What a lovely surprise, this under the radar Italian gem. Rustic, with an original and eclectic menu. Had the rabbit, mushroom and prune pasta... delightful. I shall definitely return to try some of their other dishes. Only negative... too dark... they need to turn up the lights just a bit, one should be able to see one's food. read more

Chef's Kiss ! We tried Barrique and it did not disappoint. This was a unique, authentic, Italian dining experience from the moment we walked through the door. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about both the dinner menu as well as the wine menu. All their pastas are made in house daily. Everything we ate was absolutely fantastic! Must haves: - the scallops were cooked to perfection with an amazing Parmesan fondue and black truffle shavings. I will absolutely be returning for these! - red beet tagliolini pasta is delicious and one of their most popular dishes. It is served on a bed of cheese fondue, so don't forget to mix it before eating! - pappardelle pasta with rabbit ragu is another popular dish that also lived up to the hype We went here with a group of girlfriends for a birthday celebration. The ambiance is quaint and candlelit, right beside the iconic little yellow house. This would be a romantic date night spot or great place for any celebration. read more

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Came here initially because of DineLA. But we decided to order a la carte instead since the DineLA deal wasn't worth it. We were able to try most things from the menu, overall pretty decent food. A little pricey but to be expected from this place. Spent about $400 for 5 people. Location seems to be in a house setting and the ambience lightning was very dark since the only light source at each table was one singular stick of candle. It's no surprise as to why the Red Beet Pasta in quail Ragu is one of their favorites it was absolutely amazing. 10/10 We also ordered the Boar Ragu Pasta. Pretty good, well cooked, textures were pretty on point. Slightly lost out to the red beet pasta. 9/10 The ribeye was cooked a perfect medium rare but lacked flavor. Meh would not order again. Branzino was okay not the best but decent 7/10. Highlights for me was the desserts. We literally got one of everything. Favorites are the Crema and the Tronchetto. Absolutely amazing stuff would definitely order these again. 10/10. Parking situation was either street park or valet. We usually valet but funny situation was the valet came up to the restaurant to give us our keys and asked for payment when we were having desserts since I'm assuming he was about to go home lol. read more

Excellent food, ambiance and service. Perfect date night spot the wild boar pasta and the medallions are excellent.

Amelio was great. He help navigate the menu and wine menu. He help pick a decent super Tuscan and great pastas. He went over the top in terms of service. He was almost over compensating. read more

One of the best meals of my life, and I say that humbly as someone who has dined all over the world, including the majority of Italy. This is an absolute gem in Venice. I did not feel like I was in LA one bit. The restaurant itself is a small yellow house, and dining areas are intimate and candle-lit. I was immediately charmed and delighted. The staff is warm, friendly, and wanted us to have the best experience possible. We ordered dishes from each section of the menu and every single one was divine. The seared scallops appetizer was incredibly fresh, tender, and delicious. The cacao tagliatelle with wild boar ragu was rich and flavorful. The red snapper special was possibly some of the best seafood I've ever had. The dessert was also heavenly. Each portion size was perfect for sharing, which I recommend here! Worth every penny spent-- it is definitely more of a treat/special occasion place. Highly recommend if you want to be transported and dine on amazing, authentic Italian cuisine! read more

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Came for early Valentine's Day dinner. I pass by this place everyday for 7 years when i lived in Venice and didn't know it was a restaurant. Finally got a chance to eat here and from reception till the end of the meal was top notch. We started the meal with the Scallops which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We then ordered 2 pasta dishes well actually just 1 at first which is the Squid Ink Pasta, we heard the chef explaining to the people next to us that the Red Beet Tagliatelle is his signature dish - so we ordered it too and I'm so glad we did - that dish was sublime. Really good and we are definitely going back just for that. We also got the Filet Mignon and this was probably one of the best I've ever had except I would ask them to have the sauce on the side. Really great experience and highly recommend. Side note: The place feels like a family run restaurant and i loved it. read more

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Got there for 7:30 reso and had requested inside. Was bummed that they couldn't honor it but hostess got us a nice table on the patio with a heat lamp. She even brought over a couple of glasses of champagne for the trouble and a birthday. Server was awesome, he's from Italy. Solid wine list and had the octopus app, squid ink pasta and the red beet quail ragu. Finished with a chocolate hazelnut crunch dessert. All were really great. read more

Absolutely amazing service, went above and beyond for my boyfriend's birthday :) Also, best pasta I've ever had in my LIFE! Get the pici all'amatriciana I cannot even describe how insane the flavors are. Ambiance is very intimate and cozy too! read more

I quite like this place for multiple reasons but have to leave a very specific negative review. I have never felt more rushed in my life at a restaurant the last few times I've been here. The waitress gave us 2 mins after sitting to ask us what we wanted to eat, when we said we were still looking gave us 2 more minutes before she came back. The busboys were there waiting to take my girlfriend's plate before the last bite was being put in her mouth. There is a fine line between attentive service and rushing people and it's clear to me they've been told to get people in and out. read more

Went in for the last night of DineLA. We were treated to a very nice table by Matt. Our waiter was a very distinguished Italian server Emilio. Our biggest disappointment was that they were out of the grilled octopus salad. My sister and I split the squid ink linguine with wild mushrooms and lobster, memorable! My wife did the DineLA menu, got the burrata with prosciutto, I had a taste, it was very good. For the main course my sister got the halibut, I got the veal chop on special, my wife got the beet pasta with quail-she absolutely loved it. Dessert-my sister got the amaretto ice cream with pieces of amaretto cookie, I got the hazelnut crunch with white and dark chocolate mousse, my wife got the ricotta cheesecake. All in all, a great meal. I wish they had some California wines, I don't know Italian wines at all, Emilio gave us tastes of the wines open by the glass to help make a choice. read more

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Wow. I have no words to describe how much we loved Barrique. If I could leave 10 stars, I would. I'll admit, I was a little hesitant at first glance of the menu but was blown away by the service, ambiance, and every bite was absolutely delectable. From the moment we were greeted by the extremely welcoming and accommodating hostess, to the attentive manager/wait staff, to the comped wine with dessert "just because", we knew this place was special. MUST ORDER: The red beet pasta with quail ragu is out of this world. I will be dreaming of this dish until we come back. The Pici amatriciana was also amazing and was a great addition to our meal. For dessert, we had the ricotta cheesecake which was (although not my usual chocolate dessert) PHENOMENAL Thank you, Barrique, for being the hidden gem we have been missing in Venice and will most definitely be returning for date nights to come read more

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This restaurant has some of the best food in LA in my opinion. The service is below average and it's hard to get the waiter's attention. They always take 6-10 minutes to come to your table once you're seated. And there's major gaps between each time they come to the table. But I don't come here for the service honestly. The food is great. read more

This is an unassuming gem in the heart of Venice. Totally cute "third date" kind of place where you are going to spend a pretty penny to have one of the best meals ever. Amazing menu and wine list. Get the Octopus and Prosciutto/Burrata appetizers to start. Octopus was perfectly tender and charred. Plate full of so much prosciutto that it felt like a meal on its own. We ordered rabbit ragu pasta and the duck breast. Both were delicious. Duck was cooked to perfection and so decadent that I didn't have any regrets choosing duck over the tempting rib-eye. It wasn't the least bit gamey, but tasted like a steak instead. I will have dreams of it for sure. I cheated on my Keto diet by having a fork full of the rabbit ragu because I HAD TO taste it...and then I took another fork full because it was worth the cheat. I have to go back and try everything. Seriously. Waiter was hospitable and made excellent recommendations. My only complaint of the whole night would be the bread. I'd expect better bread from a place like this, but it was almost a blessing that it wasn't "great" because it left room for dinner. Makes sense to me. read more

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Food good. Service just ok Dislike corkage policy. One bottle Why should a couple be allowed one bottle but two couples also just one. Ate their last five years ago and the corkage was the reason then and it will keep us away read more

Been coming here for years for dinner, but I must say the hostess they have here are extremely unkind and have a bad attitude. Not our first encounter, it could be a language barrier, but they come off extremely pushy. It's as if they own the restaurant and they put a really bad taste in our mouth. We feel uncomfortable and sadly will probably not be coming back. Unfortunate they have people like this greeting customers. read more

I'm almost embarrassed to say that it's taken me this long to finally check out Barrique, and to say the very least the wonderful service and environment are paired with really strong Italian cuisine. To top it all off, they're back open post-COVID and provided a safe and clean dining experience. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? As others have pointed out, a trip to Barrique is as if you're joining a friend for dinner at their house. The space is, quite literally, a converted house, and they've filled it with fast and friendly servers that weave in and out of the abundant indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Barrique isn't cheap, but nor should it be. Entrees will dabble on both sides of the $30 line once you bring in specials, but the portions really are generous and larger than what you'll find elsewhere. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I went with the Truffle Fettuccine special of the day along with a octopus salad to start, and both dishes were very good. The octopus was a bit chewy but the unique salad carried the dish, and the Fettuccine was standard but with a welcome generous portion of shaved truffle. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Barrique is not quite in my mind as good as nearby Italian staple Felix, but the service and atmosphere are so superb that I'll always be excited to return. Star. read more

