Cosmica

This place absolutely blew me away! From the moment we walked in, the space is beautifully designed. The pizza and pasta were full of flavors. I’m definitely coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

First off I really want to applaud the service. It seems like more often than not in Salt Lake restaurants forget that good service is part of the experience. The staff at Cosmica is incredibly kind and our server was attentive, helpful, and super friendly. That was a huge part of my positive experience. I’ve really never been a regular anywhere and feel like I might become one here. The restaurant is gorgeous and so unique. There’s a great energy to the room. Everyone seems to enjoy being there. The food is really great too. We got a little bit of everything. I loved the portion sizes. The pizza was really delightful but I think the star was the spaghetti. Really simple and understated with a great flavor and perfect texture to the pasta. I really loved dinner her. Solid and tons of exciting options on the menu. Can’t wait to go back.

Cosmica: Warm Vibes, Great Food, and a Few Happy Surprises Cosmica is super cute — a great vibe from start to finish. Everyone we met — host, bartenders, waitstaff, and what I’m pretty sure was the manager — was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed happy we were there. Parking Tip If you’re driving, park on the side with the “Maven” customer signs. It’s two-hour parking, and we even had a parking attendant from a nearby business check in. Once we said we were going to the restaurant, he waved us through — kind of nice to know the lot is monitored. First Impressions Cosmica is tucked underneath apartments, with charming windows labeled wine – pizza – pasta. Bonus points for the Pride flag out front — my other half and I love seeing that when we walk in. It instantly made us feel even more at home. Inside, there’s a converted indoor-patio space to the right (adorable), and more formal dining to the left. Definitely make a reservation — even on a Thursday, the next available table wasn’t until 9 PM. We lucked out by spotting the bar and were happily seated there, the only guests at the counter all night. It felt private and special, with our bartender’s full attention. Drinks & Starters The menu is a placemat-sized two-sider with tempting pastas, pizzas, and more. I went for the Snake Bite Sangria (perfect choice for the night) while my other half enjoyed a glass of Sikele Rosso. For our starter, we had Prosciutto di Parma with warm, salty gnocco fritte. Delicious on their own, but I later realized the menu lists a pear mostarda — which we didn’t get — and I think it would have added a great sweet balance. Still tasty enough to box up for breakfast the next day. Salad Win We always try the Caesar, and Cosmica’s did not disappoint. Shredded lettuce (so easy to eat), crushed croutons sprinkled throughout, and a balanced dressing with added anchovies. Texturally and flavor-wise, it was spot-on. Mains & A Little Mix-Up When ordering, I asked about the Pork Milanese — mostly curious about the chili aïoli it comes with. Once I learned it could be a little spicy (and spice isn’t my friend), I opted for the Pacific Striped Bass instead. While we enjoyed our appetizers and salad, our bartender came by to say the kitchen was running a little behind and that a few items would be comped because of the wait — a thoughtful gesture we really appreciated. The funny thing is, we didn’t even notice the delay. We’re great company for ourselves, and there was plenty of energy, movement, and details to take in from the bar. I even told her the comp wasn’t necessary, but she insisted. When the entrées arrived, my other half got his Chicken Scarpariello (tender thighs in a white wine sauce — delicious). I, however, received the pork cutlet instead of the seabass. By then it was getting late, and since I had been on the fence between the two dishes anyway, I decided to keep it. It was crispy, juicy, and reminded me of a great schnitzel — though I did have to scrape off most of the spicy aïoli. Still, everything was clearly fresh, hot, and well-prepared. Extra Pasta Because… Why Not Mid-meal, we saw a pasta dish go by that looked too good to skip. Enter the Spaghettone — perfectly al dente, fresh, and worth every bite. Yes, we were now up to four to-go boxes. Sweet Ending We skipped a full dessert (too full!) but couldn’t resist the Lemon Sorbetto. Light, tart, refreshing — the perfect palate cleanser. Final Thoughts We left full, happy, and impressed — both by the food and the warm, attentive staff. Next time, I’ll make a reservation, aim for that seabass, and maybe bring friends for a laid-back, laughter-filled night. Pro Tips: • Reserve ahead — bar seating is great, but fills fast. • Park in Maven customer spots and let the attendant know you’re dining at Cosmica. • If you see the Spaghettone, just order it. Trust me.

