This is a great local Italian restaurant with amazingly great taste and service. Sit outside in the patio on a nice sunny afternoon. read more

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I've eyeballed this beautifully nestled restaurant several times over the last few months. Time and time again I said "I've really got to check that place out". Well, that time FINALLY came! My sister and I were hanging out reminiscing over our late mother together, on her birthday and decided to get Italian food (her favorite). We both agreed Four Bricks would be THE SPOT! Needless to say, we were so right! We were greeted and sat with no reservation at around 4:30pm, thankfully there was no wait at that time. However, the restaurant quickly filled up. Our server was very attentive but not over bearing. For our appetizer, we chose bruschetta. 12/10 The perfectly dressed tomatoes and basil sat on a pillowy burrata cloud and melted in your mouth. YUMMMM!! I opted for the penne ala vodka, while she chose the bolognese. 10/10 The penne w/vodka sauce had a surprising hint of spice that was decadent and savory. The bolognese had a slightly creamier taste without the spice and was equally as flavorful. Finally, we ordered the lemon butter cake. 10/10 When I tell you this cake was delicious ... woahhh!! It was a nice crisp butter cake but the lemon zest paired with the coulis and fruit gave the perfect balance. We were told the restaurant would be closing and that it was the final day of service. Made us both bummed to hear since the hospitality and true Italian food with homemade pasta was such a delight. Impeccable place overall! Side note: There's a fast food style concept this place operates at also in Whittier, I hope they remain in business so I can get my pizza and panini fix there! read more

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First time there and it was great! Went there to plan out trip to Italy. We ordered the Pesto Pasta and the Bolognese Riggatoni. We also had the arugula salad and that was delicious as well. Service was great, quick and they did keep coming over to check on us. The inside is cute and it's perfect for large parties. read more

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Stopped by to celebrate a birthday, and decided this is one of my top five favorite restaurants in SGV. Ordered the steak with added grilled shrimp, salmon with butternut squash risotto and bolognese - delicious! Had the lemon cake with birthday gelato for dessert - yummy! Service is excellent - love this place. read more

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Great spot. Street parking, no lot. Reservation recommend but not required. Wonderful menu, something for everyone. Good for groups. Ok for kids. Not to noisy. Must try spot. read more

One of my regular spots! The food is always so delicious. Fresh pasta, juicy steaks, great beer list... what else would you want! Would definitely recommend for a date night. read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Lobster Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

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3.5 stars. Came here for a work dinner on a Saturday at 7pm, the restaurant was 75% full. They had really cute Xmas decor and the ambiance was nice. A great place for a date. I wouldn't recommend for a work dinner though. Although we were a party of 12 and got charged the large party service charge, we had to flag our server to take our orders and it took so long we decided to order drinks, appetizers, and our mains all at once. - Bruschetta: 7/10, it's my favorite app and I was sad to say I was disappointed as it had an overwhelming amount of sauce. I'm used to simple and fresh bruschetta so this was not my cup of tea - Cesar salad: 10/10, really crisp and delicious, not heavy on the sauce, would definitely get again - arugula salad: 9/10 my table mate got this and I tried a bite, it was good! - bolognese Rigatoni: 8/10, not too heavy, but unfortunately was quite soft in texture and not al dente - you can add scallops to your pasta for $15, 4 large pieces cooked deliciously and totally worth it. - cacio e Pepe: 5/10, my table mate got it and I tried a bite, we were both surprised by the choice of pasta, as it was too thick and also overcooked. So glad I didn't order it, because I was debating between order the cacio e Pepe vs the bolognese Rigatoni Parking: It's in the happening part of Whittier so street parking, which is tough. There's a parking garage 2-3 streets down that I found luck parking in read more

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We had a party of 10 @ 6pm on a Saturday for two birthdays. The ambiance with the christmas decor was beautiful and warm! The host sat us immediately and our server was quick to our service. He is definitely a hustler and sweet. The food was just as good as I remember. My main dish was the King Salmon, it had a perfectly crisp skin and the puree with risotto was amazing -- the tastes and texture. Get the caesar salad as a refreshment. My boyfriend and I were given ice cream for our birthdays and we ordered the lemon cake. Absolutely delicious. The owner is awesome. He checks on his customers and I think that goes to show how great of a restaurant this is and how much passion goes into this food. read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Lemon cake - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

