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Osteria Avanti, Leola, PA

Osteria Avanti

4.6
4.6
794 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Enjoy the casual, rustic Italian cuisine of Osteria Avanti, with indoor & outdoor seating available.

Whether you dine outside on our tree lined seasonal patio or in the warm & cozy atmosphere of our intimate dining room and sophisticated bar, you’re sure to enjoy Osteria Avanti.

Experience Chef ’s carefully selected menu featuring fresh local ingredients, with herbs & produce grown in Chef's garden.
Craft beers, IPAs, specialty cocktails and an impressive wine list are also available.
Osteria is a perfect place for a night out with your significant other or a nice dinner with friends.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 656-8983
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shanta Ferguson
  • Catering
    Osteria can provide any type of event with amazing food and great service. Our staff will service caterings anywhere from 10 people up to 200 people within 30 miles. Most of our menu items are available in addition to more special request items. There are no time restrictions on when we cater an event and we also offer a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items as well. We cater any event either full service or drop-off. If interested please contact our Director of Sales Kelly Doutt at the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    The main dining room at Osteria can be rented out for special occasions up to 24 people. We do ask that any parties larger than 6 order off of our large party menu, which is available to view upon request. We also offer a larger room, our Dietro room, for events up to 40 people. To make the occasion extra special, we offer custom made cakes by our in house pastry chef or a beautiful flower arrangement from our in house florist. Both rooms can be booked 7 days a week 12pm to 10pm (upon availability). Osteria is a great place for any event: birthday, anniversary, business meeting etc. If interested please contact our Director of Sales Kelly Doutt for more details at the restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Doutt: (717) 556-8705
  • Neighborhood
    Leola
  • Cross street
    Route 23/ Main Street New Holland Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 794 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

794 Reviews
  1. SteveH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kyle, our server served us with attentiveness and quite a winsome personality. We enjoyed conversing with him. The lunch menu suited us quite well for a rainy, chilly day. We ordered comfort food. And you helped us celebrate our 40th anniversary that day with the best creme brulle we ever tasted. Thanks so much, Linda and Steve

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  2. misskelley

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time back in a long time since before covid and we were delighted to find that the food, service, ambiance and value are still exceptional. This is our favorite restaurant and we often recommend it to others. We look forward to returning more often!!

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  3. Excellent

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great this is our 4 th time there ! I love the atmosphere

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  4. Goodfoodie

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Great looking place and was not overly busy for a Saturday night so no noise levels to worry about. Seating was comfortable. Large portions across the table on all orders. I had the Brussel Sprout and sausage appetizer and was crispy but found the crumbled sausage to be less flavorful. Mom had the Arrancini which was delicious but found the accompanying red sauce too spicy. The wine was outstanding, the Super Tuscan and the Procecco. For dinner I had Lamb lollipops which were cooked perfectly and were tender and delicious with wild mushrooms and seared peaches and truffle oil. Mom had the Pork Chop which she found to be overcooked and slightly dry with accompanying vegetables, but found the beans to be overly crunchy and the carrots and asparagus cooked perfectly. Dessert we shared a creme Brulee that was outstanding. Everything was Large portions so you get your money's worth.

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  5. Kris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful experience at Osteria Avanti! We went for our 30th anniversary. Alessandro was our server and he made us feel like the only people there. He was so attentive and checked to make sure everything was to our taste. The food portions were so big even our side l salads were twice the side of a regular house salad. My husband had the salmon and I had the chicken breast with grilled vegetables and potatoes. All of the staff were attentive and atmosphere was beautiful and serene. High recommend for a date night!

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  6. RichardW

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The penne pasta and beef was served after being under a heat lamp for quite some time. It was dried out. It was a coagulated mess and served with bittersweet and milk chocolate shavings. What a terrible combination. I was up all night with cramps. The salad was mediocre and the menu not creative.

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  7. VeronicaL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautifully decorated, quiet and stately. The food is delicious and well balanced and the service was professional and warm. The bar manager, Kyle was super helpful and made phenomenal drinks. We will be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kyle and Allie were great and truly made the experience amazing! Can’t wait for my next visit!!

