We were strolling through the neighborhood and actually left another Italian spot up the street because the menu was underwhelming. Thankfully, we ended up here. The service was fantastic, and we were seated immediately on a Friday evening. We arrived just in time because by the time we left, the restaurant was packed. You could smell the aroma of fresh Italian food before even walking through the door. We started with the beet salad, which was incredibly fresh with the perfect amount of dressing and great texture. The pistachio pesto pasta was the star of the meal, absolutely delicious. We added shrimp for some extra protein, and it paired perfectly with the sauce. The focaccia bread was fresh and flavorful, and I loved the variety on the menu, especially the number of vegan options available. Overall, this was a great find and one I'll definitely be returning to. I'll be bringing my mom back next time so she can try it too. read more

Civico 2064 - Chardonnay - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Civico is officially one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Their service was excellent, the beet salad was to die for, the bread / olive oil / balsamic combo was incredible, the entrees were delicious, and the tiramisu was top tier. I'll be back very soon to try more of the menu! Forgot to mention that my brother is vegan and he really enjoyed all of the vegan dishes from the vegan menu as well! read more

A gem in Los Feliz - amazing food, warm and personalized service and the vibe is both trendy and warm. There is a traditional and a vegan menu so there is something for everyone! Highly recommend- also can't beat the free Italian lessons !! read more

First timer here, and this place is such an adorable, cozy hidden gem in Los Feliz. The food tasted fresh and simple - nothing was heavy, just straight forward yet flavorful. I tried the calamari and they also gifted us some complimentary focaccia bread, which was tasty. As someone who doesn't drink, I appreciated the variety of non-alcoholic drinks on the menu. I loved sipping on the NA Rose, which was surprisingly low in sugar. Our darling server, Aria, had a great spirit and I was impressed that he was the only server but he was working the room so smoothly. the other staff was very warm and inviting. The ambience has romantic lighting and old movies playing on a projector, which I thought was a fun touch. I really enjoyed chilling at the bar where you can see the cooks preparing the food. I look forward to coming back to try more dishes, especially the pastas. read more

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An automatic 5 stars because they have free parking close by. Had dinner with my friends on a weeknight and it was such a cozy and beautiful restaurant. I loved everything about it as the decor just takes you to another place and reminds me of my prior visits to Italy. The bread and pesto that they give you is so good. I could have probably eaten that all night and been good. We weren't super hungry so we grazed the appetizer menu. I liked everything we tried. I always get the calamari and that was superb but didn't lobe the garlic aioli that came with it. The service was good. Always there when needed and my friend who always goes there says they are always great so it wasn't a one time thing. It's a bit far from my house so not sure I'd go again but I'd definitely highly recommend. read more

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I would give this place a 3.5. The space is beautiful and they have space for large groups. The host gave us a table for 4, even though we had mistakenly booked a table for 2. The servers are all very friendly, but on the night we visited they were understaffed, due to a show at the Greek, so we often sat with water glasses empty. Our server did mention that they did not expect such a large crowd. They bring out complimentary bread and pesto, both of which were just ok. The food is mid, nothing is memorable. We tried the branzino and gnocchi. A good stop on the way to the Greek, but nothing special otherwise. read more

Adorable spot in the heart of Los Feliz. They have a breadth of pasta dishes along with anti-pastas and AMAZING BREAD! Holy moly the bread, butter, and olives were to die for. Loved them. Oh and do not skip the fried calamari. Even if you're vegan do not skip the fried calamari. The service was pretty solid although we did run out of time due to another party coming in. It was a bit of a surprise but guess this can be expected with a popular spot. Cheers! read more

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Warm, inviting space. I just want to soak it all up. The food was delicious and our waiter was so nice. Definitely a lovely space to hang out with friends over a yummy bowl of pasta. I love the little paper bags of focaccia bread they bring to the table. Very extensive vegan menu as well. read more

I came here for dinner, we ordered a few different dishes to try. Service was friendly & attentive. The Fritto Di calamari was crispy & paired so well with the sauce. The Gnocchi alla caprese was chewy and has a great pesto sauce. The Mafalde al ragu di cinghiale is a great red sauce meat pasta. The Porcini infused tagliatelle black truffle is a special pasta, but so worth getting- it was my favorite of the three we tried on this visit. All of these pastas I would order again- they're fresh and hit the spot! Parking- street parking or parking lot read more

