Great atmosphere and kind waitstaff. The fennel crusted pork chop was amazing, and the guanciale pizza was perfectly made. Definitely a must-try in Santa Monica read more

First of all, if you know about the Westside, it's hard to find parking. No problem, here; you get validation if you come and park in the lot where the restaurant is located. The ambience is calm and breezy; waitstaff are very attentive and friendly. Hubby and I shared the broad beans with fennel and fried shallots. My first time trying it and even if you hate lima beans (these are similar in shape but so much nicer), you will crave this creamy, savory dish. I'm still salivating over the Caesar salad with white anchovies; don't be discouraged just because anchovies have a bad rap for being fishy. The white ones are vinegar-y and fresh and they use bread crumbs instead of croutons. I love the addition of the slightly bitter but crunchy radicchio. For the main, we shared the guanciale white pizza (no tomato sauce) and the crust is thin and bubbly like you would get in Naples. And for dessert, we chose the Basque-like cheesecake with sour cherry compote. Hubby and I don't drink alcohol anymore so there are three mocktail choices along with a zero-proof IPA that's very hoppy. I chose the hibiscus mocktail and it was perfectly icey, tart and fragrant. Honestly the best meal I've had in a long while and the prices are affordable and ideal for a first date or a business meeting. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekend. We made reservations but the place was pretty empty so not sure it was necessary. They do a good job of making their space feel chill and special. That's probably the best part of this place. Otherwise, the menu is pretty limited. The pizza was pretty good but a bit too greasy. The drinks were unique but not that memorable. And I would describe the service as friendly but slow. I didn't hate it, but unless I move to the area, probably won't be back. read more

When entering inside of this restaurant, we first noticed the beautiful details in their architecture and design. There's a lot of curves, soft lights, colors, greenery, and texture. Ambience plays a huge role in how you feel in the dining room--Cosetta did it right. The staff is warm and welcoming, making it easier to feel right at home. Kenzie was our server and she made the whole dining experience wonderfully entertaining. We definitely felt like special guests. To start, we had a chicken live mousse. Although it was great, the sourdough definitely stood out. It felt fresh, even when we came close to closing. The yellowtail crudo that our server recommended was the favorite of the two Crudo dishes, but maybe I'm biased because there was SE Asian influence (and I'm Vietnamese). I'm most impressed with the small details in the execution of the dishes. Like how did they make the shell pasta dish crispy, WITHOUT making it dry? How did they make the chicken Milanese so crispy and light? How did they make the pizza so thin, yet not flimsy? Ive dined at over 80 of the LA Time's 101 Top Restaurants and these are the details that make me come back for more. Our party liked everything we ordered. From the smoked mozzarella stick to the Wagyu tri tip. The finishing polenta cake was the blueberry on top (literally had blueberries). Cosetta does a lot of things right--being hospitable and having high standards for their food are just a couple. read more

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The food was a miss for me at this establishment. Like another reviewer said, the pizza feels wet? The cheese & toppings slip right off. The only highlights for me were the Cesar salad and Butter beans. Great location of the restaurant, I love the interior and exterior space. Parking is easy. The servers are all very attentive. read more

What a pleasantly surprising dinner here!! Walked in without a resy for dinner but was able to get a table. The place was full so I'd def recommend booking it ahead of time. For starters, we got the burrata, shrimp scampi, and Caesar salad. The highlights were definitely the shrimp scampi and the salad!! Sooooo delicious. I wanted to dip all my bread in the sauce for scampi. Shrimps were also perfectly cooked. I feel like this could even be a pasta dish lol For main, we got the mushroom pizza which was also super delicious! Definitely one of the best pizza spots around the area. Highly recommend. The vibe for this restaurant is also very nice. Back patio has many tables with heat lamps. Front patio also has lounge chairs to relax in with drinks. The cocktail was also delicious here! Will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Always so enjoyable, love the patio and menu. Love the crudo and pizza. This was the first time getting the cutlet and also was great. Always end up coming back. read more

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Came here for lunch just to see if the Ceasar salad was good as I remembered it. It is. I don't know why it's so good, but it is. The combination of the dressing and the chicory is great. The serving size is generous as well. Service was excellent. Ambiance is nice. read more

