Lovely atmosphere celebrating a 25th birthday with family8 in our party. We will order multiple items, everything looks delicious. First time here, server is attentive, I started with a Chardonnay. Will order to start tarter de salmon con mango & avocado, carpaccio, ribeye and NY strip to share... with side of Hongos provenenzal, garlic mashed potatoes ..bruselas con bacon, salads de repello. I can now say the meal was absolutely fabulous, service was impeccable, it was a lovely birthday celebration! read more

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Summary: paella does not have socarrat, even when requested well done with crispy rice, the rice was undercooked. I had the paella because I'm a real fan of it and this place was highly rated and came up on Yelp when I searched for paella. The ingredients were good, a nice mix of seafood, a couple clams a few muscles some scallops shrimp and two very large whole shrimp that made a great presentation, it had such potential! My main disappointment, and it affected the experience significantly, and the dish, was that there was zero socarrat (the crispy rice that's supposed to be on the bottom of the paella pan.) The description even said that bomba rice was used which is the authenti type of rice specifically used because it makes good socarrat. Some places undercook the paella and it's always such a disappointment when it happens because the crispy rice by far my favorite part of the paella, and tastes so good when mixed in with the rest of the dish. I know some places don't get this part right (they undercook the paella rice) so I did ask the waiter to make the paella extra well done and crispy. But alas, it came out undercooked, I hate to think what it would have been like if I didn't ask for it extra crispy. Paella takes a while to cook if it's done properly, I don't mind waiting for it and was busy with my appetizer anyway, but I guess a lot of places just want to get it out at the cost of turning something that had the potential to be great into something that's just okay. Anyway, the staff was good, the paella wasn't bad, I still enjoyed it, but the chef could do with working on the part of the paella so important that there's a special word for it, the socarrat (making sure it's not completely absent from the dish). read more

Argentina spot with a cozy vibe. Came here for dinner with my parents prior to catching a show at the Colony Theater and made a reservation online in advance. There's street parking available. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered a few things to split which included the calamari and shrimp, the mollejas, pollo a las hierbas (an extra $2 to make it spicy), and Ojo de Bife. The meat was all fantastic; everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The calamari and shrimp wasn't too oily, and I liked the different sauces they provided for the Ojo. You can pick your choice of two sides, so we were able to try the mash potatoes, roasted vegetables, sautéed spinach, and roasted potatoes. They were all good but mash potatoes were particularly silken and creamy. For dessert, we split a crema catalana which was not too sweet and had an evenly burnt top. The vibes were cute and it's a good spot for a small group or couples. read more

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It was delicious and the staff was kind, but it was hard to cut the steak sandwich And the atmosphere of the store was really good. The inside of the store is large, so I think it can accommodate a lot of people read more

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Espectacular !!!! Comida, atención, servicio ... todo Increíble !! Amazing !!! Food, service , quality , ambiance ! Everything great! Congrats !!!! read more

Excellent lunch spot! I split the ojo de bife with my coworker because it was massive but so delicious. We also started with gazpacho because it was a sweltering day outside (112°F!). The ambiance was great as well. My only recommendation for the server is to be cautious of food allergies - we were told there was no cinnamon in any of the desserts but two of them listed it on the menu. Thankfully we just opted for affogatos so I was safe. read more

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Amazing food and drinks! Our waiter and busboy were super attentive! Great drinks! Classy and chill almost here! Thank you!

Nice atmosphere. A bit crowded. Nothing really unique about the menu, but the food is delicious.

