What a wonderful homestyle restaurant in the Highland Park area. Parking is limited on the street so carpool if possible. There is seating in the front, but I recommend the back patio for more space and the ambiance. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are accepted. The service is very pleasant and make sure to leave your "mark" on the memo board by the bano. Food is served family style and many pasta dishes have a slight spiciness to them (be forewarned). See the photos for all the food, but our stand outs that you probably cannot get elsewhere are the Elote pasta (elote ravioli), Aquachile (strawberry sauce is a perfect accompaniment and the protein so tender), Pistachio Horchata (homemade and can sell out). Everything is really tasty. read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Amiga Amore. From service to food, it was spectacular. We ordered the sweet potato ceviche. No notes, 10/10. The presentation was beautiful and the taste and concept was so new and unique. The pasta chips were also a perfect vessel for the ceviche. Next, we got the ribeye chicharron, which was served with handmade tortillas. It was honestly like building your own taco lol. There were flour and blue corn tortillas, and they provided a different experience and taste to the dish. The ribeye were small tho, especially for the price. The duck duck duck pasta is a MUST GET! My favorite pasta dish in a while! The flavor was light yet the duck fragrance hits you in the face. I believe there are 4 "duck" components: egg yolk, confit, meat, and skin. Lastly, we got the elote agnolotti, a must try here for its uniqueness. It truly gives elote and is an explosion of flavor in the mouth. For drinks, we got the pistachio horchata and the mexitalian soda. Both were delicious! Even as someone who doesn't particularly enjoy horchata. The mexitalian soda though, was so refreshing! One key highlight though, we found out that their hot sauce is made in house! It was literally a perfect addition to the dishes and a little gives it the oomph to bring the dish to another level! We enjoyed adding it to all the dishes we ordered. At the end of the night, we were stuffed but wanted to try their pie slice of the day, a yuzu lime pie with a cookie crust and brown sugar meringue. It was alright, maybe our hopes were a bit too high, but the slice was a bit mushy, when we wanted a nice crunchy crust. Overall, I am already planning to return with my family for my birthday and can't wait to try more items on the menu! read more

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Cute little spot with friendly service. We tried the elote pasta, zucchini bread, arancini balls with chicken tinga inside and duck pasta. Everything was alright, they definitely sound tastier than they are. The duck pasta was just way too gamey tasting. We couldn't finish it. I would try their cacio a Pepe if I go back. Make sure to ask for seating inside because the patio is not nearly as cute. read more

Amiga Amore - Menu - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amiga Amore has AMAZING food. Wow. The pastas were phenomenal, tried their famous Elote Agnolotti and I still think about it months later. Duck duck duck was also really delicious, my first time trying duck flavored pasta and it was yummy and not too fatty. All in all a great spot! Will try their Brunch menu next time. read more

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My friend found Amiga Amore on open table, we decided to hit it up before a comedy show. We were sat on the back patio, which makes you feel that you are dinning at someone's backyard in the summer time (which was a cool twist, dope to see chilies grown in the back). We started off with two cocktails (not pictured) the margarita and watermelon highball. The drinks took awhile to arrive, we were checked on a couple of times. We were told they were on the way multiple times, someone came by to drop drinks but it was the wrong order. We at least waited 20+ minutes for cocktails that were average at best. We had to wait longer for the cevchie, which again was not what we expected in terms of taste. The elote pasta was an interesting fusion (really just tajin thrown on a ravioli) and the duck pasta was decent, none of these were above average. However, for what you pay for you going to leave hungry and disappointed. My friend and I both used to work in the restaurant industry, we are both very understanding when it is busy etc. however, the service could have been more attentive. read more

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Loved it. Came in for dinner. Inside is lightly decored. Spacing is a bit tight, but they also have a small back patio for additional seating. Coming from a cool evening it did feel a little warm inside. I got the zucchini bread and duck duck duck pasta. It was delicious! The pasta was creamy with plenty of duck. Portions were decent, you'll probably want a pasta and side/small plate to get full. Will definitely be coming back to try more. Service was good. Friendly staff. There's street parking but you might have to walk a block or two. read more