Barrique - Fettuccine with Truffle: $36.00 - Wine Bars Near Me - Venice, California

My favorite restaurant in all of the West Coast. Maybe all of the country - and my yelp records don't show it but I'm a huge foodie and I've eaten a lot from Boston to New York to LA. I came to Barrique two days ago for my birthday. It was my third time there and I've kind of nailed what my favorite dishes are there now. You can't go wrong with the core 2 from their main menu that I always get and look forward to having: capesante alla griglia con fonduta- the truffles scallops (appetizer); the red beet tagliolini with quail ragu (pasta) . This time, we got all three options off of the specials, which seem to be often available since we realized after getting them that we'd had them before. For starters we got the prosciutto burrata salad with figs which was so scrumptious; for pasta we added to the tagliolini with the truffle linguini (was a great balance since this pasta was much lighter albeit coated in delicious truffle oil); and finally for mains my boyfriend and I shared the trout (which is more like a salmon) and the roasted veggies on this were kind of the surprise that MADE the meal for me! For dessert, I got the panna cotta but after the 5 dishes we ordered, the cream was a bit too heavy and sweet - I wish it was more vanilla-y, nothing to write home about but still - the meal as a whole was the best I could have imagined for a quarantined birthday. Barrique has turned their outside patio into a beautiful set up to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Their employees are incredible respectful of space, and all PROPERLY WEAR THEIR MASKS over their nose and all the time - shouldn't be something to celebrate but in this country it seems so hard for most people that when you see it, it just warms the heart. Thank you for unforgettable pastas and ambience and all that you do! Looking forward to coming back again. read more

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Barrique will transform you into a magical place of flavors and tastes that only exist here. Prepare yourself to relax, let your shoulders drop, and focus on your tastebuds. You will make this place a regular one. read more

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Honestly was gagged at how good the food was. Felt like I was transported to Italy. Service was top notch, everything was worth the price. read more

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Had an extremely poor experience here. Went for my five year anniversary with my boyfriend. We made reservations for 7:30 and showed up at 7:25. We had to wait outside for over an hour. We weren't offered apologies, but were offered drink menus to pay for our own wine numerous times. When we were finally seated at 8:35 (65 minutes after our reservation time), we were given a tiny table at the top of the stairs, with no option of moving elsewhere. A better, larger table was given to guests who arrived 45 minutes after us within thirty seconds of sitting down. No apologies were given to us by the hostess, server, or managers. Horrible experience, especially for a night my boyfriend and I were looking forward to. read more

More like 3.5 stars! We came with a big group, so we were able to try a lot of items on the menu. Food was decent. While nothing savory stands out as great, the desserts were amazing! My favorite dish of the night was probably the seabass. The vegetables were soft and lightly sweet, and sauce was citrus-y but not overpowering. The dish was refreshing yet substantial. Other than that, pastas were just above average, and similar to most decent upscale Italian restaurants in LA. Cocoa tagliatelle sounded interesting, but disappointingly, it wasn't far from regular tagliatelle. The dry-aged rib eye was tougher than I expected, and the sear had barely created a crust. The place is really dark, and we had to ask for extra candles to see our food. Unfortunately I don't really have a sweet tooth, but I would not mind coming back with people who are much more into sweets than the actual dinner! read more

Can't think of anything to be critical about at all. We were welcomed in and shown to a nice outside table. The choice of daily specials was pretty tempting and did not disappoint. We were well taken care of. All round great experience. Great Italian red wine selection too. read more

The pasta here is excellent! It's a cute place with a nice cozy ambiance. They have $10 valet if you are unable to find parking on the street. The restaurant itself is a yellow house which is easy to spot while driving by. The dishes are pretty pricey but it's definitely worth it. It feels very authentic Italian. I was seated outside and there were candles at each table as our source of light which is great. Service is amazing and they're very friendly and helpful. Food comes out in a timely manner at a nice pace. Everything my group ordered was exceptional. I had the tagliolini rossi which was excellent! It comes on top of a cheese fondue which you need to mix in with the noodles when you get it. The pasta noodles were al dente and the sauce is pretty rich. The desserts are also good so save some room to try them as well! read more

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Love this place. The end. You might find some unusual "delicacies" but just trust your waiter and take his advice. I will go back often. read more

