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    Tuscan Son

    4.4 (565 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Lemon mascarpone
    Sue L.

    Charming Tuscan bistro on Little Santa Monica Blvd with a cute patio. I needed a place to work before my dental appointment a few doors down. I settled on a black Americano and a lemon mascarpone to accompany me and my laptop. I would have preferred to sit outside as the music inside was really loud, but there were only two tables not in the blazing sun, one was occupied and the other wasn't bussed. I don't think there was a manager present that day, as there was a bit of a "when the cat's away, the mice will play" vibe going on. I had another dental appointment a couple weeks later, and I saved my appetite so that I could try more than just a coffee and dessert this time. I tried the spicy salmon pasta. It was enough to pique my interest to try another pasta dish on a future visit. Service was much more invested this time! And music was not obnoxiously loud this time. The music inside was quieter than the traffic noise outside. Also of note to fellow germaphobes, this was one sparkly well kept restroom! More appreciated than you know. Honestly, the exceptionally clean restroom is enough for me to want to pay Tuscan Son more visits.

    Lisa P.

    Bright and cheerful dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating. Order at the counter and seat yourself. Selection of pasta, salads, paninis, and baked goods. Everything was fresh and hot. Bread a little softer than I like and butter would have been nice. Self-serve water available. Free validated parking in back of restaurant.

    Edward U.

    Grabbed a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake and it was the most magical sensation my tongue has felt in years! We live in Riverside so sadly won't come often but I'll never forget this place.

    Rigatoni Fiorentina
    Daniel S.

    The food, service, and ambiance here are excellent. The portions are huge and equally delish. We chomped on eggplant lasagna and rigatoni with braised beef. We finished in true style with a huge slice of tiramisu. All in all it was fantastic.

    Keaton G.

    Tuscan Son offers authentic homemade Italian cuisine that transports you straight to Italy. Their tiramisu is decadently delicious, and the steak and arugula salad impresses with bold flavors. Although it's a small spot primarily designed for office building catering, their bakery and homemade menu are fantastic. The cozy ambiance makes it an ideal place to upgrade your daily lunch meetings. Server has decent as well but you gotta order at the register first.

    Pollo Verde Panino
    C M.

    My pollo verde sandwich was great! Everything tasted really fresh and high quality. I took my order to go and the staff were super attentive. They also let me take my dog in while I waited which was a plus haha

    Great salad! Nice patio dining for lunch. The cashier was helpful with suggestions! Free parking in the back lot with validation.

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    Broccoli way too spicy; salmon without arugula as shown in the postmates pic )))))))))))))))))))))))

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    Thanks so much for having us as a go to place!

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    Had lunch yesterday, I had the lasagna and it was truly amazing! Also, lemon bars are exquisite.

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    Hard working staff. Gorgeous view of the temple. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Will definitely go back!

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    Food is great! Made to order and very fresh. This is my frequent place to go. Good service! Thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Tuscan Son

    Are you still BYOB with no corkage fee? Are you dog-friendly?

    We are dog friendly! We are still BYOB but we now have our own beer & wine license therefore we have a charge for corkage.

    Where can we park our car if it's free parking?

    Hi! We have free parking on the surface lot behind our building. You can enter the drive way right from little Santa Monica Blvd. Hope to see you soon!

    Do have free onsite parking?

    yes

    As a BYO-venue, do you impose a bottle limit?

    We are not permitted for alcohol consumption

    Do they have heaters outside?

    Hi! Yes we have a beautiful sidewalk dining patio that has several heaters. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

    Do they have vegan options?

    Hi Margi. We have tons of vegan options for you. From purée soups to salads to pastas. I’m sure you will find many delicious and fresh options you will enjoy. Hope to see you in soon!

    Do they serve any type of alcohol? Like mimosas during breakfast/brunch?

    We are Byob no corkage fee! You are welcome to bring your own to add to our fresh squeezed OJ!

    Is this a good place to study/work?

    It's not what I would classify as being "roomy" enough to spread out, so no. Pretty tight space and limited seating

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    LOVE LOVE LOVE Maccheroni Republic!!!…read more I've been going to this place since 5 years ago and it's still one of my absolute favorite places in LA. So worth going to downtown for. The service is impeccable and very friendly to you. They're really knowledgeable about their dishes too. The place just reeks of experience and professionalism. And I can't even start with the dishes. From the vongole down to the tiramisu, everything is delectable and perfect. The only downside is they raised their prices over the years I loved it when I used to get pasta for less than 20 bucks a few years ago. And the wait tends to be terrible so I would try to go earlier (opening) next time or just hop to a bar nearby while on the waitlist. Overall, I will forever love this place (unless they change the chef for worse) and so worth going every time.

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    Cute Italian spot with outdoor patio & indoor counter areas! Perfect for girls night out & date…read morevibes! My sister and I came in without reservations around 8pm and they sat us inside on the counter after 10 minutes of waiting. They were pretty full for table dining. We ordered: Steak Tartare (4/5) - Bread was perfectly oiled & crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside. The tonnato was very umami and made the dish but the steak itself was alright. Spicy Pomodoro (3.5/5) - This didn't hit as hard for me; I wished it was more spicy and I didn't taste any truffle. Pasta itself was perfectly al dente. Sweet Corn Agnolotti (5/5) - This was delish! Make sure to get equal parts of the pasta, sauce, corn, and crème fraiche (like a light sour cream) to get that flavor explosion. Creme was a little sour, corn was sweet, and the agnolotti was salty; perfect bite fr. My only negative is that this dish was too small for $28 :(. Blood Orange Pavlova (4/5) - A truly layered dessert because if you ate the sorbet by itself, it would be too sour but otherwise, another flavor explosion. The pavlova was thick and you really have to jam your spoon in to break the pieces apart. Service was friendly and fast! Overall, I'd come back!

