Osteria Mozza Tonight- Suggestions? Ideas?

[Schweinhaxen]

Allright I looked through the board, and I did not see any specifics nor pics discussing what to get at Osteria Mozza. Most of the information came during the opening, and I want to know who has been there recently. If so, recommendations?

[love2eat]

Appetizer - Grilled Octopus
Mozzarella Bar - Ricotta, Spiced Walnuts, Drizzled with Honey
Primi - Wild Boar Gnocchi and Orrechete
Secondi - Beef Tagliata!
Dessert - Nocello-soaked Raisins with Almond Ice Cream and Donuts

[zack]

highly recommend the roasted pork arista and linguine with clams, besides the other items already mentioned

[frank828]

I LOVE the beef tagliata
also dont miss the bombolini for dessert. Theyre like little soft round doughnuts

oh if u like belgian beer, try the St. Bernardus Prior 8, its excellent!

[sidwich]

Also have to chime in on the grilled octopus. My other favorite is the tripe. I enjoyed the oxtail tagliatelle but found the monkfish fra diavolo not particularly memorable.

I was there early last Saturday, and would note that even through only a fraction of the tables were occupied before 7:30, the Mozzarella Bar was nearly full the entire time.

[Lmo1823]

I also have to say the grilled octopus and the ricotta and egg ravioli. I thought the olive oil/rosemary play on dessert was interesting too.

[SauceSupreme]

The guinea fowl is my favorite. It's essentially an update on a chicken-liver crostini, with a braised bird dallopped on top. A great dish.

Nancy Bar, if you have the option. It's fun to feel like you're in the middle of the action.

[nick_r]

Definitely, definitely, definitely get Nancy's caprese.

[wilafur]

grilled octopus
burrata w/ bacon
burricotti w/ braised artichokes
orecchiette w/ swiss chard & sausage
gnocchi w/ wild boar ragu
guinea fowl

[whatsfordinner]

Grilled octopus
fresh ricotta and egg raviolo
oriecchette with sausage
guinea fowl

[Ciao Bob]

quail too!

[Diana]

Hope you have a reservation!

All reports seem to indicate the mozzarella or "Nancy" bar is the best thing to do. Sit there, and peruse the offerings. I don't think you can reserve the Nancy Bar, but people with reservations have first crack at any open seats, I believe.

[Schweinhaxen]

Yes, reservation is at 8:15pm..... I am holding my breath if i get seated at that time due to the ugly reports about waiting. Full report in the next few days....

[wilafur]

i think they have worked out the reservation kinks. my first visit a couple months ago ended with me waiting nearly an hr past my reservation for a table.

however, i was seated within 5mins of my reservation during my 2nd trip back a couple weeks ago.