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4.4 (269 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Shrimp Ceviche
Najeya K.

When in doubt, Bacari!! Perfect place for a date, girls night, family dinner, ANYTHING. Moroccan Cigars 10/10: Fav Item. Delicious egg-roll style appetizer. Comes with a delicious garlic sauce for dipping. Filled with lamb + Chicken. Stuffed Mushrooms 1000/10: ALL TIME FAV. Such a delicacy!! Comes with 5 steaming hot mushrooms filled with cheese & topped with fresh pesto. MUST TRY. Shrimp Ceviche 8/10: I love ordering this appetizer!! It is fresh & comes with taco-seasoned chips. Mediterranean Street Corn 6/10: pretty good, but i'd definitely call this Mexican Street Corn.. has nothing to do with the Middle East lol. Shawarma Tacos 6/10: They're alright! Nothing special. Smoked Mushroom Pizza 10/10: BEST PIZZA THEY HAVE. I loooove this pizza it is amazing. Seriously, the thin crust is perfect. Bread Pudding 10/10 I always loooove ordering it. Comes in a hot mini skillet with yummy vanilla ice cream on top. Mac & Cheese 5/10: pretty mid. Nothing too special.

watermelon salad and seabass
Ari G.

Bacari Beverly Hills has great atmosphere. I really appreciated the way the menu encourages you to explore and share because there were so many dishes worth trying. The banana brûlée latté was an unexpected standout for me. The sea bass and watermelon salad were both excellent, and the mac & cheese was rich and worth ordering. My one skip would be the little gem salad. It was average at best, especially when compared with everything else we ordered. I love when a restaurant takes familiar ingredients and gives them a little personality, and there was plenty of that here.

Dining decor
Amber S.

I loved this place so much. My husband and I found this place from TikTok recommendations and we were not disappointed. The aycd option is gold! The tapas were also tasty but I just wish the portion sizes were a bit bigger for the price point. Specifically the sea bass . All of the servers chipped in to serve us so it was very nice not having to wait long to order more items. We enjoyed the Mac and cheese and pork belly bites. The restaurant itself has a beautiful esthetic. The decor was so cozy and nice. Nevermind the fact that we were eaten alive by mosquitoes but the thoughtful servers were going around offering off bug spray. I can't wait to come back to try more tapas and more drink combinations and cocktails

Lee S.

This restaurant offers small shareable plate dishes. I ordered the skirt steak, Sea bass, brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, roasted broccoli and shrimp, ceviche. All of the dishes had good flavor and were seasoned well. Unfortunately, I did find the brussel sprouts extremely dry and difficult to chew. I did bring this issue to the attention of Richard, (who I believe was the manage). He apologized and told me he would remove the item from my check which, he did. This was very much appreciated and a bit unexpected.

Ceci
Darianna C.

I prefer this location (formerly Villa Blanca) to the one in Silverlake (formerly Cliff's Edge) and the one in Sherman Oaks (formerly Rive Gauche). Service was friendly and efficient. Food was good, extensive menu so good for large groups as there is something for everyone. Lots of gluten free options . My SoCal Staple mocktail was delicious. It's a nice affordable place to eat in BH. I do wish they would stop expanding - there's now one in Long Beach, Culver City, Glendale, Playa Del Rey (clearly an influx of private equity money) When you open one in every other neighborhood it cheapens the product and becomes a chain! But if you're going to go to a Bacari, this location is my top pick.

Valerie G.

Really enjoyed the food here, especially the sabich- that plate stole my heart. Although I'm a huge fan of shawarma, I wasn't much of a fan of the shawarma tacos. Great customer service. Pretty cool chill layout.

Sabich ($17)
Jennifer H.

Came here for an early dinner on Sunday, and there was no wait. My friend and I split the Tuscan kale salad ($14), oyster mushroom ($16), and sabich ($17). I got the Moroccan cigars ($14) for myself, and she got the seabass ($19). My fave was the Moroccan cigars. It was basically like a spring roll with lamb and chicken inside. The side sauce was too spicy for me though. I also enjoyed the kale salad - super refreshing. The oyster mushroom dish was interesting - the spices covered the mushroom taste, so it kinda tasted like chewy chicken. The sabich was also interesting - there was a hard boiled egg, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes on top of a pita. It was fun to try these different dishes and different flavors. Service was quite slow despite the restaurant not seeming to be super busy.

