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Osteria, Palo Alto, CA

Osteria

4.6
4.6
1412 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 328-5700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Ramona St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,412 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria in Palo Alto is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "warm, friendly service." Frequent diners appreciate its reliable Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like lamb ragoo and spaghetti carbonara. Guests enjoy the "wonderful old world ambiance" and accommodating staff, though the noise level can be high at times. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "gem" for Italian dining.

1,412 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Mary Ruth

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Doctor

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Sean

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 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 7 days ago
    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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  5. Debajyoti

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 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 7 days ago
    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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  6. Sagar

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 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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  7. Mary Lou

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, friendly and attentive(but not overly so) waitstaff. Definitely will return. Seafood pasta and salad with roasted butternut squash both fantastic
    OsteriaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Mary, Delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and friendly service! Your compliments about the seafood pasta and butternut squash salad truly warm our hearts. We can’t wait to have you back for another fantastic meal! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana

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  8. Kelvin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was salty. We were place in a table against the entrance door, every time someone enters the restaurant, it created a big bang noise, very unpleasant way to have our dinner.

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  9. Ryan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great host (big gentleman) that made us feel so welcomed. Provided complimentary champagne in celebration of our anniversary.

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  10. Suresh

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Or second time here. Kinda cozy place with tables close to each other and brightly lit. Service was amazing. Food was great. Nice wine selection. Couldn't ask for more.
    OsteriaResponded on 4 February 2025
    Hello Suresh, Your wonderful feedback about the cozy atmosphere, amazing service, and great food truly brightens our day! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed our wine selection as well. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to visit us again! Thank You, Giuseppe Osteria Toscana

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FAQs

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

Osteria is rated 4.6 stars by 1412 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Osteria

247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ramona St
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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