Dinner on Mother's Day? Why yes, yes, we will. I've never been here, but had heard good things. We showed up almost on time (which was really good considering the kids tend to, you know, procrastinate getting ready), and we were whisked to our table. The place was full, which might be the normal operation or maybe a Mother's Day thing. I will say it was also pretty loud, but fortunately, I'm partially deaf so no big deal for me. You could shoot a cannon behind me and I probably wouldn't jump. We were seated near the entryway of the kitchen, so we had an opportunity to watch the food coming out, and I gotta say, the presentation on everything led me to believe we were going to have a fantastic evening. Note: I rarely if ever order pizza at restaurants, but holy hell the pizzas that were coming out looked really fantastic. We started with an order of the bread, yellowfin crudo with cara orange and jalapeño, and fried calamari. The youngest child loved the bread, it was very solid, the crudo was very good too. But the fried calamari was something special. It was surprisingly light for being fried, with other fun things tossed in, and a delightful tartar sauce. Two thumbs up. Order this. You're welcome. The pasta orders soon arrived. All were really good..gnocchetti with shrimp, spaghetti bolognese. I had ordered the eggplant parmesan and was so happy I did. It was delicious! Expertly prepared, and I'm embarrassed to say (nah, I'm really not) that I ate every single thing on that plate. Service was fantastic, the food was amazing. Really very impressed. We will be back. Happy Mother's Day everybody! read more

Blair's Restaurant - Exterior - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really appreciate Blair being consistent over the years. I am never disappointed coming to Blair's! Best short ribs in town! Thank you chef! It was nice to meet the one behind the scenes! read more

Blair's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Is this my new go-to spot in the neighborhood? YES. Tony and Ruben took such great care of us, it felt like instant family. And even Thad, a patron at the bar said hello. It is so welcoming and fun in here. The food is great, the happy hour deals are on point, the lighting is perfection, and there is plenty of room to invite more friends. Can't wait to return! read more

This is a quiet restaurant with a charming garden: No blaring music like everywhere else so conversations are possible. The server was nice and food was served promptly ; Nothing sophisticated but good flavors throughout and dishes made with the freshest ingredients. We had the green salad with pickles and a lemony vinaigrette, the meatballs with polenta , an excellent pizza with pepperoni, jalapeños and honey and the penne bolognese. Everything was flavorful and reasonably priced . I will come back for sure. read more

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Already went to Blair's in Eagle Rock and loved it. Our nephew didn't love Blair's Silver Lake but we're not sure why. In any event, we went to a show at the Elysian Theater that got out at 9 or so and we saw Blair's was open and thought we'd stop in. It was very quiet on a rainy night. All three dining areas are charming and romantic. Lots of candlelight. Staff was welcoming and attentive. Had a pasta and a couple of apps to share, and I had a glass of wine that was quite good. This was a while ago or I'd be more specific. All in all, a very nice dining experience and great food. Hope the nephew give it another chance. read more

Blair's Restaurant - No food in this photo, but don't we look like we're enjoying ourselves? Ambience galore! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Warm and friendly staff! Easy to park! Seated fast. Everyone very attentive! Puttanesca was insanely delicious!!!! Better than what I used to have at cafe zoetrope in sf owned by coppola! Tiramisu and Calamari also hit the spot! Cant wait to be back again!!! read more

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We've been to Blair's twice, and each time it was great! Really great food, service and atmosphere.

