Malbec Market

Our company ordered pizza from here and it came in a timely matter. The spaghetti with clams (A)…read morewas flavorful and robust. The vegetable pizza (A+) was fresh and pipping hot. Not too oily and just the right amount of toppings-to-dough ratio. Reminds me of pizza in Naples, Italy! I can't speak for the ambiance as we did delivery but I'll be stopping by soon to check out their other items. This place has been around since 1968 so go figure! Sad I didn't know about this family business sooner but will be referring them to family and friends!

Their pizza is delicious. Only had the pizza on 12/29…read more I am assuming the other menu items are just as delicious. When I try, i will update my review. Next time I am in Los Angeles.

Inside decor

Eggplant Parmesan

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New storefront sign featuring our original logo from 1968

Hippo

4.2(945 reviews)

2.1 mi•Highland Park

This is honestly one of my favorite pasta spots in LA. I really love their pasta selection, and I'm…read morealso a fan of the open kitchen in the back because it makes the whole place feel really lively and cozy. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation though because it gets pretty busy. My personal favorite is the duck ragu if you want something super savory and rich with that deep umami flavor. If you want something lighter and a little sweeter, the butternut squash pasta is sooo good too. Honestly just writing this is making me crave it again. The drinks here are pretty solid as well, and the servers have always been really helpful every time I've gone.

Had been wanting to try this place for quite sometime now. Love that they make the pasta fresh in…read morehouse but felt the pasta was average. I must say the Hippo rolls and Brussels sprouts were my favorite. Parking: sucks! Street metered / paid parking lots around the area.

Bar scene

Rolls were so good.

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Conchiglie

Ggiata - Highland Park

4.2(250 reviews)

1.3 mi•Highland Park

This place rocks!!!! Amazing sandwich wraps. Good ambiance, diner vibes, in a hipster neighborhood…read more Can't wait to try other food here. Staff was awesome. Friendly and laid-back

I've been here 3x now. Love it…read more As a guy with a big appetite, I must say this is my favorite sandwich shop to go to around the area (including South Pasadena). I love a good sandwich, but a lot of sandwich places have sandwiches that never seem to be enough food for me LOL. Ggiata's does the job! Ggiata's sandwiches are very hearty! My favorite is the Classic Italian. My wife's favorite is the Prosciutto Panini. FYI - For those who don't like thick bread, you may not like the grilled sesame baguette. But you can totally ask them to replace with the grilled ciabatta! Parking in my opinion just sucks all around Highland Park in general. There is a parking lot at the corner of Meridian / Ave 51 around the corner, but we've never had any luck getting a spot in there so just expect to have to find street parking.

Busy counter

Chicken Caesar salad wrap

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Tony Montana

Amiga Amore

4.2(303 reviews)

1.5 mi•Highland Park

What a wonderful homestyle restaurant in the Highland Park area. Parking is limited on the street…read moreso carpool if possible. There is seating in the front, but I recommend the back patio for more space and the ambiance. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are accepted. The service is very pleasant and make sure to leave your "mark" on the memo board by the bano. Food is served family style and many pasta dishes have a slight spiciness to them (be forewarned). See the photos for all the food, but our stand outs that you probably cannot get elsewhere are the Elote pasta (elote ravioli), Aquachile (strawberry sauce is a perfect accompaniment and the protein so tender), Pistachio Horchata (homemade and can sell out). Everything is really tasty.

Zucchini bread (5/5) - perfectly moist and toasted. paired well with the salsa macha and ricotta. I…read moreactually kepted the salsa macha around to eat with the rest of the dishes (so good) Sweet Potato Ceviche (5/5) - wow so good! I loved how refreshing the flavor was. The pasta chips were also perfect. Huitlachoche cacio&pepe (3/5) - was warned about the sichuan peppercorn but I couldn't even taste it. It was just kind of a really goopy cacio & pepper with not much flavor. Elote Agnolotti (4/5) - a little bit on the sweet side but still very tasty. Nice and cozy place. Great service. Would return!

