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    Jame Enoteca

    4.5 (1.4k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Spicy Cesar Salad
    Shawn S.

    Was able to make LA Dine Lunch course here the Thursday before it ended. Two of us were seated outside quickly a very hot day but Jame patio seating is still cool out of the sun. For the first course: we got meatballs and Spicy Cesar salad Main course: as Spicy Rigatoni and Tonnarelli cacio e pepe w/ Chicken added to each Dessert: we obviously shared the fresh baked Chocolate chip and Snickerdoodle cookies. Everything was Excellent with perfect texture of both pastas and soft flavorful meatballs. Lunch was extra busy the kitchen was at a perfect pace. This is a great lil corner of El Segundo that I will continue to explore after just randomly finding this!

    Meyer Lemon Pie, Dine LA
    Tasha L.

    In a nutshell: this was one of the most impressive meals I've had in a long while. I don't usually find myself in El Segundo, but I would happily make the drive down just to dine here again. My friends and I were recommended this spot by another friend, and it certainly did not disappoint. We were able to try out their Dine LA menu, and everything about this experience wowed us all. From the moment we arrived, we were immediately greeted by the hostess, who went out of her way to move some reservations around to better seat our party (we had 3 people but were only able to book a reservation for 2). I really appreciated this gesture, as well as the friendly and attentive service we received throughout the evening. We were seated on their beautiful outdoor patio, though it seems like you can't go wrong with either indoor or outdoor seating. Now, onto the FOOD: Caesar Salad: 5/5 Damn, I really wish all Caesar Salads could taste like this. Fresh, crunchy romaine drizzled with a spicy Caesar dressing and topped with toasted breadcrumbs - simple, but done very well. I really liked how tangy the dressing was! Chicken Parm: 5/5 First of all, can we take a moment to appreciate the massive portion? The chicken cutlet was perfectly breaded and fried, and the crispy exterior was nicely contrasted by the velvety, decadent vodka sauce and generous layer of melted cheese. I couldn't finish it all and had to take some of it home, which ended up being a delicious meal the next day. Meyer Lemon Pie: 4/5 I love pie, I love lemons, and I love lemon pie done well. The tartness of the Meyer lemons really shone and cut through the sweetness to create a perfectly balanced dessert. The dollop of whipped cream on top definitely tasted like it was freshly whipped in-house. Although the whipped cream tasted a tad bit salty, I still enjoyed and devoured it all. I just wish the portion were a little bigger since it was so yummy! Parking: There is a small parking lot out front, though it seems to fill up quickly in the evenings/on the weekends. Thankfully, we were able to find street parking pretty easily. My friends and I all raved about our experience here, especially for the $45 Dine LA price tag. I can't wait to come back!

    Menu - DineLA
    Rachelle D.

    The "Capellini" 10/10 SO GOOD. Can't help myself anytime I'm in El Segundo, I always make room for this dish. I love all the servers. Gibson is the server I see most. He's friendly, super knowledgeable on the entire menu and gives great recommendations based on your preferences. Beautiful interior hidden in the plaza and is an excellent lunch spot for business, casual or celebratory. I'm always happy to dine here. Thanks for such a great experience every time!

    Ashley E.

    When I walked into this restaurant, my first thing that I noticed is that it smelled really strange. It smelled like the inside of someone's wet shoe or something. I ended up telling the hostess, and she was immediately concerned and looked into it. Aside from that, it was beautiful, well-decorated, and clean, and I had a great experience. As far as the food, everything was super delicious. I had this bread basket with olives and rosemary almonds, and it was so good. I ate the whole thing, which made it hard to eat my pasta and my salad. Now, the kale salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. It was so fresh and delicious, and they clearly massaged the kale or marinated it or something, because it was easy to chew and didn't scratch my throat like dry kale at some salad places. The pasta was the only vegan option or non-dairy option I could have, and it was pretty good. I would definitely come back.

    Thin, delicate mandilli noodles with a delicious, creamy pesto sauce.
    Sarah N.

