Delicious food and super cute & cozy venue. I highly recommend the chicken Milanese (Thai checca). So crisp and flavorful. The Caesar salad was scrumptious as well, and the mushroom pizza was also very delicious. Definitely gotta go back and try other dishes... or even get the same ones again because they were so good! read more

Never again. I could have broken a tooth on an olive pit in salad that was not supposed to be there Manager super rude and food was fair. Paid full price read more

Visited on the first Sunday they were open and had a lovely meal. Italian dumpling salad, BUTTER BEANS, Caesar salad, sand dabs and a Margherita pizza. We loved all the food, though maybe not my favorite iteration of a Caesar. Service was good - everyone in the dining room was pleasant and seemed happy to be doing what they were doing, whether it was waiting tables or bussing tables. I like the renovation though we were only inside on a banquette so didn't experience it all. Very good vibes. Considering it was opening week, I thought things went pretty well and I will definitely be back. read more

The seating logistics were an issue even though we made reservations. The mangers did their best to accommodate our group and apologized for the inconvenience, and offered us a glass of prosecco. The food was delicious, we ordered the Cesar salad and a margarita pizza. The staff were really friendly, and the drinks were great as well. We will be back. read more

Really great dining experience all around - food, service, ambience 10/10. Went with a group of 4 friends, we ordered the smoked mozz sticks, Caesar salad, Italian dumpling salad, Hawaiian supreme pizza & the Peparazzi pizza. Out of all the dishes the Italian dumpling salad/burrata agnolotti wasn't a game changer for us, but everything else was amazing. Will definitely be back in the near future :) read more

Cosetta - Smoked mozzarella sticks & Cosetta Caesar - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We showed up around 7 PM on a Thursday night for a bite to eat at the bar and were seated quickly. The food came promptly as we ordered it so I recommend taking your time while ordering. IMO: The food came out a little too quickly for our liking. The bartenders were super attentive and on it. I think that the pizza could've been better, but I think this is a great spot for dates and girls nights out. The ambiance is cute and very hip for the surrounding area. read more

Fun place. Lively crowd. Good service. Interesting menu. Pizzas are decent but the crusts don't hold up. Salads - both chopped and Caesar are quite good. Bread is very good. All in all a reasonably pleasant place with a limited menu. read more

Exceptional. Love the fun twists on classics and the creative bar program. Cannoli negroni, wings, and mozz sticks were just a few of the many standouts. read more

First time here. Great friendly waiter named John. He gave great recommendations that vibes with our tastes. The Cesar was amazing. Buffalo wings had a lot of heat - and I'm from Buffalo so I appreciate the interpretation. Delicious pizza and the peanut butter and chocolate dessert was the perfect ending. read more

I was so excited to come here after seeing they had such great gluten free options! The GF mozzarella sticks were incredible, well seasoned and crispy. The chicken Milanese wasn't my favorite, the fish sauce and vinegar were so strong I couldn't finish it. I would definitely come again though, I appreciate a place that takes some culinary risks! read more

Cosetta - GF mozzarella sticks - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Great food and excellent service. Really liked the restaurant itself, clean (very important to us) and not noisy. Pizza and bread were awesome. Tasty desserts. Highly recommended! read more

Made reservations for 6 people at 4pm on a Sunday. It was not very busy but definitely by 6:30 it filled up. Super cute ambiance and friendly, attentive service. Our server, Jon, was awesome! Super helpful with describing how to best order and provided helpful recommendations. We had the: shrimp scampi, bluefin tuna, Caesar salad, two pizzas, fried fish, and side of potato's. Everything was delicious! Probably least impressive was the pizza, but that was still super tasty. And we got the donut ice cream sandwich and the almond cake for dessert. Both yummy! They even put a candle in it for a birthday. We had some wine and beer but didn't try the cocktails. We shared everything and it came out to about $375- $60ish per person which is really not bad for the quality of food, tastiness, and excellent ingredients! Love that it is not in the business of 3rd st in Santa Monica. Not much else in the area, super quiet, just office buildings around. Parking is validated for two hours. There were some gnats around at the start but by the middle of the meal they were gone. read more

I've been to Cosetta a couple times already and have a reservation again for this week! The service is impeccable (thanks to Wes, the most knowledgeable and friendly server), the vibe is very "California cool", and the food is delicious! Everything I've tried so far is good, but I'd say the standouts are the chicken wings (DIVINE), the creamy burrata, and the cherry cheesecake.. drooling just thinking about it! read more

