I went to Cosetta for the second time with a friend, and we had such a nice time! It was decorated for the holidays which was such a sweet touch. Our waitress suggested we order something like 6 dishes to share, which we thought would be way too much food. Thankfully, we decided on just the chop salad and a pizza. Both were very tasty, and the salad portion was enormous! We ended up taking home some of the pizza (we ordered the pepperazzi) and it was so yummy. I got to the restaurant early and had a glass of wine at the bar, which was very nice. The absolute best part? There is PARKING! And they validate! read more

Great food very attractive great outdoor seating area. Nice spot in Sunset Park.Friendly staff.

Trendy vibes are unexpectedly housed in a business park here at Cosetta! Once you navigate the parking, surrounded by dull rectangular office buildings, you will happen upon a classy, stylish joint offering Italian food in an upscale setting. The menu consists of bread and accompaniments, a mostly raw bar, small plates, salads, pizza, large plates and I Milanesi. My friend and I shared the Caesar salad, Buratta dumplings and Guanciale pizza. The Caesar was quite delicious, well dressed with anchovy fillets and a generous array of chicory, romaine and cheese. The burrata dumplings came on a bed of spicy arugula, but were a bit bland and one note. The Guanciale pizza leaned on the salty side, but the crust was thin and flavorful. I enjoyed the pork jowl, which was tender and thinly sliced. I couldn't taste the pollen though over the salt. As for cocktails, we tried the Cervo, a ginger forward bourbon cocktail that was nicely balanced and not too sweet. Loved it. Next time I'll be sure to come early for the weekday happy hour from 4 to 5 PM. They have a fire pit that will be lovely on a summer night. The website also states that they'll be serving lunch eventually and I'm looking forward to that! read more

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I think the concept of Cosetta is great! It's really cozy, amazing aesthetics, and the experience that we get was really fun. You can tell people really like coming here. The service is pretty well run as well. I just have some gripes about the menu and cost. The food is pretty decent, we ordered the Caesar salad, two pizzas, and a steak. I think everything except for the steak is just okay, they're made well but something wasn't connecting for me to really give a wow factor. Then the pizza came and they asked if we wanted ranch and chili crisps and we were like sure! But it ended up on the bill for an extra $2 and $4 respectively and I think that is what incensed me a little bit. I felt a bit blindsided and it kind of ruined my experience. The steak was definitely really good though, and our table ate it up really quickly whereas we would stare at the last bite for the other dishes. Overall I think this place is probably fine for a date night, it's just that be prepared to have your wallet cry a little. I think the value proposition is like not as amazing as it could be but if that's not your concern then I think this place definitely is a go to. read more

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

With no reservations available online we called to see if they could seat walk-ins (in 10 minutes time); we were told there were two seats (they could not reserve) at the bar, which were still there when we wandered in on Saturday night at 6:30. Loud, lively open space. The crowd ranged from families with small children to significantly older couples. The menu (which I'd only given a cursory glance beforehand) was standard, nothing unusual or notable. The $21 bluefin tartar on a was fine, but the ossobuco aioli added little to no flavor. The $22 Biancoverde Pizza with basil, spinach, cheeses and garlic had nice texture and flavor. We genuinely liked it, but agreed we wouldn't race back for it. Our bourbon could not be tasted in our "cervo" cocktail; the other flavors just overwhelmed it. Not a bad place, but nothing terribly exciting. I'm sure this a great additional for the locals; but not a place I'd seek out... instead I'd go if I happen to be in the area. read more

Great atmosphere. Friendly wait staff. Hats off to John!!! Pepperoni pizza was great. Guys, they have cup pepperoni!!! This should and will be the new Sunset Park hangout. read more

Cosetta... not ready for prime time. So we ordered a Caesar, the smoky mozzarella sticks, a mushroom pizza and the Thai Checca Chicken Milanesi. The Caesar was very good. Lots of texture and a wonderful dressing. The mozzarella sticks were good, not great. Like, how are these not amazing? I though the pizza would be like Sotto but it was dry, cracker like and paper thin. The crust is super dry. Not sure why he went in this direction when this chef is capable of making the best pizza in the world. The Milanesi was the best part of the meal. But it was timed so poorly by the time we got it, we were full. There are a lot of people scurrying around, but no one checks on you are makes eye contact so you can't get anyone's attention. I finally was able to tell the waitress that it was weird getting the chicken so late and she said "oh". In the end we had to ask the busboy for the check. Don't think I'll go running back! read more

