(Dined 02/08/22 TU @ 9:00am): Osteria literally took its definition to heart!…read more
I arrived early for my Alaska Airlines flight to Honolulu, Hawaii in order to settle in, have less stress, and relax into my usual pre-flight drink and meal which I found at Osteria By Fabio Viviani. This was one of the few eateries I haven't tried in this section of the terminal, so it was their time. Italian sounded lovely for a breakfast/brunch, and I loved Italian food, so was this a win-win!?
PURCHASE
Santa Monica Brew Works 310 California Blonde Ale 12floz Can 4.8% ABV ($10.00): Light amber color, light barley sweet aroma, light barley sweet flavor, low body, clean finish, and minimal sweet aftertaste - an easy simple brew https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gQAGwqQX5VaI1kK_arqhSg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Classica Breakfast ($12.00): Prepared with three strips of pancetta, two eggs prepared your way (scrambled in this case), crispy rosemary potatoes, buttered ciabatta toast, and a side of catsup for dipping, I loved the crispy salty pancetta, the eggs were nothing special, the potatoes were lovingly smothered in olive oil and rosemary, and the ciabatta toast was crunchy and hard. Hold the eggs and toast and give me more pancetta and potatoes https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YQTMNaXijJkmVlB_PEnS9g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
Aquafina 20floz Bottle ($3.00): I always needed to stay hydrated, so I grabbed some water before I headed onto the plane. Several other bottle drinks were available https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UtfRCdOL5O1VgHniBnAB7Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
SERVICE
Greeted by a friendly hostess with paper menus, I chose to sit at the empty bar. I was immediately greeted by another kind female behind the bar who quickly took my order, my beer arrived in a can which she poured into a cup, and less than ten minutes later my food arrived all hot. I was checked on a couple times; otherwise, I really didn't need much service as I appreciated the alone time. The simple service provided was all I needed - thank you!
PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance)
I was traveling through and had no need to park. However, the airport offered onsite parking structures with rates that varied from $7.00 to a range of $50.00-$70.00/daily maximum. Because this was located within Terminal 6 of departing flights, you had to already be an outgoing or incoming passenger to even get here, so parking would be a moot point.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Located deep into Terminal 6 near Gates 60-64, this was a loosely-packed floorplan with seating at the bar (purse hooks underneath the bar) https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=06WOU5l5gxIBWw_MMFvu-w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and plenty of tables/chairs throughout; this was a clean and uncluttered restaurant. Very good natural lighting came in through the large glass windows while standard electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. Three were several TVs while I didn't notice any background music.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
Osteria By Fabio Viviani didn't quite satisfy my needs among few similar offerings in this part of Terminal 6. I wasn't familiar at all with the brand, the food (breakfast in this case) was simple and uninspiring at best. The breakfast menu was minimal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BT97CLBbAiGv5GiaBkf6ew&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw while a main menu was also available. The service was straightforward which worked for me. The pricing was somewhat elevated as expected of any airport eatery, and the beer prices were really priced well comparably-speaking. I found good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $27.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 3.0 STARS