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Food was great! Fresh & exactly as described. Fairly priced. Only beer & wine! Just in case you're looking for a cocktail, this isn't the place. Felt like the music didn't fit the vibe of the restaurant... but, it was a great date spot. Is definitely a place to check out if you're in uptown Whittier! read more

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This is an overdue review but very necessary. We went out to dinner on a Sunday evening in uptown and decided to try this Italian place. It was surprisingly very quiet for a Sunday dinner. Luis was our server and he was so kind and attentive the entire time without making us feel like he was hovering which I love. Everything we had was incredibly delicious. We started with the Arancini and a Caesar salad as an appetizer, unfortunately we ate them too quickly to remember to take a picture. The arancini was crispy on the outside, creamy risotto on the inside and the sauce it's served with was amazing. I ordered the bucatini and added shrimp, pasta was al dente and the shrimp nicely cooked and flavorful. My husband is a huge fan of homemade gnocchi but it's hard to find places that make them perfectly. His were perfect! Soft, pillowy, just the right amount of sauce and definitely made with love. We decided to not finish our dinner so that we could try out their desserts and because we couldn't decide between the butter cake or tiramisu we got both :) and we ate everything. The tiramisu ladyfingers were nicely soaked but not too heavy, the butter cake was moist and overall it was a spectacular meal. Can't wait to come back again and try out the rest of the menu! read more

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First visit and had an excellent experience. We had met the owners at a Yelp event a couple months back, and loved their meatballs so much I made a note to visit the restaurant asap. It's located in a beautiful brick building and the décor is fancy/casual. There's primarily on street parking, with city/private lots nearby. SERVICE: Excellent. When I asked about the elevator, the hostess told me that it was out of order, but she followed me outside and assisted us with getting my elderly mother-in-law up the many steps from the street. Once seated, Leo waited on us, and he couldn't have been better. The entire waitstaff worked very well together. FOOD & DRINKS: OMG...so delicious! We started by sharing the Arancini appetizer ($14) which was a first-ever for me and it fabulous. For entrées, we ordered the Striped Sea Bass Special ($40), the Rigatoni Bolognese ($25) and added two meatballs (+$10), and the Guanciale Wrapped Prawns ($20). Everything had so much flavor and was prepared perfectly. I'm not a big fish fan, but that Striped Bass was fantastic. We finished off the evening by sharing the Lemon Butter Cake ($12) and an Affogato al Caffe ($8). Currently, they only have beer and wine, but I heard that they are seeking a liquor license so that cocktails will be available in the future. TIP: We brought our own bottle of wine and there was a $25 corkage fee, which is reasonable compared to many other places. My one negative comment would be that there are a lot of steps from street level up to the restaurant, and the elevator was not working. They did mention that they have a rear entrance which is accessible from an alley, and we could have used this for my 91-year-old mother-in-law. She chose to do the exercise and take the steps. Overall, a fantastic place with very good food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely be returning, and I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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My family and I, spent our Mother's Day Brunch here. No regular menu is provided, they have the Four-Coarse Meal for $65. I parked across the street. The service is great as well as the foods. We enjoyed our Mother's Day here. read more

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This cozy little Italian restaurant is located in uptown Whittier. The patio was so cute and intimate. But we had to move indoors because of the mosquitoes, hubby and I are very sensitive to mosquito bites. The menu was classic Italian dishes, a lot of good choices. We started off with bottle of white and shrimp appetizer. For entrees we had bolognese and whole Branzino, also side of risotto. A clam pizza to go as lunch for the next day. For desserts we had lemon butter cake and espresso shot. The food was surprisingly delicious in healthy portions. I especially liked the Branzino fish and risotto. Our waitress was so friendly and attentive the entire time. What a great Italian restaurant in the neighborhood! We will definitely visit again soon! read more