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    I keep coming back to Bestia because the pasta, sides and desserts are so darn good. Nicely…read moreappointed decor and the service was attentive and friendly. The food is what makes this place next level.

    Still stands-up to the hype after all these years…read more If "Trendy" was a restaurant, Bestia would easily be in top contention, even after being around for more than a decade. That says a lot. Once upon a time (a few years ago), my CFP + banking institution wanted to thank me for being one of their top private clients. They expressed their gratitude with a very generous, all expense paid full-course meal at Bestia. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Fast forward to now, I knew that coming back here would be a good idea. Make no mistake, even if you try to book a reservation several weeks in-advance, don't be surprised if the only available seats are at the counter. Granted, I was in a spacey table during my past visit, the counter can be an enjoyable & unintentionally entertaining space. It's great for a more casual vibe, as you get to see some of the kitchen workers put together some of their signature dishes. In many ways, Bestia seems like a microcosm of the city that it rather humbly resides within. What always catches me off-guard, is that the surrounding simple area really doesn't reflect the happening, vibrant, night-life that resides within the building's walls. You feel like you're taken so a different, very social, very bustling world. WINE: Podere 72, Poderi San Lazzaro (Marche region, central Italy) - 8.7 / 10 A very robust blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese grapes that results in a balanced, medium bodied red wine that stands-up to heartiness of a beef ribeye steak. FOOD: Roasted Bone Marrow - 9.4/ 10 I have several friends that go here just for this particular dish. Funny enough, one can almost always tell that one is at Bestia because of the rather peculiar manner in which this dish is served. Hot, melted bone marrow is appropriately scooped out of the bone & poured onto spinach gnocchetti. It's like eating beef flavored mouth pillows of potato + spinach. It's definitely a dish that will impress whoever you are with. I can never resist ordering this whenever I am here. Oxtail alla Vaccinara - 8.9 / 10 The deep, rich maroon color of the rigatoni (thanks to beets) is a sight to behold. The pasta is firm but not too hard. It's a humble yet complex pasta dish that complements any main course. 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye - 9.4 / 10 Anybody who knows me knows that I love my ribeye. Any decent fancy restaurant does a ribeye. But no one does a ribeye quite like Bestia. The fermented mushroom cream delivers a punch of pungence not unlike a delectable dijon mustard, but to the highest of levels. This dish also makes me a believer in well-cooked onions served alongside steak. I usually like to take a home a portion of ribeye for later, but this is one of the very few instances when the steak is so good, that I can't help but finish it here. Again, the portion is more than enough to be shared. Fromage Blanc Mousse - 9.1 / 10 This seasonal dish hits all the right notes. It's the fanciest of cheesecakes, so I recommend sharing this. With its decadence, a little truly goes a long way & that's perfectly fine. The richness of the cheese is offset perfectly by the right balance of candied kumquats. A great "bite" to end on. Huge shout-out & thanks to Radu for being the nicest & most enthusiastic of servers. It's little things like him being so down to take pics of you with your party that really make me want to come back here. It the owners / management is reading this, please recognize how pivotal he is to your team. If he was working under me, I would most definitely give him a raise. Also, shout-out to Dani at the hostess stand. She is one of the most personable people. For being the first person that patrons see upon entering, she is the perfect face, attitude, & welcoming personality that the hospitality industry is in dire need of. She's a rockstar of a hostess & a pleasure to talk with. Bestia is a better place because of valuable employees like Radu & Dani. As always, come for the food. Come back for the service. I would definitely come back because of how amazing Radu & Dani are. Years after the hype, the vibe is still very much happening at Bestia.

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    Mother Wolf has been on my list for quite some time. We decided to finally dine here on our…read moredaughter's last night before she returned to college. The experience did not disappoint -- it was beautiful from beginning to end. Our extraordinary server was James. He was engaging, attentive and unpretentious. His knowledge of the menu was impressive as he explained each section and item in a simplified way. After making our choices, he suggested changing one of our pasta selections since they all had heavy sauces. We accepted his recommendation of the Spaghetti Arrabbiata, which turned out to be everyone's favorite! The tomato-based sauce was light and perfectly spicy. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was amazing. The focaccia, oxtail meatballs and burrata with ham were a great start, showcasing the quality of the ingredients and thoughtful preparations -- they set the tone for our entire meal. The taste and texture of the freshly made pastas were unmistakable and so, so good with the wonderful sauces. The lamb chops were well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. I especially enjoyed the bed of sliced snow peas, green beans and English peas set over mint sauce. After all that, we had just enough room for shared desserts -- Budino and Tiramisu. Both were the perfect finish to a delicious meal. If you like chocolate, the Budino is for you -- rich but not overly sweet. Each yummy bite with the crumble topping was nicely balanced by the sprinkled salt. Service was impeccable and well-coordinated. We especially appreciated that dishes and utensils were changed after each course. A couple things to keep in mind: *Reservations - Via Resy. The reservation window is open 14 days at a time. *Parking - Valet is right in front. We found street parking just around the corner on Sunset (metered but free after 7pm). *Price Point - Approximately $100 per person. Mother Wolf is a cashless establishment. A 5% wellness fee is added to all checks. We will absolutely be back!

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