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Osteria Origano
Serving Hillcrest's tastiest Italian cuisine and wood-fire pizza. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner we have something delicious for you any time of day.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- fit for foodies(18)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
- special occasion(9)
- notable wine list(7)
- romantic(7)
Osteria Origano Reviews List
Review 1 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A new Chef partner is taking
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A new Chef partner is taking over firt week of May 2013. He said he was revising the menu including lower prices."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Portions were ample, the Spinach
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Portions were ample, the Spinach Salad and a starter could have made a filling meal. A good wine list but the by-the-glass choices were somewhat limited. Artichoke Ravioli came with a slightly cooked chopped tomato sauce which kept the dish light. Chicken with Artichokes was also good.Tiramisu was light and not overly sweet, made a good finish to the meal. Our criticisms were that the starter was served while we were eating the salads, we thought it should have come first and the table was too small to accommodate that many plates; and there was a long wait for the entrees to arrive---possibly they were waiting for me to finish the Spinach Salad that I never could finish."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
loved the food! was there
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"loved the food! was there on a Sunday night and the place was all but empty. waitstaff, given the few tables to manage could have been more attentive, but the food made up for the service."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2005
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Review 4 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was terrible.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was terrible. THe food was mediocre.
Overall, it has great potential and maybe we caught them on a bad night, but will give another chance due to the previous reviews."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fine meal with one exception
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"With the exception of one spectacularly grit-filled mushroom (that simply refused to rinse free regardless of the amount of water consumed) our meal was wonderful. The cioppino is one of the best I've had in San Diego. My companion's steak was cooked precisely as ordered and seasoned well."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Energetic, hip neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Energetic, hip neighborhood restaurant. Sophisticated Italian menu. Service friendly and excellent. Be sure to try the bruschetta."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
a great spot for a casual
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"a great spot for a casual dinner, food was well presented; service was good. Reasonably priced, great wine list"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
first time will not be the last!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"our frist time dining here was excellent. we ate rather early since we had to get to a flight so it was rather quiet in the restaurant. the treat this monday night was 1/2 price appys. wine & beer and pizza -- we did it all! we will go back for pasta since we hear it is great as well. service was great - very attentive. small cozy dining atmosphere. a great addition to hillcrest."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great pizza...but on this
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great pizza...but on this Tuesday night it was dead. Manager was rude. Waiter was extremely accommodating and courteous. Manager should take notes from him."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2000
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Review 10 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rustic and homey feel, will return
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time here, we were celebrating my Dad's b-day. The restaurant is very rustic & cute. We had a wonderful server and all of the food choices we made were delicious. Everyone was really pleased. The bruschetta appetizer is a must. I like that the restaurant is not huge, so it feels very welcoming and homey. We will definitely return. I am curious to try their brunch too!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
February 11, 2013 Saturday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"February 11, 2013
Saturday night dinner for two and nothing was amiss. Seafood over pasta properly prepared and presented. Prosecco split a bargain at $8.00.
Staff attentive and knowledgable.
Free parking a bonus in this neighborhood.
Put this restaurant on your short list even if you don't live downtown. Free parking makes regular visits a joy."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
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Review 12 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went there during restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went there during restaurant week...nice variety of options and food was quite good across the board. Our waitress was outstanding and my wife and I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. I will return."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
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Review 13 for Osteria Origano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had reservations at 6:30
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had reservations at 6:30 on a Friday evening. We were seated promptly, and noted that there were only a few other patrons in the restaurant. In the beginning, the service was excellent, and it appears that this restaurant employs a team approach for servers, as we were waited on by 2 female and 1 male server. However, as the restaurant got busier, and all tables were full, the service took a nose dive. I was finished w/my main course for a while before any server came over to clear my plate, and get our selections for the dessert course. My husband ordered the tiramisu, which arrived rather quickly. However, I ordered the dessert martini, which I had to ask for, after my husband had finished his dessert. The dessert martini was mediocre."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Osteria Origano
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate