The focaccia is so good that they can get away with charging $3 for 2 slices of bread (after you get your free pair of course). This restaurant is exactly what Covington has been missing and I'm so glad it's here. The rotating menu is good, and there are always solid classics for picky eaters too. I will say that the service can be a bit slow, but that's generally well worth the delicious pasta and fair prices (cheaper than City Pharmacy, so that's a win!). For now, Bar Oscar is the premiere Italian/pasta restaurant in Covington, and my heart and stomach love it, so I'm giving it a 5 star, but in truth it probably is closer to a 4. read more

Our first stop in Covington for a late night snack and drink. We had a late lunch so we weren't starving but wanted some light bites. The interior is cute and they have a nice outdoor patio as well. We tried the lady whistle down, blood orange margarita, and the vodka gimlet. I love a vodka gimlet and this one was perfectly balanced, probably one of my favorite drinks of the trip. We munched on the cheese platter and marinated olives and then the tiramisu for dessert. Everything was really good, service got a bit slow towards the end of the night but overall a great first meal in Covington. read more

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This is an awesome spot! Not just for Covington but for anywhere! The staff is warm and friendly, attentive. I met both owners at a different visit. The food is so good. Small plates were perfect for a girlfriend's dinner to be shared over a few cocktails. We had a few plates but these were my favorites, duck fat "tots" and cacio de peppers which were to die for. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Cocktails were perfect. Feeling free to eat and not be rushed and to sit and visit with your friends. Perfect evening. Thank you! read more

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We went in since the food was well-reviewed. Unfortunately, the restaurant has quit serving the pasta prorated about . Since we were there for dinner, we had to go elsewhere. read more

This place is so damn cute !!! For Date night or a night out with the girls talking about Damon or Stephan or Klaus . Service and food was 5/5! The drinks were soooo bombbb . We sat at the bar to see all magic happen read more

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Just off the Square in Covington Ga. The square is pretty awesome at night, (haven't seen it in day light) lots of people kids, youth, dogs, older couples and all in between. Bar Oscar is a hopping place inside and out. The staff was one of the busiest and efficient I've ever experienced. I was here traveling & spending the night before moving on. I quick bite a drink and off to bed. The meatball small plate was 3 Big meatballs loaded with a house marinara sauce. I think I got some on my blouse, I'll lick it clean later, it came with their house bread, I'm running out of adjectives yum. Liked the vibe here, everyone seemed to be enjoying the food, drinks and atmosphere. When in this part of Ga. Give them a try. read more

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Atmosphere is wonderful! Service was good and the food was delicious! Can't wait to go back.

Our waitress was incredible! Very upbeat and regularly checked on us. The menu is extremely limited and most portions are tapas sized. That's okay but need more to select from. The noise level is like a bar. Not a place for a romantic dinner! read more

They have done a good job making this a nice bar/dinner area. My advice is not to come hungry but come here to have a couple adult beverages and munch on the tapas style Italian food. Everything we had was very tasty but the portions are small and light. We ended up getting the meatballs at the end to try and feel full. The drinks are good and the service is really good. I do suggest they cut the prices just a bit to make it more in line with the area. They are almost Atlanta prices, Good for them if that works though. read more

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Absolute perfection!!! Beautifully decorated. Shockingly delicious, every bite!! Delightful employees.

Food and service are incredible! We've been twice, and being local, we are so happy the menu changes frequently giving us new items to try. Loved the meatballs, parm pasta, pork belly pasta, morel pasta (favorite so far), and snap pea pasta. All of the cocktails we've tried have been fantastic. The burrata and whipped ricotta were okay, and I think they would've been better if the bread was served warm. In terms of portions, I think the sizes are huge for the price and value of handmade pasta. We've taken leftovers with both visits. The Salumi Board for 2 was huge and so is the tiramisu - both items large enough to share with more than 2 people when getting multiple apps. We took our toddler on a weekday our first visit and sat inside with no issues. It was pretty quiet that day inside, so when we take her again we'll sit on the patio. read more

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It's very beautiful and welcoming. I did only come in for a to go order of tiramisu but loved the environment! It's amazing and the staff are dressed so professional. The ticket came in a little box that was so cute! read more

