This place used to be a blight on the city and the nearby library that shares the grounds but thankfully the city stepped up, cleaned it up, and bam: we got Settecento. I've been here a number of times now for after work drinks and lunch and it's really a lovely experience. When I came for lunch, it is a preset menu with an antipasto and entrée. There was so much food that I just had the pasta made to go and gave it to my husband for dinner. He raved about it and my salad was fantastic. The few times I've been service has been a little spotty, but they have a beautiful bar inside and sitting out on the ground is very enjoyable in the LA weather. It feels like a small garden situated within the concrete jungle that is Downtown LA. I like how they have the referential book decor. It's cute and has a nice sense of place considering the adjacent seat of the library. There's a few nice downtown bars in the Bunker Hill neighborhood, but this has been a really nice addition to keep it fresh and change up the scenery. read more

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Was in Downtown LA and looked for highly ranked restaurants. Wanted something casual where I could have a cocktail and food at the bar. Chose Settecento (walk from the hotel). Had a nice time, but probably not as good as I would have thought. The bourbon barron cocktail was fine a pretty sweet though, and the pizza was solid, but not stand out. (I am a pizza snob - make my own dough at home over 2 days, etc etc.). If you are in a pinch and want something decent and are close to Settecento, I would definitely try it, but I would not go out of your way. Thx read more

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Great vibe, amazing pasta, and super friendly service. This was my second time coming, the first time was for dinner and everything was just as amazing, from the food to the drinks. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Nice place for a bite or to enjoy some libations. Area is a tad sketchy. It's next to a small park and a library. Nothing to worry about, but some homeless people, loiters, pot smokers etc. can't blame the restaurant for this. Just being honest about the riff raff. With that said, the decor is cool. Books stacked to the ceiling around the large bar. Has an indoor/outdoor vibe with a huge patio. $88 for two teas, bread, and two lunch orders from the prefix menu. App & entree for $28. Burrata was good. Pasta and clams even better! Fries were a-ok and the sausage and mushroom pizza was yummy! Good service with a comfortable vibe that works for something casual, a business meal, or date night. Parking is bananas :( expensive lots or meter parking which was $12 for 1 hr and 45 mins. Better than a $75 parking ticket or $40+ in a parking lot. Solid! read more

Settecento is a gem downtown. The vibe is clean and stylish, with a patio that makes you feel part of the city. I started with the Calamari e Gamberi Fritti--crispy and light--then had the Spaghetti alla Chitarra alle Vongole, which was perfectly balanced and full of flavor. Service was on point, always ready with a wine refill. Perfect spot for date night or just unplugging after a long day. Must try establishment. read more

Settecento - Spaghetti alla Chitarra alle Vongole - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's situated right by the LA Central Library and shares parking with it, which makes things quite easy. Do get the parking validated, though--you'll pay $6 instead of $40. It was a gorgeous day and perfect weather to sit outside--at least until the harsh California sun felt like it might burn us both and we started sweating profusely A wonderful employee noticed our suffering and came to the rescue by moving the umbrella. Overall, the service here was wonderful. I loved their lunch special, which for $25 included one appetizer and one pasta or pizza. I started with the prosciutto and melon and ordered the vongole pasta. To finish, I had the add-on dessert for $5, which was delicious. I don't remember the name of it, but it was a pastry soaked in rum with a scoop of gelato on the side. The pasta tasted fresh, and I loved that the sauce wasn't salty or overwhelming. You could really taste and appreciate the pasta itself. read more

Phenomenal time, phenomenal food, & phenomenal service! They have a ton of indoor & outdoor seating. They also had a live band on the Saturday night we went. Will be back! For the video: Settecento (first pizza), Vesuvio (2nd pizza), Gnocchi pasta with meatballs (2nd pasta) read more

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Came here on a first date, and it was...good. It was a beautiful restaurant, and we were seated outside kind of far away from the restaurant and basically everyone else dining there. We got lucky, because it was a beautiful night in LA. I don't know what it was about our server, but she was not helpful and it honestly just felt like we were bothering her every time she came to check on us. She was not warm, and didn't explain ANYTHING on the menu. She didn't ask if it was our first time or anything. Didn't even ask if we wanted to see the dessert menu. It seemed like a nice restaurant, so I would have expected a lot more hospitality. My date was super polite, but if I wasn't on a date I'd try to figure out this server a bit more. Anyway! We got the truffle pasta which was good, and the Setteceno salad and pizza - which were average. I chose this place because it sounded like authentic Italian food, but given the lack of care from the server I can't say I felt an authentic Italian experience having been to Italy several times myself. The food was alright, but service less than adequate. And in a city like LA, the food and service have to match up. read more

