This place has been on my list for a while now. I…read morefortunately was invited to a wedding shower and OMG, everything was so good. Staff amazing Food 12/10 Ambiance way cute

I've been to Il Pastaio quite a few times already and I always find it to be just okay. The pastas…read moreare just okay, I usually get the justin bieber and the truffle pasta. I think it's a bit tooooo expensive for what it is, but it's in Beverly Hills so I guess it makes sense. Workers are friendly and if you don't want to pay for valet, you can park at one of the parking structures nearby.

This spot is one of our favorites! The food is delicious, the ambiance is wonderful, and the staff…read moreis truly top-notch. Every time we arrive, the servers and bussers remember us and greet us right away. That warm welcome makes every visit feel special. Our favorites include the oxtail ragù, baby beet salad, and pesto burrata. But the homemade panna cotta? That's the one thing we refuse to share--we each need our own!

We had such a great dinner at Oste! The inside is beautifully done and I loved the decor and…read moreoverall atmosphere. The service was also great, everyone was very attentive throughout our entire time there. We shared the octopus, mussels, mushroom pizza, and tortellini, and everything was absolutely delicious. We definitely ordered with our eyes because we left extremely full lol, but somehow still made room for both the panna cotta and budino for dessert. Our server Ryan was so sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. He recommended a cocktail that was refreshing and delicious too. We really enjoyed everything and will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

We came here for Mother's Day and had such a nice time! As usual, my husband and I were the first…read moreones there and since my in-laws were running late, we ended up hanging out at the bar for a drink while we waited. Honestly, it worked out perfectly because they had AC and it was HOT in Beverly Hills that day lol. The inside of the restaurant was actually really beautiful too! I loved the decor and the vibe felt way nicer indoors. Looking back, we probably should've just asked to sit inside instead of outside because of the heat The food was oh so so so very good! Everyone in our group enjoyed everything we ordered, from the appetizers all the way to dessert. HIGHLIGHT of our lunch: my husband and I surprised my mother-in-law with a bouquet of pink roses, so we asked the hostess if they could keep it in their cooler room until the end of lunch. After dessert, they brought the flowers out for us and my mother-in-law was so surprised and happy It honestly made the whole celebration feel extra special. Thank you to the staff for helping create such a sweet and memorable Mother's Day moment for our family!

Came to try them out for Dine LA dinner ($65/pp) and good thing we did because the execution of the…read morefood doesn't match the original price point. If it's not during Dine LA, I would likely not come back. Little did we know there was a very obvious explanation for not being full for a Sunday dinner despite the gorgeous patio being perfect for romantic dates. Overall 4 stars: 5 stars for ambiance 4 stars for service 3 stars for food Got the: 1. Toscana (7/10): - This salad was wilted by the time it got to us and not crispy anymore, so we suspect it's been sitting out for a while. - Would've been a 9/10 If it was served fresh 2. Pappardelle Al Tartufo Bianco (+$20 to add lobster pieces) 7/10: - the pasta (9/10) was good, and the doneness was perfect for fresh pasta. - Unfortunately the lobster (4/10) left a lot to be desired. The lobster meat was severely overcooked to the point of being almost rubbery and there were several small shells in the pasta dish. - The waiter must've noticed the pile of shells I made because he whisked away the plate the second I finished so I wasn't able to take a picture. 3. Filet di Manzo (5/10): - the filet was over cooked, which is starting to seem like an overarching theme. We ordered medium RARE and received medium WELL. - This would ordinarily be sent back to the kitchen in any reputable steakhouse, but we gave them a break for not being a steakhouse - the sauce was on the bitter side and this dish was paired with broccoli rabe instead of the advertised spinach so the dish was not balanced at all, just overwhelmingly bitter. Unfortunately this was the worst dish of the night. 4. Il Branzino (7.5/10): - the Branzino fish was not dry but also not moist. I'd say it's pretty typical for Italian cooking, just not flavorful either. It needs a tasty sauce to really add some depth - instead of the advertised zucchini, it came with spinach - It was soft enough for the palate of my grandparents 5. Panna Cotta (9.5/10): - wow, I can't believe the best dishes of the night were the desserts! - Panna cotta was very well balanced with the fruits. Without the fruits and fruit syrup topping, the vanilla bean panna cotta would've be too rich - did not come with the advertised candied rose petals, but this dessert was so well executed that it didn't matter 6. Tiramisu (9/10): - light and fluffy, it was executed well with chocolate shavings on top - a little bitter from the coffee (they advertise that the lady fingers were "lightly dipped in espresso" which my taste buds find hard to believe) but they did have a berry compote on the side to balance it out. - Personally I wish it was not served with berry compote as I believe the advertised mascarpone may been a better pairing Parking: valet only but there's street parking down the street and all around if you're willing to walk up to a block

I was just looking for this restaurant remembering when I used to work in Beverly Hills and I woukd…read morewalk and go get a sandwich from the bakery next door to the restaurant. It was delightful. I also had dinner there several times in the beautiful restaurant and it's so sad to think it's closed. End of an era. I have a real love for Il Fornaio. I have visited many of them, including the one in Carmel when my family were visiting from England. It used to be inside the Pine Hotel.. I'm not even sure if that's there anymore. I remember I had my first butternut squash ravioli here and also my first afogato. Happy memories. Thank you always being such a great place to get dinner.!

