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L'Osteria, New York, NY

L'Osteria

4.8
4.8
320 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At L’Osteria, we strive to constantly come up with plates that will surprise and excite your taste buds. Our dishes are inspired by the beauty of Italy, but also stand-out as something all their own. With the changing of the seasons, our menu will change to match what is at the peak for bringing you the freshest ingredients. Plus, our homemade pasta is unlike anything you’ve had before. Our commitment is to providing the very best food, in a cozy environment. This is the neighborhood spot you’ve been waiting for, to enjoy quality drinks and incredible food with the people you love. Be sure to stop in and see what we’re cooking up each night, as the daily specials are sure to offer something new every time you visit.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 524-6294
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    L'Osteria invites guests to celebrate Christmas Eve with a delightful dinner experience. The restaurant promises a cozy atmosphere, enhancing the festive spirit of the occasion. This event offers an opportunity for patrons to enjoy a special meal in a warm and inviting setting, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings.

What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Osteria offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Guests rave about the attentive staff and perfectly prepared dishes, making it a neighborhood gem. The atmosphere allows for easy conversation, and the menu features authentic Italian cuisine that's consistently praised as "delicious" and "well-presented."

320 Reviews
  1. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always excellent. Lovely to have such a cozy neighborhood place.

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  2. Lawrence

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    193 reviews

    5.0

    193 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had no idea this place was going to be so good! There were three of us and the staff was very accommodating. I had the osso-buco - delicious!

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  3. Julie

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails are always great! Alison was our waitress. She was amazing! We sat catching up w friends for a LONG time. She was patient, funny, accommodating and made our night perfect! We will be back again!

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  4. Ann

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely restaurant with a rare neighborhood feel. No complaints unless you have a hearing problem. Because it’s small it’s noisy. But the service and food were great.

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  5. Rodolfo

    VIP

    Mexico City

    126 reviews

    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is one of the best Italian restaurants at the upper east side with great service

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  6. Greg

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. Had a timed dining limit but never felt rushed during the busy Saturday dining service. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  7. LEN

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent restaurant near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Food was delicious and the staff friendly. We'll be back!

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  8. Marielle

    New York City

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! Great, friendly service! Low noise level!👏👏

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  9. Rachel

    New York City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Truly enjoyed discovering this upper East Side neighborhood favorite. While the noise level at capacity made it difficult to have a conversation, the staff could have been more welcoming and accommodating. The menu variety was fine and we all found something to enjoy.

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  10. Rodolfo

    VIP

    Mexico City

    126 reviews

    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service with an extraordinary quality meal, it is the perfect combination, impecable place with a very nice staff taking care of the customers

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FAQs

L'Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 320 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for L'Osteria

1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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