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    EMILIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed

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    Ricotta pancakes Homemade ricotta pancakes with raisin, orange zest, organic maple syrup and fresh berries.
    Sam B.

    ABOUT Emilia is a beautiful, classy Italian restaurant. It is close to Cedars Sinai Hospital. It is next door to Trader Joe's which is in the same building. PARKING (IMPORTANT) Park in the Trader Joe's parking lot around the corner for free validated parking from the restaurant (2.5 hour validation). There is also metered parking on the street but it can be tough to find. OUR ORDER For breakfast or brunch I highly suggest the ricotta pancakes. They are very light and fluffy and come with fresh fruit and syrup. My dining companion also loved the frittata bianca which was a vegetable frittata that came with a side of potatoes or fruit. Portions sizes were generous. Food was delicious. AMBIANCE AND SERVICE Service is so nice and friendly here. They are very attentive and made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere and music was very relaxing. It was not very busy for weekday breakfast so it's nice if you want to go somewhere more low-key. They do have an outdoor patio but the art deco inside is the way to go, in my opinion. Also, there is counter space inside which would be a comfortable place to eat solo. PRO TIP Emilia is part of the Caruso rewards program (ie. rewards for shopping the Caruso owned businesses like The Grove and Americana at Brand etc.). Download the Caruso Signature app and upload the credit card you will be using. Also check in on the app to earn rewards on your dining purchase and/or if you already have enough points on the app, you can use your credit from shopping at other Caruso destinations to redeem a dining reward here. They also give you a reward for your birthday which can be used at Emilia. WHO IS EMILIA? There is no person named Emilia. Emilia is actually a place in Italy. According to my research on the Internet, the region is known for its delicious food. ADDITIONALLY You can make reservations through Opentable. They had a special truffle menu which I did not try since I was there for breakfast but truffles are a real delicacy and can be a delicious splurge. I think it's a very cool feature. Buon appetito!

    French toast
    Danna K.

    Food is good. I had the focaccia with mozzarella, tomatoes and arugula. It's big and comes with a sunny side egg but with black pepper on it. French toast is good - not my favorite because it's too cinnamon-ee for me. Prosciutto with melon - dad says outstanding. Frittata Bianca with the whole egg - very good my partner says. Julio was the best part ! The heat is the only unfortunate thing. Dad was sweating the whole time and there was nothing to be done.

    Peyton di Pollo Paillard con Carciofi
    Kayla A.

    Back for more... The spaghetti was a lukewarm but my daughter loved her Chicken Paillard.

    Complimentart bead (good) and vegetables (why?)
    Hoonie K.

    My daughter and I had dinner here last night after spending the day at a museum. The decor is very nice. Lots of natural light, cute color scheme and furniture (has a bit of European feel to it). The service was good. Although there is not a lot of street parking, you can park in the building garage, and the restaurant will validate. My daughter and I specifically chose this restaurant as she wanted linguine with clams, and I saw this restaurant had that on their permanent menu. Their menu is not extensive (less than 10 pasta dishes). We were the first table seated on a Saturday night. When we left, there were only 2 other tables seated. They bring out some bread and breadsticks, both of which were good. They also bring out some julienned vegetables, which I've never seen before and didn't really get. We had: Fried Calamari (4.5/5) - best dish of the night. Lightly breaded, perfectly fried and the calamari had a lot of flavor. Came with some fried zucchini as well. Comes with accompanying marinara and ranch sauces. Tagliatelle alla Bolognese (4/5) - Good version of a standard bolognese dish. Linguine with "clams" (2/5) - As I mentioned, this was the reason we came here. We were also the first table seated on a Saturday night. When we ordered this and the bolognese, the waiter told us these 2 were the most popular pasta dishes at the restaurant. Unfortunately, he came back a few minutes later to tell us they had "run out of clams." Very disappointing given they only have 9 pasta dishes on the menu and claim this is one of their signature dishes. Wouldn't most restaurants be "ready" for the Sat night crowd? We got to the restaurant a bit before they opened and saw what I assumed was the staff meeting prior to opening. They don't talk about what they have/don't have? He said they could substitute shrimp. Given the limited alternatives, we agreed. The shrimp was pretty sad. The overall dish had a bitter aftertaste. It just seems to me that for a restaurant to conduct business this way just seems like they don't care anymore. Overall, a disappointing experience.

    Avocado Toast
    Clayton C.

    This was a charming little spot for a great breakfast. The staff is very friendly and the food was perfect.

    Frittata with salad and sour dough
    Roy A.

    Enjoyed a nice brunch following a surgery at Cedars. The ambiance was open, bright and airy. Started with a bold cafe latte paired with a scrumptious Italian donut filled with strawberry jam. I enjoyed the veggie frittata accompanied by a lightly dressed fresh salad and sour dough toast. Attentive service and outdoor seating. Nearby parking underground by Trader Joes.

    Carcofi salad
    Caroline s.

    Slow service and food was not great. I came for dinner at 7pm on a Saturday night and it was empty . I ordered the carcofi salad, cacio pepe risotto and steak salad . Nothing tasted good and it took almost an hour for the entrees to come out. I asked the steak to be cooked medium -well and it came out medium -rare. I ended up sending it back to get it cooked more. They also messed up on the risotto and had to make it again because they added asparagus instead of mushroom. For an empty restaurant , I expected better service and zero mistakes . I will definitely not be coming back .

    Moranda L.

    Lovely calm restaurant that never disappoints with tasty food. The Benedict brunch is de'lish! Edward is always very accommodating and makes us feel welcome and at home.

    Ricotta Pancakes  Poached eggs with asparagus and hollandaise sauce
    Diana W.

    Came here during the weekday for breakfast and found it through Yelp. The place is small but very elegant. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. The staff was super friendly and service and food were outstanding! I would like to come back for lunch and or dinner as they seem to have some delicious choices. For first timers I would definitely recommend the ricotta pancakes and poached eggs.

    Tramezzino Tostato. Not a fan of provolone but this was pretty darn delish.

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    Our favorite brunch spot! So bummed to hear it closed. The food and the staff made this place special.

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    The food and service were very good! The parking is a little tricky, but you can easily find the spot!

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    The service was very good and food so so. I had hoped to like this place more. Maybe an off night.

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    Been here two times. Service is excellent and the food is consistently fantastic. Must Try.

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    Pura Vita deserves to be a destination -- not because it's a vegan restaurant but because the…read moreingredients are quality, the food delicious, the menu is creative. My husband has type 1 diabetes so we very rarely eat at Italian ristorantes. Chef Tara has helped us rediscover a new world of flavor without negative impacts on my husband's blood sugar and cholesterol. (Thanks for the variety of non-dairy cheeses!!) Tip for first-timers: go when you can have the brunch or the lunch menu. Then you'll have so many options that you'll have to return! Round 1 Polpettine (meatballs) are made from lentils and texture similar to the real ones; lovely marinara sauce and ground macadamia nut instead of parmesan. Complement this with the citrus notes that highlight the sauteed swiss chard with earthy Italian butter / gigante beans. Round 2 The same beans are in the Greek goddess salad: rich with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh red onions. This was a visually stunning and paired well with the Sicilian almond 'tuna' melt. The tuna is by far the most imaginative. Again, Chef Tara and the back of the house nailed the texture and I loved the hints of crunchy celery. The capers injected tiny bursts of salt and tartness. The only moderation I'd consider is slightly crisping / toasting the sandwich bread -- but the tuna melt sando is great as it is. Pura Vida is a diamond in the rough especially because the storefront is pretty discreet. I sure wish that we lived closer. We'll be back for special occasions in our life!

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