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Finally made it to Amigo Amore, a cute little spot in Highland Park area blending Hispanic and Italian cuisines. Made a reservation ahead of time so we were sat once we walked in the door. Obviously went right to cocktails, but they are more soju based, so we skipped the drinks this time and moved on to the food. We started with the Chorizo y Clams. A very tasty dish, hearty and flavorful. The clams sit in a broth with chorizo. beans and fregola and come with a chile arbole bread. The chorizo is perfect, great flavor, and the brand give a nice texture component with the bread. The broth is delightful and perfect for dipping the bread in. Just a great dish. For entrees, we tried the cacio e pepe and the lobster pappardelle. For the cacio e pepe, the noodles were cooked perfectly, not overly aldente but not too soft. Reminded me of Rome. But, in terms of flavor, suffering felt like it was missing. Maybe it's the fresh cracked black pepper on top right before you eat it, I'm not sure, but sometime was missing and that was disappointing. For the lobster pappardelle, this was a very nice dish, had a hint of spice from the chile and a decent amount of lobster chunks hidden within the pappardelle pasta. A pretty tasty dish overall, though this was a special the for the day and not generally in the menu. Cozy, warm and welcoming restaurant in Highland Park serving up some creative dishes. With stopping by and trying this culture blend. Definitely get the chorizo and clams, but you can skip the cacio e pepe. If I head back, definitely will try the pork belly and the aguachile. read more

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Last night we went to the 3rd anniv of the restaurant. god bless, may you have 20 more. My marg was great and the torta with carnitas was awesome. but...my wifes entree was served 20 minutes before mine, and mine only came after I asked the owner/chef who was also bussing out table (more on that) for it. I lived in seattle 15 years. bay scallops are the size of a quarter to half dollar coin. these were as if you chopped one scallop into fourths. Ive never seen a bay scallop dish where there was more sauce than scallops. and at $27 it wasnt $7 worth of food, our waitress was awful. she took our orders and never came by again. we went to a bar after to have the drinks she never asked us about. i gave her 18% tip, the first time Ive given less than 20% in 2 decades and I want all of it back. read more

Some standout, unique dishes here! It's a quaint little spot where seating is a bit tight but intimate and homey inside, with some additional tables out in the back. Service was extremely kind/friendly! Expect the pasta dishes to come out a bit on the slower side because I believe they make their pasta fresh! - Zucchini bread: served with a pepper ricotta and chili oil/pine nut mixture. Great combination of flavors with the sweetness from the bread (which was really moist by the way), pepperiness from the ricotta (very prominent pepper flavor), and aromatic/nutty from the chili oil mixture. Surprisingly one of the standouts! - Elote agnolotti: another favorite of the night -- I mean who cannot love the elote flavors? You can smell the salty funkiness from the cheese the moment the plate was set down. You get a nice burst of sweetness from the corn when you bite into the agnolotti that contrasts very nicely with the cheese - Duck duck duck: such an umami delicious dish. The sauce was almost gravy like with a mix of shredded duck flesh. The pasta was the perfect al dente to stand against the richness of the duck flavor - Carne asada: sadly one of the more underwhelming dishes of the nice :( the steak was cooked a nice medium rare but the mushroom sauce I felt didn't provide much when sandwiched in between the beef, grilled onion, and tortilla - Yuzu pie: delicious tart yuzu custard topped with a generous dollop of meringue (a bit too thick for my preference personally). What more need I say??!! - Free paletas: kindly given to us to celebrate our pregnancy :) one was a vanilla with passion fruit caramel filling although the passion fruit was hard to distinguish amongst the other more predominant flavors (shoutout to Ivan who took the time to congratulate us on the pregnancy and shared his experience as a parent). The other was a nice light coconut sorbet that was a nice refreshing palette cleanser against its more indulgent dessert counterparts Overall really unique concept of dishes/flavors -- some definite hits and some that were more misses but is a spot that I will recommend to friends! read more

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Cute small restaurant with friendly service and delicious food. Parking was a little difficult as it's street only but isn't super busy. My party arrived a little after opening but we noticed it quickly got busy around 6PM on a Thursday night and as it filled up it definitely got a bit too loud inside to easily chat. It was also quite chilly inside so make sure to bring a jacket! The three of us ordered the sweet potato ceviche, aguachile, elote agnolotti, the carne asada, and the endive salad daily special! We were completely stuffed and blown away by all of the dishes and flavors but our favorite had to be the sweet potato ceviche. It was definitely the most surprising dish and so refreshing. Overall would definitely come back and try more dishes as everything was delicious. The habanero hot sauce was also delicious to add to a lot of the dishes. I can't usually handle spice but this was well worth it. read more

