Good luck getting a reservation to this extremely hot new venue! But you should go try it at least once and see for yourself. The roof top deck is gorgeous and has open seating on a first come first serve basis, drinks are awesome and there is a separate menu up there... it's small plates so don't expect a full meal. I predict this is going to be overly full this summer... and just wait until the influencers find out how cute it is up there... hot girl summer is going to be #funkeroof or something like that. Main restaurant is gorgeous. As in, they did a great job, gorgeous. There is literally no trace of the former Pussy and Pooch location at all, this is completely transformed into a very cool vibe. The ladies room- whomever designed it deserves an award! It's gorgeous! In love with the Nikes on the wait staff but I feel bad they have to keep them sparkly white on their own- that isn't easy in food service. Bar- amazing! Lisette, the bartender at the very front bar is the one to know. She makes a mean cocktail and is worth coming in just for her. Not kidding, I will come back just for her drinks. Service at all of Funke's restaurants is top notch. I give him that. Five star service all around. They have the A team here- curated from all of LA's best restaurants, and boy are they wonderful! Notably, the hostess who looks like Kate Middleton is so sweet- and really good at her job! Sal, who is a food runner, he's above and beyond... talk about someone who should be a star! That guy has customer service in his bones, and he literally could not have been nicer... if anyone wants to know who the best person working at the entire restaurant is- it's Sal- in my opinion. Just watch what he does, that guy works his ass off and knows everything about everything, is kind to the customers and knows the dishes inside and out... he is a gem. Now for the food... Funke either loves his food really salty or we just have very sensitive palates but literally EVERYTHING we ordered was really salty. Like, so salty we couldn't enjoy the food itself because the salt took away from the food. But the squash blossoms were good (they should be salty) and the bread was also good if you wipe off the salt. Three of us found everything else was over the top salty. Underneath the salt, I can see how the food is good. Not amazing, dream about the dishes good, but good. Chef himself was there that night so I had hoped for a far superior experience than my time at Mother Wolfe (which I also didn't love) and sadly, aside from the awesome service, very chic atmosphere, amazing drinks and celebrity sightings, I still wasn't impressed. They kindly sent out a little sweet - cookies and chocolates. We didn't hear what they were (espresso truffle and cinnamon pine nut cookie) and I have a pine nut allergy so after eating the cookie, I realized it was pine nuts and fun times for me... I got to leave our dinner with a swollen tongue and got to enjoy the next two days dealing with that aftermath. I still took pictures of the chef and restaurant before I left (gotta rally for you yelpers)! If this is the best Funke has to offer, I am sad to say, this is another LA hot spot that will be like brand new sneakers, once they're worn in, there's nothing special about them anymore. read more

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Wow from the moment you arrive at the restaurant. It's is a Beautiful restaurant and convenient for shopping. Service: Impeccable. However I'll have to admit that having someone know the sommelier was a plus. Everyone was very attentive form the time you arrive to the time you leave. Food: Wow just wow - I prefer this place to Mother Wild hands down, although I truly enjoy Felix. Eva Funke pulled all the stops for this place and the wine list is something to rave about and the cocktails looked great, but I can't speak to that. This is probably the best pasta place in Los Angeles, but the steak and fish were also cooked to perfection and do not miss out on the dessert. Ambiance: The place was packed on a Saturday night, but acoustics were perfect. Parking: Valet was not convenient - take a Lyft. read more

We had a great night at Funke! The food was delicious and the vibe was perfect! The service and the pacing of the food needed a bit of work but they just opened so nbd. The cocktail menu was super fun and the drinks were balanced and quite strong. I highly recommend, it's also a great date spot. I absolutely love pasta and the menu had so many different varieties to choose from. Can't wait to go back. read more

