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    Bacari Sherman Oaks

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open • 4:30 pm - 10:30 PM
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    Bacari Fries
    Cody P.

    We had a team dinner at Bacari Sherman Oaks recently. Although quite hot, the patio was lovely and reminiscent of a garden in the Mediterranean. At night, the candlelight and lamps create a nice, romantic atmosphere. Bacari is tapas style and encourages sharing dishes with your table. They recommend about 2-3 plates per person and each plate runs around $15. Lucky for me, I wasn't paying, and our host ordered quite the feast for us. Our dinner lasted a couple of hours, with plates gradually coming in waves. It was dark by the time we finished eating, and I was stuffed! I, of course, started with a cocktail. I had the Love Letter, honeyed whiskey with passionfruit, toasted marshmallow, and lemon. It was a delightfully sweet little treat. I loved how you get a big whiff of toasted marshmallow each sip, and the drink itself is bright and tangy. My favorite bite of the night had to be the brie and asian pear pizza. It was immaculate, and I would say a must order item. The brie was so rich and buttery and went so well with the crisp, refreshing sweetness of the asian pear. It was the perfect summer pizza. I also really liked the watermelon salad, which was so cool and refreshing on a hot summer night and was served with a delicious whipped feta. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of were the shawarma tacos, which I thought were lackluster and unremarkable. But, for the most part, every dish was eye-catching and delicious. The atmosphere became much more bearable once the sun set, and the vibe became much more romantic. Candles and lamplight illuminated the garden. It was then that our desserts came out. We got the bread pudding and the pistachio cremeschnitte. The bread pudding was served in a mini cast iron skillet and was perfectly warm, soft, and gooey, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And the pistachio cremeschnitte was quite good as well - flaky pastry with pistachio cream plated quite chicly. I have no idea how much the bill was, but it was probably quite hefty. But I had a wonderful time trying all the different tapas and sitting in the beautiful patio area. I will say that if you're planning to come for dinner in the summertime, you should probably either sit indoors or wait until nightfall as it was a bit uncomfortable until the sun went down.

    Shelb L.

    Enjoyed a beautiful, delicious candlelit dinner outside. Despite having reservations, we waited about 10 mins for our table to be ready. We were greeted with prosecco while we waited. We were seated at one of the best tables in the outdoor area. Our waitress was attentive and others were happy to help when she was missing. We shared so many wonderful plates: margarita pizza, pear pizza, chicken sliders, stuffed mushrooms, broccolini, and a bacarita with a watermelon slice. Overall, we had a beautiful dining experience and I look forward to visiting again.

    Sarah R.

    Always a good time at Bacari. Been twice to this location recently and had a very cute dinner moment. Great for girls nights or date night. Plates are all small and sharable and pretty solid. If you're dining on a weekend/friday night make sure to make a reservation. It can get poppin. Free parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant of valet for $15.

    Mexican street corn
    Bill L.

    Came here before a screening of my neighbors movie next door. Grace, Phi, and Tau were all amazing and very attentive. Food was so great!! The buratta Caprese and Mexican street corn are my favorites.

    Flat iron steak
    Jim R.

    Food was fantastic. We got the watermelon salad, flank state, Brussels sprouts, and pasta. All were top notch. Service was excellent. My one complaint is that it was too damn loud inside. I suppose that's the price you pay for a restaurant with really good food.

    Stuffed Mushroom
    Teresa S.

    To start the food was AMAZING! We tried Moroccan cigars, Noa's cauliflower, Skirt steak, pork belly, stuffed mushrooms, scallops, and 2 of the Mac and cheese. The smoked mushroom pizza was ok.....I don't care for my greens to be roasted on the pizza like that but the flavor was good. Our group finished it off with their date cake....make sure to get it with ice cream! The service was good. They were very accommodating moving us from the parlor to the main restaurant but I really wished we could've taken our waitress with us. The next one was good but disappeared at times. This is a great place for a date, a small group or even to come alone and enjoy. I loved hearing the chatter of people talking! It makes my heart happy to know people aren't on their phones!

