I want to update my review, I really like this restaurant a lot, the food is delicious the service could not be better. my only negative is charging a little more for extra sauce. Otherwise go enjoy a wonderful dinner read more

The food took over an hour and half to get to us, was burnt and cold ! Never got our minestrone soup - chicken parmigiana was burnt and inedible, went home hungry - made a sandwich for dinner. Worse experience ever! They were not even apologetic! The manager was too busy to speak with us, the servers ignored us ! Everything was forgettable, do yourself a favor and don't bother - ordering dominos pizza would be better! read more

Love love love loveeeeee everything about this place. Inside super cute Service: Amazing Food: wooozzzaaaaaaaa The pasta was perfectly cooked , service was very attentive but not over bearing. Just go, you won't be disappointed read more

La Cava - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

Looking for a cozy little spot to unwind and enjoy? This is the place. Prefect pizza, fresh fish and risotto to die for. Warm and inviting for a romantic night out or to catch up with friends, you won't be drowned out by a crowd or rushed by the staff. They take such pride in their place, making sure your every wish is granted. We hope to become regulars cause we felt right at home. Ample street parking. Bravo Cava! Encore! read more

Discover Authentic Italian Cuisine at La Cava in Sherman Oaks Nestled in the heart of Sherman Oaks, La Cava Italian Food offers an exceptional dining experience that brings the rich traditions of Italian cuisine to life. Our menu is crafted with the finest ingredients, featuring handmade pasta, house-made sauces, and an exquisite selection of wines that perfectly complement every dish. Whether you're joining us for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a casual night out, La Cava provides a warm and inviting atmosphere where every meal feels like a celebration. From our classic lasagna al forno to our signature osso buco, each dish is prepared with passion and authenticity. Come experience the true essence of Italian dining--where great food, fine wine, and warm hospitality come together. Visit La Cava Italian Food in Sherman Oaks today! read more

La Cava - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

This was take-out, an expensive pasta dish with shrimp, spaghetti Bartaga. The shrimp were over-cooked and the pasta was tasteless. Uber Eats delivered the pasta, but did NOT ring the doorell, so it sat outside, until it was reodered. The first delivery was found, because the 2nd Uber driver rang the doorbell! read more

Incredible restaurant! The food is the best Italian I've had in LA. Fresh, delicious and lovely staff. All four of us loved our dishes. Amazing papardelle, delicious salad, desserts. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

So I love their pizza. Plain pepperoni and cheese. I usually have it delivered but after a bad Uber eats experience we're trying to pick up our own food and so glad we did. As we pulled up and parked in the front I noticed the opportunity for a cute romantic date night lol. So I told my husband my plan and he agreed. We sat in front per our request and they were so nice to us. Lighting our candle bringing us our pizza and cappuccinos and it was way more fun than eating it at home in front of the tv. Our waiter was very attentive and everything was perfect. So what are you waiting for? Tell your partner to meet you at LaCava tonight! read more

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The service and food is amazing. It's my favorite neighborhood spot and I have only held off writing a review in hopes the place never gets too busy. read more

While they were very nice the food and wine were quite mediocre at best. 3 glasses of meh wine Artichoke Salad- not good / watery 2 ok pastas $185? Sorry- just not for me read more

I went to La Cava with a small group for a birthday dinner. We went on a Monday night so we were the only ones in the restaurant after awhile! The wait staff seems super friendly and they were attentive, but what struck me right away is the prices. Tagliatelle Bolognese $33!! Penne Regina $30!! And the worst was the Pizza Margherita for $24...absolutely outrageous for a tiny little pizza that's thiner than a piece of paper. Seems they don't list their prices on their website for a reason. You can get the same quality food at other Italian restaurants for a cheaper price. For the quality, it was one of the better bolognese dishes that I've had, but the birthday girl found a few small bones in hers. However, I didn't have any issues with my dish. They gave us little complementary pinwheel cookies for dessert and they were really dry and not sweet at all. Overall, the price is way too high for underwhelming food. There is metered street parking out front. read more

La Cava - Pinwheel cookies - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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This place is not trustworthy. They tried to scam me and overcharged me on my final bill by changing the amount of tip and total I left. So upsetting that a restaurant thinks they can alter your receipt and tips amount. Never going back or recommending this place. read more

Got to check La Cava out for the first time on Valentine's Day. The setting is intimate with a darling outdoor patio.The host was very friendly and gave us our choice of table. The tables outside are a little on the small side, but the patio is very cozy as it's enclosed and has heaters. For Valentine's day they had a set menu where you could choose from one of two soups, two salads, and four mains served with a pre-selected dessert. I went with the broccoli soup, caesar salad and pappardelle. The broccoli soup sure didn't look like much but it was really good! Probably the most flavorful broccoli soup I've ever had. The caesar salad was pretty straightforward. Pappardelle had great truffle flavor and a delicious buttery sauce. Noodles were thick and fresh tasting. I wasn't crazy about the chocolate tart dessert. It wasn't chocolatey enough for me. Great wine and great service. I wish they had the regular menu available on Valentine's day so I could see what else they had/have more options. We were unaware they had a pre-set menu. I would come back again, and grab another delicious glass of Italian wine! read more

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Great food and atmosphere was decent but service could be better. One of the meals was forgotten so 3 of us waited and stared at our food getting cold 15 min while the order was put in again. They should have done something to compensate for this mistake in my opinion. We will not be going back. read more

THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE PLANET. I'm dying on this hill, but you will not find better Italian food. My tastebuds were a little damaged after getting Covid, and it's been hard to find myself loving food again. BUT THIS. I LOVE THIS. Service is excellent and friendly, owner is an angel. They will make anything and nail it perfectly. Felt comfortable and happy the entire time I was there. A favorite among kids and adults alike. They have something for everyone! I cannot recommend them more, you have to try it for yourself. read more

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don't go there horrible food with high price had a mediocre dinner priced at 250 the dinner was probably 50 dollars tops I promised myself never will go back there again.. broccoli soup .. tomato salad .. beef tomato crap .. tiramisu read more

Last night dinner for 8 people was memorable. Service was superb, and the food, oh yes the food was excellent, from the appetizers to the deserts food was delicious. I will recommend this place as an excellent dinner choice read more

Service was great. Food was amazing. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Ambiance was great too.

WE had not been here in many years, and I am sorry for that. The food was delicious and the service was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal choice, and we had quite a variety, so it basically covered many interesting choices from the menu. The foccacia bread was crispy and interesting and the dessert cookies were a sweet and nice ending to a delicious meal. We will be returning soon! read more

Food was fresh and service was great Tiramusu was yummy. The pasta was really good Ambience was nice

Severely disappointed, especially for the price. You can tell a lot (if not all) of the food is microwaved and just low quality in general. Servers were nice but heard someone I believe was the owner say some really rude and out of pocket stuff, especially for the workplace. I will not be recommending this restaurant. A bummer since I live nearby read more

Had dinner with a friend here tonight it was so lovely. The ambiance was elegant, The wine was delicious the service was impeccable very attentive staff. The bread was so good and we started with the insalata caprese which was delicious. Then we each got a pizza, my friend had the margarita pizza and I had the 4 cheese. We declined to have dessert because we were full but they sent over a complimentary dessert that was so yummy. I can't wait to come back with more of my friends to enjoy this wonderful gem of a restaurant in my neighborhood. read more

I have lived in Sherman Oaks 23 years and I will say I will never come to this restaurant again. The staff is incredibly unprofessional, and downright rude. There are better Italian restaurants in the area. The maitre d apparently did not approve of me wearing a mask and then became hostile and almost threatening. On this occasion I was picking up my order. When he brought it to me he tried to hold it up so high so I couldn't reach it. At that point, I thought he was going to hit me. NEVER COME HERE, EVER! F this place. Really bad energy, staff always rude, ungrateful. read more

So disappointing - I would pass So many choices in LA - don't take this one on Not only did the food take forever - but how can they comfortably charge $34 for the dinner special and not provide food - like 4 noodles This is a big no for me and keep looking for a better Italian dinner - this isn't it read more

Love this place, you won't regret coming here . Very authentic food, comes out hot and fresh,stuff is very friendly ,and everything is cooked fresh. read more

La Cava - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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Cute little place with a charming atmosphere and decent food. We ordered the Papardelle with Short Rib and Chicken Parmigiana; both were good but the Papardelle would be my recommendation- the beef made the red sauce so flavorful! Coffee is at par with most restaurants. The blueberry pie was just okay - too sweet for my taste. Slightly on the pricey side - expect to spend about $50 per person without alcohol. Maybe sitting in the charming outdoor patio will make you feel it's worth the money! Parking is usually easy on Ventura Blvd. read more

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We had an amazing family dinner here of 11 people! The food was delicious and the service was absolutely amazing. Everything came out timely and they made sure we were happy the whole time. It was such a nice place to do a family dinner! read more

Great little spot, felt like home cooked meals, wouldn't have expected the food to be as good from the look of the place. Just a nice hole in the wall spot with good food and pretty good service, I wouldn't say we came in during rush hour however it wasn't empty. Great spot! read more

