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Casa Nostra

4.6 (33 reviews)
Open • 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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Outdoor dining, tables are kinda close
Nik J.

Was walking around Palisades Village looking for somewhere to eat but all the restaurants there seemed to have tepid reviews (and prices that weren't justified by them) when we stumbled upon this nice little place just across the street. It had a nice outdoor patio so we decided to try it and I'm glad we did. We instantly had great service as soon as we sat down. The servers were very kind and attentive and knew how often to check in. That really left me with a great impression. What made an even better impression was the food and the generous portion sizes! I was fully prepared to get a tiny bowl of pasta but both my friend and I were blown away and was definitely worth the price. The food came out as hot as it did out of the pan. Her carbonara was perfectly peppery and my vongole had a great helping of clams. I think the only downside was that the tables were pretty darn close to each other so could get kind of claustrophobic but maybe you can request to move to a less busy area because there were enough tables that I should've just asked so my bad! If I'm ever around the area again, I would look no further because I'm fully happy to come visit again.

Prosciutto e Burrata
Anton F.

Had the opportunity to have dinner with a group of coworkers at Casa Nostra. An Italian eatery located in the Pacific Palisades area. It was a heavy crowd for the middle of the week. We sat outside, it was a slight chill but there were heat lamps. Fresh warm bread was provided for the table with butter, oil and vinegar. I ordered the prosecco to start. Very tasty. For my entree I decided on one of the specials, a seafood squid ink pasta with crab, shrimp and langostino and a light cream sauce with cherry tomatoes. It was really good. I finished with a slice of tiramisu, so delicious. The staff was very attentive and helpful throughout the evening. We parked in front on the street at a meter with no problem. Excellent Restaurant

Jason Y.

Ambiance: 4/5 Casa Nostra did a fantastic job with their outdoor dining. My wife and I were very excited to eat here with a packed house and a lively noise from the city. Service: 5/5 I was impressed with how attentive the workers were. My water was consistently full, empty plates were cleared, and they replaced napkins as needed (eating pizza can get messy! At least for me) Food: 2.5/5 Unfortunately, their food didn't hit the spot for me. Squid ink pasta lacked flavor and it tasted dry. $49 truffle pizza, lacked the truffle taste (biggest let down). Personally, I've tried better places and not quite sure if I'd I come back.

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Karina M.

I came here for lunch with a couple of friends and a baby. I had a reservation but they had plenty of open outdoor seating which was great! The servers were so kind and sweet with the baby and the service and food were great! We got the tomato burrata pizza, mushroom risotto, and the chicken parmesan and everyone was happy!

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Everything was excellent from the appetizers, the main dishes, desserts, and the customer service. It was a wonderful experience!

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The food is consistently delicious and the staff is friendly and attentive :) traditional Italian food :) highly recommend!!

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What an authentic pizza they craft here! I absolutely love it! I am craving more right now!

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Food was delicious. We had spaghetti bolognese and seafood risotto and both were fantastic.

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Great Italian food, authentic, warm service! A neighborhood feel, with top cuisine!!!!!!

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The food is amazing and the service the best in the Palisades! You will not be disappointed with anything on the menu.

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Maccheroni Republic

Maccheroni Republic

4.4(4.6k reviews)
15.9 mi•Downtown
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Plenty of reviews already but adding my two cents. Stopped in for bite after visiting the Bradbury…read moreBuilding (bucket list ). Started with the Burratina and Insulata Arugula. Both were good but enjoyed the Burratina more. Then we shared a plate of Cacio Pollo Pappardelle. Yum! Creamy rich with perfectly cooked pasta. We finished with a battle of the desserts: flan vs flourless cake. The cake was light and slightly bitter in a good way but the clear winner was the flan. The texture and flavor were fantastic. Highly recommend for the quality and value!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Maccheroni Republic!!!…read more I've been going to this place since 5 years ago and it's still one of my absolute favorite places in LA. So worth going to downtown for. The service is impeccable and very friendly to you. They're really knowledgeable about their dishes too. The place just reeks of experience and professionalism. And I can't even start with the dishes. From the vongole down to the tiramisu, everything is delectable and perfect. The only downside is they raised their prices over the years I loved it when I used to get pasta for less than 20 bucks a few years ago. And the wait tends to be terrible so I would try to go earlier (opening) next time or just hop to a bar nearby while on the waitlist. Overall, I will forever love this place (unless they change the chef for worse) and so worth going every time.