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I had a lovely lady date here, catching up with a gal I've wanted to spend more time with over the years, and I wished this place impressed her a little more. It's cute, and the food was tasty (felt a little overpriced for the experience), though nothing stood out more than our cute waiter. I'm glad I didn't try this out for romance, but I intend to take a lot of meetings here, hopefully on someone else's corporate card. read more

My favorite dish was AMATRICIANA CALABRESE. Though pasta was not Al Dente but the combination of spicy Calabrian peppers, pasta sauce, and creamy burrata was well balanced and delicious. Calamari was standard. MAFALDE AL RAGU DI CINGHIALE was good but AMATRICIANA CALABRESE really blew my mind. Creme Brulee Al Pistachio was okay. read more

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I met the owner of the San Diego restaurant, Pietro ,an incredible chef and all-around fantastic guy. After a visit to Griffith Park, decided to check out the second location in Los Feliz (managed by his brother, Dario). Wow, incredible meal. Beautiful, fresh beet salad followed by the Veal Scaloppini that was the most delicious entre I have had in YEARS. It was incredibly tasty, tender, and fresh, which is a characteristic of the owners. I've also had the Chicken Scaloppini which was equally delicious. My dinner partner had the vegan Lasagna and she could not stop talking about how good it was (I had a taste and WOW, it was phenomenal). I joked that the chef actually had his Italian grandmother back there and turns out, these recipes are indeed from their Italian grandmother. I had the vegan gelato and was blown away how delicious it was. Go have the meal of a lifetime at Civicos. Service was SUPERB and great ambiance. It was like being at a dinner party because everyone in the restaurant was having such a good time. GREAT COCKTAILS TOO. read more

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Space is gorgeous, clean and super spacious. Service was accommodating and the guy was helpful. We ordered their Pappardelle Brasato - the short rib was tender and flavorful. Portion size was fairly small in my opinion. Our friends ordered the lasagna - it had a kick, but we were all underwhelmed with the flavor. read more

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Great vegan choices, beautiful and tasty food, nice atmosphere. As a born and raised Italian, and a vegan, I definitely recommend stopping by and trying Civico! read more

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Civico on Hillhurst Ave in Silverlake has been around for about a year and a half, existing in what was once a tasty but inconsistent place called Puran's. They've upgraded the interior quite a bit and it's got a whole clean, white, rustic, casual charm to it now with antique cooking elements hung along the length of one wall, barrels at the far end of the spacious room, and they've kept the old school black and white movies running in silence above the kitchen that Puran's implemented-- I like it all just fine. I was gifted THE RED DINING BOOK for my recent birthday, a book that costs just over $100 and allows you to remove the cost of the cheapest entree ordered at a meal when two or more are ordered. There are 27 excellent LA restaurants in it and this was the one I chose to use it on first, hence the stamped Civico page you'll see in the photos. Our meal starts off with the focaccia style bread with pesto being delivered in a bag, cold and stiff. Unlike the reviews I've read about it being warm and soft, so our most amiable and cool waiter Brandon races to get us a replacement batch to go with the homemade pesto dipping sauce. It's a nice improvement. Love the bread. Felt the pesto, while clearly made with fresh ingredients, could do for some more flavor tweaks: I like pesto really garlicky and think it shines best with a little lemon juice in it which was decidedly missing here. Still, it's all a nice freebie and Brandon is a cool cat waiter as well as being the house Maitre d. He steers me into a nice bottle of Chianti and we are off to the races with THE BURRATA SALAD Shown in other reviews as being served atop all heirloom tomatoes of different colors, ours arrives all red and it seems to me that only 2 of the 7 or 8 slices are even heirloom, but Brandon assures me they all are and that's fine. The burrata is excellent quality. Could've done w a few more basil leaves to cut up and eat with each bite and certainly could've used more olive oil below it all. Here comes my first gripe w Civico: I'd've loved there to be fine quality salt and pepper on every table but, hey, it's not my restaurant... 4/5 stars. THE PAPARADELLE W SHORT RIB RAGOUT My date and I each order the 'most popular' pasta dish on the menu according to Brandon and according to fellow yelpers in their reviews. Some said that the portion was smallish for the $29 price but both my date and I felt it was just right and a nicely apportioned serving. The flat noodles are cooked perfectly and the ragout short rib that clings to them? Savory, soft, the sinewy nature of the short rib cooked down so much so that it takes on a pudding like texture that works harmoniously with the tomato sauce and thinly sliced and melted Parmesan cheese atop it all... a lovely dish here. 5/5 stars. THE HOUSE TIRAMISU For dessert we have our hearts set on the tiramisu we read about in reviews and Brandon informs us they just sold the last slice. We express our dismay and vacillate between the pear tart and the crème brûlée when Brandon extraordinaire returns with some good news: the chef wants to make us one on the spot as he heard I just had a birthday. How cool is that?! About 10 minutes later it arrives and it is terrific; you can tell they know how to make a good tiramisu with the right amount of ricotta and coffee grinds and vanilla wafers etc. Our cookies are crunchy in the cream dessert - a no no with tiramisu, to be sure, but they did not have the time or night to let it refrigerate and soak up the other sweet ingredients for the softening. We look forward to trying this again when, I am confident, it will shine... All in all, I'd probably give this particular meal at Civico a 4 stars out of 5 for the little trips along the way, but they all got attended to and ironed out in due course and the meal was quite fine. It's hard to find good Italian classics made fresh using truly fresh ingredients and I think Civico is doing that most honorably and in a pleasant environment... so overall, I'm rating it a 5 star experience and I look forward to eating at Civico again. read more

