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What to order at Osteria il Cru
- Must order
- Whatever pasta is on; the menu is short, seasonal and Italian-leaning.
- Signature dishes
- Hand-rolled pasta, Italian sharing plates
- Editor tip
- Previously called Cru. The hotel above runs the same name; the restaurant relaunched as Osteria il Cru in 2024.
CuisineItalian
Price€€€
Neighborhoodvanalinn
HoursMon-Thu 13:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
Phone+372 614 0085
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Signature dishes: Hand-rolled pasta, Italian sharing plates
Must order: Whatever pasta is on; the menu is short, seasonal and Italian-leaning.
Tip: Previously called Cru. The hotel above runs the same name; the restaurant relaunched as Osteria il Cru in 2024.
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