Daniel Parvin

The food was excellent. I also like the old New York Italian American Aesthetic they had going on. Everything was well made and I can tell they put lots of time into each dish. The quality was also really good. The portions were great as well. Our waiters Alex and Jaime were both very helpful, kind, and funny. They really made the experience better especially with their jokes and charm. This has to be the best restaurant I’ve been to in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, and I’ve been to many restaurants around here.

Nim Sivapalan

Osteria Toscana in downtown Palo Alto was a fine experience enjoying pleasant Italian food. We got started with the complimentary bread which was freshly baked and easy to chew. The pasta I ordered (forgot the name but it's like a lasagna dish and fully vegetarian) was incredible, from the sauce and cheese to the flavors in the pasta and the portion size was generous. Our server, Jorge, was fantastic from start to finish, checking on us regularly and getting our orders out quite quickly. This is definitely on the pricier side, but it's worth it for the food and ambience. Parking is a bit tricky but in addition to street parking there's a garage a couple blocks away with free parking. Highly recommend this place.

Cindy Lu

Tortellini alla Panna 5 beef filled pasta dumplings, prosciutto, cream, peas, creamy, flavorful Caprese Con Mozzarella Di Bufala 4 three pieces, tomato slice with mozzarella slice on top, fresh basil, oregano, aged balsamic, olive oil, light, refreshing Lasagna 4 baked layered pasta, beef and pork meat sauce, mushroom, besciamella / white cream sauce, cheese (ricotta, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano), cheesy, tomato sauce flavor

Tracy Ferrell

We had a small birthday celebration at Osteria and it did not disappoint. The Insalata Osteria and Casear salads were outstanding and the Ravioli perfect. We also had the Grilled Salmon. The atmosphere is very authentic and friendly. I gave 4 stars given the service was a bit slow on a slow night.

Laura Capovilla

Such an amazing place to eat pasta and catch up with friends. I was in San Francisco for a quick visit. I'm glad I said I was craving Italian because we ended up here! The service was amazing, everything was taken care of at the speed of light and with a smile. The bread you're served at the beginning of the meal is simply wonderful, I would go back just for that beautiful crunchy gold-looking bread. The food was really delicious, I had the mezza Luna which was good but the best thing was the pasta bolognesa with tons sauce and flavor. For dessert we had the nocciola flan and affogato, probably the biggest affogato I've ever had. Not only that but it's served with the softest most delicious vanilla ice cream. I have to say, I think the affogato was the highlight of my evening. If your looking for good Italian food in the area, this is your spot!

+2

Bunny Flower

The pasta was okay. Maybe it was because I have high expectations before coming so I was a bit disappointed. There are not much protein in the pasta. And I still felt very hungry after eating a plate of pasta, two pieces of sourdough bread. (We even ordered a second plate of sourdough bread and it cost $4) and I drank a lot of water to feel less hungry. The server didn’t fill up my water after I finished it. I waited for 20 mins and then asked him to fill it up. FYI They charge you for a living wage fee of 5% before tax.

+1

Angelica Gutierrez

We came for Mother’s Day and were seated promptly. As a starter, they offered us sourdough bread, which was very crunchy and paired with an exquisite olive oil, such a nice touch. For the main dishes, we had the spinach ravioli, which tasted good, but wasn’t my favorite. I ordered the lasagna, and it had great flavor, really enjoyed it. Kyle, our server, was very sweet and funny, and made the experience even better.

Zac Tan

Solid place. Red vongole is interesting and surprisingly I love it when paired with a nice red! Tangy and refreshing. Clams are huge and fresh. Tiramisu is pretty good would rate it 4/5. Calamari steak is interesting! Flan is unique but not to my liking.

+1

Rose Y

This is a well established Italian restaurant that offers authentic food. We had a very friendly server and she was very professional. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Personally, I think inside of the restaurant needs some remodeling. It looks tired and outdated. However, the food was delicious.

+5

Steven Rank

The food and service here were outstanding. First they serve you a half a loaf of sliced sourdough bread with olive oil and chopped olives. The menu is extensive with pastas and assorted anti-pasta dishes. The wait staff is very friendly and accommodating as is the host. I had the poached salmon And steamed diced tomatoes with cream spinach. On the side of the plate was the young corn and beans cooked to perfection in butter and garlic. I would’ve tried one of their decrement desserts but the only place I could put it was in my pocket. I don’t give five stars because that indicates that it’s absolutely perfect with no room for improvement. Although this is as close to perfection as you can get.

+3

George Z

Total Score: 5.40 Bathroom: 3/5 Sink was a bit icky Customer Service: 3.5/5 Very friendly but hard to get their attention. Also food lowkey took a long time to get out Ambiance: 4/5 Fancy tablecloth restaurant vibes Food: 2.5/5 Was okay. The bruschetta was disappointing i was hoping for thicker bread and more oil and cheese. The pasta was fair. Gave plenty of cheese and I liked the one in the middle (forgot the name of it). But wasn’t anything particularly good about it Wow: 0/1 Normal Italian restaurant Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW

+1

Nathalie B

Stuffy. And for me personally I didn’t enjoy the seasoning in the tapenade that came with the bread. It tasted bitter. Chicken Marsala was ok. I did love the polenta. And great service. Atmosphere was stuffy. I don’t like stuffy.