Amazing newer restaurant concept in LA. Came here for our anniversary while we were in town. Had the best time. Wine only. Decent selection with about 7-8 different bottles where you could order by the glass. They served sweet vermouth with dessert (have a number of options). Ambiance was great. Nice low and warm lighting. Decent people watching Ordered the following: Scampi Ricotta gnudi - small but incredible and so light! Bucatini alle vongole Pork chop - must get Chocolate cake Would recommend read more

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A friend recently hopped me up to Etra, and she snagged a reservation (I hear they are hard to come by). We were greeted and escorted to our table. We ordered the tuna crudo (pictured here) the meatballs and the burratta. The tuna crudo had the most complex delicious flavor and it simply melted in your mouth. Highly recommend it. The meatballs are strictly two ingredients, ground meat and ricotta. They also melt in your mouth. At this point, the name of the place could be "melt. " very apropos. The burratta came as a spread on a thick sourdough bread, with fish roe on top. The fish roe was really overpowering and the hard sourdough really took away from the soft texture of the burratta. Amongst so many hits this was the only miss for me. I will have to return and try the rest of the menu as I'm sure there will be plenty more hits. read more

Etra - Tuna Crudo - guindilla pepper, fennel pollen - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

both dishes were pretty good. after ordering, we waited quite a while for the food to come out but i would go back to try more! read more

Etra - lemon pasta, meatballs - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been wanting to come here for a while and finally made it! So in life - I dislike chicken as a protein... BUT ...The Chicken with Polenta and mushrooms here really WOW'd us. IT IS THAT GOOD! It was unbelievably moist. Like how did they even roast it so that it's soft, retains the moisture and flavor?! This is something I could eat at least once a week! The lobster bucatini was on point; I was slurping the sauce; I wanted to finish it but I didn't want to seem like a ! I had my doubts about the cocktail bitters but there's definitely a first for everything and I would get it again! It tasted healthy! The meatballs were oooh so good; soft and quality! Now the desserts are not to be missed (strawberry gelato and sticky toffee pudding with ice cream) But to add to an amazing dinner was Ben -- super awesome server; adore this guy! And Andrew was super nice too! This place is a gem! read more

Etra is nestled behind Cafe Telegrama and even shares some of its staff. Etra really shines, and I'd personally consider it to be the better executed of the two restaurants. I've heard Etra reservations can be elusive, but we were able to easily snag a 6:30 reservation for 2 during Labor Day weekend. We decided to sit at the bar which ended up being a good choice. I hadn't realized Etra was a wine bar, and the selections were excellent. We really enjoyed our white wine, and the bartender was well versed with great suggestions (and generous pours). We ordered the chicories and ricotta gnudi to start. I ordered the Dorade and my partner got the pork chops. My meal was outstanding and priced similarly to other LA spots. The gnudi in particular was a standout. It was so light and fluffy with delicious pesto and tons of basil. The Dorade presentation was plain, but flavor wise they knocked it out of the park. We ended with both of their dessert options which were the Yuzu Posset and Flourless Chocolate Cake. Both were good, but the posset was a must-try. Really creative and melt in your mouth deliciousness! I would be happy to return to Etra read more

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food: great taste, good potions service: sweet and responsive ambiance: 6/10: outside the floor is at a slight slant and chairs were wobbly read more

Etra - lemon pasta - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of my fave spots in LA- the wine list is incredible, everyone is hot, the crudo, the past limone, the prawns (newly added) and the steak are all exceptional. read more