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I have to say that Funke is now one of my most favorite restaurants in LA now. But to be fair, I still haven't had Motherwolf and Felix which are definitely on my list of places to try. It's just getting a reservation at any of Chef Funke's joints is a feat in itself. First of all the restaurant is gorgeous. Not extremely huge but there is a top floor and rooftop bar which I haven't had a chance to peek at yet. Everything is modern with clean lines and roomy with the tall ceilings. It's neat having the pasta chefs in the fishbowl room to see their amazing works of art and all their snazzy tools that I would love to have in my home kitchen. The service is top tier and not snobby at all considering the area. Devon the sommelier was so fun to talk to and she set up a pretty great wine list with a variety of bottles, high and low to choose from. But of course, the scene stealers at Funke are the dishes. We seriously wanted to order the whole menu but had to show some restraint. We loved all the pastas. OMG. Sooooo good. We skipped on the pizza because well, pasta is Chef Funke's specialty. I mean he wrote a book on it which I now own and hope to learn from. Loved the crudo and salads too. The Sfincione was delightful but to me it was very similar to a loaf of focaccia. I feel to make the most of your meal you should skip the bread and try everything else. But for that first meal definitely order it to try it at least once. Funke is definitely one of those restaurants you dream of going back to. I just hope they loosen up their slots a little more because not everyone wants to eat at 5 or 9:45 pm. I feel they save their seats for the VIPs which kinda sucks but is pretty common for hot restaurants especially in Beverly Hills. Oh well. I'll keep trying. read more

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Classy Italian restaurant, delicious food and excellent service. Everything we had was delicious. read more

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Nothing but goodness. The ricotta-stuffed zucchini blossoms and Neapolitan-style pizzas are just unforgettable. It's a real a temple to the chef, but he was actually working in the kitchen when we went. be prepared to pay up but know it will be worth it. read more

This restaurant is just insane. We started with the squash blossoms, eggplant arancini, and focaccia (pro tip, try to save most of the focaccia to dip in various leftover sauces throughout the night). Those apps were practically a religious experience. Then, Chef Cole whipped up an insane pizza (one of their more popular ones I'm told, has squash blossoms and a pesto sauce on top). Every aspect of that pizza was top quality and delicious. We moved on to an assortment of pastas, I don't recall their names at this point but unsurprisingly they also blew us away. For dessert, go for the Panna Cotta, you won't regret it. Amazing food aside, the service is just something else at Funke. The waiters are just so fun/entertaining, and since it was my brother's 30th birthday they sent out dessert on the house. This place just knows how to make a night special and I'm so glad it's where we decided to spend my brother's special night. Oh, and it doesn't hurt when you have the endorsement of LA's celebrities... just a casual Monday night at Funke and not only was the restaurant packed but Mila Kunis/Ashton Kutcher were eating right by us, and later on in the night Gal Gadot stopped by to grab a bite too. read more

Funke - Dessert! Panna Cotta was our favorite (on the right) - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. The pizza, branzino, pesto pasta, burrata salad and blossoms were all great. All the items the waiter recommended were great read more

Had a great birthday dinner here with my girl. We were taken care of so well and the food was super good. They even gave me a mini chocolate cake at the end to celebrate. Reservations are hard for a reason! Pizza and pasta are a must (obviously) read more

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The service, I wouldn't even call it terrible. It was so underwhelming. Our server, Julio, didn't check on us once, never asked if we wanted another drink, never asked how anything tasted, never asked if we needed anything else - nothing. Food came out, he put down the check. The end. Terrible. read more

We have been dying to check out Evan Funke's new joint in Beverly Hills. Needless to say it's hard to get a reservation. We decided to show up right at 5 pm when they first open to see if we could sit at the bar. There was already a small line and things weren't looking great. When we got to the host and asked about bar seating, he said they were all taken for the night. He then said softly that he does have a table open and asked if we would prefer that instead. Ahem, hellssss yessss! That was such a kind offer and we were truly psyched. He confirmed with his manager and we were taken to the mezzanine and got seated at a booth. Now, onto the food. It's family style and meant to be shared. We ordered the puff pastry and shaved fennel salad to start. The puff pastry is so flakey and the cheese filling with onions are to die for. We followed that with Diavola pizza, Agnolotti and Prime Rib Eye Cap. Pizza and the steak are great, but the handmade agnolotti with roast gravy is heavenly! Everything was seasoned and cooked well. To end this epic meal, we had to order my favorite panna cotta for dessert. His version came with shaved ice on top, which was refreshing after a warm day out. By 6:30 pm as we were getting ready to leave, the restaurant was happening and pretty much all the tables were filled. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. Funke is definitely a great addition to the Beverly Hills restaurant scene and I cannot wait to go back again! read more

