Cosi Bar RistorantePh: (03) 9867 3999 ; 68 Toorak Rd, South Yarra 3141 www.cosirestaurant.com.auModern Italian, $$, * for Ambience Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-late; Sat-Sun 9am-late; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT, Seats inside 70, Outside seats Chef Mark Todarello (7-11-07) Owner Connie Sanders & Adam Sanders (7-11-07) |
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Mietta's Review
This well known South Yarra establishment is a busy meeting place for Toorak Rd that centres around its footpath tables and the bar. At meal times the kitchen takes over and relaxed, mobile, dining prevails. The food is good and far more Italian than expected from the menu's fashionable descriptions and choices. Prices are par for the course. The familiar, warm and helpful service is very well pitched. There is a watchful eye over the whole room (and footpath) which is able to effortlessly match new arrivals and their friends. It's a really inclusive scene that's going on here.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13.5/20
Age, Epicure, Restaurants, 29/7/03, John Lethlean, Score 12/20
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