We were visiting LA and this restaurant was recommended to us. Really glad we tried it. It was an amazing experience, from the ambiance to the food. The service was on point, and our wait staff: Beatrice was super helpful and understanding be qe had some dietary needs and she came through and was both patient and understanding. The food was aiming, we started with the charcuterie board and the pulpo, and if you've had that before u know it can be difficult to find it tender and fresh. I had the beef cheeks and it was excellent.Also the cocktails were on point. I would absolutle recommend this place to my family and friends. read more

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This review is late, but my wife and I had dinner here a few months ago and it was such a treat. The food and the ambiance were incredible. Our server Diego was an absolute delight and was incredibly helpful. He was very attentive to our needs, and his customer service was the best. We can't wait too frequent this restaurant again. I give this restaurant and Diego 5 stars!!! read more

The food was amazing, and an even better service from Diego. He was very kind, attentive, and mindful; we really appreciated that. We ordered parpadelle d'ragu, carpaccio di manzo, a table of charcuterie, and a lava cake. read more

Outdoors seating gives Alice and wonderland vibe. Whimsical and cute. I was here for date night but def a girls casual dinner spot too. Service was good. Waitress was nice and attentive and food came out timely. Food was soooo delicious. Would definitely come back here for more read more

Settecento - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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super friendly staff and the food was amazing. we came here to celebrate my mom and grandma for mothers day and it was fabulous. food was super delicious, quality was similar to the food i've had in Italy. the patio was super cute and our dog enjoyed it too. however another lady sitting nearby (not staff) called our dog obnoxious because he would bark from time to time due to the birds. this left a sour taste in our mouth. The restaurant is dog friendly for the patio seating, if you are bothered you should ask to switch your seat, not directly bother other patrons ESPECIALLY to make a rude remark. No one else around seemed to mind our dog either. (what a total KAREN!) This woman was extremely miserable making side comments knowing we could hear her, so instead of turning and saying something we left earlier than we would've liked to. We wanted to get dessert, however this interaction made us lose our appetite. I know I'm ranting about something outside of the control of this restaurant and their staff hence why I still rate the place a 5 star. I do plan on coming back again back to the good things since I want to leave this review on a good note. I definitely recommend getting the pizzas theyre super fresh and yummmyyyyy in my tummy. We got the Margherita pizza. very light and delicious. Mom and I got truffle pasta, delicious. Im a huge fan of butter in my noodles so this was a no brainer to get. Grandma got the branzino--she loved it a lot (so did the pup since he tried a bit of it too but shhh dont tell) The restaurant itself is situated in a nice little area, they have parking at the library ~200 feet down. super picturesque. I cant stress enough how nice all the staff was. they were all super accommodating and friendly. I wish I caught the name of our server. but she was amazing (she had curly hair bangs and had blonde tips super pretty too). she always checked in on us and was very personable. Thank you for making our dining experience better read more

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Food at lunch was horrible. It looked like it was dumped out of a 1980s Sysco truck and onto a plate. The plating was very 80's, the quality just reprehensible. Dead iceberg lettuce in the salad, factory made thick balsamic dressing out of a squeeze bottle. Everything prepared by Sysco. What a waste of this location. I was embarrassed for them, for wasting this space. The layout is also terrible. There's very little seating inside, especially for two tops, so if it's a hot day or cold day, well too bad if you didn't come with a bigger group for the few inside tables. Well I wasn't going to mention it, but since the business made a response-- our waiter who was very nice and doing his best, asked us for a good yelp review. I'm sure we weren't the only guests that received such a request. He was sweet, and so it took me awhile to post this review. Anyhow be it as it may that they might possibly have a few good ingredients, the food was simply awful. I've had many meals at this space, from back when Cafe Pinot was really good, through their various changes plus the take out window. I hope Settecento improves, but the meal I had made me sad. read more

