if you know me, i rarely give out 5 stars to restaurants, but this place definitely deserves it. this wasn't on our radar, but after checking out the Plaza District for the numerous murals, we wanted to get something to eat and found this place on yelp. When we walked in it was fairly empty, and we thought to ourselves, is that a good thing where a restaurant is fairly empty on a Sunday night before Memorial day? Good thing it didn't deter us. everything we got was delicious. cacio e pepe, eggplant parmesan, stuffed mushrooms, and kids mac n cheese. Before they brought out the food, they brought out a small garlic herb bread. The kicker, was that we found out that kids eat free on sundays, and that was the cherry on top. Our son's mac n cheese, was surprisingly good... i thought it was going to be simple yellow cheese, but it was the same cheese/sauce that came with the cacio e pepe. they also offered my son a free small ice cream.... talk about great customer service. Service is great and attentive. They have full service bar in the front. While there is a free parking spot nearby, it was very crowded as it shared parking with other stores. We got lucky and got parking while someone was leaving. read more

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Friday night dinner at Osteria. The Italian restrauant is located in the plaza district. It is a quaint venue, in a historical building. It is nicely decorated and the stylized art is fun. It is not a large venue. It has a small full service bar, and a long row of tables against the east wall. There is an outdoor area that could be pleasant if it were not 101F at 6 p.m. it's a charming venue with a fun vibe. We started with drinks. I ordered a Manhattan ($7.50) and jan ordered a Bellini ($14.00). Both were very nice. The complimentary bread was a bust! It was dry, and tasteless. I'm a bread lover and normally consume the first offering; asking for more. I ate a small piece and never touched it again. We ordered the eggplant calamari as a starter ($15). It comes tossed in a cherry pepper argodulce sauce. Loved it! For our main we both ordered the eggplant parmsean ($19). Eggplant parmsean is my favorite Italian dish and and It was exceptional! It is served over spaghetti. One plate could accommodate two normal appetites. But we now have lunch for today. We ordered two glasses of Architect, Cabernet Sauviganon ($12/glass). It was dry and smooth. On Vivino it has a 4.1 rating with 1044 ratings. Tyler was our server, and he did a very good job. The noise was low/average and did not cause any problems with table conversation. The restrauant was a little warm and I was sweating throughout dinner. I suspect with people coming and going that too much 101F air coming in the restrauant each time the door opened. We were seated realitvely close to the door. read more

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So it moved. We decided to give it another shot. I wanted to like it so much because I loved when Fabio was on Top Chef. But none of the restaurants they own here are anything but Top WAY Overly Peppered. You can't taste anything hardly except just way too much black pepper. I had the linguine and could hardly eat it due to it being so over peppered. It had such potential and without all that would have been good I think. My husband had the salmon. He said it was good but the spice caught up with him and he practically drinks hot sauce so that was surprising. My MIL said the eggplant parm was good. My FIL liked his lasagna. They hated the Caesar, it tasted like pure lemon, would be nice to be warned on the menu it is so lemony. Our waiter was lovely and accommodating and I liked Teagin a lot. But the hostess was horrible. They had the music so loud we could barely hear each other to have a conversation. We asked our waiter to turn it down and he did and she went right over and turned it back up even louder. She kept coming to our table for really no reason and kept interrupting our conversation, it was just rude. She kept going to other tables and talking so loudly to be heard over the music she insisted on blasting like she thought we were having a house party that we couldn't hear each other over her screaming. I thought this was going to be a nice Italian place that was relaxing and could enjoy a meal. Nope. Additionally for what I thought was an upscale restaurant, the hostess was not presented appropriately and just made it unenjoyable. read more

Osteria - Linguine carbonara - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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What a cute spot in a fun and artsy neighborhood! We loved the fresh bread and butter that was brought out. The arugula salad was tasty and we enjoyed the flavor of the green apple. Stuffed artichoke was a little too cheesy and underwhelming. We also were hoping for more from the garlic cheesy bread - maybe toasting the bread would elevate it a bit more? We'd come back to try a pasta next time! Really nice and fast service. read more

Service friendly and quick! Ambiance is quaint. My Caesar salad had a lot of romaine stem chunks in it that were bitter. My linguini was lacking any lemon flavor even after adding another slice. I could only taste butter! The clams had a few sand bits that crunched between my teeth. I enjoyed the shallots in it, but I was overall disappointed. Free bread at the beginning was fine! read more

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I really enjoy osteria, it has a casual atmosphere with a good menu. The chicken parmigiana is very good although the tomato sauce could be more flavorful, the chicken is crispy and well seasoned. The linguini with clams and lemons is also excellent! read more

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Service was excellent. We had the chicken parm, chicken was very tough. The lasagna was very good, the gnocchi with truffle mushroom sauce was absolutely delicious. The spaghetti and meatball was a miss too. The noodles were mushy. The chicken side with gnocchi seemed like a pre-grilled patty. The tiramisu was chefs kiss!! I'm glad we gave it a try, but won't be back. read more

