Andrea is the coolest, she's a queen. She made my birthday feel so special! Xoxo…read more She had my whole party come in last minute and it was so cool of her to help me seat all of my 12 friends! Also all the chefs are killer!

This has easily become one of my favorite Italian spots and a regular staple for me and my guy…read morebestie! One of the things I love most is the open-kitchen concept. You can actually watch everything being prepared right in front of you, and there's something about seeing the pasta and dishes come together fresh that makes the whole experience feel that much more authentic. The ragu is the star for me. The first time I ordered it, I'll admit I underestimated it because visually it looks so simple and isn't swimming in sauce. Then you take a bite and realize how much flavor is packed into such an unassuming dish. It's rich, savory, perfectly balanced, and one of those dishes I find myself craving afterward. I'm also a huge fan of their salad, and I've done the tasting menu twice now. Both times were excellent and gave me a chance to try things I probably wouldn't have ordered on my own. And definitely save room for the tiramisu...it's delicious! The space itself is intimate, with a limited number of traditional tables and more seating around the bar/open kitchen area. Personally, I think sitting near the kitchen adds to the experience because you get to watch all the action. The service is another reason I keep coming back. Everyone has consistently been attentive, warm, and friendly, and Thomas, the manager, deserves a special mention. He is always welcoming and helps create the kind of hospitality that turns a great restaurant into a place you genuinely want to return to. One thing to keep in mind: gratuity is already included, so check your bill before adding an additional tip. Also worth noting, there's no full cocktail program here,just wine and beer, which honestly fits the simple, authentic Italian vibe perfectly. Fresh ingredients, great service, an intimate atmosphere, and food that consistently delivers. There's a reason this place has become one of our regular spots. And seriously... get the ragu.

My mom wanted to go to an authentic Hollywood restaurant and was craving Italian. So, I knew the…read moreperfect place to take her! We love micelis food and environment, we always have a great time when we come here. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by decor that immerses you in Italy. This place is truly a dinner and a show and it's wonderful to see your waiter take on some classics on the microphone with a piano accompaniment. Our waiter Robert was great and super talented! We were a little disappointed that they were only singing Broadway songs as it seems they no longer are able to sing anything else at the moment. Hoping that changes soon! The food was very tasty and we were all very satisfied. We also ordered the house wine, and it was so delicious! My mom is even a wine connoisseur and she loved it. Just a note that they don't automatically give you a bread basket so make sure to request it if you'd like one. It's free. Always a great time here!

Was just okay/ hardly any singing from waiters/waitresses and service? questionable- I felt was as…read moreif a caretaker was caring for his herd of cattle- and so relatively robotic. Did not receive real care from the girl although the apparency was that it was thank you- I probably won't go there again ML, Cindy Milan

I have become a regular at Il Tramezzino and I will never stop raving about it. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everything on the menu is good and always delivers. The salmon salad is my personal favorite and I order it constantly, but the avocado toast deserves its own moment. I brought a friend recently who said "avocado toast always tastes the same" -- and I told her not here. She understood immediately on her first bite. It is bursting with flavor in a way that has no business being as good as it is. I mean, it's bread, avocado, some cheese, fresh basil.... but it SINGS! The desserts are delicious, the server recommendations are genuinely solid (they actually know the menu and steer you right), and the service overall is warm and attentive. Special shoutout to Miles, who is always a joy and makes you feel genuinely welcomed every time. The space is small with both indoor and outdoor seating, but that's part of the charm -- it feels less like a restaurant and more like going over to a friend's house for dinner. They take real care of you here, attentive, superior, friendly service. If you haven't been, go. And when you get there, order the avocado toast -- even if you think you've had good avocado toast before. You haven't had this one. But seriously, anything you order will be great! Easy street parking and during the day for lunch they have a valet just next to Voyage et Cie (shop next door) that's reasonably priced.

