O.m.g. so delicious. We went at 5 ish so there was oke ty od indoor seating which we thought would be a cooler choice but we got hot in no time. They only have a hose A/C in the corner that didn't do much to cool the place down. The food though was amazing! As 2 vegetarians and 1 vegan, we had never seen such an extensive plant based option with not only vegan cheeses but meat substitutes with protein! No wonder they have been ranked #1 for multiple years. The starter bread came in a brown bag and was soft and delicious, especially with the house pesto. You could really taste the basil but it didnt feel too oily. We got the calamari because none of us have ever seen a vegan one on a menu! It was breaded and fried and had a squishy center made of pea protein that I guess simulates the real one? It came with a marinara dipping sauce. I could obly have a few because they were fried and I felt like they were a bit too salty Next the pastas came out - the Pistachio pesto and the fusili with sausage. Both were delicious. The pesto sauce was the same one we had with the bread but the pasta had Pistachio chunks in it as well and generous amounts of pesto. The sausage was chewy and the sauce must've had either the same seasoning or chunks of it blended in because you could taste the same flavor in that as well! We had hopes of trying dessert but these 3 dishes were a perfect size for our party and we had been starving ourselves for most of the day for this (probably due to all the protein included in a usually carb only meal). The service was prompt, dishes came out quickly, and water was always filled. I am looking forward to returning to try all the other dishes! read more

Civico 2064 - Bread and pesto - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really enjoyed our dinner at Civico 2064. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a warm, inviting atmosphere, and I especially appreciated the low noise level--it made for such a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Service was great, and the wine pairings complemented the meal really well. We started with the calamari and tuna crudo. Both were good, although the crudo could have used a little more brightness and acidity--some extra citrus or lemon would have really elevated it. For pasta, the gnocchi was great, but the Pappardelle Brasato was outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. And then there was the tiramisu--absolutely outstanding. Honestly, one of the best tiramisus I've ever had. I would come back for that alone. Overall, the food was very good, with a couple of standout dishes rather than everything completely blowing us away. Beautiful ambience, attentive service, great wine, and a wonderfully quiet dining room. I'd definitely consider coming back--and the tiramisu is a must. read more

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VEGAN REVIEW came here with my omni bestie for dinner love that they have a vegan menu! not sure it was the first ever, as they claim??? but I digress... the ambiance it lovely. definitely HOT when the temps are high. but this would be nice for a date night. service was good, not great. we were definitely left for long periods of time, although it was not particularly busy. food was solid. loved the fresh bread (brought over in a paper bag- cute!) & pesto. shared a strawberry & arugula salad (goat cheese on the side for my friend), which was tasty. I got the vegan lasagna as my main which was good, but came out lukewarm. dessert is an absolute must-- the vegan tart was the best part of the meal. fun drinks menu. I had the summer sangria- yum! thankfully they have a parking lot next door! read more

Civico 2064 is a cute spot in Los Feliz that I somehow didn't know existed until recently. With lovely decor and kind service, I wanted to love it but, the food was just okay to me. The starter bread was just fine and I found the zucchini blossoms to be pretty flavorless and just slightly under fried. Things improved when my main dish arrived. The noodles on my Pappardelle Brasato were a fantastic texture. Unfortunately, I found that the sauce didn't hold up them. Again, I felt like the flavor was lacking. However, my pasta was better than my friend's Linguine Zucchine e Gamberi. I appreciated the innovation of working with a zucchini cream, but it just wasn't my favorite. Surprisingly, the best part of the night was dessert. The tiramisu was light with an almost caramel flavor and I'm happy we ended on a higher note. Not a bad place for dinner at all but more of a 3.4/5 for me. Still, the prices are pretty reasonable and they have entire vegan menu, so you might enjoy. read more

