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Sosta Cucina

Name: Sosta Cucina
Address: 439 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA, United States, 90254-3820
Telephone: (424) 391-5959
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

190 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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*** WE HAVE MOVED RESERVATION PLATFORMS *** Book your reservation by call/text/email us. info@sostacucina.com

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(424) 391-5959
Website
http://www.sostacucina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luca Manderino

Location
439 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3820
Neighborhood
Hermosa Beach
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Delivery, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Tartare di Tonno$24.00
Tuna tartare with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon
Tartare di Ribeye$28.00
Ribeye tartare, touch of mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper
Caprese$25.00
Bufala mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, drizzled with extra v. olive oil
Piovra$24.00
Octopus, celery, black olives, potato and lemon dressing
Insalata Mista$14.00
Mixed green salad
Insalata Mediterranea$16.00
French beans, tomatoes, red potatoes and red onion

Primi

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$30.00
Homemade gnocchi with gorgonzola
Gnocchi all'Astice$36.00
Homemade gnocchi with Maine lobster sauce
Bigoi in Salsa$35.00
Thick spaghetti with Sicilian salted anchovies
Spaghetti alla Bottarga$38.00
Thick spaghetti with mullet roe

Secondi

Pesce al Forno$50.00
Oven baked fish of the day
Agnello al Forno$48.00
Roasted rack of lamb
Tagliata di Manzo$52.00
Seared aged ribeye, seasoned with Southern Italian olive oil and rock salt
Filetto di Manzo$50.00
Prime filet mignon

Verdure

Seasonal Vegetables

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Neighborhood gem
Los Angeles
Great for fine wines
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Romantic
Los Angeles
Italian
Beach Cities
Best Food
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Best Ambiance
Beach Cities
Neighborhood gem
Beach Cities
Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Italian