Cosetta - Mushroom Pizza - Super thin and the crust is dry. - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food is pretty good! Appetizer was not as oily as I expected and not fishy. Pizza was good but the service was so slow the pizza wasn't super hot. The waitress never came over one time for 25 mins and I had to flag a bus boy to ask for the waitress. She still never came and I think the manager may have come by to take the order. Bear the end of the 2 hour meal she came by with the check and when I asked again the bus boy for a box. Honestly the food is good and ambiance is cute but the wait staff is horrible... no apology for the slow service or not ever coming by. Need improvement for sure Parking lot is nice by only free for 2 hours and service is very slow so you could end up paying. May be better to meter park! read more

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Food was great! The only issue we had was in the end when the server and busboy basically kicked us out. I had just ordered a glass of wine (had some food left for nibbling) and the server kept coming back to tell us we were at our time limit. Then the busboy came over and took all the food, while my friend was still eating her salad!! Insane! I understand if we were just taking space and not even ordering but I had just ordered a glass. Anywho, if you're gonna eat here.. just chew fast and don't tell stories bc they are in a rush for a quick turnover. read more

This place is so good I came running to write about it. We got the hummus with its large warm fluffy yet crusty bread. Tuna tostada. Shrimp scampi. Guanciale pizza. Chicken Milanese. Wowowowow so good! I usually don't love everything we order but I did. The shrimp scampi comes with a buttery toasty bread and has a delightful sauce that you've got to keep for your pizza crust. The pizza was so flavorful. The star was the chicken Milanese. Sweet, spicy, tangy. Everything you want and more. Please try this place it was amazing. read more

Cosetta - Guanciale pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Cosetta is a cute, new, trendy pizza spot with great parking and an upscale ambiance. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We had the Cesar to start and it was delish. Every piece of lettuce was covered in sauce, bread crumbs, and flavorful cheese. The pizza was good, but $26 is an outrageous price for a standard pepperoni pizza. The doughroom has similar pizza for less so I will stick with that the next time I want a good pizza but I would bring visitors here for the ambiance! read more

Cosetta - Cesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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5 STARS - TURTLE CAME THROUGH So I'm at the house running lines with this acting coach Vince got me for this Scorsese thing. Well Scorsese-TYPE thing. She's method, she's intense, she won't let me leave till I nail this monologue. But my stomach's growling louder than my performance. I text Turtle "EMERGENCY - need Cosetta, need it NOW." He texts back "Drama just Uber Eats it." I call him immediately, I go "Uber Eats? UBER EATS? What am I some nobody ordering lunch on an app?" He goes "Drama everyone uses Uber Eats." I go "Everyone? EVERYONE? You know who uses Uber Eats? Background actors. Day players. People who don't have a Turtle." He sighs, I hear him grab his keys. Twenty minutes later he shows up, hands me the bag. But he's got this LOOK on his face. Like when he used to see hot girls at E's gallery openings. I go "What?" He goes "Drama, I think I just met your future wife in there." I go "What are you TALKING about?" He goes "Brunette, hostess stand, looks like she could be on HBO, asked if I was picking up for Johnny Drama." I go "She KNOWS who I am?" He goes "Bro, she smiled when she said it." Now I'm VERY interested. I open the Biancoverde pizza first. One bite and I'm thinking this girl's got EXCELLENT taste. Like if MOD Pizza went to Juilliard and studied under De Niro. This isn't fast casual, this is CINEMA baby. Crispy, bold, PERFECT balance. Then the Chicken Caesar sandwich. It's good but it needs more sauce, more ZING, more DRAMA. Now I've been rating Caesar wraps since before Turtle had his license: 1. Dialog Cafe - the Daniel Day-Lewis, the GREATEST of all time, FLAWLESS. 2. Ggiata - young, fresh, got potential - the Timothée Chalamet, needs more experience, needs more SEASONING. 3. Cosetta - solid performance, shows up, does the work, could use more of that DRAMA though. 4. Carla Cafe - it's fine, it's reliable, it gets you there but you're not calling your agent about it. 5. California Chicken Cafe - past its prime, living off residuals. I tell Turtle "We're going back there tomorrow, I need to meet this girl, I need to tip her personally." He goes "They got Happy Hour 4 to 5, Tuesday through Thursday." I go "That's not a window, that's a CAMEO." But I'm going back anyway. Still gotta decide if this beats Bodega though. It's classier, more upscale, better ambiance, but does it have the SOUL? Stay tuned for more reviews baby. This is what LEGENDS do. Johnny "Marble Mansion" Drama Italian Enthusiast Follow my Yelp for more Drama-approved dining. Comment below with YOUR Caesar wrap rankings. Let's settle this like professionals. read more