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We were really excited to try out this restaurant since it combines two of our favorites, Italian and Mexican. We had made a reservation, which I highly recommend because the place gets pretty busy, and we arrived a bit earlier than our scheduled time. Even so, we were seated just a few minutes later and spent the short wait looking over the menu. Since we came during brunch, the menu leaned more toward breakfast style items. Because it was our first visit, I asked our server for recommendations and she gave us a few solid suggestions. We started with the special of the day, Cacio e Pepe, and also ordered the Conejo Malo Pozole, which came in a tomatillo broth with braised rabbit and hominy. Surprisingly, the Cacio e Pepe was very bland and almost tasteless, and the noodles were a bit hard. They mix an egg into the pasta tableside, which was a nice touch, but it still lacked flavor overall. On the other hand, the pozole completely surprised me. Coming from a Mexican background, I found it unique with a nice citrusy note and a thicker than usual broth. It was very delicious. I debated whether or not to mention that I did not enjoy the Cacio e Pepe, but when I told the server, she immediately offered to remove it from the bill without hesitation. We then ordered the chilaquiles, and wow, this quickly became my favorite dish of the entire meal. These are not your typical Mexican chilaquiles. They are made with fried pasta chips and have a sweet yet savory flavor. We ordered them with pork belly, and I honestly wished we had ordered a second plate, but we wanted to keep exploring the menu. The portions were decent, which is why we ordered a bit more food. We were also using our Chase Sapphire dining credit and still had plenty left. It was clear the servers were used to guests checking their totals mid meal since others were doing the same, which made it easy to enjoy the experience without worrying about going over the credit. Next up was the carnitas burrito with tater tots inside. Without the sauce, it lacked some flavor, but the meat itself was very tender. I had a few bites and saved the rest for leftovers. As we were getting ready to close out, we overheard the server mention ravioli. Apparently, they had run out of some brunch items and replaced them with a dinner option, so we decided to order the beef ravioli to go. When I tried them later at home, they were also a bit bland. The beef added a nice touch, but overall they were missing some flavor. As for drinks, we really enjoyed the Mexitalian Bellini, which tasted very natural and refreshing. The Wellness Tonic was also refreshing but definitely packed a strong spicy kick. I also ordered the Dirty Pistachio Horchata with a tequila shot. It was not sweet at all and almost reminded me of an unsweetened matcha, but the pistachio and cinnamon flavors definitely came through. Overall, I have been fortunate enough to eat pasta in Rome, Venice, and Florence, and while some of the flavor concepts here were present, a few dishes were lacking depth. That said, we came for brunch, and I am definitely willing to come back to try their dinner menu. It was a pleasant experience, and I would absolutely return just for another plate or two of those chilaquiles. The staff was very friendly and hardworking, and I even noticed what seemed to be a co owner helping out guests around the restaurant. I would recommend checking this place out. It is a fun concept, a nice experience, and it will not break your wallet. read more

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As I've said many times before, the better the restaurant, the easier it is to write the review. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we felt truly welcomed. That alone would have made the visit memorable, but being served some of the best Mexican / Italian fusion dishes we've experienced elevated it even further. I would love to return to try some of their other dishes BB read more

Amiga Amore - appetizer! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food (small dishes, but with the heavier side, the portions were more than enough). Street parking Food/Drink- 5 stars Rosita- well balanced and delicious! great start to the evening Elote agnolotti- this is their signature dish for a reason. Seasoned well, hearty, and with the right amount of chew. I could eat so much of this Duck duck duck- incredibly hearty and loved the bit of wok hei in the linguine. A bit on the saltier side Al Pastor Pork belly- same as above. Super hearty and delicious. My only compliant is that the skin can really get stuck in your teeth and be slightly unpleasant Pistachio horchata affogato- it was good, but pretty standard Service- 5 stars Food was out quickly and servers were great. Great experience all around Bottom Line Enjoyed the Mexican-Italian flavors here. Do come ready for a heavy meal though read more

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Amiga Amore @amigaamorela We had the following dishes: Smaller Plates - Sweet Potato Ceviche Pasta - Elote Agnolotti Drinks - Pistachio Horchata Affogato This is a spot where an acquaintance got married, as it was their favorite place. As a lover of Mexican and Italian cuisine, it has been my goal to try it. I finally got to try it for my birthday dinner. I'd say that this spot is perfect for people who love saucy dishes. The Elote Agnolotti was to die for, and I was thinking about it for days. The Pistachio drink is non-alcoholic, but you can definitely taste the pistachio, which is what a lot of pistachio drinks nowadays lack. The servers are really nice, and they even have a postcard as a memento. We sat inside as it was a hot day, but they also have a dining spot at the back. This is a spot I'd definitely love to come back to! read more