I have been here twice back in 2011-2012. Not much has changed since then except a few things. I…read morewill get to it in a minute. Walked in on the 29th of last month with a former coworker at 5:20pm, and was nicely greeted by Irvin and Kelcey. Since it was a bit crowded inside, we both decided to sit outside. It has a cute vibe to it. Both inside and outside. Place was clean, except their gender neutral restroom, which is outside. In a way it's good. The trash was full. They have a huge, extensive menu with options from sandwiches, to soups, desserts, cold and hot beverages, known for their Panini sandwiches. They also have salads, appetizers, pizza, and pastas. Organic and gluten free options too. Also vegan friendly. I wish that they can add some seafood on their menu. They only have fish. Kelcey gave us an excellent, exceptional service. In every way. She needs a raise and a promotion at the same time. We both got different dishes and shared. Let me not forget to say that the water that they brought along with a refill, tasted like medicine. It was weird and strange at the same time. Even with a slice of lemon inside. Not good. Food came out pretty quickly and our Beet & Arugula Salad took the cake. It was that good! It had red beets, oranges, cranberries, candied pecans, (told her no pecans), goat cheese tossed in an orange Vinaigrette dressing. She even brought extra dressing, but the salad had enough dressing already. We also got their heart shaped Turkey Panini sandwich that was out of this world. The Baguette was nicely toasted and came with avocado, sun dried tomatoes, Provolone cheese, & Basil garlic sauce. Very fresh and delicious. Last but not least, we got their Penne Milano pasta that came with grilled chicken breast, fresh basil, (minus pine nuts), chopped Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, & roasted red peppers in a spicy pink Alfredo sauce. Let me not forget that we got a nice basket of complimentary bread which was old/stale, that almost broke two of my teeth, and had 3 butters. We also got Torchi (pickled veggies). Cauliflower and Carrots. The sauce for the pasta was a bit too spicy for our liking. It did say spicy on the menu, but it was too much. The pasta was lukewarm, but the rest were fine. Kelcey checked on us few times and everything was great! Amount of food that we got was perfect for the prices. I will definitely return, when I am craving any one of their food options. Thank you Kelcey, Irvin, IL Tramezzino, and management! Their original location is in Beverly Hills & don't have parking. Plenty of parking around the block, on Ventura blvd, and on their side streets. That's all for now.

Ca' Del Sole is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets and, without question, one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. Tucked away in an unexpected corner of North Hollywood, you walk through the entrance and suddenly feel as though you've been transported to a breathtaking Italian garden. The ambiance is absolutely magical and easily ranks among my top 10 dining experiences in Southern California. I've been coming here for well over a decade, and it has never lost its charm. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic date night, meeting friends for brunch, or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable meal, Ca' Del Sole delivers every single time. The food is exceptional. Every dish is beautifully prepared with the quality, elegance, and attention to detail you'd expect from an upscale restaurant in France or Italy--but at prices that are surprisingly reasonable. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels this luxurious without the luxury price tag. Their brunch is outstanding, dinner is absolutely spectacular, and every meal feels like an occasion. The service is equally impressive. It's not unusual to spot an A-list celebrity dining here, but what I love most is that everyone is treated like a VIP. The hospitality is warm, genuine, and consistently exceptional. The staff has a way of making every guest feel welcome, appreciated, and completely taken care of. I especially love the beautiful cabanas and garden patio. It's one of those places where you find yourself lingering because you simply don't want the experience to end. Honestly, part of me wants to keep Ca' Del Sole a secret so I can always get a table--but restaurants this special deserve to be celebrated. If you're looking for incredible food, world-class service, unforgettable ambiance, and one of the most romantic dining experiences in Los Angeles, this is the place. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back, and if I could, I'd happily celebrate every special occasion here.

Unfortunately, this was not a great experience, especially because both my fiancé and I ended up…read moregetting what seemed like food poisoning after our meal here. I obviously can't say for certain which dish caused it, but the calamari is the item I'm most suspicious of. The calamari itself tasted okay when we ate it, but I fear it or something else was contaminated. We also tried several of the happy hour items, and I would not be fooled by the relatively low prices because the portions are extremely small. For example, the meatball order comes with only two individual meatballs, and the arancini comes with two small pieces. The wine pours were also pretty small. The arancini in particular wasn't very good and had a pretty bland, flavorless filling, so even though the prices look affordable at first, you don't get much food for what you're paying. The service wasn't particularly bad and we didn't have any major issues with the staff, but the food poisoning experience really overshadowed everything else. Between that, the tiny happy hour portions, and some of the food being underwhelming, I wouldn't come back. The happy hour deals might look like a good value on the menu, but the portions definitely don't feel like one.

Parking: if you can't find street parking, there's an $8 valet…read more Atmosphere: very fun use of space and decor Service: terrific Food: had the aglio olio pasta and the Gladiator pizza. Both were delicious. Overall, a great pizza/pasta stop when you're in the area.

Had I been served a decent portion of pasta, I would recommend this place. But what a…read moredisappointment to be served a child's portion. I don't mind paying the price, I'd just like to be served the other half of a serving. Please reconsider these small portions. I'll stick to North Italia and Prosecco Trattoria.

