Jame is one of those places where you start noticing the details--and then realize everything is…read moredialed in. First, the handmade pasta. This isn't just "al dente." There's a real chew here--a springy, structured bite that gives just enough resistance before yielding. It's deeply satisfying and makes every dish feel more intentional. The cappelloni shows it off best: that almost-famous sauce wraps around each piece, but the pasta holds its own, so you get that perfect balance of silky and structured. Same with the tangiello--the meat sauce tastes like it's been simmering for days, rich and layered, but the noodles never get lost because that chew carries through. The Caesar isn't an afterthought either. It's got a subtle spicy kick that wakes everything up, and if you add chicken, it's done right--well-seasoned, nicely grilled, juicy with a bit of char. It turns a classic into something you actually remember. Dinner is where things go a little heartier, and the pork chop delivers. Fall-off-the-bone tender, but still full of flavor--not just soft for the sake of it. Jame just gets the fundamentals right, then pushes a little further. Thoughtful, textured, and the kind of place where even the chew of the pasta becomes part of the experience.

I visited this restaurant yesterday with family during lunch. The food here was very good…read more The meatballs I had as an appetizer were light, not dense. The sauce was well balanced and wispy. I usually don't like olives, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the olives here. I think it had to do with the fact that these olives were marinated, not brined. I don't like briny stuff. The Tonnarelli was the highlight of the meal. The sauce was thick and creamy, and coated the pasta nicely. The pasta was cooked al dente, making it perfectly firm and chewy. For my drink, I had the Light and Stormy mocktail which had lemon, ginger, lime, and mint in it. It was slightly carbonated and tasted like a really good virgin mojito. I would say the service here was good, not great. It took like 10 minutes for a server to come to us after we were seated to take our order. However, our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu items. Parking here was tricky. There were lots of reserved parking spaces on the lot for specific businesses. You may get lucky finding an open parking spot on site, but we had to drive around to find one. This place is a nice spot for family gatherings. I think we will be back soon to try out more items from the menu.

A modern Italian spot that feels polished but easygoing. Warm interiors, open kitchen energy, and…read morealways a lively crowd without feeling overwhelming. Food is consistently solid. Fresh pastas, good pizzas, simple dishes done right. Drinks hold their own with a solid cocktail and wine selection. Great for date nights or small groups when you want something reliable that still feels a bit elevated. Reservation needed: Recommended for dinner Parking: 9/10 ( Free, in the mall parking lot) Crowd: 8.5/10 Vibe: 8.5/10 Food: 9/10 Drinks: 8/10 Price: $$-$$$

Our experience at North Italia wasn't a good one. First off, the atmosphere is good, we sat outside…read morewith the heat lamps and were able to people watch, we were also seated in about 10 minutes on a busy Saturday evening. Secondly thanks to our waitress Tara who was super attentive and took care of us. She was good. Now down to the bad and the ugly. I understand it was busy, there were people running around the kitchen, tons of chefs, but that doesn't mean their signature dishes, the pastas, should be super bland and boring, you're an Italian restaurant. When you ask for salt for pasta at an Italian restaurant, you're in trouble. My Ricotta Cavatelli was horrible. Lump crab was more like limp crab. The pasta was bland, it was bad, salt couldn't help this dish. To top it off, there were two of us who ordered the dish and my bowl looked like it was a $5.99 lunch deal meal, such a small portion for an almost $30 bowl. It was sad. Tara took care of it though and comp'ed me another bland bowl of the Cavatelli dish. Thank you for making up for it a bit. Overall it was a good experience with the atmosphere and service as it was sort of a family dinner with people who I haven't seen in a while. It was nice to be able to sit outside and have the good service from Tara. unfortunately the food was lackluster.

