I came to this place with no expectations and the expensive sandwich is actually worth it. I didnt…read moreknow you could make a sandwich different but this place has done it. I got the Italiana with the pistachio cream and it was so good. So full of flavor. I'm not a bread guy but this sandwich was very unique. It was big enough for 2 people so that also makes up for the higher prices. The quality is pretty amazing. I will be bringing others to this place. Its that good.

Very fast service which I appreciated. The sandwiches are huge so good choice to share with someone…read moreor save the other half for later. I got the LA Broadway. The ingredients were all very fresh and tasty but the spicy eggplant just didn't work for me. I'd like to go back and try something else. I appreciate the expansive menu and will say that I am looking forward to going back.

Ospi Venice does a great job and I'm glad to have tried them at last. I had enjoyed restaurant…read moreJemma di Mare in Brentwood and imagined their sister Ospi would also be a hit. Ospi is a bit more Americanized, and they do that very well. Spacious and gets crowded, so a reservation is a good idea. Fun cocktails and a variety of wines to choose from, if you're so inclined. The Chef's Negroni is a soothing, smoky and somewhat sweet cocktail that starts with cathedral mezcal. I loved it. We ordered a several dishes - and let's start by saying you must try the ricotta. 'Whipped cheese, sea salt' does not do it justice, but it's wonderful and perfect to share. The Beef Tartare is another winner, served with crispy potato and parm. It's pretty huge, and rich, and conveniently cut into pieces for easy sharing. The crunch potato chips on top are a nice finish. A creative take on a classic, purists might wonder what's going on, until they taste it. The Caesar is huge and great to share, too, as well as the Crispy Rhode Island Calamari. These are more in the department of comfortable staples, but are delicious crowdpleasers, nonetheless. Of the entrees we ordered, everyone seemed to like mine the most: Malloreddus (bbef cheek, ragu napoletano, thyme, toscano). It sounded a bit quirky, but inviting. The server gave it a bit thumbs up, so I'm glad to have ventured this way. Served over the small pasta pieces that you can watch being made closer to the front of the restaurant. The Lemon Tagliolini features lobster 'fry diavolo', basil and pistachio. Not too spicy, and the lobster and pasta were perfectly cooked. The cannelloni was perhaps the one entree that, while good, did not rise above 'just fine'. Perhaps the flavors were a bit toned down that night, or maybe overwhelmed by the gorgeous Sorrentina blanket of mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. Dessert was good, and the DIY affogato was delicious. Noteworthy service, and a friendly sometimes boisterous energy in the restaurant help make for a fun dining experience.

We were at Ospi for Mother's Day celebration. We started…read morewith the biscuit and kale salad. I'm a kale lover but this salad was one of the best I have had. Next was Copione pizza with a super thin crust and beautifully balanced sauce. Spicy Rigatoni was not spicy at all but delicious. I was a little disappointed by the Breakfast carbonara. Poached egg on top of the pasta is not the best choice. Overall our experience was great and we will definitely go back if we are in the area.

This place hit the spot! Their garlic knots are DELICIOUS! Thank goodness I didn't get full on them…read morebecause my seafood farfalle was so flavorful and full of different kinds of seafood. Scalllops, salmon, and shrimp! Oh my! We brought my mom for her birthday and our server Edwin was so helpful and sweet! He made sure we were taken care of but didn't hover. He was funny and just made the experience the best it could be. Thank you C&O for everything! We will definitely be coming back!!!

Tito was an amazing and attentive server! Everyone was so kind! The atmosphere was great, very…read moreclean and inviting. The food was AMAZING!

Wow and wow. Worth it. Been trying to get reservations to here or Funke, no luck. Finally we…read morejust decided to bite the bullet and showed without a reservation before opening. We grabbed a seat at the bar for food service. Was a little crowded but the bar tender, Connor I think, was great. He went through the menu and had lots of great suggestion's. All were winners but the one that stuck with us is the Sfincione. That focaccia was on a level that was simple yet unique. Connor said it is a savory donut and he was right Every coarse was perfect . The bar area was small yet quaint Recommend this to anyone

