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    4.2 (129 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Crispy Rice Salad
    Shanee U.

    We went here with my husband and my 4 year old for an early 5pm dinner. The service, food, and ambience was exceptional. Food: Bread so delicious to start and served with good quality butter Crispy Rice Salad was fresh and light, definetely recommend! Margarita pizza was so good, and felt like authentic italian pizza do not skip on it. Service: Excellent service and staff; our waiter kept checking on us, and made sure to give our little guy his pasta first, which is a lifesaver with kids. Definitely recommend going if you want California Italian cusuine!

    Latte and cappuccino
    Jenny E.

    I visited Companion on a Friday morning to try their coffee. Plenty of seats around 8am. Music choice was strange, but not too loud. They source pastries and breakfast burritos from Cafe Tropical. Nice. Coffee was good - I got a latte with the orange syrup. It was very light and added a nice subtle flavor. Not sure if they have WiFi, but there were a good amount of people working on laptops. Street parking wasn't hard to find.

    Vodka chicken cutlet
    Cathy A.

    Came here about a month ago and haven't stopped thinking about the vodka chicken cutlet ever since

    Focaccia bread
    Marina Z.

    Companion is a nice, quiet spot. I loved the overall vibe of the restaurant. Great place for a date night. My friend and I went to celebrate our birthdays. I had seen the Caesar salad on Tik Tok and knew we had to try it! Companion had a small but great wine list for wine by the glass. I believe there was an ever bigger wine list for by the bottle. Overall, the food was really amazing. The Caesar salad was delicious. I recommend this! We split a pizza and a pasta. I really liked both but I think if I went back, I would he the pasta over the pizza for myself. Or try a different pizza. The olive oil cake for dessert was a great way to top off the dinner.

    Tristen S.

    Yummy food! My favorite was definitely the Rigatoni Bolognese. The crispy rice salad was also unique and I liked the texture of the rice with the arugula. We also got the Olivia Pizza. Never had a pizza with thai basil and enoki mushrooms before. It's good & worth trying, but definitely feel like I would like The Klaus better! They also had meatballs with burrata as an off menu item that I really enjoyed. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is a little small, but still comfortable. It was easy to book a reservation online. It's mainly street parking, but there is a neighborhood near the restaurant where you can park. Overall, I would recommend this place! The interior is warm & charming.

    Great music
    Jessica E.

    My favorite dining experience this year. Companion delivered on every level. Incredible food, warm service, and a vibrant atmosphere buzzing with energy. Even with a packed house, everything felt seamless. I loved chatting with the manager about wine. They have a really interesting list and they let me try multiple wines before making my selection. Super nice & knowledgeable. Great vibe- like a trendy New York spot but with a warm, laid-back Venice feel

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    Kostantina O.

    First impression- corner place with big beautiful windows Parking- the little lot behind this place is reserved; don't go in there bc it is a bit hard to get out of. If you drive down that street you can find some neighborhood parking but do expect to parallel park Food- Sausage pizza- Honestly, it's been months since I came here and I compare every Italian pizza to this place! It ruined a ton of other places for me but that's great because you can truly taste and appreciate the quality here! The ingredients taste wonderful and you just don't want to stop eating; the bottom of this pizza was wonderfully crisp. Service- Our waiter was very attentive and had great conversational skills. It didn't feel overwhelming at all but rather just enough! What's wonderful is the music in the background and watching the dough being made in the back was fun Overall- I can't wait to go back and I highly recommend this place! I haven't been during lunch time but I am looking forward to coming back

    Ember B.

    I have been to companion for dinner twice and a few times for coffee. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about my experiences here. What a vibey and warm ambiance they have created. I love the small menu concept because everything I've tried is 10/10. Best caesar in LA! Servers, hostesses & owners are so sweet. Coffee and espresso is amazing too.

    Focaccia
    Catie M.

    Great little spot! The pasta and pizza we ordered were both delicious. We ordered at the tail end of happy hour too which is $12 for all glasses of wine and $4 off the focaccia (delicious, btw). Highly attentive staff. Would recommend!

    Olive oil cake
    Michael J.

    The vibe is so great inside, I loved the decor. It's vibey and clean. I celebrated my 25TH birthday here and was very satisfied!! The staff was so nice and the service was great. The food is AMAZING, I definitely recommend it. The owners' dog sat next to us too which was a fun addition!

    Ambiance
    Rachel S.

    Companion is one of those spots that feels like a true neighborhood gem. Super intimate, low key, and effortlessly cool. The kind of place you go once and immediately want to come back to. Definitely go for happy hour. $12 wine and a $7 focaccia that is dangerously good and the perfect way to start the night. The food is where Companion really shines. Everything we had felt very authentic Italian, simple in the best way, and full of flavor. The pizza was delicious. Perfectly cooked, balanced, and exactly what you want when you are craving real Italian pizza. My husband ordered the vodka chicken cutlet and absolutely loved it. Comforting, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If you are looking for a cozy Venice spot with great food, great vibes, and a happy hour that actually delivers, Companion is it. We will definitely be back.

