Two years of wanting to try this place, and it did not disappoint…read more The service was great from start to finish. The host was warm, our waitress was attentive, and she walked us through the specials without it feeling like a performance. The Caesar salad, mozzarella sticks, and crab mafalda were all solid. The pasta is handmade and you can taste it and I loved that the pasta was al dente. We sat inside and the interior is cozy and cute. I'll definitely be back. One heads up: there's no dedicated parking. So your options are street parking or the lot across the street.

Mediocre at best. Tried the Al limon and alla vodka…read moreI wouldn't come back. Or even if I was in the area. Food wasn't bad. But it also wasn't good I don't understand why this made it to an influencer's channel

Came here for my pre marathon dinner the night before to carb load. I ordered the mushroom pasta,…read moreand the tiramisu was a lovely dessert. Also tried the lasagna and it was great. The burrata with prosciutto was also amazing. I would recommend getting it for dine in You order at the counter and then they bring it to your table. They said that it was about a 30 minute wait when I called, but I could swear I was waiting in that line for a solid hour. The pasta does come out fairly quickly once you've ordered, but be prepared to wait for quite a while. The service was so amazing, like family. I think it might actually be family owned and operated, but I'm not sure. If it is, that is so cute.

Parking in the rear. Long line to order for dinner. You can dine inside or outside on two patios…read more Served with warmed up bread and served with oil and balsamic vinegar, which is the American way though Italians would be shocked. Meat lasagna and an arugula salad with fresh lemonade. Very good but the wait time to order is not great.

Charming laidback outdoor courtyard setting nestled in trees and a lively kitchen-view, counter…read moreseating inside. The menu is inviting with plenty of great options without being overwhelming. Less is more. But let's talk art (culinary, that is). The dishes certainly deserve main features. To start "the best Caesar salad in LA" and I quote which was certainly true. Grilled octopus charred on the inside and juicy at the center. Spicy pomodoro is perfectly al dente and a well-balanced sauce. But, my favorite-- the agnolotti! Wow, melt in your mouth! The flavor profiles of corn, crème fraiche, and old bay were delicious. My only wish -- larger serving of this (smallest pasta serving on the menu). To complete it, banana pudding tiramisu -- delicious too with a firm center and oozy outside. Atala was wonderful and very sweet. Recommendation: come with a group of at least 4 to try more on the menu -- the large plates (branzino and ribeye) looked excellent! Definitely a worthwhile visit.

I have to admit, I don't eat pasta very often, but damn... the pasta here was amazing…read more Getting a reservation was surprisingly easy through OpenTable, which was a huge plus. We came on a Thursday night as a group of four and the place was pretty busy. From everything I've heard, Cento is one of the more popular pasta spots in LA right now, so I was excited to finally try it. We started with the radicchio salad which was delicious. Light, refreshing, and tangy, a great way to start the meal. For pasta, we ordered the Spicy Pomodoro, Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Broccoli Bucatini, and the Cavatelli Finocchio. Honestly, it was hard to pick a favorite because every single one was excellent. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, the sauces were flavorful, and each dish felt unique. My only complaint is that the portions are a little small. I understand they're meant for sharing, but to be honest I probably could have eaten all four by myself. At around $30 per plate, this definitely isn't a cheap meal. One thing that was a little disappointing was that it was my fiancée's birthday and I had noted it on the reservation. We noticed another table receiving what looked like a special birthday dessert, but nothing was mentioned for us. My fiancée didn't want me to ask about it, so we just let it go and ended up getting dessert elsewhere. Not a huge deal, but it was a bit of a letdown. That said, the food itself was absolutely outstanding. If you're a pasta lover, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Always a good time at Compari's! I have been coming here for 20 years; the food is great and the…read morestaff are always so friendly and welcoming! The scene is close -knit and cute and the music in the background makes it a very warm and endearing location! I'm a big fan of the heavenly garden pizza, ALL of their salads, mushroom app and the chicken parm! May have to try some of their newer items too!! Make sure to try some of their homemade deserts like the spumoni!

The food is great! We are very happy we found Compari's! My husband loves the Pizzas and I love…read morethe pastas. We get takeout all the time, but we will be bringing some guests to eat in for the first time next week.

