Osteria Costa sits just outside the gaming floor at MGM National Harbor, so you don't need to show ID to eat here. That makes it easy to bring anyone along. Parking is simple too. The casino garage has plenty of spaces. The room has a modern, rustic feel. It made sense once I learned the kitchen makes all of its pizza dough and sauces in-house. You can taste that care in the food. On my first visit, I tried the black spaghetti. I liked it so much that I told my cousin to order it. This time I went with the casarecci. Wow. That dish was phenomenal. Hands down, it's the best meal I've ever had inside that building. I'll be back for it, no question. I also ordered the margherita pizza, and it was amazing too. The crust and sauce tasted fresh and full of flavor. If you're at National Harbor and want a real sit-down meal, go to Osteria Costa. Get the casarecci. That's it. read more

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Came here on a Friday night for dinner. Was a bit busy but not crowded--lots of uncleared tables with dirty cups and dishes that were left like this throughout our whole dinner which was so OFF-PUTTING and a clear indication of poor management. Food was UNDERWHELMING. Nothing stood out that was great. Tried the Linguine & Clams, Garlic Shrimp, Chicken Parmesan and Short Ribs "Brasato". The short ribs were super dry and over cooked, waste of $65 for such a small portion too! Linguine & clams sauce was too sweet and should have been more of a savory taste. Definitely was not a fan of the garlic shrimp. Overall, food was SUBPAR, was really disappointing--I would not come back here! read more

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It was better than I expected. The most important thing was; one of the cocktails which in first in the menu was out of order!! (lemon Della Costa‍) The food was pretty tasty! Service was ok. The stuff who work around the stone oven was nice! Ambience, decorations, colors, was pretty good, nice and beautiful. You feel the Italian vibes! read more

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Hidden deep inside the MGM across from the Theater, this spot has some highs and lows. The service was a bit slow, with it taking 10 minutes to get our drinks despite the spot being less than half full. The food was bland - not bad but not something to write about. There was also this whipped cream on the chocolate cake that was sparking on our tongues? It made us think we were having an allergic reaction at first, and the cream did not taste good. The potatoes were the best part of the whole meal (which, it's hard to mess up fried potatoes!). Probably won't be back here - save your dollars and go somewhere else. read more

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I don't know why this just wasn't in for me, but my entrée just didn't scream Italian and let the seasoning and flavor and spices that you would normally get from an Italian restaurant. My braised rib was very bland in the sauce didn't do anything however my espresso martini was everything. The service was OK kind of came a little late so I felt like the waiter was just ready to go however he was attentive. read more

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We stopped here ahead of the TPain concert to fill our bellies. We were seated rather quickly which is always a plus! Our first two entrees were the scallops and the short rib pasta. I say first two because we had to send them both back. The scallops had an awfully fishy smell and we didn't want to risk illness. The short rib pasta sauce was so watery and it was completely bland--so much so our waiter did add the dish doesn't normally look that way. So idk, the back of the house team today wasn't on their best! Our final two entrees were pizza and black spaghetti. He finished all the pasta, had no complaints. I liked my pizza, it was a good safe choice! We likely won't return but we are happy the experience was turned around with better meals. read more

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Service, Ambiance, Food, and drinks were excellent. Perfect Italian food spot. Chef was friendly and so was the wait staff. Food was fresh. Will revisit. read more

Osteria Costa - Crab and black spaghetti!! Delicious!! - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Went for dinner on a Saturday night, with 6pm reservations. Started with drinks at the bar while waiting for the table. I had a vodka soda and it was refreshing and strong. After moving to the table, ordered the meatballs as an appetizer. They came with bread, which was actually way better than the bread that was provided for the table. It was crispier and just overall delicious. Perfect for dipping into the sauce with the meatballs. The others at the table ordered the fig & burrata salad and calamari. For my main I had the short rib aka vodka pasta and omg this dish! It was AMAZING. So full of flavor, and very filling. Others had the lobster alla limone and the shrimp cavatelli. For dessert I ordered olive oil cake. Had never had a dessert with olive oil like that and I'm a fan. It was a decent size and quite good. The other order was tiramisu. All in all, I was blown away with how delicious the food was. And the restaurant had patrons but wasn't too busy on a Saturday evening. I don't usually go for Italian cuisine but don't sleep on this spot. read more

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It's not bad, but definitely not good. For the price point I think there's a lot of room for improvement.. The items came to the table was lukewarm just like everything else in the restroom.. read more