Brought my girlfriend here on an anniversary date. This was unfortunately a miss. Mother Wolf has a…read morevery similar menu that is far tastier. Let's get into the food. Appetizers: Focaccia (sfincione) - 5/10 (GF rating 4/10) Super greasy, like, very. Make sure to ask for extra olive oil on the side, as that does make it better as they do have delicious olive oil. The bread seems like it's also cooked in olive oil, but frankly if they made their bread and had olive oil on the side it would've been much better. The bread itself though, ugh that whole bottom was wet in oil. Super unfortunate. Solid but oily as heck. Rice Croquettes (suppli in Bianco) - 5/10 (GF rating 2/10) Forgettable. Nothing special, no sauce paired with it. They're mediocre. I wouldn't get this again. Mains: Lamb Ragu (malloreddus) - 9/10 (GF rating 7.5/10) Extremely tasty. Pasta was very well cooked, lamb meat was perfect, as goes for the cheese on top and the sauce. Amazing meal. Would've been far better without having the subpar appetizers beforehand. Cheese and pepper pasta (cacio e Pepe) - 5/10 (GF rating 6.5/10) Non meat pastas aren't my thing, so take my rating with a grain of salt, as I would never get this myself. Girlfriend thought it was wayyyy too peppery, but that the pasta were cooked very well). Dessert: Panna Cotta - READ BELOW The panna cotta as a whole - disgusting. Jam on top was awfully bitter, quite literally inedible. The crouton like things were whatever. The panna cotta itself, as in only the white part, VERY good. After painstakingly doing our best to scrape off the jam, we were able to get to the base, and that itself tasted great (bar getting even a hint of the syrupy jam flowing into your bite). Service was fine. Didn't care for the ambiance.

When I first arrived in Santa Monica from New York in 1993, I always opted to eat at a natural…read morefoods café just next-door to Fritto Misto, and I unfortunately never gave them a chance. Last week, I was in the mood for "Italian", and I remembered Fritto Misto, and I looked at their menu. They had meals that sounded delicious, and I was delighted that they served whole wheat and gluten-free pasta options. I wound up having a fantastic meal there, and I ate there again this week. Everything is so fresh, flavorful, and delicious! The environment is very warm and friendly, and the staff is very accommodating and helpful. I didn't feel like I had to choose between health and flavor when I was there; I got both! Bravo, Fritto Misto! A big thank you to Robert, the owner, and the two waiters/servers who helped me; Kevin and Carlos. Though I don't drink, a big thank you to the bartenders who were very friendly and helpful when I walked in.

Ambiance: - Located in santa monica, so parking is a bit…read moredifficult - Lots of seating inside and on the patio - employees friendly and helpful Food: - Artichoke & Mascarpone Stuffed Gnocchi: crowd favorite, good chew in the gnocchi - Black and White Spaghettini with bolognese: standard bolognese sauce, and good texture of the black and white noodles

This is a great spot whether you are a vegan or not. Don't be intimidated or deterred by the menu…read moreitems, as there some unique and interesting things. Ask the servers - they are super nice and happy to explain things. I've been to the Butcher's Daughter a couple of times for breakfast and I personally love the breakfast burrito, and the shakshuka. But their lunch menu is quite solid as well. I brought my husband here for brunch one day, and got a spicy Italian pizza. Of course the impossible sausage is not 100% accurate, but it's still quite good, and satisfying. Overall, "great pizza" - from a non-vegetarian. Don't forget to try their seasonal drinks... The rose-cardamom latte was incredible!

This restaurant is just ok to me. You definitely come for the scene and ambiance, because I find…read morethe food to be simply ok and the service to be kind of mediocre. I ordered the huevos rancheros and they asked me if sunny side up eggs were ok and I requested over easy if possible. They served sunny side up eggs to me (not a big problem, but why even ask?) I also don't like that they serve hot lattes in those plastic water cups (first of all, that looks cheap like did you run out of mugs? Second of all that means these cups are too hot to hold for a couple minutes!) When I visited the WeHo location, I remember liking my latte (that was served in a mug), so I was pretty disappointed. Also just anything hot in a plastic container makes me feel weird consuming. Also justice for those sitting on those tiny stools, because not only are they tiny, but you're in the busy aisle so people are always bumping in to you! Wish I had a chair with a back. One good thing was that this place doesn't rush you when you're seated and finished eating, which I really appreciate! They let us sit and yap for awhile when lots of other places try to get more tables open. Overall, it's a cute place, but I'm never excited to go when this restaurant is chosen lol.

