Tiu Steppi’s Osteria

New neighborhood place, terrific I’ll give them my business. I went in the middle of the afternoon for a few beers and to check out the place and their menu. Looked good so my wife and I went Wednesday night. We wanted a muffaletta and a meatball sandwich which we were told is only available for lunch so we ordered a pizza and a couple of salads and a few drinks. The next day I went back for the sandwiches. It was 3:10 and I was told that I could not order them since lunch was over at three. I asked if there was any way they could accommodate me especially since they did not have one other customer in the place so he went to the kitchen and came back and told me no. Not too neighborly for a neighborhood place.
I left and went sraight to Napa Flats on Blanco and 1604 and ordered the exact same thing and even though it was 3:40 now and their lunch ended at 3 also the bartender told me no problem she would be happy to serve me. Way to go Napa Flats. Earned customer. I should also mention that a manager at Tui Steppi was close by while the bartender was telling me no

Still continued winner in food, service, and ambiance. Keep up with the great food and experience you provide! :)

I really feel like I’m in the twilight zone with all these great reviews however, I gotta keep it real. Disappointed was an understatement!!! Because I’m on a gluten free diet I’m aware that not everyone can accommodate it so, I called and asked if they had gluten free options. The young lady assured me they had a gluten free menu so I let her know we were on our way. My waiter wasn’t too knowledgable of the GF menu and kept having to ask the manager, so I ended up settling for the chicken and broccoli pizza and my husband had the steak which for some reason took almost 20 minutes. The two male managers were too busy laughing and talking outside to really care about what was going on or about the customers satisfaction. What made it even worse was they must’ve made the wrong pizza because I heard my waiter say «I meant to say the chicken and broccoli» and instead of him coming to us to say that he said he was waiting on the steak. Finally the food came out my husband’s well done steak look like it had been fried and my GF pizza was a thin crust which it usually is. The problem is the sauce was so heavy it made the thin crust gooey. $ 80 bucks down the drain. I really hope the next person enjoys their dine in experience. Shockingly to say we won’t be returning

Came with a friend for lunch, on a Tuesday.
Had the brie&mushroom pizza which was a bit pricey, but delish nonetheless. There were pieces of shaved Parmesan cheese on pizza that seemed hard and dry, otherwise pizza was up to high standards.
The Greek salad could’ve been a bit fresher and have more olives in it.
Our waiter was a bit grumpy… perhaps having a «bad day»? We
ALL have those, right?
All in all, the menu at this place never fails to disappoint.

Cool neighborhood wine n pizza bistro. Really attentive staff. Gourmet pizzas well worth the $. Sergio the manager is spot on with service n always a clean polished Restraunt. Appetizer menu needs a upgrade is only area missing and could use a updated n robust happy hour menu for goodness wine

11÷1− I wish there was a way to give different ratings. Food? 4 ½ stars. I had the ravioli which was to die for. Rustic, flavorful — I wiped the plate for sauce with the most amazing garlic knots. My husband got a made to order pizza. Which was also really great! (Get the meatballs, you won’t be disappointed). However, service was spotty. Hence the three stars. The hostess was kind to open our door upon arrival. But it was slow. Sunday night. No reason no one could not have greeted us quickly at the table. We had to flag down same hostess to get waters and order wine. Miscommunication and no one knew or seemed to care initially about our table. Finally bartender took care of us. We did ask a random server about something that came out of the kitchen. He apparently asked but said — I don’t know what it was, the chefs are too busy to ask. What??!
Regardless, we will be back. It’s great food and close to our house. Definitely needed in this area. Wine list is sparse. They may just need a little more time to get the service side down.
Okay I guess I didn’t post the last. But we just ate there tonight ¹⁄₆. Legit. Best customer service and food is consistently fantastic. Loved the bartender/​manager that waited on us. This will be a staple for us.

Fantastic food!
We’ve been a few times and haven’t ordered anything we haven’t loved.
Only problem is parking. Place is a nightmare to try to find a spot on a Saturday.

