Osteria Tavi

What a pleasure it is to finally have a reasonably upscale Italian restaurant in North County Coastal. Although there are an ample number of ristorantes in the region, they always managed to generally disappoint. As my nona would have said, it has been "mangiare male".Not so Osteria Tavi. The menu is eclectic and while it has a number of standards, there are also a number of dishes that are an interesting mix of regional fare and Pacific Rim touches. The food was surprisingly light and attractively plated. Even heavier dishes display delicacy of flavor. Heck, they do passable espresso drinks!I should also add that our first meal here included first rate service. Street noise from the 101 and the occasional train can make for loud dining if you are in their sizable outdoor seating area, but the restaurant itself offers very pleasant surroundings. And although there was one small hiccup not worth mentioning, I was both pleased and relieved to find a chef that seems to know his business.The highest praise I can give Osteria Tavi is this: it could reasonably compete with Italian eateries in San Francisco and New York. Andiamo!

I wish I could say I was more impressed as the staff and service here was genuinely super nice and great.We came here on a wim as I knew most restaurants would be packed on a Friday evening. There were plenty of tables available for our party of 4.Decor and vibe were nice. I can imagine hosting a brunch or something in their outside patio.Carpaccio was good as was the Greca salad.We had the formaggio Pizette as well but my kids didnt like it bc the cheese was too fancy lol, but I thought it was good was the honey drizzle.The tagliatelle bolognese had a good sauce but was disappointed it wasn't tagliatelle pasta. They used linguine.I was mega excited to see Uni linguini on the menu but it was a bit too fishy for my liking. I prefer my uni linguini to be a bit more creamy.Overall, it was good. Might have to try their brunch but I think it was different twist of Italian food than I'm used to. But again, loved the entire staff. Everyone was nice and helpful!!! Which makes it worth coming back as you don't get that kinda service most places anymore.

We were looking for a restaurant in the area and wanted to go local, so we found this through Yelp. We absolutely loved everything we ordered! I thought the hostess and our waiter were both super friendly. We did the trio gnocchi which I'd recommend doing. I was obsessed with the Gorgonzola cream sauce. We also enjoyed the chicken saltimbocca. The margarita pizza was good and a unique experience with the burrata being cut and spread table side, but I could probably go without this next time. They are also pet friendly on the outdoor patio!

I am also really surprised by all of the good reviews. This place is newer and I personally didn't care for it. The pappardelle with mushroom and scallops was not good. It was fishy tasting and the pasta had almost a gluey consistency. There was also an avocado toast which it doesn't look like they have anymore and it was ok. Maybe other items are better but with so many good restaurants in San Diego I am probably not going to try this place again.

What an absolutely amazing find! I happened to walk past and the establishment is very much attention grabbing. Once we sat down to eat we were confronted with amazing service. Our waiter was so knowledgeable about the menu and an all-around great person! In terms of the food it was 5-star. We've become accustomed to the great Italian food in Pacific Grove, but the food here is amazing! We had the truffle pizza, garlic focaccia, and the pasta bolognese which were all fantastic! In addition the orange wine and the rose were epic. Lastly, the ambience is fantastic. Do yourself a visit and pay this establishment a visit. If we did not live so far away we would be regulars!

MAKE THE RESERVATION. Discovered Osteria Tavi during Taste of Leucadia and was instantly intrigued. We had to return for dinner! This is definitely authentic Italian food done right. The service was flawless. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and just a pleasure. The chef made a personal appearance at our table, which we found delightful. The homemade pasta noodles were exceptional, and the halibut special was so delicious and perfectly cooked. And let's talk about the Tiramisu--it was hands down the best I've ever tasted! The ambiance is charming, with adorable decor and a wonderful vibe. Generous portions too. I definitely recommend it for your next brunch or special dinner outing. Plus we got a parking spot right out front, a rarity in Leucadia!

The food was delicious! We ordered the quattro formaggio pizza and the pappardelle con porcini e capesante and they did not disappoint! Also, the Vermentino wine paired perfectly with both of these white sauce dishes. The servers were spectacular and super welcoming. Would definitely come back and recommend.

Service was great. The menu could use more protein forward items. The uni in my pasta was undetectable in the red sauce. Overall good experience.

I think I have eaten at most restaurants in Encinitas and the food at Osteria Tavi was definitely one of my favorites. The presentation is lovely We had a great server who was patient and attentive. It is honestly surprising to me that that it wasn't packed Apparently not enough people know about this restaurant. Take my advice- go! You won't regret it

Great Italian place in Encinitas! Food was great and excellent service. Super cute outdoor seating with great ambiance.