My review has been long overdue. Had been to Osteria La Buca at least a dozen time's within the…read morepast year. Their food has been delicious, always Consistent, service is wonderful. Place is impeccably clean. Love their open kitchen, it's so neat to see their chefs working hard and diligently to make their food delicious. I love their slushy drink, so refreshing and tasty. It's not on the menu so you have to ask for it. Love their octopus appetizer (super tender, melt in my mouth), fried artichokes (light and airy) and squid ink seafood pasta. Their tiramisu has pieces of chocolate's, oh so delicious!!

This review is a long time coming but I wanted to see first if the restaurant would right their…read morewrong...they did not. I made a reservation for Easter Brunch through OpenTable for me and my son. We got there about five minutes before our reservation at noon and the hostess told us to wait outside until they were open. Not a problem. HOWEVER, she never came back out to get us once they were open which was my first red flag because she left us waiting about 10 minutes past our reservation time. I go back inside to ask if we were going to be seated for our reservation and she asks under what name...mind you I was there before opening so she already had my name and time for reservation before no one else was there yet. The food itself was great but our service was absolutely terrible. We weren't checked on throughout the meal (again the restaurant was NOT crowded) and after completing our meal I realized the hostess deleted my reservation. For those who use OpenTable you know you get points for every completed reservation. I reached out privately to management first about my overall experience to hopefully rectify the issue. I wasn't looking for any incentives but that they at least train their wait staff better and resubmit my reservation in the system so I could both redeem my points and leave a review. It never happened. In an economy where everything is expensive just stepping outside I really value good service as well as good food. If the food is great but service is terrible I will never go back and this is that spot. Discrimination shows up in different ways and I will not patronize a business who blatantly does not show all of their customers the same level of respect and service. Posted pictures so you know I'm not a hater...food was great. Service was absolutely not it lol.

This restaurant was highly recommended by my friend who orders here regularly. On my birthday my…read moreson said that he'll treat me for dinner so we went here last Friday night. We found parking in the back area and as soon as we entered we were greeted by the staff. My son ordered Pollo Siciliana and I got the farfalle al Salmon. I also got a glass of Pinot Grigio which is actually good. They give you a complimentary bread and an olive dip. I love the warm bread and the olive dip that comes with it is a welcome change from the ordinary. I enjoyed my pasta and the sauce is really rich and creamy. My son's pasta is good if you like tomato-based and not cream based sauce. My favorite is when they give you a complimentary tiramisu dessert. We were even given extra slices to take home. That's a nice touch that will certainly make us go back for more. They have a few tables and I would say it's a good place for a casual meet up or for families.

My son and I have been talking about trying this place for about 2 weeks now and we finally came in…read morefor dinner tonight. We parked in one of their 3 parking spots in the back and entered through the rear entrance. We were greeted by Aya who mentioned they were having some plumbing problems so we needed to sit in the front section of the restaurant. The place is pretty small and compact, with about 10 tables. It's family owned and been around for 25 years. The prices are pretty affordable for the portion sizes. Not much ambiance or decorations, but there was some nice Italian music playing overhead and some Christmas decorations that are apparently hung up year-round. Both Thomas and Aya waited on us and they were both pleasant and kind with nice smiles. Thomas quickly brought out some waters along with their complimentary focaccia that came with olive tapenade. The bread tasted old and stale and wasn't warm, but I liked the tapenade. Surprisingly, we were never asked if we wanted anything else to drink and also never got refills on our waters until I had to ask for one. I ordered the Italian salad with dressing on the side and I asked if the carrots that came in the salad were cooked or raw, since I don't like raw carrots. Aya happily suggested that they can cook me some carrots separately and bring them on the side, which is what they did. Even though the carrots were not really cooked that well, the gesture was still greatly appreciated. Other than that, all the ingredients were very fresh and the dressing was LIGHT, just how I like it. For our entrèes, I got the Pollo Della Cassa which came with chicken breast and mushrooms baked with mozzarella cheese, served on pasta with Alfredo sauce. ($24.95), with an add-on of shrimp (+$3.00 for 3 shrimps). I also asked for light sauce, not too soupy, and that's exactly how it was prepared. The food was piping hot, very fresh, and delicious. My son ordered the Pollo Limone ($24.95) that came with grilled chicken breast with lemon sauce on mushroom risotto. He was not the biggest fan of his food but still ate all of it. He also asked if he could get a side of veggies and they gladly brought out a medley of sautéed broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. We were not charged for the side of veggies and also the salad, which was very generous of them. To end the meal, you get a small complimentary square of Tiramisu which is a nice little treat. The customer service is truly the best part of this restaurant and you can tell that there is a lot of love involved here. They really care about their guests and want you to feel happy and satisfied. Due to some minor ticks here and there, I think I am going to stick with 4 stars overall. The restaurant was clean but just kind of unpleasant. You could also smell the bleach right when you walk in and sometimes the smell would waft through the air. It was also really hot in the restaurant and I don't think the A/C was working. They have one bathroom for each gender and they were very clean. I also asked for some change to leave cash for the tip, but Thomas told me they didn't have any cash in the restaurant. How can that be? Thank you Spumoni, Aya, Thomas, and the chefs. Will I return? Maybe, maybe not.