Edit: I rarely go out on weekends and when I do it has to be early So I get to hang with my cats as much as I can so make sure you have reservations. I had no problem at 6pm reservation night before but that is because crowd here in LA normally hit dinners at 8pm and later. HI! First visit at Etra but indeed not last. I dont recall how I heard of this BRAND NEW restaurant (only 6 months I believe) but it will be a success in my humble opinion It is nestled on western & melrose area with easy valet access. (10 usd) Hipster vibe so its cute if you dress up but also fine if you be wanna be comfortable; please dont go in 'Supreme' pajamas and ruin the aesthetic though. Restaurant is small and cozy I did change seats inside but that is due to my own anxiety as I do not like being cramped and my elbow was hitting staff walking by; staff moved us tod OUTSIDE PATIO (upon our approval) which was A+++++ Dwaine was Fantastic! So informative, hospitable and steadfast. Family style (I hate that word) but it is encouraged and order ALL at same time although we did add on 1 item. NO hard liquor -wine & beer only DO DO DO DO try the Scampi (BEST BEST) DO try the Yellow tail Crudo DO try Chicories ( i ate it ALL as my friend is not a salad fan but OMG so great was the dressing) DO try Pasta Alga Marina (first bite was okay then it grew on me and I wanted MORE) DO try Meatballs (I dont eat meat but my friend loved it) Ask for more bread. Will indeed be back PS: Owner, ANDREW, came by and was genuine with his checking on our experience and very kind. read more

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First impressions are important and I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and staff last night. Everything we had for dinner was really good & tasty. A big MAHALO to everyone at Etra for a great meal! read more

Meatballs 4.5/5 Scampi 5/5 Spaghetti Pomodoro 5/5 Rigatoni 5/5 Pork Ribeye 5/5 Turnips 4.5/5 Lemon Posset 5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Service 5/5 Overall 5/5 We came here for date night! The service was excellent - attentive, quick, and friendly. I liked how our server immediately asked about allergies and dietary restrictions. I loved the simple decor and enjoyed the natural light they came through the skylights. Our table was pretty close to the one next to us, but it wasn't too bad since our neighbors weren't too rowdy. It did make for excellent eavesdropping though! The food was superb from beginning to end. We started with the Meatballs which were swimming in a fabulous sauce. The meatballs also came with bread to dip in the sauce. The Scampi was succulent and flavorful and are a must when visiting Etra! We loved both pastas (Spaghetti and Rigatoni), and would have ordered more if we could. We had the Pork Ribeye which was perfectly prepared and floating in a pool of fantastic au jus. Our veggie side was the Turnips which was served with crème fraîche. We ended our meal with a wonderfully tart Lemon Posset. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

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I'd heard of Etra and of course the interior had me intrigued as well as the food. While in LA, I came for dinner and was ultimately disappointed as the food and service didn't live up to expectations. Was confused at first on where the entrance was located since it's covered by the outdoor patio. The interior of the restaurant is very moody and felt very dark. Tons of wood and warm tones. The service was pretty nonexistent to be honest. Just the bare minimum was given and did not stand out. Went over the menu, took my order, took away some plates, but that's it. Guest experience is important especially when dining solo as I was. Onto the meal... Started off with the shrimp scampi and wondering what kind of prawns are used. I felt that the texture was way off. Prawns or shrimp usually have a bit of bite or firmness but these were completely mushy in texture. The taste was okay. None of the pasta dishes really stood out. I was initially looking for a place that served good pasta. This dish wasn't for me. It's served cold which may work when done properly. The pasta itself was very undercooked not al dente. It was also a very dry dish. Desperately needs some kind of sauce/broth. This mainly just tasted of sesame oil and cold bland crab. Was still hungry so opted to try their NY strip with maitake and a white soy sauce. The steak was tender but the sauce was disappointing. I could see that it was broken and not fully emulsified. On top was just a boring grilled maitake mushroom. Should definitely come with a side dish. Overall dissatisfied and wouldn't return read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and had a lovely time! The food was delicious and the portions were just right for 3 of us. Service was friendly and the place had a nice, chill vibe. It was a tad bit dark in certain areas of the restaurant though. As for parking, there's valet up front, or you can try to find street parking, but there's not a lot around. read more

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Food here was good. The pasta was a bit too al dente but the sauce was unique and delicious. the meatballs were also really good and flavorful. The ambiance wasn't great- felt crammed and small. It was noisy, had to yell for my friend to hear me. Didn't help that the music was on either. Oh lastly, the focaccia bread was delicious too! read more

