L'Osteria

4.7 (402)restaurant

1219 Lexington Ave

An intimate Upper East Side Italian spot serving seasonal, handmade pasta in a room with just a dozen tables.

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The kitchen builds its daily specials around fresh sourcing, featuring dishes like rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms, meatballs, and a fluffy Caesar salad with extra parmesan. While the cooking is widely praised, diners frequently note that portions are small for the price. The room lends a romantic feel, though individual dishes can divide opinion—with the beef ragu described by some as missing a little something, while the cannolo stands out as a dessert highlight.


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