Wanted to try Settecento for a while... finally made it! How can you not feel the nice vibes as you pass this place, with their huge, green shady patio and the siren song of Italian music wafting in the breeze? As for the meal, l enjoyed their Settecento salad, delicious meatballs, and fabulous gnocchi... ...as no dinner is complete without dessert, we had to splurge on their homemade pistachio gelato which was perfect, with that little hint of mint. At Settecento, Happy hour is from 4-6, and again as soon as you finish your meal... ...see you there tomorrow! read more

I came here for the lunch deal and was blown away by the portions--seriously, the pizza was HUGE! Way more than I expected for a midday meal. The crust was perfectly crisp on the outside, chewy inside, and the toppings tasted really fresh. Service was friendly and quick, which made it perfect for a lunch break. Great value for the price--definitely coming back! Remus our server was amazing! He was energetic, quick and attentive. read more

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We got same day reservations. Parking is on the street but we found some luckily. The ambiance is amazing. I love the instruments above the bar inside. We sat outside which was really unique to sit in the middle of skyscrapers while being on a lawn with trees & cute lighting. I really liked eating outside, there were also heat lamps so it wasn't too cold. The happy hour deals on wine are great, we also got the Polpette which were meatballs with marinara and focaccia. We also got the guava picante (pretty spicy) & the spicy margarita (less spicy) For our mains we had the Fettuccine alla Nerano which was fried zucchini, butter, provolone cheese, squash blossom. And the Pappardelle al Ragù d'Agnello slow-cooked lamb, garlic, marinara sauce, parmigiano, lamb jus, rosemary. Both were amazing. We also loved our server, he was so nice & attentive. I would highly reccomend this place to anyone. read more

An Italian restaurant that gives me a glimpse of what Italy will feel like! (I have yet to see the real Italy... still on my list of travel experiences) I came here around 2:30pm wanting an outdoor dining experience.on a summer Friday. This setting was just perfect. Outdoor and indoor seating with an interior/exterior that is worth gazing at. They have umbrellas for outdoor seating in case you're worried of too much sun on your skin like me (High importance: please always wear your sunscreen y'all) This setting is located near the Los Angeles Central library which I also recommend checking out if you're in the area and have spare time. It was lunch hours. I was offered their lunch pre-fix menu for a set price. So I settled for a caprese salad, side of fries and their gnocchi pasta with beef, pork, laid with ragu sauce and topped with garnishing. Served in lunch portions meaning smaller amount which was just enough for my filling. Food was pleasant to my taste and the service was pleasing. Come here with friends or come here for an intimate date night. Wink wink! read more

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Incredible! I was completely impressed with Settecento! I visited for dinner, while staying at the Westin Bonaventure. I made a reservation for 5:30pm on a Saturday evening and was able to get right in. Upon arrival I was initially impressed by the bar. I loved the books and the hanging musical instruments. It was very unique. The hostess sat us on the beautiful outdoor patio, near the fountain. It was the perfect summer night to sit outside. The only thing to note, is it is open, so you do get a couple interesting characters passing by, and we did have some stinky cigarette smoke from some pedestrians. I must mention the hostess...she was not very upbeat or friendly. She sort of seemed like she wasn't happy to be there, and her outfit didn't seem to fit the vibe of a nice Italian restaurant (she had on pleather leggings). However, our server and all other staff were extremely kind and helpful when asked questions about the menu. It's good to note that happy hour ends at 6pm and they have some really great items to choose from. I do wish that when ordering a mocktail (non-alcoholic) the price varied from the alcohol version. Also, my friend and I learned an important lesson that still or sparkling water is $7 a bottle. When we were offered tap, flat or sparkling, we were not aware that tap was the only free option. The food was incredible. I ordered a pizza and my friend had pasta. I loved the big piece of burrata on my pizza...it was so creamy. If you're looking for quality Italian, I highly recommend Settecento! read more

