Osteria LK brings the warmth and character of a true Italian dining experience to Maplewood, NJ, where inviting hospitality and carefully prepared food come together in a setting designed for comfort and connection.
Located at 180 Maplewood Ave, this welcoming restaurant offers a thoughtful balance of casual charm, cozy atmosphere, and an upmarket touch, making it an ideal choice whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch, planning a memorable dinner, or gathering with friends and family for a special meal.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.60-star rating from 132 reviews, Osteria LK has earned the trust of guests who value quality, consistency, and an experience that feels both refined and approachable.
The menu is built to satisfy a wide range of tastes and occasions, with offerings that include coffee, comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, and wine, along with the kind of standout Italian dishes that make a meal feel complete.
Guests appreciate the fast service, the excellent dessert selection, the well-curated wine list, and the restaurant’s ability to showcase local specialties in a way that feels authentic and memorable.
Whether you are enjoying a quiet solo dining experience, sharing a leisurely brunch, or booking catering for a larger event, Osteria LK provides the flexibility and quality that make it a dependable favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert.
Table service, seating, and a polished dining environment help ensure every visit feels attentive and comfortable.
Convenience and accessibility are also central to the experience at Osteria LK. The restaurant offers outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in service, giving customers multiple easy ways to enjoy their food. Accessibility features such as a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet reflect a commitment to welcoming all guests.
Additional conveniences like gender-neutral toilets, restroom facilities, and payment options including credit cards and debit cards make each visit smooth from start to finish.
For those seeking a dependable Italian restaurant in Maplewood that combines great food, thoughtful service, and a genuinely inviting atmosphere, Osteria LK stands out as a destination worth returning to again and again.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Cheese, black pepper, and chives
Rustic bread, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and basil pesto
House-made Ricotta cheese, charred corn, chili oil, aged balsamic
House-made burrata, arugula, hot honey, and crostini
Pangrattato, oregano, lemon, butter, lemon, chili flakes, parsley
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil
Pomodoro sauce, pecorino, basil, and roasted garlic
Capers, shallots, taggiasca olives, lemon agrumato, and orange
House baked bread and salted butter
Pomodoro sauce, pecorino, basil, and roasted garlic
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil
Rustic bread, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and basil pesto
House-made burrata, arugula, hot honey, and crostini
Pangrattato, oregano, lemon, butter, lemon, chili flakes and parsley
Capers, shallots, taggiasca olives, lemon agrumato, and orange
Cheese, black pepper, and chives
Petite romaine, shaved Parmesan, pangrattato, and anchovy dressing
Mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette, endive, cucumber, and soft herbs
Italian dressing, Pecorino, and citrus
Tuscan kale, Orange, ricotta salata cheese, pumpkin seeds, radish, balsamic maple dressing
Tuscan kale, orange, ricotta salata cheese, pumpkin seeds, radish, balsamic maple dressing
Mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette, endive, and soft herbs
Shaved Brussels sprouts, pistachio, lemon, Dijon, Parmesan, olive oil
Italian dressing, Pecorino, and citrus
Petite romaine, shaved Parmesan, pangrattato, and anchovy dressing
Bagna cauda, breadcrumbs, and lemon
Roasted peppers, garlic, parsley, and almonds
Sautéed seasonal mushrooms, garlic, and soft herbs
Green beans with basil pesto
gorgonzola, salmoriglio, and pistachio
Shaved raw squash, Parmigiano, mint, and lemon vinaigrette
Garlic, olive oil, and sea salt
Mascarpone, mint, olive oil, and citrus
Gorgonzola, salmoriglio, and pistachio
Garlic, olive oil, and sea salt
Fire roasted sugar snap peas, Garlic, olive oil, cherry and sea salt
Shaved raw squash, Parmigiano, mint, and lemon vinaigrette
Sautéed seasonal mushrooms, garlic, and soft herbs
Green beans with basil pesto, pinenuts
Roasted peppers, garlic, parsley, and almonds
Fire roasted Artichokes, lemon, garlic aioli
Bagna cauda, breadcrumbs, and lemon
Marcona almonds, crème fraiche, endive, mint, pickled shallots
Spicy vodka sauce, basil, chili flakes, and Parmesan cheese
Cacio e pepe
Beef bolognese, basil, tomato, mirepoix, light cream
Guanciale, eggs, Pecorino, and black pepper
Eggplant, pomodoro sauce, ricotta cheese, and basil
Lump crab, lemon, light butter, and breadcrumbs
Crumbled Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, garlic and olive oil
Guanciale, eggs, Pecorino, and black pepper
House made pasta with pomodoro tomato sauce, basil and olive oil
Ricotta gnocchi with sausage bolognese, parmesan and basil
Beef bolognese, basil, tomato sauce, light cream
eggplant, Pomodoro sauce, ricotta salata cheese, basil
Lump crab, lemon, light butter, and breadcrumbs
Spicy vodka sauce, basil, chili flakes, and Parmesan cheese
House made with butter topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Crumbled Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, garlic and olive oil
Cacio e pepe
breaded joyce farm chicken breast, served with rigatoni vodka pasta
Sirloin burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce, confit tomatoes and garlic aioli
Spring peas, green beans, zucchini, tomatoes, and lemon butter sauce
Warm house-made mozzarella, prosciutto, vincotto, arugula, served on ciabatta bread with a local greens salad
Butterflied and deboned, with tarragon butter sauce, sautéed spinach, green beans, tomatoes