I am so saddened to hear that Il Fornaio is closing on Monday January 12th. The restaurant has been…read morea neighborhood staple for 43 years. Wow! That's a long time to be in business. There are other locations but this I think was the first one and since it was the one I frequented it's the one I will miss. I have so many fond memories of this restaurant. I came here as a little girl with my family because it was casual enough for a well mannered child but fancy enough to please the adults. One time I decided to get into shape. Every time someone asked me out for lunch or dinner I said I wanted to go to Il Fornaio. I would order a bowl of the vegetable soup or vegetarian soup of the day and the Regina Salad. The salad did wild arugula, couscous, avocado, red onions, capers, raisins, and lemon oil dressing. It was a fabulous and filling meal that also kept me skinny. I could honestly eat it every day and never get bored. During Covid I came here and we ate outside on the sidewalk. We enjoyed watching the pedestrian scene and "staying safe" while being able to eat out again. I really missed going out and I felt comfortable here which was important during Covid time. Every Halloween Il Fornaio would have 1/2 price pizza. My family made a tradition to order it. I LOVED this tradition and I'm going to miss it this Halloween. Their pizza was delicious. One time I came here with a boyfriend because they had a cooking class in the back. They had a huge entertainment room in the back of the restaurant. I wish I had a chance to have a special event here to rent it out. We had so much fun as we watched the chef talk about how to prepare each dish and what was even better is that we got to taste it in the end. We ate seabass with golden raisins, baked pasta with eggplant, and a cannoli for dessert. They even had a party souvenir which was an Il Fornaio plate to hang on the wall. Last time I came here was on the Fourth of July last year. It was also dine-la and they had the best deal of any of the dine-la restaurants. Not all the dine-la deals are good but this one truly was one of the best in terms of value for money. It was a three course meal with the most delicious fish entree. Who doesn't love a good deal? We had a fabulous time! Lastly, in recent years they added a happy hour menu to the restaurant and it was fabulous. I did another review on that so I'll keep it short here but the food and drinks were just wonderful. I will miss the friendly waiters who have been there forever. They don't make them like that anymore. Arrivederci to a true "classic"!

Dining at Dante in Beverly Hills was nothing short of incredible! We were in California celebrating…read moremy cousin's bachelorette weekend, and after a few underwhelming dining experiences, Dante completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by Joy at the front, and our server, Alex, made the evening feel truly special. The service was exceptional, the ambiance was beautiful, and the views were the perfect finishing touch. Every detail of our experience stood out, and it quickly became our favorite restaurant of the trip. Safe to say Dante blew every other place we visited out of the water. We can't wait to come back!

Unfortunately, we had a really disappointing experience at Dante. We had dinner on Saturday, 10/3…read moreat 6 PM for a party of six and were celebrating a birthday. It took over an hour for our food to come out. Whenever we asked our waiter for an update, he seemed annoyed and would just tell us, "probably another six or seven minutes," rather than actually checking on the status of our food. He also hardly checked in on our table, and we had to ask for drink refills instead of them being offered. At one point, he even spilled food on our table, and overall the service felt inattentive and dismissive. We also had to remind him multiple times that we were celebrating a birthday, which was frustrating considering it was supposed to be a special dinner. For the type of restaurant Dante presents itself as, I expected much better service. Waiting over an hour for our food would have been frustrating on its own, but the lack of communication and the attitude from our waiter made the experience significantly worse. Unfortunately, the service really put a damper on what was supposed to be a birthday celebration.

My friends and I went here for a girls night dinner and it was genuinely such a cute place to eat…read moregood food, great vibes, and cute pictures! The service is so sweet here and we felt very taken care of the entire night. The parking situation is either street parking if you're lucky or valet parking ($12 cash/$15 card). We ordered the Spicy Pomodoro and the Carbonara and I will say, the Spicy Pomodoro was so yummy and creamy and we really enjoyed it! The Carbonara was a bit salty for my taste but it was still very yummy. Overall, 10/10 experience!

