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L'Osteria, New York, NY

L'Osteria

4.8 (381)
$31 to $50
Italian
1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028-1443

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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 381 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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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Osteria is a charming, intimate Italian gem, celebrated for its "fantastic" food, "wonderful" service, and cozy ambiance. Diners rave about the "delicious" pasta, "attentive" staff, and "memorable" experiences, making it a "neighborhood favorite." Perfect for both locals and visitors, this spot promises an "exceptional" dining experience.
381 Reviews
  1. Polly

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, intimate dining space, delicious food and attentive staff. Will definitely go again when in town as well as recommend to others. Thank you!

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  2. Fernanda

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Small and warm ambiance Very good service

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  3. Allison VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service with delicious food. Charm of restaurant was extremely welcoming and very pleasant. Only flaw…due to small size, noise level can be a bit loud. Highly recommend if you are on the upper east side!

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  4. Mike

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted classic Italian and we found it. Every thing was excellent. Definitely recommended.

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  5. Rhoda VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service is outstanding. Small restaurant with big flavor!

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  6. LC

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful. Had the roast chicken this time. It was fantastic. Many thanks!

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  7. Robert

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    small and intimate. wonderful staff and attention to detail. Food was very good.

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  8. Jean VIP

    Denver / Colorado19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian food. No frills. Just a great place to go. We will make sure we go again.

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  9. Paul

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent food! The staff was lovely, a memorable experience!

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  10. Mary Kate

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined at L’Osteria last night for my birthday. It was a lovely experience. Great food, wine, ambience, and service. Alex took care of us and did a lovely job!

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L'Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

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  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for L'Osteria

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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