Cosetta - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Food: 3/5 the food. Here is pretty mediocre. I think it's because of presentation and the vibe of the place that it's been getting a lot of attention. But you can definitely get more value for your food somewhere else. This is worth a try for at least one time. read more

Since they opened, we have tried to make Cosetta our every Friday date night! Baseball (Dodgers) have taken over, but we will be back to as many date nights at Cosetta as possible! Food is always savory and spot on, while bevies are affordable and staff is so welcoming. read more

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Cosetta might not set its foot in the middle of the arrays of restaurants and cafes around the neighborhood, yet it made a perfect new dining spot with uberly gorgeous setting. Not only the indoor space, but also the outdoor one. The BOHO color mix with vibrant and earthy elements stood strong, and in a bright sunny day, the outdoor patio was just impeccable place to enjoy. Being relatively new, reservation was highly recommended especially during weekend and peak hours. I arrived just right before noon on a Sunday, and though it looked quite in the beginning, just in few minutes the venue started to reach its full occupancy. They carried slightly different lunch and dinner menu, with dinner one was probably more rich in selections but the lunch one surely offered plenty of options as well. Despite being busy, all the servants were super attentive, making it such outstanding first impression on the service. We started with their Caesar, which was colorful in presentations and surely brought quite generous mix of tasty ingredients. I loved the idea that it featured anchovies as it just enriched the overall flavors, and it's great that the seasoning wasn't overpowering, letting the veggies to still stand out. The next one we opted for was their 'Stepmother', their house version of Italian sandwich. The size was pretty filling if you went solo, but for sharing it worked better IMO, particularly if you wanna go for more pizzas. They were pretty generous in the stuffing, both the veggie and the meat, and the taste was decent although I wouldn't call out anything distinctive compared to similar ones served elsewhere. For me the highlights were more on their pizzas, for which my friends and I tried 2 of the white-based ones; Biancoverde and Peparazzi. I was kinda torn which ones were better as I thought each of them had their own unique selling point. The first one served those who wanna go meatless best, yet even for me who loved meat I did think it's flavorful especially how the garlic flavor stood out. Being a fan of pizza featuring ricotta, I really recommended to give it a try and it's definitely smart idea to blend it with spinach as the topping. The later was certainly for the meat lovers out there, and this one had the bolder flavor profile bringing together soppressata and pepper. It played with that sweet and spicy dynamic duo, complemented by the certainly not-to-miss mozzarella. All their pizzas came in 12 inch size and sliced into 6. If you wanna try more from the menu, sharing was certainly the best. read more

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Came in on a Sunday night as a walk-in, around 7 pm. We were quoted a half hour wait so we decided to grab a few drinks at the bar. I was really impressed with the cocktail program. The drinks were exceptional, really felt the intentionality of the menu and thought both drinks we ordered, the Margherita and the Cervo, were amazing. Loved the outdoor fire-pit, was a nice distraction for my two kids while waiting on our table. Once we were seated everything was great from start to finish. Service was great. Some highlight items, the mozzarella stick were insane, peel and eat shrimp and pizza were excellent. Loved that they had a kids menu, both my kids had the spaghetti with red sauce and inhaled it. Was really a breath of fresh air to eat at a nice restaurant that is so family friendly. What can I say other than I will be back! Might come back sooner than later just to have another cocktail! read more

