One of the best Sicilian restaurants in town. Everything we tried was 5+ stars!!! Beautifully…read moreexecuted dishes from the vibrant presentation, refined flavor, and exceptional hospitality. The menu is pretty dense but so far all four dishes were immaculate. Excited to come back to try the rest of the menu. Paccheri Alla Justin Bieber is an extra wide and chewy Rigatoni pasta with vodka sauce named after the famous pop star. Add a delicious sprinkle of Parmesan and OMG it becomes heavenly. Such simple ingredients but explosive flavors. A must order Garganelli Verdi Alle Sougnole: Spinach garganelli with asparagus giving the dish a vibrant green color. The added morel mushrooms is what makes this dish. Light flavoring but still very eloquent. My favorite dish so far. A must must order. Risotto Nero: perfectly cooked rice with a generous amount of calamari, shrimp, and scallop in a squid ink sauces. So incredible. You must try this dish too Capricciosa: freshly chopped lettuce, chicken, cannellini beans in a delicious light mustard dressing. Incredibly refreshing. Please try this too. Il Pastaio does it all-from pastas, risottos, salads. Haven't tried the desserts yet but I'm sure I'll get around to it . Will be a regular here!

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.

We were on the neighborhood by chance. walked in without a reservation since it was late afternoon…read more Got a great table. A very relaxed atmosphere and the wine "cellar" looks amazing. Servers are top notch, professional and attentive. All food recommendations were delicious. Will definitely come back again

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 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.

Great outdoor Italian restaurant! Reservations required…read moresince it's pretty small restaurant, would recommend patio seating has a nice aesthetic vibe! The inside seems hot and crowded since it's a bar right next to the kitchen! They do have portable Ac inside as I saw on my way to the restroom. Their service it's great, and food was good, I really enjoyed their date cake dessert, it was worth the visit and will definitely come back for dessert! Their famous spicy pomodoro pasta is very nice and fresh, one the bus boys gave us a really nice recommendation to not mix the pasta with the ricotta pesto! And it was perfect cause you could take each flavor of the pasta!

While in Los Angeles, I visited this restaurant after reading the many positive reviews on social…read moremedia. I started with the Lemongrass coconut milk pear elderflonved. It was absolutely delicious. The fish was fresh and in combination with the lemongrass, made for a delightful bite. The pasta dish was also a favorite of mine but unfortunately, the most disappointing dish by far was the grilled Bronzino. It lacked flavor and the size of the fish was much smaller than I'm accustomed to having. Without question, the restaurant definitely missed the mark on this dish. The restaurant was beautifully designed and the decor looked amazing. My server was attentive and made sure my water glass remained filled throughout my entire meal. However, something I did find a bit strange was when presented with the check the dishes were unreadable but the prices weren't. I was told a new printer was ordered a week ago but had not yet arrived. I found this a bit odd for an establishment of this caliber not to have a working printer.

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.

LAPDM was a place that I loved and then had a unpleasant experience that kept me away for awhile…read more I decided to give it another try since the previous experiences had been fantastic! I'm incredibly happy that I decided to come back, the food, service and overall experiences have been even better than previous times. I haven't tried everything on the menu but we are close and honestly this is one of the very few restaurants that I can say has a menu where everything is fantastic! Last night we had the Diavola pizza, caprese salad and several types of pasta. Make sure you order the Fools Gold or the Suspira drinks. Looking forward to taking more friends and family to this Amazing restaurant!

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!

We are so happy to have the daughter home for her birthday! In planning dinner, she already had…read moreher mind set on Mother Wolf. It was a busy Monday night with every table occupied when we arrived and a few people waiting. With reservations, we were seated in just a couple minutes at a comfy booth with a view of the kitchen and bar. Our server was James, who we had at our first visit. He was impeccable and set the bar high for other servers that followed. Needless to say, the husband and daughter were both happy to have him again. He left me a bit speechless when he actually remembered us from months ago, where we sat and our conversations. Super impressive. For our orders -- I've learned that I have a love/hate relationship with Mother Wolf's constant changing menu. Some items we look forward to, like the Sfincioni and Spaghetti Arrabbiata have stayed. While others either disappear altogether or change in preparations. This challenges me to try something new which always gives me a bit of angst. But then the food arrives and we're never disappointed. At this visit we tried the Fiori Di Zucca, Tonarelli Cacio E Pepe and a new preparation of the Scottadito. Everything was absolutely delicious. The Zucchini Blossoms are a new favorite! For dessert -- Tiramisu, Crostata Di Mele and complimentary Gelati (for the birthday girl). So, so good! Service from the entire team was excellent (as always). Thank you for another wonderful dinner, especially on a night to celebrate our amazing, beautiful daughter.

Beautiful, fun French atmosphere…read more Foccoccia delicious, squash blossoms rich but good Octopus and seasonal salad good $88-seabass branzino.....so overpriced. Pretty standard Pasta...really lost me here, I thought it was pretty average Overall incredibly overpriced with cocktails around $27