Not to be dramatic, but UM BUSSIN?!?! My sister and I spent the day out in Pasadena and were…read morecraving something filling but not heavy. You can never go wrong with pasta so we decided to give Uovo a try. We ordered Cacio e Pepe, Vongole, and Broccolini. Cacio e Pepe - super creamy with a hint of pepper, the perfect balance imo - I got so excited for this one when I saw the chef mix the pasta in the cheese wheel Vongole - clam lovers please try this because GASSS - a lighter type of dish with tender clams Broccolini - super buttery with some char The setting is clean and service is great. We came on a slow day so everything came out pretty quickly. I love the open kitchen concepts where you can see the chefs whipping up the food. I appreciated being able to see the work behind the beautiful and yummylicious food. My only regret was not getting their tasting menu sets which I hear is amazing. The restaurant has a no tipping system, but do charge a 16% that goes to tax per state law and operation funding. However, if there was a tip option, I would've tipped Definitely coming back!

I love Uovo and their food is fantastic but the customer service particularly from management my…read moreboyfriend and I received last night was off to say the least. They sat us in front of the cheese wheel they use for the pasta at the bar. Which I understand would be cool in theory but almost made me lose my appetite. You could see cheese all over the glass and it looked nasty and unclean. I asked to be moved, which the host in the front was super cool about it and said she totally understood. When she told the manager who was right in front of me, she never even looked up to address it she just looked back at my boyfriend at the bar and looked back annoyed. The host was great, she did let us know we had to wait a bit longer. Offered to get us wine or a drink which was sweet but then charged us, I don't know it could have been an opportunity to kinda show the customer some love. Moving on, we got sat at a different part of the bar next to the host stand and we ordered. Then my boyfriends food came out and he was waiting for my food to come out and the manager walks up and says something like "eat your food now because it's not gonna taste good if you wait, her food is coming out in two minutes". Then her and the chef are kinda just watching him to see if he's eating and it was awkward. My food didn't come out in two minutes which I didn't really care about at all it was that he then felt rushed to eat. Waiting for over 45 mins just to sit down, only to wait again when the seating looks unclean and then being told to hurry up and eat is wild. Like truly weird. Then my boyfriend felt weird eating without me. Her vibe was so different from us too. The manager was soooo nice to all the other customers around us! Smiling and laughing and when she talked to my boyfriend to tell him to eat she sounded so weird like she was scolding him. She instantly changed her demeanor around multiple other customers. The host and server were super cool, don't get me wrong, but the manager or who I'm assuming was the manager (she was the only person in the kitchen not dressed in black and everyone kept walking up to her to ask her questions) was not a fan of us. One more detail that we noticed as well which was that they sat another couple there and the person who ended up in front of the nasty cheese wheel was black, as is my boyfriend. It seemed weird and my boyfriend and I noticed it immediately when they sat someone else there. Could it have been a coincidence? Sure I guess, but it combined with all the other stuff and passive aggression she was doing was giving the whole experience a weird feeling. It negatively impacted our meal.

The staff was great here, super attentive and friendly! We ordered the-…read moreLocal Wild Mushrooms, Charred Octopus, Roasted Market Carrots, Beets, Spaghetti, Squid Ink Lumache Every dish was full of flavor! The truffle in the mushroom dish, the zesty lemon in roasted carrots (we ordered a 2nd one!) Overall, the restaurant has a nice ambiance. I highly recommend Union and I can't wait to come back!

Really feels like Union is taking a bit of a slide. I've eaten here twice in the last few months…read more The server makes sure to prod you into ordering multiple dishes so you can share but when the dishes arrive the portions are not particularly sharing size. They also make sure to stress that dishes don't arrive together. It's mainly a pasta restaurant, why can't the kitchen push out pasta orders together? The first time we were there one of our three pasta dishes was literally ten minutes behind the other two. The most recent visit the restaurant was not full so the dishes largely came together but the pastas were sent before al dente. The soppresini wasn't al dente, it just wasn't fully cooked. The flavors of the dishes are really good but the execution is sub par. One of the folks at our table mentioned it was their birthday so without us asking they brought a scoop of ice cream with a candle which we thought was really nice of them. Then the bill came and we saw that they proceeded to put it on the bill for $6. Didn't want to make a scene but this is beyond tacky and overall I can say we won't be returning here anytime soon.