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We came on 4th of July -- so not your typical night out for an Italian meal but boy was every bite delicious! We appreciate the staff for doing all they could to accommodate us during the holiday evening and although it wasn't a perfect visit, we certainly will go back. Our group had a mix of vegetarians and lactose intolerant people. The menu at Civico was perfect for them! Loved having both a vegan and traditional menu. So many yummy options to choose from. The menu was organized and nicely laid out so we could clearly see what dishes were vegan friendly. The star dishes were the vegan lasagna and the vegan tiramisu!! Perfectly crafted and every bite was better than the next. The bruschetta was one of my favorite appetizers of the night. The flavors married each other so well. It was certainly different than I imagined and thought we were getting a traditional bruschetta but it was so much better. Slightly sweet and the bread was perfectly toasted. We split it into 4 pieces to share and I wish I had more bites. The staff was friendly but sometimes not available and we were often looking for napkins and water refills. I know they were rushing to leave for the night, but it wasn't a packed place so expected to get more attentive service. Aside from that, we loved the aesthetic of the place and thought the wall decorations were unique. Great place for groups and variety of food choices for special dietary needs which was the best part. This is one of those places where you will come back just for that favorite dish over and over. Solid Italian! Very memorable! read more

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There is always a chance to make another great impression and this is my follow-up. Today's visit was definitely better than the last. The server was attentive while wearing many hats as the host and server. The only disappointment was that they were out of eggplant and calamari. Great recovery this time. Please keep it up and I'll definitely keep returning. read more

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We decided to come here for my fiancés birthday the other night. We hadn't been here before but we're very happy we came. He's vegan, and I'm currently following a plant based diet, so it seemed like a perfect fit. We actually found the restaurant after looking on the app InKind (highly recommend btw!), specifically for places with vegan food. They have a parking lot on the side of the building. Not many spaces but grateful for the option! They have seating outside and inside, and I guess inside is both "restaurant" or "dining room." Not sure the difference, but we sat at a table close to the window which was nice. The inside decor is really cute. Beautiful string lights, cookware on the walls, and there was even an old movie playing on a projector. It felt pretty authentic and adorable. Servers were very attentive. We had Adi and he was really sweet. We were brought water right away. And they serve fresh vegan focaccia bread with a DELICIOUS pesto sauce before your meal. Honestly, that pesto is something I want to take home and drink. So good. We decided to both order from the vegan menu. When else can you get fresh vegan Italian?! We got their version of vegan carpaccio as an appetizer. Which was oddly turkey based? (Vegan of course). But truly one of the most unexpectedly yummy things I've had in awhile. The mayo type sauce on it was delicious. The lettuce and capers were a great touch. And it had some sort of mustard stuffed olives that I could eat forever. My fiancé got the lasagna as a main. And I got the pesto spaghetti. Ironically I ended up liking the lasagna more and he liked the spaghetti so we swapped haha. Both were delicious. As someone who isn't vegan and loves meat and cheese, I can confidently say that lasagna was one of the best I've had in so long. At the end they treated him to a delicious small vegan ganache cake and a birthday candle. It was simple and appreciated. The only negatives I have is that the wine was pretty pricey for the bottles they had. And even though I requested a booth (they had several open), and mentioned the birthday in the reservation, I had to repeatedly mention the birthday, and we got seated at a table. Little things, but still something I wish was different. Overall will definitely go back though! read more

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I came here to celebrate a recent work promotion, and it was the absolute perfect choice! Civico 2064 offers an incredible dining experience with beautiful presentation and a gorgeous atmosphere, great service and more, but what really blew me away was the food. The Italian dishes taste completely authentic--exactly like the meals I've had while traveling in Italy. As a major bonus, their vegan options are absolutely PHENOMENAL. They have an extensive selection that doesn't feel like an afterthought at all. It is on the pricier side, but for the quality of the food and the overall experience, it is 100% worth the price tag. I am most certainly going back again. A must-visit spot in Los Feliz! read more

