This review is based on first appearance, service, food presentation and flavor~ We were delighted to sit outside, but at first glance at our table were our wine glasses, water spotted and dusty!..not very pleasing to the eye, especially since we were excited to have wine! They were quickly replaced and out comes our wine. We ordered the Charcuterie, bruschetta and artichoke fondue. Unfortunately we were not happy with anything we ordered. The Charcuterie (meat/cheese platter) was very messy and thrown on the board without much thought. The cheese was cut in cubes and it seemed like a cleaver was taken to them, very bizarre! The white cheese also tasted like monterey jack =/ The proscuitto was cut super thick (no no!) and everything was cut uneven..This plate had no finesse whatsoever..and too much honey was poured all over the board. The bruschetta was simply 'ok'. The (guacamole, or so I thought) was actually a pea spread with an unpalatable slice of unidentified meat.. inedible. Finally, the artichoke fondue was 'ok'..the artichoke was extremely undercooked and really really tough..the fondue was good, but the artichoke really needed more time. I was really excited for this place to open, but really disappointed! I Think they rushed into the opening unprepared. Hopefully they get better with time! If I ever make it back, I will update this review. Overall the idea was there but the execution was not. Sorry Cosmo's for now, I will not return. read more

Went here for a bday celebration and was so impressed with the restaurant and food! Very cozy patio seating with nice little wine list with just the right variety. We had the dinner specials - halibut with risotto and seafood linguini with rose sauce + a nice bottle of Stag's Chardonnay. Was very busy but good service and look forward to coming back soon for a nice, local outdoor dinner. read more

Nice place . Good food . I love the lettuce cups . Peaceful environment . Very romantic perfect for a date night . read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

Our first time tonight and we will definitely be back! Another solid restaurant for our small town Glendora, yay! Great menu options, good value, nice wine, friendly staff and good ambiance. If you haven't yet tried, definitely recommend! Bread is delicious, especially the Italian/French sliced loaf. We had the mixed green salads which were nice portions and had a lovely house vinaigrette. The glass of Pinot Grigio was a perfect balance. I had their side dish of risotto as my main dish which was delicious; I also added a side of their vegetables (nicely sautés of green beans, spinach, zucchini and Brussels sprouts - seasoned nicely and cooked perfectly). Husband and son shared the chicken parmigiana which came with a generous side of linguini - both fresh, flavorful, and cooked nicely. Hugo explained they have wine tasting every last Tuesday of the month which we will try next time - the wines looked great from last month's tasting. You can follow them on Facebook for info. All in all, we are very pleased we went for the adventure tonight! read more

After our 1st attempt 3 months ago to try this new restaurant in our neighborhood and being told they were closing early on a Saturday night (9 instead of 10) my husband and I decided to give it one more try. We also took my sister so 3 of us ordered enough dishes to get a good idea of the food. I'm puzzled by the great reviews. After mulling over our meal, this place is ok, my expectations were high. Loved the look of the aranchini, taste was ok more on the bland side. The charcuterie plate was a meh, prosciutto, regular salami, artichoke hearts, big block of cheese with marmalade style onion, roasted red pepper. Was hoping for more charcuterie. Still enjoyable, but would not order again. The Bruschetta, my sister liked the variety, the one with the pork was the weakest. My husband liked his spaghetti and meatballs, simple red sauce fresh tasting (same one used for the arrancini) I had the penne with pesto chicken etc. That was a disaster! The plate had a pool of oil at the bottom which was visible when the plate came to the table - an immediate turnoff. Throwing tons of food on a plate still does not fix inundating the food with pesto - did anyone in the kitchen just look at the plate? Finally there was a fly that would pester the table from time to time. Would I go back? Hmmm... yes to try the pizza, maybe sit outside and bring the puppies. read more