    We used to avoid eating here because of the noise level during dinner service. One day, by accident, I stumbled upon the time in which to enjoy a low-key, delicious, quiet late lunch where you sit alone in the middle of an empty restaurant: show up at 2-2:15pm. I love this time so much that I brought my husband for a Friday lunch date. We ordered the broccolini, no spice. It does come covered in chili flakes so if you can't eat spice, ask for no spice. It's such a delicious starter dish. The ricotta-like cheese is so tasty and works so well with the broccolini and squeeze of lemon juice (or maybe a white wine vinegar) that's on it. For pasta - though I'm a meat lover, I usually order the mandilli pesto pasta. It's a large, thin, delicate pasta that is layered on itself and covered in a creamy pesto sauce that is so tasty. Hubby had the tagliatelle bolognese which was rich and had the right amount of salt to it. Delicious and classic. We ended our late lunch date with a stop at the new ice cream shop in town, Ginger's. So fun trying out all of the different flavors! Highly recommend the child scoop size for an adult! The lavender flavors are something special.

    Meatballs and Spicy Caesar Salad
    Jennifer G.

    My boyfriend found this place while walking by and so we went back for their Dine LA lunch. What a great find, and the menu was an amazing way to try out different dishes. My favorites were their meatballs and the Tonnarelli. We sat outside on their really nice patio. The inside was full from reservations, and I can see why. High quality food and great service. Will definitely be back.

    Paccheri Lisci and Tagliatelle al Bolognese
    Zoe F.

    Everything about this restaurant was amazing. Our server was wonderful, our food came out fast, and the restaurant was so cute. The food was so yummy, especially the bolognese and the chicken parmesan. The cherry on top was their lemon pie, it was hands down the best lemon pie ive had in my life. I will 100% be coming back!!

    Meatballs + Brussels Sprouts
    Jenn G.

    It is always a pleasure to dine in downtown in El Segundo and I was excited to finally check out Jame Enoteca, which is located right at the heart of area. I was impressed with the clean and modern look of Jane Enoteca from the moment I walked in. Their dishes consist of several handmade pastas, salads and Italian inspired comfort food. My friend and I chose to start our meals with the Meatballs and Brussels Sprouts. Being a Brussels Sprouts fan, I really enjoyed their roasted crispy Brussels sprouts that were tossed in schiaffoni dressing and finished with sesame. Equal in deliciousness were their Meatballs. The Meatballs were tender, rich and saucy. These starters were a great way to kick off our meal here. For our mains, we got their Paccheri Lisci and Tonnarelli. The Paccheri Lisci had a bit of a spicy kick to it. It has spicy pork sausage sugo, fennel, sage and pecorino. It was meaty and flavorful. The Tonnarelli or Cacio e Pepe contrasted nicely with the Paccheri Lisci. This pasta dish was simple, sharp and peppery. This was more bold versus saucy. Last but not least we had some cookies for dessert. I loved the fresh baked snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookies. It was a sweet and perfect ending to the meal here. Overall, I really enjoyed dining at Jame Enoteca. I am now looking forward to trying out their sister restaurant Jame Taqueria down the street.

    Anna H.

    Delicious meal, great service! Without a reservation we were seated immediately on a Saturday night. I ordered the spicy rigatoni and loved it! It did have a little kick which you don't always get in a spicy rigatoni but it was perfect. We ordered the Brussels sprouts as an app and loved those as well. Would recommend!

    Eugene O.

    I visited this restaurant yesterday with family during lunch. The food here was very good. 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.

    Left: Kale Salad; Top right: Tagliatelle Bolognese; Bottom right: Spicy Rigatoni
    Josh M.