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  9. Danielle

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this place! Food, service, atmosphere...all amazing!

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  10. Frank

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our meals and service were outstanding. However, noting the restaurant's name, we were disappointed in the very limited Italian menu offerings.

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  11. Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Drinks and salad were wonderful. Entrees were slightly salty for our taste.

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  12. JustineC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Entrees and apps were great. Strawberry shortcake not so good. Creme brûlée was wonderful

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  13. HelenQ

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this little hidden gem. We discovered it about 6 months ago and have visited several times. The ambience is elegant and low-key. The food is delicious; we haven't had a bad or even a so-so meal. The staff is attentive and friendly. The wine and cocktail list is nice too. We love coming here!

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  14. GregK

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has been on the list partially due to wanting to see the Inn at Leola Village and also for the appealing menu. A lovely quiet dinner with pleasant and informed service from Emily. We started with an Italian Manhattan nicely orangey from the Amaro and Rye. The “side” salads were very generous and the Caesar was especially good with lots of Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes and anchovy. The rigatoni with meatball was actually with three meatballs and really tasty. The Sicilian swordfish had an intense red sauce over a cheesy vegetable risotto. Desserts were also great. Crème brûlée and the gelato trio were wonderful. In a region where ice cream is a religion this was fabulous. What a pleasant dinner. Nice atmosphere and service with excellent menu choices and a very calm and relaxed atmosphere. Will be back!

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  15. Elsie

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was truly outstanding. It was our anniversary and our first time trying this restaurant - we're glad we did. It was quiet on a weeknight. Service was a bit relaxed paced but fortunately we were in no hurry. The portions were all quite generous so we brought food home. The bread was delicious and the chocolate dessert was very intense and shareable. Highly recommend!

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  16. MICHAELW

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was outstanding. My wife and I both had the Halibut w/ risotto. Our server Kyle couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. Kyle is definitely an asset and an ambassador for the restaurant.

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  17. MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and visited the establishment for our baby moon getaway and everything about was much then we expected. From the hostess to the servers to employees. Well worth the money.

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  18. KelleeW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner. Quality meal at a fair price. Our server Kyle was amazing. He helped pair our drinks with our meal and offered suggestions for our meal. Beautiful, quiet dining room. We will be back!

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  19. TFG3

    Philadelphia

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure to eat here. Prompt service, good menu --- lots of seafood--- nice bar, quiet ambience

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  20. ZacharyD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Well the place us great and the staff is amazing. I ordered a new York strip. And whatever spice or herbs they use they used way way way too much of it that all i could taste was this spice and that spice alone over powered everything I couldn't even finish my meal because of it and my waitress or food runner never asked me how my food was the entire time.

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  21. Jonny

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    The ambiance and look of the restaurant was great. The drinks and appetizers were good. The main dishes unfortunately were less than pleasing. The server sent my filet mignon back 3 different times because the kitchen couldn’t cook a medium steak. First time was raw, second time was still raw, and the third time it was shoe leather. Our server Emily was amazing, attentive and apologized thoroughly throughout the meal for the cook on the steak which was in no way her fault. She also removed both of our meals from the bill. My wife said her New York strip was very bland but never said anything to the waitress about it. All in all and great looking restaurant with great service. It’s a shame I can’t recommend the food.

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  22. JohnL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was quaint, the food was delicious and the service great. it is little pricey but well worth it .

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    I’ll start with the positive. Location is nice-situated inside an Inn. Very nice landscaping on premises when we visited. Decor and restaurant is charming and clean looking. Now for the bad and most important part-the meal. Food was AWFUL! Ricotta cheese served on top of rigatoni was rancid. Meatballs appeared undercooked, ginormous and dry-way too much breadcrumbs. Sautéed calamari appetizer was SUPER fishy smelling and drowning in sauce. Water tasted funny and the wine glass smelled the water it was washed in. Will NOT be going back. A very expensive mistake. Only chose this restaurant because it was opened on Monday when our favorites were not open to celebrate a birthday that will now not be soon forgotten for the wrong reasons.