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We were strolling through the neighborhood and actually left another Italian spot up the street because the menu was underwhelming. Thankfully, we ended up here. The service was fantastic, and we were seated immediately on a Friday evening. We arrived just in time because by the time we left, the restaurant was packed. You could smell the aroma of fresh Italian food before even walking through the door. We started with the beet salad, which was incredibly fresh with the perfect amount of dressing and great texture. The pistachio pesto pasta was the star of the meal, absolutely delicious. We added shrimp for some extra protein, and it paired perfectly with the sauce. The focaccia bread was fresh and flavorful, and I loved the variety on the menu, especially the number of vegan options available. Overall, this was a great find and one I'll definitely be returning to. I'll be bringing my mom back next time so she can try it too. read more

Civico 2064 - Chardonnay - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First timer here, and this place is such an adorable, cozy hidden gem in Los Feliz. The food tasted fresh and simple - nothing was heavy, just straight forward yet flavorful. I tried the calamari and they also gifted us some complimentary focaccia bread, which was tasty. As someone who doesn't drink, I appreciated the variety of non-alcoholic drinks on the menu. I loved sipping on the NA Rose, which was surprisingly low in sugar. Our darling server, Aria, had a great spirit and I was impressed that he was the only server but he was working the room so smoothly. the other staff was very warm and inviting. The ambience has romantic lighting and old movies playing on a projector, which I thought was a fun touch. I really enjoyed chilling at the bar where you can see the cooks preparing the food. I look forward to coming back to try more dishes, especially the pastas. read more

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An automatic 5 stars because they have free parking close by. Had dinner with my friends on a weeknight and it was such a cozy and beautiful restaurant. I loved everything about it as the decor just takes you to another place and reminds me of my prior visits to Italy. The bread and pesto that they give you is so good. I could have probably eaten that all night and been good. We weren't super hungry so we grazed the appetizer menu. I liked everything we tried. I always get the calamari and that was superb but didn't lobe the garlic aioli that came with it. The service was good. Always there when needed and my friend who always goes there says they are always great so it wasn't a one time thing. It's a bit far from my house so not sure I'd go again but I'd definitely highly recommend. read more

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Adorable spot in the heart of Los Feliz. They have a breadth of pasta dishes along with anti-pastas and AMAZING BREAD! Holy moly the bread, butter, and olives were to die for. Loved them. Oh and do not skip the fried calamari. Even if you're vegan do not skip the fried calamari. The service was pretty solid although we did run out of time due to another party coming in. It was a bit of a surprise but guess this can be expected with a popular spot. Cheers! read more

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Downhill and fast. :-/ I first came to Civico a few years back due to it having reservations and nowhere else having one. This time I visited due to a vegan friend. I hate writing this because I used to really enjoy this place but it's gone so very much downhill. The prices have gone up while the quality has gone the other way. Everything we ordered was incredibly oily and even the vegan dishes were disappointing. The meat meatballs are somehow still as hard and unpleasant as I remember. The whole restaurant just felt kind of sad and rode hard compared to what it used to be. There are too many great restaurants around to justify going anywhere less. read more

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Went on Sunday evening and ordered the fiori di zucchine, pappardelle brasato, and a negroni. We also received complimentary focaccia with a dairy-free, nut-free pesto! The flavors were incredible and the ambience is so great. Excited to come back soon, it's such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! read more

I came here for dinner, we ordered a few different dishes to try. Service was friendly & attentive. The Fritto Di calamari was crispy & paired so well with the sauce. The Gnocchi alla caprese was chewy and has a great pesto sauce. The Mafalde al ragu di cinghiale is a great red sauce meat pasta. The Porcini infused tagliatelle black truffle is a special pasta, but so worth getting- it was my favorite of the three we tried on this visit. All of these pastas I would order again- they're fresh and hit the spot! Parking- street parking or parking lot read more

