Osteria 44 - Coimbra

Apenas experimentei as pizzas, são de facto muito boas, de massa fina e com sabores equilibrados. Tem-se sempre estacionamento na zona.

This review is a compilation of two visits to Osteria 44. LOCAL The place is big and spacious, with discreet yet tasteful decor, medium light and high ceilings. Due to the acoustic characteristics of the space, it can get noisy if filled. Nothing too bad, though. SERVICE One of the times, we were greeted by a polite gentleman who accompanied us to a table, handed us the menus and patiently helped us choose our meals with his own recommendations and insight. The second time, we were serviced by a Brazilian waiter who, unfortunately, did not have the same helpful and caring attitude, and that was a shame. Also, he got upset when asked if there was a chance of changing one ingredient in a pizza, with no reason as we addressed him calmly. FOOD Regarding the food and drinks, the sangria is very good and the food is of great quality, whether you choose a salad (which are enormous , pasta or pizza. The plating and presentation are delicate and fill the eye. The food features great flavour, with a good balance between the different elements. The pizzas have the perfect thin thickness, the pastas are creamy and so tasty. Great selection of cheeses. PRICES The prices are alright, not cheap but also not expensive, but since the food is so nice, the quality price ratio is very good. RECOMMENDATIONS Salad Insalata di Tonno Pizza Pizza Alheira Calzone Osteria Pasta Pasta alla Carbonara Dessert Panacotta or Afogatto. PROS: Definitely the food. Outside tables which are very nice when the weather is good. CONS: The menus could have a better presentation, more worthy of the chicness of this restaurant. Also, the not so nice attitude we were greeted and served one of the times, which is the reason this is not a 5 stars review. Will definitely return and hope I am forced to change my critique to 5 stars. :

Excelente comida e doses muito generosas a um preço de jote. bom ambiente e muito bom serviço. Eu recomendo.

Depois de ver algumas fotos, estamos curiosos para experimentar a osteria 44. a comida combina com as fotos, as pizzas são ótimas. Tudo o resto no restaurante é um desastre. Não voltarei ao espaço, não para comida, não para preço, mas para serviço. pedir para excluir o menu das crianças, perguntamos se você poderia substituir 2 ingredientes por um e eu fui dito que eu pagaria o extra. mais tarde disse que eu poderia fazer a mudança. recolher os pratos quando as pessoas ainda estão comendo na mesa, não é em toda boa prática. para sobremesa. Pedimos um salame, que foi ótimo. Mas trazes uma colher, comes salame com colher? Estamos a pedir a conta, no balcão. Eu chego ao balcão e já me deram o caixa eletrônico com o valor, eu disse que gostaria de ver a conta para saber o que estava pagando. E o que senti foi que fiz um pedido ofensivo. bem nós ficamos aqui, tanto no post e as visitas ao espaço. As 3 estrelas são apenas para comida

Been to many cities and many countries and what I appreciated the most is the top notch relationship with the owner of a restaurant and the high quality of service and the meal. Sergio provided us wine as we waited without reservations. When we were seated, he made recommendations based on preference. Forget the menu, he will ask you what you prefer and make recommendations. I rarely get this type of a service in any of the high end restaurants. The meal itself was extraordinary. I had the beef with pasta. I can’t really say enough. You have to experience it. RSVP in advance.