Cosetta - Ceasar salad - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Loved loved loved. Seriously. Loved. And let's be real. We can all use more love. Loved the service. Loved the food. Mozzarella sticks. Supreme pizza. Chicken Caesar sandwich. Go with that combo and you'll be in love. Oh and you'll love the interior decor and or patio! Go on a nice sunny day and love that Santa Monica sunshine while you dine! read more

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Cosetta was was an excellent place for brunch. The service was outstanding from our waiters and ambiance was great as well. Would advise you go right after they open and you will be very pleased. read more

Not a bad meal but given the other options for great family style / neighbourhood spots with Italian influence, I wouldn't come back. Both salads we got were great - the chop and the Caesar - great texture flavour and portions everything was fresh and delicious. The chicken Milanese - which was recommended as one of their standout dishes - was disappointing...chewy in parts and the Thai sauce did not really complement the dish. Pasta shells were pretty good, nicely crisped from being baked & a tasty creamy sauce with burrata on top - the Guanciale pizza wasn't bad but kind of dry - even being a sauceless pizza it should still have a little more oil drizzle or something and the base was too dry. Overall just not that memorable a meal - though a nice restaurant and decent vibe read more

Cosetta - Guanciale pizza, shells pasta, chicken Milanese - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place has great food and great service!! The pizza was delicious and the ranch was even better. The wings, though pretty spicy, were really tasty and I thought it was a great addition for an app. You can never go wrong with mozzarella sticks and these were top notch--great cheese pull, perfectly fried, great sauce with it. The butter beans were different and I really enjoyed them along with the Chicken Milanese. We did have quite a long wait but that was expected without a reservation, although the host was so friendly and consistently updated us. We ended up waiting around an hour but because our server knew that, he was super accommodating. For the drink, I got 2 margaritas--these were good but nothing to write home about. The vibe inside is perfect, well-lit, updated and modern and I really liked the decor and fixtures. 10/10, recommend this place for casual eats, happy hour with friends, or even date night. read more

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Ok, you guys redeemed yourself. That Yellowtail Collar with potato salad (a surprising pairing, but works so well!) was one of the best thing I have had in a very long time! The Yellowtail Crudo had a great flavor as well. The menu changes slightly, and I can tell you guys are trying new things, adding some pasta dishes as well. I love it and appreciate it! read more

Cosetta - Yellowtail Crudo - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Absolutely UNREAL gluten free experience!! I've been dying to try Cosetta since it opened and finally got the chance to go. I went with my friend who is also gluten free and we shared a few plates. I had to try the mozzarella sticks because I haven't had good gluten free ones in so long and these were worth the wait to try, came out so fast and were perfectly crispy with an amazing cheese pull. We also got the new Vodka Shells which were so unique and so delicious. It was such a fun flavor combo of vodka arrabiata sauce, burrata, and smoked oil. We finished with the Chicken Milanesi which was massive. This had the best gluten free breading, perfectly seasoned, and the cherry tomatoes and thin oil based sauce beneath it were surprising and perfectly complementary. All was good, but sooo filling, definitely plenty of food. It was a modern space with a great heated patio. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Kind of disappointed with the food here after this place was so hyped up. I came here with my co-workers for happy hour and many of us also shared the same sentiment. Firstly, for drinks I ordered the cannoli negroni and it was alright. The drink was strong, but I did like the sweet candied orange on top which balanced with the drink well. However, the cocktails were small and full of ice which wasn't really worth the price paid for them. For the food, the mozzarella sticks were okay. They weren't anything special and tasted like the ones of the box. I did like the marinara dipping sauce though. The chicken wings were standard and spicy. No complaints really, but they felt like sports bar food. The pizzas were okay, but too salty for my liking. They were also a bit too wet so the toppings just slid right off. I liked the dough, but my co-workers didn't like how many of the parts were burnt. Also, my co-workers and I are fans of pork jowl so when we saw that the guanciale pizza had them, we had to order it. However, we were disappointed since it seemed like they only put bacon on the pizza, not pork jowl. The food wasn't bad here, just disappointing considering the expectations we had for it. Overall, not the best experience here. The ambiance was nice, but the food could've been better. read more

