I highly recommend Montalvo for all types of tailoring and alterations. They did some custom tuxedos and suits and they are my go-to for all jeans and pants. Fast turnaround, good pricing, and friendly owners. read more

I lost weight and recently brought in 8 dresses and several blouses to Montalvo. Nader was precise, quick and reassuring. Mr. Astanboos is also very impressive with his courtly European manners and evident knowledge of fabric, style and trends. The work was done on time and cost far less than had I replaced everything in my new size. I'm so jazzed about my "new" wardrobe. Thanks, Montalvo! read more

My husband always prefers the unique & individual, including clothing. God knows, we all see the same thing everywhere. He wants to make a personal statement & look his best, and Montalvo's on Montana makes it happen. Such a wide variety of styles, beautiful fabrics and quality workmanship, limited only by one's imagination. Yikes. I have to try to keep him away from there, because he could drop a bundle getting his ideal jacket, vest, or custom shirts made. I have to admit, they last longer, look and feel much better, & even my cleaners' are in love with them! lol I'd recommend their work to anyone. Even just once, go in & talk to Esmail & see what it feels like to participate in creating your vision of the perfect item of clothing. The satisfaction will last a very long time. read more

Family owned and run, the sweetest, most lovely guys. I came in with a last-minute dress disaster (and I have zero seamstress skills) they stayed in the store late just to quickly sew up my straps. They gave me tape to hold me in place and were just the nicest, most heartwarming, professionals. A true gem. They'll help ladies too :) read more

I have a beautiful leather skirt, but unfortunately the seams on the pockets started ripping! :( I literally noticed this as I was walking back to my car on Montana street. I quickly yelped alterations and Montalvo was one block away, so I ran over and asked what could be done. Ismail said he could fix it and the next day and $15 later, it was done! Unfortunately, it happened again (not to the same area he worked on, but a different part), so I brought it back and this time he said he would fix it again and didn't even charge me! It's nice because you walk in and he immediately remembers who you are and what your item was - no number or tag necessary. Ismail is very personal and skilled - we need more places like this :). read more

Wonderful place. The young man makes custom jeans. The owner is brilliant. This is the perfect example of a family owned business. I will be back. My wife will be back. read more

Awesome shop. Got a few pairs of jeans tailor made here.Best fit I've ever had in my life and great price too. Would definitely recommend as a go to shop. read more

Believe it or not, I searched high and low to find a tailor who could make button holes in Los Angeles! Quite a challenge! Called many tailors and places that do alterations, until someone said to try a shirt maker, which was also a dying art in Los Angeles. I found this place. Esmail and his son are so helpful!I bought a summer dress that had buttons holes only for the top part of the dress, but the skirt part was made to just hang open. I wanted to have buttons that go all the way down the summer dress. Esmail's price per button hole was very reasonable and the job was excellent, well worth driving cross town for. read more

Sewing and alterations doesn't do the place credit, but it will have to do. I used to go to the original Montalvo on Montana, which was (appropriately enough) on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. I just moved to NoCal. and haven't been to new Beverly Hills location, but didn't want to hesitate to give this place a glowing review, since I'm sure they maintain the same high standards as at the original location. I have unusually broad shoulders for a woman of my height. You may recall when the fashion in womens suits was to have a fairly form fitting jacket. I would have to buy a size 12 or 14 to fit my shoulders, when the rest of me was a size 6 or 8. You can imagine how significant the tailoring was that was required - not just because of taking it in so much, but also because the jackets had darts, etc., so lot of pieces to be taken in. The alterations were not cheap, but WOW did I look great in those jackets, which were practically custom done by the time they were finished with them. And if any of your fine knits have been attacked by moths, they also do a fantastic job with French Weave / Invisible Weave repairs. One final comment. Although I've brought a lot of things in over the years, I didn't go with great frequency. Once, I went after not having been there for 6-8 months, and I was shocked when Irene looked up and said "Hi Erica" -- How could she have remembered me among the many clients they have, I don't know. But I *do* appreciate the effort! read more

I was told to pick up my items at 10AM Monday morning. I have now been waiting over an hour outside the shop after being told they are "running late". I work full time and don't have time to just sit, pay for parking on Montana and wait. Truly a frustrating experience and will not be back. It's a shame that poor customer service overshadows craftsmanship but consideration of your customers makes all the difference in my eyes. read more

So happy to support a small, local family business. Service was great. I brought in some articles of clothing for mending. I was especially impressed by the repairs on a cardigan with a hole in it, a cashmere sweater with loose threads, and a lace shirt with lose threads. The repairs are literally invisible! My only regret is that I didn't take before and after photos! The bill for 5 items was $100-- very reasonable! If I ever need repairs or tailoring in the future, I would definitely come back here. read more

If you have a special garment that needs alterations, you can put your trust in these guys. Time and again I have come to them with crazy tailoring challenges every time they exceed my expectations. They are experts. Worth every penny. read more

Been coming here for years for dress shirts. Good, but expensive.

I was looking for shirt maker in Los Angeles and was very fortunate to find Esmail and family. He was the right guy for me. Very professional and thorough. He has made me over a dozen shirts and 3 custom jackets. Compliments are abundant from my peers. I have a long torso and long arms and the stock items in a mens stores simply do not fit my frame. I now look at my clothing as an investment, and not just fabric taking up space in my very small closet! Thanks Esmail! read more

Trusted my jumpsuit which was big for me and they did a really good job. It fits better then I expected. I feel so satisfied with their job. Definitely running to this place next time I need help with my clothes. read more

It's 1996, I am staying at the Kensington Park Hotel off Union Square in San Francisco. I was returning from failed trip to Rochester's Big and Tall looking for a dress shirt for New Years Eve, I am 5' 9" tall and 400 pounds. Walking into the Hotel, in the lobby, was Joseph Rudee Custom Shirt Maker (Mr. Rudee had retired, and Esmail had just purchased the store). I walked in and met Esmail Astanboos, told him my problem, and this miracle happened. Esmail would make me a Custom Shirt in two days, in time for my event. He took all the measurments, and told me to come back in two days. The shirt was just a white dress shirt, but what a shirt! In my life I had never felt so good in any shirt. The man is a genius. Not only am I short and fat, with a body that is pushed to the right with one arm 1 1/2" shorted than the other, Esmail made the garment fit like a glove. Since then Esmail has made dozens of shirts for me, and some wonderful clothes for my wife. Everything is made on the premises by Esmail, not sent to another country, but Made In America. To this day every garment has been impeccable, and makes me feel good every time I put one on. A few months ago I needed a formal dress shirt for a wedding in Chicago. UPS lost the shirt in transit. Once again Esmail made me another and delivered it in 48 hours. I cannot say enough about this man, he is the best Custom Taylor for men's and women's clothing, and makes it all right there in his shop. Simply The Best! The clothing me makes me lasts for years because of the quality fabrics and wonderful workmanship. Thank You Bob Krauss read more

Esmail and his family are true old world craftsmen. Decades of experience, incredible attention to detail and dedicated to giving you the best experience possible. They have a selection of fine fabrics for every taste and they suit they made me was beautiful. I'm short with odd proportions but it fit me perfectly. Best I ever looked. read more

250$ to alter a reversible adidas jacket, they did a good job but totally not worth the price. I also had an issue when they had a pair of my pants for a week, only for me to come in to pick them up and have them tell me they couldn't alter it. Pretty frustrating. Both father and son seem out of the loop, and the level of unprofessionalism was surprising at an establishment with this high of a reputation. I'll be bringing my clothes elsewhere, caveat emptor. read more