Anthony K.

Great food, great drinks, great vibe. Came for a few small plates and accidentally ordered the whole menu.

Shawarma Tacos
Hillary T.

WOW! This restaurant has surprised me in the best way possible! Ambiance: I love the Italian/Mediterranean inspired furnishing throughout the place. Very romantic mood. Candle light was on every table and the whole restaurant had a warm lighting. Great place for a trendy casual date-night. I went with my best friend and we still had a great time. The restroom was really nice. The stone sink, the aromatic herbal essential oils, and the hand soap was absolutely phenomenal. Their soaps and candles are available for purchase. Food: Absolutely incredible. We got the burrata, Asian pear pizza, and the Shawarma tacos. Everything tasted divine. You can tell they use quality ingredients, especially their cheeses. It is something that you have to come and take your time with the food to savor the whole experience. For dessert we got the Malabi. It had rose syrup, coconut, and some other stuff. I honestly didn't care to read what was in it. It just sounded good. I like rose flavorings. It was heavenly! Service: I can't remember our server name. I just knew it was either Josh or John. He was amazing. He explained everything to us and was very attentive.

Charred Broccoli
Ashley E.

I came to this restaurant for dinner through Entrepreneur Dinner Club on a Tuesday night. The restaurant is not huge so it was a bit cramped in there because I think there were four groups that day. It was definitely bustling with energy and good vibes. The waiter took a little bit of time to get to us, I think, because it was so busy. Once he took our order, he was super attentive and on top of it and the food started coming out really quickly. Now they will tell you that the dishes are tapas style but as you can see from the pictures, they're actually maybe two to three times what tapas style really is. Just be mindful of that. I ordered four dishes thinking that it was going to be small plates and it actually turned out to be like regular-sized plates of food. I definitely ended up taking a bunch of stuff home. However every single thing that I ordered was really good and that was the hard part because I wanted to eat all of it but I also didn't want to be a fatty especially in front of new people. My most favorite dish was the broccoli. It was so well flavored and perfectly cooked. My next favorite dish was the oyster mushroom dish. I thought it was going to be oyster mushroom kebabs but it actually turned out to be like an oyster mushroom flatbread. The oyster mushroom was seasoned so well that it actually looked like meat and had to use a flashlight to really look closely at it. When I bit into it it was definitely an oyster mushroom and tasted so good. My next favorite dish was the beets. I got it without the cream. I also got the broccoli without the dairy as well. The beets were really fresh and delicious. I also got the bread, which I didn't expect to be as good as it was especially with that garlic oil that was so good. The bread was fresh and warm so I would definitely get that again. My least favorite dish is actually the sea bass. That's not to say that it was nasty or anything but I feel like the skin could have been crispier throughout. The skin was only crispy on the thinner end of the fish and not really on the wider end of the fish. The sea bass wasn't really well flavored in my opinion. The corn and the shishito peppers were definitely a really nice touch to the dish so I appreciated that. I also really liked that it had those tomatoes in there. All in all I would definitely come back here. I also learned that there's multiple locations so I would definitely try out one of those. I was just very well pleased with my experience.

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OG R.

Went here to celebrate a birthday. They asked if there was an occasion for the dinner. We said we're there for a bday celebration. During dinner, we even asked the server what she recommends for a birthday dessert. The birthday dessert came out... but there was no candle. That was a little disappointing. The staff was good, otherwise. The food was pretty good. They love putting green onions in most of their plates. LOL I enjoyed sitting on the patio. The interior is too dark for my liking. Don't get an espresso martini here. It's not good!

Shawarma Tacos and Asian Pear & Brie Pizza
Ann L.

