Had a lovely meal here during the week. A bit of a wait between courses but that's because the servers are also helping out in the kitchen. This just adds to the charm of the restaurant and you appreciate the food even more. Ordered the lamb chops and steak as we weren't in the mood for pasta. But the next time we come back we will definitely have the pasta.
OMG! I feel like I'm eating my nonna's food
WONDERFUL Italian traditional food. WONDERFUL friendly service. The ravioli were fresh, fresh, fresh v obviously home made. The seafood risotto was a bit on the salty side but again really fresh and bursting with flavour. I am definitely coming back again.
Absolutely loved it. Great character, staff and food. Authentic Italian, bruschetta was a great start and very well priced, side salad excellent, had a great element of sweetness. Mains were beautiful, gnocchi Gorgonzola, prefect density and Gorgonzola wasn’t over-bearing. Potato pizza really topped it off. Potatoes cooked beautifully, and pizza base and sauce were great. Tiramisu and panacotta were again very reasonably priced and extremely enjoyable. Thanks for the hospitality!
Delicious food! Amazing friendly staff! Had such a fantastic dinner, and the Panna Cotta for dessert was perfect! Will be back for sure! Thanks guys!!
Food that warms the heart
Feels like right out of nonna’s kitchen. It’s hard to describe how very homey it feels eating the food. Does not feel ‘commercial’ if there is such a thing. Started with the pizza and it felt very home made simple precise flavours. The gnocchi was lovely and soft inside. The risotto was cooked just right not to soggy not dry. Had to mentally tell myself to stop eating. Ambience was very rustic classic and suitable for large groups. Surprised this place is not choker blocks busy. Definitely coming back.
Excellent service. Friendly family run business. Food is consistently good. Have been coming here on and off for about 3 years and always enjoy the experience.
Exquisite food, fantastic service and a lovely ambience. Staff go above and beyond to create an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Couldn't ask for more!
We came here based on Zomato reviews. We just wanted to grab a takeaway pizza and pasta to share.
Service was amazing. The chef whipped us up a tasty pasta to our liking. Pizza was fresh and tasty! They even through in some special extras for us!
Highly recommend and will definitely be back to support this local business.
A very up beat and funky cafe. Nice and friendly staff. They have a simple yet very effective and delicious menu. Coffee is great and so is ambiance 💕🐷
Being a family run restaurant it is great to see the younger generation taking the driver's seat.
Decor is dated - but its perfect!
I loved a dishon the old menu - when we come here I always ask the staff if my chosen pasta will be made for me - there has never been an issue to date.
Bruschetta is on point. Pizza is delicious. Pasta is perfect. Wine is always unpretentiously on point.
I had dinner here on New Year’s Eve and it was great. Good food great and friendly service and great pace. Wine was excellent too.
I came here for dinner and drinks with a few friends on a recommendation and was not disappointed. It was some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time. My favourite dish of the night was probably the thin crust pizza which was cooked to perfection. The gnocchi was also a highlight. Service was excellent and staff were very friendly. Will be coming back.
Everything was exceptional. The owners are lovely people, speak fluent Italian so makes the experience even better. Their food best resembles traditional Italian food you'll probably have in Italy. Everything from entrees to dessert was amazing. The pizza base was very soft and the toppings were rich in taste. Would highly recommend trying to place for any occasion. For the price they charge you and the quality of food you get, I think it's the best food to value ratio. This place is one to remember and probably the best Italian food you'll have in Melbourne.
We celebrated my husbands birthday last Saturday night with 84 guests.
The quality and quantity of the food was absolutely amazing and delicious. The service was outstanding, with so many people to look after i did not expect things to run like clock work, but they did. My guests complimented the staff throughout the night. Kern was incredibly professional, amiable and nothing was a bother, all our requests were fulfilled. I highly recommend L'Osteria restaurant for a quiet dinner or for a large function, you will not be disappointed!!
This was the first time that I was at an Italian restaurant and experience was just fantastic. Starting from a friendly staff to the starter italian bread, then main meal with extra complimentary salad and finishing with a fabulous dessert was one of the best experiences I ever had. Everything was so freshly cooked and tasted amazing. Highly recommend this place. I might be going back in couple of days.
The friendly staff and old style decor combined to create an elegant but welcoming atmosphere. The pizza (my personal weakness, I just can't order anything else at an Italian establishment) was delicious with fresh ingredients and very flavorsome. Overall I really enjoyed the experience and I'm looking forward to going again.
Best restaurant food we've eaten
in ages. Loved the homemade bread and the veal was excellent as were the desserts. The chef introduced himself at the end of the meal and gave us a liqueur on the house. Would highly recommend this restaurant either as a group or romantic dinner.
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