Osteria Romana

4.8

566 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

"Brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci bring you traditional recipes from Rome, Italy. We specialize in homemade pasta, fish, veal, and chicken plates, in addition to imported Italian wines and unique Italian deserts.
Our pasta, prepared daily in the restaurant, is a favorite for all of our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our selection of the freshest ingredients from local producers and our attention to quality and detail. We at Osteria Romana pride ourselves in offering traditional Italian family recipes made with the finest ingredients.
Every meal is prepared fresh upon order. The pasta, fish, chicken dishes are all delicious. Our specials are exciting. Modern twists on classic favorites, like our signature hand-made pasta with wild mushrooms and a brandy truffle sauce, are what keep customers coming back."

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
Phone number
(203) 261-1600
Website
http://www.osteriaromana.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jaime Zuniga
Catering
For all your parties let us taking care with our incredible Italian food, we offer drinks package and full server as well, contact us 203-261-1600
Private party facilities
Contact our Event planner for all your special occasions, Adrian will helping you to make an great experience with usevent.ormonroe@gmail.com

Location
89 Main St., Monroe, CT 06468
Area
Monroe
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

PolpettineUS$7.95
Mini meatball served with tomato pecorino sauce & basil
Tagliere Casareccio (for two)US$13.95
Prosciutto di Parma, pistachio mortadella, soppressata, Grana Padano, mixed olives & crostini bread
Tonno AgrodolceUS$12.95
Tuna tar tar served with onion, red apple & celery slaw topped with capers in a lemon vinaigrette
Calamari FrittiUS$9.95
Pan-fried to perfection and served with a fra diavolo sauce
Involtino di melanzaneUS$9.95
Baked baby eggplant stuffed with ricotta & spinach served with rustic tomato sauce finished with shaved parmesan cheese
Clams CasinoUS$9.95
Little neck clams baked with a vegetable puree and bacon, finished with a light lemon & white wine sauce
Vongole OreganataUS$9.95
Little neck clams baked with grandma-style bread crumbs and finished with lemon & white wine
Tortino di PolentaUS$8.95
Homemade polenta baked with a light pomodoro sauce & melted gorgonzola cheese
Bocconcino dello ChefUS$8.95
Homemade baked mozzarella wrapped with prosciutto and topped with arugula & cherry tomatoes

Farinacei

Timoballo Di MelanzaneUS$16.95
Baked eggplant with home made mozzarella tomato sauce & basil
Linguine alle VongoleUS$20.95
Little neck clams sautéed with a natural red or white seafood fume sauce
Pappardella della NonnaUS$18.95
Homemade Pappardelle served with our Granny recipe ragu meat sauce finished with sharp pecorino cheese
Fettuccine BologneseUS$18.95
Homemade Fettucini sautéed in our famous slowly cooked Bolognese sauce finished with parmigiano cheese
Cavatelli Aldo MoroUS$18.95
Handmade cavatelli sautéed with broccoli rabe crumble spicy italian sausage finished with roasted garlic
Rigatoni CarbonaraUS$18.95
Sautéed crispy Pancetta, egg yolk, fresh parmigiano, black peppers
Ravioli Pantera RosaUS$18.95
Pink Panter Style homemade cheese Ravioli served in a vodka sauce
Gnocchetti FilantiUS$18.95
Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi baked in our Rustic tomato sauce served with a lava melted mozzarella
Bucatini AmatricianaUS$18.95
A classic Roman dish loaded with pancetta, onions, basil, plum tomatoes & pecorino romano
Lasagna CasarecciaUS$18.95
Freshly baked homemade lasagna layered with ground beef, fresh mozzarella & ricotta cheese

Risotteria

Risotto Allo ZafferanoUS$21.95
Arborio risotto sautéed with crispy pancetta snow peas and onion finished with saffron and Parmesan cheese
Risotto of the day
Please ask your server about our risotto of the day
Risotto Al Tartufo NeroUS$22.95
Arborio risotto sautéed with wild mushroom in a brandy truffle sauce finished with sharp cheese

