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Viron Rondo Osteria

3.7 (1.5k reviews)
PriceyItalian
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Moderate noise
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My Mothers Chips
Icel C.

A reservation was made ahead of time for a Friday night. And this is a very busy spot! Lots of people so arrive early to secure parking. Very large restaurant. They have a lot of staff to ensure quick service. Portions are huge and very well priced. Cannot wait to come again. The mother's chips were delicious! We enjoyed penne vodka, Cesar salad with blackened chicken.

These were the french fries that were just OK
Rusty O.

I was invited to have lunch with a friend of mine here at Viron Rondo Osteria Doing research I knew this place was going to be bougie. So thoughts immediately went to "this place better be good for the money." I checked out the menu, and the prices seemed a little high for lunch. My expectations are running really high for this place to perform Upon pulling into the restaurant, which is gorgeous, parking was a breeze as the lot was very large in size After about a 25 to 30 yard walk, we entered the greeting station, and the young lady was there seating everybody promptly upon arrival. I love the walkway up to this area. Looking at the outdoor seating, there were many tables with these beautiful umbrellas it was a no-brainer to ask for an outdoor table to enjoy the surrounding plantings, and the early summer sunny weather This was lunchtime, and it was rather crowded The waitress came over and immediately poured us some ice water, and the second trip delivered us some bread with some olive oil and Parmesan, along with some hot pepper flakes. This bread was so warm with a solid crust, I could've made an appetizer just out of dipping this into the seasoned olive oil. It's a good thing there were only four pieces of bread as I could've eaten a lot more and filled up on it. I ordered the Classico Panini for $21.00. The sandwich consisted of grilled marinated chicken breast, roasted red peppers, arugula, mozzarella, and pesto, on a grilled Panini bread. I also chose the hand cut, french fries as the side. Within 20 minutes, the food arrived, and the presentation was spectacular I was immediately drawn to the french fries, which were a little bit soggy and taste it like they were sitting for a little bit, and they were served in this cute little silver bucket with ketchup on the side. I would give these a 6 or of 10. Now to the Panini... This was a spectacular choice. All the flavors with this grilled chicken breast playing off each other made this one memorable sandwich. This type of sandwich is out of my wheel horse, and I'm glad took a shot and ordered it! I took half the sandwich and a few of the french fries home with me. It was that filling! My friend had a fish sandwich with french fries on the side, served on a soft roll. She liked her lunch very much, as she's a regular here and enjoys the lunch choices. She took half of her lunch home with her. Now... Looking around I saw those eggplant chips piled high with the dipping sauces and said man o man, those look delicious. I think I'll order those next visit I also saw some really big salad choices coming out. They look like it even though I'm not one for salads for lunch. The mussels in marinara sauce served to the table next-door, looked like a hit. Cocktails were flowing these drinks specials and martinis were just everywhere! That tells me this is the place to go after work to have martinis in an appetizer In my 66 years around the sun, I would rate this as one of the best restaurants in Central Connecticut. Definitely a top five. If you have a chance to get here, come for lunch first sit outside enjoy a cocktail, and be prepared to serve huge portions of delicious offerings Service was with a smile and professional, this place was hit on all cylinders for lunch It was pointed out to me that the owner was making the round saying hi to people. I love this touch. This was really really cool. Lunch with the tip was $50, a bargain in any person's budget I would rather come here than hit one of the burger, chains, or steak chains This is local. This is locally owned. This is amazing. I really enjoyed being a guest here and I look forward to coming back shortly!

Viron Garden
Nicole D.

What a treat! This was a recommendation from a friend. First off, the grand entrance to the parking lot with all of the beautiful landscaping signaled a resort style experience. There is plenty of parking, however, if you have a reservation, I recommend being there a few minutes before as they have a steady flow of people coming in and you may want to reduce your wait time. We waited only a couple of minutes but I cam see what other reviews mean when saying there is a wait even witb a reservation. It is beautiful inside and out. The bar area is another show stopper and great for their social hours. Talk about amazing picture scenes. It was all grand and so were the food portions OMG. Their family style can feed at least 6-8 if not more with normal portions. The porkchop my husband ordered was great he said. I had some of his polenta grits and it was amazing. My salmon was very good also although the veggies were not that hot. Still a great dish. Our drinks were good too. All staff were very nice. Our waitress ZhaeLynn was very attentive and helpful. We couldn't hqve dessert but those we saw pass by were huge! Great for couples, solo, or groups. Beautiful vibrant energy there. We look forward to bringing family and friends here.