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I went to this place on a wim, and I'm struggling to find anything wrong with anything about the experience. So it's as simple as that, it's great ambience, great service, and great food. The food reminded me of being in a good Italian place in Vegas, but without the Vegas pricing. Definitely coming back here! read more

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It was a restaurant where the ambiance matched the quality of the food. Really good, I like how intimate it was, and food was solid! Pizzas were Neapolitan style which is good, and drinks are strong read more

Cosetta - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Excellent pizzas and one of the best chicken caesar salad wraps we've ever had. The butterbeans were also excellent with the fennel and fennel pollen really elevating the dish with texture and a nice bright flavor. They had a large patio perfect for an al fresco lunch and we loved that it was also dog-friendly. read more

Cosetta - Biancoverde and Hawaiian pizzas - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I still think this place is very good based on my first experience during Dine LA Week. But for my second visit I did takeout for lunch and was disappointed. I was excited to try the Stepmother sandwich. The bread is incredibly hard and crunchy and scratches up the top of your mouth. Additionally they offered chips or veggies. The veggies I got were the SADDEST thing ever, just a tiny little cup of two tiny pieces of cauliflower. I'd imagine serving size the potato chips are significantly larger. They also forgot that I said to-go (this was said to both the manager and server). This isnt that big of a problem but it just added on to the long wait time which felt excessive for a sandwich. So overall I think they're still good, but docking off a star from my original review and can't recommend the Stepmother sandwich. read more

Cosetta - Stepmother - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I'm still thinking about this meal 2 weeks later. Wow, Cosetta was so memorable! I enjoyed the delicious dishes, beautiful environment and wonderful/down to earth customer service. Chef Danny and Kenzy made the experience even better with their humble hospitality. Favorites: Chicken with thai Mecca. This lightly battered chicken was incredible with the bright acidic sauce paired with fresh tomatoes. A must have The shells. I forget what it's called since it's new on the menu but these sauced up shells have been fired off in the oven to create a crispy (but not dry) crunch that was phenomenal. That was gone in seconds Cosetta Caesar. If you're a fan of a creamy Caesar with crumbled croutons you will love this as did I! Pate & bread. As a pate lover this was so delicious paired with their sourdough bread (that doesn't cut your mouth). Of course can't go wrong with mozzarella sticks. I don't need an explanation. Just check out my cheese pull picture. I would definitely come back and recommend Cosetta! I'm already planning my next visit and hope to try more dishes and hope to see chef Danny and Kenzy again to become a regular :) read more

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Cosetta is in a modern beige spot with high vaulted ceiling in what looks to be a former bank. While their color palette may be neutral, their food is definitely not. The sauces for their dishes are bursting with flavor. Go there and try their great pizzas and share plates like sand dabs family style. BBQ Maine Lobster: The soul of the dish is the Bagna Cauda Bianca, which is sort of like a fondue of olive oil, melted anchovies, garlic, and cream. It becomes a silky and creamy sauce that you'll want to sop everything with (or drink it from the plate?) The meat is scooped out of the head and replaced with risotta. Yes, dear reader, you read that correctly. The shell is filled with a rich and smooth lobster risotto topped with melted cheese. The only problem is the dish you could use a lot more risotto. They've also made a chili crisp sauce out of smoky Calabrian chilies. You'll get your hands a bit dirty while cracking the claw and tail, but it's worth it. Use the lobster as a mop to soak up the sauces. The more you sop, the more the flavors of the sauces intermingle. Use the delicious crusty bread to soak up the test of the sauce and make little lobster roll bites. Parking: There's a lot next door and they validate at the front. By the way, their front door faces the lot, not the street. read more

