A great hole in the wall, locally owned restaurant. One of my our favorite spots if you have a meal…read morethat's hearty and feels home cooked. I usually opt for the pasta sampler because you get to choose a wide variety of pastas to try. Each pasta also comes with your choice of butter and bread or garlic bread. The portions are massive and for a great price.

This place has been in the neighborhood for such a long time and I finally got to try it with my…read morefamily. To be fair, I didn't know if the place was open or not as the windows and doors are not visible to the inside so I wasn't sure when they are really open. It is a family owned restaurant therefore I expect many changes when they need to make changes such as closing early on certain days. I was a little late to the table so I didn't get a chance to really study the menu but I really wanted to try the sautéed chicken with penne because it sounded like it would be super indulgent with butter as the sauce. I ordered a full order as they also had light orders which is half the portion at a reduced price. But I was hungry, and it also came with garlic bread or bread and butter. It did take a while for food to arrive, I think we aren't used to a long wait since usually bread would arrive first. My aunt and uncle got soup (minestrone) served first so maybe if we ordered salads we would've gotten them before the entrees too. The Alex special pizza came first as our entree and boy the crust was crispy! Lots of toppings and the cheese pull was amazing. Parts were a bit hard to chew but only after it's been sitting for a while because when it was fresh it was crispy, then soft and chewy. My sautéed chicken dish came after and it was hot! All the plates are hot so be careful! So hot my uncle burned his mouth on the stretchy cheese from the lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. The chicken and mushrooms were so delicious, I ate all the mushrooms first and even used the pizza crust to soak the extra butter from the penne. The garlic bread and bread came really last, at least it was fresh so it was a good wait. Yes there's a lot of butter oil, but I expected it when the dish on the menu said to choose a sauce which was butter or olive oil. We didn't get dessert because we were so full! We had plenty of leftovers for another meal. They gave us boxes and a pizza box to take our food home. I really want to try again with my parents and others, the dessert menu sounds like a great selection of Italian sweets but what I really want again is the bread and butter. It was so good, the butter was salty which really makes it a star.

Has made Yelps Top Places to Eat in LA County list a couple years ago and was finally able to give…read morethis place a try myself! Super cute eatery with painted murals on the wall and really friend staff that all seem like family to one another. Staff were very friendly and all seem like family. The complementary bread basket with a twist of a marinara dipping was great. We got some of the favorites as seen by the multiple photos on Yelp: - Focaccia Board - pretty presentation and the cold meats were really good. I really like the garlic confit too. The rosemary as a utensil to drizzle the honey is a great idea too. - Veal Ossobuco Risotto - veal very soft and tender, no knife needed. Risotto was on the softer side, but very nicely flavored to go well with the veal. - Vodka Sauce Fettuccine - pasta is homemade and perfectly sauced. So delicious! - Tiramisu - sweet little treat to end a delicious meal

Based on the star reviews on Yelp we thought we were in for a culinary experience along with a…read morecharming venue. So much for believing in what you read on Yelp...... The most charming part of what we experienced what the gentleman at the front door and his cute little jokes. What followed was less humorous. The customer service was severly lacking . From the first person who approuched our table, who from what we guess was a host with a horrible thick Italian accent trying to sell us up on the chef's current overpriced specials, to the unknowledgeable wait staff their customer service was a joke. The food was average at best. We ordered the Oxtail Tagliolini ( a suggestion by the "host?") and the Al Salmon Pasta. The salmon wasn't as good as our usual spot Di Pilla's Italian Restaurant and the oxtail was riddled with small bones which made for a very cautious eat. Just be prepared when reading Yelp reviews and think twice when you see 5 stars.

My first time dining here for lunch and I wanted to try their DineLa menu. I ordered the caesar…read moresalad, steak sandwich, and chocolate lava cake. I also ordered the Garlic bread (a la carte). The salad was good, lots of cheese and dressing. I wished that they didn't put the sandwich on top of the fries. The dessert was good but a bit too sweet for me. The garlic bread wasn't my favorite, I wish it could be a bit more buttery and garlicky; also the bread was really crispy too much for my liking. Overall, a good spot for lunch, I just wouldn't order thr garlic bread again.

We had a family dinner on 8/29/26. I made the reservation a week prior. Upon arrival, I checked…read morein. We had to wait for the staff to prepare our table. Our server took our drink order, but it took him until 15 minutes later to take our food order. When our order was served: 1. My niece ordered beef ravioli. She was served cheese ravioli. She sent it back. 2. My sister ordered steak ( med rare) and shrimp. The steak was dry. 3. Husband order salmon. His order didn't arrive until our party was pretty much done with their dinners. At that point, he asked for his order to be boxed "to go". Our server went to relay the request. A so called manager came and served my husband his plated entree. He repeated that he wanted it boxed to go. The manager said, "just take a couple of bites". Again, husband repeated to box his meal to go. In addition I asked for my entree (chicken parm) to go as well, since it got cold while waiting for my husband's dinner to arrive. 4. We were never offered refills on our drinks. 5. We never received an apology regarding the delay of my husband's dinner. We paid the check and left frustrated and disappointed. Best believe this will be our last visit.

My family and I all love eating here. It's one of the few restaurants we can all agree on. We…read morenormally order a pizza, cesar salad and spaghetti with meatballs. Food comes with complimentary bread. My kids can't get enough of it. We can easily feed our family of 5 for less than $100. We only had to wait for a table on a few occasions. Food comes out quick. Staff is friendly and attentive. Always find parking in their parking lot.

Old school place - has been around 55 years. Ambiance is old fashioned and cute that way…read more We had a 7pm reservation and arrived 15 mins early. They had us wait until 7:05p when we restaurant only 2 other tables - they were not busy. The food is pretty awesome. Glad we came to try this place.

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!

My second time here and the quality was not the same. My pasta felt overcooked past al dente. Last…read moretime was better. Had the bread this time and that was delish.

great service and great food!…read more tried this spot on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. everything we ordered was yummy and i would definitely go back again! good vibes esp the area in the back was nice for my group to take some pictures

Dine LA menu was great. The food was very, very good. Our waitress was great, attentive and easy…read morewith asking questions. Place was busy, but not too bad. 3 stars because the AC was broken or not working efficiently. Sorry, I'm sweating through my shirt while sampling wine and eating hot food. Half the restaurant was fanning themselves with the paper menus. Completely unacceptable and frankly an unhealthy situation. At 8pm, it was cooler outside than inside the restaurant. If management had any interest in a return customer they should have gone table to table offering a discount, or extra app or something. Instead they put it on the poor waitress to keep apologizing to everyone, like it was her job. Any effort would have gone a long way.

When I first came in I was greeted at the door. The atmosphere was amazing. Staff were very helpful…read morewith the menu when I was having trouble. Made me feel right at home, overall great experience and food was a perfect 10.

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!

Diplomat is a Mediterranean restaurant in the Old Town Monrovia area…read more I came on a Friday lunch early lunch without a reservation and was able to get seated quickly. When I left, the tables got packed. I tried the platter for two, which came with a load of delicious rice, three proteins, roasted tomatoes and peppers. I enjoyed pairing it with their tahini and garlic sauces. The service and hospitality were amazing. Shout out to Ari, she is the best and really made my dining experience seamless. From recommendations, to check-ins, to bringing sauces for my table to try, it felt personable. The interior is perfect for families, dates, and catching up. It's casual but feels elevated. Overall, I had a great dining experience here and I'd recommend others to visit.

We were traveling nearby and saw that The Diplomat had a 5-star rating. Having now eaten there I…read morecan confirm that it is deserved. The food is delicious and the prices are appropriate given the portion sizes. Service was prompt and professional. Parking might be a challenge, though there are public lots within a block or two. We went on a Friday night and encountered heavy traffic from the local farmer's market/fair. The best item was the Beef kabob, 5 out of 5 stars. It was perfectly cooked, a very simply salt and pepper seasoning, juicy and simply divine! We got the kids meal, which came with only 4 pieces, and I'd be interested to return for the full adult portion. Also a 5-star experience was the Fried cauliflower appetizer. It had just the right amount of crispiness, without any blackening, and the garlic/parsley/lemon juice combo worked well. The juice was sucked into all the crevices, and overall it was light. I think I could have eaten two portions myself and called it a satisfying meal. I did dip in some tzatziki, which worked great too! Lastly the Chicken shawarma was a 4-star dish. Still delicious and I'd get it again, but it was slightly salty from the marinade and added sauce. I was expecting this to be wrapped up, but it was more an open-face naan with the chicken covering the top. Rice pilaf was savory, I'd rather not know just how many calories are included, the rice was still moist even after reheating the next day.

Pane E Vino delivered one of the best Italian dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the…read moremoment I sat at the bar, the staff was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making sure I was satisfied throughout the evening. I started with an incredible appetizer featuring several varieties of fried mushrooms paired with red wine--absolutely delicious and full of flavor. For my entrée, I enjoyed the shrimp pasta with white wine sauce, which was perfectly prepared and tasted authentic and fresh. To finish the meal, I had the apple crust dessert topped with vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect ending to an outstanding dinner. The food, service, and atmosphere were all exceptional. Honestly, for a moment I felt like I was sitting in a restaurant in Italy. I highly recommend Pane E Vino and will definitely be returning. Five stars all the way!

Stopped by and a gentleman at a table waived/invited us in…read more Sat at a table. Older gentlemen (not sure if he is the owner/manager) came out and was very cold, curt, borderline rude telling us the kitchen was closed and to leave. How were we to know at the time they were closing the kitchen? No signs were posted outside. We only came in because his pal waived us in. An honest mistake on our part. I feel after being a regular patron we did not deserve such impudent behavior, no normal abiding patron does.

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.