Came last week on a Friday & there was a good amount of people for 5pm dinner. 4 pizza slices & a…read morecoke for $25 Great price and value! The pizzas were good & had a great crust. Got the vodka, pepperoni, spicy pepperoni, & a cream sauce pizza. My favorite was the vodka pizza! The pizza is good for the price but the variety is low. Easy parking & love that they have the game on the tv

I'm already a fan of Prime Pizza having eaten at another local location, so was happy to try the El…read moreSegundo location to my self-appointed pizza crawl before picking up family at nearby LAX. They do NYC style slices exactly right at Prime...perfectly thin and crispy crust with the right balance of cheese and sauce on the top. The Sicilian slice with its additional toppings and thicker but still perfect square pie based crust is a delightful add on. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Service was perfect in that sense. My NY cheese slice tasted good but as you can see from my photo came, umm, circumcised. So slightly less pizza than I'd hoped for...but other than that it tasted great and on brand with the other Prime location I was familiar with. If you want a legit NY pie...you can't go wrong with Prime.

Food was amazing and plentiful, definitely need to come on an empty stomach if you don't want to…read morecome home with leftovers.

Very very good establishment! Good service, good food. I'd recommend a lot of things there, but…read moretheir mushroom fusilli is fantastic!! So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

5 stars! Kudos to the staff and management at Vinny's pizza! My family went there for lunch and…read moreordered two pizzas. We waited 15-20 minutes for our order and was eventually notified that the oven stopped working. Our pizzas were 1/2 cooked and they couldn't sell it to us like that. They immediately issued us a full refund for our order. The staff member also packed the 1/2 baked pizzas for us to take home. The pizzas were half baked and fully safe to eat after finishing the pizzas at home. She gave us instructions on how to bake and finish the pizzas! What a great gesture! She was humble and apologetic! I'll be a forever fan of Vinny's Pizza!

Great Service, But the Energy Shifted…read more I stopped by Vinny's Pizza after seeing the great reviews and wanting something comforting. The food itself was decent -- the pizza was good, and the chicken-broccoli alfredo had nice flavor, though I do wish the toppings were a bit fuller, but I understand that's their set policy. The team working the floor was genuinely kind. They greeted us with smiles, kept the dining area clean, and offered great customer service. Up until the owners arrived, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. Once the owners came in, the energy shifted. They didn't acknowledge guests -- not even a simple hello or smile. Instead, there were blank stares that made the environment feel uncomfortable. I also overheard a private conversation between them and an employee right by the front counter, which really should've been handled in the back for everyone's comfort. Overall, the staff was lovely and the food was fine, but the presence and demeanor of the owners took away from the experience. I wish them well, but I don't think I'd return.

Unique and yummy. Went both nights we were in town. Had the fettuccine Alfredo with meatballs and…read morewith panko chicken. Both were excellent.

This place is amazing we went two days in a row! First day we got the Red sauce with panko chicken…read moreand the White sauce with wagyu meatballs. Wow!! So fresh and tasty! The wagyu meatballs were incredible and addicting! The sauces are on the loose side but it pairs so well with the noodles and meat. Next day we got the Brown sauce with wagyu meatballs and the creamy tomato sauce with wagyu meatballs! We ordered online to pick up in store which helps as there isn't a parking lot. We just parked in front of the store and picked it up to eat by the beach. There is one table in the restaurant but it's a small space. We can't wait to visit again! The owners are so sweet as well!!

Good crust and size pizza. Went there for Yelp event!…read more Cozy place, good neighborhood pizza. Friendly staffs Pizza was good. But I don't think I would go out of my way for it.

I was invited to try Union Pizza Company, a fast casual pizza spot in MB, as Yelp LA West and the…read morerestaurant offered selected Yelp Elites a complimentary experience. I chose a medium NY-style pizza and was surprised that the cheese tasted different than what I'm used to. The friendly owner, who checked up on our table, offered up some info that they had recently changed to Grande cheese, which is a higher quality pizza cheese that has hype in the foodie community. The crust tasted really fresh and had a nice softness. I also ordered a slice of their Chicago style, and think that this is where this place really stands out. This is not just thick fluffy crust that is being called Chicago crust -- here it's real Chicago crust which is more cakey,bready, buttery than what other places usually claim is Chicago crust. They put the toppings on the bottom and then the sauce, just like you're at Lou Malnati's or another Chicago place. I love that they sell it by the slice(!) for their flavor of the day. This is unusual as you usually have to buy a whole pie for Chicago deep dish crust. Service was excellent, they really take care of you here and want you to be happy. Thank you to Union Pizza Co and Yelp LA West!