Tips
1) the nightly specials are always pretty good
2) great red sauce for the spaghetti and meatballs
3) try one of their cask wines
Came here to fuel up before the San Antonio marathon. Not sure is «carb loading» is still the thing before a big race, but it was a great meal. This restaurant was opened by the same folks that did Two Step Cantina across the parking lot, which is exceptional.
Service from the hostesses to the wait staff was quick and friendly. Eaten here twice and will definitely be back. Great to have this in the neighborhood.

Lunch portions are just right. Had the Italian Roast beef sandwich which was a bit bland, it was the a jus sauce that saved it. The wife had eggplant and it was ok. Service was great I give them that.

Greeted and kindly asked my seating preference. Very good impression. Terry was a solid server, attentive, hospitable, and unobtrusive. He kept my glass filled with tea. He said not be shy and ask him if we needed anything. Now the food. Garlic knots not bad but they don’t appear to be a priority here. As previous reviewers have said they are heavy and doughy. Plates were nicely presented and serving size satisfactory. Didn’t care for the sauce really, more an orangy marinara than a true red sauce. Since sauce and bread are so essential for me when I consider Italian, this place is not on my preferred list based on my food experience today. However, I am intrigued by the roast beef sandwich with smoked gouda (which i love) and will probably come back at some point maybe. The calzone is the largest I have ever seen, should be on one of those shows. Overall B+

The best chicken piccata ever! The food is simply amazing. The garlic knots and warm olives are delicious. The Tiramisu is big enough for two people to chair. The leftovers tasted even better the next day

When my oldest came to visit home from college, my babygirl & I took him here to eat. He’s not big on anything outside of the burger/​pizza realm (then again, he’s still a young’n so I’ll try not to judge) and since his sister & I had decided fast food was out of the question (two women to one man so he was outnumbered), Tiu Steppi’s was the happy medium for all.
It was somewhat of a slow night when we came here but that wasn’t a problem. We were greeted & seated almost immediately. Our server was excellent — especially on the suggestions. We had initially chosen our pizza and toppings; however, he mentioned the saltiness of the prosciutto would probably make the pizza taste a bit too salty with the base of what we had chosen (the brie & mushroom). He then suggested chicken as a protein and we went for it.
The pizza was hot, delicious, flavorful, and we were stuffed! Even the crust had a good bite to it. The topping to dough ratio was just right for us. Our server, again, was great and the atmosphere lent itself as intimate yet casual — it didn’t feel pretentious at all. The prices were pretty much what I would have expected (about 12 – 15 for a specialty pizza — depending on size and if you added any other toppings). Yes, we’ll definitely be back.

The hubby and I were looking for a place for dinner and I was looking through Unilocal.Tiu Steppi Osteria had great reviews but I had my doubts since I am not a fan of Two Step Cantina. However, we decided to go and check this place out since it’s very close to our house.
We drove into the parking lot, of a strip mall, and my husband was already giving me the talk about «we haven’t had the best experience with places in strip malls.» However, once we walked in we were pleasantly surprised with thee décor and setup of the place. Right when we walked in, it took someone a couple of mins to greet us and take us to a table, but that’s ok.
We were seated and were given the menu. Unfortunately, the hubster and I were not in a drinking mood and decided to stick with water. The waiter then asked if we were interested in appetizers. I’ve read many reviews about their garlic knots and decided to ask for those. However, my hubby then persuaded me to get the calamari and called the waiter back to change our order. To our surprise, the garlic knots were complimentary. Garlic knots came first and they were on a plate with lots of butter. Normally I would be super excited that there’s so much butter on the plate, but I’m trying to eat a little healthier so I wasn’t too excited about that. The knots had good flavor but they were rather doughy and dense. Next came the calamari and man were they delish. They were fried to perfection and they came with two dipping sauces. All i know is that the cocktail sauce was awesome.
For our main entrée, we decided to share a 12″ brie and wild mushroom pizza. We asked them to add chicken on our pizza (well worth it, it’s $ 1.85 to add chicken! totally worth it). Oh my, the pizza was so good. The crust on the pizza was nice, fluffy, and had a great taste to it. it was not oily at all. I loved the fact that there was arugula on the pizza, it just added a nice touch to the entire entrée.
We wanted to get going and asked for a tiramisu to go. I have to say, this is one of the bet tiramisu desserts that I’ve had in a long time. It’s moist, light, delicate, but very tasteful!
Overall, I had a great experience here and will definitely make it back!

Went to this place last night. Read some great things on Unilocal… Ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and it was delicious and hot! My husband ordered the pepperoni and sausage pizza. He thought it was great but a little dough-​y. We are used to eating Homeslice a Pizza in Austin… ;-)
Would go back for another pasta dish and wine!
Our server Rob was the best, by the way!!!

I am not a big fan of chain Italian restaurants, and after a long day at Sea World I wanted a tasty meal that could satisfy my taste buds. Thanks to Unilocal,I came across this local gem.
Food Rating ⁵⁄₅:
We had 3 tired, picky kids with us and they gobbled down the garlic knots faster than the adults could think to get our hands on one. The half pepperoni half cheese pizza the kids shared looked delicious, but I was holding out for something different.
My mom and I shared the caprese salad and the 16 oz ribeye special served with pasta. Both of our dishes were made to perfection and bursting with flavor. I never order dessert but it seemed that it would be a, missed opportunity if I didn’t, so we all shared the chocolate capuccino torte which literally melted in our mouths!
Service Rating ⁵⁄₅: Ask for Adrian when you visit. He was extremely attentive and took care of all our requests big and small. He showed great care in explaining the menu and answering or questions, eager to make sure we had a wonderful dining experience.
The ambiance of this restaurant would be a great date night location or a place to unwind with friends after a hectic work week. My only complaint is that this place is in San Antonio… we need you guys in Dallas! If you’re looking for a great meal that won’t break the bank, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a chance.

I don’t even have words… but I’m going to try. I’m still here at the restaurant and felt compelled to write a review. That’s how good my food was. I’m not sure how often they have the ribeye steak special that I just had either, but if you are lucky enough to visit when they have it, order it! It’s a thick, juicy ribeye steak covered with a five cheese blend that perfectly compliments the meat… not overpowering like a Gorgonzola or Bleu cheese, but just the right amount of flavor. It’s served with a thin pasta with prosciutto, the most flavorful tomatoes I’ve ever eaten, and artichokes. The sauce on it is delicate and creamy and perfect.
My 4-​year-​old had the cheese pizza from the Bambini menu and even it was amazing. The quality of the cheese and the flavor of the sauce is outstanding… much better than my child can appreciate at her age, but she still loved it. It’s huge too… could easily feed 2 – 3 big kids.
This place doesn’t even compare to chains like OG or Carino’s. It’s so much better for the same price. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. It’s Wednesday night and not too crowded, but they use the No Wait app, so you can save your place in line before you get here if you come on a busy night. The ambience is very nice without being pretentious.
This is only my second time here, but this will be our regular Italian go-​to spot for sure.

3.5 stars
I prefer Tiu Steppi’s to Two Step, I do declare! Anywhere that uses tons of butter, cheese, a scattering of fresh herbs, heavy cream, & salt usually has my heart (literally: high blood pressure!).
The ambiance & environment are cute, modern, casual but not too casual. There are some high bar tables, booths, regular tables… good mix of it all, décor wise, I noticed. Service is very good. Our server helped us decide on one of two dishes several times, which I liked.
The food wasn’t bad or too pricey… I’d go back, but not like NOW, you know? The complimentary garlic knots are pretty dang tasty: soft, just baked dough a top a ton of melted butter, parm cheese, and parsley? You’d have to be dead inside to not chipmunk cheek ‘em! (Caveat: if they’re not fresh out of the oven, I get it)
Skip the artichoke appetizer… meh…it took up too much valuable tummy real estate & wasn’t worth it, in my opinion.
We shared the chicken piccata, ravioli, & Brie, arugula & mushroom pizza. ALL quite delectable… the best was the ravioli (also, with a PILE of arugula in the middle of the plate, score!). They were homemade & I loved the addition of pistachio inside the ravioli & combined into the cream sauce. A true 5 star dish!
The chicken piccata was good… chicken was a bit dry. Dish as a whole was a bit too over salted, especially with pancetta in there.
The pizza was good as well… no trace of grease on the crust, which is pan. I liked that the crust wasn’t soggy anywhere considering the large size of the pie. The toppings were 3 of my fav foods ever so I’m biased: Brie, mushroom, arugula.
Check it out if you’re in the neighborhood!

We are pretty regular here, when I remember I check-​in on Unilocal.This is my first review for Tiu Stepppi’s Osteria though. You know how the song goes, «Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came?» That’s the way we feel welcomed at Tiu Steppies! Go Adrienne, you spoil us when we come here. Sergio you are always awesome, friendly and you make us feel like family.
Tonight our server was «Jersey Robert», thank you for the service you extended us.
My husband and I both ordered the Shrimp Scampi which has a white wine garlic broth, cherry tomatoes and sits over a bed of fettuccine pasta. For our antipasti we got one of our favorites, the Mozzarella Di Bufala Fritti, this is not as consistent as we would like, 3 out of the 5 times we have had this the tomato sauce was cold. Tonight it was warm as it should be. For dessert we had the Cappachino chocolate concoction which was amazing.
Other visits we have had their greek salad, which is always consistent with flavor; red onion, feta, black olives and red pepper. Also the Saltimbocca shrimp which is sautéed with sage, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, with lemon butter sauce over fettuccine. Mine was without the Prosciutto. This place has an awesome calamari that is served with a spicy Marinara sauce (can’t get enough of this.) Their roasted artichoke heart antipasti is served in a dish right out of the oven — Yum… I am not a fan of their caprese salad the arugula is overpowering for this salad.
One of my favorite staples here is the Shrimp Arrabiatta which is extremely good. I get mine with Shrimp and this is a spicy red wine marinara sauce with cherry tomatoes, artichokes, black olives and parmesan cheese and when they say spicy, they mean it with this dish! They have made this for me without the pasta and substituted it with spinach.
We have also enjoyed their Margherita pizza which is truly one of the best I have had anywhere, the mozzarella di bufala is a generous portion on each slice.
I am a pescatarian and have found that there is a nice selection on their menu for seafood eaters. Make sure to ask for the «specials» this is when I discovered an awesome sea bass that was prepared on it’s own. The fish was baked to perfection. I would like to see fish options on their regular menu!
Oh yeah, please consider bringing back your dessert, «donuts and coffee!»

I’ve eaten here two times at least now for Sunday dinner and just love it.
The authentic and delicious taste is ideal, while service has been hit or miss.
My husband and I can eat here for $ 30 sharing the caprese salad, a house pizza and dessert. We love every bit of it. We recently shared a tiramisu and coffee as well and were not disappointed. The coffee is french pressed right at the table for you and served with fresh cream. The tiramisu was fantastic, better than the chocolate torte we shared last time. We also appreciated that they carry a gluten free dough option, as my mother in law has a horrible gluten reaction. She enjoyed «The Greek» pizza on gluten free crust.

The moon is going to hit your eye like… in a big way when you go yo Tiu Steppi’s. This is now my favorite Italian restaurant in San Antonio. I’m smitten, and here’s why:
Pasta is homemade
Chef’s specials change on the reg and are always impressive (hello pumpkin alfredo)
Ace service
Patio, bar, bistro, booth seating (but make resos to get the a great table!)
THE CHICKEN PICATTA
In this strip mall, you might not believe me this is one the most authentic Italian meals I’ve ever had; it’s quite unassuming. But once you’re inside and take a whiff of what’s going on you’ll kiss me on both cheeks. The wine list: extensive and the menu: impressive with something for everyone (pizza, pasta, garlic knots, etc.)
I highly recommend going with the baked artichokes for an app to split with a couple people. It’s flavorful with a breaded crust on top and won’t fill you up too much before the main course. The Chicken Picatta is my favorite. The serving size is enormous; will become your next couple of lunches as well! Served with a garlic knot, this dish is perfect. The noodles are al dente and the chicken is packed with flavor. I opt for the alredo cream sauce to enjoy on the side with my chicken.
That’s amore!