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After dining at Mother Wolf several times I was able to make the aquantance of the Manger and he was able to arrange a reservation for us and two friends at Funke, what a beautiful place, as have watched reviews on this place and I though I would make my own opinion, but sadly a lot of the same things that are on that menu are on this menu, we where hoping for something different not to say it's not good but different would have been better, one thing that is a little upsetting is the 4% wellness charge that when I asked our server they mentioned they don't know where that 4%, goes? After dinner we decided to head upstairs to the rooftop bar & lounge which our server said was no wait and to head straight up there, as we made our way up and sat down the hostess told us we had to put our names down and wait to be seated not to mention there where several tables wide open which was a little dissapointing, I am a firm believer in forming your own opinion so I would say go and evaluate this establishment for yourself. read more

Funke - Walkway to rooftop bar & lounge - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

We flew in from out of state to visit family & made reservations at Funke because we watched a documentary on Netflix on handmade pasta. The restaurant was great! The food and service was excellent. The drinks, food, and location was amazing. This restaurant is good for a special occasion, date night or hanging out with family & friends!!! The staff made us feel so welcome:) read more

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The service was excellent and the food was to perfection. We had reservations and they seated us upstairs in a booth near the back corner. I am 77 years old & with the lighting in that corner I was unable to read the menu, so our captain server told me to use the flashlight on my cell phone. Had the room been just a little brighter there would not have been a problem. Also when we were seated, the music was so loud I could not hear what the staff was saying & had to ask them to repeat several times. By our second course the music was turned down. Had the room been a little brighter there would & the music a little softer I would have given them 5 stars. read more

Finally!!! After a yr of trying to get a dinner reservation, I was able to get one to celebrate a friend's b day. It's a nice restaurant but they can do a much better job especially on the roof top area! Service is really good. The pasta dishes are delicious. However, it is too noisy! If you go with a large group, you won't be able to hear each other! I would definitely go back but with a much smaller group and try to go early so it won't be too crowded and noisy! read more

Love this place it's my go to but get some new hostesses ~ your current ones suck and are rude. It's very 2007 to have rude hostesses

SERVICE outstanding AMBIANCE slick, very Bev. Hills FOOD: 60 day Rib eye - great Gnocchi - good Squash Blossoms - very good Artichokes Giudia - dry, flavorless Mushroom Pizza w/ truffle - ok Pasta Cacio et Pepe - ok read more

Best Italian food In BH! Must try tomato salad it's incredible love the service and the different spaces to dine. Bar seating is fantastic so is roof top. My new favorite LA spot. read more

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The food is ok. Not spectacular or unique - just good. The place is loud, like, can't hear the person across the table kinds of loud, and when you start to adjust to the ambient volume, they whack the music up a little bit louder. It's pricey, but not out of line with the neighborhood. The wine list is so-so, but to sad fair, the somm team and wine service is really strong after you place your order. Corkage is a lame $75 per bottle with a max of two bottles. Basically, this is a barely better than average meal in a scene built to be seen. I don't recommend it, wouldn't choose to go there, but wouldn't hate going if a friend insisted we try it once in a while. Go somewhere else. read more

