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L'Osteria, New York, NY

L'Osteria

4.8
4.8
342 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At L’Osteria, we strive to constantly come up with plates that will surprise and excite your taste buds. Our dishes are inspired by the beauty of Italy, but also stand-out as something all their own. With the changing of the seasons, our menu will change to match what is at the peak for bringing you the freshest ingredients. Plus, our homemade pasta is unlike anything you’ve had before. Our commitment is to providing the very best food, in a cozy environment. This is the neighborhood spot you’ve been waiting for, to enjoy quality drinks and incredible food with the people you love. Be sure to stop in and see what we’re cooking up each night, as the daily specials are sure to offer something new every time you visit.

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What 342 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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L'Osteria is a delightful neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, offering "amazing food, service and wine/cocktails" in a cozy and vibrant setting. Known for its "excellent food" and "impeccable service," it features a mix of Northern and Southern Italian dishes. Patrons praise its "intimate atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a "hidden gem" in the city. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a casual meal, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

342 Reviews
  1. Anna VIP

    Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. It’s close to the Met, we are planning to come again next time we visit there.

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  2. Virginia VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both enjoyed the fresh ingredients used in all of the food. From salad, to entree, to dessert, everything was well prepared and delicious! Servers were polite and attentive. We will definitely dine here again soon.

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  3. Crina

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening with friends, food was wonderful (best fritto misto outside of Italy). Great Negronis too!

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  4. Charles VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming place. Nice room, fine service & food, reasonable prices for NYC. I would like to see a better selection of Italian white wines, particularly from the south, given how much they have improved in recent years

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  5. Herbert VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time in the city I try to get to this restaurant

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  6. Pierre VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The place should be cuter. Appealing from the outside but nothing special once inside. Feels a bit dated, should be refreshed to become a neighborhood gem, cause the food and service were actually good.

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  7. Eunice

    New Jersey5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were spending one night on the UES. I invested some time researching a quality restaurant for our one dinner in town and my effort paid off. Moving our reservation to an earlier time was accommodated. We were greeted as if we were 'regulars.' I was served a delicious mocktail and my husband loved the recommended Italian Pilsner. We both enjoyed the calamari, beet salad, cod, and bronzino. As good as the food was, the personal service was outstanding. We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  8. Jack

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Italian food at a higher level, both in taste and presentation. The service is attentive and always pleasant. I highly recommend this little gem!

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  9. Alex VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was excellent. The place is small so it can feel a little cramped in there.

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  10. Judy VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVE this very small neighborhood gem! We don't live in the city but this was our second visit and it does not disappoint. The cacio e pepe is to die for and every fish dish is so excellent. Our server (Alberto? sorry) is a delight from Abruzzi. Looking forward to our next meal!

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L'Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
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1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443

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    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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