First timer here! Very delicious pizza in town its a must try! Definitely is worth it!…read more - Large pepperoni pizza 5/5 - Pasta and chicken 5/5 Great customer service, very friendly, Nice and polite. Classic look inside brick walls and it feels nice. Inside seating available No outside seating Restrooms available Parking available in street Also some parking spaces at the rear is available. Clean environment, great tables sizes Place does get crowded right away. Definitely recommended Friends and family 10/10 I will be coming back for more.

This is an authentic Italian pizzeria recommended by friends. It's a place that will be easily…read moreoverlooked. I would not go as far as using words like "best ever" - our pasta was slightly overcooked but nevertheless tasty. We shared two pizzas which were good, even very good when you consider its price (we spent, all in, $65 for the three of us and would have been well fed with less than $50, we just ordered too much. The ambiance is OK - it's an Italian pizzeria that possibly stands for decades, and it stands exactly for what is wants to be. It's no place I would pick for a date or any special celebration, more like a place to share bites with friends when in the area. I wish to point out the service. I LOVED the fact that the guy was folding his pizza takeaway boxes but still alert to anyone wanting to make eye-contact. So no "can I clear the plates" or "would you care for desert" cut into our conversation, but immediately there when you were looking out for service. Well done. We'll be back soon. Would I do a 30+ min detour just to go here (mandatory in my rating scheme for five stars?. Unlikely. But if you want to be properly fed and are possibly on a budget, I highly recommend Folliero's.

This place isn't that big however, for some reason I really loved the environment and feeling…read moreduring my meal. The service was good and dishes came out in a very timely manner. Hippo Rolls - 9.1 The rolls were really moist and tasty. The inside was soft while the exterior had a nice crust. The honey butter paired perfectly with the rolls. Garden Lettuces - 8.8 The green were really fresh and crispy. I have said in a ton of my reviews that the best salads have a creamy cheese, nut, fruit and good vinaigrette. Which, this salad was missing one of those aspects, cheese. The walnuts, dill, shallot and radish vinaigrette were good and went together well. However, a creamy cheese or even some saltiness from a Parmesan cheese would have made this salad really good. Herbed Ricotta Tortelloni - 9.1 Hippo makes their pastas in house and you can tell. The texture and chew of their pastas are great, that goes for both of the pasta dishes we ordered. The sauce which accompanied the tortelloni was flavorful and light. The ricotta within the pasta creamy and had a good consistency. Pork Ragu Fettuccine - 8.9 Again, the pasta itself was fabulous. The pork was really good and really good deep, rich flavor. However, the dish needed an acid. It needed something to break up the richness and boldness of the sauce and meat. It didn't come up Parmesan, which was a little different. In my opinion it needed the Parmesan to add some saltiness. Barbecued Honey Balsamic Hanger Steak - 9.5 This was second best dish and bite of food we had there. Which shouldn't mean you should downplay this dish, it's more of a credit to the desserts we had. The steak was delicious and tender. The method in which they cooked the steak added to its flavor. The juice that the steak released mixed into the white beans. The white beans were creamy and greatly paired with the steak. If I went back to Hippo I would try new items but I would have to order this again as well. Desserts - Two of the Best We Ever Had! Chocolate Torte Cheesecake - 9.8 I will leave a little wiggle room incase I have a better cheesecake but it's going to be tough. My Wife and I love cheesecake and also love torte. Which she makes homemade sometimes. The combination of the two made this cheesecake the best we ever had. The flavor and texture of the chocolate was perfect. The crust and top layer of the cheese were also delicious. I could say a million things and post a thousand photos of this cheesecake and it still wouldn't be enough to describe how great it is. Butterscotch Budino - 9.8 This is the second butterscotch budino we have had. The first one was good however, we had this one and realized there are levels to butterscotch budino and budinos as a whole. The texure and creaminess were perfect. The butterscotch flavor was great without being too rich. I don't know what had a better flavor and consistency, this or the cheesecake. Easily the two of the best desserts we ever had. We actually try spoon fulls with the cheesecake and torte together. When you pair the chocolate butterscotch cheesecake flavors, the desserts got even better. I think I was hovering above my body at one point.

came here for me and my husband's anniversary. it's a cute little spot tucked away behind triple…read morebeam pizza and go get em' tiger. the restaurant space is decent with some comfy seating along the walls, an open kitchen concept, and a cutie outdoor patio. the menu selection is similar to neighboring restaurants like betsy, union, and holy saints. the food was overall good. we especially enjoyed the rolls with honey butter. i would pass on the steak and beans. the steak is pretty small for the price that it is. byron was our server and he was helpful and attentive. would come back again and try some other things on the menu!