Our group visited on a weekday and ordered their lunch set which includes a choice of salad and a pasta or pizza for $28. The food tastes ok for DTLA lunch spot. I had the fettuccine bolognese and the settecento salad. Pasta had the right al dente texture and salad was decent. Nothing too special. Nice ambience and service was decent. We had reservation but still waited 10-15 minutes before we got seated. They're quite busy during lunch time so had to ask multiple times for togo boxes and check. read more

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Sent my friend a list of downtown restaurants to celebrate her birthday, and she chose this location. Our group of 8 was seated on the outdoor patio, which was charming. Our server was lovely. She handled my friend's gluten-free requests with care and made sure our whole table (which included our kidos) felt taken care of. There isn't a dedicated kids menu, but the staff was flexible. The drinks were excellent across the board.. The food was solid and everyone enjoyed what they ordered, but it felt a bit underwhelming given the price point. The portions left the guys in our group still hungry at the end. read more

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Came for brunch on a Saturday. Super easy to make a reservation and plenty of options available. My party and I arrived a bit late but they did not mind at all. Got seated outside and was offered water as we waited for the last two people to arrive. We got the bottomless mimosas option and ordered 2 pizzas and 4 pastas for a group of 6. Tried their Margherita and fungi pizzas, both were good. Loved the crust, Neapolitan style. We tried all of their pastas except for the ravioli to share. My favorites were the penne and the carbonara. They were very accommodating and offered a high chair for the baby. Dominique took care of us and he was really attentive and friendly throughout our entire experience. He made sure our mimosas carafe was refilled and checked in on us the perfect amount of times and let us enjoy our meal. Huge shoutout to him! Vibes were great, and we got really lucky with the weather. Will definitely be back again for another outdoor bottomless mimosas brunch! read more

Settecento - Outdoor eating area - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! Really enjoyed this place. Food was amazing. We didn't wanna order much food, but then we got a bit carried away and had to keep ordering because we were very curious on certain plates. Glad we did. Everything was great. Real cool layout. Definitely a spot for food and drinks. read more

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Server did his best to set up the umbrella to protect us from the sun. The ambiance is amazing, nice spot next to the central library. If you sit outside you are surrounded by trees if u sit inside you are surrounded by books! It's a win-win. read more

Settecento - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Its simple: $25 pre-fixe lunch menu. I have been scouring high and low for lunch pre-fixes and I am so happy that I came across Settecento. To put it easily, you pick an appetizer and an entree (between pizza and pasta. If you want their premium items (with truffle) it's an extra $10 or so. The ambiance was so peaceful, which makes it a bit of an odd location to be in the middle of the FIDI in Los Angeles. I mean it makes sense because all the worker bees go there for lunch, but I could see them having a second location somewhere more scenic where people would still flock to. The pasta was house made and springy and with the clams and white wine sauce, it was a solid dish. But it is a smaller portion. If you really want to get a bang for your buck, I would go with the pizza, its a full 10ish inches. read more

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We were staying at the Westin Bonaventure hotel across the street and stumbled across Settecento when we went to the library. Very aesthetic, cute outdoor seating and book decor inside. It was sort-of hard to find the entrance. We walked around the exterior (there's a lot of outdoor seating), completing maybe 200 degrees until we found how to get in. Once we did, things went smoothly! They have a nice happy hour that goes from 2-6pm everyday! We enjoyed fries and the diavolo pizza. I really enjoyed my Watermelon martini--unique and strong. Service was fine. Would be back if in the area! read more

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Located in downtown LA, CA. You can park in the Public Library and if you eat at Settecento, the $40 parking will be validated to cost only $11 or so. I parked for 2 hours or less. It's a great place for a business lunch, there is more outdoor seating than indoors. Bringing nature and greenery to your lunch time. Everything was fantastic! Service was also great. But we came 11:30a in middle of the week. If you come to lunch 1:00p or later, tables do fill up. read more

