Love the pasta there! The restaurant was wonderful and they have great options of pasta. The menu…read morewas excellent and so many great quality of food to choose from. The Mentai Pasta and Squid Ink pasta were really good and so delicious. It was so creamy and nice quality of noodles. I really enjoyed the pasta with wines, it taste so fantastic. Lovely place with great ambiance.

My mom said it's the best pasta she's ever had. What more do I need to say?…read more We got the uni pasta, mentai pasta, and the burrata. Next time I'd get the uni pasta again and try the gizzard confit (which they had ran out of).

For some odd reason, a lot of Italian spots have seemingly cropped up overnight in Echo Park and…read morethe greater region. Out of sheer luck, my best friend decided to chose this spot for our girls' night dinner, and we have decided on consensus that we savored every bite of our meal. We started our meal with the absolutely delectable focaccia erbraica, a cinnamon roll looking starter bread with olives, currant and a generous sprinkle of rosemary and salt. It came with a pad of homemade honey butter and a dab of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. It was so umami and paired with the butter seemingly melted in our mouths. We also countered that carb bomb with deliciously charred broccolini with walnuts and a squeeze of citrus. Highly cruciferous veggies should only be grilled based on how fast we cleaned our plate. As for the entrees, the plates are meant to share, but I skipped lunch and ate my own bowl of mafaldine short rib pasta (yes you read that right). It was so hearty and satisfying. As a kid, I loved stealing the cooked lasagna noodles and eating them by itself when my mom would make lasagna, so having it on my own bowl of pasta (in the form of mafaldine) gratified my inner child. The short rib was so tender and it was perfectly sauced. I could have eaten another bowl. My friend ordered a steak and a rigatoni alla carbonara, and while I didn't try the former, the latter rigatoni was so delicious as well. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, and luckily the last one of the night. It had equal parts espresso soaked cake and cream, and it was the perfect sweet note to end our epically delicious meal.

Very cute spot and we found easy street parking for our early dinner. We had wine at their bar…read morebefore the restaurant opened. Not a full bar which I didn't realize upon making a res. No biggie the wine was good. I asked the bartender for the dinner menu for bacetti just to check it out. Didn't realize it was a HUGE ask and she told me to find it online . Anyhow I hate that the bar menu is different from the main Dining Doesn't it come from The same kitchen ? We wanted pizza but it's only available at the bar. What a shame Also note there is no happy hour on drinks just free olives. The host didn't even crack a smile and I felt like we were bothering her asking for our table. Overall the food was decent , the focaccia was overly seasoned but the skirt steak and lamb was excellent . The pesto pasta was okay and overall we enjoyed our food and the service was better here Which made the auto 20 % service charge okay But They had already decided that for me ...,

Came here for a friends bday after hearing so many great things about this place and it most…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! Food: I would say I have a favorite dish from here but I just can't choose! From the Caesar salad to the calamari to the vodka pasta and even the chicken parmesan, everything was delicious! Service: Service was amazing and a huge shout out to our server Rob! Super personable and made dining so much more fun with his jokes! Ambiance: The ambiance at Donna's was more of a lively and intimate type of Italian-American restaurant but also styled for modern LA vibes.

5/5 Metered street…read moreparking. Went on a weekday & got lucky on finding a spot. The restaurant is beautifully decorated - has an intimate, warm & cozy vibe. Not too big of a dining room, but not cramped either. Even though the atmosphere was very busy, it wasn't rushed. Big shoutout to the entire staff especially our server, Emerson, who took amazing care of us! 1000/10 From the moment we entered & throughout our whole experience there, we received amazing, great vibes & hospitality. Everyone was so kind & welcoming. We were greeted & offered drinks as soon as we got seated. He explained the menu very well, was always on top of everything, and kept a positive attitude. Even though it was super busy, we never had to flag anyone down. Our dirty dishes were cleared off the table when done. The food came out not long after we put our order in. We got: Garlic Bread 1000/5 - THE STAR OF THE SHOW. I love sourdough & garlic bread so this was literally the best thing on earth! Came out nice & warm. Crust was crunchy with a soft, moist interior and extraaa garlic in every bite - it was heaven. The cheese on top was a bonus touch. Fusilli alla Vodka 4/5 - Not spicy. Tasted like an extremely creamy mac n cheese. I wouldn't say it's overhyped because it's really good, however there's nothing special about it. (I'm not a big pasta person so maybe that's why) Linguini & Clams 1000/5 - BEST THING EVER. Very well executed - every bite was so creamy & savory. The broth was phenomenal. If you love clams, you'll love this! (I wonder if there's an option to add extra clams?) Chicken Parm 4/5 - The texture, the flavor, & marinara at the bottom was delicious. Cheese was perfectly melted. Tiramisu 1000/5- Every layer was nice & moist. Not bitter, not overly sweet. Just perfect. One of the best tiramisus I've ever had! Was celebrating my birthday so Emerson was kind enough to add a candle + a warm greeting Overall, will definitely be back Worth reserving a month ahead on Resy!

One of our absolute favorite restaurants -- we honestly look forward to coming to LA just to eat at…read moreMaccheroni Republic. The Ravioli Di Zucca and Rigatoni Pom'Amore are phenomenal -- easily some of the best pasta we've ever had. The Lasagna di Carne is delicious too, although the rich meat sauce is so generous that you don't get to appreciate their incredible pasta quite as much. Small, quaint indoor dining + a cute patio that somehow doesn't feel like you're in the heart of LA. The restaurant is first come, first served, and there's often a wait. Come early or grab a cocktail across the street at Grayson while you wait. It's worth the wait. Every. Single. Time.

I came here last year for my birthday as well! I love how their delicious pastas are made fresh…read moredaily! I already knew that I wanted! I knew I wanted the bone marrow (again! We also ordered frtto misti (fried calamari and fried shrimp) as an additional appetizer which was deliciously light and crunchy! I've never had osso bucco before, so l presumably I thought they'd be using veal shank, but it was beef shank. The flavors tasted are of those that have been simmering cohesively on a low flame for several hours! It was what I'd expect in an Italian stew! Accompanied by a side of perfectly orchestrated I also had their squid ink risotto. Very distinctive flavor mixed within this squid ink plate. Bay scallops mixed within the squid ink and risotto. I just wish it was a little softer. I thought it could've used perhaps 5 additional minutes! Topped off with 2 perfectly cooked diver scallops! To end my birthday meal, I had a frozen creamy treat of affogato! Yay!! Happy 55 to me! I'm blessed to have enjoyed another delicious birthday dinner at Maccheroni Republic

Tonight, my family and I came to this restaurant excited to try their pasta because we had heard…read moreabout this place for a long time. Everything was perfect at first, until a server wearing black-framed glasses came over and was extremely rude. When we asked him for a menu, he didn't even respond. He just shrugged and gave us a very strange look, then went to get another server to help us. I don't know what's wrong with him or if it was racial discrimination. We were smiling and polite to him the entire time, yet this was how we were treated. It completely ruined our lovely evening. I will definitely never come back. So disappointing!

We arrived a little early than our reservation time and was seated shortly upon our arrival on a…read morebusy dinner night by the kind host that was able to accommodate our small party. It was fun to watch the chefs cook the food and finally get to eat their delicious meals! We ordered almost pretty much the whole menu and was delighted with all! The restaurant started off busy during dinner time and started to die down as the night flowed. Servers were kind, attentive, and helpful! Love Bestia for a beautiful, relaxing date night. Coming back again!

Wow. I got an Uber Eats voucher from work and tried Eastside Italian Deli for delivery. I ordered…read morethe spicy Italian with cheese. YUM! The portion size was nice and the meats and cheese are perfect. The not so spicy peppers gave a little kick. What a great find. I'll be back to Eastside Deli.

I love their bread, it's fresh and made in house. I typically go for their tuna sandwich and I love…read moreit. But I chose to try the eggplant sandwich with today. It was so messy and not much flavor, it also had tofu on it which is not stated on the menu. Do not get this sandwich to eat in the go. The staff are friendly and efficient, the ambience is nostalgic and cute. Get the voodoo chips!! This is the first place I had those chips.

My family and I recently visited this wonderful family-owned Italian restaurant, and it was such a…read moregreat experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and felt like dining in someone's home rather than just another restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted fresh and authentic. You can really tell how much care, tradition, and passion goes into both the food and the experience they create. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food and a welcoming atmosphere!

I was looking for Italian restaurants near Griffith Observatory and found this cool family run spot…read morein Silver Lake. The decor inside was cute and unique, with an area of the wall displaying their certificates from the city. There is also a good size patio and a small parking lot for guests. We came in shortly after they opened for the dinner shift so our server was a nice lady who ended up being the owner's sister. She was very attentive and friendly. To start off, we ordered some $9 cocktails and $11 martinis on their Happy Hour. For an appetizer we enjoyed the Insalata Cesare, which was simple yet tasted unique and delicious. For our mains we ordered the Pappardelle Alla Domenica and Beef Lasagna. The Pappardelle Alla Domenica is a must try, being advertised as Mamma's special that was featured in the Los Angeles Times. The sauce was light, yet garlicky and packed with flavor from the sausages. Also the Beef Lasagna was delicious with a nice ratio of all the layers.

The pizza and wings are really good and don't forget to grab a pasta.. they are all really good and…read morecreamy. They have an awesome selection of beer that I would recommend to grab.

Perfect perfect perfect. Only complain is that why I didn't find this place sooner…read more Loooooved the sandwich and its affordability. I took them to the game and it was so refreshing and filling. The cashier guy was also super friendly and the kitchen people are nice too. (I went in the back to use the restroom) I'll definitely be back ti explore more beer n wine.

We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambience was warm…read moreand inviting. What really made our visit exceptional was our server, Grace. Her service was top-notch from beginning to end. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us an excellent recommendation--the Burrata Pizza. It was huge, incredibly delicious, and definitely one of the highlights of our meal. Thank you, Grace, for making our experience so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!

Aside from being a little warm inside, food and service was excellent. Our server was attentive and…read morevery sweet. Food was absolutely delicious. Always a wonderful experience at Bottega Louie! My girlfriends and I started with Mimosas and Bellini. For brunch entrees we ordered Le Pancake with a side of bacon, Steak Salad, and the Lobster Hash. I ordered the Brûlée Donut to go. Love this place!

I ordered the Rigatoni Shrimp Amatraciana~super delicious! The bread was warm and crispy. This…read moreplace is a must when you're in the area. Customer service 11/10!

I went with three other girlfriends and we had such a great time. The place is tiny, but had a…read morenice ambiance. The four of us decided to go family style, so we ordered the Caprese Salad and the Daly Salad to start. The Caprese was nothing special but the mozzarella was very fresh and they were generous with the portion. The Daly Salad was pretty good, nicely balanced with all the ingredients in it. For entrees, we got the lobster ravioli, the penne alla vodka with shrimp and the pollo alla funghi. All the dishes were pretty good. The lobster ravioli was slightly fishy, but still had good flavor to it. It wasn't not fresh, but if you are sensitive to that, I would avoid it. the penne was cooked perfectly in a nicely balanced bechamel and tomato sauce. The shrimp was cooked correctly, and again, generous in portions. The pollo alla funghi was served in rice, which was a little mushy. Still, the flavors were good and the chicken wasn't overcooked. We were all so full, so decided to share a tiramasu. Imagine our surprise when they also brought us a complimentary cheesecake as well, "just because." So nice, especially since that was actually the better tasting of the two desserts. The servers were friendly and very attentive, which always enhances the overall experience when dining out. The prices were reasonable for what you get, so definitely helps tip the scales for a repeat visit.