The food is great! Love the drinks! Service is great because, everybody is nice and friendly. The environment is also always amazing. There is live music and you get a homey feel when you walk in. Perfect. read more

I came on vacation with my dad and we ended up going to sogno toscano for dinner, everyone was polite and with a big smile, the atmosphere was very nice, and cozy. As an Italian my expectation for food were very high and sogno tocano did not disappoint, the pasta was excellent and deliziosa schiacciata is a must! I higly reccomend it. read more

The sole reason for this review is this continual practice of restaurants advertising that they're open to a specific time and then you show up and they have excuses like the kitchen closed early or whatever. I've been involved with restaurants for 40 years. If you're going to publish the fact that you're open till a certain time then you stay open till that time and the kitchen closes an hour after that time. None of this business of saying that you're open till 10 you walk in at 5 to 10 and you must order in five minutes. In this case they advertise that they're open till 10 but you walk in and they say no the kitchen closed at nine and we're open till 10 but what good does that do in a restaurant. This is not really a bar. It is a restaurant with poor music so all they have is the restaurant. I'm just really tired of this. I've seen it over and over again in California. I have never seen this in other states. The service here is terrible. The only thing they have going for it is the food, since the overall ambience of this place is like a deli. read more

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I live nearby and had been wanting to try this place for a while, but unfortunately it was pretty disappointing. The appetizers were decent, but the three main dishes we ordered all tasted very similar. They were all very heavy on cheese and seasoning, to the point that you couldn't really taste the freshness of the ingredients. We also felt really thirsty after the meal. We had a reservation so we didn't have to wait for a table, but it took about 20 minutes before anyone came to take our order. There were only two servers working while the restaurant had around a dozen tables, which felt quite understaffed. The servers themselves were friendly, but they clearly had too many tables to handle. Overall, the food was not great and the experience felt like a waste of time. The patio is beautiful and the plates are very nice, so I'm giving two stars mainly for the ambiance. read more

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Great food and service. Nice happy hour specials. We will definitely be back soon to try more items on the menu!

Happy hour menu and drinks menu attached in photos! Monday- Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm Amazing selections! read more

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Beautiful patio, groovy live music, amazing sandwiches and handmade tortellini. Our dog and 2-year-old son might even love this place more than we do! read more

Best focaccia sandwich I've had and the lasagna was great as well. Excellent service. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Sogno Toscano - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great high quality, fresh pasta and a very extensive menu! Service is also quick and they have live jazz on some nights. Parking is limited to the surrounding streets but is usually quite plentiful. Will definitely be back to try their sandwiches and happy hour options! read more

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This restaurant is always a winner. It has the cutest ambience and such a great outdoor patio. We especially enjoy that there is live music. You can always find something to nosh on and dinner is not complete without sampling their wine menu. read more

Overall great experience here! The dog friendly patio was comfortable and cozy, and the live music was an excellent touch. Our food came out really quickly despite how busy the restaurant was. While I enjoyed my pesto pasta, it didn't feel totally worth the price. I would love to come back for happy hour or their Monday pasta + wine special for better value. read more

Sogno Toscano - Pesto pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The sandwiches are tasty, but not consistent. My first time here was great, the bread was crispy. 2nd time around it was spongy with zero crunch! Do you guys forget to toast it or it wasn't fresh? Kind of disappointed for a $30 sandwich to be hit or miss. read more

If you want to have a traditional Italian food with your family and friends, this is one of the places you can go. They have enough space for such family dinner. Also there are many vegetarian options available. I love the pesto sauce they made, so delicious! read more

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Came here for coffee but looks like they got something for everyone here too, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Nice setup and chill ambience. I'll come back for a date read more

Nice ambiance. Great date spot with some live music and a good happy hour. The pastas are yummy and you can often just walk in and grab a table or a glass of wine. read more

Sogno Toscano - Large charcuterie - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Absolutely amazing experience. My friend had the wagyu sandwich two ways, and it was absolutely delicious. I had the farro salad, which I completely enjoyed. Our lunch only took max 30 minutes, highly recommend! Everything was amazing quality. read more

Sogno Toscano - Farro salad - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I came to Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica hoping for Amalfi Coast café vibes. Instead, it felt like the set of a Hallmark movie where the lead opens a Tuscan bistro with little culinary experience but a lot of hope. The patio gave light Eat Pray Love energy. You know, someone bought string lights and said, "Let's open our hearts... and maybe a restaurant." The real ambiance MVP was the accordion player. That man was doing God's work, injecting a little Europe into the air while I tried to emotionally bond with a $30 truffle pasta (without protein) that tasted like it flew Spirit Airlines from Florence and left its flavor in the overhead bin. The pasta was cooked fine. But the truffle? Missing. I would've settled for a whisper. A hallucination. You know that movie PIG, where Nicolas Cage loses his beloved truffle pig and spirals into grief? That pig definitely wasn't involved in sourcing this dish. We also tried the $29 truffle sandwich, Deliziosa. Cute name. Mid sandwich. If it had a personality, it would be someone who calls themselves a foodie but thinks black pepper is spicy. To be fair, the staff was lovely. Warm, kind, attentive. They were doing the best they could, like the cast of a community theater version of The Godfather: Café Edition. Sogno Toscano means "Tuscan dream," but right now it's giving overpriced nap with background music. 5 out of 10. Come for the vibes. Stay for the accordion. Leave before your wallet files a complaint in Italian. read more

Just finished dinner at Songo What a disappointment The salads were drenched in olive oil The pizza crust was awful I had one small slice and couldn't touch it anymore The most basic of pastas pomodoro was poorly cooked and mighty disappointing The service was good But overall very Overpriced and definitely not worth it I can't believe the ratings are at 4.5 stars read more

This place is legit! The pasta is cooked to perfection - with lots of flavor and big portions. The deal they have on Mondays (glass of wine + a pasta dish for 30$) is awesome! The plates and overall vibe is so cute. They have a little outdoor seating area that was just perfect. Our waiter was so kind and very friendly! Will def be back. read more

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Read the wonderful reviews online and was excited to try this homey Italian restaurant. We ordered the caprice salad. Very overpriced for a bed a mixed lettuce, a couple of tomatoes not even enough for each slice of cheese and 3 small slices of bread. When we asked for an additional piece of bread, they told us there was an additional charge, which we agreed to only to realize it was a different type of bread. Very disappointing We also shared the eggplant parm. Very delicious but more of an appetizer size portion than an entree portion. read more

I love this place! Authentic Italian food and almost all ingredients are imported from Italy. It's a small restaurant with seating indoor or outdoor and there was live music playing when I went. We sat inside and it was super quick and easy to order, the food arrive quickly and it was all SO good. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Da italiano, posso dire che è raro trovare un posto così autentico persino in Italia. Il cibo è eccellente, la selezione di vini altrettanto curata, e ogni dettaglio è valorizzato da uno staff estremamente preparato e attento. La location è splendida, soprattutto l'area esterna, che rende l'esperienza ancora più piacevole. Se volete assaporare la vera cucina toscana, questo è senza dubbio il posto giusto. Ci tornerò sicuramente la prossima volta che sarò a Santa Monica! read more

Made a quick pit stop for a drink and had some soup. Honestly, what got us intrigued was hearing the dj playing cool music. The staff was incredibly nice and the drinks were good. Definitely coming back for a proper lunch! read more

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This place has an incredible vibe and happy hour. 1 glass of red or white wine or an aperol spritz with some charcuterie for $15! And 2 for $25! Such a great deal. Happy hour is 5-6 M-F. The outdoor patio is also super nice with lots of greenery and heated lamps. There was also live music on Thursday night. read more

Are you in Los Angeles and ready to be impressed? Let me introduce you to a true gem: Sogno Toscano. As someone who knows all the top spots in LA, I can confidently say this Italian treasure stands out--not just as a restaurant, but as an incredible catering experience. Imagine bringing the heart of Tuscany straight to your private party. That's exactly what Sogno Toscano delivered yesterday at this country birthday party I was part of ! So good!  The flavors are authentic, and full of that Italian soul we all crave. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, their menu never disappoints. It's not just food--it's a moment, a memory, a taste of Italy right here in Los Angeles. I'm so happy I found them. My events have never looked (or tasted) this good! Grazie, Sogno Toscano! read more

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I came here for dinner Wednesday night with two friends around 7:30 pm. We were seated immediately outside (by request) because the courtyard is amazing at night!! Most of the other tables seemed to be couples or dates, so the vibe leans more romantic but my table definitely enjoyed ourselves without feeling like we were ruining the vibe. It took a bit for the whole party to arrive and get situated, but once we ordered the food came out really quickly. I got the porcini lasagna and it was so perfect. I'm really picky about Italian food, but this tasted like the lasagna my great aunt makes every Christmas . Needless to say, I devoured my entire entrée. My table split the red pepper pomodoro soup and that was delicious too! Our waitress, Hannah, really went above and beyond the entire time. While we were waiting for our last guest to join, she checked in with our table to make sure we were all good with a smile and great conversation. During the meal she seamlessly answered everyone's questions (even during sidebar conversations) and was so on it and knowledgeable. We ended up chatting with her for a bit at the end our meal too and I only feel slightly bad for distracting her from her other tables, she's a hoot and if you can request anyone as a server I would highly recommend her!! read more

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Absolutely love coming here! The environment is gorgeous and beautiful. The servers are kind and attentive. The pesto is a must try!

Such a hidden gem in Santa Monica. The best way to describe it: as if you were invited for a meal at an Italian family's house. It's a fit all occasions spot as well: brunch on the weekends, wine flight after work, or a laid back upscale date spot. Also great for kids! The price matches restaurants in the area, but the hospitality and environment surpass neighboring spots. Their bread is to die for and they have a great selection of Italian wine. Try to catch a meal when they have live music on their patio! read more

The pesto sauce was so fresh and delicious. And the ambiance made this dinner a 10/10 experience. Perfect spot to catch up with a friend. And of course, the service was absolutely phenomenal as everyone was so kind to us. This place is truly the whole package! read more

Sogno Toscano - CAVATELLI PESTO - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

so the sandwiches are way overpriced for what they are. good but $10 too much. Waitress was rude. Ambiance is nice. Beer too expensive. Pasta too expensive ( it's just pasta, come on). Soup was good. Tiramisu was old and too sweat. All in all we were disappointed especially when the bill came. not worth it. And we grew up with Italian food. read more

Cute place!! Delicious prosciutto sandwiches and truffle pizzas! We ordered a lot for brunch and celebrated a birthday. The waitress was nice and helpful in advising us what to get for our first time and sharing her list of favorites. Service was normal, it was quite a busy morning, thankfully we had a reservation. read more

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I love this place, but service is Horrible here. You enter and it's like sorry to bother you when you try to place your order. I use to come here for HH, and I went back and they claimed spritz's are no longer on HH and wouldn't honor the price. Actually, he said he wasn't familiar with the prices cause he didn't manage this location, so charges us full price. It's honestly a shame because I'm local and love the food, but service sucks! read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. We came early and we were able to get seated outside fairly quickly under some large heaters. The inside is very cozy and sell some Italian goods and small kitchen appliances / accessories. Ordered an appetizer and two pastas. Two pastas came out VERY fast and tasted average. The photos of the sandwiches from here look good so would like to come back someday during lunchtime. As we were leaving, a live musician was setting up in the little outdoor area. read more

Service, food can be improved. Warmth & smile is missing & there is not enough servers for lunch time . read more

Coming here felt like falling headfirst into a Tuscan daydream--pesto in the air, prosciutto whispering sweet nothings, and bottles of Super Tuscan ready to ruin your Monday morning. Mama mia, what a night. We started with a burrata salad so creamy it could've been illegal in at least three states, and an arugula salad that had just the right peppery slap. All washed down with a chilled Pinot Nero and a bold Super Tuscan that said, "Relax, you're on Italian time now." Then came the main event: a salami sandwich sent from the gods, and pesto pasta that made my eyes roll back like a Vespa tire on a Roman street. I drenched my sandwich in balsamic and olive oil like a true Sicilian uncle who's been banned from salad bars. No regrets. The live music was off the menu that night (the poor musician was under the weather--get well, maestro), but the crowd brought the energy. It was loud, joyful, and slightly chaotic--just like a proper Italian dinner should be. Next to us, a young couple just got engaged, their friends clinking glasses and shouting "Auguri!" every five minutes. We drank to them, naturally. We finished the night strong with a margarita pizza--crispy, cheesy, and probably judging me--and a dessert duo of affogato and tiramisu that nearly had me calling my therapist to talk about how good life can be. Dio mio, I was in heaven. And now? Back to reality. But for a glorious night, Tuscany came to town--and I ate it. read more

Ordered the Buffalina and lasagna. The Buffalina was a bit disappointing. They skimped on the ingredients and it was mostly bread. For $25 I expect more cheese and arugula. The lasagna was tasty but a small portion as well. read more

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I visited Sogno Toscano with a girlfriend, and we had a lovely evening overall. The restaurant is surprisingly large, and the live jazz music playing that night created a cozy, inviting ambiance that really set the mood. We were seated inside in the middle aisle, which was quite busy with waiters and patrons passing by frequently. Next time, I'd try to get a table on the patio (if the weather is nice) or somewhere away from the main pathway, as the constant movement was a bit dizzying. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. There was a small mix-up with my salad, but they quickly brought me a complimentary one while my order was being prepared, which I really appreciated. I had the beet salad, and it was fantastic. My only hesitation was the pricing--it came out to over $120 for two glasses of wine, one salad, bread, and a pasta. While I understand it's authentic Italian, it felt a bit overpriced. Overall, Sogno Toscano offers a charming atmosphere, attentive service, and great food, but be prepared for a higher bill. read more

I love love love this spot. It feels just like I stepped out of LA and into a cozy spot in Italy. They have a great outdoors seating area. On the weekends they have musicians playing. The sandwiches are incredible. I have had them all, and I love each one. The bread is flaky and delicious. Clearly made with love. They have a great selection of wine. They have espresso drinks. They have a selection of curated Italian grocery items. The servers are all very sweet and helpful. If you're lucky, you will get one with an Italian accent, and really make the whole experience complete. This spot is a must for a nice afternoon out. read more

Sogno Toscano - Mortadella Sandwich - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

One of my favorite places on the Westside. Love the patio seating. Attentive service, delicious food, what more can you ask for? read more

Sogno Toscano - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

wouldn't serve me an hour and ahalf before closing due to last call? I checked the time and was baffled they turned me away.