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    Willow Osteria

    4.3 (193 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Gluten free menu
    Tami W.

    Upscale Italian in Clovis with extensive gluten free offerings on a separate menu! The staff are well trained as far as the menu, service and allergies. The grilled salmon was amazing. For salad I would have preferred a mix of greens less tart than endive and arugula, but I enjoyed the lemon vinaigrette. Quite a bit of seating including some outside for when the weather permits. Ambiance was romantic/cozy with different sections to keep the noise down.

    fried chicken/ truffle fries, carbonara pasta, & chicken parm

    Presentation was great! I loved the interior and the ambiance was really nice. The food, however, was quite plain. There wasn't anything special about the sauce, and the chicken felt pretty bland as well. Even the fries were just plain. The carbonara was also quite salty--it felt a little overwhelming compared to the chicken, and unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it. The chicken parm wasn't bad, just a bit underwhelming and plain. Overall, the food wasn't anything special. I'm honestly pretty disappointed with the taste and texture, especially since it was so hyped up. I probably won't be coming back, but I'm glad I got to try it at least lol.

    Appetizer
    Michael G.

    Had the opportunity to have lunch at Willow Osteria and I must say my wife and I will surely visit again. Our appetizer was delicious and the bread was delicious something this simple but done in a way you enjoyed every taste. The pasta dishes were done in the same amazing style. The service was so delightful and attentive. The ambience of this special place is decorated to enhance the feeling of comfort home prepared dishes. The Pardini family has done it again.

    Pork Lasagna
    Danielle B.

    Dining experience here was more than delightful Both Aimee and Hope were extremely attentive at explaining the menu, Hope our main server made our cute 4 month anniversary more than delightful. The recommended appetizer contained refreshing Tomatoes on top of creamy mozzarella paired with a large helping of thick bread. We were able to split our two pastas of choice, The Pink Sauce and sausage Fusili pasta and Pork Lasagna were exceptional. I have yet to try anything better in Fresno's Italian cuisine. I would love to explore more of their dinner and lunch menu. We were sat near the patio dining, we shared the booth side which was rather comfortable, other areas of the restaurant appeared more photo worthy nonetheless the ambiance was nice and quiet Amazing food, paired with delightful staff makes a good restaurant.

    The Fusilli 9/10 added mushrooms . Delicious 08/22/26
    Angie R.

    I came to Willow Osteria in Clovis, CA with my girlfriends on 8/22/26. Upon entering I was greeted. I must say it was definitely a good find! Very bright inside and it was a little warm. love when restaurants have vegetarian and gluten-free options that don't feel like an afterthought. Our server was super helpful and even let us know that the arancini is made with chicken stock, which I really appreciated. She also shared that their pasta and sauces are made in-house, and you could definitely tell with the pasta. I tried the Clover Club gin cocktail (9/10) and ordered two of them! The Arancini (7/10) needed more flavor and the gluten-free fusilli with pink sauce and mushrooms (9/10) was savory and packed the flavor I needed! The fusilli was definitely my favorite. Overall, 9/10 for me. I'd absolutely come back and try more of the menu!

    Tiffany R.

    No complaints here. We were welcomed, sat promptly for our reservation and our waiter was very attentive. I appreciated him explaining their specials and really making it an experience. We did sit on the patio on a hot day but they had misters and it was a nice evening so the heat wasn't too bad. Food and drinks were very good! Emphasis on the drinks! This place definitely lived up to the recent hype. I can't wait to go back and try more. 10/10 recommend the Sicilian Kiss!!

    Ravioli
    David H.

    She's cute! Honestly I enjoyed this place a lot more than annex. Came here for an anniversary dinner to try something new and I was impressed. The cocktails are exceptional. I would honestly just come back and sit at the bar for the cocktails. The gimlet was refreshing and the espresso martini was also a hit. For some reason I still felt a stiff and stale energy in the restaurant . It wasn't very flowy or vibey but this could be the standard for Italian restaurants. They have outdoor seating which I may choose to do next time I go. Each dish was delicious however the lasagna did taste alil bit more on the salty side but overall it was the best I've had. Service is top notch and our waitress was very attentive and patient. Check it out!:)

    Outside patio seating
    Julianne G.

    The latest addition to the Pardini family's restaurants in the area, Willow Osteria is a gorgeously decorated yet laid back-you-can-see-them-working-in-the-kitchen vibe. They also have an outside covered patio for seating. Service was professional and attentive. Sarah took great care of us. We went for lunch so I ordered lighter fare and tried the butter lettce, pear and gorgonzola salad with chicken added. Unfortunately, the chicken was rubbery and I didn't care for the dressing. However, Sarah graciously replaced my salad with the arugula salad, which had a lemony vinaigrette, pine nuts, shaved parmegiano, and avocado and was delicious. The manager also came over to make sure everything was good. My husband ordered a burger and fries of which I took several bites , and this also was delicious. The only other negative was that it was very cold inside the restaurant. So make sure you bring a sweater, or sit outside on the patio!

    Caesar salad
    Larry D.

    Tried this place for a late lunch. Some things were good and some we'll skip in the future. We tried the meatball appetizer and a Caesar salad. They were fine but nothing special. Hard to justify the price. We tried two pasta dishes. They were good, but the portion sizes were pretty small. The chicken parm sandwich was good and the fries were excellent. We'll try it again for dinner to make a final conclusion to see if we'll add this place to our rotation.

    Noel C.

    First time here for lunch and I have to say the burger was a little disappointing with the dry stale bun and the aioli needed a little more flavor. The raviolo and arancini are always solid. The zero proof drinks were ok.

    Sirloin
    celeste c.

    Absolutely stunning restaurant! Service here was excellent, literally perfect. The food was just incredibly delicious, as well as the drinks. Would come back here a hundred more times, wish I lived closer!

    Michelle S.

    Went this evening for a girls dinner to celebrate a few of our birthdays. Upon arrival I had to circle the parking lot to find a spot. The parking lot is a good size, there were just so many people there enjoying themselves, that it why it was hard to find a spot. There are so many cool places to eat in this development. We were seated right away. The table was in a great spot, it was great for people watching. Our waitress was so wonderful. She was so knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions for everything that our table ordered. Everything from the drinks to the appetizers and even our entrées. The drinks came fast and every single drink was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their drinks. The appetizers came fast and hot and were super fresh. Once we ordered our entrées, they came super fast. They were nice and hot. Almost everyone finished their plates. The portion sizes were wonderful and everyone enjoyed their food. I would've given five stars, except there were a lot of flies flying around where we were sitting. We were sitting in the front area as soon as you walk in the door by the bar. I know it's summer and it's hot and flies come in, but we did a lot of swatting flies away during our dinner and while we were talking. One of my friends had a fly land and go into her drink glass. I know the flies are super crazy this year in Fresno but when you're eating in a restaurant, you don't want to have to swap flies away while eating or sitting at the table and talking. All of us had a wonderful time and the food was delicious. I'm sure we will all be going back to visit again.

    Limoncello
    Brenda G.

    After months of trying to snag a dinner resy at an appropriate time, i finally gave up and decided to just at least get a lunch resy. I honestly couldn't wait any longer, especially after all the good things I've heard about this restaurant. If you are also wanting to try and unable to get a good reservation, you'll find it easy to find a lunch one! As soon as you walk in, the air feels different. With stunning decor that's well curated from each tiny detail to the ones that matter the most. To me it gives upscale New York family dining. At the same time something about the bar area is giving speakeasy, perhaps it's the beautiful wood cabinets. All in all it is a beautiful location, you'll almost forget you're in the Central Valley. Now let's talk food. Simply amazing! I have no complaints and I highly recommend trying the chicken parm! I do not eat pork, however my friend did say that the Bruschetta platters were so authentic and highlight compared to the ones from her travels abroad. The lemon pasta is a good beginner pasta for those wanting to venture out to zesty favors. However for those with a more experienced palette you may find its not as lemony, regardless it is still rather delicious. The service is really what tied this all together. The staff is well put together, and on top of everything. Most importantly they are kind and genuinely seem happy to be there. I couldn't have asked for a better lunch, how lucky am i to have found an out of town experience so close to home. Now do yourself a favor and make the resy!

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