Love Al Dente Pasta Shop! Service was wonderful. Such a cute interior, where you can order anything…read morefrom pastas to focaccia. All their pastas are fresh! Their Pesto is my absolute favorite, along with the rosemary focaccia ! Highly recommend.

Absolutely love Al dente! Their food and service is absolutely outstanding every time I come…read more Cannot recommend enough!

The pasta version of Chipotle. Pastas were delicious and super flavorful! We decided to get 2 menu…read moreitems vs build your own and will definitely be back to try more. It was our first time and the gentleman at the register was super helpful and gave great recommendations. Took about 10min for them to make it and worth it. Good amount of seating inside with a good amount of parking in front and back. Clean inside roo. Definitely a must try if you want unique pasta dishes.

Think of Flamin Pasta as the buffet of fresh pasta that's not all you can eat. You can build your…read morepasta however you want and you will have enough for 3 people. If you're not creative you can pick one of the pasta options like the shrimp scampi, Cajun pasta and fettuccine Alfredo for example. They offer salads as well. Parking outside in the lot and a large dining area with plenty of tables inside for eating.

Had some family pop in on me out of nowhere!…read more Like, literally nowhere. I mean from New Orleans with absolutely no heads up whatsoever! Guess what they wanted as soon as they touched down? You got it! Sorrento's Italian Market here in Culver City! Now supposedly over the weekend they're going to make up for their surprise and lack of common courtesy by taking me to some nice restaurant apparently! I'll believe it when I see it. Settled on some hard salami and the sheer smell that emanates from the market. You've heard of or better yet even witnessed the smell that emanates from Pirates of the Caribbean? Well, Sorrento's market has its own unforgettable smell, and it usually winds up in a net gain of about 5 to 10 lb for your waistline. So other than some hard salami, I was sure to get the you know what out of here quickly! But do come by folks! Come from near and come from afar. My family just came from New Orleans (which happens to be the 1st city-yeah even before New York...that saw Sicilians specifically bring their great cuisine to this land) and the first thing they wanted was some hard salami from Sorrento's 2,000 miles away! Lol The spirit of Sorrento's market lives on through current owner Albert Vera Jr, who continues to do his father, mother, and the city of Culver City proud. It's not Culver City if there's not a Vera somewhere, somehow.

Everyone who knows me knows I'm a big fan of hidden gems and no-frills places. I much prefer…read moresupporting small, mom-and-pop businesses over big chains. I'm an East Coast kid, raised north of Boston, with an Italian grandfather who blasted Sinatra and the Rat Pack from his Cadillac Eldorado. Homemade meatballs and chicken parmigiana were staples in our home, so I like to think I know Italian food, especially Italian subs. I love a good Italian sub with extra hots (red cherry pepper relish). I'm on a quest to find the best Italian sub in LA, so I've been trying out some of the classic spots. I finally made it to Sorrento Italian Market. The staff was friendly and helpful, directing me to the sub counter. A kind, middle-aged woman assisted me, explaining the menu had both hot and cold options. I was looking for an Italian sub, but the cold Italian Combination with mustard and mayo wasn't what I expected (we use "hots," a cherry pepper relish, on the East Coast). I was a bit confused, as she thought I was asking about a hot sub. They don't use hots here, which is understandable. Instead, I asked about popular hot subs and was recommended the meatball sub, which many online reviewers also praised. The meatballs were excessively salty, and I generally enjoy salty foods! They were also quite small, almost like cocktail meatballs. The texture also reminded me of canned Chef Boyardee meatballs. While the bread was a bit stale, it became more palatable after being soaked in the marinara sauce. I also wanted to try the pastries. Of course, I couldn't visit an Italian deli without trying a cannoli. I ordered the traditional, regular-sized one and was very disappointed. It tasted like pure sugar; I couldn't even taste the ricotta. It just tasted like frosting, and they overdid the powdered sugar.I nearly had a sugar rush, and I'm not even diabetic! It tasted almost like it was made from Costco. I also ordered bombolone, one with vanilla custard and one with Nutella filling. Unfortunately, they tasted a bit stale on the outside, and I didn't end up eating them. I hesitate to write a negative review for a mom-and-pop spot, but the food was unfortunately unsatisfactory on several levels. I'm not comfortable giving just one star because the staff was friendly and had good banter. I also really enjoy the atmosphere of this old-fashioned Italian deli, so I'm giving them two stars instead.

Ordered for Takeout. So many amazing options to choose from…read more Food was very tasty and the service was friendly.

