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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

126 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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Sosta represents an evolutionary vision for chef/owner Luca Manderino. This wine bar and restaurant concept eatery brings together Luca's achievements from his former Hermosa venture called La Sosta Enoteca with a fresh new approach which will include a late afternoon opening time featuring a comprehensive Italian wine list and cicchetti as well as stylish in-house fashion & sexy live music salons. All of which is anchored by Luca's extraordinary menus and emphasis on exceptional truly-Italian service sensibilities.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

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Mon

Tue

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Fri

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7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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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

Tagliere$20.00
Selection of cured meats and cheeses imported from Italy
Crudo di Branzino$16.00
Crudo of Mediterranean seabass with olive oil, rock salt, lemon and a touch of spicy
Caprese$16.00
Bufala mozzarella from Caserta and tomatoes
Polpette al Sugo$16.00
Meatball with tomato sauce
Polpette Vegetariane$16.00
Vegetarian "meatballs" with tomato sauce
Melanzane alla Parmigiana$16.00
Authentic eggplant parmigiana

Paste and Lasagne

Tagliatelle al Ragu'$21.00
Home made fettuccine with ragu'
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro$18.00
Homemade fettuccine with tomato sauce
Tagliatelle ai Porcini$22.00
Homemade fettuccine with Porcini mushrooms
Paccheri alla Carbonara$22.00
Authentic large tube pasta alla Carbonara
Paccheri Cacio e Pepe$21.00
Traditional large tube pasta with pecorino, parmesan and black pepper
Lasagne Tradizionali$21.00
Traditional and authentic lasagna
Lasagne al Radicchio$21.00
Lasagne with radicchio, vegetarian

Meat and Seafood

Branzino al Forno$30.00
Mediterranean seabass oven baked
Filetto al Pepe Verde$32.00
Filet mignon green pepper corn

Salads and Sauteed Vegetables

Insalata Mista$10.00
Mix green salad
Insalata Mediterranea$12.00
Green beans, potatoes, toamoto in olive oil, salt, pepper, vinager
Funghi Saltati$10.00
Sauteed and slow cooked mushrooms
Verze Sofegae$10.00
Slow cooked savoy cabbage
Fagiolini a Vapore$8.00
Steam green beans with olive oil, salt and pepper

Dessert

Tiramisu'$10.00
Authentic homemade tiramisu'
Profiteroles$10.00
Homemade cream puff

