Eugenio is the best!!! He was our server and he made our dinner so fun and enjoyable. His energy is so contagious!! Staphano & Alex were so accommodating and welcomed us with friendly faces and great energy!! read more

Horrible service from the start enteting from the door as the host talks to you. And the food quality very poor. Please don't waste your time and effort. It's LA, there so many better places to go. read more

This deserves every mixed review there is. Food - honestly the apps were delicious. Everyone loved the Fritto Misto. Salad - we got the citrus salad and it was literally lettuce and oranges, definitely missing cheese or nuts or croutons. Mains - steak was delicious. Chicken was just smoky, not much flavor. Service - our waiter was very old school traditional, very friendly. However, they forgot the second round of drinks, entirely forgot our main course order, and we have to ask for water 5X. Wouldn't recommend this place.... Skip and go somewhere else. read more

Casa Dani - 10 oz Wagyu Flat Iron Steak Heirloom Chicken in Adobo - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cozy ambiance, food was decent, server was attentive and friendly. Our food took longer than 30' and we had to ask him twice about it. We are not sure what the hold up was, but he was apologetic. It was a Saturday night. The potato appetizer was good, I wanted to order more. The salad was refreshing to my palate. There is a charge for employees' health insurance with the option to remove it by asking the server to take it off the bill. read more

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Stopped in for bite last Saturday afternoon. Wow food was bad, really BAD!! Service was good as was music for which they earned a single miserable star. Shake Shack is a far better choice or any other fast food location in century city. read more

Since I am a big fan of Mediterranean food so we decided to try this new Spanish restaurant. This restaurant shares the same space with Katsuya. It's very stylish and open. We decided on sliders, seafood paella and market vegetables. Our server wanted us to order everything in at once so the food could come out in time. Paella takes long time to prepare. For drinks we had sparkling water, iced tea, few Grey Goode martinis, glass of red wine and espresso shots. Also a very good chocolate mousse as dessert, it was great with tawny port. Everything was delicious in good portions. Our server was very friendly and attentive as well. We would definitely come back to try more delicious Mediterranean food! read more

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This review is specifically of the Dani Garcia x Josiah Citrin pop up on Nov 12. Was so excited for this collab since I had not tried Casa Dani yet, and I dined at Citrin a couple years back and had a lovely time. While this was a very fun tasting menu and event, we spent almost 3.5 hours at the restaurant (seated at 7:30, left close to 11pm). Other tables had bee seated after us and left before us, so I am unsure why our particular table (just the two of us) took so long. I have had 20+ course tasting menus in the amount of time for this 8 course one. Timing aside, The menu was lovely. I was particularly excited for the famous Citrin egg that I still dream about! The foie yogurt also came with that dish, and it was phenomenal. the porterhouse tuna carpaccio from chef Garcia was unreal, and such a gorgeous presentation that I haven't seen before. I loved the explanation of the cut of fish and the table side preparation. The tomato soup from chef Citrin was unexpectedly delicious. Strawberry sorbet sounds like a strange element in tomato soup, but it really works! The grilled avocado from Garcia was very well done. Citrin's lobster agnolotti was a tad disappointing. While I adored the broth, the pasta itself did not seem to have enough lobster stuffing, and I really could not taste much of it. I felt somewhat similarly of Citrin's rockfish. The brown butter sauce was fantastic, but the fish itself was a bit dry and lacked flavor. I know it is a Citrin staple, but I personally feel this dish would be better was a halibut or snapper. Garcia's ribeye paella was absolutely incredible. Steak was cooked perfectly and the rice is so flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try more paella! For dessert was Garcia's churro and Citrin's passion fruit. Both were incredible, though the churro was quite hard and crunchy, and may have been overdone. The miso toffee accompaniment was fantastic with it though. read more