crispy chicken cutlet served with arugula, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, lemon dressing
Breaded Joyce Farms chicken breast, served with rigatoni vodka pasta
Grilled Sicilian eggplant, basil-tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella
Charred lemon, mashed potatoes, herbs, and baby vegetables
Local squash, green beans, brussels sprouts, lemon-maple mostarda
Butterflied and deboned, with salmoriglio sauce, sautéed spinach, green beans, tomatoes
lady fingers, mascarpone crema, coffee reduction, chocolate sec
chocolate mousse, olive oil, sea salt, pistachio, raspberries
Hear from our valued guests
Since we go to Osteria LK at least once a week, I thought I would leave a review about why we love it so much! From the delicious food to the delightful atmosphere to the welcoming staff, it's just a place you want to be! Eileen and Joanne always welcome our family with a smile. We are usually seated with Cecilia or Bella and they always take such good care of us. They are the kind of people who remember your drink orders and know everyone's allergies by heart. I love the fish and my husband enjoys many dishes, from the tuna crudo or brusel sprout salad to the various pastas and pizzas or chicken. Whether we go for lunch or dinner we always enjoy!
The service was great from beginning to end. Food was delicious and espectacular. Prices are good too! The pizza is delicious, best Roasted Bronzino I had in a long time, the LK Chicken Parmesan is huge and yummy! 😋
Osteria LK delivers an exceptional dining experience with incredible food and service. The fresh pasta was a standout, with flavors perfectly paired to create unforgettable dishes. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, making for a truly delightful meal. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy it all over again! Highly recommended.
Went for brunch and lunch so far and it’s absolutely incredible. Their eggs purgatory is probably the best breakfast dish I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!
Great food! Great place! Great service! Great atmosphere! Also BYOB! Located in the downtown area of Maplewood. The calamari wasn’t your normal fried calamari it was different but very flavorful! Def would recommend. The bread and butter F R E S H! We also had the steak and mash AMAZING and JUICY! I had the seafood pasta and the shrimp was XL and they used REAL CRAB MEAT! We will definitely be coming back to this place it makes it a great date night! The service was outstanding! My water cup was always being refilled! MUST ORDER THE MEATBALLS!
Their brunch is completely underrated and Maplewood’s best kept secret, people totally sleeping on their brunch menu. Their breakfast pizza is absolutely fantastic and their brioche French toast is divine.
Just left. My server was John. He was such a good, attentive server that we left him the biggest tip I’ve ever left a person. We came to this restaurant for my best friend’s birthday, 30 mins before closing, and they still welcomed us with open arms (we called first). The greeting was warm and welcoming, the food was hot and fresh. They make everything in house. We ordered some dishes that weren’t on the menu but my favorites was the Cesar salad, the meatball, the bread, and the duck bolognese. I’m so impressed with the food and service. It was 3 of us and our bill came out to be $167. Not bad at all. We ordered a lot of food. So I highly recommend. I travel all over the world for a living and this food is better than a lot of spots I tried in Italy. Will be back.
Absolutely incredible. I live in Maplewood and had not been until tonight. Wow. We ordered everything on the menu. Wish I took more pictures. The chicken Milanese entree was my sleeper hit favorite. Gnocci, parms, shrimp, salads, apps. Order them all. Everything fantastic.
Perfect experience in every way. We were seated immediately, and the waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. The pizza and chicken sandwich were both excellent, and the side salad was very fresh and tasty.
Still some of the best Italian cuisine in SOMa. Arrived at 8.30 on a Friday night, was told a 30 minute wait. Spot on. They texted when our table was ready and we were promptly seated. It's BYOB but we didn't. We split the seasonal bread with salted butter and ricotta cheese appetizer, my GF got the chicken parmigiana, and I got the chicken Milanese. Both were fantastic. And massive. I can't believe I ate the entire chicken parmigiana the last time I was here. My GF was only able to finish 1/3 of it. And I was only able to finish 1/2 of the chicken Milanese. The portion sizes alone make the meals worth it. Highly recommend Osteria LK. Just don't expect a quiet atmosphere during busy times because it's LOUD.
Common questions about Osteria LK
Osteria LK is located at 180 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040, United States, Maplewood, NJ, United States.
You can reach Osteria LK by calling +1 973-327-2871.
Osteria LK has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 132 customer reviews.
Osteria LK features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Osteria LK features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Osteria LK features the following highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Osteria LK features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Osteria LK features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Osteria LK features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Osteria LK features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Osteria LK features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Upmarket.
Osteria LK features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space.
Osteria LK features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Osteria LK features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s).
Osteria LK features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Osteria LK features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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