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Amiga Amore is a newer Mexitalian restaurant in the heart of Highland Park. This spot has gained a lot of traction in the last few years. It was recently featured on Andrew, Steven, and Adam's new show. I recently came on weekend, and the service was spectacular. They constantly came to check in and even gave us an extra piece of Aguachile to allow us all to have a piece to share! The inside is significantly bigger than I expected. They have a whole back patio that's setup like a romantic backyard picnic. The food was definitely the highlight. Nearly every dish was a highlight. My favorite was the Duck, Duck, Duck as the flavor was bold and delicious. The Cacio e Pepe was also delicious, as I really liked the noodles. I was also shocked by how yummy the Ossobuco was! The price of all of the dishes was also very fair, especially compared to the options in the area. Overall, Amiga Amore is an amazing option for any occasion! A date night, food with friends, or if you want to find new flavors! read more

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Thank you so much for such a great experience and hospitality; the best seat is definitely at the bar! The atmosphere is very cozy and intimate, and the staff is very personable. I highly recommend starting with the aguachile scallops, and letting their hanger steak carne asada be the star, or their duck with homemade linguine. Sip on their refreshing watermelon or passionfruit highball, and top it off with their horchata ice cream and pistachio butter affogato, or their Elvis Pie if you're lucky enough to get it while it's on the menu. If you're looking for a healthier dessert, the burrata salad is perfect as a sweet-savory finale read more

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Came here for dinner, the interior is very cute. The staff are so friendly and attentive. The Aguachile was fresh, had great flavor, and decent size for sharing. The Elote agnolotti is my FAVORITE pasta dish, I can see why it's popular. I love the corn filling- I shared this dish, but will order my own next time! The duck duck duck is made with duck carnitas and has a savory, meaty flavor profile. The al pastor pork belly is juicy with a crunchy, crispy skin- also one of my favorites. To finish the meal we ordered the mango pie & strawberry cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Both options were sweet, but not overly sweet. Parking- street parking read more

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What a meal. Aguachile appetizer, al pastor pork belly, carne asada, pistachio horchata affogato. Nothing missed. Everything was thoughtful, artfully crafted, and treated with the utmost care and skill. It's not cheap, but excellent, skillfully prepared food rarely is. The aguachile was tangy, vibrant, and the perfect amount of spicy. The sweetness from the scallops were uplifted, not overshadowed, which was an incredible feat given the amount of flavor of everything else. Al pastor pork belly came next--sweet, charred pineapple, pork belly so crispy you have to crunch through it, all atop a parsnip puree so creamy and delicious you'll want to lick the PLATE, sprinkled with crispy celeriac and their fantastic corn tortillas alongside. What!!! This dish was a perfect concert of sweet, creamy, savory, crispy, and satisfying. I will think about the carne asada for a long time to come. First off, the meat itself is PERFECTLY tender. Juicy, full of flavor, paired with an aguachile verde that SANG with bright, citrusy goodness, a charred fresno chili that provided sweetness and heat, and an avocado/cucumber/red onion accompaniment that when all scooped up in the homemade piadina made for the most incredible bite. Also was fantastic with the corn tortillas, which our server was so kind to bring for my gluten-free partner. The pistachio horchata affogato was delicious, as was their crispy pistachio buñuelo that came with it. Such a good little treat to dip in the affogato and crunnnnchhhhh. The service was personable, funny, warm, super knowledgeable and super attentive. Everyone had such a dope vibe. The ambiance is unassuming and homey--definitely curated and cozy vibes, but unassuming in the sense that the food you receive is very much giving white-tablecloth, Michelin-guide. High praise? Maybe, but I mean it. read more