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  24. DomenickL

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food and atmosphere excellent. Will be back

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  25. TASOSC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has to be one of the best places we've eaten at in ages. Everything was perfect--the food, the service, the ambiance, Everything. I highly recommend this place for an amazing dinner. You won't be sorry!!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our lunch at Osteria could not have been nicer. Beautiful venue; refreshing wine; delicious food and incomparable service from Kyle. We absolutely enjoyed it.

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  27. captain

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was great and service was great, can't ask for more than that.

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  28. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Service was great! Value was good for the quality of food ☺️

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  29. joamrahD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I had lamb lollipops. 4 very small chops. Tasty but the dish was swimming in grease. It was very unappetizing watching the grease pool grow in the dish. I ate the chops and left the rest. Nice atmosphere. Staff very pleasant and attentive. We had rigatoni and meatballs and a shrimp and pasta dish as room service. Two nights previously. The pasta was perfect. The shrimp was undercooked and still cold. The meatballs were generous but not very tasty. Still, give it a try.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Wonderful ambience

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  31. DonH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time at Osteria Avanti. Our server Gabby was awesome! The food was amazing. We were treated with excellent service from all restaurant staff. Some of the dishes we had were Brussel sprouts with honey, Zucchini noodles, and beef tips with risotto, all were fantastic! The risotto was the best we ever had! Highly recommend this restaurant especially for a special occasion!

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  32. JeanT

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was flavorful and service was great. Noise was minimal; we could hear what the other people in our party were saying at al times, no need to repeat what was being said.

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  33. Charlie

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a very good experience dining at OA. The food, dacor, and staff were great. Our waitress, Emily was outstanding. Would definitely recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. HelenQ

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, elegant, wonderful cocktails and wines, friendly server, live entertainment. We enjoyed every aspect of this lovely restaurant and will return often. Truly fine dining.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! We got the lamb, and steak and everything was so good. Service was amazing! Try the risotto!!

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  36. HelenQ

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious unpretentious food. Good selection. Interesting cocktails. Beautiful atmosphere. Easy to miss! Tucked away in an inn complex. Can't wait to go back.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It was just ok nothing to go back for, the appetizers and dessert were better than the main course, when it started getting busy service slowed down. Not a great value or experience, just ok

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  38. KatelynW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fabulous time! Spent girls night out. So worth it!

    1 person found this helpful

  39. MelissaL

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing gem! From the service to the food, everything was perfect. The menu selections offer something for everyone, including those looking for unique and delicious flavor combinations. :)

    1 person found this helpful

  40. RobertB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Seemed a bit overpriced. I had a fettuccini dish that didn’t use the right pasta. They forgot to bring the soup the wife ordered. Service was very slow in general. I was underwhelmed by the whole experience.

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FAQs

Osteria Avanti offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 656-8983.

Osteria Avanti is rated 4.6 stars by 794 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Osteria Avanti

38 Deborah Drive, Leola, PA 17540

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 23/ Main Street New Holland Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Leola
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shanta Ferguson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (717) 656-8983
  • Catering
    Osteria can provide any type of event with amazing food and great service. Our staff will service caterings anywhere from 10 people up to 200 people within 30 miles. Most of our menu items are available in addition to more special request items. There are no time restrictions on when we cater an event and we also offer a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items as well. We cater any event either full service or drop-off. If interested please contact our Director of Sales Kelly Doutt at the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    The main dining room at Osteria can be rented out for special occasions up to 24 people. We do ask that any parties larger than 6 order off of our large party menu, which is available to view upon request. We also offer a larger room, our Dietro room, for events up to 40 people. To make the occasion extra special, we offer custom made cakes by our in house pastry chef or a beautiful flower arrangement from our in house florist. Both rooms can be booked 7 days a week 12pm to 10pm (upon availability). Osteria is a great place for any event: birthday, anniversary, business meeting etc. If interested please contact our Director of Sales Kelly Doutt for more details at the restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Doutt: (717) 556-8705
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