I have become a regular at Il Tramezzino and I will never stop raving about it. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everything on the menu is good and always delivers. The salmon salad is my personal favorite and I order it constantly, but the avocado toast deserves its own moment. I brought a friend recently who said "avocado toast always tastes the same" -- and I told her not here. She understood immediately on her first bite. It is bursting with flavor in a way that has no business being as good as it is. I mean, it's bread, avocado, some cheese, fresh basil.... but it SINGS! The desserts are delicious, the server recommendations are genuinely solid (they actually know the menu and steer you right), and the service overall is warm and attentive. Special shoutout to Miles, who is always a joy and makes you feel genuinely welcomed every time. The space is small with both indoor and outdoor seating, but that's part of the charm -- it feels less like a restaurant and more like going over to a friend's house for dinner. They take real care of you here, attentive, superior, friendly service. If you haven't been, go. And when you get there, order the avocado toast -- even if you think you've had good avocado toast before. You haven't had this one. But seriously, anything you order will be great! Easy street parking and during the day for lunch they have a valet just next to Voyage et Cie (shop next door) that's reasonably priced.

my favoruite samdwiches in town! I just love every bite of…read moreit! Last time I ordered catering from them! My co-workes were all so happy to try their delicious salads and paninis!

Always such a great experience any time I come here. The food is delicious and the staff is so…read morefriendly and professional. Thomas has been my server a couple times now and he always is a positive plus to my experience here. He knows exactly what to recommend, checks on you constantly, and is so kind! The truffle pasta and the panna cotta alle fragole are my absolute fave things on the menu!

Yellowtail crudo Ragu, pasta was nicely al dente…read moreDim interior Half bar seating half tables

It happened, and I was hopeful it would. I've been to this lovely, charming restaurant maybe 6…read moretimes now, every couple months since it first opened. Always really, really good. But every time it gets better -- and the trajectory had me imagining that this place might be special. And tonight it happened. It transcended from excellent to life changing. I just had two of the best plates of pasta I have ever eaten. I thought it might happen, which is why I kept going back. Wow. The Oxtail Cavatelli is something other worldly. It is literally perfect. Sublime. I will dream of this dish for the rest of my life. I can confidently say that the Pappardelle Bolognese is the best in the city. Pre-dinner bread bears a mention too: it's warmed (baked?) to order and is a little cause for celebrration. The restaurant itself looks like Jack's Bistro from Three's Company. IYKYK. I affectionately call this place Jack's Bistro. Jack would be proud. Bravo.

I've been to Vivi twice now and have loved it both times…read more The food is amazing and the service goes above and beyond. Highly recommend checking it out! I know I'll be going back again and again!

I'm embarrassed to say that this gem has been sitting in my neighborhood for years, merely 5…read moreminutes from my house, and we've only just tried it tonight. What a crazy number of days, weeks, months we've spent without enjoying the good food and friendly service at this comfy, homestyle Italian eatery with a full bar and even fuller menu of properly prepared, seriously tasty dishes. The room is cheery and bright, while remaining welcoming. Not a sign of anything corporate here -- just homespun hospitality and good vibes from start to finish. Our server, Chris, was attentive and most accommodating, explaining various options to us newbies, and making my wife an offer she couldn't refuse: she was trying to decide between Chicken Parm and Cacio E Pepe, so Chris offered to swap the plain pasta side of the parm with Cacio E Pepe, giving her both dishes in one. Sold. You pretty much never see that kind of thing happening nowadays. And it was a great thing, to be sure. The generous portion of chicken was lightly fried and topped with an equally light tomato sauce that complimented the chicken and cheese rather than overwhelming them. The flavor and texture were spot on, and the robust Cacio E Pepe made for a very nice pairing. Me? I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, once Chris assured me it was made the traditional way rather than doused in cream as so many places now do. And indeed, the spaghetti was textbook al dente, dressed with with egg yolk and cheese that combined into a richly satisfying sauce. The pancetta brought a touch of salt and plenty of smoky accents, making this about as top notch a version of this dish as you're likely to find in the Valley. Cannoli were sweet and rich; a wonderful palate cleanser at the end of our meal. A Pepperoni Pizza taken to go for our kids at home looked absolutely first rate. Did I mention my martini? Properly made, cool and crisp, and only $15. Quite the bargain for this side of town. Yes, Trattoria Del Sole came as a surprise, but it should be no surprise to anyone reading this that we'll be making this our regular haunt from now-on. I think you should, too.

Our family loves this place! Eat in, if you can. The ambiance is right out of Italy itself -…read morecomplete with an Italian market. I think we've tried everything on the menu through catering, delivery and in-person. Every dish is a well thought out delight and never lets us down!

