Beautifully located on crescent beach. Staff were very friendly. Excellent authentic Italian pizza. Salmon was very good. Not the best I’ve ever had but very good. A good place to go if you are looking for a nicer restaurant right in the beach.
Heather Fennell
I really love this little place next to the Pacific Ocean! The air and views are amazing, and the staff are very responsive, intelligent, and kind. The decor reminded me of a fresh modern Italian Trattoria where one can dress up or come in wearing flip-flops and shorts. I got the Clam Linguine, and my spouse got a Margherita pizza. The clams were insanely fresh and cooked just right into the linguine. The whole halved cherry tomatoes had snap but were juicy! I will definitely come back!!Parking: The parking lot is kinda small, with about 15 spots.
Selina Young
Great location. Our orders (pasta) taste good and the price is fair at this location. The seafood is fresh.The size of the appetizer is a bit small. But taste is still good though.Went again. Long waiting list. Food is as good as before. However, we didn’t get the garlic toast!! I think we got seat late after half hour waiting (8pm) and they ran out of the toast ?.
Kendall Mann
We called ahead to ask how busy the patio was. We were told it was full and come in an hour as it will turn over and they do t take reservations for the patio. Arrived to ask about a table, unfortunately the 2 young “hostesses” had no idea what was going on, had such an attitude, would not take our name, said just wait over there! The managers need to train these young staff to be courteous and train them on how to run the floor! For the love of god, take down names, number in the party and time they arrived plus phone number to text them about a table when it’s available! I will not waste my time here again, and we ate locals!!
jennika marie
Me and my friend went here last week for dinner to catch up and celebrate her birthday and our server Olivia was the nicest server either of us have ever had! Olivia was super friendly and helpful and made our experience at this restaurant so amazing and made it extra special for my friend’s birthday! The calamari was very good and the sauces that came with it made it super tasty. The Olive Oil cake (recommended by Olivia) was surprisingly delicious and was the perfect way to end our dinner. Because of Olivia we will definitely be coming back here!
Kiran S
Been here three times already and it’s always great. The views are spectacular and the food is good. You definitely get what you $$ for and the staff is always super friendly and nice.This time tried the pizza and wow it was amazing. Fig jam with mozzarella and arugula.Seafood burrata in my opinion was just okay as I would have preferred the bread be a little more crispy but my friend enjoyed it.Great wine selections!!Dessert was frozen but they were super sweet and took it back. Great service and will be back again!
Anmol Deep Singh
One of the finest Italian restaurants in Surrey. We found this hidden gem on Crescent beach. Beautiful location and delicious food. Patios with a beach view, were like icing on the cake. Service was prompt, and all the recommendations were spot on. Kudos to the whole team!! Definitely coming back!!Must try: Linguine Polpette?
Micah Jakobs
I can’t even rave about this place enough. We had no expectations going into the dinner but it exceeded it for sure. The owner ended up coming in and quality controlling all of our food which was a nice touch. Then he proceeded to let us know — he’s the owner of Anton’s! Food was unreal, our server was great, and all around happy customers!
EphemeralDiver
Friendly, fast service. The food was good and the kitchen was quick. The views are good over the ocean. The bathroom needed cleaning. Their chairs were uncomfortable, after 40min my bottom was sore. They also have a 2% surcharge added to your bill for a mandatory tip. Remember that when you calculate your tip. There are only 4 spots in the parking lot so be prepared to park on the street.
Craig Reimer
We went to celebrate our anniversary. We didn’t have a reservation but the seated us at a table near the window. Beautiful evening to enjoy the ocean view. We both had a drink to start and they were very good. We ordered the antipasti for 2 as a starter. It had a nice selection of quality meats, cheese and condiments to pair with the homemade flatbread. It was delicious. For dinner we both ordered the Tagliatelle Frutti di Mare. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection and the handmade pasta was heavenly. To finish the evening off they gave us a complimentary piece of their homemade cake. It’s was a great evening. We will definitely be going back.
I’ve been dining here for years. One of the best views in Crescent Beach - if you can get a spot in the front nook. Always fresh, quality food. Love that the pasta is made in house. Wine offerings are good. The service is awesome. The general manager has been flexible and accommodated multiple requests of mine over the years. The place is clean and well-kept, especially for what they do in such a snug area.Reserve in advance, it gets busy. I highly recommend a sunset meal.A couple things to know. It’s not accessible unless you’re only staying on the patio. Otherwise, the restaurant and washroom are up a set of stairs. The women’s washroom has 2 stalls, 1 sink. Parking in the back is limited.
