Excellent service and great food. David great manager here for the restaurant. I highly recommend…read moregoing here

What a great place to dine that serves up bold and flavorful dishes. I very much enjoyed the…read moreambiance and presentation end to end. The service here is excellent and everything ran smoothly with zero issues. The bread and butter here is excellent while waiting for your meal. I had the beef stroganoff, which is a comfort dish for me. It's hearty and delicious so I couldn't wait to try this dish. I was certainly surprised because I was not expecting it to be incredibly flavorful. It was so good I couldn't stop eating it. Highly recommended! We ended our meal with the devil's advocate flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, which was delicious for being flourless. What a perfect way to end a tasty meal. My only complaint is the parking because we didn't know where we could park. We ended up getting a ticket because we thought we could park nearby. Definitely recommend asking where to park to avoid a ticket. Overall, we very much enjoyed our dining experience and will certainly be back to try other menu items.

Excellent food! Fish fresh and tasty…read more Great service A great deal of food for the price- a rarity now !

My meal It arrived like a quiet promise: a butterflied whole fish laid flat on a white plate, skin…read morebronzed and whisper‑crisp from a hot grill while the flesh beneath gleamed, flaking in neat, almost translucent ribbons--an immediate lesson in restraint. The first bite gives you that textbook contrast chefs chase: a thin, savory Maillard snap, then cool, silky flesh that still tastes of the sea rather than smoke, which tells me it was hit hard over heat to render the skin and pulled off at the precise moment before the proteins tightened. Grilled lemon halves, their edges caramelized, are doing real work here--squeezes of that charred citrus cut through the fish's natural oiliness--while the thin ribbons of pickled red onion and peppery microgreens supply the bright, acidic punctuation that keeps the palate moving. Slices of avocado act as a soft, creamy foil, lengthening the finish without smothering the fish, and the halved cherry‑tomato salad looks lightly dressed so you get clean sweetness and a crisp counterpoint rather than a soggy, overdressed side. From a technical standpoint I appreciate the fundamentals: even scoring or oiling of the skin to prevent sticking, careful timing so the flakes separate cleanly, and a sparing hand with seasoning so the brine of the fish isn't lost under salt or heavy sauces. Many places feel compelled to gild seafood with every trendy condiment; here, the restraint is refreshing and, frankly, rarer than it should be. Service matched the cooking: friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to steer us through the menu with solid recommendations, which matters when a kitchen is doing delicious things well. The restaurant itself is calm and clean, a peaceful setting with a bar that lets the food speak, and last time I was there they were in the process of securing a beer and wine license--good news, because this kind of balanced, grill‑forward cooking benefits from a thoughtful pour. In short, this meal stands out because it trusts the ingredient: confident grilling, smart acid, and honest accompaniments that clarify rather than compete, leaving you satisfied and already thinking about the next visit. As for the house-made salsa: stainless ramekins on a white plate, each with its own tiny spoon - bright yellow emulsion, lacquered dark reduction, smoky-red chile purée, and a chunky herb relish. The emulsion is silky and tangy, perfect for cutting fat; the dark sauce is sticky, umami-forward and built to cling; the red one carries smoke on oil and is medium-hot; the relish snaps with fresh acid and crunch. Important heads-up: one of these is a ghost-pepper style salsa - extremely spicy, slow-building and long-lingering, so use it as a finish, not a dunk. Execution is tidy: no broken emulsion, measured viscosities, portioned so flavors don't bleed - practical, disciplined work. In an era of one-trick "house sauce" laziness, this quartet gives you tools, not excuses, and it elevates whatever's on the grill without stealing the show. I'll definitely be back here!

Went here on Halloween since they had a front row seat to watch all the people with costumes. The…read morefood was really good. We ordered a lasagna, potatoes, and a kebab. I really like the bread they serve with the olive oil and also the potatoes. Highly suggest the lasagna as well. Overall really great restaurant, however I'm not sure about parking since we walked our way there but it is weho.

The food was amazing! I had to stop for a second and go to the chef and gave him a forehead kiss…read more Staff was helpful and friendly. They were always around when we needed them for refills. Ambiance a bit noisy from the bar next door but didn't bug me. The place was small but didn't feel cramped at all!

I returned again when I was assured....For those of us "in the know" we can still order their super…read moredelicious Funghi Pinsa. Just tell the waiter you want to order their "Original Funghi Pinsa". ....It's so amazingly good! Also had the Salted Caramel Ganache Tart. OMG so good! Loved it

3.5/5 Solid Italian Spot…read more - BABY GEM LETTUCE CAESAR (4/5) Solid caesar salad. Fresh and flavorful. - POLPO AL CAVOLFIORE (4/5) Well cooked octopus... very tender. I don't like olives and didn't mind this. - BURRATA PAPPA AL POMODORO (3/5) The simplest option on the menu and I wish it had more wow maybe with some whole cherry tomatoes mixed in or big fresh slices. - CARBONARA PINSA (2.5/5) I think they are famous for these flatbread pizza dishes but I found the bread a bit too hard (+ greasy ) and not enough cheese to make up for the lack of sauce. - TIRAMISU (3/5) standard I walked in on a weekday night for a seat at the bar and didn't wait long for two people. Street parking if you are willing to walk a block otherwise valet.

So glad I got to eat at Connie and Ted's before it had closed in July. It had been on my list…read moreforever and when they announced they were closing si knew it was my last chance. Quickly sat with our reservations, staff were friendly and food and drinks were all outstanding. We tried the chowder flight, lobster roll, fish and chips, crab cake and mussel and clams. We definitely ordered way too much food for two people but we had to try it all. So sad to see another great restaurant go!

Connie & Ted's (YELP)…read more ~ 1/2 Lobster Roll (hot) -- as opposed to cold, the bartender said hot is better. Small but packed with plump succulent lobster. Butter-basked the texture is sooo good. 4 solid bites of heaven. Bun is a little cracker in terms of bread (10/10) ~ Calamari -- Small, crispy... juicy on the inside but the breading lacks flavor and seasoning. The cocktail sauce and aioli helps but doesn't save it. Wouldn't order again. (3/5) ~ Cocktail Sauce -- A lil bit ketchup, a lil bit spicy. (4/5) ~ ORANGE SAUCE -- "Figueroa Sauce" ~ SAFFRON AOILI -- Looks lemony, great for seafood, (5/5) ~ MUSSELS -- Soft texture, full of flavor. Slight bitter mussel taste. Good but prob wouldn't get again. (4/5)

My love for specialty gourmet markets was spiked today at this beautiful establishment with the…read moremost engaging employees who are so passionate about working here! They have so many different types of mustards and salts and I was so excited about all the truffle products here. It's a great experience shopping here and I met some interesting people standing in line.

I usually don't like writing reviews especially bad ones. But me and my mother came into the shop…read moreexpecting to be welcomed and we were just looking around. As we are looking around I see that one of the workers (an older lady) was following us. I would assume she was going to ask us if we needed anything but she didn't. She just looked at what we were grabbing and assuming we were going to steal? The whole interaction was uncomfortable especially my mom being there. I didn't want my mom to think she was being racist or profiling us so I told let's leave. Really wished we were treated in a proper manner or told why we were being stalked by your employee.

Had a lovely dinner here last night before a screening around the corner at the Academy…read more The menu is full of comfort food favorites ranging from the always-available happy hour menu up to full-on main course fare. So it's easy to mix and match and customize your dinner. Charming co-owner Chancy takes great pride in her double espresso martinis, and we'll have to head back soon to try them out.

My husband, I used to frequent this in Covid - unfortunately, not only has the food gone down and…read morequality. The service also followed. There's a lot on the menu, but there are only a few things that really stand out. Unfortunately not everything is wonderful on the menu. The drinks are 5/10 they are not very generous with them since they are in such small glasses - this was another negative. Overall, this is a mediocre restaurant that tries to help you think they're going over and beyond for you, but they're really not far better places to eat on the west side and this would not be one of them we room set up that makes the ambience not that comfortable. It's great that they're a family or company. I just don't think minor should be making my drinks. For that reason I won't be coming back.

Pura Vita deserves to be a destination -- not because it's a vegan restaurant but because the…read moreingredients are quality, the food delicious, the menu is creative. My husband has type 1 diabetes so we very rarely eat at Italian ristorantes. Chef Tara has helped us rediscover a new world of flavor without negative impacts on my husband's blood sugar and cholesterol. (Thanks for the variety of non-dairy cheeses!!) Tip for first-timers: go when you can have the brunch or the lunch menu. Then you'll have so many options that you'll have to return! Round 1 Polpettine (meatballs) are made from lentils and texture similar to the real ones; lovely marinara sauce and ground macadamia nut instead of parmesan. Complement this with the citrus notes that highlight the sauteed swiss chard with earthy Italian butter / gigante beans. Round 2 The same beans are in the Greek goddess salad: rich with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh red onions. This was a visually stunning and paired well with the Sicilian almond 'tuna' melt. The tuna is by far the most imaginative. Again, Chef Tara and the back of the house nailed the texture and I loved the hints of crunchy celery. The capers injected tiny bursts of salt and tartness. The only moderation I'd consider is slightly crisping / toasting the sandwich bread -- but the tuna melt sando is great as it is. Pura Vida is a diamond in the rough especially because the storefront is pretty discreet. I sure wish that we lived closer. We'll be back for special occasions in our life!

From the outside on the street level, it doesn't look like much is happening here but wait until…read moreyou have the food..... Really great food. Everything is vegan and there were a lot of options you can make gluten free. We rave about this place often. Even our waiter was really nice and helpful. Good vibes all around. Though it is on the pricier side, it's so worth it. Also very decent wine selection *mwah*