I love this place! The vibe is so Italian-from the the decor to the Elvis Presley and old school music. The food was good. The bread was amazing-which sets the tone for the whole experience. My waiter Ken was great. He made a dish with olive oil, fresh grated cheese, fresh black pepper,and hot pepper flakes for us to dip. The complimentary bruschetta was excellent as was everything else. Great night. read more

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Always a Great Evening at Ossy 's!!! Food excellent Scallops appetizer special and Eggplant Rollantine Delicious!! And Dinner even Better Rack of Lamb and Filet Mignon !! Service and value Amazing!! Atmosphere clean and I do Love a Restaurant that is Classic And a Mocha Chocolate Cake Yummy. Thank you!! read more

Food is always delicious and prices reasonable. Staff makes you feel welcome and at home. Would definitely recommend.!!

When I Left !!!!!after the Waiter Who Had Been Screaming Obscenities and Fighting In The Kitchen Was Sent out to wait on My Family and Said We Don't serve fu Fu drinks here ,after I asked if they make a Moscow Mule,and Replied no just liquor.I Must admit that everyone one else was extremely nice .I would've loved to try the food,but I've never in my life encountered a more unpleasant unprofessional And Rude Waiter So I Left read more

Friendly staff, good food and a warm inviting atmosphere. This place is a hidden gem!

Local spot that is amazing every time. This time I tried the tortellini alla panna and pork milanesealmost cried it was so good. Thank you Ossy's for being the one consistent thing in my life Update; came here tonight for some outdoor dining, the staff makes you feel like you're part of the family, the food is absolutely amazing every time. Love this place read more

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Ossy's is always a great spot to go to for dinner. The food is always delicious. The staff is wonderful. You feel like you're eating with family. Definitely recommend Ossy's fir a very enjoyable experience. read more

This makes me very sad to say, after eating these a couple of times a week for the last few months. It went downhill fast. Unfortunately I'd say it's a sign of the times. The food isn't moving & it tends to show. Started having to send back dishes- something I hate to do. What really did it was they apparently got rid of one of the waiters (just 3) and another son (family business) took over serving tables. What really put a damper on our latest visits is this "new" waiter who I understand is another son. Well, with our first time with him taking care of our table, he made a comment about how our "meal will make us fart later." (? Really?). The next visit he told us a sex joke out of the blue. We just looked at him in shock. Again I feel this restaurant is like many, where their time has passed & COVID accelerated the poor food quality & attendance of the partitioners. We loved that we could order a cocktail, they give you bruschetta bread & salad with dinner like the old days, plus dinner & maybe ra tea & coffee for 2 for the $100 range. Hard to come by. I am truly hoping they make improvements, as it could be a great restaurant again. read more

Looking back, my 3 star review was too generous, then again it was in my early Yelp days and I felt bad but I want to be more transparent. The behavior and attitude of the staff that day were unacceptable given how much money we were spending on the event. The heat in the restaurant was unbearable and the fact that they weren't willing to put on the air was extremely unacceptable. The food was subpar for an Italian family owned restaurant. When I had sampled the one dish before we decided to make the event here, it was delicious. So I'm not sure what happened where the food for the event was so bland as if someone different cooked it. I would not recommend coming here. read more

My daughter and I went here during Christmas week. Very nice interior, large room and ambience was pleasant. When we walked in Ken was there along with another gentleman who was quite gregarious. Ken took us to the table and the other gentleman came by a few minutes later. He asked my daughter what her name was and became a little enamored with her, which was a tad concerning. (He made no conversation with me nor did he ask my name). He would check on her regularly and when I went to the ladies room I came back to find him hovering over her. She became quite uncomfortable. When we went to leave he came zooming in to her asking for a hug. Fortunately she had her wits about her and said "Covid protocol - no hugs". This just made it so unpleasant for both of us. As to the food, it was good but nothing outstanding. The best item we had was the artichoke appetizer. I had a pork chop pizzaiola and the pork was dry and overcooked. Portions are very large. Ken was great and service was good. If the other young man just wasn't overly aggressive towards my daughter it would have been a much better experience. read more

Sunday afternoon 14 people family dinner. Delicious food, excellent service! A beautiful time together. Thank you!

