Osteria Cotto e Mangiato

Name: Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
Address: 702 Ash St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-3228
Telephone: (619) 310-6522
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (156)

$30 and under

Italian

702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101-3228

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Casual authentic Italian neighborhood cuisine/ Osteria

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 310-6522
Website
http://www.osteriacottoemangiato.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Marco Provino
Catering
We do catering and can do full or half-trays of pasta, lasagna, caesar salad, bread, and more. We need at least 24 hours notice for any catering order. Call us today 619-380-0158 to schedule.
Private party facilities
We have a private patio, the La Dolce Vita patio that can be rented out for your birthday, baby shower, engagement party, business event, and more. We also have a chef's table available for large tables. We can also do private cooking events in your home, with an Italian chef experience. Call us at 619-380-0158 to schedule.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101-3228
Neighborhood
Banker's Hill
Cross street
Ash Street & 7th Avenue, at the bottom of the iconic El Cortez Building
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Calamari Fritti$22.50
Classic Bread$5.95
Classic Bruschetta$15.95
Garlic Bread$8.95
Grilled Artichokes Alla Romana$18.95
La Dolce Vita Charcuterie Board$24.95
Meatballs - Polpette$15.50
Prosciutto Bruschetta$17.95
Sicilian Caponata$16.00
White Truffle Caprese ( truffles caprese)$18.95
Vegetarian Omelet$15.50
Tomato e Basil Omelet$16.00
American Breakfast$17.50
- Scramble$0.00
- Sunny Side up$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Omelette$0.00
Green Chilaquiles$18.00
- Scramble$0.00
- Sunny Side up$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Omelette$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
French fries regular$6.00

dolci

Bread Pudding With Ice Cream$15.00
Cannoli di Bagheria$14.00
Torta Limoncello Cake$13.00
Tiramisu Della Nonna$15.00
Vanilla Ice Cream$7.00

INSALATE

Cotto Caesar Salad$13.95
house salad / ( mix salad)$10.50
Soup Of Day$13.95
Tricolore Caprese Salad ( classic caprese)$14.50
Tomato Salad$14.95
Red Beet Salad / rosso di Sicilia$18.95

PASTA

Bambini/ kids Spaghetti Pomodoro$12.00
Bambini/Kids Spaghetti Butter$12.00
cheese wheel$50.99
- Gnocchi$0.00
- Fettuccine$0.00
Liguria Fisherma's (cioppino)$35.95
Creamy Alfredo$19.50
Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe$19.95
Lasagna Homemade$25.95
Linguine Amalfi$35.95
The Captain Ravioli$34.50
Primavera di Cotto$18.95
Penne Vodka$19.95
Nonna's Bolognese$19.95
Roman Carbonara$20.95
Mamma's Red Spaghetti$18.50
Tortellini Emiliani$25.50
Truffle French Fries$8.00
Fettuccine Pesto e Gamberi$22.95
Nero Mediterraneo$38.00

SECONDI

Marsala Heritage$28.95
Chicken Parm$29.95
Eggplant Pugliese$27.95
Ribeye Siciliana$35.95
the Queen of the sea / Lobster Thermidor$59.99
Spinach Cream Salmon$30.95
the Sicilian Catch$29.95
Italian Sandwich$16.00
Egg Sandwich$15.50
Palermo Sandwich$18.00
Bagel With Lox$17.95
Meatball Sandwich$18.99

Dog menu

Dog chicken$5.00
Dog meatballs (2) no salsa$6.00
Dog salmon$10.00
Dog broccoli e carrots$5.00
Dog burger$9.00
Dog pup cup$3.00
Dog bacon (3)$4.00

sides

side of French Fries$6.00
side of Truffle French Fries$8.00
side of Grilled veggies$6.00
side of Burrata$5.00
side of Meatballs$6.00
side of Chicken$6.00
side of Anchovy$4.00
side of Sausage$4.00
side of Salmon$12.00
side of Shrimp$10.00

What 156 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria Cotto e Mangiato offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with standout dishes like "cheese wheel truffle fettuccine" and "bolognese." Guests appreciate the "charming ambiance" and "super attentive staff." While some mention slow service, the "quiet atmosphere" and "great location" make it a popular choice for pre-show dining.

