Osteria Barocca

100% recommend coming here. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic, they treat you like family. If you are looking for the best food and experience this is the place.

The food was incredible. The cheese, from the burrata to the Parmesan, seafood (octopus and swordfish), and pasta were all unusually high quality and well cooked. The wait staff were friendly and attentive, removing plates when needed without interrupting conversation and offering water and wine refills when appropriate. Eddy checked in several times without being overbearing and offered food and drink recommendations. The interior was beautiful, intimate, and cozy. There was even a Christmas brass quintet that came in and played music (I don't think they were affiliated with the restaurant).

I stopped in for lunch while craving Italian food, and first of all, the food was good. A bit generic..but overall good. The black spaghetti with crab meat was a pleasant surprise. The pasta was lightly dressed with a lemon drizzle, and the crab was well seasoned. At $32, it’s on the pricey side, but given the Little Italy location, that was expected. What really hurt the experience was the bill. There was an unexpected 2.99% surcharge for paying with a credit card. In the city cash-preferred places actually skip taxes, while OB charges you both taxes AND a 3% "convenience fee"? This felt like gouging. It was a reminder that this spot leans more toward the touristy side of Little Italy. Will not return.

This is a really cute place to come to. Customer service was out the roof if I could give more stars I would. Everyone was welcoming, Eddie and Juan were amazing waiters and made us feel welcome. Checking in the entire time and making sure the food was good. The drinks are to die for. 10/10 would definetly recommend

If you’re looking for incredible Italian food and an even better bar experience in NYC, you have to visit Osteria Barranca. The atmosphere is warm and authentic, the food is absolutely delicious, and the service truly makes the place stand out. A huge shoutout to the bartenders, Eddie and Angel — hands down the best in the city. They’re not only talented behind the bar but also genuinely welcoming and attentive. Every drink is perfectly crafted, and they make the whole experience feel personal and fun. Whether you’re ordering a classic cocktail or asking for a recommendation, they always get it right. It’s rare to find a place where the food, drinks, and hospitality all hit the mark, but Osteria Barranca delivers every time. If you’re in New York and want amazing Italian cuisine with top-t