Osteria Cotta
Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Wine Bar$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Start with some Truffle fries, you won't regret it"(7 Tips)"OMG the Nutella Calzone is huge and incredible!"(4 Tips)
"intimate bar area, great cocktails and service."(6 Tips)
"So far everything I've had is delish: pizza, meatballs, brushette."(61 Tips)
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dawn.in.newyorkSeptember 21, 2015Foods are fairly priced for its deliciousness and the portions. But what I was really impressed by was super nice and kind waitstaffs! Plus don't miss out the thick sauced Lasagna.
Upvoted Dec 26, 2024
Rory ParnessJuly 21, 2014The arancini are some of the best I've had and a good warm up while you wait for your pizza appetizer. Share a couple of fresh pastas and sides (cauliflower is excellent) and save room for dessert
Village VoiceApril 22, 2013Sit at the sidewalk seating, perfect for a summer evening, and sample the broad range of bruschetti and uber-fresh pasta. The linguine with clams here is hard to beat!
Duncan HowsleyJuly 30, 2014The Tartufo pizza with truffle oil is fantastic, as is the Nutella & ricotta calzone. Well worth visiting this place if you're in the UWS and looking for something different to a standard Italian.- Conrad Greiner-BechertApril 18, 2018The winner when it comes to Italian food on the UWS. You can safely order anything on the menu and you won’t be disappointed. It’s a lovely place to bring a person you love.
Asli SSeptember 11, 2016Great ambiance, good for dates. Food is great for the price. Had the polenta & meatballs for apps and orecchiette for the main, all of which were delicious. Server was very sweet & attentive.
Christina ChinFebruary 16, 2016Super cozy place for brunch in uws, eggs florentine great, sat in hidden cove for 4 upstairs for privacy but waiter may forget you're there
Lisa RicottaAugust 13, 2016Love the pizza, small plates, bruschetta,and side of cauliflower. Fantastic happy hour, but even regular prices are very reasonable. The staff is incredibly nice and accommodating.
Bill O'LearyMarch 13, 2015The UWS needs more places like this. Excellent food at moderate prices, lively buzz and very attractive ambience. The tartufo pizza is great and also try the roasted chicken.
Giovanni D'PalmaAugust 13, 2017We had the margeritta pizza, endive salad and papperdelle with pork. Everything was excellent. Great spot to sit and have some wine with an outdoor meal.
KarenJune 2, 2019Don’t miss out on the happy hour menu. The meatballs are delicious and so are the arancini balls. The Brussels sprouts pizza was a miss for me, a little bit too bland.
AleJune 16, 2018Try the Pizza Amatriciana and the Ricotta Bruschetta. Very nice venue, fast service; would come back and again
Linda ShermanAugust 1, 2012Osteria Cotta's truffle pizza is a delight. I've had it both as an appetizer and a late night snack with one of their excellent wines. If you like truffles you must try this pizza.
Lisa ItoMarch 19, 2016Perfect brunch spot! Very cozy old-library feel interior, with a great view from the upstairs balcony. Rec: breakfast calzone or parma pizza
AngieOctober 26, 2017This place is beautiful inside, & the staff is wonderful! The upstairs area is super cozy. Get the arancini & braised short rib- amazing!
Solly GolbertSeptember 2, 2012I like this place.... Great vibes, good pizza, outside searing, and nice wine selection. Dare I call it an upper west side gem?
L. S.November 27, 2015Great pizza. Great ambience. Good for date nights or just a great local I don't feel like turning on the stove alternative. Good stuff.- Guha ArunkumarJune 10, 2017Get the Verdure and truffle fries! Very intimate setting, music not too loud, dimly lit. Ideal date spot.
LaraJanuary 23, 2013Order the truffle fries & baked ricotta to share! The upstairs is really intimate. Lots of cozy corners that are perfect for a date night.
Cindy lauDecember 14, 2014Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli is great. Also truffle fries were pretty good too.
J.R. ReedJune 24, 2017Excellent pizzas and pasta (orecchiette!) but best part about it is the vibe - also a great date spot
Sheena JeswaniMay 25, 20132 for 1 glass of wine for Happy Hour is fantastic! Get some bruschette and arancini. Can't wait to try their pizzas and baked ricotta.
Rucola pizza with mozarella, cherry tomatoes, and arugula is excellent. Super thin crust and well dressed arugula!!
Marie La RueAugust 16, 2020Solid pizza margherita with crispy as should be crust. Inviting outdoor dining setup. Overall neighborhood restaurant.
DinaDecember 31, 2015We had the truffle fries, fried calamari, parma pizza, and a bottle of wine and everything was perfect
Susan S.August 27, 2017Sitting outside is really nice and make sure you get the truffle fries - they are crazy delicious!
I love Cotta! Great food, great atmosphere, and you're never rushed, you can sit amd chat for hours if you so please.- BeeFebruary 21, 2015Super uncomfortable bar chairs and really cramped. But the Nutella ricotta turnover dessert was pretty awesome.
Alexa SternSeptember 17, 2017Great home made pastas! Inexpensive and nice location. You can eat outside without too much traffic noise
The Corcoran GroupNovember 14, 2011Great atmosphere (a bit raucous), great service and great food! Come for their pizzas – especially the Calabrese and the Pugliese – and a good selection of wines.
LivaFebruary 16, 2015Pizzas are great. Salads too. Wines are decent. Sit inside by the fireplace, it's nice and cozy
KatieSeptember 8, 2013Burrata bruschetta an absolute must. Sit at the upstairs balcony - great spot overlooking everything
Kyle ByeAugust 13, 2015Grab a seat at the bar, order a glass of wine, and then dive into a plate of house-made gnocchi.
Thomas PajorAugust 13, 2015The Pizza Rucola with a side of Brussels Sprouts was delicious and a perfectly sized dinner for a single person.
Matthew SpectorJanuary 25, 2015Fantastic and fun wine bar with a solid menu of bites and Italian fare.
amNewYorkNovember 21, 2011Hottest Cocktail: Autumn Sangria - “They use cognac in this seasonal sangria instead of the traditional brandy, along with fresh apples and peaches.” - Risto Marttinen, bartender
Scott GellmanDecember 16, 2015Don't miss the wings! Wood roasted and with a great bleu cheese dipping sauce!
S MMay 13, 2017The happy hour is a great deal. Pizzas are good -- could be a bit crispier but satisfying.
Stephanie SmithFebruary 23, 2014awesome food and the decor inside makes it a really cool vibe. However, I had awful/slow service...would not come here if you were starving
Karin SchmitSeptember 18, 2016Best housemade Gnocchi I ever had. Couldn't even take a picture - too delicious :)- Lears FoolSeptember 30, 2015Find a cozy bench, rather than a table and split a pizza for a romantic, casual date.
- Samantha McDonaldFebruary 14, 2016Had an intimate date night made even better with the tartufo and wine pairing.
Eatery ExpertFebruary 2, 2012Great place for a first date on the Upper West Side. Fantastic wines by the glass selection and delicious small plates.- Will DehnertSeptember 7, 2014Pizza is great- worth coming just for that. Two other sides we had were not so good - eggplant caponata and the salad.
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Osteria Cotta
513 Columbus Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St)
New York, NY 10024
United States
New York, NY 10024
United States
Wine bar serving wood fired pizza and Italian style tapas in the Upper West Side, NYC.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- Noon–Midnight
- Thu–Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 873-8500
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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