The shrimp pasta was disappointing, it lacked seasoning entirely and the pasta itself was gummy. I also ordered a cocktail that tasted like plain strawberry juice with absolutely no alcohol, I think it may have been a mistake but I didn't bother to complain. Given the quality, I'm shocked this restaurant is able to stay open. To top it off, service was slow to start, even though the restaurant wasn't very busy but the atmosphere was welcoming. Overall, this was a highly disappointing experience. read more

Osteria Costa - Casarecci Shrimp Pasta - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

I enjoyed myself at this restaurant. Loved the ambiance, service was okay and the entertainment was spectacular! First the violinist was superb. The DJ and the gospel singer rocked the house. The brunch was good. They had a good selection I thought. They had an omelette and pasta bar station. I got stuck at the seafood. They had mussels and shrimp (not bad). They had hominy grits that were thick and good. There were other normal breakfast items like bacon and sausage. read more

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Extremely disappointed with my experience at Osteria Costa. I came here on New Year's Eve with a medium size group of people before Big Night DC. To start, the restaurant wasn't super busy and they put us at a high top table. This struck us as especially weird since we made the reservation close to a month in advance. They were able to move our table and then they brought out the bread and took our order for apps. After they took our order for dinner, we sat around for an unreasonable amount of time before we had to ask the server where our dinner was because it was getting close to 10 and that's when the kitchen closes. The way he was asking what we all ordered made it seem like he completely forgot to put in the entrees. My boyfriend was sitting facing the kitchen and asked me "do you think those pizzas they're firing now are ours?" I ordered the chicken parm and it is a generous portion, but it's not worth the price for the service we received. read more

Osteria Costa - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Excellent service from hostess to waiter and kitchen staff. Sitting across from made to order counter. Was taking my time and not eating when kitchen man lovely older man came to my table and asked how I was doing. He offered to make a pasta dish for me and I accepted. It was wonderful and delicious. read more

Osteria Costa - Dish he made for me. He is standing by oven. - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

We came for the brunch on a Sunday at 11am. Service was great. Our server was Emanuel. He was wonderful. He kept our bottomless mimosas, water & tea full. The brunch was American breakfast & Italian lunch all in one. Our favorite! They had DIY waffles, omelette & pasta station, eggs, bacon, grits, shrimp, chicken sausage, potatoes, salad, pizzas, a Italian seafood dish, fruit, yogurt parfait & cakes plus more. It was delicious. Parking @ the MGM is free and they are located near the theatre. The I'm the guy was very personable and made suggestions for our omelette. Great eats for a Sunday morning. There wasn't a crowd when we were there. read more

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Been here couple of times for dinner and Sunday buffet brunch. I've seen this restaurant at the Mirage but never dined there so happy it's in the MGM National Harbor. There are other Vegas transplants at the MGM National Harbor such as Bellagio Patisserie and Diablo Cantina. I like the Sunday brunch buffet. It's priced at $49 each plus an additional $12 for bottomless mimosas. I would stick with their made to order pasta and omelet's as well as their pizzas. Those were pretty good and tasty. Pizza has a great crust. They have a breakfast side with your usual scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and then their lunch side which had eggs in tomato sauce, shrimp, mussels and clams, various pizzas and salad station. Their dessert station was pretty decent. To save money, if you play the MyVegas slots apps, you can redeem your points for a BOGO free reward which I used today at brunch. This is also a great place to eat dinner as the service and food was pretty solid. I would stick with their pasta dishes as the homemade pasta really makes a difference. read more

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This was my first time here. We had a reservation for 1:00 pm on a Sunday. We were here to celebrate a birthday so we had about 20 people. They say us in the outer seating closest to the hostess stand. We were split up, but we all very close to each other. We all got the buffet which was I believe $45 + another fee for unlimited mimosas. The buffet selection is quite smaller than what I expected. I went to the omelette station. It was so good and flavorful and filling. They had bacon, sausage, shrimp n grits. Waffle machine. You have to make it yourself. The potatoes were so good and seasoned just right! I had a slice of pizza *chef's kiss* oh and they also have a make your own pasta station. The same guy that made my omelette made our pasta that was made with Alfredo and chicken with shrimp. I see a lot of people complaining, but I have no issues or complaints. I will definitely come back here again. It was worth every penny! read more

Food was excellent. Very surprised at the size of my branding. It was excellent. Others at table enjoyed their food but thought portion scold have been larger. But the branding dod not disappointing taste or size. Decor is very cute and chic. I recommend this restaurant. read more

