"It all starts in the Dough Room. Handmade pasta and pizza dough (made daily, of course) set the stage for this authentic Italian trattoria, where diners devour the beautifully simple, flavorful dishes and locals flock for their after-work aperitivo. Home to cozy date nights, family gatherings and sunny brunches on the patio (we’re suckers for a yellow umbrella), Coppa’s charm stems from its cheerful sophistication… and an extensive wine and cocktail list. Oh, and the pedestrian-friendly pizza window? One slice short of genius." - Principle
"White tablecloths and candlesticks abound, Coppa Osteria in Rice Village feels sweet and a little sexy. Come in your best date night fit to tackle a fritto misto or a tender bolognese with a sauce made overnight. The carb wall can hit hard and fast between the pasta and focaccia bread with assorted butter. But try to leave room for a few forkfuls of tiramisu." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Rice Village’s Coppa Osteria serves classic Italian fare. Favorites include the spaghetti carbonara tossed with black pepper and Parmesan cream, chicken Parmesan, and casarecce pasta with crispy garlic and basil pesto. The pizza menu offers a half dozen choices, like the meaty Carnissima, topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, Salumi Toscano, and prosciutto." - Marcy de Luna
"The Italian restaurant Coppa Osteria sits in the courtyard of a luxury apartment complex, and the swanky energy follows you through the front doors. With white tablecloths and candlesticks abound, dining at Coppa Osteria feels sweet and a little sexy. Come in your best date night fit to tackle fried gulf shrimp and calamari, tender bolognese, and a chicken parmesan all but drowned in marinara sauce. Between the pastas and dishes that are straight up focaccia bread with an assortment of butter, the carb wall can hit hard and fast at Coppa Osteria. But try your best to leave some room for a few forkfuls of tiramisu." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"Although the choice between pizza or pasta is never easy, rest assured Coppa won’t lead you astray. Start the night with mushroom arancini or a chopped Caesar before deciding between the classic margherita pizza or the creamy Coppa carbonara. On nice weather days, settling in at a table on the large wraparound patio is wise." - Brittany Britto Garley