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The best food I've had in a while! My boyfriend and I went for his birthday dinner. I found this place since I'm vegan and my partner is not, so this was the best option. The separate vegan menu was so amazing and I'm so happy that there were so many vegan options. Highly recommend the vegan bruschetta, vegan lasagna and vegan tiramisu. I will be dreaming about this meal for a long time. The service was also great and food came out fast. I will definitely be back! read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Lasagna and Pappardelle Brasato - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a lovely lady date here, catching up with a gal I've wanted to spend more time with over the years, and I wished this place impressed her a little more. It's cute, and the food was tasty (felt a little overpriced for the experience), though nothing stood out more than our cute waiter. I'm glad I didn't try this out for romance, but I intend to take a lot of meetings here, hopefully on someone else's corporate card. read more

Space is gorgeous, clean and super spacious. Service was accommodating and the guy was helpful. We ordered their Pappardelle Brasato - the short rib was tender and flavorful. Portion size was fairly small in my opinion. Our friends ordered the lasagna - it had a kick, but we were all underwhelmed with the flavor. read more

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My favorite dish was AMATRICIANA CALABRESE. Though pasta was not Al Dente but the combination of spicy Calabrian peppers, pasta sauce, and creamy burrata was well balanced and delicious. Calamari was standard. MAFALDE AL RAGU DI CINGHIALE was good but AMATRICIANA CALABRESE really blew my mind. Creme Brulee Al Pistachio was okay. read more

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Great vegan choices, beautiful and tasty food, nice atmosphere. As a born and raised Italian, and a vegan, I definitely recommend stopping by and trying Civico! read more

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I met the owner of the San Diego restaurant, Pietro ,an incredible chef and all-around fantastic guy. After a visit to Griffith Park, decided to check out the second location in Los Feliz (managed by his brother, Dario). Wow, incredible meal. Beautiful, fresh beet salad followed by the Veal Scaloppini that was the most delicious entre I have had in YEARS. It was incredibly tasty, tender, and fresh, which is a characteristic of the owners. I've also had the Chicken Scaloppini which was equally delicious. My dinner partner had the vegan Lasagna and she could not stop talking about how good it was (I had a taste and WOW, it was phenomenal). I joked that the chef actually had his Italian grandmother back there and turns out, these recipes are indeed from their Italian grandmother. I had the vegan gelato and was blown away how delicious it was. Go have the meal of a lifetime at Civicos. Service was SUPERB and great ambiance. It was like being at a dinner party because everyone in the restaurant was having such a good time. GREAT COCKTAILS TOO. read more