Food was amazing. We started with yellowtail crudo, very fresh, garlicky and a just delight. The bruschetta was delicious. I don't know what bread they used but I'd eat that by itself. We a plate of carbonara, it was creamy with pancetta. Tiramisu was okay but the rest were perfection. read more

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Finally tried Blair's. Apparently when it first opened it wasn't great but was told now it is. Food was Good, but for 200.00 for 2 and no drinks it seems a little steep. For that price I'd rather have comfortable chairs to sit on at least and enough room to not be bumping backs with the table behind me. Beet Salad was incredible, bread good not great, tagliatelle shrimp good, and short ribs great. Food arrived promptly, service attentive until we were ready to go and get the check. read more

Fantastic date night spot! Ambiance: One of our favorite things. You can either dine by the bar or the other 2 rooms that had a stellar romantic vibe Parking: Metered street parking and we were lucky to find a spot right out front Service: Spectacular! We dined on a Thursday night and arrived when they opened. Within an hour, the place was PACKED and it seemed like there was only 1 server (male with a beard) and he was fantastic! Patient, kept his cool, knowledgeable and comped our dessert because our pizza took a while to come out Drinks: My husband tried their 3 happy hour drinks and he loved them all! I couldn't try because I was pregnant but he said i'd really enjoy the white wine from France that was refreshing. TBH I can't wait to return just to try the wine :P Food: Truffle fries were a great deal- large portion and part of HH. The Meatball polenta(?) was average and a bit cold :( My husband really enjoyed the 28 hot honey pizza and i opted for the penne ragu bolognese which didn't wow either of us, esp for the price of $27. We had the chocolate pot de creme dessert with dulce de leche whip and almonds. It was a great end to our meal- light and not too sweet Overall, we'd still return and go wild with the happy hour drink and food. Thanks for the amazing service! read more

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The only reason I'm leaving a review here is because the service was strangely bad. From the start the servers were so apathetic, literally spilling wine dropping some onto our plates and saying nothing. We were 5 for a birthday and I don't really ask much from servers in general but our server must have said under 10 words in the hour and a half or so we were there. Just really off. Pizza and some apps we got were really good, the pasta was just pretty good. It's a super charming place indoors and out. Price was higher than quality of food but still overall decent. The charm definitely carried it. But yeah, man... the service.... xD, def reconsider your staff if any manager or owner see this. read more

Delicious seafood, good service, seemed understaffed. Lovey decor. Will comeback. Try the trout. read more

Blair's Restaurant - Trout - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Charming neighborood restaurant in Silverlake that is deceivingly larger than it appears from the outside. Service was very good. Food was solid. Trout ($35) was good as was the arugula salad ($19). Tagliatele guanciale dish ($28) was decent but a bit too rich/heavy for my taste and I normally like cream sauces. Prices are much higher than my last visit, but I suppose that is the sign of the times. They did run out of iced tea at 6:30 p.m. which was a bit of a surprise, but overall it is a place to which I would return. One note--for some reason cell phone coverage in that area of Silverlake is very poor/spotty and they do not have customer wifi so you may not be able to pay with your phone or do any quick online research of any of the dishes. read more

Love Blairs! Delicious food, great service, relaxing ambiance! I've been here once before and everything was as delicious as I remember! Oyster mushroom w/red onion chives pizza was so yum. Arugula salad is a must at every visit, I could eat it everyday! Gnocchetti w/ Mushroom was a repeat, was so good, had to get it again. Tiramisu was a perfect ending to our dinner and tasted so homemade!! Highly recommend and will be back for sure. Perfect date night! read more

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Incredible food and ambiance, but definitely pricey! Top dishes: market salad, puttanesca, trout Market salad (5/5) - incredible dressing, the PICKLES are such a welcome surprise, so fresh and herby I couldn't get enough Puttanesca (5/5) - so much flavor, pasta perfectly al dente Trout (4.5/5) - super interesting dish with a yogurty sauce and quinoa with raisins. Small portion though Pomodoro (4.5/5) - really solid Bread app (5/5) Calamari (5/5) - so crispy! Only thing I would not recommend is the meatballs with polenta - the meatballs were too moist and almost soggy? On top of the mushy polenta it was overall needing variation in texture. read more

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We made a reservation for five people at 7:00 PM and weren't seated until 7:20 PM. We completely understand that weekends are busy, but what was frustrating is that there were several four-top tables available. We assumed we were waiting because a five-seat table was being prepared for us. After waiting 20 minutes, we were eventually seated at a four-top anyway. If that was the plan all along, we don't understand why we weren't seated at 7:00 instead of being asked to wait. What made the experience worse was the manager's attitude. He seemed unbothered and not apologetic, and it came across as though our concerns didn't matter. The lack of communication and customer service was really disappointing. read more

Such a great place!Alot of different areas to sit. Outside you have big tables and seating with plenty of privacy. There are 2 areas outside for people to enjoy a meal. Inside there's 3 rooms for seating. They have alot of different pastas and pizza. Great entrees from fish to meat. we had the bread Service very freindly and fast. Very rustic feel to this place brings coziness. read more

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The burrata bruschetta on rye bread was delicious (would go back just for that), parking was easy, and the ambiance outside was lovely! However, the main dishes took so long to come out that we were able to finish an entire New York Times crossword puzzle (40-50 mins)...was very close to leaving but they gave us free tiramisu which kinda made up for it read more

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Blair's is pretty good. I've been fairly impressed every-time I've gone. I kind of didn't want to like it for some reason, but the service, food, and ambiance has been good consistently. I don't recommend the pizza. I had a stone fruit salad here once that I loved and that really made me like this spot way way more. Also a great place to take parents or friends visiting La with a cute vibe. read more

Came in on a weeknight to meet up with some friends for dinner. Parking was not an issue at all, but it is all street parking in the area. When you walk in there is no host stand, so we just went up to the bar. We had a reservation but it didn't seem to matter as there was plenty of space. While the indoor seating seems limited, there is another larger room with more tables. We opted to sit outside, as it was kind of loud inside. We ordered 2 starters, a bottle of wine, and some pastas. Although it took us awhile to decide what we wanted to order, our server was very patient and helpful when we asked questions. Service was great! Food was also good. The bruschetta with burrata was delicious, as was the arugula Caesar salad. The pasta was good, but nothing to tell home about. Overall a great spot to hang out and catch up over dinner. Glad I tried it! read more

Blair's Restaurant - radiatori (bottom) and others (I don't remember what they are lol) - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this place! We were visiting from out of town, after coming here and loving it last year. It was just as outstanding the second time. We brought friends with us, and they loved it too - memorable evening. They have a lovely quiet and private outdoor patio, with olive trees and charming lighting, and we love dining al fresco. We brought 2 children with us this time, and although they do not have a children's menu, one pasta entree split is perfect for 2 children. They have a great wine list / we had a delightful Sangiovese that paired perfectly with our meal. They bake the bread on site, and the bruschetta with local tomatoes and the right amount of garlic is some of the best I have ever enjoyed. Don't miss sampling the appetizers - there was a new addition with fava bean puree, sugar snap peas, cucumber and dill that was so delightful and refreshing we cleared that plate in no time! We also shared several pasta entrees - the gnochetti with mushrooms was an absolute favorite for 2 of us, while all of us loved the fettuccini with shrimp in a cream sauce. One of us liked the gnocchi with peas best of all, not my favorite of the choices because it was a little too mildly flavored for me but the pecorino on it really helped for my taste buds. We also ordered a side of roasted cauliflower which had a red pepper sauce underneath for more or less of that kick according to your taste. Honestly everything here is impeccable, our waiter was great and attentive, and the owner came out to check on us too and was very cordial. Can't wait to return here again. PS, my mom is Italian so I am telling you, it's good. read more

Above average neighborhood spot. When I walked in I was immediately drawn to the warm lighting. Great music without being too loud (like most LA restaurants). We sat down at 6:20pm on a Monday, the server let us know happy hour was almost over. We quickly ordered the olives and market salad on happy hour. The olives were standard castelvetrano but a good portion. The market salad had fresh lettuces and herbs, a really nice lemony dressing with bread & butter pickles. The combination was surprisingly addictive. For mains we ordered the penne bolognese and the radiatore puttanesca. We liked the bolognese more but both were nice pasta dishes. The service was great, we were checked on multiple times. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

