Came here for a work lunch and the name was deceiving. Really authentic Italian experience once you…read moreget there. Love the atmosphere. I got the squid ink rissotto because I was being brave and I am glad I did. It is frightening to look at (like forbidden rice), but tastes amazing. Everything my co-workers ordered looked great as well. The burratta appetizer also smacked. Go check it out!

Maccheroni truly is one of the best when it comes to pasta…read more 1. Bianchi & Neri (5/5): fresh shrimp, al dente pasta, and classic cream 2. Insalata di Arugula (5/5): you can't go wrong with this classic salad, everything was flavored beautifully and extremely fresh 3. Ravioli di Zucca (4.5/5): their rich truffle Parmesan cream sauce was simply amazing, the -.5 was purely bc I personally felt the pumpkin filling's sweetness clashed slightly with the savory sauce 4. Roasted Bone Marrow (5/5): paired with the bread, this dish was *chefs kiss* literally melted in my mouth

wow, this was on my wishlist for almost a decade and it lived up to it!!…read more FAVORITES: - Roasted Bone Marrow - Corn Agnolotti - Mussels & Clams The famous Pork Sausage Cavatelli with truffle is good, but didn't amaze me like the others. The Branzino was a nice surprise, fish was cooked perfect and it was also unique (never had branzino like that flavor before). I will say this place is quite pricey and the portion sizes are also very small. So be prepared to spend $150+ for 2 people. Service was on toppppp! especially on the water refills, there were so on top of it A+++++ The ambiance is nice, warehouse like but with some charm & greenery. Sitting outside on their patio was quite nice on a summer night! Note you can see multiple cute raccoons hanging out & climbing the trees as well, free nature show!

I gotta say, Bestia's got an ambitious menu and I am here for it! Half of the ingredients I can't…read moreeven pronounce. But as far as tapas style dinners go, this spot's gotta be on your list. Ranking from best to decent: Duck Liver Pâté -- gee golly, the absolute best pate I've ever consumed and the best plate of the night. Seems like everyone's going for the bone marrow... nah. If you're into pate whatsoever, you cannot miss out on this one. And you know what it is? Wasn't even the truffle.. the secret is in the pine nut miso. Delicious. 10/10 Chocolate Budino Tart -- decadent, rich, bold chocolate dessert. My wife don't even like chocolate, but she liked this one, especially as a closer to our meal. 9/10 Charred Octopus -- got a nice kick, beautiful texture, and smokey flavors. The polenta is chef's kiss. 7/10 Cavatelli alla Norcina -- truffle me up son! Flavor on this one is not too over-the-top, which is good! 7/10 Roasted Bone Marrow -- yeh alright. I think I came in with too high of an expectation for this one. The pasta itself was a texture I wasn't too accustomed to. The flavor is restrained and very subtle.. which is what I've always preferred.. but maybe I was expecting more flavor out of this one. 5/10 Squid Ink Spaghetti -- you know... maybe I'm just not that into seafood like I thought I was. If you're a seafood lover, you may appreciate this dish more than I did. 4/10 Overall, great experience! Really, my only qualm was my own high expectations that I think made some of the dishes a bit underwhelming. Otherwise, I'd come back and try other dishes! Service was good, ambience was nice, valet's about $13. No complaints there.

A super casual dining spot with really yummy penne à la vodka! The caesar salad was also yummy and…read moreperfect for sharing. We went for a late lunch and found parking in the lot (free). There was no line and we received our order pretty quickly.

Delivery: Uber eats…read more Ordered: Lemon Cream Salmon Linguine with Shrimp Both plates were delicious. My salmon hit the spot, it was exactly what I wanted. Fish with a bit of pasta and a fresh creamy sauce. Ate it all so fast! My husband enjoyed his Linguine, he saved one shrimp for his leftover pasta for the next day, but it was a struggle not to finish it all in one sitting. This place has a large menu and would like to try other dishes that are available.

We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambience was warm…read moreand inviting. What really made our visit exceptional was our server, Grace. Her service was top-notch from beginning to end. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us an excellent recommendation--the Burrata Pizza. It was huge, incredibly delicious, and definitely one of the highlights of our meal. Thank you, Grace, for making our experience so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!

The food was excellent and the service provided by our waitress Grace was top notch and elevated…read morethe overall experience greatly!

