"Hey mambo, no more mozzarella Hey mambo, mambo Italiano…read moreTry an enchilada with a fish baccala" Jessica greeted us with a big smile and sat us in back at the bar. It's not very big inside with a few tables. The bar wraps around the entire room. Our server Aliza was very attentive and friendly. From the bar you have a full view of the kitchen..."Teamwork" comes to mind while watching the entire kitchen staff work together...UOVO is known for their pasta...flown in from Italy...fresh and delicious! We ordered the Pomodoro, Arrabbiata, & Tagliatelle in truffle sauce. SOOOOOO good. I treated myself to a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc. *3 Tasting Menus Available - feeds 2 @$35per person (includes an appie, 3 pastas & dessert) Worth checking out *Very dark inside *Parking in the lot is free for 90 mins. *Located next to Tocoya @The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

All right - let's start by saying I love UOVO in general. Been to the location in Pasadena and in…read moreMarina del Rey multiple times and was never disappointed. Service is great, food is fabulous in general consider the price and I love the interior and ambience. Couple of things disappointed me this time... 1. We sat at the bar and we felt a bit rushed, the server literally asked to take away one of the plates before we even started! The restaurant was not super busy at the time so not sure why they were "rushing us". 2. The tiramisu... again this is not my first time at Uovo although it is the first time I visited the Studio City spot; there was something off with the Tiramisu to the point that my friend and I did not even finish the dessert. There was a chocolate fudge thing on top as you can see in the picture that was way too much and way too overwhelming. Could not taste the coffee at all. The cream was very heavy... Other than that the pasta is always top notch, so I will definitely give them another try sometime soon!

We come here for dinner as Chef Angel is a genius and master pasta maker who puts so much…read moredeliciousness in his meal it leaves us no choice but to Good news is they now do Brunch ! Started with the fresh fruit bowl , simply put fresh generous and delicious and a great way to wake up the taste buds for what was about to come Tiramisu French toast .. unbelievably good, this was so delicious without being overly sweet, photo worthy beautiful presented and a star in its own right, it's a must try The Piccante breakfast sandwich - my new favourite breakfast sando , the Italian sausage beautifully seasoned, eggs light and fluffy with the Calabrian chilli's sweetish subtle heat and the peppery arugula it's comforting, delicious and a meal all on its own Carbonara pizza - didn't need it but ordered it anyway ! In house made base, light, crispy and the perfect base for the shredded mozzarella, pancetta, parmigiana, black pepper and the most perfectly poached egg sitting in the middle, we had a slice each and boxed up the rest but just like everything else we tried , sensational If you are on the Valley and want some seriously authentic satisfying and delicious Brunch then get your butt here , there is a whole range of mimosas and drinks plus espresso coffee ( menu in the pics ) Loved this place for dinner , love it twice as much now !

My wife and I stopped by Vivi Restaurante tonight on a whim and were seriously impressed…read more At first glance the restaurant sits in a small, somewhat sketchy looking shopping center, but don't let that fool you. The food and the experience were excellent. Our server was incredibly friendly and gave us some great recommendations to start the night. We began with the house bread, which was soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and served with balsamic and olive oil. Simple and delicious. Next up was their homemade Caesar salad. Instead of traditional croutons they use toasted crumbs, and honestly it was a game changer. The texture worked perfectly with the dressing. For our mains we had the Dover sole piccata which was bright, buttery, and exactly what we were craving, along with the seafood linguine that was rich and flavorful. We wrapped things up with a cappuccino cheesecake and an Americano which was the perfect way to end the meal. Great service, great food, and a really enjoyable dinner overall. 10/10 recommend. PS: The playlist was hitting perfectly.

Food was mediocre.service slow but pleasant. Found this restaurant on yelp and hoped it would be…read moreworth the 4+ stars. Ambiance was actually nil!! Had to sit outside because of the noise of a table. Host was wearing too much cologne and it was actually offensive.