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This restaurant is good minus how often they are out of stock on their menu items. The last three times I went there they were out of their salad after an hour into the night. read more

Night of the derby. Enjoyed drinks on the patio before dinner. Sat us, a table for 8, inside. We ordered a few appetizers and another round of drinks. Then dinner. Oxtail. Meatballs. pasta. Meat and cheese board. It's supposedly Italian, but not your typical Italian. Classy atmosphere. Simple menu. Cool bar. Spacious patio. Food is good. I'd go back for the atmosphere and drinks and maybe the meatballs and pasta. It's unique. It's a place that will become over time. If the food was authentically Italian, it would be 5 stars. Good. read more

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Sad. I'm from New Jersey, and I hate leaving bad reviews. But I do feel similar to some of the one Star review people. I live in Covington now and I am a local. And being from Jersey I wanted this place to be Italian so bad, but the bread was served cold, the pasta portions for the price was so sad, the drinks were alright, the olives were meh (being from Spain, I wanted more variety for the price), and the dessert was good. That's the only additional star il give is for the desert. I know it says Oscar BAR in the name which means if you are eating there that's your fault, but I just wish it was better. The service was fine, similar nothing crazy. They definitely have a nice ambiance but I want to go to a restaurant for more than just the ambiance. Sad times. I wanted this to be a win, truly. I wanted it to be a win. But they need work. read more

Been going here since they first opened a few months agoz and drove back here from over two hours away just to make it to their cheese wheel cracking party. This place truly has the best, freshest pasta, cheese, and bread in the whole Atlanta area. You won't regret trying this hidden gem. read more

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Initially fell in love with this place. Food is amazing, ambiance is everything. Being from NY, it gave a taste of home. Went a second time, seemed they were short staffed. As the food took forever to come out when bringing friends visiting from Cali. Still loved it so much here, it was a top pick to use their space for my Babyshower. My husband initially inquired their private event information the beginning of July. My mom followed up mid July. All through their interactions it was said the needed date was available and would not be taken. No deadline or anything of that nature was provided. Just the promise that it was being held in their system. My mom communicated she would provide a definite to them by 7/25. Unfortunately, was unable to reach them that day. Where they were reached Monday morning 7/28. Explaining we were a definite but would be leaving a deposit that Friday 8/1. After getting off the line, a text message was sent by the event coordinator. Stating she apologizes that there was a discrepancy in the system. That the date was in fact NOT available. When my mom replied not understanding how they allowed this to take place. A call was made stating it was due to her being new that she was so sorry. I can't help but question if it was truly on honest mistake or not. If someone else swooped in and took the date with the deposit ready right then and there. The transparency would have been much more appreciated and acceptable. Rather than just basically an oops I'm new. Even in the event of being an honest mistake, that type of "mistake" is not one that is taken lightly when event planning is at hand. Something should have been done with an attempt made to work with us or compensate in some sort of way. With now wasting our time, placing us in a position to start from scratch and possibly struggle to find somewhere with the needed date available. Just because I allowed myself to become so dead set on this being THE PLACE. When hearing this I was absolutely devastated. Not only with the outcome but how it was handled. I really don't want to dislike it here and avoid bringing anyone to this place. However, the interaction has left a very bad taste and impression. I'm a person that hosts my fair share of events where this absolutely could have became a go to for us. Now? This will 100% make me think twice. read more

Love the food, even though the menu is minimal. My only complaint is that they have been out of tiramisu every time I've been there. (3 times). Nice ambiance and the porch is lovely. I did NOT like the martinis. They use olive brine out of a bottle, and it tastes horrible. Ask for olive brine from the actual olive bottle if you like dirty martinis. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and very nice waitress. The food was delicious! The drinks were also spot on. I would definitely go back

Excellent addition to the Square in Covington. Greeted warmly, sat at the bar. Cool vibe, interesting cocktails and stellar service. Can't remember the bartenders name, but she was perfectly cast for the role. Fun fact: They serve you this amazing bread right when you sit down. It's like tasting a sourdough cloud, seriously. The Polenta cake with celery salad is delish, too. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Unique in that it's the only Italian inspired restaurant in Covington, but the food is tapas style ( small dishes and a great charcuterie board selection, the bread is very tasty also. Everyone at our table was very satisfied. read more

