Came across this place on line and it sounded interesting. It's vegetarian and they are open for…read morebreakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh organic cold-pressed juices and a full bar. I went with the Butcher's mushroom, quinoa & beet burger. And it didn't disappoint. They do serve an Impossible Burger, but I would recommend the beet burger. Easily one of the best vegetarian burgers I've ever had. And they don't skimp on the size. Got the special sauce on the side just in case I didn't like it. It was so good that I was dipping my potatoes in it. I will definitely go back and try the breakfast.

I didn't like my dish, it had too many competing flavors and was too strongly seasoned…read more I saw wait staff leave the bathroom and probably not wash their hands. And then there was poop toilet paper in the bathroom trash can. It was noticeable because it was filed to the top and was facing upwards. Both single stalls were occupied for 8 minutes. Making it seem like it impossible to wash my hands. My cloth napkin at the table had a brown stain on it. After seeing poop I couldn't stop thinking about poop. The food is over priced the dishes are no big deal. I would not return again. I liked the outdoor patio.

Italy's quality cold cut sandwiches have landed in LA. The bread is fresh and delicious. The meats…read moreand cheeses are high quality. La Paradiso is the goat. If it's your first time here, or you're not sure what to get, then order this (unless you have a nut allergy). The meat, cheese, and pistachio paste will change your life. It's the best sandwich.

Be aware of a GOOD thing...these sandwiches are HUGE!!…read more We had the Caprese and the Veggie and clearly we could have shared one sandwich as we ended up having half and then having the other half for dinner at home. For five dollars extra you can upgrade and include a drink and a bag of potato chips. Very good food, the bread was fresh out of the oven and the ingredients were amazing. Outside seating in a nice shaded patio. I definitely recommend.

I met my friend for breakfast this morning at 8:30 am. Since it was so early, we were able to…read moregrab a four-top table on their patio, just outside of the open-air, stylishly beachy restaurant. We both ordered coffees, a latte and an Americano. She had the overnight oats bowl, which looked delicious and filing, and I had the avocado toast on sourdough. So fresh and good! The staff were very nice and friendly, and this is a great, laidback place to have breakfast. There is a large parking lot in front of the restaurant; paid parking only. I will come back and bring my boyfriend! Great location across the street from Venice Beach, too.

​We dropped by Great White to grab some drinks and quick bites to cool off from the LA heat. It is…read morea truly visually beautiful restaurant with a large outdoor area, gorgeous lighting, and large moving windows that make the space feel completely open. The staff are dressed in matching white t-shirts and pants, and the shirts say "All-Day Cafe." However, we walked in a little after 3:00 PM and found out we couldn't order smoothies (which end at 3:00) or breakfast items (which end much earlier at 11:00). For an "all-day cafe," that felt like a bit of a misrepresentation. ​Since it was very, very hot outside, I was disappointed that they were serving lukewarm water. Unfortunately, there was no vegan pizza on the menu, but our first waiter was very, very nice and friendly, and he had the kitchen accommodate us by omitting the cheese, substituting olive oil for chili oil, and adding spinach. The pizza turned out to be very thin, but yummy, and my party also enjoyed the ceviche. I had an iced coconut coffee that was absolutely delicious. ​After our first waiter ended his shift, our second waiter, Mike H., took over the table and never checked on us not even one single time after someone dropped off the food. When a small issue came up with one of the plates, he was just so nonchalant and dismissive, and Mike didn't add to the ambiance of the place at all. Fortunately, I believe it was a manager who then stepped in with a smile and addressed the issue, which was really nice. Aside from that unfortunate service experience, the food and drinks were tasty, but the misleading menu hours, lukewarm water on a hot day, and inattentive waiter definitely left room for improvement.

we couldn't have asked for a better evening. The food is "Out of this world"!!! We ordered the…read morefish and chips and the crab stuffed shrimp. Couldn't have asked for better. Oh, and the wine, magnificent!!! Will definitely return when in town.