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Menu is limited but I'm easy and can find something anywhere I go! Not a great place for a bunch of picky eaters. Great place to enjoy a gorgeous dining room and outdoor dining! Food selections are unique, the meatballs as a happy hour appetizer was delicious! The drink selection for happy hour is nice. Again not a huge selection but unique drinks on the menu. Service is amazing! Super friendly and attentive staff! The Tagliere de Salumi e Formaggi is a lot of food and delicious! Best appetizer not on the happy hour menu! Perfect for sharing! The meatballs are on the happy hour appetizer menu and they are the best available on that menu. For dinner I had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy, absolutely delicious and very filling! You absolutely need to give this place a try when in the area! read more

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There's quite a lot going on here, between the decor, seating options, large menu and people coming and going all around you. I happened to come in for happy hour and focused on the small bites menu. Everything we tried was good, perhaps not something I'd rush back for, but decent for the price and portion. Lots of creativity reflected on the menu. Personally, I wasn't keen on the Lobster Buratta or Sliders. I did like the Bruschetta Trio and Polenta, though. The meatballs were okay. Service wasn't as attentive as we'd like, though we received our items in a reasonable amount of time. We did have to flag down servers on a few occasions for silverware, drink refills, and our bill. This restaurant is indoors and outdoors, just steps away from the library. It can get quite warm when the sun is out, but pretty at night with all of the lights. Parking in the nearby lot can be a bit pricey, though it beats street parking by a landslide. read more

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This is a beautifully decorated restaurant with a stunning outdoor patio that faces the rear of the Art Deco Central Library building. A lovely ambiance with very good wait service. Our party didn't order many dishes since we were all less-than-hungry, but the few items we did sample were delicious: parmigiana di melanzane (fried eggplant), the fried calamari & shrimp, the quatro formaggi pizza and the burger. Portions are on the small side. Parking is the only downside to this place, and we were fortunate to find a spot a few blocks away. read more

Settecento - Beautiful view of the skyline and night sky from our patio table. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Settecento is a wonderful addition to the downtown area and the popularity only proves it. We arrived early for a 7:15 reservation but opted for the bar because seating was plentiful. The bartender recommended a great cocktail (Toki Pona - whiskey, kumquat juice, passionfruit syrup, cranberry juice, cinnamon pineapple syrup, abanero bitters, rosemary) - great drink with a little kick. The appetizer was Calamari e Gamberi Fritti, entree was the pasta Calabria (mozzarella, datterino tomato cream, caramelized onion, 'nduja) and Insalata del Settecento. All were top notch and reminded me of our time in Rome. Great food and service. Reservations are recommended but if you're in the neighborhood and are feeling impulsive try for the bar. read more

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Finally made it to 700. No, not reviews - hit that mark a long time ago. I mean Settecento. Been meaning to for a while because I'd see it driving in the area heading towards the freeway to get home. And now, it's done. Parking. Entered on Flower. $10. Validation at the front entrance with the host/hostess. Had reservations but arrived early to get in on the Happy Hour at the bar. Pretty cool decor. Musical instruments suspended (see pic) and the columns designed to look like bookshelves. Lots of natural light. Glass roof and with lots of windows and a garage door concept. Btw, Happy Hour ends at 6 and does extend beyond the bar. Seated for dinner out in the garden. Out on the artificial grass - open too see and hear all. Not very busy but steady - and service was excellent. I mention it because seating was outdoors, pretty much the furthest away from the physical establishment and kitchen. He was attentive. Friendly. Nice. Not just small talk but genuine conversation. And remember - mentioned it already - seated outdoors away from everything. Food was good. Ordered a House Salad as Caesar Salad isn't on the menu. Bread Basket a Filet. Rare. And was served as requested. See pics. The salad was nicely prepared but I wanted Caesar, not Balsamic but I still polished it off. And all the bread. Actually and dessert. Food didn't knock my socks off but good enough that there was zero scraps for to take to go. It was a good experience. Seems like a cool date spot. Good option if you want to dine al Fresco too. Not sure on what list to add this to. For now, it's on the "been there, done that" one. read more