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Parking is easy with validation. We arrived at 8 PM for an 8:15 reservation and had a short wait by the fire. Service was attentive and friendly. The bread and burrata were fresh and flavorful. Chopped salad was decent 6/10. Pizza was was good we got Mariana sauce on side which I recommend . The chicken cutlet was the standout--perfectly cooked and seasoned. Cheesecake was delicious. Wings were average and skippable. Overall, a stylish spot worth visiting for dinner with friends, with a thoughtful menu and beautiful presentation. read more

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Decided to try Cosetta for their Dine LA lunch. Started with their delicious mozzarella sticks which were fried perfectly. Not oily or overly breaded but just right. Next was their homemade potato chips- crisp and just enough salt. Entrees were the stepmother sandwich - an Italian submarine sandwich on this crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside bread. Tasty sandwich and a meal in itself. So we only had room for one slice of pizza - the biancoverde. Dessert was affogato with McConnell ice cream(not pictured). What a great Dine LA deal plus the service was outstanding. read more

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Pretty enough location at the eastern edge of Santa Monica, pizzas are good but not too memorable (given how much competition they have in the area, that's honestly a tall order), patio seating is nice in the summer. Service was the rough spot, when they get busy it was not good. As the evening got later it improved markedly, although my original server gets no credit for that - several of her coworkers picked up her slack. read more

Cosetta - Outside. Entrance is from parking lot, host stand is behind wooden door (not the patio). - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

In the wake of Pizzeria Mozza, the elevated pizza/salad/pasta/cocktail place thrives as a format in LA. Not nearly as good as Ms Silverton's classic weho place, but still a solid meal nonetheless. Pizza w pork jowl and chopped salad were good, tho the crust doesn't nearly touch Mozza. My eggplant was slightly burnt and the sauce lacked flavor. Good energy in the place though service was just ok. No iced tea? Really??? Probably fine for a group dinner but wouldn't necessarily return on my own. read more

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

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We went when they first opened. Live in neighborhood and were excited for a new place. That didn't last. My husband drinks Johnny Walker Black label. I drink chardonnay. They didn't have JW. OK. Spoke to bar manager to ask if it could be stocked in future. He was adamant he knew what people drink, and would not be doing that. I could have chardonnay: if I ordered the bottle. They did not sell it by the glass. Not one to drain a bottle of wine myself. I will say the food we ordered was good. But if we go out for happy hour we want to drink what WE want. I know, novel concept. BTW, another neighborhood restaurant not only agreed to stock his scotch, but the manager went and bought a bottle in the meantime just for him. That was service with a smile, not condescension. Have not been back. read more

I work in SMBP so I've watched for months as this restaurant was being built out. Shortly after they opened, my coworkers began to rave about how good the food is, so I thought it was time myself and a girlfriend paid it a visit. We came during their happy hour (4 - 5 p.m.) which offered a few dollars off their pizza, a couple of their salads and drinks. We ordered their caesar salad, funghi town and biancoverde pizzas. The food came out super fast and we enjoyed everything! The interior was also an incredible sight to see considering the outside is kind of bland. By the time we were kicked out of our table, it was after 7 p.m. and there was a large wait to be seated. Incredible! Happy to have something like this so close to my work! read more

Neighborhood gem alert. The design is fabulous, love the outdoor vibes, service was excellent, and on top of all that, the food was phenomenal. This neighborhood gem is truly outrageous. read more

We came to Cosetta last Friday and had a mostly enjoyable evening. The ambiance is super cute and vibey, definitely a place I'd come back to for the atmosphere alone. The food was solid: we had the tuna tartare, mozzarella sticks, and a pizza. Everything tasted great, though nothing really blew us away. Where things fell flat was the service. Our server, Kaylan, felt off from the start like he was reciting a memorized script rather than actually engaging with us. That alone wouldn't have been a big deal, but his demeanor toward the end of our meal was really off-putting. We had a warm interaction with another staff member (possibly an expediter) who kindly offered to box up our leftovers and include two sides of their amazing ranch, which we'd requested. When we noticed the ranch wasn't in the bag, we asked Kaylan for it and his reaction was weirdly annoyed. He kind of sighed and said, "yeaaaaahhh ummm okay I guess..." before trailing off. When we asked if it was a problem, he told us he'd have to charge us for it, which again, totally fine, but the way he handled it made us feel like we were being difficult or asking for too much. To top it off, when it came time to pay, he hovered while we checked out on the mobile device, which made us feel obligated to choose one of the higher preset tip amounts even though the service didn't merit it. It was an uncomfortable end to an otherwise decent meal. I'd come back for the vibe and food, but I really hope the service experience improves. read more