I will be craving and thinking of cosetta very often! Went for the first time this weekend and had such an amazing time. The staff was super sweet and accommodating- especially for family (and they have plenty of family restrooms)! Our server John was such a good time and made our experience so much better! It's all about the banter! We ordered the popular items of the menu and I can definitely see why they are so popular. We ordered : Cosetta Caesar, chicken milanesi, guanciale pizza and chicken liver with toast. Literally everything was AMAZING! The Caesar was literally the best Caesar salad I've had this year and I really can't stop thing about the chicken milanesi. There was so much Thai flavor and so crispy..it was to die for. And the guanciale pizza... wow... literally was heaven. Make sure to add some chili oil on it to take it to the next level! Can't wait ti come back for round 2! read more

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Ambiance: We visited Cosetta on a Friday without a reservation and waited about 20 mins. They have a waiting area with a fire pit which was very nice. The restaurant is a bit small, mainly outdoor seating and a handful of tables inside and bar seating. Service was amazing, our servers and bussers were attentive and prioritized cleanliness! They wiped down our table inbetween the appetizers and entrees and replaced our cutlery. The attention to detail was great. Food: We ordered the Albacore and mozzarella sticks for apps and they were both delicious, the raw albacore sauce had hints of Thai-like spices which was surprising! The Caesar salad was flavorful and had whole anchovies in it, my boyfriend wasn't a fan but I thought it was good. However, they are pretty heavy handed on the salad dressing, which made it hard for us to finish. The Funghi town Pizza was amazing. It came with a side of chili oil and ranch which made it all the better. This was our favorite. Parking: It is in a gated parking lot and they provide validation. read more

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We recently visited Cosetta during the day and left feeling a bit disappointed. Mostly because we hadn't researched the menu carefully enough, but our server also took some time to warm up, and I was a bit taken aback to see 3 extra charges just for dressing. The space is gorgeous though, with a design and ambiance that clearly had a lot of care put into it. I'm still curious enough to come back for dinner and try the Scallop and Bluefin Tartare. For lunch, we tried the Chicken Wings Alla Buffalo NY, Potato Chips, Cosetta Caesar, Stepmother, and Funghi Town. read more

Very good service, delicious food and lovely patio area. Parking is free with validation too. We went for a belated Father's Day and were not disappointed. It is a bit pricey, but nice for a special occasion. Good wine and cocktails too. read more

What a lovely Italian spot on ocean park. We were blown away with the pricing as well! The pizza was the star of the show as it had beautiful leoparding with a crispy exterior while maintaining an incredibly soft and chewy interior. The peanut butter budino was also incredible!!! read more

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Fantastic! I am always trying to find a good go-to pizza delivery one the west side, and have been disappointed for years... until discovering Cosetta. The crust is great- the right amount of crispy crunch when you bite in, to then get to the center- for this to be so perfect, after delivery time, right out the box?! I love the sauce, It has the slight sweetness, heat And depth of flavor that I haven't come across in pie in a long time. I got the supreme, and really appreciated that it was different from what you usually see on menus. You have a mix of a New York style pie, but done at more of an elevated level. It takes a lot for me to write a review, so that must say something. Looking forward to dining in next. read more

Must order is the Cesar salad. The crunch along with all of the pieces of fresh Parmesan so good. The dressing was also standout. The mozzarella sticks were good as well. Pizza was good but not amazing. I would want to go back and try the white top one though next time. Very nice ambiance and service was good. Highly recommend for an elevated pizza night with some cocktails and wine. read more

Cosetta - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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What's great find - fun casual, good for families friends kind of place. Great waiter and staff. Food was delicious! Pizza, pasta, meatballs, salads, all outstanding! A+! Fun and casual too! read more

Cosetta - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Every single dish was delicious. My favorite was the chicken Milanese,the Asian twist on the flavors was incredibly unique and memorable. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the handmade sourdough bread was excellent. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the outdoor deck area was absolutely beautiful. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. read more