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This was my second time dining in downtown Los Angeles. It's been 30 years since I last stayed downtown. We booked the Hotel Per La and found Settecento within walking distance of our hotel on a Saturday night. I love Italian food. It has such a rich heritage and such marvelous creativity in flavor, texture, and presentation. However, lots of restaurants claim to serve authentic Italian and that's a difficult thing to nail down - as it depends on the region, the diner's past experience, and a really strong understanding of the cuisine. I believe Settecento delivers on the promise of authentic, flavorful, and beautiful Italian food! We were seated, by request, in their gorgeous garden area, with comfortable seating, soft lighting, and wonderful Italian music. A very Italian feel. Our server, Dalton, was attentive, friendly, and well versed in the menu. His recommendations were spot on all night. We began our night with a bottle of 2021 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon for $143, a fair price point for the wine. We started with an order of Polpo alla Luciana - an octopus dish in a rich and bright marinara sauce. Delicious with crusty white bread. For our entrees we chose the Salmone in Crosta di Mandorle - an almond crusted salmon with escabeche zucchini and a bright green zucchini sauce. It was spectacular! On our server Dalton's recommendation, I went with the Pappardelle al Ragu d'Agnello - a marvelous, rich and flavorful slow cooked lamb, garlic, marinara sauce with parmigiano, lamb jus, and rosemary. I confident in saying this was one of the best Italian dishes I've ever tasted! That's extremely high praise from a guy who has eaten Italian in many places. This was the proof to me that Settecento does serious Italian. We ended the night with an inventive Dolci called Baba Napoletano - a rum soaked sponge cake served with vanilla ice cream. Just perfect. In fact our night, our table, our food, and the service was perfect. Just perfect. read more

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We visited for lunch and I ordered the lasagna with a caperese salad. They had a good lunch special. The food was just ok. I've had better lasagna. I will say the ambiance was great and service was good. read more

Settecento - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yesterday, I went to Settecento for brunch with my best friend who was visiting from San Francisco. I had previously been here for a family brunch on Sunday, December 28th, and at that time, everything was great--the atmosphere was lovely, and all the food was delicious. I told my friend about that experience, and she wanted to try the place, so we decided to go together. Because her schedule kept changing, I asked her to make the reservation herself, and she did. However, while my experience on December 28th was completely satisfying, there were several issues during our visit yesterday. We ordered the Carbonara, Insalata del Settecento, and an Americano. Unfortunately, the Carbonara was by far the worst I've ever had. The noodles were so undercooked and overly salty that it was inedible. I took one bite and had to put my fork down. My friend also commented that she had never had a Carbonara this bad. We explained the issue to our waitress and asked if it could be cooked a bit more. However, my friend ultimately felt she couldn't eat it at all and asked if we could switch to another dish. The waitress said she would ask the chef and took the plate away. After a while, she replaced it with Egg Benedicts, which we specifically requested because I had tried it during my December 28th visit and knew it was a safe choice. The salad was also disappointing. It felt like it was mostly just cabbage with dressing poured on top, lacking balance or care. Another issue occurred when we first arrived. My friend checked in with her name for the reservation, and we were seated at an outdoor table. There was a very strong smell of marijuana around our table, so we politely asked if we could move to a different table. The male host told us that the other area was fully booked and responded by saying that marijuana is legal in California, implying there was no issue. That response was honestly quite frustrating. Thankfully, after some time, the smell faded, and we were able to stay. We later moved once more to a shaded table with an umbrella to avoid the direct sunlight. One more issue: the restaurant has four restroom stalls, but only two had toilet seat covers. The other two had none at all. Saturday brunch time is clearly a very busy time -- the restaurant was completely packed when we were leaving-- and having no toilet seat covers available during peak brunch hours made it feel like maintenance was not being properly managed. This was also disappointing. Of course, no place is perfect. However, we were genuinely disappointed by the quality of the Carbonara and the salad, the lack of friendliness from the male host who handled the seating, and the restroom maintenance issues. However, the restaurant is within walking distance for me, and the overall atmosphere is nice, so I may return occasionally. I just hope these issues are addressed in the future. Lastly, I want to add that our waitress yesterday (I unfortunately didn't catch her name) was extremely kind and professional. One small thing to note: when we asked for the check, the Carbonara--which we had returned after one bite--was still on the bill. When we pointed it out, she immediately apologized and brought us a corrected bill. read more

