Osteria Romantica
2151 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla
(858) 551-1221
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Calamari Zucchini Fritti
Fettuccine Ortolane
Spaghetti Carbonara
Antipasto Italiano
Carpaccio Rustico
Halibut Zia Luisa
Gnocchi Gratinati
Linguine Al Pesto
Calamari Fritti
Lobster Ravioli
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Recent Reviews
Every thing was very tasty , the home made pasta was delicious .. good service - authentic Italian choices. A couple of food issues could be addressed; the chicken substituted for the veal piccata was very dry and tough . The bread served before dinner was also dry and cold , not warm and crunchy. It was not the usual crusty warm Italian bread we are used to in good Italian restaurants , and they didn't not serve it with olive oil , salt / pepper, we had to request it . Also...
We have been to Osteria Romantica on several occasions, the not for a couple of years. We remembered the restaurant fondly, it did not disappoint. We opted for alfresco dining, which gave a nice view of a colorful sunset. The classic Italian menu has many great options. The calamari was perfect. The cioppino was perfectly sauced, a smaller portion than some locations do, but appropriate for the reasonable $29 price. The Bolognese pasta that my wife had was delicious and classic....
Brought my mom and brother with my husband and son this time. This was my mom and brother's first time dining here. The waiter was very good, patient and suggested good dishes for us. He didn't rush us but also got the dishes out in reasonable time, pretty amazing. We all loved our meals (cioppino, artichokes, penne, lamb and fish), can't forget the caesar salad and calamari. We always come back when in San Diego.
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