Phone: (+39)0817611418
Address: Via Santa Maria In Portico 57A, 80122, Napoli, Italy
City: Napoli
Dishes: 7
Reviews: 311
Website: https://losterianapoli.blogspot.com/
"The restaurant opened a few minutes after with the lights turning on at or so. Our reservation was at so we didn't see the restaurant at all until we realized we were lost and had walked past it. When we consulted Google...Maps and turned around, we saw the proprietor turn on the light. Strange, but Italians eat later than Americans and timeliness is not necessarily normal in Italy. This dining spot is a REAL Neapolitan restaurant. We were the only English speakers with no other tourists in this half-filled place. The other people were all locals, groups of friends or small families. After being greeted by the chef or owner (we still have no idea who he was), he yelled at Lucca the waiter to tell him to deal with us. Lucca apparently is the only person who speaks English and the proprietor didn't even bother to try to speak Italian to me (which I actually do speak). Lucca was terrific. He was young, energetic, spoke excellent English, took care of us really well, and had excellent knowledge of the food and wine. You couldn't ask for a better waiter. He was attentive, but not hovering, and dealt with the crazy owner/chef/whomever with some exasperation, but professionalism. The food itself was good. The quality and preparation of the meal were high and we enjoyed every course. The octopus salad was great and freshly prepared. The squash blossom was large and tasty, filled with ricotta cheese and ham. The pasta with rabbit, one with bucatini and the other with gluten-free fettuccini, was good but unremarkable. The secondi of meatballs and another round of octopus salad were fine, but the first octopus was better. The lack of a menu caught my husband off guard. He isn't used to someone telling him all the food options, then expecting him to decide on the spot. He's used to reading things, thinking about them, and deciding after a few minutes. Deciding on food while your waiter is looking at you was a slightly disconcerting experience for him. The owner/chef/proprietor (whoever he was) is the only reason this didn't get a review. He was constantly yelling in the main dining room, usually to someone in the back but also sometimes at people in the room or on the phone. He wasn't angry, he just was loud. That disrupted the dining experience, but nothing as bad as when he answered the phone in front of our table and pulled our waiter away from our table AS HE WAS SPEAKING TO US so that Lucca (who is a great waiter) could speak to the person on the phone. WTF?! You pull a waiter away from a paying guest to speak to some stranger on the phone while he is actually taking someone's order?! That is beyond unprofessional, it's bad business. For a liter of house white wine, courses, and a bill of only euros, we thought this meal was a bargain. I would recommend L'Osteria for the prices alone."
Menu - 7 options
All prices are estimates.
Calamari
Tender calamari rings lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, served with tangy marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer.
Meatballs
Juicy meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce with herbs, served with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
Octopus And Orzo
Tender octopus served with flavorful orzo, combining Mediterranean ingredients for a delightful seafood dish.
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absolutely delicious seafood and pasta. highly recommended when they visit napoli! try the chocolate and mandel cake to dessert.
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Sabato sera di locali affollati, ci capita di vedere la taverna e non poteva andare meglio di quello. ottimo, ottimo vino, personale cordiale e molto cordiale. Torneremo sicuramente.
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Fantastic Neapolitan food. Very professional service. And they make their own lemon cello. Love to sit together with the Neapolitan families. Be fore you have your lovely lunch then visit the beautiful church in the end of the road Chiesa di S. Maria
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I was in a fog for days and ate here. our waiter was excellent and spoke English, which was very helpful. no menu, they tell them what they have fresh this day, they choose how they want to prepare it, and never. I recommend this hidden gem without reservation.
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we had dinner in this osteria in chiaia served delicious starters (exclusive calamari, fried zucchini flowers. and excellent seafood and fish dishes for a reasonable price. there is no menu, but an English speaking waiter makes a good task to explain the menu. Mostly, eat locals here, but quite much better to reserve. excellent dining room experience and value for money!
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Looked for somewhere nearby to have a small lunch having just arrived. This place gets good reviews and it really deserves them. Simple but excellently executed Italian food. No menu. They just make suggestions, ask you what you like and off you go! The place...was full of locals meeting for lunch, always a good sign. Don't worry about not having a menu as the food is excellent value and you will definitely want to come back again!
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Mi sono ricordato dell'esistenza di questo posto, da quando ero presente alla zona per motivi di lavoro, circa 20 anni fa. Sono entrato, con un po' di paura, sia per i prezzi, sia per la cucina e invece. tutto in cima. eccellente il ripieno di cozze, gli shalatielli con pomodori, eccellente il pesce spada e mozzarella. ..persona gentile, attento, camera pulita, prezzi eccellenti. Lo consiglio vivamente se siete alla ricerca di cucina casalinga, senza artificiale......
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it was great to spend an evening in this unpretentious backstreet restaurant in the chiaia district of neapel. eating was first advice and service was attentive, charming and professional. the only thing was wasted by a beautiful evening was some pretty heavy kicked appetizers. (which seem to be in this opposite ending). perfectly pleasant, but a stodgy begins in the evening when we hoped. the most important courses were great and the steak was especially wonderful perhaps unusual for what is essentially a sea-food restaurant. it is a fairer step from the inner city of neapel, but definitiw the effort worth. in fact, we were so not really distant for us in chiaia. an additional footnote that...
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We came as soon as the place opened and were greeted with warm welcomes. Out of the three waiters one spoke English well and rest spoke Italy or Germany. For starters we had mix of seafood, cheese, lasagne and fried food. They all were tasty...and were plenty for the prize. For the food we all ordered some kind of pasta and each of them was done well. A bit pricy but the ingridients were fresh and the food was put together. All in all good experience. I was once there before during the siesta and even then they treated me well and served pretty good food for a bit heavy price. Definetly better in the evening. Atmosphere was good, place was clean and comfy so I recommend. Maybe expect a bit h...
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The restaurant opened a few minutes after with the lights turning on at or so. Our reservation was at so we didn't see the restaurant at all until we realized we were lost and had walked past it. When we consulted Google...Maps and turned around, we saw the proprietor turn on the light. Strange, but Italians eat later than Americans and timeliness is not necessarily normal in Italy. This dining spot is a REAL Neapolitan restaurant. We were the only English speakers with no other tourists in this half-filled place. The other people were all locals, groups of friends or small families. After being greeted by the chef or owner (we still have no idea who he was), he yelled at Lucca the waiter to...
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Vino A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
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Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
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Pescare Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Formaggio A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.
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