Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

This Tuscan kitchen in Santa Monica offers catering services.

(424) 229-9598

931 Montana Ave (10th Street)
Santa Monica, CA 90403 34.0287 -118.4997

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Neighborhoods: North of Montana, West LA

rostituscankitchen.com

Hours:

Daily 11am-10pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Italian

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What People Are Saying About Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

The Owner

Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

Owner

Try ROSTI's Pollo Mattone: flattened chicken, marinated in olive oil, sage and rosemary then grilled under an Italian brick - rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach. Daily fresh soups, light and delicate Ravioli served with ROSTI's own homemade Pomodoro Sauce.ROSTI's mission is to provide delicious and healthy food, presented with warmth, imagination and generosity of spirit. All food is prepared daily by ROSTI, from the Focaccia that is served on the Panini to our very own Tiramisu. Our food is simple and authentic, so come join us at ROSTI in Santa Monica!

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This Rosti location, newly revamped in early 2010, brings light, healthy Italian fast food to the masses. The family-friendly restaurant features dark walnut tables, creating a warm, welcoming feel. Rosti has added an outdoor Tuscan-garden space, which makes for beautiful al fresco dining. A varied menu boasts plentiful pasta choices like goat cheese capellini marinara, gnocchi with meat sauce and bow-tie pasta with smoked salmon. Meat choices include house-specialty grilled chicken and Tuscan-style sirloin steak. A generous and changing offering of thin-crust pizzas features classic…

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The Extras:
There are also sandwiches, salads and soups.
What to Order:
Multiple pizzas are now on the menu (the restaurant redid their menu a few years ago and the entire restaurant got a facelift in early 2010).
When to Go:
Lunch or dinner, we say grab the Milanese caprese sandwich.
What to Drink:
Traditional Italian wines from 6 regions and 11 wineries in Italy are available at Rosti, in addition to imported beers.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This Rosti location is cozy, convenient and occupies a prime spot on Montana.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Don't forget to end your meal with a warm chocolate cookie- if my mom baked I would hope she would make em like this!”
  2. “Hit-or-miss entrees, great dessert”
  3. “Do save room for dessert -- anything chocolate-related is recommended.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food, bring your own wine, no corkage!”
  2. “wish I had known that they do not have a liquor license before I went: I went for a celebration dinner and a bottle of wine would have been nice.”
  3. “was looking for a good, solid Italian meal accompanied by nice wine.”
food quality
76.33999824523926% positive
  1. “They have decent pizza, and the ciopinno is good.”
  2. “The salads are always excellent, and the chicken dishes are awesome, too.”
  3. “They got my order wrong, the food wasn't all that great, I had to wait forever for it, and then it was fairly pricey for the quality to top everything off.”
  4. “My second visit was at lunch and I ordered a caesar salad (ok, not outstanding) and the rigatoni ragu.”
  5. “Great food, decent service, a bit pricey though.”
  6. “Consistent excellent food.”
  7. “would definatly take out from here again and would even enjoy a meal in the restaurant.”
  8. “Don't forget to end your meal with a warm chocolate cookie- if my mom baked I would hope she would make em like this!”
  9. “OK food with the best service”
  10. “tasty home cooking at a great price”
  11. “Rosti smells so delicious when you walk in, authentic Italian food smells like sage and rosemary.”
  12. “It's not fancy but their food is excellent.”
  13. “The taste of the alfredo sauce was so unsatisfactory, we couldn't even eat it.”
  14. “Great food, bring your own wine, no corkage!”
  15. “The vegetarian specialities are delicious and the salads are fresh and yummy!”
  16. “The food is above average, and the prices are perfect.”
  17. “was looking for a good, solid Italian meal accompanied by nice wine.”
  18. “It was the worst pasta I've ever had.”
  19. “The chicken in balsamic sauce was yet another terrible combination.”
  20. “We sampled a variety of dishes of which none were disappointing.”
  21. “Overall, this was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal to have waited so long for.”
  22. “Their bread with oils are good and I like the bistro vibe.”
  23. “The Caesar is tasty, -especially the garlic-flavored croutons -- but lacks somewhat in zip.”
  24. “Kid friendly with a good kids meal.”
  25. “Best tomato based sauce in the city.”
  26. “loved the lasagna b/c it has shredded chicken in it instead of beef and my boyfriend got the gnocci with arrabiata sauce, which he liked but not loved.”
  27. “Caesar salad had a great start, but lacked the punch of a good dressing.”
  28. “The service is very good, the food is excellent - try the Rollati.”
  29. “Portions were hearty and food was tasty.”
  30. “The food was good, but not great.”
  31. “Very fresh food.”
menu variety
75.0% positive
  1. “Good menu with all the basics plus some unexpected surprises.”
  2. “Cozy neighborhood restaurant that has a great menu.”
  3. “We sampled a variety of dishes of which none were disappointing.”
  4. “The menu is extensive, but many items turn out to sound better than they taste.”
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Kid friendly with a good kids meal.”
  2. “Great food, decent service, a bit pricey though.”
  3. “The restaurant was full and while waiting, I noticed the servers seemed busy but attentive.”
  4. “OK food with the best service”
  5. “Good, friendly service.”
  6. “The service is very good, the food is excellent - try the Rollati.”
  7. “The service is always friendly, and fast.”
  8. “The servers are friendly and accomodating - only drawback is when it gets really busy on weekends, it can get a little slow (like everywhere else).”
value
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “The food is above average, and the prices are perfect.”
  2. “They got my order wrong, the food wasn't all that great, I had to wait forever for it, and then it was fairly pricey for the quality to top everything off.”
  3. “Great food, decent service, a bit pricey though.”
  4. “tasty home cooking at a great price”
  5. “Great value for the price”
  6. “Overall, this was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal to have waited so long for.”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “The servers are friendly and accomodating - only drawback is when it gets really busy on weekends, it can get a little slow (like everywhere else).”
  2. “Overall, this was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal to have waited so long for.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/11/11