My monthly Book Club chose this place for November and talk about a delicious choice As a group we shared the Fried Mozzarella and it was absolutely amazing! For main meals, I had the Cacio E Pepe and added Shrimp and it was one of the best that I've ever had! Another girl friend had the Lasagna, and the other two shared the Salmon Siciliano. None of us left a crumb on our plates... we were truly taken away with how yummy everything was! When our waitress came by to ask about dessert, we couldn't help but say no! We ordered to share family style the: Hot Fudge. Brownie Sundae, Root Beer Float, Cookie Gelato Cup and the Tiramisu. Every single things was A M A Z I N G!! read more

Osteria - Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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We tried Osteria for the first time this past weekend. It wasn't crowded at all and we were immediately sat for our party of 6 (being 4 adults and 2 kids). The place is super clean and has a cozy feel to it. Nice decor but also quite small. I can see it being an issue for wait times on busier nights. We received complimentary bread for the table to share. Olive oil and balsamic on the table for dipping, super good! Bread was fresh and yummy. The mozzarella sticks were decent, hard to mess up a cheese stick for sure. 8/10 The chicken parm sandwich was more of a pesto chicken sandwich as the pesto was very over powering. Generic restaurant fries and nothing special 4/10. Lasagna was decent. 6.5/10 Overall, we had a good experience and our kids enjoyed seeing Santa. We'll be back one day I'm sure. read more

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So our server was great and knew just the right time to stop by and say hey. We sat outside and it was perfect and it wasn't crazy busy on a Wednesday night so that was even better. The potatoe apps were flipping great so star with those and try the white sauce on top! The wife nabbed the salmon caeser and I love it when you get a big piece of fish. Those other ado those skimpy ones and I always love it when you get a real portion and not an appetizer size. I nabbed the lasagna and it was great! Totally loved it and the sauce wasn't too heavy and the layers were great. Sausage had a little spice to it but was just the right amount and I don't like spicy. So worth a date night or a work dinner. Great find! read more

Osteria - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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A rebrand has never been more disappointing... This new iteration of Osteria feels like a step backward. It feels like a shallow attempt to compete with the new wave of Italian restaurants in OKC. Clam Linguine was so disappointing, seafood quality was not up -to-par. The gnocchi was unappealing visually and very flat. However the crispy potato jackets were a knock out. 10/10 would order again. read more

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I got to enjoy the New Year's Eve special truffle menu and it was incredibly delicious! The manager was very kind and went above and beyond to help meet a special request. Nice atmosphere at the newish location in plaza if you haven't been yet. read more

Osteria - Bar - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Exquisite Italian restaurant, an OKC mainstay or landmark that moved from Nichols Hills. Their linguine with clams and lemon sauce is wonderful. Amazing interior decor with a lot of cool paintings - very stylish Italian vibe as well. Their bread is also amazing. Wide selection or assortment of beverages including iced tea, Arnold Palmers and Italian sodas flavored in maple and vanilla crème (with real cream) varieties. Their stuffed mushroom appetizers are also incredible but very hot (temperature wise) so make sure to wait for them to cool off a bit before eating. Very attentive and excellent service as well - most highly recommended! read more

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My lunch experience was one of the best I've had in awhile. Anissa provided amazing suggestions. She made drinks that went down so easy on a hot day! The ambiance was quaint and cozy. read more

First time at osteria and it was pretty underwhelming. The restaurant decor is great and perfect for a get together with a friends or a date. Our server and the hostesses were extremely attentive. First we started off with cocktails, most on the menu were pretty basic and for the price I thought anything $14+ for a standard cocktail is too pricey. We ordered the mushroom appetizer and it was decent, not bad at all, and had arugula in the middle. The house baked bread was pretty hard and I was expecting it to be warmer, toasted? Flavorful. It was disappointing in terms of complimentary bread. The gnocchi I ordered was freshly made but the sauce was so extremely bland, I wouldn't recommend this dish. The chicken I topped it with wasn't tender, it was tough. Left my meal a bit disappointed, especially because this place is pricey! read more

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The last time I went to Osteria it was in Nichols Hills. They seemed to have a lot of great items on their menu but this time, it seemed slim and WAY OVERPRICED! I did enjoy my salad with salmon but what my boyfriend got was ridiculously overpriced. Also, our stuffed mushrooms needed more salt. This is not a place I would crave. read more

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Appetizer: calamari and eggplant Entrees: spaghetti with meatballs, clam linguine, lasagna Calamari and eggplant was greasy and the flavor was sweet. Not your typical flavors. All the entrees we ordered was just ok. Flavor was lackluster. We were looking forward to the homemade pasta, unfortunately was disappointed in the food. Service was good and the restaurant is cool. read more

