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Plateia

3.9 (320 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Tuscan chicken sandwich
Denny T.

Good place to come eat a nice meal if you're staying at the Luskin center or before or after whatever activity you have planned at UCLA. Really nice interior and it was really nice and comfortable eating inside, but it also looked like it would be nice to dine outside if the weather is nice out. Menu is pretty simple, but they do have a variety of items from salads to soups to sandwiches and burgers and pizzas. Think the most expensive item I saw on the menu was a $44 steak, so prices are somewhat reasonable. I got a Tuscan chicken sandwich with fries. The food wasn't spectacular, but it was pretty good and actually filled me up. Service was nice and friendly. If you read the bottom of the menu, it says tipping is actually not expected and accepted. Kind of weird, but I'm not complaining.

fries
Jessica G.

I stopped by on a Monday evening and was surprised by how busy it was. They have different menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is located at the hotel lobby and the prices are on the higher side. The space has a nice indoor/outdoor seating area and also a bar area. I just ordered the fries which were about $13. They were good and came with ketchup.

Risotto
Lena K.

I've been to Plateia three times now, but once was just for drinks and a hummus appetizer. The hummus appetizer is delish!! And Plateia's drinks are marvelous, but pricey. Both times I came for a meal, I wasn't that happy with my entree. One time the chicken sandwich, and second time the risotto. I was also still hungry after eating the risotto, so an appetizer or side of fries or hummus would've been nice. The people I was with enjoyed their burger, so that's a plus! I'd give the food 3.5 stars, the drinks 5 stars and the service 5 stars as well. Wish they could lower the price of their drinks though. I do like that there is a bar and seating just inside. Didn't realize this place is inside a hotel! Super cool.

Shrimp Tagliatelle ($35)
Rina L.

Dined at Plateia for a business lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty busy. Luckily I made a reservation through OpenTable so I was all set. The space is next to Luskin Conference Center so it was very nice and spacious. They have valet in the front but I would see if there are any free parking lots in Westwood. Was promptly seated after check in. Host was nice as well as our server. We ordered the hamburger and lamb pita based on the servers recommendation and I ordered the shrimp tagliatelle. The food came out pretty quick, however the meat on the burger and the lamb pita were cold to the touch. The bun on the burger was warm, but the patty itself was cold- not room temperature.... cold. Almost as if it came out of a fridge- but it was cooked. We let our server know and she immediately took the plates back and apologized. The food was then re-delivered to us about 5 minutes later, warm. The burger and lamb pita came with a side of fries or a salad- surprisingly, they didn't have any ranch! We opted for fries, which was crispy and cooked well. My shrimp pasta was cooked well and had enough shrimp. The food was tasty but nothing really stuck out. I think this restaurant would be perfect for business meals as the price isn't too bad and the food comes out quick. The lamb pita didn't come with tzatziki sauce but we were able to ask for it. That sauce was pretty good. The pita is a bit dry without it so definitely be sure to ask for it. What was really surprising was the bill. We tried to tip the server but noticed there was no place to do so. At the bottom of the bill, it said "Plateia is a gratuity-free environment". That definitely caught us off guard. It was nice that I didn't have to pull out my calculator in front of my boss, but it would've been nice to have been able to tip the kind and understanding server.

Cadillac Margarita.   Deceivingly strong.   Nice!
Mina L.

Loved that Plateia is located so close to Polly Pavilion (between the Pavilion and Parking structure 8. Very nice setting for dinner before a game. As we checked in we no reservations, we were asked if we were going to attend the game? Nice that they were going to ensure we get out in time. Even though we arrived with only an hour before game time. Excellent service got our drink and meal order in and served timely. My Cadillac margarita was very nice and deceivingly delicious and strong. I got the chicken fillet with mashed potatoes and hubby ordered the game day burger. Both were delicious. We definitely will be back for pregame dinner at Plateia.

Basque cheesecake
Flor M.

