Amazing!! I wish we had one of these in the SGV! We stumbled upon this place on a recent weekday…read morewhen we were in the area for a photoshoot. My husband had the steak gyro with fries. The fries were cooked fresh in a special seasoning and were a huge hit, even for my very picky 3 y/o. My husband devoured the wrap and said it was bomb. I had the Greek salad with chicken and I'd wished afterwards that I'd ordered the same for dinner because it was ENORMOUS to be eating for lunch. We'd been shooting for hours and hadn't eaten that day, so were starving, yet I still couldn't finish it. Ingredients were fresh, and portion was very generous. There's an ice-cream shop on 1 side and a cookie shop on the other side of this place, so plenty of treats nearby to keep your toddler busy while you enjoy your meal (like we did lol).

Huge portions and customization keeps you coming back. I chose the chicken wrap. They have 2 types…read moreof chicken, one seasoned (spicy) and one that is not. I choose the plain chicken pieces. You can customize the ingredients and sauce. I chose the Tahini sauce. By the time the staff had finished with my wrap, it was huge. I took it to go and by the time I got it home the wrap was already falling apart, partially from the amount of sauce they had placed in as well as the fact that the pita just could not hold up to the toppings. I ended up eating it with a knife and fork. I was happy about the generosity of filling but as a wrap it just did not hold up. I think next time I will just get the plate. There were only 2 staff members when I went but they were pretty efficient. Plenty of seating inside and area seemed fairly clean.

Brought my husband to The Little Door for his birthday dinner and we cannot wait to go back! When…read moreyou walk up to the actual door, you'll step into what feels like a hidden courtyard in the South of France, warm and intimate with beautiful lighting and vines overhead that make the whole room feel like on old world patio. We were greeted by a lovely hostess and were sat immediately. The rooms are separated by large village style windows which divide the rooms yet feels like an open space. The ambience of this place is very intimate, romantic and sexy! This is the type of place where I couldn't wait to eat because I just knew it was going to be a tasteful journey...so I'm just gonna dive right in! A few highlights for me were the grilled octopus, the house made potato gnocchi and best of all....The Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb!!! The octopus was so perfectly grilled it made me wanna text my best friend just to brag! Each bite had more personality than an entire cast of a reality show. The gnocchi was dangerously good! The confit garlic adds a buttery richness that compliments the subtle smokiness of the broccolini. My favorite parts were the little crunchy, crackles of bread crumbs I'd get in every bite...giving it that kind of texture that makes you pause mid-chew just to appreciate it. The lamb was absolutely incredible-so tender and beautifully cooked that the meat practically fell off the bone. The rich savory lamb was balanced by a bright flavorful sauce while the fresh herbs added a nice lift and freshness to every bite. The crispy roasted bones, gave the dish some extra texture and made the presentation feel extra dramatic. It was hardy, flavorful, and honestly one of those dishes where you don't want to waste a single bite. Definitely a dish I'd order again! The chard broccolini and potato purée completed this meal the way Renée Zellweger completed Tom Cruz in Jerry McGuire! What I pay attention to is the little touches that restaurants do to make the experience that much more special. The Little Door definitely delivered... At the end of our meal, they brought us out a nice pot of sweetened mint tea. OK, so I need to conclude what are you doing, bro? Let me talk. Let me talk. Stop talking stop talking I want. If your taste buds have been feeling a little blah lately, this place is basically their theme park adventure. Come hungry, leave happy and probably start planning your next visit before you even pay the bill.

Came on a Friday night- restaurant itself is beautiful. The lighting is cozy and you really do feel…read morelike you're in a fairy garden haha. However- beware, you may get bit by mosquitoes bc of all the greenery. Also, the trees kept dropping stuff on us all night lol. Food itself was alright... we ordered the mussels, beef tartare, lamb chops, and porcini risotto. Mussels were plump and have a nice curry flavor but lacked the wow factor. Skip the steak tartare...basically could only taste the mustard/capers. Lamb chops were probs the best of the four dishes we got, you get 3 pieces, tender and juicy, however comes w a heap of super lemony herbs on top. Risotto looked better than it tasted...risotto itself wasn't as thick and creamy as I personally prefer. Had a good amount of mushrooms though! We eventually got a side of Brussel sprouts for some greens but unfortunately all we tasted was the vinaigrette:// overall..overhyped. Definitely more of a restaurant for vibes rather than food.

Amazing delicious and out of the norm, pork belly, gnocchi, peach and burrata salad etc... all…read morekiller!

