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4.6 (4.2k reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Kristine K.

I'm not a cocktail person, but I feel like this was my attempt at giving it a shot while out with some friends, and I'm so glad I did because their strawberry cocktail was amazing. I also had a sip of my friend's, and theirs was good as well. I'm a huge fan of dimly lit spots and places that aren't too loud, and this place had the best of both worlds. One side had a bar and music playing.. it was very full and lively. On the other hand, the outside area was dim, relaxing, and overall a great place to get to know someone.

Bacarita
Adam F.

One of the best brunch spots in Silverlake area, located just south of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. I was pleasantly surprised after approaching the restaurant from the sidewalk. You would not know that it hides such an awesome dining area with a beautiful centered tree, surrounding bamboo and feels as if you entered a fancy tropical treehouse. The delicious food was equally as pleasant, along with awesome customer service and hardworking staff! Special-thank you to Josh, Adelaide, and Riley for contributing to an unforgettable first time experience at Bacari. I enjoyed the brunch atmosphere so much that I tried both the French toast and pancakes. Also I could not turn down the "Bacarita" -a watermelon margarita with just the right amount of spicy tahini and jalapeño twist. The French toast and pancakes may look smaller than the typical all American breakfast, but it is jampacked with flavor and filling. There is also enough items on the menu that multiple trips could be experienced and something new can be tried each time. Overall, the location and setting was lively and valet parking was reasonable, taking away the hassle of trying to locate parking in this busy part of town. I visited Bacari both during brunch hours and the evening for a glass of wine. The positive experience and vibe was consistent during both visits. You can't go wrong with either the brunch or an evening visit to Bacari. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did and thanks for reading the review!

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Megan L.

Great for groups, not for conversations. Very dim, candlelit and loud music and chatter. $35 open bar for select drinks 90 minutes well worth, despite slower service. Food service was extremely fast! DRINKS Strawberry lemongrass bellini fave, lemongrass flavor was barely there so strawberry was yum. Pomegranate bellini was good. FOOD + Bread ($5): didn't realize this wasn't on the house + Margherita Pizza ($16.50): very cheesy and hit the spot (8/10) + Asian Pear and Brie Pizza ($16.50): flavors sound great and was hit for my group, but miss for me. Tasted doughy (5/10) + Chicken Schnitzel ($20.50): loaded with pickled onions and arugula nice balance but chicken was tad soggy (7/10) + Ricotta and Beer Gnocchi ($15): really small and not chewy gnocchi but the sauce was amazing (6/10) + Bacari Fries ($13.50): really pricy. simply skinny fries. Good sauce (6.5/10)

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Isaiah C.

My second visit to Bacari and first at this location! The outdoor patio with multiple levels is absolutely beautiful and a perfect date night spot. The food was delicious and I wish I could've ordered one of everything. My favorite is the chicken schnitzel but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Incredibly unique dishes with flavors pulling from Mediterranean and Italian cuisines. Shoutout to our server Ari. Very friendly and attentive.

Charred Broccoli (left) and Chef's Salmon (right)
Noel A.

Bacari Silverlake is such a gem! From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've escaped LA and stepped into a hidden treehouse garden. The setting is beautiful, with huge trees overhead and string lights throughout. It has a really romantic atmosphere, but it's still casual, lively, and fun. Since everything is tapas-style, it's perfect for sharing. We ordered: * Charred Broccoli - So good! The smoky char adds so much flavor and completely changes the way you think about broccoli. Definitely a must-order. * Shawarma Tacos - Such a fun combination. The meat was tender, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. Perfect with a drink. * Chef's Salmon - Cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside while still flaky and juicy inside. * Margherita Pizza - A classic done right. Great wood-fired crust, fresh basil, and plenty of gooey cheese. And a big shoutout to Kaia, who took care of us. She was friendly, energetic, and gave us some great recommendations. Everything came out quickly, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Beautiful setting, great food, and fantastic service. We'll definitely be back!

Shirley H.

