Badda bing!

In the heart of downtown Toledo’s revival you’ll find M’ Osteria, an eatery inside a recently restored historic building. Opened by Toledo entrepreneur Pasquale (Pat) Giammarco, this elegant bistro is far removed from the sports bars populating the area. Instead, Giammarco has developed a unique venue, where patrons can experience everything from traditional Italian comfort food to sophisticated nightlife in the second floor lounge.

An osteria (pronounced oste’ria) is a place that serves simple foods and notable wines, and Giammarco’s latest venture is faithful to this concept. With both traditional choices and inventive fare at M’ Osteria, the cuisine is enticing.

A wonderful blend

Combining American and Italian classics, the menu includes dishes  inspired by traditional meals, but served with an up-to-date twist. The main floor’s focal point is an attractive, wrap-around bar, surrounded by a bistro-like dining room and an open kitchen. Tall ceilings, exposed brick and dark wood create a rustic feel, while modern lighting and industrial furnishings add to the contemporary ambiance. The aroma of wood-fired artisan pizza fills the room.

The menu is a mix of old and new world charm, with items for any appetite. Taking pride in fresh and locally sourced ingredients, the menu features creative items prepared with finesse and quality as a top-priority. The charcuterie and cheese board hits high notes with fragrant cheeses like fontina and gorgonzola, alongside cured and seasonal meats, honey and an acidic yet sweet— blood orange marmalade, served on an elegant wooden plank. The roasted beets are not your “typical” root vegetable, dressed in a vibrant vinaigrette and paired with a smooth, tangy house-made goat cheese mousse.

Antipasti provides a perfect beginning to a full-flavored Italian meal. M’ Osteria delivers much more than small nibbles and noshes. The classic menu focuses on the familiar tastes of Italy, easily perceived in a slice of pizza, available either hand-tossed or thin and crispy. A necessity for any true osteria, pasta entrees, a foundation for the menu, includes house-made tagliatelle carbonara and pappardelle bolognese along with baked ravioli and a house-made marinara.

This modern take on Italy, new to downtown with an exciting mix of cuisine,  would make an Italian grandmother proud.

After your meal, you might find yourself whisked away to the elegant, upstairs lounge. Complete with open-air windows, a sophisticated design with industrial influences, and breathtaking views of our downtown, the lounge offers another opportunity to feel further from home than you actually are. Click your heals all you want, but you’re definitely still in Toledo. Isn’t it wonderful?

11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-2am
Friday & Saturday. M’ Osteria Bar & Lounge,
611 Monroe St. 419-214-4222.
mosteriatoledo.com

In the heart of downtown Toledo’s revival you’ll find M’ Osteria, an eatery inside a recently restored historic building. Opened by Toledo entrepreneur Pasquale (Pat) Giammarco, this elegant bistro is far removed from the sports bars populating the area. Instead, Giammarco has developed a unique venue, where patrons can experience everything from traditional Italian comfort food to sophisticated nightlife in the second floor lounge.

An osteria (pronounced oste’ria) is a place that serves simple foods and notable wines, and Giammarco’s latest venture is faithful to this concept. With both traditional choices and inventive fare at M’ Osteria, the cuisine is enticing.

A wonderful blend

Combining American and Italian classics, the menu includes dishes  inspired by traditional meals, but served with an up-to-date twist. The main floor’s focal point is an attractive, wrap-around bar, surrounded by a bistro-like dining room and an open kitchen. Tall ceilings, exposed brick and dark wood create a rustic feel, while modern lighting and industrial furnishings add to the contemporary ambiance. The aroma of wood-fired artisan pizza fills the room.

The menu is a mix of old and new world charm, with items for any appetite. Taking pride in fresh and locally sourced ingredients, the menu features creative items prepared with finesse and quality as a top-priority. The charcuterie and cheese board hits high notes with fragrant cheeses like fontina and gorgonzola, alongside cured and seasonal meats, honey and an acidic yet sweet— blood orange marmalade, served on an elegant wooden plank. The roasted beets are not your “typical” root vegetable, dressed in a vibrant vinaigrette and paired with a smooth, tangy house-made goat cheese mousse.

Antipasti provides a perfect beginning to a full-flavored Italian meal. M’ Osteria delivers much more than small nibbles and noshes. The classic menu focuses on the familiar tastes of Italy, easily perceived in a slice of pizza, available either hand-tossed or thin and crispy. A necessity for any true osteria, pasta entrees, a foundation for the menu, includes house-made tagliatelle carbonara and pappardelle bolognese along with baked ravioli and a house-made marinara.

This modern take on Italy, new to downtown with an exciting mix of cuisine,  would make an Italian grandmother proud.

After your meal, you might find yourself whisked away to the elegant, upstairs lounge. Complete with open-air windows, a sophisticated design with industrial influences, and breathtaking views of our downtown, the lounge offers another opportunity to feel further from home than you actually are. Click your heals all you want, but you’re definitely still in Toledo. Isn’t it wonderful?

11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-2am
Friday & Saturday. M’ Osteria Bar & Lounge,
611 Monroe St. 419-214-4222.
mosteriatoledo.com