Casual bar/lounge/lunch and or dinner dining spot in BH. Great place to take a break after a long day of shopping or to grab some food quickly. Honestly didn't have much expectation but I stand corrected. Most orders were tapas portions (except the pizzas although still reasonably portioned) which allowed us to try several selections off the menu. Can't pick a favorite as they were all exceptional. And the drinks were also top notch. 1. Asian pear and Brie pizza: excellent. The leftovers were also just as exceptional. Flat bread pizza (6 small thin slices) topped with guava fromage, arugula, slices of Asian pears for the slight crunch and sweetness. Fantastic. Just order 2. Shawarma tacos: Smokey chicken with cabbage and pickled onions. Very good. 3. Tripoline Pasta: handmade pasta with pasilla pepper cream and romesco (to give it a creamy and nutty texture with a slight spicy kick). Phenomenal. Ended up ordering a second. A must order!!! Also had the love letter cocktail which was the best. Japanese whiskey with toasted marshmello garnish which gave it a sweet and Smokey flavor to the cocktail. Well done Bacari!!! Definitely another stop or two soon.

Little Gem Salad
Kevin M.

When Bacari opened in the valley, I was intrigued to see how it compares to the location in Beverly Hills. What better way to find out than a brunch resy for Mother's Day. This location is at the corner of Brighton Way and N Camden Drive. They only do valet for dinner so it's going to be street parking but there's a parking structure around the corner next to Marea. They were definitely busy given it's Sunday and on Mother's Day but our server made sure we were taken care of. If you're not familiar, Bacari does Mediterranean Small Plates family style. For a party of 4, we got 6 plates and it was more than enough. The Beverly Hills location is a definitely a vibe and I recommend to sit outside especially if going for brunch. Also if anyone asks, it's pronounced bah-ka-ree.

Kids plate! Salmon and pasta - they get to chose one main and one side. We also got a side of veggies

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Il Pastaio - My favorite

Il Pastaio

3.9(2.5k reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$$

One of the best Sicilian restaurants in town. Everything we tried was 5+ stars!!! Beautifully…read moreexecuted dishes from the vibrant presentation, refined flavor, and exceptional hospitality. The menu is pretty dense but so far all four dishes were immaculate. Excited to come back to try the rest of the menu. Paccheri Alla Justin Bieber is an extra wide and chewy Rigatoni pasta with vodka sauce named after the famous pop star. Add a delicious sprinkle of Parmesan and OMG it becomes heavenly. Such simple ingredients but explosive flavors. A must order Garganelli Verdi Alle Sougnole: Spinach garganelli with asparagus giving the dish a vibrant green color. The added morel mushrooms is what makes this dish. Light flavoring but still very eloquent. My favorite dish so far. A must must order. Risotto Nero: perfectly cooked rice with a generous amount of calamari, shrimp, and scallop in a squid ink sauces. So incredible. You must try this dish too Capricciosa: freshly chopped lettuce, chicken, cannellini beans in a delicious light mustard dressing. Incredibly refreshing. Please try this too. Il Pastaio does it all-from pastas, risottos, salads. Haven't tried the desserts yet but I'm sure I'll get around to it . Will be a regular here!

I've been to Il Pastaio quite a few times already and I always find it to be just okay. The pastas…read moreare just okay, I usually get the justin bieber and the truffle pasta. I think it's a bit tooooo expensive for what it is, but it's in Beverly Hills so I guess it makes sense. Workers are friendly and if you don't want to pay for valet, you can park at one of the parking structures nearby.

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Il Pastaio - Upscale but not pretentious

Upscale but not pretentious

Il Pastaio - Chicken was very tender and delicious. Slightly on the salty side, but still tasty. Potatoes and side vegetables are cooked to perfection.

Chicken was very tender and delicious. Slightly on the salty side, but still tasty. Potatoes and side vegetables are cooked to perfection.

Il Pastaio - Expansive and impressively stocked bar

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Expansive and impressively stocked bar

Il Cielo - Il Cielo's Front Patio with our tall lit palm Tree.