Blair's Restaurant - Bolognese and puttanesca. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Outstanding organic food with personable service. Ideal for a romantic date night or with a group for a special event. The food tastes even better on the handmade ceramics. I recommend the pasta dishes and pizza. read more

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Went for my birthday last Saturday, whoever waited our table was very helpful and gave great recommendations. Pizza was excellent, pasta even better read more

Blair's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite restaurants in Silverlake. The food is yummy! I recommend the arugula salad. The pizza fresh made dough with a good balance of sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Branzino was paired with squash purée and arugula simply amazing tasty and healthy dish. Pistachio budino is worth a try! The servers are polite and attentive providing excellent service. They made sure our water was full and tables were clean. Checking on our table throughout the meal. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Candles lit throughout the restaurant makes it a perfect date night spot or girls night out. Not too loud which makes it perfect for families as well. Street parking available and easy to find a spot. read more

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Perfect for any occasion! We here last night for dinner with a few friends. We shared an appetizer and got one entree each which was enough but I wanted to try more on the menu! The restaurant is surprisingly big and has a large outdoor section that would be great for a bigger group. I had the Gnocchetti (shells) with Mushrooms and Bruschetta and both I would get again! Our waiter was friendly and gave great recommendations! read more

Blair's Restaurant - Gnocchetti (shells) with Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We were nearby and searched Yelp for a local place we could get pasta. We came across Blair's and took it as a sign because my son's name is Blair. The place is easy to find and is very welcoming. There was no hesitation on our part to check out this new (to us) place. It was easy enough to find parking and we were also encouraged because it is fairly close to the 5, and we would have an hour and a half drive home when we left. What began as a whim to try something new might easily turn into a place we will frequent every time we are nearby. The service was friendly and everything has been well thought out from the decor to the hand made plates. The 4 of us agreed it was the best meal we have had out in quite a while. We ordered the penne bolognese, eggplant Parmesan, pan seared trout and another pasta with a tomato cream sauce. We shared 2 desserts. Tiramisu and the Pistachio b?. Both were amazing. I am not a huge tiramisu fan and this had just the right flavors. The pistachio dessert was something like a mouse, almost pumpkin spice like, only with pistachios. Great menu choices all around. There was only one disappointment and that is that they do not serve coffee. It seemed a little unusual. We hope they add that to their menu but it won't keep us away if they don't. read more

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I think there are far superior pasta options in LA, especially considering the price for what you get. Nothing I've had here blew my mind. On the other hand, the restaurant has a lovely interior -- perfect for a friendly gathering or date. read more

lovely dinner lovely vibes. get the english pea gnocchi. get the ricotta bruschetta. 10/10 read more

Blair's Restaurant - 10/10 - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really like this place, but during my last visit, they insisted that the burnt bread was supposed to be that way. It felt disingenuous--like they were trying to dismiss the issue. On the plus side, they took it off the bill, and the rest of the meal was delicious. I can't quite figure out why it bothered me so much. read more

Blair's Restaurant - Burnt bread .. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great neighborhood spot for getting a glass of wine at the bar or a bite to eat. The food is always fresh and the people who work at Blair's, always super friendly. I'm glad to have it in the neighborhood. The fact that it's been here for so long tells you what people think about it! It feels like home coming to eat here. read more