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The old Cafe Pinot spot, which I've always thought was such a good space. I'm so glad Settecento came in and is making good use of the space. There is some indoor seating near the bar, but this place is all about outdoor dining on the patio, under the trees and the downtown skyscrapers around you. Perfect on a balmy, cool night. They do have heaters, so don't worry too much about being chilly. We had a fairly large group of 11, and everyone had a really great time. Lots of good menu options to share, especially since we got there for the tail end of happy hour and were able to order a good number of appetizers off the happy hour menu. For dinner, we ended up getting an assortment of pastas, pizzas, risotto, and fish. The pizzas were all fantastic - all from a wood-fire oven, so they had a nice charred crust that still had a good chew to it. The fish was cooked perfectly, and it was mild yet flavorful. The tiramisu is not the super wet, soggy kind, so I actually prefer it. It's a decent portion, so it's good to share amongst 2-3 people. Our server was great - friendly, knew the menu well, and attentive (but not so much that it got annoying). read more

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I really came into this restaurant with high expectations, having seen how highly it's rated on Yelp and raved about online, and I wanted to give a high rating but I just can't. Let's begin with what was amazing - the service and the ambiance. This is definitely a date night spot - the bottles, the books, it all just meshes together and works perfectly. Our server was also incredible, checking on our table multiple times. However, the food itself is where things started to go downhill. Ive heard you're supposed to cook pasta in salty water but Jesus Christ, it was as if the chef decided to cook salty water in pasta. My coworker said that her pasta was extremely salty as well, and she didn't get the same dish as me. Perhaps we came on an off day, and they made a batch of extremely super salty pasta noodles, but I would have hoped that their quality control would have caught that before it left the kitchen. All in all, I won't be returning for food. Maybe for a date night where we just come to get drinks- but we'll definitely go to Macherroni Republic or elsewhere for pasta. read more

Settecento - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A perfect corner restaurant, with an open- floor plan, that invites the outdoors of an urban park inside with its finely lit bar that pairs books and spirits beautifully. As the saying goes, "all roads..." Will lead you to Settecento! Welcome to elegance meets scrumptious eats. The ambiance is inviting to take in the best of DTLA (adjacent to the Central Library and Bunker Hill), anytime of day is perfect to enjoy pastas, pizzas, drinks and company. And, the staff is among the friendliest, and attentive team that put the Cherry on top of your visit. Settecento -- A big star in LA! read more

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We visited on a Saturday night. Got seated outside. Plenty of heating lamps to keep us warm on a January night. The calamari was good. There were a couple pieces of shrimp in there which was a nice surprise. The fresh bread was very good once they brought out the olive oil and balsamic. The Diavola pizza was delicious. Tasted like pizza from Italy. Definitely recommend you try it. I thought the tiramisu would be the best until I tried the lava cake. The lava cake was delicious. Wine selection by the glass was pretty good. Nice reds from Piedmont. Definitely recommend. The parking situation is par for Downtown LA. Not my favorite. But that's not on the business. Just life in Downtown. read more

Settecento - Diavola Pizza - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was great! Not a large menu, but pretty good staples. Everyone at our table got something different so they were all delicious dishes. I can attest to the Filet minion, pasta, and pizza. The service was pretty good. She was very nice and went out her way to take good photos of us. I think she forgot about the birthday desert because we definitely didn't get one. We came to celebrate my mother in law's bday as well as my husband's and even told her. The view from the restaurant is really nice. It's nestled in the center of DTLA so it's surrounded by skyscrapers and this library/park. It can be hard to find when walking depending on where you park. There is meter parking in front of the restaurant entrance side. I don't know why, but when I looked up "Rooftop restaurants" this restaurant came up. So I'm here to tell you that it's false! Very nice outdoor seating though. read more

