Osteria 177 in Annapolis

Dmitri was impressive and accommodating and a certified sommelier. Carpaccio, arugula salad and lentil soup were amazing, but the foodgasm came in the form of gnocchi & wild boar ragout. We wanted the ragout but not the pappardello pasta... no problem ragout with gnocchi.Montelpuciano D'Abruzzo Riserva "Zanna" by Illuminati was perfection with everything.

The food was spectacular as always and Dmitri was INCREDIBLE. We absolutely loved his service. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about wines. Whatever he suggests, wine or food, just get it. You won’t be disappointed.

One of the best meals I've ever had, start to finish.  Outstanding service, food (both taste and presentation), and atmosphere.  I would not change one thing, and will definitely return soon.  Perfect for an elegant but fun date night or special occasion; or really whenever you want some of the best Italian food you'll find west of Italy. We were seated promptly in the bustling but small dinning room.  Italian restaurants often have interesting decor, and Osteria 177 does not disappoint, with Andy Warhol-color pop style portraits of famous actors (who are either Italian or played Italians) around the dusky room.  Al Pacino is curiously in Scarface garb... despite having played a Cuban in that film.  In any event... the wine list, while not the longest (two large pages), was stocked with excellent options, a majority of which were, appropriately, Italian varietals.   Wine selected (a Super Tuscan), and after some Italian bantering between my date and our server, we shared two antipasti plates: Arancini and Insalata Di Polipo.  The first, fried rice/risotto balls surrounding mozz, peas, and porcinis and covered in an amazing red wild boar tomato ragout, was downright decadent.  An instant wow moment upon the first taste, alerting me to the further joys to come.  The Insalata was primarily lightly grilled octopus and a mix of fava beans, tomatoes, and olives.  I could eat both of these as a meal and call it a day; just outstanding flavors. For our mains, we had Dover Sole (a special of the evening) and my date, who'd been...