This was seriously an amazing meal. Went on Easter Sunday and had amazing service. The manager was…read moreso attentive by giving us menu suggestions and making sure we were enjoying the meal. The pasta was insanely good, especially the carbonara was out of this world. And to end with tiramisu and a super reasonable bill. 11/10! Will be back

We come here once a week - my wife and I and our 18 month old daughter. It is in such a beautiful…read morelocation and the food is just so consistently delicious. The ragu, the crema and the steak tartare are our favourites! In terms of service - there are two amazing people I'd particularly like to praise. Angel is perhaps the happiest waiter on the planet - I challenge you to find a time when he isn't smiling. Such a pleasure to have him at your table side. And Paulina is perhaps the hardest working, most efficient manager you'll ever come across. There is never a moment when she isn't bustling around, getting things done. You can see she's under enormous pressure with the amount of customers that are constantly coming through, but she is just on top of everything. Comes over to every table, wants to ensure everything is perfect all the time. An example - yesterday we arrived after having waited an hour for our table, there were 6 of us including our toddler - she could see we wanted to order ASAP so she just came over and without taking notes, we reeled off the 9 dishes we wanted, and she recited everything back to us perfectly, coursed it out, and said she'd get the toddler's plate out immediately. If I ever was to set up a restaurant, she'd be who I'd choose to run it, that's for sure. Thanks Uovo!

Amazing experience at Casa 12! We had a party of 20 and were situated in the back area of the…read morerestaurant, which was perfect for our large group! All the servers took amazing care of us - they were friendly, patient, kind, and truly went out of their way to deliver the best service. The food was also great - everyone was extremely pleased with what they ordered. Highlights included the octopus, the branzino, the lobster ravioli. We appreciated that all the food came out at a reasonable time as well, despite us having a large party. Casa 12 delivers quality food and service for reasonable prices. Thank you to the Casa 12 team for an amazing dining experience!

I stopped by on Friday evening (May 15) for some dinner and Marlise was my server who is an…read moreexcellent addition to the CASA 12 staff where everyone is friendly and accommodating. Tonight I had an Iced Tea which she remembered, and I ordered the Caesar Salad with Chicken ($29) and the Fusilli Funghi ($29) along with the Spinach & Carrots ($10) and for dessert the Panacotta ($14). All were excellent. The pricing is a bit steep at $90 for one without a Tip, and I did leave a $20 Cash Tip because she is a great server and bartender. The vibe here is rustic and they accommodate large parties as well. I love their menu and highly recommend to someone from the neighborhood or a tourist. The number is (310) 483-3577 and reservations are recommended on the weekends. RECOMMEND!

This is what great food is all about. It totally surprised me how good my meal was. I highly…read morerecommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone who loves great food that's made with lots of love. They put their all into every plate that they serve. The service is wonderful and they make you feel very welcome. Absolutely recommend going here. I'm a foodie and writer for several food publications. I definitely recommend going here. Ambiance is what you would expect from a restaurant like this. Come as you are and don't worry about a thing. Enjoy Michael

Really romantic, rustic tavern spot in Venice. The server was really kind and accommodating…read more The pasta was really high-quality and cooked well. The flavors were also not like anything I've had before. The red beet pasta is a must try! The duck breast was okay. The pasta definitely stole the show. Their crema dessert was also a good balance of sweet, creamy, and crunchy.

I loved the warm tone vibe. Came with my boyfriend for date night and we sat at the pastry bar. It…read moreturned out great because we had our own small section. Food was amazing, our server was great. BUT special thank you to the pastry chef Julisella (I hope I spelled it right). She was working hard and was answering the questions we had about the desserts. She even ran out with our leftovers we were leaving behind. We loved the Brussels sprout salad and the doughnuts are a must. 10/10

Too many misses this time. Service was very slow. Not sure what happened in the kitchen. Missed our…read morescallop appetizer order first round. The stuffed mushrooms were tiny (size of a quarter or smaller) and drowning in butter/oil. Same with the scallop appetizer (2 for $20) and drowning in butter/oil. Linguine with clams was very salty (we all tried it). Really disappointed that the food didn't taste good and felt like butter or oil was used to hide it. The best part was the friendly staff who refilled our water.