Comparing Osso Buco across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Osso Buco at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of San Marzano tomatoes varied significantly — only one got it right. The fresh and herbal profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

ingredient simplicity and quality are the guiding principles. The best version came from a Neapolitan pizzeria, which felt authentic. sparkling mineral water was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Osso Buco is larger than you'd think.