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It's a 10/10 experience. It's a laid-back chilled out place. But this is LA, you can dress up even at a food truck. It has a nice 60s vibe, with a black-and-white movie playing in the background. We went on a Tuesday night and still it was busy. Our server was super attentive and busy like a bee. 10 on 10 for the professionalism. Jorge remembered our special request of spice even though he was busing a lot of tables. We appreciated him bringing Calabria peppers to enjoy with our vegan ravioli. It transformed the flavors of the ravioli and hit the spot. His recommendation of the vegan chocolate ganache was a must have. We would've missed out if we went with the tiramisu. We enjoyed the glass of bubbles , our salad was a tad bit sour , the ravioli was amazing with the peppers and the chocolate ganache was 10 on 10. Parking is adjacent in a lot. Thank God for that. The management and the staff want you to have a good experience at their restaurant so they're very attentive. Very homely and MUST dine in LA kinda restaurant read more

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This place is slept on, lowkey they have one of the area's best happy hours. Super relaxed and the staff is so friendly. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a gem of a restaurant! If you are vegan then this is the absolute perfect Italian restaurant for you. Half of their menu is vegan and the other half is not. I tried the vegan lasagna and had no idea it was vegan. It tastes like the real thing! The Negroni was the best I've ever had. And the tiramisu was to die for! Honestly everything I tried was amazing. The service was excellent and I love the natural lighting in the restaurant. The best part is the parking lot because we all know how hard it is to find parking in Los Feliz! Can't wait to bring all my friends back here for another meal. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I don't usually eat meat, but I trusted the owner's pasta recommendation, and WOW, absolutely worth putting my no-meat strike on pause. When Italians tell you what to order, you say si. FYI: no parking drama, they offer massive free parking lot, this place really gets it! Already planning round two, can't wait to return read more

Civico 2064 - Pappardelle Brasato - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best vegan menu in a non-vegan restaurant? I've been here twice -- had the lasagna and the mushroom fettuccine -- both times loved it. Give me free mini dessert, which was so nice of them! read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Lasagna, Roasted Potatoes Sideroasted - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Civico 2064 serves delicious italian food. It is a new addition to LA. They have both vegan and carnivore menus. I love their fresh pasta and sauces. I had the rigatoni puttanesca. This is a really delicious vegan pasta dish. No kidding. The pasta was perfectly prepared and the sauce had a nice spicy pop. We also enjoyed Aria. He is a gracious host and was knowledgeable about the menu and made outstanding suggestions. He was attentive and cheerful too. This is the LA sister restaurant to Civico 1845 in San Diego. It is every bit as good. If you are vegan this is the place for you. Highly recommend. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Saw this place pop up with a whole vegan menu and had to check it out! I was obsessed with the decor. Great for a date night! I loved that the complimentary bread and dip was vegan. I would pass on the Bruschetta, it wasn't anything I would write home about We got the vegan calamari on our waiter's recommendation. He said he liked it more than their regular calamari! It was fantastic. The texture and flavor was so good. I would get this again for sure as it was my favorite thing of the night For my entree I got the Tagliatelle Della Sila with porchini mushrooms and fennel sausage. The pasta was cooked perfectly, I loved the sausage, but the sauce fell a little flat for me. We ordered too much food so we didn't get dessert but everything looked great. read more