Very unique experience in a house. At night with only candle lights it is very soothing and even romantic. The food is very good. The bread was not as fresh as one would want. The waiter and ?somalier ? Were helpful in picking wines that matched our tastes. read more

The Seabass was grilled deliciously with zucchini ratatouille underneath. I also had the side of mashed potatoes and broccolini. My date had the octopus salad, which was absolutely delicious. Very Good, but not outstanding. read more

Everyone, just go here and support the business. It's always been my favorite Venice spot, and if I lived closer, I would be here weekly. Because everything on the menu is high quality, you can't go wrong. And to prove this point, when I go, I just kindly ask them to bring me whatever the chef would like to send over. And that includes wine. And it is always 100% absolutely satisfying. And, the staff are all good looking, so that helps. Enjoy! read more

Impeccable food and service with a romantically lit atmosphere. We came here with a reservation for Sunday night at 6pm and enjoyed one of the best Italian meals we've had in a while. Here's what we ordered: Crispy duck breast (medium done)- this was cooked perfectly with the outer layer crispy and the inside so tender and juicy! Seared scallops- scallops were sweet and fresh and the truffle was incredible. Beet pasta- the pasta was perfectly al dente and tasted rich and flavorful mixed with the taleggio cheese fondue and quail ragu. Definitely my favorite dish of the night! Don't miss this. Very memorable meal, highly recommend! read more

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I want to start by saying this is my first review ever so please bear with me. My fiancé and I ate here last night and it was AMAZING!!! First our server Antonino was great, personable, and really went out of his way to give us exceptional service. He even found a specific wine that was more to my fiancés liking. The food... my goodness is absolutely delicious !!! We had the Prosciutto e Burrata and the grilled octopus. The prosciutto was delectable, they are not stingy with the portions and it's definitely shareable. The grilled octopus tastes SPECTACULAR. The combination of the potatoes, octopus, vegetables, and arugula was the dream team of food I didn't know I needed. For our entree we had Red Beet Tagliolini Pasta and The Pan Seared Filet Mignon. The food definitely tasted fresh and flavorful without being heavy. For dessert I had this vanilla bean custard with fresh fruit sauce and it was divine. The ambiance of the restaurant is very romantic and chill. We sat outdoors on the 2nd floor patio with candlelight and it was very beautiful. I definitely will be coming here again and bringing family and friends. It was absolutely delicious from start to finish. read more

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We had such a lovely time. The ambiance is amazing. The food is delicious and they time it perfectly read more

Barrique - Wine Bars Near Me - Venice, California

What a great date night at Barrique. You can't go wrong with anything you order. From the bread and EVOO to the amarona wine and beet pasta and house special lamb ragu tagliatelle everything was on pointe. We sat upstairs and it reminded me of an old carriage house. Can't wait to come back when it warms up to sit outside which was also very pretty. read more

It's been three months since I've tried barrique but even now I can say this is one of the best meals I've ever had. I found barrique thanks to dineLA. After looking through menus of places around me/on the west side I felt theirs stood out as being unique and eclectic. We made reservations early before the dinner rush and the wait staff was amazing! They were relaxed and able to give us great recommendations for wine and food and were so attentive even when they got busy. Each dish seemed to be thoughtful and made with care. The octopus was cooked and charred perfectly and the balsamic on the tartar gave such a wonderful sweet addition. The pasta was so luscious and rich and the dessert with hazelnut was so light and crunchy. At the end we had some coffee as well and they even gave us a small amount of dessert wine on the house. Such a lovely place- don't miss it! read more

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Fantastic experience, from start to finish. My fiance found this hidden gem and now it'll be our regular date spot! Our waiter Michael was personable and knowledgeable about the menu. He made great recommendations, from the wine to the food. The beef carpaccio was to die for- melted in our mouths with the perfect salty, creamy bite. The squid ink pasta and beet tagliolini were exquisite! Michael picked the perfect light red wine to savor the meal. We can't wait to go back! read more

This Italian restaurant is the BEST Italian food I've ever had. The service is spectacular and the food I can not describe how great it was. We ordered a cod fish (special) and it melted in your mouth. Incredible. The beet pasta WOW and the black ink linguine AMAZING. I mean everything was excellent. It is a definitely a must go while in Santa Monica. read more

Best pasta I've ever had. Period. Great atmosphere. Great service. The upstairs room was perfect. Go, you won't regret it. read more