Karin Bjerke
The food and service were both excellent. We so enjoyed our evening, and we will definitely return. The buratta, recommended by the server, was delicious and we were so glad we saved room for the budino. Our cocktails were beautifully presented and the taste matched the presentation. Thank you for our delightful evening.
S G
Beach view Italian restaurant with fantastic, truly delicious food!We ordered mussels (with broth) as appetizer, Margherita pizza, 2 pasta dishes (Penne Primavera and Tagliatelli Frutti de Mare) and 2 desserts (Budino and Pannacotta). Mussels were steamed with broth and the Margherita Pizza - both were simple and tasty! The pastas were al dente and very flavourful.The desserts were both appetizing but not great. In my opinion, the Panna Cotta was overshadowed with chocolate. I wanted it to be simple and in its pure, original recipe - since it is delicious and fantastic as it is without the enhancements. Less is more. To me, Dessert is both the main event and finale in every meal.Alexis, our Server was excellent with very attentive and friendly service all throughout. We did get a table by the window overlooking the beach!Parking was convenient for diners on site, and the washroom was clean and well equipped.The place was modern with a rustic feel, vibrant and warm. Even the Greeter/Hostess was welcoming and all smiles all the time!Would have been 5 stars if the Panna Cotta was simple and traditional.Reasonably priced for the quality of food, location and service. Savoured similar dishes while in Italy in the past and Cotto Al Mare is quite authentically Italian!Definitely, a hidden gem in Surrey, BC and one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever experienced anywhere!
466jennyr
Not on the menu but ask for the clams if they have them, so delicious. Our party had clams, mussels, artichokes, gnocchi, beet salad and veal. All amazing. Great service. A wonderful place to go for lunch on a rainy November day.
Randy
I would to thank the Cotto Al Mare for a delicious dinners ! The service was excellent! The desert were amazing !! I have dined there many times over the summer and fall this year ! I continue to frequent the restaurant and I feel like family there so again thank you ! Randy
Beautifully located on crescent beach. Staff were very friendly. Excellent authentic Italian pizza. Salmon was very good. Not the best I’ve ever had but very good. A good place to go if you are looking for a nicer restaurant right in the beach.
I really love this little place next to the Pacific Ocean! The air and views are amazing, and the staff are very responsive, intelligent, and kind. The decor reminded me of a fresh modern Italian Trattoria where one can dress up or come in wearing flip-flops and shorts. I got the Clam Linguine, and my spouse got a Margherita pizza. The clams were insanely fresh and cooked just right into the linguine. The whole halved cherry tomatoes had snap but were juicy! I will definitely come back!!Parking: The parking lot is kinda small, with about 15 spots.
Great location. Our orders (pasta) taste good and the price is fair at this location. The seafood is fresh.The size of the appetizer is a bit small. But taste is still good though.Went again. Long waiting list. Food is as good as before. However, we didn’t get the garlic toast!! I think we got seat late after half hour waiting (8pm) and they ran out of the toast ?.
We called ahead to ask how busy the patio was. We were told it was full and come in an hour as it will turn over and they do t take reservations for the patio. Arrived to ask about a table, unfortunately the 2 young “hostesses” had no idea what was going on, had such an attitude, would not take our name, said just wait over there! The managers need to train these young staff to be courteous and train them on how to run the floor! For the love of god, take down names, number in the party and time they arrived plus phone number to text them about a table when it’s available! I will not waste my time here again, and we ate locals!!
Me and my friend went here last week for dinner to catch up and celebrate her birthday and our server Olivia was the nicest server either of us have ever had! Olivia was super friendly and helpful and made our experience at this restaurant so amazing and made it extra special for my friend’s birthday! The calamari was very good and the sauces that came with it made it super tasty. The Olive Oil cake (recommended by Olivia) was surprisingly delicious and was the perfect way to end our dinner. Because of Olivia we will definitely be coming back here!