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Went for drinks for my bday. Wanted to go after seeing the pics of the books and the violins which I thought were super cool. Was not disappointed. Drinks were great and the pizza as well. Good service. Nice ambiance. Would recommend. read more

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For lunch they force you to have a pre-fixe two course meal. I don't need 2 courses for lunch and the kitchen clearly can't handle that many dishes either. We were there for 1 hour and 45 minutes and ordered immediately when sitting down. It legit took an hour to get our "entree" and at the end of the meal when the to-go boxes didn't come we just walked to the outside computer stand and took them ourselves and chased someone down for the printed receipt that we never got. Working people in DTLA need a place where they can get in and out during their lunch hour; not a place that causes them to have to add an extra hour into their workday due to the restaurant's slowness. Last time I came here, which was during happy hour, the server told us that the happy hour drinks are not made as strong as the regular priced drinks. This place has bizarre practices. read more

My friends took me here for my birthday dinner. It's a new spot near work, so we tried it out. First off, the place looks amazing. The outdoor seating at night with the skyline views of DTLA is beautiful. However, the noise from the building across the street when someone is leaving the garage is crazy loud and intrusive. You must make an effort to block it out. Anyway, the bar inside with the books and violins is a nice touch and being next to the library is a nice touch. They validate if you park at the County library, by the way. So the service was great, one friend was like an hour late so we just ordered drinks and bread while waiting. The balsamic vinegar was the best I ever had, the table agreed and the waitress actually took a pic of the bottle so we could find it online. I would say the waitress came back to check on us timely and others came by also. So A plus for service. The food was so freaking good! Like delish, like yum-yum fantastic! We ordered the Margherita pizza, beef ravioli, fried calamari, and the Branzino. It would take me too long and there's not enough space to tell you how amazing it all was. I've never ordered a Branzino where they have it flayed for you. This was a gorgeous and thoughtful dish. I stopped ordering because I didn't want to cut and dig in a whole fish, now I can come here and order one that just glides off and is so moist and tender. I don't remember everyone's drinks they enjoyed them and my two old fashioned, one with Japanese whisky and the other not, were quite well made. I think I prefer the Japanese whisky one though. In all a great birthday night with amazing people. Oh, I got a tiramisu birthday cake that was absolutely divine. One of the best tiramisus I've had in a long long time. I could just go back for that alone. Highly recommend checking this place out at night. It's really beautiful. read more

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A coworker friend and I found Settecento after a comedy of errors lunch outing that ended well, thanks to this lovely place. We arrived after parking in the attached parking garage (with cheaper parking when getting validation), and were seated right away in the beautiful patio. Immediately after sitting down, I noticed the cool bar and asked if we could eat at the bar instead. They were kind enough to allow us to change our seats. We ordered off their lunch menu. I had a pasta and my friend had a Margherita pizza; both were great! I enjoyed the ambiance enough that I went back about a week later for their happy hour after visiting the LA Central Library next door! read more

Settecento - Cool bar decor! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Easily accessible via Metro, Settecento has part of its dining area directly facing the outdoors. We were lucky enough to be seated there for happy hour. It was clear that this is a popular place seeing all the patrons coming for snacks and the view. Because it is pretty. We tried everything on the happy hour menu and I am delighted to report that we loved it all. The Bigne di Astice con Burrata was a miss though - the idea of lobster in a choux pastry was cute but the execution needs to be re-imagined. The delicate flavor of the lobster was lost in the floury, starchy pastry. Everything else however was divine. The sliders, the bruschetta, the mussels - Settecento does it all so well. The cocktail program is brilliant too, don't sleep on it. As is the dessert menu. The dark chocolate tartlet was stunning. And it is vegan! It is rich and the flavors are layered. It's edible art! We left feeling stuffed and happy. It's such an interesting restaurant to visit because not only is the food excellent, the staff are kind too (shoutout to Diego!), and the ambience cannot be beat. Something must be said about having such a peaceful view whilst eating - I'm sure it helped my digestion. This is one of my new favorite spots for sure! read more

