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    Colori Kitchen

    4.1 (1.9k reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    George C.

    Amazing cozy little place, the service is very attentive and the food is delicious and quality without seeming overly commercial. We always had filled cups, whatever cutlery or etc we needed, and they didn't hesitate to suggest better options from their experience once you communicated what you wanted. I enjoy their stew ciopinn here the most and always get it, I have tasted their other pasta offerings from my fellow diners and everything tasted good. We also enjoyed their panna cotta dessert the berry reduction sourness with the sweet creamy panna cotta was a very nice end to the meal. Parking is very difficult though, they have an alley mostly for staff cars and there is no street parking, we often have to park blocks away and walk over. It is also easy to miss the restaurant entrance from the road if you are unfamiliar with the area.

    Threw out in the trash
    Chen D.

    I ordered delivery from this place. My food had hair all over the chicken and pasta. This is gross and unacceptable in any food establishment. I thought maybe the food was mishandled after my order, giving the restaurant the benefit of a doubt, however nothing was out of placed in the delivery. Everything from the chicken and pasta were organized in the container properly. So this made me realized the hair (multiple) on top and in the chicken were from the restaurant itself. Guys please check your food before eating it at this place. I ended up throwing everything I ordered from here in the trash. I will never order or come back here again.

    Spaghetti Carbonara, Bruschetta
    Tati V.

    What a lovely experience at Colori! My son is a huge pasta aficionado so any chance we get to cross off another Italian restaurant off our list, we do. I loved the homey-ness of Colori and that it's family owned, you just can't beat that. My son wanted to get the bruschetta which was absolutely delicious and so addicting. He also got the carbonara and we both enjoyed it however agreed we would want to try other items on the menu next time as well as get something for dessert so stay tuned for part 2!

    Lina C.

    I recently discovered this charming little hole-in-the-wall restaurant during a reunion with friends. I've lived nearby for a while and was surprised I'd never come across it, though I can see how it might go unnoticed. Still, it's a hidden gem and absolutely adorable for what it is. This cozy, rustic Italian spot is tucked between a plaza and a Dollar Tree. As you walk in, you're warmly greeted by a sweet couple who I believe are the owners. The lush greenery and beautiful mural inside made me feel like I had stepped out of LA for a moment and surprised that this was here all along. I ordered the shrimp carbonara. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce had great consistency without being too heavy or mushy. As far as the shrimp goes, it was cooked just right--tender and not rubbery. I also sampled a few bites of my friend's Lasagna De La Nonna. It was rich and hearty but definitely on the heavier side. However, you can clearly taste that it was made with care and quality ingredients. Another great perk about this restaurant is that they allow you to bring your own wine with no corkage fee, which is always a plus especially when enjoying with delicious Italian dishes. One last thing I would like to say is that the parking is quite limited. There's a narrow lot that's tricky to navigate, especially if someone parks behind you, so I'd suggest looking for street parking nearby instead. I'd absolutely recommend this place to anyone and I'm already looking forward to bringing more friends and family here next time. Thank you, Colori Kitchen, for a lovely meal and can't wait to come back again.

    Cannoli Luigi
    Nick C.

    Owners are very good people. Their food is cooked with herbs from their garden and everything is fresh. It's a nice small quaint restaurant straight from Italia. Went with family to celebrate birthdays and had an amazing culinary experience. I had the fettuccini salmon linguini, barrata, and some cannolis. I loved the fettuccini salmon linguini. I wanted to keep eating it. Had such a subtle hint of curry and the sauce was light and noodles had a nice bite to it. The burrata was so fresh. Cannolis were chefs kiss! Would gladly come back again for more! 10/10 would recommend!

    Chicken Fettucine Alfredo - highly recommend!
    Airi G.

    This is officially one of my favorite Italian restaurants in LA. Granted, I haven't explored the Italian food scene as much as I would like but it has to be the best mom-and-pop shop I've visited. I went the basic route and ordered the fettuccine alfredo with an incredibly buttery heavy cream sauce. At the time I ordered, I didn't realize it didn't come with any protein so I ordered chicken on the side afterward and added it on top. I don't know how they did it but the chicken was very soft and tender. I also tried the spaghetti al pesto which wasn't as oily as most pesto pasta so I enjoyed it. I was pretty full by the end since I also snacked on some of the complimentary bread. They have a great selection of daily specials too so make sure to ask if you want an off-menu item. The customer service was great since everyone was inviting and they checked up on us to make sure the table was doing well.

    Spaghetti alla Vongole
    Ellen K.

    It's a small quiet place, with a really friendly guy. They give you free sourdough, which I asked for another basket and got some. The food takes a LONG time for it to come out... like a VERY VERY long time. But it's nice to just sit and chat, I guess. I've also read it's BYO alcohol, which I need to find out next time before I go. & maybe order ahead if I can, too. - Meatballs 5/5 Very very delicious meatballs with fresh tasting tomato sauce. Eat it with the free sourdough they give!! Perfect with the red pepper flakes (ask for some). - Spaghetti alla vongole 1.7/5 Honestly doesn't really taste like much. This was pretty disappointing, would avoid. - Lasagna 5/5 Really really good hearty lasagna. Unfortunately parking is VERY hard to find.

    Cabrese
    Lesley B.

    What a gem!! Amazing authentic Italian food in an eclectic little restaurant close to USC. Great, personal service, reasonable prices, and oh! the delicious food! We were looking for a good dinner treat while we were visiting our son, who is a student at USC. This lovely little spot blew us away! Our son keeps asking when we are going back.

    Amazing place in Midcity!! Feels like you're at home. Food was amazing and saved me a trip to going to Italy- for now :) Julio D

    Steve A.

