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    3.8 (2.1k reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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    Crispy Sesame Shrimp
    Sean B.

    Fantastic from start to finish. Our server threaded the needle between attentive and hovering perfectly, every dish was delicious, the anniversary desert was a cute small gesture and not overdone. May be our new favorite place.

    Jennifer V.

    This is such a cute restaurant and the smell is absolutely beautiful ! My friend made reservations for 5:30 which was the perfect time where we got to sit under the trees and enjoy the beautiful evening. We ordered the tuna tartare to start and finished off with sharing steak and truffle fries. Of course sitting outside has its consequences there were a couple of flies. The food was good ribeye was tendered. But the best part of this girls night dinner was my friend surprised me with a gift asking me to be her bridesmaid . This was an unforgettable night .

    nice centerpiece for our table
    Joyce G.

    Thanks to my daughter for making dinner reservations. It was fabulous!! Since we came here on a Sunday, we were lucky to find free street parking. We got there early for dinner, so we beat the crowd. So many nice and interesting places to sit outside. The seating inside looked nice as well. We had calamari which came with a tasty dip. I've had calamari at many different restaurants, and this one was really good, but I have to admit I've had better. I would still order it again though. I ordered a pasta dish which tasted so good and was filling. My drink had just the right amount of alcohol in it. I should have asked for another one!! It was that good. The restroom was so nice and clean. There's a really large mirror in the restroom and the lighting was actually good. Some restrooms are way too dark. Great place for dinner with family and/or friends. The customer service was good as well as the service. Really nice vibes.

    Kayla C.

    Honestly, our server Connor, made a good dining experience a great one. Highly attentive, funny, friendly, and charismatic! Truly the charm of our dinner. As for food, it was good -- not particularly spectacular, but a generous portion with lovely presentation. Drinks were delicious and dessert was too. We ordered a ribeye, sea bass, rigatoni, asparagus, and for dessert affogato and crème brûlée. Ambiance is lovely for a first date or hangout. Weekdays seem to be the vibe as it's not so crowded and more intimate crowds.

    Fluffy Breakfast Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes and Salmon Eggs Benedict - yum, so filling.
    Kathy Z.

    Years and years ago, this place used to be IT. Ysabel was popppppping on the weekends, and attracted groups and groups of people living their best LA life. The food was great, the vibes were there, and the decor added to the swanky ambiance. I even remember all of the pictures we'd take in front of their iconic wall of faces! I still have them, and they serve as souvenirs of wonderful memories... Good times. I recently went back to Ysabel on a Friday night and it was much different than what I remember. The environment was quiet, it was about 1/5 full if not a little less, and the food was just okay. It reminded me a bit of Lavo, just before they announced they were shutting business down. Ysabel was unfortunately not great about accommodating a food allergy at our table. Other restaurants swap ingredients or make suggestions or offer up alternatives, but Ysabel pointed out a couple of sides and deterred us from most of the menu. Not the best experience. The food we tried was okay... nothing to write home about, nothing I felt I had to come back for ASAP, and especially not for their price point. Disappointing but not all that surprising - seems like another LA place that has lost its way a bit through the years, especially post-COVID. Valet parking is your best bet here.

    Truffle Fries, Parmesan, Tuna Salmon Tartare, Calamari
    Audrey H.

    Sadly I do not have any pictures of our entrees bc we were starved LOL) but our dinner was soo delicious. We're visiting from the Bay Area and wanted to try Ysabel out since I had seen a lot of great reviews about it online. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Love the ambiance and the vibe of the place- very romantic and fancy. For drinks we ordered the "Something About Cherry" and the "Sophia"- both of which were sweet, delicious and definitely strong. For apps we ordered truffle Parmesan fries, calamari and my favorite- the tartare. I could probably have 5 more of those tbh. I ordered the Spicy Rigatoni for my entree and it was amazing. I wish it would've came with some sort of chicken or protein since the pasta itself is heavy but overall it was delectable. Definitely recommend anyone who's looking for a nice restaurant with great food to come here.

    Harold V.