    Ice Cream
    Rowan R.

    Came here for the first time for fathers day dinner. We had a 7:00p reservation and got seated almost on time. The entrance to the restaurant is really cozy, it feels like you're walking into someone's home. We had outdoor seating. We ordered the pear pizza, banana coffee, Moroccan cigars, lamb hummus, Mac&cheese. Pear Pizza: 5/5 Lots of complex flavouring. Sweet, salty, tomatoey, pizzaey. The textures were just right. I could eat two of these on my own. Banana Coffee: 4/5 Nothing special but it was definitely tasty! Doesn't help that I am a coffee perfectionist. Lamb Hummus: 5/5, I just wish there was more lamb but don't we all. The dish was really good though, and so was the pita it came with. We couldn't get enough. Moroccan Cigars: 4.5 / 5, they are essentially falafel egg rolls. On their own, it tastes like good falafel inside a crispy exterior. The sweet sour sauce takes it a bit further, excellent pairing. Ginger beer: 5/5 yum! Mac and Cheese: 3/5, was a bit disappointing. I liked the use of the shell pasta. The top of the Mac was great since it's baked crispy with crispy onion on top. The middle of the Mac is just cheese though, really underwhelming. After tasting that pizza, I was hoping more dishes would have such flavour complexity but, alas, no. Also, Mac and cheese should be dirty and this was certainly not dirty enough

    Noa's Cauliflower
    Pantea M.

    Love Bacari in Sherman Oaks! The place is gorgeous and their plates are so tasty and flavorful, their service is fast and everyone is so friendly. The restaurant itself is very cozy and well designed. Highly recommended

    Alex K.

    I love this place. Reservations highly recommended as it does get pretty packed. Parking can be a little tricky with street parking as it's pretty much metered along Ventura or if you're lucky enough with parking along the neighborhood. There's valet available but quite steep with 15.00. We had an early reservation for Saturday night which they were able to seat us early. Inside was somewhat busy with indoor seating but majority of the patio seating was empty. About half an hour to our arrival, it was packed. We got seated along the patio just off of Ventura. It's a nice garden vibe with the trees and lights. Perfect evening for a summer night dinner. Menu wise for both meal and drinks was great. I didn't even noticed that they offer a 90 minute open bar concept for wine and beer. Need to take advantage of that next time. I tend to stick to the classic drinks, the barcarita. An easy cocktail drink for a hot summer night. Also had the kind of a big dill and olena heat. All the drinks were quite tasty and well presented. Second round was quite nice too except we also tried the sangria. Not going to lie, it wasn't good. Stick to the cocktails. With food, they recommend 2 to 3 items per person which would be good for sharing as well. Everything is tapas style. They have the cold dish, hot dish, pizza and sweets. Literally everything on the menu looked and sounded amazing. All the times I've been the food has alway been consistent and amazing. We had some friends with us which it was their first time so they were quite excited to try everything. Started off with the baguette and garlic oil. Very simple dish and basically what it is. A few of the cold dish was ordered. The crudo which was quite nice with thin sliced barramundi fish and tossed in a nice lemon marinade. So good. The burrata which was a favorite. Simple dish with tomatoes, pesto, burrata and baguette. Salatim, it was like three type of hummus and served with pitas. Lastly the rainbow beets, that was another favorite dish for us. Oven roasted but so simple yet so good. A must have. Also plates are brought out based on when they're ready. Random items will be bought out according to when it's ready. For the hot, the scallops medallion with summer corn was ordered. I believe it comes three to an order but you can add additional which we did. Honestly, that was our least favorite out of everything we had. It was good., but the other dishes outdid it. The mushroom pizza was a hit. Thin crust and loaded with smoked mushrooms and white cheddar, a must try. The sea bass, it was good but the piece was fairly thin compared to the last time we had it. Still good and cooked well. A simple dish but good as well was the Mediterranean street corn. The food is alway good even though there were some misses but we all enjoyed everything. There was little mixed up with table across from us with dessert which we were then offered it. Cant say no to a nice hot plate of bread pudding with ice cream. That was amazing and so delicious. Service was amazing with all the staff. You have your main waiter/waitress but throughout the meal, random server will drop off plates after plates. The staff are all so friendly and sweet. The place was packed when we finished and loads of people waiting for a table out front. The food is alway great, service is excellent which is why we love coming back.

    Outdoor seating
    Cindy P.

    My first time at Bacari, and it was to celebrate my MIL's 70th birthday during brunch. We sat outside and I really liked their outdoor set up even though the cushions look a little extra worn. I was looking forward to their service after reading reviews, and although the service was good, it wasn't great. Our server really spaced out her check-ins and it took a really long time to bring us water, then coffee, then the appetizer bread, then our actual order. I was starving by the time I got my food, BUT, the food was excellent! In fact, it was so good, I forgot to take pictures. The chilaquiles were on point, the pancake was light, fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. Lastly, I had the shawarma tacos and those were also delicious with the salsa they come with. All was shareable since its tapas style and I really enjoyed the variety. The food was definitely the highlight for me! I will return and will update my review.

    Jake A.

    I have heard so many great things about Bacari, but the service was really poor during our visit. It was hard to get the attention of our server, and perhaps due to us coming in on the cusp of their shifts, we had 3 different people "taking care" of us. One of our dishes never came, another went to the wrong table, and we also got a dish to our table we didn't order. There were some interesting flavors and some tasty dishes, but too many logistical problems to enjoy fully.

    Lamb hummus
    Molly R.

    We came for brunch on a Sunday, Such a beautiful place, cozy, welcoming and the service is amazing, We have the privilege to be served by Luke , he was adorable, and attentive, the menu is amazing , lots of great choices, we had Salatim (assorted humus), the vegan pizza , chilaquiles, shrimp ceviche, caprese sandwich, pancakes, Noa's Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, lamb humus,

    Akisha E.

    I've had Bacari bookmarked for a while (several locations, actually) and finally got the chance to check it out for Sunday brunch. Food and service were both great. Luke, our waiter, was attentive and made sure we had a really nice dining experience. I'm definitely a sweet-and-savory brunch girl, so I ordered the chef's French toast with a side of bacon and eggs. The French toast could honestly pass for dessert. It was delicious, topped with macerated berries, bananas, and whipped vanilla custard. The space has both patio and indoor seating. Valet parking is available: $12 for brunch and $15 for dinner.

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    Is there free parking?

    Hi Chris - there is a paid valet service in the front of the restaurant. Other than this, there is residential & street metered parking nearby.

    Is there a charge if we bring our own birthday cake?

    Hi Felita - you are welcome to bring outside cakes at no charge, and no cake-cutting fee! :)

    Is it accessible to disabled people?

    Hi there! Yes, the restaurant is fully accessible and designed to accommodate all guests. If you have any specific needs, feel free to reach out directly -- we're happy to help! info@bacari.us

    How much is there wine?

    I do the all u can drink wine which I think is $35

    Does everyone in our group have to opt in to participate in the open bar? Or can only those in our group that are drinking opt-in?

    We ask the whole table to participate to avoid sharing drinks. But of course if someone in your group isn't drinking at all, we will allow it.

    What's the corkage policy?

    Hi there! We do allow outside wine, and the corkage fee is $25/bottle.

    I wanted to know if this location in Sherman Oaks has entertainment and if so, is it guitar or jazz? Every night or just weekends?

    Hi! We do have live music every Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights starting at 8/830pm. The music takes place in the indoor Parlour. Use the experience tab on OpenTable to ensure you get sat in the room with the entertainment, as the Outdoor Patios… 

    Is it better to sit indoors or outdoors for Saturday brunch/lunch in Summer?

    They have umbrellas and lots of shade. If the temp is nice, they can keep the sun off of you and the outdoor seating is truly lovely!

    Do they have gluten-free options?

    We have lots of Gluten-Free options! Gluten-free dishes will be indicated with "GFP" on the menu, meaning it may already be gluten-free or is able to be prepared gluten-free.

    Is the patio heated?

    Yes, but some areas are warmer than others

    I want to make a reservation. Do you recommended sitting indoors or outdoors with a 15 month old?

    Each location is different. Northridge has ample and pleasant outdoor seating away from the street.

    Can we bring a small dog?

    Yes, there is outside patio seating. I've seen dogs in this area before.

    Is patio dog friendly?

    Yes, I believe a smallish, reasonably behaved dog would be OK. The areas are not huge and the tables are close together.

    Do they have high chairs available?

    I honestly didn’t see any at all, like at all so I want to say no. But I would call and ask

    Do they have a parking lot or valet?

    Valet not a lot of parking close by . Park across the street in Ralph's lot for free . Shh!

    Does this location offer the 90 minute open bar for brunch?

    Yes! the 90 minute bar is available anytime we are open. For brunch we have additional drink options on top of dinner drinks (mimosas, bellinis, bloody mary's).

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    Osteria La Buca - Sherman Oaks - Bucatini Carbonara

    Osteria La Buca - Sherman Oaks

    4.0(654 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$$

    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.

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    Osteria La Buca - Sherman Oaks - Bar area

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    House-Made Ricotta

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    Trattoria del Sole - Lovely Caesar

    Trattoria del Sole

    4.3(371 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$

    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!

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    Calamari was the best calamari I've ever EVER had!

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    Spumoni Restaurant - Tiramisu

    Spumoni Restaurant

    4.7(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$

    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.

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    Orchid decor.

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    Oliva Trattoria - Special order spicy Italian sausage pasta

    Oliva Trattoria

    4.0(911 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$

    I love this place because it's crowded, but never too crowded and you alway get seated right…read moreaway.They have a nice bar area as well as the main dinning room. The food is good and their prices are at or below market in my opinion, and the servers and managers seem genuinely happy to help you enjoy a nice evening. Give them a try.. Chris D Sherman Oaks

    Oliva, Oliva, Oliva, what has happened to you? Where are you guys? My friend and I decided to go to…read morethis lovely restaurant that we have been to before. We got there exactly at 12 noon on the 7th of this month and noticed the restaurant was closed. Locked with a notice on the door. The envelope was sealed and had a confidential message written on the envelope. We got close to the door to see if we could gather other type of information, but we couldn't. No other signs were posted on the door/window. We even called them twice and left them a message since nobody answered the phone, left another message and nobody has called us back since then. We really wanted to try their delicious food from their extensive menu options. Unfortunately, we were not able to. Maybe they went out of business? Sold the restaurant? Who knows? They also have the business hours wrong. Online, it says open between 11:30 to 2pm, closed and reopen from 4pm to 9pm. The message on the phone states that they are only open from 5 to 9pm. My friend came all the way from Tarzana for us to have lunch together and it never happened. We went next door to have lunch, and the same thing with that restaurant. That's coming up next.. Stay tuned! This truly is a 5 star establishment. The reason that I gave 2 stars is because I have been there twice in the past and liked everything about this place from ambiance, to service and their DELICIOUS food.

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    Oliva Trattoria - The main dining area with the kitchen beyond.

    The main dining area with the kitchen beyond.

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    Oliva Trattoria - Wine cabinet and some suggestions. Nice touch!

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    Wine cabinet and some suggestions. Nice touch!

    Panzanella Ristorante

    Panzanella Ristorante

    4.0(679 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Sherman Oaks
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    Street parking in the front was metered until 8pm. They had valet parking right in front of the…read morerestaurant. The main entrance was on the side. The decor on the main entrance was absolutely gorgeous with the red carpet rolled out. The restaurant appeared clean. The wait staff were dressed very professionally. The complimentary bread came out hot. The bread was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Got the Calamari Fritti, Burrata Caprese, Penne Arrabiata and Ravioli de Spinaci e Ricotta, Filetto di Bue, and Cannoli. The Calamari Fritti was absolutely amazing, full of flavor without being saturated in oil. Really liked that they put a cover over the lemon to prevent the seeds from falling onto the calamari. The Burrata Caprese was light and everything on the plate went well together. The Penne Arrabiata and Ravioli de Spinaci e Ricotta was alright. Didn't shine compared to the other dishes, but the sauce was delicious. The Filetto di Bue was very flavorful with the red wine sauce really coming through. The Cannoli was absolutely perfect with the crust crispy and the cream complimenting the crust really well. The waiters were very professional and tried their best not to bother us, but were very active in refilling our drinks. Had a great time here. Would definitely return if given the opportunity.

    Food was good, service was fine…read more I requested a quiet table and they sat us in the middle of the main dining room area which was an absolute echo chamber. A small group of older women next to us were talking loudly - but they weren't even being THAT loud they were just laughing and having fun - and the sound dominated the entire room. Like, either make people quiet down an accept the acoustics of the room you have or seat people according to the loudness factor they request. We were a party of six and my friend sitting across from me couldn't hear me. My poor dad with hearing aids was at a total loss. We cut the dinner early, it was really tough.

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    Posto 896 Italian and Hungarian Cuisine

    4.7(488 reviews)
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    After a very long day, I somehow ended up in Sherman Oaks driving down Ventura Boulevard when the…read morewords "Hungarian & Italian Cuisine" caught my eye. That combination was interesting enough to make me turn around, park the car, and walk over. Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don't plan. I was lucky enough to find street parking, but considering they are located in a relatively small shopping center on one of the busiest stretches of Ventura, they have wisely arranged valet parking as well. As soon as I walked in, I was welcomed by a gentleman who I assume was either the manager or the owner. They didn't really have a table set up for one, but instead of turning me away, they were kind enough to make it happen. That was a great first impression. The restaurant itself is extremely clean, smells nice, and is beautifully designed with artwork throughout. It has a comfortable, slightly modern atmosphere with tall ceilings that makes you want to sit down, relax, and actually enjoy your dinner instead of rushing through it. I ordered a bottle of sparkling water, the beef soup, pork chops, and pickles on the side. Everything was good--except the pickles, which just weren't for me--but the star of the meal was definitely the beef soup. The soup was excellent. Well made, well seasoned, just a tiny bit spicy, and the portion was generous enough that I would honestly say two people could share it. After a long day, it was exactly the kind of food I needed. The pork chops were also prepared well, although they weren't completely to my personal taste. I was expecting a little more seasoning or spice. That said, I'm not Hungarian, so there is a very good possibility that they prepared them exactly the way they are supposed to be made back home--and I'm the one asking Hungary to change its recipe for me. For everything I ordered, plus the quality of the service, my bill came to about $68 as of September 2026. Considering the amount of food I received, I thought that was very reasonable. I'll definitely be back. There are quite a few other things on the menu I want to try, and next time I'd like to come when I'm not at the end of a very long day, take my time, order something different, and possibly enjoy it with a good glass of wine.

    This was my third time dining at this wonderful restaurant, and it continues to impress me every…read morevisit. From the moment you're seated to the very last bite, you feel genuinely welcomed. The care, passion, and attention to detail that go into every dish are evident in every aspect of the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious wine, incredible food, and decadent dessert. Everything was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Also, the decor of the restaurant has beautiful and unique art on the wall .This is the kind of place that keeps you coming back, and I can't wait for my next visit.

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