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Osteria Il Paiolo
Many native Italians attempt to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the states, but only few succeed. Alex Palumbo, founder, owner, Executive chef, Manager and at times Waiter, is one of those few. Hailing from the mountainous region of Piemonte, Alex serves a menu focused on Northern Italian cuisine featuring grass fed meats, homemade pastas, and fresh hand picked fish from the market like whole oven roasted branzino.
In it's rustic atmosphere Alex keeps the Osteria intimate, friendly and fun but takes your dining experience seriously providing white table clothes and seasoned waiters.
Hang at the bar after work for a pasta and a glass of wine for under $25. Or, indulge in the full menu. Either way Alex aims to keep it real by providing a low key, fun-loving (like him) but serious (also like him) place to have exceptional food.
Enjoy many nightly specials including the occasional black truffle treat!
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In it's rustic atmosphere Alex keeps the Osteria intimate, friendly and fun but takes your dining experience seriously providing white table clothes and seasoned waiters.
Hang at the bar after work for a pasta and a glass of wine for under $25. Or, indulge in the full menu. Either way Alex aims to keep it real by providing a low key, fun-loving (like him) but serious (also like him) place to have exceptional food.
Enjoy many nightly specials including the occasional black truffle treat!
43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(19)
- special occasion(18)
- romantic(16)
- good for groups(13)
- notable wine list(9)
Osteria Il Paiolo Reviews List
Review 1 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dependable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've been going there for quite some time now and the food is always dependably delicious, service is fantastic, and consistently phenominal which is not always the case with the restaurants in the area. We've been there for all different kinds of meals, both special occassions and for regular weekend as well as week night dinners and brunches and they never fail us. The wait staff is so friendly - can't recommend this place enough. The best part is its never too crowded and roomy when we go - even on a busy special occassion/holiday night, it's not over packed like some of the other restaurants that it is still quite enjoyable dining experience. Love this place."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Moms 70 birthday dinner!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family of 7 adults 2 kids & 1 infant celebrated my moms birthday at osteria il Palio Saturday night. The food was delicious &!the service excellent. They served the kids right away & there were enough choices for my gluten free sister which can be hard to find in an Italian resturant. Love the burata super creamy but not too heavy & the homemade pasta with fresh truffle shaved at the table. I highly recommend this resturant for big & small groups. The only thing u should be aware is its on the noisy side so don't expect quiet I intimate."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter was rude to my Mother. When she asked if she could add shrimp to the Florentine omelet he replied in a condescending tone, "madame, we do not alter our dishes. These are traditional Italian dishes."
That's fine if the Chef doesn't want to alter, but the way he said it was yucky.
Then he came back said, "I think I misunderstood, I can change the bla bla for you...didn't make sense as to why he could change one egg dish and not the other. Seemed like a poor attempt at service recovery.
He screwed up her order anyway...food was mediocre and all we had were omelets, nothing complicated."
That's fine if the Chef doesn't want to alter, but the way he said it was yucky.
Then he came back said, "I think I misunderstood, I can change the bla bla for you...didn't make sense as to why he could change one egg dish and not the other. Seemed like a poor attempt at service recovery.
He screwed up her order anyway...food was mediocre and all we had were omelets, nothing complicated."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than expected
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food, the service, the whole place was perfect for an intimate dinner. Honestly surpassed my expectations. I cant stop recommending this place to people. Thanks guys!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 5 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was just okay. They have
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Food was just okay. They have live jazz weekends at 7 now and it was very loud and only fair. Seems to me that's too early for jazz"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Little Jaunt to Italy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding in every way. Truly authentic Italian cuisine, ambiance, and service. Dining at Osteria Il Paiolo is like taking a little jaunt to Italy. An absolute delight!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
They treated us like royalty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They treated us like royalty at my 30th birthday with my friends, husband, and parents. It was a fabulous group experience, delicious, and memorable. I would recommend it to anyone!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A lovely restaurant with a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A lovely restaurant with a lovely and incredibly friendly owner."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Veal Ossa Bucco was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Veal Ossa Bucco was outstanding. Great menu and a very knowledgeable and friendly server."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A little Italy in Williamsburg
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very authentic Italian, from the food to the service. Meal was paced well, we weren't hurried at all. The pastas are all very good, as are the vegetable sides (love the brussel sprouts) and the branzino."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Piemontese special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding Piemontese special dinner, although a little more food then we could handle. We'll be looking forward to more special regional tasting dinners at Il Paiolo."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2005
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Review 12 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I had drinks here about 2
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had drinks here about 2 months ago and the whole experience was great and the bread stick and drinks were top notch.
So we went back to have dinner. They were light staffed and the food was mediocre at best. We were so disappointed."
So we went back to have dinner. They were light staffed and the food was mediocre at best. We were so disappointed."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I arrived about an hr before
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I arrived about an hr before my reservation and the manager was kind to seat us. The waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Service was great. No complaints on food. Would definitely dine there again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The Kitchen needs a Chef
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After reading the reviews I had high hopes for this place, FAIL. The service was great and when an Italian restaurant has Italian servers I think there is a good chance this extends to the kitchen, clearly not so here. The cured meats were delish, all they had to do was slice it. I ordered the Cornish game hen with broccoli rabe, at 7:30 pm they had run out of the veg (only 3 other tables were there!). When I asked for sautéed spinach I asked that it be sautéed in garlic and butter, it arrived sans garlic. The dish fell completely flat, although the meat was grilled perfectly what a shame that it lacked ANY flavor, had it been cooked with some herbs or zest or something it would have been a hit. Blah what a shame!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent, very happy with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent, very happy with food and service."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Osteria Il Paiolo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food. And the owner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. And the owner is hot. All is well."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Osteria Il Paiolo
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic