A new Italian restaurant has opened in Birch Bay, giving locals a chance to try a selection of authentic Italian dishes prepared by an experienced restaurateur. Since its opening on July 5, Scampi Osteria has already received praise for its menu that includes spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, carbonara, lasagna, linguini with clams and pasta with sausage.

“The food is so delicious,” one visitor told The Northern Light. “Everything was well prepared and well presented. The service is excellent and the ambiance is wonderful.” Scampi Osteria is located at 4823 Alderson Road, Unit 108 behind The C Shop, and it has seating for 57 guests.