I went to Osteria Costa for the 3rd time this past Sunday. The brunch was superb as usual. The service was great and the management was attentive. The atmosphere was better than it was previously. There was not a DJ and the crowd was respectful and polite. My favorite part of the buffet was the made to order Alfredo pasta. I also liked the mini crème brûlée dessert cups. read more

5 stars for service! Thanks Coco! The chicken parmigiana was good. The calamari was excellent! Our beautiful waitress says there is brunch so I'll definitely be back! This establishment is located at the MGM Grand Casino! Make a reservation, they do get busy! read more

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Oh wow! What an amazing experience. We came to celebrate a birthday. Came for their Sunday brunch. An amazing assortment of breakfast and lunch delicacies. They have a chef operated omelet and pasta stations. Variety of fillings to choose . The waffle station is self-serve. I did not drink. However, other members in our party said the mimosas and Bellinis were fantastic. They use fresh fruit juice. Perfect portion of liquor to juice. Served nicely chilled. The entertainment is an added bonus. The violinist is accompanying the instrumentals playing - popular R&B, neo soul, old school hip hop, contemporary jazz, etc. The service is amazing! Our waitress Shalalah (?) was phenomenal. She was attentive and responsive. read more

We had reservations before a concert and unintentionally arrived about 30 minutes early. Surprisingly, they were able to seats us which kicked off a pleasant first time experience at Osteria Costa. Osteria Costa is the only restaurant I have not dined in the MGM and with mediocre experiences with the others, I had no expectations but hey... let try it. The gamble paid off!!!! The service was fantastic! The food was delicious. I request for my linguini and clams to be made with red sauce, the chef obliged. No judgment please, but I asked the server for sugar and add to the dish, it tamed the tartness which elevated the sauce (in my Southern opinion anyway). I tried a taste of the shrimp entree, not a fav but there were no complains from the other side of the table. Lastly, we tried the donut holes, they were made fresh but would opt out on the raspberry sauce next time. The menu is somewhat limited but that shouldn't deter anyone from giving this place a try. The courtyard seating is a great option. It gives the feeling of being outside with the opportunity to observe the MGM from a different perspective. read more

MY husband surprised me with a amazing Birthday dinner Celebration at the Osteria Costa in Oxon Hill Maryland MGM Casino as soon as you walk in the Ambiance was amazing (the joy of the Christmas decor puts a happy smile on your face and in your heart). Then restaurant and staff looked amazing everyone was very cheerful, the server NICOLE (highly recommend her) was so friendly , polite, explained what was on the menu and recommended the most delicious meals (which we ordered) and to the chef- you are a master in the kitchen because our meal was delicious so amazing. Every bite was yummmmy. Shout out to the bartender for The drink non alcoholic very berry Sangria was the right type of sweetness, mixed very well another recommendation from our amazing. The cake was not made at the restaurant my husband had that special delivered with the MGM concierge and he planned it with the dinner the staff knew and I have to say once I find out who the bakery is I will post a review because the cake was also a five stars super delicious cake with every bite the goodness right type of moist chocolate cake sweetness I was in heaven. The staff delivered the cake with singing , it made me feel so special on my birthday. Everyone was so happy the vibes and the energy and the atmosphere was amazing. The restaurant also has their dessert menu and yes , I had to order the fired donuts glazed with the delicious raspberry sauce Dear owner to the general manager to the manager to the supervisor - your staff deserve an amazing Christmas bonus and a raise for being so amazing. I want to To Thank Everyone for a great night- and most of all Thank You to my Husband with the special planned birthday celebration What we ate : NON ALCOHOLIC VERY BERRY SANGRIA pomegranate, blackberry, blood orange soda SHORT RIB ALA VODKA shredded braised short rib, pappardelle, garlic crumble MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI 3 beef e pork blend meatballs, whipped ricotta, pomodoro, basil, grilled rustic bread POMPEII SHRIMP gulf shrimp, polenta, spicy broth FRIED ASPARAGUS FRIED DONUTS WITH RASPBERRY GLAZED SAUCE MOST DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE TO ORDER WITH MGM CONCIERGES FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION read more

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Sat at this place for 20 minutes and received no service. No water, no apology, nothing. I picked up my things and left. The hostess saw me walk out and didn't bother to apologize for the crappy service or lack there of. read more

Great food & cocktails! Had the Chicken Parm & Rockfish, and shared a Caesar salad. Love the new menu. Great service from Vince & Daisha! Will definitely be back read more