What a hidden gem! This cozy spot absolutely exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is intimate and full of charm--perfect for a relaxed night out. The food was incredible: fresh ingredients, rich flavors, and clearly made with love. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Many compliments to the chef! It's clear everyone there is passionate about what they do, and that energy shines through in both the service and the food. A fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The parmesan pasta, burrata, and a pisco sour are my go-to favs! read more

Bar Oscar - Empty plates (obviously the food was delicious enough to distract me from taking a photo) and a crafty Pisco Sour - Specialty Food Near Me - Covington, Georgia

When you first go in you have to seat yourself. We sat outside. I liked the ambiance and how the seating was set up. There were industrial fans outside to keep us cool. The menu dining outside is different from the menu dining inside. The complimentary sour bread is made in house, it wasn't my favorite thing. We got the Parmesan pasta and bolognese Bianco pasta, both were good and well sauced, we enjoyed that. The gelato flight was good as well. I would recommend this spot. read more

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Another exciting meal last night! Had the gnocco fritto, carpaccio, panzanlla and my favorite blistered peppers. Enjoyed a bottle of wine and then moved on to the Parmesan and Caccio de Pepe pastas. Everything was delicious as usual! Only sad note we didn't leave room for dessert! Love they add new items to the menu as they serve what is seasonal! See you next week. read more

New Italian spot and I have already been multiple times. Friendly staff, the atmosphere is amazing. I'm from NYC and I haven't found a spot that served orange wine since I've lived in Georgia so that was a bonus. read more

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This place is incredible. A MUST stop if you're in Covington. From food to service (you were amazing, Reese!), everything is top notch and we were BEYOND impressed. You can taste how fresh everything is. We are truly at a loss for words after this experience! read more

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This is our second time to Bar Oscar and both times have been amazing. The food is delicious as well as the cocktails. We ordered the Frisee aux Lardon, Parmesan pasta, Cacio e Pepe, Straciatella, Ricotta Donuts, and Tiramisu. The service is impeccable. It has become our new favorite spot. Highly recommend this place. Their menu changes often, so check Instagram for updates. read more

Food was great. Service excellent. Only issue they don't take reservations....so it is like the wild, wild west. Go early. It starts getting busy after 6pm and this was on a Wednesday. Can't imagine what the rest of the week is like, read more

Oh what a night! we dinned on Valentine's Day and all enjoyed every bite. Just cannot say enough about the food and drink, top shelf. The restaurant itself and the attentive staff made for a perfect night. We ordered different entrees so we tried and enjoyed several. Best restaurant in town, read more

Dinner at Bar Oscar was fantastic! Service was perfect and professional, cocktail yummy and food delicious. I noticed reviews that said these were small portions. The idea is to get several dishes to share and try out. My husband and I ordered 1 each of the meatballs, Parmesan pasta, Gnocco Fritto, and extra bread (cause we had to have more than the complimentary order!). Both of us were stuffed after that! I tried the Hemingway Daiquiri (maybe 2) and really enjoyed this as a refreshing summer cocktail. The ambiance was very nice although a bit loud in there. This was our first time, but we will definitely be back. read more

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Service is awesome, food is excellent. Try one of everything ! The pasta and sauces are made in kitchen and very upscale . Meatballs in sauce very good. Weekly menu updates. Ambiance is one of a kind. Covered fanned Patio for relaxing and indoor is very tastefully designed (romantic ). read more

Lovely cocktails and a thoughtfully executed menu. You can taste the freshness and care in every bite. Ragu...WOW, SO YUMMY Can't wait to go back!! read more

Great food, service was even better. Highly recommend this place for any events or special occasions- they treat you right! We will definitely be coming back! read more

Food was OK. Service was OK. Prices were through the roof! My wife ordered a Dry Martini with Belvedere vodka. They wanted to upcharge for the change making it a $23 martini. Nope! read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Food is incredible. It is a small plates concept but we love that because you can try a little bit of everything! Everything is made in house. Atmosphere is incredible- we will definitely be back! read more

Menu extremely limited. Portions small. Supposed to be Italian and the wine list doesn't even offer Prosecco. Really!! Food was tasty but pricey for what you got. read more