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Casa Dani Recently visited Casa Dani, which sits right next to Katsuya; both concepts now share ownership, creating an interesting partnership between the two. Casa Dani itself is helmed by a Michelin-starred chef, and you can feel that influence immediately in the execution and attention to detail. We started with the tortilla topped with shaved truffle; silky, rich, perfectly seasoned, and exactly what you want from a classic Spanish tortilla with a little luxury layered on top. The Ibérico appetizer served with sourdough was flavorful, with that signature nutty depth you expect. A few bites leaned slightly firm, but overall it was still enjoyable and well-seasoned. The croquettes were excellent--gooey, cheesy, and indulgent with shaved Ibérico ham adding just the right amount of salt to balance the creamy filling. The oysters were standouts of the night. Stunning presentation, flower petals and all, with a cold, creamy, incredibly fresh bite. I could have easily ordered another round. We also tried the shrimp head appetizer, offered as a special. The shrimp are flown in from Spain daily and priced at $20 each. They were prepared simply in a deeply flavorful olive oil that made us want endless bread to soak it all up. For dessert, we had the Basque cheesecake. I'm very familiar with Basque--it's typically baked at a high temperature to keep the edges caramelized while the center stays creamy. This version was different: made with goat cheese, sprinkled with a distinct cheese and much airier than the traditional format. While I personally prefer the classic ultra-creamy style, this take was unique and genuinely tasty. Overall, Casa Dani is absolutely worth trying. We enjoyed our dishes, and the service was truly exceptional--both our waiter and the manager made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. read more

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I was astonished at how amazing Casa Dani was. They are a newer restaurant that should be making its way to LA's top 10 shortly. The customer service was excellent. Our server was so knowledgeable about the type of cuisine being served, great recommendations, and how many dishes we should order. The restaurant itself was beautifully renovated. Food was definitely the winner here. Every single dish we got was 10/10. I can highly recommend: - Ibérico Ham Croquetas - Endive Salad - Fluke Crudo - La Fiesta Mediterranea Pasta Great portions for (2) people with plenty of leftovers. read more

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Casa Dani is 1 million times better than Katsu Ya so don't even bother having mediocre sushi. Come here for paella instead anytime any day. They don't validate though. read more

Casa Dani - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a very mixed experience overall. Some dishes really stood out, while others were disappointing especially given the price point. The porterhouse tuna was excellent, easily one of the highlights of the meal. The brioche bread with butter was amazing, and the leek dish was delicious. We also enjoyed the flat iron steak, which was cooked well and full of flavor. For dessert, the flan was really good, and the churros were solid. On the downside, the tomato tartare was underwhelming, and the Ibérico ham was just okay definitely not worth the $51 price tag. The biggest letdown was the ribeye paella. The rice was extremely salty, which was surprising and disappointing, especially for a Spanish restaurant where paella should really shine. The rice pudding was overly sweet and just okay. To be fair, the service was attentive the waiter did come by to check on us, but given how long the food took to come out, I didn't have the heart to share the feedback at the time. The ambiance is gorgeous, no question about that. However, even at $600 total after tip for a group of seven, it didn't feel worth it due to the inconsistency of the food. read more

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Casi Dani opened way later than I hope. I love paella and Spanish cuisine so I always look forward to trying new Spanish restaurants The whole restaurant has a minimalistic vibe with warm interior. It is fancy and great for special occasions. Though parking in this mall is way too expensive. Ribeye paella (4/5) is a new addition for current menu. It is rather very expensive $110 for 18". Normally I see 14" paella options for $34 which I would order next time. I just wanted to try this new dish. The rice felt undercooked and a little hard to chew. Endive salad (5/5). You can't go wrong with salad since there is nothing to cook. The price is not as pricey $14. Truffle tortilla slice 5/5 was amazing. This Spanish national dish is easy to make at home too. But price is $12 which is hefty for a tiny slice. But it was so delicious. Overall service is modest. The water was never refilled. I wish they just give me the pitcher to refill myself because cups are tiny I could possibly come back but I prefer some other Spanish restaurants. read more