Best meatball sandwich I have had in LA! I have had Italian sandwiches, picked up Italian deli…read moreitems, but I keep Coming back for the meatball sandwich with provolone. The hot sandwiches are only available until 5 PM, so you have to order it before then, but it is difficult to not devour the whole sandwich, even if you want to save half for later!! Run, don't walk to Nick and Son's for their great food!

Absolutely LOVE this local market. They have just about anything you could want, and it is an easy…read morewalk from the beach. The have a lovely selection of liquor, wines, and mixers. Fresh breads, pastries, cheeses, seasonal fruit, salads, eggs, milk, and fresh veggies. They also have an assortment of beers, seltzers, and other libations. The service has always been excellent here, and everyone is so very nice and inviting.

If you are looking for restaurant options in Manhattan Beach while on a stopover at an LAX hotel -…read morelike me right now - stop looking and go to Mangiamos IMMEDIATELY! It was everything I was hoping for. Traveling solo, I sat at the bar. I had a super cool view of the sunset through the front windows. My bartender/waiter was amazing. She made me feel welcome, engaged me right away, and was a bonafied professional who Knows Service. I took her recommendation and ordered the Putanesca with Blackened chicken, and had the pair salad. AMAZING! She went through all of the specials (she knew it cold) but I went with the reco and was blown away. Anyway, I don't write these things often. Trust me - you will enjoy his spot. Ciao, saludos.

So my question is I went to the restaurant had dinner with…read morewife and son Service was great the food was good but they got order incorrect so they had to redo my order Until i started chocking a piece of plastic that i had to pull pull with my fingers Manager came over said no worries food is on us Brought us a desert on them I decided to at least give them a tip So we started walking out and the waiter said u need to pay ur bill I was huh Ok ..... ok what ever I don't want to be mad is family time Then the other manager said u don't have to pay for the meal u was chocking on That got me upset unfortunately I don't no if I was wrong or wright What if something wrong would happen I could died on that plastic So I got a discount That's great Will I come back I don't no Will I recommend maybe but be careful eating Unfortunately not a great night

We found out about this spot through a YouTube video and had to come check it out. I saw that they…read moredo reservations online so definitely check those out if you are planning ahead, but we came last minute hoping for the best! Parking is pretty tough on this busy intersection but we did get a table right away even on a Saturday at lunchtime. It's a pretty small place inside, but they do have some outdoor seating in their parking lot. Service was really great and they were so sweet to bring coloring pages and crayons to keep our little ones busy. We started off with the cheesy garlic bread with marinara. It may look normal, but it was all the carby cheesy goodness you would want. It was almost like having a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup... So comforting! Then we shared the pasta a limone and the garlic butter shrimp. The sauce on the pasta was amazing, perfect to dip your garlic shrimp in! The pasta doesn't have any protein in it if you order it by itself, hence our side of shrimp, but I didn't feel like I needed it. The handmade pasta is well cooked. It seems like a small portion, but because it's so rich, it's quite filling. Would definitely recommend the pasta and the cheese sticks if you come here!

We had a reservation and arrived early. The hostess acknowledged that we were early, checked us in,…read moreand mentioned that if there were any cancellations, we could possibly be seated sooner. Unfortunately, a couple who arrived about 20 minutes after us as a walk-in was seated before us, and we ended up waiting around 40 more minutes, which was disappointing and honestly started the experience off on the wrong foot. Lorenzo, our waiter, was amazing and provided great customer service throughout the meal. He was attentive, friendly, and definitely the highlight of the visit. As for the food, it was unfortunately a bit underwhelming for us, especially considering the wait. Overall, because of the seating issue and the food not really meeting expectations, I personally don't think I'd return.