Cosetta - Supreme pizza and Hugo spritz - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food was great and service too. The quality was exceptional but it's a pretty pricey for a "small" pizza. Still recommend for special occasions. Don't like the 4% Health Tax so I probably won't go back. read more

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Nice ambience inside and outside. My friend and I sat outside. I was impressed by the tiles on the cozy patio. We had the veg supreme pizza (light, thin crust) and grilled yellow collar (humongous and meaty) with potato salad. Everything was delicious! Service was attentive and friendly. Reasonable prices. Free stamped validated parking for two hours on the lot when you exit at the restaurant door. Lunch will be available starting July 15. Dinner only for now. Dog friendly patio. Nice neighborhood restaurant to patronize in SM. read more

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

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This place has such a cool vibe and I love that there's a parking lot with validation ... huge plus in LA. The ambiance is amazing, very trendy and stylish, and the overall energy of the space is great. The food was really good across the board, but just a heads-up, it is definitely on the pricier side. We had a reservation but still waited a bit to be seated, which was a little frustrating. Service was just okay for our group of nine. We felt like we were always trying to flag someone down instead of being checked on regularly. That said, I would still come back and give it another shot, hopefully with a different server next time. read more

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Went to Cosetta for the first time the other week and while the service and ambiance were great, I thought the food was a little lackluster. I feel like one of the tentpoles of this restaurant is their pizza, and I just wasn't impressed at all with the three pizzas my table ordered. We got the classic Margherita, Peparazzi, and the Hawaiian Sunrise pizza. The Marg was a little heavy handed on the basil and less so on the mozzarella and was a little flavorless. My favorite part was the crust which was nice and fluffy. However I did really enjoy the mozzarella sticks and the caesar salad that we ordered for the table! I thought the mozzarella sticks had such a nice crust and the perfect amount of cheese and they came to the table hot. The caesar salad was really interesting! I thought it was cool how they had whole anchovies on there and you got a nice mix of different greens. The breadcrumbs gave it that perfect crunch too. For dessert we tried the pressed ice cream sandwich and the polenta almond cake. I found the almond cake dry and flavorless and would not order that again. The ice cream sandwich was interesting, but wouldn't really go for that again either. The ice cream was good, but the glazed doughnut was a little greasy and salty and I didn't think the flavors mixed together extremely well. Overall, a lot of what I ate here did not leave me excited to come back with the exception of the caesar salad and mozzarella sticks. The service was lovely though, our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The heated patio was very cute and vibey, perfect for a date night. Parking was also super easy in the lot at towards the back of the restaurant which they will validate for the first 2 hours. read more

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We really enjoyed this place! Summer bods beware as it's a bit heavy on the Italian carb side, but that's probably because we ordered so much bread, pizza and pasta! We sat outside on the patio, which is perfect during the cool June months in Santa Monica. Our service was also solid and provided a lot of recommendations. A few memorable items we ordered: - house baked bread with burrata, hummus, butter and chicken liver. All delicious. The burrata had more of a stringy mozzarella texture and the butter was super creamy. - yellowtail with caponata, colatura, lime and chile (flavorful and refreshing) - bluefin tartare on a bread tostada with ossobuco aioli (4 per order) - smoked mozzarella sticks with marinara (super cheesy!) - Peeled'n'eat shrimp scampi - cosetta Caesar - delicious - bloomin' radicchio with montasio, gran cru oil, and vinegar - surprisingly spectacular - guanciale pizza with pork jowl, mozzarella, ricotta, fennel pollen, and scallions - Hawaiian sunrise with tomato, Mozzarella, house smoked coppa, pineapple, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro - chicken milanesi with delicious cherry tomatoes and sweet basil - san dabs with caper-olive tartar sauce - chocolate peanut butter budino with salted pretzels, roasted peanuts and whipped cream (gluten free) - just yum! - polenta almond cake with mascarpone and blueberries And to think, this isn't even half the menu! read more