Been here three times already and it’s always great. The views are spectacular and the food is good. You definitely get what you $$ for and the staff is always super friendly and nice.This time tried the pizza and wow it was amazing. Fig jam with mozzarella and arugula.Seafood burrata in my opinion was just okay as I would have preferred the bread be a little more crispy but my friend enjoyed it.Great wine selections!!Dessert was frozen but they were super sweet and took it back. Great service and will be back again!
One of the finest Italian restaurants in Surrey. We found this hidden gem on Crescent beach. Beautiful location and delicious food. Patios with a beach view, were like icing on the cake. Service was prompt, and all the recommendations were spot on. Kudos to the whole team!! Definitely coming back!!Must try: Linguine Polpette?
I can’t even rave about this place enough. We had no expectations going into the dinner but it exceeded it for sure. The owner ended up coming in and quality controlling all of our food which was a nice touch. Then he proceeded to let us know — he’s the owner of Anton’s! Food was unreal, our server was great, and all around happy customers!
Friendly, fast service. The food was good and the kitchen was quick. The views are good over the ocean. The bathroom needed cleaning. Their chairs were uncomfortable, after 40min my bottom was sore. They also have a 2% surcharge added to your bill for a mandatory tip. Remember that when you calculate your tip. There are only 4 spots in the parking lot so be prepared to park on the street.
We went to celebrate our anniversary. We didn’t have a reservation but the seated us at a table near the window. Beautiful evening to enjoy the ocean view. We both had a drink to start and they were very good. We ordered the antipasti for 2 as a starter. It had a nice selection of quality meats, cheese and condiments to pair with the homemade flatbread. It was delicious. For dinner we both ordered the Tagliatelle Frutti di Mare. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection and the handmade pasta was heavenly. To finish the evening off they gave us a complimentary piece of their homemade cake. It’s was a great evening. We will definitely be going back.
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I’ve been dining here for years. One of the best views in Crescent Beach - if you can get a spot in the front nook. Always fresh, quality food. Love that the pasta is made in house. Wine offerings are good. The service is awesome. The general manager has been flexible and accommodated multiple requests of mine over the years. The place is clean and well-kept, especially for what they do in such a snug area.Reserve in advance, it gets busy. I highly recommend a sunset meal.A couple things to know. It’s not accessible unless you’re only staying on the patio. Otherwise, the restaurant and washroom are up a set of stairs. The women’s washroom has 2 stalls, 1 sink. Parking in the back is limited.
The food and service were both excellent. We so enjoyed our evening, and we will definitely return. The buratta, recommended by the server, was delicious and we were so glad we saved room for the budino. Our cocktails were beautifully presented and the taste matched the presentation. Thank you for our delightful evening.
Beach view Italian restaurant with fantastic, truly delicious food!We ordered mussels (with broth) as appetizer, Margherita pizza, 2 pasta dishes (Penne Primavera and Tagliatelli Frutti de Mare) and 2 desserts (Budino and Pannacotta). Mussels were steamed with broth and the Margherita Pizza - both were simple and tasty! The pastas were al dente and very flavourful.The desserts were both appetizing but not great. In my opinion, the Panna Cotta was overshadowed with chocolate. I wanted it to be simple and in its pure, original recipe - since it is delicious and fantastic as it is without the enhancements. Less is more. To me, Dessert is both the main event and finale in every meal.Alexis, our Server was excellent with very attentive and friendly service all throughout. We did get a table by the window overlooking the beach!Parking was convenient for diners on site, and the washroom was clean and well equipped.The place was modern with a rustic feel, vibrant and warm. Even the Greeter/Hostess was welcoming and all smiles all the time!Would have been 5 stars if the Panna Cotta was simple and traditional.Reasonably priced for the quality of food, location and service. Savoured similar dishes while in Italy in the past and Cotto Al Mare is quite authentically Italian!Definitely, a hidden gem in Surrey, BC and one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever experienced anywhere!
Not on the menu but ask for the clams if they have them, so delicious. Our party had clams, mussels, artichokes, gnocchi, beet salad and veal. All amazing. Great service. A wonderful place to go for lunch on a rainy November day.
I would to thank the Cotto Al Mare for a delicious dinners ! The service was excellent! The desert were amazing !! I have dined there many times over the summer and fall this year ! I continue to frequent the restaurant and I feel like family there so again thank you ! Randy