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.

A wonderful cozy place with delicious food and very friendly staff! Everything was so tasty. I will…read moredefinitely come back again and again.

Amazing food ! Tartar with black caviar is the BOMB!!!!! Must try…read more There was our first time hope not the last Friendly service

Excellent food and service and we were celebrating our grandsons birthday and they brought a…read morefabulous dessert which we all enjoyed

Egi was an excellent server for our 13 guests. The food & drinks were excellent. The weather was…read morevery hot but we survived outside as that is where we wanted to be.

Had a great brunch experience at Blu Jam Cafe in Sherman Oaks…read more We started with the Lemon Crepes as a little taster for the table. They were light, sweet, and a nice way to start the meal without committing to a full sweet breakfast. For my main meal, I had the Steak Hash, which was really good. The combination of beef tenderloin, potatoes, eggs, spinach, mushrooms, Gorgonzola, and hollandaise made it hearty and flavorful. We also had the Crunchy French Toast, and that was amazing. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal and something I would order again. What made the experience even better was the owner. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made you feel like he genuinely appreciated you being there. That kind of hospitality always stands out. Great food, warm atmosphere, and an owner who makes you feel welcome. I would absolutely come back the next time I'm in the area.

I understand using a QR code to place your order. It's not my preferred dining experience, but I…read morecan accept that's how the restaurant operates. What bothers me is being asked to choose a tip before I've received the service. I'm given options like 10%, 15%, 18%, or 20%--but how am I supposed to know what level of service deserves 10% versus 20% when the service hasn't happened yet? If I choose 10% and the service is excellent, I may feel like I should have tipped more. If I choose 20% and the service is poor, I feel like I've overpaid. Ironically, this system makes me more likely to choose a conservative tip every time. I'd much rather have the option to tip after the service is provided, when I can actually evaluate the experience. My recommendation: keep the QR ordering if you want, but move the tipping option to the end of the meal, after the service has been provided. That would make tipping feel more fair and meaningful.

I booked Veranda Restaurant to celebrate a birthday and paid $120 per person, but the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. The cake was first brought out with a candle, then taken to the back, sliced, and returned piled on top of each other, placed on the table with tongs for us to serve ourselves. For a paid birthday event, this felt careless and unprofessional. There was a clear lack of food and service. The salads and meat were cleared by 10:30 PM, leaving our table bare, and the beef BBQ was so dry I could barely bite into it. We were told to expect a DJ and live music, but there was no DJ. The live music did not even start until 8:30 PM. Between the few live songs, elevator-style background music was played, which you couldn't dance to. Most of the time you were just sitting and waiting for the next song. In total, there were only a handful of songs the entire night, from about 8:30 PM until 11:30 PM. Then all music was completely shut down by 12:00 AM while there were still guests in attendance. This felt extremely unprofessional and cut our celebration short. The alcohol service was handled very poorly as well. I personally supplied the alcohol to the restaurant, yet only two bottles were placed on our table initially. The rest was kept to the side, and throughout the night the men at our table were asking for alcohol and felt they were expected to tip servers just to have their shots refilled. (Over $250 in tips server collected from my guests) This was uncomfortable and completely inappropriate. For the price I paid, the lack of food, lack of service, and especially the poor handling of music and alcohol made this a very poor experience. I even asked the venue employee would music be back on and they said oh yes long as there are guests music doesn't stop! But it clearly did. I would not recommend this venue for an important celebration. Party ended at 12am on a Friday night.

Stopped by for some hookah after having a drink nearby. It was fairly late on a Monday so the place…read morewas pretty dead. Hostess and servers were very nice and attentive. We didn't have any food so I cannot attest to that but the menu looked pretty good. There's live music Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cute date spot or a good to meet with friends and family.

Every visit here is an unforgettable experience. From the food and service to the overall…read moreatmosphere, everything reflects an exceptional level of quality. The service team is incredibly professional, attentive, and detail-oriented. With plenty of staff available, they are always paying attention to guests and making sure everyone feels well taken care of. Every dish is full of surprises, with amazing flavors and beautiful presentation. The restaurant itself is elegant, clean, and comfortable, and combined with the outstanding service, it creates a dining experience that is truly worth recommending. This is definitely a place I would love to come back to again.