Carne

Tagliata Di ManzoUS$30.95
12 oz. Black Angus New York Strip marinated with fresh herbs grilled to perfection served with a roasted potato and vegetable of the day
Filetto al Pepe VerdeUS$30.95
8oz. Filet Mignon, grilled served with a cognac reduction sauce, shallot, green pepper corns
Chef's Special
Please ask your server about the chef's special of the day

Vitello

Vitello paillardUS$22.95
Veal scalopini seasoned to perfection pan seared finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Vitello SaltimboccaUS$23.95
Veal scaloppini topped with prosciutto and sage, served with sautéed spinach
Vitello al Fior di LatteUS$22.95
Breaded veal scaloppini pan-fried and baked with our homemade mozzarella & pomodoro sauce
Vitello FlorioUS$22.95
Veal scaloppini sautéed with mushrooms, finished in a light Marsala wine glaze
Scaloppine MartiniUS$22.95
Veal scaloppini crusted with Parmigiano-Reggiano, pan fried and served in a garlic, white wine & fresh herb sauce

Pesce

Tilapia OreganataUS$21.95
Fresh fillet of tilapia baked with breadcrumbs and finished with a light seafood fumé sauce
Shrimp ScampiUS$24.95
Shrimp seared over linguine, served with garlic, oil and cherry tomatoes
Branzino AromaticoUS$23.95
Filet of Branzino boneless butterflied, grilled a la plancha finished with herbs
Tonno Osteria RomanaUS$23.95
Seasame seed encrusted Tuna Sashimi seared to the perfection "rare" served with roasted potato and vegetable of the day
Salmone MostardaUS$22.95
Broiled Filet of Wild Salmon served with light mustard dijon sauce

Pollo Lunch

Pollo FranceseUS$12.95
Egg-battered chicken breast pan-fried with lemon and white wine sauce Vitello
Pollo FlorioUS$12.95
Lightly sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms, finished with a light Marsala wine glaze
Pollo a Fior di LatteUS$12.95
Breaded chicken breast pan-fried and oven baked with our homemade Mozzarella & pomodoro sauce

Sides

Broccoli RabeUS$7.95
Sautéed SpinachUS$5.95
CapelliniUS$5.95
LinguineUS$5.95
SpaghettiUS$5.95
PenneUS$5.95

Desserts

Tommy's Apple TartletUS$9.00
Square puff pastry topped with cinnamon apples "freshly baked" with caramel sauce and vanilla bean gelato
Tequila TiramisuUS$8.00
Lady fingers dipped in Patron XO Café liqueur made with tequila, layered with mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, chocolate shavings and amaretto crumbles
Chocolate CakeUS$7.00
Triple layer with chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Tula 89 SplitUS$8.00
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, brownie, chocolate syrup, caramel, whipped cream with a cherry on top
Crème Brulée TrioUS$9.00
Sticky FingersUS$8.00
Assorted biscotti with Nutella and mascarpone dipping sauces
Selection of Two Cheeses

Brunch

Famous Italian BrunchUS$26.00
Come try our Famous Italian Brunch Unlimited Bellini and Mimosa Authentic Italian "Family Style" Brunch

What 566 people are saying

Osteria Romana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Italian
Fairfield
Best Value
Fairfield
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria Romana offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "outstanding" food and "incredible" service. Guests rave about the "fresh pasta dishes" and "innovative specials," while the ambiance is described as "lovely." The staff is consistently praised for their attentiveness, contributing to "a wonderful evening." Many diners highly recommend this restaurant.