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The wife & I went to Cosmo's for lunch today. This was our first visit. They were pretty busy, but there were always a couple of tables available for new groups that arrived. We were sat right away. Cosmo created a great Italian atmosphere in the old Sergio's restaurant. Both the inside & outside decor was inviting. It was a little too warm today to sit outside, but it looked inviting for a cooler day. My wife had the Fuji Apple Salad. It was huge! I had to help her eat it, which I didn't mind because it was really good. I had the linguini. It was packed with mahi mahi, clams, shrimp, calamari & muscles. It was really good too. It was a fantastic lunch experience...we will be back. read more

I had the best pork chop ever at Cosmo's Bistro. The service at Cosmo's is always superb. Cosmo makes great pizzas as well as steak, fish, and lasagna. The beer and wine selection is good. My family's personal favorite, however, is the cannoli. Cosmo makes it fresh and it is amazing. I only return to my hometown once or twice each year, but I always make sure to visit Cosmo's on each trip. read more

BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN GLENDORA. The new kid is a contender.. My wife and I wanted to try something different. We had heard good things about Cosmo Bistro, We arrived around 5 on Sunday. Plenty of tables available, THey did a nice job remodeling after Sergio's. DINNER FOR TWO- $75.00. BUT- what a meal it was. We started with some stuffed mushrooms in a seafood sauce OUTSTANDING Followed by French Onion soup. This was accompanied by bread service with oil and balsamic vinaigrette. We shared an amazing lasagna plate and a lamb chop/ leg of lamb combination which was exquisitely seasoned and delicately prepared. Garli mashed potatoes rounded out the affair.c Thee desserts are home made daily but we had no room to try one. THe portions were ggiantic so we are covered for dinner tomorrow. Definitely coming again. read more

Some of our friends wanted to go here on labor day weekend. Don't get confused with the Kosmo's in San Dimas on Route 66,( Note: Spelling) I ordered a Pizza w/ Italian Sausage on it. This Pizza tasted very good. the other folks ordered Spaggitti and meat balls. My wife wanted dessert (extra), a Chocolate cake. Desserts and Salads are Extra (not included with meal) They had gentleman on a guitar playing outside for the people eating outside. Some of his songs reminded me of John Cougar Melloncamp. There were no smokers in the patio--Great!! Only one problem: We wanted to split the check (each couple pay separately) they said ok. their Computer had problems and we waited about 20 min. to get the corrected billing. Located in front of the Time Warner office (Behind restaurant) on the North Side of Route 66, near a Subway. read more

Well as I said before the food here is excellent. That being said now they invested in the servers they brought in Hugo one of the best servers I know. I used to frequent another restaurant that he worked at, always a gentleman and very attentive. Cosmo's has now completely won me over....great food great service 10 stars! read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Awesome small plates charcuterie platter and fondue artichoke so filling nothing's small rich flavor - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

I am never disappointed when I come for lunch to Cosmo's. This is one place where I am not afraid to try everything on the menu because I don't like what is prepared with the meal. Everything from their pizza to their sandwiches is supurb. I like seeing the same friendly faces when I am there. I like how the waiter doesn't wait for us to ask what is good, he makes suggestions for us. Especially with the wine choices. Great seating indoors as well as a lot of outdoor seating, where I usually prefer to sit. The only bad experience was for a mother's day lunch. They were crowded and it was more the customers that ruined our experience. Any other time, it's a very calm setting with no over crowding. I suggest reservations for big events. And finally the desert options are amazing. If you are too full to take another bit.... At least consider ordering cannolis to go. read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

