I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt warm and welcoming, and the staff made us feel genuinely cared for. The service was friendly, attentive, and never rushed, which made the whole meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. The food was just as impressive, it was very flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious and beautifully prepared, and you could really tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. What stood out most was the combination of great food and truly kind service. It's the kind of place you leave already thinking about when you'll come back. Highly recommend!

My friend and I always eat at Running Goose before we see a show at the Pantages. The service is…read morealways warm and attentive, and if you let them know that you're going to the Pantages, they do everything they can to get you there in plenty of time. (It's an easy walking distance to the Pantages and parking at or across from the restaurant is half the cost of parking on Vine.) The patio is beautiful and amazingly quiet for being so close to Cahuenga. The food is fresh, beautifully seasoned, and delicious. The menu is varied enough that it has options for vegetarians and vegans too.I've never been anything less than delighted with anything I've ordered. When you're there, do yourself a huge favor and order the carrots (listed as the roasted farm vegetable). It may be my favorite dish anywhere.

Lala's is one of my favorite places to dine and wine. Lala's offers a great happy hour Monday to…read moreFriday from 3P to 6P and, my favorite, 1/2 off bottles of wine every Wednesday! Service: Is magnificent! Servers are very attentive, friendly and engaging! Ambiance: Fun and lively! Come to Lala's on Melrose for good food, wine, empanadas and fun!

My boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Lala's on Melrose last night (Tuesday evening),…read moreand it was such a great experience from start to finish. First of all, our server was wonderful -- incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. He gave thoughtful recommendations and explained the specials so well that we were immediately tempted. Now, I'll preface this by saying I'm half Argentinian -- so I'm very picky when it comes to Argentine food, especially chimichurri. I'm usually pretty critical. But Lala's absolutely delivered. The chimichurri was delicious -- bright, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Paired with the fresh, warm table bread? So good. Even though I normally can't resist empanadas, we followed our server's recommendation and started with the morcilla (blood sausage). It was incredible -- rich, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. For my entrée, I ordered the Fresh Spinach Pappardelle and took our server's suggestion to pair it with pesto sauce. As someone who loves pesto (and finds it surprisingly hard to get right in Southern California), I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It was fresh, vibrant, and satisfying without being heavy. My boyfriend ordered the Lomo (center-cut filet mignon). He's a sous chef at his own restaurant, so he's extremely critical when dining out -- and he had nothing but amazing things to say. That says a lot. The food quality was superb, the service was attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe was perfect for a Valentine's dinner. We'll absolutely be back -- and next time, I'm bringing my best friend (also half Argentinian) for her approval.

The name is La Numero Uno for a REASON!!! Unbeatable quality and solid portion sizes with Latin…read moremusic filling the room with joy and warmth. Everything on the menu looked amazing and we got a bit overwhelmed, but it was a rainy day so we got the Atole de Elote and it's my new favorite drink! The food itself was spectacular and came out relatively fast with excellent service. Do not miss this spot!!!

I came here for years when I lived Accross the street. Soooo shocked at this woman's disrespect…read morewhen was so nice hapoy they were still opened and I came to support and say hi. I order askinh the waitress what to get and had two tacos. Enjoyed it and when I went to pay she tells me you have to be charged min $10 on your card. No one told me and she said it's on the menu. I did not even look at the menu and the server should mention I said. She said we can not do that! I'm like, yes you can and should. I worked 20yrs serving. She said well you can leave and not come back! Wow. I wasn't even being rude just honest. She offered me to buy a Mexican soda for $4.00 which is usually $1.50 max anywhere else. And wow. Such disrespect! I asked about their children and was treated like dirt from this owner. Terrible. I'll never refer anyone again and this is no way to treat someone who simply disagreed with you and was put in a situation because I wasn't told there was a $10 min with a card. And I didn't have cash. Outrageous disrespect!!!! SMH Bye Felisha. I've told many people about this place and I will be sure to tell people how I was treated. Disgraceful. And, how do you serve food and drinks and don't offer a restroom. They used to have one we could use. So I had to go next door and ask the restaurant if I could use theirs. Thankfully they let me. Over all soooo terribly disappointing. Wow!

Are you ready to eat a hefty and hearty meal? La Fonda Antioquena is one of few Columbian…read morerestaurants in LA. I've been here a few times since I tag along with my Columbian friend for brunch here. This place is not for vegetarians. So, keep on driving or skip reading this if you are. The empanadas here are delicious. My favorite type of empanadas. Made with a crunchy, fried corn dough filled with meat. Served with encurtido, it's a Columbian salsa type but little spice. What I had recently here is sanchocho. This soup reminds me of a caldo de res but with oxtail, plantain, yucca. It also has potato and corn. Very hearty and comforting. It's served with a side of white rice on the side and arepa. If you every come here for breakfast, you'll be fed like a champion. Try the bandeja paiso.. Take your gout pills first. It's a meat fest. Serving of fried pork belly (crispy chitarrones), grilled steak (churrasco). It's served with rice, beans, egg, plantains, arepas, Comes with heart healthy avocado and a tomato for good health. You might have a hard time standing up after this meal. The service here is always good. Well especially because my friend is a regular.

Delicious food and such a good experience here! They don't serve alcohol, but honestly the fresh…read morejuices totally make up for it -- so yummy and refreshing. Plato paisa they was to go..! It was delish! Definitely coming back!