I moved back to SLC in 2022 and the only good ethnic cuisine that was missing was Italian. Cosmica definitely fills that void. I would order every dish we got again. It’s like a mash up between Lupa and Roberta‘s in NYC. It’s really good food, and the space is super cool.

We had a lovely time at cosmica. Food, service, and ambiance were all great. Get the puffy bread with stracciatella—simple but so delicious. Gorgeous bar with plenty of non-alcoholic options as well. We can’t wait to come back and try their desserts!

This place has one of the best lasagna I've ever had!!! My friend grew up in an Italian household and he approved the lasagna 👌 Shout out to our waitress, Mariah, for being so kind and attentive. She definitely made my day. The only thing I think that needs improvement is the music. It was a bit too loud. The place was packed with customers and everyone was talking, so with loud music in the background it's just quite overwhelming.

Everything is incredible, the food is just delicious, the menu has a home-made feel and reminds me of my Italian grandmother’s cooking. Every detail is curated to set a lovely dining experience. Salt lake really needed this.

The atmosphere is incredible, staff are friendly, wine list is unique and wide ranging and the food did not disappoint! Our server was so friendly and helped us pick great dishes and natural wine pairings.

Cosmica: Warm Vibes, Great Food, and a Few Happy Surprises Cosmica is super cute -- a great vibe from start to finish. Everyone we met -- host, bartenders, waitstaff, and what I'm pretty sure was the manager -- was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed happy we were there. Parking Tip If you're driving, park on the side with the "Maven" customer signs. It's two-hour parking, and we even had a parking attendant from a nearby business check in. Once we said we were going to the restaurant, he waved us through -- kind of nice to know the lot is monitored. First Impressions Cosmica is tucked underneath apartments, with charming windows labeled wine - pizza - pasta. Bonus points for the Pride flag out front -- my other half and I love seeing that when we walk in. It instantly made us feel even more at home. Inside, there's a converted indoor-patio space to the right (adorable), and more formal dining to the left. Definitely make a reservation -- even on a Thursday, the next available table wasn't until 9 PM. We lucked out by spotting the bar and were happily seated there, the only guests at the counter all night. It felt private and special, with our bartender's full attention. Drinks & Starters The menu is a placemat-sized two-sider with tempting pastas, pizzas, and more. I went for the Snake Bite Sangria (perfect choice for the night) while my other half enjoyed a glass of Sikele Rosso. For our starter, we had Prosciutto di Parma with warm, salty gnocco fritte. Delicious on their own, but I later realized the menu lists a pear mostarda -- which we didn't get -- and I think it would have added a great sweet balance. Still tasty enough to box up for breakfast the next day. Salad Win We always try the Caesar, and Cosmica's did not disappoint. Shredded lettuce (so easy to eat), crushed croutons sprinkled throughout, and a balanced dressing with added anchovies. Texturally and flavor-wise, it was spot-on. Mains & A Little Mix-Up When ordering, I asked about the Pork Milanese -- mostly curious about the chili aïoli it comes with. Once I learned it could be a little spicy (and spice isn't my friend), I opted for the Pacific Striped Bass instead. While we enjoyed our appetizers and salad, our bartender came by to say the kitchen was running a little behind and that a few items would be comped because of the wait -- a thoughtful gesture we really appreciated. The funny thing is, we didn't even notice the delay. We're great company for ourselves, and there was plenty of energy, movement, and details to take in from the bar. I even told her the comp wasn't necessary, but she insisted. When the entrées arrived, my other half got his Chicken Scarpariello (tender thighs in a white wine sauce -- delicious). I, however, received the pork cutlet instead of the seabass. By then it was getting late, and since I had been on the fence between the two dishes anyway, I decided to keep it. It was crispy, juicy, and reminded me of a great schnitzel -- though I did have to scrape off most of the spicy aïoli. Still, everything was clearly fresh, hot, and well-prepared. Extra Pasta Because... Why Not Mid-meal, we saw a pasta dish go by that looked too good to skip. Enter the Spaghettone -- perfectly al dente, fresh, and worth every bite. Yes, we were now up to four to-go boxes. Sweet Ending We skipped a full dessert (too full!) but couldn't resist the Lemon Sorbetto. Light, tart, refreshing -- the perfect palate cleanser. Final Thoughts We left full, happy, and impressed -- both by the food and the warm, attentive staff. Next time, I'll make a reservation, aim for that seabass, and maybe bring friends for a laid-back, laughter-filled night. Pro Tips: * Reserve ahead -- bar seating is great, but fills fast. * Park in Maven customer spots and let the attendant know you're dining at Cosmica. * If you see the Spaghettone, just order it. Trust me.

