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    Osteria

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    OSTERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Broccolini Caesar
    Alyson S.

    Came for restaurant week and it still slaps. The ambiance, the service- all *chefs kiss* Amazing, elevated Italian without being gimmicky. Eat here.

    Bucatini Cacio E Pepe
    Steven T.

    We wanted to get a nice dinner before our show and heard Osteria had one of the best happy hours in the city. We couldn't decide on what to get so we basically ordered the whole happy hour menu. I am sometimes weary of some places I find online but this place did not disappoint. Dish after dish was absolutely amazing! The liver rigatoni was very umami and the irony lover flavor was very subtle. The pizza was super thing and had a nice crisp bottom layer. The broccolini was my favorite and made me want to order two more. The only thing that was not an absolute must try was the cacio e Pepe - it was just ok for me. Aside from that, we loved every single item we got! Drinks were also very good as well. Great food, good atmosphere and all for a great price makes this one of the best happy hours I have ever experienced! Apps: Broccolini Caesar, Grilled Octopus, Beef Tartare and Filet Spiedini Entrees: Rigatoni, Bucatini Cacio E Pepe and Margherita Pizza Dessert: Ferrero Rocher Panna Cotta Drinks: Biaco Spritz, Rose

    whipped ricotta
    Gabriella L.

    Not one of my favorites and wouldn't try again. Everyone was super friendly but the food just did not hit. We started off with some apps The hamachi crudo - really good. Probably the only great thing we had Whipped ricotta - It was fine, nothing special For the main dish, we got the ravioli special which was ok but came out lukewarm and just a tad too much sauce. I can see what they were going for. We also got the cod. It was not good at all, had literally no flavor and was just flat out bad for $37! Nice atmosphere but tables are on top of one another. Not special for a date night

    Apple upside down cake
    Miles A.

    Stopped in for a tasty dinner with friends, trying a few different things. As soon as you walk in, the ambiance is so warm and welcoming. That side patio area is quite picturesque, but we sat in the dining room. Our server was on point to explain the menu and make sure everything was fine. Being able to watch the line and dishes coming out was also interesting. Gnocchi with duck ragu was very tender and flavorful. A solid portion and balanced nicely. Good savory and herb flavors. Also tried the Gorgonzola fig pizza, and this was a great mix. Sweet and savory, though the Gorgonzola flavor was a bit more subtle compared to the strong sweetness. Good crust on both. Apple upside down cake for dessert was heavenly. The apple flavor definitely had the spotlight. Cocktail options were all interesting and had good mentions. Nice cozy spot for great food and drink. Thanks

    Tomahawk pork chop
    Brian W.

    Let me start off with saying Osteria is now in our top 5 restaurants of all time. This review scale should be on a 10 or 100! Everything about Osteria was top shelf --- service, plating presentations, ingredients and preparation. Holy cow we have found a special place for when in Philly. Shout out to Connor or server and director of table side first impressions.... he was awesome. From explaning dishes, to fielding questions to pacing out courses out to making it a overall great tasty experience. We opened with a bottle of Ca Liptra Amista Montepulciano, was a perfect paring with our dishes. Started with a chefs' special experiment seafood appetizer, list on our receipt as Antipasti Special-- they called it seafood in crazy water, clams, muscles and razor clam in a phenominal broth with a pizza crust dough baked and served atop the dish; reco was to remove it tear it up an dunk into the broth.... WAS DELICOUS. Next we shared the gnocchi dish off the menu and that too was delicous. The best gnocchi dish, don't even waste your time trying to compare it to a night out in NYC's Little Italy or any of Philly's old school italian restaurantes. For the main that we also share was the Tomahawk pork chop cook medium-raw and interestingly (see my photo) was partially slice off the bone, into a delightful platting presentation. We wrapped up our dining experience with a maple wanut cheescake and round of cappuccinos (one regualr and one decafe). We were not rushed as we were timing for a concert at the Met; hence Connor did a great job pacing as we were not in a rush and still made the second of the two opening acts. The dining room, accessed through the main bar area then a long corridor was a lovely unexpected surprise as it was quieter and had a lovely ambiance. On the way out we ran into the manager and raved about our first experience. Again, see our food photos and follow me on Yelp as we get out a lot.

    Delicious...
    Alex D.