Our family loves this place! Eat in, if you can. The ambiance is right out of Italy itself -…read morecomplete with an Italian market. I think we've tried everything on the menu through catering, delivery and in-person. Every dish is a well thought out delight and never lets us down!

We went here on Mother's Day and it was so lovely! The service was exceptional, the host seated us…read moreright away, took our drink orders, and then asked each of us what we wanted to drink. Food: the salads and pastas we got were family style, we got a pesto pasta with pistachios that was so yuumy, and a vodka gnocchi that I loved! The mother's enjoyed the tiramisu for desert served with fresh vanilla bean ice cream.

We came here for dinner during our first night in Studio City. The restaurant is located in a…read moresmall strip mall with valet parking (tips only). The inside looks nice with black and white photo prints and bottles of wine up top. I can see this place as great for happy hour, family meals, and romantic dates. The food took a while to arrive. They have bo kid's menu but can customize the pastas for you. They seem to specialize in Pink Sauce - sort of a tomatoey alfredo. My review is a bit mixed, so 3 stars. Positives: * Caesar salad was presented nicely and was fresh and crispy with big croutons and wedges of cheese. * Wife seems to like the side of jumbo grilled prawns Areas of Improvement * I was happy to see Jidori chicken marsala on the menu. Chicken was soft and moist but the mushroom flavor didn't quite permeate all the way. I'm getting more of that through the roasted potatoes * I got the salmon penne with butter cheese sauce, instead of the pink sauce. In hindsight not the best move since the pasta was a bit bland with insufficient sauce.

For our last dinner on our Studio City trip, my sister and bro-in-law booked Ca Del Sole, an…read moreItalian restaurant in Toluca Lake they always wanted to try. Toluca Lake is an expensive area in LA, but the actual lake is fenced in and not available to the public. I even had trouble finding it on Google Map, but I did see the Hollywood Reservoir, LOL! The restaurant is good-sized and very trendy yet welcoming for families. Parking is $7 valet. They have a surprisingly big kid's menu and have a good mix of seafood and meaty entrees. Highly recommend the grilled Spanish octopus with white beans. Very tender. The Bruschetta was also very good - crispy at first bite but then super soft and melts in the mouth. Wife and I both got fish entrees. She had the chilean sea bass special while I went for the excellent bown-sugar smoked Scottish Salmon. It was a nice thick piece, but very moist and tasty. Our 6yo son got the penne pasta with butter sauce and chicken, one of his favorites. An excellent Italian restaurant for date night or family dinner. Their big menu and excellent service are 5-star worthy.

Pros -fried calamari is really good…read more-the olive tapenade is delicious Cons -parking is valet only or street Rating 7.5/10

Such a great find! We stumbled across this place since it was just a block from our Airbnb and…read morewithin easy walking distance. The service was fantastic--we were greeted and seated quickly, and our server was incredibly friendly. As for the food, the pasta dishes across the table were a huge hit; everyone was completely satisfied with their meals and the portion sizes. We also started with the caprese salad to share, which had amazing flavor. Highly recommend if you're looking for a delicious, hassle-free dinner!

We had a wonderful experience here! We ordered the pasta, steak, and lamb chops, and everything was…read moredelicious. The steak was especially memorable--it had an amazing crispy crust unlike any I've had before. What stood out most was how warm and welcoming the restaurant felt, like enjoying a home-cooked meal at a family member's house. Our waitress and the entire staff were incredibly kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. Aside from the steak and salad, I felt like the other dishes could use a boost of flavor, but I would still definitely recommend this spot and can't wait to return!

My review has been long overdue. Had been to Osteria La Buca at least a dozen time's within the…read morepast year. Their food has been delicious, always Consistent, service is wonderful. Place is impeccably clean. Love their open kitchen, it's so neat to see their chefs working hard and diligently to make their food delicious. I love their slushy drink, so refreshing and tasty. It's not on the menu so you have to ask for it. Love their octopus appetizer (super tender, melt in my mouth), fried artichokes (light and airy) and squid ink seafood pasta. Their tiramisu has pieces of chocolate's, oh so delicious!!

