I stumbled on this little gem after a work event when I didn't want to face rush hour traffic. What a lovely surprise. Atmosphere Live jazz Service AND hospitality Wine and focaccia Outstanding experience. Everyone was amazing but a special shout-out to Remus who greeted me and sat me and checked up on me. read more

Sogno Toscano - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We went here for a late dinner and it was delicious! I recommend sitting outside. Not only is it a beautiful patio, but since they have a pizza oven, inside is unbearably hot. Our servers were friendly and checked in on us regularly. Our food was prepared quickly. I enjoyed a cocktail and the prosciutto pizza. The cocktail was refreshing and cold. The pizza was crunchy and chewy and had a balanced ratio of toppings to crust. The waitress did inform me it's not like other prosciutto pizzas, and she was right--it's more like a flatbread pizzas crust with olive oil base and prosciutto draped over top. So tasty and different than other prosciutto pizzas I've had. They also have a great wine selection. Other people in my group had pasta dishes, which were also delicious. We enjoyed their desserts too. If you're in Santa Monica looking for a great Italian restaurant, check out Sogno Toscano! read more

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Great authentic Italian food in Santa Monica! We love to go for lunch or brunch as it play well into the cafe atmosphere. Don't skip on the mortadella sandwich, it is stellar! Service is hit and miss so be patient if it is slow during your visit. read more

Cute spot with a lovely patio and a nice atmosphere. I ordered the vegan gnocchi, which was good but not amazing. It had lots of olives, which gave it a strong, savory flavor. Service was pretty good and overall I had a pleasant experience. I'd come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

Sogno Toscano - VEGAN GNOCCHI - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Love the food, decor, design, and ambiance! Been here 5+ times and the food is so consistently delicious. And with the vibes of the outdoor patio and inside market, feels like Italy! Happy hour is a nice bonus to make M-F 3-6p! read more

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Now that is real Italian cuisine! Having gone to Italy a couple of years ago, I've longed for Italian food that is more like what I've had in Rome, Florence, and Milan, and Sogno Toscano (of Tuscany region) is the real deal! The Salumi Experience charcuterie delivers in the variety of fine sliced cured deli with green Italian olives and taralli crackers from Puglia. Coupled with the tastiest foccacia bread I've had stateside, it's worth the experience. Od the two sandwiches my brother and I ordered, the Wagyu Pastrami combo is out of this world. The pastrami alone elevates what is already a delicious Foccacia sandwich to another level with its mildly sweet flavor and delicious texture. But that's not to say that the Bufalina isn't good. It's really good and a real classic, especially if you have not had authentic Italian Focacxia sandwich before. I have a feeling you can't go wrong with any of the choices here, which means I'll have to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

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I live nearby and had been wanting to try this place for a while, but unfortunately it was pretty disappointing. The appetizers were decent, but the three main dishes we ordered all tasted very similar. They were all very heavy on cheese and seasoning, to the point that you couldn't really taste the freshness of the ingredients. We also felt really thirsty after the meal. We had a reservation so we didn't have to wait for a table, but it took about 20 minutes before anyone came to take our order. There were only two servers working while the restaurant had around a dozen tables, which felt quite understaffed. The servers themselves were friendly, but they clearly had too many tables to handle. Overall, the food was not great and the experience felt like a waste of time. The patio is beautiful and the plates are very nice, so I'm giving two stars mainly for the ambiance. read more

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10/10 I flew in from Hawaii for the week to see family and I've been here 3 times so far because I love it here! Everyone is so warm and welcoming ! Highly suggest the artichoke salad as a refreshing appetizer and the truffle pasta ! Also the live music on the weekends is lovely and they also allow dogs on the covered patio Thank you again Sogno Toscano! I'll be back read more

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Truly feels like a little slice of Italy on Montana! Came here for lunch and had a great time. The aperol spritz + focaccia bread sandwiches were the perfect combo. I definitely need to come back! read more

Sogno Toscano - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Update! No more happy hour on Fridays :( but of course every HT ing was still amazing- just come Monday to Thursday for happy hour read more

Sogno Toscano - Happy hour menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The sole reason for this review is this continual practice of restaurants advertising that they're open to a specific time and then you show up and they have excuses like the kitchen closed early or whatever. I've been involved with restaurants for 40 years. If you're going to publish the fact that you're open till a certain time then you stay open till that time and the kitchen closes an hour after that time. None of this business of saying that you're open till 10 you walk in at 5 to 10 and you must order in five minutes. In this case they advertise that they're open till 10 but you walk in and they say no the kitchen closed at nine and we're open till 10 but what good does that do in a restaurant. This is not really a bar. It is a restaurant with poor music so all they have is the restaurant. I'm just really tired of this. I've seen it over and over again in California. I have never seen this in other states. The service here is terrible. The only thing they have going for it is the food, since the overall ambience of this place is like a deli. read more