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Cento Pasta Bar

4.4(1.2k reviews)
10.3 mi•West Adams
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I had a great dining experience at Cento Pasta Bar. The food was coursed out properly, and was…read moredelicious. I can definitely recommend the grilled octopus, rigatoni pasta, and hamachi crudo. Service was also amazing! Parking is tough; I recommend you valet. Overall, they had a great cocktail menu. Definitely worth the drive out there.

Cute Italian spot with outdoor patio & indoor counter areas! Perfect for girls night out & date…read morevibes! My sister and I came in without reservations around 8pm and they sat us inside on the counter after 10 minutes of waiting. They were pretty full for table dining. We ordered: Steak Tartare (4/5) - Bread was perfectly oiled & crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside. The tonnato was very umami and made the dish but the steak itself was alright. Spicy Pomodoro (3.5/5) - This didn't hit as hard for me; I wished it was more spicy and I didn't taste any truffle. Pasta itself was perfectly al dente. Sweet Corn Agnolotti (5/5) - This was delish! Make sure to get equal parts of the pasta, sauce, corn, and crème fraiche (like a light sour cream) to get that flavor explosion. Creme was a little sour, corn was sweet, and the agnolotti was salty; perfect bite fr. My only negative is that this dish was too small for $28 :(. Blood Orange Pavlova (4/5) - A truly layered dessert because if you ate the sorbet by itself, it would be too sour but otherwise, another flavor explosion. The pavlova was thick and you really have to jam your spoon in to break the pieces apart. Service was friendly and fast! Overall, I'd come back!

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Bestia

Bestia

4.3(8.4k reviews)
17.0 mi•Downtown
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Still stands-up to the hype after all these years…read more If "Trendy" was a restaurant, Bestia would easily be in top contention, even after being around for more than a decade. That says a lot. Once upon a time (a few years ago), my CFP + banking institution wanted to thank me for being one of their top private clients. They expressed their gratitude with a very generous, all expense paid full-course meal at Bestia. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Fast forward to now, I knew that coming back here would be a good idea. Make no mistake, even if you try to book a reservation several weeks in-advance, don't be surprised if the only available seats are at the counter. Granted, I was in a spacey table during my past visit, the counter can be an enjoyable & unintentionally entertaining space. It's great for a more casual vibe, as you get to see some of the kitchen workers put together some of their signature dishes. In many ways, Bestia seems like a microcosm of the city that it rather humbly resides within. What always catches me off-guard, is that the surrounding simple area really doesn't reflect the happening, vibrant, night-life that resides within the building's walls. You feel like you're taken so a different, very social, very bustling world. WINE: Podere 72, Poderi San Lazzaro (Marche region, central Italy) - 8.7 / 10 A very robust blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese grapes that results in a balanced, medium bodied red wine that stands-up to heartiness of a beef ribeye steak. FOOD: Roasted Bone Marrow - 9.4/ 10 I have several friends that go here just for this particular dish. Funny enough, one can almost always tell that one is at Bestia because of the rather peculiar manner in which this dish is served. Hot, melted bone marrow is appropriately scooped out of the bone & poured onto spinach gnocchetti. It's like eating beef flavored mouth pillows of potato + spinach. It's definitely a dish that will impress whoever you are with. I can never resist ordering this whenever I am here. Oxtail alla Vaccinara - 8.9 / 10 The deep, rich maroon color of the rigatoni (thanks to beets) is a sight to behold. The pasta is firm but not too hard. It's a humble yet complex pasta dish that complements any main course. 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye - 9.4 / 10 Anybody who knows me knows that I love my ribeye. Any decent fancy restaurant does a ribeye. But no one does a ribeye quite like Bestia. The fermented mushroom cream delivers a punch of pungence not unlike a delectable dijon mustard, but to the highest of levels. This dish also makes me a believer in well-cooked onions served alongside steak. I usually like to take a home a portion of ribeye for later, but this is one of the very few instances when the steak is so good, that I can't help but finish it here. Again, the portion is more than enough to be shared. Fromage Blanc Mousse - 9.1 / 10 This seasonal dish hits all the right notes. It's the fanciest of cheesecakes, so I recommend sharing this. With its decadence, a little truly goes a long way & that's perfectly fine. The richness of the cheese is offset perfectly by the right balance of candied kumquats. A great "bite" to end on. Huge shout-out & thanks to Radu for being the nicest & most enthusiastic of servers. It's little things like him being so down to take pics of you with your party that really make me want to come back here. It the owners / management is reading this, please recognize how pivotal he is to your team. If he was working under me, I would most definitely give him a raise. Also, shout-out to Dani at the hostess stand. She is one of the most personable people. For being the first person that patrons see upon entering, she is the perfect face, attitude, & welcoming personality that the hospitality industry is in dire need of. She's a rockstar of a hostess & a pleasure to talk with. Bestia is a better place because of valuable employees like Radu & Dani. As always, come for the food. Come back for the service. I would definitely come back because of how amazing Radu & Dani are. Years after the hype, the vibe is still very much happening at Bestia.

