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Everything we ordered was superb. I mean definitely some of the best Greek and Mediterranean food I've had in the US and their wine menu pairs wonderfully with so many of the dishes. No joke--the Greek wines were superb. The interior and patio areas really transport you to an island on the Aegean Sea. Well done! Service was nothing less than impeccable. Our waitress offered fantastic reccos from the food and wine menu. A+++++ My favorites were the halloumi, chicken skewers, and Greek salad. Start there and you're set!
Beautiful wine bar in Venice. Great place for a fun girls night out or date night. They are super busy and popular so make sure to make a reso. The service was great. The server gave us great recommendations and made sure to course our meal out. My friends are wine drinkers so they had questions about the different wines, our waiter was great about giving them lots of tastes and recommendations. They only serve beer and wine so if you are a cocktail person they make their cocktails using sake or soju. The portions were good for the price. We started with the sea bass crudo, bluefin tuna sashimi and oysters, would order these all again. We also really liked the Greek salad. I would pass on the spicy feta dip, there was a strong flavor that overpowered the dish. The flatbread however was amazing! You could tell it was freshly made. We really liked the sea bass pasta dish and the mushroom skewers. The wagyu sirloin a skewers were a major miss. Super gamey, we couldn't finish the dish. The Greek salad was also great. We did however love the lamb chops. For dessert we had the baklava and Greek yogurt. Both great. I would definitely return for the ambiance and to try more dishes.
I've had this place bookmarked ever since it came across my TikTok feed! I'm a huge Mediterranean food fan, so I recommended it to my friend Angie for her birthday dinner. We made a reservation in advance for a Friday night and ordered a variety of dishes for the table along with a bottle of wine. Interestingly, the power went out on the entire block during our dinner, but luckily we had already placed our food order. We ended up getting some extra candles for better lighting, and the staff was incredibly accommodating throughout the whole situation. They even gave us a free glass of wine for the trouble, which was such a nice gesture. All of the food was delicious. Some of our favorites were the Wagyu kabobs, tuna tartare, Greek salad, and tzatziki. Despite the unexpected power outage, we had a great experience and would definitely come back again!
It's worth the hype my friends. The staff: incredibly friendly, helpful, and patient with the hungry Friday night crowd. The vibes: whether you're sitting outside, inside, or near the bar, it's excellent. The food: everything was delicious, but my callouts have to be the flatbread, spicy feta, chicken skewers, Wagyu skewers, and roasted potatoes.
Delicious food, beautiful vibe, friendly staff. We had a fantastic dinner at Alisa last night. We arrived just before 8pm on a Saturday and were seated within 10 minutes without a reservation. We got a drink at the bar, staff was friendly, and some really nice Greek wines available. As a Greek, I'm always skeptical and while it wasn't my yiayias cooking every dish was absolutely delicious! They were also very busy and the service was fast, attentive, and friendly. Spanakopita - fantastic, crispy, flaky, savory, very good! Romesco, confit leeks - really tasty, the pita was the star here, would likely switch to the tzatziki next time. Lamb chops - these were cooked PERFECTLY! Tzatziki was so good, I would absolutely not miss these. Lobster orzo - it was so perfect, seafood was fresh, but it's a very rich dish we couldn't finish it - it was good. Baklava - this was my favorite desert, never pass up baklava. Cheesecake - so lovely, we mentioned we were celebrating our 12 year anniversary and they brought this out with a candle on the house - it was so so so good! Overall, very impressed! Would definitely return, also it got very busy after 8pm I'm so surprised we were able to get in! Reminded me I need to brush up on my Greek.
Walking into this restaurant, you feel like you are on a luxury vacation in Greece. The indoor seating is adorable, but the outdoor area is even better. The food was delicious, including the complementary olives and the flatbread, seabass, eggplant dip, and lamb. Even better were the cocktails. The golden hour drink is delicious and it can be seen dotting almost every table. The waitstaff are extremely kind, but also overly attentive. We found ourselves unable to engage in much conversation over dinner because we were being interrupted by waitstaff seemingly every few minutes. Our water glasses were practically overflowing. By the end of the night, it had become so comical at our table, that with my last bite of the meal, I started a timer and within about a minute, the table had been cleared and wiped down. I attached a photo for evidence. The restaurant is essentially perfect, and if they can let their diners enjoy their ambience and food, they would be worthy of a five star review.
