Bocca Osteria

I have Celiac disease and severe lactose intolerance, but I have been able to enjoy two safe and delicious meals at Bocca Osteria during my stay at Cooperstown. Our server, Asia, was friendly and attentive, and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Bocca Osteria for anyone, but especially for those with food allergies.

TLDR: First time visit! Beautiful interior, friendly and accommodating staff, and good food. Not very vegan friendly, but would come again! It would be really helpful to add dietary restriction indications or allergens on the menu. Simply noting “egg-free” or “dairy-free” would make a huge difference in the servers having to run back and fourth with questions. Creating ONE fully vegan dish (that is NOT gluten free) would be a great addition! Elaborating: I was a bit confused to be honest, because it seems that EVERYTHING is made with egg - the homemade pasta I understand, but I had never heard of bread, pizza dough, or gnocchi being made with eggs. The server suggested vegan greens for me (leaving the meat and cheese on the side, and removing the breadcrumbs…). Very kind and a creative idea! Though I’ll admit that I probably won’t order them vegan again, because it’s just not the same without being baked with all the extras. I was told that the gluten-free pasta is also vegan, so I ordered that with red sauce and added a bunch of veggies. It was good!! That all being said, I would and will come back! Suggestions above are to help with the future experience of those with dietary restrictions :)

We arrived on a busy Saturday night with no reservation. We got two seats at the pizza bar. We ordered a Gluten free pizza as my wife has a severe Gluten allergy. This was one of the best Gluten free pies we ever had. Anthony, the pizza maker was a study in efficiency and artistry. He unknowningly gave us free entertainment. He deserves a raise.