    Jame Enoteca is a gem among the lively restaurant scene on Main St in El Segundo. Italian is not my go-to for dining out mainly because of how many disappointing places there are in Los Angeles, but Jame Enoteca is not your average Italian restaurant. The neighborhood seems to know this as well as the inside dining tables and patio area were packed on a weeknight. However, even without a reservation, we only had to wait about 15 minutes. I loved the contrast of the sweet and spicy almond vinaigrette with the creamy avocado and parm of the kale salad. There were so many tempting pasta options to choose from (including plenty of interesting vegetarian options), but we ultimately decided on the tagliatelle bolognese (made with a mix of both braised pork and beef) and the spicy rigatoni alla vodka (spicy, savory, creamy - absolutely addicting). The hand-rolled pasta was cooked perfectly. Portions were appropriately sized. Prices were higher than average but deserved. Plenty of parking options are available including the adjacent lot, nearby parking garage, and street parking.

    Grace Z.

    Came here on a saturday night and it was poppin. We had to wait a bit but got seated outdoors which is pretty nice. I ordered the spicy rigatoni with sausage. It was really flavorful, quite spicy, and big portion. I really enjoyed it and felt like it was authentic pasta, and it made me really full and heavy after. It is quite expensive, but I thought it was worth a try but probably will not return.

    Spicy Rigatoni and Corn Pasta
    Haley G.

    Jame is one of those restaurants that I find myself going to over and over again, and it's always a great experience! The pasta is amazing, the spicy caesar is one that I dream about, and they can make a great martini! Service has been amazing every time we've gone. It's a very busy spot on the weekends and can get a little loud, but their outdoor seating makes that a non issue. I'd recommend a reservation, but the waitlist typically gives you enough time to grab a drink at one of the spots around the corner first!

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    It looks like this is 'family style' serving, am I right?

    Plates are individual servings but can be shared. We ordered individually, portions are on the larger side but not family sized

    What meats are in the Bolognese?

    Prosciutto, veal, beef

    What vegan options are available?

    We can make our pomodoro sauce vegan with rigatoni or tonnarelli noodle, kale salad (no cheese), broccolini (no cheese), ciabatta, brussels (no sauce)

    What is the gluten free pasta made from?

    Dbl check when you're there, but the last time I had it, I was informed it was corn based.

    Does Jame offer happy hour options?

    yes

    How do you pronounce the name of this restaurant?

    It's like the name James without the "s".

    Hi what's the ETA for the new bar to open? Thanks?

    It's open!!! And it's hoppin!!

    Do they have happy hour?

    Yes

    Do you still serve aroncini?

    Yes we do :)

    Does jame enoteca offer chicken, shellfish or lamb on their menu? I see they offer a hangar steak but do not mention how many ounces. A branzino fish is listed but don't they tend to be a very small fish?

    No Dan, as I mentioned to you in the public reply, we do not. The hanger steak is 8-10 ounces. Our branzino is 12-14 ounces after we remove the head. Otherwise, it is served whole.… 

    Are there gluten free pizza and pasta options? If yes, what are the recommendations? I may have missed the options looking at the menu. Thank you!

    All the pastas can be gluten free, except for the filled ones. They don't offer pizza

    Is there only brunch on weekends or can you also order from the lunch menu?

    We have most of the lunch menu available on weekends with our brunch menu

    Can you bring your own wine? If yes what is the corkage fee?

    Hi Linda, Currently the corkage is $15 for the first two 750ml bottles, and $25 thereafter.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes, as of March 2019 it is $15 per 750ml bottle for the first two bottles, ands $25 per bottle thereafter.

    Can we bring dogs?

    Hi, Yes you may! We have outdoor seating.

    Is your outside seating area dog friendly?

    Yes!

    Do you have any vegan options?

    Yes, we do! Some of our salads are vegan and we can modify some of our sides, pastas, and appetizers to be vegan. We have a few more options if you are OK with a touch of anchovy in sauces (ie our caesar dressing has a touch of anchovy but no cheese… 

    Can you bring dogs?

    Hi Maddie, Yes, as long as you are on our outdoor patio.

    Do you have vegetarian pastas?

    Yes! We always have at least one. Currently, we have three.

    Do they have gluten-free options?

