I had an amazing experience! A special thank you to Tomaurea for being so friendly, professional,…read moreand attentive. Your kindness made my visit truly memorable. We'll definitely be back!

I'm from Italy and it was a fantastic experience! The pasta was incredible -- in my opinion, the…read morepasta menu is the absolute highlight. It was freshly made (you could definitely tell!) and served in great portions. The Fettuccine alla Nerano were amazing, with incredible flavor and texture. Back in Italy, pasta with clams is my favorite dish, so I was super excited to order it since it's not easy to find in the US. It was done just right -- really great! The seafood was fresh and high quality. The only minor detail is that the clams were fresh and local, likely Pacific clams, which have a less intense, briny flavor compared to the Mediterranean vongole veraci that give off that rich sea aroma. But hey, we're in Los Angeles, so you naturally adapt to local ingredients. The Caprese appetizer was good, though I wished the portion had been a bit larger. Dessert was delicious, especially the zuppa inglese gelato -- the flavor took me straight back to Italy! Exceptional staff, too: I was pregnant and needed a shaded or air-conditioned spot, and the hostess went out of her way to find a table that suited my needs. The waiter who served us was equally wonderful! We left full and super happy. Thank you!

Best Margherita Pizza in Orange County!…read more I have been ordering pizzas from The Parlor for a long time. Although they serve other food, I have always ordered margherita pizzas. In my humble opinion, they make the best pizza in Orange County! MARGHERITA PIZZA IS DELICIOUS. Each hand-made pizza features premium fior di latte mozzarella cheese layered on top of fresh red tomato sauce. The crust is thin and chewy, with just the right amount of char characteristic of a true Neoplitan pizza. All pizzas are cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven; and all of my pizza orders have been flawless. Thank you very much to Jimmy and his hard-working kitchen crew. My pizzas have been absolutely delicious! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. The front counter staff is very friendly and makes every customer feel genuinely welcome. They are personable and efficient, and work really hard to deliver meals to their customers as quickly as possible, even when there is a long line of customers. Everything is clean and pristine and the menu is easy to read. Thank you very much to Megan and her amazing counter crew! TL/DR: the pizzas from The Parlor are delicious and worth the wait!

Always good. First…read morethe staff is outstanding. They all deserve a raise Second the food is amazing. The quality and variety. The specials are outstanding and you have to eat it fresh. Pasta, pizza and salads are excellent. The desserts are good. It's a solid tiramisu. One of two or three places that make a great Arnold Palmer. The atmosphere is not pretentious. It's a big open space. Easy to meet up

Their food was amazing and so was this service…read more This is like an amazing upscale causal nice place. Very cozy inside, everything was so clean, and the staff was so professional. Def try the fungi pizza and ceaser salad!

I visited OSTE for dinner around 7 p.m. and had a reservation, which made the arrival process very…read moresmooth. From the moment we walked in, I loved the ambiance. The restaurant is very low-lit, intimate, and romantic, making it a great choice for a date night. I could also see it being a nice spot to visit with friends for cocktails or mocktails. They also have a wide variety of wines, which I really appreciated, especially when pairing wine with pasta. For our appetizer, we ordered the burrata, and it was definitely one of my favorite parts of the meal. The cheese was incredibly creamy and lightly salted, which I personally loved. It was served with roasted tomatoes and fresh bread, and the combination was simple but really well executed. We also ordered two pasta dishes, and both were delicious. The pasta was cooked really well--not overly al dente--and the sauces were rich, flavorful, and thick enough to coat the pasta beautifully. You could really taste the depth of flavor in each dish. We also tried the mussels, which was my first time having them. Personally, they weren't my favorite, mainly because of the texture. However, I think that's completely subjective, and someone with a different palate may really enjoy them. I wouldn't consider this a flaw in the restaurant so much as a personal preference. The service was another highlight. Everyone was very kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal, which made the experience even better. My only real criticism would be the seating and tables. The tables were somewhat wobbly and had a few visible scratches, which felt slightly out of place compared with the otherwise beautiful and sophisticated atmosphere. The seating was also quite tight, especially with an appetizer and two pasta dishes on the table. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Oster. The romantic ambiance, delicious pasta, creamy burrata, extensive wine selection, and excellent service made it a memorable dinner. The mussels weren't personally for me, but that's simply a matter of taste. Aside from the tight seating and slightly worn tables, I thought the restaurant was a wonderful spot for a romantic Italian dinner in LA.

O.m.g. so delicious. We went at 5 ish so there was oke ty od indoor seating which we thought would…read morebe a cooler choice but we got hot in no time. They only have a hose A/C in the corner that didn't do much to cool the place down. The food though was amazing! As 2 vegetarians and 1 vegan, we had never seen such an extensive plant based option with not only vegan cheeses but meat substitutes with protein! No wonder they have been ranked #1 for multiple years. The starter bread came in a brown bag and was soft and delicious, especially with the house pesto. You could really taste the basil but it didnt feel too oily. We got the calamari because none of us have ever seen a vegan one on a menu! It was breaded and fried and had a squishy center made of pea protein that I guess simulates the real one? It came with a marinara dipping sauce. I could obly have a few because they were fried and I felt like they were a bit too salty Next the pastas came out - the Pistachio pesto and the fusili with sausage. Both were delicious. The pesto sauce was the same one we had with the bread but the pasta had Pistachio chunks in it as well and generous amounts of pesto. The sausage was chewy and the sauce must've had either the same seasoning or chunks of it blended in because you could taste the same flavor in that as well! We had hopes of trying dessert but these 3 dishes were a perfect size for our party and we had been starving ourselves for most of the day for this (probably due to all the protein included in a usually carb only meal). The service was prompt, dishes came out quickly, and water was always filled. I am looking forward to returning to try all the other dishes!

Really enjoyed our dinner at Civico 2064. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a warm, inviting…read moreatmosphere, and I especially appreciated the low noise level--it made for such a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Service was great, and the wine pairings complemented the meal really well. We started with the calamari and tuna crudo. Both were good, although the crudo could have used a little more brightness and acidity--some extra citrus or lemon would have really elevated it. For pasta, the gnocchi was great, but the Pappardelle Brasato was outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. And then there was the tiramisu--absolutely outstanding. Honestly, one of the best tiramisus I've ever had. I would come back for that alone. Overall, the food was very good, with a couple of standout dishes rather than everything completely blowing us away. Beautiful ambience, attentive service, great wine, and a wonderfully quiet dining room. I'd definitely consider coming back--and the tiramisu is a must.

The food, the service and the ambiance were perfect for a late evening celebration. Starting with…read morethe burrata accompanied by the house bread platter, followed by the main course...steak for me and various pasta dishes for the rest of the group. Combo platter of dessert served with 2 glasses of moscato (white wine) to finish a very pleasant evening on the roof deck.

I don't think I've ever really been wined and dined before, but my fiancé wanted to take me…read moreout--and she chose Michael's on Naples. It's classy, the kind of place you'd see in a late-90s/early-00s romcom date scene. The staff was attentive and kind, though we asked for coffee at the end and it never came--we had a show to get to, so unfortunately had to leave without it. We started with the melanzane pizza. It was tasty, but I just realized later it was missing the nduja sausage listed on the menu. For my entrée, I had the paccheri pasta with braised short rib. The beef itself was rich, tender, and full of flavor--reminded me of an Italian birria, which I loved. But the rigatoni tasted undercooked, which was disappointing. My fiancé ordered the tagliata, and wow--she definitely picked the better dish. The steak was perfectly seasoned, cooked to a beautiful medium rare, and paired with a silky potato purée that was absolutely delicious. Overall, it's a romantic spot with some standout flavors, but the small misses kept it from being a perfect experience.

Finally got a chance to check out Factory Kitchen in DTLA, and it did not disappoint! This Michelin…read moreGuide spot has been around for a while, and I can see why it continues to be a favorite. We ordered several dishes to share, including a salad, prosciutto, flatbread, gnocchi, and a couple of pastas. Everything felt really unique, and the pasta was fresh. The sauces complemented each dish so well, but the standout for me was the Mandilli di Seta. This dish was so good and definitely a must try. The drinks were also really good, and I thought the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and drinks. Overall, such a satisfying meal and a great spot to finally check off my list. Street parking is available, and they also offer valet too, Highly recommend if you're in DTLA and love fresh, handmade pasta.

Everything I tried here was so good! Came in on a Friday for lunch and was greeted and seated…read moreimmediately. Servers were super attentive and since the place wasn't packed, it was easy to hold a conversation without having to yell across the table. We had the seared ahi salad, tagliatelle, vesuviatti, and cannolis. Everything was fresh and delish including the cocktails. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items!

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!

We got to try here again for DineLA Aug 2026. My review of the restaurant stays the same. Good…read morefood, service & ambiance. However the dineLA menu this time around was a bit disappointment and the menu was misleading. We went for lunch and it is $35 per person and the menu is to be shared between 2 people. So you share an appetizer, a pizza & dessert. And each person gets a drink. This was not the case few years back. So when adding things up the dinela menu is not particularly a good deal. Might as well order off the regular menu if you don't care for the dessert/ drinks. Also the menu requirement makes it difficult when you are opting to do the dinela menu with odd number of people. Our waitress was accommodating enough to not force the dinela menu on our party of 4 bc we had our 4 year old son with us. Overall I recommend this establishment. The food is good especially the pizzas. Plus service has always been top notch each time. Parking is street if you can find. There's valet as well in front of the restaurant.

Fluffiest. Cheesecake. Ever…read more Delicioso! We'll definitely be back for more... great service, great coffee, great dessert, what's not to love?

I'm stunned that we have such an amazing restaurants in walking distance of our apartment. It…read moreallows us to enjoy the amazing selection of Italian wines without regard :D We are so blessed to live in place where we truly have everything we would want, all the creature comforts, and this place solidifies. So firstly, my husband and are usually sushi fanatics, and it's the one thing we choose most of the time when we eat out. I'm so glad we came here - the quality of this small and quaint restaurant blew me away. Everything is fresh, apparently imported from Italy, recipes are authentic, and it sure feels that way. The bread OMG. The house made pasta. Everything is just wonderful and complements each other. Nothing is oily or salty, and radiates high quality ingredients. We had the bruschetta, the zucchini blossoms, the rosemary foccacia, clam pasta, seafood pasta, and branzino. Everything was amazing, and the service was, too. And I need to mention again that their pastas are HAND made. And you can taste it. Perfect texture. Unfortunately, we couldn't try the coffees as the machines were off for the night (we came late and they couldn't be kinder as to accomodate us when we became the last people in the restaurant), but the tiramisu was absolutely delicious. Not soggy, not oversweet, just a perfect balance of flavour. The restaurant is small and gets busy, so please be patient with them. Make reservations if time is an issue.