Half a chicken! Delicious!
Chuck D.

Viron Rondo is one of those restaurants where you love the experience despite thinking you are not going to. I give them so much credit for all they do and my last experience was such a great one too! We had a reservation for 8, outside. And despite every forecast saying it was going to be a beautiful night it started to rain on the way to Viron. When we arrived, we were told we were moved inside. Such a relief. And while it may seem like a no brainer, Viron is a very busy place, sometimes seating 300-400 people at the same time. A switch like that isn't easy. But they handled it. Eight different meals, 6 apps for the table, drinks, and desserts, all delicious. We've been before and we'll definitely be back.

My Mothers Chips
Jalisa C.

My teammate and I were in town for work. One of of teammates highly recommended this place Location: the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL... reminds me of Italy which I appreciated. Parking: there is a private lot which makes parking convenient. Service: I made reservations and glad I did, they are a busy establishment. We had no wait, the service was good... I'm from the south so I excepted service to be friendlier but it wasn't horrible. Ambience/Crowd: Family friendly, almost a romantic vibe. Food/drink: 5/10 the mother's chips were great!! I ordered the Marsala and it wasn't good to me. My teammates food looked great! I think I just ordered the wrong thing Will I be back? I would go back and try something different.

Cannoli
Andrew G.

Price is reasonable for the serving. You will get the worth of the money you spend. Food does not disappoint! My favorites - My Mother's Chips and the Apple Salad with Grilled Salmon. I always order these. That night we had the dinner, they had a 50 or 60 oz Tomahawk Steak with some Brussel sprouts. Tempting but it was a lot to eat! My parents ate the Calamari Fra Diavolo - another staple! They also gave us Cannoli for dessert as it was my husband's birthday celebration. Light and delectable. Although it was so packed - Always. It means everything is good that's why they have plenty of customers. Handicapped accessible. Tight table spaces but manageable. Very accommodating staff and they are very attentive. OVER ALL! Always an amazing experience. We always come back and enjoy our food.

Yum yum yum!
Alyssa D.

Great portions, food is delicious but kind of a long wait even with a reservation ...hard to hear when your name was being called when everyone was crowded around the front of the restaurant entrance. Chicken parm was the husbands favorite. Great flexibility to accommodate a small child's Eating presents

Penne Alla Vodka with Grilled Chicken and Sicilian Paloma
Brianna V.

This place was recommended for it's great ambiance and it didn't disappoint. The outdoor patio and gardens are beautiful, especially in spring. The inside is as beautiful as the outside with a giant chandelier that you can't help but look at. There were a lot of great options on the menu at reasonable prices that wouldn't break the bank. The free bread was fresh, warm, and delicious. For a drink, I got the Sicilian Paloma, which was light and refreshing on a warm day. I got the Penne Alla Vodka with grilled chicken. My only complaint would be that there was no parmesan or romano cheese grated on top of the dish, which I would've expected. Overall, the service was good and I have no complaints in that department. I would go back again and try another meal.

Bar area
Lindsay N.

Get ready for your mind to be blown! The experience at Viron Rondo is like no other. The staff were great, the space is enormous with many dining rooms, and the food was delicious. The atmosphere and the menu prices make it feel like a fine dining experience--but with massive portion sizes. You definitely get more than what you pay for and leftovers. I recommend making a reservation which can easily be made on their website through Open Table. My team at work surprised and treated me to lunch (because of a new foodie is coming soon!) Viron Rondo's had been on my foodie bucket list for a long time and this is one of their favorite spots in town. For the table, we ordered the My Mother's Chips. They are known for these and were crispy, perfectly salted, and delicious. They were, stacked high, crispy eggplant and zucchini chips with a thick house-made tzatziki dip. Our server also brought pieces of bread. I decided to get the Fettuccine Lump Crab which was very warm and cozy for the chilly fall day. The light sauce wasn't heavy and the fresh tomatoes, crab meat, and bread crumbs mixed together made it feel like a home cooked meal. It had a good flavor. My plate of pasta was two meals worth. My coworkers loved their food, some of their picks were the Classico Panini, Rigatoni Bolognese, Orecchiette Salsiccia, and Mediterranean Salad. I apologize for the lack of pictures because they don't understand that the phone eats first yet. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and can't believe it took me so long to try them. They are easily one of the best restaurants in the area.