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The ambiance and decor were nice. It gave the vibe of Mediterranean Spanish mixed with 1950s Americana. Food was a fixed menu. Small portions but every single one of them a hit! Our waiter David from Spain was super awesome and down-to-earth and very helpful. We'll be back here again to check it out on another day. read more

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We came chanting Olé, Olé, Olé as we approached Casa Dani (a SBE Hospitality Group & José Andrés collaboration) in the Westfield Century City Shopping Center, since we were there for another flavorful Spanish culinary experience in Los Angeles. My in-laws had raved about Casa Dani during their Thanksgiving visit to Honolulu, and I couldn't believe we waited until almost the last couple of days before our return home to come here. Entering the beautiful Casa Dani space, we were immediately welcomed by a gracious hostess who seated us in a comfortable banquette. The open kitchen and warm colored decor mixed with tropical ferns (faux) felt comfortable for enjoying family and friends' moments of leisure, as the Spanish culture is known for. We had a few moments to peruse the lunch menu, which featured both prix fixe and à la carte options, before our server approached us. My husband, a relative, and I chose the prix fixe menu for $39 which featured three courses (starter, entrée, and dessert). My other in-law decided to order à la carte (fritto misto $23 and lobster bocadito $36). We shared our starters among our foursome but "guarded" our entrees. FOOD: My husband and I chose the same entrees or 2nd-course items because we were drawn to the luxurious "The Burger That Made It All Make Sense" Wagyu beef burger. How could we not order that Wagyu beef burger with a name like that? But by the time we were ready to order dessert, they had run out of the Basque cheesecake, so we selected the caramelized rice pudding. -My 1st course, Oxtail Brioche, was a "slider" with sweet, savory, and tender slow-braised oxtail meat in a buttery brioche bun. Our server advised me to flip the top over onto the oxtail filling as the top bun's center was filled with an unctuous Signature sauce before cutting or biting into the slider. The Burger That Made It All Make Sense was every bit as decadently rich with its tender, juicy, and buttery-tasting meat sandwiched between a perfectly sized brioche bun and topped with cheese and Signature sauce. The bun did not "disintegrate" from the burger's juiciness or rich sauce even though I chose to cut the burger with fork and knife instead of picking it up to eat. Honestly, I was afraid that the juiciness would run down my hands if eaten by hand. I asked for medium-rare doneness and received a perfectly grilled burger. By the time we were ready to order dessert, around 2 pm, our server returned to our table and informed us that they had sold out of the Basque cheesecake, which I had my eyes on, so I opted for the caramelized rice pudding. It turned out to be a better decision as the rice pudding wasn't dense or heavy as a cheesecake would be. -My husband's 1st course, Chorizo and Ají Empanadas, was also a hit among us. The flavors of the mildly earthy-sweet chorizo and sofrito-based empanadas were enhanced by the tangy kick of the ají (sauce made with Amarillo peppers). The sauce reminded me of the creamy Peruvian Amarillo chile sauce condiment. His Wagyu burger was also juicy and flavorful but, to him, he requested to have medium-doneness but, it arrived medium-rare like mine. Still, he ate it with no complaints. Our server was very efficient and professional as he consistently checked on our water service, eating progress as he coursed out our meals, and promptly removed our used dishes. We felt that our lunch visit was as hospitable and welcoming as at other Jose Andres restaurants that we've dined at and would definitely return for lunch or dinner when we're in this shopping center. read more