I enjoyed my experience at the Bodega Malbec. The place is a smaller, dimly-lit, and cozy space that makes for a great romantic/intimate dinner date spot. Our waiter was very attentive and accommodating. He gave us thoughtful wine recommendations to pair with our food. Though we went on a Thursday, the place did fill up around prime dinner time so you may want to make reservations if you're going on a weekend evening. The menu had your classic Argentinian cuisine options. My favorite items were the empanadas - both the spinach & cheese and the beef empanadas were very tasty. Highly recommend. I ordered the Milanesa Napolitana steak for my main entree - however was served the chicken instead, which turned out to be a great choice actually. The chicken was thinly cut, crispy, with a light cheese-tomato topping. My girlfriend ordered the skirt steak cooked to medium, though it came out more medium-well. Tender on the inside, a bit charred on the outside. Generous serving sizes made for a filling meal with ample leftovers for lunch the next day. Overall I recommend this place for a celebratory dinner/date for its welcoming ambiance, good food, plenty of wine options & decent pricing. read more

Tried this spot out the other day with my family and we all loved it. Was amazing. Food was great and service was A+. We will be back for sure. read more

Absolutely great great food! The waiter recommended the skirt steak and it was PERFECTLY seasoned and cooked. The service was wonderful and the ambiance is superb especially if you're looking for something more upscale or right in the middle because this restaurant offers both. Will definitely dine here again. read more

Bodega Malbec is an Argentinian bistro in Toluca Lake. It was time to check out another restaurant from the 2023 Fall Dine LA list. There is seating outside as well as inside, with well appointed tables, cloth napkins and pleasant background music. The inside has a relaxing ambiance and I was ready for my first course, the Cebiche de Pescado. A Peruvian style diced mahi-mahi, with ahi amarillo, leche de tigre, soft giant corn, toasted Peruvian corn, sweet potatoes (didn't see this) and thin red onions. This dish was the best part of the meal. The second course, the Brazino Grillado, was not grilled, and did not taste like sea bass. The fish, together with its topped champagne-dill citric sauce was dry. Both the accompanying sautéed broccolini and arborio saffron rice was prepared well. The third and final course was dessert and I chose the Cannoli con Dulce de Leche y Nueces (home made puff pastry dough filled with dulce de leche cream, roasted walnuts and served with Chantilly cream and vanilla ice cream. The ice crem was my favorite part, The cannoli was tough and its filling too sweet. Service was friendly and excellent. read more

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Such an excellent restaurant. We go for happy hour. The skirt steak is fabulous. The main menu is superb. Everything on happy hour menu is delicious. My wife and I come about twice a month or more. The servers are super friendly. There are only good things to say. Give it a try. You'll be glad you did. read more

One of the best steaks I've ever hard. Very lightly seasoned but very full of flavor. I usually get medium rare but my beau wanted it cooked medium - and it was still very juicy and not tough at all. Would HIGHLY recommend the Vacio de Novillo if it's still a special! I'm sure alot of their dishes rival the steak I had... but I would say if you want a good steak, this is the place to go. Had the fried calamari, mushroom, shrimp appetizer and though it wasn't lightly fried it was definitely delicious. Good service, the waiter and co-pilot were both very friendly and made my boyfriend smile (which isn't easy). Clean place, lovely atmosphere. Great for a date night or a little shindig. Only bummer is the dessert and coffee wasn't very good. So I would just come here for all the savories and not the sweets! read more

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I have come over few times and the food is great they service not so much also they rush you out when they getting close to close the restaurant and don't get me wrong is not like I show up 30 min before no like that if they not to busy you can fill the pressure and maybe that why people don't bother to come over because they don't feel welcome and relax and that's too bad because the food is great and the vibe can be better if they didn't come and pressure you to leave way before it's time to close read more

One of the best Argentinian steakhouse in the valley. Located in the beautiful location very comfortable to park. Prices are very reasonable. I don't remember I ate so much of a good meat. A Specially the ribeye was great. So yummy I fell in love with it. Obviously the empanada was great with different kind of flavors. Time to time you can meet famous people such as actors, actresses, producers that live in the area or come from their offices that are in the same neighborhood. I would love the design give you the feeling of being in Argentinian atmosphere without to be really in Argentina:) Whoever read this above information. Must try I came out with a very, very good taste on my tongue and I'm sure I will be back probably next weekend with my whole family. When you order the steak, just don't forget don't ask to do well done it's gonna be too much. They know how to do it on the Argentinian way. Enjoy your food. Shay read more