My friends told me great things about this Bacari location, and I was excited to visit for their brunch! The restaurant itself is very pretty - there is lots of greenery and natural light. However, we visited during peak lunch hours and the heat was pretty uncomfortable. We wish there were some fans or mists to help cool down. For food, we tried the shwarma tacos 3/5, shakshouka 4/5, Turkish egg 4/5, and beef bureka 4/5. All the food was good but not memorable. It was fun eating tapas style and sharing everything. I definitely enjoyed their drinks more than the food itself. Bacari is a restaurant to visit with a group of friends and try a variety of plates. However, I would not return for the quality and flavors of food.

Bacari Fries
Cindy M.

We came here with friends who had been here before. This place looked gorgeous and the food looked delicious in the pictures. From the street, the restaurant didn't seem like much, but it is so spacious inside. Although it was very hot outside, they had an outdoor seating area with a lot of shade and it was noticeably cooler in the shade. We were, however, seated inside. It is recommended you get a reservation to ensure your table. This is a very popular restaurant! Their dishes are designed to be shareables which is so fun to have with friends, and they recommended 2-3 dishes per person. We actually ended up getting with maybe 1 person's worth less of items, but we still ended up with leftovers. The menus were somewhat overwhelming, and probably for several reasons, including the sheer number of options without pictures and bunched up text (not much spacing between text). They had a Dine LA special going on for brunch, which is $35 per person. They explained that the dishes from this menu was a little smaller than the regular menu. For the Dine LA special, we ordered the Turkish egg, shwarma tacos, brussel sprouts, crudo, malabi, vegan double chocolate cake. We also ordered Bacari fries and chicken schnitzel from their regular menu. My favorite dishes were the crudo, chicken schnitzel, and brussel sprouts. The crudo was so fresh and had a nice lemon flavor to it. The chicken schnitzel was fried perfectly and I loved the arugula mint salad. The brussel sprouts were roasted perfectly and had a tasty sauce to it. The Bacari fries were pretty plain as it was mostly the egg and special sauce, but the fries itself was pretty good. I remembered the shwarma tacos were a little dry, tortilla was crumbly, and overall underwhelming. Vegan double chocolate cake was pretty sweet for my palate. I really enjoyed the malabi, which had a rosewater custard. The custard wasn't too sweet and I loved the toppings it had with the shaved coconut, hibiscus, and candied pistachio. Service was incredibly friendly throughout! We felt so welcomed. Overall this is a place I would recommend to impress visitors with great food!

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Nike I.

Don't get me wrong. The venue is beautiful. It's near my home and I've been there over the years in its varying incarnations. AND I've been to the original Bacari near USC. This Bacari Silverlake is like the song "I'm Too Sexy". I didn't care for the young hostess' "Reservation?" as a greeting. How about "Hello. Welcome to Bacari." ? The service was ok.... Our server had to be asked about Splenda 3x. She was nice, a USC student, just not a good tracker. The food was decent. Excellent broccoli. Pretty good schwarma tacos. So-so kale salad. So-so coffee. And the place is just too big and loud on a Sunday brunch. Like a bee hive. I think it's likely a better place for dinner. There are LOTS of good spots in Silverlake. Bacari has gone industrial and may be losing its small intimacy that we all loved so well in its early days. ‍

Megan D.

The ambiance here is so amazing!! This is a great place for a girls night, date night, or celebration. The atmosphere is so cosy and I love the outdoors seating. We ordered a few drinks and the lovely manager offered us two drinks to try! It's a big dill was one of my favorite drinks and the strawberry one tasted like literal strawberry lemonade. We got a few dishes to share: pear and Brie pizza (10/10 thin and crispy the sweet and salty combo was amazing), gnocchi (6/10 creamy but not my fav), lamb hummus (7/10 salty and lamb forward), shawarma tacos (8/10 so saucy and juicy meat), Bacari fries (8/10 perfect to snack on). Overall this is definitely somewhere I would come back to visit.

Stuffed Mushroom
Jeff T.

