I was visiting a client in the area and they have always said great things about this restaurant…read more We decided to place an order for pick up. We ordered the salmon, chicken piccata, insalata caprese, and fettuccine di pollo. We were so hungry I only captured a picture of my dish. The hype is real! Everything was absolutely delicious. This feels like a hidden gem that the locals have known for years. I look forward to dinning in person next time and trying other items. I'm sure there isn't a bad thing on the menu and can't go wrong with what you choose.

10/10! The food was absolutely delicious. I tried the Alfredo Puccini pasta, the Margherita pizza,…read moreand the calamari appetizer everything was outstanding! It's a small restaurant that doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you. It's one of those hidden hole in the wall gems with amazing food. Definitely worth stopping in and giving it a try. I'll definitely be back!

The food is really good, I get the ravioli, spaghetti and Alfredo pasta, the service is great , the…read moregirl owner is nice and humble , ambience is amazing with an outdoor patio with shade , over all is great pasta spot .

Every time I come to Trattoria 25, I always wonder why there aren't more people there. The service…read moreis always exceptional and all items on the menu are superb. Only problem is that the lunch pricing just feels a bit too high for a restaurant in Vernon.

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!

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Bestia... it's one of the top Italian restaurants in…read moreLos Angeles, HANDS DOWN. Every time I eat here, I am already thinking of my next time back. I love their pastas to the moon and back, they are al dente but not too firm, the sauces are so good and flavorful, and each bite just makes me want to take the next bite. My favorite pastas: 1. Squid Ink Spaghetti - lobster. serrano. meyer lemon. micro shiso 2. Cavatelli alla Norcina - ricotta dumplings. pork sausage fresh thyme. shaved truffles Their appetizers are also really great, the grilled prawns are SO good, you can taste the sweetness of the prawn and the sauce doesn't overwhelm it. For entrees, their ribeye and porkchop are our favorites. The ribeye is so tender and cooked to perfection. The pork chops are juicy and not dry at all. SERVICE // is usually good, although our last time our server wasn't really around much and didn't even introduce any dishes to us. We thought hopefully that it was a fluke. AMBIANCE // romantic and beautiful interior, Bestia is in the arts district of Downtown Los Angeles. PARKING // Valet parking is available for $15, otherwise you can look for street parking nearby. If you haven't made your way to Bestia yet, you must!! It's not the cheapest meal in town but well worth the $$$.

We come here all the time for work lunches. What started…read moreout as a convenient location, turned into a regular spot because the service is consistently good, prices are very reasonable, and the food is great. I've tried numerous dishes here and haven't been disappointed. Their pastas, salads, and lasagna are really good. I could eat the garlic bread all day! They have a robot server that brings the food to your table; then the server hands it too you. Not sure if it creates efficiency, but is novel at the very least. I've been here once for dinner and it wasn't too busy, but most of the time I'm here for lunch. There seems to be a little lunch crowd, but it's never overcrowded and service is never impacted.

Disappointing. Initial impression: more attention needs to…read morebe paid by the staff. The menus were less than pristine, and one had prices crossed off and new prices inserted in pencil. One of the fork/knife/napkin wraps was dirty. The staff itself is slow and taciturn - neutral instead of friendly or welcoming. It's a cavernous space which is quite noisy when very many tables are occupied. Dishes are brought out by a cute robot (which also plays "Happy Birthday") with the staff actually serving the items. Again, the robot was less than pristine. The food was pedestrian. Most of the items did not have a "home made" look or taste. The house sauce was on many things and was unremarkable. Some items were close to inedible: as an example, in an order of chicken parmesan, the chicken was very thin, tough, and stringy, and the coating was overcooked. Interestingly, it was served with mashed potatoes, broccoli, and carrots instead of pasta. In a final negative note, a 3% "Restaurant Management Fee" was added to the bill. None of our party can recall any mention of that before the bill was presented. Not a place we will return to.

Why is Rajas closed?!? We were craving their food and checked the hours bc we don't live close,…read moreonly to see they are closed! Yelp says temporarily, but Google says permanently we love this place so much - the food and service were always amazing. Hoping the owners are doing well and able to reopen.