A new restaurant in Glendora, where Sergio's used to be located, this was my first time trying the new place and it looked quite classy and upscale in a location that used to be a bit of an eye sore. I took my mother out for dinner, and we both got the Penne, which was fantastic! They also serve cucumber flavored water, which is quite refreshing! My only complaint was we were not served bread until half way through the meal(were never asked or directed to ask if we want it). The service was good, and the waitress attentive, however the reason for my 2 star rating came when the bill arrived. I chose to play credit card, and the waitress quickly returned saying the credit card reader was not working, but would be fixed in a few minutes. Then she came back 10 minutes later to say it was still not working, but someone was working on getting it fixed ASAP. Then she returned again another 20 minutes later and said it was still non functional, could we pay in cash instead? I had anticipated paying by card, and did not have the requisite amount of cash, so I couldn't do this( it had now been roughly half and hour). So after waiting another 15 minutes or so, the waitress finally came back with my card and said they were just going to call it because it wasn't working. Now i understand that technology sometimes fails, but after at least a 45 minute wait just to pay the bill, we should have at least got an apology from the manager, but none arrived, and so we left a tip(in cash) and left. The food was 4 stars, but the way this hiccup was handled left a bad taste in my mouth, my advice to anyone thinking of going here, ask if the credit card reader is working before you sit down. read more

Pretty lack luster experience here. I went for a business lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the decor of the inside, especially since there outside of the restaurant is pretty run down. We sat outside and the lawn furniture tables were very very comfy. The menus were where things started going wrong. The menus are just paper, not laminated or anything, and since they are used on tables with drinks and whatnot they have become warped. They also blew away in the windy outdoor space. I ordered a Cobb salad and was underwhelmed by the ice berg lettuce and fried chicken breast which was mysteriously flavored with paprika. There were only two slices of tomato and a few slides of avocado. It just wasn't very good. Another member of my party order an Asian salad, and another the patty melt, both of which looked much better than my Cobb...maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. read more

Meh. First off I think our general SGV area has a SERIOUS lack of great food. I was very happy to hear good things of Cosmos. I am just not impressed. Granted, I've only been once to the Restaurant and once tried the catering meals. Service is good. Sweet girl. Wine selection is pretty good. Menu is okay. The many dishes I sampled were nothing special. I soooooo wanted to love it here so I'll probably even come dine here again just to confirm my mediocre conclusion or to be won over. So many decent reviews but I then wonder if people truly know good food. I've worked in some kick ass Italian restaurants and those had really good food. Glendora needs more! Chicken Marsala was almost dry, bland and a few bites were salt flavored only. Boring potatoes. My friends dishes were just ok too. Nothing different and exciting. The lasagna had some great flavors in it but the plate was sloppy and still nothing you couldn't make at home. I appreciate perfect execution by Chefs who care about every dang dish leaving their kitchen and creativeness and didn't quite feel that here. Yet :) read more

Let's keep this simple: 1. Amazing food 2. Great staff 3. Perfect ambiance If you're in the mood for delicious Italian - and let's face it, that's why you're yelping - you should put your iPhone back in your pocket and get over to Cosmo's pronto! Especially good for date night. Just saying. read more

It has taken us a while to visit Cosmos. My wife's brother is a fan and our son is too. At Christmas our son and his family gave us a gift certificate for Cosmos and we finally decided to give it a try last evening. The restaurant is fairly small, about 10 to 12 tables inside, I did not actually take the time to count. There is a small outdoor patio that on Sunday evening had a guitaritst playing and singing. Since it was still pretty warm at 6:30 and we were celebrating an anniversary we choose to dine inside where it was both cooler and a quiet. The interior is nicely decorated in a simple manner. Our waitress was a lovely and attentive young lady by the name of Kaitlyn. She was attentive but not hovering. The bread served was fresh and nicely warmed and was delivered with a mixture of olive oil and basalmic. We took our time studying the menu and finally made our choices. My wife opted for the salmon in a lemon sauce, served on mushroom risotto with fresh asparagus. The salmon had a crisp exterior while the inside was still nice and moist. The sauce was fantastic. We always sample each other's dinner to have an idea of what is served. My dinner selection was the braised short ribs, served with garlic spinach (yum!) and mashed potatoes. Wine selection was for a bottle of pinot noir (best value is a bottle, drink a glass and a half and take the rest home). I was not familiar with any of the pinots on the wine list and Kaitlyn suggested the Paul Dolan 2012 which turned out to be a good call. Pinot is a wine that really has a wide variety and this was quite fruity, light, yet not sweet. It worked well for both the salmon and short ribs. We were comfortable with just the bread an main dish but order tiramisu for desert to go. Later in the evening my wife dived into the tiramisu and said it was fantastic. We will return. read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Very good bottle of pinot noor. - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