I've been a long time customer of Pasta Sisters, and it always hits! My favorite is the Salmon and…read moreCherry Tomatoes Pasta. It's tomatoey, tangy, and very light. I also tried my friend's Clam Pasta, and if you like strong clam flavor, you should definitely try this one out. Overall, the quality of the pasta and sauce is always consistently good. There's a free parking lot in the back that's part of Helms (look near Father's Office and behind Arcana). I'm usually able to find parking there!

This place is a great spot for Japanese Italian food. I got the uni & scallop pasta which was full…read moreof garlic and the pasta was al dente. It was very delicious and flavorful. The staff was very nice and attentive. The decor was dark and a nice touch to the atmosphere of the Japanese restaurant.

We are a simple group, we see Japanese and Italian fusion pasta and we go. The parking was a bit of…read morea nightmare, so if you manage to find it, this place is a must-try so you don't the opportunity. Luckily our group had about 6-8 people so we were able to try quite a bit of the food. Glapponese - Ground pork, garlic, bacon, soy sauce for pasta. Very strong umami in this. It's for when you'd like a simple pasta with meat and nothing too overpowering. Tarako - Cod roe and nori. This is another simple pasta when you'd like something with a strong salty flavor but want to mostly enjoy the texture of the pasta, which was soft and chewy btw. If you want a familiar Japanese flavor, this is the one to order Carbonara - A very familiar pasta in case you want to stay on the safe side. They still make it very delicious and creamy if you're in a simple mood for an Italian style pasta Keema Curry - This is where you start going for a more complex taste for your pasta. If you can't decide if you want an Italian or Japanese pasta, combine the tastes with pasta in curry Service I feel can be a bit more attentive. When they sat 6 of us down first, there were only 5 settings, so it seemed pretty natural to bring us a sixth set of utensils. But when we realized they missed it, we ended asked them. Not a big deal. But when our remaining two friends came, they sat them with us and brought out only 1 set of utensils, so we had to ask for it again. Just a small detail that had me a bit confused during the experience, but the food itself was great and we'd love to come back when they reopen

I came here in April for a date day with my son and the wait times are pretty insane, but also it…read moreis a smaller restaurant and they try their best with the space which I loved. My son and I sat outside but waited about an hour the hosts were really nice from what I recall and her makeup was super cute and different I recall giving her a compliment about it because it was purple and it was adorable. Anyways back to the food my son ate his pasta so thats safe to say that it's Child Approved since I have such a hard time finding something he loves he's a inner foodie too like me hereditary of course. We had the Caesar Salad which was delicious I would alter how much dressing or salt there was but I'll do that on the side next time. The garlic cheese bread was phenomenal we both loved it. Lastly both pasta's that I recall were perfect and cannot wait to return hopefully with a reservation ahead of time to skip the wait. Overall service was amazing and I see why people keep coming back

Overall, this was a solid 4-star experience with really good food and great service. The only…read moredownside was we had a reservation and still waited about 45 minutes past our reservation time to be seated, which was pretty frustrating. Thankfully, we grabbed some wine while we waited, so that definitely helped the time go by a little faster. The ambiance was really cute with moody lighting that gave the restaurant a cozy vibe. For starters, we ordered the mozzarella sticks, cheesy bread, Caesar salad, meatballs and ricotta, and a buffalo wing special they were offering. The wings were delicious. We even tried ordering a second round, but they had already sold out. At first they also told us they were out of mozzarella sticks, but later came back and said they found one last order available if we still wanted it. I've never really experienced a restaurant running out of a few basic menu items that early in the evening, so that was a little odd. For entrees, we had the chicken parmesan, crab pasta, milanese, and the alla vodka pasta. Everything was solid except the alla vodka. Personally, I wouldn't order that one again because the flavor reminded me a little too much of Chef Boyardee. Even with the wait and a few menu hiccups, I'd still give this place another try because the service was genuinely good. The manager came by and introduced himself, which I appreciated, and our server Esma was super sweet and attentive throughout the night. Next time I'd probably book an earlier reservation and see if the seating experience goes a little smoother.

Happy hour food was mediocre service was not that good considering we were the only ones there…read moreyesterday at 5:15pm. Decor is nice. We went in for Monday pasta they advertise and were told still working on menu. Should be ready by 6 was what we were told. We spent $100 on drinks and 2 appetizers. Me and my fiancé when we tried ordering pasta were told we could not because we ordered from happy hour menu. We then left and ate somewhere else. Thought it was pretty crazy to just dismiss us.