Enjoyed a family birthday dinner at Cafe Santorini. The food was excellent. Everyone in our party…read morehad a breadth of the menu. We had one anomaly on one plate, and the staff and manager quickly fixed. The restaurant has plenty of seats with a visible kitchen, and a full bar. They did a great job to keep waters topped and drinks coming if we want it.

Visited Cafe Santorini for dineLA dinner with friends. Indoor and outdoor rooftop dining…read moreavailable. What we ordered: Appetizers -Grilled octopus: this was tender and flavorful, grilled to perfection (Must try!!!) -Calamari salad: light and refreshing, tossed in a zesty lemon herb dressing Entrees -Beef Kebab: served with a pillowy, puffed pita which was hollow in the center & hummus. The beef kebab was flavorful and well seasoned. It was served with basmati rice -Branzino: served on a bed of fingerling potatoes. The branzino had beautifully crispy, golden-brown skin. Yet the fish was moist and perfectly prepared. The dill and the capers gave the branzino a nice contrast. Desserts -Tiramisu: had a noticeable hint of alcohol which complemented its creamy texture -Mango Sorbet: light, refreshing, and the perfect way to end a delicious meal! We enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was friendly and attentive despite being very busy on a Saturday night. This is definitely a must-visit Dine LA experience.

Service was extremely good. I highly recommend the pizza, the shrimp appetizer and the zucchini…read moreblossoms. The lasagna could be served warmer. We had both the Bolognese and the spinach. Desserts were average. The best entrée at our table was definitely the lamb chops. The chicken Milanese is with pasta was good but nothing I need to recommend.

Went here for an early dinner. Great service and food. Bread was immediately placed on our table -…read morenice crust with soft interior. Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We started with melon and prosciutto - the melon was so sweet! Then we shared a Cesar salad - good portion size for 3 people. Our waiter offered us a taste of two wines - we ended up choosing the Chianti which was delicious! My friend had scampi linguini with sun-dried tomatoes and rapini. Husband had My Brothers Jerry's Tortelloni -veal and chicken tortellini. I had pasta carbonara - the noodles were amazingly tender and the taste was spot on. Probably the best pasta that we've ever had! Finished up with a coconut cake with a drizzle of raspberry sauce. Plenty of parking in the lot. Outdoor tables were shaded. It was a pretty warm day so we opted to sit indoors. Really old school ambiance. Service was very efficient. Pricing was fair and portion sizes are excellent and could be easily shared between 2 people. We each had leftovers. Highly recommend dining here!

Long overdue review :,)…read more 05/31/25- It was our first time here, and the staff introduced us to several options, including the Habibi and the Tikka masala. We went with the tikka masala and the fungi lama. The wait wasnt very long, and we did ask for a water, which they have in water bottles and the staff offered a bottle on the house. Our pizzas ended up tasting amazing, and they accidentally sent a Habibis, which they gave on the house as well. The vibe was super chill and friendly, and i would come back again.

I went here twice in the last week after not going since 2022. I'm glad I started coming back…read moreagain. I forgot how special this place is. Carlos is kind and precise with the pizzas he is whipping up. The Habibi pie is amazing. The crust is one of a kind and should be experienced once at least in your lifetime. Unlike some other pizza shops, The pies are filling but won't leave feeling bloated. Id recommend going with the option of letting the chef choose for you. You'll get some unique mixes that work surprisingly well together. I will be back there tomorrow

We decided to try Nick's for lunch to celebrate my birthday. OMG!!!!…read moreWhat a great place to dine. We had a reservation so we were seated right away on the second floor, just above the bar. The music was a little on the loud side so conversation was a little strained. The food was absolutely amazing. Our server was very friendly and informative but was not quite as attentive as we would expect for an establishment like this. This was our first time here, so we had to try the Asparagus Fries. The asparagus was cooked to perfection but the batter did not have much flavor. Members of our party ordered the California Salad, a Veggie Burger, the Meatloaf and a Picante Pizza. The California Salad was smaller than expected but delicious. The Veggie Burger was excellent! The Meatloaf was the hit of the table. It was so good that my wife did not offer a taste to any of us. She was in food Heaven. The pizza was exactly as described and tasted wonderful. Since we were celebrating my birthday, our server brought me a delicious piece of double chocolate cake with a candle in it. Nice touch!! We also had one of their Warm Butter Cake's with some excellent vanilla ice cream on top. Absolutely wonderful!. This may be our new "go-to" place. Looking forward to return to savor the other items on the menu. Their drinks looked delicious as well, so we will definitely try those too.

Pros -parking lot nearby…read more-seafood stew broth was good Cons -the shrimp was super overcooked in the seafood stew -very pricey Rating 5/10

Great pasta, great service Tiramisu was yummy, not too…read morethick after the pasta Will be back again :)

All the dishes we ordered were SO DELICIOUS. Our family's go to is the Pescatore and it never…read moredisappoints. We went on a Tuesday night and service was great and the owner greeted us as well. If you have space also try the desserts

Always a great time at Settebello! Their food is amazing and the service is wonderful. It's a good…read moresized restaurant with tables that can host multiple people. My favorite is always their margherita and arancini! The dough is so light and airy, and the sauce and the chili oil just make the combination so savory. For dessert, I recommend their tiramisu! This has been one of the most delicious tiramisu I've tasted!

This was a great pizza experience. Big open area when you walk in, and I sat at the bar. They have…read morea couple draft beer options and some cocktails that are $3 off during happy hour. I got the diavola pizza. Neapolitan style is my favorite, and when it came out it was amazing. The tomato sauce had the perfect level of acidity, and the dough complemented it really well. They have a small lot plus some free and paid street parking nearby. Service was great. Definitely would come again.

We came here to try the Dine LA dinner menu. The greeter was welcoming and quickly seated us at the…read morewindow seat with a street view, very cozy. We ordered our drinks. I had the sangria and my girlfriend tried the mojito passion. Both drinks are refreshing. For appetizers, I tried the mussels with corn and onions. It's good. For entree, I tried the Lomo Saltado. The sautee beef has onions and tomatoes. The flavor is good and goes well with the rice. Dessert is not included in the Dine LA menu, but we wanted to try a Peruvian ice cream. The Lucum ice cream tastes good, it's buttery and has caramel and maple syrup flavor. It's a special Peruvian fruit. It's a good wrap for our dinner. We will like to come back to try more dishes.

We visited this restaurant at the beginning of Dine LA for lunch ($35)…read more When we arrived, the door was locked and had to be let in by the staff though there were at least 5 other parties dining there. I thought that was a bit odd, but I guess it was to detract from unwelcomed guests (i.e. homless people)? Anyhow, we were seated right away and sat by the window which was nice! We were given the menus, but I had to specifically ask for the DineLA menu which I also thought was a bit odd since it seemed like they wanted us to order off their regular menu. Perhaps this was just an oversight. For starters, we ordered 1 of each that was offered: Ceviche Carretillero - Refreshing and brought me back to time spent in Peru! I preferred this option Salpicon - This was also refreshing and reminded me of chicken salad mix in a bowl though not sure I would order it without it being a part of a prix fixe. For the main course, we ordered: Saltado Salad - This had minimal protein and was not so satisfying when compared to a traditional lomo saltado, but the protein that was there was yummy. Aji Gallina - I really was excited to see this on their menu since I love this dish so much and don't see it offered too often at Peruvian restaurants. Though the sauce was good, the chicken was VERY dry and hard to chew (overcooked) so it took a while to finish this. In lieu of desserts, they offered Maracuya (passion fruit) and Chicha Morada (purple corn) juices which were yummy but the star of the show was their sangria which was delicious especially on a hot day. My only complaint about the sangria was that we were charged for 3 carafes when we only got 2. Once we identified this, we brought it up and just went ahead and enjoyed the 3rd one since we had already settled the bill. That being said, always double check your receipt!

It's great! The atmosphere is nice, too--quite different from a typical Chinese restaurant. It's…read moreworth a try.

I had a business dinner here the other night so could not take photos of the delicious food. From…read morethe outside this place might be mistaken for a generic chain but the care and attention to the food and service dispel that impression immediately. We enjoyed the corn agnolotti, edamame humus, and the melon with prosciutto as appetizers. I especially liked the sea bass entree. It was beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly. The salmon was also tasty (we shared plates). The apple strudel was yummy as was the dessert with lemons curd, blackberries and melt-in-your -mouth shortbread cookies. Almost forgot to mention the watermelon drop cocktail. What a perfect refreshing summer drink. Definitely worth trying. Well done, Arbour! I'll be back.