Great little Hidden Gem in the heart of hollywood. This restaurant is relatively new, and we tried it out for a recent date night. We decided to share a bunch of small dishes rather than getting Maine entrees for ourselves. It was a great way to taste a lot of the different Cuisine coming out of the kitchen. We started with the burrata and meatballs, which were both delicious. The meatballs are one of my favorite dishes that we had, they were so soft and juicy. they definitely use ricotta when making the meatball which made a huge difference. The burrata was very tasty, with a hint of sweetness. great ratio of cheese to bread, which I appreciated. We then shared the rigatoni, and the chicken. It was the perfect amount of food for two, and we didn't have a bad thing to say about the menu. The wait staff was also super friendly. I was craving a Diet Coke and they don't have it on the menu, but they happen to have some Diet Coke on hand, so they were very generous in offering that up. My wife also had one of the non-alcoholic options which she enjoyed. The restaurant is super small, and intimate. It was a great date night environment. I also had a really fun view into the kitchen window which I thought was a nice ambiance choice. I would love to see how this menu progresses and revisit this restaurant to try some of the dishes we didn't get. read more

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Location is very easy to miss! Service is great. Tiger prawn pasta was amazing but their chicken dish didn't meet my expectation .

I was so happy to have tried Etra. I came for dinner with reservations for two people. Burrata - A MUST!!!! The perfect crust to the burrata. I love the combination of sweet and sour. It reminded me of dessert rather than a starter. Spaghetti al tonno - Who has tuna in their spaghetti? So I was a must try. It was on the saltier side, obviously because of the tuna. While eating this dish I was wondering if it was canned tuna. Either way, this was good. Chicken - This was really good. I really liked that there was very little bones to the whole dish ANNND that the chicken was absolutely moist. One of the moist I have had in so long. The chicken was also very flavorful. For dessert I had flourless chocolate cake. I am not a fan of chocolate at all, but I actually enjoyed this. The staff was great. There is indoor dining and outdoor dining, but keep in mind seating is small. Valet is $10 + tax which came out to $10.40 read more

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Oh.. my God!!! This place has been the best restaurant I've been to my entire life. Decided to go on a solo date Sunday night and Etra did not disappoint. From the amazing service, delectable food choices & beautiful interior design, what's not to love?? I tried the meatballs, scampi & spicy vodka pasta. Everything was 10/10!! Warm, seasoned, so tasty & presented so beautifully!!! My waiter even noticed my cup of ice water now turned to lukewarm water and brought me another fresh glass without me having to ask! They even wiped down the table and took whatever crumbs into their hand which I found kind and interesting. Maybe I'm just used to food on the floor at these cheaper establishments-- you know what I'm talking about lol Anyway, I look forward to coming again and bringing all my loved ones here one day. I promise you, my life is forever changed read more

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Good vibes, ambiance, and service! All the waiters were very quick and nice. Parking valet was convenient Food-wise: Meatballs were FIRE~ Chardonay paired well with pastas (vongole and vodka) ~ read more

The service is the best in LA. Andrew and Jennifer made the first experience feel like we were (and will be) regulars. The wine selection is excellent. The food is some of the best in LA. Meatballs with focaccia is my favorite in LA. The lemon pasta is the PERFECT plate - creamy aldente with Meyer lemon perfection. The squash was delicious. Cannot rate Etra high enough. Bravo Chefs and Owners and Jennifer! read more

I have to a knock off a star right off the bat because this place needs a full bar. Food is really good so it needs some really good cocktails. Also, the location is tough. Right in the middle of Western where the valet is blocking traffic which happens in my neighborhood and drives me crazy. We started off with the boratta and corn which was fantastic and then had probably our favorite dish of the night which was the tuna crudo with the blood orange citrus sauce. Wow! After that we followed it up with the rigatoni, which was probably our least favorite of the night. Just wasn't a lot of flavor to it. Then for our main, we had the Calabrian chili chicken with the cranberry beans. The chicken was cooked amazingly well, those beans were a delight. My friend thought the chicken had too much salt on it for her and I can see what she was talking about. It didn't really bother me, but she added that the fact that the beans had some salt in them, the combination made it too salty for her. So after finishing, we decided that if you order this chicken, you should really get the potato purée as the side to cut some of the salt of the chicken. We finished it all off with the one and only dessert they had, the chocolate tart, which I thought was just OK. Good place for a date. Cute space. My friend said the white tile on the floor and the scarcity of decor on the walls reminded her of restaurants that she would eat at in Italy. read more

