Fine dining sets a high bar, and this venue does not disappoint from start to finish. Entry is elegant without pretension - crisp white table cloths and soft warm lighting indoors and out, with a generous patio facing Burnett Park. Apéritivo Hour should draw locals running every day in the bar & patio including drinks & snacks. I wish I had come with a larger appetite because the menu offers a balanced selection of antipasti (starters), zuppa (soup), insalata (salad), primi (housemade pasta), secondi (protein dishes), and contorni (sides). My gracious server recommended a Rosemary Foccaccia (saved for next time) and Wild Arugula salad that was garden fresh in a Texas pecan vinaigrette with snappy pecorino and the most incredible crisped chicken skin as an alternative to traditional breadcrumbs. It was light and fresh with depth and richness, a perfect starter. From cool to warm - a Kabocha Squash Soup made with honeycrisp apple cider topped a tart currant chutney and crunchy roasted pine nuts. Texture was velvety smooth, delicately sweet, perfectly balanced, thoughtfully light to precede later dishes. Dessert a must, ask for house recommendation which rotates. My lovely server remained present and attentive although I was her only patron on the patio - a sign of superb service! I'm looking forward to seconds and main on my next trip. read more

61 Osteria - Arugula Salad & Kabocha Squash Soup made - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I would have given 5 stars because: 1. The venue is absolutely elegant, warm, and stunning. 2. While the courses were excellent and executed masterfully, I personally love hints of extra seasoning. However, the appetizers were a complete dream. 3. The service was familial yet professional, which is nice to experience at a high end restaurant. It makes me want to return again. While our server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient -- and initially we were not in a rush for the evening -- I did mention having an uber scheduled for pick up 2 hours after our reservation time and they were a bit loquacious. I guess our main courses were not placed until about 15mins before our uber pick up so we essential took two bites of our dinner and rushed out. By this time the restaurant was packed. I paid cash and conveniently, their register didn't have enough bills to give an exact amount back so I paid an enormous tip. I didn't find that classy, but otherwise it was a great experience! read more

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If you're looking for exceptional Italian dining in Fort Worth, do yourself a favor and visit 61 Osteria. We chose it to celebrate my wife's birthday at 61 Osteria tonight. She travels to Italy several times a year, so her expectations for Italian cuisine in the U.S. are understandably high. This restaurant didn't just meet those expectations -- it exceeded them. The evening began with a Paper Plane and an Espresso Martini, where our server Travis suggested adding the sweet vanilla cream. Excellent call. From the first sip we knew we were in good hands. The rosemary focaccia was phenomenal. Travis then recommended the Bibb salad -- light, fresh, and perfectly balanced. For the main course, I ordered the Casarecce Carbonara while my wife chose the Rotolo. Both dishes were outstanding and beautifully executed. But what truly made the evening memorable was Travis. His service was exceptional -- attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being rehearsed, and perfectly timed throughout the night. He had an uncanny ability to anticipate what would make the evening special, especially for my wife's birthday. After many travels and dining experiences around the world, it's rare to find a restaurant that excels in both cuisine and hospitality. 61 Osteria delivers both. A special thank you to Travis for making my wife's birthday so memorable. Management at 61 Osteria is fortunate to have someone representing their restaurant with that level of professionalism and care. We will absolutely be back. read more

61 Osteria - Rosemary focaccia, Casarecce carbonara and Rotolo - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We've had such a great dining experience in the past that we chose to come back tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were genuinely excited -- the food has always been delicious and the atmosphere previously felt lively and welcoming. Unfortunately, while we were in the middle of celebrating and simply enjoying ourselves (nothing outrageous -- just birthday joy), we were told to please be quiet. It completely caught us off guard. We truly didn't realize we were dining inside a library or somewhere that required silent reflection and deep concentration. It instantly shifted the mood at our table. What started as such a fun, special evening felt awkward and uncomfortable. A birthday dinner should feel celebratory -- not like you're being shushed for laughing. We're honestly so disappointed because we've loved this place before. But after tonight, it left such a sour taste that we won't be back. It's frustrating when one moment can completely change how you feel about somewhere you once enjoyed. read more

