Osteria Mozza is the Michelin Starred upscale sibling to the adjacent Pizzeria Mozza, both the brainchild of partners Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. Anchored by Nancy's massive Mozzarella bar, the soaring Osteria provides a sophisticated but lively environment to enjoy a menu inspired by her dazzling work with Mozzarella and other fresh cheeses and Batali's exploits throughout Italy. The all-Italian wine list
continues the tradition by offering bottlings from the country's finest producers with a focus on Piedmont, Friuli and Tuscany.
"The food is inventive, well presented and we didn't order anything that was not great. The service is also first rate. One of our top favorite places to eat."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Every time I had tried to get a reservation the restaurant was full. Got in for father's day and it was amazing. Excellent pasta. dishes. They are so accomodating. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Space inside was cramped and packed. I think the overall experience would have been much improved is we hadn't been seated 45 minutes after our reservation. Our waitress was friendly and provided a complimentary plate of proscutto for our wait which was nice, but it was another 15 minutes after we sat to get water for the table. The food was good, with subtle flavors. If you're used to the intense tastes around LA, this is not the place to go for food. I liked the Raviolo ordered but I felt it was lacking, almost watery. This was supposed to be a nice night out for my boyfriend's 30th birthday, and overall I'd say we were not thrilled with the experience. I'm glad we tried it but I don't anticipate coming back."
Dined on 5/25/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find
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"The waiter went out of his way to make us feel comfortable - from the Italian wine list to the incredible pasta's - it was a real dining experience at its BEST!!!!!"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, notable wine list
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"We're always pleased with the innovative selections on the menu. For starters, I really enjoyed the unique flavor of their Sicilian Highball cocktail. And the Fior di Latte mozzarella appetizer was outstanding with it's perfectly-sized portion of mozzarella and delightful relishes. My husband particularly liked the Little Gem Lettuce antipasti. And the wonderful bread they serve with high quality olive oil makes it easy to overdo it. However we were both surprised by the small portions of pastas we ordered - they've reduced the size since our last visit last year. And be forewarned that some dishes contain a lot of salt and butter! However, overall it was a very pleasant experience."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"This is one of my favorites. You can expec to spend 40 to 50 dollars per person I'd you do it right and order something from every course. Each dish out together with such care and exciting flavor. I try to get there once or twice per month for some pasta ( all have been spectacular) fish and today tried the quail. Simply delicious.
In all, a must if visiting or living on LA."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"I loved everything about my experience from the hostess at the door to the bartender, to the server and all the staff and of course the food! Everyone was super nice and it was a truly inviting experience. The Halibut was melt-in-your-mouth amazing! Would strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice night out with delicious gourmet food at a reasonable price!"
Dined on 6/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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"The wine and the Mozzarella dish were my favorite food items. The pasta tasting was superb, wonderfully executed dishes. My only confusion was the plating. I know that pasta isn't prone to immaculate plating - but perhaps the kind of plates used could have been more suited to small portions of pasta. I think, given the quality of the meal - the presentation should have matched the food and service.
The service was incredible. Our server was prompt, very easy to talk to, had a great sense of humor, and was very knowledgeable. With every wine he poured, he went in to the history, where it was from, why it would taste the way it would taste and why it would pair well with our dish. Fantastic."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Everything coming from the Cheese Bar is fabulous, great combinations. Salmon was great, Quail excellent, Lamb not so good. Huge wine list that you can't understand, fortunately our waiter picked out a couple great bottles. Would highly recommend."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"The food here was more than delightful, it was a vessel taking you to a whole new solar system of tastes. With each bite you could feel as if though you had a baby in your stomach kicking from the power each bite of food possessed. This is the type of food you would want enemies to sit down and eat while discussing potential plans of peace. If more in this nation ate more of these such fine and titillating foods I do believe the 10% of Americans who have Depression would drop down to a low 3%. So eat here if you love happiness, taste and mouthfuls of revolution."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"Chance is you might have to wait even if you have RSVP. All dishes were on a salty side, and portion were petite. Great service from all staffs. Did not try any wine selection or other drinks (designated driver)"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"The food is amazing. The service is great. We sat in the back wine cellar area. I highly recommend it, much quieter than the bistro style dining room and open kitchen bar, unless you're trying to be seen.