    Absolutely fantastic!! I was fortunate enough to meet a group of friends here for dinner last week. I had heard a lot of good things about the menu and the overall experience, so of course I was very excited to try them. The drinks are party had were wonderful, as was the wine. If you like gin, I would recommend their "Last Word" cocktail. It is perfectly balanced and delicious. It does not overwhelm your palate with raw spirit that overshadows the other ingredients that the mixologist has taken the time and effort to pair with it. One of the best things to do at Osteria is to order several dishes and share them family style at the table, because the flavors are so wonderful. We started with their summer corn pizza (Panocchia), which was delicious, and we also had their peach pizza (Etna), which was something I had never tried before and did not disappoint. We got the grilled broccolini, Caesar salad, salad, which was exquisite, along with their heirloom tomato carpaccio with boquerones - one of my favorites! For pasta, we had the chicken liver rigatoni, which is absolutely amazing, and you must not miss it. We also had a daily special, which was a nice round pasta with hot sausage and tomatoes/mozzarella. We also ordered a porterhouse steak for the table. This came perfectly cooked, with a wonderful external crust and perfectly medium rare inside (pink). This was also absolutely delicious! Of course, we did have to try their desserts, which were the Neapolitan cheesecake, the Bomba di cioccolatto, and peach upside down torta. All of them were amazing and complemented this extraordinary meal perfectly. The service was wonderful, and the owner took his time to check in on our party to see how we were doing. Presentation was excellent, and overall just made everything even more perfect. The ambience was also a major part of my enjoyment of the dinner, since we were seated in the back under the translucent roof, so it felt like we were dining outside, but were very comfortable in the air air-conditioning since the day was very hot outside. I'm already looking forward to my next visit when I come back to Philadelphia again! Bravissimo!!!

    Etna pizza
    Alicia J.

    Osteria might be a bit out of the way from the very center of the city, but it's absolutely worth coming out here for the beautiful ambience (with the off-center location allowing it to be plenty spacious) and the luxurious yet reasonably priced pizzas and pastas. We were very lucky to be seated in the greenhouse space, with all the natural light and foliage of outdoor dining plus the climate control of indoors. My table started with the Etna pizza to share, and the combination of in-season peaches and funky cheese was bursting in flavor. The complimentary focaccia bread also went above and beyond most restaurant breads I've had. I had the chicken liver rigatoni as my entree; I like liver and had high expectations and it absolutely matched them with its creamy and meaty flavor that reminded me of a french onion soup. It was an unexpectedly filling portion, and I honestly probably didn't even need the pizza. My partner had the beef brisket casarecce (which might be a seasonal item), which was also incredibly meaty and flavorful. It took a little while for our entrees to come out (so perhaps the pizza did help tide us over), but we were also treated by a visit from the manager checking in. Service was smooth otherwise. I'd definitely come back again for a special meal; there was what seemed like a bridal party or rehearsal diner while we were there so clearly others have the same idea!

    Caramelle. Well made but smaller portion and we weren't crazy about the aftertaste.
    James D.

    Great northern Italian restaurant with a sophisticated and comfortable interior, excellent service and excellent food. We had a party of six. We tried three appetizers, whipped ricotta, the grilled octopus and the hamachi crudo. All three were delicious. The octopus was very tender and delicious. The whipped ricotta comes with bread, and is the largest of the three. Great for sharing. I think the octopus and hamachi had 5 pieces each. For mains we had mostly pasta and one branzino. For pastas we had the wild boar candele which was really great. The candele noodles are long and thick. Delicious but harder to manage on the plate. My dad got it with tagliatelle instead and also enjoyed it. It was not overly heavy or rich. Smelled and tasted amazing. A decent sized portion as well. The pesto shrimp tagliatelle was great as well. My wife got the Caramelle which is a smaller portion and also has a strong flavor which she wasn't crazy about. I had a taste and the pasta and honey nut squash were really nice but there was an aftertaste of marzipan which I didn't enjoy either. The branzino is a whole fish, you can have them remove the head and tail before bringing if you want it that way. My daughter had the lasagne which she loved as well. For desert we had pistachio gelato. And delicious coffee. This restaurant is excellent and priced appropriately. Food and service are top notch. Highly recommended.

    Complimentary Bread
    Raman D.

    Loved the whole ambiance of Osteria! We were seated outdoors on the covered patio and it really elevated the whole dining experience! We got the margarita pizza and wood fired chicken to share. The pizza was delicious with thin crispy crust but the chicken dish was the star of the night! It was tender and packed with flavor. I just wish the portion was a bit larger and came with more potatoes. Overall, the dinner and the service was great! I will be back to try their happy hour menu!

    Principessa
    Imani R.

    Went here for my birthday dinner with a friend and really enjoyed it! We had a reservation for 5:30pm on Friday, and at that time it wasn't crowded, but when we left, it was a full house. I ordered the canestri and devoured it lol for my drink, I ordered the Principessa and it was perfect. My friend wanted to take a shot for my birthday and was looking for a suggestion from our waiter. The waiter asked if we trusted him, and he did not disappoint. The shot had limoncello, cinnamon, and something else, but it was so good! The sorbet was delicious as well. I hadn't explicitly ordered it, but I think it may have been raspberry. I would absolutely come back!

    Joy H.