61 Osteria - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

61 Osteria absolutely delivered from start to finish. The ambiance is upscale but still warm and inviting -- perfect for the valentines dinner my Fiance planned! We started with the meatballs and focaccia, and wow. The meatballs were tender, flavorful, and rich without being heavy. The focaccia was fresh, soft on the inside with the perfect crisp exterior -- ideal for soaking up every bit of sauce. For mains, the New York steak was cooked perfectly with a beautiful sear and so much flavor. The gnocchi was pillowy and light, coated in a sauce that felt indulgent but balanced. You can tell the kitchen pays attention to detail. And dessert? The tiramisu cheesecake was unreal -- creamy, smooth, with that espresso-forward flavor that ties everything together. The perfect sweet ending. Service was attentive without hovering. Our waiter Brandon was amazing 10/10. He was attentive and definitely was a joy! Pacing throughout the meal was spot on. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall experience make it worth it. Already planning my next visit. Highly recommend. read more

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Fantastic, upscale Italian restaurant! Perfect for a special occasion! The interior of 61 Osteria is absolutely stunning! One of, if not the most beautiful restaurants in Fort Worth! Service was also stellar -- incredibly friendly and efficient! To drink, I had the Saturn's Ring, which was perfectly strong and refreshing! We started with the Focaccia and Arancini, which were both absolutely delicious! You can't miss the focaccia! For our mains, we had the Tortellini, Gnocchi, and the Roasted Potato and Brussels Sprouts as sides. My personal favorites were the Tortellini and Brussels, but all of the dishes were so tasty! Everything was definitely rich, so make sure to come hungry!! read more

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Great food and great service! The focaccia is one of the best breads I've had in quite some time. I forgot the name of the drink I had, but it was one that had thyme in it and it was one of the more unique drinks I've had in a while. The best way I can describe it is that It had a savory component to it. Very good. The rotolo, the caramelle, the polenta, and the brussel sprouts were all excellent. We enjoyed the olive oil cake as well. We'll definitely be back here! read more

Man this place is so good. I came here with my lady for New Year's Eve and it did not disappoint. They took our reservation last minute, which was very kind of them. The place was packed too, which is always a good sign. The service was impeccable and the food and drinks came quickly. Speaking of the food, it was damn good. Prices were just what you'd expect for a fine dining spot on New Year's Eve - little pricey but not crazy. The ambiance was fantastic as well. Really great vibe in there. The bar seating looked great too, by the way, in case you're interested in stopping in for a drink and getting food at the bar. Overall, I highly recommend. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Rich, creamy Italian for a high class night out 61 osteria is located downtown in a modern space near outdoor art and parks. The vibe is perfect for a date or a celebration dinner. Food is well plated and attractive, the flavors lean towards rich rather than being heavy on spices. The service is attentive. Also, in my experience, they were quite willing to work around food allergies. read more

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I had the most amazing dinner with a great friend. The 61 expresso martini with the velvet foam is delicious. Everything really! The focaccia, meatballs, Rotollo, and tagliatelle bolognese were absolutely perfect! I will be back. Wonderful wine selection as well. read more

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Had an amazing Galentines dinner at 61 Osteria. They offer valet parking or you can find parking nearby. The entrance is a little hard to find but there is a sign out front. We made a reservation and were seated right on time. Our favorite appetizers were the focaccia, mediterranean octopus, and the arancini. Everything was seasoned very well and the octopus wasn't chewy at all. The lobster gnocchi had a little spice kick and the bolognese was amazing. We also got a porterhouse and it was a beautiful medium rare. Drinks were good. I highly recommend the Saturns ring (little fruity bubbly sprit) or wine to pair with the meal. We ended the night with the chocolate torta which was very dense and chocolately if you are into that. Service throughout the night was phenomenal. Great spot to try out. read more

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The absolute BEST meal I had in Fort Worth. Just wow. The service was top notch, friendly, knowledgeable. The sommelier recommended a wonderful Barbera. The rosemary focaccia was so flavorful and the variety of dips and butters all added to what was already fantastic. I had the Tagliatelle and the brisket bolognese on top was delicious and full of unique flavor. Two folks had the Rotello and one had the Serpente and they all were wowed and said their food was very good. The restaurant itself is beautiful and upscale, very modern inside. Highly recommend and cannot wait until my next visit. read more