Hands down this is the best place to dine at while at UCLA. Service here is excellent! Came here for a late lunch while waiting for my baby Bruin to get out of class to come home for the weekend. Located conveniently by parking lot 11 and near the Bruin store and the Alumni Center. I originally assumed it was a members only kind of dining establishment, but I asked the staff and they said it was open to the public. If you want a nice sit down restaurant rather than the UCLA fast food options, this place will not disappoint. I sat outside in the beautiful patio surrounded by olive trees where I enjoyed reading a great book while waiting for my food. The staff is amazing and attentive. I had a burger and fries, which was great! For dessert I had the basque cheesecake, which was light, delicious, and refreshing. Overall, this is my new favorite place to eat while at UCLA. Definitely will be back!

Market Salad with Steelhead
Chrissy L.

Both the Greek Village Salad with Steelhead and the Market Salad with Steelhead at Plateia were fresh Mediterranean-inspired meals. The Greek Village Salad with Steelhead had romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and marinated feta tossed in a bright lemon-oregano vinaigrette. The Market Salad with Steelhead had seasonal greens, fresh fruit and vegetables, and vinaigrette dressing. The fish added plenty of protein.

Chicken Piccata
Sabrina F.

Delicious! Service was great and team is very attentive. Great pricing and flavor in the dishes was absolutely stunning.

Interior
Aimee A.

Came for pre-graduation meal back in June. It was an awkward time - 3:30pm. We had the lounge menu. Decent selection of meals (salad, hamburgers, pizzas) and good selection of drinks and cocktails. The spring salad was light and tasty. I don't remember the name of my drink, but it was good. Attentive service. If you can, sit on the patio when the weather is nice. We sat indoors, and it was quiet and good for conversation. Made the reservation in advance, but there were open indoor tables when we arrived. Located on the campus of UCLA, across from Ackerman Union.

Shrimp pasta
Amber S.

Came here for a group event. We had a group of 12, and it took us 50 minutes to be seated, order, and get our food. I ordered the shrimp pasta, which was decent but nothing too special for the price. I tried someone's gyro and liked that much more, and it was cheaper! This is a reasonable place to go for group events on UCLA's campus, but if you can go off campus, there are better restaurants in the area!

Joe D.

You never know what you are going to get with a hotel restaurant but Plateia is a great option. It is pretty spacious and offers outdoor, bar and traditional seating. I have been twice now - once for lunch and once for breakfast. For lunch I ordered "The" Burger. It was delicious and they were able to honor my request of a gluten free bun which was awesome. The only change I would have made would have been to add egg and bacon onto the burger. The side with the burger were their parmesan fries. These were so good I wish there were more! For breakfast, I ordered the eggs your way. Once again, they were able to accommodate with gluten free toast. The prices are a little high but worth it because you can tell they use fresh, high quality ingredients. Overall, I was a big fan of this restaurant!

10/11/24
Jasmine A.

Stopped by on Friday, 10/11/24 with my boss during lunch time (my boss's treat for my last day at work). We ordered the following: - 1 Ezzo Pepperoni and Mushroom = $25 - 1 Market Vegetable Risotto = $23 - 1 Molten Chocolate Cake = $14 - 1 Basque Burnt Cheesecake = $13 The mushroom pizza was delicious! The bread is a bit flat, which I didn't mind at all. Definitely on oiler side though. I had leftovers. Overall this place has a great atmosphere and overall ambiance.

House made spiced pita bread
Kris L.

Our food was excellent. The restaurant has a Mediterranean slant and we started with the hummus and roasted calamari appetizer, very healthy and a good sized portion with homemade spiced pita bread. I had the steelhead fish with pea purée and generous roasted farm fresh vegetables. And the basque cheesecake for dessert - gluten free and not too sweet with berry garnish. Hubby had the olive oil cake garnished with blackberry sauce and blood oranges. Would come here again.

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I think it's overpriced but the service was good. food had a specific earthy flavor palette so if you like that vibe, go for it

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I ate supper 2 nights this week and both meals were very good in every way. Our Boys are now UCLA students so we will return frequently.

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Can they accommodate large group like 25?

Yah--there was a private party going on when I visited, with about that #. It's a pretty expansive and flexible space!

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