Osteria

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   Dan

   VIP

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Caylee rocks! Chris does too! Giuseppe - thanks as always.
   

   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Dan, Caylee and Chris will be thrilled to hear your kind words! Your continued support means so much to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to recognize our efforts. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana
   

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   Modesty

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   No free dessert for birthday celebrants. For the fine dining prices, the least they could do is give a little something on the house, not just a free candle. The salmon was DRY! Mom could not eat it.
   

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   Meghan

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An absolute gem in Palo Alto. A me of the oldest restaurants in town. The food and service has continued to live up its reputation all these years. A cozy, romantic Italian dinner with kind, warm staff in a little piece of old school Palo Alto. I highly recommend.
   

   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Meghan, It's wonderful to hear that Osteria is considered an absolute gem in Palo Alto! The reputation for exceptional food and service continues to thrive, creating a cozy, romantic Italian dinner experience. Your recommendation truly resonates with the mission to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana
   

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   Amanda

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was amazing and be mindful that the portion was quite large for us. The service was fair, Carpaccio was pretty good, the server showed us his way of eating it, and we loved it.
   

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   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hey Amanda, It’s fantastic to hear that the food was amazing! The enjoyment of the Carpaccio, along with the server's guidance, adds a special touch to your experience. Thank you for the note about the portion sizes and service; this feedback is valuable for us. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal! Best, Osteria Toscana Team
   

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   Rodrigo

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We live and hour away and went back because the food was delicious. My second time there the waiter was incredible and so was the food. I will be back again.
   

   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Rodrigo, It’s wonderful to hear that you traveled an hour just to enjoy our delicious food again! Your kind words about our incredible waiter and the quality of the dishes truly warm our hearts. We are grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana
   

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   Cindy Ling-Hsin

   VIP

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Fresh and delicious ingredients. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Feels like a neighborhood gem. Will def visit again!
   

   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Cindy, It's fantastic to hear that the fresh and delicious ingredients made a positive impression! Providing attentive service is a priority, and it's wonderful to know that the atmosphere felt like a neighborhood gem. A return visit would be delightful! Best, Osteria Toscana Team
   

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   Bridget

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Maybe it was an off night, we all have them, but this is the second time dining at Osteria that we've felt it's not what it used to be after coming here for decades. Food was pretty good (gnocchi con burrata and carbonara) but service was off, flat and perfunctory. It was a Saturday night so I would expect them to have their game faces on. Sadly, not so much.
   

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   Ray

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Osteria is a gem of a restaurant. It has an excellent menu, a wonderful old world ambiance and professional staff. We really appreciated the soft background holiday music that made our table conversation effortless. The salads, pastas and the hazelnut flan were all so enjoyable. Che buono!
   

   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Ray, Osteria truly appreciates your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the excellent menu and the old-world ambiance. The soft background holiday music, enhancing your dining experience, is exactly what is aimed for. The team is thrilled that the salads, pastas, and hazelnut flan brought you joy. Che buono, indeed! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana
   

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   Larisa

   VIP

   Central Coast

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great experience, our favorite Italian restaurant in Bay Area! Delicious food, amazing service! Grazie mille!
   

   OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Larisa, It’s fantastic to know that your experiences with us have been consistently great! Being your favorite Italian restaurant in the Bay Area brings joy :-) Delicious food and amazing service are at the heart of what we do, and your kind words truly motivate the entire team. Grazie mille! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana
   

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    RonA

    VIP

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The food was very good. Service was excellent. We shared the carpaccio and the calamari, which was tender and delicious. The side of vegetables was garlicky good.
    

    OsteriaResponded 1 day ago

    Hello RonA, We appreciate the 4-star rating! It encourages the team to keep delivering great experiences. Best, Osteria Toscana Team
    

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