5 stars as usual for Bossa Nova, but this time? I would give 6 if I could…read more We were served by Tyler who really went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. Regardless of service the food is always so delightful that I don't even consider anything extra, but now I am not sure how we could ever go back to baseline. He was our guide into flavor town. Some must haves: chicken piccata and paella. Pro tip for piccata - light onion + extra capers (it costs a few bucks more but the bang is very worth it) Runner ups: Truffle mash and chicken parm. Thank me later and thank you Tyler!

Tyler G at Bossa Nova is AMAZING. From the moment we walked in, his energy was warm, welcoming, and…read moregenuinely kind. He was incredibly patient with our questions and gave the best recommendations--everything he suggested was spot on. You can tell he really knows the menu and actually cares about making sure you have a great experience, not just rushing you along. Tyler made the whole visit feel effortless and enjoyable. Top-tier service, great vibes, and someone who truly elevates the experience. If you're at Bossa Nova, do yourself a favor and ask for Tyler G--you'll be taken care of

Solid Mom n Pop Peruvian restaurant on Melrose! The portions here were pretty big. Here are some of…read morethe dishes my friend and I shared: - Lomo Salatado: This was good, the beef was cooked well, and I enjoyed the flavor. I've had better Lomo saltado elsewhere though. - Tallarin Verde con Bisteck Frito: The pesto pasta was creamy, had good pesto flavor, and the noodles were cooked decently. However, I was a bit disappointed with the steak which was tough and didn't really give that "fried" feel. - Jalea de Pescado con Mariscos: Favorite dish of the night. I liked the variety of all the fried seafood and yucca. The fried shrimp was good and it was even enjoyable to eat the tail. I especially loved the fish which was flavorful and maintained its moistness despite being fried. Topped with fresh onions and crunchy bits, it was a great combo. The staff here were also really nice! There's limited parking in the plaza, but there's some neighborhood street parking nearby.

Wow. This place is incredible…read more I had never tried Peruvian food before, so I decided to walk into Inti Peruvian Restaurant since it's right in my neighborhood, literally just a block away. There were a lot of people inside, but still a few open tables, so no wait. That was my first sign this place was going to be good. It had that perfect buzz where people are clearly enjoying their food, the energy is up, and the whole space just feels alive. The music was amazing too, super groovy and instantly put me in a good mood. When the woman working thcame over, I told her I'd never had Peruvian food before and mentioned that I like vegetables and shrimp. She immediately said, "I know exactly what to get you," which I loved. I trusted her completely and I'm so glad I did. She brought out the dish (photo attached), and WOW. The flavor was so rich and delicious. I literally inhaled it. It had this perfect mix of comfort and bold flavor with shrimp, rice, vegetables, and even fries worked in there in a way that just made sense. I also ordered a small side salad, which ended up being the perfect balance. It added that fresh, light contrast to the warm, homey main dish. The vibes were great, the service felt personal, and the food completely exceeded my expectations. Definitely coming back and I can't wait to try more dishes.

Came here for Mother's Day brunch. Service was great. Food was great. The French toast was…read moreparticularly interesting. Drinks were on the sweet side, but otherwise delicious. Will definitely be back!

This place is so disappointing. The menu sounds good but then the food is so bland and for the…read moreprice is just does NOT make sense! There's simply nothing remarkable about this place to warrant the prices and it's a real bummer. We got the aguachile ceviche and the crab ceviche and both had a funkiness to them that left us barely eating it. The chips are even boring and barely salted. Then our giant steak (we got talked into getting from the waiter about how amazing it was) was probably the worst cut of meat I have had at a restaurant! I have had better cuts of meat from Target! We had to ask for salt and sauce just to chew it and eat it because it was so chewy, gristly & bland! So disappointing! The guacamole was pretty good, nothing really to write home about, and the cocktails were fine. I've been here three times and that's plenty of tries to get an accurate sense of the place. Not coming back.

like Mole? get in…read morehere. a small dive , but everything you need. street horrible parking,

The Oaxacan food here is amazing!! My wife and I came for our anniversary before the Dodger game…read moreand the Tlayudas and tacos are so good! The service was great and the staff were super friendly. The place was clean and it was a great spot for us to grab lunch together. Highly recommend!

Consistently good food and drinks. Very solid 90s hip hop…read morevibe. Brunch pops off on the weekends

Escala in Ktown is where cultures collide on the plate and in the room. Colombian food -- real…read moreColombian food -- in the heart of Koreatown. El Chino's spot, Bogotá soul, LA address. We got the chicharron plate: thick cut fried pork belly, rice, beans, avocado, sweet plantain, arepa, sunny egg. The ceviche. Short rib with guava gravy. Colombian soda. Sixteen dollars for a full plate that hits every time. The vibe inside matches the food -- it's lively, it's warm, it's the kind of spot where everyone belongs. And with the World Cup coming, this is exactly where you want to be watching the games. Big screens, great food, and a crowd that actually cares. Only in LA does a spot like this exist.

I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

Wonderful escape right in the heart of downtown. Plenty of street parking. There are lots around…read moretoo Love the outdoor area They have permanent benches that are cushioned with backrests too So enjoy the outside protected from the wind Most tables are shaded with the buildings surrounding too so you have this nice alcove feel Enjoy your mimosas and cocktails!!