We went here on Mother's Day and it was so lovely! The service was exceptional, the host seated us…read moreright away, took our drink orders, and then asked each of us what we wanted to drink. Food: the salads and pastas we got were family style, we got a pesto pasta with pistachios that was so yuumy, and a vodka gnocchi that I loved! The mother's enjoyed the tiramisu for desert served with fresh vanilla bean ice cream.

We came here for dinner during our first night in Studio City. The restaurant is located in a…read moresmall strip mall with valet parking (tips only). The inside looks nice with black and white photo prints and bottles of wine up top. I can see this place as great for happy hour, family meals, and romantic dates. The food took a while to arrive. They have bo kid's menu but can customize the pastas for you. They seem to specialize in Pink Sauce - sort of a tomatoey alfredo. My review is a bit mixed, so 3 stars. Positives: * Caesar salad was presented nicely and was fresh and crispy with big croutons and wedges of cheese. * Wife seems to like the side of jumbo grilled prawns Areas of Improvement * I was happy to see Jidori chicken marsala on the menu. Chicken was soft and moist but the mushroom flavor didn't quite permeate all the way. I'm getting more of that through the roasted potatoes * I got the salmon penne with butter cheese sauce, instead of the pink sauce. In hindsight not the best move since the pasta was a bit bland with insufficient sauce.

Had a great birthday dinner here . Service experience was wonderful. Jose facilitated a dish cooked…read morefor our party that was off menu . Great food , Service & ambience. Alan - Dublin Ireland

Ca' Del Sole is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets and, without question, one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. Tucked away in an unexpected corner of North Hollywood, you walk through the entrance and suddenly feel as though you've been transported to a breathtaking Italian garden. The ambiance is absolutely magical and easily ranks among my top 10 dining experiences in Southern California. I've been coming here for well over a decade, and it has never lost its charm. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic date night, meeting friends for brunch, or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable meal, Ca' Del Sole delivers every single time. The food is exceptional. Every dish is beautifully prepared with the quality, elegance, and attention to detail you'd expect from an upscale restaurant in France or Italy--but at prices that are surprisingly reasonable. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels this luxurious without the luxury price tag. Their brunch is outstanding, dinner is absolutely spectacular, and every meal feels like an occasion. The service is equally impressive. It's not unusual to spot an A-list celebrity dining here, but what I love most is that everyone is treated like a VIP. The hospitality is warm, genuine, and consistently exceptional. The staff has a way of making every guest feel welcome, appreciated, and completely taken care of. I especially love the beautiful cabanas and garden patio. It's one of those places where you find yourself lingering because you simply don't want the experience to end. Honestly, part of me wants to keep Ca' Del Sole a secret so I can always get a table--but restaurants this special deserve to be celebrated. If you're looking for incredible food, world-class service, unforgettable ambiance, and one of the most romantic dining experiences in Los Angeles, this is the place. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back, and if I could, I'd happily celebrate every special occasion here.

Resotto Lamb was a BOMB! appetizer pork belly another atmosphere so nice the best part is they…read moreallowed my Dogs! thank you for that

Food was absolutely spectacular and the service was even more fantastic. Patio is also so cute and…read morethe overall atmosphere is so intimate. Came on a Sunday evening and was honestly blown away by everything. My wagyu pasta was PACKED with flavor and the peach/burrata appetizer was chefs kiss. Owner was such a delightful person. Absolutely will be coming back and highly recommend checking this spot out.

Very cute spot very friendly staff with patio seating…read more Highly recommend the crab ravioli and the carbonara. As for everything else it's just OK. Their crudo is more of a Spanish style not Italian , Same with the tar tar , it's not authentic. But not saying it isn't good just not what I was expecting. So keep in mind when ordering. Will add that the arrancini are arguably top 5 in LA

made a reservation here via OpenTable and highly recommend doing so as it was full on a Monday…read morenight. bread for the table comes in little bags, so don't be alarmed when it gets placed. starters were delicious shout out to the Ricotta, the table licked that plate clean. Must try the pizzas, especially the one with hot honey. Good for sharing. The octopus was delicious, cooked so well it was tender and flavorful over a bed of forbidden rice. My main course was the short rib ravioli with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and it was really good and very feeling. overall enjoyed my meal, but I will say that there was six of us and the table was a bit snug as they placed us in a half rounded table and added two seats. Love the vibe of the restaurant very clean aesthetic. If you're concerned about parking, it is Ventura Boulevard so either grab street parking if you're lucky or save yourself the headache and go straight from valet. I would definitely come here again.