Bravo Mozza!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"First time here and it was everything I heard it was. Outstanding food and service. Reminded me very much of Italy, courses were small but tantalizing. We got lucky and went on a Thursday night....each week they have fresh Barrata flown in from Italy for there Barrata bar...I can't begin to tell you how amazing it was...served with their homemade garlic bread....shear heaven!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Delicious food, great service. On the expensive side, but the quality and flavor of food warrants a return. Fun seeing chef/owner Nancy Silverton walking through the room visiting friends, though I wish she visited our table too."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Unfortunately on Tuesday night my wife and I (celebrating 10 yr anniversary) had to wait well beyond our reservation. We understand this can happen, and we are happy that our favourite restaurant continues to flourish. But.... #1)our wait was 42 minutes beyond our reservation. And we arrived 15 minutes prior to our reservation. We've never had a longer wait at ANY restaurant. #2)in front of us the manager apologized to other guests who were waiting, and offered them complimentary champagne, but our wait was barely acknowledged except by the hostess who after 25 minutes offered said "your table should be coming up shortly." I'm treating my staff of 5 to dinner there next Fridat night. Hoping we don't experience the same kind of treatment."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"I've been to Osteria Mozza four times now, and I always love the food - everything I've had is outstanding, from the salads to the mozzarella bar to the pastas. However, I find the ambiance and service to be stuffy so I never feel quite comfortable and for that the dinner experience suffers a bit. I'll have to try sitting at the mozzarella bar next time to see if it's more relaxed and enjoyable."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We had the pasta tasting menu and went full-indulgence and did the wine pairing as well. I can not say enough good things. The service was spectacular, and everything we ate and drank was positively superb. If you're looking to splurge, this is where you should do it!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"I celebrated a special occasion dinner with a friend mid-week and the service and food could not have been better. Still dreaming of the pillows of goat cheese ravioli pasta and the olive oil cake and gelato. The mozzarella tasting came with a buttery, salty garlic bread that was the perfect complement to the 3 cheeses. The service was well-paced and our server was nothing short of delightful and helpful in making recommendations. Highly recommended and will definitely return. Thanks for making our evening so memorable!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Impeccable service and delicious food. This place never disappoints. I go heavy on the mozzarella bar since I'm a vegetarian. Wish we had one in San Francisco!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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"Bravo Cheg Silverton and Batali!. A wonderful neighborhood gem with a fabulous Mozzarella Bar, nice cocktails, great wine list, delicious pasta's and creative salads. Portions are very small. Pricey but very high quality with attention to detail."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Osteria is all about food. Everything from apps to desserts was outstanding. Service was great, very attentive. However, we had flowers with us and we could not have it on the table, no vase was provided even after multiple requests. In my opinion, it should not be a problem."
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"Last visit was fabulous overall. food, service and wonderful attitude. Previous experience albeit last year terrible hauty attitude and fair food. On the good night one of the best places in town"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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"The tables were too close together, and the noise level was too high to carry on a conversation, although it would be great if you liked to eavesdrop on other people."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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"or each other. I like the pizzeria better by far. The chocolate cake was so bitter we couldn't even eat it. Two dishes were too salty and the burrata was fantastic!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Good service, good wine list. Unfortunately, the food was not up to par even though I really tried to like it. Salad was fine. Mozzarella/Barrata dish missed the mark, maybe just missing a few drip of aged balsamic vinegar. Then both entree dishes were way too salty. You may need to get ready some high blood pressure pills after dinner :)"
Dined on 5/26/2013
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"With great sensitively we were given a quiet and lovely table. It was perfect except for being a tad too close to the serving buffet, so that one of our group kept getting bumped by the servers. I'm sure they would have moved the table a few inches if they had known. I wasn't told until we left or I would have done something myself. Our waiter was a dream."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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"Our group enjoyed our dinner celebration. Everyone's dish was very tasty. We sat in a smaller space near the wine room/Melrose. It was better for us without the noise from the larger dining room."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We had a great first time experience at Osteria Mozza. We started with delicious cocktails at the bar before being shown to our table. Our waitress was exceptionally helpful and provided great recommendations! We really enjoyed sampling and sharing a bit from each part of the menu. I would definitely love to come back and try other things on the menu!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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"I liked it for the occasion but because of the noise level it wasn't as romantic as I had liked. Also we were seated near the door and servers walked by constantly to pour wine from the wine table near us."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"For a restaurant ranked in the top 100 in the country, it was subpar. The sommelier was either horrible at her job, or just another waitress, as getting any description of the wine pairings was like pulling teeth. The food was excellent, but again not explained or served well given our party of four had the pasta tasting menu. The timing of the wine and food was completely off, with wine arriving 10-15 minutes before the courses. My birthday was barely recognized with a candle stuck on my desert plate as an afterthought. The requested meeting with the chef wasn't acknowledged or done. Very very loud in the front room. I would not go here again. I get more personality and attention to service from a chain restaurant. Sad"
Dined on 5/19/2013
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"Had the best time at one of LA's best restaurants - OSTERIA MOZZA. I love this place. We had the PASTA TASTING MENU which was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #amazeballs! so good and can I just say the bread at this restaurant was outstanding! mmm mmmm mmmm"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"Food was very good but portions were very small for the price. Staff was not as attentive as I would have expected. Seemed like wait staff was in “sales mode” rather than customer service. Happy to check off that I have been there but won’t return. Much better food and customer service in the area for that kind of price."
Dined on 5/16/2013
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"The food at OM is positively outstanding. Each plate was so delicious I could only wish that I could eat more. Yes, it's pricey but its excellent for a special occasion or for splitting."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Though our service was impeccable, the reality here is that the food is entirely way too overpriced for the portions doled out. You can look at the menu, particularly the pasta, and find many of the exact same dishes at other restaurants around town where the prices and portion sizes are much more reasonable. I've been to some of the best in town, and this spot leaves you feeling hungry given the price you pay. If you want to drop a fortune for some noodles, then this is the place for you. But don't be fooled; there are other spots around town where you can find quality food and a solid price and leave feeling fulfilled and as if you got your money's worth."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, notable wine list
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"Slow service, wonderful food. Very nice wine list, if a bit higher mark-up than normal. It is funny, they keep the water glass full, can't bring olive oil or butter for the bread and have problems pouring the wine."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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"My parents had eaten here a couple years ago and LOVED it. I had eaten at the Pizzeria side a couple years ago and loved it so I was excited that my parents and I had a reason to go to the Osteria side. Everything was absolutely amazing. Definitely get something from the Mozzarella Bar and enjoy a dessert (no sharing needed! lol). I'm looking forward to another special occasion to be able to go back, as your wallet may only be able to handle this place once a year or every couple of years, lol."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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