Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

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.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“This Rosti location is cozy, convenient and occupies a prime spot on Montana.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“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!” “Hit-or-miss entrees, great dessert” “Do save room for dessert -- anything chocolate-related is recommended.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“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.” “Great food, bring your own wine, no corkage!” “was looking for a good, solid Italian meal accompanied by nice wine.”
food quality	76.33999824523926% positive	“The salads are always excellent, and the chicken dishes are awesome, too.” “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!” “Kid friendly with a good kids meal.” “would definatly take out from here again and would even enjoy a meal in the restaurant.” “The taste of the alfredo sauce was so unsatisfactory, we couldn't even eat it.” “Caesar salad had a great start, but lacked the punch of a good dressing.” “Portions were hearty and food was tasty.” “Great food, decent service, a bit pricey though.” “Consistent excellent food.” “The Caesar is tasty, -especially the garlic-flavored croutons -- but lacks somewhat in zip.” “The chicken in balsamic sauce was yet another terrible combination.” “Great food, bring your own wine, no corkage!” “We sampled a variety of dishes of which none were disappointing.” “Rosti smells so delicious when you walk in, authentic Italian food smells like sage and rosemary.” “Best tomato based sauce in the city.” “The food was good, but not great.” “They have decent pizza, and the ciopinno is good.” “OK food with the best service” “Very fresh food.” “Their bread with oils are good and I like the bistro vibe.” “The service is very good, the food is excellent - try the Rollati.” “It's not fancy but their food is excellent.” “tasty home cooking at a great price” “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.” “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.” “It was the worst pasta I've ever had.” “was looking for a good, solid Italian meal accompanied by nice wine.” “My second visit was at lunch and I ordered a caesar salad (ok, not outstanding) and the rigatoni ragu.” “Overall, this was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal to have waited so long for.” “The vegetarian specialities are delicious and the salads are fresh and yummy!” “The food is above average, and the prices are perfect.”
menu variety	75.0% positive	“Cozy neighborhood restaurant that has a great menu.” “Good menu with all the basics plus some unexpected surprises.” “The menu is extensive, but many items turn out to sound better than they taste.” “We sampled a variety of dishes of which none were disappointing.”
service	83.33000183105469% positive	“OK food with the best service” “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).” “Good, friendly service.” “The restaurant was full and while waiting, I noticed the servers seemed busy but attentive.” “Great food, decent service, a bit pricey though.” “The service is very good, the food is excellent - try the Rollati.” “The service is always friendly, and fast.” “Kid friendly with a good kids meal.”
value	77.77999877929688% positive	“tasty home cooking at a great price” “The food is above average, and the prices are perfect.” “Overall, this was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal to have waited so long for.” “Great value for the price” “Great food, decent service, a bit pricey though.” “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.”
wait time	50.0% positive	“Overall, this was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal to have waited so long for.” “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).”

09/11/11

Winer for THE WORST in deliveries!!!!

by Cmunkeez

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!

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04/12/11

Great Food and Great Prices

by Meat Me in the Middle

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.

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06/28/09

You got to be kidding me!

by RDG83

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.

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03/21/09

tasty home cooking at a great price

by sarahperla

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?

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03/02/09

Great Food and Great Prices!

by Angelica678

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!

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09/11/11

Winer for THE WORST in deliveries!!!!

by Cmunkeez

04/12/11

Great Food and Great Prices

by Meat Me in the Middle

06/28/09

You got to be kidding me!

by RDG83

03/21/09

tasty home cooking at a great price

by sarahperla

03/02/09

Great Food and Great Prices!

by Angelica678

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