Easily one of the best food trucks in Bend. COTTO does Italian food right -- comforting, flavorful, and always consistent. We stopped by after school and tried the 12-layer lasagna (incredible), the chopped beef sando (my favorite), and the zeppole donuts (the kids destroyed them -- sugar everywhere, totally worth it). Every dish was spot-on. You can tell everything is made with care, from the sauces to the fresh pasta. The specials are always creative and worth checking out. Service is quick, and the team is friendly even when it's busy. COTTO is a standout at The Podski -- great food, local vibe, and a perfect spot to grab a drink and a bite outdoors. Definitely one of my go-tos in Bend. read more

- cannolis were good! - my fried gnocchis were borderline burnt though so it wasn't the greatest :/ - seems like food is all made to order! read more

Cotto is one of the food carts at Podski, right in the front so it's easy to locate. We visited during a weekend dinner and it wasn't too busy at all. The food came out pretty quickly, within 10 minutes or so, even though I think everything is fresh fried and assembled. There's plenty of seating around both inside and out and since it's part of a food pod, there are several other carts to try. There's something for everyone here. Arancini Cheese Ball ($5) - This is an expertly fried breaded rice ball filled with hot gooey cheese, like lava spilling out. It's fried well, giving a crisp exterior with the Italian spiced breadcrumbs, smooth and crisp. The rice is cooked until soft but not mushy. It's basically the perfect fry, balancing the crispness and moisture levels and avoids drying out the interior. The arancini comes with a small side of marinara, served piping hot in a small 2oz plastic container (considering the lid was melted, I'm not sure it's supposed to be used like that). It's a nice marinara with a strong tanginess that isn't too sweet or vinegary. More like a nice fresh tomato sauce. (5/5) Arancini Carbonara Ball ($6) - Similar to the above, but filled with shredded pork mixed with chili flakes, giving a nice spicy element. It's a totally different pork vs. the porchetta sandwich, then topped with a pistachio basil pesto, giving more than enough moisture to not require any addition of marinara. The pistachio pieces give great little nutty crunchy elements. (5/5) Porchetta ($16) - Woah, excellent flavors and textures in this sandwich. Firstly their porchetta: porky, super salty and flavorful, cubed and then deep fried, giving excellent crisp. It's topped with a mixture of wilted kale, again salted well, and piquant pink pickled onions, giving just a bit of tang to help cut through some of the fat. There's a super well buttered and toasted bun, with the interior edges being fantastically toasty, giving even more crunch. This is such a heavy and rich sandwich, with the porchetta oil almost saturating the bun. It's unexpectedly hefty, with some of the ingredients spilling out the side even before the first bite. Other than the toasted flat side, the bun is otherwise very soft - softened a bit from steaming inside the aluminum foil wrap. That's one thing I wish they changed - no wrap to avoid the steam! According to the menu they add a truffle aioli, but I didn't taste any truffle and instead thought there was a whiff of lemon essence in the creamy sauce. Compared to my favorite porchetta sandwich, I think this sandwich doesn't have quite enough acidity to balance some of the fat, so it makes the sandwich really heavy and overwhelming to eat, at least for me. It's still a great dish though! (5/5) We loved Cotto so much we actually returned the next day to try another sandwich that everyone seems to recommend: Chicken Parmesan ($16) - This sandwich is also wrapped in aluminum foil and unfortunately we let it steam a bit too much since we had to walk a block over to the other place we wanted to try. Still, while the fried chicken in the center became softer (I'm sure the marinara spread all over didn't help), the areas outside of the bun still remained crisp. The chicken isn't dried out at all (one thing I was worried about looking at the photos). It's moist enough, and combined with the other liquidy elements in the dish, creates a very nice bite. This sandwich has the same great tangy and piquant marinara as included with the arancini, which is just the perfect accompaniment to the cheese and chicken. There's a great cheese stretch when the sandwich is pulled apart, and they even caramelize some on the flat top, giving a super savory cheese skirt on the sides. Again, everything is placed in a great soft bun, softened by steam, but toasted well. I'm usually afraid of chicken parm sandwiches because they can be messy to eat, but the ratio of the ingredients here is perfect, and barely anything slides out while eating. Even through the steaming, the sandwich isn't soggy at all. (5/5) Cotto certainly serves some stellar food. The fact that we visited twice in our two days in Bend speaks volumes. I would definitely return any time I visit Bend again. read more

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Great service, real nice employees and quick. Had the chicken parm sandwich and mozzarella sticks. The sandwich was filling, flavorful and tasty. The chicken itself was tender and paired well with the sauce. The mozzarella sticks were ordered "on a lark" and turned out to be awesome. The hot honey drizzle was fantastic. This was a "to go" order and eaten at home. read more

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By far the BEST chicken Parmesan sandwich I have ever eaten. Crispy, thinly breaded and perfectly fried flattened pieces of succulent chicken (two layers!), with Parmesan cheese and tomato based sauce, between an absolutely perfectly toasted sandwich/sub with a crispy inside but softer outside. An explosion of flavor and textures in my mouth. Unfortunately the sandwich is HUGE (no, really, it is way big) so now I have to eat the other half at home some other time. And the people serving were so nice! 10 out of 10! read more

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Always excited to see some good looking sandwiches. I had a tough time deciding between the Chicken Parm and the Hot Beef, ultimately going with the Beef. The description reads like an Italian Beef, but the flavor is completely different. The beef was tender and plentiful. The giardinara was tasty and the combination of the aioli and the cheese added a really nice creamy texture. The bread was really nice too, with parts staying crispy the entire team I was eating. I'd gladly order the beef again, but I also can't wait to go back and try the Chicken Parm! read more

I was drawn here by some positive reviews posted from local food reviewers and media, and by Ale Apothecary. In my years in Bend, it's one brewery I hadn't visited yet. The prospect of interesting beer and highly-praised food was too much to ignore. - Food options are not huge but it is a food cart, so that's not unexpected. - Chicken parmesan sandwich is very well prepared and very tasty. I could have one of these every week. And it's not at all small so $15 is quite reasonable. - Mushroom arancini. I'd not had an arancini before - what a treat. I ordered two. They too are not small so $4 is a steal. - No plastic or styrofoam containers involved. - You can either get food to-go, sit on one of the four picnic tables or take it inside the Apothecary, which is a cool space. Highly recommended. read more

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The lasagna was delish, rich flavor. The only downside is the quantity/price. 1" slice of 12 layer is a very small piece.

