Osterias are wine bars that have evolved to serve simple meals. Traditionally, they are simpler than trattorias and usually have no menu. The offering changes daily, according to the market and two or three courses are offered for a fixed price, including wine.

Osteria: In the past, an osteria was a place where locals gathered to play cards and drink wine. This type of establishment didn't always serve food, rather, an osteria was quite similar to a bar. Osterias have transitioned throughout the years and now they are closely tied to trattorias.

: restaurant; specifically : a usually small Italian restaurant. Examples: Asked by his brother to recommend a restaurant, Marco suggested his favorite trattoria, which has the best linguini Bolognese in the city. Did you know? In Italian, "trattore" is the word for an innkeeper or restaurant owner.

Typically, a trattoria serves local wines and instead of offering it by the glass it is sold by the decanter. Some of the dishes you might come across at a trattoria include potatoes with gorgonzola, clam soup, Fiorentina, and freshly caught baked fish.