The restaurant is adorable! Our waiter was amazing and answered all of our questions. The creamed spinach for me was the star of the show. My skirt steak was cooked to perfection and very delicious! There are quite a few choices for dessert. All of the ones we had at our table were great. The crepes with dulce de leche and the flan were amazing. Definitely worth the trip to Toluca Lake. read more

Bodega Malbec - Scrumptious skirt steak with mashed potatoes - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

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Had lunch at Dr. Sandwich on Beverly Blvd with my daughter and we both really enjoyed it. We shared the hummus with mushrooms--super flavorful and fresh--and I had the schnitzel in pita, which was crispy, juicy, and hit the spot. Everything was delicious and the service was great too. Definitely one of our go-to spots for a tasty and satisfying meal! read more

Great place for dinner with some amazing wine selection. Burrata and ceviche are a must try. Love coming here with my family and friends, the staff is knowledgeable and always welcoming. read more

Bodega Malbec - Burrata and ceviche, must try! - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Bodega Malbec is a cute little Argentinian place in Toluca lake. A group of friends and I went on a Thursday evening, it was raining so street parking was a breeze and there was no wait for a table. We got a few dishes, the queso and papas bravas to start. We shared a chicken dish, pasta dish and had wine with our meal. The best part of the experience was the chimichuri and bread. It was light, citrusy and delicious. If you're not careful, you can easily fill up on it. read more

My friends took me here to celebrate my birthday and it was such a great choice. Be aware that it's street parking here so you'll just have to drive around to find a spot. My friends made reservations beforehand so they had a table ready for us on a Friday night. Once we got seated, our waiter came to introduce himself and took our drinks order. We started off with the empanadas and got 2 orders so we can try all the different option. Our favorite was the meat empanadas because of the taste, the chicken had a more sweeter taste but it was good as well. The ham & chesse was fine but we didn't like the spinach one. They also give complimentary bread for the table as well. For our entrée, we all got the 16oz NY Steak at medium rare and it was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare, it was seasoned perfectly and very tender. I got regular fries for my side, my friends got parsley fries and mashed potatoes. My fries were crispy and my friends enjoyed their sides as well. We finish the night with a ice cream in a cup for me to celebrate my birthday. My score: Food: 5 star, you cannot go wrong with the NY steak here. It was amazing and I would recommend the beef empanadas. Service: 5 star, our server was attentive to our table and he was polite. Parking: 4.5 star, it's basically street parking here so you just have to drive around to find a open spot. Atmosphere: 5 star, the restrauant is nice inside. It's not a big restrauant but it works for them. read more

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First off let me sincerely thank the owner, Javier! I called him a few weeks prior to our friends coming into visit from another state and spoke to him on the phone. He was very nice and informative about the option of dishes at his restaurant. After we picked up our friends from the Burbank airport we took them directly to lunch and had a fantastic lunch with flavorful foods along with exceptional service! We look forward to returning to enjoy a nice dinner some evening very soon. It looks like it would be a beautiful place at night when the candles are lit and the low lighting. Thank you Javier from us all!! Carla, David, Ann & Tony read more

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Well, we decided to give this local Argentinian restaurant a shot. I've had other Argentinian cuisines before and this one is right around the corner so we thought we'd try it to support local small business. The menu has a wide variety of Argentinian favorites, and by just looking at the menu, I was excited. I was very very disappointed by the food and the amount of oil there was in the sides and appetizers We started with the calamari appetizer as well as the empanadas. Beef and spinach. The beef empanadas were very good flavor wise but oil was dripping everywhere. The spinach cheese was very watery. We also ordered the entraña steak, which is a must at any Argentinian restaurant, and it came with yucca and creamed spinach. We also got papas bravas and mushroom as extra sides The food was a 1 especially for a $50 skirt steak. The steak got cold within 5 minutes of being on the table. It was chewy and a lot of fat strings. The sides were very oily. The yucca had zero flavor even though it came with some type of sauce. Creamed spinach was bland and truly should be taken off the menu. The chimichurri has way more oil than garlic and parsley and that is one thing that should be really good but it definitely needs work I gave it a 3 because it wasn't a horrible experience as the staff was very nice even though our waiter was very slow to get to us in that small little restaurant. To be fair, it looked like a busy weeknight so hence my rating and ease of judgement lol Another plus is that they have Quilmes, which is a delicious Argentinian beer. Overall, for the price you pay versus quality, I would not go back because my stomach is no bueno from all that oily food ‍ read more