Il Cielo

4.0(1.8k reviews)
0.9 mi
•$$$

We came here for our anniversary as a couple and it was quite an experience! Ambience was…read moreincredible, service was amazing! And yes their food was top notch! We got their Linguine Linguini Ai Frutti Di Mare, their polipo, and then their Filetto Di Manzo! Well of it was so good and we felt the portions were great! One of the best places in LA for a romantic and special night! We street parked!

Came to try them out for Dine LA dinner ($65/pp) and good thing we did because the execution of the…read morefood doesn't match the original price point. If it's not during Dine LA, I would likely not come back. Little did we know there was a very obvious explanation for not being full for a Sunday dinner despite the gorgeous patio being perfect for romantic dates. Overall 4 stars: 5 stars for ambiance 4 stars for service 3 stars for food Got the: 1. Toscana (7/10): - This salad was wilted by the time it got to us and not crispy anymore, so we suspect it's been sitting out for a while. - Would've been a 9/10 If it was served fresh 2. Pappardelle Al Tartufo Bianco (+$20 to add lobster pieces) 7/10: - the pasta (9/10) was good, and the doneness was perfect for fresh pasta. - Unfortunately the lobster (4/10) left a lot to be desired. The lobster meat was severely overcooked to the point of being almost rubbery and there were several small shells in the pasta dish. - The waiter must've noticed the pile of shells I made because he whisked away the plate the second I finished so I wasn't able to take a picture. 3. Filet di Manzo (5/10): - the filet was over cooked, which is starting to seem like an overarching theme. We ordered medium RARE and received medium WELL. - This would ordinarily be sent back to the kitchen in any reputable steakhouse, but we gave them a break for not being a steakhouse - the sauce was on the bitter side and this dish was paired with broccoli rabe instead of the advertised spinach so the dish was not balanced at all, just overwhelmingly bitter. Unfortunately this was the worst dish of the night. 4. Il Branzino (7.5/10): - the Branzino fish was not dry but also not moist. I'd say it's pretty typical for Italian cooking, just not flavorful either. It needs a tasty sauce to really add some depth - instead of the advertised zucchini, it came with spinach - It was soft enough for the palate of my grandparents 5. Panna Cotta (9.5/10): - wow, I can't believe the best dishes of the night were the desserts! - Panna cotta was very well balanced with the fruits. Without the fruits and fruit syrup topping, the vanilla bean panna cotta would've be too rich - did not come with the advertised candied rose petals, but this dessert was so well executed that it didn't matter 6. Tiramisu (9/10): - light and fluffy, it was executed well with chocolate shavings on top - a little bitter from the coffee (they advertise that the lady fingers were "lightly dipped in espresso" which my taste buds find hard to believe) but they did have a berry compote on the side to balance it out. - Personally I wish it was not served with berry compote as I believe the advertised mascarpone may been a better pairing Parking: valet only but there's street parking down the street and all around if you're willing to walk up to a block

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Il Cielo - Some of our favorite dishes~

Some of our favorite dishes~

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Il Fornaio - Il Fornaio Main Dining Room

Il Fornaio

3.9(1.2k reviews)
0.2 mi
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I was just looking for this restaurant remembering when I used to work in Beverly Hills and I woukd…read morewalk and go get a sandwich from the bakery next door to the restaurant. It was delightful. I also had dinner there several times in the beautiful restaurant and it's so sad to think it's closed. End of an era. I have a real love for Il Fornaio. I have visited many of them, including the one in Carmel when my family were visiting from England. It used to be inside the Pine Hotel.. I'm not even sure if that's there anymore. I remember I had my first butternut squash ravioli here and also my first afogato. Happy memories. Thank you always being such a great place to get dinner.!