I've been to Rajas con Crema several times and every time I've left extremely satiated and…read morepleasantly stuffed! My favorite appetizer are the Molletes which are toasted bolillos with chorizo and bean spread topped with cheese and pico de gallo. My favorite plates are the Carne en su Jugo, which is pork in green chilli sauce, and the Albondigas beef meatball soup. The soup is plentiful and doesn't disappoint in flavor. The meatballs are tender and have a perfect flavor profile of herbs and spice. Honestly, nothing disappoints here. The Pollo in Mole is also delicious. The tortillas are fresh and hand made. The Pollo con Rajas is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and the chicken has always been juicy underneath all that sauce, cooked perfectly. I've also had the teak tacos and they're filling, tasty, and a perfectly compliment to anything you will order. The sides are usually rice and beans and they've always been perfect. The rice is soft and the beans are addicting. Javier is always warm and friendly, he does an amazing job with his restaurant. He tends to his patrons wonderfully and deserves all praise, as well as his staff. They compliment the small dining area and make you feel like you're eating at home or with family. I'll gladly continue to eat at Rajas con Crema every time I'm in town. Parking is street parking so it can be iffy. Thank you so much for the fantastic experience!

Love the pasta there! The restaurant was wonderful and they have great options of pasta. The menu…read morewas excellent and so many great quality of food to choose from. The Mentai Pasta and Squid Ink pasta were really good and so delicious. It was so creamy and nice quality of noodles. I really enjoyed the pasta with wines, it taste so fantastic. Lovely place with great ambiance.

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!

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.

Several times visiting this place and always a great experience with anyone we bring for the first…read moretime. Pizza is truly a staple here and not to mention their dishes like the meatballs, and the carbonara. Our favorite is the ribeye steak, always perfectly seared and cooked. Service remains great as always, very friendly and inviting! Feels like a casual dining experience until you try all the great food making you feel like at a 5 star establishment.

Ravello Osteria was a pleasant surprise out of nowhere. I've never been or even heard of it, even…read morethough it's been there for a long time. We met for a family dinner - party of 16. We arrived when they opened at 5p and sat in one of their communal tables. It was a hot day and the AC wasn't up to the challenge. With the oven, the crowd and weather, it was rather warm inside. However, I guess it replicated an authentic dining experience in Italy. The restaurant became packed shortly afterwards and the conversations and laughter echoed vibrantly. It felt like we were in Italy. Our server, Alfred, was a pro and a delight. He took care of us without breaking a sweat and always with a smile. We tried many pizzas, salads and pastas. Everything was delish. What really caught my eye was the ribeye steak, which we didn't try. It's a monster ribeye at a very reasonable price. It looked amazing. I have no doubt I will be scarfing down one of those in the near future. I highly recommend a visit if you haven't been. Go hungry and know the portions are generous.

It was our first time eating here. We ordered calamari and garlic knots and some clam chowder for…read moreappetizers. Delicious! I ordered the lemon chicken caper entree and my wife had a dish with an amazing cream sauce with mushrooms, but I don't remember the name. Literally everything was DELICIOUS! Highly recommend this spot. Great service from our waitress too. I think her name was Shelly or Chelly or something like that. We will definitely be back.

The pizza was fresh and delicious. It's not your cheapest option around, but the quality was there…read more So the cost didn't bother me. We also go a beet salad that stated there would be goat cheese on it- we didn't get much if any in ours, unfortunately. Staff were great and kind. Dining room was clean and neatly decorated. Plenty of parking too. I look forward to my next stop for food from La Pasta.

The wife dined here without me but was kind enough to bring me a couple of large slices of the…read moreBURRATA PROSCIUTTO PIZZA. It was a tad salty for my taste but still delicious regardless. I added a bit of shredded mozzarella and EVOO just to cater a bit more to my palate. It was a very nice tasting slice. Very good presentation and taste. RATING = A

We had a great experience at Bottega Louie DTLA. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and…read morefull of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was beautiful, lively, and elegant. Unfortunately, the chocolate soufflé was very dry and had almost no flavor, so we ended up not eating it. Everything else was enjoyable, but the dessert was definitely disappointing.