Hey, Ggiata bosses. Give your management team a raise (this includes assistant managers). Things…read morego wrong at all jobs. What separates the good from the bad is how they handle it. I placed an online order, something didn't quite make it and not the bag. I called and they made it right immediately. The entire transaction was actually pleasant. And they did all of this while the shop was busy as hell. Also, that grilled chicken is still amazing...

I've gotten sandwiches from here so many times but this is another restaurant I've never been to in…read moreperson. Everything has been delicious so far, the fillings are high quality, balanced, and sandwich sizes aren't bad for the cost. The J-Stilly is my fave, the balsamic grilled chicken is super yummy with stracciatella, and tried the Prosciutto Panino which is also fantastic. Only complaint is the crust on the bread is a bit tough, maybe an issue with delivery, or a personal preference cause I don't like reaaaally crusty bread. I just have to wrestle my sandwich most times otherwise I'd get food here much more frequently.

This is quite possibly my new favorite restaurant…read more Amiga Amore is located on very busy York Blvd in Highland Park. Parking is street so give yourself some extra time to find a spot. Reservations were easily made online and ambiance was very trendy inside. We ate in the front of the restaurant which houses a few tables. I'm aware they do have a gorgeous patio in the back that opens up and seats way more, but mosquitoes LOVE me so hard pass this time of year! The food was SPECTACULAR. There wasn't a dish I didn't like and most of them I absolutely LOVED. I started off with a pistachio horchata - so delicious and nutty with the right amount of creaminess that didn't feel too heavy. We got into the zucchini bread next and WOOOOW. This was one of my faves of the night. There was this gorgeous salsa macha paired with whipped ricotta... absolutely divine. So well balanced - I needed an entire loaf of this. Next up was the avocado Caesar salad which was a special for the night! It was a traditional Caesar salad with panko crusted deep fried avocado. I could not believe how good this was. The crust of the panko and the warmth of the fried avocado paired with the tangy Caesar salad dressing was such amazing balance and a delight to eat. We got the chicken tinga arancini next. Perfect fried balls of deliciousness! I believe they were filled with Mexican rice(?), chicken, and a good amount of cheese. The cheese pull was next level, and the tomato sauce provided enough acidity to balance the otherwise very rich arancini. For pastas, we tried the elote agnolotti and the huitlacoche cacio e pepe. I LOVED the agnolotti. It was a perfect rendition with all of the elote additions (cheese, corn, spices) and if you've grown up eating elote like me, it's a true homage to the street corn! The cacio e pepe came with a 63C egg which is mixed in with the pasta to provide a sauce. I've never had huitlacoche either - it's corn smut! The dish was very very earthy which I liked and the noodles were cooked well. Of course I couldn't leave without dessert! This might have been my favorite dish of the night. We got a key lime pie with chocolate crust and fresh mangos. 1000000/10!!! I am still dreaming about this slice of pie. I think I ate 90% of it. The chocolate crust was such a nice pairing with both the mango and key lime - I was so pleasantly surprised at how well they meshed. It's safe to say I will be back and will be spreading the gospel of Amiga Amore!

This place was so good I almost want to gatekeep it…read more Loved the outside seating set up & with the tent & giant fan seems like it'd be good to use year round. Service was amazing & super friendly. The food...NEXT LEVEL! Every dish was better than the last and we will definitely be back to try more as so many dishes sound amazing. We started with the rib eye chicharron and chicken tinga arancini. Perfection. Then I got the elote pasta and it had so many levels in the flavor. There was sweetness from the corn and then a wonderful bit of kick from the seasonings. Truly unlike any other dish I've had in my life. The next day, my husband joked we should just got back for dinner again immediately to try more dishes and it was an effort in self restraint to not indulge again. We will definitely be back soon!

So yummy, solid prices, and amazing vibes each time. She's held up through the years and is always…read morea great spot for some European apero vibes.

I was excited to celebrate my birthday here for the first time after hearing so many great things…read moreabout Capri. Unfortunately, our experience was beyond disappointing. We were told seating was first come, first served, so when a table opened up outside, our group of five sat down while part of our group went inside to order. Almost immediately, my friends were aggressively accused by a waitress of bringing outside alcohol, which was completely untrue. Shortly after ordering multiple drinks and several plates of food, another staff member came to our table and began yelling at us, threatening to kick us out for being "rude" to staff, even though we had done nothing but order our food and drinks. What made it even more uncomfortable was watching other guests openly smoking weed while staff said nothing, yet our group felt watched, accused, and singled out the entire time. As the only Latino group sitting outside, the experience left us feeling unwelcome, uncomfortable, and discriminated against. As a fellow restaurant owner, I understand hospitality and house policies, which is why this treatment was especially disappointing. What should have been a fun birthday celebration turned into a terrible experience, and we ended up leaving early.