I took my friend here who was visiting from the East Coast. She MUST eat gluten-free, I can eat…read morewhatever I want. However, I wanted to treat her and to also try gluten-free. I wasn't sure I would like it or not, but I can tell you I ended up eating it all. It was awesome, every single dish! I'm going here again...even without her haha! We started with the focaccia which was delicious, although it tastes different than what gluten made focaccia tastes like. It was very light and crisp, not as rustic as regular gluten made, and even more enjoyable with the spiced olive oil that accompanied it. As an appetizer we tried the fried stuffed squash blossom with minted ricotta. OMG!! That was SO incredibly tasty! We definitely want that again... and we will later Today! I had the pasta Bolognese and my friend had the fish and chips which we shared and we both loved each of them. The fish was so crispy and delicious and it came with gluten-free fries which were also awesome. We had two glasses of wine which we loved, and we were very impressed with our server, Cameron, who is obviously an expert on their impressively large wine collection. He is a legitimate wine connoisseur. I asked a couple of ridiculous questions, yet he answered them so politely with his highly knowledgable answer. He was such a wonderful SOMM as well as a very friendly and personable server... with a wonderful sense of humor. So. I want people who are not gluten-free to know it's good to try to try this place. Everything is not only tasty but beautifully presented and the room is so cozy. If you're worried about trying gluten-free don't be. I asked Cameron's opinions on the food and I'll tell you he did not steer us wrong. Highly recommended by both of us; My friend with Celiac disease and myself who professors to be 'normal' (not gluten free). Oh.. we could not fit in dessert, but are very sad not to have been able to. There was a a beautiful display of luscious looking desserts that we will also have to go back for tonight, we must try to make room for one this evening or at least take a couple to go. Enjoy it!

My wife cousin invited us to dinner at Chulita in Venice to get away the heat and feel coolness of…read morebreeze from ocean not far away from the restaurant. When we arrive at the restaurant we notice people waiting outside the restaurant waiting for a table or meeting other people to get together at the restaurant. Finding parking in this tight Venice community can be frustrating due the neighborhood and also businesses in surrounding area. When we got to the restaurant we seen there's a line to get a table hostess say it's about an hour but she we sit by the patio with the great view of the street and everyday life. Sitting at the patio was very nice with the crowd noise from inside the restaurant. The waitess hand us the menu and look at it see what fuzzy about this restaurant. We look around and smelling the amora of the food that people enjoying it. We looking at the menu my wife cousin decided to order the Barbacao tacos with Borracho black beans and my wife order the chicken tings quesadilla and I got the cheese quesadilla. We notice everybody is having a good time with family and friends enjoy the food. Our food arrived it looks so good I took a bite of the chees quesadilla I was very impressive with the level of flavors in quesadilla the sauce is amazing full of flavor is classic technique to make the sauce go along with quesadilla. The queso Oaxaca add it more intense,savory to the dish I love. My wife fell love with chicken tinga quesadilla say flavors brought harmony to the dish very much. Her cousin enjoy her Barbacao tacos but her Borracho black beans were to salty but enjoy the meal. We order the pumpkin spice churro it's vegan/gluten-free dessert we're surprise how good was it so much flavor. The churro were light and crispy sprinkles with cinnamon sugar comes salted coconut coffee sauce very good we enjoyed the dessert. We like thank our waitress and the staff being friendly and kind. THANK YOU.

Chulita was a solid brunch stop in Venice! The space has a fun, laid-back vibe and everything came…read moreout looking beautiful. We tried the fish dish, waffles, and barbacoa taco. The fish was cooked really well and served over greens fresh, light, and a nice option if you don't want something super heavy. The barbacoa taco was tender and had a great presentation with the pickled onions and avocado salsa. The waffles were definitely the star for me. Loaded with strawberries, blackberries, whipped cream, and a sweet drizzle, they were indulgent without being completely over the top. I'd order those again! My only reason for landing at 4 stars instead of 5 was the flavor. Everything was good and clearly well prepared, but a couple of the savory dishes felt like they needed just a little more seasoning or something to make the flavors really pop. Nothing was bad by any means I just kept waiting for that extra punch. Overall, solid food, beautiful presentation, and a great Venice atmosphere. I'd definitely come back and try a few more things from the menu.

This was my second time at Bella's Beach House. Overall, the food was decent, but the atmosphere…read moreand vibes were definitely the highlight. We ordered a variety of cut rolls and sashimi, along with the truffle fries, which were delicious. The drinks were also really good. Service was okay nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. Overall, it's a nice spot with a great atmosphere. I'd come back if I'm in the neighborhood, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

This place was suuuuper cute. The vibe was great and it's beautifully decorated. I enjoyed both my…read moredrinks, as well as the rock shrimp & teriyaki burger. Really good. But I have two reasons for only rating it a 3-star. One, the bathroom. Super dark, super cramped, with only one sink. And second, the mouse. We had already eaten and enjoyed our meal and decided to order another drink when we saw the mouse right in the server's station. And no one batted an eye. So I would assume workers could be used to it. While I understand the area and how difficult it can be to keep pests at bay. It's extremely disturbing after having a meal somewhere and seeing that. I didn't want to give a 1-star since the food was good. So I wanted to at least give credit where credit is due. But mice? Yikes. It takes the experience down several notches.