My partner and I were in Ft Worth for NYE and made reservations for 61 Osteria. The restaurant is located downtown and within walking distance of many hotels. The restaurant is beautiful. The decor is swanky and inviting. The service was also amazing. From the hostess to waitress to manager; top tier. Craft cocktails..perfect. However, sadly, the food didn't meet expectations immediately. Let me start by saying the focaccia absolutely stole the show! Accompanied with Saba & Olive Oil, Whipped Ricotta & Chorizo and Parm Butter....outstanding! For entrees, I ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese and my partner the NY strip. The Tagliatelle lacked flavor and the pasta was mushy. So much so the ribbons were all broken and you couldn't twirl if you tried. The NY strip was overcooked. Granted my partner ordered Med Well but what she received was well done with no pink in sight. The steak definitely needed a do over so we alerted our waitress who let the manager know. The manager was very nice, accommodating and immediately ordered a new steak for my partner. Even though I had no plans on sending the Tagliatelle back and was going to muscle through it, I decided to let her know that it wasn't up to par as well. However, she insisted that I not leave hungry and that she'd bring me a new dish; which I appreciated. The new steak was perfection and so was the pasta dish; the Serpente! We also received dessert on the house; Texas Olive Oil Cake and Tiramisu Cheesecake. The cheesecake was the winner here! I'm not sure if the kitchen was overwhelmed because of NYE or if it was just an off night. Nonetheless, I'm happy that they were able to make it right. When in Ft Worth again, we'll definitely give them another try! read more

Outstanding. Ordered a dish not in menu. Tagliatelle with meatballs on red sauce. Did that because I wanted a a simple dish and a executing a dish like this one is what measures a restaurant from a mediocre one. This one was insanely good. The serving was small but every bite was perfect. The pasta was perfect. The meatballs were divine and the sauce full of flavor. I would have ordered another one but decorum made me not do that... but I ordered an appetizer, the risotto balls and if the pasta w meatballs was great, this was even better. I even used a tablespoon to have all the sauce in the little bowl that these were served. I was not going to leave a drop in the plate. Oh no! My server Lindsay was charming and competent. She was very helpful. Very elegant restaurant. Not cheap but worth it. read more

Holy bananas this place is delicious and beautifully decorated. Highly recommend the arugula salad where they have crushed up crispy chicken skins as bread crumbs. Our group had several dishes but the Rotollo and Serpente were PHENOMENAL. Service was wonderful. read more

Service was warm and caring. Food was good but the menu lacked in variety. Beautiful interior and decor. The windows allowed the exterior lighted trees to shine through. Lovely place. read more

Came here tonight for a birthday dinner. Service here is top notch and has a fantastic retro vibe. Had the Serpente, Rotollo which are always good. The surprise of the night was the Capellini. This was fantastic and the caviar complimented the Meyer lemon very well. For dessert I had the cheesecake tiramisu with an espresso mascarpone. It was delightful too. read more

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I was invited to a work dinner here during the week. It was a great location downtown Ft worth and had a pretty extensive menu. Our server was able to answer all our questions and was attentive. They have outside seating as well but we decided to sit inside and enjoy the views from the large windows. When it was time to Order, I opted for the Serpente and it was pasta with mushrooms and cream sauce and was very good. It must have been so good i forgot a photo of it but i didn't forget to snap the bathroom. It was super clean just like the restaurant! This place Would be great for work dinner or date night out on the town. read more

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Since it's Texas State Fair season, I'll just say what everyone is thinking... PIN THE BLUE RIBBON because they are the prize pie of fine dining in Fort Worth! There's a plethora of reasons why 61 Osteria will win the judges heart, so let's break this score chart down. Ambiance: 10/10 From the moment you walk in, you'll be blown away by the vibe. It's stunning! Whoever designed the aesthetics, bravo. Service: 10/10 Courtney was our main server and she was an absolute delight! She was smiley, bubbly and gave us beautiful recommendations on the menu. Food: 10/10 Honestly, some dishes are 11 or higher! We ordered the Artichoke Bruschetta, Serpente with a side of Rosemary Focaccia and the King Salmon. Out of them all, the Serpente with a side of Rosemary Focaccia was UNREAL! It definitely highlighted how remarkable their pasta dishes are and how I can't wait to try more... and more of them. 100% homemade and 1000% worth every bite! Will I be going back? ABSOLUTELY! It's the cream of the crop in Cowtown. :D read more

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Wow is all I can say. 61 Osteria has been on my list of restaurants for some time now based on how much I enjoy Little Red Wasp. This place was no different. The service was excellent, but the real star of the show was the Bistecca Fiorentina. Frito Misto appetizer was delicious, as was the broccolini and potatoes. The gnocchi left something to be desired - texture was off. I'll gladly come back, the food and service was great. read more