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Ambiance: the original Casa Dani in NY is closed, and it's LA location is newly opened on the ground level of Westfield mall. The corner spot is not so easy to navigate, and they have shared concierge service with the Japanese restaurant, where their dining areas are separated by an outdoor bar, the restroom is located at the Japanese restaurant section, old fashioned decorations, natural and green emphasized elements, the lighting is generally dim inside the restaurant, may not be favorable for everyone. Service: particularly disappointing, disorganized and weird pace. At one time, overwhelming amount of servers stopped by the table one after the other, apparently they didn't collocate with each other, such as asking the same questions repeatedly, then all the sudden so slow in replacing plates and utensils after they took away our plates and utensils for appetizers, but it's been such a long waiting time, that one dish became cold after we were finally served new plates and utensils, then again so rushed to clean the plates while we were still eating and finishing up the food. Anyway, it's not a pleasant service experience for fine dining. Food: their menu has a big emphasis over seafood Oxtail Brioche - *** topped with bull sauce, I was very much looking forward to it, turned out to be really mediocre Octopus Carpaccio - *** fennel, green apple, thin cuts of octopus, lack of flavors A Beautiful Tomato Salad - **** ingredients from the farmers market, rocoto pesto, refreshing taste, recommend Avocado and Bluefin Tuna Tartare - ** white soy sauce, basil oil, not high quality tuna Seafood Paella - *** saffron, prawns, mussels, according to the server, deliberately burnt rice to enrich the flavors, I liked the rice, although very small portions of seafood and all overcooked Today's Catch - *** a whole fish selection al pilpil cooking, fish quality was fine, be careful with all the fish bones, overall lack of flavors Price: small to moderate portions depends on the order, overall quality is alright, not quite worth $100 per person, I was lured by the brand of Dani García cuisines, and my honest suggestion is lower your expectations read more

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I had visited Casa Dani with some very close friends 3 weeks ago, just as it opened, and had a disappointing experience. While the location was stunning, the service was very inattentive, the food was either too bland or too salty, the drinks were tiny or weak, and it was too dark and loud to enjoy. At the time, I posted an honest, but of course negative review of the restaurant, never expecting that they would fix any of this. That said, after some friends had positive experiences more recently, I decided to go back with another group last night to give it another shot. Long story short, the restaurant managed to take all of the feedback from comments online and I'm sure in person and has fixed basically everything that was wrong with the restaurant. The location remains beautiful and now that the lights are a little bit brighter, you can even see the details better. They have placed a small lamp at each table that allows you to actually see your menu and the food. They reduced the volume of the music to a reasonable level and now you can enjoy your party and hear the person next to you or even across the table without having to scream. This has made it dramatically nicer. The weight staff and managers are exceptionally attentive now going table to table, developing a relationship with you, and going so far as to cut some of the larger items such as the tuna carpaccio and to debone the fish right at your table. Props to manager Stefano who's the best in the business and Alex our server who were beyond professional. The drinks and appetizers were magnificent. We tried their margarita shots, numerous different cocktails, one of which was like an old-fashioned, all of which were superb and appropriately sized. Simply tell your server, what kind of drinks you like and they will decode their drink list for you and make some suggestions. They were spot on! Moving onto appetizers, we had the avocado and basically anything that had tuna in it. From the carpaccio that comes on a gigantic plate to both tartares. All were fantastic and decently sized! The Duo Tartare was to die for. It's not cheap but it's large and has exceptionally high quality expensive cuts of tuna in it. Presentation is gorgeous as well. The tomato tartare was the surprise hit of the dinner. Delicious with a slight kick. The babaganoush was beautiful, tasty and well portioned. And the Caesar salad was enough for 4 of us to each have a decent and delicious portion. So many apps came with their bread, which was toasted on a grill and perfectly accompanied the food. We did not order the paella this time as we had had it last time. However, looking at other tables, it appears that the paella is now significantly more substantive in amount, and contains a lot more meat or fish on it than it did when we were there last. People were commenting on how delicious it was, suggesting that they figured out the correct amount of salt. What is nice is that they also created a half portion of paella, which is enough for two people, rather than forcing you to buy a massive one that could serve four. As for sides, the farmers market vegetables were very good and the creamy potato purée was out of this world. I could easily have ordered another one. We are not big meat eaters so we went for two of the fish. We ordered the catch of the day times two. And unlike a few weeks ago when it was just a single option, they now have four different fish options, which you can see sitting on ice as you walk into the restaurant on your right hand side. We are regulars at Avra and love fresh Mediterranean fish. And what we had was nothing less than a work of arch. Perfectly salted, perfectly flavored, came with grilled lemon slices unlike last time, and the fish were each massive. Each order was literally enough for all four of us so we ended up having to take much of the second fish home. Nonetheless, having tried both, it is impossible to go wrong. When we asked to order two different fish, they suggested two fish. They had different types of texture and flavor so that we could have some diversity in our menu. Finally, with the desserts, we had a flan, Keylime pie, Chocolate mousse, and rice pudding. The desserts were certainly the highlight of the evening after a magnificent meal! Every one of them was substantially portioned, absolutely delicious, and fresh, and very unique. I say that in a very good way. Now after having gone to Casa Dani once they had figured out the kinks in their staffing, ambience, and food as well as their selections, I can strongly recommend it. It's possible to go there and spend a very reasonable amount of money but based on what you order, you can also go in and spend a fortune. It's entirely up to you and what you'd like to eat and how much of it. You may simply feel tempted to order a lot because it's amazing. read more