What 126 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Poli
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are amazing. Ambiance also top notch.
H
Hungry4u
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Girl’s night out. Spagettti with sea urchin sauce was amazing, as well as the langostino, spaghetti with clams, yellow tail carpaccio and charcuterie. Great wine offerings as well. We spend $120 per person with the tip. Fab for a special occasion but it’s a bit much for a random night out.
CR
CatherineR
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing! Fettuccine with shavings of truffles was incredible. The staff is incredibly nice and efficient as well. A very special evening out!
MM
MammaMia
New England
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love returning to Sosta for dinner when we have a special occasion. The main-stay dishes are incredible and the specials are always a unique and unexpected treat. Don’t miss out on their coffee and croissants in the morning too!
BG
BethG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and amazing service. My husband and I went for our anniversary and could not have picked a better place. We will be back for sure.
CM
ChristianM
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always such an amazing meal with great service and even better ambiance and feel.
CC
ChrisC
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Service was super slow. Took almost two hours to get our food. Also the fish was undercooked and had to be sent back.
SB
SusanB
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection! Best place to have an elegant, quiet meal in the South Bay — and feel as if you just returned from Positano!
AD
ADiner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Very good food. They need to improve the restaurant for the expensive pricing they are charging
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sosta is the best. It’s always amazing!!!
JV
JimV
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time and the waiter was terrific! Lots of fun!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, wine and service! Best Italian food and experience in the South Bay!
SB
SusanB
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have loved this restaurant in all its locations! Best cheese/meat board in the South Bay. Elegant ambiance, great pasta, perfect branzino!
CJ
ConniJ
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place to dine. Excellent food and service. Nice ambience.
TD
TwoDot
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Service was ok up today a point and then went downhill. Food was good but did not live up to the standards for the prices being charged. Very limited menu with only one choice for dessert.
G
George
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Sosta ambiance, food and staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
About as close as you can get to Italy in the South Bay
BS
BradleyS
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sosta was wonderful!!! From the salads to the pasta to the entree. We loved everything, especially the service. It’s the best Italian restaurant in Redondo Beach.
A
Anonymous
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
way too expensive for a 2 bite serving of pasta, horrible tasting food. disappointed with experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
What to say. Some of the food was done well, ribeye, spinach, bread, olive oil. But, there were a few fundamental flaws, gnocchi needed cutting, wine flavor (alcohol not burned off) with salmon, salmon in chunks, meet lacked flavor, etc. This restaurant could be good but third time is a charm for us and I will not be returning until they fix these things.
KT
KathleenT
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My daughter lived in Italy & is very particular. For her bday, I took her to Sosta & she was very pleased with all the courses we ordered.
MS
MunaS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow. Amazing. Seriously phenomenal food. Great service and outstanding wines. Pricey, but you get what you pay for!! We had a lovely birthday dinner there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Felt like we were truly in Europe. I could not have been to a better place to dine with my Italian family for a high-end authentic experience!
CM
ChloeM
Los Angeles
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the best birthday dinner at Sosta Cucina! The wine, service, and food were amazing. Every pasta we ordered was incredible (hello lobster gnocchi)! The restaurant is beautiful, we couldn't have been happier! Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, atmosphere as usual. Definitely one of our favorite places. Luca and team are the best!
DB
DonnyB
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was great empty plates all around for a family seating of 4. Our server was excellent and stopped by with a few treats on the house to whet our palate before the entrees arrived. While my dish could have been a touch warmer, I will highly recommend this place to friends and family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for authentic Italian food, this is the one you should go. Food, wine, and service are always wonderful.
LC
LeighC
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food was very good, but also very expensive. The service was very slow, and not commensurate with the price.
M
Mar123
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Owner is so great! Food is unreal! Atmosphere lovely and wait staff very accommodating. It’s a must must eat here type of place! Highly recommended!
LM
LauraM
Phoenix
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding authentic Italian food and our waiter the absolute best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best and most authentic Italian cuisine in the South Bay.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Simone was excellent. The food delicious. The ambiance wonderful. Would definitely recommend.
NH
NickH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible restaurant! The atmosphere is great, the staff makes the experience above and beyond. Highly recommend you try this place. We will be back. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
💗 “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…” Sosta and Chef Luca are back in the South Bay! And better than ever! Although, that may not be possible since they were always amazing. The Food: Superbly surprises you with each bite. And I’m becoming a “Foody” of late. 🥰 The Service: Old-School pampering. By that I mean: Whatever you ask for is supplied with a smile and the words, “Of course.” The wait staff arrives and disappears among your elbows so stealthily that your dinner conversation is never interrupted and I was amazed when the next item would appear before I could ask for it. 🌟. And everyone is adorably charming. 🤗 🇮🇹 The Ambiance: Romantic and quiet. 🕯The Wines: All from Italy and deliciously paired to their menu. If you’re a lover of Napa and other CA wines like I am - don’t fret! And don’t complain that they don’t allow corkage. You’ll be pleasantly surprised like I was when they introduced me to a new white wine varietal I had never heard of and has become this red-wine lover’s new favorite. But I’m not divulging it here so they will have plenty upon my return. 🍇 Lol. They also accommodated my Late-Night party of 16 people, and another of 8, after our sporting events, when everyone else was closed. Salute! 🍷
LK
LuvKCRW
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve dinner was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent as usual starting from the bread and ending with their homemade tiramisu. Ambience was perfect. Cozy room that made us feel like we were in someone’s house in Italy. Couple of small imperfections to a mostly perfect meal, the salted cod was too salty and once the restaurant was full, service became spotty. All in all though, we thought it was the perfect Christmas Eve location for celebration. Highly recommend.
AD
AdairisD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING SERVICE, FOOD INCREDIBLE, AMBIENCE NICE! MY FAVORITE PLACE I LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
SH
SaschaH
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
ACTUAL Italian food. I love everything about this restaurant. The food, the wine, the ambiance. An absolute gem. Excellent every time I visit.
KW
KeithW
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was OUTSTANDING!!! Everything was fresh and flavorful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were visiting family in LA and my brother suggested this restaurant. I’m so glad he did! My husband is from Italy and to say he is picky is an understatement. The restaurant and the service is excellent! The food speaks for itself. We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful evening!
E
Ermin
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have a great time dining at Sosta. Great food and great service as always. Simone, our server, is awesome!

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 126 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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439 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3820

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

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Smaller Plates

Tagliere$20.00

Crudo di Branzino$16.00

Caprese$16.00

Polpette al Sugo$16.00

Polpette Vegetariane$16.00

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$16.00

Paste and Lasagne

Tagliatelle al Ragu'$21.00

Tagliatelle al Pomodoro$18.00

Tagliatelle ai Porcini$22.00

Paccheri alla Carbonara$22.00

Paccheri Cacio e Pepe$21.00

Lasagne Tradizionali$21.00

Lasagne al Radicchio$21.00

Meat and Seafood

Branzino al Forno$30.00

Filetto al Pepe Verde$32.00

Salads and Sauteed Vegetables

Insalata Mista$10.00

Insalata Mediterranea$12.00

Funghi Saltati$10.00

Verze Sofegae$10.00

Fagiolini a Vapore$8.00

Dessert

Tiramisu'$10.00

Profiteroles$10.00

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