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Great, delicious food. A superlative menu that did not disappoint. $200 for two without wine. Why not 5 stars? The decor is rather thrift-store-in-a-garage: really down market. The service was odd. I have never before heard a wait staff pronounce anchovies as "an-cho-vays." Overall the ambiance was "meh." But the food is great. read more

*memorable* fresh and original Italian. Where is Melrose Hill, you ask? A few blocks south of the 101 on Western. Amazing service. Cool ambiance. Total range of attire - from dodgers cap with blue jeans to people dressed up. Food: so so so good. We had the best bottle of Cremant. And enjoyed absolutely everything we ate. Burrata toast that was like sunshine. Carne crudo that was gorgeously light. Yummy meatballs. Spaghetti that was perfectly delectable with a beautifully light sauce. A potato puree that had to be whipped with clouds it was so light. And OMG the pork chop -- I can't even begin to describe how good it is. Just get it. Get it. GET IT. We took food home and it was all still delicious the next day read more

Each bite was better than the next. So fresh and flavorful. Wish I would've ordered more. Sexy fun ambiance and amazing service. Don't sleep it's a gem read more

Etra - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Etra was amazing! The blond hostess was so incredibly kind and sweet! It was such a busy night and she was able to get us in after I had made the wrong reservation. She was so kind and patient and helpful! Thank you so much! :) also the food was so incredibly delicious! Defintely recommend the garlic bread & spicy vodka pasta! Parking was a little tough but worth it! read more

We recently dined at Restaurant Etra, and while the ambiance was genuinely lovely, the food and service left a lot to be desired. The garlic bread lacked flavor, and the pasta arrived raw, not even close to al dente. When I politely asked for it to be fixed, the server's dismissive tone made the situation worse, implying that I didn't understand pasta doneness. When the dish came back, the sauce was sadly thrown off. Although other staff were friendly, that one interaction really dampened the experience. Overall, the food was mediocre, and portion sizes felt small for the price. We had high hopes, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. read more

Easy enough to walk up and get seating at the patio during the weekday with a girlfriend. Bar inside would have been nice mellow and cozy ambiance too! Quickly decided on our glasses of wine and shared dinner choices because we were starving. Waitress was well aware, took in our order quickly and commended our selections, surprised we were first-timers. The n'duja scampi was excellent, creamy and sweet as if eating crab and that n'duja was an excellent kick. Skipped pasta this time and went for the chicken with chicories salad and grilled turnips. Chicken was oh so juicy with a balanced savory jus. Chicories were refreshing, crunchy and so umami. Turnips were good, but not my favorite though the crème fraiche was a nice counter to the chicken - that's cause I love hot and cold juxtaposition probably. Great date spot, girls outing or group dinner! Would return. read more

I cant recommend Étra and Cafe Telegrama enough! I had the pleasure of working with Andrew and the team on a private lunch for a large group in the Étra dining room with a menu was based off of Cafe Telegrama given the time of day. The service is impeccable - every step of the way, Andrew made it easy to create a dietary-restriction friendly menu, make decisions, and navigate last minute changes within our group. On site, Andrew and his team were so professional and welcoming. The ambiance of the dining room was perfect, and the food even better - everyone in our group, even the most picky eaters, couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was and how lovely it felt to be in the space. I look forward to coming back for dinner when I am next in the area. Thank you, Étra and Cafe Telegrama for everything! read more

The ambiance was cool although the table I was seated at was directly next to another table which made it hard for both table to have conversations at the same time. I got the spaghetti pomodoro which was extremely reminiscent of spaghetti-o's and not worth the price for such a basic dish. The three meatballs they sell for the same price as the pasta dishes was laughable. This place is pretty but definitely overpriced and overhyped. There's no way to justify 3 meatballs for $27! The crudo came out and we were baffled by how small the portion was. Definitely not worth the money. My partner felt underwhelmed by his spicy Campanelle . The New York strip steak with the vermouth sauce was delicious and perfect to share. I enjoyed the music and dim lighting as well. The service wasn't bad either. It's okay but I would never come back. There seems to be a trend of LA transplants claiming the best new restaurant and Etra definitely falls into that category despite being just okay. read more

