Frommer's Review
Like Italian? Like surprises? Then you'll enjoy Osteria Via Stato's twist on traditional Italian dining. A set price of $36 buys you a full, European-style meal: a range of antipasto plates (which could be anything from house-cured olives to braised veal meatballs), two pasta dishes (served family style), and a meat entree (the only dish you actually choose from the menu). Pastas are usually a mix of hearty and light; pappardelle with free-range chicken ragu might be served alongside gemelli with sage and brown butter. Entrees include halibut Milanese with lemon-herb breadcrumbs; braised pork shank with white beans and bacon; and chicken Mario, a simple chicken breast perfectly seared with butter and olive oil. If you want to keep things simple with drinks, ask for the "Just Bring Me Wine" program, which matches a glass of wine to each course at three different price levels (the most affordable level, $15, is a great deal). They'll bring you unlimited helpings of everything except the entrees, so come with an appetite. Twosomes tend to be seated at communal tables in the dining room, so ask for a private table if you value your privacy. Lunch follows the same format, but there are fewer antipasti, and the entrees include salads and panini.
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