5 stars Antonio the owner was so nice and went out of his way to make us welcome. Their kitchen…read moreclosed at 3 but we were able to be served at 2:45 and never felt rushed. I had let him know that this was the time we could come in after a service we were attending and he was so welcoming. The food was as delicious and filling as well from the bread to pasta and pizza plus desserts. Highly recommend

Met some family members (8) here for dinner tonight. There was one other couple at the same time…read moreand many others had already ate and left- so we pretty much had the chef all to ourselves. Can I just say the best experience!!!The waitress asked us if we would prefer family style - the chef would cook whatever he wants off the menu and surprise us. We said sure !!! Wow everything he sent out was delicious!!!!!! We had watermelon green salad, bruschetta, la caprese, muscles, calamari, spaghetti bolognese, pesto gnocchi, linguine with clams, three different cooked steaks (medium, well-done, medium rare). We were very satisfied and happy with having done it family style. He came out to greet us afterwards and thanked us for coming in. We would definitely return. Everything was delicious and felt like we had walked into an Italian home and had dinner made for just us. Editing to add: when he was chatting with us he added that he made some things not on the menu because he could tonight. Also-Desserts were divine: tiramisu especially.

Had an amazing experience at Casalena! The food was absolutely delicious, the ambience was…read morebeautiful, and the overall atmosphere made for a really enjoyable evening. A special shoutout to our waitress, Vanessa. She was fantastic friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire meal. Her service really made the experience even better. Between the great food, beautiful ambience, and excellent service, Casalena definitely delivered. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely come back again!

This is our 2nd time going. Luckily we got the same server Zack. I highly suggest asking for his…read morearea. He is absolutely amazing. He has the best recommendations. He's friendly and just so fun to talk and joke with. The food is absolutely delicious. We had oysters, Greek salad, the salad with peaches (to die for) I had the vodka penne pasta with shrimp, so flavorfu!!!! I've had the braised short rib and that was delicious as well. The ambience is gorgeous! I highly recommend going, but make sure to ask for Zach!

It happened, and I was hopeful it would. I've been to this lovely, charming restaurant maybe 6…read moretimes now, every couple months since it first opened. Always really, really good. But every time it gets better -- and the trajectory had me imagining that this place might be special. And tonight it happened. It transcended from excellent to life changing. I just had two of the best plates of pasta I have ever eaten. I thought it might happen, which is why I kept going back. Wow. The Oxtail Cavatelli is something other worldly. It is literally perfect. Sublime. I will dream of this dish for the rest of my life. I can confidently say that the Pappardelle Bolognese is the best in the city. Pre-dinner bread bears a mention too: it's warmed (baked?) to order and is a little cause for celebrration. The restaurant itself looks like Jack's Bistro from Three's Company. IYKYK. I affectionately call this place Jack's Bistro. Jack would be proud. Bravo.

I've been to Vivi twice now and have loved it both times…read more The food is amazing and the service goes above and beyond. Highly recommend checking it out! I know I'll be going back again and again!

Always such a great experience any time I come here. The food is delicious and the staff is so…read morefriendly and professional. Thomas has been my server a couple times now and he always is a positive plus to my experience here. He knows exactly what to recommend, checks on you constantly, and is so kind! The truffle pasta and the panna cotta alle fragole are my absolute fave things on the menu!

First, i want to say that the restaurant is located in a beautiful area. Walking around the…read moreneighborhood was incredibly enjoyable and made the whole experience even better. when it comes to the restaurant itself, i honestly don't have enough words to describe how amazing it was i found out that the pasta is handmade rather than premade, and it's brought fresh from Italy every evening. That surprised me and made dining there even more special. The pasta i ordered was prepared with white wine. The portion looked a bit small at first, but it was very filling and absolutely delicious. I would also like to give special recognition to the manager. she was incredibly kind, welcoming, energetic, and made us feel comfortable throughout our visit. We were treated to a delicious pasta that wasn't yet on the menu, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I will definitely come back just for that pasta! Everything was excellent - the atmosphere, the people, the food, and the service. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. I would love to see more seafood pasta dishes added to the menu, and I can't wait to visit again.

Amazing food and a great atmosphere! Definitely coming back!…read moreThank you for yummy food and a great service! Grazie mille from the Artounians

This was the very first stop on my best friend's and my LA trip, and it was completely unplanned --…read morewe had just landed, we were so hungry, and we stumbled in. What a lucky accident, because this place was SO good. I loved their bread and the pasta was excellent. We also ordered lasagna to go for our LA native friend, and even he was raving about it, which felt like the real endorsement. The bartender was so nice too. We ended up striking up a whole conversation with him about Mexico City and LA, and he was so friendly that he sent us a dessert on the house! It was delicious as well, and just made the whole experience feel special. Thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant, and the leftovers tasted great too. Highly recommend!

This was my third time dining at this wonderful restaurant, and it continues to impress me every…read morevisit. From the moment you're seated to the very last bite, you feel genuinely welcomed. The care, passion, and attention to detail that go into every dish are evident in every aspect of the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious wine, incredible food, and decadent dessert. Everything was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Also, the decor of the restaurant has beautiful and unique art on the wall .This is the kind of place that keeps you coming back, and I can't wait for my next visit.

Food, service and ambiance here are excellent…read more It's like entering a portal to Hungary and Italy. The staff made us feel at home and were very kind in advising. This place is a delightful gem. We had the beef stew and the tagliatelle bolognese. Both were very good. The service was fantastic and this place should not be overlooked

Truly awesome from every perspective. Easy parking in back, super friendly owner and staff and…read moreoutstanding food. Had carbonara light on the sauce and salmon limone pasta (enough for lunch the next day). House wines were fine, friendly prices all around. Definite "go to" spot in the neighborhood.

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'm embarrassed to say that this gem has been sitting in my neighborhood for years, merely 5…read moreminutes from my house, and we've only just tried it tonight. What a crazy number of days, weeks, months we've spent without enjoying the good food and friendly service at this comfy, homestyle Italian eatery with a full bar and even fuller menu of properly prepared, seriously tasty dishes. The room is cheery and bright, while remaining welcoming. Not a sign of anything corporate here -- just homespun hospitality and good vibes from start to finish. Our server, Chris, was attentive and most accommodating, explaining various options to us newbies, and making my wife an offer she couldn't refuse: she was trying to decide between Chicken Parm and Cacio E Pepe, so Chris offered to swap the plain pasta side of the parm with Cacio E Pepe, giving her both dishes in one. Sold. You pretty much never see that kind of thing happening nowadays. And it was a great thing, to be sure. The generous portion of chicken was lightly fried and topped with an equally light tomato sauce that complimented the chicken and cheese rather than overwhelming them. The flavor and texture were spot on, and the robust Cacio E Pepe made for a very nice pairing. Me? I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, once Chris assured me it was made the traditional way rather than doused in cream as so many places now do. And indeed, the spaghetti was textbook al dente, dressed with with egg yolk and cheese that combined into a richly satisfying sauce. The pancetta brought a touch of salt and plenty of smoky accents, making this about as top notch a version of this dish as you're likely to find in the Valley. Cannoli were sweet and rich; a wonderful palate cleanser at the end of our meal. A Pepperoni Pizza taken to go for our kids at home looked absolutely first rate. Did I mention my martini? Properly made, cool and crisp, and only $15. Quite the bargain for this side of town. Yes, Trattoria Del Sole came as a surprise, but it should be no surprise to anyone reading this that we'll be making this our regular haunt from now-on. I think you should, too.

Our family loves this place! Eat in, if you can. The ambiance is right out of Italy itself -…read morecomplete with an Italian market. I think we've tried everything on the menu through catering, delivery and in-person. Every dish is a well thought out delight and never lets us down!

We ordered catering from Maria's Italian Kitchen for a showcase event at Vivre Ballroom in Tarzana,…read moreand everything was absolutely amazing! From my very first phone call, Trina was so warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful. She made the ordering process easy, answered all of my questions, and helped us choose the perfect amount of food so all of our guests had more than enough to eat. The food was delicious, the pricing was very reasonable, and the delivery was flawless--everything arrived fresh, on time, and exactly as ordered. A huge thank you to Trina and the entire team for helping make our event a success. Outstanding customer service from start to finish! We'll definitely be ordering from Maria's Italian Kitchen again and highly recommend them for any catering event.

Food was excellent, we'd absolutely come back for the flavors. But please, please update the booth…read morepadding! It's worn out and uncomfortable, which is a shame for such a cozy spot. What we ordered: · Garlic Knots -- fair warning: the cheese smell hits you hard at first (almost off-putting), but don't let that stop you. They tasted amazing, not greasy, not salty, just perfectly done. Highly recommend as a starter. · Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken (my husband) -- solid, creamy, and the chicken was juicy. · Spaghetti Carbonara (mine) -- perfectly blended flavors, and finally a carbonara that isn't overly salty. Just right. Fix those booths and this is an easy 5-star spot. Still worth a visit!

The food was really good my mother and I gotten the Istanbul and it was amazing the lady who was…read morethe cashier was so kind and nice! She let me off a dollar short I forgot to ask her for her name unfortunately but she had glasses and she lets us have two free waters she was really nice! The place was okay it was small but the kitchen oven was the stuff it was really big and looked really good I wanted to try more food but it was almost closing time and I didn't want to help them waiting . It was a good mood highly recommend

Pizza is always stellar and you can't go wrong with any of the options just a matter of preference…read more Expect super long wait times if you go on a weekend and order in person. Parking could be a challenge but plenty of parking around. It's always a treat to get pizza here as it's never greasy and just the right amount of flavor. Employees are hard working and always super sweet.