Such a gorgeous restaurant. We were seated in the outdoor garden area and it was such a good vibe and would be perfecttt for a date night We started with a spanakopita to share and while it was super tasty and light, it was extremely tiny and doused in some sort of cheese sauce. The spinach filling itself was 10/10 but i have to take away some points for the size and how overpowering the cheese was. 7.5/10 We also ordered the meatballs and chicken skewers and loved both. I preferred the chicken skewers because they were super juicy and flavorful and you get more for the cost but the meatballs were so juicy and super flavorful too. Both were 8.5/10 My main qualms are that they say all their dishes are made to be shareable/family style so I expected the portions to be bigger - especially since each main was about ~30 each. Also every meal was clearly not hot/fresh - honestly warm at best which was really disappointing. Service was also not the best, we waited a while for each dish and had to call the waitress over multiple times because they didn't come to check on us.
Such an amazing Greek spot! I had no idea this existed until seeing it on TikTok. The entire staff was super friendly helpful and attentive. You could tell it was a team effort. As if ambience, I really felt like I was in Greece. The cutest interior, vessels. We easily made a rsvp and were seated fairly quick. They open up at 5pm. We tried the pita, romesco, sea bass carpaccio, lamb skewers and Greek salad. There's a great assortment of wine with lots of different pairings. Do yourself a favor and try this place out. Whether it's girls night, a date or group outing, it will not disappoint!
Alisa, a standout Greek restaurant, consistently impressed us with each dish. From the dips, we savored the hummus and romesco, while the Greek salad could have benefited from a bit more cucumber. The seabass crudo was a delightful surprise, and for the mains, we opted for the octopus and lobster orzo. Our attentive server ensured that each plate was cleared promptly as we finished our meals. The restaurant's interior and outdoor seating exuded a beautiful design, and even the bathrooms were adorned with high-quality Le Labo products, showcasing their attention to detail.
This is such a cute spot, the front entrance is so unassuming, but as you go deeper into the restaurant, they have quite a bit of a gorgeous indoor seating. Their outdoor patio is where it's at though. It is surrounded with these gorgeous olive trees. Every single bite we had there was so good and fresh and light. My favorite bites have to be the Greek salad, those heirloom tomatoes are so juicy and sweet. And I loved the branzino. It is so tender and has these flavorful garlic chips all on top. The seabass crudo is also so bright and a little spicy. We also tried the flatbread, which is nice and fluffy, and paired well with the hummus, although the hummus was pretty standard. The chicken skewers are also really, really tender, but nothing too special about that either. Service is really quick, food comes out quickly as well, everyone that works here is so nice and on top of it. It is such a perfect spot for a nice brunch!
We went here for my husband's birthday, and it was such an amazing experience. I felt like I was transported to Greece and on vacation. The vibe is amazing from the arched doorways to the deep blue's, comfy pillows and booth seating, and tapestries throughout the restaurant I loved it. Inside there is dim lighting and music so it felt romantic but also lively at the same time. Food was excellent we got the hummus, eggplant, with warm pita, and our main was the lamb, which was so delicious. We finished with the passionfruit cheesecake for Deseret. I cannot wait to come back!
The food itself is genuinely great, that's the only reason this isn't one star. We came in a party of 10 for a birthday and left feeling nickel-and-dimed at every turn. Our server, Ula, had an attitude from the moment we started ordering. When we tried to order our appetizers alongside our cocktails, even though we'd taken the time to write the whole order out in our notes app to make things easier for her, she got short with us, telling us instead that it would be easier for her if we placed the full order all at once. She then took forty five minutes to bring us replacement lamps after we found ours were already dead when we sat down, something that should've been caught before we were ever seated, leaving our table lit by nothing but the outdoor heaters for most of the night. The menu design itself is a little baffling too. The starters (hummus, eggplant) don't come with any pita, the flatbread is a separate $8 add-on with just one piece per order. For a table of 10, that meant ordering 13 flatbreads just to have something to scoop the dips with, $78 on bread alone. The flatbread itself was incredible, but having worked in the industry myself, I don't get why they wouldn't just build the bread into the price of the starters instead of nickel-and-diming it separately. The real problem is the billing. When they ask still or sparkling, they do not mention the still water is $11 a bottle, or that tap is even an option. It wasn't until later in the meal, when we kept asking for more water and they started bringing it out in a pitcher, that we even realized tap was on the table the whole time. 6 bottles later, that's $66 on water alone that we would have skipped entirely had anyone said a word. Looking at other reviews, this is not new. Multiple people have complained about this exact same water issue, 3 reviews dating back over a year, and the manager has responded each time promising they'd do better. Nothing has changed. We also brought a birthday cake, which staff walked out with the candle lit, set on the table, and left for us to cut and serve ourselves with plates and forks they handed us, then charged us $30 for a cake cutting fee. On top of a 20% large party gratuity, which is standard and fine, they tacked on an additional 4.7% service fee. When we pushed back, Ula was dismissive, at one point visually frowning and saying she "felt for us" and that if it were her restaurant water would be free - then only comped the cake fee, leaving the water charges and extra fee intact. The water is free though if you mentioned tap alongside the still or sparkling options! Great menu, good vibe, but be ready to interrogate every line item before you order anything, and don't expect much warmth from your server if you do.