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I was really excited to try my two favorite cuisines-- Mexican and Italian. Unfortunately it was a mediocre at best type of quality and taste for the price point. The photos look amazing due to the high contrast of colors but the flavor wasn't there at all. We ordered the following: CHORIZO Y CLAMS $26.00 SWEET POTATO CEVICHE $17.00 PAPPARDELLE $30.00 CHILE COLORADO RIGATONI $27.00 HORCHATA $11.00 ENDIVE CITRUS SALAD $23.0 Sweet potato ceviche was refreshing but didn't taste anything like sweet potato. If anything it was beet and cold avocado flavor. The crisp was crunchy but needed salt. The habanero sauce was a joke (no heat, no flavor). Who was this "hot sauce" made for? The horchata was interesting as it was a pistachio horchata but it wasn't sweet and tasted like nut milk (almost like almond milk flavor). The chorizo and clams was probably the best thing on the menu. The rigatoni was too al dente and the texture was almost like lentil grained pasta. The flavor was just like chili with pasta in it. The shortened rigatoni was also an interesting choice. The pappardelle was honestly surprising. The pasta was extra thick and had a hint of green in the light. The flavor was exactly like a Shepard's pie but the seasoning of black pepper was perfect. This was the most flavored dish. The garnishes were a joke (micro sized and disproportionate compared the pasta). The endive salad was a special. We just shouldn't have ordered it at all. The parking was street parking. The ambiance was like a hole in the wall restaurant. The service was amazing. For that alone, I'd give an additional 0.5 stars. I was really disappointed. The cost was astronomically ridiculous in comparison to the flavors and cohesiveness of the dishes. I want my money back honestly. read more

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Amiga Amore has that low key hole in the wall vibe that makes you feel like you walked into someone's home. Parking is available on the street, but I can see that it can be hard to find during peak times. Food was just OK, there are definitely some interesting flavors with Italian/Mexican fusion. Unfortunately most Yelp reviews show the lunch/dinner menus and we happened to stumble upon a brunch only for Sunday lunch. I mainly came through to burn some expiring Open Table credits before they went to waste. It is pretty pricey for an average tasting meal. The service was average, given that they had a lot of people trying to also utilize the OpenTable credits. I probably would not come back unless I had expiring credits again, but I would highly suggest going for dinner instead of brunch. read more

Stopped by for a birthday dinner. We came at opening and seated outside. It started to get full after 6p and the little bugs were out in force. The plates were generally meant for sharing so we got zucchini bread, burrata, duck duck duck, rigatoni and pork belly, plus a cobbler for dessert. It was plenty for our party of four. We enjoyed the burrata and zucchini bread to start. The duck duck duck looks small but the pasta was quite filling and the duck was rich. The rigatoni had a good deal of pasta and clams and large prawns though the lobster were just small bits. The pastor pork belly was crispy with the accompanying pineapple and parsnips helped with the rich fatty texture. We parked on the street so just watch the signs. read more

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One of my favorite little unique gems you can only find in Highland Park. A Mexican-Italian fusion eatery that is a true love story, of food and lover chefs bringing their cuisines together. And they highlight the great flavors of both influences here! We came on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner and was seated at their outdoor patio at the back of the restaurant. There were a few other diners as well, as it's pretty cozy and small. Waiters and servers were all super nice and attentive, and happy to showcase their food and provide recommendations. I even believe the owners themselves were around serving food, asking how customers like their meals, which I thought to be a super nice touch! I believe you can't go wrong with anything here. My favorite bite was actually an unexpected one - their Octopus All'assasina - a charred octopus with butter ball potatoes and celery salad on top of some crunchy pasta? (I may be wrong, but I think it was this dish.) The flavors in that were incredible and I loved the Spanish flavors coming through with thoughtful ingredients and an Italian touch. We also had their Zucchini Bread (pine nut salsa maca and whipped ricotta, unique little bite!), Elote Agnolotti (a bit sweet with a corn filling with lime and cotija cheese), and Chili Colorado Rigatoni (a robust and heartier pasta bite with prime beef shank and Mexican sour cream). All pastas were cooked al dente and I loved how the pasta was such a great carrier of Mexican flavors through Italian-style dishes. Beautiful! This is perfect for a little date or showing close friends or family around town. It did seem there were other tourists or out-of-towners trying the place while I dined there, but I loved how special and intimate and truly homemade with love this place felt. Beautiful place to try and support! And they mentioned they have brunch on the weekends! read more

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Loved my experience at Amiga Amore. The bartender was so nice to us when we sat at the bar and gave us the specials of the day. I wanted to try to berry cobbler so bad, but we came for the classics since it was our first time. But oh wow the Salsa Macha!!!!! It comes with the Zucchni bread but the secret is to keep the spice and use it on the other dishes. Completely transformed the Paparadelle. Italian/Mexican, what a cool pairing. Very unique stuff read more

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The talent of chef Danielle cannot be beat. Every dish is carefully crafted to give you a tastebud orgasm. read more

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Amiga run don't walk to try Amiga Amore! The ambiance, service, and amazing food presentation are worth this experience. I've been now twice and tried their dinner and brunch menus it's definitely worth the try. Staff is has been very helpful and friendly! You truly feel taken care of. read more

