The place needs MORE staff!Got there at 7:30 PM.Finally was able to order our food at 8:00 and the drinks did not arrive until 8:10.....40 minutes after we sat down.Yes, we had a party of 10 people but that is not an excuse for the food to arrive until 9:15 (we had a reservation for 7:30).This is not AT ALL a knock on our waiter. The poor guy was running around like crazy and was serving way more tables that he should have. Also notice that he had to mix his own drinks.To me, starting to eat at 1 hr 45 minutes after the reservation time is not acceptable.All gripes aside, the food was REALLY excellent but I do not think I'm coming back until they address their staffing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Figueroa
The restaurant is very cozy and everyone working there is so lovely. It felt like a very authentic Italian restaurant. I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RichardD
First time visit after reading rave reviews. First impression after being seated was place was unkept/dirty. Our cloth seat covers were stained and the fabric shade covering our window was spotted with red sauce. Our bread dishes had chipped edges. Silverware was spotted. The inside decor is white and it looked like baseboards/walls had not been cleaned in months. Not a good indicator for food prep area cleanliness. Wife want to leave but I insisted on giving the food a chance. Wish I hadn't. Bread service was 4 melba-thin slices of hard Italian. Bruschetta Casa was nicely served on wood plater but used same bread topped with limp Arugula and sliced olives(canned). Pollo alla Boscaiola was nice portion of boneless chicken but Marsala sauce was boring with few mushrooms serve with breakfast style potatoes and grilled zucchini. The potatoes just didn't fit the dish. Wife had Fettuccine Primavera which was presented nicely but pasta and sauce lack flavor(salt). There were only a few sliced Porta Bella mushrooms and the prosciutto tasted/looked like diced ham. Service was average at best...not a lot of smiles or conversation. Lots of apologies for being out of a popular Cabernet wine(on a Friday at 5:30p). My wife and I are world travelers and I am a retired chef. We understand what it takes to run a restaurant and present an attractive and tasteful menu. This restaurant does neither. $128 for 3 wines, 1 martini, 1 appetizer, 2 entries. AVOID!
Stephen Dugay
This place is excellent. Food is delicious,tasty red sangria, loved the meatballs!The stewed chicken with veggies and roasted potatoes was scrumptious.Service was on the mark from start to finish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JeanA
What a hidden gem this place is...very nondescript on the outside but just go inside and it's absolutely stunning with it's dark wood floors and beautiful white draping with white linen tablecloths and a beautiful piano to entertain you ( Fri & Sat) The pasta is all made on site and is perfection ! But don't stop at only pasta the veal dishes were excellent and so tender. Fresh seafood is also prepared perfectly. Let's talk about the extensive wine list ..even the house wines were above average. Not a wine person the dirty martini's were made perfectly chilled as was the old fashioned. Dessert you ask? Don't leave without having some You will enjoy this place tremendously..the staff. The food the ambiance they have it in spades here
EmpressofEverything
Didn't even know about this restaurant until we found it on Open Table after our first choice was booked. There were 4 in our party and all of us remarked on the delicious food, helpful service and the delightful owner who seated us. The live piano player was an unexpected treat. My order of pasta primavera was the best pasta I've ever had, hands down (and I've been to Italy more than once). Very unassuming from the outside and located in a strip mall, but an absolute delight. We will be back!
Brian
You have not eaten at Casa Cosenza? Homemade, authentic, delicious Italian cuisine. are you waiting for? Outstanding service with Pepe, Freddy, Chase, and Hudson. Our favorite restaurant in the Palm Harbor/Clearwater/Oldsmar area.
michael tibbs
What an amazing experience. Food, amazing. Service, 5-star. Pianist Hugo, phenomenal!!!! ? Highly recommended bringing your family and friends to a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lukas
Fabulous fresh made pasta dishes. Service was great and we found it amazing how just 4 people served an entire dining room so effortlessly. We had a wonderful dinner with exceptional food and service.
DeanD
Casa Cosenza never disappoints. The ambience, the comfort, the friendly service, and most of all the food is all anyone could ever ask for in a charming, authentic neighborhood upscale Italian restaurant.
What an amazing experience! My husband took me here for a belated Valentine's dinner. The service was impeccable. Highly attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. All the pasta was made fresh. You could taste it. My husband ask for the flowers he bought to be brought out to me after we were seated. They brought 2 glasses of rose and my beautiful roses. They followed his instructions to the tee. This is not a fast experience but that's what I loved about it. We spent some quality time together. They weren't focused on turning tables but instead giving great service. The night ended with complimentary shots of Lemoncelo. This will definitely be our go to place for Italian food from now on. Don't let the location fool you. This is a 5 star restaurant for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JeanA
Beautiful dining room enhanced with a lovely piano that was played in the background...you could hear it perfectly but not too loud to disrupt your conversation. Waiter was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable...he also made our drinks...a perfect dirty martini and an old fashioned. The food was outstanding...veal limone and veal marsala...perfectly cooked, tender and so delicious. We will be back sooner rather than later ..a great dining experience.
VerySad
Our valentines dinner delayed due to my hospital stay Delicious superb elegant. Live piano player, none pushy waiter we stayed 2 1/2 hrs enjoying fabulous food, wine,dessert,cappuccino. Thanks
LindaR
Friendly welcoming staff. Atmosphere great , very warm, clean and inviting . The large screen running scenes from Italy captures feeling of dining in Italy The house salad dressing excellent as well as chef's veal special .
CharlesF
We went on a Monday evening and it was not very busy. Food was excellent except for the bread which appeared to be toasted a bit too much. Service was excellent and atmosphere was relaxing. One of the few places we have been to lately that actually had tablecloths on the tables.