I have become a regular at Il Tramezzino and I will never stop raving about it. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everything on the menu is good and always delivers. The salmon salad is my personal favorite and I order it constantly, but the avocado toast deserves its own moment. I brought a friend recently who said "avocado toast always tastes the same" -- and I told her not here. She understood immediately on her first bite. It is bursting with flavor in a way that has no business being as good as it is. I mean, it's bread, avocado, some cheese, fresh basil.... but it SINGS! The desserts are delicious, the server recommendations are genuinely solid (they actually know the menu and steer you right), and the service overall is warm and attentive. Special shoutout to Miles, who is always a joy and makes you feel genuinely welcomed every time. The space is small with both indoor and outdoor seating, but that's part of the charm -- it feels less like a restaurant and more like going over to a friend's house for dinner. They take real care of you here, attentive, superior, friendly service. If you haven't been, go. And when you get there, order the avocado toast -- even if you think you've had good avocado toast before. You haven't had this one. But seriously, anything you order will be great! Easy street parking and during the day for lunch they have a valet just next to Voyage et Cie (shop next door) that's reasonably priced.

my favoruite samdwiches in town! I just love every bite of…read moreit! Last time I ordered catering from them! My co-workes were all so happy to try their delicious salads and paninis!

Pizza Wagon of Brooklyn is the best pizza in California. You want a Brooklyn NY slice? Come here…read more Their prices are for the people. Their product is made with love, care, and effort. Best recipes for a pizza shop around. Small Family owned business. They employ many people of the community. Bless them and their incredible pizza! Making the community proud!

If you are from Boston and environs like Rosemary and I am, or from New York City, you know what…read morepizza is supposed to be like. Thin crust that is very flavorful, good sauce, not too much cheese, just enough, not that deep dish stuff that midwestern people think is pizza but is something else entirely. When I first moved here, you could not get the real deal, it was disappointing. Then the grandson of Regina's Pizza in the north End opened up the Pizza Connection is Canoga Park and it was really good. He opened a bunch of other locations but over time, not sure why, the pizza just wasn't as good. My child Emily Asher Kellis disagrees, still loves it, but she was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, so what does she really know about pizza. After trying a bunch of different "New York City" pizza joints that were just ok, we found Santino's NY Pizza in Sherman Oaks and were very happy with it, authentic East Coast pizza. Well last week I discovered they went out of business. Oh no, what were we going to do? So I researched and found there was a place in Sherman Oaks called The Pizza Wagon of Brooklyn, only two locations, here and in Brooklyn and people said it was the real deal. Tonight we tried it, and you know what, it might just be even better. Santino's sauce had a slight sweetness to it that we liked that this doesn't but the sauce is good, and the crust is even more flavorful and they are a bit more liberal with the olive oil usage, which true East Coasters love while I am told that most health conscious Southern Californians do not. Anyway, we are quite happy that we can continue to get our pizza craving satisfied when we just gotta have some slices.

Please please come here!!!…read more We came an hour before closing literally not expecting great service, but man did they go above and beyond and were very welcoming!!!! Breana was our order taker which she was super friendly and gave me order recommendations which helped lot!! The chef also gave us complimentary fries which was super nice!! Pizza was so fresh! They also had the World Cup game on which was so cool to watch, definitely felt at home!

I got the Meat Lover's pizza from here for a quick lunch break. There was a lot of pepperoni and…read moresausage on it. The meat was pretty salty. I like that somehow this pizza was less oily than a standard pizza. Overall I'd say this pizza was mid though as I've had better. But it wasn't unpleasant to eat. The mozzarella sticks were pretty much standard too in terms of mozzarella sticks. I felt like it wasn't that good for the price. I had to wait 20-25 minutes because they're made fresh to order, which is good they do but I was a bit regretting it while waiting a while. They also don't charge my slice also, just by the pie. There's back parking but it was shared with other businesses so it was super full. Definitely hard to get parking!! So be aware

"Hey mambo, no more mozzarella Hey mambo, mambo Italiano…read moreTry an enchilada with a fish baccala" Jessica greeted us with a big smile and sat us in back at the bar. It's not very big inside with a few tables. The bar wraps around the entire room. Our server Aliza was very attentive and friendly. From the bar you have a full view of the kitchen..."Teamwork" comes to mind while watching the entire kitchen staff work together...UOVO is known for their pasta...flown in from Italy...fresh and delicious! We ordered the Pomodoro, Arrabbiata, & Tagliatelle in truffle sauce. SOOOOOO good. I treated myself to a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc. *3 Tasting Menus Available - feeds 2 @$35per person (includes an appie, 3 pastas & dessert) Worth checking out *Very dark inside *Parking in the lot is free for 90 mins. *Located next to Tocoya @The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

All right - let's start by saying I love UOVO in general. Been to the location in Pasadena and in…read moreMarina del Rey multiple times and was never disappointed. Service is great, food is fabulous in general consider the price and I love the interior and ambience. Couple of things disappointed me this time... 1. We sat at the bar and we felt a bit rushed, the server literally asked to take away one of the plates before we even started! The restaurant was not super busy at the time so not sure why they were "rushing us". 2. The tiramisu... again this is not my first time at Uovo although it is the first time I visited the Studio City spot; there was something off with the Tiramisu to the point that my friend and I did not even finish the dessert. There was a chocolate fudge thing on top as you can see in the picture that was way too much and way too overwhelming. Could not taste the coffee at all. The cream was very heavy... Other than that the pasta is always top notch, so I will definitely give them another try sometime soon!

I've never actually eaten at Gino's East, and I've only been to the restaurant once for pickup…read morebefore Postmates and Uber Eats delivered to our area. The place is located on Riverside Dr., and I found parking on the street. I don't think it gets too busy to the point where you can't park on the street, and I'm not sure if they have a parking lot in the back, but you should be fine on Riverside Dr. I was greeted by a man up front who asked for my order and checked to see if it was ready. As he went to check on my order, I got a glimpse of the restaurant, and straight to the left is a bar area with a tv and the place has that old school pizza parlor vibe with dark tones that really set the mood. I'll definitely have to come back and eat there to get the full experience. When the guy came back, I paid and went back to my car, where you'll find most people who come here. Once my order was received, I rushed back home to get these bad boys cut up for the fights! I usually go with a few 12" pies, including the option of spinach margaritas for the vegetarians, Gino's Supreme, and the Meaty Legend. Sometimes we'll get the hot wings, French fries, and mozzarella sticks for the kids because I noticed they don't really like this style of deep dish pizza. It's sauce-heavy with a lot of mozzarella cheese, and the crust is a bit different from what they are used to. However, we love it, and I must admit, I'm a huge meat person, but I think the spinach margarita may be the tastiest one out of the bunch! Anyway, these are a bit expensive, but they're the real deal. Overall, if you're looking for some Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, Gino's will get you there. I haven't had a bad experience yet, and it's our go-to for our fight night parties. OOOOC 4.5 out of 5 Afros

The food is excellent, but what sets Gino's East apart from any other place is the people. The…read moreservice is excellent. The restaurant inside is intimate, but also fun and has a great menu. It's a slice of what makes Chicago great without having to leave Southern California. Also, everyone is lovely, but should out to Michael B who is the kindest and most considerate person I think I've ever met. Gino's East has it all. But if you go, remember good pizza can take some time so manage your expectations and be nice to the staff. Everyone is hardworking and dedicated to making your experience great!

So last week I ordered and requested a delivery via DoorDash for GG's food house, and…read moresimultaneously my order got canceled about an hour later! So I called the owner and he told me he doesn't take orders in advance, Which personally I always do that forecast my orders a week in advance, so I don't have to worry about it and get it delivered at work Well, I guess I'll never order from him again I didn't even taste his food and just got canceled on the spot

You had best eat here soon, before the critics and the masses find this place, and turn it into a…read moremad house. GG will call you sir or ma'am when you come in the door, and if you ask him very nicely he will tell you that he is Armenian, and that he started this place after being unable to control the quality of the result at a pizza chain. If you pay further attention to him, and read the menu carefully, and you scan past all the American style pizza, you will see that there are a few Armenian dishes down at the bottom of the menu. Now here's where you do yourself a solid. You order yourself the traditional Armenian mkhlu, and a Georgian temouri. Yes I know you can't pronounce these, but GG is polite and will not correct you. The mkhlu is a delicately spiced tomato omelet from his homeland, with lots of cilantro and paprika and delicate spices; and the tamouri is a very thin pizza with meat and cheese, again with incredible delicate spicing. There are certainly more expensive restaurants in LA, but I'm telling you from the bottom of my Yelp Elite status, that GG's tiny, clean little hole in the wall, is the best restaurant in Los Angeles right now.