Jame is one of those places where you start noticing the details--and then realize everything is…read moredialed in. First, the handmade pasta. This isn't just "al dente." There's a real chew here--a springy, structured bite that gives just enough resistance before yielding. It's deeply satisfying and makes every dish feel more intentional. The cappelloni shows it off best: that almost-famous sauce wraps around each piece, but the pasta holds its own, so you get that perfect balance of silky and structured. Same with the tangiello--the meat sauce tastes like it's been simmering for days, rich and layered, but the noodles never get lost because that chew carries through. The Caesar isn't an afterthought either. It's got a subtle spicy kick that wakes everything up, and if you add chicken, it's done right--well-seasoned, nicely grilled, juicy with a bit of char. It turns a classic into something you actually remember. Dinner is where things go a little heartier, and the pork chop delivers. Fall-off-the-bone tender, but still full of flavor--not just soft for the sake of it. Jame just gets the fundamentals right, then pushes a little further. Thoughtful, textured, and the kind of place where even the chew of the pasta becomes part of the experience.

It is always a pleasure to dine in downtown in El Segundo and I was excited to finally check out…read moreJame Enoteca, which is located right at the heart of area. I was impressed with the clean and modern look of Jane Enoteca from the moment I walked in. Their dishes consist of several handmade pastas, salads and Italian inspired comfort food. My friend and I chose to start our meals with the Meatballs and Brussels Sprouts. Being a Brussels Sprouts fan, I really enjoyed their roasted crispy Brussels sprouts that were tossed in schiaffoni dressing and finished with sesame. Equal in deliciousness were their Meatballs. The Meatballs were tender, rich and saucy. These starters were a great way to kick off our meal here. For our mains, we got their Paccheri Lisci and Tonnarelli. The Paccheri Lisci had a bit of a spicy kick to it. It has spicy pork sausage sugo, fennel, sage and pecorino. It was meaty and flavorful. The Tonnarelli or Cacio e Pepe contrasted nicely with the Paccheri Lisci. This pasta dish was simple, sharp and peppery. This was more bold versus saucy. Last but not least we had some cookies for dessert. I loved the fresh baked snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookies. It was a sweet and perfect ending to the meal here. Overall, I really enjoyed dining at Jame Enoteca. I am now looking forward to trying out their sister restaurant Jame Taqueria down the street.

This is the location that turned us into North Italia fanatics for as far back as I can remember…read more Food quality, servers, managers, the vibe, located in the Hawaii feeling outdoor mall "The Point", and general feeling of your on vacation makes this one of the best places to visit if you haven't already. Food here over the years have evolved with some changes my wife and I wasn't too happy with after Cheesecake Factory bought them out. This last visit has reversed everything I didn't like about the changes and it literally has returned to its previous glory. Food was absolutely amazing this run! I came with my wife and mom (her first visit) and we ordered so much. Food: Braised Short Rib Marsala - The meat melts in your mouth. There's no way to describe how tender is and how easy it is to pull a piece away with your fork one handed. The polenta and mushrooms the ribs sit on have a super inviting taste. My wife doesn't like truffle sauces and that be the only thing I would switch out. Other than that the vegetables were still crispy but easy to chew. Perfect dish all around. Wild Shrimp Scampi is a must order for me. The shrimps are jumbo sized with a mix of flavors that's been improved since a few months ago. It's no longer swimming in grease and a joy to eat with the generous slices of toasted garlic bread. Burrata - Sweet vinaigrette, large chunks of fresh ripped tomatoes, crunchy toast and arugula is a 100% must order. The burrata cheese melts in your mouth. Ambiance - very lively and celebratory loud, this place is perfect for a fun date, a family gathering or even just to feel energize and enjoy an amazing atmosphere Service - Service at over the years have had hits and misses but the last 3 visits have been straight up amazing. Our latest server was with James again which was the server that first waited on us and made us feel welcome many years before pandemic years. He hasn't changed a bit and remains charismatic giving benchmark setting service. This was my mom's first visit and he really impressed her that she is now ok with us traveling 25 miles to eat here again lol. Managers and the host Friday night "Treya" not sure on spelling was awesome taking care of us. It's been a joy to see the menu improve by so much and all around service being so good again. Previous visits, Gunner and Wyatt (welcome back) are at the top of my short lists in best of the best in service. The staff here is why I spent 80% of my north Italia visits here. The other 20% at the Irvine location. Have yet to try the Torrance one. I remember many years ago a manager I believe "Lisa" turned us into regulars here forever. Looking forward to my next visit! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this location. You won't be disappointed.

To say this was the worse North Italia location that I've been to is an understatement. We were in…read moreManhattan beach area on Sunday before Memorial Day and all the restaurants in the area were booked up. After checking Yelp, we noticed that there were a lot of available reservations for that night so I made it for 8:15pm. We arrived 10 min before our reservation time, checked in and the hostess mumbled something to me and just told me to wait, which I did for like 10min. I noticed that there were plenty of tables empty inside and decided to ask the hostess if my table is ready yet. Right away she realized it was ready and asked someone to walk me in. We walked up to a semi cleaned table that had clear leftover crumbs on it, which the hostess very quickly wiped it away with her hands.... We ignored all these issues and decided to enjoy dinner... as we sat there for 15 minutes waiting for a waiter, any waiter to come get us or even take our drink orders but no one came. My partner had to flag someone down and at the point we were already starving and ordered all the drinks, apps and entrees together. I got the pomegranate mule for drink. For food, we shared heirloom tomato burrata, black Mediterranean mussels, bolognese pasta and braised short rib marsala (we gotten the same entrees before at their other locations and they were some of our favs). Everything took forever to come out. We didn't eat until at least 45mjn i after ordering... * Heirloom tomato: basic, it was ok. Nothing to write home about * Black Mediterranean mussels: best dish of the night. Mussels were plump and juicy. Broth was very flavorful * bolognese pasta: lukewarm, tasted like it's been sitting out for awhile. portion size was smaller than other places. Some of the noodles were clumped together and undercooked * Braised Short Rib Marsala: it was sooo salty. The sweet peas were old and fibrous. I had to spit out. It was honest such a disappointing experience. I have loved all other North Italia locations I've dined at but this one was the worst. Service and kitchen is extremely slow. Kitchen looked overstaffed while front of the house looked unstaffed. Food is not up to par at all. I always take pictures of my food, but the food was so sad looking, I didn't bother.

Our family had a nice dinner at Slay Italian Kitchen. It was our first time at this restaurant and…read moreI can't wait to return. We sat outside and had a nice view of the ocean. Service was excellent and all of the dishes were delicious. I enjoyed the Vongole which had a lot of large clams. My husband had the lamb chops and enjoyed the dish too. We shared a tiramisu for dessert and it was a generous slice. Parking was hard to find , but we got a spot on the street a few blocks away.

This place is amazing! Great food and great service. It's seems like a gimmick, but the toasted…read moreravioli is really good. I believe that is a St. Louis staple where David is from. Jacob is a gem! So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

Very very good establishment! Good service, good food. I'd recommend a lot of things there, but…read moretheir mushroom fusilli is fantastic!! So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

Honestly everyone giving this place a 5 star review - I TRUSTED YOU, HOW DARE YOU!!!…read more I knew pulling up to this place it would be a miss. Florescent lights, shabby wood tables and chairs, plastic menus. This could either be really good or really bad. The bread feels stale and was hard. The butter is individually wrapped. Smashed dirty straws were served with drinks. Huge portions of decent food. The more you eat the more you realize it's not great. Definitely needs salt and pepper but the pepper shakers barely let anything out. I asked for parm (they do not offer!) and they gave it in plastic individual containers which was honestly offensive. Dessert was a huge miss, the creme brûlée was super eggy???? The tiramisu had like a sour milk after taste. My stomach immediately hurt before even leaving the restaurant. The vibes are overall not great and neither is the food. $160 for 3 people to eat. 2 stars are for the server who made a huge effort to accommodate us.

We came here recently for my gf's birthday. It was a nice Saturday night, and the weather was…read morebrisk. This plaza is crowded, so I had to park near Barnes. My gf had a large reservation for 7 at the high tops near the bar. It was clean and the ambiance was sweet. We ordered a bunch of drinks, appetizers, and entrees. Delicious! I enjoyed it. I was pleasantly surprised by the good flavors.

I made a weekday lunch reservation for five to celebrate a co-worker's retirement. It happened to…read morebe LA Dine Week, so I decided to try the $25 lunch special. I ordered the bolognese, which came with a Caesar salad. The special also included bread, although bread was already complimentary. The pasta itself was good. I could tell it was homemade, but the bolognese sauce was underwhelming. It was on the dry side and needed more sauce and seasoning. The Caesar salad was pretty standard and could have used a little more dressing. The bread was good, especially dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We also shared a tiramisu for dessert, which ended up being the best part of the meal. It wasn't overly sweet and tasted authentic. Service was great and our waiter was friendly, attentive, and made the experience pleasant overall. Maybe I just ordered the wrong dish, but I'd be open to giving them another try.

If you're anywhere near Gardena and craving truly outstanding Italian food, do yourself a favor and…read morehead straight to Lomeli's. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. I've eaten fettuccine Alfredo at Italian restaurants all over, and I can say without hesitation that Lomeli's makes the best I've ever had. It's my go‑to dish everywhere I go, and nothing compares to the rich, creamy perfection they serve here. My wife ordered the spinach zucchini, and she absolutely loved it. Fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right--she couldn't stop talking about it. The service deserves its own spotlight. Nancy and Adam were outstanding--warm, attentive, and genuinely kind people who make you feel like family the moment you sit down. Restaurants can teach technique, but they can't teach heart, and Lomeli's has it in abundance. And then there's the ambience. If you enjoy the timeless voices of Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole, you're in for a treat. Their music fills the room and creates the perfect backdrop for an Italian meal. It's cozy, nostalgic, and effortlessly charming--exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. In short: Lomeli's is everything you want in a neighborhood Italian restaurant and more. Incredible food, wonderful people, and an ambience that feels like a warm embrace. You will not regret giving this place a try. Sorry, I couldn't wait to take a picture of the food. I ate it before I remembered that I needed to take a picture. It was so good.

Food (4/5): My first thought when I received my food was: HUUUGGEEEEE. The portions are ginormous!…read moreIs it the best Italian food I've had? No but it was really good! I had their Alfredo and I gobbled it up. They actually have a combo set where you get a free drink (which includes wine), salad, and a dessert. I did not like their ice cream but maybe it's because I got the wrong one. Ambiance (4/5): On the outside you're in Gardena, but once inside you're transported to little Italy with an American twist. I thought it was funny to see a little candy display in the front but if it works for them who am I to judge? The restaurant is intimate but it feels familial. Great place to grab a quick lunch, or have a casual family dinner. Service (4/5): On a busy night expect a wait. We had to wave over our waitress a couple times to get some items for our party. Price (5/5): For all the food I consumed, this was a GREAT DEAL! If you don't want to break the bank for some good Italian food, Lomeli's is the place.

So is Saturday night we are hungry Pizza sounds good ., I…read moreread great reviews from this place and let me tell you they are right! Delicious pizza., tasty and just the right amount of cheese Loved it! Great customer service very friendly and polite staff. Definitely found another favorite spot. Small restaurant but very cozy atmosphere, we took It to go because we had to enjoy it while watching a movie lol

Been here a few times. The pizzas are the great. I usually get the meat lovers. Always been greeted…read morekindly. All my orders were to go

I will say that the food was very true to the name. You can never go wrong with good Italian food,…read moregood pasta. The inside is lovely and has nice family dinner vibes. It was a bit dark and the tables rather close but I believe this is also very true to the nature of an Italian experience. The service was good. There was a slight miscommunication. It was assumed we were sharing two appetizers, so they brought one out before starting the second. We actually wanted both appetizers to arrive together. As a result, I had to wait for mine while my dining partner enjoyed theirs. It wasn't a major issue, just a bit awkward, and we should have clarified our wishes.

Service was excellent. Beautiful interior decor. Food was good. All their pastas are made in house…read more We had the saffron arancini balls, focaccia bread and half lobster rigatoni pasta. The panacota was excellent. I loved everything except their focaccia bread. Just a bit dry but maybe that's how it is intended to be. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach near the pier.

If you are looking for restaurant options in Manhattan Beach while on a stopover at an LAX hotel -…read morelike me right now - stop looking and go to Mangiamos IMMEDIATELY! It was everything I was hoping for. Traveling solo, I sat at the bar. I had a super cool view of the sunset through the front windows. My bartender/waiter was amazing. She made me feel welcome, engaged me right away, and was a bonafied professional who Knows Service. I took her recommendation and ordered the Putanesca with Blackened chicken, and had the pair salad. AMAZING! She went through all of the specials (she knew it cold) but I went with the reco and was blown away. Anyway, I don't write these things often. Trust me - you will enjoy his spot. Ciao, saludos.

So my question is I went to the restaurant had dinner with…read morewife and son Service was great the food was good but they got order incorrect so they had to redo my order Until i started chocking a piece of plastic that i had to pull pull with my fingers Manager came over said no worries food is on us Brought us a desert on them I decided to at least give them a tip So we started walking out and the waiter said u need to pay ur bill I was huh Ok ..... ok what ever I don't want to be mad is family time Then the other manager said u don't have to pay for the meal u was chocking on That got me upset unfortunately I don't no if I was wrong or wright What if something wrong would happen I could died on that plastic So I got a discount That's great Will I come back I don't no Will I recommend maybe but be careful eating Unfortunately not a great night

My family and I love this place. The food and the service is very good, and the place is convenient…read morefor us.

We came in before closing for a quick drink. Restaurant was full with a birthday dinner. Everyone…read morelooked like they were enjoying themselves. We got to know the bartender Javier a bit, he was kind, easy to chat with and attentive. I had a porque no glass of red wine and my friend had a whiskey sour that she enjoyed. We were a little bummed we didn't eat here but nonetheless we are happy to walk into a place that we look forward to dining at. We look forward for some food next time!!!