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WOW. Went here on my brothers recommendation and this place was so good. It's a small Italian diner style restaurant with classic dishes that were portioned properly. By that I mean my chicken Parmesan was the size of the plate and filled me to the brim. It was also beaming with flavor. I can't wait to go back. read more

Osteria - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

So glad Osteria finally made its way out of Nichols Hills and into one of my favorite areas in OKC! We recently went for their back-to-school event, and my son had such a great time. The food was delicious, and I absolutely love the vibe of the new location. It's such a fun, welcoming atmosphere, and the event was a great way to enjoy the restaurant as a family. We'll definitely be back! Service was top notch and they have very friendly staff read more

First time eating here, before or after the relocation. Started off with mozzarella sticks and potato jackets which were great. Had the pesto gnocchi. It was very good, however, it is a small portion size. So consider adding protein or ordering appetizers or dessert. Service was great as well, server was very attentive to our party of 6. Cute atmosphere inside. Would say that it tends to get a little toasty inside. read more

Osteria - Pesto gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I was really excited to try the new location. We absolutely loved the old spot in Nichols Hills. We stoped by for an after drink, and the bartender acted as though we were an inconvenience. The few interactions we had with him were short and non-engaging. The bar's inventory for cocktails was also embarrassing. Pre-made espresso martini in a bottle, an off-brand Limoncello, and random brands of liquor throughout the rest of the bar. I asked for a lemon drop martini with a little Limoncello in it. He took the off-brand Limoncello and just shook that and strained it into a glass. No other ingredients. While looking for garnishes he seemed frustrated and put out. I love supporting local restaurants, but after this interaction and experience, I most likely won't go back. read more

Lunch specials are amazing! Chill vibe, great service. Food was very good. I had the lasagna and my friend has the chicken parm sandwich. The bread for the sandwich was a strange choice-too much bread and too sweet, but the chicken was good. Also ordered the potato skins which were huge and tasty. A little crème fraiche, maybe some caviar, would put them over the top. read more

Osteria was a great experience, the food was flavorful and tasty, the staff were very welcoming and the vibes were immaculate. Set in a very intimate setting, this is a great spot for date night. The mozzarella sticks were delicious with the perfect cheese pull, some of the best in the city. read more

Osteria - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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We are traveling in town from Georgia seeing our family member graduating from basic training. We had the best time at Osteria. We all got something different from the menu, and everyone loved their plates . I got the meatball sub (10/10) with a caesar salad. Our server was very attentive, and we got offered a dessert for free as a gift! The restaurant was super cute with Italian decorations! Would tell anyone visiting to stop by! Paid parking across the street $5. read more

We loved this place. The atmosphere and service is fantastic. The spaghetti and meatballs are the best I've had. Definitely combing back soon. read more

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We love going to the Plaza and were excited about trying Osteria's menu. The ambiance was nice, it was clean and welcoming. However, the food was not what we expected it to be. We ordered the roasted beets salad and the truffle mushroom gnocchi. The beets did not taste fresh and had a "canned food" feel. The truffle mushroom gnocchi..the sauce itself didn't have any taste and the gnocchi had a very mushy texture. Perhaps it was just a miss today..only time will tell. I am giving it a 3 and not anything lesser because the bartender and manager were very kind and polite. read more

Wife and I had Valentine's Day dinner here about a week after they re-opened. Loved the shortened menu, ambiance, and new location of the place. Nicole was our server/hostess and she did a phenomenal job on a very busy evening. The food was great but lacked salt on nearly every dish (tiramisu excluded). After we requested salt, the dishes were fantastic. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The food is so so good. The creamy pesto gnocchi and chicken with it, it's to die for. The hostess is an amazing person she is very nice and so are the waiters. The ambiance is nice and calm with italian music in the background. Definitely recommend! read more

I'll start with the good: we went on a busy Sunday evening and the waiter checked on us regularly. Now for everything else. We got the calamari which came in a small bowl and had an odd balsamic sauce all over it. My husband got the ribeye which was more like a chicken fried steak. My mother got the eggplant parmesan which was okay but overpriced like the rest of the menu. I got the linguini with clams, but they were out of clams so I got shrimp. It was overly fatty and peppery. My mom got a Manhattan which is her favorite cocktail and she said it was the worst Manhattan she ever had. read more