We visited on a Friday night without reservations. Initially, we were offered seats at the bar, but the space was quite cramped due to a nearby table. They then considered seating us outside before ultimately providing us with a corner table, for which we were very grateful. The environment at Amiga Amore is warm and friendly, and the staff appeared to work together seamlessly. The food was delicious; I particularly enjoyed the two appetizers and a pasta dish that I tried. The yuzu drink was tangy yet delicious, and the agua fresca was perfectly refreshing. The ambiance makes it a perfect spot for a date. The team goes above and beyond to check on every guest and ensure they are well taken care of. I highly recommend making reservations, and coming with an appetite and a sense of adventure, as you are sure to have a delicious meal. read more

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Came here after seeing it featured in the LA Red Dining Book. Amiga Amore is tucked away in Highland Park, where Mexican cuisine meets Italian. It appears to be a small, intimate restaurant, but they have plenty of patio seating in the back as well. We tried a few different dishes. My favorites were the aguachile and elote agnolotti - both had great flavor profiles with fresh, quality ingredients. Didn't care as much for the duck, duck, duck or al pastor pork belly - felt like both could have used a bit of citrus/ spice, but that's a personal preference! Plenty of street parking in the area. read more

Amiga Amore - AGUACHILE - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the most unique foods was found here in this Mexican/Italian fusion spot. It's a small, cozy, and clean restaurant that is perfect for a date night. I came as a walk-in when it just opened at 4:30 PM and accommodated me right away. Every employee there was friendly and was on top of everything when it came to drinks and dishes. The food there was so delicious. I believe they mashed Mexican and Italian cuisine together very well. I got the chorizo/clam dish along with the duck pasta. Both were flavorful and portion sizes were enough to make me happily full. Don't forget to add in their homemade habanero sauce if you want to have an extra kick. I'll be definitely back here because the other foods on the menu sound just as appetizing! read more

Amiga Amore - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This restaurant is small but has such a welcoming atmosphere. I suggest dining in the patio they have out back because there's a cool breeze there. I noticed that the heat from the kitchen tends to settle in their main dining area. The food comes out fast when you order it. Please get the sweet potato ceviche. The flavors are incredible! I can't decide whether that or the elote agnolotti was my favorite because the latter has such a layered flavor that is unforgettable. My hubby savored the duck duck duck while my son snarfed down the cacio e pepe. Service is top notch. They are attentive to your needs without hovering. We appreciated how kind the staff were. Take note though that they have a credit card surcharge of 3% and a "kitchen love" surcharge of 4%. Just so you don't get surprised. But it's worth it to shell out a couple more dollars. I don't know a single place in LA that can make Mexitalian food this superbly. read more

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If you want to know what love tastes like, just eat the food at Amiga Amore. It is, by far, one of the best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. The place feels like home, the service is incredible, and the food is just out of this world. Mexican-Italian in ways that are so fresh, so u issue, so creative, and so delicious, it's a new experience every time. Places like Amiga Amore is what makes LA special. And this is as special as it gets. read more

Better late than never! A coworker had to told me about this restaurant long time ago and I had it on my to do list but never went until just recently. Now I regret that I hadn't gone earlier. What a cute place, a hole in the wall that feels like a private kitchen had expanded with a tent into the patio. The staff was wonderful and the food spectacular. Very charming combination of flavors and textures brought out full aroma and taste bud excitement! Octopus super tender, fish aquachiles a dream, burrata frutta carta, elote, duck mole and endive fruit salad all spectacular. And believe it or not, I did even like their tiramisu even though I'm still believing that my own one is the best. read more

Amiga Amore - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I looked forwarded to trying this restaurant but was slightly underwhelmed. The hostess kindly let us sit indoor even though I reserved patio seating. Octopus All'assasina was a bit chewy, but it was a big piece. For Elote Agnolotti, the filling was all cream. I was hoping for at least bits of kernels. Chile Colorado Rigatoni was tasty. However, both pasta dishes were not hot enough, temperature-wise. The portion in general was on the lighter side. For dessert, we had a seasonal fruit pie (peach or something?) and the Pistachio Horchata Affogato. The affogato was topped with a crispy, churro type of pastry. Both presentation and flavors were great regarding the affogato. The restaurant is tiny. Reservations are a must unless you want to sit at the bar. A wedding took place in the patio that night, so I imagine the patio must be of a decent size. Service was pleasant, so I'm on the fence about the restaurant. read more

