Osteria Cotto e Mangiato

Real Italian food! Isa was very kind, quick and has a smile on her face Dessert was delicious

Lasagna is excellent - better than my aunt's. Atmosphere is clean and staff is friendly, Isa was very sweet.If you get the lasagna, don't split with your date. Neither of you will want to share after the first bite.

Ambiance 5/5. Sat outside. Beautiful night.Service 5/5. Isa was great. Attentive.Food 4/5. Food was tasty. Salad was wilted a bit. Pastas could have been warmer. Portions were a bit small. But all in all, good.

Exceptional Dining Experience I recently dined at this incredible Italian restaurant and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience. The food was nothing short of amazing, with every dish bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. From the appetizers to the desserts, each bite was a delightful journey to Italy.What truly sets this place apart, however, is the exceptional customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience, making us feel welcomed and valued from the moment we walked in. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality made all the difference.I will definitely be back and can't wait to recommend this gem to friends and family. If you're looking for a fantastic Italian meal with top-notch service, look no further!

We had reservations and were seated promptly when we arrived. I got a mocktail and he just wanted some iced tea to start with. For starters, I ordered the beef carpaccio and meatballs. Both dishes were pretty good! We shared the spaghetti pomodoro and filet medallions for our main courses. The entrees were okay- nothing really stood out for me. For dessert, we decided on the affogato. Service could've been better, but I understand that when I went, they were pretty new, so hopefully everything improved since then.

My brother and I took our mom here for her birthday dinner and Osteria Cotto e Mangiato might be my new favorite Italian restaurant for pasta! Parking:Paid street parking only. Since it's located further away from the main downtown SD area, there were still a good amount of parking available even on a Friday night.Service/Ambiance:Wonderful service from our main server Lidia, along with those who served us our food, drinks, and the cheese wheel pasta. It's a very small and intimate restaurant, very nice ambiance inside. There were 2-4 person tables inside and a handful more tables outside with heaters. We saw a party of 6 while we were there, so I imagine it could work for a little bigger group. I suggest making a reservation! The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean.Food: -Fritto Misto ($22.95): fried Calamari served with marinara and aioli. Perfect starter to share with the table-Cheese Wheel Pasta with Gnocchi (market price) + add Sausage ($4): You can choose between gnocchi or fettuccine pasta, then you can also add in protein. They roll out the cheese wheel and prepare the dish in front of the table. This was sooo good and creamy! Don't be fooled by the smallish plate it's served in-- it was very filling! We ended up having leftovers. -Tortellini di Lobster e Shrimp ($35.99): This was also so yummy. Fresh creamy burrata served on top and they include a decent amount of shrimp. -Pesto Flatbread ($18.95): 4 large squares, also perfect to share. -Caesar Salad ($11.95): This tasted good but was smaller than I expected for the price. -Limoncello cake: They served this for my mom's birthday and it has the perfect combo of tang and sweetness! Overall: Love this place and will definitely come back for the pasta and to also try out their happy hour menu! Wonderful service. Go check them out!

I was craving some Italian food and decided to stop by. The restaurant was very intimate and cozy which provides a romantic atmosphere. Our server was also very kind and knowledgeable.We started off with the free garlic bread with our check in on Yelp. Accompanied with tomato dipping sauce, it was a good starter to our meal although it could have been toasted for a little longer. My boyfriend ordered the rigatoni carbonara and I ordered the tortellini de lobster e shrimp. The rigatoni carbonara was perfectly al dente and sauce was wonderfully creamy. The tortellini had a good seafood flavor but I couldn't really taste the delicate lobster flavor through the pink cream sauce.

Are you in need of delicious food AND superb service? You have come to the right place. I can't emphasize enough how amazing the service is here. I'm not gonna lie to you - we were loud and high maintenance on a Saturday night where they were fully booked. Despite some minor issues, they managed to shower us with the best hospitality. The bartender is awesome and made the best lemon martinis *and* the best espresso martinis. FYI the carafe of the Sicilian Spritz comfortably serves 2. Delicious but only 2 at best. The dudes scraped their plates clean and the ladies shared plates and all was perfect. Definitely book a reservation in advance if you're a big group to guarantee an awesome dinner. Thank you Felix & team for a wonderful evening!

Great food with amazing service! Our server Sergio was very attentive and extremely helpful. Food was good and well priced as well. Next time you have some free time for a new restaurant come check this out.

Came here for a friends birthday dinner and had two bottles of wine . For apps we ordered the meatballs and the bruschetta which was delicious . Then for dinner I had the penne alla vodka . The service was impeccable and the food was soo great ! It was a lovely dinner and the ambiance was on point ! Will def come back here again ! A real legit Italian spot !