This was by far my new favorite restaurant. When I was about to finish my last part. I realize I have a hair in between my ground beef. I of course stop eating. And right away I called the server. HE KEPT REPEATING I DONT KNOW WHERES THAT FROM OUR CHEF HAS NO HAIR. I'm very disappointed. I was eating here at least 3 times a week since I moved to the valley 3 weeks ago. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone. And the restaurant knows how to give a better answer to the clientele. Normally I take my time to write a review if is a place I often go. So I know the quality is consistent. I feel bad because normally everyone is super friendly at the restaurant. read more

La Cava - Hair in Bolognese - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

the best italian restaurant in sherman oaks!!!! this is a must visit restaurant!!! very authentic read more

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I came here a few times this year, usually having the chicken or fish plate which are both delicious with crisp potatoes. However today I tried the gnocchi which on my first visit here, was impressive. Today it was just ok little thicker than I remember. It was soooo soft and pink crème was not so...thick almost how it tastes when it's a day old after being stored in refrigerator. They KINDLY replaced it and the pesto fettuccine was very average. I would probably never come here again for past but the fish and chicken here are impressive! And the STAFF IS SUPER NICE AND ATTENTIVE! read more

My name is Jeffdavis, and I reside in Sherman Oaks and decided to try out LaCava. The staff was amazing, and the food was good, but the owner walked by me several times and never acknowledged or greeted me. As a wealthy "Black Man," I would never scream racism if it wasn't real, but this guy wreaked it. I witnessed him greet several other patrons (PRIMARILY WHITE and / or OTHER) but went out of his way to avoid me. If you're "Black," have some self dignity and avoid this place. For the owner, I personally experienced your arrogance and felt disrespected. I was initially taken aback, then furious, then resolved to inform my people, "BLACK" people, on what my experience was with the hopes of THEM not depositing the hard-earned resources with the likes of what I know to be racism! After all, I am BLACK MAN and know racism or racist behavior when I see it! Today is Monday, March 26th, 2023, and I'm the"Black Man" that you avoided. In response to Armando and your legal counsel. Today is April 9th, 2023, and here's my reply to your cease and desist request. I will not remove my comment, nor will I apologize for experiencing what I know to be racism. In fact, if you feel so inclined to pursue legal action, then do so, but best believe that you're dealing with a BLACK man with substantial resources. As a former Certified NBA Sports Agent, I've got the best legal minds on the planet. Threaten me again, and I'll be the one taking legal action. Please don't force me to take this post viral. read more

So, I edited my review, not taking it down (how dare you...) and since I addressed this you can't take any legal action so don't even try it! This is a whole new review and I've already addressed your cease and desist notice to my previous posting. This is a different posting, if you still have a problem with it then let me know. -New Yelp Review- Deranged/strange service, mediocre food, No hospitality nor respect. I talked to my mother who said the problem about racism is that no one ever wants to admit they are but they're fearless when it comes to how they treat you because it's one groups word/voice over yours. They'll call you crazy, laugh and move on because it's familiar and comfortable, nostalgic even for some. It was amazing to see the show going on that night, felt very reminiscent of Django IN MY OPINION. The server blamed my 11 year old son because he took the wrong order... I FELT LIKE he simply didn't want to serve us (I could see it in his face/eyes how disgusted he was). Then he takes it back and brings back nothing... (A FACT) he says we all said we didn't want anything for my child to eat? (THAT WAS A LIE) THEN (no, I'm not done) he takes my credit card, goes outside and starts telling the customers outside what's going on as if this was anyone's business but we were trying to leave but I literally couldn't. I went to the most rational looking person who showed some signs of morality and asked if he could go retrieve my card and process our transaction. I guess I'm just spoiled... being from NorCal where we don't get treated like that. It was just crazy to see Hispanic men (men of color) treating us this way. Then the table of Karen's who were mocking me while my daughter observed was even more disgusting. We had a horrible experience as a family. I did my best to try to level with all of them to ask them to treat me with the same respect as the other paying customers without wearing the "crazy black lady" hat that they were all egging me to put on. Please know, I'M NOT TELLING ANYONE WHAT TO DO, nor am I insinuating anything, I'm just sharing my experience/facts. Take it for what it is, nothing more. This is a small restaurant THAT FEELS LIKE a very particular type of establishment and we were just wrong to sit down. I-REALLY-WISH when the server asked if we had reservations and I answered "no" that he would've just told me they were booked. We would've left and the experience would've never happened. I'd leave a zero star review, like the $0 tip I left, if I could. @Cava and all of the people there that night who thought this was cool/cute, laughable even... you should all be quite ashamed of yourselves. I'll leave judgement day to the powers that be but I know my girl Karma will help make this right. I may not be there to enjoy myself as much as you all did on Thursday but I'm sure it will happen just as sure as the wind blows. Vengeance is the only thing I want served at this point and I will enjoy it hot or cold, a dish I'm certain will come one day... you all had choices to make that night and you definitely made the wrong ones. Just say you're booked next time you run across anyone you don't want to serve, it's easier and more respectable, no? read more