We are here last week -- was a truly great meal. We liked it so much that we are going back tonight. My partner said that was the best salad she's ever had. The langoustines were excellent. The simple pasta, which we KNEW had to be good when there are only four options (not a bad thing), was in fact, great. The dumb critic that reviewed your restaurant questioned why anyone would order such a dish. . We really enjoyed the steak too. Was phenomenal value this day and age with insane food costs. Service was great too and the room and atmosphere was perfect for a date night. Would have loved hard alcohol and an espresso, but it's still 5 in our books. Kudos to the entire staff from both of us. read more

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Cozy and quant setting. Loved the intimate feel. Arrived early so sat at the bar for a glass of rose. Once seated we tried the Chicories Salad- very flavorful and great to split! Next up was the Hamachi Crudo - very refreshing. We tried one pasta, wish we tried more! The Pasta Alga Marina was a cold pasta and unique really enjoyed it! The real story is the meatballs, let me tell you I love a good meatball and this dish was out of the world. Thru were light but so flavorful - honestly will dream of this and you must try. Will definitely coming back to try more of the menu and because again, oh those meatballs! read more

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As someone often described as Jonathan Gold but without the talent, I am uniquely positioned to review Etra. I really don't know what all the hype is about-- this is a slightly above average Italian restaurant. The pasta is good (but that's because it's pasta and carbs are delicious) but it is far from great, and when you factor in the price point it is actually quite underwhelming. You can find substantially better pasta in almost every neighborhood of Los Angeles. Fortunately they redeem themselves with several of the Starters; in particular, the meatballs are incredibly well made and tender. Would not recommend the flourless chocolate torte.  I'm glad I went but unfortunately the dishes just aren't compelling enough to make me return. read more

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Etra is a cozy little (almost too little) restaurant in Melrose Hill. Parking isn't too terrible in this area on a weekday after 6PM. We were able to snag a spot in the front! We had a reservation for 6:30PM and were seated right away, which didn't seem like the case for anyone who had a later reservation. I was pretty surprised at how packed the restaurant was at 8:30PM when we were heading out! Here's what we got: 1. Meatballs - Yes, delightful. They were as advertised, very fluffy! We ordered a side of sourdough to soak up the sauce, but unfortunately there was not as much sauce as I expected. 2. Pierini - A fancy, tiny grilled cheese with the thinnest layer of prosciutto. Pass!! 3. Chicories - Their version of a caesar salad which I loved! Most people at the table loved the crunchy bits + the tangy dressing. One person did not enjoy the bitterness of the radicchio. 4. Rigatoni - Delish, one of our fav dishes of the night. It tasted like really good french onion soup. 5. Bavette Nerano - Pass on this mussel pasta. It's not bad, but it's not worth the price tag. It was a bit bland! 6. Dorade - It was literally just fine. The fish wasn't cooked exceptionally well, but it wasn't bad. The sauce didn't really do anything for me. The portion is also very teeny tiny on this one - good for 1 maybe 2, but nothing more than that. 7. Pork Ribeye - A bit dry, but overall pretty good. A lot of people said it was their fav dish, but personally it was a solid 7/10. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but I won't need to come back. Bummed because it's super close! read more

Came here for an early dinner (545p) for an intimate date night. The ambiance and styling of the restaurant transport you out of LA and the neighborhood, which I really liked. If I had to assign it, I'd say cozy chic. It's a smaller restaurant, so initially we were sat next to another couple where we were practically sitting at a four top. My husband asked the hostess if we could move, and they kindly accommodated us - for the entire evening we were seated isolated from other people, which we appreciated. As we were paying, a couple sat next to us, and I know I would've had a different experience if we were sitting so close to another pair of people. BUT YOU WANT ME TO TALK ABOUT FOOD: Every dish is good but there wasn't anything that was a particular stand out. My favorite was the bucatini - it's creamy and delicious but not too dense. A great plate to share. Actually, everything is great to share. The meatballs were good. Burrata, nice with great flavors pairing with it. The NY strip was perfectly cooked but you have to order a side or else it's just fennel on top. The fennel is divine with every bite, wish there was more of it. We had dessert digestifs, a vermouth that went really well with our flourless chocolateke, but the cake was fine. TL;DR: Great service and location. Come to escape, be transported to a vibey spot. Don't expect to be floored by all the food, but it's a cooler dining experience. Food comes out very quickly, so don't expect to be here long! read more