Classic Chicken Parmigiana
Jakub K.

Beautiful inside and outside. We visited on a busy evening without a reservation but still got a seat right away. The food was great but the servings were huge. The food presentation was fantastic too. The staff was good.

Amy S.

I have been wanting to try this place out for years- my mom, and grandma grew up in Cheshire & know the ins/outs of this town. My grandma perceives this place as "overhyped" but I always wanted to check out the vibe. I went to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday, so I made a reservation for 6:45pm. Despite the reservation, we waited a half an hour to be seated. I was already knocking a star off, but the complimentary salad & bread sold me! So much salad and bread & good quality too!! I ended up ordering the large margarita pizza, which honestly looked like the best value out of the other offerings. It came with so much pizza and the pizza seemed very authentic/neapolitan style. The tiramisu was also super good and moist. Overall, I was impressed with the pizza! I will come back for the chicken parm with vodka sauce at some point! :)

Pollo Milanese
Ivana F.

How could you not love this place? As soon as you pull in this beautifully landscaped property is like a little oasis. You can even see the view of the outdoor patio from the street. The flowers and the garden like grounds make you feel at peace. Then when you walk in to the biggest light fixture that staples this restaurant you know you're at Viron Rondo Osteria. This spot is always packed, even for a Monday lunch so make sure you call to make a reservation or use open table online. We were seated inside near the fireplace. I must say the tables were very close together though. The lady next to us hit my chair as she was in hers, and the table next to us filled into our conversation. Although I didn't mind, some people might want a little more intimacy. I started off with a glass of Cabernet. The waiter was attentive and friendly. We also started with the appetizer of the famous "my mother chips" which are so addictive, it's a must if you never had. I ordered the chicken parm with a Caesar salad and my daughter had the pollo Milanese. Both portions were huge and delicious. It was my birthday month and because I had signed up to receive emails, I received a complimentary tiramisu dessert with a purchase of an entree. It was so creamy and yummy. My experience is always a good one here at Viron! Love them!

Michelle C.

Went during Social Hour and got great deals on apps, drinks and meals! Food was delicious. Server and all staff were attentive and friendly.

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Had a 6:30 reservation - waited until 7:15pm and left. Really terrible planning and ruined our night.

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ALWAYS wonderful, never disappoints! Food, atmosphere, vibe, exceptional. Love all the flowers in and out, even orchids in the ladies room.

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Ask the Community - Viron Rondo Osteria

Do you have to call for a reservation?

You can call and make reservations. I made my reservation on OpenTable. OpenTable provide you with all the available time slots.

Do you have outdoor bar you can sit at?What does outdoor space mean?

YES!! They have a beautiful outdoor space. It does get crowded if you go during peak hours.

Do they ever have live music?

There is no live music but they do have music playing that is fitting for the atmosphere.

Are there any Vegan options? And does anybody know if the mothers chips are vegan (fingers crossed) i know the dip they come with is not.

Honestly don't know , but I do know my girlfriend is Gluten free and she was happy. Im sure they have vegan pizza. Best bet is check out menu and make a call.

Is the outdoor seating heated now that it's starting to get cold?

Yes - nice and warm.

Saying you have vegan options should constitute at least one hot option. When asked what vegan options you offer, I was just told "just take the cheese off". When I pressed her for more info, basically the option is a salad without the cheese?

I'm pretty sure they don't proclaim themselves to be a vegan restaurant. And their salads are hearty and amazing! You wouldn't be sacrificing if you had one as a meal. Maybe start with a glass of wine.