This place is awesome! I came in for a quick lunch and they accommodated me with the white wine sauce I requested for my linguine instead of the red. Hugo was super friendly and welcoming and for that...I promised him that I would come back for Saturday brunch read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Linguine with white wine sauce - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

Came here on Sunday with my handsome. Service was great! The bread even better! We had like 5 baskets. Lol We ordered the arancini and the Fried calamari and vegetable apps. Arancinis were delicious! Loved the tomato sauce that came with it. Wasn't too crazy about the tempura battered calamari. I think flour would've been a better choice! The sauces were good that came with it. I ordered the filet, it was cooked perfectly! Mashed potatoes were good too. Wasn't a huge fan of the Demi glace that came with it. Needed some umph! Boyfriend had the pizza, it was delicious. We're going to have to order pizza to go now from here. Loved the Gouda in it too. We also had the tiramisu! Holy crap best one ive ever tried. And the canolis to go. Those were awesome too. Will be back to try the short ribs! Since they ran out apparently. Also liked they had good choices for beer too! read more

This is a new restaurant in the city of Glendora, a city that needs new restaurants! Located in the old Sergio's restaurant space, it has been remodeled completely to a more upscale, linen napkin / table cloth establishment with a quality waitstaff and menu selection. The dress is "nice casual" and the price-point is in the $15 to $30 range, which includes specialty pizzas, pastas and steaks, among other things. We went for my birthday with a party of five. We were sat in a booth for four, with a chair at the end - so we were pretty tight. We also sat on the far west side next to a window that had what looked like temporary window coverings - paper, I believe. It was for dinner and the sun was on that side, and it was very hot. The doors were open to the outside patio, so we had to deal with a few pesky flys too. So - cramped, warm, and flys. That said, it's a new place and these are things that get smoothed out along the way, I'm sure. The positives outweigh any negatives. We ordered two appetizers to have with our wine and they were very tasty and prepared well - and enough to share with five people. We also ordered two salads which were large enough to split up as well. For dinner, four of us ordered different pasta dishes, and one ordered a caprese pizza. All dishes were delicious and large and hot, right from the kitchen. Very high quality and fresh, flavorful entrees - four stars! My only comment about all the food, as good as it was, is that it may have been just a tad under seasoned. The service was really good too - friendly and helpful. We will be back to try other dishes with our friends soon - you should check it out as well! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem. It has a perfect outdoor patio that makes you feel like you're not sitting right on foothill. But the food and service are OUTSTANDING and are what really set this place apart. Found this place on a whim and we keep coming back. Everything on the menu is amazing. Katelynn was our server and she was friendly, warm, accommodating! read more

While the dinner here is amazing, their breakfast is also outstanding! I guess most people don't think of it as a breakfast place because when I went I was the only one there but the food was delicious! Nothing beats a good breakfast and this place has got it. read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Delicious breakfast!! - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

Very clean, great service and AMAZING FOOD! My mom and I ordered the bruschetta quatro, so good, a must to order. We also ordered the Cobb and Italian chopped salad... Huge portions. A+ read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Bruschetta Quatro - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

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The parking lot smells like sewage, still not fixed. Since it's opened, Cosmo's Bistro has (to some degree) won me over. The first time we went the staff was unorganized, the food rather poorly executed, and I was served still mineral water when I asked for (and the menu said) Pellegrino. The waiter didn't speak english particularly well. I have been back several times since, and in general the aesthetic has gotten better, the food has gotten better, and I am generally more happy with it. The chicken parm sits atop a linguini that is far too spicy for a regular red sauce, but is otherwise good. The pizzas are generally very good. Their specials are hit-or-miss, special shout-out to the "cioppino" that more closely resembled a pasta with sauce than a proper soup. After a couple months, they added an arancini (fried rice ball) to their appetizer menu, and I can't help but wonder if the chef had been to Luca Bella and had it there first... ;) Highlight: the bread before the meal is wonderful. I love it. Overall 3/5; good food, bumbling waitstaff, sewage smell (and flies), price a little bit too high to justify. I would go up the street to Luca Bella for a better version of this place unless you're tied to the idea of pizza. read more

