
Osteria La Chitarra is a small place with about 9 tables. Wood beams cross the ceiling and were topped with Christmas or non-seasonal decorative items. Music was in the background and lighting was lowered. The bare wood pedestal tables were set with placemats and large paper napkins. The menu is all a la carte and wine is available in bottles and also by liter or portion thereof. We bought a pitcher of the house wine and it was very drinkable. Service was provided by the wife of the chef/owner and she was friendly and efficient. The chef, Giuseppe Maiorano did come out and visit with a few friends but did not make the rounds of the room, perhaps he only spoke Italian. This is a place of home cooking at its best. Continue reading