Came back to Blair's and had to write another review -- this one's for Castanza…read more There was a small mix-up with my friend's order -- her cheeseburger came out without the fries. Just one of those things. By the time it got sorted, there was a little confusion on the bill. Castanza stepped in, handled it gracefully, Just clear, kind communication and it was done. That's what stood out all night. Watching her with her tables, with the other servers -- just warm, present, and easy. Transparent in a way that builds trust. She leads quietly and you feel it. The food was fantastic across the board -- the trout was amazing, the market salad fresh and delicious, and my friend's cheeseburger, fries, and Pinot Noir hit every note. But honestly? Castanza is why I'm writing this. I just want to celebrate her character -- as a human being, in the workplace. Thank you, Castanza.

The servers are so kind and attentive, the aesthetic inside is great, and it's easy to get a res on…read moreweekends but theres a reason it's so easy to get a table... 1 out of 3 times the food is just done great and the rest it is flat out gross. We hadn't eaten here in a while because the time before it was awful and last time, is gonna be the last time for a few years after how awful it was again. Came specifically to get the cheese pizza and they didn't put anything other than a thick layer of parm and plain tomato paste on it... A salty, stinky, thick chunky layer of hot parm, over plain acidic tomato paste, sprinkled with MORE fresh parm. Really surprised and taken back by how awful it tasted tbh. Not an ounce of any other cheese so I figured they must have changed the menu because I didn't read the description prior to ordering assuming it was the same as always.... Which as it turns out, it was still supposed to be a the cheese pizza that was with mozzarella as it had always been... My partner ordered the tagliatelle which he's enjoyed before but this time he said it was so bland and tasted like something was missing and bizarrely spicy. The gamble which has been on going for a couple years of potentially getting an awful meal here makes it hard to justify going back. Which is a shame cuz when it's good it's really great! It's very obvious there are either issues with consist stocking of necessary ingredients in the kitchen and they don't want to tell people when they're out of something, completely omitting from dishes or replacing with something else hoping people won't notice or there is someone in that kitchen who is not familiar in the slightest with Italian food. I hope that they eventually get the kitchen sorted and really do wish them the best!

Been here a few times with different groups of people in both indoor and outdoor seatings. Uovo was…read morealways been a great spot with fresh pasta from Italy that sets it apart. In the recent visit, I went here close to 3 PM on a Saturday. For a table of 3, we were able to get seated right away. At the time, it was a nice breeze outside so I asked for the outdoor seats. This ended up being a mistake since there were mosquitoes in the area! When it came to the food, I thought I'd try something new versus the carbonara that I tried and knew was good. Lasagna was the pick this time and it easily became the new favorite for me. It was a very savory flavor that hit the spot. Our table finished with a tiramisu, which was great as well. The quality remains consistent here as previous visits. Parking wise - There are some lots close by that I have parked at in the past. This time around, I was able to grab street parking. American Express is accepted here.

I've been to this location and the one in studio city a few times and my favorite will always be…read morethe Tagliatelle in Truffle Sauce. It is just so good every time. The only thing I feel like is missing is maybe some garnish cause the plate feels a little incomplete when it's just poured straight out of the pan and placed in-front of us. They have a pretty decent menu and I also really like that they have a taste by menu option for two so you can try more pastas. I tried the Cheese and Truffle tasting menu with the Tagliatelle in Truffle Sauce, Pomodoro, and Cacio e Pepe and because the Tagliatelle is so good I feel like it sets the other two up for failure. I think it would work better if the order that it is serve was reversed. I ended up not finishing the other two usually just because I'm a little disappointed after the big wow from the tagliatelle. For the tiramisu, I think it needs an adjustment in plating as well since all the coffee is pooled on the bottom which leaves the top feeling kinda dry and not having enough coffee flavor. I was feeling pretty disappointed and it was only til I got to the coffee that I was like oh this can taste good. The staff is very kind and friendly and are also helpful when asking for recommendations. I also like the open kitchen concept and it's fun watching how each pasta dish is prepared.