Is the restaurant open on Christmas Eve?

Hi Joe! Looks like they are open now until 10 pm. I'd call for reservations though. That place is full house. Not sure how busy it'll be today but normally it is. Hope this helps.… 

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IL Gusto

IL Gusto

3.8(64 reviews)
3.1 mi

We went to I'll Gusto to celebrate my daughters birthday. We had a party of 8 we made reservations…read moreand had a great experience. We started with drink and appetizers we had the squash flower stuffed and lightly battled with sauce absolutely delicious and the carpaccio also very good. The portions were huge and desserts very good as well. A bit pricey but very good. Are waiter was so friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend this place . It's very busy so I would recommend making a reservation. They have happy hour specials and I believe it's Monday night ladies night . The atmosphere was very pleasant dim lights and plenty of seating. Our main dishes were salmon , a seafood pasta also had the braised short rib over papadell and orecciatta with sausage and broccoli Rabe , scallops wrapped in bacon and gnocchi. Everyone was pleased with their dish . Enjoy Chris M

Well, this was a damn good time! A friend of ours gathered 14 of us on a snowy night here in…read moreConnecticut at IL Gustooooo! Our server Nargiza was phenomenal !! Well, I've heard mixed reviews but my experience has been nothing short of MMMMMSK™! That being said, the bar, the liquor and wine choices, Amazing! I have 0 complaints what so ever! This place is decorated in a very Italian way. It's super clean, the staff is extremely presentable and on their game with wine etiquette! That's a win in my book. Let's move on to the appetizers, stuffed oysters, calamari, shrimp cocktail, and beans and escarole were top notch, this place is by far Cheshire's best kept secret! The entree's were perfect. To put this into context, there were 14 of us and all was quiet. That is amazing because we are loud! lol Look at the pics, I had the veal osso-bucca and it was f****ng spectacular! The desserts were on point as well. Thank you for making my first visit a great one! Check out my pics, this is the Spot! Come through and enjoy this place! I'm thoroughly MMMMMSK™ enough said!!!

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IL Gusto - This is the atmosphere in the bar has a beautiful outdoor patio

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This is the atmosphere in the bar has a beautiful outdoor patio

Bella' Gio Ristorante & Pizzeria - Calamari Fritti With Gorgonzola & Hot Peppers (asked for the gorgonzola & hot peppers on the side)

Bella' Gio Ristorante & Pizzeria

3.0(341 reviews)
3.0 mi
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If you're thinking of trying this place for the first time- run don't walk. The food is SO good…read more Portions are huge. Drinks are to dieeeee for- especially if you let Diana (pronounced Dee-ah-nuh / Deanna) have creative freedom! (She doesn't miss!) We came here for our friend's birthday- she's been here twice before so it was already vetted by one of our own. (We aren't picky but we like GOOD food, ya know?) If there's something I never mind spending money on- it's AMAZING food, consistent service and a good time vibe with great people. That's exactly what you'll get at Bella'Gio. We went on a Monday night and it was very quiet. The indoor space is well decorated and classy. The bathroom is clean and perfect for group or solo selfies (they have those stunning light up mirrors). The service was fast, efficient, friendly, accurate. All of our orders came out timely and nobody was left waiting long for their dish. We ordered the Calamari Fritti (fried calamari) and added the Gorgonzola and hot cherry peppers. ($23) So delicious and crispy. For entrees, we ordered penne alla vodka $24 (with crispy chicken +$6, with shrimp +$9), chicken Parmesan - substituted with vodka sauce and the linguine alla vodka ($31) and the Shrimp scampi ($30 added chicken +$4). Everything was really yummy! I will say the shrimp scampi wasn't the classic garlic butter lemon scampi I expected, but it was very good! And portions are enough to feed me for several meals. They also serve fresh warm bread with an olive oil (with olives, eggplant, garlic confit, etc) that was soooo savory and perfect. Now onto the funnnnn stuff. Dianaaaaaa girl. Our bartender for the night and for life! Such a sweet, fun, sassy spirit! She made our whole night. In facttttt we realized too late that the outdoor eating area is stunnnnnning - fire pit and all! But how grateful am I that we didn't know that because sitting at the booth right next to the bar, we got to have tableside bar service from the best bartender I've had in a while. Personality and execution. On point. Give her some creative freedom and she will have so much fun with your cocktails. Tell her exactly what you want and which flavor profiles you prefer- and she's got something up her sleeve for you! We had so many variations of fruity frozen margaritas (hard to find these days, most restaurants we frequent only do classic margaritas on the rocks). Frozen margarita flavors we had were fresh strawberry, raspberry, guava passion fruit, another raspberry with a lemon twist... I ordered the Limoncello (my favorite and it absolutely delivered), we also had a whiskey sour, an espresso martini (MY FAVE) and the sorrento margaritas. (A classic margarita with lemon instead of lime, very fresh and refreshing.) Lina was our server and she was incredible. She cut our cake for us and she was just so amazing. She answered all of our questions about the menu and made great recommendations. She even recorded a video of us singing happy birthday to our friend and she was such a delight. We will absolutely be back to celebrate another milestone soon. Bella'Gio was the perfect experience for us. We had such a great time and will be singing our girls' praises for years to come. Thank you for having us!!!

