Dining at Dante in Beverly Hills was nothing short of incredible! We were in California celebrating…read moremy cousin's bachelorette weekend, and after a few underwhelming dining experiences, Dante completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by Joy at the front, and our server, Alex, made the evening feel truly special. The service was exceptional, the ambiance was beautiful, and the views were the perfect finishing touch. Every detail of our experience stood out, and it quickly became our favorite restaurant of the trip. Safe to say Dante blew every other place we visited out of the water. We can't wait to come back!

Honey Bee Cocktail 8.83/10- made with patron silver, mr black, amontillado, raspberry syrup,…read morechocolate bitters, and salted honey cream. This was pretty strong but I liked the sweetness of the raspberry syrup and honey cream, it balanced everything out really well. The amontillado added this really unique nutty depth that I wasn't expecting, and the chocolate bitters gave it a subtle richness that paired so well with the salted honey cream on top. It almost had a dessert like quality to it bc of how creamy and sweet it was, but the patron silver still gave it a nice kick. And Dante can also put any photo you want on their martinis which is such a cute touch! Such a fun and personalized detail that made the drink even more special. I thought this was such a unique concept and it made for such a good picture too. Definitely elevates the whole experience and makes it feel so much more custom. I also absolutely love the view here, it's so pretty and adds so much to the whole experience. Instagram: @hungrytamale

Food -A+ Location -A+…read moreAmbience - A Service -A The food is exceptionally good specially if you pair it with good wine. This is a very popular place and I highly recommend it. The staff were professional and quite nice. A must go!

Loved the Squash Blossoms, Pastas (can't miss the Tagliatelle) and desserts at Funke. Cocktails are…read morealso stellar. Didn't love the Pizza (the salami they use on The Diavola was a bit strong for me). Fun vibe even on a week night. Though I overall thought the food was better at Felix, Funke is worth checking out.

Phenomenal service and every dish is a creation in of its own!!…read more The octopus salad was positively delectable! I didn't dare ask for bread, but it would've been sumptuous to drink the last of the dressing with a baguette!! The oxtail ragu was phenomenal! Thanks to my server James, we were all warned that they serve each dish as it is freshly prepared, family style! So, dine with friends who enjoy the process!! The atmosphere reminds me of London, but the food is truly a culinary masterpiece!!

I finally made it to Mother Wolf after all the hype went down, and it was a pretty good experience:…read more What I ordered: - margherita d'angeleno cocktail ($17) this had tequila, fresno chili, agave and lime so essentially an Italian spicy margarita, which was good - sfincione ($13) this focaccia bread was almost more like a dinner roll than a typical focaccia, but was still very light and pillowy - ruchetta salad ($18) aka arugula salad, with the appropriate amount of cheese (a cheese mountain on top) - fiori di zucca ($28) the infamous squash blossoms!! they came out piping HOT and were full of the ricotta filling. they were fried perfectly and were super crispy, but I kind of wanted a sauce to dip it in or have it drizzed over. for as much as everyone raves about them, they're good and I'd order again if I went back, but I wouldn't go back just for them - fusilli al cinghiale pasta ($39) wild boar ragu fusilli pasta: this was good but I couldn't tell it was boar. our server really recommended this but quite honestly I had forgotten we even ordered this.. - tonnarelli cacio e pepe ($26) I'd say this is one of the best cacio e pepe's I've had in LA, the pasta itself was perfectly al dente and the perfect size for this dish. very black pepper forward and a bit on the saucier side (vs more dry iterations), but I personally loved that - dessert: tiramisu, passionfruit gelato, and cookies & cream gelato the tiramisu was very solid, the passionfruit gelato had fresh passionfruit seeds and was well balanced in its tartness + sweetness, and you can't go wrong with cookies & cream We did have a nightcap + dessert at the hidden speakeasy, Bar Avoja - which was BEAUTIFUL. The decor, ambiance, vibes, all 10/10. The cocktails were pricier there but more elevated than the ones at the restaurant. Overall, while everything was pretty solid, I wouldn't say anything was exceptional or really stood out, especially given the $$$$ price. It's worth a visit once (for like a nice dinner/date night spot), and if I were to go back I'd try the pizza or larger entrees, but I'd more likely go back to the bar itself for just a drink (with apps/dessert).

Everything I ordered was absolutely delicious! My server, Brianna, recommended every dish I tried,…read moreand I completely trusted her recommendations and I'm so glad I did! Everything was incredible from start to finish. The service was excellent, the ambiance was beautiful and classic Beverly Hills, and the food was truly 10/10. Brianna made the experience even better with her attentive and knowledgeable service.

The food was decent overall, but the sauces on the dishes I ordered, especially the prawns and…read moreBranzino, were way too salty. What really upset me, and why I feel the need to leave this review, was the final charge. My meal was around $168 before gratuity. With a 20% gratuity, the total should have been roughly $202, but I was charged $215.08, which did not make sense to me. I've called the restaurant multiple times to try to resolve this issue, but unfortunately, my calls have not been returned. I also recommend paying close attention to the gratuity screen before completing your payment. The options are displayed as 30%, 25%, and 20%, which makes it easy to accidentally select a higher percentage if you're not paying close attention. I'm disappointed with the management's handling of this situation. I would have preferred to resolve the billing issue directly with the restaurant, but after multiple attempts to contact them, I felt I had no choice but to share my experience.

First time at Cecconi's and we were satisfied. Made a reservation at 7 but we happened to be…read morerunning late so 1 messaged the restaurant through my reservation and updated them. I believe they have a 15 min grace period as well. We had the option to sit inside or outside and we chose outside. I'm so happy we did. The weather was beautiful and we got a great cozy spot. Lenon was our server and he came by with a smile to took care of us. He was very helpful and sweet. Thank u Lenon! It was just me and a gal so we decided to share 2 plates. We got the tortelli and fusilli. The tortelli sounded good through the menu and Lenon's description, but it was ok. It has a sweet and corny flavor so if u like that then try it but we didn't care for it. Don't care for sweet corn. We both would give it a 5/10. Wouldn't order it again. The fusilli on the other hand was deliciousss! So garlicy, in the best way. 10/10. I'd get this again! For drinks I got their espresso martini and it was great. A good 8/10. My friend lovedd their Lychee martini and also got their matcha with dessert and loved that too. We were stuffed but had to try a dessert and shared their tiramisu. It was a great way to end our night at Cecconi's. From the ambiance to the food, (except the torelli lol) Cecconi's checked the boxes.

Came here for dessert with some friends & was absolutely enthralled by the chic ambience &…read morehospitable service. We were seated quickly, our server was very patient & attentive, & we indulged in the following: peach crostata, tiramisu & flourless chocolate cake with lemon ricotta gelato. Unfortunately, the peach crostata was bland, the crust was dry & the peaches were tart. I do plan on returning for dinner & will just try another dessert instead.

Novikov is an elevated Mediterranean restaurant in Beverly Hills. The large potted trees throughout…read morethe restaurants gives vibes of dining in Greek vineyard. There's seafood, produce and bread in the back that shows the fresh daily ingredients. Beverly Hills Parking lot underneath the restaurant with 2 hr free parking before 6pm. For the food: The set lunch menu is one of the best values in Beverly Hills. The Borscht is delicious with rich beet flavor. The branzino is an upcharge, but well worth it. It's one of their signature dishes. The panna cotta is light and creamy. I'd happily go back for lunch after an appointment.

One of the best cacio e pepe dishes I've had in the U.S. I loved the table side cheese-wheel…read morepresentation--you can never go wrong with extra cheese. For the $100 price tag, I expected a bit more truffle, but hey it wasn't a dealbreaker. The oysters were delicious, and overall, our party really enjoyed the food. Dessert was also quite tasty. Our server, Ben, was warm, knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. However, the service experience overall felt disjointed. There were plenty of staff members floating around, but it didn't feel as though anyone was truly attentive to the table. Water was rarely refilled unless I asked, and one plate we needed for lobster shells arrived well after it was useful--silently dropped off, then picked up by someone else just minutes later. Overall, the atmosphere and service had a somewhat clubby feel, more like a high-end tourist destination in Ibiza or Mykonos than a polished, truly upscale dining experience. One especially awkward detail- at the beginning of the meal they take photographs and later offer them for purchase at $25 a pop in shiny gold frames. It felt extremely odd and just so out of place. The idea could have been a sweet, memorable touch if handled differently-- perhaps as a cute and simple, unframed photograph rather than a $25 keepsake in a shiny frame. A genuinely high-end restaurant would never. All in all, it's a decent place and may be worth trying once, but don't go in expecting a flawlessly refined dining experience.

My wife and I came here last week. The attention to detail jumps out at you before you even walk…read morein. The atmosphere and ambiance from the music, the seating, the layout and decorations, to the plating and cutlery for each dish are incredibly consistent and really put you in a headspace that lends itself to the food you're eating. We both got the 6 course tasting menu, as well as drink pairings (alcohol and NA so we could try both). Tyler was our main server and he was nothing short of incredible. We've done a few other Michelin restaurants but the staff here stood out as something special. Tyler was incredibly knowledgeable about the ingredients and preparation of each dish, and he also did a great job of presenting the experience itself. The rest of the servers that came by were equally as impressive. They all treated us so well and genuinely seemed to care about delivering an experience. The food was outstanding. We always try to hold off on comparing or ranking the dishes until the end but the first dish (the tomato one, can't remember exactly what was in it) was shockingly good. I'm also still dreaming about the custard shortbread thing we had for dessert. Every dish was so unique and thoughtfully prepared. We really took our time to eat, and tried to be mindful of the flavors in each bite, and how they interacted with the drink pairings to take you somewhere. When food is treated as an art it's more than just this tastes great, that tastes great. It can tell a story, or a paint a picture. Everything at Meteora helped tell that story. Cannot say enough great things, and this experience was worth every penny. Thank you guys!

We chose the six-course menu with the hybrid pairing, which included wine, cocktails, sake, beer,…read morespirits, and juices. The scallops with melon, Pahlavi, and kelp were refreshing, with a subtle hint of spiciness and beautifully fresh raw scallops. The black cod had wonderfully crispy skin, while the fish itself was cooked to the perfect tenderness, balanced nicely with peanuts and chopped peas. The almond tofu was amazing, especially paired with the small squash, which was incredibly sweet. The barley was flavorful but a little too filling for me. The dry-aged duck was excellent--medium-rare, tender, and juicy, with slightly thin but nicely crispy skin. The tigernut custard with frozen mango sorbet was light and refreshing. We finished with roasted pineapple and tonka bean, which was a lovely way to end the meal. Service: Our server, Sahara, was amazing. His introduction to the restaurant and the menu was so smooth and passionate that it genuinely gave me goosebumps. You could really feel his enthusiasm and connection to the restaurant, which made the experience even more special. Ambiance: Wow--the open sky in the center of the restaurant is such a beautiful feature. Hanging lanterns, indoor plants, ropes and twine, and carefully placed spotlights create an earthy atmosphere that feels beautifully connected with nature. The sounds of nature blended with beats in the background added to the experience. The furniture combines comfortable booths with rattan elements, creating a space that feels both stylish and cozy.

Finally was able to make it out to Antico Nuovo after many months. The stars finally aligned, so…read moremade a reservation and we headed over. Cute Italian restaurant south of Larchmont on Beverly with street parking or valet available. Had the reservation so we were seated right away. Restaurant had just opened but it was already filling to fast. After a quick glance at the menu, we started the meal. First up was the focaccia with the whipped ricotta and pistachio pesto along with the kingfish crudo. The focaccia was delicious, so soft but crispy on the outside, and that whipped ricotta with the pistachio pesto was phenomenal. Just keep that coming! The kingfish crudo was also very nice, heavy on the citrus, which tended to mask the flavor of the kingfish, but everything tasted very fresh in each bite. They also had a special of a wagyu skewer, which doesn't come with a skewer. Meat was cooked perfectly, super tender bite and seasoned well. For entrees we went with the tagliolini and the triangoli. The tagliolini comes with jumbo blue crab and squash blossoms. There was ample crab meat, which is always great, but the dish really tasted one note to us, felt like something was definitely missing on the flavor profile to pull it all together. On the other hand, the triangoli is stuffed with sweet corn and comes topped with chanterelles. You have this savory ness on the outside with the sauce, get that umami with the chanterelles but then you bite into the pasta and this sweet corn comes from within and brings everything together. Such a great bite, was easily our favorite of the two pastas. Overall, with so many Italian restaurants throughout Los Angeles, it becomes hard to stand out. But Antico Nuovo is a great addition to the Italian game. That focaccia with the whipped ricotta and pistachio pesto was amazing, I'd get that every time, while the kingfish tasted very fresh, though a little citrus heavy. The wagyu skewer was a special so I wouldn't expect that to be there regularly. The tagliolini, I would say to skip, wasn't worth the price point given the lack of flavor, while the triangoli was absolutely worth it.

Unfortunately, our anniversary dinner here turned into one of the most disappointing restaurant…read moreexperiences we've had. My boyfriend had made this reservation well in advance for our anniversary, so we were genuinely looking forward to the evening. We were seated and given plenty of time to look through the menu. Some of the dishes were in Italian and unfamiliar to us, so we even had to use the internet to figure out what certain items were, no big deal. What made the experience so uncomfortable was the complete lack of acknowledgment from our server, Gil. We sat there for roughly 40 minutes and had more than a dozen opportunities where a simple "Hi, welcome in," an introduction, a question about drinks, or even a basic acknowledgment would have completely changed the experience. None of that happened. We watched her interact with the tables immediately to our left and right, while seemingly never looking our way. We weren't asking for anything unreasonable we simply wanted to feel welcomed and acknowledged. Thankfully, Jada, the server's assistant, noticed what was happening and stepped in. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and proactive. She came over several times, let us know Gil would be with us shortly, and eventually realized we were ready to order and took the initiative to help us with our entire order. She walked us through the menu beautifully and helped us choose a wine, which we ultimately ordered based on her recommendation. Honestly, I was confused at that point because Jada was doing so much of what I would have expected our actual server to be doing. When the wine arrived, Gil finally approached our table for the first time. Rather than introducing herself or acknowledging that we had already been waiting, she reached across us, silently slid the empty wine glasses onto the table, and walked away. That was essentially our first interaction with her. A little later, when she finally came back with the wine, she began pouring without saying much which shocked us. At that point I looked at her and said, "Hi! How are you?" simply trying to break the tension. She responded, "Fine." My boyfriend then said, "Must be very popular. It took me 45 minutes to meet you." Her response was, "Well, you've met Jada." That was the moment we realized this interaction was probably not going to improve. What was especially frustrating was watching her be noticeably warmer and more engaged with the other tables around us while we struggled to receive even basic acknowledgment. Regardless of the reason, being treated differently as a customer is incredibly uncomfortable, especially in an intimate restaurant where the expectation is attentive hospitality. At this price point, I expect more. A simple smile, greeting, introduction, or "Is this your first time dining with us?" would have gone a very long way. I also want to be very clear that Jada deserves recognition. She was absolutely wonderful. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a good experience. She went above and beyond to compensate for what was missing, and honestly, she very much has the presence and hospitality I would expect from a server. She should be given every opportunity to move into that role. After losing my brother last year, I honestly haven't been going out to restaurants nearly as much, and this anniversary dinner was something we had been looking forward to. I wasn't willing to let someone's attitude completely dictate what was supposed to be a special evening for us, so we ultimately decided to leave. It's unfortunate because a great restaurant can have beautiful food, a beautiful space, and an amazing menu, but hospitality is what makes people want to stay and come back. Jada, thank you for genuinely trying. You were the bright spot in an otherwise incredibly disappointing experience.