A DREAM shop. Unassuming, piccolino mio--but don't be fooled. Behind that modest exterior lies a…read morewonderland of the most delightful, high-quality ingredients, specialty goods, and handmade fresh pasta sold by the pound like it's no big deal. And a personal breakthrough: I used to schlep all the way to Larchmont Cheese & Wine or Bay Cities before beach days for a proper sandwich. Not anymore. I have sandwich geniuses living right down the street. The bread? Exceptional. The cheeses? Dangerous. The meats? I may never recover. And then there's the lemon Italian ice. My daughter and I have been here three times in the last week, shamelessly returning like two neighborhood raccoons with excellent taste. It is the perfect antidote to a scorching Altadena afternoon. This place is an absolute gem. Go for the pasta, stay for the sandwich, leave with three things you didn't know you needed and a strong desire to become Italian.

The sandwiches were awful. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but they're overpriced and taste major…read moremeh. Service was great and the girl at the counter was lovely but the price of everything was way too steep and it didn't deliver at all. We ordered the mortadella and the artichoke. We didn't even finish our sandwiches. Ended up going to a different restaurant for food.

Bliss! I have been a…read morecustomer here for well over 50 years! Love the Minestrone soup - it is absolutely delicious always served piping hot with delicious crusty bread! Then a small green salad ask for Italian dressing if you're not a fan of the Creamy Garlic house dressing. I am personally a fan of the manicotti as it is made from a crepe and filled with delicious cheeses and has a red gravy and mornay sauce on it! But I also am a fan of the baked mostaccoili too! So many choices!

Scarantino's is a true Glendale landmark, an old-school restaurant that has been serving the…read morecommunity since 1967. Four of us arrived for dinner right as the doors opened on a Saturday night, and while the food is excellent, I really wish they were open for lunch and dinner. The experience is solid old-school Italian exactly as you would expect; the interior, from the booths and tables to the decor, hasn't changed in over 50 years. This place holds deep personal significance for me. My parents used to come here, and we visited often with my stepfather when he was alive. I have great family memories tied to this space. Our meal started traditionally with a bread basket served with cold butter. Because I was saving my appetite for a food charity event later that night, I stuck with the antipasto salad, while my mom and sisters enjoyed the chicken parmigiano, chicken piccata, and veal parmigiana. The food quality remains high, and the service was great. We enjoyed quick, polite service from a server who looked after us well. It is a wonderful spot for anyone looking for a nostalgic, quality meal in a setting that feels frozen in time.

Omg Becky look at all that cheese!!!! I like those wheels and I cannot like!…read more Service was amazing! They let me taste some cheese. It's a cute shop with tons of things to look at. Grilled cheese sandwiches- Ahhmazing HBB- omg, I wanted to just eat half the bread but everything was so delicious, buttery savory salty finger licking good. I think I had the muffuletta and it was also good. Chocolate chip cookie- one of the best I've had All blossom cheese- floral and nutty Appalachian Virginia cheese- buttery n earthy Pickles - yum Olives - yum Just go here ok!

I usually stay away from things with a hipster vibe, but I like cheese, so I thought why not. Cute…read morelittle shop, knowledgeable, without being pretentious staff, and delicious sandwiches.

Loved the food and Phil was a great server! He had great recommendations for food and made ordering…read moresuper easy, especially since I am vegetarian. He was also super friendly which made the experience even better. Shout out to Francesca as well. She gave us some menu suggestions while we were still waiting for our table which was nice. Another person named Oscar also checked in on us every now and then and gave some great drink recs. I loved the food, but it really was the people that made my time at Bacari so memorable!

I cannot write enough fantastic reviews about the staff at Bacari GDL; this time it was Olivia!!…read moreFrom the moment I arrived at the host stand, her smile and kindness was radiating off of her!! Thank you Olivia for making my night with your openness and down to earth presence. She was clear and concise with her food recommendations and so accommodating to help make my dining experience as delicious and delightful as possible (the pork belly was fantastic!!) Thanks again Olivia, and hopefully I get to visit the region where you are from in España!

Local favorite. Delicious food, beautiful architecture and design, and knowledgeable and friendly…read morestaff. I have eaten here multiple times and the mainstay items are delicious and I'm always excited to see the seasonal variations.