My boyfriend and I came in here on opening day and had a great experience! Everything was wonderful! Service was great as was the food! It has a cozy little environment! We split the Philly sandwich and a pizza. Man have I been craving that sandwich ever since! We didn't personally get any salads but the table next to us did and it looked amazing! I can't wait to go back and try all the stuff on the lunch and dinner menu. You should definitely give this place a try! We will be back! read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Penne with Pesto Sauce - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

Great place. Don't judge the looks from the Street or the old Burger Joint feel. Definitely a high quality place to have a meal. Truly enjoy the ability to eat on the Patio and you really don't know once you are there that you are right no a major street. Menu is very good and a variety of offerings. Note though, prices are higher end so not a cheap meal, but definitely worth it. Pasta's are very good and funny but I love the Lasagna. I have found sooooo many Italian joints that just are horrible at Lasagna. Can't figure it out, relatively simple dish. These guy's do it right. Portion is very good size, lot's of meat inside and the right amount of ricotta. Side note as well, they will also do paella if you make a reservation in advance and let them know how many it is for. The paella is ok, but not many places do it. Service is always FANTASTIC.... the young lady we have had multiple times is AWESOME and hustles her little tushy off..... she is great. read more

My boyfriend & myself have been wanting to visit this restaurant since opening day but we never had the time until now . Very lovely restaurant & delicious food. My only complaint was there was a piece of plastic in my pasta. The waiter took my dish and didn't ask if I want another dish or anything. I don't know if it was because they were closing soon or he just assumed I wasn't hungry. It was a little disappointing since I only took a few bites before I noticed the plastic and sent my dish back. The waiter didn't charge us for my pasta but disappointed he didn't bring me a new dish. I should've spoke up but my boyfriend was already done with his dinner & I was upset at that point . Since my boyfriend loved his lasagna most likely we may go back to the future. read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

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Excellent food & service! The lasagna is one of the best we've ever tasted. Homemade Bread served first is so good! We love to sit outside on the patio in the evening for dinner it is so quaint! One of our favorite restaurants in Glendora. read more

Delicious!!! Every time I eat here I try something different and every time I am happy! The food is fresh and full of flavor. Portions are great. The only problem I've ever had is my inability to say no to the bread served while you are waiting~ love the balsamic vinegar and oil (yum!). Service is always friendly and I will definitely keep going back. read more

I just had my baby shower at this beautiful restaurant, and I just want to say how amazing it was. Everything from the food to the service. We originally were going to hold it outside on their patio and with the rain we didn't know if was still possible. The owner asked us if it was alright to do it inside, they took so much care of us, it was incredible! I am so grateful for everything they did. Thank you so much for an amazing experience! read more

I went last night with my father for a last minute dinner. I was pleasantly surprised and the amazing food and wine we had. The service was great, Cody was our server and was so welcoming. Hot fresh bread, great Pinot and the best Branzino I have ever had. Branzino is a Mediterranean Sea Bass and I've had it many times but it was prepared so well, fresh, juicy and tasty! I will definitely be back to this gem of a restaurant in Glendora. The chef is authentic Italian and is fantastic read more

Fresh ingredients, solid menu, perfectly prepared food, friendly service, large portions... absolutely great experience. The best restaurant that I have eaten at in Glendora in more than 40 years. The meal started with a mix of warm fresh baked french and focaccia breads along with olive oil and vinegar. I had the pasta with pesto and loved it. The chicken was moist. The pesto sauce was flavorful. The portion size was huge. I look forward to eating leftovers tomorrow. My wife had the pepperoni pizza, which is tough to screw up, but equally tough to make stand out. Well, this one stood out. High quality ingredients, perfectly proportioned on a crust that was at the sweet spot between thick and thin. We shared a dessert called a Fat's Domino Crepe. This is now on my list of favorite desserts. It is was the perfect sweet finish to a savory meal The crepe is stuffed with blueberries and bananas and topped with pastry cream and french vanilla ice cream. I cannot wait to comeback and try the pasta carbonara. read more