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I absolutely LOVED trying Cosetta for the first time! I can't wait to come back. Beautiful ambiance, parking?! Can you even believe it??? The food isn't reinventing the wheel on anything, but their Italian food is absolutely well executed and done so tasty. From a cold and flavorful cesar salad, raw yellowtail crudo, delicious pizzas on amazing crusts, to that half lobster main stuffed with risotto and calabrian chilis?! I couldn't pick my favorite! Service was excellent and friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I heard about this newly-opened Italian place in Santa Monica on Eater and I'm always keen to try a new pizza place, so my husband and I came here on a Sunday evening in May. First off, the location is kind of weird in a business park, though they have a dedicated carpark which is nice. It was pretty busy when we arrived around 6 pm and the first thing my husband observed when we got here was that the place was full of kids. Ambiance is airy and pleasant with strong coastal California vibes. They had a range of pizzas and pastas on the menu. We ordered three dishes to share between us: the dumpling salad, the Caesar salad, and the Hawaiian sunrise pizza. Everything was fine but nothing was amazing. My husband complained after the food was very average. Service was friendly and efficient. Would not recommend or come back here based on this experience. read more

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The parking lot is situated in a larger business park and I LOVE not having to fight for parking or worry about street parking availability. The decor is so tasteful and cute. It's giving a little bit of white lotus / Bali / Island vibes and we love it. For the patio area they have plenty of warming fixtures so I'm sure even when it's cold it's comfortable. Today the weather was absolutely perfect so sun or shade were both comfortable on the patio / covered garden area. We came around 11:30 and they took us early relative to our reservation. I overhead they have just been doing lunch for a few days but they have a lovely selection of lunch items. We took advantage of the Dine LA 2025 special menu and enjoyed every bite! The sandwich is flavorful and packs a small punch of spice and vinegar sourness but is rounded well with the thick and crispy bread. The soup and accompanying focaccia paired nicely with cute little peppers on the surface--the soup was hearty and thick. The mozzarella sticks I'm normally not a big fan of but these were not so huge to be overpowering or overwhelming but still a great balance of crispy savory and had a great crust. The pizza was our favorite, the crust has that classic smoky flavor but was not too thin or too thick--truly in the Goldilocks zone of pizza crusts! Finally, the affogato was splendid--they gave us one decaf and one caf and also offered to make it boozy... we didn't this time, but sounds like a fun option! The ice cream texture was wonderful and the portion was just right to finish off our meal. A small note is I love how they arranged the bathrooms. Several bathroom options in the hallway and made very good use of the space by putting the sinks in the hallway. Everything was decorated and furnished well. Thanks to the host and to Wesley for taking good care of us, we loved our raffle prize and will be enjoying it for dinner! read more

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I never post. We could have picked any place in the city for Mother's Day. We chose this place because of the reviews, casual environment and we heard everything was food forward. Our reservation was for 2 PM. At 2:15 the manager came over and said we had to put all our orders in, and the kitchen was closing. We were rushed on a Sunday afternoon on Mother's Day. They dropped everything right away to get us out. I took my wife, my daughter and my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law can barely walk so to take her out is a process and something special. I get it. Probably long Sunday for the team. But do not take a 2 PM reservation if you're going to rush people out. It's not fair. My wife wanted a casual lazy Sunday brunch with her mom and her daughter and we were wrapped by 2:45pm. This wasn't right. Especially on a Sunday Mother's Day. We eat all over town. The food was good. Main wait staff was nice. And good ambiance. Drinks and food product is on point. I would like management to reach out and make this up to my wife and mother-in-law. 323-810-2537 read more

Came here for the pizza, but left with so much more. Stopped by for an early dinner on Sunday. Ambiance indoors is modern warm colors, and outdoor patio space with heaters and fireplace. The crowd was mixed, from date night, to family dinners, and friend get togethers. They have 2hour parking validation in their lot & meter parking on the street. We ordered: Kampachi & Scallops to start 5/5 (so much flavor wow) Italian dumpling salad and mozzarella sticks (great options if you love cheese) the mozzarella sticks were freshly made, lively seasoning and the dumpling salad was unique and delicious with a chili onion crunch in every bite. Funghi town pizza and the Lo Spagnolo Ricco ( uni butter/ Spanish clams) I am a mushroom girl and the funghi pizza exceeded expectations!! The uni butter on the Lo Spagnolo Ricco was delicious; however, it was a unique taste I wasn't expecting. The clams come on the side & overall it was one of the most unique things I have tried, so if you're feeling a bit adventurous, go for it! For dessert we got the chocolate peanut butter budino, our server described it as a deconstructed snickers bar- the perfect explanation as it tasted exactly like that. This paired with a decaf cappuccino was the night cap. Loved the ambiance, the service, and the food. Will definitely be back. Cheers! read more

