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    Via Veneto

    3.8 (635 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    VIA VENETO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood Risotto
    Jack W.

    Came here for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time. Staff were extremely professional, gave some great recommendations for specials (impressive how they had everything memorized to a T!) and food came out quick. The inside is a bit small (yet intimate), but larger parties can sit outside on the patio. All the pasta dishes were well prepared and you get a lot of food for the price. Was blown away by the flavor and size of the tomahawk, which was a perfect medium rare was cut up table-side. Would love to stop by here again if I'm ever in the area.

    Seafood pasta, Guja wine list
    Kathleen A.

    If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles. From the moment you walk in, you're transported -- the atmosphere is both effortlessly romantic and quietly exclusive. It has that rare "see and be seen" energy without ever feeling try-hard. Every detail, from the lighting to the music to the design, has been thoughtfully curated to elevate your experience. Next-level cuisine! Authentic, refined, and wonderfully delicious! You can literally taste the quality in every bite. This is not your average trendy LA spot, this is the real deal. The ingredients are clearly top-tier, and the execution is flawless. Every dish is a conversation piece. Amazing and impressive service, warm, attentive, and never intrusive. You feel taken care of from start to finish. It's a place that somehow feels like a secret--yet it's always buzzing, Truly one of those rare gems where everything just hits. I keep coming back, and it never disappoints!

    Ann m.

    Via Veneto has been our favourite Italian restaurant for 20 years! The level of cuisine and quality are superb! pretty much unmatched in LA- our "special night" place. Charming and chic with a great vibe- I will admit to always falling back on my favourite dishes- House made raviolis, spinach, pumpkin & lobster are very fine and delicious. The grilled baby NZ Langoustines are sublime and I don't know how they always have these - as we never see them anywhere else. My husband loves the Milanesa- and we do anything ANYTHING with truffles- fettuccine - steak- scallops - always a decadent treat. Service is always excellent- We love VV - it's about time I wrote a review!

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    Dana L.

    I've been on a little bit of a 5 star spree lately so I am a little bit shocked and sad that I am here leaving a very different kind of review today. I had a work team dinner at this restaurant this evening and it was going oh SO well! The server was very animated and lively and that was great. The way he recited the specials of the day was very impressive I'll add. My coworker mentioned that she was eyeing the salmon and when I read "wild Alaskan king salmon" on the menu, I agreed it would def be delicious. Turns out another colleague also ordered the wild Alaskan king salmon as well! 3 wild Alaskan king salmons orders in our group of 8. We had some shared starters and they were great. A fried soft shell crab dish and a langoustine salad. Both were great, no complaints. But...here we gooooooooo Everyone's dishes started coming out one by one. The cioppino dishes (3) came out first- looking very grand and delicious. Next the pasta dish came out- looked great! First salmon comes out 2 seats down (male coworker- details matter) looking really good. The 2nd salmon comes out across from me (female coworker) - also looking exactly the same as the first. I attached a generic photo of a nice fillet of salmon to show what their salmon fillets looked like (the photo with the glass blocking the salmon is my coworker's salmon). Everyone is waiting for my dish to arrive last because it's customary to wait for everyone to get their entree before anyone starts to eat...we try stalling by saying we need to take a group photo. We take a few group selfies...we get the server to take a few...still no salmon. (And I'm still smiling at this point lmao) At this point my boss was worried her cioppino was getting cold so she starts and if the boss starts, everyone starts. Obviously I said go ahead guys bc I never want food to get cold!! Stupid rule if you ask me. And the story CONTINUES!! The server comes by and says oh we are still waiting for one salmon. I'm sitting there as the whole group is digging in. Still nothing...few minutes pass...finally, the salmon arrives. I could not. Could NOT. Hide my reaction. Did they think I was blind? Could I not see the difference in cuts of the salmon? Did they think I needed to be on a DIET so they gave me the leanest part of the fish? The tail end? Thank you for your CONCERN but I am here to enjoy a $55 slice of the fattiest and highest quality fish...not a $55 slice of TAIL FILLET. TAIL???? 55$??? Bruh they gave me the salmon cut recommended for TACOS, FRIED RICE , and PASTA SALAD. Bruhhhhhhhh. Idk what kedgeree even is but it's described as a rice dish with flaked fish. I wait for my coworkers reaction and they look at me and see I'm confused so they agree, ask them what's up with this??? So I mention to the server that this cut of salmon is different and not what I expected. They take it away... Next. Ok they bring a NEW piece of salmon out. This cut is BETTER than the one I got originally??? If you had THIS cut why didn't you give this to me in the first place??? You gave the BEST 2 cuts to my coworkers and then skipped the middle part to give the last tail portion to me??? Why??? They skipped this mediocre piece to give me the worst one??? I can't really think of a reason why they would do that because besides me saying "Grazie" twice, I didn't do anything to them to antagonize them? Did the chef have a personal vendetta towards me? Did I ghost you? Unmatch you on an app? Are you my friend's ex bf? If you don't have enough nice cuts of salmon, just say you don't have any more salmon so I can order a DIFFERENT dish entirely...don't serve the tail fillet along with two loin fillets??? IT GOES ON. I start eating this mediocre middle cut of the salmon. RAW. Inside. I ordered medium. Maybe I'm wrong but my understanding of medium is slightly raw and juicy in the middle. SEE PHOTO ATTACHED FOR YOUR REFERENCE. Idk I guess it looked pretty juicy and SASHIMI in the middle to me. I mention this to the server and they take it back and cook it ALLLLLLLLL the way well. Ah well, cat food for dinner, maybe better luck next time...at another venue...even wedding salmon is better than this! They did send free desserts for the table (not sure if it was because of my issues or not). They were good. Okay idk where to end this. I only saw two other couples in the restaurant the whole evening. I had a wonderful time with my coworkers. Food, not so much.

