The pasta version of Chipotle. Pastas were delicious and super flavorful! We decided to get 2 menu…read moreitems vs build your own and will definitely be back to try more. It was our first time and the gentleman at the register was super helpful and gave great recommendations. Took about 10min for them to make it and worth it. Good amount of seating inside with a good amount of parking in front and back. Clean inside roo. Definitely a must try if you want unique pasta dishes.

Think of Flamin Pasta as the buffet of fresh pasta that's not all you can eat. You can build your…read morepasta however you want and you will have enough for 3 people. If you're not creative you can pick one of the pasta options like the shrimp scampi, Cajun pasta and fettuccine Alfredo for example. They offer salads as well. Parking outside in the lot and a large dining area with plenty of tables inside for eating.

I came here in April for a date day with my son and the wait times are pretty insane, but also it…read moreis a smaller restaurant and they try their best with the space which I loved. My son and I sat outside but waited about an hour the hosts were really nice from what I recall and her makeup was super cute and different I recall giving her a compliment about it because it was purple and it was adorable. Anyways back to the food my son ate his pasta so thats safe to say that it's Child Approved since I have such a hard time finding something he loves he's a inner foodie too like me hereditary of course. We had the Caesar Salad which was delicious I would alter how much dressing or salt there was but I'll do that on the side next time. The garlic cheese bread was phenomenal we both loved it. Lastly both pasta's that I recall were perfect and cannot wait to return hopefully with a reservation ahead of time to skip the wait. Overall service was amazing and I see why people keep coming back

Overall, this was a solid 4-star experience with really good food and great service. The only…read moredownside was we had a reservation and still waited about 45 minutes past our reservation time to be seated, which was pretty frustrating. Thankfully, we grabbed some wine while we waited, so that definitely helped the time go by a little faster. The ambiance was really cute with moody lighting that gave the restaurant a cozy vibe. For starters, we ordered the mozzarella sticks, cheesy bread, Caesar salad, meatballs and ricotta, and a buffalo wing special they were offering. The wings were delicious. We even tried ordering a second round, but they had already sold out. At first they also told us they were out of mozzarella sticks, but later came back and said they found one last order available if we still wanted it. I've never really experienced a restaurant running out of a few basic menu items that early in the evening, so that was a little odd. For entrees, we had the chicken parmesan, crab pasta, milanese, and the alla vodka pasta. Everything was solid except the alla vodka. Personally, I wouldn't order that one again because the flavor reminded me a little too much of Chef Boyardee. Even with the wait and a few menu hiccups, I'd still give this place another try because the service was genuinely good. The manager came by and introduced himself, which I appreciated, and our server Esma was super sweet and attentive throughout the night. Next time I'd probably book an earlier reservation and see if the seating experience goes a little smoother.

a big plus is the dog-friendly disclaimer for the outdoor patio - just make sure someone can order…read morefor you before sitting and that the pup doesn't sit on human seats. tables and seating are nicely decorated & clean. there are plenty of choices for seating with appropriate shade and heat lamps. the tiramisu is the best i've had so far and the pasta is cooked perfectly. i'm a sucker for cheese and the choice to add burrata is so nice. focaccia is super soft. parking is mostly metered street parking or a walk to residential with strict sign rules.

I've been a long time customer of Pasta Sisters, and it always hits! My favorite is the Salmon and…read moreCherry Tomatoes Pasta. It's tomatoey, tangy, and very light. I also tried my friend's Clam Pasta, and if you like strong clam flavor, you should definitely try this one out. Overall, the quality of the pasta and sauce is always consistently good. There's a free parking lot in the back that's part of Helms (look near Father's Office and behind Arcana). I'm usually able to find parking there!

I had a great dining experience at Cento Pasta Bar. The food was coursed out properly, and was…read moredelicious. I can definitely recommend the grilled octopus, rigatoni pasta, and hamachi crudo. Service was also amazing! Parking is tough; I recommend you valet. Overall, they had a great cocktail menu. Definitely worth the drive out there.

Cute Italian spot with outdoor patio & indoor counter areas! Perfect for girls night out & date…read morevibes! My sister and I came in without reservations around 8pm and they sat us inside on the counter after 10 minutes of waiting. They were pretty full for table dining. We ordered: Steak Tartare (4/5) - Bread was perfectly oiled & crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside. The tonnato was very umami and made the dish but the steak itself was alright. Spicy Pomodoro (3.5/5) - This didn't hit as hard for me; I wished it was more spicy and I didn't taste any truffle. Pasta itself was perfectly al dente. Sweet Corn Agnolotti (5/5) - This was delish! Make sure to get equal parts of the pasta, sauce, corn, and crème fraiche (like a light sour cream) to get that flavor explosion. Creme was a little sour, corn was sweet, and the agnolotti was salty; perfect bite fr. My only negative is that this dish was too small for $28 :(. Blood Orange Pavlova (4/5) - A truly layered dessert because if you ate the sorbet by itself, it would be too sour but otherwise, another flavor explosion. The pavlova was thick and you really have to jam your spoon in to break the pieces apart. Service was friendly and fast! Overall, I'd come back!