The place needs MORE staff!Got there at 7:30 PM.Finally was able to order our food at 8:00 and the drinks did not arrive until 8:10.....40 minutes after we sat down.Yes, we had a party of 10 people but that is not an excuse for the food to arrive until 9:15 (we had a reservation for 7:30).This is not AT ALL a knock on our waiter. The poor guy was running around like crazy and was serving way more tables that he should have. Also notice that he had to mix his own drinks.To me, starting to eat at 1 hr 45 minutes after the reservation time is not acceptable.All gripes aside, the food was REALLY excellent but I do not think I'm coming back until they address their staffing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant is very cozy and everyone working there is so lovely. It felt like a very authentic Italian restaurant. I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time visit after reading rave reviews. First impression after being seated was place was unkept/dirty. Our cloth seat covers were stained and the fabric shade covering our window was spotted with red sauce. Our bread dishes had chipped edges. Silverware was spotted. The inside decor is white and it looked like baseboards/walls had not been cleaned in months. Not a good indicator for food prep area cleanliness. Wife want to leave but I insisted on giving the food a chance. Wish I hadn't. Bread service was 4 melba-thin slices of hard Italian. Bruschetta Casa was nicely served on wood plater but used same bread topped with limp Arugula and sliced olives(canned). Pollo alla Boscaiola was nice portion of boneless chicken but Marsala sauce was boring with few mushrooms serve with breakfast style potatoes and grilled zucchini. The potatoes just didn't fit the dish. Wife had Fettuccine Primavera which was presented nicely but pasta and sauce lack flavor(salt). There were only a few sliced Porta Bella mushrooms and the prosciutto tasted/looked like diced ham. Service was average at best...not a lot of smiles or conversation. Lots of apologies for being out of a popular Cabernet wine(on a Friday at 5:30p). My wife and I are world travelers and I am a retired chef. We understand what it takes to run a restaurant and present an attractive and tasteful menu. This restaurant does neither. $128 for 3 wines, 1 martini, 1 appetizer, 2 entries. AVOID!
This place is excellent. Food is delicious,tasty red sangria, loved the meatballs!The stewed chicken with veggies and roasted potatoes was scrumptious.Service was on the mark from start to finish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a hidden gem this place is...very nondescript on the outside but just go inside and it's absolutely stunning with it's dark wood floors and beautiful white draping with white linen tablecloths and a beautiful piano to entertain you ( Fri & Sat) The pasta is all made on site and is perfection ! But don't stop at only pasta the veal dishes were excellent and so tender. Fresh seafood is also prepared perfectly. Let's talk about the extensive wine list ..even the house wines were above average. Not a wine person the dirty martini's were made perfectly chilled as was the old fashioned. Dessert you ask? Don't leave without having some You will enjoy this place tremendously..the staff. The food the ambiance they have it in spades here
Didn't even know about this restaurant until we found it on Open Table after our first choice was booked. There were 4 in our party and all of us remarked on the delicious food, helpful service and the delightful owner who seated us. The live piano player was an unexpected treat. My order of pasta primavera was the best pasta I've ever had, hands down (and I've been to Italy more than once). Very unassuming from the outside and located in a strip mall, but an absolute delight. We will be back!
You have not eaten at Casa Cosenza? Homemade, authentic, delicious Italian cuisine. are you waiting for? Outstanding service with Pepe, Freddy, Chase, and Hudson. Our favorite restaurant in the Palm Harbor/Clearwater/Oldsmar area.
What an amazing experience. Food, amazing. Service, 5-star. Pianist Hugo, phenomenal!!!! ? Highly recommended bringing your family and friends to a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous fresh made pasta dishes. Service was great and we found it amazing how just 4 people served an entire dining room so effortlessly. We had a wonderful dinner with exceptional food and service.
Casa Cosenza never disappoints. The ambience, the comfort, the friendly service, and most of all the food is all anyone could ever ask for in a charming, authentic neighborhood upscale Italian restaurant.
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What an amazing experience! My husband took me here for a belated Valentine's dinner. The service was impeccable. Highly attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. All the pasta was made fresh. You could taste it. My husband ask for the flowers he bought to be brought out to me after we were seated. They brought 2 glasses of rose and my beautiful roses. They followed his instructions to the tee. This is not a fast experience but that's what I loved about it. We spent some quality time together. They weren't focused on turning tables but instead giving great service. The night ended with complimentary shots of Lemoncelo. This will definitely be our go to place for Italian food from now on. Don't let the location fool you. This is a 5 star restaurant for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful dining room enhanced with a lovely piano that was played in the background...you could hear it perfectly but not too loud to disrupt your conversation. Waiter was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable...he also made our drinks...a perfect dirty martini and an old fashioned. The food was outstanding...veal limone and veal marsala...perfectly cooked, tender and so delicious. We will be back sooner rather than later ..a great dining experience.
Our valentines dinner delayed due to my hospital stay Delicious superb elegant. Live piano player, none pushy waiter we stayed 2 1/2 hrs enjoying fabulous food, wine,dessert,cappuccino. Thanks
Friendly welcoming staff. Atmosphere great , very warm, clean and inviting . The large screen running scenes from Italy captures feeling of dining in Italy The house salad dressing excellent as well as chef's veal special .
We went on a Monday evening and it was not very busy. Food was excellent except for the bread which appeared to be toasted a bit too much. Service was excellent and atmosphere was relaxing. One of the few places we have been to lately that actually had tablecloths on the tables.