156 Reviews

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frank VIP
San Diego20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food. My husband’s Italian and he gave it a big-time thumbs up. We’ll go back again when we are back in San Diego.
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Kelli VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA10 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were very excited to try this restaurant as my husband is 100% Sicilian. We felt the food was average. Sauce was very creamy and heavy on my pasta. Tuna with caponata was good although sauce was sweeter than is traditional. We thought it strange that on the cocktail menu it listed the type of wine (Nero D'Avola) but did not say where it was from as is customary on most menus. Silverware was dirty which they replaced on request. Staff members very courteous and there was little wait time for food. There is a lot of outdoor seating which is nice.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on June 19, 2025
Hi Kelli, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad you found the service courteous and enjoyed the outdoor seating. I’m also sorry to hear that some of the food didn’t fully meet your expectations. As 100% Sicilian myself, many of our dishes are inspired by family recipes and Sicilian traditions, but we do tailor certain flavors to match what our local guests enjoy. It’s always a balance, and I appreciate your perspective. Regarding the wine list, we often rotate selections based on availability from our distributor. That’s why we sometimes list only the varietal and not the exact origin. Thank you again for your visit and your honest comments. Sincerely, Andrea Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Jodi
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was so delighted by Osteria. It is tucked away from the main Little Italy. I liked that because it is quiet and allowed me to transport myself to Italy in my imagination. It is quaint. The Italian dishes are some of the best I’ve ever had, and the service is outstanding. I had eggplant boulienese. It melted in my mouth and I didn’t want to stop eating it, but the serving size was enough for theee!! Their Italian dressing and my salad met my high expectations and I was so happy I took my friend there! I highly recommend Osteria. It is at 7th and Ash. And if you want to go to Balboa Park in the day and Osteria at night, they are not far away from each other!!
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on June 19, 2025
Hi Jodi, Thank you so much for this kind and thoughtful review. I’m really happy to hear that you felt a little bit of Italy in our space. That feeling of being tucked away and relaxed is something we care about a lot. I’m so glad you enjoyed the eggplant and the salad. It means a lot that you brought a friend and had such a positive experience. Your recommendation and support truly mean the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, maybe after another visit to Balboa Park. Grazie di cuore, Andrea Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Richard VIP
Hawaii76 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner at Cotto e Mangiato. We started with sharing a carafe of Sicilian Spritz. A real value as the pitcher is the price of two single spritz and you get a lot more than that! We shared the burrata salad which was really delicious. I had the rigatoni bolognese, which was delicious and my friend had the eggplant dish, which was also delicious. A great meal, overall.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on June 19, 2025
Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm really glad you enjoyed your dinner with us. The Sicilian Spritz carafe is something we love to share, and it’s great to hear you found it a good value. The burrata, rigatoni bolognese, and eggplant are all dishes we’re proud of, so it means a lot that you and your friend enjoyed everything. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another lovely evening. Grazie di cuore, Andrea Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Myrna VIP
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a good spot to eat before a concert at the Jacob’s Centrr.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on June 19, 2025
Hi Myrna, Thank you so much for the review! We’re happy to be your pre-show stop before a night at the Jacob’s Music Center. We hope the food and experience added to a great evening—and we’d love to welcome you back anytime, concert or not! A presto, Andrea Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Robin VIP
San Diego25 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was average. My partner ordered the gnocchi with the heated parmesan wheel. He liked it but I tasted the gnocchi and it was very doughy. I had a spaghetti dish and I know the pasta was not fresh made. The sauce was ok, but I've had much better elsewhere. I would not go there a second time.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on June 19, 2025
Hi Robin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m glad your partner enjoyed the gnocchi in the parmesan wheel, but I’m sorry to hear the rest of the meal didn’t meet your expectations. While we don’t make all of our pasta in-house, we do use high-quality ingredients and aim to prepare each dish with care. I understand that everyone has different tastes, and I appreciate your honesty. Even if we may not have been the right fit for you this time, your feedback is valuable and helps us continue to improve. Grazie, Andrea Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Sara VIP
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and location were great but the service was pretty slow. I think we noticed more because we had a show to get.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on May 23, 2025
Thank you, Sara, for your honest feedback and for the 4 stars. I'm glad you enjoyed the food and location, and I truly apologize for the slower service during your visit. We always aim to do better, especially for guests heading to a show. I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back and give you the full experience we’re known for! – Andrea, Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Susan
San Diego45 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent first-time experience at Osteria Cotto e Mangiato! We had apps and a cocktail before a show at the theater. We tried the polpette, the beet salad and the truffle burrata caprese. All were delicious! Definitely a neighborhood gem.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on May 23, 2025
Thank you, Susan! I'm so happy your first visit was a great one. The polpette and truffle burrata are some of my favorites too! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon—maybe after your next show! – Andrea, Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Peter VIP
San Diego40 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty as always and the nicest staff. The early bird 3 course meal is a great value but it is a lot of food. Come hungry!
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on May 23, 2025
Thank you, Peter! Always a pleasure to have you with us. I’m so glad you enjoyed the early bird menu—and yes, we don’t let anyone leave hungry! Appreciate the kind words about our team too. A presto, Andrea – Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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Eric VIP
San Diego29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice quiet and small dining room. The food and the service were excellent.
Osteria Cotto e MangiatoResponded on May 23, 2025
Thank you, Eric! I'm so glad you enjoyed the food, the service, and the cozy atmosphere. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon! – Andrea, Owner, Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
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FAQs