I am so saddened to hear that Il Fornaio is closing on Monday January 12th. The restaurant has been…read morea neighborhood staple for 43 years. Wow! That's a long time to be in business. There are other locations but this I think was the first one and since it was the one I frequented it's the one I will miss. I have so many fond memories of this restaurant. I came here as a little girl with my family because it was casual enough for a well mannered child but fancy enough to please the adults. One time I decided to get into shape. Every time someone asked me out for lunch or dinner I said I wanted to go to Il Fornaio. I would order a bowl of the vegetable soup or vegetarian soup of the day and the Regina Salad. The salad did wild arugula, couscous, avocado, red onions, capers, raisins, and lemon oil dressing. It was a fabulous and filling meal that also kept me skinny. I could honestly eat it every day and never get bored. During Covid I came here and we ate outside on the sidewalk. We enjoyed watching the pedestrian scene and "staying safe" while being able to eat out again. I really missed going out and I felt comfortable here which was important during Covid time. Every Halloween Il Fornaio would have 1/2 price pizza. My family made a tradition to order it. I LOVED this tradition and I'm going to miss it this Halloween. Their pizza was delicious. One time I came here with a boyfriend because they had a cooking class in the back. They had a huge entertainment room in the back of the restaurant. I wish I had a chance to have a special event here to rent it out. We had so much fun as we watched the chef talk about how to prepare each dish and what was even better is that we got to taste it in the end. We ate seabass with golden raisins, baked pasta with eggplant, and a cannoli for dessert. They even had a party souvenir which was an Il Fornaio plate to hang on the wall. Last time I came here was on the Fourth of July last year. It was also dine-la and they had the best deal of any of the dine-la restaurants. Not all the dine-la deals are good but this one truly was one of the best in terms of value for money. It was a three course meal with the most delicious fish entree. Who doesn't love a good deal? We had a fabulous time! Lastly, in recent years they added a happy hour menu to the restaurant and it was fabulous. I did another review on that so I'll keep it short here but the food and drinks were just wonderful. I will miss the friendly waiters who have been there forever. They don't make them like that anymore. Arrivederci to a true "classic"!

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Il Fornaio - Main Dining Room

Main Dining Room

Il Fornaio - Remodeled Private Room. Great for Presentations.

Remodeled Private Room. Great for Presentations.

Il Fornaio - Remodeled Private Room

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Dante Beverly Hills

Dante Beverly Hills

3.9(466 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Dining at Dante in Beverly Hills was nothing short of incredible! We were in California celebrating…read moremy cousin's bachelorette weekend, and after a few underwhelming dining experiences, Dante completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by Joy at the front, and our server, Alex, made the evening feel truly special. The service was exceptional, the ambiance was beautiful, and the views were the perfect finishing touch. Every detail of our experience stood out, and it quickly became our favorite restaurant of the trip. Safe to say Dante blew every other place we visited out of the water. We can't wait to come back!

Unfortunately, we had a really disappointing experience at Dante. We had dinner on Saturday, 10/3…read moreat 6 PM for a party of six and were celebrating a birthday. It took over an hour for our food to come out. Whenever we asked our waiter for an update, he seemed annoyed and would just tell us, "probably another six or seven minutes," rather than actually checking on the status of our food. He also hardly checked in on our table, and we had to ask for drink refills instead of them being offered. At one point, he even spilled food on our table, and overall the service felt inattentive and dismissive. We also had to remind him multiple times that we were celebrating a birthday, which was frustrating considering it was supposed to be a special dinner. For the type of restaurant Dante presents itself as, I expected much better service. Waiting over an hour for our food would have been frustrating on its own, but the lack of communication and the attitude from our waiter made the experience significantly worse. Unfortunately, the service really put a damper on what was supposed to be a birthday celebration.

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Dante Beverly Hills - Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Dante Beverly Hills - Pan Roasted Wild Faroe Island Salmon

Pan Roasted Wild Faroe Island Salmon

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Spago - Caviar Cannoli

Spago

4.1(2.7k reviews)
0.4 mi
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My experience at Spago's in Beverly Hills was absolutely amazing. The food far exceeded my…read moreexpectations with respect to flavor, seasoning and presentation. I ordered the Brazino and the braised Short Ribs. I've had Brazino at various locations in the past and without question, this was the best I've had thus far. It was extremely large and sat atop a dark colored delicious sauce which, was outstanding. The short ribs were tender, had great flavor and were cooked perfectly. Other than the food being exceptional and the table service on point, the highlight of the evening was when owner, operator and celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck stopped by to say hello and inquired about my meal. This spoke volumes of his commitment to customer satisfaction and his willingness to interact with those who visit his establishment. Well done!