Came here for dinner!…read more FLAVOR (4.3/5): 1. HAMACHI CRUDO: The hamachi crudo was just okay in my opinion. The elderflower came through really strong, so the dish ended up being floral and sweet forward, while I prefer a stronger citrus element in my crudo. 2. STEAK TARTARE: The steak tartare also didn't really impress me. I couldn't help but compare it to Bestia's tartare, which had a richer and more well-rounded flavor. 3. SPICY POMODORO: The spicy pomodoro was good! Pasta was cooked to perfection and it had the right amount of kick. 4. SWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI: The sweet corn agnolotti was the star of the show, undoubtedly. The balance of the corn and the creme fraiche was just so well done, keeping it both sweet and savory. Would definitely recommend this one. 5. GRILLED BRANZINO: I always try to get branzino whenever I see a restaurant has it on their menu, and this one was a fun one. My friend didn't like it, but I actually really enjoyed the delicate flavors. The skin was crispy and so delicious and the spices on it paired well with the cucumber salad underneath, as well as the filling inside the fish. Really well done in my opinion. 6. BANANA PUDDING TIRAMISU: The banana pudding tiramisu was absolutely delicous. SERVICE (5/5): Service was good! AMBIENCE (5/5): I chose to sat at the counter where you could take a peek into the inner workings of the kitchen, but they also have more intimate/romantic seating throughout the restaurant if you want something for date night. PARKING (3/5): Their valet is $12 cash or $14 card, so I opted for street parking. Not too difficult if you don't mind the walk. The area can be a little sketchy at night. TAKEAWAYS: While Cento's mains were good, I felt like their appetizers fell short. If I were to come back I'd definitely get the Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Grilled Branzino, and Banana Pudding Tiramisu again.

We are there once a week and stays 5 star throughout every evening.Laurent is a very special person…read morethat he makes you feel like family.

My experience at Spago's in Beverly Hills was absolutely amazing. The food far exceeded my…read moreexpectations with respect to flavor, seasoning and presentation. I ordered the Brazino and the braised Short Ribs. I've had Brazino at various locations in the past and without question, this was the best I've had thus far. It was extremely large and sat atop a dark colored delicious sauce which, was outstanding. The short ribs were tender, had great flavor and were cooked perfectly. Other than the food being exceptional and the table service on point, the highlight of the evening was when owner, operator and celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck stopped by to say hello and inquired about my meal. This spoke volumes of his commitment to customer satisfaction and his willingness to interact with those who visit his establishment. Well done!

Food -A+ Location -A+…read moreAmbience - A Service -A The food is exceptionally good specially if you pair it with good wine. This is a very popular place and I highly recommend it. The staff were professional and quite nice. A must go!

Let's start with the service, everyone is very welcoming and polite, our server was very friendly…read moreand explained us the menu very detailed and highlighted his favorites. The place is very beautiful, I love the dim lighting. Food was just ok, nothing made me feel like wow, maybe because my best friend is an Italian chef and is very hard to find a place that makes better food than him or his mama. If I have to choose the best dish we had it would be the crème brûlée.

I went with my sons recently and there was a different vibe…read more Couldn't get seated in the courtyard but got a spot near the front door. They had a dj this time which made it a little loud for conversations. They had a fun drink and bite special which was good. The pizza was disappointing. The crust was soggy and advertised toppings were noticeably sparce. It may have been on off night. ‍

My go to place! Have been coming here for years…read more Arturo is the best bartender ever. Visit him at the bar, be will make the most amazing drinks you ever had! Definitely get the pizza and the pasta! You can't go wrong with any of the food here. Absolutely such a phenomenal place, such a cute vibe!

This was our second time at Mother Wolf and it was just as good. Not as hungry, we ordered from…read morethe appetizer menu which was more than enough. Ruchetta is a simple but refreshing arugula salad. The oxtail meatballs are flavorful and can be a little heavy. The prawns are very flavorful and the salsa verde is great for dipping the Sfincione. Parking can be a hassle but street parking nearby is possible. Inside, the decor is grandiose and fitting for a Roman banquet (I assume). Service is friendly and just attentive enough. I wonder how the one in Las Vegas is next time!

Hollywood, Los Angeles Roman Italian · California Forks Given: (4.30 / 5.0)…read more Mother Wolf might be the best Italian restaurant in LA that doesn't have Evan Funke's name over the door. Which is funny, because it's his too. Not everything lands (sorry, prawns), but the hit rate is high. Highlights from the table: Fiori di Zucca: crispy, cheesy, the best squash blossoms in LA. Not one of the best. The best. Diavola: my favorite pizza on the menu and one of the best Neapolitan pizzas in town Cacio e Pepe: al dente, creamy, cheesy, peppery, perfectly balanced Tagliata di Manzo: the ribeye cap that keeps us guessing came through. Lean, salty crust, really good Gamberi in Salsa Verde: fine, but the sauce lacked punch. Not in the same conversation as the prawns at Bavel Panna Cotta di Coco: tart, sweet, great textures. Not Funke's desserts, but very good Burro Fuso: the brown butter came through loud and clear. The date... not so much Bestia fans, this room is more spacious, more grand and a bit quieter. Order the squash blossoms, the cacio e pepe and the Diavola, and save room for dessert. Full review with photos and our score breakdown: https://www.forksgiven.com/2026/10/03/mother-wolf-hollywood-review/ Follow me on Instagram @wegiveforks