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Cute place, outdoor seating and the food looked good. Issue was service. Waitress was flat out mean, would not make any accommodations, I asked if sandwiches could be heated and she yelled at me asking why (I'm pregnant so no cold deli meat not that I need to explain myself), said they would not heat any meats. Umm, you have a full kitchen but ok. Then she told me I could eat "American ham" instead of prosciutto....huh???? Guess I'll have avocado toast..... My friend ordered an affogato that never came, when we asked about it, she told it was our fault for requesting it from someone else and not her. WOW. Auto tip feature asks for 20% 22% or 25%, you want a 20 something percent tip for rude service and food that never came??? Staff needs better training. read more

What a fun night I had at Sogno toscano celebrating my brazilian friend Giselle's bday party. The food presentation was amazing and the service was spectacular. Everything tasted so well. The restaurant is beautiful, the atmosphere was so nice too. I will be back for sure!!! read more

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Really adorable outdoor spot to have some wine late at night. Came in a bit late and they were very gracious about letting us sit and talk past kitchen close. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Only weirdness was ordering a $16 glass of wine and an $18 cocktail and the final bill came out to $43 before tax. Not sure if it was the bottle of still water we unthinkingly said yes to, or some kind of table fee; we weren't shown an itemized bill, just a number on a tap machine. Still, the experience was great, and I'd definitely go back, even though I would have appreciated a bit more clarity on the bill. read more

Great high quality, fresh pasta and a very extensive menu! Service is also quick and they have live jazz on some nights. Parking is limited to the surrounding streets but is usually quite plentiful. Will definitely be back to try their sandwiches and happy hour options! read more

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Overall great experience here! The dog friendly patio was comfortable and cozy, and the live music was an excellent touch. Our food came out really quickly despite how busy the restaurant was. While I enjoyed my pesto pasta, it didn't feel totally worth the price. I would love to come back for happy hour or their Monday pasta + wine special for better value. read more

Sogno Toscano - Pesto pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Sogno is like home.. the vibe of the place, the food , service altogether all amazing !! read more

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If you're looking for great food, amazing drinks, live music, and a truly welcoming atmosphere, this is a place you won't want to miss. We can't wait to come back! Highly recommended! read more

Nice ambiance. Great date spot with some live music and a good happy hour. The pastas are yummy and you can often just walk in and grab a table or a glass of wine. read more

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Excellent fresh salads and pasta. Cute and relaxed atmosphere. Nice service. Lovely cocktails.

Came here for coffee but looks like they got something for everyone here too, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Nice setup and chill ambience. I'll come back for a date read more

If you want to have a traditional Italian food with your family and friends, this is one of the places you can go. They have enough space for such family dinner. Also there are many vegetarian options available. I love the pesto sauce they made, so delicious! read more

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Such a nice and quiet place to have drink. The products are really fresh and service is super quick. read more

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Such a beautiful little place their meats are off the charts fantastic I get their thin sliced meats to eat with my cheeses almost every night before dinner I have a cheese and meat plate and I get their meats from them their sandwiches are great! read more

Great food and service. Nice happy hour specials. We will definitely be back soon to try more items on the menu!

Absolutely amazing experience. My friend had the wagyu sandwich two ways, and it was absolutely delicious. I had the farro salad, which I completely enjoyed. Our lunch only took max 30 minutes, highly recommend! Everything was amazing quality. read more

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I came to Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica hoping for Amalfi Coast café vibes. Instead, it felt like the set of a Hallmark movie where the lead opens a Tuscan bistro with little culinary experience but a lot of hope. The patio gave light Eat Pray Love energy. You know, someone bought string lights and said, "Let's open our hearts... and maybe a restaurant." The real ambiance MVP was the accordion player. That man was doing God's work, injecting a little Europe into the air while I tried to emotionally bond with a $30 truffle pasta (without protein) that tasted like it flew Spirit Airlines from Florence and left its flavor in the overhead bin. The pasta was cooked fine. But the truffle? Missing. I would've settled for a whisper. A hallucination. You know that movie PIG, where Nicolas Cage loses his beloved truffle pig and spirals into grief? That pig definitely wasn't involved in sourcing this dish. We also tried the $29 truffle sandwich, Deliziosa. Cute name. Mid sandwich. If it had a personality, it would be someone who calls themselves a foodie but thinks black pepper is spicy. To be fair, the staff was lovely. Warm, kind, attentive. They were doing the best they could, like the cast of a community theater version of The Godfather: Café Edition. Sogno Toscano means "Tuscan dream," but right now it's giving overpriced nap with background music. 5 out of 10. Come for the vibes. Stay for the accordion. Leave before your wallet files a complaint in Italian. read more