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This place is like the best restaurant in Phoenix. The food's really good but the service is disorganized. Cocktails took way too long to reach the table, despite the fact that there seemed to be 5 or 6 people working behind the bar. One of our servers (the "sommelier" maybe) seemed annoyed when he brought the wine to our table and we let him know we were still waiting for the cocktails we ordered. The main course was delivered before the pizza, etc. The ambiance is fine, but it's too easy to see that this was once an El Cholo, so there's that. Won't rush back here, which is too bad because it's good eatin' but for the price, they need to be less behind the eight ball with their service. read more

Just a very nice comfortable restaurant also excepts dogs is a big Bonus great cook everything was really good lunch was no problem but night might need reservation read more

I was super excited to hear this place opened up on the Westside as a former mega fan of Cosa Buona. Food was good, parking was easy, and location is in a low-key area. Staff was friendly and approachable. That being said, we waited 30 minutes for a table with a reservation and overall had limited service attention. Place was slammed. Staff clearly doing their best. Maybe too many reservations or in need of a better POS?! Recommend going at a non-peak time (we were there on a Tuesday night, avoid weekends if you can). Staff acknowledged wait and comped part of the meal. For that price point though expect better front of house. read more

I didn't think I would need a reservation to stop in for an early-ish (6 PM) dinner with a friend on a Thursday evening. I checked ahead and there were plenty of reservation times available on their booking page. But when we arrived, they seemed surprised we didn't have a reservation and the only availability was at the bar. It was still great and we got plenty of service from the various bar staff. We got the Ceaser salad and the biancoverde pizza to share. They were able to reduce the garlic on the pizza some but the salad was still incredibly garlicky (and delicious)! The space is cute and there is plenty of parking with validation. read more

Cosetta is hands down the new crown jewel of the Santa Monica pizza scene! From the moment you walk in, you're wrapped in the warm aroma of blistering crust, bubbling cheese, and fresh herbs that feel like a love letter straight from Naples. The space itself is modern but cozy--warm wood, soft lighting, and just enough buzz in the air to feel alive without being overwhelming. But let's talk pizza. WOW. The crust at Cosetta is next-level: crisp on the outside with that delicate chew inside that only a true artisan can achieve. You can tell they've mastered the dough--it's got that perfect sourdough tang and a beautiful leopard-spotted char from their oven. The Margherita, peparazzi, guanciale all to die for. Even the "little things" are magical: the house-made chili crisp with just the right kick, the ranch made with labne that's perfect for dipping crusts, the servers who actually seem excited to talk about pizza. It all adds up to an experience that feels curated with love. Bottom line: Cosetta is the kind of place you almost don't want to tell people about, because you secretly want to keep it all to yourself. But they deserve all the love and all the lines out the door. I'm already planning my next visit. read more

So good from the bread to the mozzarella sticks to the pizza to the dessert will be returning

Food amazing, service amazing. Of course, I went early on Saturday before Saturday night rush. Staff very pleasant!

In my honest opinion the food did not live up to the reviews. The menu is very limited with pizza making up the majority of the menu. The pizza was decent but not my favorite. Unfortunately, the chicken milanesi was a disappointment. Paired with a lot of tomatoes and a very acidic juice/sauce. What was good, and the best part of the meal was the fava bean humus. The ambiance was nice but for me that is less important than the food. I truly hope I am an outlier. read more

We came on a busy Sunday evening and were able to be seated within 15 minutes. I had seen the restaurant in advance of it opening in the neighborhood. The space, the service and the staff were all excellent and well trained. My wife and I split the chopped salad and the supreme pizza. Both were excellent. My daughter enjoyed her Caesar Salad as well. The food and the experience far surpassed our experiences at Ghisallo, also in the neighborhood. We will definitely return. read more

Update: the manager and staff responded promptly and generously in regards to my complaint. It's rare when any business exhibits excellent customer service. My wife and I returned again today and everything was outstanding. read more

The restaurant is pleasant however the food was not that great. I had the eggplant parm that was very aggressively breaded. You don't get any bread so you need to order that separately for another charge. Overall, I think there's better Italian food on the west side than this. read more

