Rosmarino Osteria Italiana: A Culinary Gem of Authentic Italian Cuisine

Hubby and I came for our anniversary lunch and it was absolutely delightful! The menu changes slightly by the day and almost entirely by the month. Service was excellent - we were never left waiting - our dishes were served with great timing. Today was gnocchi for the main course and, oh my, does that gnocchi melt in your mouth! The flavors are delicious. The focaccia with the house branded olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Italy are to die for. All their pastas and sauces are made in house. I also really loved how the menu clearly indicated ingredients for those with dietary restrictions. Even better, housemade gluten free gnocchi was also available! Highly highly recommend this restaurant for a nice meal out!

NEXT LEVEL! Just forget your alternative dinner plans---if you want Italian, THIS is the place! Rosmarino Osteria Italiana – A Transcendent Experience First Visit – Classic Italian Mastery. Forget your backup plans and make a reservation a few days agead of time—if Italian cuisine calls, Rosmarino Osteria Italiana is the answer. Having eaten my way through Boston’s North End countless times, I can say with conviction: I would happily dine here every day if I lived nearby. On our first visit, we experienced the depth of Chef-Owner Dario Pisoni’s artistry through a special risotto—creamy, perfectly balanced, and executed with quiet precision. The cinghiale (wild boar), slow-braised and tender, spoke of rustic Italian heritage elevated to fine dining. Service was warm yet seamless, and Dario’s intuitive wine pairings left no note unresolved. It was, simply put, transcendent. --- Second Visit – Oregon Winemaker’s Dinner. ($165/pp) Our return for the Oregon Winemaker’s Dinner Series was nothing short of a revelation. This five-course pairing menu, spotlighting Willamette Valley’s finest wines, revealed the restaurant’s brilliance in a new dimension. Chef Dario’s culinary imagination and genial, exuberant personality dazzled once again. Along with Sheena and their gracious staff, he doesn’t just serve food—he creates memories, welcoming every guest as family. The Blueberry Gorgonzola Gnocchi was tender, pillowy, and brilliantly balanced, while the multi-hour braised short rib over silken polenta was sheer poetry: decadent, soulful, unforgettable. With every pairing, Dario’s knowledge and wit shined, turning dinner into a performance. --- Verdict. Rosmarino Osteria Italiana doesn’t merely serve meals—it stages memories. Each visit has been a masterclass in cuisine, hospitality, and the joy of food and wine in harmony. On any scale, it deserves not just five stars, but ten. To miss it would be to deny yourself one of Oregon’s—and Italy’s—most transcendent tables. Saluté

I have never been to Italy but this is the best Italian food I have ever had! We did the 5 course Saturday set menu dinner with the Chef explaining everything as we ate. Menu changes all of the time for the Saturday hosted dinner. Great wine, amazing food and the Balsamic vinegar that they import from Italy is the best, bought a bottle. They also use a bacon made from the jowl and aged for 4 years called Guanciale, amazing. We were a group of 6 and two of them are very picky eaters and they ate everything! I can't recommend this enough.

The best Italian food around!! My husband and I eloped with just a small group of immediate family at a nearby Newberg winery, and we chose Rosmarino as the location of our wedding dinner after the ceremony. We had been a few times before and knew that choosing Rosmarino was a no brainer. The food is unparalleled (in my opinion, the only Italian restaurant I've been to in the States that is on par with what you get in Italy), the service is always fantastic, and the ambiance was exactly what we wanted for our wedding night. Our officiant has Celiac and said Rosmarino's gluten free pasta is the best she has ever had. They were also so kind to get us sparkling cider that's not normally on their menu for a toast because my husband and I don't drink champagne. The whole experience was above and beyond.

We did the Italian wine pairing dinner and it was fantastic! Super friendly service, the talks about the pairing were great. The food delicious! Housemade pasta was amazing. All well worth the price!

Well today it's lunch, last time was dinner two years ago with my Mom for our birthdays. Server Brandon was awesome! Made thie experience unique. Well, back today with my mom in spirit as she couldn't make the trip. But, I'm back today for lunch.

Love this place! We did the 5 course meal and wine pairings. Check their website to understand the days/hours and types of meals available. If you haven't been, then you are missing out. They use "00" flour for many items which is quite likely safe for gluten-free patrons. They are happy to accommodate the GF diner. Obviously you know your own body, but there were no issues for me.

Amazing Italian food in Newberg. I love a small menu and not having to choose from an overwhelming selection and this hit the spot. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, truffle ravioli and the veal and they were all delicious. For dessert, the tiramisu was heavenly! The price point was right. We’ll be back for another date night.