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Civico on Hillhurst Ave in Silverlake has been around for about a year and a half, existing in what was once a tasty but inconsistent place called Puran's. They've upgraded the interior quite a bit and it's got a whole clean, white, rustic, casual charm to it now with antique cooking elements hung along the length of one wall, barrels at the far end of the spacious room, and they've kept the old school black and white movies running in silence above the kitchen that Puran's implemented-- I like it all just fine. I was gifted THE RED DINING BOOK for my recent birthday, a book that costs just over $100 and allows you to remove the cost of the cheapest entree ordered at a meal when two or more are ordered. There are 27 excellent LA restaurants in it and this was the one I chose to use it on first, hence the stamped Civico page you'll see in the photos. Our meal starts off with the focaccia style bread with pesto being delivered in a bag, cold and stiff. Unlike the reviews I've read about it being warm and soft, so our most amiable and cool waiter Brandon races to get us a replacement batch to go with the homemade pesto dipping sauce. It's a nice improvement. Love the bread. Felt the pesto, while clearly made with fresh ingredients, could do for some more flavor tweaks: I like pesto really garlicky and think it shines best with a little lemon juice in it which was decidedly missing here. Still, it's all a nice freebie and Brandon is a cool cat waiter as well as being the house Maitre d. He steers me into a nice bottle of Chianti and we are off to the races with THE BURRATA SALAD Shown in other reviews as being served atop all heirloom tomatoes of different colors, ours arrives all red and it seems to me that only 2 of the 7 or 8 slices are even heirloom, but Brandon assures me they all are and that's fine. The burrata is excellent quality. Could've done w a few more basil leaves to cut up and eat with each bite and certainly could've used more olive oil below it all. Here comes my first gripe w Civico: I'd've loved there to be fine quality salt and pepper on every table but, hey, it's not my restaurant... 4/5 stars. THE PAPARADELLE W SHORT RIB RAGOUT My date and I each order the 'most popular' pasta dish on the menu according to Brandon and according to fellow yelpers in their reviews. Some said that the portion was smallish for the $29 price but both my date and I felt it was just right and a nicely apportioned serving. The flat noodles are cooked perfectly and the ragout short rib that clings to them? Savory, soft, the sinewy nature of the short rib cooked down so much so that it takes on a pudding like texture that works harmoniously with the tomato sauce and thinly sliced and melted Parmesan cheese atop it all... a lovely dish here. 5/5 stars. THE HOUSE TIRAMISU For dessert we have our hearts set on the tiramisu we read about in reviews and Brandon informs us they just sold the last slice. We express our dismay and vacillate between the pear tart and the crème brûlée when Brandon extraordinaire returns with some good news: the chef wants to make us one on the spot as he heard I just had a birthday. How cool is that?! About 10 minutes later it arrives and it is terrific; you can tell they know how to make a good tiramisu with the right amount of ricotta and coffee grinds and vanilla wafers etc. Our cookies are crunchy in the cream dessert - a no no with tiramisu, to be sure, but they did not have the time or night to let it refrigerate and soak up the other sweet ingredients for the softening. We look forward to trying this again when, I am confident, it will shine... All in all, I'd probably give this particular meal at Civico a 4 stars out of 5 for the little trips along the way, but they all got attended to and ironed out in due course and the meal was quite fine. It's hard to find good Italian classics made fresh using truly fresh ingredients and I think Civico is doing that most honorably and in a pleasant environment... so overall, I'm rating it a 5 star experience and I look forward to eating at Civico again. read more

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It's a 10/10 experience. It's a laid-back chilled out place. But this is LA, you can dress up even at a food truck. It has a nice 60s vibe, with a black-and-white movie playing in the background. We went on a Tuesday night and still it was busy. Our server was super attentive and busy like a bee. 10 on 10 for the professionalism. Jorge remembered our special request of spice even though he was busing a lot of tables. We appreciated him bringing Calabria peppers to enjoy with our vegan ravioli. It transformed the flavors of the ravioli and hit the spot. His recommendation of the vegan chocolate ganache was a must have. We would've missed out if we went with the tiramisu. We enjoyed the glass of bubbles , our salad was a tad bit sour , the ravioli was amazing with the peppers and the chocolate ganache was 10 on 10. Parking is adjacent in a lot. Thank God for that. The management and the staff want you to have a good experience at their restaurant so they're very attentive. Very homely and MUST dine in LA kinda restaurant read more

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Such a gem of a restaurant! If you are vegan then this is the absolute perfect Italian restaurant for you. Half of their menu is vegan and the other half is not. I tried the vegan lasagna and had no idea it was vegan. It tastes like the real thing! The Negroni was the best I've ever had. And the tiramisu was to die for! Honestly everything I tried was amazing. The service was excellent and I love the natural lighting in the restaurant. The best part is the parking lot because we all know how hard it is to find parking in Los Feliz! Can't wait to bring all my friends back here for another meal. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I would give this place a 3.5. The space is beautiful and they have space for large groups. The host gave us a table for 4, even though we had mistakenly booked a table for 2. The servers are all very friendly, but on the night we visited they were understaffed, due to a show at the Greek, so we often sat with water glasses empty. Our server did mention that they did not expect such a large crowd. They bring out complimentary bread and pesto, both of which were just ok. The food is mid, nothing is memorable. We tried the branzino and gnocchi. A good stop on the way to the Greek, but nothing special otherwise. read more