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What do you when you take your daughter to Santa Monica for an audition and then realize it's 3:00pm and going to take 2.5 to 3 hrs to drive what should take an hour or less to get home?! You search Yelp for somewhere to grab dinner. That's how Nolie and I found Cosetta. I saw it was ranked #3 for dining out in the area I was searching and I saw Italian. Intrigued by that and the name, I figured let's give it a try. It was only a mile away, which in Santa Monica at 3pm took over 20 minutes to get there. But they didn't open till 4 so we charged the car while we waited. Luckily they had chargers in their lot and they validated parking - double win. At 4, on the nose, we walked in and were promptly greeted. The place looked nice from the outside and certainly didn't disappoint inside. A fairly small interior restaurant but a well designed bar and inside seating area. Quite cool temp inside and an atmosphere I really enjoyed. I asked Nolie if she wanted to sit inside or outside and she chose the latter. Good thing as they have a large outside seating area that perfectly complements the aesthetic of the interior. Only drawback is the street noise but after a few minutes I forgot it was there. Other than the occasional honk. Within seconds we had water on the table and a waitress pleasantly greeting us with the type of smile that makes you smile. She was genuine and helpful, which made me feel we were in for both good service and great food. I was right. We didn't mean to come at happy hour as we were just escaping traffic but alas, we had stumbled upon Cosetta at just the right time. I ordered a Menebrea Italian Lager and Nolie, being 17, had water. We asked out waitress what she recommend as it was really just a couple of salads, two apps, and pizzas on the happy hour menu - and she shared that the Cosetta Caesar is a fave of hers. So, we ordered the Peparazzi Pizza and the Casear to split. The salad joined our table first and as it arrived I could tell it wasn't your typical Caesar as it donned actual anchovies. I thought to myself, hmm, my British dad used to eat anchovies from a can... and... I like Caesar salads with that have anchovies (in the dressing where I can't see them)... so what the heck, give it a try. First bite, just the salad and crumbly topping. Mmmmmmm. So good. So, second bite... add the anchovies and a little extra salad just in case. Huh... even better. I'm a fan. Before we finished the Caesar the Peparazzi Pizza showed up. As it approached, I could nearly taste it. It smelled so good and it came straight from the pizza oven. I had flashbacks of a fave pizza that Gwen (my wife) and I talk about till this day in Hells Kitchen, NY. I think I even grinned a bit in excitement to switch from the salad over to the pizza. As I went to grab a slice it was so hot that I actually paused for about a minute. Which, to me, is a beautiful thing. As soon as it was possible to take a bite without scalding the roof of my mouth, I did... oh yeah... immediately I could tell I was going to love this pizza and put it on my top 10 list. The crust was just the right thickness in the middle and a perfect mix of crispy on the outside and soft and just the right amount of chewiness on the inside. It was flavorful and fresh and the sauce and toppings perfectly complemented each other. I paused to take a sip of the Menebrea realizing I accidentally ordered an Italian beer that made both my pizza and my heart sing even more. The balanced bitterness of my golden lager paired with an almost perfect pizza left me with nothing else to do except savor each bite, each sip, and each moment. Nolie was a ditto on everything but the beer of course. She loved the Caesar and the Peparazzi too. Considering that was a happy hour meal, I'm very much looking forward to returning for dinner with my wife and friends. Fantastic atmosphere, service, and exceptional food. I'd give you 10 stars if I could. And, our waitress was a big part of that too. It was such a simple nothing moment - a dinner before crazy traffic home, yet you turned it into an experience for us. Other restaurants should take note. It's not that hard, but it is. You have to care, and I could tell they do care at Cosettas. read more