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I have to start by giving a shout out to the hostess. I wish I knew her name but we had reservations at 8:00, they were kind to move them up to 8:30 but when we arrived she was very apologetic that she didn't have a clean table, they were short staffed but sat us down near the bar and they helped us right away with drinks while we waited. I got a chance to look around. The restaurant looks like you're walking into a beautiful big house, it has an open floor plan with simple pretty decor. I like that you can see the cooks in the kitchen. The kitchen is beautiful and looks clean. I didn't like our seating, we were sat in a side room with less ambiance and decor. There was a large party that was loud with screaming kids but that's not the restaurants fault. We waited for awhile before we flagged a gentleman to take our order. He was very sweet and I think he realized service was very slow because he was checking on us frequently and even brought us a cup of vanilla bean ice cream with pistachios and berries. We ordered the prime rib and pasta. The prime rib was excellent. Cooked to perfection. The pasta was cold when it came out and didn't have enough sauce. The gentleman asked if he can take it back to the kitchen and make a new one. However, we waited too long and didn't want to inconvenience the kitchen. This restaurant does not serve any bread or sides with their plates. Keep that in mind when ordering. I would like to return and try something else on the menu. Also, I would request to sit on the other side of the restaurant. read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Vanilla bean ice cream with pistachios and berries - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

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Exceeded my expectations. We ordered the 1. Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Bechamel was perfect in consistency and flavor. The truffle waa worth the additional price, gave it a nutty accent. 2. Lasagna Al Forno I only had a bite, but was very flavorful and not greasy. 3. The Argugula and Pistachio salad I personally love this salad but if you do not like arugula don't bother. It had candied cranberry, pistachio, and purple cabbage, with a lemon vinaigrette. The candied cranberry was thin, sweet/tart and crisp. 4. Mini Cannolis - perfect with coffee 5. Latte & Americano - the americano was strong, but tasty. The table water was room temperature but to my suprise it was good. No funky flavors or weird smells. I usually don't drink retaurant water but I am pretty sure theirs is well filtered or possibly bottled. The service was attentive. Expensive but worth it. I fux wit it. read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Bucatini Cacio e Pepe with truffle. - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

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I'm so glad I returned to try other food items. We loved their Arancini; perfectly crispy on the outside with a generous flavorful vodka sauce, and delicious savory risotto filling. Loved their Little Caesar as well. We paired our appetizers and their Bolognese pasta with their crisp Bavik Pilsners. We finished with their lemon butter cake a la mode, so good! All in all, the food was delicious, nice ambience, and very friendly service. Returning soon! read more

This was our first time at Four Brick by La Crosta, and we had high expectations--the restaurant smelled amazing when we walked in! Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to that first impression. We started with the Arancini, which was good--the sauce was flavorful, and the texture was nice and crispy. No complaints there. For mains, my boyfriend ordered the King Salmon Risotto, and I got the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe with Shrimp. The salmon had a beautifully crispy skin, but the fish itself lacked seasoning--especially salt--and the risotto was bland. My Bucatini was a bit of a letdown as well. The pasta was gummy, and the shrimp was overcooked and dry. As for the ambiance, the restaurant is nicely designed, but the layout feels a little disjointed, like you're sitting in multiple separate spaces rather than one cohesive dining area. The lighting was also inconsistent--most of the restaurant had a nice, soft glow, but in some areas, the lighting was harsh. Unfortunately, we were seated in one of the harshly lit spots, which took away from the cozy vibe. For what we paid, the meal should have been much better. Our total for two entrées and one appetizer was $99.23, and at that price point, we expected more flavor and better execution. Overall, I'd say the restaurant is overpriced, the food is mediocre, and I don't think I'll be back. read more

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A Hidden Gem for Italian Food Lovers! We recently discovered this little spot and absolutely fell in love with it. The food is delicious, the ambiance is cozy and welcoming, and every dish we tried was outstanding. You can really taste the quality and care in each bite. We highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back again! read more

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We decided to come for Sat night dinner and celebrate our friend's birthdays. This was our first time here and we were very excited to dine here. Unfortunately our expectations were under exceeded resulting in a very mediocre dinning experience. The restaurant's ambiance was lively but layout somewhat awkward with separate dinning rooms. We ended up in the patio where wait staff kept closing the closing the door making us feel disconnected from the rest of the restaurant. Our lead waiter had no clue about the menu after we asked several questions. He had no recommendations or even went over the menu entries with us. One of the dishes we ordered came out first but others took over 15 minutes. There is clearly a disconnect between the wait staff and kitchen that needs to improve. We tried hunting down our waiter to get an update on the other entries but he was no where to be found. The other entries finally came out but now the first dish was cold, totally unacceptable. As for the food, it was just average, only one of the 5 dishes we ordered was worth mentioning, Chicken Parmesan. I had the King Salmon and it was overly seasoned and under cooked, the Risotto was way too watery, I was totally disappointed. I try to support local businesses but this spot is poorly managed and over priced. Our tab for 4 people was over $250 plus they only offer beer and wine. I understand that management is attempting to create an upscale restaurant in Uptown Whittier which I totally support but it has to have all the components and Four Bricks doesn't. read more

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We were craving for steak, decided to stay local and visit Four Bricks for our anniversary, as we weren't feeling the drive to LA (where we usually celebrate special occasions). I'm glad we tried it out! Reservations were easy to make on OpenTable. Since we arrived right when they opened for dinner, parking was relatively easy. It was a really hot day so we requested for an indoor table. We felt really warm throughout our dinner, not sure if it was because the AC hasn't had the chance to kick in yet, or if our section was just warm. Also, I noted in our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary, but this was not acknowledged in any way, which was a bit of a letdown. Our server was really nice and attentive though, which was appreciated. Now on to the best part: the food! It did not disappoint. I am so glad we have such yummy food now close by. My husband and I shared the following: the Little Gem Caesar, the Ribeye, the Penne ala Vodka, ending with Cannolis for dessert. The Caesar salad was fresh and the perfect start, helping us cool down a little (in the heat, haha). Those croutons were to die for, and I loved all that Parmesan cheese. The Ribeye was perfectly cooked, juicy and tender, and the truffle butter was delicious. We opted to save room for dessert instead of ordering sides, and we still couldn't finish our food (but I'm glad as they made for amazing leftovers the following day!). The Cannolis were very good as well, I particularly loved the chocolate and pistachios. We will definitely be back! We did like the pizzas from La Crosta and Four Bricks lived up to our expectations (we love our Italian food - Nancy Silverton's Mozzaplex in LA are our favorites). Hopefully next time we dine in, it would be a tad cooler so it would make for a more comfortable dining experience, and if a celebration is indicated in our reservation, it would be acknowledged to make our dinner even more special. read more

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This was our fourth visit to Four Bricks and it's been excellent every single time. What stood out most this time was the attentive service. Our server was friendly, helpful, and really made us feel taken care of. Special thanks for the glass of wine and appetizer on the house -- such a nice touch! The food? Always on point. We were a little disappointed a while back when they took the pizza off the menu, but it's back, and we're so glad they brought it back. I actually appreciate that they are not afraid to try new things, even if it does not please everyone. It shows they are listening to their customers and adjusting when it counts. This visit we had the rigatoni, lasagna, and spaghetti. All were absolutely delicious and easily 5 stars across the board. And here's the underrated part: the place smells clean and inviting. None of that heavy Alfredo sauce smell you get at those big chain Italian spots. It makes the whole dining experience feel fresher and more elevated. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

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The food is amazing! Homemade pasta and bread is fresh, tasty, and perfect cooked. We tried four different dishes and ALL were delicious. We ordered King Salmon, Short Ribs with pasta, Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Risotto, Minestrone Soup and Snake River Wagu Beef with mashed potatoes. For dessert we ordered mini canollis. It was our first time visiting and we were nit disappointed. My Husband and children picked this establishment to celebrate my birthday. We received excellent service from Yesenia. So cordial and patient. Thank you, Yesenia! The atmosphere is semi- casual. Music plays in the background. The outside patio is covered with patio heaters for those who like warmth. Please give this restaurant a try. Who will be very happy with everything they serve! My compliments to the chef! read more