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We made a reservation on OpenTable for Christmas Eve, that was super easy. Day of, we parked and it's not even a one minute walk from the parking lot and they validate! Amazing. We walked in and there were some people waiting, I thought they had been helped but nope. Not sure where the host went. I felt bad for the waitress because she was trying to seat us but couldn't figure it out. Kind of crazy that there would be no host... she eventually showed up, but I couldn't tell if she was late for work or something else. Food was average. I got the truffle pasta and pumpkin soup. I am a stickler for when things get served, especially if the waiter is asking if we would like something to start with. The soup came with the pasta, which was fine if it came in a small bowl, but this came in a huge plate and another huge plate for soup, now I just look gluttonous. They served the rest of my family with their entrees all at the same time. Our waiter was super kind but he was not to be found at the end of the night. I appreciate that they had vegan options for my boyfriend but I think they are understaffed and need to work on that. Ambiance is nice and clean. I would have preferred the bar to be tucked to the side because I feel like it makes the waiter's job harder. read more

Settecento - vegan chocolate tart - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A "must-visit" for weekend happy hour (2pm-6pm). Cute interior and ambiance. Parking: sufficient parking spaces in the parking lot ($10 all day, $1 with Library Validation) read more

Settecento - Spicy Guava Marg & Cantaloupe Martini - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friend made reservations here for my birthday as a surprise and I wish it was a 5 star review! First, they sat us at the end of the lawn outside where we had cigarette smoke from the pedestrians hitting us and second, our waiter kind of forgot about us towards the end of the night. I ordered a second drink and didn't like it, so I was hoping to re order another but he never came back until we decided to grab the check and head to a nearby bar to continue the festivities. However the eggplant fettuccine was very good and I do wish to go back and try again! read more

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Came here on New Year's Eve after booking a reservation a month and a half in advance, so expectations were understandably high. Because of the rain, outdoor tables were moved inside--which I get. However, the table we were given was right by the entrance and next to the kitchen entry, which made for a pretty chaotic and uncomfortable start. I could tell that outdoor dining is really where Settecento shines, but this particular indoor placement was far from ideal. We asked if there was any chance to move and were told there was nothing available. Checked on the bar too--open seating and completely full at the time. We then sat for about 15 minutes without seeing our actual server. To their credit, three different staff members checked in asking if we were okay or had been helped, but no one had taken our order or even brought water. By the third check-in, we finally got water. Then two seats opened up at the bar, and honestly--that saved the night. The bar area is stunning--beautifully designed, warm, and immediately more comfortable. And Eli, the bartender, absolutely turned the entire experience around. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. From that moment on, everything clicked. The charcuterie board was excellent, the salmon appetizer was great, and the cocktails were delicious and well-balanced. Dessert sealed it--the tiramisu was genuinely delicious and very generously portioned, easily shareable and a perfect way to end the meal. Overall: the night started rough and felt disorganized, especially considering the advance reservation and the weather situation. That said, Eli at the bar completely saved the experience--huge shoutout to her. I'd happily come back and sit at the bar again, but I'm hesitant to recommend this spot on a rainy night, especially if you're counting on a traditional table experience. When it works, it works beautifully--but weather clearly changes the equation here. read more

Settecento - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Loved the Sunday funday brunch vibe this place has going on! walked straight in on a Sunday afternoon and got a nice table on the outdoor patio. There's more outdoor seating than indoor. the food is good. Their bottomless mimosas and aperol Spirtz are better! I got a focaccia sandwich and my fiancé got a Mediterranean sandwich. Both meals came with fries and fruit. There is also pizzas and pastas so I'll definitely have to come back! read more