Run don't walk, Cosmica is a restaurant you want to experience! The ambiance of this Italian diner is so warm and welcoming, and the colors and decor reflect that. From the hostess to our server, service was top knotch. Our server had great food recommendations and was regularly checking in to see how things were going, if we wanted another drink, etc. The food and the drinks were incredible! I had a delicious espresso martini and while each dish was great, you MUST get the shrimp linguine! It was the best pasta dish I've had in a very long time. I will dream about it until my next visit!

Get ready to enjoy yourself at dinner! Let's start with the food. Everything we ordered was awesome. The puffy bread, the salad, the pizza and the pasta...all delicious. Now let's talk about the service. Not only were we treated well, the manager Austin was super nice to come over and inquire about our dinner. Finally the vibe...gotta love the ambiance when the music is R&B...Mariah Carey, Beyoncé. Give it a try. One bad part, don't park next door.

My sweet friend surprised me with reservations to Cosmica while I was visiting. I was blown away with the cute, intimate restaurant, I wish I got a better picture of where we were sitting, so dang beautiful! I tried the lasagna and hands down that has to be the best lasagna I've ever had! A perfect pocket of sausage and ricotta, and their red sauce is flavorful but not overpowering! My husband had the maccheroni alla genovese which was also spectacular. We shared the house puffy bread appetizer which was a great start to the meal experience.

If I could give this place a 3.5 I would because it teeters between a 3 and a 4. What's makes it a 4? Service. Our waiters were kind, polite and always checking in on us. The drinks tasted as good as they looked. I was also happily surprised to see a number of dessert items on the menu such as cheesecake and gelato of the day as dessert as it is not listed in their website menu. Plus the vibes are immaculate. They have both an indoor and outdoor seating area but the tables are kinda small so if you're going with more than 2 people and plan on getting more than one dish I'd ask for a booth. What makes it a 3? While they tasted amazing the dishes were inconsistent and portions were too small vs. the price you pay. My friend and I both got pizzas and both our pies were crispy on one end and a bit under done on the other. The pies, like the rest of dishes were just too small compared to what we were paying. The Rigatoni dish in the photos was $22. It made me wonder- it is so expensive because it's fresh pasta? I couldn't see any indicators of fresh pasta on the menu (and normally when a place has fresh pasta they throw it in your face). I give them grace since they're a new place and it seems like they're trying to decide if they want to be a bar or restaurant. If you're going out for a drink and want a place with chill vibes where you can yap with your friend group this is the place to go! However if it's pasta and pizza you're after they'll taste great but you might be let down by the price.

The food, service and ambiance were the best I have experienced in a long time!! Our server was amazing. The runner was great! The food was incredible. We had the puffy bread, Caesar salad and shrimp linguine. The food came so fast but we didn't feel rushed at all. I wish we saved room for dessert but we just couldn't. The cocktails were so refreshing. What a great place-we can't wait for our next visit.

In this day and age it is hard to find a place that is unique. Cosmica delivers for sure. With a old Spaghetti Western theme the environment delivers. Our server was great and our food was pretty good but not mind blowing. Great place to go for a night out if you are looking for something you have not seen before

This place is a total vibe. Incredible decor, food, and wine selection. We got the arancini to start, which had the perfect texture. Next we split a pizza and pasta for our mains. Sauce was DELICIOUS. Flavors of both were outstanding. We finished with the rhubarb cheesecake which was perfect. Our waiter Zach was great, but we had a couple hiccups in our experience that I want to share as feedback, but to be fair they are a new restaurant. We went at 6:15 and I sat directly in the sun. When I asked to move to the empty booth behind, I was told it was reserved...even though no one sat there the whole time we were there. Towards the end of our reservation, the people next to us asked to move because of the sun and their waiter said "Well, we can just scoot your table closer, they're leaving soon." Which, definitely made us feel like we needed to exit ASAP. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and will probably choose a later reservation to avoid the sun.