    We went to Ysabel for my wife's birthday and it's a pretty perfect birthday spot if you're parents looking to feel like you actually went out on the town. Especially if you live in the Valley and rarely go over the hill after 6pm. Ysabel has been on our radar as one of those celebrity/Instagram-friendly spots, and the space is the first thing that stands out. You enter through a small, tunnel-like corridor off busy Fairfax, with almost nothing visible from the street. Then you walk in and feel transported. The patio is a must with its twinkly trees, candles, white booths, marble tables and enough LA-ness to make the night feel a little special. We were honestly happy just being there on a beautiful summer evening. The cocktails were delicious and very aesthetic, though not exactly strong for our tolerance levels. Maybe that says more about us than the drinks. Still, delicious. We mostly ordered seafood and everything was solid for a three-dollar-sign restaurant. Good, but nothing life-changing. The warm apple pie-style dessert in a cute cast-iron pan with maple ice cream was excellent and probably the highlight. We went at 6pm on a Wednesday, so it wasn't too busy, which we liked. But as we were leaving, it started to pick up and we realized a little more people energy and people-watching would've been nice. Service was fine, but not especially warm. Our waitress did her job, but she started off pretty low-energy and only became more engaging toward the end. Food came out relatively quickly, though. I gave it 4 stars mainly because the service lacked a little enthusiasm. But if you're celebrating something special and don't mind spending $100+ per person, Ysabel is definitely that spot.

    Rib eye steak
    Claire A.

    Had a fun girls dinner here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The outdoor patio is beautiful at night with all the lights on the tree outside. Service was quick and attentive. We got a few plates to share, we all enjoyed the rib eye steak and loved the cauliflower side. Cool place to go for a nice date or celebration.

    Diane K.

    I went to Ysabel on May 4th, 2024, and it recently came up again in my social media memories, which reminded me of the place. At that time, I went there with my mom for brunch, and I remember the atmosphere being really nice. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

    Crispy rice
    Audrey S.

    Came here for my birthday. Drinks were cute and tasted amazing. Loved the pasta and crispy rice the most!

    Hand Cut Rigatoni
    Leilani P.

    first time trying ysabel and i've seen it all over social media for so long, i'm glad they didn't disappoint! there's valet right in-front and it's $15. i thought the restaurant was small while we walked in but when i was walking to the restroom i noticed it was actually very spacious and had tons of indoor and outdoor seating. the food was amazing and both the service and ambiance was great! our server gave great recommendations so we went with * fried calamari - small pieces and was a bit lacking in flavor * wagyu yakatori skewers - so delicious, also came with some sweet potato's! * crispy sesame shrimp - is was actually shocked how good this was! & the sauce they give on the side was so good * fries * truffle fries * hand cut rigatoni - definitely adding this to my fav pasta dishes! i think it's better than the pasta at elephante, it was saucier and a bit spicy! our server came back a couple times to check up on us and our waters were constantly refilled as well!

    Salmon Tartare
    Maria O.

    Trendy, cute super trendy, pretty, vibrant spot great for Fridays and Saturdays gatherings! It's usually crowded so would definitely need to make a reservation, however, you can chill in the bar (they have 2 inside bars) or by the stairs while waiting. Cocktails are a piece of art! I had cactus and it was absolutely amazing! Atmosphere is very nice and even feels slightly private, even though place is super crowded (probably table that are far-ish from each other help). Food was delicious- from appetizers like fries and Brussels sprouts to hand cut rigatoni and chicken snitzel! Work of art. The only thing that was slightly annoying was that waiters were trying to make us pay before we haven't even finished our courses and drinks yet, it felt a little rude, but we all gotta do what we gotta do. Overall- worth coming and hanging!

    Very romantic restroom.
    Shahram M.

    Very interesting dinner at Ysabel on a Saturday night. The best things about this restaurant is the ambience. There are multiple sections including two indoor rooms with booths and two separate bars and the outdoor courtyard and the patio. Very nicely decorated with lights. Very romantic. Menu is mostly Italian. Our server was nice and service was amazing. We sat out side in the corner. Cocktails were great. We had the prosciutto and peaches plate. Very interesting as it was on top of a thick pesto paste. We also had the chopped salad which was very well seasoned. For main dish I had the rigatoni vodka but didn't think it's had the calabrese chili that was said on the menu. My wife had the short rib pasta. Was good although the short rib has an interesting aftertaste. It was top with burrata but given the cheese was cold, The Who dish seemed cold. My son had the chicken schnitzel and he truly enjoyed it. It's a big piece with some sort of a salad on top. We skipped dessert.

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    Such a beautiful restaurant! The pasta is divine and the cocktails are so good!! Outside seating is my fave!

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    Can I bring my own 6 inch cake to celebrate birthday?

    My partner, and I just celebrated our anniversary there last night. The food was delicious and our server, a young lady, with an Australian accent, was fantastic. I think of you as advance they would serve it or at least provide plates for you.

    Are they currently open for brunch hour on the weekends or not ? little confused about the operating hours.

    Ysabel no longer has brunch service!

    Can you ask for virgin drinks/ non alcoholic drinks?