I really wanted to be wowed by Spago. With the Wolfgang Puck name, the reputation, and the price…read morepoint, expectations are naturally high. Unfortunately, my experience landed more in the "it was fine" category than memorable fine dining. The evening started promisingly with cocktails and beautifully presented small bites. Presentation throughout dinner was polished, and there's no question that a lot of thought goes into how everything arrives at the table. The bread service was elaborate and visually impressive, and several of the smaller bites were interesting. But as the meal progressed, I kept waiting for that one dish that would make me understand the hype. The truffle pizza certainly looked luxurious--and they weren't shy with the truffles--but even that didn't deliver the knockout flavor I expected. It was good. Just...good. At this level, I was expecting something I'd still be talking about the next day. That's really how I felt about the overall meal. Nothing was necessarily bad. The ingredients seemed high quality, the plating was sophisticated, and the experience had all the elements of upscale dining. It simply didn't translate into food that excited me. And when you're dining at a restaurant with Spago's reputation, "just okay" feels more disappointing than it would somewhere else. Service and atmosphere were polished, but ultimately I'm reviewing the entire experience relative to the expectations and price point. I'm glad I finally experienced Spago for myself, but would I rush back? Probably not. There are too many exceptional restaurants where I've left genuinely excited about what I just ate.

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Spago - Main dining room

Main dining room

Spago - Basque Cheesecake. Amazing.

Basque Cheesecake. Amazing.

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Lychee Martini

Mother Wolf

Mother Wolf

4.1(1.5k reviews)
4.7 mi•Hollywood
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We had such an incredible dinner experience here while celebrating a birthday…read more Note: To get a reservation, use Resy and book two weeks out (you can book 9 am pst thirteen days before the reservation date). Their advice is to share plates. For starters, we chose the focaccia, meatballs (not pictured) and suppli al telefono. The suppli al telefono was incredible and you cannot find that in most restaurants. The staff kindly explained they recommend 5 dishes for a group of three. So for the mains we ordered the cacio e Pepe and wild boar pasta (not pictured). The wild boar sauce is delicious. I am glad we balanced that arguably heavier dish out with the cacio e Pepe (which was light and flavorful). The sommelier also stopped by the table to introduce himself and is happy to pair wine with your meal. This is a great spot for a celebration or meal before a show/concert.

I was unfortunately very underwhelmed by the food and overall experience. I had high hopes as I…read morepicked this restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. We drove from Orange county in about 2-3 hour traffic and made it on time on the dot. We still had to wait about 10 minutes for our table. The ambiance looked very romantic in the pictures but it was alright. I asked for the best view/table and we got sat next to where the waiters put the orders in. Service was pretty stale. Been here no? Okay what would you like to order. Puts the order in. No real presence in it. Didn't even bring the birthday desert that we ordered, the busser did. Which is fine but just seemed so irrelevant that was came here to celebrate a birthday. I think we saw the busser more than the waiter. We got the oxtail meatballs, and I forgot the name but it's the risotto fried balls, focaccia, and we shared a carbonara and a tiramisu. I'm sorry but everything was very bland and mid. Needed to order butter for the bread and it didn't help much. I've dined at a lot of different restaurants and my carbonara I make at home with cut bacon strips tasted the same as carbonara here. It was essentially a bowl of egg with noodles barely any parm and cut strips of fried bacon. The tiramisu we ordered for the birthday desert was pulled out of a fridge, and tasted store bought. My husband and I both rated the food out of 1-10 and we both said 5. Wasn't good and wasn't bad. Maybe it was what we ordered. Everyone got the same thing. Maybe because the waiter recommended? Spaghetti and their top salad. Overly hyped, as a lot of the reviews said. It was packed. If you want a hyped place with tables filled go here. Wasn't worth the drive and wasn't a good pick to celebrate a birthday.

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Mother Wolf - Open kitchen

Open kitchen

Mother Wolf - Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)

Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)

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Amatriciana, which is was bucatini but still great!

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