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L'Osteria, New York, NY

L'Osteria

4.7 (367)
$31 to $50
Italian
1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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What 367 people are saying

L'Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Osteria is a delightful neighborhood gem with "outstanding food" and "attentive service" that consistently impresses. The cozy atmosphere and "authentic Italian cuisine" make it a favorite on the Upper East Side. Highlights include the "fabulous burrata and beet salad," "amazing Negronis," and "exceptional pastas." Perfect for a charming meal near The Met.

367 Reviews
  1. Marie

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous!! We had a party off 4 and everyone truly enjoyed their meal. Alex, our waiter, made the evening even more perfect!! The wine selection was reasonably priced and those offered were a nice variety. We will definitely return.

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  2. paula

    Phoenix17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My third time to this restaurant. Food is outstanding. Service is very attentive. Can't wait to go back.

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  3. shelley

    Detroit8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top notch service! Beet salad and burrata were fabulous and was the cod and salmon.

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  4. Normand VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a cozy restaurant, with delicious food! Our waiter, Olexander, was superb!

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  5. Gabriela

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to dine here! Food is consistently wonderful, service friendly and efficient. The ambiance is cozy and intimate. One of our favorite restaurants in the UES.

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    New York City139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well I was shocked to see how small this restaurant was, but it works! The host is so welcoming, the waiter was awesome with great enthusiasm and the food was fresh and delicious. My Negroni was top notch and my wine was amazing. Keep in mind that because the restaurant is so small, they have to turn the tables. So no 2-3 hour dinners here. It's understandable. Great place to come after visiting The Met.

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  7. Nandita

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a convenient location. The service was wonderful, and all of our dishes were excellent. I'm so happy to have a new option in the neighborhood.

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  8. Lawrence VIP

    Philadelphia County202 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second dinner we’ve had here. Both were delicious!

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  9. Robert VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute lovely location and food was great. Only issue was the service. Our waiter was fairly inattentive - took about 20 minutes from when seated till when he came to serve us and take order - he apologized each time he came to the table that he was sorry to have been so long but jus tbecause you say you are sorry doesn't mean it was any less okay that we had to wait. Same thing happened with waiting for the check. Why do I have to sit there for 10 minutes if you have taken the plates and we have told you no coffee and no dessert? Thankfully, you can pay on your bill with an app. Having to wait for this dude to take my card and then process it was likely gonna be annoying.

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  10. Maureen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a long lingering lunch with impeccable service even when the restaurant was to capacity. The meal was perfectly timed and delicious.

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L'Osteria is rated 4.7 stars by 367 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443

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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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