Small indoor seating

Chorizo and clams

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CHORIZO Y CLAMS

Capri Club

4.2(150 reviews)

1.2 mi•Eagle Rock

My husband and I randomly stumbled upon Capri Club last night while we were out, and it ended up…read morebeing such a fun find. The vibe pulled us in right away--dim, moody lighting, cozy but still lively. It's one of those spots where you actually want to stay and hang out for a while. The drinks were really good. I even tried an espresso martini for the first time here and it was delicious--smooth, not too strong, and honestly kind of addictive. Perfect if you want something that doesn't just taste like straight alcohol. We also had some food and were pleasantly surprised--everything felt a little elevated but still really comforting. Service was friendly and laid-back, which we appreciated. Not over the top, but attentive enough. Overall, such a great spontaneous date night spot for us while we were in town. Would definitely come back next time we're in the area. **only thing I wished I had done was take pictures**

I was excited to celebrate my birthday here for the first time after hearing so many great things…read moreabout Capri. Unfortunately, our experience was beyond disappointing. We were told seating was first come, first served, so when a table opened up outside, our group of five sat down while part of our group went inside to order. Almost immediately, my friends were aggressively accused by a waitress of bringing outside alcohol, which was completely untrue. Shortly after ordering multiple drinks and several plates of food, another staff member came to our table and began yelling at us, threatening to kick us out for being "rude" to staff, even though we had done nothing but order our food and drinks. What made it even more uncomfortable was watching other guests openly smoking weed while staff said nothing, yet our group felt watched, accused, and singled out the entire time. As the only Latino group sitting outside, the experience left us feeling unwelcome, uncomfortable, and discriminated against. As a fellow restaurant owner, I understand hospitality and house policies, which is why this treatment was especially disappointing. What should have been a fun birthday celebration turned into a terrible experience, and we ended up leaving early.

Inside - bar area in the evening

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Classic Gin 'Tini

Blair's

4.1(316 reviews)

0.5 mi•Eagle Rock

Came back to Blair's and had to write another review -- this one's for Castanza…read more There was a small mix-up with my friend's order -- her cheeseburger came out without the fries. Just one of those things. By the time it got sorted, there was a little confusion on the bill. Castanza stepped in, handled it gracefully, Just clear, kind communication and it was done. That's what stood out all night. Watching her with her tables, with the other servers -- just warm, present, and easy. Transparent in a way that builds trust. She leads quietly and you feel it. The food was fantastic across the board -- the trout was amazing, the market salad fresh and delicious, and my friend's cheeseburger, fries, and Pinot Noir hit every note. But honestly? Castanza is why I'm writing this. I just want to celebrate her character -- as a human being, in the workplace. Thank you, Castanza.

The service from the waiters, managers and servers is terrible. The service is the downfall of this…read moreplace. They act snooty for no reason. Despite 4-5 waiters hanging around the front area in a nearly empty restaurant at opening, no one cared to acknowledge us. They made it seem like we were walking into some bustling restaurant and was annoyed that they had to pull off a small 2 top for us. Food was unfortunately good, I'd give it a 7/10. However it took a really long time for the pasta to come out. As I was eating my meal, I was reading the other yelp comments that described the snooty service. Seems not uncommon here. Keep that in mind before spending your hard earned dollars here.

Spaghetti Bolognese- flavorless for $25

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Mushroom gnoccheti and TAGLIATELLE SHRIMP

UOVO | Pasadena

4.3(1.1k reviews)

4.0 mi

Easily one of the best meal/experiences I've ever had. Thomas was amazing and his attention to…read moredetail and service were incredible. The cheese and truffle pairing were so good! You have to try it if you're here! Service was amazing and food is as good as if you were in Italy! Cannot recommend this place enough!

Had such a great experience at UOVO Pasadena! We decided to do the tasting menu and every course…read morewas delicious. The pasta was amazing, but what really stood out was how much thought went into each dish and how fun it was to try a variety of things we probably wouldn't have ordered on our own. A huge shoutout to Julianna, who took such great care of us all evening. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable without ever making us feel rushed. Her wine recommendations were spot on and paired perfectly with the food. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and wants guests to have a great experience. I didn't even think to take pictures because I was too busy enjoying the meal, which probably says a lot! Between the food, the wine, and Julianna's wonderful service, it ended up being one of my favorite dining experiences in Pasadena. Can't wait to come back.

Bar Seating over looking the kitchen

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Cacio e Pepe

Wildcrust

4.4(145 reviews)

1.3 mi•Eagle Rock

Food is amazing, the service is phenomenal, wine and sake selection is over the top…read more You might think Italian and sake? Well this is the place you can explore and open up your eyes. They go well together (surprisingly!) I had such a good time here. Very romantic, perfect for a date night. Don't forget to get the Caesar salad!

Our usual pizza spot was closed for Easter, so we decided to pivot and ended up at Wildcrust on a…read morewhim--and I'm so glad we did. The food was absolutely spectacular. We started with the meatballs, which honestly could have been a meal on their own. The pizzas came shortly after (Funghi and Salame Piccante), and both were excellent, perfectly cooked with great flavor. Service was just as impressive. Travis was fantastic and helped us pick the perfect glass of wine to complement our meal. Overall, this turned out to be an unexpected find and a great experience. We hadn't planned on coming here, but we'll definitely be back.

Meatballs

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Donna's

4.3(685 reviews)

5.4 mi•Echo Park

This has to be my new favorite LA restaurant. Every dish I had was amazing, even the dessert. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the chicken parmesan and linguini & clams pasta. The caesar salad was also made really well. The service was friendly and quick. It's a super cute vibe inside too! Parking can get tricky since it's all street parking, but not too bad.

Getting reservations here felt like getting concert tickets for a popular artist. Reservation slots…read moredrop at 10am, 28 days in advanced. Within minutes, tickets for Saturday night were completely taken. Crazy! So much hype around this restaurant and for the most part, it did actually live up to it. Garlic Bread - Heavenly. A crunchy exterior with a soft buttery finish in between every slice and topped with parm shavings. This was definitely my favorite out of everything we got! Arugula Salad - Dressed perfectly with a tooooon of cheese on top. My type of salad! There was enough acidity in the dressing that the cheese wasn't too overpowering. Meat and Cheese Plate - Assorted meats and cheeses with olives and artichokes. All the cheeses were rich and the meats were sliced thinly. The portion of the plate as a whole was a little on the small side though. Fusilli Alla Vodka - The flavor was good but it honestly tasted like I could've made it at home. I was expecting a more rich creamy sauce with a handmade pasta. My hopes were extremely high for this dish since this is the one everyone gets. It wasn't bad by any means, it just wasn't what I was expecting after seeing all the great reviews on it. Pan Seared Branzino - Comes on a bed of green sauce. The branzino itself was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The sauce felt a little out of place. A little too herby. It comes deboned. Patatas - Generous portion of crispy large potatoes with a delicious bed of aioli. Cannolis - Comes with 3 fun sized cannolis of differing flavors. Strawberry, chocolate, and I'm forgetting the other flavor. A fun take on your classic cannoli. My least favorite was the strawberry shortcake. It had the concept of a cannolis but just didn't hold up well and was more like cheesecake. The chocolate was the best. I did enjoy the toppings on either side of the cannoli for an extra crunch. Rosina - Perfectly balanced cocktail. A little sweet with enough tartness to not make it overpowering. Service was great, the interior of the restaurant was cute and homey, food came out quickly - overall, a very good experience. The hype around this place made my expectations extremely high, and although they weren't all met, this was still a meal I would definitely come back for.

Bar area.

Broccolini

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Chicken Parmesan

Trattoria Daly

4.9(323 reviews)

4.6 mi•Lincoln Heights

Chicken Marsala wow my respect. It was delicious. The…read moreservice was excellent. Very clean environment Well dressed tables . And the dessert was off the hook

Such a cute little place! Nice ambiance &staff is very friendly and attentive. Ordered the special…read moreof the day which was black risotto with shrimps, it was so flavorful and just a wonderful dish overall. Everything on the menu looks amazing & there's many options to choose from. It's a very adorable place and sure do get your moneys worth! I cannot wait to come back and try something new from the menu! 10/10 recommendation