Barrique feels authentic. Italian owned and an Italian speaking staff serving you Italian food in a very Italian way. For instance, everything needed to be ordered at once and a wine only list (well...one beer option, no cocktails.) Complementary bread and oil at the beginning. Just how Italian food was meant to be enjoyed. The venue is cute. It's a converted house with a small kitchen and it really felt like I was a guest in someone's home except I was paying a lot to eat there. Watercress Salad (14) was simple and small. Nothing special, but refreshing as expected Prosciutto e Burrata (19) was a better appetizer. Very generous portions of prosciutto and a a burrata that was firm, but surprisingly delicious with light seasoning Home-Made Red Beet Tagliolini Pasta (29) is a must get, cheesy heaven. It's the signature dish. Very expensive, but very good. Home-Made Black Ink Linguine (32) has a very strong seafood theme with lobster and mushrooms. Seafood lovers would enjoy this. Home-Made Cacao Tagliatelle (29) was meaty, but didn't stand out too much. There was a nice amount of boar that I was happy with For dessert: Panna Cotta (12) was too milky for me. It was like a cup of milk that had solidified Chocolate Moose (12) had a nice crunch on the bottom with 3 layers Barrique feels special because of the venue and how things are prepared and done. Dishes are very expensive, but its home made... literally in a home. It's worth the experience and reservation especially for that Beet pasta. read more

Wow!!! Food? Epic!! Service? Perfect. Ambiance? Romantic and delightful. Truly a class act of location, food, service and more. Worth the price pt!!! read more

Very disappointing dinner Saturday night. Options for my vegetarian family were one very mid salad and one very mid pasta. That was it. Nothing else was offered by our waiter so five of us had the same completely average meal. And the prices are not mid. Luckily we got ice cream elsewhere. You're in Los Angeles. Do better for vegetarians! read more

My friend wanted to take me here for my birthday but because of COVID-19, we did Takeout instead. Now, this was my first visit, and so I'm sure once I get to dine inside my score would change. For now, this is based on my first takeout experience on Tuesday, 5/12/20. Prosciutto e Burrata $19: I love prosciutto so I was hoping to find a restaurant that would carry a very salty kind. I'm not upset but this isn't one of the restaurants that carries a very salty and thick cut of prosciutto. Though, I give them credit on the very generous serving of their nicely aged ham and flavors of the cheese they used. There was a fair amount of everything in this appetizer. I've never had this cheese before so I didn't know how to eat it, which I thought would be easy to separate with a knife or fork a piece of it off but that didn't happen. This portion is a good share between 2-3 ppl for lunch or dinner. Tagliolini Ragu: I enjoyed the mix of flavors of this sauce very much, the pasta noodles were delicious but the texture I would say it easily sticks together making it hard to get a little bit of everything in one bite. I hope there's some way they can keep the noodles from sticking together as I was trying to share this dish and it just was hard time pulling it apart. It was even better as a leftover. This pasta alone could feed me 2 large servings because of the pasta texture but doing nice sized portions I had, it can easily split with 3-4 people who just want to taste and try a little bit of everything, but if it's for someone that's having an actual dinner then 1-2 people for a reasonable entree to share. Slowly Braised Bonelss Short Ribs (for 2): I really wish this was even better when you take it home, but over all the sauce was really good, and I hoped the meat was tender and not overcooked or over dry (due to reheating it, I assume that's the only reason for it being a bit tough on a few pieces) but definitely enjoyed the mashed potatoes, if needed no extra seasoning (salt or pepper) and there was enough sauce to keep the braised shorts ribs moist enough. Now, the portions on this was well done, just eyeing it in the to go container I swore there wasn't going to be enough food for myself. Though, I was able to get fair servings of meat on my plate with a few spoonfuls of mashed potatoes and bit of the sauce dripped over the meat as well. I was able to serve myself 3x and sharing this dish alone with 2 other boys. Servings for this if sharing with friends would be good for 3-4 people, as entree 2-3 ppl. Maybe needs another dollop of mashed potatoes. Overall, the customer service was great! Tried to eliminate as much contact as possible but hard to do when you're a people person. I would have loved to try their dessert for my birthday here but I think I'll have to save that for another visit when I can check out the inside of this place. The food, despite it needed to be reheated (only got food, not prosciutto), then the food was delicious and I would love to return back here again. We weren't provided napkins or utensils, not sure if my friend who made the phone order requested or was asked if he needed those items, but good to know they pack all your nicely in a bag for you with a specific pick-up time and they're so on top of it once you get there. Thanks Barrique for being open during times like these where we all would like some good fine dining food to go. I appreciate you guys being open for takeout business and hope your place gets to open for dining in business soon! read more

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