3 stars for Ambiance. Given I was dining on a Saturday night at 8 pm. Our waiter was just okay, he…read moredidn't ask about food allergies off the bat, and it seemed very inconvenient for them to address this issue. We sat at a shared booth. We felt the booth seats shaking the entire time. We looked back at the people behind us, and they also looked at us wondering where the shaking was coming from. We had a full on conversation searching for the source. IT was like an earthquake with the seats rattling around and became really distracting. MY seatmate date and I later figured out the movement was from the party across from us. I guess all the booths are connected. It was really loud in the restaurant as expected. 3 starts for atmosphere and the vibe I got from our waiter. THe food was on point and delcious Bestia 10/10 quality for the pasta and pizza. The Peruvian scallops were forgettable. The duck was over salted. I didn't enjoy the experience sitting at the booths inside. We have never sat here before, and I will make a point to not sit there again in the future.

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Bestia - Bar area!!

Bar area!!

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Mother Wolf

Mother Wolf

4.1(1.4k reviews)
11.7 mi•Hollywood
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Tried a few dishes, and the standout was definitely the rigatoni--easily my favorite…read more Would come back again, especially to grab a seat at the bar and try more from the menu.

Mother Wolf has been on my list for quite some time. We decided to finally dine here on our…read moredaughter's last night before she returned to college. The experience did not disappoint -- it was beautiful from beginning to end. Our extraordinary server was James. He was engaging, attentive and unpretentious. His knowledge of the menu was impressive as he explained each section and item in a simplified way. After making our choices, he suggested changing one of our pasta selections since they all had heavy sauces. We accepted his recommendation of the Spaghetti Arrabbiata, which turned out to be everyone's favorite! The tomato-based sauce was light and perfectly spicy. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was amazing. The focaccia, oxtail meatballs and burrata with ham were a great start, showcasing the quality of the ingredients and thoughtful preparations -- they set the tone for our entire meal. The taste and texture of the freshly made pastas were unmistakable and so, so good with the wonderful sauces. The lamb chops were well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. I especially enjoyed the bed of sliced snow peas, green beans and English peas set over mint sauce. After all that, we had just enough room for shared desserts -- Budino and Tiramisu. Both were the perfect finish to a delicious meal. If you like chocolate, the Budino is for you -- rich but not overly sweet. Each yummy bite with the crumble topping was nicely balanced by the sprinkled salt. Service was impeccable and well-coordinated. We especially appreciated that dishes and utensils were changed after each course. A couple things to keep in mind: *Reservations - Via Resy. The reservation window is open 14 days at a time. *Parking - Valet is right in front. We found street parking just around the corner on Sunset (metered but free after 7pm). *Price Point - Approximately $100 per person. Mother Wolf is a cashless establishment. A 5% wellness fee is added to all checks. We will absolutely be back!

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Mother Wolf - Open kitchen

Open kitchen

Mother Wolf - Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)

Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)

Mother Wolf - Croquettes, least memorable of the night for me but good!

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