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Had an amazing experience at Civico 2064 on the East Side--this place absolutely delivers. The pizza was perfectly crisp with fresh, high-quality ingredients that actually taste authentic, not overdone. The calamari was a standout and light, crispy, and not greasy at all, with a great balance of seasoning. Everything we ordered felt thoughtfully made and full of flavor. What really took it to the next level, though, was the customer service, attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. You can tell they care about the experience just as much as the food. Definitely one of those spots you leave already planning your next visit. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love Civico! The food is delicious--especially the pastas and the branzino, which are both standouts. They also have tons of vegan options, which makes it such an easy spot to go with anyone since there's truly something for everyone. The vibe is super homey and welcoming, and the service is excellent--attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a must-try! read more

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Really tasty! We got the zucchini blossoms which included part of the stem and that was a great add, as well as the paparadelle brasato! A cute spot with a larger back hall toward the restrooms where they played some Italian language course which was fun to listen to read more

Service was amazing, food was fantastic, atmosphere was classy and comfortable. I can't recommend this place enough, our experience was amazing read more

Delicious food, welcoming staff, and a fantastic location helps make Civico 2064 a must try. Civico 2064 features authentic Calabrian cuisine (where the owners are from), and they source their produce from local suppliers, farms, etc. The rest comes straight from Italy and the quality is evident once you taste the food. We had the AMATRICIANA CALABRESE pasta and it was amazing. From the first bite, we got hit with rich complex flavors of tomato, a nice kick of heat from the Calabrian peppers and onions, and creaminess from burrata like I have not tasted before. I was told that's because the burrata is sourced from the Milanese region of Italy (I hope I got that right) and has a different consistency making it creamier and more flavorful. I'm not sure about the Los Feliz location, but Civico's other location in San Diego's Little Italy region has a full vegan menu as well. I loved everything about my experience here and highly recommend this restaurant and their extraordinary food. Dario the owner is passionate about making every experience great, and the chef, Guiseppie, is clearly focused on making authentic and delicious Calabrian food. Bonus...they're on Resy as well. read more

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Food was delicious and service was friendly and attentive even on an extra busy afternoon before a concert.

Civico was a great experience from start to finish. We ordered the burrata and bruschetta to start - both fresh and flavorful! The fun Italian take on the bruschetta was amazing- cheese and mushrooms! For mains, the spaghetti with a meatball was classic and comforting, and the Pappardelle Brasato was rich and perfectly cooked. Dessert was just as good - the pistachio crème brûlée and tiramisu were both excellent. They did have an entire vegan section on their menu, which looked delicious! That's what I am going to want to try next time I come! Service was quick and friendly throughout the night. The only drawback (and most restaurants do this) was the seating time limit. I was catching up with friends from out of town and would've ordered another bottle of wine, but we respected the policy. Our server was apologetic and kind about it. The overall ambiance was romantic, clean, and ITALY! The wine wall was impressive and there's a little Italian lesson playing in the bathroom- it's a very cute touch! Overall, delicious food and great service - we'll definitely be back. read more