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5 stars for the service at the bar tonight! I came in 30 minutes before closing when I got off work and was genuinely impressed with the service I received from Kayla and Baldo at the bar. Baldo's menu knowledge and food & drink suggestions were on point and he helped steer me in the right direction when I was undecided. The chicken Milanese is HUGE and delicious, the house-made amaro blend was delicious kudos to the bar manager who invented it, not to mention the cheesecake, drool! Cheesecake is my favorite dessert of all time so I am picky with it and you could tell this one was house-made and creamy and I will think about it until I come back lol but again the service stands out as the 5 star element here, they could not have been more perfect! Thanks guys! read more

Cosetta has a fun, friendly LA vibe with a solid Cal-Italian menu that leans a bit dough-heavy -- great if you're craving carbs, but I'm working on muscle gain for summer, so not ideal. That said, the food is well-executed, and I had a good time overall hanging out with my girlfriends, especially thanks to the friendly bartender who kept things upbeat while we waited. We arrived a little before our reservation and were happy to grab a drink at the bar. But we ended up waiting well over 45 minutes past our reservation time, already into our third round and second dish before the hostess came over -- and without any apology or acknowledgment. We didn't feel like moving, so we stayed at the bar. Drinks-wise, the selection was a bit disappointing. The wine list and liquor offerings felt pretty limited, especially if you're into traditional French or Italian wines, or quality spirits. We tried the "Bluefin Tartar," but I'm fairly certain it wasn't Bluefin. The color, texture, and taste felt closer to Ahi or Yellowfin-- if it was Bluefin, it had to be juvenile. The flavor was lighter and leaner, lacking the deep richness you expect from mature Bluefin. Cosetta has potential and nails the atmosphere, but some details -- service, bar program, and possibly the menu choices -- need tightening up to match the energy they're clearly aiming for. read more

Cosetta - Bluefin tartare - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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We'd read about Cosetta opening, so off my foodie friend and I went for our Thursday night dinner. It's a lovely space in a Santa Monica office park (perhaps THE Santa Monica office park), with both indoor and heated/covered outdoor options. Our reservation was for outdoors, and some freak storm had blown through a little earlier, so particularly at the start of the meal, there was wind. In any case, overall this was a positive albeit imperfect experience. New restaurants tend to have some bugs they need to work out, and that started immediately when I tried to wash my hands and the faucets wouldn't put out more than a few drops. But between someone getting down on their knees to mess with the plumbing and someone else bringing me a big pitcher of water, they were on top of it. That brings us to the meal itself. We were seated at a patio table--seating between tables is a bit tight (no idea how a heavyset person would have gotten in and out of my spot, and while the pillow was a nice touch, it was also kind of in the way)--and we ordered cocktails. We both ordered the Seance, which was outstanding. If that's any indication of the overall skill at the bar, we're all in good hands. Then it was on to the food. After a discussion with our server about how much food to order, we opted for the Italian dumpling salad (burrata, agnolotti, arugula, Calabrian chili crisp, cruschi peppers) and the Bloomin' Radicchio (a play on the Bloomin' Onion) for our starters. While both dishes were enjoyable in many ways, both needed some adjustment to achieve their full potential. In the case of the Italian dumpling salad, the chili took over the dish and needed to be pulled back. With the Radicchio, the whole thing just wanted a little more dressing to cut through the fried items and the bitterness of the radicchio. And then it was time for the mains. The fish (sand dab) Milanesi was nicely cooked and tender--and we loved the tartar sauce--but as soon as one got past the tartar sauce, it was evident that the fish needed salt. Of the savory items, the Peparazzi pizza was our favorite. Great cook, great flavor--only small note was that while we didn't necessarily mind the grease sitting on the sopressata, if someone had dabbed at it with a paper towel, that might not have been the worst idea. Finally, it was on to dessert, where we had the chocolate peanut butter budino, which was delicious through and through. As for notes on that one, as they say, "I got nothin'." Our server was friendly, though one could tell they'd only been open a few days and that she was still learning the menu and how to talk about things. Pacing was generally good, though as things got busier, it seemed as our server's other tables were on the opposite side of the patio, which probably isn't an ideal setup. Again, new restaurant traffic patterns tend to be works in progress, so my guess is they'll figure it out. The one big service note for management: Train your staff to wipe the table between courses if it's dirty. The most egregious case of this was before dessert; they cleared the plates and brought new silverware but did nothing about the inevitable mess of pizza crumbs on the table. (I would note that another server, who was taking care of other tables but also seemed to be more observant about what was going on as she walked around--at first, I thought she might be managing--brought me a comment card. She was personable and knowledgeable, more so than our server, who was nice enough but not particularly engaging.) All in all, this is a good restaurant that is working some things out. The hiccups were to be expected; hopefully they address them in the coming months. read more