    Always great food and service. Warning you may want to park on the street parking is a very narrow driveway.

    The world's tiniest salmon
    Tamara S.

    I ordered the carbonara with chicken, the risotto with salmon, and the bruschetta. The flavors on everything were amazing. I cannot complain. My complaint comes from the add in salmon for the risotto. You pay $9 for salmon to be added on but it's the thinnest, smallest piece of salmon. They may even be baby salmon, idk, but they should be ashamed to serve it. I would order again and just skip the salmon. See photo

    Best Lasagna della Nonna
    John B.

    Wow! The best Italian food at any price! Still family owned and operated and the family takes great pride in their establishment. A tucked away gem, and worth the deep dive on Yelp. This will definitely become your go to pasta place. Do yourself a favor. Eat here!

    The ravioli is always superb.
    Magnolia B.

    I'm truly happy that Colori Kitchen continues to thrive, even after moving locations. I started patronising the erstwhile downtown location in 2010. Their food and service has been consistently excellent. I have always apprecited the no-corkage-fee BYOW policy - it's so lovely to pop in with a favourite bottle of wine to enjoy with a quality Italian meal. The sauces are flavourful, the bread is soft and tasty, the pasta is fresh and delicious. I've always been there when it's packed, but it's never obnoxiously noisy and service is always friendly and efficient, no matter how busy it is. I describe Colori as a "hole in the wall", but I mean it affectionately - and I have recommended them to countless friends over the years as one of the best Italian spots in L.A. It's cosy, high-quality, and the perfect spot for a date night or outing with a group of friends.

    Flan but we got no sauce still sooo delicious

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    Delicious food spaghetti and meatballs, also diavalo shrimp but proportions are small for the price

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    2 months ago

    my favorite restaurant - amazing food and excellent ambiancr, the chicken parm keeps me coming back!

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    6 months ago

    Cozy local kitchen, great food, and exceptional service. As a local,would definitely reccomend.

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    Food very delicious great service very atmosphere. And very good coffee. I really recommend this place

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    I love Colori kitchen, my favorite Italian food in Los Angeles, and Paola, Luigi and family are wonderful people.

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    Ask the Community - Colori Kitchen

    Is there a corkage fee at the new location?

    No. We continue working with no corkage fee for our customers.

    Is the new location open for dine in?

    Of course ;] Our pleasure to serve you. ;]

    Do you have your new location yet? And when do you plan on reopening?

    Hi! Thank you for your interest. Good news ;} Please visit us at our new location 2019 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006.

    Are you still open?

    Hi! Now, we are serving at our new location, 2019 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006. Hope to see you there soon ;}

    Where are you moving to? Stopped by tonight and it was closed as if 1/25

    Hi! We moved to 2019 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006. Hope to see you there ;]

    Are you closing business? I called and was told yesterday was last day.

    Yes we are moving please check on social media for the next location tank you

    Do you have AC?

    Yes we do

    Do you still make the cioppino?

    Yes we do

    What's a good item to order?

    Pasta with pesto, chicken Marsala

    How long would the wait be without a reservation?

    Depends on the day.

    What is the parking situation?? Valet?

    No valet parking but there's plenty of public parking like one around the corner that charges 10 dollars flat fee . The entrance is located on 8th st by taco girl

    Are there gluten free options?

    Give them a call: 213.622.5950

    Does this restaurant have single bathrooms or gender neutral bathrooms?

    Single restrooms, one of each

    Can I bring it service creature inside it restaurant?

    By law all restaurants must allow you to bring your service animal with you.

    Can we bring scotch?

    I'm almost positive you can as BYOB usually encompasses all liquor!. But I would call them to make absolutely sure.

    Is the pasta house made?

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    Can we bring wine?

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    How long has this place been around?

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    $$$$

    Food was absolutely amazing. Quality of the noodles and the pizza were impeccable, and the cooks…read morehave it down to a science. The highlight was the zucchini blossoms, their special. I recommend the arrabbiata, the oxtail ragu, and the amatriciana.

    It was the husband's choice for our final birthday celebration dinner and he was quick to decide on…read moreMother Wolf. Why? For the BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA (38oz Prime Porterhouse). I know, crazy, right? But we did it! You'd think just having the Porterhouse would be enough -- apparently it wasn't because we started with bread. At our server's recommendation we chose the bruschetta. Wow, what a fantastic start! The crunchy charred bread topped with the creamy Burrata and house made apricot jam was beyond delicious! Then he asked for his favorite pasta from our last visit -- SPAGHETTI ALL'ARRABBIATA. We can never get tired of this one. The house made pasta coated in that spicy sauce is so satisfying. Then came the steak. Although our server warned us that it was huge, we were still surprised when it arrived. But then came the included sides of fried fingerling potatoes and Ruchetta salad -- to say 'generous portions' is an understatement. I literally laughed at the mountain of salad when it arrived. It was all just incredible. The Prime Porterhouse was at the correct temperature, seasoned well and melt in your mouth amazing. The fried potatoes were hot, crisp and tasty. The salad was so good that the husband ate it -- I couldn't believe it! I tapped out early and in order to leave room for dessert, I had to force the husband to stop. We chose the CROSTATA DI MARMELLATA because of the apricots. We were so happy to have dined while they're in season and incorporated into Mother Wolf's menu. We were then surprised with complimentary sorbet (NETTARINA) and gelato (VANIGLIA) for our birthdays. Beautifully presented, the sweetness of each dessert was perfectly balanced and a wonderful end to a fantastic dinner. And this goes without saying -- service was impeccable. Thanks to the Mother Wolf team for another great experience!

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