Bodega Malbec - Entraña. Chewy and overpriced - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

A solid place if you're looking to get a glass of wine and catch up with a friend or have a business meeting. A terrible place if you want a good dinner. I don't know how to explain it other than their dishes did not have any flavor. - Pulpo: very tender octopus but it did not have any flavor. The steamed potatoes also did not taste like anything. The aioli was unsurprisingly lacking flavor too. It was very odd to have a dish with so many things going on but no flavor. - Salmon: again, no flavor and overcooked. I ordered the potatoes and vegetables on the side that were flavorless. - Linguini: this one had some flavor but still wasn't anything that would "wow" you. I really wish we had a different experience because Bodega is in our neighborhood but it's one we'll pass up. Nice menu but poor execution. read more

Great ambiance , great food and we had a wonderful time with the family! We are very happy with the service.

I went here because i won a gift certificate and I'm so glad i did! I also went during dine LA, so ofc i had to get that! The place was really lovely, had a good vibe. Also our server was so nice! Very attentive! This is what we got: We got an add on of the empanadas and they were super tasty. Good filling with a solid, flakey crust. We all got the scallop appetizer, which was fresh and came with an amazing sauce. Someone in our party got the burrata that they loved. I got the lamb shank which was super super flavorful, tender and delicious! It came with potatoes and broccolini! Someone in our party got the seafood fetuchines which was rich, and absolutely delicious. It was my favorite dish! Two people got the steak which was super tender and that sauce was to die for!!! It also came with dessert, i got the roasted Malbec pears with ice cream, and everyone else got the crepes and both were great but the crepes are a definite must try! Very delicious read more

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This is my third DineLA venture this week, which had no crowds and a beautiful noon time day. The food is Argentine style and a quaint atmosphere filled with music and rustic environment. The 3-course meal was delicious, beginning with an appetizer of empanada and salad truly sharable with your partner. The main course included short ribs and Branzino which seemed to be dinner size and filling. Lastly, desserts included flan and cannoli which so soothing after a nice lunch. The atmosphere was especially interesting, as some patrons were from the film industry and discussing the writer's strike and work conditions. It seems Riverside Drive is the Sunset Boulevard of the Valley... read more

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Hidden gem in Toluca Lake. Intimate setting inside and outdoors in the back patio. High quality all natural meats, no artificial ingredients and no added hormones. Parking: Street parking on Riverside on nearby subdivisions or behind buildings. Customer service: Average - Friendly but not an experience where their staff goes above and beyond. Food: Table De Chorizos + Table Mixta with ojo de bife and bife de chorizo All were amazing minus the blood sausage lol read more

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I love this place for Argentinian food ! We ordered the spinach salad with bacon and grilled mushrooms. Very light and refreshing. The grilled octopus was so tender with the right amount of smokiness . The skirt steak was amazing! Flavorful and tender , cooked perfectly medium rare served with grilled veggies. I would definitely come back ! read more

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This has become our favorite place to come for dinner. The food is delicious and always tastes fresh. The ambience is really beautiful and all of the staff are so friendly and lovely. Our server Mauro always makes us feel welcome and like family. He is the best! The steaks are amazing and the salmon as well!! read more

We ordered a range of plates for DineLA. Food was good, flavors could be better. For example, the Seafood octopus and shrimp app needed a bit of salt to balance out the earthiness of the squid ink toast. The dish looked enticing however. The pasta with mushrooms was very good. I didn't have the filet so I don't know how that was. The desserts were good. Had an issue with hygiene on the plates-some rims were not as clean expected. Service however was excellent. I will come back and try other dishes. End of Yelp. read more