One of very few elite dining spots in the heart of LA. Only 14 seatings per night so you can…read moreimagine how difficult securing a reservation could be. Still cannot believe we were able to join the small community of people that had the honor to experience the artistry of chef Aitor Zabala and his remarkable team. Somni presents a 24-course, carefully curated tasting menu. Only one seating per night and dinner usually runs about four hours long. Doors open right at 7:30 pm and you are seated in the garden where you will receive a welcome drink (Tokyo fizz which is a Japanese sake/yuzu cocktail) and about 6 small bites that range from sweet to savory. This allows us to sit and relax for about 20 minutes before being escorted into the main dining hall. Dinner is served from a counter top so you have the opportunity to watch each dish come to creation. I personally love this interaction. You are served about 12 main courses expertly composed with Iberico pork, Dungeness crab, mussels, Chutoro and Bone marrow, beef tartare, and fresh garden herbs & botanical elements. My top FAVORITES were the Shiso puff tartare (Best dish hands down), Gazpacho blanco, and the Iberico pork. Very filling. Finally, dinner concludes with tea/coffee and 6 small bites of fruity gel, choc donut, and sorbet. Each course captivates your senses with its vibrant presentation, alluring aromatics, complex textures, and remarkable depth of flavors. Every bite was unique and lingered beautifully on the palate. Would love to come back again. Curious to try their fall and winter menu. Without a doubt, Somni is deserving of each of their stars

Five stars over all! Mostly for the food and ambiance, the service is as ok but that was one…read moreserver, one time. The food and literally the water was excellent!

Service was bad, owner and the servers were very rude and food was mediocre at best. Wouldn't…read morerecommend.

Patiently waiting for this place to open again because it's one of the greats. I've been here solo…read more I've been here with a group. The vibes are great every time. The food is incredible but I've only tried three items, and they're all goated: - paccheri pasta - creste de gallo pasta - brown sugar pudding for dessert Will be trying everything else as soon as they reopen.

Olivetta is a restaurant I loved dining at and will absolutely be back to. One of the most…read morebeautiful restaurants in the city for sure, it's being added to my collection. However, no photos allowed and I respected the rules of the restaurant. So let me have my words do the photographic build up for Olivetta. We were headed to valet ($20) and somehow lucked into getting one of the very few parking spots right out front, score. We were warmly greeted and walked to our reservation immediately, walking by a rowdy gen x party at the bar adorned in cowboy hats & wanna-be influencers at nearly every table. It's so pretty inside, each room a little different but equally awe inspiring. I loved the vibe and my seat was perfectly placed in front of a giant mirror. My avoidant self did not have to view my reflection, but rather it was like a TV showing me all the hustle and bustle of the restaurant as diners shuffled back and forth to their seats. Watching the crowd was fun. Classy, range of ages, range of demographics but everyone is LA cool. You can be who you want here and Olivetta exemplifies that under their beautiful exterior. We had a perfect server by the way, very friendly and gave just the right level of service, not too much, not too little, just what I like, like I'm Goldilocks of Yelp LA Dining. We started with the squash blossoms, maybe regrettably so, as we had a hard time choosing an app. I'll try something else next time as they underwhelmed me. A nice crisp on the flowers but the stems were a bit much and I just found this dish to be aiight. Now the pastas I absolutely loved. We tried two and just adored them both. I was actually surprised at how good the portions were for such a classy, cute place. The Creste di Gallo was a sensation for the eyes and mouth, with a fun tableside creation of this dish. There's a generous shaving of cheese and delectable bone marrow in the dish, really great flavor and consistency. The Agnolotti was equally, if not even more, creamy and delicious. I was so full but could not stop eating this rich sauce over sage cream sauce and dried sage leaves. The roasted carrots were a nice accompaniment with our meal over a puffed feta bed sprinkled generously with pistachio and dill. Despite being full, we were still able to get through about half of the Chocolate Olive Oil Cake which was fluffy and soft with a chocolate ganache to pour over the top. I wouldn't have minded if this came with gelato or ice cream, just a tad but it was still a solid dessert. I do wish they had some non-alcoholic items like hot tea or coffee or espresso to go with dessert, they only had alcoholic offerings. Prior to beginning dinner, we did order some drinks. They had 3 Mocktails on their menu and were out of 1, so my friend and I ordered the only 2 mocktails ($16 a pop) options on offer. We found them okay - just fine, but wished they were excellent or more NA options were available & more care was intended for those of us who are Cali sober. Other than drinks though, I absolutely loved Olivetta. I'll absolutely be back to try more on the menu and I'm sitting here craving the Agnolotti, omggggggg it was so bomb. I def will be copping that dish again.