Osteria Crescendo

“Great dinner here last night. OC offered a chef's tasting that was out of this world. Each dish I tried exploded with flavor. The chef's came out and explained the theory behind each dish which was interesting. Service was top notch as our waters were always full and our waitress checked in on us frequently. My wife's steak was undercooked but they made it right without any hesitation. Can't wait to come back”

“Room is airy and open, comfy chairs. Terrific large Arugala and Radicchio salads. We enjoyed generous servings of mussels, scallops, tender pork, orichette& sausage, table side-carving of special steak. Birthday candle in the strawberry cheesecake. Derrick and Justin were our delightful servers. Best decaf cappuccino!!”

“The food is outstanding. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared, with creative takes on classic Italian dishes. The pasta is a must, the seafood is cooked perfectly, and the flavors are spot-on without being heavy. Cocktails and wine selection are also excellent and pair beautifully with the menu. Service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being overbearing, which really elevated the whole experience. You can tell they care about both the food and the guests.”

“With a show-stopping corner location on Jefferson Avenue in the heart of downtown Westwood, this establishment has been on my bucket list. The reservation was easily made with Resy. Upon arrival at Osteria Crescendo to celebrate my milestone birthday as first-timers, my partner and I were greeted by the staff. The space was split in two: one side is a bar, and the other is its pristine dining room filled with details such as white marble tabletops and glasses reminiscent of Italian craftsmanship. We were led to a table by the window with a wide range of music playing, evoking a vibe that was posh and modern yet still had its callbacks to the old country. Their menu adopts a more traditional Italian approach with antipasti, primi, secondi, per la tavola (“for the table,” for sharing), and dolci. Sampling cocktails and nibbling from their bar menu takes us back to Venice, which, inspired by the Italian tradition of cicchetti (snacks), offered small plates, such as fried calamari and house-cured salumi, meant to be enjoyed with a glass of wine or a cocktail. As an appetizer to share, we opted for the Burrata. For our main meal, we decided on the Lancaster Amish Chicken and Spinach Girelle. We even saved some room for dessert and got their Apple Pie Sundae with vanilla gelato accompanied by a lit candle. Complimentary bread with oil started our meal. The food was delicious, presented well, and generous portions from a well-thought-out menu with a complete balance of flavors. Not only were the noodles freshly made in-house, but they're also perfectly cooked, wonderfully firm to the bite. The entire staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, especially our server Chanelle, who made the experience even better. We can recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal!”

“We had a very pleasant dining experience overall. The atmosphere was great, and the service was friendly, attentive, and on point from start to finish. The absolute star of the night was the octopus appetizer. It was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and easily the standout dish of our entire meal. For our main courses, we had the steak with potatoes and a pasta dish. While everything was cooked properly, the entire steak plate fell flat in terms of flavor. It felt like it was missing somethingbut cooked toperfection. The pasta, was also cooked perfectly and delivered great flavor that helped round out the meal. Despite the underwhelming steak, the strong service, warm atmosphere, and incredible octopus made for an enjoyable evening overall. We would return, especially for more octopus.”