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    Mother Wolf

    4.0 (1.4k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Expresso Martini with tequila
    Edith S.

    Trendy Italian restaurant with a bar and a speak easy. Valet a must parking not the best. Came here to celebrate a birthday. Make sure all party has arrived they won't seat you. No worries bar is cute with delicious drinks! Appetizers ~ Ricotta stuffed squash 7/10-also got peaches with mozzarella 7/10- Oxtail meat balls 100/100! Food~Diavola Pizza 10/10 and 2 pastas I don't remember it they were so good! We also got the Brazino that was de boned 8/10.

    Jessica H.

    A nice dinner spot to give a try if you are craving some good Italian food. I had a reservation but it didn't get very busy when I was there on a Saturday night. I know this place used to be pretty busy and booked but think the hype might've died down? But I love it cause I was able to enjoy dinner with my friends comfortably. We ordered the arugula salad, squash blossoms, bread, prawns in the salsa verde sauce, oxtail meatballs, the oxtail ragu pasta and carbonara pasta. The salad was delicious and the perfect start to the carb overload coming. It was the perfect amount of lemon that it wasn't overpowering. The squash blossoms were delicious! Definitely one of our top three dishes. The bread was airy and simple, but it was delicious. The prawns and the sauce. *Chef's kiss* The meatballs were delicious and definitely something unique and different. Definitely enjoyed that. The oxtail ragu pasta was delicious. The carbonara pasta was a little undercooked and the flavor wasn't there. It just tasted like butter and pasta.. that was probably our least favorite dish. Everything was good and would be back again to try maybe some other pastas or even the pizzas.

    Cacio e Pepe - delish
    Buk O.

    I went here with a group. I hear it can be difficult to get reservations, so grateful for the person that made reservations. 10/10 food, staff, and vibes. We were also able to have great conversations and hear each other which was nice. I have since gone to the one in Las Vegas and had a similar experience.

    CSA, Customer Service All Star Shawn.
    Robert G.

    I arrived here for my birthday with moms for a 5:30pm reservation and little did we know we were in for an epic time. The atmosphere, food, and service were top tier, as you will hear below. We began the evening on a mild hunt of sorts, inquiring and wondering whether the server from my 1st experience (Shawn) was available. He was not..... And while he was physically present in the restaurant itself, he was tied to another section and was unable to be our server-but more on that later. As it turned out, we were in for a pleasant surprise...... We soon learned that we were to be placed in great hands when we met Jen-pictured. She is a true chameleon as she is a manager-server and yes.......sommelier when called upon! Talk about being a valued asset to a brand, right? Yes, we struck gold with a jack of all trades, and a master of all! Jen knew the menu inside...out......and in again! She provided key details about potential choices that ranged from salad to pizza, etc. And while she practically spoke to us in (was that an old school Roman tongue?), her English was spot on so major kudos and points there! Here, below, is EXACTLY what we ordered... Food *2 coffees x3 rounds (with heavy cream, brewed fresh and delicious!) *Margherita pie/pizza-thin crust (melts in your mouth) * Misticanza di Campagna (salad with insane vinaigrette dressing) * Spaghetti Arrabbiata (spicy tongue twister to die for!) *Polpettedi Coda (amazing meatballs with a Roman twist). The Polpettedi Coda were compliments of Jen/management. Desert Caffe Stracciatella (a mouthwatering experience) Ananas E. Basilico (a minty/tangy delight) Biscotti Crema-Gelato (light and scrumptious) The Biscotti Crema-Gelato were (compliments of Jen/management) Now, keep in mind there were just two of us, and I could barely drive home after such an indulgence. Moms said the same! While we were eating, we got a super pleasant surprise. It was none other than another top dog CSA (Customer Service All Star) Shawn from my previous experience. Jen had let him know that moms and I were in the restaurant and had asked for him initially. That was a nice touch and goes to show you what kind of operation is in place here. Shawn met moms, and we all shared a few laughs and well wishes before he had to get back to his section of the restaurant. After Shawn departed, Manager Cheyenne came by and said hello, which was the icing on the cake. We thanked Jen for what was a top tier experience, and promised to return. Thanks, Jen for your selfless ways, and superior service overall. You indeed are a credit to the Mother Wolf brand!

    Chocolate mousse cake.
    Jessica T.

    We celebrated our daughter's 18th birthday in February. We were a party of five and ordered 7 dishes and two desserts. Every bite was enjoyable in flavor, texture and presentation. The dessert was decadent! The service was great. All the staff were attentive and kind. The ambience was lively, great choice in the music, and fun to look at the restaurant's decoration. Despite of the l music and amount of people talking. we were able to have a conversation and hear each without yelling as experienced in other restaurants. Something about their acoustic that might have something to do with it. Be prepared to spend about $100 per person. Yes, it's pricey but totally worth it.

    Cacio e pepe
    Thao N.

    All of the pasta here is perfectly al dente. The spaghetti arrabbiata is spicy but enjoyable. The cacio e pepe was not memorable, nothing special maybe even a bit too much black pepper overpowering the cheese. Get the lamb belly!!! Omg the lamb belly skewers were delicious, grilled to perfection, the mint marinade on it brightened the dish. The oxtail meatball is crispy on the outside and has shredded oxtail inside. It was a fine appetizer. The focaccia was delicious . It is very loud in here so not a good first date place. But definitely a fun place to go with a group. Service was good and reservations release 14 days ahead at a time.

    Jay F.

    The ambiance of this restaurant is so pretty. Gives Bridgerton vibes the lighting was perfect seating was comfortable, and the music gotta live that it's chefs choice. We can for the first time for a birthday celebration and everything was so flavorful and well presented. I'm only giving it a 4 stars because they ran out of the focaccia bread and the salad we wanted. Other than that dining experience was great.

    Focaccia
    Missy B.

    Took myself on a solo date to Mother Wolf while I was in town for a premiere, and I'm so glad I made a reservation. I went on a Wednesday night, arrived right at opening, and the place filled up fast. Probably not one of those spots you can just stroll into. I started with the prosciutto and burrata and added the focaccia. That combo was perfect. The focaccia was amazing on its own, but paired with the meat and cheese it was next level. For my main, I had the cacio e pepe and it was perfectly seasoned, rich but not heavy. I went with a glass of Nebbiolo that matched the meal really well. Service was flawless. Everyone working there is clearly a pro. I also liked that the food comes out as it's ready. It kept the pace of the meal feeling relaxed and natural. Would absolutely come back the next time I'm in LA.

    Vibes
    michelle y.

    Great vibes and super attentive service. Love the 90s rap and hip-hop they were playing which while it might not match with the decor felt perfect. We had the prawns and arugula salad for starters. They want you to order everything at once which is fine but then they brought out things like the pizza first. Just me I like to have my dishes come out apps first. But whatever. Arugula salad was ginormous and delicious. This type of salad is my favorite. They prawns were very good also. Not fishy at all and the green sauce was so good. I'm not sure what was in it because they just called it a salsa Verde. But it was yummy. The pizza was the four cheese and it had spring onion on top, which meant both of the kids hated it. I tasted it and thought it was fine. The onion taste was prominent and I like onion. Also, the crust was lovely. Super thin and chewy with just enough salt. The pasta we got I can't remember the name of. But it's basically like a carbonara but no egg. It was super peppery in a good way and cooked just how I like it. I would say for the price. It was a little bit on the small side. Everything was kind of sold to us as family style. Which we did like to share, but there was definitely not enough for more than two forkful's for the two of us. For the dessert, we got a tiramisu. 20 bucks for that little pot. Probably flavor wise one of the best tiramisu's I've ever had. It had a phenomenal texture and excellent depth of flavor. But it was also a $20 small pot of tiramisu. Overall, I would go back again. Our cocktails were yummy. The service was great and the ambience was top-notch. It's a little on the expensive side for some of these items but I guess that's what happens when you go to a place in LA that's above average.

    Rowena B.

    Vegas location did not disappoint so I made sure to also try LA location too. What stands out with both restaurants is the music. You're vibing to 90s 00s hip hop and R&B-it threw me off at first since it's not what you would expect at a restaurant like this but I definitely enjoyed it. Must haves to start: fiori di zucca (not pictured cuz we devoured it), burrata e crudo, misticanza di campagna, and polpette di coda. Pastas: tonnarelli cacio pepe and mezzi rigatoni carbonara. Entree: branzino alla brace and prime porterhouse. It's a great mix of the menu. Cute location in the heart of Hollywood, easy parking and valet is available too. Our server was amazing, very knowledgeable and made great recommendations.I will definitely be back soon.

    Cacio e Pepe
    Mica M.

    Had dinner here the other night. Food and service was great. We had the squash blossoms, split the margarita pizza, pasta and desert. I'm on a quest to try everything on the menu... We valeted here ($20). Valet attendants were friendly. No issue there. The area of opportunity was at the check-in. There was a line when we walked in. I overheard two of the groups in front of me that they did NOT have reservations. We did. We had to wait to be seated so they could accommodate those groups. They should be sitting those who have reservations first. Period. Otherwise, why make a reservation?

    Tagliata Di Manzo
    Hope M.

    Alright, the vibe in Mother Wolf definitely gives off bougie Cheese Cake Factory lol but the food is way better than Cheese Cake Factory. We ordered the carbonara was a bit on the salty side but the pasta was cooked perfectly. Creamy and lots of bacon! We also ordered the prime ribeye. The steak was cooked to perfection. Potatoes were again on the salty side & we actually left a majority on the plate. They make all their cream in house and the earl grey ice cream was so so good. Really creamy and a very rich earl grey flavor. Service was lovely and we were well taken care of. Pro tip: ask for a corner table if you're a group of two. The tables are quite big so it was a bit of a struggle to hear each other well.

    Diavola pizza
    Kelly P.

    Came here because Joshua Hong of Seventeen mentioned this restaurant during their concert at BMO last year lol. We made a reservation about a month in advance to secure our table on resy. We were seated right away and I was surprised at how busy it was getting for 5:30 pm on a weeknight. Staff was helpful for recommending items and how much to order. I really enjoyed the squash blossoms and oxtail rigatoni! Pizza was a delight as well! We were in a bit of a time crunch so couldn't try dessert this time, but I'd definitely return next time I have an Italian food craving. We lucked out on street parking, but they also have valet available.

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    What's the dress code like?

    Dressy casual!

    Do you need reservation or you can do walk in?

    I would highly suggest reservations but you can walk in and wait to be seated but don't know how long the wait can be.

    What is parking like? And how much $ is it?

    July 2023-valet parking is $20 per car

    Are they requiring proof of vaccination still? Their site and voicemail still says this.

    No they never asked us for proof what so ever. I went about 2 months ago.

    Is the menu exactly like Felix or is it different?

    They have a few similar items like the shrimp appetizer and several pastas but the menu is not exactly the same. Their pizzas are thin Roman style and diff. And they don't have Felix's focaccia.

    Are they gluten- free friendly?

    Definitely not

    Is the bar area reservation only? Saw some posts about this but the answers were from 8 months ago.

    The bar area is available for walk-ins based on availability.

    What's the biggest reservation you can make?

    6 people

    Do you allow kids?

    Yes. We brought our 11yr with us. No separate kids menu so he just had an adult pizza.

    Are they still asking for proof of vaccination to dine with them ? Cause other places are not asking for it.

    I was just there on Wednesday and they are not asking anymore!

    Where can I view a menu with prices?

    I just posted a photo from my dinner last night.

    Are there gluten-free options for the pasta and/or pizza?

    No - there's very few gluten free options

    Having a hard time making a reservation, do you take walk ins?

    They were very accommodating for us as walk ins I’m a local and sat at the bar and had the best staff there to make sure we had a great time.

    Is there a corkage fee for bringing in outside wine?

    $50 and max 2 of the 750ml bottle per reservation.

    Are there vegan options?

    Absolutely and the staff really knows how to navigate them really well.

    I'm having problems making reservations through Resy. Any advice on how and when I should be trying to book?

    I set my alarm for 11:55pm for 7 days before the day I needed a reservation. Hit refresh on Resy (website because the app sucks) just before midnight and had all the options for a Friday night.

    What's with the $7pp wellness charge? Can I request this be removed?

    Hi Kai, This is an elective charge to help cover COVID-19 related costs / PPE for team members,… 

    Is there a bar where a solo dinner can eat? If so, do they take walk in for the bar?

    Yes. I am a solo eater and love sitting at this bar. I hope you love it as much as I do.

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