Came here to celebrate Father's Day with my husband and my snarky teenage son, who had just turned…read more17 after spending his birthday in Hawaii at a summer youth submarine training program (because regular camp is apparently too basic). We started with cocktails. I had the Mary Sue ("Pornstar Martini") with vodka, vanilla, passionfruit, salted lime, fino sherry, and champagne foam. YUM. Dangerously good. My husband had the Rob Gentile, an elevated Old Fashioned, and was thoroughly impressed. Service was great, and the food was top-notch. Let's dive in! Meatballs with beef, pork, ricotta, potato purée, tomato sauce, Grana Padano, and arugula--WOW. Cheesy, saucy perfection. Beef Tartare with tonnato, shallot, marjoram, crispy potato, and toast. Delicious and a generous portion. I ordered Coop's Pork Shank with Lambrusco-mustard glaze, aromatic jus, and potato purée. Tender, flavorful, and that broth was incredible. It paired perfectly with the broccolini... ...which we didn't order. We spotted the table next to us enjoying it with burrata and immediately added it to our "next time" list. My son ordered the Chicken Parm with capellini. He loved the huge chicken parm portion, which successfully fed his bottomless teenage appetite, but declared the pasta "too eggy." Teenagers are basically unpaid Michelin critics. My husband ordered the Scarpinocc with braised beef cheek, brown butter, sage, and saba. He loved it, but our resident food critic chimed in with, "I don't really taste the beef." Dessert was the cinnamon bread pudding with ice cream and caramel drizzle--absolutely worth saving room for. Everything was delicious, portions were generous, and we left happy (and full enough to feed a small submarine crew). Definitely coming back!

Walk in and you can't quite tell which restaurant you're in -- one side goes modern and colorful,…read morethe other leans warm and classic, like two different owners split the lease and never agreed on a mood board. Somehow it works. It's the kind of unconventional layout that shouldn't hold together in a city as design-precious as LA, but does. And the room is doing something rarer than good lighting: it's actually mixed. Old couples, loud groups of twenty-somethings, families -- nobody looks like they wandered in from the same zip code, and everybody looks like they're having a good time. The staff match the energy, warm without being polished into blandness. Service isn't the story here, but it's not a complaint either -- just solid, present, out of the way. The food tells a more complicated story: a kitchen with real technique that keeps stopping just short of finishing the thought. The octopus starter is the clearest example. The char never showed up -- the tenderness is there, the cook is right, but a good octopus dish lives and dies by that crust, and this one arrived soft all the way through, more braised than grilled. It sat on potatoes that were seasoned well and under-dressed everywhere else -- just leaves, nothing pulling it together. A scatter of herbs, or better, some roasted peppers playing off the reddish char-that-wasn't on the octopus, and this becomes a dish instead of components sharing a plate. At this price, it needs to look like someone meant it. The squid ink pasta has the same issue in liquid form -- a sauce that reads more Southeast Asian than Italian, which isn't a knock on the flavor, but it's thinned out, watery in a way that suggests tomato water crept in where it shouldn't have. The texture's good. The idea's good. It needs to be tightened. Where the kitchen finds itself is the spicy rigatoni -- pasta cooked with real conviction, al dente without apology, sauce rich without tipping into heavy. It's the best thing on the table and it knows it. The only note is the same note you'd give a chef who's proud of a sauce: cut it with something acidic. A little lemon would keep you eating past the third bite instead of feeling it. The mushroom lasagna is lovely and insulting in equal measure -- the pasta is buttery and thin in the right way, the mushrooms taste like they were cooked with attention, and the portion is a joke relative to the check. Order it knowing you're paying for a taste, not a meal. And for a menu built on sauces this good, the absence of bread service is a real miss -- this is a kitchen that's leaving free money on the table. Dessert continues the pattern of "good, not quite resolved." The chocolate cheesecake barely tastes like cheesecake -- the cream cheese is a whisper, the chocolate does the structural work a proper crust should do, and the crust itself collapses before your fork gets there. None of that makes it bad. It makes it a very good chocolate dessert wearing a cheesecake's name tag. A little berry, some real tartness, would give it the contrast it's currently missing. The bread pudding is the safest thing on the menu -- a touch dry, restrained on sweetness in a way that reads intentional rather than accidental, topped with ice cream that tastes like it came out of a tub because it did. If I could, 4.5 stars