I'd been wanting to try Blair's for a while as I've driven past it no less than 50 times in the last couple years and always saw a lot of people, even on week nights. I'm sad to say my experience was just okay, and the restaurant felt a bit overpriced. We walked in and were told to sit anywhere, we opted for a spot in the side dining room which ended up being pretty loud from a couple groups, but no big deal. We waited for about 10 minutes; no one came by to drop off a menu or take our drink order. We had to go back to the front and ask for service. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer as well as the Spring Pea Gnocchi and another pasta. They made an accommodation to use gnochetti with the shrimp and tomato sauce, which we were really grateful for, and it came out yummy! The portion size for the spring pea gnocchi was rather small -- not worth $28 in my opinion. Calamari was also $18 for a small appetizer size. Italian restaurants usually serve bread complementary or for a small price, but bread/butter was $12 so we opted not to order Overall, we enjoyed the food. Ambiance was nice. Service was just okay, not to the standard of an expensive restaurant. We may come back and try again in the future. read more

Blair's Restaurant - Spring Pea Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best place to eat in LA. Food comes very fast. Environment is amazing. Staff are very nice. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

This place was such a pleasant surprise- my boyfriend and I saw it walking home from a comedy show across the street and decided to try it out. Some of the best Italian food, we can the burrata and a couple pastas. So flavorful. The ambiance was so cute. My only advice would be they need a hostess stand or something because it's a bit confusing when you enter and there's no one to greet you. read more

This place was good! he food was good, the place was cute, it seems to be a real neighborhood hot spot. My only issue is that it was so loud I couldn't hear my friends! We had to yell to be heard and could only talk to the person right next to us at loud volumes. But I guess some people like that. The staff was good too! read more

Love Blairs. It seems that's since the pandemic they just can't find their footing again. On a Saturday night we waited for about an hour just for our salads. All the waitstaff seem to be running yet the food was still late to the table. What makes all this worse is the noise level was unbelievable we could not talk without YELLING. Invest into some soft surfaces in the dinning room. The pan fried trout was a bit on the skimpy side too. Like I said. I love Blair's but will stick with weeknight and maybe the service and noise level will be better. read more

A nice place to dine. There's eating, grubbing, chowing down, having drinks, munching . . . and then there's dining. To me, that's a Blair's in Silverlake experience. I do miss the trout. And the cauliflower. These ingredients aren't really impacted species nor are in short supply, so why these beloved dishes were stricken from the record, I do not know. Tonight I tried the sea bass. Good char flavor, but a bit dry, and heavily capered, which left the dish overly briny. The salted butter was not well mixed either, so you either got a mouthful of salt or none at all. (Taste your food chef!) Service was pleasant, albeit generic. I didn't feel chaperoned through my shaky choices, redundant order was perfunctorily accepted. For example: arugula salad + sea bass = a lot of similarly seasoned and textured greens. It might have been suggested something with more varied texture, but alas. The red wine was served cold - and lacked depth that comes with a decent temperature, especially on a chilly evening. I did find joy in the arugula Caesar salad and some bites of the sea bass. They've also discontinued serving hot beverages. (Read: no coffee after dinner). An omen of a downward spiraling civilization - perhaps I'm a bit dramatic. It would have finished off the meal properly . Overall, though the effort felt solidly "dialed-in", it was still a nice dining experience - though it could have easily and with minimal effort, been nicer. read more

My favorite thing here is the pasta with bolognese sauce here. But everything here is delicious. It is such a great neighborhood spot in silverlake. The olive trees outside make it outdoor space so lovely read more

Really lovely service! Feels casual yet elevated at the same time & you can't go wrong with any of the house made gnocchi. Personally really loved the Hamachi Crudo starter and Spring Pea Gnocchi main. Thank you to the staff for being so hospitable to my family and I. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. I just wish it wasn't so far from where I live but whenever I have to go to this one client my wife makes certain to go with me and we enjoy a really romantic dinner. There are candles all over the restaurant inside and it's very dimly lit. They have some really great appetizers that we thoroughly enjoyed. My wife always gets the pasta and she tells me it's just like the pasta she had in Italy. I branch off with meat as an entree and I can tell you the chicken is really delicious. The service is so friendly and helpful if your uncertain on what to order. We have always gotten the tera mi su and it is always so good. read more