Overall, reviews describe Osteria Schiavio as a welcoming spot with delicious Italian cooking and attentive service that many find friendly and professional. The menu shines with fresh pastas, lasagna, gnocchi, and pizza, and the atmosphere feels relaxed yet stylish, with a downtown vibe and occasionally an indoor terrace. While several visits praise consistency and value, a few notes mention slower or inconsistent service when busy and some dishes arriving cold, suggesting these were rare exceptions. Many diners highlight the suitability for a date night, lunch, or after work drinks, with the sense that the food is homemade and flavorful, making Osteria Schiavio a reliable go-to for Italian cuisine in the area. Overall it comes across as a charming hidden gem with great atmosphere, solid food, and attentive service that invites a return visit.
The food is incredible! Christine was incredible!!! Fresh pizza, fresh Caesar salad, tiramisu & half price beer!!!! What a great way to start a vacay. Don't miss this place!
Sep 24, 2025
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This restaurant was in the lobby of a building. Although it wasn't super fancy or elegantly decorated, it had charm & was comfortable.
The food was quite delicious. We had the fried calamari appetizer which was good, & a Marguerite pizza as an appetizer which was absolutely delicious! We also got the grilled striped bass, the tuffoli, & the gnocchi, all of which were quite delicious!
I also want to give a thumbs up to Christian, our server. He was the host who seated us, the server who took our order & brought the food, & he was making the drinks behind the bar! He did everything for every table, & service did not suffer. Truly admire & appreciate this man's work ethic, professionalism, & friendly & attentive service!
The food is so amazing & so is the service!!! There is an English menu! Atmosphere is super cute. Not sure if there were signs outside, but its inside a building for any tourists looking for some good italian! Grazie Christian!😃
Excellent! Belle petite ambiance, bon service & la qualité des repas est excellente! Nous sommes tombés sur cet endroit par surprise & nous avons été conquis.
Aug 6, 2025
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Wanted a lite yet tasty meal & Osterio Schiavio was perfect! Casual patio cafe with excellent food. The Striped Bass was beautifully seared just enough set on fregola in a delicate fennel sauce embracing the broccolini.
Aug 5, 2025
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I had lunch with a friend on July 9, 2025 & was thoroughly happy with the experience. Jordan, our server, was attentive, friendly & made excellent recommendations, which made us feel truly welcome. The food was equally amazong, i especially loved Sciavo Salad, which was both flavorful & beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm & comfortable, making the whole experience even bettee. I will definitely come back!
I paid $23 plus tax for this tiny portion of gnocchi cacio de pepe for to go, & I'm honestly shocked. You can literally see the bottom of the plate through the food, that's how small the serving is. The container looks more like a side dish than a full meal. For the price, I was expecting something more generous, filling, & satisfying.
The gnocchi itself was average at best, but defo not worth the premium price. This felt more like a snack than a meal.... :
The margarita pizza is not a margarita pizza. It is just a cheese pizza which was very disappointing. A margarita pizza has fresh basil, slices mozzarella & a bright tomato sauce. I would have been better off going to Dominos & ordering a pizza at least I would not have been disappointed.