Warm, inviting space. I just want to soak it all up. The food was delicious and our waiter was so nice. Definitely a lovely space to hang out with friends over a yummy bowl of pasta. I love the little paper bags of focaccia bread they bring to the table. Very extensive vegan menu as well. read more

Civico 2064 serves delicious italian food. It is a new addition to LA. They have both vegan and carnivore menus. I love their fresh pasta and sauces. I had the rigatoni puttanesca. This is a really delicious vegan pasta dish. No kidding. The pasta was perfectly prepared and the sauce had a nice spicy pop. We also enjoyed Aria. He is a gracious host and was knowledgeable about the menu and made outstanding suggestions. He was attentive and cheerful too. This is the LA sister restaurant to Civico 1845 in San Diego. It is every bit as good. If you are vegan this is the place for you. Highly recommend. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Saw this place pop up with a whole vegan menu and had to check it out! I was obsessed with the decor. Great for a date night! I loved that the complimentary bread and dip was vegan. I would pass on the Bruschetta, it wasn't anything I would write home about We got the vegan calamari on our waiter's recommendation. He said he liked it more than their regular calamari! It was fantastic. The texture and flavor was so good. I would get this again for sure as it was my favorite thing of the night For my entree I got the Tagliatelle Della Sila with porchini mushrooms and fennel sausage. The pasta was cooked perfectly, I loved the sausage, but the sauce fell a little flat for me. We ordered too much food so we didn't get dessert but everything looked great. read more

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Have been here a million times and will come back a million more. The food here is amazing. Calamari is the bomb.

Best vegan menu in a non-vegan restaurant? I've been here twice -- had the lasagna and the mushroom fettuccine -- both times loved it. Give me free mini dessert, which was so nice of them! read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Lasagna, Roasted Potatoes Sideroasted - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was one of my favorite meals I've ever had. They start you off with a pesto dip and bread, so delicious. For my main I got the pappardelle brasato which was a generous portion and excellent sauce. I had to end the meal with a classic tiramisu. Service was speedy and the waiter was attentive and friendly! Finally, there's free parking! read more

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This place is slept on, lowkey they have one of the area's best happy hours. Super relaxed and the staff is so friendly. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't usually eat meat, but I trusted the owner's pasta recommendation, and WOW, absolutely worth putting my no-meat strike on pause. When Italians tell you what to order, you say si. FYI: no parking drama, they offer massive free parking lot, this place really gets it! Already planning round two, can't wait to return read more