    Joyce C.

    average place with okay service. felt somewhat pretentious for what reason HAHA. the food was okay but nothing crazy, the starting bread was nice and fluffy though, provavlt my favourite part of the meal

    The beautiful interior.
    Rodney K.

    Had seen Via Veneto for a long time and thought we should give it a try during our recent visit to Ocean Park. We entered a really beautiful interior. Omar greeted and sat us. After we received our drinks he described the specials which were numerous. Many being variations of items already on the menu. They are know for their raviolis. That night they had 4 types. We ordered a ravioli "flight" including asparagus, corn with truffle, pumpkin and a ragu. This came after a classic beef carpaccio with truffles and an amazing Pecorino Romano. Our main was a perfectly rare, grilled bone in veal chop which came with one of their sides. We chose grilled asparagus. I had a pano cotta with two berry sauces. All the food was beautifully prepared and presented. I found the wine list a on the high side but the selection was wide. Omar was very attentive and knowledge of the food. Would defiantly return.

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    Amazing food, service, and vibes. Our server Maro did a great job and the food was delicious.

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    10 months ago

    Went there for dinner. Place is clean food is delicious. Service was fast and people are friendly. I highly recommend:)

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    Ask the Community - Via Veneto

    Current corkage fee is really $50?

    yes, $50 and we allow only one bottle per reservation.

    Do they have a round table for 8 people?

    Please contact (310) 399-1843

    Do you allow us to bring our own wine bottles for a corkage fee?

    Yes they do - corkage is $50 per bottle.

    What is appropriate dress for this restaurant - casual, dressy, etc.?

    Casual is ok

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    UOVO | Santa Monica

    UOVO | Santa Monica

    4.4(2k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    IN CRE DI BLE! staff perfect, food perfect, atmosphere perfect, everything perfect!!! even had the…read moretwo portions of my main! Will be coming back all the time!

    Exceptional food, standout service, and leadership that truly cares…read more We visited Uovo late in the evening in on Easter and stayed until closing, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The pasta was easily some of the best we've had outside of Italy -- simple, authentic, and executed at a very high level. It genuinely felt like being transported back to Italy. Every dish was balanced, fresh, and memorable. Our server, Kiara, delivered exceptional hospitality. She made us feel welcome, relaxed, and genuinely taken care of the entire evening. She's a great example of how service should be done. We enjoyed it so much that we were recommending the restaurant to people on our way out. There was a situation during our visit that concerned me at the time. I won't go into details here, but what matters most is how it was handled. Shortly after, I was contacted directly by the regional manager. He had already reviewed the situation internally and addressed it promptly. Our conversation was thoughtful, professional, and focused on doing the right thing. What stood out most is their philosophy: they're not just in the business of serving pasta -- they're in the business of taking care of people. That clearly extends to both their guests and their team. That level of accountability and leadership is rare, and it turned a great experience into one that I respect even more. Kiara absolutely represents the standard they aim for, and we'll definitely be back.

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    Forma Santa Monica

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Good cheese boards and pasta. Like the outside space in the back area in the Santa Monica location.read more

    This place is my go-to when I'm craving Italian for lunch. It's very easy to get to, and we've…read morealways been able to get a table during lunch. The staff is great, and the menu offers a nice variety of dishes. Some favorites are the mushroom pizza, boar ragù, sole, and branzino. We often bring out-of-town guests here because of the convenient location and their ability to accommodate larger parties. Our favorite table when dining with friends is the one immediately to the left when you enter- it's more tucked away from the rest of the restaurant, making it cozy, more intimate, and easier to have conversations. Dinner typically requires a reservation unless you arrive early, and it's much livelier than lunchtime. The wine recommendations are always excellent, and it's a great spot for a relaxed, leisurely meal. They strike the perfect balance between a polished dining experience and attentive service. We usually sit inside, but now that we have a puppy, we're looking forward to enjoying their patio on our next visit. Parking is easy- if meters aren't available, there's plenty of parking on nearby residential side streets (just pay attention to the signs). It's also a great area to walk around afterward for dessert or coffee.

