Bob S.
Yelp
This was my third visit to Prosecco Italian Osteria. The food quality and taste was excellent on each visit; however, I received the three levels of service at each sitting (excellent, good/fair, and poor). Will I go back? Yes, I'll go back but when I can be patient with the staff.
My last visit was December 31, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted and seated at a comfortable table in the back ( as I requested). I was quickly offered a bag of homemade bread and a delicious mixture of olive oil, crushed olives and anchovies; trust me, it was delicious. My server asked me what I wanted to drink, and I said water. No attempt to upsell me was made,, because I was open to purchasing an imported bottled water.
Their pasta is homemade, so I ordered a tomato based sauce. I also felt like pizza, so I ordered the Margarita pizza. I figured I could take the leftovers home if I couldn't finish it.. The pasta was cooked al'dente (the way I like it), and the rustic tomato sauce was very good. The pizza had a thin crust and folded in the hand nicely. It, too, was very good, but I couldn't finish it all.
After finishing, I sat there for just a few minutes when my waiter walked by and said, "Would you like a box?" I said, "Sure." Moments later, he dropped off a Styrofoam box AND THE CHECK! I said, "Is this going to work with the pizza?" as I pointed to the small Styrofoam box. He said, "Yeah, I would do it, but I'm not allowed to touch the food." as he walked away. I stacked the pizza in the Styrofoam box and placed my credit card in the bill tray. I thought to myself, "This waiter has missed all sorts of opportunities to upsell me. He didn't offer me bottle water, dessert, or even a cup of coffee after my meal...all of which I would have ordered if offered." It actually worked out fine for me. I went down the street and had a cup of coffee and a pastry.
Conclusion: The food was good on each of my visits. The service, however, is served like kitchen sink tap water: either hot or cold.