rosti tuscan kitchen

 when a craving for authentic tuscan cuisine takes over, agreatplace to tame it is one of three west coast-based rosti tuscan kitchens in southern california. pronounced “roast-y” the santa monica locale reminded us that we didn’t absolutely have to be in italy to enjoy the aroma of freshly baking bread, signature pasta and secret family recipe sauces, and all things savory involved with impressive italian favorites sure to keep any food connoisseur pleased. freshly baked bread & free indoor corkage it was a crowded thursday night. my husband and i contemplated departing with the heavily populated eatery, but decided to wait a few more minutes despite. before we knew it, the hostess led us to a candlelit romantic table for two window side, and left us with menus and wine glasses for the wine we brought with us until our server would arrive. the ambiance was warm and inviting and heavenly scented with the likes of fresh basil, crushed tomatoes, and pizza dough boldly wafting through t

great food,greatprices. went to rosti's last night and had agreatmeal. 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.greatfood, service and prices. definitely coming back here again.