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Osteria Toscana has been a Palo Alto tradition for over 30 years, serving up the same sauce and same love since 1986. Osteria is located on the cozy corner of Ramona and Hamilton at the bottom of the historic Cardinal Hotel in downtown Palo Alto. The food features classic Tuscan cuisine along with seasonal inspirations from our Chef’s. The atmosphere is cozy, quaint, romantic and charming and we are known for our speedy friendly service.
This Italian kitchen offers Tuscan fare in a simply appointed corner space with white linens.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 328-5700
Website: https://www.osteriatoscanapaloalto.com/
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Reviews
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.
… moreLaura Capovilla
Such an amazing place to eat pasta and catch up with friends.
I was in San Francisco for a quick visit. I’m 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 you’re 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 I’ve ever had. Not only that but it’s 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!
… moreI was in San Francisco for a quick visit. I’m 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 you’re 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 I’ve ever had. Not only that but it’s 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!
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.
… moreThe 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.
Angelica Gutierrez
We came for Mother’s Day and were seated promptly. As a starter, they offered us sourdough bread, which was very crunchy and paired with an exquisite olive oil, such a nice touch.
For the main dishes, we had the spinach ravioli, which tasted good, but wasn’t my favorite. I ordered the lasagna, and it had great flavor, really enjoyed it.
Kyle, our server, was very sweet and funny, and made the experience even better.
… moreFor the main dishes, we had the spinach ravioli, which tasted good, but wasn’t my favorite. I ordered the lasagna, and it had great flavor, really enjoyed it.
Kyle, our server, was very sweet and funny, and made the experience even better.
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
… moreBathroom: 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
Shai Redlich
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An Unforgettable 35th Wedding Anniversary at Osteria Palo Alto
We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary this evening at Osteria Palo Alto, and they truly made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
The food, wine, and desserts were absolutely amazing, but what made the evening extra special was the outstanding service. Violet was simply exceptional—friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Every recommendation she made was spot-on. We honestly could not have asked for a better person to guide us through such a meaningful evening. Her service was truly number one.
The entire staff made us feel so welcomed and cared for—it felt genuinely special to be there.
And can we talk about the food?
The bread basket was the BEST, hands down.
And the lava cake… OMG, absolutely delicious!
I could honestly go on all night about how wonderful the food, service, and atmosphere were. Osteria Palo Alto has officially become my new favorite Italian restaurant, and we cannot wait to come back.
Thank you to Violet and everyone at Osteria Palo Alto for making our anniversary so memorable. It meant more to us than you know.
❤️
… moreAn Unforgettable 35th Wedding Anniversary at Osteria Palo Alto
We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary this evening at Osteria Palo Alto, and they truly made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
The food, wine, and desserts were absolutely amazing, but what made the evening extra special was the outstanding service. Violet was simply exceptional—friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Every recommendation she made was spot-on. We honestly could not have asked for a better person to guide us through such a meaningful evening. Her service was truly number one.
The entire staff made us feel so welcomed and cared for—it felt genuinely special to be there.
And can we talk about the food?
The bread basket was the BEST, hands down.
And the lava cake… OMG, absolutely delicious!
I could honestly go on all night about how wonderful the food, service, and atmosphere were. Osteria Palo Alto has officially become my new favorite Italian restaurant, and we cannot wait to come back.
Thank you to Violet and everyone at Osteria Palo Alto for making our anniversary so memorable. It meant more to us than you know.
❤️
Bunny Flower
The pasta was okay. Maybe it was because I have high expectations before coming so I was a bit disappointed. There are not much protein in the pasta. And I still felt very hungry after eating a plate of pasta, two pieces of sourdough bread. (We even ordered a second plate of sourdough bread and it cost $4) and I drank a lot of water to feel less hungry. The server didn’t fill up my water after I finished it. I waited for 20 mins and then asked him to fill it up. FYI They charge you for a living wage fee of 5% before tax.
… moreJulie Wright
Good combination of traditional and a bit more adventuresome options. Desserts made in house. I had a delicious autumn salad and very tasty pasta dish with sun dried tomatoes. It was easy to have a conversation and the waitress was very observant and attentive without being in the way. Wonderful food and atmosphere. I was concerned about parking, but there was a lot conveniently just across the street, and a passenger loading zone right in front for anyone who can’t walk far.
… moreZac Tan
Solid place.
Red vongole is interesting and surprisingly I love it when paired with a nice red! Tangy and refreshing. Clams are huge and fresh.
Tiramisu is pretty good would rate it 4/5.
Calamari steak is interesting!
Flan is unique but not to my liking.
… moreRed vongole is interesting and surprisingly I love it when paired with a nice red! Tangy and refreshing. Clams are huge and fresh.
Tiramisu is pretty good would rate it 4/5.
Calamari steak is interesting!
Flan is unique but not to my liking.
Brett Baker
Had a wonderful meal last night here with friends. All four of us enjoyed our entrees so much we each asked others to try them. Tiramisu and Affogato were equally delicious. Paid the bill and strolled back to the car in the underground lot across the street. While driving back to the street level we saw the Maître d’ standing near the exit with my credit card which I had forgotten! I’m heading out on a 7 week vacation in a couple of days! Losing the card would have been a nightmare!
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