Osteria Toscana - Palo Alto (CA)

5 /5 Dyan Ferraris Kandel: We came here on a packed evening, and even though the restaurant was completely full, the service was attentive and thoughtful the entire time. The staff made us feel genuinely cared for and even split our shared pasta onto separate plates without us asking (see photo!). The food was delicious across the board. The squid ink pasta had deep, rich flavors without being fishy at all. I had a Malbec that paired beautifully with the meal, and it was just as good as the food. We finished with tiramisu, which was light, creamy, and sweet. All the servers were warm and friendly, and the atmosphere was buzzing with regulars, families, and tech folks in town for an event. It was lively and loud in a fun, energetic way that made the whole experience feel joyful. Highly recommend.

3 /5 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

4 /5 Laura Capovilla: Such an amazing place to eat pasta and catch up with friends. I was in San Francisco for a quick visit. Im 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 youre 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 Ive ever had. Not only that but its 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!

5 /5 Dalton King: Osteria in Palo Alto delivers outstanding food paired with warm, attentive service. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. The staff is knowledgeable, welcoming, and makes the dining experience relaxed, memorable, and consistently enjoyable.