I already have to update my review because I couldn't wait to go back to Fratellis and try more of…read morethe food. Yesterday I picked up a medium 3 cheese pizza, and a medium Margherita pizza with added sausage. Medium was a pretty good size for both and I tried them both when I got home, but I guess I was so hungry that I devoured so many slices that it was too late for photos! I must say, the cheese pizza was so delicious, it is my new favorite. The Margherita pizza was delicious, but it was overloaded with garlic. I love garlic, but I think next time I would ask for half the garlic. Even so, I feel like the garlic is boosting my immune system this week! Both pizzas had the same crust, which was not too thick, but it was not thin, and the back crust that you hold is soft on the inside and cooked perfectly on the outside. I am really pleased that Fratelli's is so delicious and so close to me. The restaurant always seems to be empty when I go, so I'm not sure if people just don't know it's there or what, but now that I've discovered this delicious food I plan to go pretty often. The staff is so kind and friendly and I get the feeling that they take pride in the food they are cooking, I even waved and said byeeee and the whole kitchen staff waved bye to me back. Please stop by and try them out if you haven't yet!

This restaurant is a family friendly location. I have been to this restaurant twice so far. Each…read moretime I enjoyed the food and very satisfied with the portions/ size of the meal. Menu is reasonably priced. For food, I can say the food both times tasted good. My to go order is chicken tenders and fries as appetizers and pizza as entree. We usually order the food and go to the next door bar. It is a nice thing that this restaurant does. This restaurant delivers food to the next door bar. For service, people working in this location are nice and friendly. They usually make suggestions regarding the menu and what to order. For Parking, there is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. It shared with other stores.

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.

Food, service and ambiance here are excellent…read more It's like entering a portal to Hungary and Italy. The staff made us feel at home and were very kind in advising. This place is a delightful gem. We had the beef stew and the tagliatelle bolognese. Both were very good. The service was fantastic and this place should not be overlooked

What a hidden gem! We went today for a Father's Day dinner…read more For me, it was my first time here. My son and daughter in law were here before. The restaurant is very authentic and welcoming. They have got a small dining area inside, and big outdoor area. Both on the second floor of a small plaza. The food was delicious! Everything we ordered was top notch. The service was outstanding, specially Karina; what a kind lovely young lady. Always smiling, very nice and attentive, makes you feel part of the family. We really enjoyed our time here today. We will be back soon, with our whole family.

We had the best time at GIO Cucina's Cooking Class! We were a big group, celebrating a birthday…read more Chef Roberto, Karina and Luis are the greatest hosts and hostess. They are eager to please! They are all so kind, the food is delicious, and the wine was plenty. It was such a fun night, you will not be disappointed.

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.

Such a yummy dinner date spot! Will definitely be back for the carbonara. My friend and I shared a…read morebowl, but honestly I can order my own next time LOL! It was so tasty! Service was friendly and attentive. Gets a bit busy when there's a dinner rush and we went on a weekday. Parking wasn't the easiest so keep that in mind! But can't wait to come back. :)

We ordered catering from Maria's Italian Kitchen for a showcase event at Vivre Ballroom in Tarzana,…read moreand everything was absolutely amazing! From my very first phone call, Trina was so warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful. She made the ordering process easy, answered all of my questions, and helped us choose the perfect amount of food so all of our guests had more than enough to eat. The food was delicious, the pricing was very reasonable, and the delivery was flawless--everything arrived fresh, on time, and exactly as ordered. A huge thank you to Trina and the entire team for helping make our event a success. Outstanding customer service from start to finish! We'll definitely be ordering from Maria's Italian Kitchen again and highly recommend them for any catering event.

Last night, I went to Maria's Italian Kitchen. I haven't been there in years. The last time I was…read morethere was a couple of years ago with my mother-in-law. I was celebrating my daughter's high school graduation and having a great time. The food was amazing. I ordered a beer and was never asked for my ID. Later, after I ordered a second beer, another waiter came over and asked to see my ID. Keep in mind, I was already eating and enjoying my meal. The waiter told me that the manager was the one who asked that I be carded. If that is the case, I believe the situation could have been handled much better. I understand the policy, but it was very inconvenient to be asked for my ID after I had already started eating. I had my napkin on and was in the middle of my meal. I had to stop, clean myself up, and dig through my purse to find my ID. Please be more professional and check IDs when the first drink is ordered, before customers are settled in and eating. It disrupted what was otherwise a wonderful dining experience while celebrating my daughter's graduation. The food was excellent, but this situation was frustrating and could have been handled much better. I wasn't upset about being asked for identification--I understand that it's required. I was frustrated by the timing, especially since it happened after I had already begun eating my meal.

We enjoyed the ambiance and especially how nice the waiter was to us. Also the food was very good.read more

We came to IL Nido to celebrate some birthdays over a nice meal. IL Nido did not disappoint! Our…read morereservation was super easy to make through Google, and we were seated immediately at a pre-set table. The ambiance is absolutely wonderful -- perfect vibe for a date or small, intimate gathering. Dark-ish lighting, but lit enough to see everything without trouble (for my not-so-great eyes, at least). Our server was super attentive and considerate of our conversations while making sure that we were served promptly. A really great experience from start to finish! The menu was great. All pasta besides the penne is made in house, and it's absolutely DELICIOUS. We shared the burrata caprese, which was great, but a slightly small portion. I ordered the rigatoni with vodka sauce, and it was absolutely fantastic. Perfect portion size, amazing texture for the sauce and noodles, and I was blown away by the sauce. My spouse ordered the cacio e pepe, and it was excellent--I must admit that I stole a few of her noodles and dipped them in the little puddles of vodka I still had left on my plate after I devoured my pasta. For dessert, we shared a tiramisu, and it was stellar. Perfect balance, textures, and flavors. This was my favorite Italian restaurant experience I've had in LA so far. I cannot wait to return!

This restaurant was highly recommended by my friend who orders here regularly. On my birthday my…read moreson said that he'll treat me for dinner so we went here last Friday night. We found parking in the back area and as soon as we entered we were greeted by the staff. My son ordered Pollo Siciliana and I got the farfalle al Salmon. I also got a glass of Pinot Grigio which is actually good. They give you a complimentary bread and an olive dip. I love the warm bread and the olive dip that comes with it is a welcome change from the ordinary. I enjoyed my pasta and the sauce is really rich and creamy. My son's pasta is good if you like tomato-based and not cream based sauce. My favorite is when they give you a complimentary tiramisu dessert. We were even given extra slices to take home. That's a nice touch that will certainly make us go back for more. They have a few tables and I would say it's a good place for a casual meet up or for families.

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.

The staff is always friendly and attentive. The bread is fresh. I usually order the pizza and Cesar…read moresalad and I would recommend it. The dough on the pizza is very good and so is their dressing tastes fresh. The tables and silverware are always clean and the music is good. And I cannot express enough how wonderful the staff is they are great. Usually not very busy when I come at lunch time I always get a table

We just ordered take out for 10 -for a 25th wedding Anniversary party from Buon Gusto Italian…read morerestaurant at 15535 Devonshire street - AMAZING !!! We ordered Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and chicken piccata, House bread and butter ... it was the most amazing dinner , cooked to perfection, and stayed hot .Our guest were so impressed and we wanted to give a yell out to everyone to dine in or order take out for your next party , you won be disappointed.... Thank you to Buon Gusto Ristorante for making our event so special and delicious...