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Ossobuco Ristorante

Name: Ossobuco Ristorante
Address: 3418 11th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20010-2006
Telephone: (202) 975-1694
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

132 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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When you first enter Ossobuco you will be greeted by the fresh smells of our homemade Italian pasta sauces, Veal Ossobuco, and seafood. Our Staple (which is also our namesake) would be our four hour slow-cooked, melt in your mouth Veal Ossobuco. We strongly suggest that you try our mouth-watering chocolate mousse.

Our guests can look forward to a fine Italian dining experience as they imbibe in our vast array of Italian wines. We have indoor seating available, but if you would rather sit outside we are happy to accommodate you in our private enclosed back patio. Our two space heaters will keep you warm and cozy as you indulge in our freshly made Italian cuisine. We also offer a private upstairs dining room for our larger parties or special events.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Dessert
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 975-1694
Website
http://www.ossobucoristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3418 11th St NW Washington, DC 20010-2006
Neighborhood
Columbia Heights / Brightwood
Cross street
11th and Monroe
Parking details
Park in a two hour zone.
Public transit
Its the Columbia heights stop Green and yellow line.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 132 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Italian
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Had the ossobuco. Outstanding. But it takes a long time to cook. 25 minutes became 45, and then 55. If you have the time, it’s a great dish. Server wasn’t around much the first half hour but then was very attentive and apologetic. We left quite full.
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Amanda
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was outstanding. We had the Caesar salad, ossobuco, short ribs, pasta with lamb ragu, branzino, and duck breast. The duck breast was incredible. Waiter was lovely, our table was quiet, which was wonderful as we were with grandparents.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date with wife. Excellent service good and ambiance.
PK
PrasK
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on a Monday night, pretty late, we reached the restaurant at about 8.30pm. The restaurant was very quiet, and we had the front part of the dining room to ourselves. The service was attentive and the food was spectacular! I had the sauteed chicken breast with mashed potatoes while the wife had the gnocchi. We loved both items so much that we asked if the chef could make us a side portion of the vegetarian risotto to try out, and to our surprise and relief, they did! The risotto was just as good as the chicken and the gnocchi, and it surpassed our expectations. To wrap up dinner, we ordered tiramisu and panna cotta, both of which were amazing! This place is expensive, no doubt, but the food is top notch and well worth the cost!
PK
PaulK
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Calamari is absolutely amazing; the rest of the menu was good, but not great. Nice outdoor seating, and good waiter.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I adore this restaurant! I’ve brought friends and family here and the experience and meal are always outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were able to take advantage of the beautiful weather and eat outside. The staff wasfriendly and helpful. The food was excellent. We will be returning soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Ossobuco was fantastic! We live in the neighborhood and had walked by several times - and are so glad we decided to try it. We sat outside in the heated patio and both tried the evening specials - the lamb chop and the branzino. Both were incredible! We were so happy with dinner and can’t wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful neighbor restaurant,
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Impeccable service. Generous portions. Great food. Really nice ambiance. Will definitely become a regular spot.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ossobuco never fails to deliver. Excellent service . Ambience on point. Music on point. Food was excellent and at a fair price.
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jwalk
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I ordered the famous lobster risotto and it delivered! Highly recommend. The food was amazing and we loved the service. Cute little place. I would have given it five stars, but knocked one off because the restaurant is no longer following the safety measures that are listed on its Open Table page, which are part of why I had selected the restaurant.
KH
KellyH
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
First time visitors. Lovely setting, attentive staff and the food was outstanding. We would go back.
GC
GonzaloC
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fantastic food. The service was very friendly but did not check back with the table as often as we needed. Will definitively return
AW
AliceW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were exceptional!! We had buratta to start and the 3 of us had different pastas all of which were delicious. Will definitely go back!
NC
NicholasC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was great, the octopus and calamari appetizers were amazing and the seafood risotto was lovely. The mouse with banana ice cream was a great way to end the evening. Great service and extensive wine menu.
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Taverna
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great job! Only thing was lukewarm coffee and no cream at the end of dinner. Then, ran out of coffee. Just step up the coffee game and it’s a 5/5.
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Bryan
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Best Italian I’ve had in a long time. The gnocchi was like little pillows!
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coinsfrommymemorybank