This is a very hip place! The garden is amazing. I particularly loved the old tree in the center of the restaurant. The service was great as well as the food and cocktails. Our server recommend that we do 2-4 tapas style dishes per person. So we took his advice and we ordered 5 dishes for 2 people. Well we should have ordered a little at a time because almost all the food came out at the same time and there was not enough room on the table for everything. Next time we will order a little at a time so we can enjoy each on its own. We did feel a little rushed. We had the olives and almonds, the burrata caprese, shrimp ceviche, stuffed mushrooms and the Moroccan cigars. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The shrimp ceviche and the Moroccan cigars stood out for me. I also loved the walnut pesto on the burrata and I could get enough of the house cured olives. One of the cocktails we ordered came in a dirty glass and when I pointed it out our server he immediately corrected it and comped our drink. Which was excellent service. I know not everything will go right, but how you respond is the difference maker. Our server Jackson did an outstanding job. All in all this was an excellent spot for dinner and I can't wait to come back.

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Kristen B.

Delicious lovely spot! Came for brunch to catch up w a college friend. Lovely patio, great service. Had the fries, chicken schnitzel and little gem salad. All were delicious and highly recommend. I am sure it's extra pretty at night too. Love all the Bacaris I have been to! Keep up the great work team!

Crudo
Brittany H.

This restaurant is a must when you come to LA. I take all of my friends and family here and they absolutely love the food and the vibe. I've been to multiple locations but the Silverlake location is the most aesthetic. The food is delicious and the price point is great as well. The service is pretty good but it can take a little while to get seated.

Gabby K.

Bacari is one of these locations that I've had booked marked for years and years, and I am very excited to say that I was finally able to give it a try The unique atmosphere with enjoying dinner in treehouse and tapas style menu is something that is so fun to experience. I have to say that I was able to take a look at the menu before even going to Bacari so I knew exactly what I wanted to try like the the skirt steak, scallops and burrata. It is recommended to get about 2 to 3 dishes to share amongst two people, so that left a few more open spots for us to choose from. I ended up landing on the stuffed mushrooms as well as the Seabass. I definitely have to say the stuff mushrooms are a great underrated choice. I really enjoyed how perfectly seasoned cooked and stuffed these mushrooms were, I quickly became one of my favorites. From Bacaris unique menu, tasty drinks, and wonderful service. I definitely can't wait to go back!

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Do you allow dogs outside dining?

Said yes

Is there Live jazz?

Yes! We have live music every Thursday-Saturday nights starting around 9pm. It takes place in the Indoor Lounge and Bar. You can see our full music schedule every month on our social media accounts. @eatwithbacari

Is there a corkage fee?

Yes, corkage fee is $25/bottle. :)

Can you have a dj at your private party?

Hi! It all depends on what type of event! If it is a full buyout of the restaurant, yes, DJs at a certain volume are permitted. Feel free to reach out to our events team, and they will be able to answer your questions in more detail.… 

Will you be open Labor Day?

Hi! I'm so sorry we didn't see this earlier. We are always open regular hours for Labor Day at Bacari Silverlake! :)

Do they still have happy hour on weekdays from 5-7pm? The menu that i saw that still list happy hour prices are from 4 years ago. Any new menu from 2024 onwards doesn't say anything about happy hour prices. Thank you!

Hey Reycie! Happy Hour at Bacari Silverlake is Monday-Friday from 5pm-6pm. No separate Happy Hour menu, discounts are applied to the regular menu!… 

Is there valet parking?

Yes there is. Right in front.

Do they allow modifications/substituted to their dishes?

Yes within reason be sure to tell your server about any food allergies. They are very good about that.

Is there a dress code?

No dress code. Casually nice or dressy is fun!

Does the place actual close at 2:30 and open back at 4? Do they kick people out at 2:30? I have a reservation at 1:45pm?

Sorry for the delayed response. Only the kitchen closes, the restaurant itself and the bar stay open. We will start to do last call for brunch food around 230/245pm, the kitchen is closed while we transition to dinner, then reopens for the dinner… 

Is it all you can eat brunch on Saturdays?

Hi! The food is not all you can eat. We do have a 90-minute all you can drink, $32 for house beer, house wines, house bubbles, sangria, mimosas & Bellinis. Or $37 for all of the above + 2-part well liquor cocktails.