For some odd reason, a lot of Italian spots have seemingly cropped up overnight in Echo Park and…read morethe greater region. Out of sheer luck, my best friend decided to chose this spot for our girls' night dinner, and we have decided on consensus that we savored every bite of our meal. We started our meal with the absolutely delectable focaccia erbraica, a cinnamon roll looking starter bread with olives, currant and a generous sprinkle of rosemary and salt. It came with a pad of homemade honey butter and a dab of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. It was so umami and paired with the butter seemingly melted in our mouths. We also countered that carb bomb with deliciously charred broccolini with walnuts and a squeeze of citrus. Highly cruciferous veggies should only be grilled based on how fast we cleaned our plate. As for the entrees, the plates are meant to share, but I skipped lunch and ate my own bowl of mafaldine short rib pasta (yes you read that right). It was so hearty and satisfying. As a kid, I loved stealing the cooked lasagna noodles and eating them by itself when my mom would make lasagna, so having it on my own bowl of pasta (in the form of mafaldine) gratified my inner child. The short rib was so tender and it was perfectly sauced. I could have eaten another bowl. My friend ordered a steak and a rigatoni alla carbonara, and while I didn't try the former, the latter rigatoni was so delicious as well. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, and luckily the last one of the night. It had equal parts espresso soaked cake and cream, and it was the perfect sweet note to end our epically delicious meal.

Came back to Blair's and had to write another review -- this one's for Castanza…read more There was a small mix-up with my friend's order -- her cheeseburger came out without the fries. Just one of those things. By the time it got sorted, there was a little confusion on the bill. Castanza stepped in, handled it gracefully, Just clear, kind communication and it was done. That's what stood out all night. Watching her with her tables, with the other servers -- just warm, present, and easy. Transparent in a way that builds trust. She leads quietly and you feel it. The food was fantastic across the board -- the trout was amazing, the market salad fresh and delicious, and my friend's cheeseburger, fries, and Pinot Noir hit every note. But honestly? Castanza is why I'm writing this. I just want to celebrate her character -- as a human being, in the workplace. Thank you, Castanza.

The servers are so kind and attentive, the aesthetic inside is great, and it's easy to get a res on…read moreweekends but theres a reason it's so easy to get a table... 1 out of 3 times the food is just done great and the rest it is flat out gross. We hadn't eaten here in a while because the time before it was awful and last time, is gonna be the last time for a few years after how awful it was again. Came specifically to get the cheese pizza and they didn't put anything other than a thick layer of parm and plain tomato paste on it... A salty, stinky, thick chunky layer of hot parm, over plain acidic tomato paste, sprinkled with MORE fresh parm. Really surprised and taken back by how awful it tasted tbh. Not an ounce of any other cheese so I figured they must have changed the menu because I didn't read the description prior to ordering assuming it was the same as always.... Which as it turns out, it was still supposed to be a the cheese pizza that was with mozzarella as it had always been... My partner ordered the tagliatelle which he's enjoyed before but this time he said it was so bland and tasted like something was missing and bizarrely spicy. The gamble which has been on going for a couple years of potentially getting an awful meal here makes it hard to justify going back. Which is a shame cuz when it's good it's really great! It's very obvious there are either issues with consist stocking of necessary ingredients in the kitchen and they don't want to tell people when they're out of something, completely omitting from dishes or replacing with something else hoping people won't notice or there is someone in that kitchen who is not familiar in the slightest with Italian food. I hope that they eventually get the kitchen sorted and really do wish them the best!

I absolutely love this store and everything about how they do business…read more First, they are the only shop around the area that actually goes ALL out with holiday decorations throughout the year, and it is always beautifully done! It brings so much joy to the street every time I pass it and shows how much pride, care, and passion the people here put into what they do. You can tell they genuinely want to create something special, not just inside the store, but for the whole community around them. That's awesome. Second, the food here is phenomenal and actually priced well. It's refreshing to find a place that serves such high-quality food at prices that still feel decently affordable. Their lunch menu is next level just the photos alone will make you drool, and again great prices considering 2026's economy. It is delicious, satisfying, and honestly a better value than many cafes that charge the same or more for food that is nowhere near as good. The ladies who run the shop are also incredibly friendly, warm, and personable. They are always courteous, fun to talk to, and bring such great energy to the space. Every visit feels welcoming and upbeat and I look forward to coming in to grab a huge pack of smoked salmon for $18 and some fresh Russian bread (toasted with butter!) for a few bucks. Perfect lunch and dinner for this guy haha! I sincerely hope this business continues to thrive for many years to come. They deserve it. THANK YOU SEVEN SEAS!!