190 Reviews

M
Marg
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
what a unique, warm and delicious gem in the south bay.
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JPJP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food, service, wine and ambience. Luca, Giorgio, Juan and Maria and the entire kitchen team are so kind, professional and gracious. Noise level, especially earlier in the evening is perfect. You can actually hear each other and the quiet, classy jazz is perfect, relaxing background music.
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FrankieR
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was delicious. Great vibe and good service.
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dinerfromthesuburbs
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience4
Our waiter ruined our meal. Odd and sluggish interaction form the time we sat. We asked him to recommend wine to start but he said he wanted to wait until we ordered. Strange. Appetizers were fine and then a long, long time went by before anyone came by again. When he finally came to our table, he asked whether we wanted dessert! We had not been served our main courses - he forgot to put the order in! So we waited more. The manager came by to apologize - and they did but charge for the wine - but our evening with friends celebrating their anniversary was so disappointing.
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CindyK
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day, Fathers Day, National Teddy Bear Day, we will come back again and again. The wine, the food, the bread the service…100%
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GregR
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem! Party of thee with my wife and dad. We had the spaghetti a la bottarga, the tuna crudo and a fennel salad salad to start. Then the manzo, rack of lamb and the squid ink pasta. Topped off with a tiramisu. All were superb. Washed down the great wine from an approachable but exciting list. Georgio took amazing care of us and the ambience was charmingly rustic. We will return!
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pelican
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual this place is amazing. Perfect service and food. A little Italian cozy trattoria for a romantic dinner
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KevinH
Central Coast
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just the best in the South Bay, bar none. They are the best hosts, food is amazing
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely evening, we enjoyed every bite, every sip and every word from the owner. Love the ambiance of the small interior and look forward to outdoor patio when the weather warms up. Definitely a keeper.
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CarolW
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great ambiance & service, lively yet not noisy if that makes sense. Wonderful local restaurant!
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MammaMia
Greater Boston
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sosta is always a fantastic choice for authentic northern Italian cuisine. We are are always impressed with their quality and consistency. The specials are always a fun treat - we enjoyed a bottarga pasta and sautéed mushrooms. But the main-stay menu items are always delicious - we started with the burrata and ended with the veal. We always look forward to this beautiful gem!
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NancyK
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sosta is a little gem in the South Bay for authentic Italian food. The charming owners are there serving and making sure the experience is top notch. On the pricey side but excellent quality.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a wonderful experience at Sosta! The food is exquisite!
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Suzie
Los Angeles
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love the food here! This time we had the special Dine LA menu which was several courses and made us think of our time in Venice Italy.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in the South Bay and the most authentic Italian cuisine you could ask for.
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BethG
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, amazing food (the gnocchi’s were delicious!), and perfect ambiance.
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Jenr
Greater Boston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic evening for my mom's 82nd birthday. we were lucky to have a candle lit room to ourselves so the ambiance was incredible. the service and food were equally as good. We had an amazing family celebration and I am so glad that we picked Sosta for the occasion.
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anuj
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Italian place in town. Great taste but need more vegetarian options!!
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CharlieL
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife go to Sosta because Luca and his team are amazing! Great food, service, surroundings every time!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great restaurant atmosphere for a romantic evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Had a lovely date night at Sosta. The ambiance, food and service were all spectacular. And the table bread rolls are something else! So warm and fresh; We kept asking for more! Luca, the GM was so kind and made us feel like regulars. We ordered a couple pasta dishes, and the gnocchi was our favorite; Melts in your mouth. Can’t wait to come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic food and service. Authentic Mediterranean Italian dishes and always so hard to chose what to go for on the menu with so many delicious options. It is fine dining so not your bulk standard Italian food or prices but if you are looking for a dining experience that will transport you out the South Bay then check them out!
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Kyle
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely feel transported to Italy when my wife and I dine here (have done so numerous times). Excellent warm Italian service! Wine list is extensive by the glass and bottle and it’s fun to talk through them with the waitstaff. If you explain your desires they will narrow it down to the perfect Italian wine for you! The ribeye is a fantastic steak with great flavor. Great homemade pasta too.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going to Sosta to celebrate any and all occasions. This time we celebrated my father-in-law’s engagement, and the Sosta team made it so very special. Great service, authentic food and such a cozy and intimate dining experience. Our favorite place to wine and dine in LA!
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Denisse
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
We went on Valentine’s Day, which is already a busy holiday so I do want to give the staff some slack since they were swamped. I was excited to try the food here after reading such great reviews, but it fell short to my expectations. We tried the Gorgonzola gnocchi, pork tagliatelle, and filet with pepe verde. The dishes were ok, but seemed overpriced for what you actually get (and every dish was $20 more expensive on Valentine’s Day than the menu on their website). The three plates came out in 30-45min increments, which dissuaded us from getting desert because of how long it took to get our food. We saw other tables sit after us and leave before us, it seems like we got unlucky and they forgot about our table. Overall, wouldn’t return again due to the experience we had. Hopefully others get luckier than us.
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Lily
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
We were first timers for Valentine’s Day dinner. The service was fantastic. They were very, very attentive. We ordered the Sea bass plate. It was just OK, yet $70. Very simple decor.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
authentic Italian experience with lovely food, amazing ambience and great staff.
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MichaelA
Milwaukee
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An elegant space with knowledgeable and caring servers, and delicious food. A neighborhood gem.
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MBinMB1
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Going to Sosta is like being in Italy and going to an Italian friend's home. An Italian friend who is a phenomenal cook. Luca and Giorgio are phenomenal hosts and love to share tidbits about their homeland. The food is thoughtful and delicious, the wines are amazing, and the decor is kind of a simple glam. We love it.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience5
Food was amazing, as always, but the staff was openly talking about customers in a disparaging way.
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TomH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always our first choice for date night and celebrations
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angelicac
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
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Sahra
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is incredible. Our first experience was on Christmas Eve, and I could not have asked for anything better. Anytime we go back to Hermosa, we will make a reservation for this restaurant - forever. I want to try everything on the menu.
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KarenG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eating at Sosta made us feel like we left LA. The decor is so thoughtful, and the ambience is warm and cozy. Every dish we ordered was delicious. It’s a joy to spend an evening here.
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Jade
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant in South Bay. So intimate and the food is really second to none. It’s sooo delicious and authentic. It’s an investment into a beautiful evening. The gnocchi is always amazing, tuna tartare and there’s always one or two amazing specials
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TomH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sosta never disappoints. It is our special “go to” place, and we love introducing friends to it which is always a big hit. Last night we were enjoying the time at Sosta so much we forgot about the 2 hour max parking meters so added a $53 parking ticket to our evening. Oh well! Christian and Simone are indispensable servers extraordinaire, and ensure a fantastic experience when Luca is off flying a jet. We will be back soon with 2 more friends who haven’t had the good fortune of a Sosta dining experience. Cheers!
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Ermin
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite go to restaurant.
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YumYum
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was magnificent and the service even more so. We started with the tuna tartare, Manila clams, and burrata, went to the truffle and lobster pasta, ribeye, arugula salad, potatoes and green beans, and then got some of the best tiramisu I’ve ever had. It was so delish and one of my new favorites in the South Bay. It made my mother-in-law’s birthday so special!
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ShoulderDoc
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly and helpful Wait staff. The setting is romantic and intimate. A do over.
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JeaC
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sosta Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sosta Cucina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 391-5959.

Sosta Cucina is rated 4.8 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

439 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3820

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hermosa Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luca Manderino
Additional
Delivery, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.sostacucina.com/
Phone number
(424) 391-5959

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Sosta Cucina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

TIRAMISU'

Tiramisu'

GNOCCHI ZUCCA

Antipasti e Zuppe

Tartare di Tonno$24.00

Tartare di Ribeye$28.00

Caprese$25.00

Piovra$24.00

Insalata Mista$14.00

Insalata Mediterranea$16.00

Primi

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$30.00

Gnocchi all'Astice$36.00

Bigoi in Salsa$35.00

Spaghetti alla Bottarga$38.00

Secondi

Pesce al Forno$50.00

Agnello al Forno$48.00

Tagliata di Manzo$52.00

Filetto di Manzo$50.00

Verdure

Seasonal Vegetables

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Sosta Cucina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sosta Cucina restaurant rated?

Is Sosta Cucina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information