Amante Italian Restaurant was a good spot for my friend's birthday party in downtown Los Angeles…read more There's a large paid parking lot right beside the restaurant, which made arriving on a Saturday night much easier than expected. The atmosphere was lively, with multiple large parties around us, so it felt like a fun place for a group celebration. The interior was also aesthetically pleasing and made the dinner feel a little more special. The food was good. The Chicken Marsala was one of the best I've had -- rich, flavorful, and well done. The bruschetta had great flavor, and the Caesar salad was also very good, with a nice balance of dressing, sardines, croutons, and other toppings. Service was friendly throughout the night, and the staff gave helpful recommendations that made ordering easy. Overall, Amante was a good choice for a birthday dinner, especially for a group. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a lively Italian restaurant in downtown LA.

I wouldn't recommend this restaurant unless you're comfortable spending quite a bit of money. Most…read moreof the menu didn't appeal to me so I ended up ordering the pizza, it's was okay you can't really go wrong with a pepperoni pizza. But I genuinely could have bought about three pizzas from somewhere else. My friends and I were shocked to see a mandatory gratuity fee was on the check, I've rarely encountered restaurants that require gratuity. On top of the mandatory gratuity the check still included the option to leave an additional tip... Sure the ambience is nice, I have no complaints about how the restaurant looks on the inside. But a nice interior doesn't justify the prices or the additional charges. The experience just wasn't worth what we paid.

Ahh yes, Grand Central Market. This place was on my bucket…read morelist for years now and I'm glad I crossed it off. Definitely a must check out spot in downtown LA. It's open air so listen, if you go during a hot sunny day like I did, you're going to need something cold to cool you down. I suggest a 40 or a cold brew if you don't drink lol Or I would say, bring those battery operated personal fans. I tried Villas Tacos, and I love the use of blue corn tortilla. They got a sampler dish if you don't know what to eat. I also ate Thai food, and that was amazing too. Literally, so many spots to try out. Food heaven for the foodies. Parking. I mean, I paid at the lot next to it but I paid $10 before a certain hour.. all day too! I think there's a parking garage next to it but idk the prices or anything. Definitely a must try. Go Dodgers!

Nice array of food options for a fraction of the price of a nearby dine in restaurant. The portions…read moreare large at most establishments and one serving could feed two! That was my experience at Tomas' tacos. I ordered 2 tacos for $5 each. I thought the price points was high until I realized I could make 4 tacos from 1! And they tasted good. My daughter had a burger fries from a neighboring business and she said it was delicious. I tasted her fries and those were definitely delicious. For dessert, we opted for McConnells ice cream. The flavors were unique and good. They offered samples when requested which was a nice gesture but their portions were tiny. I paid $8 for 4oz cop of ice cream. The Central Market is definitely worth visiting. There were celebrity chef demonstrations and meals available as well as multiple food options to choose from.

Every one loves Bossa Nova for a reason!…read more They have amazing food from Brazilian to Italian to American. Great if you are going out with a crowd of people with diverse tastes in food. I can highly recommend any of their dishes. I tried many different cusines there and was never disappointed.

Wow! First timer…read more Location was great downtown LA area. The inside is really nice really a great atmosphere classy. I came on a Sunday brunch time. Not packed which was great The food though. I ordered the chicken lemon and garlic came with mashed potatoes, fries, pico (best pico I ever have tasted in my life). Rice was perfect and mashed potatoes so good! Everything was perfect taste. My friend ordered the steak I tried it, was perfection! The staff we mainly were helped by one she was nice. Prices snot too bad honestly. Will I be back? YES! Loved it! Great place.

Good Clean Fun is a great place to grab a glass of wine and a bite to eat when in downtown LA…read more The service was fast and our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the Pasta Al Pomodoro along with a glass of wine. The name of the wine escapes me more, but it was good. Like most of the time when I'm in dtla, I've parked in pay lots, so parking is not an issue.

Really charming café, restaurant, wine shop, and market all in one. Brunch was delicious, though…read moreservice was quite slow. During brunch, the service model feels a little awkward because it's not really full table service. You can order either at the counter or at your table, and while reservations are available, the setup can be a bit confusing. One thing to note is that the online menu doesn't fully match the in-store menu, but the chef was happy to accommodate my gluten-free request with a simple plate of eggs, thick-cut bacon, and potatoes. I also ordered the Lavender Shakerato. My server seemed to be new. They accidentally served the drink on the rocks instead of up, but they were incredibly friendly and apologetic. The food more than made up for the service hiccups. The scramble was delicious, the thick-cut bacon smelled incredible, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. I'd definitely come back, just with a little extra time to spare.