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Been here A few times including opening night. The ambience and decor is very well thought out and inviting. The energy is always lively and it's definitely a bustling place. The chicken liver mouse is a favorite, and the bread is amazing. I've only had the pizza once but it was tasty. There's an outdoor space, an indoor dining room and a bar. It definitely gets a little busy so be prepared to wait a bit. Overall I would go back and try other items. The drinks were good the staff and bartenders are all friendly and energized. I do recommend this spot. They also validate parking but you'll still have to pay a fee. read more

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I'm always excited to try a new restaurant. My thoughts on this welcome addition to the Ocean Park office complex are as follows. What I liked: - The toppings on the Hawaiian pizza were an outstanding combo. This was not your Domino's version by any means. Especially loved the combination of the thinly sliced pineapple and jalapenos - spicy! And I appreciated that the tomato sauce was not overwhelming. - The combination of ingredients on the biancoverde pizza - My daughter was able to find a drink she liked - Shirley Temple. Sometimes this is the deciding factor as to whether we can go to a restaurant again - Lovely spacious patio Opportunities for improvement: - The cheese on the biancoverde was browned and as it cooled it became thick and kind of stringy. Some people may like this but it's not my thing. The crust was also a bit on the thick side for my taste. For the price, I much prefer Pizzana, but if you like being able to hold a pizza in one hand without having to fold it, you may like Cosetta - Chocolate peanut butter budino lacked the amazing mouthfeel that you get with the butterscotch budino at Mozza. I also wasn't a huge fan of the pretzels or olive oil in the dish, and the peanuts could have used a little dressing up - perhaps a toffee coating - The cushions were stained and filthy - There was a trail of ants crawling along the wall that served as the backing to our seats read more

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Ugh I loved our visit to Cosetta so much... I made a reservation for a Sunday afternoon and we were able to sit on the patio. Admittedly, it was pretty close to closing time so that's probably why it was super empty. We were sat really quickly and we were to hangout with our dog on the patio. Parking is super easy - you can park in the lot behind the restaurant and they'll validate your parking for up to two hours. We didn't realize we came in during Dine LA week so we were able to enjoy their 3 course meal for $35 per person. We ordered the both options for the appetizers, then the pepparazi pizza, chopped chicken salad, and lastly the affogatos for dessert. Each item was so so good. We got the mozzarella sticks which were perfectly crispy and crunchy with a soft interior for the cheese. We also ordered the zuppa with the garlic bread foccacia. The soup was also vegan which was a pleasant surprise for its flavor. I added the chili oil to it as well and added more flavor. The pizza was a really good pizza. It was one of my favorites for fancier pizza - a perfectly puffy fluffy crust with savoury salty toppings. The salad was good too with a nice vinegary flavor and fresh vegetables. The affogato was a lovely ending to our meal with the perfect pairing of strong espresso and sweet ice cream. Eating outside on their beautiful patio and just relaxing before the work week began was so ideal - we will definitely come back for the double punch of food and atmosphere. read more

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Reservation needed. Crowded! Table on the patio. Very ample room. Great noise level - lively but you can converse easily. Fun vibe. Outstanding service. Food is DELICIOUS. Servings are large'ish. The chicken liver mousse looks simple, but it it light and flavorful. The bread is chewy and earthy. We had to stop eating it to save room. The very ample hamachi pieces cover a ratatouille, which is an interesting combination but it works! YUM. The salad is HUGE. Very tasty with fresh anchovies on top. Could have used a few more of those. The pizza is a decent size. Quality and fresh ingredients. You can't go wrong. An absolutely delightful evening at Cosetta. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The food is delicious here. We had the shrimp toast, sand dabs, pizza, the lasagna made with bone marrow ( a special of the day) and everything was fresh, hot and love the pizza. For dessert we got the polenta cake topped with blueberry sauce-a very nice ending. Our server was very nice, efficient and helpful and it was busy on a Thursday night. They have heated patio seating and indoor is very lively with a nice bar. Definitely will be back read more

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