Lucy is wonderful and she will take care of you here on central Ave in Glendale …read more She is so nice and I had the lovely lunch with devil eggs and the salmon cevice! It was a special brunch with so much beautiful sunshine and fancy cars passing by in downtown! Lucy is the best and she made the experience very special - and delicious!

Great food amazing service and great ambiance…read more N

I went with my wife and my kid is an Excellent services and excellent pizza. I 100% recommend.read more

My family has been eating at Casa Bianca for over 45 years. It is one of our favorites. Food is…read morealways very well prepared and the tomato sauce is excellent - not too sweet. I have ordered the eggplant parmesan probably 200+ times and will continue to enjoy it. The half of a small antipasto salad is still enough for 3 people. Parking is a problem, but customers (including myself) find the food and service well worth walking a block or two.

Gotta say this place is classic and a charmer! Best thin crust sausage, mushroom, black olive…read morepizza. Wonderful balance of flavor. The Arancini is a single good size ball and so delicious as a starter. Servers are right on top of things. It was a Saturday night, the weather was perfect to sitting outside for the 45 minute wait. As I was with a friend and every other wait-lister was friendly, the conversation made the time just fly by. It was well worth the wait. Even though they were busy, we were never rushed. No outsider dining. The interior was the very definition of the classic Italian Pizza joint. While we were sitting there for our meal, the dining room lights went out for about 20 minutes. The kitchen and right side of the room lights were on which was perfect lighting! Even that was quaint. Parking if the big drawback. One a major street, there is almost nothing ope and behind is a housing neighborhood and all those streets for blocks are filled. Still, don't give up. The hunt for a spot and the walk there is still worth it. Love the experience, the food, and the people all made it a great night

I'm always on the hunt for a Piroshki, one of my favorite delights that I think originated in…read moreRussia and is East European by origin. I think Papillon is Armenian which I believe has European cuisine, as Armenia is considered geographically to be within Western Asia (the Middle East) and the South Caucasus region. Sitting within the mountainous Armenian Highland, it acts as a transcontinental bridge between Eastern Europe and Asia. Their Piroshki is long and thin, whereas I'm accustomed to them being robust short stocky and round almost resembling a giant baked potato in size and shape. So these look like a "Chinese Donut" a.k.a. Youtiao (油条) in size and shape, same girth but length maybe 6"-8" long. What I liked is the filling of the Beef was minced ground beef with sauteed onion bits mixed into a blend and seasoned with a bit of spice but overall was very moist and juicy and the fried dough was very good. So, I'd recommend that. Oddly, I tried the Beef and Potato reluctantly thinking the pure beef option was going to be better... and the Potato was soft and perfect so I'm thinking they're equally good depending on your mood. I tried the beef empanada, and it was very good, similar flavor of the beef empanada to the piroshki but not exactly the same, otherwise I might say the empanada is bigger and gives more protein of the ground beef. The desert shaped like a peach fruit was very good. It reminded me of Asian style deserts where they're not overly sweet and has a healthy refreshing taste more so than being too overwhelming with thick sugary creams. I found out they have multiple locations. It feels maybe the Armenian and Russian community in So Cal are more toward this area and The Valley, so I do have to take what could be a 60-90 minute journey to come here, and even longer of a commute to their other locations. I think they'd do well in the SBBC (South Bay Beach Cities) down South past Santa Monica but before Long Beach and Orange County. I'd recommend this place for the food and service.

I have been a customer here for years, since 2012. Never have I encountered a rude person such as…read moreKristine or Kristina in my life. Maybe the owner should retrain her employees. No comment on their delicious food but customer service is absolutely 0/100. Dear Ella, please reconsider who you hire to be the face of your company.