The food is great! We are very happy we found Compari's! My husband loves the Pizzas and I love…read morethe pastas. We get takeout all the time, but we will be bringing some guests to eat in for the first time next week.

I came here on a Friday (day before Valentine's Day) at 5:30pm and was seated right away. It…read morestarted to get busy around 7pm and tables were filling up. The ambiance was so welcoming and festive for the holiday with hearts and roses scattered throughout the restaurant. Compari's is a cute little hidden gem of an Italian restaurant that more people should know about. Elver and Paris were so sweet and attentive. We started with the zucchini and mushrooms as an appetizer that came out piping hot with ranch dipping sauce. The zucchini and mushrooms were cooked perfectly and stayed in tacked while having a crispy outer coat. For Valentine's Day they have a set menu for two people from Friday to Sunday for dinner and lunch service. It's a great deal! We got the house salad, heart shaped lobster ravioli, lady and the tramp spaghetti with a giant meatball and the cheesecake. I almost forgot the garlic bread, we had to have two servings of the bread to soak up all the sauce! The portions were generous and the ravioli were stuffed with lobster! You can tell the food is made in house and with a lot of love. The pasta was delicious and the meatball was so tender and juicy. For the dessert we even got homemade chocolate covered strawberries with our cheesecake. It was a very special treat to end a wonderful meal -- I was stuffed! I can't wait to come back and try their lunch specials or pizzas! You definitely have to try it!

We ordered off too-good-to-go. We received macaroni and cheese and a pasta with red sauce that had…read moreone meatball. The Mac was surprisingly good , I will order off the regular menu as the food we received was a sample of what they offer. Service was iffy. When I arrived no one was in the front so I had to wait for someone to come to the front to get help. There was no buzzer or doorbell to let them know someone was waiting. When I told the person my name my food was already packed and ready to go. There's several food and drink places in Themis ghost kitchen. Everything is strictly to go, they understandably do not have seats or tables. So unless you want to eat standing or on the floor you will be enjoying your meal somewhere else.

If you are looking for very American Italian food, this place is for you, and not for me! The Penne…read moreMarinara was basic. It was not very saucy and included green onions. i guess the pro was that it was still hot and the cook on the penne was al dente. The mac and cheese was better in flavor and cheesy. The chocolate chip cookie was also standard. Nothing special about this place.

Happy hour food was mediocre service was not that good considering we were the only ones there…read moreyesterday at 5:15pm. Decor is nice. We went in for Monday pasta they advertise and were told still working on menu. Should be ready by 6 was what we were told. We spent $100 on drinks and 2 appetizers. Me and my fiancé when we tried ordering pasta were told we could not because we ordered from happy hour menu. We then left and ate somewhere else. Thought it was pretty crazy to just dismiss us.

As all my visits are random. Just picked a place felt like pasta and no expectations. Came in here…read moreI was the only person at this time around 1pm on a Saturday. Perfect! Had the place to myself. Service was amazing and very good looking. Ordered fettuccine Alfredo added shrimp. He tossed it in that huge cheese bowl. Melted the cheese into the noodles in front of me. Nice touch. Full bar. DRINKS! Amazing drinks. Got a fair buzz. The bean there done that (their version of the famous espresso martini!) delicious and woke me up. Just what I needed for my foggy brain. Fun cute, quaint, charming and on a corner of a busy street. I parked by the houses not sure if there's any other place to park (tight squeeze.) They have outside and inside places to sit. Televisions available. Nice breeze in Culver City my first time in this city driving around lead me here. Sometimes you just need a good drive to free your mind. Take care of your mental health. Treat yourself.

I wish I remembered my servers name because she was great!…read more The food was delicious. I had the salmon, green beans and roasted potatoes. We sat outside in beautiful Playa Vista across from a park. I will go back soon.

We love going to ritrovo for a cozy dinner. I have been many times and especially like the Bianca…read morepizza and the agnolotti. You get fresh bread and olive tapenade to start when you sit down, which is always delicious. Today we tried a different item, the lasagna and the red sangria. The sangria was light and slightly bubbly and came in a large wine glass. They use the wine glasses with thin glass which is my preference. The service is great and the food comes out fast consistently as well. We have definitely been sleeping on the lasagna, it came out not as a dinky slice on plate like some restaurants, but in a baking dish so you get all of the amazing sauce and crispy edges. The lasagna was bubbling and almost overflowing, so it was a large portion. We dug right in and were very satisfied with the indulgent dish. Overall we very much enjoy eating at ritrovo.