    Osteria has been on my radar as a spot to try out, but I've never been able to go there until today. My friends and I went there for a quick dinner before a show at The Met on a Monday night. I was glad I made a reservation since my crew of 6 was able to get a table despite the place getting packed with the concert crowd. We had several lovely waiters who provided excellent service at our table, one of whom (Kyle) deserves a shout-out as he memorized our drinks and food orders without the needs to write them down. All of our servers were truly pleasant though, so they made our first experience at Osteria a memorable one. Our group got seated on the outside part of the restaurant, which has a nice ambience just as much as the indoor section. I especially liked that there was an awning to cover us from the rain as the weather in Philly can change quickly and without warning. For our food selections, we ordered a La Montagna pizza, Caciofi pizza, Spit Roasted Lamb Shoulder, and ravioli. We all loved what we ordered overall. I especially was glad to find another noteworthy place where I could get a legit neapolitan style pizza to fulfill my cravings. Overall, Osteria is definitely worth the visit. I'll definitely go there again when I get my cravings for good Italian food.

    Complimentary Champagne
    Caleb J.

    Tremendous restaurant and delicious food. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu, cocktails, and gave us full service attention. Our entrees were amazing, as well as the lovely cheese board. The cocktails are very good, as well as the wine list. This was perfect for an anniversary dinner and the price was well fitting. I'd happily go back here another time and try their pastas! Love the outdoor seating arrangement as well, I'm sure this incredible in the summer

    Polenta "Budino"
    Fatimah A.

    After hearing about this establishment from a friend who loved it, I finally went during restaurant week. Osteria's unique flavors reminds me of when I studied abroad in Rome --pretty authentic! Best appetizer = Polpette Fritto roasted eggplant. Best entree = grilled Orata fish. All dishes were super filling and I literally was about to burst by the end of the night. Finished off the night with an irresistibly rich Chocolate Ganache cake w/ Fiordilatte Gelato that satisfied my sweet tooth. Although we weren't able to sit in the back garden, the inside venue was cute! Service was good too. Perfect for date night or an evening with close friends. I would come here again

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    Ask the Community - Osteria

    What time does happy hour begin and end?

    Monday to Saturday 4PM TO 6PM Sunday 3PM TO 5PM

    Does Mark Vetri still own it?

    No Jeff Michaud is the sole owner

    Do they have happy hour on the weekends? Also, is it only at the bar or the entire restaurant?

    Yup, everyday!

    I know it's Italian based, but are there any tasty keto friendly options?

    There are other menu options like a beautiful fish, delicious quail, octopus etc. So I think this would be a safe bet for someone who is following a keto diet. I'm not sure how anyone could pass up the bread though. So the Temptations might be too… Read more

    Is Osteria BYO friendly? Have a bottle of champagne I would like to bring along.

    No they have a full bar

    How much does valet parking cost?

    Will, you don't need to valet park. There are plenty of parking spaces in that area.

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    $$

    Great Italian food with on this double date. Our waiter Devon made us feel comfortable by walking…read moreus through the menu and the place. We order so much food and all the food that was eaten by us was well prepared and high quality. The octopus was no chewy, the gnocchi was like chewing on a cloud, and the dough for the pizza has the nice black spots on the bottom and a nice chew. The pizza is also not greasy and will not hurt your digestion system. All the dessert are to die for. Prunella is legit and you should check it out!!!

    Girl dinner, but make it cozy, delicious, and elevated. My friends and I have made a tradition of…read morevisiting Prunella every January for restaurant week - you truly cannot beat the amount of delicious food you get! I recommend a party of 3-4 to really maximize your experience. However, this year, we just weren't as hungry, so we did some girl math and decided it would be cheaper to do ala cart. We ordered two of the famous spicy caesar salads (must order!!), a ricotta toast, a White Claw pizza, and a finished off our meal sharing two chocolate budinos. The White Claw is a pretty classic white pizza, mozzarella and swirls of basil pesto; the crust is amazing! It pairs perfectly with the salad. The ricotta toast is decadent and addicting, but a little bit goes a long way. The chocolate budino was outstanding - sweet, with hints of espresso. We won't talk about how I ended up with some of it on my white turtleneck... Service was friendly and QUICK! We ordered, and I swear we had our first dishes in less than 10 minutes. The server was a doll, though I can't recall his name. Downside of Prunella, like anywhere in Center City, is there is no parking. Upside, is you're just a short walk from the 13th St. Septa Station, and you're literally equidistant from Broad and Market streets. Pro-tip: Killer happy hour specials, but only at the bar. Good selection of beverages, if you're into that type of thing. Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe don't wear white.

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    Prunella - Pizza oven

    Pizza oven

    Prunella - Whipped Ricotta

    Whipped Ricotta

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    Cool little bar

    Osteria - italian - Updated May 2026

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