went last evening 6 women in total, the food is outstanding the drinks wonderful the staff super. I…read moream speaking for the 6 of us. Wonderful evening.

I came here with a friend for dinner the other night and had a wonderful time. The bartender John…read morewas super helpful and made amazing cocktails. The food was very good too! I had the gnocchi and I am definitely coming back for me. The place has a great vibe and the patio was very warm. Enjoy!

My friend and I had an amazing lunch! From the service to the dishes, everything was perfect and we…read morecouldn't have asked for more. We were seated outside and got to enjoy the summer day in a nice shady place. They also have a variety of some very yummy vegetarian dishes and we will definitely be coming back! Ernesto and Chad made us feel so welcome and made sure we had a great experience at Ca del sole! Thank you so much!

Ca' Del Sole is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets and, without question, one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. Tucked away in an unexpected corner of North Hollywood, you walk through the entrance and suddenly feel as though you've been transported to a breathtaking Italian garden. The ambiance is absolutely magical and easily ranks among my top 10 dining experiences in Southern California. I've been coming here for well over a decade, and it has never lost its charm. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic date night, meeting friends for brunch, or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable meal, Ca' Del Sole delivers every single time. The food is exceptional. Every dish is beautifully prepared with the quality, elegance, and attention to detail you'd expect from an upscale restaurant in France or Italy--but at prices that are surprisingly reasonable. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels this luxurious without the luxury price tag. Their brunch is outstanding, dinner is absolutely spectacular, and every meal feels like an occasion. The service is equally impressive. It's not unusual to spot an A-list celebrity dining here, but what I love most is that everyone is treated like a VIP. The hospitality is warm, genuine, and consistently exceptional. The staff has a way of making every guest feel welcome, appreciated, and completely taken care of. I especially love the beautiful cabanas and garden patio. It's one of those places where you find yourself lingering because you simply don't want the experience to end. Honestly, part of me wants to keep Ca' Del Sole a secret so I can always get a table--but restaurants this special deserve to be celebrated. If you're looking for incredible food, world-class service, unforgettable ambiance, and one of the most romantic dining experiences in Los Angeles, this is the place. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back, and if I could, I'd happily celebrate every special occasion here.

When translated to English, "Unidos" means "united" or "together", and that's exactly how you feel…read morewhile dining here. This small Spanish restaurant opened in September of 2025 and was having a very busy Sunday night when my son and I decided to come in for dinner. They have no parking, so we found a meter on Ventura Blvd. We walked in at 6:50pm and were greeted by Renee (one of the owners) who asked if we had a reservation. We didn't, so he offered us 2 seats at the bar. At first I was a bit hesitant since I was hoping to have a table service meal. Renee encouraged us to try the bar, saying it's still a great experience. Well, he was right! We got 2 nice seats at the corner of the bar and thankfully it wasn't too stuffy. Liana was working the bar and she's also the lovely girl who took care of us during our dinner. She was so sweet, pleasant, kind, knowledgeable and hardworking. She was able to expertly answer all our questions and made sure we were well looked after. She also kept our water glasses full throughout the whole dinner. We ordered quite a few different items and every single dish was OUTSTANDING! There seriously wasn't even one thing we didn't like. We devoured the crumbs on every plate. To start, we had the Dátiles (warm dates with Manchego cheese), followed by the Mushroom Pintxos (Mushroom and Goat Cheese Toast). We actually ended up ordering another order of the toast since I loved it so much. The dates were also delicious, and this is coming from someone who doesn't even like dates. Next up was the Tortilla Española, a classic Spanish dish. It was piping hot, fresh out of the skillet. Nice and fluffy inside, with some spicy aioli on the side that complimented it well. We also got the Calamares a La Plancha, which was also very flavorful and fresh. I'm a huge fan of seafood but never had calamari prepared like this. It was definitely a different experience than the deep fried version I'm used to, but I loved it all. The Gambas Al Ajillo was the next appetizer and it was simply fantastic. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. The sauce it came with was so yummy that we saved it to pour over the rice in our entree, the Carne. It's a hanger steak that comes with chimichurri and fries, however we asked for a substitute of rice instead of fries. This steak was cooked to PERFECTION. It was medium rare, just like we asked, and it was top notch quality. The rice and chimichurri also tasted great. It definitely hit the mark for a carnivore like myself. I will say that the wait time between the previous course and the steak was a bit long, and Liana apologized for it before we even said anything. We also shared a Red Sangria and it was DIVINE. It is clear to me that Unidos is a place full of love and passion. It's a very classy place, but in a very modern and relaxed way. It's chic, stylish, and sexy. All the food we ate is proof that everyone in the kitchen loves what they do and cares about what they put on your plate. Everything was super fresh and great quality, and I'm not just talking about the food. The service from everyone was superb! Starting from Renee, to Liana, to Gloria. She was the food runner for the whole restaurant by herself and she was doing an excellent job, quickly and efficiently getting everyone's food to the correct tables. Prices are a bit on the higher end, but appropriate for the quality of food and service. It was worth every penny and we will definitely be back! They have one gender neutral restroom and one women's restroom. Everything was beautiful and clean! There's also some patio seating. Thank you Renee, Liana, Gloria, and Unidos! 10/10!! HANDS DOWN!!