This review is a long time coming but I wanted to see first if the restaurant would right their…read morewrong...they did not. I made a reservation for Easter Brunch through OpenTable for me and my son. We got there about five minutes before our reservation at noon and the hostess told us to wait outside until they were open. Not a problem. HOWEVER, she never came back out to get us once they were open which was my first red flag because she left us waiting about 10 minutes past our reservation time. I go back inside to ask if we were going to be seated for our reservation and she asks under what name...mind you I was there before opening so she already had my name and time for reservation before no one else was there yet. The food itself was great but our service was absolutely terrible. We weren't checked on throughout the meal (again the restaurant was NOT crowded) and after completing our meal I realized the hostess deleted my reservation. For those who use OpenTable you know you get points for every completed reservation. I reached out privately to management first about my overall experience to hopefully rectify the issue. I wasn't looking for any incentives but that they at least train their wait staff better and resubmit my reservation in the system so I could both redeem my points and leave a review. It never happened. In an economy where everything is expensive just stepping outside I really value good service as well as good food. If the food is great but service is terrible I will never go back and this is that spot. Discrimination shows up in different ways and I will not patronize a business who blatantly does not show all of their customers the same level of respect and service. Posted pictures so you know I'm not a hater...food was great. Service was absolutely not it lol.

We've dined at Maria's Italian Kitchen on Ventura Blvd twice. Once with my Dad who took us for…read morelunch on a Sunday afternoon and the other was for a party of 18 people for child's birthday on a Saturday afternoon. Maria's Italian Kitchen is very welcoming and a good size. Plenty of tables and chairs available for seating both inside and outside. They can accommodate a huge party like they did with us. Thank you to their awesome manager Jacob who provided excellent customer care to us on both our visits. Reserving this restaurant with Jacob was easy and very pleasant. We had an excellent experience both times here at Maria's Italian Kitchen. Our first visit we had Denise as our waiter and she was great. Thank you Denise. She made recommendations and was considerate and attentive in regards to food allergies as our child has peanut and tree nut food allergies. She made sure that food items on our menu did not contain peanuts nor tree nuts. For our first visit we ordered Calamari Fritti, Rosemary Bread Basket, Fettuccine Alfredo with Gulf Shrimp, Calamari Fra Diavolo, Chicken Piccata and Cheese Pizza. All our meals were freshly cooked and brought out in a timely manner. Portion sizing was just right. Denise stopped by several times to replenish our water and check on us. For our second dining experience at Maria's Italian Kitchen Jake was our waiter for our child's birthday party on a Saturday afternoon for party of 18 people. Jake was also excellent and attentive to the individuals with food allergies. He made sure that the kitchen was aware and informed us that none of the meals and food items for our party had peanuts, nuts or pesto. Thank you Jake. Our party ordered a variety of meals and food items on the menu. Perfect portion sizing and options. Some of our guests took their food home to go. We had 3 orders of Calamari Fritti, 4 Chicken Piccata, 1 Shrimp Scampi, 1 Large Shrimp Diavolo, 1 Chicken Marsala, 1 medium Cheese Pizza, 1 Large Carbonara, 4 Large Alfredo, 1 Large Alfredo with Shrimp, 2 Kids Cheese Pizza, 1 Honey Chicken with Fries, 4 Basket of Bread, 3 Coke, 1 brownie sundae and bottle of Peroni. We will be back here to dine with other family and friends and to book another birthday with Jacob in a few months. Thank you again Jacob, Jake and Denise for the delicious meals and excellent customer service.

It's nurses week and work has been kind enough to celebrate our awesome team! Our awesome employee…read moreengagement coordinator got all of us a meal from here. I went with the antipasto wrap meal: chips and two cookies included! Beautiful and colorful presentation! The wrap was packaged well and stuffed with antipasto salad. The toppings were perfect, lots of cheese noted and fresh overall. Perfect way to celebrate nurses week at work.