The smoked porchetta sandwich was to die for! He told me about his experiences in Rome and other places with porchetta and came up with this beautiful sandwich. You will not be disappointed. My husband took a few bites and was so wishing he had gotten the same thing. read more

It's been weeks and I'm still dreaming of that chicken parm. I've eaten parm hero's in every bastion of Italian American culture this country has to offer and this is among the few that the mere memory makes me salivate. Staff were friendly, food was quick, and the recommendation of spicy style was grand. read more

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This place is amazing!! We loved every dish. The caprese salad and cannoli was delicious! Great place good people.

The Chicken Parmesan sandwich is delicious. It might be my favorite sandwich that I've ever had. I've always ordered online and it's usually ready pretty fast. read more

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Cotto has been one of my fave go-to food trucks recently, and I recently tried two of their newer Summer menu dishes. Both of which; the Smoked Porchetta Sando and Cucumber Caprese Salad, proved to be delicious new additions. Located at the Ale Apothecary off Century Dr., the Cotto-team of James, Sarah and Michael are always friendly and great to chat with. SMOKED PORCHETTA SANDO // I adore a well curated porchetta, and w/ a house smoked pork roll, this sandwich delivered the flavor. The pork dripped w/ rich-yumminess, and the pairing of their truffle aioli was a magical combination. Finished w/ fresh; sautéed Greens, stacked on a soft hoagie roll. CUCUMBER CAPRESE SALAD // A crisp, light, and fresh salad that was a great compliment w/ the rich & savory sandwich. Featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mozzarella, arugula, & their pesto vinaigrette. Other familiar faves that I recommend are the chicken parm sando, both the mushroom and chicken arancini (fried rice balls), and the mouth-watering Italian donuts w/ powdered sugar "Zeppoles". If you're already a Cotto fan, check out their new menu items! If you haven't been, go treat yo-self to some killer; Italian street style comfort food! read more

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Highly delicious food. We've been several times and the chicken parm sandwich was out of this world good and the arancini (tried the mushroom and carnitas) and cucumber caprese salad were insanely good, too. The salad with chicken cutlet was great--the cutlet was packaged separately so it was actually crispy and crunchy and exactly what I was hoping for. They accept phone orders ahead of pickup and are moving to podski which is super exciting!! High recommend for Cotto!!! read more

Amazing food and great service! Try the chicken parmigiana sandwich. Lots of other options nearby if someone in your group wants something different. read more

Today I tried the hot Italian beef special sandwich, which was one of their specials. Great would be an understatement. This was the best sandwich I've ever had. Not to mention how friendly and helpful the staff were. I had to keep going back to tell them how good the sandwich was. The combination of flavors and a perfectly toasted hoagie made the sandwich something I will literally dream about. I will definitely be coming back here and recommending to all my friends. I recommended to half the people standing in line for other places. Like I said... Best sandwich I've ever had in my entire life. read more

Great vibes at the cart pod. Worth the wait. The chicken parm was great and huge. The fried cheese has a sweetness that I didn't love, but my partner did like it. read more

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So yummy. Hit the spot and right in the heart of Bend. Definitely try the arancini and the zeppoles. read more

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Ordered 2 chicken parmigiana sandwiches , very dry and over cooked . $15 bucks each ? I could have eaten 2 of them . Making the same mistakes as so many in bend ! Give us ,as consumers some value !!! read more

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We were surprised at the quality. Exceptional arancini, the salad w/ chicken and the chicken parm sandwiches were are excellent. This is a food truck outside of the Ale Apothecary, where the vibe inside was a bunch of folks playing cribbage - not very loud but at the same time very engaging with their art installments. The guys in the truck were great and the service excellent. Highly recommend Cotto if you are around when it's open. read more

If you like Italian street food and are in or near the Bend, Oregon are this is a must. I have been to this truck once before for the Arancini. Delicious. I returned today for a Chicken Parm sandwich, more Arancini and their special dessert offering the cannoli with chocolate chips. Absolutely AMAZING. The gentlemen that are on the truck preparing the food are very nice and accommodating. This food truck is NOT to be missed. If I could give ten stars I would. COTTObend.com read more

Just ate Cotto's amazing porcetta sandwich. My family and I shared the beef sandwich and the chicken parm. I kept the porcetta for myself! It was to die for! We also had the mushroom arancini, a must that perfectly complements the sandwiches. The zeppoli was the finish to a wonderful meal! read more

What a great addition to Bend! I grew up in New York and have found it really difficult to find similar Italian to what I grew up with and Cotto total hit the spot! We tried a variety of items on their menu and all was delicious - would definitely recommend read more

this food is amazing, my whole family (including toddler) loved everything we ordered. the sandwiches are big and filling and the rice balls are so affordable and tasty (also much bigger portion than i expected). one of our new favorite food trucks! read more