The decorations in this place are like upscale retro! I had a yummy mocktail. They had a great variety of beverages including coffee and teas. The pizza sauce was unique and delicious! We also got the Cesar salad which comes with a garlic dressing which was tangy and refreshing. The staff was so kind. We will definitely be back again.

Lunch with friends was delicious! So much so I forgot to take pictures until we were done eating we had the puffy bread with the cheese/pepper spread, Pomodoro spaghetti, lasagna, and the pizza with broccolini. Everything was very tasty and came out piping hot. The ambience is lovely and service was excellent.

Cosmica is THAT girl -- Italian-style diner vibes with puffy bread, branzino, and the smoothest tequila cocktail (Mix #1, IYKYK). Didn't snap it all but trust... the budino lives rent-free.

Cosmica is an absolute gem in SLC! We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We parked about a block away as the street directly next to the restaurant was full. The natural wine selection is great--we went with a Cab Sauv that paired perfectly with everything. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the vibe of the place is spot-on: cool, comfortable, and with just the right ambient temperature. We were a party of three and ordered two apps (arancini and snap peas), two pastas (rigatoni and maccheroni), and a pizza topped with prosciutto. Every single dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared--perfect portions and well-balanced flavors. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and thoughtfully used. Highly recommend for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

I called ahead and Julia was kind enough to put our names of the list. When we arrived we were sat a both right away, even though the restaurant was very busy. Staff was excellent about keeping our water glasses full. Our waiter was also excellent. I forget his name though. He let us try the arancini and boy were they delicious. Those are must item to order. The crunch was perfect and the fresh tomato basil and garlic sauce that was drizzled over was so fresh. We also had the Maccheroni alla Genovese. Oh man! One of the best things I've ever eaten in my life! This was an elevated version of the viral French onion pot roast pasta that was going around on insta. Insanely delicious. My husband and I had a wonderful date night. We will absolutely be coming back and telling all our friends.

Good use of small space. Service excellent, food exceptional, price reasonable. Sun coming through upper window was distracting and made dining with my group very difficult. Everyone sitting on the East side of all tables was spending more time shading eyes and face for 30min then enjoying what should have been a good experience. Suggestions: Always sit with back to the window at this establishment

Run don't walk. This place is out of this world. The vibes are unmatched. The food will take your taste buds on an unbelievable journey that will not disappoint. Every dish we had was exceptional. Puffy bread is a must have. Don't skimp and get the spread with peppers. Rigatoni and the lasagna both SLAP. Don't even get me started on the wine. The staff was also exceptional. Shoutout to Victor his recommendations were on point and such great energy. I didn't catch the gal at the bars name but she was a rockstar as well. Pro tip: would recommend making a reservation.

Really great decor that fits the space well. Went close to sunset and loved how they raised the shades to let in the last bit of sunset glow. Service was phenomenal and kind. Wine menu was solid and glad to see they had orange wine. Ordered the ribs and they were a great cut with tremendous flavor. Pasta (ordered the pesto) seemed freshly made. Certainly recommend

Honestly disappointed- was excited to try this place out but the food we ordered did not deliver. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing! They were really nice, but the pesto pasta had a manure smell and was super acidic. Looked like pesto but did not taste good at all, like it was shocking to me that it left the kitchen. The Caesar salad was chopped up really small, not a lot of dressing, and the croutons were literal crumbs. Just odd, especially for a $20 salad.

Great new restaurant in a super cool neighborhood!!' Beautiful space and bar, even the bathrooms are opulent. The food and cocktails were sublime. I had the bluefin carpaccio, cannellini's in brodo, lasagna rotolo and ricotta cheesecake, see photos. Sat at the bar, always the best seat in a restaurant and the bartender from Brigham City was awesome. Next time I will bring a group so we can share more of the menu with each other. Salt Lake City has evolved into quite the "hipster" town!!!

The Arancini was so good. The puffy bread was good and a bit different. The Misto Americana salad was very good. The spice level is a little surprising. Lasagna is seems to be their signature dish. It didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed it. The server was very friendly and attentive. The seating was not my favorite. A booth would have been much preferred. For that reason, I don't think we will return. I like to relax and converse during our dinner. It was hard with neighbors very close on both sides. There was only one wine by the glass selection. But, it was very good.

Elevated Italian comfort food--every bite delicious. Very cool vibes, but absolutely friendly, comfortable. Another hit for Central 9th.