Osteria Via Stato

Frommer's Review

Like Italian? Like surprises? Then you'll enjoy Osteria Via Stato's "Italian Dinner Party" menu: A set price of $36 buys you a full, European-style meal, including a range of antipasto plates (which could be anything from house-cured olives to braised veal meatballs), two pasta dishes (served family style), and a meat entree (the only dish you actually choose from the menu). Pastas are usually a mix of hearty and light; pappardelle with free-range chicken ragu might be served alongside gemelli with sage and brown butter. Entrees include halibut Milanese with lemon-herb breadcrumbs; braised pork shank with white beans and bacon; and chicken Mario, a simple chicken breast perfectly seared with butter and olive oil. They'll bring you unlimited helpings of everything except the entrees, so come with an appetite. (If you're not up for a gut-busting meal, you can also order off an a la carte menu.)

To keep things simple with drinks, ask for the "Just Bring Me Wine" program, which matches a glass of wine to each course at three different price levels (the most affordable level, $15, is a great deal). Twosomes tend to be seated at communal tables in the dining room, so ask for a private table if you value your privacy. The lunch menu includes salads and panini.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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