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This place is a pure gem! The parking can be tricky but if you go on the earlier side you can get lucky. Highly recommend making reservations in advance. There aren't that many tables inside, it is very tiny but they have a patio in the back with heaters that's perfect. Hostess was great and we were seated right away. Our server was really sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. The food here is just sublime! Here's what we had: -Zucchini bread - sooo good! Must get! -Seasonal autumnal salad - best salad I've ever had. The balance of flavors was perfect. Must get. -Clams with Chorizo - tasty but the chorizo was just ok. -Scallop crudo- delicious, refreshing and packs a punch of flavor. -Elote Agnolotti- another must get. Holy moly! They got all of the flavor of esquitas in the form of an exquisite and refined pasta. I'm drooling just thinking about it! -Duck duck carnitas pasta - tasted just like carnitas mixed with cacio pepe-like style pasta. Rich and satisfying -Carne asada - the meat was cooked exactly as we ordered it - rare. Everyone loved it. I thought the tortilla was a little thick and the meat could've had more flavor. I also ordered an agua fresca - Jamaica and it was the best I've ever had. As a Mexi-Italian myself, I am so excited to bring my family and friends. Thank you, Amiga Amore. I am in love with you, my friend!!! read more

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Good, but not worth the price to return casually. Amiga Amore has a modest store front, but inside is something much more cozy. The backyard seating expands the capacity, but it's giving pandemic fresco dining with heat lamps and music festival type tent. If you could, sit inside so that atmosphere matches closer to the price that you're paying. The house made pastas are the focus, but the quantities are small; enough for two to share. The flavors a unique and innovated and worth a try once during a special occasion. But my partner left hungry even after paying $100. We ordered two pastas: Elote Agnolotti (25)- we split the street corn filled pasta in half which resulted in 6 to 7 pieces each. The filling was corn-y, but in a great way with every use of lime to cut the saltiness. It was good and unique. Duck Duck Duck (30) this duck linguine with tiny pieces of duck skin was rich. My partner loved this a lot more. Creamy and heavy and a bit more pasta than the elote. There were a few bits of duck meat, but for the price they could have been more generous. The folks next to us complained about cartilage so they got their dessert on the house. They also asked for no cilantro... what an interesting.. um existence. Before you ask, yes they were. Maybe I should have complained that there was corn in my elote pasta to get some free dessert. Speaking of dessert, we ordered the pistachio affogato and PAID 16 for it. Ice cream was simple, the pistachio butter was very interesting. The cookie was mild and the coffee was bitter. It was worth $6 tops. The biggest scam is the credit card surcharge of 3%. Yall cant bake this into your $30 pasta prices? Which they also add tax to which is unethical. We should only be taxed on the food. Not taxed to pay for your credit card machine. Service was nice. Recommendations were sufficient. Try once, but bring cash because in this economy, every dollar matters. read more

Came here with my daughter and we absolutely loved it!!! The burrata is something I have tried to recreate several times it is so excellent!!! Excellent service even on a Saturday evening at dinner time. Looks very small from the outside and parking isn't easy but do not let that deter you!!! It's totally worth it!! The inside is super cute and I believe they have a back area also we just didn't make it out that way. The food was excellent and we woo definitely be back with the rest of the family! read more

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This place is the cutest little hole in the wall. Went here for date night and it was an immaculate choice. The elote pasta and sweet potato ceviche were SO GOOD. I will dream about it everyday. Service was also quick and attentive. Will definitely recommend to others AND return. Oh, the drinks were also fire. read more

Amiga Amore - Elote agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

regarding the food :), it's a mixed bag, the ribeye chicharrones are phenomenal, the corn pasta dish is amazing, and the duck duck duck is very good. The scallops are horrendous and just taste like lemon and the pastor was inexcusable. The service :) I don't weigh Service too much, I find a hit or miss depending on the day time of day, etc., I wouldn't say it was the best service, but they were friendly enough, just a little forgetful. The ambience is not great, there's nothing particularly nice or special about the venue, the inside seating is bland, and the outside is sitting on what feels like asphalt parking lot. Now where they really do some points, is the price. They are obviously pricing themselves for the $150 credit through Chase Sapphire, reserve, not a single dish was good value, or worth it. You get four scallops for 30 bucks, three pork bellies for $40, tiny tiny strips of the Chicharron for 30 bucks, we spent $230 after tip and this was not worth it. read more

