L'Osteria

4.8

318 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 524-6294
Website
https://www.losterianyc.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Parking details
None

Experiences

Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2024 only
L'Osteria invites guests to celebrate Christmas Eve with a delightful dinner experience. The restaurant promises a cozy atmosphere, enhancing the festive spirit of the occasion. This event offers an opportunity for patrons to enjoy a special meal in a warm and inviting setting, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings.

Popular dishes

Antipasto$22.00
Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P, Chianti salami, Capocollo, Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P, housemade pickled vegetables
Fritto Misto$18.00
Fried calamari & mixed market vegetables, aioli
Prosciutto & Fig Crostini$16.00
Roasted mission fig,Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P, goat cheese, toasted bread
Grilled Shrimp$20.00
Head on shrimp over salsa verde
Burrata$18.00
Homemade marinated roasted peppers and eggplant, Imported burrata, balsamic vinegar
Cauliflower Fonduta$16.00
Roasted cauliflower topped with fontina cheese fondue
Meatballs$18.00
Beef meatballs, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano

Salads

Caprese Invernale$18.00
Imported Mozzarella di Bufala, tomato confit, pine nuts, basil olive oil, balsamic vinegar
Endive$16.00
Walnuts, gorgonzola dolce D.O.P, apples, red wine vinegar dressing
Caesar$15.00
Romaine lettuce,homemade caesar dressing, parmigiano reggiano, crouton
Roasted Beets$15.00
Arugula pesto, parmigiano reggiano, baby arugula

Pasta

Fusilli Pesto$22.00
Homemade pasta,Basil pesto, parmigiano reggiano
Spaghetti Ragu$26.00
Handmade pasta, beef & pork ragù
Caprese Ravioli$26.00
Ricotta cheese filled ravioli, tomato sauce, fresh basil
Rigatoni Sausage Ragu$25.00
Sausage & porcini ragù, parmigiano reggiano
Spaghetti Pomodoro$19.00
tomato sauce, basil

Main Course

Pollo al Mattone$30.00
Organic roasted rosemary half chicken, roasted potatoes, butter, garlic
NY Strip Steak$45.00
14oz Angus Beef, french fries, arugula
Veal Picatta$32.00
Veal scaloppini, lemon caper sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Chicken Milanese$28.00
Organic chicken breast, baby arugula, tomatoes, shaved parmigiano reggiano , evoo
Salmon$30.00
Grilled salmon, roasted market vegetable, evoo
Branzino al Cartoccio$35.00
Branzino fillets baked in parchment paper, sauteed spinach, evoo

Sides

Sauteed Spinach$10.00
Garlic, olive oil
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$10.00
Mixed Mushrooms$10.00
Garlic, butter, sage
Mixed Roasted Vegetables$10.00

Dessert

Cannoli$10.00
Ricotta cream filling
Fruit Tart$12.00
Vanilla custard cream, mixed fruits
Panna Cotta$10.00
Seasonal fruit & honey
Tiramisu$12.00
Mascarpone cream, savoiardi, espresso
Semifreddo$10.00
Almonds, strawberry sauce
Gelato$12.00
Assorted flavors

What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Osteria offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Guests rave about the attentive staff and perfectly prepared dishes, making it a neighborhood gem. The atmosphere allows for easy conversation, and the menu features authentic Italian cuisine that's consistently praised as "delicious" and "well-presented."

318 Reviews

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Lawrence
Philadelphia
192 reviews
5.0
192 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had no idea this place was going to be so good! There were three of us and the staff was very accommodating. I had the osso-buco - delicious!
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Ann
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lovely restaurant with a rare neighborhood feel. No complaints unless you have a hearing problem. Because it’s small it’s noisy. But the service and food were great.
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Rodolfo
VIP
Mexico City
126 reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is one of the best Italian restaurants at the upper east side with great service
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Greg
VIP
Las Vegas
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food and service. Had a timed dining limit but never felt rushed during the busy Saturday dining service. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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LEN
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent restaurant near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Food was delicious and the staff friendly. We'll be back!
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Marielle
VIP
New York City
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food! Great, friendly service! Low noise level!👏👏
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Rachel
New York City
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Truly enjoyed discovering this upper East Side neighborhood favorite. While the noise level at capacity made it difficult to have a conversation, the staff could have been more welcoming and accommodating. The menu variety was fine and we all found something to enjoy.
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Rodolfo
VIP
Mexico City
126 reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service with an extraordinary quality meal, it is the perfect combination, impecable place with a very nice staff taking care of the customers
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Marielle
VIP
New York City
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant restaurant, very good food, attentive service and not noisy, one can even talk!
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Dionne
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time eating here. Service was excellent and I found the restaurant to be cozy and charming. For appetizers, we had the fig and prosciutto crostini and the burrata. Both were delicious. For our main, I had the Cacio e Pepe, had a little too much pepper, but was good. My friend had the cod, which he said was good. We skipped dessert. Overall, a really nice, warm, friendly experience and presentation of the dishes were great! I will return.
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L'Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.losterianyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 524-6294

L'Osteria

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas Eve

Cannoli

Panna Cotta

Meatballs

Appetizers

Antipasto$22.00

Fritto Misto$18.00

Prosciutto & Fig Crostini$16.00

Grilled Shrimp$20.00

Burrata$18.00

Cauliflower Fonduta$16.00

Meatballs$18.00

Salads

Caprese Invernale$18.00

Endive$16.00

Caesar$15.00

Roasted Beets$15.00

Pasta

Fusilli Pesto$22.00

Spaghetti Ragu$26.00

Caprese Ravioli$26.00

Rigatoni Sausage Ragu$25.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$19.00

Main Course

Pollo al Mattone$30.00

NY Strip Steak$45.00

Veal Picatta$32.00

Chicken Milanese$28.00

Salmon$30.00

Branzino al Cartoccio$35.00

Sides

Sauteed Spinach$10.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$10.00

Mixed Mushrooms$10.00

Mixed Roasted Vegetables$10.00

Dessert

Cannoli$10.00

Fruit Tart$12.00

Panna Cotta$10.00

Tiramisu$12.00

Semifreddo$10.00

Gelato$12.00

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