This has been a favorite of ours for YEARS! Went back there tonight. Awesome! Best oysters we have had in a long time! Menu is perfect. Food is prepared perfectly. Michael is a consummate professional. These folks really care about their food and their service. If you haven't been there in a while IT'S WORTH A VISIT! Do it! read more

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If you like real Italian food this is a great little local spot. Very pleased with my experience here. Yes , the atmosphere is dated but who cares with food that good and it's clean so I can deal with an older decor. The bartender Ken was a pleasure very friendly without being annoying. Made me feel like a regular ! The lunch specials were very reasonable and a good amount of food. For $9.50 I got a nice salad and some delicious pasta with peas and zucchini of which there was enough of to take home for later! This will be someplace I come back too! read more

Our entire family (LARGE Italian family) have been going to Ossy's for over 20 years...had a ton of important meals here...LOVED every single meal. Enjoy the conversation's with the brothers... Amazing FOOD!!!! Over this entire time we have NEVER had a bad or even a mediocre meal, every meal has been spot on!!!!! We all have sent ton's of our friends here as well. I would highly recommend going to this resturant...you won't be disappointed...and if you are...you don't know what food is supposed to taste like. AMAZING and now I have made my mouth water...LOVE this place! ENJOY!!!! read more

Old school New Jersey Italian restaurant. They have all of the go-to Italian fares. We consider ourselves regulars here. I give them high marks for consistency and value. On your first visit, you're a customer. Make a second visit and you'll be one of the family. read more

Food great Ambience great Cleanliness 0 Filthy ladies room Arrogant owner/manger justifying dirt Can one imagine what the kitchen looks like? read more

ordered take out- filet of sole Francaise. it came with a side of mashed potatoes. I didn't know I'd have to ask for linguine or spaghetti in an Italian restaurant. We also ordered eggplant parm. well, done, but it was in no way, well-done. The balsamic vinaigrette was tasty. read more

Really enjoyed the place with my fellow coworkers. Service was great. Food was great. Place is nice I will definately come here again and i recommend this place read more

This was my first visit to Ossy's. It was a Friday at 12:15pm. I found the entrance by the side of the building. I was the only customer other than the two landscaper customers who came in and ate outdoors. I ordered the Farfalle de Cecco. There is a bar but I didn't feel guilty about taking up a whole table today. I enjoyed my meal while watching local cable news and listening to the slowest love songs and also a more upbeat tune in Italian. I can contrast this place to a recent visit to a burger joint that gave me mediocre food for $20. I paid around $13 here for more food of higher quality. Go figure! I enjoyed lots of bread, a salad and the main course. The owner passed by and said hello very cheerfully. read more

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The food is so delicious the service is great, and they treat you very well I come here every year with my company General Carbon for our Christmas party read more

Wonderful old fashioned atmosphere, classic Italian dishes and very attentive staff. My daughter just moved into town and we now have a great go to spot for lunch and dinner. read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Classy place, can't go wrong coming here!!

Pleasant atmosphere, good food, great service, what more can you ask for. In a Matter of short time they were able to accommodate splendid dinner. read more

Always a pleasant visit. Great atmosphere and food. Specials everyday which are always delicious.

Recently had a small family reunion at Ossy's Cafe, & we had a fantastic experience. The food was amazing, & the service was excellent. We will be back! read more

I would recommend Ossy's Cafe. I have eaten here many time. My entrees are always well prepared and delicious The wait staff is knowledgeable and very pleasant. I had to take a picture of my dinner because it looked so good read more

Ossy's Cafe - Italian Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

I was scouting this restaurant out to use for business events after someone recommended it. Friendly, warm greeting from the staff just walking in, no reservation on a week night. Quiet atmosphere, low lighting, older, dated decor that worked for the space. We ordered an appetizer, clams oreganato. The clams tasted fresh, but the taste was mostly breadcrumbs with little flavoring. For my main meal I had the chicken alla fontina (stuffed w/ spinach & fontina cheese) w/ a creamy pepper sauce. The chicken was cooked well but there was too much cheese and the flavoring of the dish was a little bland. I ended up scraping off half the cheese and not finishing. I like the people and the place. If I were to make a suggestion...the chef might want to reexamine some of same dishes they've probably been making for years. Less can be more and focus on letting the flavors come out. There's such a need in the area for good, reasonably priced Italian. read more

Ossy's Cafe is the best! Mike, the host, is very accommodating and super friendly, always greeting you with a smile. Ossy's offers a quiet, cozy and, elegant dining experience. You don't hear background noise while trying to enjoy dinner over a conversation with company. The wait staff there is also very friendly. Let's not forget to mention their amazing food! I have dined at Ossy's many a times and always loved their food! A must try for a delightful dinning experience! read more

Northern Italian cuisine. Decently priced. Good service. Plenty of parking.

