Osteria

Name: Osteria
Address: 247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 328-5700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1450)

$30 and under

Italian

247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Our vision is to insure a quality dining every time you eat with us. Osteria's purpose is to provide 'Culinary Contentment.' Whether you are choosing to enjoy an Osteria meal at home, your business via delivery, or in our dinning room, it is our pleasure to assist you. We believe in preparing fresh, whole food, as an essential to our customer's well-being. We are focused at providing you, our family and friends, with a traditional Tuscan cuisine, which pleases the palate is healthy, and progressive. Whether you are gathering with family, friends, co-workers, or entertaining clients, we happily offer our assistance. It is a privilege to serve you, grazie!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 328-5700
Website
http://www.osteriatoscanapaloalto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Ramona St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Osteria is a beloved Italian haven in Palo Alto, celebrated for its "great food" and "fantastic service." With a charming alfresco setting, the restaurant offers "consistently excellent" cuisine and a warm ambiance. A favorite for both casual family gatherings and special occasions, Osteria promises a delightful dining experience.

1,450 Reviews

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Corenna VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I was hopeful about this location as it had mixed reviews. Unfortunately the food is mediocre at best. I should have known when the male host sat us down and tossed the menus on the table. We started with their meatballs appetizer and they were small and tough. All of our meals were subpar. I ordered a dish with shrimp and the shrimp were so tiny I was skeptical to even eat them so didn’t. The only reason we didn’t send food back was our server was kind. I would skip this establishment - there are plenty of other great choices in Palo Alto.
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John VIP
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great afternoon to have an early dinner alfresco.
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David VIP
San Francisco Bay Area75 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Longtime favorite place for Italian classics. Still love the food and service!
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Katie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another staple in downtown. Simple menu with classic dishes. Service impeccable.
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Alix VIP
Chicago / Illinois90 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were wonderful! Osteria has such a comfortable vibe, too. It’s a great place for families and groups of friends to dine!
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Michael
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter, great food, fun. Jorge Adriano, very funny.
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maricela
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Osteria is one of our favorite Italian restaurants.
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John
Hawaii10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistantly great food and great service. Osteria is one of my favorites since thhe=y opened!
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Laurie VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Love it every time. Staff is so friendly and food is top notch.
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Randy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to score it higher than good. It has always had a reputation for being very good to excellent. The road to good is paved with long periods where no trace of our server could be found. Was that because she was being asked to service tables both inside and out? Was it because the kitchen was backed up and there was need to say, "your order should be up soon", though that didn't happen, it might have been a way to soften the blow of slow service. I would say the pasta was a bit over cooked and the sauce had been reduced so much that is was more like a lump of angle hair instead of an al dente portion caressed by a light tomato sauce. Oh well, the lone restroom for the restaurant was open the one time I had to use it. Though my fiance was forced to stand in the hall waiting. Really, one unisex bathroom for the whole restaurant. I guess good was pretty accurate. Here's to hoping you find your way back to very good and excellent. Cheers.
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Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 328-5700.

Osteria is rated 4.5 stars by 1450 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Cross street
Ramona St
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.osteriatoscanapaloalto.com/
Phone number
(650) 328-5700

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