As all my visits are random. Just picked a place felt like pasta and no expectations. Came in here…read moreI was the only person at this time around 1pm on a Saturday. Perfect! Had the place to myself. Service was amazing and very good looking. Ordered fettuccine Alfredo added shrimp. He tossed it in that huge cheese bowl. Melted the cheese into the noodles in front of me. Nice touch. Full bar. DRINKS! Amazing drinks. Got a fair buzz. The bean there done that (their version of the famous espresso martini!) delicious and woke me up. Just what I needed for my foggy brain. Fun cute, quaint, charming and on a corner of a busy street. I parked by the houses not sure if there's any other place to park (tight squeeze.) They have outside and inside places to sit. Televisions available. Nice breeze in Culver City my first time in this city driving around lead me here. Sometimes you just need a good drive to free your mind. Take care of your mental health. Treat yourself.

I wish I remembered my servers name because she was great!…read more The food was delicious. I had the salmon, green beans and roasted potatoes. We sat outside in beautiful Playa Vista across from a park. I will go back soon.

We love going to ritrovo for a cozy dinner. I have been many times and especially like the Bianca…read morepizza and the agnolotti. You get fresh bread and olive tapenade to start when you sit down, which is always delicious. Today we tried a different item, the lasagna and the red sangria. The sangria was light and slightly bubbly and came in a large wine glass. They use the wine glasses with thin glass which is my preference. The service is great and the food comes out fast consistently as well. We have definitely been sleeping on the lasagna, it came out not as a dinky slice on plate like some restaurants, but in a baking dish so you get all of the amazing sauce and crispy edges. The lasagna was bubbling and almost overflowing, so it was a large portion. We dug right in and were very satisfied with the indulgent dish. Overall we very much enjoy eating at ritrovo.

I ordered one of the bowls from Postmates and I had to come here to leave a review…read more SUCH A DELICIOUS BOWL! I got the large one with two proteins and cabbage with the Mac. I have no notes but one ... maybe let your customers omit the green onion on top. They're not so good with my tummy. Every item was delicious. The beef & chicken both so good. The cabbage & slaw very tasty. You will see me or I will get this delivered again. What a treat. I appreciate this so much after a very long day. Comfort food is the best!

I feel a little bamboozled and frankly disappointed in Big Daddy Hawaiian BBQ…read more The food, the flavor, it's alright. Not bad for Hawaiian food. You can taste the charcoal grill on the meat. BUT, when we're talking BIG DADDY HAWAIIAN food, and we order a LARGE PLATE, and receive what feels like a skimpy chipotle bowl for $30/plate. You're left thinking.. will I order from this place again? I am a petite-ish size asian with a normal appetite.. and when I think Hawaiian food, it intimidates me knowing how large their portion sizes are. Let alone the name BIG DADDY and Large Plate.. I was thinking I was getting a party platters worth of food. Instead, my Large Mixed Plate included maybe a scoop full of chicken (6-7 nugget sized bites), corn salad (which is basically just boiled corn, nothing salad about it), cabbage that filled the bottom of the bowl, AND they have the audacity to put the sauce IN the container which even lessened the amount already given. ANDDD to top it off an extra charge ($3/plate) for "STEAK" is a huge stretch for basically a small scoop of kbbq brisket. Flavor was there, portion sizes for $30/plate... yeah right...

I love this hidden gem so much and it has become the meeting place on the back patio with my mentor…read moreSid. Our very own Coffee Talk. ;) I decided I wanted to try their "make and choose your own salad" option for my late afternoon lunch at home. The choices were amazing: 2 kinds of sliced turkey, cucumbers, 2 kinds of pepper (Pepercinos added a great flavor), Swiss and shaved Parmesan cheese over a generous amount of romaine lettuce...dressing on the side. ( I may have left out some other veggies)... When I opened this repast at home I was gobsmacked by the amount of food that came in the container! WOW AND DELICIOUS AND FRESH! All for under 15.00... what a deal. The back patio is so beautiful with the koi pond, waterfalls and fabulous greenery ... I do love buying Market Pizza there and usually pick up Drew's pizza often but alas he was not open... I definitely will be picking up both next visit for sure to share with my husband! Highly recommended and I will be back extra soon!!!

Jackson Market's description doesn't even come close to capturing what this place really is. Yes,…read moreit's a neighborhood market and deli, but step into the back patio and it feels like you've stumbled into something entirely different. The garden is lush and overflowing with greenery, dotted with comfortable seating and the gentle sound of water fountains. It's the kind of space that invites you to slow down and dream a little. There's a quiet magic to it that's hard to explain but easy to feel. The sandwich counter is excellent and absolutely worth it, and if you have the time, ordering a wood-fired pizza and enjoying it out in the garden is the move. The espresso drinks don't quite match the level of the food, but honestly, that's not why you come here. This is a place to decompress, to reset, to breathe. I come here as often as I can and every time, it feels like stepping into a little hidden world.