Margaret was amazing! She took such great care of our group for a birthday and gave excellent…read moreservice. Thanks for making the night feel special for our friend who flew in from NYC!

We had reservations for bar seating, which I honestly recommend because you get to watch the chefs…read morecook! The service was top notch and everything was just perfect. The food was amazing and it was such a cozy vibe. We ended up getting the Sweet corn agnolotti, Spicy pomodoro, steamed mussels and hamachi crudo The Sweet corn agnolotti tasted so refreshing with the charred corn with crème fraiche. The spicy pomodoro was my favorite on the menu! Definitely as must try the truffle was very subtle but all the flavors with the basil and chili it created such a good balance where the flavors aren't too overwhelming. The hamachi crudo was my favorite small bite. The fish was fresh and the pear on top made it so yummy! Good balance between sweet and savory. The steamed mussels almost tasted close to pizza because of the spices. Paired perfectly with the bread Overall, this place is a definite must try. I can't wait to come back home

came here for my best friend's birthday celebration. the food was amazing and delicious, just right…read moreportions and very tasty :) strongly recommend the squid ink pasta and caesar salad. the ambience was great, a little dim and romantic. the bathroom was clean as well. staff was very welcoming and nice. although they did mess up our reservation time by 30 mins.

We've been going to Bestia for 12 years. We've made friends with their bartenders. The host…read morehugs my wife every time we arrive. We went for her birthday and way over ordered because she wanted to try some extra things. She didn't have room for dessert and the meal ended. I felt like it was a Cheapo move to not give her a small scoop of ice cream or something and stick a candle in it as they knew it was her birthday. It would have cost them 50 cents to be a decent host. The food is great - that just felt like they dropped the ball.

I returned again when I was assured....For those of us "in the know" we can still order their super…read moredelicious Funghi Pinsa. Just tell the waiter you want to order their "Original Funghi Pinsa". ....It's so amazingly good! Also had the Salted Caramel Ganache Tart. OMG so good! Loved it

3.5/5 Solid Italian Spot…read more - BABY GEM LETTUCE CAESAR (4/5) Solid caesar salad. Fresh and flavorful. - POLPO AL CAVOLFIORE (4/5) Well cooked octopus... very tender. I don't like olives and didn't mind this. - BURRATA PAPPA AL POMODORO (3/5) The simplest option on the menu and I wish it had more wow maybe with some whole cherry tomatoes mixed in or big fresh slices. - CARBONARA PINSA (2.5/5) I think they are famous for these flatbread pizza dishes but I found the bread a bit too hard (+ greasy ) and not enough cheese to make up for the lack of sauce. - TIRAMISU (3/5) standard I walked in on a weekday night for a seat at the bar and didn't wait long for two people. Street parking if you are willing to walk a block otherwise valet.

The service was excellent! ( Special thanks to Tube ) . The…read morestaff was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience very enjoyable. The only downside was that the tables were placed very close together, which made it feel a bit crowded and reduced privacy. Other than that, everything was great.

Michael G. was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure our table had everything we…read moreneeded without ever being overbearing. He had a great attitude, answered our questions, and made the whole dining experience even better. Excellent service from start to finish, I'd be happy to be seated in his section again.

I came here specifically for the uni pasta, and it definitely did not disappoint! The pasta was…read morecooked perfectly and coated in a rich, creamy sauce that had a nice savory sweetness from the uni. The uni on top was the perfect finishing touch--creamy, buttery, and full of that ocean flavor you want from a good uni dish. The portion was also pretty generous, and I loved how the sauce clung to every strand of pasta. It's definitely a heavier dish, but if you're a fan of uni and creamy pasta, this is a must-try! The presentation was simple but appetizing, the host was super friendly and the warm atmosphere made it a nice spot for a relaxed meal. Definitely coming back for the uni pasta! It was Creamy, rich, and packed with uni flavor!

This place is small but the waiting wasn't too bad. Never…read morehad Japanese pasta cuisine. So I can't compare it to anything else or another restaurant. Very creamy sauce. Loved the pairing of the nori to top of the pasta. It gave it a nice hint of salt and seaweed flavor. I got the mentai pasta.

Amazing Amazing Food! best Italian in DTLA. Branzino is the best! Along with salads, pastas, and…read moretiramisu

So glad I chose to make reservations to dine at Settecento. Made reservation on Saturday for 6…read morebefore I saw their happy hour ends at 6 so dialed it back to 5 to bring in 2 friends for their birthdays who thought we were coming in to celebrate something else :) We basically ordered everything off the happy hour menu. I got the okura old fashioned because that's what they're known for, and wanted to see how this differs from a regular told fashioned. Was smooth but could have been a tad stronger. All in all glad we cake here instead of a pretentious spot with a long wait. This place gaf good, chill vibes walking distance from hotel and is enjoyed by locals. The wagyu sliders and mussels were my favs. Pizza was okay. Bruschetta was good. The Italian gelato my friends got were so smooth.

Best pasta ever!!! The vodka pasta seriously still lives in my dreams. It was sooo creamy,…read moreflavorful, and addicting. It was easily my favorite thing we ordered! I would come back just for this pasta alone. The tiramisu was chef's kiss So light, creamy, and the perfect way to end the meal. I lovedddd everything! The garlic bread came out hot and fluffy, but I do wish it had a little more garlic butter. Still yummy though! The chicken parm was good, but I didn't think there was anything super special about the flavor. I'd probably skip it next time and just get more pasta... Also, the decor is SO sweet and charming! Every table had its own little vase of fresh flowers, which was such a cute touch and made the whole place feel cozy and intimate. Overall, such a cute spot with AMAZING pasta. The vodka pasta + tiramisu combo is a MUST!!! Parking is either street or at a near by lot; it wasn't too expensive though!

Came on a Monday as soon as it opened to put down my name since all reservations were booked up…read more Was able to secure a 6:00PM spot! I had heard great things about Donna's so I was ok with waiting. Our server was really nice, she let us know that this was meant to be family-style and that we should order 4-6 dishes for two people. We started off with the meatballs and garlic bread. The meatballs were great, came with a tomato sauce, no complaints here. The waitress had recommended we get the garlic bread to go with the meatballs since they came by themselves. The garlic bread was garlicky indeed, though I found the ends to be pretty hard. I wouldn't recommend it. We also tried their gnocchi and fusilli a la vodka for their pasta. The fusilli was great, I realized it wasn't your typical spicy vodka sauce since it didn't have that kick. It was a pretty light sauce, fusilli was cooked very well. The truffle gnocchi looked really good when we got it. The server said we should mix it up as per the chef and then the dish lost a bit of that good appeal, but it still tasted good! I'm a big fan of gnocchi and no complaints with Donna's. Overall their pastas were pretty good. I was really looking forward to trying their chicken parm. Everyone seems to rave about it so we had to make sure to get it. I thought the breading and everything around the chicken was great, but the chicken itself was pretty rubbery and chewy. I was pretty disappointed since the pasta had given me high hope for their chicken parm. Maybe it was an off night, but I would say that this was pretty disappointing and not worth the hype. To end the night we tried the panna cotta since the server said it was the staff favorite dessert. Again, pretty good, not mind blowing. My favorites were definitely their pastas, the fusilli specifically. Everything else was pretty much not memorable. Was able to find free street parking around the corner, though they also have a paid lot.

The best pizza and pasta I've ever eaten in my 16 years of living life Also great n fun environment…read morewith music and good service!

Came here before seeing a show at the Pantages since it is so close. There is valet parking across…read morethe street. The entrance to this place is like a house that was converted to a restaurant, with some tables and the bar inside and two separate patios. The ambiance is quite relaxing. We opted to sit inside since it was hot outside. I ordered the chicken because I wanted protein which was pretty boring lemon chicken, would recommend the pizza and pasta instead . The short rib pasta was cooked perfectly and the right amount of cheesy and a little sweet. We were all so full after. Sangria and cocktails were all great as well. There is a $35 cake fee which I didn't mind because they cut and serve it for you, thought we did have to ask 3 different people for our cake and then ask again to have the leftovers boxed and given back to us. Otherwise, service was great. I'd come back for drinks and to try more pasta!