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Amarone Kitchen & Wine

4.4 (286 reviews)
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Strozzapreti al Gamberi
Jonathan K.

Tucked away behind a modest storefront in the heart of the Sunset Strip, Amarone has been a fixture for many years. There is a small dining room in the front , and larger one upstairs, but on warm summer evenings (or during COVID) you need to be in the back patio, down two flights of rickety stairs. You will be greeted by Sandro, the owner/manager, who seems to control every aspect of your experience. After your first course, if you close your eyes, you might place yourself on the patio of as osteria in Emilia-Romagna or Toscana, letting the warm breezes waft over you, pretending that the large apartment building to your south is an illuminated 14 c church... But back to the restaurant, the food is the standout here. The dishes are classic pan-Italian drawing from the cuisines of many regions, but all are high quality and clearly prepared with care and love. From the salad with a few slices of genuine parmigiana, EVOO, arugula, radicchio, and, lemon juice, to the appetizer (Capesante al Ragù di mare) with saffron-infused shrimp, scallop and mussels in a sauce that you must sop up with their house-made ciabatta, to the Strozzapreti al Gamberi with thick, perfectly al dente thick pasta wagain with a variant saffron sauce and shrimp, you will marvel at the complexity of flavors combined with the textures that you expect, The essence of true Italian cooking is the use of a few, high-quality ingredients combined deftly into a memorable dish. Amarone does not disappoint. If you want dessert, their housemade tiramisu hits all the high notes with its espresso and cocoa-flavored mascarpone. Prices are quite reasonable, more $$ than $$$. I've paid far more for a vastly inferior meal. You can usually find parking on the street or in their own lot; check with Sandro if you have questions. The wine list is extensive, including some notable Italian and other selections. As far as I am concerned, if you want excellent authentic Italian food and atmosphere at a modest and fair price. this is your place. Full stop.

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
Sadi K.

What a nice dining experience that feels like a little escape from LA. Once you are inside the place feels very Italian. We came here for a birthday celebration with a group of six. Our server was also the owner, Sandro. He was great! Such a character and you could tell he definitely loves what he does. We sat upstairs which only had three tables including ours, it felt almost private which was great. Between all of us we split two bottles of wine (delicious!), the Calamari alla Griglia, and a salad (forget which one). We had a variety of different pasta dishes as well. I ended up ordering their version of Linguini and Clams, and we got an extra plate of Spaghetti al frutti di Mare which was delicious. The Spaghetti al frutti di Mare and the Risotto were my favorites. The Calamari was not exactly what we expected, it wasn't breaded or fried it was actually grilled which I had never had before. Overall, a really great experience. You almost immediately feel like a regular in this place which was so fun and different from LA. Definitely recommend!

Birthday Panna Cotta. Absolutely delish. The best we've ever had.
Anna S.

I treated my partner to an evening out at Amarone. It was our first time out in over a year and the experience could not have been more perfect. Sandro promised us privacy so that my partner would feel more comfortable dining out. He delivered that and so much more. The two young men who assisted him were awesome. They were unobtrusive, considerate, and professional. The meal, absolutely delicious. We enjoyed every last bit. This was not our first visit, nor will it be our last. This was the best possible experience that we could have had and my partner thought the evening was fantastic. He said he was stunned as it far exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful experience and I am so grateful that Sandro made it happen. Amarone does not disappoint.

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Isa m.

Such an amazing find on the Sunset strip! You can taste the quality of ingredients-- which were phenomenal. I started with the beef Carpaccio (which is the best beef carpaccio I've ever had). The thinly sliced beef with parmigiana was the perfect gateway! I chose the Bolognese as my entree and it was so satisfying. I paired this experience with a nice red.

Tami V.

Cute little cozy place. Friendly service and good ambience. Food was good but nothing special and a bit overpriced.

Fried pork is amazing!!!!
Vivian L.

Delicious!! Last night was the first time dining out in over 2 months. I'm so glad we found Amarone. The food and wine were amazing! What a great meal! Everything was just perfect - from the sear octopus to the pastas. We were already so full but still got a panna cota to share. It was perfectly creamy and decadent. We will come back again!

Adorable caprese
Glydia C.

Everything here was delicious. What a hidden gem. It's small, cozy, and cute. Perfect date spot. The bread is fresh baked and stood out for it's unique crunchiness that was a perfect crisp. Try the bread - it's different than any other bread I've had before. The caprese comes out in a unique way but tastes like other good capreses. The pastas were really good. We had a ravioli and a rigatoni and both were tasty and homemade. I would come back. Service was great.

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