“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the restaurant’s versatile food and beverage menus, Cosetta is an Italian restaurant that is as thoughtful as it is approachable, wholly Californian and shining with Pollack’s culinary vision.”

“For dinner, Cosetta’s menu evolves with the market while remaining familiar enough to feel like home for regulars. Pizzas such as the fan favorite Hawaiian Sunrise and Uni Butter, Spanish Clam adorned Lo Spagnolo Ricco are skillful and creative; pristine crudos such as scallop with Sicilian Ponzu and almons and Bluefin Tartare with Ossobuco Aioli shine; and vibrant vegetable-forward dishes like the Bloomin' Radicchio and Novanta Salad with 36-month Prosciutto speak to a distinctly Californian rhythm.”

“Even in its most restrained moments, Pollack’s enthusiastic, deft touch to seasoning gives the food bright and bold profiles throughout each section including a homemade Bread Service, Raw Bar, Small Plates, Salad, Pizzas, Large Plates, and a ‘Milanesi’ section for chicken, eggplant, and fish.” 

“Lunch at Cosetta (available Tuesday through Sunday) offers several casual handheld options alongside antipasti and pizza signature to Pollack, inviting guests to experience the breadth and depth of Cosetta’s offerings beside new additions. Alongside items on the main dinner menu, new to the lunch menu are signature sandwiches, wraps, and salads, the latter now with optional grilled chicken, seared abalone, or jammy eggs available as add-ons. Known for his expert bread program, Pollack’s carefully crafted sandwiches are built on house hoagie loaves and “pizza wraps,” specifically engineered to hold and highlight the classic fillings that are likewise carefully made in house.”

Restaurateur and Chef Zach Pollack takes a break from his busy kitchen to join us.