Civico 2064 - Pappardelle Brasato - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I grew up in Los Feliz, and Hillhurst and Vermont have always been part of my life. Sarno's (later Vermont), Dresden, Electric Karma, Palermo's, House of Pies, Alcove, Home, Luigi's, Café Figaro, and Trattoria Farfalla--those two streets from Franklin to Hollywood Blvd were once overflowing with restaurants, character, and history. Even after moving away in the early 80s, I kept coming back to the old favorites and exploring the new ones. Civico 2064 is one of the newer additions, opening about two years ago, and with all the great reviews, I finally decided to try it. Before I continue, I want to pay tribute to Tony of Palermo's, who recently passed away. A wonderful man with a warm, lively personality. So many memories of great food, great service, and Tony himself. You will be missed, my friend. We arrived at Civico 2064 on a Saturday evening at 6:45. The small parking lot was a pleasant surprise, and we even snagged a spot. We were greeted by Dario, who we later learned is one of the owners. Their first restaurant is in San Diego, and this is their second. We chose to sit outside--it was a beautiful night--and had some great small talk with him. I mentioned some of my favorite Italian spots in Southern California, and he knew most of them. Because I liked him, I shared one of my expectations: hot food should come out hot, cold food should come out cold. He smiled, assured me that everything would arrive exactly that way, and he did not disappoint. The iced tea was excellent--rich, dark, with fresh lemon slices. Small glasses, but they refilled them generously. We passed on the bread, and in hindsight, maybe we shouldn't have. We ordered: Fried calamari Cheese‑stuffed zucchini blossoms Meatballs Sautéed green beans Black cod entrée (shared) The sauces: The garlic aioli for the calamari was gorgeous. The light tomato cream sauce for the zucchini blossoms was mild, balanced, and let the blossoms shine. The pesto, however, missed the mark--basil, pine nuts, olive oil were there, but zero garlic and zero salt. It tasted unfinished, almost like baby food. Somehow that batch made it through quality control. The fried dishes: Outstanding. Light, delicate, not overly salted, and melted in your mouth. The calamari was the best I've ever had--fresh, lightly breaded, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. No chewiness. The zucchini blossoms were equally fantastic. The black cod: Beautifully done. The cherry tomato sauce--with capers, olives, chunky tomato pieces--was delicious and surrounded tender potatoes, with the grilled cod resting cleanly on top. A masterpiece. Green beans: Soft yet crisp, seasoned perfectly with a touch of pepper flakes. Meatballs: My friend loved them. Rich sauce--should've kept the bread to soak it up. Our server Jorge was attentive and kind. Dario made us feel welcomed. The restaurant interior is more elegant than the photos suggest--warm, darker, and classier. Absolutely date‑night worthy. After 8 PM, it started getting busier. My Ratings Location: A‑ Venue: B+ Food Quality & Taste: A Food Temperature: A Service: A Menu Selection: A- Value: B‑ ($150 for two, no alcohol, one entrée--pricey but worth it for the quality, service, and location) Overall Rating: A‑ (5 Stars) Will I be back? Absolutely--and next time we are bringing our Italian friends. read more

Love Civico! The food is delicious--especially the pastas and the branzino, which are both standouts. They also have tons of vegan options, which makes it such an easy spot to go with anyone since there's truly something for everyone. The vibe is super homey and welcoming, and the service is excellent--attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a must-try! read more

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Really tasty! We got the zucchini blossoms which included part of the stem and that was a great add, as well as the paparadelle brasato! A cute spot with a larger back hall toward the restrooms where they played some Italian language course which was fun to listen to read more

Civico is officially one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Their service was excellent, the beet salad was to die for, the bread / olive oil / balsamic combo was incredible, the entrees were delicious, and the tiramisu was top tier. I'll be back very soon to try more of the menu! Forgot to mention that my brother is vegan and he really enjoyed all of the vegan dishes from the vegan menu as well! read more

A gem in Los Feliz - amazing food, warm and personalized service and the vibe is both trendy and warm. There is a traditional and a vegan menu so there is something for everyone! Highly recommend- also can't beat the free Italian lessons !! read more