Dow you allowed if I bring my own cabernet sauvignon wine bottle? If yes, then how much for the corkage fee?

Hi! We do allow outside wine, and the corkage fee is $25/bottle.

How much is valet?

Parking in residential is so much easier

Bday dessert?? What do they offer for birthday?

I would suggest calling as when I went one location have me something and another didn’t.

What times are the open bar hours each night?

OpenBar is available any time, any day, brunch & dinner! :)

Is there parking?

Sometimes I've seen valet, but it's primarily street parking, there's some metered parking. There's no parking lot, unfortunately!

Is there a corkage fee?

Our corkage fee is $25/bottle.

Is there a corkage fee?

Felipe, our corkage fee is $25 per 750ml bottles of wine.

When and what times they have live music?

Starting July 15th, Live Music will take place at Bar Bacari Silverlake Thursday-Saturday nights, starting around 9pm.

Is going for a drink only okay?

Yes. They also have a bar with stools you can sit at if you don't want a table.

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Maccheroni Republic

Maccheroni Republic

4.4(4.7k reviews)
3.2 mi•Downtown
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One of our absolute favorite restaurants -- we honestly look forward to coming to LA just to eat at…read moreMaccheroni Republic. The Ravioli Di Zucca and Rigatoni Pom'Amore are phenomenal -- easily some of the best pasta we've ever had. The Lasagna di Carne is delicious too, although the rich meat sauce is so generous that you don't get to appreciate their incredible pasta quite as much. Small, quaint indoor dining + a cute patio that somehow doesn't feel like you're in the heart of LA. The restaurant is first come, first served, and there's often a wait. Come early or grab a cocktail across the street at Grayson while you wait. It's worth the wait. Every. Single. Time.

I've been so busy since we came back from LA that I'm just now getting around to leaving a…read morereview... Our annual visit to Maccheroni Republic. We always seem to end up ordering the same dishes and we've never been disappointed. Everything tasted great as usual. They also had the Italian Custard on the dessert menu this time. We had tried it once before and absolutely loved it, especially the caramel sauce that comes with it. We practically had to fight over the caramel sauce. LOL. It's that good! If you ever see it on the dessert menu, I highly recommend trying it. We enjoyed everything but the overall atmosphere felt a little different this time. We actually wondered if something had changed with the management or the restaurant itself. We used to have to wait quite a while for a table but this time we went on a Friday night and there was no line at all. The crowd also seemed very different from what we remembered. We also felt a little rushed by our server which was disappointing. One of the things we always liked about Maccheroni Republic was the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and we had never felt rushed during our previous visits. I can't quite put my finger on it but something just felt different this time. Still, the food was great and overall, we had a good time.

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Bestia

Bestia

4.3(8.5k reviews)
4.8 mi•Downtown
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My siblings and I came to visit my cousin and her husband from Chicago, and decided to dine in at…read moreBestia on Saturday night, September 6th! For all of us it was our first time at Bestia, they picked the restaurant and glad to say it was a great pick! Everyone enjoyed our time here together for the first time. The experience was amazing from the welcoming of our waitress and the detailed menu descriptions she gave to fun fact about the name of the restaurant! The restaurant was well lit and sounded like everyone was having a great time, laughing and catching up with one another! As well as the staff helping each other out and making sure everyone was satisfied! Angelica, our waitress, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, as well as the rest of the staff! She helped us pick our entrees and appetizers as well. Angelica made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal from making sure our drinks were refilled or bringing another round of drinks, to bringing clean plates for every entree we received! The bone marrow and branzino was definitely a 100/10, my brother who hates fish actually tried it and loved it! The bone marrow left everyone at the table speechless! Thank you to everyone at Bestia, especially our waitress, Angelica, for a wonderful dinner!