We ordered off too-good-to-go. We received macaroni and cheese and a pasta with red sauce that had…read moreone meatball. The Mac was surprisingly good , I will order off the regular menu as the food we received was a sample of what they offer. Service was iffy. When I arrived no one was in the front so I had to wait for someone to come to the front to get help. There was no buzzer or doorbell to let them know someone was waiting. When I told the person my name my food was already packed and ready to go. There's several food and drink places in Themis ghost kitchen. Everything is strictly to go, they understandably do not have seats or tables. So unless you want to eat standing or on the floor you will be enjoying your meal somewhere else.

Airplane quality food handed over the counter by a couple of friendly guys…read more It would most likely be better to get something at the grocery store.

As all my visits are random. Just picked a place felt like pasta and no expectations. Came in here…read moreI was the only person at this time around 1pm on a Saturday. Perfect! Had the place to myself. Service was amazing and very good looking. Ordered fettuccine Alfredo added shrimp. He tossed it in that huge cheese bowl. Melted the cheese into the noodles in front of me. Nice touch. Full bar. DRINKS! Amazing drinks. Got a fair buzz. The bean there done that (their version of the famous espresso martini!) delicious and woke me up. Just what I needed for my foggy brain. Fun cute, quaint, charming and on a corner of a busy street. I parked by the houses not sure if there's any other place to park (tight squeeze.) They have outside and inside places to sit. Televisions available. Nice breeze in Culver City my first time in this city driving around lead me here. Sometimes you just need a good drive to free your mind. Take care of your mental health. Treat yourself.

Came Friday because I saw the "Happy Hour 3:30pm - 6:30pm" sign outside but when I went in I was…read moretold that happy hour is only from Sunday to Thursday. So why is the sign outside? I decided to stay anyway since I was waiting for my husband to finish at the tattoo parlor down the street (highly recommend). I knew I was only there for a few glasses of wine anyway. The first waiter/bartender was amazing, great attitude and fast service. He brought me water along with my drink and came around multiple times to check if everything was ok or needed anything else. He went on his meal break and a new waitress clocked in. That's when it went downhill. There was one other table other than me in the patio and she didn't get up once to check on us for over 30 minutes, too busy on her phone with her headphones in (see photo). My glass was empty and I noticed she looked up at me but because I was reading she pretended not to notice. I eventually waved her down. Wish I could give this place a higher rating due to the first waiter, but the waitress really brought it down. The food smelled amazing so I'm still willing to give them another shot.

Delicious food, good portions great friendly customer service…read more Very good experience every time.

Perla was great (5) and the food (5) was delicious!…read more This review has NOTHING to do with food or service and everything to do with the venue itself and how they are choosing to do business. I think it's a bit crazy Ritrovo charges a service charge to dine there (give you MY business) and then the auto tip that comes up is 22% (which can be adjusted). Plus my dish was cut back (only 9). When I tipped out, my 9 agnolotti (no drink, app, dessert) totaled almost $35. I drove from the South Bay. Sorry, but there are SO many great Italian places that this will likely have been my last visit.

I am new to this part of LA, and was looking for a specific ingredient. 5 stars for answering the…read morephone! They had what I was looking for, and were so friendly. What a gem! Can't wait to come back for a sandwich. Thank you!

Had some family pop in on me out of nowhere!…read more Like, literally nowhere. I mean from New Orleans with absolutely no heads up whatsoever! Guess what they wanted as soon as they touched down? You got it! Sorrento's Italian Market here in Culver City! Now supposedly over the weekend they're going to make up for their surprise and lack of common courtesy by taking me to some nice restaurant apparently! I'll believe it when I see it. Settled on some hard salami and the sheer smell that emanates from the market. You've heard of or better yet even witnessed the smell that emanates from Pirates of the Caribbean? Well, Sorrento's market has its own unforgettable smell, and it usually winds up in a net gain of about 5 to 10 lb for your waistline. So other than some hard salami, I was sure to get the you know what out of here quickly! But do come by folks! Come from near and come from afar. My family just came from New Orleans (which happens to be the 1st city-yeah even before New York...that saw Sicilians specifically bring their great cuisine to this land) and the first thing they wanted was some hard salami from Sorrento's 2,000 miles away! Lol The spirit of Sorrento's market lives on through current owner Albert Vera Jr, who continues to do his father, mother, and the city of Culver City proud. It's not Culver City if there's not a Vera somewhere, somehow.