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My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this place! I had randomly seen it as I was searching for local dinner places so really wasn't sure what to expect. But everything was perfect! The ambiance was cool and relaxed with a comfortable but rustic interior. We we sat indoors and loved the loud, bustling atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious. The service was great and our food came out super quickly. The highlight was definitely my chicken! It was amazing. The crunchy sourdough bread was perfectly marinated in the chicken juices and Caesar dressing and the chicken itself was so juicy. I think my boyfriend was jealous! His pizza was delicious too but I do think he was a little upset that I easily polished off the entire chicken to myself :) 10/10 would definitely come back here! read more

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wow everything here was so good!! so many great options to choose from. if you're getting the guanciale pizza, i recommend getting a side of the chili crisp. the caesar and bluefin tuna tartare were also standouts. they validate, so 2 hours free parking. service was great too, our waitress was super nice and attentive read more

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Came to Cosetta extremely hung over to try the Dine LA menu - cheese sticks and your choice of sandwich was their lunch menu for dine LA. The sandwich I chose was absolutely the anecdote to feeling better. It was a tuna sandwich with chips. The sandwich was every pickle lovers dream. Great waiters and atmosphere! 10/10 would go again read more

Cosetta - Smoked mozzarella sticks (2nd one not pictured) - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Excellent location for all categories, food, service, and ambiance. Eat outside if you can.

Finally, a stylish Italian-inspired spot on the Westside that feels both chic and casual--perfect for foodies like me, locals craving something fresh. Not your traditional Italian joint--expect adventurous flavors and creative twists. Wes, our server, was excellent--friendly, informative, and spot-on with his recommendations. Starters: * Scallops from the raw bar - light, refreshing, perfect opener. * Whipped Baccalà - bold, unexpected, and fun to try. Chips with salmon roe on top of a Smokey almost trout like dip Mains: * La Spagnolo Ricco Pizza - white pie with uni butter and clams on the side. Amazing flavor combo. * Milanesi - Chicken Thai Cecca - crispy fried chicken breast with baby tomatoes and Thai chili. Light, spicy, and delicious. Dessert: Almond cake delicious. Everything paired perfectly with our bottle of Italian sparkling wine. No pastas here, which I actually loved--it keeps the menu interesting. Pro tip: Make a reservation. The inside space is compact, especially near the booth area. They kindly asked us to finish our champagne by the fire pit to seat a party of four--and honestly, as someone who's been in the business, I totally get it. If family with kids request the outside area it's more space like picnic table style seating Easy parking (rare!)--but next time, I might just walk over. Already planning to return and try a whole new side of the menu. read more

Staff is helpful at this hip restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Metered parking as well as parking that they provide validation for is another option. Has a romantic feel but not super romantic. Great for groups. Prices and portions are fair. Food is yummy and the menu has a good variety of options. Will go back read more

This was my first time at Cosetta I originally came for the DineLA deal but ended up missing it. Luckily, there's a validated parking lot nearby, which made things really convenient. Check-in was quick and smooth, and we had the option to sit indoors or outside. The interior is modern and beautifully designed definitely a great ambiance for a meal. Service was solid across the board. The runners and bussers were attentive and even brought us fresh plates after our appetizers, which was a nice touch. We ordered the Caesar salad, whipped baccalà, and the Hawaiian pizza. The salad and baccalà were decent pretty standard but the real standout was the Hawaiian pizza. Instead of the usual pineapple chunks, they used thinly shaved pineapple, which added a surprisingly tasty twist. I'd definitely come back for their pizzas and am excited to try more from the menu next time. read more

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