This is my favorite wine bar in the Southbay. The owner Tracy treats everyone so kindly and is…read moreextremely knowledgeable in finding the perfect wine for you. I came on a Wednesday night, and they were able to accommodate a lot of guests. They offer wine flights for fun comparison tastings and they also offer charcuterie and cheese plates. With the laid back beach lounge vibe, even the customers are so friendly there!

Friends of the vine is a very good selection and they're very kind as well as friendly and cleanread more

Ordered food to go and ate at home. The chicken wasn't worth it, I wish it was better…read more The spaghetti with crab butter was supposed to be with penne noodles but they did spaghetti. I should've checked the order before I left but I didn't enjoy my experience at the restaurant so I just wanted my food and go home. The crab butter spaghetti though was really good. Like I should've just gotten two ordered of that instead of getting the chicken. I just wish they got the noodles right. Also, I wish there had been more crab meat. You pay about $30 for the dish, you'd expect more than like three small pieces of crab. But like I said, it was actually good. I would probably order it again, if I ever decide to come back. The ambiance wasn't great. The place doesn't look like a place you'd call a bistro with their chicken wire fence and signage. Felt more of a skate park to me when entering and sitting down. I had higher expectations but I had originally came for another reason. I'll see if I give this place another try down the line.

We loved this place the last time we visited. This time I got the uni pasta and an appetizer order…read moreof fried lotus root. Delicious on the appetizer! I could eat a whole bowl of these. Service is attentive, ambiance modern. My uni pasta was delicious! Creamy umami flavor. My husband got spaghetti bolognese. This will be one of our go to places for pasta!

My partner and I love this place, we've had a hard time finding a Mexican food spot that we both…read morereally enjoy since we moved to the South Bay. We've had tacos, which have been great, and chile relleno which was also really great! They have aguas frescas, their tamarindo is really good. The service both times was excellent, the first time we went was on a taco Tuesday, not realizing that they have a deal that day so it was very busy, but we still had great service. The restaurant itself is really nice and cozy but not too small. It's at a strip mall so there are plenty of parking spaces.

My favorite Mexican joint by far!! Everyone there is so kind and the food always comes out quickly…read more The inside is adorable and would be perfect for a little lunch or dinner date. My go-to item is the carne asada burrito, it is FANTASTIC. Normally, I'd have a picture, but every time I order it I eat it too fast and forget...

I have been here 3 times now, so we can assume I like the place!! Came twice with girlfriends and…read morewe all got wine flights - I love that they have 3 diff flights to choose from! Very cool!! We also got various meat and cheese boards which went well! And the most recent time my hubby and I came on New Year's eve! It was decorated festively and hats, and tiaras and horns which got us in the mood! We each got a glass of wine while waiting for our reservation at TRB! They even had live music with a lady singing and playing piano/keyboard - very nice start to our evening! Keep on, keeping on!

Another amazing Sunday afternoon at this beautiful boutique wine bar by the beach! The owner Amber…read moreis a friendly and wonderful host recommending the best wines to our individual palate and providing 5 star service! We were a group of 6 with 2 doggies and had a wonderful time! Best way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

This place is absolutely wonderful and a great spot for a date. We went here to celebrate a…read morebirthday and were not disappointed with the decision. The food was outstanding. You can tell the chefs are dedicated to the craft. They're a 2025 bib gourmand restaurant and are hoping to aim for their first star, so their efforts into the decor, ambiance, and food shows (good luck!). The waitstaff/chefs were also very attentive. Mussels Tart - really delicious. Super unique and beautifully plated. No taste of fishiness or the ocean. Just overall a 5/5 dish that you must try. Beef tongue - I normally enjoy beef tongue thinly sliced at a Korean BBQ restaurant or coarsely chopped up in a street taco. They do it differently here. The beef tongue is one big cube. It's very flavorful and tender. Not as amazing as the mussels tart but still worth a try. Chili crab - this put them on the map. SUPER DELICIOUS. It's not what you'd expect from a creation called 'chili crab'. There's no shell to be seen and the crab meat is actually buried underneath. Scoop from the inside out. Tons of flavor and I wished the portion size was doubled. Lamb pappardelle - if you like lamb then you'll love this. Lots of different spices and flavors. It has a very deep flavor profile that makes you appreciate all the work and thought that went into designing this dish. I'd get this again also! Strawberry tiramisu - they brought this out for the birthday celebration. They prepared it in a gigantic bowl. Scooped out a generous portion and plated it right in front of us. I have a soft spot for tiramisu so I'd recommend this too. Best of luck on the Michelin star! I'd come back. 5/5