Had some family pop in on me out of nowhere!…read more Like, literally nowhere. I mean from New Orleans with absolutely no heads up whatsoever! Guess what they wanted as soon as they touched down? You got it! Sorrento's Italian Market here in Culver City! Now supposedly over the weekend they're going to make up for their surprise and lack of common courtesy by taking me to some nice restaurant apparently! I'll believe it when I see it. Settled on some hard salami and the sheer smell that emanates from the market. You've heard of or better yet even witnessed the smell that emanates from Pirates of the Caribbean? Well, Sorrento's market has its own unforgettable smell, and it usually winds up in a net gain of about 5 to 10 lb for your waistline. So other than some hard salami, I was sure to get the you know what out of here quickly! But do come by folks! Come from near and come from afar. My family just came from New Orleans (which happens to be the 1st city-yeah even before New York...that saw Sicilians specifically bring their great cuisine to this land) and the first thing they wanted was some hard salami from Sorrento's 2,000 miles away! Lol The spirit of Sorrento's market lives on through current owner Albert Vera Jr, who continues to do his father, mother, and the city of Culver City proud. It's not Culver City if there's not a Vera somewhere, somehow.

Everyone who knows me knows I'm a big fan of hidden gems and no-frills places. I much prefer…read moresupporting small, mom-and-pop businesses over big chains. I'm an East Coast kid, raised north of Boston, with an Italian grandfather who blasted Sinatra and the Rat Pack from his Cadillac Eldorado. Homemade meatballs and chicken parmigiana were staples in our home, so I like to think I know Italian food, especially Italian subs. I love a good Italian sub with extra hots (red cherry pepper relish). I'm on a quest to find the best Italian sub in LA, so I've been trying out some of the classic spots. I finally made it to Sorrento Italian Market. The staff was friendly and helpful, directing me to the sub counter. A kind, middle-aged woman assisted me, explaining the menu had both hot and cold options. I was looking for an Italian sub, but the cold Italian Combination with mustard and mayo wasn't what I expected (we use "hots," a cherry pepper relish, on the East Coast). I was a bit confused, as she thought I was asking about a hot sub. They don't use hots here, which is understandable. Instead, I asked about popular hot subs and was recommended the meatball sub, which many online reviewers also praised. The meatballs were excessively salty, and I generally enjoy salty foods! They were also quite small, almost like cocktail meatballs. The texture also reminded me of canned Chef Boyardee meatballs. While the bread was a bit stale, it became more palatable after being soaked in the marinara sauce. I also wanted to try the pastries. Of course, I couldn't visit an Italian deli without trying a cannoli. I ordered the traditional, regular-sized one and was very disappointed. It tasted like pure sugar; I couldn't even taste the ricotta. It just tasted like frosting, and they overdid the powdered sugar.I nearly had a sugar rush, and I'm not even diabetic! It tasted almost like it was made from Costco. I also ordered bombolone, one with vanilla custard and one with Nutella filling. Unfortunately, they tasted a bit stale on the outside, and I didn't end up eating them. I hesitate to write a negative review for a mom-and-pop spot, but the food was unfortunately unsatisfactory on several levels. I'm not comfortable giving just one star because the staff was friendly and had good banter. I also really enjoy the atmosphere of this old-fashioned Italian deli, so I'm giving them two stars instead.

What a truly delightful experience for both the vibes and our taste buds. We went in for a late…read morenight dinner. We didn't have a reservation and we waited, 100% so glad we did. We ordered the honey Berbers chicken bits BOMB 10/10 - they were so crispy and so flavorful My husband and best friend ordered the root beer braised short rib- WOW! 10/10 - tender, slightly sweet, buttery rich deliciousness. The whipped potatoes were to die for I ordered the The Jollof Platter with Fried Catfish. OMG! It was perfect, not greasy, flavorful batter and those rice and beans. That arugula sald was refreshing too Everything was just perfect! It was worth the wait. I'm ready to come back today! Wow!

As a visitor to LA, I had the great fortune to be hosted and treated by a dear friend who is close…read moreto the Two Hommes. She made menu selections based on what she loved most and what she knew I would appreciate. She did NOT MISS. I loved every single thing about this place. The vibe is chill but vibrant, with groovy old school R&B and hip-hop music playing overhead but not so loud that you could not have a conversation. We sat at the bar and interacted with the beautiful and friendly bartender and servers and folks from the kitchen. We ordered all of our food at once, but had it come out as it was ready, I enjoyed every exquisite morsel. My only regret was that I couldn't stay longer. I had to scoot on out of there to make my red-eye flight out of LAX and they accommodated my rush. And despite the inexplicable traffic, I made it there and through to the gate in good time. What a treat and I can't wait to go back! For anyone considering visiting Two Hommes, don't sleep. Get there quick and often.