The food here was WONDERFUL, but I have never sweat so much trying to eat at a nice restaurant. We got the potato jackets which were crunchy and delicious, and the cucumbers with hot sauce and blue cheese. So unique and delicious. I got the Milanese and it was massive. The server suggested adding the mushroom sauce to dip into, which was delicious, but I wish we had been informed it would be an extra cost. When we walked in, we noticed how humid and yucky the restaurant felt. I let it go, because it is terribly hot outside and sometimes it feels icky walking in to any place while you cool off. When we were sat, I noticed fans around most areas and it dawned on me that the AC was probably off/broken/etc. I was sweaty, but again, I tried not to let it bother me. More people started arriving, and it started getting warmer. We began sweating more and once our hot food arrived, we decided to wrap up quickly and leave. I kept patting my face from the sweat and I had sweat literally down my legs. Some seats had fans directly at their tables, ours didn't. The server was really nice and honestly I felt bad they had to work in these conditions. It was incredibly uncomfortable in there and I rather the restaurant have closed than still be welcoming guests because we felt pretty miserable. read more

The first time my fiancé and I went to Osteria, both the service and food was incredible especially the Chicken Parm. But this evening we stopped in for a date night and I don't know if you changed foodservice providers or what but it was one of the worst meals I've personally had in a while. The side of three meatballs tasted like Stouffer's, his chicken parm breast was full of muscle so you couldn't chew it and the cheese on top just coagulated. And then my tomato & burrata salad... maybe it was too much balsamic vinaigrette or the tomatoes were sweetened but it tasted like salty sweet tomatoes. And the mozz sticks were somehow mushy on the inside with no cheese pull but perfectly crunchy and buttery on the crust. Wild. I will say that Irene saved the overall experience with her charm and great customer service though. I hope that this place brings back the top quality ingredients it used to have so that the food matches the vibe and service. But until then, it'll stay in my memory of one of the worst meals I've had in the last 5 years. read more

Came for opening night, by mistake. Was wandering around the plaza and hopped in. The atmosphere is laid back but still warm. The menu isn't big- which is nice. My group share the potato app. Normally I don't like potato skins but these are actually good. Between our party we had the Italian sandwich, eggplant parm and veal Marsala. Nothing to really complain about but nothing really special. For desert we shared a tiramisu. I don't like deserts that much but since it was raved about from our server I haven't a nibble. It's was sooooo dry and just unpleasant. They didn't like it, so it sat at the table uneaten. The service wasn't too bad. Again it had just opened so I'm sure the kinks will work out. I'm excited to come again when it's warmer for that patio!! read more

We decided to check out Osteria for date night and we were definitely not disappointed. Landon, our server, was excellent, the ambiance cozy & lively, and the food was absolutely delicious. Lasagna was one of the best I've had. I'd recommend this place highly to locals and visitors alike and we'll definitely be back! read more

Osteria - Lasagna and Arugula Salad - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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10/10!! great location, great ambience, great staff! The restaurant looks like it's straight out of lady and the tramp! They have a ton of options on the menu. The drinks and food were spectacular. read more

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This place used to be amazing, but I've noticed that the food and service quality is mostly dependant on which location I visit. I wish if there's more consistency. read more

Great ambiance, service and food. I recommend starting with the stuffed mushrooms and calamari. Chicken parm and lasagna were great. read more

Osteria - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I've been wanting to try this place since I saw it on Channel 9. I saw that they had linguini with clam sauce. I love a good linguini with clam sauce and I am always looking for a good linguini with clam sauce in Oklahoma City area. I was in the area so I stopped in for dinner. Of course I had the linguine with clam sauce, an arugula salad and some bread. Let's start with the arugula salad. It was outstanding! The combination of green apples, tomatoes, onions, arugula and the house dressing were amazing! Now the linguini. I found it to be bland, pasta overcooked and dry. Yes dry. It needed more sauce. As for it being bland. I think it could have used more seafood flavor and a few of the clams did not open when cooked and were served with my pasta. The wait staff was excellent! Very polite and attentive. Thank you! Overall grade a "C". Great salad and wait staff. Average linguini with calm sauce. I will make a return trip and maybe try something different next time. I will continue my search for a good linguini with clam sauce in Oklahoma City. read more

Cute venue in an okay location. Inside, it feels like Olive Garden meets buca di beppo. Table bread topped with sesame seeds and served with butter, sure. Huge portions of food. The fundamental of Italian, noodles, were overcooked. Chicken parmesan was not tender, lots of gristle. Nicely crispy though, yay Oklahoma fried chicken. Cacio e Pepe was over cooked, tasted like Alfredo with pepper. Wine was overpriced. Great service but felt understaffed. Aside from understaffed waiters, not authentic Italian. Definitely edible. Will not be returning. read more

Finally got to check out Osteria at the plaza district after they moved out of Nichols Hills. I still prefer the NH location & its old menu. The calamari was a little different here from the usual calamari but it was crispy & tender. I feel like the bread was not baked thoroughly. No crust on the outside of the bread. My clam linguini was good with its al dente pasta but there were not too many clams & it was very greasy as seen on my picture after I finished my plate. The restaurant itself is cute & service was good. read more

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The food is amazing! The staff is very professional and personable! Love everything about this place 10/10