Osteria Cotto e Mangiato

Osteria Cotto e Mangiato reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carrie

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We stayed at the Vacation Marriott downtown. This restaurant offers 10% up to $30 for guests. It is a short walk uphill 1 block. We made a reservation the night before and our table was ready. The cheese wheel was to die for. Two of us shared that. The lasagna was delicious, as were the rigatoni meals, pasta primavera, and seafood stew. The salmon with vegetables was also perfection. We ordered two side salads and shared amongst all 8 of us. Charming ambiance and fun and efficient service. We enjoyed a bottle of wine amongst 6 of us and ordered a garlic and regular bread which was 8 slices- the perfect amount with such rich meals. From the moment we arrived to being seated and when leaving, all staff were friendly and attentive. We all agreed a top 10 dining experience.
   

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   Jamie

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was very good.... service was not! Very unorganized staff - maybe a manager or owner should be involved
   

   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Jamie, Thank you for your honest feedback. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but I’m truly sorry the service didn’t meet expectations. We strive to offer both excellent cuisine and warm, attentive service, and it’s clear we missed the mark during your visit. As the owner, I take your comments seriously and will be addressing the concerns you mentioned with our team. I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the full experience we’re known for. Grazie, Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   Vivian VIP

   San Diego50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I discovered Osteria Cotto e Mangiato on Open Table. We were so pleasantly surprised when we walked up - it was charming. We sat inside which was very Italian, cozy and fun. We ordered a Caesar salad which was huge, shareable and beautifully presented. Then we ordered the pasta prepared in the gigantic wheel of Parmesan! We had gnocchi and fettuccine with mushrooms and truffle oil. It was SO cool and SO delicious! Pricey but it was a date night for us and we thoroughly enjoyed savoring each bite. And we have quite a bit leftover! Yum!!! Definitely recommend Osteria and we will be back!
   

   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Vivian, Grazie mille for your wonderful review! I'm so glad you discovered us on OpenTable and that your date night turned into such a memorable experience. It’s fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the pasta from the parmesan wheel, especially the gnocchi and truffle fettuccine, two of our most beloved dishes! Thank you for the recommendation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious evening. A presto! Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   Christina

   Palm Springs4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was outstanding. But food was horrid! I had chicken Marsala and it clearly wasn’t Marsala. It was a white/gravy sauce that has absolutely no taste and certainly no infusion of Marsala. My sister had risotto with scallops. Very disappointing. While each dish should have had different flavors they tasted exactly the same. This restaurant had high reviews. Very misleading and disappointing. The first clue should have been arriving to the restaurant at 6:40 on a Thursday and the restaurant was empty. That is NOT a good sign
   

   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Christina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet expectations—especially when it came to the Chicken Marsala and risotto. That’s not the experience we want anyone to have, and I understand how disappointing it must have been, especially after reading positive reviews. While I’m glad our service stood out, we take your comments about the food seriously and will be reviewing them with our kitchen team. If you’re open to it, I’d appreciate the opportunity to connect with you directly and invite you back for a better experience. Grazie, Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   Moody

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an incredible dining experience at this Italian gem. The food was outstanding and full of flavor. The cheese wheel truffle fettuccine was a standout. Rich and aromatic, yet light and cooked to absolute perfection. The linguine vongole was equally impressive, with fresh seafood that was flavorful, and beautifully executed. What truly elevated the experience, however, was the service. Felix, was exceptional. He was very warm, welcoming, always smiled and was unbelievably attentive despite being the only server for the night. He struck the perfect balance of being present without hovering, and his recommendations were spot on. Felix made us feel welcome and well taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for amazing Italian cuisine with service to match. Looking forward to our next dinner there!
   

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   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Moody, Grazie mille for such a heartfelt and detailed review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had an incredible dining experience and that the truffle fettuccine and linguine vongole left such a strong impression—both are favorites of ours as well. Felix will be overjoyed to hear your kind words. He’s truly dedicated to creating a welcoming and memorable experience, and I’m so proud to have him on our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next dinner—thank you again for the glowing recommendation! A presto! Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   Amber

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and fantastic service. We will definitely be returning!
   

   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Amber, Grazie mille for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon! A presto! Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the most delicious pasta we’ve had since Italy. The bolognese is to die for and the paninis were equally amazing. Very cute ambiance, super attentive servers… A plus!
   

   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Grazie mille for such a lovely review! Hearing that our pasta is the best you’ve had since Italy is the highest compliment we could hope for. We’re so glad you enjoyed the bolognese, paninis, and the cozy ambiance, and that our team made you feel well taken care of. We hope to welcome you back soon for another A+ experience! A presto! Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   Stacey

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I think I was Italian in another life…Excellent meal and overall experience! I had the sunset dinner—appetizer, entree, dessert—$40. I had the red beet salad, Lasagna, and Tiramisu 😋 Great deal and amazing food. The owner, Andrea is very attentive and kind. The lasagna was exceptional! Ambiance is lovely. I highly recommend going and enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.
   

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   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Stacey, Grazie mille for your wonderful review—your opening line made me smile! I'm so glad you enjoyed the Sunset Dinner and that each course hit the mark, especially the lasagna (a personal favorite). It was a pleasure having you with us, and I'm truly grateful for your kind words about the food, ambiance, and our team. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime you feel like reconnecting with your “Italian roots”! A presto! Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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   Robert

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing and Authentic Italian Food, I thought I was dining in Italy! Outstanding customer service. Our server Isa was wonderful, had great recommendations. She did a fantastic job helping us celebrate my wife’s birthday with a special dessert. We will be back!
   

   Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Robert, Grazie mille for your incredible review! It means the world to us that our food and atmosphere transported you straight to Italy—that’s exactly what we hope to create. I’m thrilled to hear Isa made your wife’s birthday celebration extra special with her warm service and thoughtful recommendations. We can’t wait to welcome you both back again soon for another memorable meal! A presto! Andrea Provino, Owner Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
   

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    CherieD

    Yosemite4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was well prepared. Menu was comprised primarily of Italian dishes Americans like. It needs more vegetarian options
    

    Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on March 10, 2025

    Dear CherieD, Thank you for your review and feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the well-prepared food and appreciate your thoughts on our menu. We’re always looking to improve and will take your suggestion about adding more vegetarian options into consideration. Hope to welcome you back soon! Grazie, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
    

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