Charming laidback outdoor courtyard setting nestled in trees and a lively kitchen-view, counter…read moreseating inside. The menu is inviting with plenty of great options without being overwhelming. Less is more. But let's talk art (culinary, that is). The dishes certainly deserve main features. To start "the best Caesar salad in LA" and I quote which was certainly true. Grilled octopus charred on the inside and juicy at the center. Spicy pomodoro is perfectly al dente and a well-balanced sauce. But, my favorite-- the agnolotti! Wow, melt in your mouth! The flavor profiles of corn, crème fraiche, and old bay were delicious. My only wish -- larger serving of this (smallest pasta serving on the menu). To complete it, banana pudding tiramisu -- delicious too with a firm center and oozy outside. Atala was wonderful and very sweet. Recommendation: come with a group of at least 4 to try more on the menu -- the large plates (branzino and ribeye) looked excellent! Definitely a worthwhile visit.

I have to admit, I don't eat pasta very often, but damn... the pasta here was amazing…read more Getting a reservation was surprisingly easy through OpenTable, which was a huge plus. We came on a Thursday night as a group of four and the place was pretty busy. From everything I've heard, Cento is one of the more popular pasta spots in LA right now, so I was excited to finally try it. We started with the radicchio salad which was delicious. Light, refreshing, and tangy, a great way to start the meal. For pasta, we ordered the Spicy Pomodoro, Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Broccoli Bucatini, and the Cavatelli Finocchio. Honestly, it was hard to pick a favorite because every single one was excellent. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, the sauces were flavorful, and each dish felt unique. My only complaint is that the portions are a little small. I understand they're meant for sharing, but to be honest I probably could have eaten all four by myself. At around $30 per plate, this definitely isn't a cheap meal. One thing that was a little disappointing was that it was my fiancée's birthday and I had noted it on the reservation. We noticed another table receiving what looked like a special birthday dessert, but nothing was mentioned for us. My fiancée didn't want me to ask about it, so we just let it go and ended up getting dessert elsewhere. Not a huge deal, but it was a bit of a letdown. That said, the food itself was absolutely outstanding. If you're a pasta lover, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Take your loved one here!…read more The guanciale pizza is to die for. Fatty pork jowl with cheese on hand made pizza dough is DELICIOUS! Take someone you love to here just to spend some quality time with that particular person.

Heard great things about this place and finally got to try this place out! Was definitely surprised…read moreby how lively it was inside - the setting/mood felt like a mix of casual but fancy. Ordered a bunch of things to share with a group of people: a few appetizers, pizzas and pastas. Everything we ordered tasted good but sadly nothing really stood out to me. Would definitely come back though just for the vibes. Parking can be tricky to find with the limited spots available on the streets but luckily they do have valet parking. I think our group was just unlucky that night because after paying for valet, they forgot about us. We thought our cars were parked somewhere off site so we waited over 20 minutes outside before we asked them for an ETA. Turns out they still had our car keys locked away and didn't even realize we were waiting for our cars.

Love the atmosphere and the food was amazing. Our server Alleck's recommendations were spot on…read more Made our experience that much more enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back.

Yesterday I stopped in to Oste to get my favorite Funghi Pinsa. Upon ordering the waiter told me…read morethat the owner changed the base to a mushroom sauce. Okay, I'll give it a go.... What came out had a nice subtle creamy mushroom sauce instead of the truffle oil. That would have been okay, but without the unctuousness of the truffle oil the crust was too dry and lacking in flavor. Unfortunately, also the cheese has been changed as well. The cheese is no longer the tasty flavorful buttery semi-soft and creamy shredded scamorrza. It now has a pedestrian, flavorless, stretchy and stringy run-of-the-mill mozzarella. Sorry to say that Oste is no longer the 5 star pinsa of choice for me....unless they can revert or figure out how to change to a more delectable funghi pie. For those of us in the know...we can request and still order the original super delicious Funghi Pizza. It's sooo good!

Came here for the first time last night with a few friends and everything about our experience was…read moreperfect! Tuba was our waiter and he was so attentive and kind and really elevated the experience for all of us. The food was also so delicious, and we highly recommend the open bar. We can't wait to come back.

Finally exploring the places in my new neighborhood. I guess this one is a chain restaurant…read more Pretty good and really liked the atmosphere. Gorgeous Patio! I love that they have a lot of different choices! It's super close to me too and they allow to order online. I'll be back.

I came here because a friend recommended it as a great spot for Japanese-style pasta, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to the hype. The mentaiko pasta and squid ink pasta were both incredible--I completely fell in love with them! The atmosphere was perfect for conversation, and time seemed to fly by while we were sitting and enjoying our meal. It was such a pleasant and memorable experience. The service was also excellent, making the whole visit even better. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

Yummy. It is a Japanese Italian fusion place but the style of pasta dishes lean more Japanese…read more The ambiance of the place is also dark and a bit quaint, reminding me of some Japanese taverns. The pastas are spaghetti based and it comes with a side of salad and bread! I personally recommend the mentai pasta as it is flavorful and well balanced.