    Absolutely! There's lots of options for non alcoholic drinks.

    I'm allergic to eggs and nuts - is the pasta made with eggs and is there anything with nuts?

    Some of the pastas are made with egg (the lobster ravioli and the tagliatelle) but the rigatoni never has egg and the lemon pasta can easily be made without cured egg yolk shavings. In terms of nuts, there are a few things that contain almonds on… 

    Do we need a reservation for brunch on Sunday?

    It doesn't hurt. You can be a walk up, but make sure you're a small group of 4 or less- two is golden. We've done it plenty of times with spur of the moment brunches

    Do you allow children in the restaurant on evenings?

    Im not sure

    Are they still open for business? If so, did their phone number change?

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes they do

    Do they serve beer?

    Yes

    Do they offer takeout?

    Yes they do!

    If a group of 3 just want to go for drinks at 8:30pm on a Saturday (no dinner), is reservation required? No one is picking up the phone at the establishment.

    You'll still need a reservation. Just keep calling because they will eventually pick up! It happened to be as well. So just keep trying(:

    Can someone tell me how to get a hold of this place? i made a reservation for this weekend and i want to double check it went through but i cannot get through to their phones.

    If you reserved on open table then your confirmation will be there.

    Is ysabel open? I set a reservation and no one is answering the phones

    Yes. They've been open. Doors open @ 6:00pm. You prob won't get an answer until closer to that time. I'm a fan of this place. Sexy ambience + great food + cocktails

    Are they open for lunch on Sunday at 12 pm?

    I believe they just opened for brunch so you should be able to get a table at that time.

    Are the tables outside properly social distanced?

    Yes they are, some table has only two seats and some with four

    Parking? Street or valet? Both? How much is valet?

    Vallet is $11. I parked at a meter across the street.

    What time do they serve food till?

    Sunday to Tuesday kitchen closes at 11 last order goes in at 10:45pm Wednesday 11:30pm last order goes in at 11:15pm… 

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    Melanie  - Crab Fettuccine (non-cream base more savory)

    Melanie

    4.5(127 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Beverly Grove
    •$$

    I just have to say... wow! What an absolutely great experience from start to finish!!!…read more The restaurant is such a cool, intimate space that immediately makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. There is a cute little bar and a cozy space with the perfect amount of tables inside. There is also a wonderful patio with plenty of outdoor seating. Our waiter, Lokahi, took such great care of us and was so warm, friendly and helpful with his suggestions.... But I have to say, I think that no matter what we ordered, it would have been great! We started with the little gem Caesar salad, the brussel sprouts and the patatas bravas... all were sooooo good! The salad was simple, crispy and fresh with delicious tomatoes, the perfect amount of Parmesan, and a superb Caesar dressing. The patatas bravas was equally as good - slightly crispy potatoes with a great tomato sauce that had a hint of spice and was incredibly flavorful! And the brussel sprouts were perfect - not oily, plenty of flavor and overall rounded out our apps perfectly. For dinner we each had the Salt Spring Mussels with a side of fries to share... the mussels were amazing, the broth delicious and the side of bread that they serve with them is the perfect addition to soak up all the savory broth. The fries were cooked perfectly and were seasoned just right! I have to say that Melanie is without a doubt one of the best dinner experiences that we have had in our 11 years of being in LA. From the food and service to the overall experience, I would give Melanie 10 stars if I could. Needless to say, I would HIGHLY recommend Melanie as I know that you will have an amazing meal with equally top notch service as well! We will 100% be coming back again and again!!!

    Melanie is not a new restaurant, it's a wine bar serving food that I've known about for several…read moreyears. I didn't make it here until March 2026 and after my first visit, I'm sorry I didn't come earlier. My husband and I came here on a Sunday night, with a last minute reservation I'd made on Resy. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we came in around 5:30ish. A lot of the tables were empty. They had both indoor and outdoor dining available, but the majority of the seats were indoor. The ambiance here is dark and chic, it reminded me very much of restaurants in NYC. It would make for a good spot for a date night or girls' night out. We made it here in time to order one thing from their happy hour menu, the tater tots. These were heavy but moreish, it was hard to stop eating them even when my stomach was telling me I was full. We also shared the corn, which I believe may have been a special/seasonal dish. It will go down as one of the best corn dishes I've ever eaten in a restaurant. My husband got the burger for his main and I got the mussels. The mussels were pretty fresh and silky, and were overall excellent, but I didn't love the broth they came in. My husband's burger was fantastic. It's one of the best burgers I've eaten at a restaurant in LA. Service was lovely and efficient. I'm looking forward to dining here again, and would highly recommend trying it.