I had such a lovely first experience at Cívico that it pains me to update my review. My family arrived at the restaurant on time for our 6:30pm reservation on a Saturday night. There is free self-parking for Cívico patrons in a lot a few doors down the block, which is always a nice touch in LA. The hostess was really nice, and even greeted me "Happy Birthday," which I noted on the reservation. There were a few patrons here and there, but we arrived before the dinner rush, so service started out great. We ordered drinks and got appetizers right away. COMPLIMENTARY FOCACCIA AND PESTO - 4/5 A great start to a meal. Tasted freshly made. The focaccia could use more salt and the bake could be more consistent, but it was still delicious. I did eat a piece that didn't taste fully baked. The same thing happened to my friend the first time we visited. CÍVICO SPRITZ - 5/5 A perfect and refreshing Italian cocktail. I would order this again! FRITTO DI CALAMARI - 4/5 The calamari pieces were delicious and I loved that they included vegetables, but the zucchini was charred to a crisp. I didn't mind the charr that much since there weren't that many pieces of it anyway, but I was surprised the chef would throw that in to an otherwise perfectly cooked appetizer. The aioli was fantastic and brought the dish together. FIORE RIPIENO - 3/5 The zucchini blossom was great, but the caponata inside was a bit of an acquired taste. It came with a tomato sauce, but I preferred dipping it in the pesto or garlic aioli from the calamari. Around the time we ordered our main course is when the service started to slow. It looked like there was only one person in the kitchen cooking and only one waiter who was spread thin with the influx of incoming guests. We decided to order a second bag of focaccia bread from the bus boy (I'm guessing) to tide us over, and we had to keep asking for more water since we waited awhile. When our main course arrived, there were hits and misses. PAPPARDELLE BRASATO - 5/5 My favorite pasta dish! This one is a must. Perfectly tender short rib. LINGUINE VONGOLE E BOTTARGA - 4/5 according to my sister but 3/5 according to me. The pasta was served in a light broth with lots of delicious clams. The broth was very spicy, and I thought it should've come with a warning. My sister loves spicy food, so she didn't mind the heat--hence her higher score. MAFALDE AL RAGU DI CINGHIALE - 2/5 The pasta was noticeably fresh, but the meat was very bland. I'm guessing they forgot to add salt. My brother-in-law was so hungry that he didn't want to complain about it, but I felt really bad! It tasted like someone put ground beef in a George Foreman grill without any seasoning and it lost all of its flavor. Last time I was at Cívico, I thought the same thing about the tagliatelle! SPAGHETTI LIMONE E GAMBERI - 5/5 If you're looking for the closest dish to an Alfredo, this is it! The pecorino cheese added so much depth, which was a big hit with my other sister. The pasta was perfectly cooked and flavorful. This was a very comforting pasta dish. LOBSTER SPAGHETTI (SPECIAL) - 5/5 The Eastern Rock Lobster was succulent and the sauce was packed with flavor. A very luxurious pasta dish and fitting for a special occasion! As we were enjoying our main course, the bus boy kept trying to clear our plates even when some of us were still actively eating. (And I mean, pasta on our forks!) Given how late we got our food, I found it very annoying! Then when we were all done and asked for the dessert menu, they didn't bother to clear the table. They started putting out new silverware on the dirty table. I had to request that they wipe down the table and refresh our glasses. When dessert arrived there was no birthday acknowledgement or candle. I didn't make a fuss at the time because the waiter looked stressed and barely visited our table to begin with. However, given that we made a reservation weeks in advance, came for a special occasion, and spent a lot of money, I was disappointed by the experience. TIRAMISU - 5/5 This was smaller than when I visited the first time, but still very delicious. CANNOLO SCOMPOSTO - 5/5 This dessert felt special! Also, small for $14, but tasted great. Overall, I'm giving Cívico 2064 3.5 stars. Food 4/5 Service 2/5 Ambiance 4/5 read more

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Let's start with the service, a little slow and delivery of a wrong dish. The waiter, and person dressed casually (possibly manager), were very kind though. We were given the wrong dish as complimentary which was nice to not have to wait again for my dish to be made while the rest of the party ate, so I did appreciate that a lot. Actually the mistaken dish (spaghetti) turned out to be my favorite! Food wise I ordered the Pappardelle Brasato and was given the Spaghetti Al Pomodoro. The Pappardelle Brasato's meat was very tender and had a light flavor to it which was refreshing while the noodles complimented them well. The Spaghetti Al Pomodor was my favorite though, the noodles were the right texture and tasted like they had been infused with a light cheese flavor completed by the tomatoes that surrounded it, just immaculate. Pesto and bread were brought out while we wait, a bit to Basily for me but still good. As for my drink it was also very fresh and the alcohol content felt considerably high... or I'm just weak. The ambiance was homie but sophisticated. It was pleasant and felt relaxing. Overall everything paired together well and I will definitely come again and will resist the temptation to order the spaghetti again to provide further insight. read more

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