Joe Bastianich is a renowned American restaurateur, author, television personality, and winemaker. He is best known for his extensive portfolio of successful Italian restaurants, often in partnership with his mother...
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I stopped by Osteria Mozza on my day off while walking around Georgetown and was immediately drawn in by the energy, beautiful design, and welcoming atmosphere. I decided right then to make a reservation and come back for dinner—and I’m so glad I did.
We arrived early, enjoyed a drink at the bar, and from the moment we were seated the service was outstanding. Our server was warm, attentive, and took the time to walk us through the menu without ever making us feel rushed.
We ordered the Nancy Caesar, focaccia, Branzino, ribeye, and butterscotch dessert, and every dish was excellent. The ribeye was one of the best steaks I’ve had in a very long time—perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. I had mentioned a pasta I wanted to try on my next visit, and to my surprise our server had the chef prepare it as a complimentary appetizer. That thoughtful gesture truly made the evening memorable.
This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. I’ll definitely be back to try more of the menu, especially the lunch pizza and the chicken dish I saw at the next table. Highly recommended!
A vibrant Italian restaurant in the heart of Georgetown. The food, the service and the atmosphere speaks a very well curated tale here.
Got seated quickly with a reservation. Refreshing pesto and creamy mozzarella gets you settled in with some warm service. Buttery focaccia is a must have. Beautifully cooked pasta dishes fill you up well, leaving just the right amount of room for dessert. The tirmaisu with roasted hazelnuts is unlike we've had anywhere.
5
This place is pricey but completely worth the cost. We have the Mozzarella Caprese with pesto (phenomenal!), Little Gem lettuce with green goddess dressing (great!), shaved brussel sprouts with almonds (great!) I had the Rigatoni and they subbed the pasta with gluten free pasta (spectacular!) My wife had the Swordfish, she said she loved it. For dessert we shared a butterscotch budino with caramel sauce (🤤) this was the perfect end to our meal. I would definitely recommend and if in the are again will certainly go back. The service was outstanding, staff was always ready to refill water, remove plates and clean up any little mess made but did not hover at all. Pricey but completely worth it.
5
I absolutely love the food at Osteria Mozza! Every single dish is packed with flavor, but two things completely stole the show.First, the bread service is an absolute must-order. Second, you have to save room for dessert because they serve the absolute best gelato in town. The texture and flavor are completely unmatched.The atmosphere has a great, lively energy that makes the meal even better. If you love high-quality Italian food, this place is a must-visit. I will definitely be back!
5
Came here recently Saturday night to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends. The restaurant is nice, and has an energetic vibe! The bar was packed too. Service was great—our server Mili was friendly and attentive.
We started off with the Nancy’s Caesar and Shaved Brussel Sprouts—the Caesar was disappointing, just a few pieces of lettuce and oddly presented. Pastas were delicious and flavorful but were relatively small portions—we enjoyed the Mafaldine, Rigatoni, and Linguine & Clams. The 24oz. Grilled Porcini-Rubbed Ribeye was huge—well flavored, tender and cooked perfect! Whole Branzino Alla Piastra was just okay—fish was soft but it lacked flavored, would have been better more seasoned or accompanied by a sauce. For sides, highly recommend the Sweet Potatoes! Roasted Cauliflower was good but it looked like broccoli since it was green, but tasted like a cauliflower.
For dessert, Mili brought out a birthday dessert (ice cream with cookie) and a lit candle for the celebration! We also tried the Tiramisu and Apple Crisp. Cocktails were on point and prices started off at $16-17 a drink. We had an awesome experience, would definitely come back!