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    Milo and Olive - Braised Bacon + Stone Fruit Pizza ($27) - so good!

    Milo and Olive

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Im a big Italian food lover and the pasta was great! Literally to almost perfection!…read more The quality of the food was amazing, you can tell they take passion in making sure all the food is made with fresh produce. We were seated in the outside patio and the environment was warming. Plants, fresh, breeze, old school pizza machines. Such a good vibe.

    I had such a mixed but ultimately great experience at Milo & Olive…read more The food? Honestly incredible. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and felt really thoughtfully made. The Diavola pizza I ended up choosing was so good--perfect balance of spice, richness, and that classic wood-fired taste. The bolognese was super authentic and just oozing with flavor, and the Caesar salad totally surprised me--in the best way. It had these tiny crunchy crumbs on top that gave it such a unique texture. BUT I have to mention something that really threw me off. I asked one of the pizza makers which pizza she recommended because I was stuck between a few options, and she paused, looked at me, and said, "I don't really like the pizzas here." I genuinely didn't know how to respond. I even had to double-check with my friend to make sure I heard her correctly. It was such a strange moment... especially because the pizza ended up being amazing. On the flip side, our server was fantastic. Even though she was clearly slammed, she kept checking in and made sure we knew she hadn't forgotten about us. That level of attentiveness goes a long way. Overall: incredible food, great service, but one very confusing interaction. I'd definitely come back..just maybe skip asking the pizza maker for recommendations next time

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    Cento Pasta Bar - Carbonara

    Cento Pasta Bar

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    7.9 miWest Adams
    $$$

    I had a great dining experience at Cento Pasta Bar. The food was coursed out properly, and was…read moredelicious. I can definitely recommend the grilled octopus, rigatoni pasta, and hamachi crudo. Service was also amazing! Parking is tough; I recommend you valet. Overall, they had a great cocktail menu. Definitely worth the drive out there.

    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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    Ospi Venice - Assortment

    Ospi Venice

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.1 miVenice
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Ospi Venice does a great job and I'm glad to have tried them at last. I had enjoyed restaurant…read moreJemma di Mare in Brentwood and imagined their sister Ospi would also be a hit. Ospi is a bit more Americanized, and they do that very well. Spacious and gets crowded, so a reservation is a good idea. Fun cocktails and a variety of wines to choose from, if you're so inclined. The Chef's Negroni is a soothing, smoky and somewhat sweet cocktail that starts with cathedral mezcal. I loved it. We ordered a several dishes - and let's start by saying you must try the ricotta. 'Whipped cheese, sea salt' does not do it justice, but it's wonderful and perfect to share. The Beef Tartare is another winner, served with crispy potato and parm. It's pretty huge, and rich, and conveniently cut into pieces for easy sharing. The crunch potato chips on top are a nice finish. A creative take on a classic, purists might wonder what's going on, until they taste it. The Caesar is huge and great to share, too, as well as the Crispy Rhode Island Calamari. These are more in the department of comfortable staples, but are delicious crowdpleasers, nonetheless. Of the entrees we ordered, everyone seemed to like mine the most: Malloreddus (bbef cheek, ragu napoletano, thyme, toscano). It sounded a bit quirky, but inviting. The server gave it a bit thumbs up, so I'm glad to have ventured this way. Served over the small pasta pieces that you can watch being made closer to the front of the restaurant. The Lemon Tagliolini features lobster 'fry diavolo', basil and pistachio. Not too spicy, and the lobster and pasta were perfectly cooked. The cannelloni was perhaps the one entree that, while good, did not rise above 'just fine'. Perhaps the flavors were a bit toned down that night, or maybe overwhelmed by the gorgeous Sorrentina blanket of mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. Dessert was good, and the DIY affogato was delicious. Noteworthy service, and a friendly sometimes boisterous energy in the restaurant help make for a fun dining experience.

    We were at Ospi for Mother's Day celebration. We started…read morewith the biscuit and kale salad. I'm a kale lover but this salad was one of the best I have had. Next was Copione pizza with a super thin crust and beautifully balanced sauce. Spicy Rigatoni was not spicy at all but delicious. I was a little disappointed by the Breakfast carbonara. Poached egg on top of the pasta is not the best choice. Overall our experience was great and we will definitely go back if we are in the area.

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