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Cosmos Cucina
A contemporary oasis offering affordable gourmet cuisine, Cosmo's Cucina was established in November 1992 with the goal of bringing simply creative cooking to Kalamazoo. Located at the corner of Vine and Locust Streets, two blocks west of Chenery Auditorium, also known as "Old Central High School." Cosmo's is on the second floor of a 110 year old building that has been the home of many restaurants including The Vine Garden Cafe, Wall Street and Granola, The Marketplace, The Troubadour and H. Buffalo Esquire.
The main floor was for many years, the neighborhood grocery and bakery, and the home of many different, sometimes eccentric retail endeavors. It is now the home of O'Duffy's Pub, a gathering place for friends, old and new.
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31 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 31 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(18)
- romantic(11)
- special occasion(10)
- great for brunch(6)
- great for outdoor dining(6)
Cosmos Cucina Reviews List
Review 1 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is such a charming restaurant with good feeling and food is superb. It's rather pricey but no more than other restaurants of equal caliber. The bar is on the lower level of the building so that provides a quieter atmosphere for the restaurant upstairs."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we arrived our table was waiting. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and evening features. Several of us had the scallops that were cooked to perfection. Served with butternut squash and veggies to create a wonderful infusion of flavors and textures. Cosmos is a definate do again!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Great environment.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great food. Great environment. Only complaint was that the food was prepped all ahead and special requests like no onions or no salad dressing were denied"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter was a gem! The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter was a gem! The duck was outstanding. My daughter-in-law was very pleased with your special, stir-fried pork and rice. A very enjoyable evening. My only suggestion is to offer a wider selection for wine by the glass."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Last night was a great night.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Last night was a great night. All 5 at the table enjoyed their meal, the service, and the atmosphere greatly. In fact my father, the pickiest guy who doesn't like eating out said he wants to go back. HIGHLY suggest anyone tries this restaurant!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The hangar steak special with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The hangar steak special with root vegetables was beyond compare! Prepared exactly as we both requested. Our server, Lisa, was attentive, knew her product and always came to the table with a sweet smile. We then moved downstairs to O'Duffy's Pub to finish a night with friends and a few laughs and couldn't ask for a better local gem!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I don't believe my dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I don't believe my dinner was that outstanding. It was a special, salmon pasta. I consider myself to be an excellent cook. I believe I could have done a better job in making it more flavorful. It tasted a bit fishy. Perhaps more lemon, some capers, etc would have enhanced it. Plus, it was dry.
It was my friend's birthday so I wanted to treat her to dessert. Because she is on a gluten free diet we could not have dessert. There was nothing available for her.
Not sure if I will return for awhile. I believe Cosmos is over priced with their food selections. Sorry, but that is my feelings."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well this was not my best restaurant experience. Cosmos was very busy. I think most tables were full. Service was slow for our table of 7. Several of my brunch companions commented that the food was only average and they were not impressed with the speed of service. Prices are a bit higher than other breakfast places we have tried. Not Cosmos fault but I got a parking ticket while I was there. All in all based on this experience I would not recommend for larger groups. Might return for a party of 2 or 3."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly staff, food was very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly staff, food was very good. Upstairs ambience could be warmer, little cold and one dimensional needs some contrast or color. Overall very pleased and will definitely return."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the service was great and
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the service was great and it was not noisy. great for our need to engage in conversations. However, the food was a little disappointing. I couldn't continue eating after a few bites. The Italian bread is wonderful though."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not up to par
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the second time we have dined at Cosmos. We loved it on our first visit, but unfortunately, we were disappointed this time. The duck entree was swimming in a kumquat sauce that was too sweet and sour. The rack of lamb was good, but the accompanying gnocchi was rubbery and sauced with berries and their juice; a combination that didn't quite work. The butternut squash and wild mushroom lasagna was good but cooled quickly and you could tell it had been reheated. They were out of belgian endive so that eliminated an appetizer and a salad (they substiuted spring greens). It was a just OK meal. So sad...."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
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Review 12 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food options and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food options and very quaint setting!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 13 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a guest in town from connecticut and we had never taken him to this restaurant.
We had a great meal, the service was great and the noise level was acceptable. My wife and I have eaten there many times in the last 5 years, and we even went there for our last anniversary where we sat outside on the deck/porch and back in a secluded corner. We have always suggested this restaurant as one of our favorites and no one has ever been disappointed. I am positive that we will return."
We had a great meal, the service was great and the noise level was acceptable. My wife and I have eaten there many times in the last 5 years, and we even went there for our last anniversary where we sat outside on the deck/porch and back in a secluded corner. We have always suggested this restaurant as one of our favorites and no one has ever been disappointed. I am positive that we will return."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a favorite. Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a favorite. Great atmosphere and great food. Sometimes the service can be variable, but lately it has been excellent."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday dinner for Wife & Daughter
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We came in on Thursday evening for a Birthday dinner for my Wife and Daughter both having the same birthday. We also brought their 3 month old daughter. Great service and the food was Hot and just a great dinner and time together. Thanks to all and see you again. pj"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We came for brunch. We waited
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came for brunch. We waited a long time after asking for a few minutes to decide. It turned out to be more then 15 min. Some of the food was not hot and some was over cooked. Taste was good."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Cosmos Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food in a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food in a wonderful setting!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cosmos Cucina
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate