out looked fantastic. The atmosphere was relaxing and the noise volume was what you would expect in a higher end restaurant. There was a bar side and another side. We sat in the side without a bar and the noise was a little lower making it a much more romantic setting. Overall great Italian date night place.

Majorly overpriced for meh food. The first dish I ordered was so bad I had to send it back. Decided to get what my father had which looked good but after I ordered it he said it was "just ok". The waiter was rude when I declined to take the leftovers home. He kept insisting to the point that a relative said she'd take it (which she later regretted). We had a large party and no one said they wanted to come back. I had such high hopes too based on a friend's previous experience.

Love the food and the restaurant!! Great service and amazing food,,,, we love to go there for special occasions

I never leave reviews unless totally warranted, and I definitely felt the need to do so for Osteria. I was skeptical because of all the different reviews I had read, but I was really excited to try this authentic Italian food. I have vacationed in Italy several times and I was curious to see if they could compete. My fiance will be out of town next week, during Valentine's Day, for his job, so we decided to celebrate Saturday night. Unfortunately, we could not get a reservation, so we had to settle for Friday evening...... this was one of the best dining experiences that we have ever had! The food, the presentation, and the service were incredible!! We ordered the Calamari for an appetizer. It WAS specified that it was not fried so there were no surprises. The Calamari was perfect! I love when an appetizer is so good that you don't want to give up the last bite to your other!!! I had the Veal Picatta, and my other had the seared Ahi Tuna...his serving was huge and plated beautifully, and my veal was perfect! I now want to comment on our server, PAUL. I read several negative reviews about him, but we absolutely did not have that experience... He is a perfectly friendly gentleman who always made sure that we were happy with what we were being served and the service we were being given. I would absolutely ask to be seated in his area again! We definitely will be coming back to Osteria... I am so happy we found this hidden little gem in Greensboro!

Terrific food and service. Great wine knowledge for pairing with dinner choice. Lots of parking but a little difficult to find.

Exceptional. The service was stellar! We thought we had decided on our entrees, but when told the specials of the night we felt it necessary to change course. We started with the meatballs, burrata and mussels (a special). The mussels were perfectly cooked and had the best sauce! Meatballs & cheese? On point! Hubby had steak and I had fish - both specials and both were dy-no-mite! Ashamedly, I only have one photo of the remaining smiling fish head ... which is not nearly as appealing or appetizing as the dish was - so I'll refrain from posting. Treat yourself and appetite here - you'll have no regrets!

Italian food is near and dear to my heart and the food at Osteria has found its way into it. This place was top notch from start to finish with OUTSTANDING service, a lengthy wine menu, amazing appetizers and entrees and just an overall great environment. They had all of the Italian classics we love and even had some amazing unique options such as Bronzino! The gnocchi was in the creamiest pesto sauce and the lasagna was better than homemade. If you are looking for the perfect Italian place in Greensboro here it is! LASAGNA-Bolognese sauce, Emilia Romagna style GNOCCHI PESTO- mushrooms, creamy pesto sauce BRONZINO MEDITERRANEAN- Mediterranean herbs, arugula, red pepper, mango fennel salad, lemon dressing PAPPARDELLE SALMON- wild salmon, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, portobello, garlic and olive oil

Great ambiance and service. Pasta and bread were fabulous. Don't let the outside deter you. It's a hidden gem :)

I hate to leave a bad review, but the food quality for the price was absolutely disgusting. The waitress was so sweet, but you just can't fix terrible food with hospitality. My fiancé got the steak special, it was chewy and tough Cooked at chefs liking, and I got the Caesar salad special with grilled chicken. I've never had chicken that has tasted so rubbery. It made a squeaky noise when I chewed. i just want to help others steer clear of this restaurant I thought it would be good, but maybe we got the wrong food items.

A wonderful dining experience as always but unfortunately the last couple times we have eaten at Osteria the food was flavorless. This time I had the lamb and it did not have any flavor.

It's been over six years since I lived in Greensboro. One of my last meals before I moved to the Chapel Hill area was Osteria. I remember being so impressed with the quality of freshness of the ingredients used and the fact that the pasta was house made. I spent 3 summers living in Italy and have become quite the Italian food snob. You won't find any dry pasta in my pantry. So I was ecstatic to find out that they were still open and insisted we ordered take out for dinner. I ordered the panzanella salad and seafood ravioli. Y'all, I don't even know where to begin. This was seriously one of the best meals I've ever had and I LIVED in Italy! The salad, which used polenta croutons, was refreshing and the croutons added a nice texture. My seafood ravioli, with huge chunks of crab, lobster, and shrimp, was decadent and delicioso! The ravioli was swimming in this creamy red sauce that was so insanely yummy I wanted to make babies with it! Seriously, don't sleep on this place!

I've only eaten there once (today). The veal meatball appetizer is delicious, and I liked the complimentary cold white bean mixture they serve with the bread. The lasagna was OK... I've never seen a lasagna without ricotta, so that threw me for a loop, but it's not as memorable as the veal meatballs. Service by Katrina was excellent.