    Kendrick L.

    I'm glad we made a reservation because it was definitely packed in there. We walked in and our waitress Sophia was super friendly. She explained the menu to us and was very present throughout our dinner. Honestly I don't remember the names of the food we ordered but they were all delicious. The most memorable was the radiatore arrabbiata; the burrata blended well with the spicy red sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I love the vibe of the restaurant and would 100% come back. I definitely want to come check out what their menu during the day looks like.

    Su L.

    My husband and I came here for dinner on a Thursday night in late October. It was around 7:30 pm when we came, and we didn't have a reservation, so at first there was no space except at a small outside table. Luckily a space opened up at the counter inside, so we took that instead. The menu here isn't huge, but they have a mix of pastas, a couple of pizza options, and some protein mains and appetizers. We didn't order much when we dined here, and decided to share just the chicken parm and the spicy vodka pasta. Both of these were very good. They were both simple and comforting classic dishes that were filled us up. Service was friendly and efficient. We'll definitely be back and are glad to have this addition in Venice.

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    Ask the Community - Companion

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    Yes

    Is there restaurant parking on the premises?

    No, street parking only

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    I dined at Casa 12 Friday evening (8.21) and had my usuals which is the Caesar Salad with Chicken,…read moreand the Fusilli Funghi along with an Iced Tea and some bread. I thought the portions were actually smaller then usual, but delicious just the same. I sit at the bar and Marlise does a great job of juggling drinks and serving us orders at the bar. She is a welcomed addition to a very good staff. It was somewhat slow on this beautiful summer evening, but always festive and fun. The total bill with tax was $69.14 and a $15 Cash Tip for excellent service. Casa 12 is located at 12 Washington Blvd in the Marina where it meets with Venice. It is part of the Washington Square dining community that includes Mercedes Grill, The Whaler, Nalu Vida and Washington Square Pizza including Fat Sal's. Unfortunately two businesses recently closed which was the Indian Restaurant and the grocery store. Hopefully, those spaces will have new tenants and bounce back. Reservations are not needed, but suggested. The number is (310) 483-3577. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR SINGLES, COUPLES AND LARGE PARTIES. GREAT FOR DRINKS OUTSIDE AND IN!

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    great spot that slowly turns into a full-on club as the night picks up. Starts off chill, but give…read moreit some time and it gets packed... like barely-room-to-walk packed. Energy goes way up with it though. Music is consistently great and the crowd matches it. Mostly a younger, high-energy vibe. If you actually want to enjoy your drinks and maybe chat with the bartenders, show up early. Once it gets going, it's all motion and noise. It's never disappointed us. You kind of know what you're signing up for, and it delivers every time. Ambiance leans classy without feeling vintage. Dim lighting, a touch of rustic, and just enough polish to set the tone without overdoing it. They've got a patio too, which comes in clutch when you need a breather or want to actually hear the person next to you. We usually do street parking and it's not too bad if you're willing to walk a bit. Reservation needed: Not really, unless you've got a big group and want your own section Parking: 6/10 - Street Crowd: 8/10 Vibe: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Music: 9/10 Drinks: 8/10 Price: $$

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    I've wanted to eat at Kustaa for a long time, so I had high hopes, but unfortunately, my experience…read morewas a major letdown. I visited on a Friday in the early afternoon. It was pretty quiet, yet we were barely greeted by the staff. To make matters worse, another patron was changing their 2-year-old's diaper right there on the patio. It was completely "butt baked" and extremely unappetizing while trying to eat. Food we ordered : * Pâté Sandwich: The pâté itself was actually good, but it was ruined by a ton of mustard. I had to scrape it off just to eat it as the mustard completely overpowered the sandwich. * Salmon Sandwich: Very bland and lacked flavor. Side sales were bland. We had to ask for extra dressing. * Iced Coffee: There was something "weird" floating in my coffee. Between the hygiene issues on the patio, and the mediocre food, I won't be back. Maybe I should have just stuck with wine and cheese.

    Cute spot with charcuterie and cheese. They have raclette on Saturdays too, which my boyfriend was…read moresuper excited about, as it's surprisingly hard to find restaurants that serve raclette (not just fondue) in LA. I called ahead to make a reservation and when we arrived there, it was an easy process to get in. Metered street parking available. You order with a team member but pay at the counter. The guys there were awesome - super personable and friendly, they were chill to chat with. We ordered the raclette (one each) and a chocolate tart for dessert, which they were kind enough to set aside. Overall, I'd highly recommend for a date night or intimate dinner.

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