Possibly the most authentic Italian restaurant I've been to in the US (and I lived in Italy for 4 years). Hands-down the best restaurant in Falmouth.
Osteria La Civetta
508-540-1616
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Once you discover the magic charm of Osteria La Civetta you will forever return. Fine Northern Italian food makes it to Main Street in Falmouth. Osteria La Civetta offers up some of the finest dishes this side of the bridge. The seasoned veal roast, generous lasagnas and cauliflower au gratin are a must. This is as authentic as it gets with out traveling to Italy. The owners are a lovely husband and wife team from Italy and go to great lengths to make sure your dining experience is unforgetable. Reservations are recommended. Mangia!
- Hours: Lunch hours: Wed - Sat, noon - 2:30pm; Dinner hours: Tues - Thurs, 5:30pm - 9:30pm; Fri, Sat, 5:30pm - 10:00pm; Sun, 5:30 - 9:30pm.
- Handicap Accessible: Front door access
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, MasterCard, Visa
- Food & dining options: Organic, Vegetarian
- General services: Eat-in, Take-out
- Menu link: www.osterialacivetta.com
- Specialties: SUPREMA DI GALLETTO IN CROSTA DI MAIS CON SALSA AL TARTUFO Polenta encrusted Chicken breast, bone in, served with a Black Truffle cream and oven roasted Potatoes
- ATM: No
- Parking: On-street: free, On-street: metered
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Signature dishes: PASSATELLI ASCIUTTI CON PORCINI E PARMIGIANO, Handmade Bread Crumb and Cheese noodles with Porcini mushrooms and a Parmigiano Reggiano cream
- What dish is most representative of the restaurant?: TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU, Handmade pasta ribbons with Bolognese Meat sauce
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Suggested
- Number of tables: 16
- Features: Dinner, Group-friendly, Lunch, Private Parties
- Atmosphere: Quiet, Romantic
- Dress code: Cape Cod causal dress
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Had a wonderful meal here last weekend. Food was authentic and very tasty. Portions were perfect. None of that 3 meals on one plate business, thank you. Delicious house made pappardelle w/ porcini mushrooms. Meat and cheese plate w/ honey and jam was a nice start to our meal. The bartender's sevice was very friendly. I can't remember his name even though he did tell us, which was nice. I appreciated the wine recs he gave as well. We sat in the bar area by the window. Lots of good people watching which we love. Will try the dining room next time.
Fantastic food, ambiance and people. Fresh wonderful dishes that as another reviewer noted are authentic (we eat often in the North End and this Falmouth spot is right up at the top on our list).