Disappointed in Bella'gios. This pains me to leave a poor review after so many good…read moreones/experiences but this cannot go unmentioned. Preparing lab engineered/processed chicken and trying to pass it off as a chicken cutlet is just sad and a little pathetic. We've been going to Bella'gios for 2 years now since moving back to CT and I have had the chicken parm dinner twice before via take out and a few times at the restaurant. This was NOT chicken. Not in the ACTUAL sense that it came from an ACTUAL farm, from an ACTUAL living chicken. This was processed, lab engineered McDonalds processed-nugget 'quality'. From the first bite I could tell this wasn't what I had at least 5 times prior. I ONLY eat poultry and fish/seafood. I have a severe texture issue with meats and haven't consumed mammal meat since 1986! The slightest variation will stand out within the first bites. Needless to say I won't be ordering take out from Bella'gios in the future and we're not sure we will be visiting the restaurant in the near future as well as this has turned us off from the menu now. Posted are some photos of the 1/8 to 3/16 artificial cutlet. The cutlets use to be moist and succulent and the chicken practically melted in your mouth. This questionable substance was like chewing on a sponge after it had dried out. Im giving 2 stars because my spouses shrimp scampi was 'okay'. Otherwise it would have only been one. Do better.

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Bella' Gio Ristorante & Pizzeria - Very cool brick decor.

Very cool brick decor.

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Bella' Gio Ristorante & Pizzeria - Coconut guava passion fruit margarita

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Coconut guava passion fruit margarita

Anthony's Pizzeria & Deli - Supreme Pizza Slice

Anthony's Pizzeria & Deli

4.4(80 reviews)
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My wife and I arrived irritated and hungry after a 7 hour drive with so much traffic, we were…read morelooking for a place to sit down and eat, though there are two small tables inside this isn't the place for that. They stayed busy with calls and customers coming in and now after having a couple slices I know why. I'm not even sure what slices I picked, I both had bacon on them and one was a white pizza slice, and though I was worried because it was nearly 8 pm at night and who knows how long they had been sitting on display I wasn't in the mood to go somewhere else. Fast forward to my wife and I getting to our hotel and opening up the box and taking a bite, I smiled, it was one of the best bites of pizza I've ever had from NY to Italy to Germany to all over the US. My wife had one of their chicken sandwiches which was delicious too. You could tell when I was waiting for my slices of heaven they have their regular customers and in a small town they were super friendly. AWESOME PIZZA

Great place to grab a slice! I came here shortly after they opened on a weekday. They had a great…read moreselection of slices. I went with a cheese and a Buffalo Chicken. Both were good! They heated them up for me and they came out nice and hot. The pizza had a nice texture to it; a good mix of chew and crunch. The taste and both were good. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely worth a stop for a few slices! I need to come back and try some of the other varieties they have.

