

BOSA Food & Drink is a locally chef-owned & operated neighborhood restaurant located inside the historic Bakery Building on bustling Galveston Avenue in Bend’s westside. Our culinary focus is on fresh pastas, regional Italian, French and Mediterranean. The menu is seasonally driven and heavily based on the availability of the best fresh ingredients from local farms and other responsible sources. Our wine list is created with focus on the Pacific Northwest, Italy, France and great relationships with wineries and winemakers. Reservations are recommended for the dining room. The bar is available on a walk-in, first-come, first-serve basis for everyone over the age of 21. We serve the full menu making it a great way to experience BOSA.
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Phone: (541) 241-2727
Website: http://www.bosabend.com/
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Reviews
We really had a nice meal and you could taste the quality in the food.
Fun fact – we selected a wine from the Lombardi region of Italy in hopes that the Seahawks would win the “Lombardi” trophy this year and they did. Thanks for the good luck 😉
My only little critique for the restaurant – I was sitting facing the windows, and I noticed that the location of the restaurant was situated on the corner that faced a gas station on every other corner. It’s a bit of an eyesore for such a great place, and could easily be fixed with some semi-transparent window shades or curtains just to add to the ambiance. But other than that, it was great!
We did not have dinner reservations, but with a little wait we’re able to get a seat at the bar. We had a couple of non-alcoholic cocktails and the taste was good and the value was just okay. Still think over 8 for a drink without alcohol is too much.
The food was amazing though. We had the calamari and snails to start. Calamari was amazing. Really good!!! Highly recommend. Snails were good too just a bit too much red sauce that hid the flavor. Also had the pork ribs, and flat iron steak. Pork ribs were out of this world. So well seasoned and cooked. It came with some broccolini that was undercooked but man was it good. Flat iron steak was ordered Medium for my husband, but came out Medium Rare, which is my preference so we didn’t say anything. The sauce on the side— crazy good. The truffle fries— wow! Worth it!! We also had a side of mushrooms which were good. For dessert we had the panna cotta dessert and I would also highly recommend this— just amazing!
I found the host to be great, and the people delivering the food as well. The bar tenders were good. The whole placed seemed very well staffed and tho they genuinely liked each other. Having a well staffed front and back of house comes across!
I hope the second time we go it’s just as good!!
My only complaint is the patio. There is tons of traffic at that intersection and I watched several near misses (not BOSA’s fault). It was a bit over-stimulating so I wouldn’t reserve a table out there in the future. But it would not deter me from returning, in fact I can’t stop thinking about our meal and I think we will be back as soon as possible!!
THANK YOU BOSA
Our journey to this table began not with a simple phone call, but as a quest undertaken by dear friends, locals who know the rhythms of this town. For two long months, they navigated the digital pilgrimage required to secure a reservation, a feat of patience and timing that has become something of a local legend. To say Bosa is popular is an understatement; it exists in a category of its own, a quiet grail whispered about in a town renowned for more rugged pursuits.
To finally walk through the door is to cross a threshold into another world. The cool, high desert air of Bend gives way to an immediate and enveloping warmth. It’s an alchemy of low, golden light, the gentle clinking of glasses, and the low, contented hum of conversation from patrons who know they have landed somewhere truly special. The frenetic energy of the outside world, and indeed the memory of the effort it took to get here, simply dissolves. You are not just a customer; you are a welcome guest in a sanctuary devoted to the art of dining.
And then comes the food. It is here that Bosa transcends from a great restaurant to a culinary landmark. The pasta, oh, the pasta is a revelation to experience in Bend. It arrives not merely as a dish, but as a testament to a craft honed to perfection. Each handmade noodle possesses a texture so exquisitely tender yet resilient, it feels like a memory you never knew you had. The sauces that cling to it are masterpieces of balance, where simple, pristine ingredients are elevated into something profound. A dish of Cacio e Pepe, a classic often attempted but rarely perfected, becomes a sermon on the power of cheese, pepper, and technique. This is not just cooking, it is artistry that you can taste.
The wine list is not an afterthought but a co-conspirator in this beautiful affair. Each bottle seems to have been chosen to tell a story, a liquid poem that complements and elevates every bite. The staff guides you through it with an intuitive grace, ensuring the pairing is not just correct, but magical.
We lingered for a couple hours, yet time seemed to “Bend”, stretching and compressing around our table. Conversation flowed, laughter came easily, and for a while, the meal was the entire world. It was more than sustenance; it was restoration. We didn’t just have a great time; we created a benchmark against which future great times will be measured.
So, was it worth the legend, the two-month wait, the monumental hype? The answer is an unequivocal and resounding yes. Bosa is a magnificent, unforgettable experience that reminds you what a meal can be: a moment of pure, unadulterated joy that resonates long after the last plate has been cleared.