Food and ambiance were great, but was it worth the hype and yearning for hard-to-get reservations? We arrived for our Thursday 6pm reservation and the restaurant was already packed. We ordered the meatballs (tasted very homemade, which we liked), chicory salad (must order) for starters, then spaghetti al tonno (tuna spaghetti - very interesting but don't know if we'll order this again) and pork ribeye (very tender). For dessert, they only had one option, the flourless chocolate torte (also another must order). For a party of two, it was plenty of food. I didn't order alcohol, so can't comment on that, but the menu looked pretty extensive. I'd return once the menu changes, hoping reservations are easier to book by then. Had to knock off a star due to its busy location off Western in Hollywood, but got lucky and scored street parking just steps away from the restaurant (valet is available in their small lot). read more

We got the spaghetti pomodoro and rigatoni gricia which were both beyond mediocre. We also got the meatballs as a starter and it was the only good dish, it was so cheesy and just melts in your mouth. The restaurant had a cute intimate vibe and the service was good but the entrance was so hard to find so we circled around the block to find street parking. I wouldn't go back here again :/ not worth the price at all read more

First of all, you can tell they put a lot of thought into the interior. They used high-end materials and the attention to detail really shows. As for the food, it felt a bit pricey, but overall it wasn't bad. It seems like a nice spot to come for a date night. read more

This place is such a welcome addition to Melrose Hill area. The food was excellent. Loved the burrata and steak especially. And the one dessert they had was a different type of flourless cake and was a great way to end it. read more

Etra - The burrata. On top of this type of cornbread. So freaking good. It was a type of sweet salty combo that was excellent. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Idk what to say... one of my favorite Italian restaurants that just popped up recently. I'd say it's better than Osteria Mozza and places like that. Food has good value and taste amazing, service is on point and timely, and the interior design and ambiance is pretty damn nice read more

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Right off the bat, my phone wanted to autocorrect this to Etta, but that's not where we are... we're at Etra! Yeah it's a brand new restaurant not even on yelp yet (at the time of writing this) *Ètra. I stand corrected. I just ran into a friend Kevin eating dinner with his parents. I wonder who made the reservation, Kevin? Or his dad? Mom? well.... At least I know that family has taste. We just ordered meatballs and guess what..? It comes with 3 balls, how many people are we? We are three. What luck! How did everyone hear about this place? Packed house on opening night. What is everybody's net worth? Hmmm... I digress. Money isn't everything. But money is all I have. It sounds like they're playing my favorite Apple Music playlist... Permanent Vacation. Vibey, dancey, swanky, hip chic 70s world music. We asked the bartender for the best thing and he said our choice was a pretty good table wine To reiterate; we ordered the meatballs as we sat down. we wanted those balls. We aren't gonna have those balls - they're out of the meats :( They're playing Only You by Steve Monite... a HIT. I love it.. some might say it's overplayed. But to me.. I can listen to this all day long. I wish I had a meatball to pair with this song. That would be perfect. The burrata had a firmer stracciatelli than expected (has boiled egg texture) but the flavor was hitting with salty sweet notes. The grilled cheese... can't remember the name will add later.. pretty dry. It was okay but it would've gone GREAT with some leftover sauce from the meatballs. We thought about getting the carne crudo (nice alliteration) but in the words of the great Joshua Tillman "it's a bit late for beef tartare." Holy moly Kevin didn't get any meatballs either The rigatoni was good, flavors were well balanced but a little light on the guanciale (fun fact: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the importation of guanciale and other cured meats from Italy from the 1970s until 2013) Okay the entrees meat arrived, let's dig in.. I like the light fixtures We were told the Calabrian chili chicken was like a Nashville hot chicken, but it wasn't quite giving The steak was a highlight I guess there's no dessert menu yet... 4 stars because of the meatball fiasco but may update with an additional star if I eat the meatball and it blows my mind. read more

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Delicious food! Great and fun ambiance! Service could have been a tad bit better but the food made things all better! read more

Etra - Great outdoor seating - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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