I absolutely love Sunday Gravy in Inglewood! I go to a lot of Rams games at Sofi and am so happy I…read morediscovered this great restaurant to dine at on game days. When I've been there, staff has been amazing from the friendly hosts to the attentive servers. I've heard old school hip hop over the speakers and vibed out nicely while dining. So basically, I love the service and the entire atmosphere so points from the start! But then the food, is delicious. Word on my Yelp streets was, the Cheesy Garlic Bread ($11.50) was a must get and it's not just hype. That garlic bread is other worldly delicious! I'm getting this every time I'm in! Then their pastas are so darn tasty with a couple of highlights for me being the Lasagna Al Forno ($21) and the A Limoné ($17) which is like a lemon-peppery-bucatini dish. That lasagna is a monster though, and I mean that in the best way possible. I absolutely loved the huge portion and leftovers the next day. I enjoyed Sunday Gravy's little spins on things (it's like an updated & fresh, old school-style Italian joint) and the feeling of comfort the whole meal. This is why they end up on every Best Of list ~ best Italian in LA, best of Inglewood, best affordable spots, best meatballs - lols! Highly recommend Sunday Gravy!

Origin of the restaurant name? No clue. The hipster couple who run this sleeper of an Italian…read morerestaurant serving rich, flavorful and generously portioned classics like eggplant Parmesan, chicken Milanese, and chicken Parmesan. I always order extra tomato sauce on the side to drown whatever Parmesan dish I get. My sister recently went there and reported her salad appetizer and pasta main course made such an impression on her that she couldn't wait to tell me that she recently ate there and despite its name, I had to try it out since it is located about 5-10 minutes from my home near Airport & Manchester. Way ahead of her. Self-parking available on site.

This place is a great spot for Japanese Italian food. I got the uni & scallop pasta which was full…read moreof garlic and the pasta was al dente. It was very delicious and flavorful. The staff was very nice and attentive. The decor was dark and a nice touch to the atmosphere of the Japanese restaurant.

We are a simple group, we see Japanese and Italian fusion pasta and we go. The parking was a bit of…read morea nightmare, so if you manage to find it, this place is a must-try so you don't the opportunity. Luckily our group had about 6-8 people so we were able to try quite a bit of the food. Glapponese - Ground pork, garlic, bacon, soy sauce for pasta. Very strong umami in this. It's for when you'd like a simple pasta with meat and nothing too overpowering. Tarako - Cod roe and nori. This is another simple pasta when you'd like something with a strong salty flavor but want to mostly enjoy the texture of the pasta, which was soft and chewy btw. If you want a familiar Japanese flavor, this is the one to order Carbonara - A very familiar pasta in case you want to stay on the safe side. They still make it very delicious and creamy if you're in a simple mood for an Italian style pasta Keema Curry - This is where you start going for a more complex taste for your pasta. If you can't decide if you want an Italian or Japanese pasta, combine the tastes with pasta in curry Service I feel can be a bit more attentive. When they sat 6 of us down first, there were only 5 settings, so it seemed pretty natural to bring us a sixth set of utensils. But when we realized they missed it, we ended asked them. Not a big deal. But when our remaining two friends came, they sat them with us and brought out only 1 set of utensils, so we had to ask for it again. Just a small detail that had me a bit confused during the experience, but the food itself was great and we'd love to come back when they reopen

My friend is an El Segundo local and said it was good, and she was right!…read more It's kinda' wonky to find where it is, but you can park in front or the back of the complex because it's all kind of a courtyard type thing, so just park and follow anyone going anywhere, but you'll be led inside the circle and look for the red scooters out front. This is a great place to meet a friend for a chat. The vibe is good, and it's a nice, open place, and it's not too noisy. The food is delicious, and it's presented in a most excellent fashion. I had the hot Italian stromboli. I don't know much about strombolis, but this was a really good one! My friend had the chef's board. I'd say that's the way to go if you wanna' just snack, sample, and share. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. I was there mid-afternoon on a Saturday, between lunch and dinner, and there was plenty of open seating. By the time we left, people were already in line to get in. Shout out to our server Richard. He was awesome and helped set the tone for a great dining experience.

Not a great place for vegans/dietary restrictions…read more Over the phone I had called ahead to ask what options they had for vegans. She ensured me they had plenty by notifying. Sounded promising. This GF crust pizza was one of the suggestions...photos on the site looked decent enough. By the time you add gf crust (+4) , remove the cheese add 2 veggies (+ $6) about 10 pieces of spinach and a few small slices of zucchini) the pizza goes from $23 to $33. And tastes like cardboard. It's lacks sauce and flavor. Will not be ordering this pizza again

I gotta say, Pasta Sisters is my favorite Italian restaurant by far! The pasta is always cooked…read moreperfectly al dente and one of my favorite things about this place is that you can customize your own pasta dish. I always order the smoked salmon pasta and I also love building my own with tagliatelle, mushrooms, and alfredo sauce. It never disappoints! Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a cozy date night spot, Pasta Sisters is always a solid choice. Highly recommend!

Parking in the rear. Long line to order for dinner. You can dine inside or outside on two patios…read more Served with warmed up bread and served with oil and balsamic vinegar, which is the American way though Italians would be shocked. Meat lasagna and an arugula salad with fresh lemonade. Very good but the wait time to order is not great.

Always a good time at Compari's! I have been coming here for 20 years; the food is great and the…read morestaff are always so friendly and welcoming! The scene is close -knit and cute and the music in the background makes it a very warm and endearing location! I'm a big fan of the heavenly garden pizza, ALL of their salads, mushroom app and the chicken parm! May have to try some of their newer items too!! Make sure to try some of their homemade deserts like the spumoni!

The food is great! We are very happy we found Compari's! My husband loves the Pizzas and I love…read morethe pastas. We get takeout all the time, but we will be bringing some guests to eat in for the first time next week.

I absolutely loved the environment! Luis was very welcoming and funny, and he even spoke to my…read morefamily and me in Italian, which made the experience even more special. I really enjoyed his service and would definitely recommend others to eat here, 10/10 service!

Delicious food, good portions great friendly customer service…read more Very good experience every time.

The new menu by Executive Chef Carlos Caldera at Andiamo, the Italy-inspired restaurant at Hilton…read moreLAX, is truly something special. This space feels warm, refined, and inviting - delicious dishes and an excellent wine selection. This is a place where design and atmosphere work in harmony. I recently enjoyed the Dine LA menu during a stay at Hilton LAX, and each dish was phenomenal. I added fresh sourdough, and a side of mushrooms. I returned to my room with a full, happy belly. Can't wait to return! FIRST COURSE Pomegranate & Drunken Pear Salad Arugula, Figs, Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE New York Strip Braised Cipollini Onion, Potato Puree, Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze & Lardon THIRD COURSE Sticky Toffee Pudding Pecan, Carmel, Vanilla Ice Cream

Very disappointed in Hilton, their standards have really fallen the last few years. Tried this…read moreplace after passing on it at our last stay in January, we should have not come at all. Walked in to a large seating area with two of the 30 plus tables in the area occupied. Asked if we had a reservation, we did not, so the greeter had to go ask the manager if we could have a seat. They regrettably agreed and we were sat at a nice looking table. My hopes were up until we looked at the menu; limited options with more apps than entrees. Prices were astronomical for what we were seeing. Decided on fettuccini Alfredo with added shrimp ($11 for the add), and the rigatoni with meat sauce. As a starter ordered the recommended chicken and orzo soup. The soup was delivered warm, with a few scraggly shreds of chicken and about 30 pieces of orzo. No seasoning at all, tasted like warm water. Asked for salt and put a ton on the soup but little change in flavor. Entrees came with the Alfredo dish having a good tasting sauce but only had three small shrimp with the entire dish about 1 cup of food. The rigatoni again had a good taste but it too was very small. What surprised me was both dishes were served with no bread, no garnish, nothing Other than the bowls of food. No effort was put into cooking or presenting the dishes. Service was good, ambience was great, but what a disappointment. We will walk down the street to the Hyatt next time. At the end of our meal, only four tables were sat, including us...