I had such a lovely first experience at Cívico that it pains me to update my review. My family arrived at the restaurant on time for our 6:30pm reservation on a Saturday night. There is free self-parking for Cívico patrons in a lot a few doors down the block, which is always a nice touch in LA. The hostess was really nice, and even greeted me "Happy Birthday," which I noted on the reservation. There were a few patrons here and there, but we arrived before the dinner rush, so service started out great. We ordered drinks and got appetizers right away. COMPLIMENTARY FOCACCIA AND PESTO - 4/5 A great start to a meal. Tasted freshly made. The focaccia could use more salt and the bake could be more consistent, but it was still delicious. I did eat a piece that didn't taste fully baked. The same thing happened to my friend the first time we visited. CÍVICO SPRITZ - 5/5 A perfect and refreshing Italian cocktail. I would order this again! FRITTO DI CALAMARI - 4/5 The calamari pieces were delicious and I loved that they included vegetables, but the zucchini was charred to a crisp. I didn't mind the charr that much since there weren't that many pieces of it anyway, but I was surprised the chef would throw that in to an otherwise perfectly cooked appetizer. The aioli was fantastic and brought the dish together. FIORE RIPIENO - 3/5 The zucchini blossom was great, but the caponata inside was a bit of an acquired taste. It came with a tomato sauce, but I preferred dipping it in the pesto or garlic aioli from the calamari. Around the time we ordered our main course is when the service started to slow. It looked like there was only one person in the kitchen cooking and only one waiter who was spread thin with the influx of incoming guests. We decided to order a second bag of focaccia bread from the bus boy (I'm guessing) to tide us over, and we had to keep asking for more water since we waited awhile. When our main course arrived, there were hits and misses. PAPPARDELLE BRASATO - 5/5 My favorite pasta dish! This one is a must. Perfectly tender short rib. LINGUINE VONGOLE E BOTTARGA - 4/5 according to my sister but 3/5 according to me. The pasta was served in a light broth with lots of delicious clams. The broth was very spicy, and I thought it should've come with a warning. My sister loves spicy food, so she didn't mind the heat--hence her higher score. MAFALDE AL RAGU DI CINGHIALE - 2/5 The pasta was noticeably fresh, but the meat was very bland. I'm guessing they forgot to add salt. My brother-in-law was so hungry that he didn't want to complain about it, but I felt really bad! It tasted like someone put ground beef in a George Foreman grill without any seasoning and it lost all of its flavor. Last time I was at Cívico, I thought the same thing about the tagliatelle! SPAGHETTI LIMONE E GAMBERI - 5/5 If you're looking for the closest dish to an Alfredo, this is it! The pecorino cheese added so much depth, which was a big hit with my other sister. The pasta was perfectly cooked and flavorful. This was a very comforting pasta dish. LOBSTER SPAGHETTI (SPECIAL) - 5/5 The Eastern Rock Lobster was succulent and the sauce was packed with flavor. A very luxurious pasta dish and fitting for a special occasion! As we were enjoying our main course, the bus boy kept trying to clear our plates even when some of us were still actively eating. (And I mean, pasta on our forks!) Given how late we got our food, I found it very annoying! Then when we were all done and asked for the dessert menu, they didn't bother to clear the table. They started putting out new silverware on the dirty table. I had to request that they wipe down the table and refresh our glasses. When dessert arrived there was no birthday acknowledgement or candle. I didn't make a fuss at the time because the waiter looked stressed and barely visited our table to begin with. However, given that we made a reservation weeks in advance, came for a special occasion, and spent a lot of money, I was disappointed by the experience. TIRAMISU - 5/5 This was smaller than when I visited the first time, but still very delicious. CANNOLO SCOMPOSTO - 5/5 This dessert felt special! Also, small for $14, but tasted great. Overall, I'm giving Cívico 2064 3.5 stars. Food 4/5 Service 2/5 Ambiance 4/5 read more

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I am vegan and Civico has the best menu for a non vegan restaurant! I can that they only produce delicious food while using high-quality ingredients. ALWAYS! read more

Let's start with the service, a little slow and delivery of a wrong dish. The waiter, and person dressed casually (possibly manager), were very kind though. We were given the wrong dish as complimentary which was nice to not have to wait again for my dish to be made while the rest of the party ate, so I did appreciate that a lot. Actually the mistaken dish (spaghetti) turned out to be my favorite! Food wise I ordered the Pappardelle Brasato and was given the Spaghetti Al Pomodoro. The Pappardelle Brasato's meat was very tender and had a light flavor to it which was refreshing while the noodles complimented them well. The Spaghetti Al Pomodor was my favorite though, the noodles were the right texture and tasted like they had been infused with a light cheese flavor completed by the tomatoes that surrounded it, just immaculate. Pesto and bread were brought out while we wait, a bit to Basily for me but still good. As for my drink it was also very fresh and the alcohol content felt considerably high... or I'm just weak. The ambiance was homie but sophisticated. It was pleasant and felt relaxing. Overall everything paired together well and I will definitely come again and will resist the temptation to order the spaghetti again to provide further insight. read more

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I'm Italian. Pasta is not something I joke about. I've tried a lot of gluten-free options over the years. Most of them I ate out of necessity, not pleasure. Gummy, falling apart, can't hold a sauce -- you know the story. Last night I ordered pappardelle al brasato at a restaurant. Slow-braised beef, rich heavy sauce exactly the kind of dish that exposes bad pasta immediately. Halfway through the plate I realized I hadn't thought about the fact they were gluten-free even once. The texture held up. Real bite. The sauce clung to every ribbon the way it's supposed to. Amazing service, you'll feel you're in Italy. The location is one of a kind in LA. In the heart of Los Feliz this is a gem. For an Italian, that's not a small thing to admit. read more

