Osteria – Italian
This vibrant Italian escape hums with energy, where the smoky aroma of fire-roasted oysters and charred octopus wafts from a kitchen dedicated to the art of the flame. Silken ribbons of potato rotolo and airy whipped ricotta share the table with jewel-toned red snapper crudo, celebrating a menu that balances rustic warmth with refined, seasonal precision. Whether lingering over hand-cut beef tartar or savoring the salty crunch of fritto misto, guests are immersed in a soulful dining experience that honors tradition through a modern, coastal lens.
640, North Broad Street https://www.osteriaphilly.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, raw-food, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Grilled Broccolini Caesar - $19: peperoncino, bread crumb, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Ricotta - $20: heirloom tomato conserva, castelvetrano olive, warmed ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Inverno - $20: Belgian endive, escarole, frisee, walnut, green apple, Sardinian goats milk cheese, preserved meyer lemon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Rotolo - $18: yukon gold potato, truffle, parmigiano fonduta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $24: calamari, baby shrimp, artichoke, long hot pepper, caper, meyer lemon aiolo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper Crudo - $22: winter citrus, sicilian pistachio, shaved fennel, olio verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $20: shallot, celery, calabrian chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Roasted Oysters - $18: blackberry oyster, foccacia breadcrumb, smoked butter, crispy prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Beef Tartar - $20: egg yolk aioli, pioppinni mushrooms, parmigiana reggiano, rosemary crisp Available at: dinner, lunch
- 18 Month Prosciutto & Bufala Mozzarella - $28: warm pizza bianca & giardiniera, olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pork Belly - $20: amaro glaze, Pugliese lentils, roasted chestnuts, red endive Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $18: duck cotechino, shaved brussels sprouts, tomino fonduta Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $16: tomato, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavola - $19: spicy salami, shishito peppers, whipped ricotta, sicilian oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parma - $20: prosciutto, fontina, arugula Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piemontese - $20: cotechino sausage, stracchino, oyster mushroom, caramelized onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roma - $18: San Marzano tomato, pecorino romano, garlic, acciuga Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cortina - $19: smoked pancetta, wilted brussels sprouts, potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Rigatoni - $20: chicken liver, cipollini onion, sage Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle - $23: basil mint pesto, rock shrimp, lemon, pistachio Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $24: veal ragu, truffle bechamel, buckwheat, cruccolo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candele - $23: wild boar bolognese, cocoa, parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Francobolli Ravioli - $21: robiola, trumpet mushroom, thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doppio - $23: braised short rib, smoked potato, horseradish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelle - $22: honey nut squash, amaretti, mostarda, brown butter sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 14oz Tomahawk Pork Chop - $41: calabrian spice rub, braised peppers, caper salmoriglio Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner
- Whole Branzino - $58: Preserved lemon, Olive Gremolata, Olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip Loin - $47: tuscan spices, cipollini all'aceto, red wine sugo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fired Half Chicken - $30: cannelini bean, braised escarole, garlic chili breadcrumb Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spit Roasted Lamb Shoulder - $39: smashed sunchokes, saba pomegranate sugo, mint Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barolo Braised Beef - $39: creamy wood-fired polenta, piave fresco, horseradish gremolata Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cod - $37: parsley breadcrumb, leek beurre blanc, parsley root puree Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Thumbelina Carrots - $14: harissa spice, badger flame beets, chives, whipped creme fraiche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Misto - $14: marsala, bone marrow butter, cipollini onion, mixed herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Potatoes - $10: rosemary, black pepper, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Beignet - $16: coffee mousse, almond rocca gelato, cinnamon craqulein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Budino - $15: poached pears, dark chocolate brownie, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Torta - $16: olive oil cake, orange mascarpone mousse, tart cherry sauce
- Affogato - $8: choice of gelato, sicilian espresso
- Gelati - $12: daily flavors Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sorbetti - $12: daily flavors Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Principessa - $15: vodka, aperol, passion fruit, vanilla, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pomodoro Cocktail - $14: gin, chareau, tomato shrub, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bionda Italiana - $15: vodka, meletti, cinnamon, sparkling grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vatican City - $15: blanc vermouth, aveze, mint, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Phoney Negroni - $12: floral, juniper, citrus
- Coffee - $4
- Espresso - $4.5
- Harney & Sons Tea - $5: earl grey supreme, english breakfast, citron green, peppermint, chamomile, herbal hot cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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