Only two critiques: 1. lack of human interaction. I get these commercial kitchens are more…read moreeconomical for small businesses but part of what I look for when eating out is the service. The interaction with staff to either just receive a smile or ability to ask questions about the food/processes goes a long way- especially in this digital dominance era. Though, the staff of the space (not Talo) were friendly. There is one female (didn't catch her name but she's a petit brunette ) that was great! So The Colony did well at hiring job at hiring her. 2. Second critique- lack of flavor. This is the reason for the minus one star. Please don't offer tacos if the food isn't going to have the delicious flavor and spices that Mexican cuisine has. The meat was under-seasoned and lacking the complex mix of ingredients not only in the meat but also the salsa. The salsa also had a off texture. If you take on a culture's food, and you are not of that heritage, please please please master the flavor. Or create dishes of your own heritage that better represents the flavor of the plate so consumers aren't misled on what to expect - flavorwise. Other than that, love & appreciate everything else about this business. Especially after googling them and seeing more of their business operations and values. From the quality of the ingredients - organic, grassfed, seed oil free- to the minimal plastic exposure. Really appreciate it. The price point, considering the quality of ingredients, is fair. I hope as they grow, they can also offer counter orders as opposed to just relying on tablets as well as fine-tune the seasoning of their food.

I want to love this place but in no world are these portions worth $27+ for a single plate...read more

Uovo Italian Restaurant It may be a chain mostly located in…read morethe westside of Los Angeles, however the beautiful and homely atmosphere at every location makes it feel one of a kind and special. Not only is every location suitable for fine dining, the hospitality of the restaurant makes you feel welcomed and connected. The best thing on the menu hands down is the truffle pasta with a touch of pepper. Everytime I dine here, I get at least 3 plates all to myself. One time, I greedily ordered 5 because I couldnt get enough. Definitely a special place with delicious food, amazing hospitality, and a warm environment no matter which location you're at.

Second time at this place and the strawberry dessert was recommended by Zuleyka and it was nothing…read moreshort of fantastic. All of her recommendations were amazing dishes. I recommend this place for a true pasta experience !

A Venice gem. Sitting outside is my preferred vibe but the inside and the bar seating are also a…read moregood time. The bartender and staff know what they're doing and know their menu well. The spicy vodka Lumache is fantastic, as was the corn agnatolli. They have a seasonal menu with some year-round menu items, so it's cool that they're working with ingredients from each season. I'll be back to try more of their dishes, but between what I had and the tables next to me ordered, everything looked excellent.

Oysters--ordered a dozen of the world's smallest oysters, equivalent to 1/2 dozen normal-sized…read moreones. Rigatoni Carbonara--incredibly salty. Just...salty. It's like they seasoned it twice. Strozzapreti--lightly sauced, which is fine, but about 1/2 cup of meat for the entire dish. Pasta shape was a little difficult to eat and was super al dente. Bland. Not a whole lot of flavor to this one at all. Basque cheesecake--the best thing we ordered. Too bad it's not Italian. Overall, an overpriced, mediocre meal.

I have a friend who lives near here who comes by a few times a week, so I might be a bit biased by…read moreher experience. When we sat down, they were not super busy for a weekend breakfast. They have a really nice outdoor patio area. I think since my friend is a frequent diner here, we got exceptional service, but they do seem very nice anyway! I love the idea of a totally vegan restaurant with a full menu. I probably was going to order a breakfast item, but the nachos caught my eye. They were delicious, topped with lots of avocado pieces and a spicy salsa. We got a buffalo cauliflower to share and it was really good. My companion had the chorizo burrito and he really liked it. I tried a bite of the potatoes on the side and they were amazing. It's cool to have vegan food that tastes diverse and decadent!

finally got around to trying this vegan restaurant for dineLA, and i had a great experience! they…read moreseem to be going for a more upscale dinner experience, but i have heard great things about their breakfast as well! i started with the i am luminous lemonade, which was the perfect refreshing drink to pair with my meal. we tried both the delectable corn ribs and the eclectic cauliflower for starters. i really enjoyed both of them and thought they were flavorful, though the cauliflower definitely comes with more food to eat in general! i would like if they gave more corn, but it was good. i got the "i am loving" black rice bowl, and really enjoyed the crispy brussel sprouts with the pickled veg and sesame dressing. i am usually not a huge quinoa fan, but i thought this bowl was done well. i tried some of my friends "i am kansha" and WOW that smokiness on the tofu is something i haven't gotten elsewhere. we ended with the "i am appreciated" strawberry cheesecake. i was not a fan of the nutty crust myself, but i liked the cake. doesn't have much of a cheesecake texture, a lot lighter, but i appreciated the fruity fluffiness! we were able to find parking on a close by residential street. i will be back to try more items!