This place is legit! The pasta is cooked to perfection - with lots of flavor and big portions. The deal they have on Mondays (glass of wine + a pasta dish for 30$) is awesome! The plates and overall vibe is so cute. They have a little outdoor seating area that was just perfect. Our waiter was so kind and very friendly! Will def be back. read more

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The sandwiches are tasty, but not consistent. My first time here was great, the bread was crispy. 2nd time around it was spongy with zero crunch! Do you guys forget to toast it or it wasn't fresh? Kind of disappointed for a $30 sandwich to be hit or miss. read more

I love this place! Authentic Italian food and almost all ingredients are imported from Italy. It's a small restaurant with seating indoor or outdoor and there was live music playing when I went. We sat inside and it was super quick and easy to order, the food arrive quickly and it was all SO good. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Beautiful patio, groovy live music, amazing sandwiches and handmade tortellini. Our dog and 2-year-old son might even love this place more than we do! read more

Awesome food. Great services Quality ingredients. Have brunch here. You will enjoy it.

Ambience and service was nice but came for a decent glass of Italian wine and I could not find one. I tried three different offerings that were priced around $30 a glass and I must say they were some of the worst wines that I have had in a very long time. They were dull watery and one was almost rancid. Quite surprised a place calling themselves an Italian wine bar would serve something such poor quality. read more

Made a quick pit stop for a drink and had some soup. Honestly, what got us intrigued was hearing the dj playing cool music. The staff was incredibly nice and the drinks were good. Definitely coming back for a proper lunch! read more

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This place has an incredible vibe and happy hour. 1 glass of red or white wine or an aperol spritz with some charcuterie for $15! And 2 for $25! Such a great deal. Happy hour is 5-6 M-F. The outdoor patio is also super nice with lots of greenery and heated lamps. There was also live music on Thursday night. read more

I came here for dinner Wednesday night with two friends around 7:30 pm. We were seated immediately outside (by request) because the courtyard is amazing at night!! Most of the other tables seemed to be couples or dates, so the vibe leans more romantic but my table definitely enjoyed ourselves without feeling like we were ruining the vibe. It took a bit for the whole party to arrive and get situated, but once we ordered the food came out really quickly. I got the porcini lasagna and it was so perfect. I'm really picky about Italian food, but this tasted like the lasagna my great aunt makes every Christmas . Needless to say, I devoured my entire entrée. My table split the red pepper pomodoro soup and that was delicious too! Our waitress, Hannah, really went above and beyond the entire time. While we were waiting for our last guest to join, she checked in with our table to make sure we were all good with a smile and great conversation. During the meal she seamlessly answered everyone's questions (even during sidebar conversations) and was so on it and knowledgeable. We ended up chatting with her for a bit at the end our meal too and I only feel slightly bad for distracting her from her other tables, she's a hoot and if you can request anyone as a server I would highly recommend her!! read more

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Best focaccia sandwich I've had and the lasagna was great as well. Excellent service. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Sogno Toscano - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Are you in Los Angeles and ready to be impressed? Let me introduce you to a true gem: Sogno Toscano. As someone who knows all the top spots in LA, I can confidently say this Italian treasure stands out--not just as a restaurant, but as an incredible catering experience. Imagine bringing the heart of Tuscany straight to your private party. That's exactly what Sogno Toscano delivered yesterday at this country birthday party I was part of ! So good!  The flavors are authentic, and full of that Italian soul we all crave. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, their menu never disappoints. It's not just food--it's a moment, a memory, a taste of Italy right here in Los Angeles. I'm so happy I found them. My events have never looked (or tasted) this good! Grazie, Sogno Toscano! read more

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Went there a couple of evenings ago with a friend for the first time. It was truly a fun experience. The place is totally charming. The service was superb. Surprising so and added to the fun experience. Food was great a as well. We were both so glad that we chose to go here. Great vibe; can't wait to go back. Thank you all and especially for my friend's birthday surprise. read more

Amazing and very authentic! The porcini lasagna was so good. We loved the lemon sorbet so much we came back 2 days later for my birthday dessert! read more