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Met friends for dinner and was very pleasantly impressed with the whole vibe; so nice to sit in the shade and enjoy a meal. I enjoyed it enough to come back and lunch a few weeks later. The service both times was friendly, if a tad lacking in attentiveness, but food came out fast. We had drinks to start, which we enjoyed, and then some of everything from every section of the menu. Food was good, but the desserts were just average. We'll definitely be back for drinks and pizzas and pasta. Parking was easy on a week night, but pretty tough for a week day lunch. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful, the staff is very very nice and helpful too. The bottomless Aperol Spritz's were perfect! I had the eggs benedict and they were good, not spectacular, and the food wasn't really hot when it arrived, like it had been sitting for a bit. I think service was a tad slow that day, so maybe short-staffed. I'd definitely go back and try again since it's so lovely and the people were so great. read more

Ilaise aka Eli, Francisco and Jenny are all outstanding and made our dining experience enjoyable. The food is on point. We sat in the patio listening to a great jazz band. Elegant LA spot that made our Wedding Anniversary memorable with dear friends. We will be back. The food and service is Michelin level here! The pasta is made from scratch. Executive summary: Depth of menu:5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere:5/5 Good for groups:5/5 Flavor:5/5 Parking: 3/5 read more

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The place for the area their iced tea was kind of watery, but I didn't have any food. Occasionally, that West Park town can be a little dicey so I wouldn't recommend going here late at night. Also there is not a Waymo pick up spot very close. read more

Would definitely come back to eat here. I dined there towards the end of happy hour. I was able to get a seat at the bar luckily because they were packed. I started the with Polenta Fritta and the spicy margarita. There was about was 3-4 pieces of the polenta fritta. A small portion but still crispy and tasty and the cheese fondue paired pretty well. The spicy marg wasn't too sweet which I appreciate and it had a nice kick. For entree I got the Guancia Brasata, which is beef cheek braised in red wine. Such a hearty dish and very comforting. Perfect for a winter entree. The cheek was very tender and fell apart and the seasoning was spot on. The ambience of the restaurant is perfect for date nights. The inside has memorable decorations and the outside dining area was pretty with tea light candles at every table. There is only two cons: Not enough heat lamps for outdoor dining. The grass was uneven for some table. Some tables were slanted. I still recommend but do please make a reservation. Parking is also difficult read more

I really enjoyed the ambiance and vibe of Settocento. Panels on wall open up and the rooftop lets a lot of natural light in shining onto the instrument decor and bookcase. The lawn and patio seating is great for enjoying the summer weather. The staff are super nice, attentive, and all have an Italian accent lol. It feels like I was transported to a sunny day in Italy. Came for their lunch special. They're also part of dine LA but I think they always have their lunch special. $25 appetizer and either pasta or pizza. Prosciutto Crudo e Melone: super fresh and sweet melon paired perfectly with thinly sliced prosciutto and arugula for contrasting flavors. Sweet, salty, bitter/juicy ,meaty, crunchy mouth explosion of textures and flavors. After the appetizer my pizza took a little while to come out. It was pretty that day so that's probably why. Waiter also realized and came by and told me he would go check on it for me. 3 minutes later it came. Appreciate the attention. Funghi and Salsiccia: first, the pizza crust and bread is soooo good. Super thin, crispy and nice gluten development, slightly chewy. Perfect base for the toppings. The mozzarella cheese was really rich and just the right amount. Great balance with the mushrooms and Italian sausage. I loved this pizza and ate the whole thing haha. The bread had nice char. Really great pizza here. I've had a lot of good pizza so can't make my top 10 but definitely worth it. Will be coming back for this as well as to try the pasta. H read more

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I was walking past this spot not even realizing it was where I'd end up eating--it was my first time here, and I actually thought it was part of the library next door! To my surprise, I sat right in the beautiful outdoor area I had just been admiring. The scenery was gorgeous, and it made for the perfect happy hour experience. I ordered the margarita pizza, tomato soup, house white wine, and wagyu sliders -- everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh and satisfying, and the portions were just right. On top of that, the service was warm and friendly. I loved it and will definitely be coming back! read more

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This relatively new establishment in DTLA is beautiful! It has both an inside area as well as outdoor patio. Both are decorated with refined elegance in mind. We came here for a lunch and they a special for $25 that you get an appetizer and an entree. The food was definitely worth it. The caprese was fresh and balanced and my was tasty. The service was friendly overall but the host did come across a little snobby that we didn't have a reservation... there was no one else there when we checked in for our party too. The main reason for the four stars is that there was this 3% "KitchenLuv" fee that we didn't see on the menu and only on the check to provide a living wage to the staff. I am not liking this trend of these fees, but this felt a little more nefarious that we were not told this until the check. The "bright side" is that it does note you can take it off but then you feel like an a-hole for not giving the staff a living wage (this should be worked into the process anyway). Tipping culture is already hard, stop making it more complicated. read more