566 Reviews

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Nicole VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food is always excellent. Thank you to Karim for excellent drink and dinner recommendations.
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OpenTable Diner
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely outstanding dining experience! The food was nothing short of delicious—every dish was expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and incredible flavors. The service was exceptional; the staff was attentive, friendly, and truly made us feel welcome. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an amazing meal and a wonderful atmosphere!
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cathy VIP
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. I have no complaints!!!! The service, noise level, menu choices and most importantly the food was fantastic.
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Kirsten
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wait staff. Highly recommended
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Jeremy VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Attentive service. Food very good.
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Frank VIP
New York City35 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I frequent Osteria Romano quite often. This was Valentine's Day, and they had a prefix menu, which we were unaware of until we arrived. The selections were pretty good, but the value was not good at $64 per person. The food was delicious, but the portions were small for pasta dishes. It may be a while before we go back.
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Michael
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Valentine’s Day dinner. Food and service were good. Parking was challenging. There lot is not large enough to accommodate a full restaurant. They have valet service but was chaotic. Other than that the food was good and the dining experience were very pleasant.
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Robert VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Food is consistently good and service is terrific.
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Denise
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We arrived at our reservation time, we were brought to the very back of the restaurant. It’s a little makeshift room. They added onto the restaurant with fake Ivy on the ceiling and heaters up on the wall. The main restaurant is beautiful. This back little room is not suitable for guests. It basically ruined the evening. The food was delicious, but I felt like we were unwelcome guests.
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Donna
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoy the food, ambiance, & service - and always look forward to our next visit. Good value compared to other similar restaurants in the area.
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FAQs

Osteria Romana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Osteria Romana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 261-1600.

Osteria Romana is rated 4.8 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

89 Main St., Monroe, CT 06468

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Monroe
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jaime Zuniga
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.osteriaromana.com/
Phone number
(203) 261-1600
Catering
For all your parties let us taking care with our incredible Italian food, we offer drinks package and full server as well, contact us 203-261-1600
Private party facilities
Contact our Event planner for all your special occasions, Adrian will helping you to make an great experience with usevent.ormonroe@gmail.com

Osteria Romana

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Stuzzichini​

PolpettineUS$7.95

Tagliere Casareccio (for two)US$13.95

Tonno AgrodolceUS$12.95

Calamari FrittiUS$9.95

Involtino di melanzaneUS$9.95

Clams CasinoUS$9.95

Vongole OreganataUS$9.95

Tortino di PolentaUS$8.95

Bocconcino dello ChefUS$8.95

Farinacei

Timoballo Di MelanzaneUS$16.95

Linguine alle VongoleUS$20.95

Pappardella della NonnaUS$18.95

Fettuccine BologneseUS$18.95

Cavatelli Aldo MoroUS$18.95

Rigatoni CarbonaraUS$18.95

Ravioli Pantera RosaUS$18.95

Gnocchetti FilantiUS$18.95

Bucatini AmatricianaUS$18.95

Lasagna CasarecciaUS$18.95

Risotteria

Risotto Allo ZafferanoUS$21.95

Risotto of the day

Risotto Al Tartufo NeroUS$22.95

Carne

Tagliata Di ManzoUS$30.95

Filetto al Pepe VerdeUS$30.95

Chef's Special

Vitello

Vitello paillardUS$22.95

Vitello SaltimboccaUS$23.95

Vitello al Fior di LatteUS$22.95

Vitello FlorioUS$22.95

Scaloppine MartiniUS$22.95

Pesce

Tilapia OreganataUS$21.95

Shrimp ScampiUS$24.95

Branzino AromaticoUS$23.95

Tonno Osteria RomanaUS$23.95

Salmone MostardaUS$22.95

Pollo Lunch

Pollo FranceseUS$12.95

Pollo FlorioUS$12.95

Pollo a Fior di LatteUS$12.95

Sides

Broccoli RabeUS$7.95

Sautéed SpinachUS$5.95

CapelliniUS$5.95

LinguineUS$5.95

SpaghettiUS$5.95

PenneUS$5.95

Desserts

Tommy's Apple TartletUS$9.00

Tequila TiramisuUS$8.00

Chocolate CakeUS$7.00

Tula 89 SplitUS$8.00

Crème Brulée TrioUS$9.00

Sticky FingersUS$8.00

Selection of Two Cheeses

Brunch

Famous Italian BrunchUS$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Osteria Romana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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