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    Osteria Divino

    3.9 (504 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Ivy N.

    Little Italy right in the middle of Sausalito. Simple and romantic restaurant, very nice for a night out with a special loved one or friend. Everything was just spectacular here. My favorite would have to be the Agnello Al Porto, it was just seasoned to perfection and so tender, it just melted in my mouth. The service was great because of the limited seating, they can cater to everyone's individually in a timely manner. The lighting was easy on the eyes but highlighted the food on the table to give any foodie the best photos they can acquire. This is definitely my favorite Italian restaurant and I can't wait to visit again.

    Kathy V.

    Date nights is a must! The BF mentioned Date night and I'm like where? He asks have you been there before? I said no. Located in the beautiful city Sausalito. I'm always in ahh when I travel towards Marin. The views are amazing. Anyhoot, cute town with mom and pop shops all around. Service was quick and very attentive. Drinks: Moscow Mule & Old fashion= stiff and good Appetizer: burrata with Asian pears, pomegranate seeds, micro greens, with balsamic reduced dressing. -Refreshing and delicious Main course: Egg plant parmesan & Carbonara-We were so hungry we killed it! Amazing sauce and pasta flavors were unique. It's definitely a perfect date night

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    Nina D.

    I want to start by saying that this was the cutest date spot. The ambiance is perfect for a date night with lively music at the front and a more quiet, darker candle lit ambiance in the back. We ordered the funghi risotto, the Gorgonzola gnocchi, and mercato salad. I don't recommend ordering the funghi risotto as it's quite watery and the mushroom flavors didn't come through well. The Mercato salad was DELICIOUS with perfect amount of vinaigrette and fresh flavors coming from all the veggies. The gnocchi was the STAR OF THE MEAL. I have never had gnocchi so pillowy soft - it has set the standard for all gnocchi moving forward. I still dream about the pillowyness and Gorgonzola sauce. The staff was also very friendly and very speedy with our orders. They brought everything together and were very proactive with checking in on us!

    Lisa S.

    we spent the afternoon in sausalito and my fam was looking for a good place to grab dinner at. i currently have a gluten allergy so i was looking for a restaurant that served gluten free menu options and found this place. i thought their gnocchi would be gluten free and was SO excited to try it but sadly it wasn't. i however was able to try their risotto and steak. i subbed out the mashed potatoes that came with the steak with roasted potatoes and WOW. they were the BEST roasted potatoes i ever HAD. they were so crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. idk how they made them that way. the filet was also cooked so nicely with a nice crust on it. the risotto was also DELICIOUS and seasoned perfectly. literally ate both dishes that night and left feeling super satisfied! in terms of ambiance, the restaurant was super romantic and beautiful. i would definitely go back for a date with my boyfriend. the service was also great! would definitely come back here when i'm in town again

    Say yes to the bread
    Katie K.

    When they ask you, "Would you like any bread?" YES. The answer is YES. The steaming warm delicious bread was a great start to a fabulous dinner at this gem on Caledonia. Cocktails were spot on. For appetizers, we had the beef carpaccio and caprese. Both were huge, fresh and delicious. But the pasta was out of this world. The vongole had amazing flavor and perfectly al dente cook. And the papperdelle del casa was pure umami wrapped in fresh pasta. Even though we were stuffed, we managed to squeeze in a few bites of gelato. The live piano music and ambience was spot on for date night and our server was fantastic. We will be back!

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    Katherine W.

    This is a nice place for a date night if you don't mind be further from the water. No reservations were needed for a Saturday at 5pm (which is when they open). Not many people were there by the time we left at 6pm. Service was very quick and friendly. You can choose between indoor and outdoor seating (I recommend outdoor!). I ordered the Amatriciana which was good but not amazing. The sauce wasn't spicy at all, and I wish there were a bit more onions. Overall, the dish was slightly saltier than what I usually like.

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    Kris M.

    Well, I just realized that I lost my Elite status....that's okay though....Yelp lead us to this lovely osteria on Sunday so all is forgiven. It was a beautiful weekend. After riding over from the city, we were parched and ready for breakfast OR lunch. We parked our bikes and searched Yelp. I am not too fond of long reviews so the rest will be short. We decided on breakfast (brunch) and ordered: Mimosas- w/ fresh squeezed OJ Classic Benedict- OMG, perfectly poached eggs and THE best homemade English muffin. Burrata and butter lettuce salad-- excellent and with peas and peaches. Yum. I wanted to order the "ravioli de la casa", so we will be returning soon. Highly recommend. Note: They have indoor and outdoor seating. They take reservations, but we did not have one, but luckily found a table outside. For brunch, you order inside at the bar and they give you a number. (We waited at the table for quite awhile before realizing that), once we ordered, service was excellent.

    Sylvia Y.

    Came here for dinner on a Thursday evening and decided to dine outside. Luckily it wasn't freezing cold (no heat lamps) and we could still clearly hear the live piano music inside. Service was friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Lots of vegetarian and dairy free options. I got the forte dei marmi spaghetti and shared the cavolfiore as appetizer. The cavolfiore exceeded my expectations. Very healthy mix of cauliflower, spinach, and bell pepper lightly sautéed with olive oil. I enjoyed my forte dei marmi. Fresh sauce and portions were good. I was definitely full after. For dessert, I got the tiramisu. Not too sweet or heavy. I quite liked it. Dinner wasn't exorbitantly expensive, but was priced right considering ambience and quality of food and service. Hoping they'll install heat lamps soon because I'm sure outdoor dining is here to stay.

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    Lucy L.

    This restaurant was such a great find! It had a great ambiance for a date night and the back room was filled with a nice lounge vibe, cushiony couches and intimate space for a nice dinner. Lots of pasta options with plenty of seafood and the portion sizes were plenty for a full meal. Would definitely come again!

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    Nishad J.

    I had some of their delicious vegetarian options. Great service, live music (Thursday night), and plenty of parking on a quiet street. Cavolfiore - got this wonderful cauliflower dish for an appetizer. It was flavorful and filled with delicious vegetables, which was great because the rest of the meal was less healthy... Ravioli Della Casa - was between this and the Gnocchi Della Casa, but it was cold out and was looking for something rich and heavy. The Ravioli delivered with the shitake and black trumpet mushrooms delivering umami. The toasted almonds on top were a nice touch. Tiramisu - decadent and excellent. Enough for two people. Overall, I had a great experience and it's a good place for a date or 1:1 chat with a friend. They don't have heat lamps outside though so make sure that you are wearing something warm on cooler nights!

    Spaghetti Vongole- Do not order. Very bland

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    So sad that this gem closed down!!! Incredible food! Best lasagne I'd ever tasted. And great live music. Very bad news.

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    Great bartender. Made good recommendations for vegan options. Food was fabulous as well as the Old Fashion.

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    Everything was delicious. The service was excellent. I drove over an hour to eat here and I was not disappointed.

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    So good! Love the food quality and ambiance. Definitely returning for the pasta and pizza :)

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