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Lots of kinks to work out but has potential Server was way too green "Give me a vodka martini - oh do you want our specialty martini it's great." No I want a martini I'd like a skinny marg "oh you should definitely try our specialty 21 drink it's basically a skinny marg. No I want a skinny marg. Like WTF Appetizers were not great Tuna croquets were sold as "sushi on top of croquets an ode to Katsuya next door" Check out the photos... really? Also melty cheese with tuna don't work together or is it just me? Truffle onion Tortilla slice was served lukewarm might have been better warmer Gamba frita were delicious the dipping sauce they could bottle They redeemed themselves with their paella and it was so damn delicious best I've ever had (& I just flew back from Barcelona) Cheesecake with Parmesan shavings on top I will dream about & will return for read more

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What an amazing time at Casa Dani. Upon checking in, our host promptly walked us to our table and pointed out the fresh "Catch of the Day" which was an assortment of fresh seafood displayed right as you walk in. You are immediately transported to a cozy yet romantic atmosphere with dim lighting. Such a vibe! Shoutout to our server Michael for providing us exceptional service, great recommendations, always with a smile! If you love a dirty martini you MUST try the Olive Affair. It gets topped with olive oil and cracked pepper. Absolute dream. FOOD TIME Oysters- Beautiful presentation, classic with mignonette, can't go wrong Calamari- Standard calamari with a squid ink aioli Octopus Carpaccio- This was good, but almost too simple to be in the running with all the other amazing dishes Heirloom Chicken- Perfectly cooked, seasoned skin, and a nice side of onions. Loved this! Flat Iron Steak - Again, perfectly cooked, tender, and loved the side of poblano Kale & Broccolini Salad- I know this is simple, but got to appreciate when a vegetable is cooked correctly! Seafood Paella- Great seafood flavor, a bit salty, and thought the presentation could use a bit more wow factor If you must try one thing PLEASE get the TUNA PORTERHOUSE CARPACCIO. They present a thinly sliced piece of tuna that has the lean, medium fatty, and super fatty part. The plate is drenched with high quality olive oil that you get to dip some toasted bread it. So good. Perfectly seasoned. Loved trying the different parts of the tuna in one dish! Thanks Casa Dani for an amazing dinner! read more

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What a fun and enjoyable experience We opted for several dishes to share and even one was very tasty. The churro dessert is a must!! Decadent and oh so delicious! Fun place to go to at Century City Mall read more

Service was mid, food was mid, ambiance was mid. Prices are detached from reality. 1/5 would not repeat; too many better, less pretentious restaurants in the area. read more

Had such a great dinner at Casa Dani! A few things we ordered are absolute musts: La Fiesta Mediterránea was incredible, and the sea bass was super fresh. We started with the Iberico ham croquetas and the kale + broccolini salad, both really solid starters. We also got the chicken and mashed potatoes, which were comforting and really well done. For dessert, we tried the rice pudding and churros. The churros were great, but the rice pudding ended up being the unexpected standout - so good!! Also have to mention Stephano and Alex - they were so accommodating and attentive throughout the entire night! Definitely planning to come back! read more