    Hi CT, yes we do! We do not currently offer gluten-free pastas, but will very soon. Our salads all have gluten-free options and our sandwiches can be made into lettuce wraps. When we launch dinner (also very soon) our appetizers and entrees will… 

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    1.8 mi

    A day back in August I had ordered the Cobb salad for lunch for pickup via DoorDash so that it'd be…read moreready immediately since I had a meeting to get to and was on a time crunch. When I got there, their iPad was off and they hadn't received my order because of this. The staff (hostess, manager, waitress) could see my disappointment and probably the stress on my face since I only had so long to scarf down my lunch before my meeting and I was starving after a day of nonstop meetings. They met me with empathy, and before I could say anything, rushed to the kitchen to make the order. They told me to contact DoorDash to get my refund, asked for my info so that they could send a gift card to cover my next meal, and came out with my food + some hummus and pita on the house within about 5 minutes! Their customer service is exceptional, and I'm excited to continue dining with them. It was such a nice feeling to know people cared and it made my day. I left with a big smile on my face! Oh and the best part -- the food was amazing!

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    Love & Salt

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$$$

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    4.5(2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    My wife and I recently visited Los Angeles to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary and a major…read morebirthday milestone, and we were fortunate enough to discover Fishing With Dynamite. We had heard wonderful things about the restaurant, and after our experience, I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. Because of our travel schedule, our only opportunity to visit was during lunch on the same day we had to catch a flight home across the country. From the moment we made our reservation to the moment we walked out the door, everything about our experience was exceptional. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a wonderful corner location and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The service was terrific, and the food was outstanding. The four of us ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Each dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and there was something special about being able to enjoy such a memorable meal together on an important day for our family. But what truly sets Fishing With Dynamite apart isn't just the food or the atmosphere -- it's the people. Every interaction we had with the staff was wonderful. From making the reservation, to our waitress who took such great care of us, to the servers who brought our food and drinks, everyone was friendly, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a great experience. And then something happened that took that feeling to an entirely different level. After we finished our meal, I accidentally left a small bag at the restaurant as we headed to the airport. I didn't realize it until we were already at LAX, sitting at the gate and preparing to board our flight home. My heart sank when I realized what had happened. The items inside -- AirPods, Beats headphones, an external battery pack, an expensive pair of sunglasses, and other things -- were replaceable, but a few of them were gifts and had sentimental value to me. Given that we were already at the airport, I had pretty much accepted that I would never see the bag again. My wife contacted Fishing With Dynamite, explained what had happened, and the staff immediately went to work trying to help. We were put back in touch with the waitress who had served us, and incredibly, she remembered us and was able to locate the bag. We offered to pay for shipping and for the inconvenience of someone having to take the package to the post office. Instead, later that day, the general manager reached out to us personally and assured us that they would be happy to ship everything back to us promptly -- and, even more incredibly, they wouldn't accept a penny from us for doing it. That gesture meant far more to me than simply getting my belongings back. In a world where customer service can sometimes feel transactional, the people at Fishing With Dynamite reminded me that there are still genuinely caring people who are willing to go out of their way to help someone simply because it's the right thing to do. We went to Fishing With Dynamite expecting a great lunch. We left with an incredible meal, wonderful memories from our anniversary trip, and an experience with a group of people that I will genuinely never forget. The food is fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is excellent. But most importantly, the people who work here truly care about their customers, and they proved it by going far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect.

    My second time here and everything was creative and delicious…read more Raw scallops on shells: 5/5 Shrimp cocktail: 4/5 Snow crab claws: delicious but tiny 4/5 Black cod on tostadas: 5/5 Cold soba noodles with lightly cured king salmon 5/5 Koshihikari rice with uni, shrimp and crab meat 5/5 Overall 5/5 experience

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    Fishing With Dynamite - Bar area.

    Bar area.

    Fishing With Dynamite - Peruvian Scallops (chilled)

    Peruvian Scallops (chilled)

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    Jame Enoteca - italian - Updated October 2026

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