We have mothers day here , the service was great, the French bread was very good, when we came to order the waiter said oh, by the way we ran out of bread, so all of the sandwich's are off the menu, sad, he told us after we had a looked at the menu, we have a couple kids with us thats what they wanted, it made it tough to get them some thing that they would eat, NO BREAD !, how could a restaurant run out of bread ? unless it's a holiday and we could maybe force people to order the more expensive items on the menu, just saying, running out of bread is just too much of a dollar grab to me, there are markets all over the city where bread could be had. The food, I had the French onion soup, it was very good and a lot of it, I had the braised rib raviolis, very thin indeed , almost like they were running out of filling, my seat mate had the same as I and hers were just as thin, my wife had the Angel hair pasta with a red sauce, she said it was alright. I would have said,"it's mothers day and they are busy", BUT, we were the first customers for the dinner seating, we wont be back, a little expensive for us, AND NO BREAD?? read more

Dinner was fabulous. This meal made me like cosmos even better than Luca Bella! The eggplant Parmesan was the best I've ever had. The fig and prosciutto pizza is a must. I was thinking it wouldn't be that great but my sister insisted and I'm glad she did! I am going to have to get both of these dishes again! read more

Great little bistro! We came for breakfast and it was DELICIOUS!! We were the only ones in here, but don't get discouraged if you come in and don't see anyone! The breakfast is superb!! Definitely coming back again! read more

Cosmo's Bistro - Highly recommend their delicious breakfast!!! We will definitely be coming back again! - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

First timer for dinner last Friday. Nice and cozy place where you sit where you like. The complimentary bread was delicious! Everyone from the greeter to the server to the upper staff were very welcoming and attentive. We tried the lasagna and the chicken parm and for the low price for such quality food, we will definitely return to explore the menu. I see they do breakfast and lunch so we have many dates planned! read more

Cosmo's Bistro - First timers having the lasagna and chicken parm with fett in marinara yummy!! - Italian Near Me - Glendora, California

I wanted to love this place--even tried it twice. Sadly, food is mediocre and really inconsistent. Won't be returning.

Hats off to the crew at Como's, we held my mothers 70th Birthday there last night, we had 50 people and they handled the crowd flawlessly. Mom had always wanted to have a paella party, which Como's specializes in for large parties, the paella was spot on (tons of shrimp,scallops, clams, sausage, chicken, micelles, and more) and a huge hit with all our guest. My wife and I like to have dinner/lunch at Como's at least once or twice a month, always a good meal with excellent service, so we had no fear they could handle our large party, they proved us right!!! Great food, service, and location... I recommend you head on down for an evening of good eats. read more

fantatsic! warm patio and lovely vibes. pasta is made onsite. always great specials and great fresh french bread to dip into oil and vinegar. good parking and then cruise to mr. donutman afterwards for a few more treats! read more

The atmosphere was amazing. The service was great. We had a wait for our food but it finally came. We had the lasagna and Parm eggplant. The food was fresh but it was a little one note. We would still recommend this for date night. read more

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My husband and I just had our second visit to Cosmo's Bistro and we enjoyed it so much I decided to give our review. He got the Salmon Salad. The Salmon was grilled to perfection, and the salad was fantastic with or without the fish. I got the hamburger that is the best that I've eaten. They have a true Chef, and you can tell with his homemade breads, pasta dishes etc. The staff is friendly and have the courtesy and ability to give the customer what they ask for. The meals were an excellent value. I would highly recommend this Bistro to everyone. With quality like this it deserves to prosper!!! read more