Was able to make LA Dine Lunch course here the Thursday before it ended. Two of us were seated…read moreoutside quickly a very hot day but Jame patio seating is still cool out of the sun. For the first course: we got meatballs and Spicy Cesar salad Main course: as Spicy Rigatoni and Tonnarelli cacio e pepe w/ Chicken added to each Dessert: we obviously shared the fresh baked Chocolate chip and Snickerdoodle cookies. Everything was Excellent with perfect texture of both pastas and soft flavorful meatballs. Lunch was extra busy the kitchen was at a perfect pace. This is a great lil corner of El Segundo that I will continue to explore after just randomly finding this!

Hit all the marks. Great space, food, and service. Easy parking…read more DineLA was my introduction and I was impressed with the space upon walking in. It's an unassuming spot in a corner of a strip center that you could easily miss. It's the cutest space with indoor and patio seating as well as a few bar spots, good for solo dining. We started with the meatballs and Caesar salad. The meatballs had a crisp sear outside that gave way to a soft inside. So good with the tomato sauce and arugula. The Caesar had a touch of spiciness and was dressed with toasted bread crumbs, a nice touch. I had the bolognese. It was tender and meaty and the pasta had the right amount of bite. This was even great leftover the next day. The Meyer lemon pie was the perfect closer. DineLA was the right call to bring me in to to try this gem of a spot.

If you're planning an official cheat day in El Segundo, North Italia is absolute perfection…read more Everything on the menu is rich, flavorful, and incredibly delicious--definitely not light fare, but 100% worth every single calorie. When my wife and I go, she always gets the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka (the sauce has the perfect kick and rich texture). As for me, my ultimate strategy is skipping a standard entree and doubling up on appetizers: the Meatballs and the White Truffle Garlic Bread. The bread alone is phenomenal, and the meatballs are tender and packed with flavor. The only major downside to treating apps as my main meal? I begrudgingly have to share with the table! ;) Because the menu is so good across the board, coming here with a larger group is really the best move. It gives everyone an excuse to order family-style and try even more items--our group go-tos include the Calamari Fritti, Crispy Eggplant Parmesan, and one of their hand-crafted pizzas. Plus, since it's cheat day, pairing the meal with one of their crisp, local IPAs from the draft list is an absolute must. Once the waistband is thoroughly loosened, we finish off the night with dessert. We usually just let the table go with whatever seasonal special they're running, and it never disappoints. Great atmosphere at The Point, friendly service, and unbeatable comfort food. Highly recommend!

I've passed by North Italia plenty of times over the years but never actually tried it. We had…read moresomething to celebrate, so I decided to finally give it a shot, and I'm glad we ate here. I started with the s'more please cocktail, which reminded me of an old fashion with toasted marshmallows. I'm already a fan of old fashion, so I enjoyed the drink itself. Honestly, I don't think the marshmallows added much, but I definitely enjoyed eating them. We shared about 5-6 dishes. The White Truffle Garlic Bread was amazing--super soft, flavorful, and not overpowering. The Yellowtail Crudo was one of my favorites. The fish had great texture and quality, and all the salty, citrusy, creamy elements worked really well together. For the mains, the Seared Scallops with sweet corn risotto were a standout. The scallops were seared perfectly with great texture. The Braised Short Rib Lumache was also delicious, although the beef was a little richer than I personally prefer. We also had the Roasted Salmon with fregola and broccolini, which was cooked well and nicely balanced. Our server was amazing--attentive, helpful, and provided great service throughout the night. Overall, it was a great celebration dinner and an excellent first experience at North Italia. I'd definitely come back.

My cousins are spread out across the San Fernando Valley, my brother and sister-in-law in…read moreHuntington Beach and I live in Beverly. My brother, who doesn't like to drive shows this restaurant in Manhattan Beach on a Saturday in which there was a volleyball tournament, one of the biggest events in Manhattan Beach the entire year. Needless to say, I will not reduce the rating of the restaurant due to the impossibility of finding a parking spot. I drove around for 45 minutes and my cousin just drove around for over an hour looking for a spot so we can have a 1 o'clock brunch. Setting that aside which is not the fault of the restaurant, the inside of the restaurant is light and airy with a very attentive staff. I ordered the gluten-free penny Pomodoro, which was delicious. My cousins ordered the: Meatball sandwich, Bun, Housemade Beef Meatballs, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan Italian Cold Cut Hero Torpedo Bun, Salami, Mortadella, Cured Ham, Provolone, Tomato, Red Onion, Arugula Frittata SEV Vegetables & Goat Cheese, Fresh Baguette, Jam, Roasted Potatoes Everybody loved their meal and the manager came to our table to give us some insight on the three Slay restaurants on Manhattan Avenue. My cousins tried the olive oil cake and they gave their approval. If you know a trick for the parking and/or do not go during the Volleyball tournament, you will enjoy the food served at this restaurant.

Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10 experience. The ambiance, the servers, the food,…read moredrinks, etc is all amazing. I had a great dinner here last week with my girlfriends and we all agreed that this place is definitely worth it. What makes it above the top is the fabulous servers. They are all friendly and attentive. Although we stayed late, our server was accommodating until the end. The pizzas are enough for two. There was 3 of us girls. One pizza & two pastas was more than enough. Parking can be difficult if it's a weekend, you might have a bit of a walk. I highly recommend Slay!

It was my first time going. We got the garlic shrimp and…read morecosmic pasta. Cosmic was Cajun style, a bit spicy almost like jambalaya taste. Garlic shrimp is bianche neri, w squid ink spaghettini (little thicker than spaghetti), all made in store. Even whipped cream on the flour less chocolate cake was made in store. Excellent!

Stopped in for lunch on a Monday. Was surprised to see that there was only one other party of two…read more Tried one of their lunch special paninis, the Peralta's Pollo. Grilled chicken, mixed greens, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, & grilled onions. SUPER TASTY! This sandwich was bursting with flavor. Gooey cheese, sautéed shrooms, tender chicken. Their lunch special comes with a beverage (soda, coffee, iced tea ((we forgot to take advantage & ordered water SMH)) Also comes with a choice of soup or salad for an additional $6. Ordered the soup of the day which was a delicious vegetable minestrone. Also, ordered a build your own pasta dish. Started by getting a recommendation from our very helpful & polite server (he was working solo) about their long list of available sauces. We started with the Garlic Butter. (He also was very big on their Pink sauce) Paired it with Fettuccini noodles and perfectly sautéed shrimp. Over or Undercooked shrimp is gross. Ours was perfect. . Another winner (and great leftovers). When we got the bill I noticed the soup was billed for $7.50 vs $6. I asked the waiter about the discrepancy and he said something about a bowl vs a cup that usually comes with the special. I was a little confused as none of that was mentioned when ordering but I accepted it . Without me asking he brought back a new charge slip with the $6. Very nice of him By the time we left two more parties of two arrived. Both with an adult and child. I don't know enough about the Hermosa Beach Monday lunch scene but I'm surprised this spot doesn't have more customers. I'm glad we stopped by and will try to get back for dinner. One more plus (for me). I love old school r&b music and enjoyed all the great tunes!

Ended up here on a spur of the moment. Had plans to go elsewhere but when I dropped GPS coordinates…read moreto navigate to - message read - closed until (the next day). So, it was Il Fornaio. Not unhappy about it. Just sharing for those who might be wondering why ... Parking is free and easy. In a shopping plaza which was busy towards the anchors, but wide open next to the restaurant. the restaurant is on the street side of the parking lot. Did I mention free? Service was decent. It seemed to only be a few servers and the gentleman whose station my friend and I were seated in, was fine - but seemed a little rushed. Not in a bad way - but I know some might be offended as they might feel like he was trying to turn tables over. I'd have no problems sitting in his section again. DineLA. Opted for the Salad, Spaghetti and Cannoli. Tossed in a Sorrento King which definitely didn't go with the meal but it's what I wanted. I did choose the red wine to go with the meal. It was a good meal. I'm not complaining, nor am I raving - met my expectations as the food was served quickly - dishes were good - nothing overpowering or undercooked. And decent portion sizes for DineLA. Especially when you toss in the breadbasket. It's a beautiful space - that I could definitely see myself making a return visit for the Monday all day Happy Hour. There are two TV's (that I saw) so maybe it might be a decent, hidden spot for me to catch a game at. For now, it's on my I really like, but don't love it.

I made a weekday lunch reservation for five to celebrate a co-worker's retirement. It happened to…read morebe LA Dine Week, so I decided to try the $25 lunch special. I ordered the bolognese, which came with a Caesar salad. The special also included bread, although bread was already complimentary. The pasta itself was good. I could tell it was homemade, but the bolognese sauce was underwhelming. It was on the dry side and needed more sauce and seasoning. The Caesar salad was pretty standard and could have used a little more dressing. The bread was good, especially dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We also shared a tiramisu for dessert, which ended up being the best part of the meal. It wasn't overly sweet and tasted authentic. Service was great and our waiter was friendly, attentive, and made the experience pleasant overall. Maybe I just ordered the wrong dish, but I'd be open to giving them another try.