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    Zinqué - Exterior

    Zinqué

    3.7(1.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    Usually come for their great breakfast but finally came for dinner. Tried tbe cheeseburger!…read moreExcellent one of the BEST hamburgers in LA. Great quality meat with good quality cheese, red onion and on brioche bun. So huge that I split it with a friend. Came with wonderful thin crispy fresh fries.

    I will never go back. I haven't received such horrible service in years- IF ever. Our server was…read moreHORRIBLE. When we sat down our table was dirty. We asked for a quick wipe down and the server acted as if he was too good to wipe a table. He took forever to get a rag, over dramatically wiped the table, stormed off to put the rag back and took forever to return. He had a smug attitude when we asked a few questions about the menu items. The most forced fakest smile as we thanked him for answering question and taking our order. He forgot half our menu items, Never returned. Both my friend and I had to get up, walk to the bar to get some help. We sat so long for our order to be corrected, our food got cold. The food was disgusting, unoriginal and way way way over priced. But the way we were treated was the worst part. I've never seen a server SOOOO put out by being asked to wipe a table and answer some questions. I live up the street, I will never give this establishment a cent again There are a million places to eat where the food is good and you won't get treated like shit. Horrible horrible

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    OR Bar

    4.2(155 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$$

    Its a beautiful bar. The decor is giving rich new York. Gold accessories and black as yhe main…read morecolor. Chic. The service is wonderful. Our bar tender Joel? was so nice and chill. We came for lunch so we just got lattes and brekkie foods. A no frills matcha latte and hot chocolate hit the spot for us. Solid breakfast burrito but the sauce makes it!

    I had no idea this place existed until a friend who used to live in the area suggested we check it…read moreout. We stopped by on a Monday around 8pm and it was surprisingly quiet at first, but before long people started walking in for Trivia Night and the atmosphere became much livelier. OR Bar has a really stylish, welcoming vibe. The black and gold decor, artwork, and chandeliers give it an upscale feel. I also like that it's more than just a nighttime spot. During the day, people come in to work, enjoy coffee, and just hang out, which gives it a nice neighborhood vibe. I ordered an Angry Orchard Cider and my friend ordered one of their Espress-OR Martinis. It looked great but it was strong! If you are an espresso martini fan who likes this style of drink, you will probably enjoy it. There are metered spaces behind the bar and there is also residential street parking nearby if you pay attention to the posted signs. Overall, this was a fun find and I can definitely see why it has become a neighborhood favorite. I would come back to try more of the cocktails and experience another Trivia Night.

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    Met Him At A Bar - RIGATONI VODKA. Delicious!

    Met Him At A Bar

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Mid-Wilshire
    •$$

    Me and my boyfriend's FAVORITE weekend brunch spot. I love getting the wake up happy or the all…read moreAmerican breakfast. Maple sausage is soooo good. I don't get chives on the eggs because I don't like them! But these are my favorite breakfast choices. My boyfriend always gets the burrito and potatoes and loves it. Service is always always friendly and fast. Especially the people bringing water and other stuff. Inside is always bustling and warm! Clean too.

    We came in to celebrate a few birthdays and had been craving pasta and pizza, so this place…read moredefinitely hit the spot! Parking: We opted for valet, but if you prefer to find your own parking, there's street parking as well as a nearby parking garage. I believe the garage is around $23 for the full day, unless you're able to get your parking validated. Food: Everything came out pretty quickly, so we didn't have to wait long at all! For starters, we shared the Bruschetta with Burrata, which was enough for all four of us to enjoy. The baguette was perfectly toasted, and the burrata was so creamy. It was a great way to start the meal. Once we finished our starter, our main courses came out. We ordered the Funghi Pizza, Rigatoni Vodka, Six Cheese Tortelloni, and Spaghetti Carbonara. The pastas were creamy and flavorful, although they did feel a bit heavy. Of the four dishes, the table favorite was definitely the Funghi Pizza. It was very cheesy, and the combination of the mushrooms and cheese made it a standout for us. We ended our night with the Panna Cotta, which wasn't too sweet, but overall felt a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal. Service/Ambiance: The service was great! When we first walked in, it wasn't too busy, but the restaurant did start to fill up later into our meal. Even with it getting busier, our waiter continued to check in on us and made sure we were taken care of. Overall: We had a great experience celebrating our birthdays here! The food came out quickly, the service was attentive, and everything we tried was enjoyable. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes!

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    Met Him At A Bar - Bright and airy. Perfect for brunch.

    Bright and airy. Perfect for brunch.

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