Casa Dani - La fiesta Mediterranea - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing food. Super nice staff. This was the first time of me and my wife visiting the place, we enjoyed the service, the food is amazing.. We will definitely visit the place again read more

First of all, the FOOD was fantastic. Great hostess, knowledgeable waiter from Italy who recommended Tapas, and a modern ambience for a relaxed dinner experience. My 3 favorites: Gambas Al Aioli - authentic must have Oxtail Brioche - flavorful and rich Fig Salad with Labneh - yummy Will be back read more

Casa Dani - Tapas - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We almost didn't come here because of the negative reviews but we're so glad we didn't listen to them. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. Our server was David, who exemplified an extensive understanding of the menu and provided his own recommendations. We chose dishes he recommended and we couldn't have been happier! We got the iberico ham croquettes, Caesar salad, tuna porterhouse carpaccio, and finished off with the bone marrow & wagyu paella. All were excellent and delicious. Forgot to take pictures because we were hungry and everything was delicious we ate so quickly! Service, atmosphere, and food were all amazing. It's just a bit on the pricier side but it's a great choice for a date night. We will definitely be back! read more

Casa Dani - Bone marrow and wagyu paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just had one of my worst dining experiences here. While I was using the restroom, a man walked in even though I had made sure the lock was fully turned and the latch was set into the door jamb. It was extremely frightening and embarrassing. I told the waiter right away, and his response felt dismissive. He said he would check, then later came back and asked, "I apologize, what do you want?" which did not feel sincere or respectful. The manager later offered a free dessert, and after checking downstairs, the waiter said we didn't have to pay. At that point, we had only had appetizers and no longer felt comfortable staying. My boyfriend asked to have the food packed. And I couldn't hold my emotion and started crying. After I calm down, the waiter came and said, "You don't have to pay, you can go." The way it was said felt cold and disrespectful rather than apologetic. We ended up leaving without waiting for the rest of the food. Very disappointing experience, especially for a restaurant that should provide a safe and respectful environment. read more

I was really excited to try Casa Dani, but honestly it felt a little overpriced for what it is. The space is nice and the food looks beautiful when it comes out, but not everything we tried was amazing. A couple dishes were great, but others were just okay, and for the price I expected more consistency. Service was friendly but on the slower side. Overall, it's a cool spot if you're looking for something trendy, but I don't think it fully delivers for the money. read more

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The interior is really nice and has a great atmosphere. The staff were very accommodating for us by seating us even though we were waiting for the rest of our party for quite a while. The servers were all fun to chat with and gave good vibes. My biggest issue with the experience was how long the entrees took to come out. Appetizers were out within 5-10 min of ordering, but it took a solid hour after that for entrees. I don't mind a little wait for entrees, but it was starting to drag on. My entree, the pesto pasta, was my favorite thing that we ordered. But the rest of my group was disappointed by the chicken paella. They said the flavors were great, but there wasn't enough rice and it was hard to scrape it off the pan. It just seemed plain when it was hyped up to be a real highlight of Casa Dani. read more

The ambience and service is impeccable. Servers were very attentive and courteous. Server also gave some suggestions of the popular items there. We tried their avocado appetizer. It was sorry and a very different dish that we don't generally get everywhere. Also tried their paella. It was ok. Nothing to great about it. They can customize it if you want vegetarian option. It would still have chicken broth though. The person was just enough for 2 people, and paying 80+ $$ for it seemed a bit too much. But still wanted to try thinking it might be or of the world. But it disappointed a bit. I may try other options next time read more

Casa Dani - Avocado appetizer - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had the waygu and tomato tartar. Both delicious. Wanted to give my server a shout out, Christiana. She was such a hoot and great service.