Third time here and the food is always so good! Parking is valet for $15 with limited street…read moreparking but the surrounding area is not the best. I came with a girl friend and we ordered the bone marrow appetizer, squid ink pasta and sopressata pizza for two people. The server said it wouldn't be enough food and recommended adding another dish so we added the octopus/calamari. They ended up forgetting to bring out the bone marrow by the time we were almost done eating so we just cancelled it...we were full and only ate half the pizza and pasta. 3 dishes was definitely enough for 2 girls and we were a little sad we didn't get the bone marrow which is one of our favorites. Should've just stuck to our original order... I got the Semi-Charmed Life cocktail with mezcal and really enjoyed it! The octopus and calamari was very flavorful and tender. The squid ink pasta was soo flavorful and my favorite thing, I would get it again! The pizza was good but nothing special. I'd try a different one next time, or just get another pasta instead.

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PASTA e PASTA by Allegro - Mentai pasta

PASTA e PASTA by Allegro

4.4(1.8k reviews)
3.8 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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I can't believe that there is such a nice little Japanese style pasta place like this in little…read moreTokyo. Situated in Honda Plaza, just across the street from the typical village. This restaurant is definitely a treat for anyone who want to try the Japanese style pasta. I had Japanese style pasta back in Japan before. And this little restaurant tastes exactly the same (if not better!!) We tried the uni pasta, mentai cream pasta and a tomato based pasta. All delicious. You cannot choose your own pasta style and cooking tenderness though. Portion is big and they come with salad and bread too. Price is reasonable. And our servers was super nice and make us felt so welcome all the time!

i'm a big fan of pasta and asian flavors, and this might be one of my favorite places in LA…read more i've been here twice now, and each time i've come right at 5pm. it's been the most seamless experience, but i've seen how the small space can get filled up quickly. i have to give props to the staff for being so attentive and efficient. the dimly lit and intimate ambience here makes you feel like you're at an italian restaurant. you even get a small salad and dinner roll with butter to start. i was impressed already -- the bread was warm and soft, and the salad dressing was surprisingly addicting. it had a tanginess that felt light and refreshing. then come the pastas, and the portions are bigger than you'd expect. three dishes are plenty for a family of four to share and experience each flavor. the mentai cream pasta is my favorite, and as someone who loves creamy and almost-sweet flavors, i'll pick it every time. the only complaint my family had was that all the pastas used the same spaghetti noodle, which does take away the opportunity for each dish to stand out on its own. the fuller you get, the more the pastas start to blend in taste -- but still to me a delicious, unable-to-stop-eating taste nonetheless.

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Donna's - Fusilli alla vodka

Donna's

4.3(744 reviews)
1.5 mi•Echo Park
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We went last night for the first time to celebrate my birthday as it's around the corner from our…read morefavorite pizza place Quartersheets. What a great small restaurant with a fantastic buzz. No detail is overlooked. Beautiful design -- reminds me of what your Italian grandma's dining room would look like if she had great taste. We took a Lyft since the parking situation is tough (but there is a paid lot down the street) and we were running late.I called and left message that we were running 15 minutes late and they got my voicemail and they were great about. Table was available right away. Cocktails were impressive - and we started with a dirty martini and a Negroni blanco. The garlic bread made with Bub & Grandma's bread is a clear winner. Our server Emerson was top notch and steered us through the menu and drinks and was informative and friendly as very professional. When he'd walk through dining room, he was scanning to see if anyone was trying to catch his eye. And when I did he came right over. None of this look straight ahead stuff I sometimes see when it's a busy night. You can get out of Donna's for a reasonable price if you stick to garlic bread, salad and one of their excellent pasta dishes (5 of the dishes are in the $25-$28 range). We splurged and got the scampi (from France) what a sauce, truffle gnocchi, amazing chicken Marsala with amazing mushroom sauce $32) and the Cesar salad was delicious and not mailed in. We ordered 1 dessert (panna cotta with pistachio brittle and fresh figs) and they brought a tiramisu and tiny glasses of their own limoncello out on the house. We also tried 1 glass of their special vermouth since we are vermouth lovers. A++++ experience all round and it was a high level of ingredients and food -- chef and his team are top notch. I now need to find out who's the chef in that kitchen because they've built an excellent team. Donna's slyly calls itself just a "red sauce Italian restaurant" but I'd say that's a real understatement...and I think it's a great date night or small group place because it's intimate and you can hear your table partners talk. I don't recall any music playing - just the warm brown background noise of fun conversation. We ate early (my preference these days) and if you don't see any openings for reservations, ask Resy to give you an alert -- you'll get notified when reservations open up. Emerson said they always hold some tables for walk ins. PS -- I normally don't leave such long reviews, but I have some friends who are chefs and who own restaurants - and when I see other Yelp reviews where someone leaves a one star because the hostess was allegedly rude when everything else is great -- I just hate to see how it can affect a restaurant. I have no relationship with this restaurant at all. I don't know any anyone who works in it or owns any part of it, but I just don't like to see people abuse the reviews -- the restaurant business is tough as it is. And as someone who has worked downtown and driven through Echo Park for 30 years - I think Donna's is a great addition to Echo Park.