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My husband and I came here for our 1 year marriage anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our experience, the dinner, and the dessert! We started with the bread and various accoutrements (whipped butter, handmade butter, etc). That is a must have! Then my husband had the seafood stew, and I had the pesto ravioli. Both were great but the seafood stew was excellent. And we finished with the Texas olive oil cake, which was so unique and delicious. It was pretty inside, and our booth was nice. The service was good as well. I had the espresso martini with dessert, and that was too sweet for me, but everything else was good! read more

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this place is more like a 4.5 out of 5 stars. highly recommend! We actually found this place, since we had dinner at grace a month ago. this place and grace and little red wasp are all owned by the same company/owner. Since i liked grace and this place, i have to check out little red wasp in the future. We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and it didn't disappoint. I know there is valet in front, but we got lucky and found street parking right around the corner. We made reservations, and was seated promptly. I was actually surprised they didn't offer bread in the beginning while we wait for food, but instead they offer bread to buy, which i'm glad we did, since the rosemary focaccia bread was so dang delicious. We ended up getting two appetizers (fried seafood & grilled octopus), and a salad to share. out of the two appetizer, i really enjoyed the octopus. it wasn't a lot of food, and it was a bit on the pricier side, but it was really good. For the entrees, we ended up getting two pasta dishes. (i mean, this place is known for their pastas). out of the two (Bolognese and mushroom) both were wonderful. The mushroom pasta had tasty sauce you can dip the bread in, and the Bolognese being a classic is hard to mess up. We ended dinner with tiramisu, which i highly recommend. The service was wonderful, and the waiter was extremely attentive. read more

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Food and service was excellent! had Caesar salad, Gnudi, olive oil cake and sorbet. Wine list is great - so much to choose from. A bit lively on the sound side, space and decor was nice. read more

First dinner here last night and we loved it!! The squash soup was so and the Dover sole was just exceptional. Our service, T.J., was a delight! Very friendly and did great job. Expensive but with it (occasionally!) read more

Great environment w spectacular fare - also, don't forget the desserts!! .............

Couple of days ago My server maddie was drunk on the job very unpleasant tone. The food was nice and I've heard nothing but great things about this place. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Osteria! The bread, Parmesan butter...so good! The Gnocchi was delicious and the New York Strip was perfectly cooked. We did actually save room for dessert and the Olive Oil Cake was worth every calorie! Service was the best! read more

The service was amazing and the food was very good. We definitely recommend giving them a try

We chose this spot by accident (meant to have reservations at another Italian place), but we were very happy we kept this reservation. The waitress, Courtney, was accommodating to our show scheduled later in the evening. She was very honest with her choices to recommend on the menu and maybe what not to get. We had the Rotollo (one of my faves), the Wild Boar Pappardelle dish (maybe even better than the Rotollo), the Main Lobster Gnocchi (amazing) and the ... The setting was an excellent start to a great night with friends. While the pricing is up there, I do not think you will leave with any disappointment. Enjoy!! read more

I really wanted to love 61 Osteria because the space is absolutely beautiful and our server was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the setting or the hype. Several dishes came out lacking flavor and balance, and a couple were simply unpleasant to eat. For an Italian spot at this price point, I expected much more in terms of freshness, seasoning, and execution. It felt like the presentation tried to do the heavy lifting, but the taste wasn't there. I truly appreciate the great service and the ambiance, which made the experience more enjoyable than it otherwise would've been. But when the main reason you go to a restaurant -- the food -- misses the mark, it's hard to recommend. I hope they can improve the kitchen, because the front-of-house and atmosphere are already doing a great job. read more

Ambiance and service was exceptional at the 61 osteria in Fort Worth. My girlfriend and I celebrated a mutual friends birthday and was greeted by smiling service and attentiveness that was refreshing and honest. Our waiter gave us a rundown of the menu and pretty quickly we had drinks and appetizers ordered... Both were tasty but for the price one would think there would be a bit more portion/quantity wise. The Capesante comes in a trio so we had to order an additional a la carte for 4 guests this is honestly ridiculous at a 29$ price tag like even if I come on a date my date and I have got to argue over the last piece and it's already 30 bucks it should come with 4... We got the rosemary focaccia as well and this was pretty good I enjoyed the dips and the bread was very soft. We put in for our main courses a (spicy) Rotollo and Serpente. The Serpente (white) was excellent very sharp with a robust cheesy flavor that leaves you satisfied but isn't overpowering. Highly recommend this dish!! The Rotollo (red) in my opinion lacked flavor, I asked for a spicier version and they added some peppers but the dish had no kick whatsoever and it honestly lacked flavors I thought it would've considering the presentation of the dish. All in all I'm sure there are other dishes on the menu that would more than make up for this experience only time will tell... read more