Winer for THE WORST in deliveries!!!!

by Cmunkeez at Citysearch

For delivery...I have given them 3 chances...now they are OUT. They will quote you 45 min to an hour and you might get your food ICE COLD in an hour and half. Then, you might talk to the manager, David and he will be a total dick-head to you and blame it on the person who answered the phone for not quoting you a longer delivery time. So...if you want to order in, wait a really long time and then re-heat everything...this is the place!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/12/11

Great Food and Great Prices

by Meat Me in the Middle at Citysearch

Went to Rosti's last night and had a great meal. They don't have a liquor license, but you can bring your own wine - and no corkage fee. We started off with the minestrone soup and their homemade bread. Next, we shared the Rosti pizza - basil, smoked mozzarella and tomatoes - and their Vegetarian Antipasti Salad.

They have Vegan and Vegetarian specific menus, which really surprised me. The menus are full of choices like Sun-dried Tomato and Grilled Cheese Panini, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Fire Roasted Artichoke, Whole Wheat Spaghetti and tons of veggie pizzas and pasta dishes as well.

If I wasn't full enough, I decided to get a piece of Boston Cream Pie to go since I was pleasantly surprised by the bill - only $33. Great food, service and prices. Definitely coming back here again.

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/28/09

You got to be kidding me!

by RDG83 at Citysearch

I know everyone can have different experiences, but I tell you, I don't know how these ratings are so high for this placed. I ordered the Grilled Vegetable salad with steak (which you have to pay extra). What I received was a salad that looked like a pre-made salad bag from Ralph's. Also, there were 4 small bite size pieces of steak! I mean baby bite sized. There were absolutely NO grilled veggies in the salad. When I spoke to the host regarding the lack of veggies, I was told they were all chopped up inside. I asked where? He said that I probably ate them all (when I had a few bites of the salad. This is truly a placed that I will never eat at again.

  • Pros: It was a nice day outside
  • Cons: Poor food quality, overpriced.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/21/09

tasty home cooking at a great price

by sarahperla at Citysearch

I had the pleasure of feasting with the owner at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. We sampled a variety of dishes of which none were disappointing. We started with an arugula, endive, goat cheese (yes the cheese is pasteurized- for all you preggos) and pancetta salad. My 6 month pregnant taste buds especially relished the Roasted Shredded Chicken ragu with bowtie pasta- it was perfectly soothing yet unique and totally delicious. I am not sure if its on the menu- but it is an insider favorite!! I can't wait to go back for more! Don't forget to end your meal with a warm chocolate cookie- if my mom baked I would hope she would make em like this!

  • Pros: friendly staff, warm fresh bread
  • Cons: What are the drawbacks?
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/02/09

Great Food and Great Prices!

by Angelica678 at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner on Friday night at the Santa Monica location. We knew we could bring our own wine, so we brought a bottle and were seated immediately, although it was pretty busy in restaurant. We had the bruschetta for an appetizer, which was awesome! I loved the lasagna b/c it has shredded chicken in it instead of beef and my boyfriend got the gnocci with arrabiata sauce, which he liked but not loved. Overall, this place was great and so easy. We will definitely return!

  • Pros: service, price, and food
  • Cons: none

The Details on Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

Place Categories:

  • excellent italian food
  • always friendly service
  • pricey great food
  • favorite neighborhood restaurant
  • great place
  • great menu
  • always excellent salads
  • nice lemonaide
  • worst pasta
  • fast line
  • accomodating servers
  • cozy rosti location
  • great start
  • good solid italian meal
  • good ciopinno
  • unsatisfactory taste
  • delicious rosti
  • recommended anything chocolaterelated
  • terrible combination
  • great dessert
  • very disappointing meal
  • friendly kid
  • great prices
  • even enjoy kids meal
  • great value

Message from Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

  • Homemade Tuscan Food
  • Dine-In, Carry-Out, Delivery
  • Delicious Healthy Meals

Try ROSTI's Pollo Mattone: flattened chicken, marinated in olive oil, sage and rosemary then grilled under an Italian brick - rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach. Daily fresh soups, light and delicate Ravioli served with ROSTI's own homemade Pomodoro Sauce.

ROSTI's mission is to provide delicious and healthy food, presented with warmth, imagination and generosity of spirit. All food is prepared daily by ROSTI, from the Focaccia that is served on the Panini to our very own Tiramisu. Our food is simple and authentic, so come join us at ROSTI in Santa Monica!

Rosti Tuscan Kitchen
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