Such an amazing place with a beautiful Ancient Greek-inspired style! Thank you for creating such a wonderful atmosphere, for the fast service, and for the friendly and welcoming staff. We truly enjoyed our experience. Thank you!
2 months ago
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Thank you for choosing Alisa for your birthday, Alex! We love that…
really cute find all the way at the end of abbot kinny, right next to my fav restaurant in Venice (Felix)! Such yummy Greek food, they were out of the wagyu skewers which was a bummer bc I really wanted to try but chicken skewers were really good too. The stars of the night were the flatbread with feta and jam (jam was sooo good but quantity was little compared to quantity of feta, they should give even amount). The spinach pies also v good although for price the size was pretty small. Pricey place like $8 for one flatbread, should be two in my opinion. Still overall good for a quick date night when in abbot kinny. I loved the ambiance decor of this place, clean white wooden decor. What I would envision my home to look like!! read more
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Dear, Rija…
1 year ago
We enjoyed our visit so much. The service was very warm, the decor is serene with some comfortable boho touches, every single thing we ate was absolutely delicious (we ordered the pita, tzatziki, lamb skewers, octopus, grilled farm veggies and the Greek yogurt, honey, pistachio dessert). The wines are very special indeed. I had a pet nat rosse that I'm still thinking about as I drive home. I think the whole place is lovely but let me give some special attention to the idyllic patio area--so serene, a perfect spot to have such a wonderful meal and share it with someone you adore. read more
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Thank you, Rina! We’re so happy you had such a lovely evening and…
1 year ago
This was our first time dining at this restaurant. I used to visit often when it was still Plant, Food & Wine and was excited to try this new concept. The space is absolutely beautiful--thoughtfully designed and very inviting. However, when it comes to the food, it unfortunately didn't meet my expectations. As a vegetarian, I found the options quite limited. Aside from the Greek salad, dips, and a few starters, there were no main dishes suitable for vegetarians. That said, the flatbread was excellent--definitely the highlight of the meal. Another point worth mentioning is the table arrangement. Shortly after we were seated, a group of three was placed extremely close to our table, despite several empty tables around us (as shown in the photo). I completely understand if the restaurant is busy, but in this case, the seating could have been more thoughtfully spaced. It felt uncomfortable for us, and I imagine it may have been the same for the other party. My partner was complaining about being bumped several times by the server while they were reaching over to serve the neighboring table. Unfortunately, this visit didn't leave a positive impression the experience we had didn't feel aligned with the cost. I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend it to fellow vegetarians or vegans. read more
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Hi Jessica, thank you for visiting and for your feedback — we really…
3 months ago
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Thomasina! We’re…
1 year ago
WOW, what an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, everything felt just right: the warm greeting, beautiful interior, and outstanding food. As a European, I've often found LA food to be -- dare I say it -- overhyped and, more often than not, a bit of a letdown. Style over substance. But here, everything was the opposite. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of depth, and unmistakably authentic. It instantly brought me back to my vacations in Greece. Not just in taste, but in feeling too. The atmosphere, the thoughtfulness behind every dish, and the kindness of the team made it all feel special. We're already planning our next visit and would recommend Alisa Wine & Friends without hesitation! read more
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Dear James,…
7 months ago
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Thank you for your feedback, Yohan. We appreciate you taking the time…
5 months ago
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Jane, thank you so much for your kind words. We’re very happy you…
1 year ago
Super nice and polite staff. Beitiful interior. Delicues food. Time well spent In Alisa Restaurant read more
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Hi Fa,…
4 months ago
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere…
5 months ago
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Roya, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and kind review. We’re…
3 months ago
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Perla, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re…
7 months ago
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Thank you so much, Geo. We’re very happy you had such an amazing…
1 year ago
The restaurant is gorgeous, you feel like you're being whisked away to a Mediterranean vacation. 12/10 for the ambiance. Our hostess was great and gave some good recommendations. The food was good, I just expected a little more from the branzino dish. The fish was small and there wasn't anything else on the plate. I gave it 4 stars because of the drinks. The espresso martini wasn't a true espresso martini, it was pretty bland. The topping on it was good-shaved chocolate and lemon zest but I was hoping it was a bit more of a martini. Otherwise I would give this a 5/5. read more
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Dear Liz,…
1 year ago
Rarely do reviews but this place is worth the hype. Food is out of this world and the decor really makes you feel like you stepped into Santorini. Love love love read more
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Jules, thank you so much for your kind words!…
3 months ago
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Dimitri, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review. Reading…
2 years ago
