Osteria 177

Ambiance, service, and absolutely delicious food and beverages. This had been on the list for far too long before being able to enjoy - and it did NOT disappoint. From appetizers to dessert it was a night to remember and soon repeat It was easy to make a reservation online (recommended as it got busy even on a Monday evening - when you eat here you'll understand why) and fantastic experience all around!

I had dinner at Osteria 177 a couple of weeks ago when I was in Annapolis for work for a couple of days (I decided to stay overnight rather than driving back to Baltimore and coming back really early the next morning and decided to treat myself to a nice meal)! It was a weekday night and they were pretty busy! But I was able to snag a seat at the bar, where the service, people watching, and company were great (I ended up talking to the couple seated next to me for an hour or so). But the food and wines were also great. I started with a Caesar salad with added anchovies, which is a classic I love. Then I went with one of their pasta specials, which was a penne with smoked seafood in a cream sauce, which was also delicious. They had plenty of great Italian wines, as well, so I had to have a couple of glasses (of Vermentino, if I remember correctly). Just in the heart of Main Street, Osteria is a great place for a dinner, whether solo or with a larger group. Definitely a gem in Annapolis's historic district.

What an elegant dining experience. From the hostess, to our waiter and servers, just excellent. I loved the decor and artwork of phenomenal Italian public figures. Fine dining lighting and soft, comforting music. The food and drinks were delicious. I recommend the grilled calamari and lobster bisque soup, amazing. There is a parking garage in walking distance for you to enjoy the beautiful downtown Annapolis scenery and ocean breeze.

Probably the best fine dining experience in Annapolis, wonderful flavors in a bright wood paneled interior with authentic Italian waiters. The Salmone Affumicato presentation, and taste were fantastic, as was the taste of the Polpette di Carne (Meatballs). Try the Tartufo Affogato for a real treat. This is full service, fine dining, with an extensive wine list and full bar.

Our 3rd time to Osteria 177 since moving to Annapolis 8 months ago. Our server, Dimitri, was incredible. Knowledgeable, helpful, attentive. We love the ambience. The food is consistently outstanding. My wife had the tuna carpaccio appetizer and orechiette with sausage and broccoli rabe. Absolutely delicious. I had Gnocchi (instead of rigatoni) with sausage and mushrooms/truffles in a creamy pecorino sauce that was incredibly delicious. That was followed by the filet of beef in a peppercorn and brandy sauce. Cooked perfectly and every bite was delicious. We shared a tiramisu which was terrific. To date, this has been our favorite dining spot and the overall experience is next level.Just outstanding!

This was our first visit to Osteria 177 and I sure hope it won't be our last. It was phenomenal! We began our evening here with cocktails at the bar which was small in terms of seating, but relatively large in terms of top shelf selections - especially of bourbons and tequilas. We enjoyed the decor, but most of all we enjoyed the menu and the courses we had. The toughest part of the night was choosing one entree, as there is so so much on the menu that sounds delicious and includes a lot of dishes you don't see everywhere you go. The bread was perfection and it was served with olive oil. The Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever had. Ever. The branzino filet was a delicate dish with a flavor that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Even the sides of veggies and potatoes were delicious and cooked perfectly. Our server, Dimitri, was helpful on all selections and extremely knowledgeable on all courses and wine recommendations. I'd recommend a reservation, and I'd recommend getting here if you're in the area and looking for an excellent meal. We will surely return the next time we are in the area.

Not much to say except that this is the finest Italian restaurant in the DC-Baltimore-VA metroplex. Worth a trip from wherever you are. Perfetto.

The food was fantastic, and the servers were attentive and gracious without rushing us. Isteria has wonderful ambiance, and is perfectly located in the heart of Annapolis.

My wife and I are from California and were visiting Annapolis when we came upon this Italian restaurant. We've dined in various parts of Italy and ate at Italian restaurants throughout California. We can honestly say that this restaurant has been one of the best we've dined at. Quite authentic Italian dishes with regional flavors. I had the lamb, my wife had the branzino and my brother had the veal scallopini and his girlfriend had the spaghetti alla chitarra. We shared so we got to taste all of them. Unfortunately we were too full to have desserts. The ambiance was romantic and the staff was attentive to our needs. I would definitely come back next time we visit my brother in Annapolis.

We've walked past Osteria 177 for the last 3.5 years while our child has been at USNA but have never paid a visit. Due to said child's birthday, and having a craving for "real" Italian food after reliving memories from a recent trip to Italy, we decided to stop in on a chilly Sunday evening. We were not disappointed.As others have mentioned, we had delightful service, led by Dmitri. He helped us narrow down our appetizer and entrees and recommended an amazing (and affordable!) bottle of Tuscan red wine. The meatballs were delicious as a starter. We stuck with pasta for our entrees, and we really enjoyed the risotto special, bucatini, and wild boar ragout. (Next time, we'll probably go with the pappardelle instead of gnocchi with the ragout, which was outstanding.) We topped it all off with a couple of dessert specials from the in-house Italian pastry chef, which the staff brought out with a candle for our birthday celebration.While Osteria 177 will likely only be a special occasion place for us, we are so glad we tried it. The food is well-made and authentic with reasonable portions, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is nice without being pretentious.