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Great vibe, amazing pasta, and super friendly service. This was my second time coming, the first time was for dinner and everything was just as amazing, from the food to the drinks. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Service 5/10. We arrived for lunch on a Friday and were not readily welcomed as we did not have reservations. It seemed the host was not too happy about that even though the establishment was only 1/4 full. Maybe they were expecting a lunch rush? Well nope! Host sat us outside at a table directly in the sun. Wait staff allowed us to move as I guess Not many people decided to lunch there that Friday. The wait staff was wonderful; Marko helped us decide on our meal & explained options. Food 5/10 it tasted fresh yet options are very limited. You cannot order anything a la carte. The menu is pre-fixed. Ambiance 10/10 the setting makes up for the food. We were sat outside near a huge tree with a chandelier hanging from it. There was plenty of shade once we moved. Chairs were comfortable & scenery was not bad. read more

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My boyfriend and I had dinner at Settecento for a double date and the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. First, we actually got lucky with parking and found a meter spot right in front of the entrance, which was a great start to the evening. We had 7:00 PM reservations for four and arrived around 7:15 PM. Our friends were running very late, but the hostess was incredibly kind and accommodating. I asked if we could sit somewhere with the most comfortable chairs because I have MS and deal with spinal cord pain 24/7. She was so sweet and understanding and sat us inside with very comfortable chairs. I'm truly grateful for that and want to say thank you again. While my boyfriend and I waited for our friends (who ended up being about an hour late), we ordered a Lychee Martini. Our waitress never introduced herself, so unfortunately I don't know her name. In the beginning she was attentive and checked in on us several times while we waited. Since we were getting hungry, she suggested appetizers and we ordered the bread and the Settecento salad. The bread was warm, soft, and really good, and the salad was delicious. When our friends finally arrived (they said they couldn't find parking nearby and ended up parking at a mall), we were ready to order. This is when the service started to become slow and distant. We ordered cantaloupe martinis, which aren't on the menu but apparently are something people recommend trying (my friend saw them on Instagram). They were tasty, but they took a very long time to come out. Our waitress later told us the ticket must have been misplaced. For food, we ordered the fungi mushroom pizza, chicken with vegetables, and I originally wanted the carbonara. Unfortunately they told me they didn't have it, which was disappointing for an Italian restaurant. I ended up ordering the braised beef cheek instead. Sadly, it was much sweeter than expected and I regretted ordering it after the first bite. On the other hand, the chicken dish was absolutely delicious and the potatoes were very well seasoned along with the grilled vegetables. For dessert we had the Baba Napolitano, which was light and tasty and probably one of the highlights. Another issue was the service later in the night. When we needed more water, we couldn't find our waitress anywhere. After a long wait, a gentleman waiter came by and told us he would be taking over our table for the rest of the night. There was no transition or introduction beforehand, which felt a bit odd. Usually a server lets the table know when their shift ends and introduces the next person taking over. Service after that continued to be slow. My friend and her husband ordered the filet mignon well done but received it rare. At that point they didn't even want to complain because the service had already been taking so long and we had been waiting a lot throughout the night. To give credit where it's due, the waitress was attentive in the beginning. Our friends arriving an hour late definitely didn't help the flow of the evening, and she did come by several times to ask if we were ready to order while they were still deciding. However, the lack of introduction, the disappearing act later in the night, and the slow service overall made the experience frustrating. In the end, my boyfriend actually had to get up and ask for the check after trying to flag someone down a few times. We were there from about 7:15 PM until around 10:30 PM. Normally we wouldn't spend that long at dinner, but service was so slow that we ended up staying almost until closing time. Overall: very kind hostess and comfortable seating (which I truly appreciated), some good dishes, but the service and consistency of the food made the experience pretty mediocre. read more

Settecento - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California