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Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Cosi Cucina is the well known West Des Moines Restaurant with an innovative Italian cuisine featuring homemade dishes and daily specials prepared with only the finest ingredients and served in a casual atmosphere.
A local favorite, voted best Des Moines Italian restaurant and most romantic. Cosi Cucina features an extensive wine list, with over 36 wines available by the glass. Conveniently located just minutes from most area hotels.
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A local favorite, voted best Des Moines Italian restaurant and most romantic. Cosi Cucina features an extensive wine list, with over 36 wines available by the glass. Conveniently located just minutes from most area hotels.
14 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 14 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(7)
- romantic(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
- notable wine list(3)
- special occasion(3)
- good for groups(2)
Cosi Cucina Italian Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Poor Service decent food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cosi Cucina is usually a solid place to get a good meal. The server we were placed with did not provide good service. He was there physically but mentally checked out. 3 out of 4 of our dishes were good. One of my dining companions got a dish they had before it wasn't as good. Overall good meal, bad server."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
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Review 2 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
still solid
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place has stood the test of time and remains a solid supper choice."
Dined on 6/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our party of 6 was seated immediately by friendly staff. The menu selection is broad (basics like pizza all the way up to truly unique signature meals). The waiter (Skip, if I recall correctly) was friendly, had a great sense of humor, and knew the menu inside and out. Our food arrived promptly, and each dish was delicious. Portions are generous, which is a shame because it is hard to save room for dessert. Don't miss desserts, though. The cheesecake is outstanding, as is the brownie. The restaurant offers vegetarian and gluten-free options. (Sadly, all of the desserts contain eggs, so vegans may have to skip this course.) Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/31/2013
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Review 4 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been to Cosi before and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Cosi before and the food has been wonderful. On this trip, the fish I ordered (Grouper) was too salty for me to eat and the risotto that was with the dish had too much cream in it and I couldn't eat it. My husband ordered the pork marsala but they were out of pork so then he ordered the filet Medium Rare and it came out Rare. All in, just not a good experience"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our wait staff was excellent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our wait staff was excellent, martinit cocktails done as requested, and pasta dishes fantastic. We hadn't been there for several years and it was a treat to return."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The staff was polite and very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was polite and very attentive. Food was great, first time we had eaten there."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was just okay. I've had
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was just okay. I've had better experiences there. Our scallops were rubbery and the risotto was under cooked"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Based on the average of (6) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate