5 Stars We stopped…read moreby Alejo's on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a nice Italian dinner with my mom, Martha. The place had such a lively, welcoming family vibe right from the start -- it felt warm and bustling in the best way. We started with the chopped salad to share and added an order of fried calamari. For our mains, we went with the Alejo's Shrimp al Diablo pasta, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Marsala, and the Pescatore. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. The portions were generous, and we especially loved the fresh, warm Italian bread -- honestly one of the best parts of the meal! The service was excellent -- attentive, friendly, and spot-on. We paired everything with a bottle of Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon, which was a perfect match.not too expensive All in all, Alejo's is a lively, family-friendly spot with great food and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! Thanks for readinggg

It's time to change my rating back to FIVE stars because that's what they deserve…read more Drove 35 miles for this because they have the BEST Calamari, BEST Chopped Salad, BEST Garlic Dipping Oil, BEST Complimentary Birthday Tiramisu! HBD to me... Been coming here for I can't even remember exactly how long, but I started working in El Segundo in 1980, so shortly after that. The garlic dipping oil is truly my draw because not only do I absolutely love garlic, it's the only place that makes it like this and SO DELICIOUS! Their calamari is on a level of it's own and again, never had any anywhere better! It's so fresh, not oily at all, super crunchy and delicious! Next (for me) is their Alejo's chopped salad, with their famous house dressing. After eating these, I never have room for an entree and been ordering these for years... This year they gave me a complimentary Tiramisu for my birthday and I have to say... it was the BEST I've ever had!! Now I need to add that to my meal every time! Thank you Jose for always the best service!

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.

Wow. Wow. Wow. I am…read moreso extremely impressed with this restaurant! as someone who struggles with the boating and heaviness after Italian food... that was non existent after eating here Monday! We came for lunch and tried a handful of things. Our favorite was the ragu & lasagna of the 4 pastas we ordered. We tried two desserts and as a lover of tiramisu, i must say it was not as great compared to the strawberry dessert! The yellowtail was super fresh. This also happens to be the only thing i got a picture of The service was amazing. We had Chiara who was a delight and the managers came around to check on us as well! It's a gorgeous restaurant but it can catch a breeze so i would be prepared for a little wind by the water. 10/10 this has become my new favorite restaurant!!

Paulina is amazing! Excellent hospitality and service!…read more My mother, sister and her baby and I needed to get a quick bite. We all know how dining with a baby can go south at a moments notice. When we weren't able to sit at the bar due to the stroller, she was able to seat us fairly quickly so that we could stay at the restaurant. It's so nice to know that there are still kind people in this world.

Where to start for Sunday gravy! This spot is so freaking good the quality of the food is amazing!…read moreThe service and the whole vibe is great too. No spot could be perfect so just know you might have to walk a bit to get to the restaurant, so get there early if you have a reservation! Anything they're serving will be good! One thing they pay attention to is quality for sure even from the pots and pans they use! It was an amazing first experience last time I went and I can't wait to go back! Thank you Sunday Gravy! Some of the best pasta you can find in LA! If you're in the mood for a summer salad the beet & citrus salad is a must try!

TL;DR: amazing atmosphere, alright food (take with caution as I dont like italian food as much)…read more Went here with my father while visiting LA. I just want to start off with how amazing the atmosphere was. Amazing decor, really good music, (Kaytranada, N.E.R.D) and lovely lighting. The service was pretty good too, felt properly served by the waiters there. Now for the food, I am not too much of an Italian food fan so take my food rating with a grain of salt. We got the cheesy garlic bread and meatballs for appetizers. The meatballs were huge, but were alright, great mixture of ingredients though. I heard a lot of good things about the garlic bread, and honestly it was a little overrated. Great cheesy garlic bread, but definitely not the best I've had. It was perfectly greasy, good blend of cheese, good crunchy bottom with a softer interior. I am not sure if this is true, but it felt as if they kind of melted some cheese onto the bottom? For our mains we got the bolognese and alfredo, and this is where it might not be my right to judge how good this is. The alfredo had a nice look, but I didn't like the firmness of the noodles nor the texture of the sauce. Taste-wise it was alright, it was slightly bland but to the point where it surprisingly made it better. For the bolognese, I enjoyed the taste very well. It had a nice herby flavor, and wasn't overly oily. The only thing I couldn't stand was the amount of sauce in it. I think it is personal preference, but I just don't like it. I feel like all of these reviews are just personal preference, so don't look at this review and make your final judgement to go here. For my final words; food-wise, this would be a 3/5. Atmosphere-wise, 5/5. This means I'll just even it out and give it a 4 star. If you want to take your partner/family here and you guys like Italian, then I would definitely recommend this place if you have no idea where to go. P.S: They got valet parking and I believe its like 15-20 bucks, also the bathrooms were pretty nice.

Best restaurant I came since I moved to LA. Menu is extremely versatile and the food is great! Pear…read moreand Brie pizza is a must have! Vibe was so comforting and fun at the same time! Bridger was extremey friendly and made sure me and my friends were comfortable at all times! Will for sure come back!

Such a fun restaurant with great food and amazing service. The hostess at the front Ava was so…read morewelcoming and kind! I had a great night with my friends.

Amazing experience at Casa 12! We had a party of 20 and were situated in the back area of the…read morerestaurant, which was perfect for our large group! All the servers took amazing care of us - they were friendly, patient, kind, and truly went out of their way to deliver the best service. The food was also great - everyone was extremely pleased with what they ordered. Highlights included the octopus, the branzino, the lobster ravioli. We appreciated that all the food came out at a reasonable time as well, despite us having a large party. Casa 12 delivers quality food and service for reasonable prices. Thank you to the Casa 12 team for an amazing dining experience!

We came to Casa 12 at 7:30pm on a Saturday night with a res for our anniversary dinner We arrived…read moreat the restaurant and an indoor table wasn't ready, so we had to wait about 5-10 minutes to be sat, which was pretty annoying. When we were sat, we were sat right by the bathroom door, and the man who I'm assuming was the manager told us we could move tables when a different party left. We got started with a bottle of wine, then had to move all of our things a few minutes later to a table that was so so so close to other tables that I struggled to get out when we left. Truly every single dish we had was delicious, I think the gorgonzola pasta was a standout! The service was okay on the whole, towards the end of our meal a sweet lady started helping us out, and she was fantastic. Whilst we were dining, the entire back area of the restaurant was filled with a large group that was quite rowdy, and it did detract from the intimate, Italian restaurant vibe we were looking for. The desserts were also yummy and the manager brought over some limoncello for our troubles, however with so many amazing Italian options in LA, I don't know if we'd return. Parking was easy-ish for Venice standards, we parked in a $5 lot about a block away on the beach.

Always a good time at Compari's! I have been coming here for 20 years; the food is great and the…read morestaff are always so friendly and welcoming! The scene is close -knit and cute and the music in the background makes it a very warm and endearing location! I'm a big fan of the heavenly garden pizza, ALL of their salads, mushroom app and the chicken parm! May have to try some of their newer items too!! Make sure to try some of their homemade deserts like the spumoni!

The food is great! We are very happy we found Compari's! My husband loves the Pizzas and I love…read morethe pastas. We get takeout all the time, but we will be bringing some guests to eat in for the first time next week.

Fresh! Homemade!…read more Delicious! Warm and cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, wonderful service, and the most incredible food. For 4 meals and 4 drinks the bill was under $100 - which in 2025 is a steal! 2 orders of carbonara (one with mushrooms) - and they use guanciale!!! Not greasy ass bacon! 1 order of lobster ravioli - STUFFED with lobster, not some junky puree crap. It was flaky and plump! 1 order of linguini with clams - topped with tonnns of beautiful clams! With a bright and fresh sauce. To be honest, we were supposed to eat at the place next door but we are SO glad we opted for this place instead and will 2000% come back again.

Took the wife here for Valentines dinner made reservations. Our table is ready when we showed up…read moreservice was A+ as usual had really good food. They had a special valentines menu, but we have ordered something off of the regular menu. Food was excellent as always good drinks good desserts, good food super nice service. This location is super clean and nice really quaint little place inside A+ one of our favorite places to go.

This place hit the spot! Their garlic knots are DELICIOUS! Thank goodness I didn't get full on them…read morebecause my seafood farfalle was so flavorful and full of different kinds of seafood. Scalllops, salmon, and shrimp! Oh my! We brought my mom for her birthday and our server Edwin was so helpful and sweet! He made sure we were taken care of but didn't hover. He was funny and just made the experience the best it could be. Thank you C&O for everything! We will definitely be coming back!!!

Went today and Tito was the best I would come back just for the service and the garlic rolls. Patio…read moreis cute too.