In early September, Napa River Grill closed its doors after 24 years on the Louisville foodie scene, but the popular Westport Village dining space didn’t wither on the vine.
Jared Matthews , a bartender turned restaurateur, bought the place and turned it into Osteria Italian Seafood .
The new concept specializes in fresh seafood dishes with Italian influences. We’re talking seafood that’s 48 hours or less from water to plate.
To complement the menu, the revamped, blue-detailed dining room is filled with nautical nuances and a giant octopus painting. Pro tip: Napa loyalists can still find baked shrimp scampi and tomato bisque with puff pastry on the menu.
Here’s what we tried when we visited during opening week.
- Arancini
- Prince Edward mussels
- Lobster bisque
- Ricotta gnocchi alla bolognese
- Porchetta
Osteria is open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Sundays + offers happy hour deals Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.