Went for a work happy hour. Great food and better service. T is the man!!! He made the experience…read morefull

A friend made a last minute reservation for here and it was a worthy choice. Service was swift from…read moreseating to getting served our dinner. Our table was outside perched on a grassy knoll with a view of the downtown city scape....it set the tone for a beautiful ambiance although our large table was positioned at a slant which made our family style meals awkward to reach. Our server was particularly helpful in our decision to get the steak to share. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. It was definitely a highlight to our meal that will likely encourage us to return. We really enjoyed the experience here but be aware that most of their dining tables for parties greater than 2 are outdoors. (The smaller tables are in the bar area inside.) So you might want to consider the weather first before you dine here.

This has to be my new favorite LA restaurant. Every dish I had was amazing, even the dessert. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the chicken parmesan and linguini & clams pasta. The caesar salad was also made really well. The service was friendly and quick. It's a super cute vibe inside too! Parking can get tricky since it's all street parking, but not too bad.

Getting reservations here felt like getting concert tickets for a popular artist. Reservation slots…read moredrop at 10am, 28 days in advanced. Within minutes, tickets for Saturday night were completely taken. Crazy! So much hype around this restaurant and for the most part, it did actually live up to it. Garlic Bread - Heavenly. A crunchy exterior with a soft buttery finish in between every slice and topped with parm shavings. This was definitely my favorite out of everything we got! Arugula Salad - Dressed perfectly with a tooooon of cheese on top. My type of salad! There was enough acidity in the dressing that the cheese wasn't too overpowering. Meat and Cheese Plate - Assorted meats and cheeses with olives and artichokes. All the cheeses were rich and the meats were sliced thinly. The portion of the plate as a whole was a little on the small side though. Fusilli Alla Vodka - The flavor was good but it honestly tasted like I could've made it at home. I was expecting a more rich creamy sauce with a handmade pasta. My hopes were extremely high for this dish since this is the one everyone gets. It wasn't bad by any means, it just wasn't what I was expecting after seeing all the great reviews on it. Pan Seared Branzino - Comes on a bed of green sauce. The branzino itself was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The sauce felt a little out of place. A little too herby. It comes deboned. Patatas - Generous portion of crispy large potatoes with a delicious bed of aioli. Cannolis - Comes with 3 fun sized cannolis of differing flavors. Strawberry, chocolate, and I'm forgetting the other flavor. A fun take on your classic cannoli. My least favorite was the strawberry shortcake. It had the concept of a cannolis but just didn't hold up well and was more like cheesecake. The chocolate was the best. I did enjoy the toppings on either side of the cannoli for an extra crunch. Rosina - Perfectly balanced cocktail. A little sweet with enough tartness to not make it overpowering. Service was great, the interior of the restaurant was cute and homey, food came out quickly - overall, a very good experience. The hype around this place made my expectations extremely high, and although they weren't all met, this was still a meal I would definitely come back for.

The best authentic Neapolitan pizza I've had in los Angeles. The crust was incredible, the cheese…read morewas perfect, and the arugula prosciutto pizza was outstanding. The Caesar salad was really good, and the branzino was honestly one of the best I've ever had - great presentation too. The kitchen staff in the back were some latino dudes but tbey clearly know what they're doing because the food tasted very authentic and well executed. I'm giving 3 stars for service because we waited way too long for our bottle of wine. When it finally came out, it wasn't the bottle I ordered, and our waitress Lauren insisted it was the same thing, which felt insulting because it was obviously not the same vintage - it was off by two years. At that point, I just wanted some wine already, so l let it go. That said, the ambiance was great, and the food alone makes this place worth visiting.

Would I recommend this restaurant? Not really…read more From the outside, the restaurant looks okay and doesn't particularly stand out, but once you walk inside, it's very cute and nicely decorated. The atmosphere is pleasant. Sitting outside in their back patio was enjoyable, while the indoor dining area is cozy and aesthetically pleasing. Everything looks appealing and well-presented, but unfortunately, much of the food lacked flavor. I ordered the Pappardelle Genovese pasta, and although it looked delicious and had plenty of meat, it was surprisingly bland. I even added sea salt to try to enhance the flavor, but it was still only average. The pizza wasn't bad, but it's not something I would order again. The drinks were fine and looked cute, but nothing particularly memorable. My favorite item was the beet salad. It was delicious and well balanced, with mixed greens, goat cheese, hazelnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette. That was definitely the standout dish of the meal. Overall, the ambiance, decor, and presentation were better than the food itself. While it's a nice place to visit and enjoy the atmosphere, I probably wouldn't return for the food.