I very much wanted to love this place. I liked it but didn't love it. The ambiance is a vibe. Being inside the MGM Hotel and Casino (right off the lobby), the place is gorgeous! Service was outstanding; we celebrated my husband's birthday, and they treated him like the king he was without ignoring me. Now to the food. Appetizer: fried calamari, good flavor but too many overcooked pieces; a plus that came with white and red dipping sauce. We ordered a pizza because it looked delicious, and it didn't disappoint. It was the star of the show!! Sausage, fennel, and onion; I could've had the whole thing by myself and been happy. Main course: NY strip and clam linguine, white garlic sauce, and extra shrimp. All pasta is homemade. Mine was perfect. My husband's steak, I believe, was overcooked and a little tough, but he didn't complain. He did receive a complimentary dessert, I picked the tiramisu for him, and it was a very yummy, strong coffee flavor. I would return for the pizza and the pasta read more

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I made a reservation a month before Easter and my birthday to at Osteria Costia. I was expecting a quiet dining experience, and to my surprise when I showed up to hear very, very, loud gospel entertainment. I don't have a problem with gospel music, however when it's so loud you cannot have a conversation without screaming, it's not a pleasant experience. Had I known the music would be this loud, I would not have made the reservation. It's too bad I had to leave, the food and service at this restaurant is outstanding. read more

We ate here last night we were attending a concert at the theater at the MGM. We came here with some friends. Overall we had a very nice experience. The service was very good the food was good and the restaurant was very well done. I had the lasagna and it was fone very good. All our friends enjoyed there meal and the dining experience. read more

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Came here for the Sunday brunch buffet, and was extremely disappointed. I expected way more options for the $48 price, so I was super underwhelmed when walking in and seeing the selection. It would also be nice if the bread/pastries/desserts were labeled as I had to guess which bread was what and guess what was in each pastry and I'm pretty sure one of the desserts had pistachio nuts, but looked like a green tea cake, which would have been bad to not be labeled for someone with tree nut allergies. I can't rave about anything I ate here, but I did enjoy the breakfast pizza, margherita pizza, the shrimp and one of the desserts. Truthfully, I would not have been able to tell the difference between this buffet and a continental breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn, food quality wise. I love myself a buffet, but I only got up twice for food here, and one time for the dessert. At first I was excited to see the pasta station, but when I tried the pasta, it was way overboiled before hitting the pan when my ingredients were combined at the station. I got the alfredo sauce, and barely tasted it. All I know is that the texture of the rotini was so flacid, it was hard to even skewer it onto my fork without it falling apart. I am known as a huge noodlehead and love eating noodles and pasta, and I am low maintenance and can eat buttered noodles all day, but this pasta was inedible to me. Ambiance-wise, I liked the atmosphere as it wasn't too loud or too crowded around my table, and I loved the live musician playing radio hits on the electric violin. The service was also ok, as we did not have to wait long to be seated for our reservation at 1:45 pm or for our one refill of water. I see all the raving reviews on Yelp and I am wondering if maybe I need to come for dinner, instead. read more

Fast seating during dinner time, friendly staff, clean but drafty appearance.. The food was beyond subpar, bland, horribly made in-house items. When I think Italian I think good bread and great pasta.. boy was I mistaken. Caesar salad requested dressing on the side SO GLAD I did. This was nothing like any Caesar dressing I've ever had. Like mayonnaise and horseradish or some ranch with horseradish. Absolutely disgusting. Calamari was decent I ended up eating it with my bowl of lettuce. The bread was ok not stale not fresh, the pour a nice serving of olive oil.. that was it UNFLAVORED oil to dip your bread in. I asked for some oregano he said he had herbs I said ok this should pick it up. Italian herbs in an Italian restaurant boy was I mistaken. I don't know which was worse the old herbs or the old bread. The vodka pasta was good could have used a meat like sausages or something along those lines. Ordered 3 drinks since it was 3 of us. 2 drinks came out and the last one about 5mins later. I've never been served drinks for a table like this. My old fashion wasn't old.. I asked for extra cherries and they gave them to me along with all the cherry juice they scooped up. It was no longer an old fashioned. My drink was now purple looking. In all my years of consumption I've never had a purple looking old fashion. Needless to say I won't be back not even for drinks. I totally understood why we were able to get seated so quickly during dinner time prior to a sold out show (Tony, Toni, Tone) at the MGM Theater.. Save your coins this is not it.. read more