My feelings about my experience here are decidedly mixed. I dined here with a friend on a Tuesday night and we had a 8:30 PM reservation. We showed up a bit early, so we were told by the hostess to head upstairs for a drink and to come back down around our reservation time because our table wasn't ready yet. This wasn't a problem and we were happy to wait at the bar while our table was prepared. The rooftop bar was crowded, but this was in line with other reviews that mention how packed the restaurant can be, even on weeknights. When I got to the bar, the bartender just stared at me, so safe to say it felt a bit awkward saying "uhhh can I place an order". He then asked, "well are you 21?" I said yes and but said that he was welcome to check. When he saw that I was of age, he tried to turn it in to a "you look young" joke. I understand that people would like those of us who appear younger than our stated age to take this as a compliment, but I have yet to encounter another 30 year old woman who enjoys being taken for a delinquent teenager. My advice to the bartenders would be either ask to see ID or don't, but refrain from commenting on a person's appearance. When we went back downstairs to check in with the hostess, we were told that the party occupying our table had paid, but they were slow to rise. It took more than half an hour after our reservation time for us to be seated. They did offer us a complementary glass of champagne for our wait and checked in with us regularly. The staff is professional, and I appreciated that, but the long wait certainly dampened the experience. We were seated at the table directly in front of the kitchen, which we were told was the "best seat in the house." We did get to see Evan Funke working that night, so that was a pleasant surprise. Our server arrived quickly to tell us about the menu, offer to translate, provide recommendations, and inform us of the items that were unavailable. He did well to give us space when we needed it, and arrived promptly when we were ready to order. We ordered the dressed lettuce, short rib meatballs, Orecchiette, and the Busiate pasta. All were pleasant, and tasted exactly how I would expect those dishes to taste. The hand made pastas were beautiful and cooked to perfect texture. I have to say, I expected to be "wowed" in flavor and/or presentation, and I was not. Sometimes "as expected" is just fine from a restaurant, but it's always delightful to leave a new place surprised by the chef's interpretation of a menu and excited for what you will discover on the next visit. I left feeling like the whole experience was "fine". The space is beautiful and I could certainly see myself returning in the future, but probably after a visit to Mozza or Chi Spacca first. read more

A great addition to the Funke group. Beautiful space, and similar great food that you'd expect from his other restaurants. Comes with a level of pretension, but can't tell if that's from the staff or from the clientele, but who cares when it's that good? They said the pizza dough is different from his other restaurants, but I couldn't tell a huge difference. The Panzanella is always spectacular, his and Nancy Silverton's are literally the best I've ever had and I order it anywhere I see it on a menu. Pasta is always on point. His desserts have never been my favorite, though, so the Torta Di Cioccolato was about what I expected, which wasn't amazing. The highlight was the Napoli cocktail. So freaking flavorful, well-balanced. Literally a perfect martini-style drink, loved it. There are 3 areas, the downstairs, middle dining, and rooftop. They all seemed great to me, so can't really go wrong. The rooftop is a different, limited menu though. I still prefer Mother Wolf honestly, then Felix would come next, but it's nice to have a Funke restaurant in BH. And that rooftop bar will kill during the summer, so excited for that. read more

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The food was beyond delicious! The only thing was that they didn't bring our fish at the same time as pasta. We had a friend who couldn't eat pasta so she had to wait. They were very nice and ended up comping the fish. Would go again! Vibes and good food. read more

Just wanted to thank funke for a great experience. I don't get to eat fancy food often but I got to today. I really took in the food and appreciate the craft the chef put into everything. It was a nice time for me to just sit back, meditate on the food, and enjoy my time. Thank you! read more

Amazing experience at Funke. The restaurant was full on a Friday night but we were promptly seated at a spacious booth. Very nice ambiance and not too noisy. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and answered all our food questions thoroughly. Our food selections were very tasty and none of them disappointed. Everything was perfect, the food, drinks, service, room setting. Will definitely return. Upon leaving we checked out the rooftop. Was packed with drinkers and diners having a merry time. read more

Really great food!!! Somewhat pricey for Italian but I think it's worth it still. Parking is kind of not great

Food was classic Roman-style dishes accompanied by a funky modern ambience. The service is a little too efficient--multiple bussing staff came to my table and took away bigger plates with food still on them, transferring the food to small and inconveniently shaped dishes. Delish, but I felt slightly rushed. read more

Another jewel in the crown of chef Evan Funke Was lucky to get a resy on day 3 of opening. The space is beautiful. The staff from the moment you arrive to your last interaction, is impeccable. And the food doesn't disappoint. The pastas are top notch. I honestly don't know how I can eat pasta anywhere else after this. Produce is so fresh & tasty, like it was just picked from the garden. This proves that with an understanding of true Roman food, less is more. Simplicity & top quality ingredients make this an experience to remember. Loved the homage to the Nonnas that influenced some of the items on the menu. Thanks to all that made us feel like family, Derrick, Janna & so many other names that I forgot. Thanks for a wonderful evening. We didn't make it to the rooftop bar but were invited back for a tour at sunset to take in the view. Looking forward to taking you up on that read more

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First, you need to set your location on your instagram, so you can be tagged! Haha Valet parking is in the back alley between N Canon and N crescent for $15. A vertex from 76 extends to the area, so it is very bright and gives you the fancy vintage-ish feeling at the valet drop off even if it is in the back alley. Prime area but remote enough. Nice building and enough signs to take you to the front door. First impression entering the restaurant wasn't the best as there were over 10 people already waiting in the front which gives you an idea you would have to wait as well. We had to wait for about 15-20mins after our reservation time. Though I kind of understood after all as we stayed our visit for about 2 hours ourselves enjoyably... The wait gives you time to look around like pasta bar and the front bar which was fun and beautiful. Loved how everything, literally every little thing, was branded. Matches to the soaps and ice. They make sure you are at Funke. Food was just beyond great one after another. The service is top notch. They make sure you are comfortable and taken care of every second of your stay. We ordered 7 plates including dessert, and never have they ever crowded our table. Upon request, the first set of new plates and silverwares were given, then they were changed 4 times total after that at their service, if not 5. We were checked on enough and it was not to the point you are bothered at all. You don't feel like you are uncomfortablly watched, but you are watched. You can tell they are very professional and take pride in their job, which makes your stay and food taste even better. I cannot wait to go back to try other things on the menu! It will just be very hard to decide on what to drop off of what we had on this visit to try other things on the menu next... read more

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Not impressed with the food . Everything was just ok but nothing wowed me . I ordered their mixed green salad and fennel salad . The cheese on the fennel salad was so overpowering , I regretted ordering it . The green salad was basic , light and simple . They had a lemon pizza which was interesting but I didn't like the combo of lemon on pizza . It was a white , thin pizza with lemon . Some parts of the lemon were bitter and it wasn't my jam. The only thing I did like was the off-menu truffle pasta they offered but it cost $130 because of the shaved white truffles on top and so not worth it for the portion you get . The seating on the second floor was so jam packed and claustrophobic . I would come back just to have drinks at the rooftop bar but would not come back to dine . read more

Funke - Lemon pizza - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

The food here is amazing, I had pasta he had duck pasta! Our waiter was named Derrick (same as my date) he was great with the recommendations 10/10. We were seated upstairs in a booth and this was the best seat. I loved the way you could see the pasta being hand made downstairs. I didn't make it to the rooftop, I will definitely be back for the great food and vibes. read more

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Funke has such a great rooftop bar/lounge area that you can get a cocktail while you wait for a table! This is a great spot but make sure you have a reservation because they are almost always booked out. It is such a fun vibe, epitome of Beverly Hills glam. The food is good, but not many gf options available. read more

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Very festive atmosphere - we were there on a Tuesday night and it was ALIVE. Had drinks in the foyer when we arrived (early) and the bartender topped off our Champagne when he heard it was our anniversary - very gentlemanly. Sat on second level barricaded in by two huge parties of 20, but despite the noise level in the room ("rambunctious") we were able to hear each other at a two-top. Service was good and attentive, food came out promptly (not too fast, not too slow). Everything is rich rich rich and SALTY but we enjoyed everything we ordered. Cacio e Pepe probably our favorite. Probably too expensive for an ordinary night out but happy to pay a markup for a special occasion. read more

I had dined @ Mother Wolf, one of chef Funke's other restaurants & had a great experience. Not so at Funke which was a major disappointment on every level. All our dishes were heavily over salted, the service was pushy, overbearing and condescending rather than gracious, we asked to sit side by side were told that wasn't possible yet a table sat open next to us the entire time we were there. Wine is under poured so you feel like your glass is light vs great service ( think Hillstone Group restaurants) where a waiter simply tops off your glass discreetly if you're towards the latter part of your meal which is such a wonderful touch and always rewarded. Chef Funke was in the house but unlike Wolfgang Puck who understands the value and importance of the client experience doesn't understand or value the practice of interacting with clients , welcoming them or interacting with them to make them feel appreciated. even though they may be repeat guests like us who have dined at his restaurant's at least seven times. The whole atmosphere is you should be happy to be allowed to dine here not we are so happy you are giving us your business & what can we do to make it special & memorable so A) you'll come back B) you'll tip well , C) you'll tell all your friends. The steak while good quality was $70 and a SMALL portion, the pasta sauce chef is known for was bland only flavored by a lot of salt, artichokes $36 and are Much cheaper and better flavor wise @ Pizzana. There is a 4% supplement employee wellness charge on your bill which you aren't told about nor asked if you mind paying which is nervy. I told the restaurant we were celebrating a birthday & after the seating fiasco they said we'll make a note it's a birthday so I expected a service turnaround with them sending over a desert, or singing or a well wish but nothing .. crickets. A lost opportunity to turn a experience around. The whole point after just returning from Italy & France where service is so gracious , tips are not expected but follow the tradition of being for exceptional service which I'm so happy to provide when the case is so .. is that Funke and LA have lost the civility of dining out & forgotten that with out the customer there wouldn't be any restaurant/ business. Epic fail on this meal!! read more

Old school opulence with modern Italian food that will wow your tastebuds! My wife and I recently had my birthday dinner here and were lucky to find a reservation. From the start everyone was very welcoming and the waiter was extremely informative. We asked for his recommendations and we couldn't stop as dish after dish was a hit for us. We started with the focaccia Sficione in Bianco, the pillowy perfectly plush bread was melt in your mouth delicious with a very nice herb and sal seasoning on top. Next we moved onto another recommendation of our waiter which was the Insalata di Finocchi, the fennel and apple salad had tons of flavor and was very delicious. As someone who doesn't eat salads hardly at all, I ate every last bit of this one! After our salad we ordered two pastas, the Orecchiette and the Tagliatelle. Both were very delicious! Lastly, we finished with the citrus La meringata which was extremely delicious. We are every last nite of all our dishes and left with our stomachs twice the size without one bit of regret. read more

Funke......... Great food!..... Impeccable Service! Invested and professional staff! Grateful, Dr. Levi Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Los Angeles, CA read more

This place is great. We ordered the bread, fried squash blossoms, pizza amalfitana, and the tagliatelle bologna. The pizza is completely underrated. For a restaurant that showcases its handmade pastas (also very good), it's pizza really stole the show. My date chose the pizza which was a white pie with Meyer lemons (not a dish I would typically order). I was blown away but the incredible balance of the dish. The bitterness of the lemon rind was balanced perfectly by the sweet lemon flesh, onions, and savory mozzarella. The tagliatelle was probably the most tended pasta I've ever had. Eat bite had the perfect proportion of pasta to sauce. Well done!!!!! The portions were just right, not too much but not too little. After dinner, we headed up to the rooftop bar for a drink. The drinks are overpriced, but very creative and tasty. This restaurant really exceeds expectations with its service as well. Once seated, there's a small army of staff members that do all possible to make eating there a true dining experience. read more

Funke - Pizza Almalfitana - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Perfect spot for date night. It can be a tough reservation to get, so make sure to get on Resy and have them notify you. Although a romp through yelp will tell you that you can simply walk-in, I'm not one for that. The artichokes were delicious as a starter and the lemon pasta was my fave. Wander up to the rooftop for a sunset apéritivo. 10/10 will be coming back. For desert, we headed to the Beverly Hills hotel for the chocolate soufflé and a couple of glasses of red wine, but more on that later. read more

Funke - The artichoke starter. Aren't they pretty enough to put in a vase? - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

The decor and ambience are impeccable, my wife and I decided to come early and enjoy the rooftop bar. The joint was bumpin', I had a martini and she had a mescal cocktail, both were exquisite. We also snacked on a sfincione, which was beyond perfect. The service was top notch the entire night. Unfortunately, that's where it all stopped. When you plan, and pay for fine cuisine, you expect to be impressed. The arancino and polpette were what you'd expect as the norm. The fungi pizza was basically inedible it was so salty... the dough was dry and burnt. The orecchiette pasta was so salty and spicy we took a few bites, and gave up. We wrapped up with the chocolate tort, that was basically a Sysco package. Save yourself your hard earned $500, and find somewhere else, Funke is so far off the mark, it's borderline egregious. read more

Loved the food. Service was great! Didn't love the atmosphere. It's very bright in there for a dinner restaurant.

Try their flower blossom appetizer. Cozy high end environment. Might get caught by paparazzi outside but it's a great restaurant