Settecento - Caprese - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came by on a Saturday for brunch at 1pm. We quickly made a reservation on the way over, which I'm glad we did because although there were plenty of reservations available, there were multiple walk-in parties waiting to be sat when we arrived. The service was so slow. There was only one waiter fighting for his life with ten tables outside, which wasn't his fault, however we definitely felt it. The food was way better than expected, which is the only reason why I'd return. What really blew my mind was a discrepancy I brought up to our server about the price of bottomless mimosas & aperol spritzes on the physical menu versus the online menu. Online, it says both are $19. However on the physical menu at the restaurant, it says bottomless mimosas are $23 and aperol spritz is $28. When I asked the server about this, he said "You know how it is, they lure you in with one thing but then it's something else."..... What????? The admission of the bait and switch was so shocking, and honestly gross. While I'd return because the food was so good and the outdoor seating is so nice, the service really needs some help and beware of false advertisements. read more

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I rarely find anything worth writing about in DTLA. After owning a downtown condo for 20 years, my family called it quits and moved to the beach. I mean... that is why we left Boston in the first place, right? So imagine my surprise when a random book hunt at the library next door led me to this hidden gem. (Backstory: the Venice library didn't have the very specific romantic smut my wife is into lately--thanks, BookTok--and this spot had the only available copy nearby. So, yes... smut led me to Settecento.) And I'm so glad it did. As we sink deeper into the digital abyss, books are about as rare as arch-supporting Chuck Taylors. Maybe that's why I was instantly charmed by the book pillars in this place (check my pics). And as a classical musician, the hanging instruments above the bar absolutely won me over. It's like someone preserved a slice of analog soul in the middle of downtown. Old is the new cool. Service? Fantastic. Our hostess from Poland was lovely, and our server--a tatted damsel from Canada--was equally kind. I was taking photos all over the place and not once did I get the side-eye. Everyone was genuinely nice. So refreshingly Un-LA. We only stopped in for coffee and a couple snacks, but that tiramisu? Stellar. The pecorino-topped fries? Addictive. I now fully regret not ordering more. The space is huge, with plenty of seating inside and out, and honestly? I'd happily trek all the way from Marina del Rey just to come back and sample the full menu. Settecento is a vibe. If you're in the area--or even if you're not--do yourself a favor and stop in. You're missing out if you don't. read more

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Had such a good time, we came back again for a second time the same week while here for work. The cocktails and happy hour appetizers were amazing! But our bartender Shelby was what made it a great experience!!! read more

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So special! The ambiance, the food, the service, the setting, the music. This is the place to go for that special dinner, that romantic dinner, that important boss/business dinner... or lunch! Finally- a restaurant in Los Angeles that rivals NYC, or London or Paris. Yay!!!! read more

Good food but terrible service. When we first walked in, a server said she would get the host. The host came and was showing us to our table but he started to walk down the stairs and we had a stroller. We told him we couldn't walk down the stairs with the stroller and he said "then do you just want to sit inside?" I told him to please show us where a ramp was. He said the ramp was just outside. Rather than walk us down the ramp, he just pointed to it and proceeded to walk down the stairs and wait for us to get to the table. I found this very strange. I asked the server what mocktails they had and she named 3 flavors. I asked her what is in the passion fruit mocktail and she said she didn't know. My husband asked if she could find out and she seemed to get flustered and said "There's no alcohol, you said you wanted no alcohol and there is no alcohol. It's the flavor and ice and it's like juice." Usually when you don't know the ingredients of a menu item, you would be happy to ask, but whatever. Some mocktails contain bitters or herbs and I'd like to know what I'm ingesting. We got the bolognese for my son and he liked it. The pasta was delicious. My husband and I split the funghi pizza and caprese salad. The pizza was really good. We enjoyed the crust. The caprese salad was a whole tomato. I thought it was strange it wasn't cut up but it was really flavorful. The venue is charming and had a nice atmosphere. read more

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Pizza was good...drinks were fair....will check it out again...wish they had craft cocktails....

My first thought upon walking into Settecento is how beautiful it looks. I loved their use of books as decor and the color scheme they used. If memory serves, the appetizers seemed to be tapas style. Example- meatball app included 2 meatballs and 2 pieces of bread. Portion sizes are a little on the smaller side, but everything tasted great. Although the restaurant was very busy, we had no issues with the speed of service. I very much enjoyed my visit! read more

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The place is perfection. Lived up to my very high expectations based on the several enthusiastic reviews and the pics of the truffle pasta! Stunningly beautiful park like, cafe setting. Delicious savory truffle dishes. Our server Rimus could not be more charming and enthusiastic. Rimus shared the creation of the beautiful rustic book decoration, the pizza oven from Napoli, the wonderful owner. He helped us choose our dishes.... The truffle mushroom garlic pizza was out of this world good. Our only regret was that we were short on time and dining companions so that we could not justify getting one of their specialty cocktails and the sausage pepperoni and garlic pizza that Rimus said was really good. My boyfriend joked about how great it would be purchase one of the lofts ( for a mere million or so lol -after we won the lottery ) next to the restaurant and to be able to come for both lunch and dinner each day We will be back soon! read more

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Food (5/5): The vongole pasta had to be my favorite because they had a puddle of white wine sauce with plenty of clams. You can see the speckles of parsley and little chunks of garlic. Service (3/5): It was a cold night and we were seated outside where there's a heater but I wish we were offered another because it wasn't busy and the heater was on our faces. Plus it warmed up our wine. Service was a little slow despite it not being busy. It took longer than normal to take our order but the food came out pretty quickly, Ambiance (5/5): Gorgeous patio and interior. Price (?/5): I didn't pay so idk lol read more

I went to the library and stopped at Settecento on my way out. I sat at the bar and soaked up the sun and the vibe. The area is open and vibrant. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I parked in the garage that is underneath the library. Parking was free. My pizza and wine were delicious. Service was 10/10!! read more

Settecento - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good service for our large work group. They had our reservation and sat us inside on the rainy day. We appreciated the set lunch menu options, of which I ordered the Settecento salad and ragu gnocchi. The gnocchi was a slight different texture than usual chewiness but was good. The sauce was more of an acidic tomato taste as well. Bread was solid and I did enjoy the appetizer salad with the hard boiled eggs and avocado (forgot to take a picture). Thy kindly told us they had another reservation after us and asked if we could leave after coffee/dessert and paying. I would come back for a similar function because it's affordable, walkable, and a nice ambiance. read more

Settecento - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Pros: Great entrees and cocktails. Super cute interior. Cons: Loud outside and parking is tricky but this is dtla so it's expected. PARKING: public parking Flower St and they validate :) Carpaccio di Manzo: 6/10 Settecento Pizza: 9.5/10 Branzino: 9.5/10 Beef Cheek: 7.5:10 Sakurativo cocktail: 10/10 read more

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This is a place where the ambience boosted the rating for sure. My coworker and I came here for dinner and it was lovely to sit outside on the "grass" area under the chandeliers and string lights. very cute vibe. It's still loud because it's on a busy corner in downtown LA, but they've made the area very lovely. Diego was our server and he was excellent. Super welcoming, provided suggestions when we asked. He always made sure that we were ok. The cocktails here are great! I had a tequila and ginger cocktail on the happy hour, and it was lovely. My coworker loved her bourbon drink from the happy hour as well. We also ordered the meatballs and the bruschettas off of the happy hour menu. The meatballs were great! The bruschettas were also very solid. Definitely check out their happy hour! We each got a main dish as well. I got the gnocchi and my coworker got the pomodora pasta. She said hers was good, and my gnocchi dish was also solid. Not the most depth of flavor I've ever had and the gnocchi could be more pillowy- these are pretty dense. But still a solid, very affordable option for a nice dinner in downtown LA! I would definitely recommend for a nice casual dinner! read more

I spent around $270 on freezer food with canned sauce. This was the worst Valentine's Day dinner I've ever had. All the food tastes like freezer and canned sauce. It was the worst experience ever... I am very disappointed! read more

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Great gem in the middle of the city! Had park view vibes and cosy atmosphere. Happy hour menu was quite diverse and tasty. Excellent service to boot! read more

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This place is super cute in downtown LA. Very cute ambiance inside and out door sitting area complete with chandeliers hanging from the trees. Happy hour from 4-6pm and amazing pasta! read more

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This was a cute place in the heart of downtown Los Angeles with great pastas and pizzas. I love the book and violin theming and there's also a great indoor/outdoor vibe. The pizza is made in a big wood fire oven and the pastas seemed super fresh. Everything was pretty good and everyone enjoyed their meals! It's a great place to meet up with friends and grab a drink or go out for a dinner after a night on the town. I really enjoyed the evoo garlic pasta and the gnocchi was excellent as well. Service was just okay and it was really hard to get our waitress' attention the whole night. We sat waiting for the bill for quite some time and had to finally flag her down multiple times throughout the night just to get everything squared away. But it did seem busy at the restaurant so maybe they were just slightly understaffed or something like that. There is parking close by that they will validate some of too that ended up being a good option for us. Overall we enjoyed our time here and we thought it was a cool place to hang out and have dinner with friends. read more

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Settecento, 700 in Italian, is in the former Patina Café Pinot which had a nearly 25 year run. Settecento has done a great job opening up the space by using wide, raisable windows that bring the outside in. The skylight opens up to the tallest building in Los Àngeles which soars up almost 90° vertically. Chandra was a very helpful, friendly waitress who efficiently saw me through Saturday late lunch through happy Hour that starts everyday from 2 to 6pm. Btw, the lunch combo applies for the weekday of only. Perfect place to come especially if you're visiting the Egypto-Art Deco Central Library which is just next door. 1) Caprese is typically a summer dish since tomatoes are at their peak of flavour. I realize a tomato in February may not be ideal, but ordered any way. The whole semi ripe tomato is flamed charred, hollowed out to make room for a smooth yet taut textured, juicy Burrata cheese that oozes out whey when cut with a knife. Dressed with a sprig of basil leaves and simple a olive oil basil dressing. I asked for a bit of sea salt to add more sea minerality, but Chandra was gracious in arming me with salt & black pepper grinders, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, and EVOO so I was able to add more layers of flavours as I progressed through the Caprese. 2) Spaghetti alla Chitarra refers to the pasta dough being run through what looks like Guitar strings to make long string pasta. Reminds me more of Pici pasta which is thicker, more chewy, rounded mouthfeel. Salsa di Pomodoro has bits of smoked Guanciale which imitates bacon. Has a bright tomato flavour, but lacks Umami. Perhaps a bit of chicken broth would remedy that. I added salt, black pepper, Aceto Balsamico as a gastrique to enliven the slightly dulled original dish. 3) Pizza a la Nonna: Thin crust, "white" pizza since there is no Salsa Marinara. Polpette/meatballs cooked in Ragù sauce. Pieces of soft creamy, fried eggplant. Parmesan Cream, Stracciatella/cheese from Puglia shredded buffalo mozzarella curds. The Polpette has a meaty, finely ground beefy texture with a bit of garlic, Italian herbs. The eggplant is unseasoned except the oil it was fried in. Parmesan Cream & melted Stracciatella is creamy but bland. Overall, an unmemorable experience. 1-3a) Pronotto Occhetti, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmonte, Italian 2021: Nice juicy red with bright cherries, agrodolce, pleasantly rough tannins, faint damask, heirloom rose bouquet. Happy Hour: 4) Pepata di Cozze: Black Mussels stewed in a bit of white wine laced broth perfumed with garlic, parsley, tomato, raw lemon wedges. Oceanic taste of the mussels and citrus acidity also infuse into the broth. Accompanying Focaccia has a toasty top & bottom while the middle layer is soft & moist for good textual contrast. I used the Foccacia to sop up the light, tasty broth. 4a) Lychee Martini sounded exotic so ordered it, not because it paired with the Cozze. Strong musky fruitiness of Lychee was captured with what may be a coconut accent. Instead of Vodka, I substituted with Gin for more herbal effect. Rather sweet, but tasty. Food here is acceptable, but Settecento presents a breezy, bright, leisurely respite from everyday hectic, quotidian routines which makes it so special to come for a nosh. It's a bit of "Dolce Far Niente". Chandra added that special touch of friendliness that made this visit a pleasure. However, recently Settecento has been "discovered" by loud, shrieking all girl parties for lunch on a Saturday afternoon which has lost its tranquility. You have been forewarned. 4- stars. read more

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Great place, and the service is fantastic. Diego was the one who helped us, and he was very friendly. read more

Settecento - Great place, and the service is fantastic. Diego was the one who helped us, and he was very friendly. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California