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Sosta Cucina, Hermosa Beach, CA
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Sosta Cucina

4.8
4.8
190 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
*** WE HAVE MOVED RESERVATION PLATFORMS *** Book your reservation by call/text/email us. info@sostacucina.com

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2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luca Manderino

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Neighborhood gem

  • Los Angeles

    Great for fine wines

  • Los Angeles

    Romantic

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Beach Cities

    Best Food

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Beach Cities

    Neighborhood gem

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

  • Beach Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Beach Cities

    Italian

190 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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%

    1 person found this helpful

  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. angelicac

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!

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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sosta Cucina

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
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