Cheese ravioli and Gnocchi Marinara are so good . Our server…read moreNick was SO NICE and kind! We love this Italian restaurant. Great vibe nice music

Maria's has always been a reliable place to get nicely-made, traditional Italian-American food…read morestraight from the playbook. They've got locations all over the city, and the Sherman Oaks venue has been a fixture in the neighborhood for decades, where not much has changed through the years. The space is roomy, comfortable, clean and well-kept, and the staff is uniformly friendly. I've also catered parties from here, and they really have their business well-organized. With Maria's you know what you're gonna get. Except for tonight, when the Eggplant Parmigiana I was served turned out to be lasagna. Surprise! When I mentioned it to the waiter, he said, "I knew it. It looked like lasagna, but I served it anyway to see if you noticed." Huh? Okay. I don't dislike lasagna, and I didn't want to wait for a replacement, so I kept it, and it was very tasty. Rich, tomatoey sauce with a mix of beef and pork (plus a touch of cream) surrounded the slice of lasagna, its layers of pasta and ricotta blanketed with melted mozzarella that managed to be both gooey and crusty brown at the same time. I liked it quite a bit, though I'd have preferred to have the eggplant instead. My wife ordered the "summer lite" portion of Chicken Piccata, which had a tasty sauce and generous sides of pasta and veggies, while my daughter ordered grilled chicken with broccoli -- also nicely seasoned, and accompanied by charred, very fresh broccoli seasoned with olive oil and garlic. My son and his girlfriend are both vegan, so they shared a vegan pizza and spaghetti marinara (also vegan). Kudos to Maria's for having a good number of vegan options available, and being so accommodating to their whole audience. While Maria's may not be the very best Italian restaurant in town, they're aiming for something else. As a family-friendly, reasonably-priced neighborhood stalwart they're continuing to score big points after a very long time. Good for them.

Truly awesome from every perspective. Easy parking in back, super friendly owner and staff and…read moreoutstanding food. Had carbonara light on the sauce and salmon limone pasta (enough for lunch the next day). House wines were fine, friendly prices all around. Definite "go to" spot in the neighborhood.

My son and I have been talking about trying this place for about 2 weeks now and we finally came in…read morefor dinner tonight. We parked in one of their 3 parking spots in the back and entered through the rear entrance. We were greeted by Aya who mentioned they were having some plumbing problems so we needed to sit in the front section of the restaurant. The place is pretty small and compact, with about 10 tables. It's family owned and been around for 25 years. The prices are pretty affordable for the portion sizes. Not much ambiance or decorations, but there was some nice Italian music playing overhead and some Christmas decorations that are apparently hung up year-round. Both Thomas and Aya waited on us and they were both pleasant and kind with nice smiles. Thomas quickly brought out some waters along with their complimentary focaccia that came with olive tapenade. The bread tasted old and stale and wasn't warm, but I liked the tapenade. Surprisingly, we were never asked if we wanted anything else to drink and also never got refills on our waters until I had to ask for one. I ordered the Italian salad with dressing on the side and I asked if the carrots that came in the salad were cooked or raw, since I don't like raw carrots. Aya happily suggested that they can cook me some carrots separately and bring them on the side, which is what they did. Even though the carrots were not really cooked that well, the gesture was still greatly appreciated. Other than that, all the ingredients were very fresh and the dressing was LIGHT, just how I like it. For our entrèes, I got the Pollo Della Cassa which came with chicken breast and mushrooms baked with mozzarella cheese, served on pasta with Alfredo sauce. ($24.95), with an add-on of shrimp (+$3.00 for 3 shrimps). I also asked for light sauce, not too soupy, and that's exactly how it was prepared. The food was piping hot, very fresh, and delicious. My son ordered the Pollo Limone ($24.95) that came with grilled chicken breast with lemon sauce on mushroom risotto. He was not the biggest fan of his food but still ate all of it. He also asked if he could get a side of veggies and they gladly brought out a medley of sautéed broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. We were not charged for the side of veggies and also the salad, which was very generous of them. To end the meal, you get a small complimentary square of Tiramisu which is a nice little treat. The customer service is truly the best part of this restaurant and you can tell that there is a lot of love involved here. They really care about their guests and want you to feel happy and satisfied. Due to some minor ticks here and there, I think I am going to stick with 4 stars overall. The restaurant was clean but just kind of unpleasant. You could also smell the bleach right when you walk in and sometimes the smell would waft through the air. It was also really hot in the restaurant and I don't think the A/C was working. They have one bathroom for each gender and they were very clean. I also asked for some change to leave cash for the tip, but Thomas told me they didn't have any cash in the restaurant. How can that be? Thank you Spumoni, Aya, Thomas, and the chefs. Will I return? Maybe, maybe not.