so excited that something fun has opened in this space. Went on a Thursday night, it was crowded and lively in a great way. Had excellent Greek wine, delicious Greek salad, the flatbread was lovely with the dips that we chose, and the Branzino was beautiful and flavorful. would absolutely go again. Francis took care of us and was fabulous. read more
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Dear, Lara!…
1 year ago
Wow, what a new gem of a place local to us. Beautiful, great ambiance and incredible food (and wine). And the best part was Francis. She was so wonderful and really helped make our night. All her suggestions were spot on too! Can't wait to be back. read more
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Dear Nima,…
1 year ago
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Thank you, Sara!…
1 year ago
The food was absolutely beyond delicious! I felt completely at home ! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The servers gave me a lot of helpful explanations about the dishes, which made the experience even better. The ambience is incredible: the place feels so cozy, almost like sitting on the patio of your own private villa. And everyone must try the passionfruit cheesecake, t's simply unforgettable! read more
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Hi Russ,…
2 years ago
Evangelos was the best server. He made our experience so great. The food was spectacular and the olives were delicious. The appetizers were tasty and the skewers were tender and delish. The bread is a fluffy cloud that I can't stop thinking about. Will def be back! read more
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Dear, Marie…
2 years ago
Fantastic experience at Alisa Wine & Friends! We enjoyed a variety of delicious dishes, and everything was perfect. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, and the service was outstanding--friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more
6 months ago
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Sassalina, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about…
1 year ago
Came for dinner and was amazed by the whole experience! The ambience and decor is divine. I would recommend the garden. The food and service were wonderful.. Coursed out and time perfectly. The top food choices were the halloumi, orzo and cheesecake! Thank you to our waiter, Evangelos, for the wonderful evening!! read more
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Dear Heather,…
4 months ago
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Thank you, Ava. We’re so glad you came back and had another great…
1 year ago
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Hi Dinielle,…
8 months ago
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Erik. We’re very happy…
1 year ago
Absolutely loved this place, it's easily one of the best restaurants on the west side! The atmosphere on the patio felt like you were actually in Greece. Every dish was amazing, especially the orzo, spanakopita, halloumi, and cheesecake which were some of the best I've ever had. Thanks for the top notch service from our waiter Evangelos who took great care of us! read more
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Dear Alex,…
11 months ago
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Thank you, Sara! So glad your girls’ night turned out just right.…
1 year ago
Service was horrible. We were there 2 hours and didn't get a water refill once. The server was hanging out with the other staff more than paying attention to tables. When we didn't take her recommendations from the menu she seemed annoyed the rest of the night. The patio looked lovely; we sat inside and it was so loud we could barely hear each other. The food was okay and wine was good. Very mid experience. read more
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Thank you for your feedback, Jennifer.…
1 year ago
Went through the other night for my birthday and it was honestly a great experience. Staff and service was excellent. The ambience was beautiful. Felt like I was in Greece and the food was definitely rememberable and I will definitely be coming back for that food. read more
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Hey Ellad,…
1 year ago
My partner and I went to Alisa for dinner Friday night (with a reservation) and had a lovely experience! Evangelos was our waiter, and he gave us a great wine recommendation (a Spanish sparkling rose!). We especially enjoyed the eggplant dip with flatbread and the grilled squid. The patio is beautiful, shaded by lush fig and olive trees. Apparently, the land lady is Sicilian and helped them source the trees :) Looking forward to returning! read more
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Dear Holly,…
1 year ago
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Thank you so much, Katie! We’re thrilled you enjoyed everything —…
1 year ago
This place nails it. We came for my father's birthday and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The food feels honest -- simple, high-quality ingredients turned into something really special. The anchovies were sharp and clean, the flatbread fresh-out-of-the-oven, and the eggplant dip full of full of flavor and smoky. The Greek salad tasted like summer, and the branzino was buttery and cooked just right. The octopus is served over silky carrot purée with dill aioli -- was unforgettable, we ordered it twice. Everything was so well done without trying too hard. Service was friendly and smooth, and the Schiopetto we had with the meal brought everything together. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what it's doing. read more
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Hey Alex,…
1 year ago
Delicious Greek food!! Beautiful restaurant inside and outdoor patio! Would definitely come back!! read more
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Hey Jennifer,…
1 year ago
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Thank you, Kiley! We’re so happy your group had a wonderful…
10 months ago
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Hi Heather,…
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1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
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They do beer and wine . Only other cocktails they do are a saki martini and saki margarita.
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