This is a great little neighborhood spot! Came in for the first time and had a lovely experience…read more Food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the patatas bravas, croquetas, and the mariscos paella and each dish was just as good as the next. Will definitely be back!

I had two friends visiting from out of town and I proposed we go and try a new spot, Vignette. So…read moreglad I did--we all loved it! Kanpachi crudo: 3.5/5 Japanese sweet potato: 5/5 Charred cabbage: 2/5 Summer fennel salad: 4/5 Pork skewers: 5/5 Beef pho skewers: 5/5 Eggplant skewers: 4/5 Corn and crab agnolotti: 4.5/5 Hanger steak: 5/5 Toasted rice ice cream: 5/5

The most common definition of a vignette is a visual effect that darkens the edges of an image so…read moreyour eye is pulled toward the center. It's an odd name for a place where the center - the food - is currently the weakest part of the frame. We had a reservation and still waited about ten minutes to be seated. Once inside, the room works: warm, intimate, the kind of space that makes you want to linger over another glass. Our server was the clear highlight. He was attentive without hovering and genuinely helpful with the wine list. That side of the night felt right. The food was less consistent. Most of the plates felt like appetizers trying to pass as entrees, both in portion size and in price. The Gougères arrived warm on the outside and cool in the middle. The tuna crudo ($23) was four ordinary slices swimming in oil. The pork belly and shoulder with cucumber relish had real flavor, though it came out lukewarm after a long gap between courses. The grilled hanger steak with shallot butter suffered the same problem as the crudo -- too much fat, and the sear pushed just past good into slightly burnt. The bigger issue is the neighborhood. Ventura Boulevard already has several places doing this exact concept - intimate wine bar, small plates, good room - more consistently. Bacari in Sherman Oaks and Unidos (just a few blocks away) are both serviceable examples that currently execute the idea with fewer misses. When the competition is already solid, it's hard to see the clear reason to come back here for dinner. There's a decent wine bar in here trying to get out. If I return, it'll be for the room and a few glasses... the kitchen still needs to catch up.

During recent trip we had the pleasure of meeting Christy/ie. She was especially wonderful when I…read moreasked about the quality of their lettuce/produce (because you know, exploding bowels and whatnot). Not only did she ask the chef's first hand the answer, she came back and showed me documentation. She went above and beyond, and I truly appreciated it. It also meant that I was able to try the delicious Caesar salad that I hear everyone rave about. We also were able to partake of the crab cake, wagyu ribeye, and our must-haves of pretzel bread and truffle gnocchi. We are also slowly making our way through the cocktail list. Banana maitai (I think would be even better if you added ice cream to it and made it a alchy-float) Espresso martini with reposado! (Validation! I prefer tequila over gin and this helped prove my palate was correct) Dessert wise, you can't go wrong with the butter cake. We also tried the chocolate cake. Both are excellent, and if you have room, then get both. Special thanks to Chad for always being amazing and welcoming us so warmly. Additionally, I truly appreciate it when my little one was looking for the bathroom and Chad kindly pointed them to the correct door.

It has been a while since I've been to BLVD Steak and was so excited to go last night…read more Starting with the appetizers - Wagyu meatball in vodka sauce with parmesan flaked on top - so soft and delicious melt in your mouth meatballs! - yellowtail crudo - refreshing and delicious - cesar salad - um those roasted garlic croutons are so perfect, they are softly crunchy and so flavorful! And that soft flakey parmesan grating on top, so good. To drink - Water - I was happy that the waitress was attentive and kept our water glasses full - Blood Orange Mule - still my favorite in the black Mule Cup! I recommend, it is refreshing and delicious! - Some of my friends had the Watermelon Margarita and they said it was very delicious and refreshing For my entree - 6 oz petit filet - Oh man, cooked to perfection! The meat just melted in my mouth just like the meatball and cooked exactly to what I asked. On the side: Mac and Cheese (soooo smooth and cheesy), Mashed potato (I loved getting little chunks of potato which meant it was real potato), and sauteed spinach (I LOVE that the spinach was not doused in any cream, it is delicious and healthy and well I love spinach so I ate more spinach than anyone at the table haha. - One of my friends got the Steak Frites which I must comment on because her plate looked amazing, I will post the photo, it's truly a bed of shoestring fries with a very generous piece of steak! For dessert to share with the table - Butter cake - this is my favorite, with those macerated strawberries and honestly you don't even need the ice cream that sits on top because it's so delicious even without it! - Cheesecake with amarena wild cherries on top, Look I'm not the biggest fan of cheesecake, but the cheesecake here is so delicious, it tastes fresh and not heavy. For me the cherries on top are truly a cherry on top! If you have never tried BLVD Steak, check it out, especially for a date night, or just to hang out at the bar.

This place came up several times when I researched on great restaurants that have excellent vibes…read moreand great food. Although it didn't really necessarily show up as "the best food in LA area" but all the reviews were so good so I became curious to try. Mainly the reviews also raved about the vibes, services, and live music. Well, they were not wrong! It was fairly easy to make a reservation through Opentable, and I made a reservation for two people for my birthday dinner on Sunday night. I put on the notes that it's my bday so it'll be nice to get a nice table near the stage. I didn't have a high expectation, cos I'd never been to the place and I didn't make a call or anything. But wow, they definitely gave us a great table at the very front! As many reviewers had mentioned, the acoustic of the restaurant is really great. You can barely hear other people's conversations. There's a live jazz band playing, so you can really enjoy that. Although it made it slightly hard to hear what other nearby people say to you either, haha. Our server Dawson was a really great one! Very nice, very informative and just has a great vibe that made you feel comfortable to converse with him. We also asked if he could take a picture of us and he went above and beyond with taking our pictures haha. He took the table lamp as our additional "lighting". Such a great service! Dawson also made a few suggestions on food. We ordered the milk bun (so great!), the tiger prawns tostada (omg, my favorite of the night!), braised lamb pasta, pork belly risotto, and roasted broccolini. Everything was really good and really filled us up! We also got the "smokin old fashioned" and "Wake up and repeat" cocktails. It was plenty of food for us so we asked for a check. Dawson asked if we wanted a dessert but we were already full. He asked if it's ok to give us a lil treat for my bday. It was a really nice dessert :). Oh I forgot to mention that they also put a small bday card on the table for me. The prices of food and drinks are on the higher sides, but I feel like it's worth it due to the live music and the vibe. It easily covers the entertainment part. We definitely will go back and recommend this place for anyone who's looking into a nice date night or to celebrate something special. I was informed that Friday has more of a "party vibe" here, although it's still a jazz performance. Sunday feels more laid back :) Overall I'm really pleased by this place. I used to think that I don't care that much about excellent service as long as the food is great, but I was wrong. The excellent hospitality just made the night even better than expected. Thank you for making my bday dinner memorable.

This place was on my list and we happen to pop in at 5pm but reservations are highly recommended…read more It was a little difficult to find because it's just a door without any signs, but I saw the valet guy pop out so we figured it was the entrance. The usually have a live band after 7pm and the sound in the resturant is amazing. It's like a recording studio. The staff was very friendly! The decor and ambiance was also impressive. Definitely swanky but down to earth vibes. I got the rasberry beret cocktail and it was different but fabulous. Not sure how else to describe it. It was refreshing. We got the tiger prawns and it was presented as a toasta, which had a great flavor and texture. The apple salad was also refreshing and a good portion to share between 2 people. The broccolini was cooked perfectly and my favorite after the tiger prawns was the Dungeness crab pasta. It had uni on top! The uni elevated the dish, and honestly there were a good amount of crab meat in the dish. Overall well balanced and creamy. The 2 of us left full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a date night. There's also plenty of street parking when we went but there is also valet for $15.

We enjoyed the ambiance and especially how nice the waiter was to us. Also the food was very good.read more

We came to IL Nido to celebrate some birthdays over a nice meal. IL Nido did not disappoint! Our…read morereservation was super easy to make through Google, and we were seated immediately at a pre-set table. The ambiance is absolutely wonderful -- perfect vibe for a date or small, intimate gathering. Dark-ish lighting, but lit enough to see everything without trouble (for my not-so-great eyes, at least). Our server was super attentive and considerate of our conversations while making sure that we were served promptly. A really great experience from start to finish! The menu was great. All pasta besides the penne is made in house, and it's absolutely DELICIOUS. We shared the burrata caprese, which was great, but a slightly small portion. I ordered the rigatoni with vodka sauce, and it was absolutely fantastic. Perfect portion size, amazing texture for the sauce and noodles, and I was blown away by the sauce. My spouse ordered the cacio e pepe, and it was excellent--I must admit that I stole a few of her noodles and dipped them in the little puddles of vodka I still had left on my plate after I devoured my pasta. For dessert, we shared a tiramisu, and it was stellar. Perfect balance, textures, and flavors. This was my favorite Italian restaurant experience I've had in LA so far. I cannot wait to return!

Steve, Martin, and the whole gang are always great. The service is outstanding. Everything is…read moreclean, and well chosen. We're regulars. The food is delicious, and the cocktails are some of the best you can find on the boulevard. (If wine is your thing, this is a great find too.) I recommend a Rye Whiskey Sour or a Reposado Old Fashioned. My other half can't get a Sidecar anywhere else because Martin's are the very best. If you've got something else in mind, Martin can make that too. We love the salads and the pastas are made fresh, in-house, but you can't go wrong with the entrees either.

The worst plays in area.I usually go to Panzanella but today…read more We came for mother day dinner and got so disappointed . Food was very average the bread was very old The service is the worse Waiting over an hour for food and if you are charging 20% service fee you should have service Don't recommend Very disappointed Never come back