Civico 2064 - gluten free Pappardelle Brasato - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

service and food was amazing!! server gave great drink and food recommendations! If ur in the areas don't pass up on it. read more

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The house focaccia was delicious as well as the pesto. The vegan chunk steak was also really good. The sauce on it tasted really meaty. Generous portions. The ricotta tart was really good too as well as the vegan ice cream. Highly recommend this place. The deco was also very charming. Good service too. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan fillet. Lobster ravioli. Pappardelle. - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The ambiance at Civico 2064 is inviting, but unfortunately the food fell short. The caprese gnocchi lacked flavor, the tuna ceviche was just okay, and the burrata with tomatoes needed more seasoning. Service was acceptable, though at most Italian restaurants Parmesan cheese and chili flakes are offered automatically--here we had to ask and wait. Overall, it didn't quite meet expectations, and I don't see myself returning. read more

Civico 2064 - Gnocchi alla Caprese - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The place is four months old and it's a hidden gem for the Los Feliz area. The moment you walk in is as if you were transported to Italy completely European feel food is impeccable. The service is outstanding. The ambience is just magic. Both a wine and beer list of impressive drink list as well. They have a dual menu of regular every day and beautiful Italian food and a whole vegan menu in the back. . It is absolutely worth your time checking this place out and I have to tell you the red pale ale was just spectacular the vegan tiramisu. You really couldn't tell it was a vegan yes folks the food there is really that good. read more

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We checked out Civico 2064 randomly while in the Los Feliz area. We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. It was probably the best Italian we've had in a long time. We got: Burrata Caprese, Crudo Di Tonno (Yellowfin Tuna), Fusilli Alla Giancaleone , Pappardelle Brasato (Short Rib Ragu), Merluzzo Alla Mammolese (Black Cod). As far as appetizers go, my favorite was the crudo. The fried shallots on top of the fish really adds a nice touch to it that I havn't seen elsewhere. For the main, the pappardelle w/ short rib ragu was definitely the standout for me. It was very subtle but also packs this umami flavor that made it just so good. The black cod dish was my wife's favorite, also very good. We had some nice wine to go with our meal. The ambience is very nice too, very much a date spot vibe. Overall, we really enjoyed everything and we would definitely come back when in the area again. read more

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Mostly knocking a star because I think the prices are a bit steep. However, service was extremely fast and the staff knew their menu inside and out. We were drawn to civico because of their vegan menu options. They even brought us focaccia and a pasta sauce that was also vegan. We went early on a Tuesday so it wasn't very crowded and we actually got metered parking right in front of the restaurant. They play "learn to speak Italian" tapes in the bathrooms which I thought was hilarious. Overall, a solid option when you are looking for a place to eat out that can accommodate many dietary needs. read more

Civico 2064 - Vegan Penne all' Arrabbiata Calabrese - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was the BEST tiramisu I've ever had. I would make the 1-hour drive here again just for that. However, Civico is primarily known for its scratch-made pasta which was perfectly al dente for both dishes we tried: linguine vongole e bottarga and shrimp ravioli. The shrimp ravioli was one of the daily specials along with the potato croquette so don't forget to ask them about it when you visit. To deliver an authentic Calabrian experience, our water added fresh Calabrian chili to both our pasta dishes which really elevated the flavor by adding a slight kick and tanginess. I could not get enough of the focaccia. They serve complimentary bread with pesto as you sit down and I love that it came in a brown paper bag for some reason. It seemed super fresh and made it easy to take to-go if you needed to. That was not a problem for us though because we ate everything. I so badly wanted to buy some focaccia to take home for myself later because of how good it was but it wasn't an item you could order... I think. The burrata e prosciutto appetizer was underwhelming. The burrata was unusually tangy and almost sour when it usually had a mild, delicate flavor. It came with a variety of different fruits though which made it fun to eat. Also, if you're vegan, they have a whole menu dedicated to you and, although I didn't try it myself, I heard they don't compromise on flavor. The service here was amazing. They always asked if we were doing okay and refilled our waters when needed. We also ended up having a hair in our tiramisu and they were very apologetic about it and offered to switch it out for us. read more

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