Wildcrust has become one of our absolute favorite spots for Italian food and is firmly in our…read moreregular rotation. We love it so much that we've hosted several team events here and celebrated more than a few birthdays. The owners, Sam and Jean, are wonderful, and the entire staff makes the place feel like family. Travis in particular always makes us laugh, and Jean is truly one of the warmest people you'll ever meet. Every time we're there, she somehow makes us feel special and completely at home. Of course, none of that would matter if the food weren't so ridiculously good. The meatballs (and that sauce!), the Caesar salad--which might honestly be the best in LA--the pizzas, the brussel sprouts (like nothing you've ever had) the steak, the wine...and, unexpectedly, the sake. Yes, sake! Sam is half Japanese and brings some really interesting influences to the menu that somehow pair perfectly with their wood-fired pizzas. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance of being casual and welcoming while still feeling like a special night out. It's equally great for a date, a warm summer evening, an anniversary, a birthday party, or just dinner on a random Wednesday. We love everything about Wildcrust and always look forward to coming back.

I made a reservation for my work team and we had an amazing dinner at Wildcrust! The staff was so…read moreaccommodating and attentive throughout the night. Food: The bacon onion pizza was the favorite of the night we ended up ordering two. 5/5 The mushroom pizza was my personal favorite, so cheesy in the soft mushroom consistency or delectable 5/5 The margarita was standard and good. I would recommend the other pizzas over this one though 4/5 The brussels sprouts were seasoned to perfection and crispy 5/5 Caesar salad was decent, portioning was a little small. A bit too cheesy for me 4/5

We went last night for the first time to celebrate my birthday as it's around the corner from our…read morefavorite pizza place Quartersheets. What a great small restaurant with a fantastic buzz. No detail is overlooked. Beautiful design -- reminds me of what your Italian grandma's dining room would look like if she had great taste. We took a Lyft since the parking situation is tough (but there is a paid lot down the street) and we were running late.I called and left message that we were running 15 minutes late and they got my voicemail and they were great about. Table was available right away. Cocktails were impressive - and we started with a dirty martini and a Negroni blanco. The garlic bread made with Bub & Grandma's bread is a clear winner. Our server Emerson was top notch and steered us through the menu and drinks and was informative and friendly as very professional. When he'd walk through dining room, he was scanning to see if anyone was trying to catch his eye. And when I did he came right over. None of this look straight ahead stuff I sometimes see when it's a busy night. You can get out of Donna's for a reasonable price if you stick to garlic bread, salad and one of their excellent pasta dishes (5 of the dishes are in the $25-$28 range). We splurged and got the scampi (from France) what a sauce, truffle gnocchi, amazing chicken Marsala with amazing mushroom sauce $32) and the Cesar salad was delicious and not mailed in. We ordered 1 dessert (panna cotta with pistachio brittle and fresh figs) and they brought a tiramisu and tiny glasses of their own limoncello out on the house. We also tried 1 glass of their special vermouth since we are vermouth lovers. A++++ experience all round and it was a high level of ingredients and food -- chef and his team are top notch. I now need to find out who's the chef in that kitchen because they've built an excellent team. Donna's slyly calls itself just a "red sauce Italian restaurant" but I'd say that's a real understatement...and I think it's a great date night or small group place because it's intimate and you can hear your table partners talk. I don't recall any music playing - just the warm brown background noise of fun conversation. We ate early (my preference these days) and if you don't see any openings for reservations, ask Resy to give you an alert -- you'll get notified when reservations open up. Emerson said they always hold some tables for walk ins. PS -- I normally don't leave such long reviews, but I have some friends who are chefs and who own restaurants - and when I see other Yelp reviews where someone leaves a one star because the hostess was allegedly rude when everything else is great -- I just hate to see how it can affect a restaurant. I have no relationship with this restaurant at all. I don't know any anyone who works in it or owns any part of it, but I just don't like to see people abuse the reviews -- the restaurant business is tough as it is. And as someone who has worked downtown and driven through Echo Park for 30 years - I think Donna's is a great addition to Echo Park.

I would say the food is about a 6/10 but the service is a 10/10. The food is a bit too salty and it…read moreseemed like a common note across multiple neighboring tables. The highlight was definitely the Fusili ala vodka pasta, though we asked for well-cooked rather than al dente and it was still pretty al dente. There is ample street parking in and around the place but it is in a bit of a sketchy area, so be careful. The garlic bread is made of sourdough and it comes with a lot of cheese, which makes it even more sour. The tomato risotto is a 4/10 - it just tasted like cheese and the broccolini is a 6/10 - its pretty unflavorful and uncooked. We ended the night with a shot of limoncello and that was the perfect palette cleanser.

Nice restaurant with good ambience Pasta was really good i…read moretry fettuccine shrimp The besttttttttttttt

Loved the Capellini Shrimp Scampi! The lemon cream butter sauce was delicious, and the dish tasted…read moreauthentic and fresh. Great quality at a very reasonable price--definitely good value for money. Would come back!