tl;dr the signature agnolotti highlights an ambitious lineup of sometimes overly ambitious Mexican-Italian fusion cuisine Chef Danielle Durran-Zecca's Amiga Amore began as a popular pop-up before quietly transitioned to a brick and mortar in 2023. Within 2 years it has become one of the most acclaimed spots in Los Angeles. Durran-Zecca was a James Beard semifinalist for Best Emerging Chef in 2024 and Best Chef in 2025. Her focus: "Mexitalian" fusion fare. Blink and you'll miss the diminutive storefront on the east end of York. Green-and-yellow cursive font nearly blends into the whitewashed plaster exterior. Inside, your eyes are drawn to the pop of aqua above the two-tiered bar in the back. A single wooden beam runs the length of the restaurant. Tiny, slightly worn tables are paired with mismattched wooden chairs and benches. Amarena Toschi cherry jars are repurposed into flower vases. A light breeze flows infrom the open door. Unobtrusive, vibey instrumental music is drowned out by the roar of chatter. My partner and I booked a reservation for early weekend dinner, and we had our choice of table. We were advised to order a mix of dishes to share. The Aguachile mocktail was a zingy, virgin take on a spicy margarita, highlighted by a sweet and spicy serrrano syrup; the only thing not to like was the $13 price tag. Across the food, our favorite dish was the signature Elote Agnolotti. This ambitious plate took butternut squash ravioli and sprinkled some classic Mexican street food flare. The result: a masterclass in balanced flavor, weighed down only by the awkward, two-bite size of each noodle. We also enjoyed the Aguachile appetizer, which had a salty and sour tang in each bite. The passion fruit-based puree dominated both the delicate sea bass and the more-pretty-than-practical squid ink tostada crisps. The daily special Octopus Fideo was more hit than miss, as the smokey octopus and rich yuzu-garlic aoili compensated for the gummy noodles. Lastly, the Chorizo y Clams featured a briney broth that was weighed down by tough, undercooked solid components and slightly soggy bread. Our primary server was robotic and transactional, but the ancillary staff members felt warmly inviting. The eyebrow-raising bill totaled over $150 (after tax and tip); my partner and I agreed that the price felt expensive for a self-described "casual" meal. I was impressed by how seemlessly the dishes incorporated both cuisine styles, and all of the food fell solidly within the "good" range (occasionally reaching "excellent"). The highs made our visit to Amiga Amore worthwhile, even if I won't be a repeat customer anytime soon. read more

Amiga Amore - Elote Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A culinary adventure in each bite! I visited Amiga Amore on a busy Saturday night. My friend made reservations for 6:45pm. We got very lucky and found street parking right across the street. We arrived on time and were seated right away. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and one pasta. At one point Chef Danielle came to our table to drop off a drink and check on the food. She was incredibly nice and made the night that much more special! Ambiance & Service - 5/5 Aguachile - I know the fruit pure for this dish changes seasonally. When we ordered (in March), the aguachile included a tangy passionfruit which was a complex compliment to the fish. It came with freshly fried blue corn tostadas. 5/5 Endive salad - My friend liked this salad more than me. I wasn't a fan of the grapefruit, but overall it was a nice, refreshing salad. 3/5 Spaghetti fritti - A simple but comfy dish. 4/5 Chorizo y clams - This dish was a standout! Perfectly seasoned and delicious. If you can only order one dish, this is it! 5/5 Duck duck duck pasta - creamy succulent pasta with healthy shreds of duck. 4/5 Espresso martini - tasty and more refreshing and light in body than a typical espresso martini. 5/5 read more

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We reserved a table through OpenTable for two birthdays. Service was good, the family style food was simple with excellent presentation and had high quality ingredients. Nice music playing in the background. Highlights - the steak, nopal as an ingredient used throughout the dishes, the clams with chorizo (although beans were not cooked fully), and the americano (so frothy and clean after taste). In addition, the customer service was great. When there was a mistake on a dish, the team quickly checked on us and replaced it. We would try the salads again, and would opt out of the huitlacoche pasta, and flour tortillas. Although creative for a dish, we realize we love huitlacoche as a guisado, sautéed and in its whole form in dishes more than blended in pasta. The bread for the table was okay. I heard it was made in house but honestly couldn't tell because of the thin cut and how toasty it was. It would have been nice to taste more of its sourdough flavor and texture. In addition, curious if a gluten free options for pastad and bread, and more vegetarian-friendly proteins for dishes including main dishes might be possible in the future. Overall good place to try out. read more

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