This place deserves the love. There is a lot to like. They do a lot of things well…read more Shout out to the team for accommodating us for an indoor tasting menu when we showed for our reservation. Resy wasn't as clear and we had booked a veranda table, which is ALC and not tasting at all. The joys of having an early reservation closer to opening. Though they said that they would need the table back by 7:15PM, at some point, this was no longer a thing...more on that later. Dinner was great. The food is thoughtful and fun. It reminded me a lot of Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad, but more ambitious. The plating was beautiful. When the courses came to the table, you there was an element of excitement because we had a clear view of the pass and had an idea of what was coming our way. Service was tremendous. We wanted for nothing. The dishes here are presented simultaneously with graceful fanfare. Everything was effortless and warm...very much like Jeune et Jolie. The somm program here is also terrific. Really loved the wine pairings. The wines were fun and did their job to enhance the plates. Highlights: banana Negroni, clam shashlik, tomato, fish en brodo, rice & honey We had a fun evening. The experience is great. There is room for improvement. Pacing was a little out of control. We were here for 4 hours for 10 courses. They're pretty ambitious trying to push all of this out and turn the table twice during service...this clearly did not happen the night we were there. There were long lulls between courses, but our group was full of longtime friends and we had plenty to talk about and the somm team refilled our wine glasses. A few times we noticed the time in between, but it didn't impact our experience much. There is so much potential here. You know they are trying for a star. The Bib on the shelf isn't enough. If they can work on the timing bit, I think they are well on their way. Maybe also be a little more discerning and not reusing elements in the meal...a couple of times I heard reuse of significant components, but I can understand the need for a low waste kitchen. I'd be happy to revisit once the timing issue is corrected. We have to give them some time to work on this as they recently converted to tasting menu.

My wife and I decided to try this hidden gem again because we enjoyed it so much the week…read morebefore,and it didn't disappoint! Service was excellent again and so was the food. The servers remembered us and so did the chef, who provided us with a complimentary dessert.

Fun spot that definitely fills a gap for locals in the area. I do wish they would go back to…read morefocusing more on wine and tastings since that's what's unique, and less on the pushing the expensive food and restaurant experience.

The place is deceptively small, it has a lot of rooms and seats in the back. We got easily seated…read moreas a party of 7 in a private back room. Service was quick and attentive. I love the variety of options including chirashi bowls, cooked bowls, soba noodles, trays, etc. super fresh fish and great prices. Everything paired well together with some crisp, cool sake.

Came here for a simple and fresh dinner and left with a very happy stomach. Between the buttery,…read moremelt in your mouth sashimi, the perfectly seasoned sushi rice, and the generous portions, we were very satisfied with our meal. The restaurant looks small from the outside but inside has a spacious dining room with private booths and open tables, as well as bar seating. The restaurant itself is located at the end of a strip mall with a large parking lot. Service was attentive and efficient. I made a reservation just in case, but didn't end up needing it for a weeknight dinner.

The weather was nice out so we set out to find a restaurant where we could eat on the patio and…read morehave our 60 lb Goldendoodle tag along. We gave Barsha a call and they were more than happy to accommodate us! Plus they were extra kind to set our pup up with a massive bowl of ice cold water. We were quite overwhelmed by the food menu because literally everything sounded delicious. Literally everything we ordered exceeded out expectations. - The Falafel sliders are the most ordered item for a reason. Absolutely incredible with the perfect amount of flavor; deliciously crispy falafel and amazing buns. We ordered this dish twice! It was that damn good. - The crispy bread sounds pretty straight forward but it was also a standout. High quality bread all nice and toasty paired with this incredible olive-infused butter. - The Tunisian bruschetta almost got ordered twice as well. The tuna was phenomenal and makes for a great shared plate. I'm a sucker for any dish with an egg on it so will 100% be ordered this next time we stop in. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to order the lamb meatballs nor the tounsi brik. But I'm very eager to stop back in and give those a try. Also, major shout out to the staff. The service was absolutely incredible. CJ was our main server but literally every staff member that we interacted with was kind to our son, kind to our dog and kind to us. Servers gave what felt like genuine recommendations and it seemed like the team members enjoyed working there. We admittedly came in with low expectations and walked away convinced that we've found a new local favorite. Please go give this place a try!

Visited on a whim for dinner and left with an absolute fave restaurant in the South Bay! Decor was…read moreOK, it was nice when they turned on the lights and the lamps shone decorations on the walls. Tableware is pretty basic, but the food definitely isn't, customer service was excellent too. We wanted one of everything on the menu, including the specials that day, but went with: Crazy about Beets - beautiful magenta beet hummus with yellow roast beet sprinkled with pistachio and dukkah with charred tomatoes. The flavours, texture, and freshness was a stand out. Really loved this dish.10/10 Roasted Cauliflower - OMG died and gone to heaven! 100/10 Falafel Sliders - 2 in a serve so you can share, crunchy, spicy, oh so moreish, good flavour and texture 8/10 Quinoa Tabbouleh - lovely lemony mouthfuls with a mint hit Chicken Mosli - the turmeric broth was amazing, soaking the veg and chicken in such a flavourful broth made everything extra 10/10 De Soi Rose - a pre mixed drink which had a pleasant berry taste (rather like Ribena if you are from the UK), refreshing and easy to drink Baumgartner white wine - Austria, little of a wine gum taste akin to sav blanc, not as much of the pepper taste I was expecting, but still eminently drinkable We really enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon, with the beets and cauliflower definitely our first choices followed by something different, as we work our way through the entire menu!

