05/07/08

Great food, wonderful Front of the House

by Chicheme

My husband and I have eaten here four times and the experience has always been superb. The champagne chicken is to die for and my husband always orders the spinach and ricotta ravioli. The Chef is top notch and the front of the house, Gilbert, makes everyone feel comfortable and at home. The waiters are very professional and all top-notch. This restaurant is worth every dime!

06/25/07

Worth the Expense!

by tammyhouse

Dinner for 2 with one glass of wine plus tip was right at $200.00 but it was the best meal I have ever experienced in Miami. We sought it out on our girls trip last month and thankfully found it! My appetizer was a stacked lobster dish with avocadoes, my caesar salad had perfectly blended dressing and my entree was supreme. The service was excellent with a server checking on each course with perfect timing and never allowing your water to get even a little low. The freh baked bread basket for starters was also a tasty and nice touch!

• Pros: Cozy bistro atmosphere, fabulous service and cuisine
• Cons: Taxi drivers were unfamiliar

Hearty, homey Italian cuisine satisfies both the soul and the palate at this modest eatery.

by Contributor

In Short
The modest façade and dining room keep in step with the neighborhood. That doesn't matter to patrons, however, who pack the restaurant and make reservations essential. Patrons often flip through the regular menu, then abandon it in favor of the lengthy list of daily specials, which are at the heart of Osteria's cookery. Pastas are a house specialty. There's seafood linguine in a tomato-rich broth or veal ravioli with brown butter and fried sage.

11/22/04

Perfect Food, Service

by jillinboston

A great South Beach choice. We secured reservations at this cozy restaurant same day. The food was above par - wonder caesar salad, great lobster app. The pasta was homemade and delectably fresh. Try the pecan pie for desert - yum.

11/19/04

Ottimo

by alitza weiss

As a precocious diner, I expect the best when it comes to my palate. Well, this is where my palate proliferates, in the delight and feast of gastronomy. There has never been a dish that has been recommended or a wine that has been scrutinized that has not been a sensual delight to the mind and taste. Do not miss this one, if you do, you are missing out on the beauty and art of life...

• Pros: Food Quality, Service, Attention to Detail

02/16/03

Fantastic!

by brianpoeschel

Food: Unbelievable. Everything was just awesome.

Service: Top notch. Not even close to SoBe BS.

Tips: Need a Reservation. Tiny place. No bar. Go across street to Espanola (sp?) and have drink if early. Order off the specials menu...fantastic.

02/04/03

great service

by vbaldonado

I love this place. the food is great and service as well. The portion of food is very big, enough for two!

• Pros: service, quality of food, ambiance
• Cons: location, parking, space

07/13/02

Service, service, service

by bmeltzer

This restaurant definitely has the best service in town. Considering the generally poor service found in Miami, it is a breath of fresh air. The food is fantastic, wait staff are knowledgable and extremely accomodating. Definitely one of the top 5 restaurants in town.

• Pros: Service, Food, Accessability
• Cons: Atmosphere, Expensive, Valet Parking a must