Osteria 177

My husband and I tried this upscale Italian restaurant for the first time on our birthday, and it did not disappoint. Everything was good from the appetizers to the entree and dessert. We loved the lobster bisque soup and the arancini Di risso. I tried their signature sea bass dish, and it was cooked to perfection; it melts in your mouth. My husband tried their pasta, and it was great! The service was also amazing, shout out to Charlie, who explained the menu well and gave recommendations. We had crème brûlée for our birthday dessert, which was also delicious. We will be back to try their other dishes. This is a perfect place for a date night in downtown Annapolis.

Osteria 177 is a fantastic Italian dining experience. Our waiter, Dimitri, was outstanding—he explained the menu in detail, helped us customize dishes, and clearly knows everything there is to know about the sauces. His knowledge of the old-fashioned bourbons was just as impressive, and the drinks were excellent. The atmosphere was perfect—comfortable, elegant, and quiet enough that you can actually talk and enjoy each other’s company. We were there for over two hours and never once felt rushed. The pacing was spot-on and made for a truly relaxing evening. Overall, it was a great time and an experience we’ll absolutely repeat. Highly recommend.

- Excellent experience but at a cost. - Food was fresh and unique with ingredients of the highest quality. - saffron pasta with lobster was amazing. - great place for special occasions and a classy night out.

I’ve been here for dinner many times but today was my first lunch outing. Outstanding!!! They have a smaller version of my favorite veal parm for 2 at lunch and also a delicious veal saltimbocca. The service by John Mario was top notch as was the Italian wine he recommended. Lunch is only on Friday’s but go!

Dimitri did an incredible job of making my birthday dinner this past weekend with my family super memorable. He was so friendly and had us laughing a lot. The bread, appretizers, wine and food are all incredible! It’s very worth it. They were very mindful of my tree nut allergy and I felt like there were good options for vegetarians.