I love this place! I've been to both this original location and the El Segundo one. Both scratch…read morethe itch for a casual wine and cheese afternoon. Despite being in a random and unassuming spot off of a main thoroughfare, the inside atmosphere here is welcoming and comfortable and relaxing. I love that they have affordable wine flights (especially with options from Piedmonte and France) and super reasonable cheese plates. Perfect spot for a drink and snacks without feeling like you put a real dent in your wallet.

Half wine shop, half hangout, Barsha's communal tables are awesome for casual conversation over…read moresnacks and sips. The weekly tasting flight is best for getting an idea of what you want. The Lyrarakis Vidiano Queen White 2025 from Crete is a rare white I do not hate, and the MAAL Biutiful Malbec has an overripe fruit flavor that I totally dig. I always fall for the Hand of Fatima - lots of dips, perfect for nibbling and sharing. There are always meats and cheeses as well. It's been 10 years, and I still love this place. Their carefully curated spirits and never-ending supply of charcuterie means there's something for everyone and an excellent time for all.

Always a good time at Betollino even when raining! The food is phenomenal! And love all their…read moreappetizers!

TIKI DAVE of TIKI DAVE TRAVEL loves Bettolino Kitchen!…read more I'm not sure how we ended up here for my daughter's 17th birthday...no, wait, I remember now. My daughter's favorite South Bay Italian restaurant is J.Trani in San Pedro and they are closed on Tuesdays and while I also love J.Trani, I am very glad we ended up at Bettolino Kitchen that night. I'd been twice before and remember it being good despite the experience we witnessed our first night when a blind date went very, very poorly before they even ordered dinner. The couple sits down and she didn't like his demeanor at all. He seemed cocky and smug right away. We could tell it wasn't going to work at all. She says, "Well, you're not my type". At one point, he threatens not to pay but ends up paying. She continues, "Do you want me to lie to you?...You're free to leave" as she was intent on finishing her drink. She does and says, "I'm just going to leave now." And while I digressed, I am sorry they didn't have an opportunity to eat some of Bettolino Kitchen's fantastic food. The wife (who rightly declares in my below video that she was celebrating her "Birth Day", too) ordered the Pretty in Pink cocktail ($16) - Cazcanes Tequila, Cherry Blossom Syrup, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Citrus - and very much enjoyed it. I ordered the Fig Loves Bourbon ($16) with Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Fig Puree, Balsamic and Orange Bitters because it just sounded too good and unusual to resist. And it was fantastic. Having just been in Hollywood where drinks were obscenely meteoric at $21 apiece, I really appreciate the more terrestrial prices. Yummy bread is complimentary which is nice because I hate having to pay for a basket of bread. We ordered the Brussels & Balsamic ($15) to start and if you told me back in the '80s, they'd have brussel sprouts on restaurants' menus in the 2010s and 2020s and be charging $15 for 'em, I would have thought you crazy! I'm really just kidding. This dish was insanely good AND it has pancetta and quality ingredients...the rosemary croutons added a nice crunchy texture in the mix. I highly recommend you order these tiny bald-headed old man tight-leafed bundles of tasty joy. 3 out of our group of 5 ordered the Bolognese ($26) and loved it. The Del Mare ($36) pasta called out to me and holy smokes, this could be one of my favorite pasta dishes ever. Linguini with halibut, lobster, shrimp, scallops, capers, green Italian olives and cherry tomatoes in a spicy tomato sauce. I would order this dish over and over and over again. The seafood and pasta is perfectly cooked and pure brilliance with the bright freshness of the cherry tomatoes, capers and green olives just putting the whole thing to bed beautifully. Our server Rich was great, too. We brought a bottle of wine but it had turned. Thankfully, we weren't charged for it and just ordered a couple glasses of delicious Italian red instead. My daughter also wanted "Nothing Bundt Cakes'" mini-bundtlets for dessert and again, thankfully, there was no lame "cake cutting fee" we've been charged in the past elsewhere. We had plenty so this proud Pop witnessed his daughter give 4 of them to the kids at the next booth over. Ambience is lovely and bright with comfy booths and a cute little bar inside although if I'm remembering correctly, I may prefer the moody black interior they used to have. Bettolino KItchen has a great Happy Hour every single day from 2:30pm-5:30pm ($3 off starters, wines by the glass, beer and specialty cocktails), daily lunch specials from 11am-4pm as well as 50% of bottles of wines and Zero Corkage on Thursdays. Everyone likes nice gestures and discounts and so does TIKI DAVE. They also offer a weekend brunch and bikinis, I mean, bellinis and a "Date NIght Monday" where you get an appetizer, two entrees and a mini dessert for $70. As you can see, these guys deserve a thorough and fantastic review for what they're doing. TIKI DAVE can't wait to go back. And if you've made it this far, please see my TIKI DAVE TRAVEL YouTube video including our time at Bettolino Kitchen here! https://youtu.be/Ems0jHcarxY?is=WzaH4b6keQ7HZ06e If you enjoyed my review and video, please subscribe and follow! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TIKIDAVETRAVEL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565274777775&mibextid=ZbWKwL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tikidavetravel/?__d=1%2F%3FhidemenuTikTok! TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tikidavetravel