What an amazing experience at Ma's! Went for a joint birthday dinner and fell in love. Every single…read moredish we ordered was amazing! *chef's kiss* That arugula salad is definitely the best I've ever had. You also have to try their butterscotch dessert. OMG Service was excellent! Our server was so attentive and nice! I loved the whole vibe of the place. Dimly lit, romantic, great date night vibes. Definitely my new favorite Italian spot in the area! 10/10

Last night was our 1st time going to Ma's...it was a bday celebration for my bf & we were joined by…read morea couple of old friends..When arriving our friends were already seated on the patio, I had chosen indoor seating bc of the heatwave we've had lately, but it was tolerable bc of the fans that kind of moved the hot air away from the patio...Indoors was very noisy & seemingly chaotic. Overall the food was good, I had the eggplant parm, the pasta was coldish, but I ate some of it anyway, my bf had the veal piccata, he had the same thing w/cold pasta & hot veal... Friends ordered the vodka penne & grilled salmon w/arugala salad, both said it was fine....The negative...our waitress kept disappearing! She didn't come back to take our order, the host did as she was m-i-a..for dessert they gave my bf their house specialty, the pudding cup w/sparkler...cute...she asked if we were 1st timers, as they offer free dessert of same pudding, yes, we were 1st timers!! But, again, disappeared, when she came back we asked for the free dessert & she again said,"Oh, this is your 1st time here??" yes....so she quickly brought the pudding....We had to ask for the check, then wait again for it to be processed....To me, the service is almost more important than the food as it can change your opinion, even if the food was cold....Overall we had a nice time, we enjoyed our friends, the food was good, the atmosphere is very upbeat indoors, outside it's very mellow....I'd go again, it was a Monday night, it's probably crazier on weekends...make a res online only!!!

My wife suggested we try Vitello's for Dine LA and I'm not gonna lie, I went into this place…read morecompletely blind. Usually I'm VERY picky when it comes to restaurants. I'm checking Yelp, looking at pictures, reading reviews, all that before I decide to go somewhere. This time I didn't do any of that. My wife suggested it and I like Italian food, so I said alright, let's give it a try. And mannnn this place was GOOD. Right off the bat I noticed how nice and attentive the staff was. When it was our turn they told us it might be a second, but instead of just leaving it at that, she was like, "wait, let me go check," and came back and was able to sit us right away. Small thing, but I noticed it and appreciated it. Our waitress Aubrey was amazing too. Super nice, attentive, drinks kept coming, and she really took care of us. Even with the Dine LA menu having certain items that aren't really supposed to be changed, I asked if they could make a modification for me and she made it happen. Really appreciated that. Now the FOOD! I got the chicken parmesan with the pink sauce and that pink sauce was a straight 10/10. Actually forget just the sauce, the whole damn dish was a 10/10. My wife got the lasagna and I don't know what rating she would give it, but I know she liked that bad boy because she tore those leftovers UP, and most of her leftovers usually just stay leftovers. Even when it came to dessert they took care of me. They named off a bunch of gelato flavors and I was like, "I want strawberry," even though strawberry wasn't one she named. Aubrey was like, "I can get you strawberry," and sure enough she got it for me. The vibe was great too. Perfect date night spot. It has that nice cozy mom and pop type of feel to it, but still feels like somewhere you take your wife for a nice night out. We went upstairs and checked out the jazz section too and it looked pretty cool. That's definitely gonna be our next date night when we're back in Studio City. Me and my wife left there with BIG smiles. Food was amazing, drinks were good, service was great, and the whole vibe was on point. Definitely coming back. Easy 5 stars. Actually, I know I can't give them 6 stars, BUT THEY HAVE PEPSI. Any place that has Pepsi gets an extra star in my book. So yeah, 6 stars from me.

Vitello's is one of those classic Studio City restaurants with a great story. It's been around for…read moreover 60 years, evolving from a neighborhood sandwich shop into a Hollywood hangout, and today it has a lively, jazzy atmosphere complete with a speakeasy. The history alone makes it worth a visit. We sat outside, which was lovely, and the service was friendly and attentive. The Caesar salad was fantastic. The only thing that left a bad impression was the automatic 3.5% "Kitchen Appreciation Fee" added to the bill. I don't mind paying more for great food or supporting restaurant staff, but I don't like surprise fees that aren't obvious until the check arrives. If the cost of doing business has gone up, I'd much rather see menu prices reflect that than have an extra charge automatically added at the end. I know they'll remove it if you ask, but it shouldn't come as a surprise in the first place.

