Old fashioned Russian restaurant with some nice delicious authentic dish options and great Russian…read moremusic

Perhaps it's the culture - straightforward as is. I was super excited to see a Russian spot nearby…read more I mustered up the courage to walk in not knowing a lick of Russian, perhaps they'll spare me a traditional meal of some sort. For starters, it's mainly a takeaway counter with precooked food ranging from lamb stew to beef with rice and other traditional foods. There is an English menu, and it is by weight. They likely prefer or have many catering orders, since there's also a separate menu and price for that. After asking for recommendations and whether I can get a plate of mixed items, the staff ended up not only being unhelpful but demanding in knowing exactly what I wanted (how many pounds of each). The whole experience was intimidating; I ended up leaving without even getting to try anything. It's a small spot indeed, just a few aisles to shop around for ethnic goods - mostly food and beverage. Randomly, though, there's a Trader Joe's sack of pistachios. Maybe I'll come back and give it another chance in the future...

I really love Traktir WeHo I have gone to eat there a few…read moretimes in the past, but never at the Tarzana location! I love The spatchcock chicken so much It is no super close from my residence but so worth the drive over the canyon‼

I've been coming to Traktir for quite some time now and their food never disappoints! If you're…read morelooking for some authentic mom&pop like comfort food, Traktir is 100% worth trying. The food is so fresh and homemade and gives you a true taste of Russian/Ukrainian food! Our go-to's are always the Borscht soup, Darniskty Salad, Pelmeni, and Chicken Tabaka. They also always bring out some fresh Russian bread for FREE and they are super giving on the portion. The soup is a 10/10, reminds me of the Hong-Kong style borscht soup. Comforting, healthy, and hearty! The salad is by far the major reason I keep coming back. The dill, fresh tomato slices, salty onion, and cucumber with a little zest is so tasty and again super healthy! The pelmeni and tabaka are classics you can never go wrong with. The pelmeni also reminds me of Chinese pork dumplings and are absolutely delicious with their fresh sour cream dipping sauce. Our recent visit, we were sat on the exterior part of their restaurant and it was a bit chilly and windy so the owner provided me and my partner blankets! How sweet and thoughtful. Service is super friendly, just be mindful that it can be a little slow occasionally depending on reserved parties that day.

Fresh food, amazing sauces, very satisfying!! Was the perfect late night food craving fix.read more

Based on reviews I picked up carryout from here on my way back to the hotel. Service was great,…read morefood was fresh- cooked to order so expect 10-15 mins. Everything was delicious by the time I ate it: chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly, greek salad (no olives) and dressing were light and flavorful with a zest of lemon, hummus was great, dill yogurt was good. Next time I would probably get more pita to soak up all the sauces. Restaurant was clean and bright with seating inside and out. Definitely recommend checking this out if you're in the area.

Came in for a quick snack half an hour before their closing time. The staff was attentive,…read moreefficient, and did not rush me. Had some meatballs and the chocolate tart -- both were good, in a local neighborhood restaurant way. Totally satisfied.

Was SO excited to order from a local place I've never tried before especially being a celiac. Their…read moremenu shows 2 types of GF pasta options. Normally it's always penne- this one offers spaghetti too!! I was elated (to put it mildly) to try their GF version of spaghetti bolognese (without penne!! :)) After calling the restaurant over 15 times between 845-10pm, the calls were answered by a bot and rolled, rang 4 or 5 times and then hung up on me. I called asking to speak to a team member, host, the host stand, manager...each time same result - the call was never answered and the line went dead consistently. They don't even have the decency to have a voicemail. Would not recommend given their lack of customer service spending $22 on each pasta dish plus an upcharge for the gluten free noodles. Shame on this establishment and their management team for not having any common courtesy. They literally can't even be bothered to answer the phone. 15/10 would not recommend. What a waste of time, money, and excitement for a nice Friday date night meal.

A few years ago I went on vacation to Lebanon and I am always comparing the food in LA to what I…read moreate in Beirut. It was around 11pm when I went inside and checked out the menu. I ordered my favorite item which is the chicken shawarma with fries. The wrap was a decent size and the flavor was pretty good but I would've preferred some garlic sauce or hummus for more flavoring. They should update their regular cut fries to steak fries which are usually better tasting with this meal, but the fries were not super hot.

This place has quickly become my absolute favorite spot to grab some tea and kenafeh, chill…read moreoutside, and work (they have Wi-Fi) Bruh, the food had me licking my fingers and toes -- that's cheese pie??? Sooooo good and garlicky The shrimp tasted fresh and was perfectly cooked, (we don't play with rubbery overcooked shrimp in this house!) I also have a pretty robust hookah menu, so this is definitely a place that you can spend an hour or two just chilling

Food was amazing! Daughter and I split an Italian sandwich, fiancé and son had a Parmesan sandwich-…read moreboth so good, service was great too.

I've have never dined in this restaurant; just ordered delivery for the past several years. I order…read moredirectly with the restaurant as they have their own delivery drivers, and there's no added fees like what UberEats or DoorDash charge. The pizza and other hot food items always arrive at my home very warm. It's not the best pizza or pasta I've ever had, but the food is always fresh with quality ingredients. Never disappointed. The two pizzas I like are the Pepperoni and the Chicken Special, which is chicken and mushrooms. Their pizzas are thin crust with a good amount of cheese and sauce. The pizzas are never greasy. Almost every time over the years I've gotten the same delivery person. Sorry, I don't know his name. He is super friendly and always asks about my dog. On my last delivery he told me business is a little slow, like most restaurants these days, and the landlord just raised their rent. If you're looking to eat out on the Sunset Strip or get delivery, try them out. They have many great reviews on Yelp and Google.

What's an amazing place! The food is fresh and flavorful…read more The dining room is clean. Staff is on top of everything. A+ plus!!

Good food, clean facilities, and a comfortable atmosphere. Sometimes that's exactly what you need…read more One thing I ALWAYS pay attention to is the restroom situation, and theirs stays clean every time I've been in. They even have hot water, which sounds basic, but we all know that's not guaranteed everywhere. From the moment you walk in, everything just feels comfortable. Plenty of seating, multiple TVs if you're trying to catch a game or just zone out while you eat, and air conditioning that actually works! Cause who wants to be sweating through a good meal?

Why is this place empty at 5pm on a Saturday? Excellent service. Delicious fried calamari, warm…read morebread, & proscuitto/burrata. Solid portions, great music playlist, solid/interesting decor. Best dirty martini I've had in a while - ask for the italian gin. Light/citrus-y old fashioned (with the correct cherry). Cool a/c on a hot day, natural light... what more can you ask for?

Cute neighborhood Italian restaurant that I finally discovered after years of passing it on Beverly…read moreBlvd. Great atmosphere, great food and great owner. Everything is homemade--bread, pasta and sauces--the way a restaurant should be. My chicken piccata may have been the best I have had in L.A. I will return.