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My boyfriend selected this restaurant to have a fancy celebratory birthday dinner, and he definitely chose well. This is an upscale Italian restaurants with amazing service and food. Make sure to look at the photos I've attached for our favorite recommendations, I would go back to order the Rotollo by itself it was that good. And the focaccia was the fluffiest I've ever eaten. read more

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My husband and I had a great time & meal at 61 Osteria for our anniversary. We were spending a weekend in Fort Worth and I came across 61 Osteria while researching restaurants in the area and I am so happy we came here! First of all atmosphere was great, with a ton of sunlight coming into the restaurant. Servers were very kind and knowledgeable and all the food that our server recommended was awesome! Our favorite was the Serpente. It was pasta filled with ricotta cheese and our server said that this is his absolute favorite pasta dish and it's one of a kind that we won't be able to find anywhere else. I'm so glad we listened to him and ordered this one. It was so creamy and the pasta felt so fresh, and the sauce was amazing. We also enjoyed all the dishes we had. Octopus was cooked very well and the fried seafood was so crispy and the batter was seasoned perfectly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to go for special occasions or when you want to just feel good! read more

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61 Osteria is a sister restaurant to Grace, one of the BEST restaurants in Fort Worth. We were excited to try 61 Osteria, and while overall it was wonderful, there were a few things that hindered it from getting a 5/5. Note: all the food you get can be shared, as portion size for everything is great. I definitely recommend getting several different dishes and sharing with the table. Ambience is beautiful - I could only add 10 photos, but the whole room is beautiful, and one of the classiest venues in all of DFW. Pastas were cooked perfectly, and each have a unique flavor that leaves you craving more. We had also gotten a shank that was fall off the bone good - definitely an inspiration from Grace. Now the not so good.. service unfortunately missed the mark on this trip. We know our way around fine dining and sadly our waiter was a bit patronizing through the night. We wanted to speak to the sommelier for wine recommendations as we had gotten several different dishes, but the waiter took it upon himself to give us wine recommendations.. which unfortunately missed the mark. That's on us in a sense for not being a bit more insistent to validate with the Sommelier. Secondly, the veal chop Marsala had incredible flavor, but was a bit too overcooked. More than anything I hope 61 Osteria can iron out the service piece, as that would really set them apart from other fine dining restaurant. read more

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Incredible food! I'm not even a pasta fan but loved it. I got the rolltolo. Melt in your mouth cheesy goodness. Best affogato and espresso martini that I've ever had! Ask for Travis. He was one of the best servers. We loved him. read more

61 Osteria - Affogato - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

What can I say about this place, except that it's amazing. From the barstaff ( Aiden & Ken) to waiter staff ( Susan ) and the food is the real stunner here. Super delicious! read more

We loved this place...party of 6 had a dinner at one of the best restaurant in Fort Worth! Food, drinks and service was top tier! I will definitely go back! read more

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Food was fantastic! Service was wonderful! Highly recommend and definitely going back!

Went here for Father's Day dinner. The place was beautiful. The customer service was perfect. We ordered the Florentine steak or porterhouse for you Texans. The flavor of the meat was superb. Definitely high-quality beef and dry aged. Way better than most steakhouses actually. We also ordered the Cacio e Pepe and the burrata appetizer. My mother had the veal, my wife had the black cod. All were cooked perfectly. This place is definitely doing artisanal Italian at a high-level. Many Italian restaurants do good food, but this place is above them with regard to creativity and uniqueness. Nice wine bottle selection as well. Nothing was abusively priced. They obviously have some higher and priced wines. But we got a great bottle of Monsanto for $175. Fantastic Chianti Classico. Overall, it was an exceptional experience. Definitely top five Italian in Dallas maybe even my new favorite at this point. I would make one suggestion to the general manager or ownership about the so called "dress code". It says on the door dress code is required or something, but when we walked in, there was a gentleman sitting a few tables over from us that had a T-shirt and flip-flops on. Not an "dressy" dress code in my opinion. This needs to be enforced if they want to be taken serious as an upscale restaurant. read more

Came here for a date night and the entire experience was amazing. They serve the best espresso martinis and the food is excellent! The artichoke bruschetta was to die for. Would definitely come here again! read more

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