L'Osteria is one of the best italian restaurants in New York for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in Upper East Side.
L'Osteria on the Upper East Side does not appear to be in the business of reinventing Italian fine dining, and by all accounts that restraint is the point.
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Prosciutto Di Parma, Felino Salame, Capocollo, Parmigiano Reggiano, housemade pickled vegetables
Fried calamari & mixed market vegetables, aioli
Homemade marinated roasted peppers and eggplant, Imported burrata, balsamic vinegar
Handmade pasta, beef & pork ragù, parmigiano reggiano
Organic roasted rosemary half chicken, roasted potatoes, butter, garlic
L'Osteria is a clean first click in Upper East Side in New York when you want a italian option you can trust. Antipasto and Fritto Misto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 386 Google reviews.
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For now, L'Osteria holds a 9.4 rating across 386 Google reviews.
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L'Osteria is a Italian restaurant located in Upper East Side, New York. L'Osteria on the Upper East Side does not appear to be in the business of reinventing Italian fine dining, and by all accounts that restraint is the point.
L'Osteria is best for special occasion, special occasion, business dinner, refined, upscale, classic. L'Osteria is a clean first click in Upper East Side in New York when you want a italian option you can trust. Antipasto and Fritto Misto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 386 Google reviews.
L'Osteria is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.4 from 386 reviews
Start with Antipasto, Fritto Misto, Burrata and Fettuccine Ragu. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
L'Osteria holds a 9.4 Google rating from 386 reviews. L'Osteria is a clean first click in Upper East Side in New York when you want a italian option you can trust. Antipasto and Fritto Misto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 386 Google reviews.
L'Osteria is located at 1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, L'Osteria accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
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