Loved the food!!! The execution of the dishes is at a high level and the space is beautiful. The price of the chicken paella for two seemed steep at first, given that when it comes to the table it appears to be only rice and a cornish hen. But wow. That rice absorbs so many flavors. Same with the Cornish hen, which is sous vide, falls apart and tender, with infused herbs. We make and enjoy other paella styles but this is definitely one of our favorites. Yes, the paella has a very thin layer of rice, but that is the traditional Valencia way, and it manages to absorb and concentrate all the flavors of the stock. It is perfectly cooked with awesome texture and socarrat, and they use high quality ingredients, including bomba rice. I don't think there is any other Spanish restaurant in LA making this style perfectly executed. Other standouts were the tomato tartare and the brioche oxtail sliders. The tortilla was great as well, perhaps rivaled by the one from Xuntos in Santa Monica. The seafood paella is very good as well but definitely on the intense flavor profile side. However, the aioli that comes with it, when mixed in, helps balance out the seafood flavors. Yes, service needs refinement and I hope they work on that so that it doesn't take away from the excellent food. read more

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Had a nice birthday dinner here Monday night. Cute decor with an open kitchen. Incredible service. Shout out to Jonathan! He's amazing! Oxtail brioche - very yummy Tomahawk - great flavor and cooked to perfection Broccolini - yummy French fries - yummy Sea bass - pretty good but I like mine re flavor Churro - OMG!!!! THE BEST churro I have ever had!!! Love! Love! Love! I would definitely come back for the churro and tomahawk! @travel_lifestyle_chow read more

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My sister and I were excited to try this new spot in Century City Mall - the allure of a seafood-leaning Mediterranean restaurant calling to us. Since it was just the two of us, we kept it simple on the ordering. We got the tuna duo - which was a fatty and lean cut tuna with pickled relish. Interestingly the dish did not come with toast and we had to order it on the side. That seemed a bit of a miss to not include a couple pieces of bread with the tuna dish. But the flavor of the tuna dish was both rich (otoro) and clean. Loved the pickled relish, olive oil, and salt sprinkled on it. The sourdough toast was warm and soft. No regrets ordering it but for the future, would recommend it just come as part of the dish so customers don't feel nickled and dimed for something that feels like it should just be a part of the dish - similar to what restaurants would serve with beef tartare. The other dish we ordered was their seafood pasta. You pay per person but we thought it was totally worth it because we each got half a lobster tail, shrimps, mussels, clams, and bay scallops with the dish. The sauce was nice tomato sauce with seafood flavors in it. The pasta were huge and cooked al dente - which we also appreciated. For drinks, I got a gin and grapefruit cocktail - sorry I can't remember the name; and my sister got the passion fruit non-alcoholic drink. Both were refreshing though I found her passion fruit drink a little on the sweeter side. Service was great. Attentive and helped us pull another table to hold the massive pan of the seafood pasta we had ordered. Decor was bright and fresh - coastal vibes. The restroom downstairs was like a sauna - not sure if the a/c was on at all and it was missing a hook to hold a bag. Things that can be easily fixed. We didn't get dessert but they had some interesting options we hope to try at a later point. Overall, I found this place to be a really good seafood option at the mall and am looking forward to going back and trying the other dishes. We didn't have room for any of the iberico ham dishes - but one day! read more

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We ordered tons of different plates from here and in my honest opinion I was pretty disappointed. The food was not that great, desert was way more enjoyable than the food. The Wagyu steak was probably the only best thing from our meal. Gave this place three stars for great service and the desert. Went during lunch time so the ambiance was pretty quiet, i'm sure it's more alive during dinner or the weekends. read more