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Wow some delicious Italian food here finally made it out to check out spot and glad we did it was on point for sure and I highly recommend it...had the Meatballs & Burrate no pictures we ate that quick lol wife had the King Salmon Risotto and I had the Rigatoni Bolognese and they were all on point if in Uptown it's a must and they have cork fee so you can bring your on wine read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Rigatoni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

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A friend took me here to celebrate my graduation! This restaurant is very delicious and has great food. The menu is small but it still has good options. The ambiance is also cute. The service was great as well! I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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THE BEST! The food here is so good. I have eaten here several times with my wife. Our spot for date night. So hard to choose from the menu because it's ALL SO GOOD. stop missing out and check it out. read more

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Great ambience, great service, and great food! Would definitely come back and recommend. Great ambience, great service, and great food! Would definitely come back and recommend. read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Delicious! Ate up every bite! - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

Had my baby sprinkle here a couple months ago! Really accommodating and friendly. A couple people cancelled on the day of and Heather let me change the head count! Had the whole place to myself and they will charge per person only. No venue fees or anything. Was able to decorate it to theme. See pics! read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Private event baby sprinkle - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

Lovely restaurant located in a brick house on Greenleaf Ave. Soft lighting, soft music, table linens all work to give this restaurant an intimate and romantic feel. Service was excellent. We ordered from the happy hour menu, meatballs, tomato bruschetta, arancini, and wine. Everything was delicious. We will definitely come back to try dinner. read more

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We came here when they first opened the portions were much larger and had delicious pizza on the menu . Unfortunately this was our second time back and didn't have a good experience. It's extremely hot in the restaurant, uncomfortably stuffy . They have little fans but they really don't help . It took about 30 mins for our pasta and it came out wrong and our waiter didn't check in on us . The portions were much smaller this time and the focaccia bread wasn't anything special . Unfortunately another mediocre expensive restaurant in Whittier . read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time today & definitely was not disappointed in the food, atmosphere and service. All three are the key ingredients to making a successful restaurant overall and will definitely be back. Luis, Ruben, & Catalina were amazing staff. Go check them out guys. You will love it here! read more

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Had the privilege of dining here 7/14/24. The ambiance is very reminiscent of my travels in Italy. Very clean, modern, simplistic. The food is Michelin quality food. Had the arancini & meatballs to start. The vodka sauce was full of depth & complexity. The meatballs had a pleasing bacon flavor...very juicy! Had some pasta with shrimp & scallops. Perfectly seared scallops!!! And the homemade pasta had the perfect texture. Coming from someone with a culinary background, the seafood was perfectly cooked & executed!! The wine selection come from various prestigious wineries. The servers you can tell are very seasoned and knowledgeable on giving the guest a great dining experience. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Cute place for date nights and celebrations! They have private area able to accommodate larger parties. Food was excellent! Very filling but definitely shareable. Happy hour menu is excellent. Perfect way to try dishes, but with happy hour prices. Staff were extra helpful, and always had our water filled, and empty dishes cleared out. Definitely will come back soon! Favorite was the pasta with vodka sauce. Family friendly, brought our toddler and staff was understanding. read more

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This restaurant is beautiful. Great atmosphere. It was a little bit too loud to have a conversation. A nice place to get a little dressed up for. Caesar salad: perfection. The delicious butter lettuce, amount of dressing, cheese, freshly grated pepper. Cacio e pepe: buccatini has a great chew! I thought it was a little salty but my son loved it. He inhaled the whole plate in minutes. He loves pecorino Romano cheese. They can cut down on the salt by doing a half Romano half parm mixture. I wouldn't share this dish. It's a small but mighty portion. Bolognese: our server recommended this one. I loved this dish. Al dente pasta. Enough to share if you order an appetizer. I took home half to savor the next day. Lasagna: definitely share this one. I tried a bite and the sauce was amazing. So fresh. My husband is a lasagna connoisseur/snob and even he said it was phenomenal. It tastes like they use San Marzano tomatoes? Not your average sauce. I normally don't like lasagna but I think I'll order this next time I come back. It's that good. Green beans: perfectly cooked. Not too crunchy, not too soggy. Enough for 4-5 people to share. Lemon butter cake: a must have. Enough for 4 people to share one bite of everyone is quite full. A light lemon butter cake with crispy top, high quality ice cream full of vanilla beans, sliced strawberries and strawberry sauce. Not too sweet. Perfect finish to a great family meal. My husband grew up in Whittier. His family lived here for nearly 60 years. They are happy to have Four Bricks as a new addition to their city. read more