I would say the food is about a 6/10 but the service is a 10/10. The food is a bit too salty and it…read moreseemed like a common note across multiple neighboring tables. The highlight was definitely the Fusili ala vodka pasta, though we asked for well-cooked rather than al dente and it was still pretty al dente. There is ample street parking in and around the place but it is in a bit of a sketchy area, so be careful. The garlic bread is made of sourdough and it comes with a lot of cheese, which makes it even more sour. The tomato risotto is a 4/10 - it just tasted like cheese and the broccolini is a 6/10 - its pretty unflavorful and uncooked. We ended the night with a shot of limoncello and that was the perfect palette cleanser.

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Mother Wolf

Mother Wolf

4.1(1.5k reviews)
3.1 mi•Hollywood
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What a fantastic night at Mother Wolf!…read more The food was incredible. We ordered the squash blossoms, Cacio e Pepe, Pizza Rossa, and Spaghetti all'Arrabbiata. Everything was delicious, but the Arrabbiata stole the show. Absolutely spectacular. And don't overlook the kale salad. It sounds simple, but it's anything but. The desserts were wonderful too. As good as the food was, the service might have been even better. From the bartenders and servers to the management, everyone was genuinely warm, friendly, and attentive. What I particularly appreciated was how relaxed and welcoming the staff made the whole experience. No attitude, no pretension, just really lovely people who clearly enjoy what they do. We sat in the bar area rather than the main dining room, and I loved it. It was lively and fun, with plenty going on around us. If you prefer a quieter, more intimate dinner, there are some beautiful, cozy booths toward the back of the restaurant. The cocktails were excellent, the food was outstanding, and the staff made an already great dinner even better. We will absolutely be back! Sorry I didn't take any photos. You know you're having a good time when you're not even reaching for your phone.

Hollywood, Los Angeles Roman Italian · California Forks Given: (4.30 / 5.0)…read more Mother Wolf might be the best Italian restaurant in LA that doesn't have Evan Funke's name over the door. Which is funny, because it's his too. Not everything lands (sorry, prawns), but the hit rate is high. Highlights from the table: Fiori di Zucca: crispy, cheesy, the best squash blossoms in LA. Not one of the best. The best. Diavola: my favorite pizza on the menu and one of the best Neapolitan pizzas in town Cacio e Pepe: al dente, creamy, cheesy, peppery, perfectly balanced Tagliata di Manzo: the ribeye cap that keeps us guessing came through. Lean, salty crust, really good Gamberi in Salsa Verde: fine, but the sauce lacked punch. Not in the same conversation as the prawns at Bavel Panna Cotta di Coco: tart, sweet, great textures. Not Funke's desserts, but very good Burro Fuso: the brown butter came through loud and clear. The date... not so much Bestia fans, this room is more spacious, more grand and a bit quieter. Order the squash blossoms, the cacio e pepe and the Diavola, and save room for dessert. Full review with photos and our score breakdown: https://www.forksgiven.com/2026/10/03/mother-wolf-hollywood-review/ Follow me on Instagram @wegiveforks

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Mother Wolf - Open kitchen

Open kitchen

Mother Wolf - Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)

Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)

Mother Wolf - Arrabbiata

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