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8/10 We decided to grab drinks at the Casino, so we opted to eat here. We reserved ahead of time arrived 15 mins late but were still accommodated which is nice. For an appetizer we ordered a Caesar salad and a magherita pizza. Both were good, the pizza dough was very tasty. We also ordered a strawberry margarita which was strong but yummy. For entrées we decided on Linguine & Clams and the Taste of Italy (Lasagna,Alfredo,Chicken Parm). The Taste of Italy was not so great. The plain Alfredo had the best flavor the Lasagna and Chicken parm were bland and tasted like they had been prepared earlier. The Linguine & Clams were really good, both of our favorite. Our server was friendly and attentive. The prices are a bit high but this can be expected since it is in a Casino. read more

Osteria Costa - Linguine & Clams - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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It was my first time at Osteria Costa and overall, it was a great experience! While walking around the MGM, my mom and I stumbled across this place and decided to dine here after seeing the menu. We didn't know this prior, but the restaurant was already booked for the night. We were lucky to be able to walk-in since someone canceled their reservation. We ordered the calamari fritti, linguine & clams, and picante pizza. The calamari fritti (~$18) was good and just as we expected. It was hot, salty, and crunchy, making it a nice appetizer to our meal. It also came with tartar sauce, marinara sauce, and a lemon wedge. The linguine & clam (~$24) was definitely our favorite and blew our expectations away!! The pasta was perfectly al-dente and the sauce was garlicky, seafood-y, and slightly tangy. The clams were naturally sweet and imparted that nice seafood flavor to the rest of the dish. Finally, the picante pizza (~$18) was our least favorite, mainly because it wasn't for our palates. It had salami, calabrian chiles, and too much honey, which made it too sweet for our tastes. If you like honey on pizza, you can give it a try -- Although, I do wish the pizza's crust was crunchier because the bottom was pretty wet. I recommend visiting Osteria Costa if you're looking for solid Italian food around National Harbor. The dimly-lit environment, hanging string lights, and well-designed decor make it perfect for that occasional, classy meal. A piece of advice: make sure to make a reservation ahead of time haha c: read more

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Manager was very touchy with coworkers, and made us feel very uncomfortable, the food was also not very well done we ended up not even eating it I expected a lot more the place looked nice wish the food was the same but overall a bad experience. read more

The ambiance is very pretty. Love when they have the violinist on Sundays. He has his own spin on modern music and it's so cool. The food for the brunch is so good. The pasta bar is hands down the best. The service is good, however for brunch it is a buffet so you pretty much serve yourself, but our waiter was very nice and constantly replenished our waters for us without being asked. read more

Great spot inside the MGM Casino. Our server was great and very helpful with suggestions. The food overall was good and we had a great meal. read more

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The food here was very tasty - the prices were good too. The ambiance when sitting outside of the restaurant was very cute with a nice view of the casino. The server was very nice but the server did not come around very frequently. We often wondered the next time the server would come around so we tried to ask for multiple things each time. read more

Osteria Costa - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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I haven't been to the MGM in a while. Osteria Costa wins over my hearti. I came for brunch on Sunday (unexpectedly) that last until 5pm. Yasssss 5pm! It's buffet style and is delicious with bottomless brunch. What will have me coming back is not just only the food and the staff BUT the violinist playing to R&B and Hip Hop music (see the video) until 2pm. I wiill definitely return back. read more

Joseph at the pasta and omelet bar was amazing! The service was fantastic and the food was even better!!! I highly recommend that you check this place out! read more

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Been in the resort many time, didn't realize this gem was in here. It's located in the main Atrium under the hotel lobby. So glad we stopped by! Exceptional staff - kind and attentive. Fantastic view of the atrium with the outside seating - you get the sun without the heat and bugs. The food was the star of the show. Entrees range $25 - $165 per plate. Pastas dishes are under $30. You can really taste the difference in house made pasta. So good! read more

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| Close To Theater. | Restaurant is pretty close to the theater if you're going to an event! Pro Tip - make a reservation or if you can't, sit at the bar. Looks like they have "outdoor" seating that's like covered and has a good view of the floral displays (hard to explain). Cute date spot! | Quick Service at Bar. | My husband and I got in right away on a Friday night at 6pm by sitting at the bar. They do bread service at the bar as well. Pretty decent space and room to eat. | Eclectic Menu. | We really enjoyed the menu. Pizza, pasta, and entrees. Try the salmon piccata for something zesty or the Piccante pizza if you want something with a bit of a kick. Foods filling! read more

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My experience here was literally one of a kind. Mrs.Renia was the best waitress she advised me on what dishes to get. Everything was so good, the drinks, food and the company. Thank you so much Mrs. Renia for making my experience great at Osteria Costa. Below are the food items I tried. My plate is empty btw because everything was so yummy!! Chicken Parmigiana Misti Insalate Fettucine Broccoli Rabe read more

Osteria Costa - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland