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Osteria, Palo Alto, CA

Osteria

4.6
4.6
1416 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Our vision is to insure a quality dining every time you eat with us. Osteria's purpose is to provide 'Culinary Contentment.' Whether you are choosing to enjoy an Osteria meal at home, your business via delivery, or in our dinning room, it is our pleasure to assist you. We believe in preparing fresh, whole food, as an essential to our customer's well-being. We are focused at providing you, our family and friends, with a traditional Tuscan cuisine, which pleases the palate is healthy, and progressive. Whether you are gathering with family, friends, co-workers, or entertaining clients, we happily offer our assistance. It is a privilege to serve you, grazie!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 328-5700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Ramona St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria delights with "phenomenal food" and "excellent service," offering a consistently "wonderful dining experience." The restaurant boasts a "cozy, romantic Italian ambiance" and "friendly, attentive staff." Though some mention noise and crowded conditions, "delicious Italian cuisine" and a "nice wine selection" make it a must-visit in Palo Alto.

1,416 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food! In the past, we have had great service. This last time, we invited our friends to dinner. Sadly, the worst service ever. The server was incredibly rude and everything was slow. The good news- food was great.

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  2. Barry

    VIP

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was not attentive and quite brash and impatient when she did engage. My Lasagna was burned black on the bottom which negatively affected the taste. We ordered a second glass of wine that didn’t arrive before we finished our dinner. Rather than apologize first, an excuse was offered. Good service makes a big difference to any meal.

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  3. Breeana

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal. Good wine and environment. True Italian.

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  4. Jeff

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic. The waiter was v good but frantic bc she had too many tables to serve. We had Saltimbucca, and another veal dish. Both were incredible. Desserts also very good. Only complaint was the caesar salad romaine lettuce wasnt very fresh… easy fix. We shall return!

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  5. Mary Ruth

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently good. The service is excellent and the wine delicious and priced well. Love this restaurant!

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  6. Doctor

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    osteria is one of the first and best restaurants I ever visited when I moved from the Midwest to the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula the . Food is consistently excellent the service is consistently excellent. I especially appreciated that I could not get a Wi-Fi connection on a publicly available Wi-Fi and the waiter came over and logged me into the restaurant Wi-Fi so that I could get my Uber I really appreciate that

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  7. Fabio

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Small venue but very good Italian food Very crowded

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  8. Sean

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They sat us at a table by the restroom. People were lining up to use the bathroom & looking at us. It was very uncomfortable. It is weird to sit at the table. They should do something about that arrangement. The service was good. The old Osteria ambiance we knew had been changed. It is sad to see the change.
    OsteriaResponded on February 10, 2025
    Hi Sean, We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by your table placement near the restroom. There are times where the restaurant is full and we use all the tables available to us. We prefer to sit larger parties in that area, but some nights its all smaller groups, and thus we have no other choice but to use the tables available to us. Insofar as the ambience, I am curious to what you feel has changed. I understand that your tables location by the restroom made your experience less enjoyable, and i do apologize for that. I hope we have a chance to make it up to you in the future. We're glad to hear you found the service and meal satisfactory. Best, Osteria Toscana Team

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  9. Debajyoti

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We a group of 7 went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The service is exceptional, shout out to Francisco. The music was low so we all could talk and hear each other. We ordered two bottles of wine and they were amazing. Food came out quick and it has a decent portion size.
    OsteriaResponded on February 10, 2025
    Hi Debajyoti, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It’s fantastic to hear that Francisco and the team provided exceptional service. The ambiance and quick service truly enhance the dining experience, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the wine and food! Best, Osteria Toscana Team

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  10. Sagar

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Even after having the reservation we had to wait for an hour to get our table. The food was great but the service was at par.

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FAQs

Osteria offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Osteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 328-5700.

Osteria is rated 4.6 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Osteria

247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ramona St
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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