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beet salad and lobster risotto!!!!! Charming decor and hearty servings that don't overwhelm. Tiramisu is perfect. Fine wine selection with respectfully-priced and worthwhile bottle options. COVID-appropriate all the way around; we chose indoor seating over outdoors (which is well constructed and sits on an infrequently used sidewalk). 10/10 recommended. Get more than one appetizer or you'll have to live wondering what you missed!
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Basil
Washington DC
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
I found this to be the most delicious food of any fine Italian restaurant in Washington Osso bucco entree was a stand out as well as the scallop appetizer and the rockfish was unparalleled. Such a kind and thoughtful staff.
AB
AndresB
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was fantastic. Service was good, a little slow. But ambiance was nice.
a
anonymous
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Ordered the signature dish Ossobucco. It was actually tough. Not cooked long enough. All the rest of the food was very good. Service was excellent.
KD
KDBotch
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food, real authentic Italian. Would definitely recommend
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
For a Valentine’s Day date night it was the perfect environment. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious and exactly as advertised, and the drinks were expertly made. The wifey and I will be going back very soon.
G
Gwlong1983
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed a delicious italian meal with excellent service. Wonderful night out.
MW
MariW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food and good service! we were impressed with the quality of the food and our server was great.
MD
MichaelD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding Valentine’s Day Dinner. The food, ambiance and service was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
AC
AleC
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
It is always a pleasure to eat at Ossobuco. Their menu is wonderful, ambience is great, and the staff is very friendly.
WD
WDC1
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
Ossobuco is one of our very favorite restaurants in Washington. However, our most recent visit was well below our previous experiences. While the food was at the highest stand, the delivery was solw and sporadic with entres being delivered five mintes apart. We assume this was due to having limited wait staff availability. while our family will return, because of our previous experiences, the most recent experience was quit diasppointing.
K
Kiki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely date at Ossobuco! The food was fantastic, wait staff were patient and attentive, and the ambiance was fantastic. This is a great Columbia Heights find.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful- the burrata was to die for and the veal delicious!!!
HJ
HungryJack
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Will return to Ossobuco when it is fair weather and we can dine outside
A
Andrew
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall1food1service5ambience1
On an early evening weeknight this dining room - at first glance - feels charming with warm lighting and staff who let you know they cared even if the restaurant had more than one other couple dining. However, the over-sour Lavender Collins and uninspired bread dish would prove an aperitivo foreshadowing of a poor attempt at Italian cuisine. A mushy, $32 risotto was served with pieces of lobster that alternated between soft and rubbery in a bowl so hot that your fingers burned near it’s edge. Though the staff would swear the extreme temperate indicated a chef preference, rather than the obvious reheating of a reheated dish, it would be clear to even the untrained palate that the customer should be paid for even trying the dish. Even if well prepared, it would have been hard to enjoy a meal with the loud buzzing of an industrial pasta maker in the dining room that seemed to not notice that it had any customers. With previous good reviews only one thing can be said: che peccato!
WD
WDC1
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ossobuci is a treu neighborhood gem woth traveling to from outside the neighborhood. One is always welcomed with a friendly greeting amd made to feel at home. The service is steler withouy being overwhelming and the food is aalways fresh and excellent. he total experience at Ossobuce make one appreciate a fun and fine dining experirnce. We will definately return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall3food4service3ambience3
Overpriced for what we got, and a few other issues - cutlery wasn’t clean, wine was only so-so, food was good but again for the prices it wasn’t blowing us away. We used to love this place but seems to have gone downhill a
AJ
AlexisJ
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightfully intimate with an excellent wine list and delicious food. Ossobuco never disappoints.
a
audreys
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we walked in, this was a beautiful experience. Each member of the staff was warm, welcoming and engaging. Each dish showed immense care and surprisingly wonderful flavors. I can’t imagine a more enjoyable experience. And the ambience is simply delightful. I can’t wait to return again, and again.
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Avery
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super quiet inside - could be just because we went on a weeknight! The server was super knowledgeable about the menu, and they had such a nice selection of wines and desserts. Treated us quite nicely on my husband’s birthday!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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Ossobuco Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 975-1694.

Ossobuco Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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3418 11th St NW Washington, DC 20010-2006

Additional information

Cross street
11th and Monroe
Neighborhood
Columbia Heights / Brightwood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Dessert
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park in a two hour zone.
Public transit
Its the Columbia heights stop Green and yellow line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ossobucoristorante.com/
Phone number
(202) 975-1694

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Ravioli Pasta

Lobster Risotto

Fried Calamari

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