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Food? Magnifique! Service? Out of this world! Would definitely come again! Our server Martin and crew were so hospitable and engaging! Although it's our first time, and we are not from the area. We will definitely come back next visit! We highly recommend you try the Ojo de bife! It was amazing! read more

Nice restaurant. Very clean place. All organized. Hostess, waitress and busboys were very hospitable. The churrasco was made to perfection; sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes were so moist and delicious; the tabla of chorizos was so good: we had the morcillas and chorizos. It was all well-port portioned, it was filling without feeling "sleepy" after a meal. Convenience: it was only a 5 mins away from home, it's great to know that this gem was so close to home. read more

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I went there with my girlfriend for the dine la special for dinner. We got the octopus and shrimp appetizer and the buratta. The shrimp and octopus appetizer was on some bread soaked I think with steak juices, but I'm not sure. But this appetizer was spectacular. The buratta was so so. Maybe if you are a buratta fanatic you might really like it but otherwise no big deal. For the main dish, we got the steak and the the pasta. gF wanted it cooked rare which I am not a big fan, but hey. My pasta was pretty good. The desserts were alright. Service was top notch. Overall a solid restaurant. read more

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I had the porterhouse steak, and it was good, but the portion size was smaller than expected. The service was fine, and the place was fairly clean. read more

The surf and turf was decent, but the steak lacked seasoning. The lobster was fresh, though. The place was generally clean, but the restroom needed more frequent cleaning. read more

Came here with a group of 7-8 people on Friday, 6/18/21, and had a great time. Located on Riverside Dr, in the heart of Toluca Lake, Bodega Malbec Argentinean Grill is a pretty cool spot. It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and while I had been inside once before, I had no idea they had a back patio. That's where we ended up getting seated, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. With a menu full of great options, it was a little difficult to choose what to order. My friend and I decided to split the Tabla Mixta, with Bife de Chorizo ($35.95) and Entrana Parrilla ($26.95). Both items were delicious, though I strongly preferred the Bife de Chorizo. I would definitely order this item again, and highly recommend it to others. To drink, I had a couple IPAs and a glass of red wine. If looking for some good Argentinean food, Bodega Malbec figures to be a great option in the area. This is a cuisine that I don't eat often, so I am by no means an expert on it. That said, I really enjoyed my meal here. Aside from the food, service was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The ambience is nice, and prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity. Go ahead and give this place a try! read more

Bodega Malbec - Tabla Mixta - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

I am so happy with everything: the food, service, and ambiance. Everything was absolutely delicious. Even the water, plain salted fries, and homemade whip cream that garnished my plate of coconut flan. I ordered a bolonesa, vegetarian canelones, fries, coconut flan, lemonade, and a glass of Rose. The water and bread were complimentary. As I dined with a very kinetic toddler, I felt very welcomed and supported. I thoroughly and thoughtfully enjoyed every little thing that crossed my palette, including the water, fries and homemade whip cream. This place cared about the smallest detail of my experience. It has been noticed and appreciated. read more

Fantastic place! We were craving Argentinian steak and just happen to come across here. It seemed small at first but the semi-outdoor area in the back is large. The service was great and our food came quickly. We ordered the sweet bread and a sirloin. Delicious! The sweet bread also came with a salad and salsa which is nice to counteract the super rich meat. The chimichurri sauce was the highlight; I couldn't stop eating! read more

Bodega Malbec - Sweet bread and sirloin! - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

My parents marvel about Bodega Malbec. They really enjoy the food and love the service. Very attentive and respectful service, catering to all my mother's quirks (Thank you!!). The food is superb. The frito misto and beet salad are our go to starters. They both get the ribeye, we share spinach and potatoes. And there is no sharing of affogatos at our table!! Noticed they painted inside, the dining room feels bigger and fresher. Can't wait until our next visit. read more