I've been here once for lunch, and really liked it. My friend, a longtime customer, invited me and I gotta say, the food was great. It's a pretty place, too. Originally we were going to sit outside, but it was too windy for me, so we found a nice table in their dining room. BIg menu, plus a number of specials, made it fun to try to decide. My friend actually goes off the menu, and requests things to be made that he has a craving for. I wanted to see what they actually offered, so it wasn't hard to find a couple dishes to try out. Insalta di Carciofi was delicious: baby artichoke hearts and fennel, roasted walnuts, pecorino cheese and olive oil. It had the perfect crunch, and wasn't soggy at all. Really refreshing and easy to share. Shrimp Risotto (Risotto di Gamberi e Zafferano) in Saffron sauce with a Prawn on top. So good. Risotto cooked just right, with plenty of subtle flavor from the saffron. Tasty and filling, and I actually took about 1/3 of it home. For Dessert, I often ask the server their favorite. Though there are many to choose from, our hands-down recommendation was for the Tartufo. When in Rome, or perhaps in Sherman Oaks, listen to the professionals. It was light and chocolatey and very satisfying. Also, a natural to share. My friend put toghether his own grilled seafood plate which he then ate along with his salad. Very creative, and healthful. I liked it here. I look forward to going back. This place is probably more like 4.5 stars, but I want to try a few more things. But so far, so delish ! read more

La Cava - Salad - with baby artichokes, fennel, roasted walnuts, pecorino - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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Looking at some of these negative reviews and perplexed. I consider myself and husband somewhat foodies... love great food and wine. This place, from every angle, was fantastic! Great homemade pastas, wine list, service definitely above average. Absolutely recommend! read more

I booked a table via open table and liked the menu. Showed up to a limited fixed menu that did not have what I would have liked to order but so be it. The real kicker was paying $95 a person for a small soup, small salad, pasta and unremarkable dessert. Tax tip about $250 out the door with no alcohol purchased. The food was okay one mushroom pasta was reportedly very good but I felt totally taken advantage of as their regular prices are about half that The $10 more to get my car back Probably the most expensive pasta I ever had.. read more

VENUS & NOAH are my favorite servers, always happy and they give excellent service. They don't rush you out of the line with your decision-making process. I love coming here for a quick healthy lunch. The bowls are amazing and all the sides are fresh. I love the final toppings at the end of the line... very savory & delicious. Kudos to CAVA read more

These guy's are liars. Please be carefully when thinking about going to this restaurant. Even better, there are many other restaurants in the area that are more honest. Look at true price and what they charges me: Menu prices: Mineral water $6 Espresso double $4 Hot tea $3.5 Dolce $14 They charged me: 2 Mineral waters $17 Espresso double $5.5 2 Hot teas $9 Dolce $14 That total should have been 37 dollars I was overcharged 10.5 dollars for a total of 45.5 dollars. Please see receipt and don't make the same mistake I did. read more

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It looks like another Italian restaurant from the outside, but it's absolute magic on the inside. My dad got the pasta with short rib (a must try) and I got the sole with spinach and tomatoes (so fresh and light). We shared the artichoke salad - which they split up for us and served in two plates! - and we got the peach sorbet to finish the meal. The peach sorbet was served in a frozen peach. The whole meal from start to finish was delightful. I left feeling very satisfied! read more

La Cava - Sole - Italian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

I have mixed feelings about La Cava. First, I brought 8 people for a meetup dinner; La Cava was seriously not THAT busy but after a half an hour we had to flag someone down to get us some drinks, then after a very long time of being ignored - you know that feeling of being completely invisible - they finally took our order. About 30 - 40 minutes later we had a talk with the owner & asked what exactly the hold up was. All he could do is throw his hands up & exclaim "well we're busy - what do you want me to do about it?!!!" WOW - not what you want to hear! However, we sweet talked our way into getting two desserts & some cookies "on the house", which I felt somewhat made up for lackluster service & the very overpriced menu items. So would I go back - hardly! read more