Osteria Cotto e Mangiato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 310-6522.

Osteria Cotto e Mangiato is rated 4.3 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101-3228

Additional information

Cross street
Ash Street & 7th Avenue, at the bottom of the iconic El Cortez Building
Neighborhood
Banker's Hill
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
Executive chef
Marco Provino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.osteriacottoemangiato.com/
Phone number
(619) 310-6522
Catering
We do catering and can do full or half-trays of pasta, lasagna, caesar salad, bread, and more. We need at least 24 hours notice for any catering order. Call us today 619-380-0158 to schedule.
Private party facilities
We have a private patio, the La Dolce Vita patio that can be rented out for your birthday, baby shower, engagement party, business event, and more. We also have a chef's table available for large tables. We can also do private cooking events in your home, with an Italian chef experience. Call us at 619-380-0158 to schedule.

Osteria Cotto e Mangiato

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

ANTIPASTO

Calamari Fritti$22.50

Classic Bread$5.95

Classic Bruschetta$15.95

Garlic Bread$8.95

Grilled Artichokes Alla Romana$18.95

La Dolce Vita Charcuterie Board$24.95

Meatballs - Polpette$15.50

Prosciutto Bruschetta$17.95

Sicilian Caponata$16.00

White Truffle Caprese ( truffles caprese)$18.95

Vegetarian Omelet$15.50

Tomato e Basil Omelet$16.00

American Breakfast$17.50

Green Chilaquiles$18.00

French fries regular$6.00

dolci

Bread Pudding With Ice Cream$15.00

Cannoli di Bagheria$14.00

Torta Limoncello Cake$13.00

Tiramisu Della Nonna$15.00

Vanilla Ice Cream$7.00

INSALATE

Cotto Caesar Salad$13.95

house salad / ( mix salad)$10.50

Soup Of Day$13.95

Tricolore Caprese Salad ( classic caprese)$14.50

Tomato Salad$14.95

Red Beet Salad / rosso di Sicilia$18.95

PASTA

Bambini/ kids Spaghetti Pomodoro$12.00

Bambini/Kids Spaghetti Butter$12.00

cheese wheel$50.99

Liguria Fisherma's (cioppino)$35.95

Creamy Alfredo$19.50

Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe$19.95

Lasagna Homemade$25.95

Linguine Amalfi$35.95

The Captain Ravioli$34.50

Primavera di Cotto$18.95

Penne Vodka$19.95

Nonna's Bolognese$19.95

Roman Carbonara$20.95

Mamma's Red Spaghetti$18.50

Tortellini Emiliani$25.50

Truffle French Fries$8.00

Fettuccine Pesto e Gamberi$22.95

Nero Mediterraneo$38.00

SECONDI

Marsala Heritage$28.95

Chicken Parm$29.95

Eggplant Pugliese$27.95

Ribeye Siciliana$35.95

the Queen of the sea / Lobster Thermidor$59.99

Spinach Cream Salmon$30.95

the Sicilian Catch$29.95

Italian Sandwich$16.00

Egg Sandwich$15.50

Palermo Sandwich$18.00

Bagel With Lox$17.95

Meatball Sandwich$18.99

Dog menu

Dog chicken$5.00

Dog meatballs (2) no salsa$6.00

Dog salmon$10.00

Dog broccoli e carrots$5.00

Dog burger$9.00

Dog pup cup$3.00

Dog bacon (3)$4.00

sides

side of French Fries$6.00

side of Truffle French Fries$8.00

side of Grilled veggies$6.00

side of Burrata$5.00

side of Meatballs$6.00

side of Chicken$6.00