The food here is amazing. This is my third visit, but this time I brought my folks with me. My dad is a pretty tough critic and he absolutely fell in love with Four Bricks. They also have a really nice wine selection. To start we had the Arugula and Cesar salads along with the Focaccia bread which all were so fresh! We tried the Arancini and Mozzarella Fritti which are now my two favorites. The smokey flavor on the Mozzarella is amazing. For our three entrees we ordered the Salmon, Pork Chops, and Ribeye. We all shared. The Ribeye was cooked to perfection. Medium rare is how we ordered and is exactly how it was served. The salmon comes with risotto which really added that extra something. Pork chops were extremely juicy and came with broccolini and mashed potatoes. My dad was very impressed. Our service was excellent. Reuben was extremely attentive and gave us very good wine suggestions. Also made sure our water cups were always full. The ambiance is very welcoming. White linens with three different dine areas along with outside patios. Nice music playing, very clean and open. I will definitely be back for my fourth visit as I know my parents will be as well. Thank you!! read more

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Food, service, quality, portion size, our family favorite in Whittier. Peaceful escape after a long work week. My nephew says it's 5 out of 5. Perfect and amazing. Fresh pasta with truffles read more

Four Bricks By La Crosta - Italian Near Me - Whittier, California

Four Bricks is a great Italian/steakhouse located in the uptown region of Whittier. Parking: street parking. On busier days it can get quite difficult to find anything so come early. We had the Caesar salad, beef, and bucatini with truffles! Overall the pasta was great, truffles not a necessary but a nice addition. The beef was flavorful and really nicely complimented with the pasta. I thought the salad was great as well. Affogato at the end was delicious and a nice way to cap off the dinner. Service was amazing as well and everyone was so helpful and welcoming. There was always someone around to help out which is a nice touch for a busy restaurant. Overall wonderful place for a nice dinner! read more

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New restaurant alert! Whittier has so many great restaurants, however, this place just hits different. My partner and I tried a few different dishes and everything tasted so fresh and flavorful! This place is a must when in Whittier. Service was also so great and quick. read more

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Noice!! Was looking for a good Italian spot in the area. Very very cute vibes. Music was good, staff very friendly and accommodating. We started off with 2 orders of meatballs. Good flavor, I do like my meatballs more saucy, but, overall good meatballs. Meatballs were complimented with grilled focaccia. For entrees, we got the lasagna and sea bass with side of potatoes. The lasagna was delicious and the portion was great! The sea bass was like a mojarra style and that was surprising to see a whole fish at an Italian spot. It was the first time for me, but I am not complaining. The fish was seasoned wonderfully. Overall, nice Italian restaurant. We spent around $125 for 2 people so can be a little on the pricey side. read more

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Had a nice feel as you walk in. The food was great. It's an all ala carte. Thr staff was friendly, helpful, and down to earth. I had a steak (medieum well) and the potatoes. You can cut the steak with a butter knife, it was so tender. read more

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Had an amazing girls night dinner here. Made reservations and got seated right away. Reuben(not sure how to spell it correctly) was our server and he was soooo sweet, helpful, and attentive. We tried a few white wines and settled on the Chenin Blanc - went well with all the food. We shared the smoked tomato bruschetta, cacio e pepe, penne alla vodka, and nduja & peppers pizza. Everything was delicious but my favorites were the bruschetta and pizza. The bruschetta had a perfect blend of tomato, cheese, bread, and sauce. The pizza had a kick to it and the peppers and sausage went well together. My only negative would be that the pasta was slightly overcooked but the flavors were still delicious. Such a great addition to downtown Whittier! read more

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