I was amazed when I went here a few weeks ago; returned last weekend also. The place is gorgeous, literally. The food is incredible, the prices are reasonable, the drinks huge and delicious, and the service is truly impeccable! I can't say enough great things about this place! It's so wonderful here you don't want to leave. Soooo relaxing and lovely. It feels like home! The most wonderful place. Wish we could go here every weekend!!! read more

AN OPEN LETTER Dear Mike: We want to thank you and your staff at Ossy's Café for helping us, and our fifty guests, celebrate our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary at your restaurant. We sincerely appreciate your highly professional attitude that made every aspect of our celebration a total success: From the planning of our accommodations, the setting-up of your fabulous dining/banquet room, your food choices and preparations, and finally, our enjoyment of your well-stocked bar. We could ask for little more. A couple of guests mentioned their 'royal' treatment, referring to your staff's extension of your professional attitude, which resulted in a great combination of planning and service, and making our celebration an unforgettable experience. Thanks for the memories, Pete & Phyllis read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Really good Italian food - well priced. At least twice a month I make an appearance. Highly recommend. read more

A wonderful experience. Been going here for a while. Mikey, Kenny and the whole staff are great. The food is delicious.

Totally delicious dinner!! Just returned home- I had the calamari in marinara sauce over linguini and my friend had a veal and asparagus dinner. Both delicious also very nice (not overly heavy) mousse cake. And, by the way, even the bruschetta was very tasty!!! read more

Upon walking in, the place was a little out dated which I didn't expect. Anyway.... Service was excellent, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. His suggestions were on the mark. Bread was fresh and the garlic bread bruschetta they brought us was very good. The fried calamari app was very good, not too crispy but not "rubbery" . My wife had the lamb chops special served with asparagus an roasted potatoes. She says it was good but was not as flavorful as she would have hoped. I had the Sirloin Alla Moda which is a steak served with a cream peppercorn sauce and roasted potatoes. I got my sirloin cooked medium and was cooked exactly that way (some places you request medium but they over/under cook it). It was not as juicy as I would have hoped but tasty none the less. I recommend it. For dessert I had the chocolate mousse cake and my wife got the Lemoncello (which was awesome) cake. Both were very good but I'll get the Lemoncello next time. It's a little pricey but not too bad. read more

Superb dinners or catering upstairs. Northern Italian and Albanian style. We dine in Ossy's (bar room with soft music) Their bruschetta is to die for, all meals are superb. Catering is EXCELLENT! We've done 3 large parties upstairs. Rooms are newer and lovely upstairs. Prices are reasonable for all you get. Staff is attentive and helpful. Downstairs the best waiter is LINDY!!! Kenny is also GREAT upstairs or downstairs (one of the owner's sons). Ask for either! Highly recommend Ossy's Café. Don't let them forget the free bruschetta at the beginning of the meal, it's excellent. read more

Lost the keys to my car while parked there. Yelled at my wife because they blamed her for losing the keys. They were able to start the car but not move it as they looked for the keys. Left my car on with lights on and windows down in the rain while they were looking for the keys. The searched the tire of several cars where they leave the keys (a theft threat) only to find my keys in another car. Returned the car after a 90 minute search without apology. read more

I've been going to Ossy's with my grandparents for at least 15 years. It seems to look the same as it did back then, but the food is always good. I agree with another Yelper: the fried calamari app is delicious. The calamari isn't too crispy or too chewy - it's just right. The servers are very friendly, and they're extremely knowledgeable about the menu. They make excellent recommendations and are always accommodating. The prices are reasonable. read more

My first time at Ossy's and won't be my last. Service was great and very cozy atmosphere. Menu was full of great options and the food was very good and fresh! read more

Food is always delicious. The specials change frequently and if you need to substitute anything it's never an issue. read more

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