Sosta CucinaPh: (03) 9329 2882 ; 12 Errol St, North Melbourne 3051 www.sosta.com.auItalian, $$ Open Tue-Sun noon-3pm 6-10pm; Licensed; AE MC V EFT Chef Travis Humphery (5-12-08) Owner Maurice Santucci (5-12-08) |
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Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 13/20
Herald Sun Extra Food, Stephen Downes, 22-07-08 Score: **** "Expect uncommon Italian dishes and fresh takes on classics at this well presented eatery"
Herald Sun Joanne Hawkins, 11-05-08 "One of the new kids on the block is the charming Sosta Cucina. After 20 years as a chef in other people's restaurants, Maurice Santucci has come out of the kitchen to open up his own unpretentious but stylish bistro, with Travis Humphery at the stoves cooking very fine north Italian food. Inside, the decor is simple: white walls and wooden tables and chairs, a collection of retro black-and-white photos"
Herald Sun Dining Out, Stephen Downes, 4-09-07 Score: 16/20 "Sosta Cucina tables s uncommon Italian dishes and looks afresh at classics. It takes all aspects"
Age John Lethlean, 1-10-2007 Score: 13/20
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