Venice, CA 90291
Hours: 5 to 10pm
If you're ever in Venice, this is the spot to go for dinner. Located right along the beach, Osteria Venice West is a hidden gem among all of the casual bars and shops along the boardwalk. The owners are Japanese, so you can see the Japanese influence mixed into their authentic Italian menu.
Octopus Salad (5/5): octopus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was refreshing.
Steamed Mussels (5/5): huge bowl of mussels topped with some bread that you can dip in the yummy sauce. Definitely get your money's worth with this dish.
Foie Gras (5/5): loved this appetizer, highly recommend.
Tuna Tartare (3/5): simple and fresh, wish it had more flavor though.
Wagyu Ribeye (5/5): they had this as their special for the day and wow it was good! It was very tender and topped with a fantastic chimichurri sauce. It also came with shishito peppers and smushed potatoes which were the perfect accompaniments to the wagyu. More than enough for 4 people to share.
Wagyu NY Strip (4/5): a little bit on the salty side, but a great piece of steak overall.
The Fisherman (5/5): the pasta was O-shaped which I never had before and cooked perfectly al dente, one of my favorite pastas here.
Lobster Ravioli (4/5): this has cod roe in it, so for those who don't like fishy tasting food I would probably avoid it, but I liked the unique flavor.
Pizza (4/5): their pizza has matcha dough and is very airy and light.
Chocolate Mousse (4/5): a chocolate lover's dream! It had pieces of crunchy chocolate which made it so much better.
Cannoli (3/5): this would be a dessert for people who don't really like sweet stuff, wish it was a little more flavorful.
Gelato (4/5): 3 scoops of hazelnut, chocolate, and strawberry gelato in an ice bowl, tasty.
Sfogliatella (3/5): puff pastry filled with creamy custard, if you like orange flavor this would be a good choice.
Osteria Venice West is a 5/5 for me because of their great food and excellent customer service. It's rare for me to like almost everything on the menu at a restaurant. The ambiance is bright and airy, definitely a little bit on the fancier side for Venice Beach. Parking is either public parking for $9, or valet for $20.
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