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First red flag: I ordered a Coke, and the waiter proudly explained they had both regular Coke and Mexican Coke. I asked for regular Coke... and was brought a Pepsi. That should have been the foreshadowing of the meal. Course 1: Oxtail Brioche As someone who knows bread (Chilean), this wasn't brioche, it was basically a bao bun cut open and lightly seared. A little disappointing bread-wise, but the oxtail filling itself was delicious. Course 2: Paccheri alla Vodka Sweet. No garlic. The chili heat helped balance it, but I wasn't prepared for vodka sauce that tasted like dessert. Course 3: Basque Cheesecake Finally, redemption. The burnt Basque cheesecake was actually delicious, their desserts are the saving grace here. Other Notes * My sister said they do a weekday prix fixe menu with burgers and fries, but on weekends you have to order fries separately. They took forever to arrive, and for what? To sprinkle some rosemary after 100,000 hours in the kitchen? * No water refills, which didn't help when everything was already on the sweeter side. * The bathroom... let's just say it was too real. Literal defecation stains on the walls. Which at first I thought was a paint decor option but quickly realized the rest of the bathroom had no stains. Overall Between the Pepsi surprise, the sugar overload, and the bathroom horror, I could gaslight myself into going back only for a salad and a Wagyu steak. But honestly? I'd happily return just to order a whole pie of that cheesecake. read more

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Dined in on Saturday at around 9:00pm and had a lovely dinner. Came in with low expectations due to the rating, but I was honestly surprised. For small plates I had the croquetas and gamba frita! The gamba frita was a 10/10! The sauce that came with them was bomb!!! I also had the tomato tartare, which was surprisingly so good! If you are a tomato lover I highly recommend. Super refreshing. For my main course I had the "La Fiesta Mediterránea" it was also good I would give it a 9/10! Our server was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will come again to try some other dishes. read more

Casa Dani - Gamba Frita x Tomato Tartare - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came back for another incredible experience with Chef Dani García and Chef Luis Mayoral. The food was absolutely spectacular -- a five course Mediterranean menu that was simply outstanding. The tuna tartare with cauliflower cream was unforgettable; it's hard to say which dish was the best. On top of that, the restaurant has an amazing team of hosts who go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Demi, Fana and Emely -- thank you so much! read more

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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Casa Dani with friends, and I must say, the experience was truly exceptional. The food was prepared perfectly and was incredibly flavorful. I ordered the 10oz Wagyu flat iron steak, cooked medium-rare, and it was prepared exactly to my liking. Unlike many other establishments I have visited, Casa Dani met my expectations perfectly. The staff's service and friendliness were outstanding, and it was evident they take pride in serving their patrons. They made our dinner feel truly special. The rice pudding and what I believe was a chocolate mousse were also exceptionally delicious. read more

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Had one of the best dinners I've had in a very long time at this restaurant. It was my first visit, and I was blown away by everything. We got the croquettes and the tomato tartar for appetizer and this was such a unique and amazing starter. If you're going to get an appetizer, make sure that you get the tomato tartar. That had so much flavor. We shared the seafood pasta for an entrée, and this was absolutely stunning and delicious! Not only was the presentation of all the food incredible but the flavor was also amazing. And lastly, I cannot rave enough about the churro which was so delicious and the roasted pineapple with passionfruit. Also, the vibe of this restaurant is so on point. Not only is the restaurant super cute, but the staff were amazing. read more

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Ambience is nice, beautifully decorated. Server was also nice and attentive. A little bummed some of the things we asked for they said they had ran out, considering it's their second week open but simple things like Arnold Palmers and Coffees - not sure how that wasn't available. We ordered a few appetizers and the seafood paella, which was ok. Had a few pieces of burnt rice which they said it was Chef Dani's style - and ok if you like burnt rice and Burnt food flavor be sure to order the paellas. Paella was $86 but flavor was flat and overall 1/5 stars. We also ordered the Caesar salad which the menu claims is prepared by table side and that is also not true, so don't be misled by the menu. Desserts - we ordered the rice pudding which was good but it was cold, I expected that to be warm. The flavor was 4/5. The flan however; it's called flan but it's more of a deconstructed lemon meringue pie 1/5 stars for that. Overall cute place, but misses the mark for me. Also do note that there is a 20% mandatory service charge on parties over 6 people which is pretty standard now. But just do note that so it's not a surprise. read more

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Absolutely incredible experience! The ambiance was quiet, modern and very sophisticated. The food itself was PHENOMENAL!!! Staff were amazing and everything we ate was peak! Highly recommend trying this spot! read more

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