Nice ambiance, high expectations but low delivery...food is average, overpriced, nothing was up to the level expected from Italian restaurant. They charge you for everything including pinch of olive oil (never heard of), 4% health charge, selection of wines almost non-existent and delivered in half size glasses for high price. Hey but at least we tried, there are so many better Italian places in SM/Venice. read more

Great service, great cocktails, pretty good food. The donut dessert might've been the best thing of the night, the guanciale pizza was also phenomenal. Don't skip the Cesar salad. If i could give 4.5 i would. Definitely recommend giving this spot a try, don't forget to make a reservation! read more

Cossetta serves delicious Italian food in a fun, lively setting. The free validated parking is a great perk, and the drink selection--alcoholic and nonalcoholic--is well-rounded. Unfortunately, the hard seating and strict time limit, even with a reservation, made the experience feel rushed. We weren't even able to stay for dessert, which was disappointing after spending a good amount. Hoping to come back and have a full experience. read more

5 stars for Cosetta! The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. The outdoor space is great with a fire pit and very kid friendly. read more

Cosetta - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

EXCELLENT FOOD, AMBIANCE SPECTACULAR, very spacious outdoor seating that's PERFECT for a girl's night out, and the service is great, I felt very well taken care of with all of the staff! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I wanted to like this place and I will say the vibe and look is spot on LA right now. We ordered alot of items and for the most part they were ok and under seasoned. I would go back for other try but one spot they need to work on is service about the food and wine. I felt they know little or did not want to share knowledge about the menu. Waiter asked if this was our first visit which it was but did not tell us about any of the dishes or wine menu. I know it a casual spot but a bit more about menu would of helped. read more

My family sat outside. The unwanted guests i.e. rats. was sickening. However, good the food might have been, was overshadowed by the vermin running rampant in the outdoor patio. See Video. Also do not wear open toed shoes. read more

We recently went here for the first time. The cheese pizza ws very good, but should be seved in a elevated tray with small plates, otherwise it is a mess. The baccala was odd, but I'ce never had it before, The wine was good, but the red wines by the glass selections was too small, & they were out of the California ones. The bread was good. The bagna cauda was served with raw broccolli, which I am not crazy about. There was no pasta. I think this makes a restaurant not qualify as Italian. The waiters were nice and the space was attractive. read more

Fabulous pizza and amazing cheesecake! Ready to order a second time for the family today! The salad and cheesecake are also delicious!

Great atmosphere, good service and the food is tasty. An interesting take on a Caesar salad and some good pizzas. The quality of all the ingredients is excellent. However, when we asked for a little extra marinara sauce for the eggplant we ordered which was barely seasoned, they brought us a 2 ounce container. I didn't think anything of it until we got our bill and we were charged two dollars for the sauce. We had a $400 bill and they charged us two dollars for 2 ounces of marinara sauce. Our server didn't tell us about the charge though apparently it was written on the menu. However, I didn't have the menu in front of me when I ordered the sauce. Not a big deal but it did put a bad taste in my mouth (not literally). It felt petty and greedy. And that's the reason we won't be going back for a while. I hope the two dollars was worth it. read more

Great new restaurant. The menu has many original dishes that are fantastic. Service was also superb. Each dish was well thought out and executed perfectly. read more

Loved everything about Cosetta. Beautiful patio, great lighting and ambiance, great service, and the food was perfect. Excellent pizza, salads, sashimi, and chicken Milanese. And the drinks were terrific as well. A definite recommend. read more

I've been several times now and the food is consistently fabulous, the service is impeccable, and I could live on that gorgeous patio. Can't say enough wonderful things about Cosetta and it's brilliant team! Omg! And parking lot with validation! Can't be beat in west LA read more

Super cool vibe walking in the hosts were super friendly- we were rushed into ordering and our waitress barely greeted us and wasn't giving any personality which normally I would never comment on but she then followed that with the fact that we had to order everything all at once, weird situation. Also the manager on the floor checked on us but seemed annoyed or on a mission to deal with anything else. Food was good and I would come back for sure but I'd encourage a less robotic experience with our waitress to make it more personable. read more

Ate at Cosetta on opening night with some co-workers - everything was INCREDIBLE. The pizza, shrimp scampi, bread with burrata, chicken wings, potato side dish, honestly everything. Oh, and the donut filled with ice cream!!! Super impressed with how smooth and delicious everything was for opening night. Also loved the ambience and the gorgeous outdoor space. Will def be back! read more

Good service, dog friendly. Good food! Drinks are interesting but not crazy. Worth :)