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Anthony's Pizzeria & Deli - Big selection of pizza by the slice

Big selection of pizza by the slice

Anthony's Pizzeria & Deli - Steak Fajita grinder

Steak Fajita grinder

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Noto Americano - Cajun shrimp Alfredo special

Noto Americano

4.0(78 reviews)
2.6 mi

Decided to try Noto Americano for the 1st time for Father's Day takeout. We ordered the Chicken…read moreParmigana, Lemon Bay Chicken and a Meatball Grinder. The price for takeout for these (3) things were on the high side to not include a side salad. With that said, we were aware that those weren't included as it wasnt listed on their online ordering. We just figured the portion for both Entrees were likely larger and thats why you paid a la carte for the salad. We come back home with the takeout and to our surprise for quite a high price, the portions were small. How small, each meal fit with pasta inside a plastic container, similar to those used for Asian takeout. For any other restaurant that serves Chicken Parmigana, its always been a larger round metal dish with pasta on the side. Typically with 2 pieces of chicken. Putting portion aside as one can argue that we may have been able to find that out before ordering, the (2) entrees were not great. The Chicken Parmigana had one piece of chicken and the chicken was charred, dry, minimal amount of cheese and the both the chicken and pasta itself had a scarce amount of pasta sauce. I found myself having to scrub the side of the dish for any sauce left. The lemon bay chicken was also quite dry and unfortunately the mixture of recip (chicken, pasta and sauce) was quite tasteless. I'm not typically one to leave a 1 or 2 star reviews often, as I'd rather just not go again to the place where I had said experience but between the quality of food, price and portion, this place falls into a bit of an exception for me. Look, I've eaten at many places, if your portions are going to small for the price (and without sides), then the quality needs to EXCEED the excepted regional standard for that dish to justify that reasoning. This experience did not do that, instead we are left with half of take home container of each meal that we will have to toss in trash for Fathers Day.

Such a cozy, moody dining room but still feels family-friendly. The bar and patio look so…read moreimpressive, I'd love to sit out there on a nice summer day! Apps came out before drinks and the food was super quick overall, service felt a bit slower but everyone was still very helpful, and friendly. The cacio e pepe was a little too peppery for me but maybe that's the point, the chicken cutlet was perfect...crispy and juicy and the meatballs had a great little kick. Ended with the cheesecake that was rich and creamy, wish there was a bit more crust. Overall, great vibes and I'd definitely be back to try something different

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To go area

Noto Americano - Verdura pizza

Verdura pizza

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Fox Osteria - Surprise dessert from our server tiramisu cake

Fox Osteria

3.2(10 reviews)
3.6 mi

It is unfortunate that this restaurant closed so soon. I went for lunch with friends and it was not…read morebusy because it was a weekday. Nonetheless, we had a lot of fun and the food and drinks were tasty. Would have returned if it was still open.

My friends were going to be in the Meriden area and asked to have dinner together. They asked where…read moreI recommend to go as I live in the area. , I have not been to Fox Osteria before but wanted to try. When we walked in Italian music was playing. We sat down right away. It was a Wednesday night. We noticed that the menu online is not the same as the menu there. We were both happy and disappointed at the same time with the menu change. There was an appetizer we plan to get From the online menu, but was not there at the menu at the restaurant. Two of us did order food that we did not see on the menu online so we were both happy that we were able to order gnocchi. That is pretty much.. I did take a picture of the menu and posted it here in my review so people could see the actual menu. The pasta comes with three choices of sauce, a marinara sauce, a pink sauce, or a Bolognese. My friend ordered the gnocchi with the pink sauce and absolutely loved it. I wasn't sure what to get, but I got the marinara sauce. I was not aware at the time, but the marinara sauce is actually very spicy. I really loved it and was happy with my choice. My friend tried it and thought it was too spicy for her but really loved her choice. My other friend, very much enjoyed the linguine and clams. No bread is offered complementary. Small salads did come complementary with the dinners. Overall, we were all happy and we all would like to come again.

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Fox Osteria - Chicken BBQ pizza

Chicken BBQ pizza

Fox Osteria - Fettucine carbonara

Fettucine carbonara

Fox Osteria - Cannoli flight, compliments of the kitchen. Wonderful surprise.

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Cannoli flight, compliments of the kitchen. Wonderful surprise.

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