It happened, and I was hopeful it would. I've been to this lovely, charming restaurant maybe 6…read moretimes now, every couple months since it first opened. Always really, really good. But every time it gets better -- and the trajectory had me imagining that this place might be special. And tonight it happened. It transcended from excellent to life changing. I just had two of the best plates of pasta I have ever eaten. I thought it might happen, which is why I kept going back. Wow. The Oxtail Cavatelli is something other worldly. It is literally perfect. Sublime. I will dream of this dish for the rest of my life. I can confidently say that the Pappardelle Bolognese is the best in the city. Pre-dinner bread bears a mention too: it's warmed (baked?) to order and is a little cause for celebrration. The restaurant itself looks like Jack's Bistro from Three's Company. IYKYK. I affectionately call this place Jack's Bistro. Jack would be proud. Bravo.

I've been to Vivi twice now and have loved it both times…read more The food is amazing and the service goes above and beyond. Highly recommend checking it out! I know I'll be going back again and again!

I've been eating around this place for a while, saving it for a special time. My pickiest friend…read morewanted braised short rib and I found it on Firefly's menu. We went anyway, even though there was nothing extra special to celebrate but life, health and friendship. First off, finding parking was insane- and there was filming across the street taking up nearly all the parking for blocks- I tried. just Valet it rather than walk 6 blocks in heels. Entering this place for the first time, I was enchanted, - treated like a VIP from the parking staff, the door security, host team and servers. Our table was next to the fire place and under the open sky. I could see immediately why this place is loved for the romantic and charming ambiance. We'd planned to share a few plates but then found the prix fix menu and that made it easy. Half a fresh baguette and soft delicious butter with balsamic arrived and it was amazing. The appetizers arrived, heirloom tomatoes with burrata were the best I've had in L.A. and my friend ate most of it himself. Tuna tartar was good. Next the entrees- steak frites for me and the braised short rib for him. The steak was huge filet mignon, with a side of delicious French fries. One suggestion- eat the French fries as hot as possible. They were great and I almost missed them, focused on the steak and sharing the braised short rib with pomme puree and a mushroom sauce that was excellent. The portions were unexpectedly generous. I did not have a lot of room for dessert, but creme brûlée a sticky toffee cake were just incredible. I can't wait to come back with a less fussy dinner guest because he made what would have been an epic first visit less enjoyable than it could have been. Thanks to the several wait staff and manager who accommodated above and beyond. This place is my new favorite L.A. restaurant! I highly recommend you bring your special people to this special place.

Surprisingly, had never been to Firefly, and DineLA always temps me, so I finally decided the time…read morewas at hand and we headed over to Firefly to enjoy a meal. Had a reservation, but the restaurant was very busy, so we were seated outside on a patio, which was fine. Started off with an amuse consisting of a sparkling rose and a whipped, creamy mixture of goat cheese, pecans, chives and aleppo pepper. The rose was rose, it was a small sipping glass, while the whipped treat was alright, interesting but presentation was very basic. For the real meal, we started with bigeye tuna tartare and the pork belly and watermelon. The pork belly was perfect, nice and crispy on the outside, juicy inside, while the watermelon gave a pop of sweetness to cut the savory of the pork belly. The tartare was equally as good with pickled ginger, avocado and ponzu sauce with crispy wontons. For entrees we went with the langostino fettuccine and the braised short rib. The short rib fell apart perfectly and had good flavor to it. It didn't necessarily come off as memorable but it was good. The langostino fettuccine was great, good amount of langostino in a vodka sauce giving a little spicy note to the dish. Very good. To end the meal we had the apple cobbler and the molten cake. The cobbler came with vanilla ice cream and candied walnuts. Nice overall bite. The molten cake was the opposite of molten, missing that runny gooeyness in the middle. Overall, great ambiance, good food and pleasant staff. I'd say skip the molten cake and up to you on the short rib.

Very cute spot very friendly staff with patio seating…read more Highly recommend the crab ravioli and the carbonara. As for everything else it's just OK. Their crudo is more of a Spanish style not Italian , Same with the tar tar , it's not authentic. But not saying it isn't good just not what I was expecting. So keep in mind when ordering. Will add that the arrancini are arguably top 5 in LA

made a reservation here via OpenTable and highly recommend doing so as it was full on a Monday…read morenight. bread for the table comes in little bags, so don't be alarmed when it gets placed. starters were delicious shout out to the Ricotta, the table licked that plate clean. Must try the pizzas, especially the one with hot honey. Good for sharing. The octopus was delicious, cooked so well it was tender and flavorful over a bed of forbidden rice. My main course was the short rib ravioli with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and it was really good and very feeling. overall enjoyed my meal, but I will say that there was six of us and the table was a bit snug as they placed us in a half rounded table and added two seats. Love the vibe of the restaurant very clean aesthetic. If you're concerned about parking, it is Ventura Boulevard so either grab street parking if you're lucky or save yourself the headache and go straight from valet. I would definitely come here again.