Wonderful greeting. Seated promptly. Our server, Deon, graciously made us very comfortable…read more Surprised by the carrots and pepperchini appetizer. Great start to the meal! Our entree's were delicious! Their Chianti was priced reasonably and was good. Desert? If you are a fan of spumoni, grab a scoop...even if you're full! The vibe could be more fun if the music was Italian. They play pablum crap. Overall, wonderful meal. Cheers!

I really, really wanted to like Lomeli's Italian Restaurant. I had tried their food years ago when…read morethey catered for a lunch at my workplace. Fast forward and I came here for lunch with my mom. We ordered the Minestrone Soup and Combo 1 which comes with Beef Lasagna, Beef Ravioli and Spaghetti with Meatball. The Minestrone was nice and comforting and I enjoyed the crisp garlic bread. I thought the lasagna, ravioli and spaghetti were tasty as well. Unfortunately, that evening I started feeling very ill. I could barely keep any food down and became quite weak. Based of my symptoms, I had food poisoning. The only food I had eaten that day was from Lomeli's. I normally hate giving a restaurant one star, especially when I initially enjoyed the food. However, becoming so sick afterward significantly affected my overall experience, and ultimately influenced my rating.

I really like this place, the pizza is pretty good and it seems I can't wait to go back there for…read moreit, Sammy's Special Sub sandwich is another favorite of mine, the lasagna dinner is excellent! With garlic bread oh the humanity! I'm so hungry that I forget to take pictures

So is Saturday night we are hungry Pizza sounds good ., I…read moreread great reviews from this place and let me tell you they are right! Delicious pizza., tasty and just the right amount of cheese Loved it! Great customer service very friendly and polite staff. Definitely found another favorite spot. Small restaurant but very cozy atmosphere, we took It to go because we had to enjoy it while watching a movie lol

I will say that the food was very true to the name. You can never go wrong with good Italian food,…read moregood pasta. The inside is lovely and has nice family dinner vibes. It was a bit dark and the tables rather close but I believe this is also very true to the nature of an Italian experience. The service was good. There was a slight miscommunication. It was assumed we were sharing two appetizers, so they brought one out before starting the second. We actually wanted both appetizers to arrive together. As a result, I had to wait for mine while my dining partner enjoyed theirs. It wasn't a major issue, just a bit awkward, and we should have clarified our wishes.

Service was excellent. Beautiful interior decor. Food was good. All their pastas are made in house…read more We had the saffron arancini balls, focaccia bread and half lobster rigatoni pasta. The panacota was excellent. I loved everything except their focaccia bread. Just a bit dry but maybe that's how it is intended to be. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach near the pier.

We started with the house salad which was quite tasty with artichoke hearts. For dinner we had the…read morescallops over mashed potatoes with zucchini and veal piccata with pasta. Bread is not complimentary but we ordered a half order. Overall everything was quite good. The lemon drop cocktail was perfectly balanced, not too sour. Our waitress Victoria was friendly and served us promptly. The " busboys" are top notch. Our water glasses never got below half empty, dirty dishes quickly removed from the table. The restaurant is small but very cozy. With mirrors on the wall it gives a larger impression. A great place to enjoy a great meal.

If you are looking for restaurant options in Manhattan Beach while on a stopover at an LAX hotel -…read morelike me right now - stop looking and go to Mangiamos IMMEDIATELY! It was everything I was hoping for. Traveling solo, I sat at the bar. I had a super cool view of the sunset through the front windows. My bartender/waiter was amazing. She made me feel welcome, engaged me right away, and was a bonafied professional who Knows Service. I took her recommendation and ordered the Putanesca with Blackened chicken, and had the pair salad. AMAZING! She went through all of the specials (she knew it cold) but I went with the reco and was blown away. Anyway, I don't write these things often. Trust me - you will enjoy his spot. Ciao, saludos.

This was my husband and I first visit to Lido di Manhattan, and it definitely won't be our last!…read moreThe food was absolutely delicious, and the entire dining experience exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to our waitress, Haydee, who made the evening even more enjoyable. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful, providing outstanding service from start to finish. She made us feel genuinely welcome and took great care of us throughout the meal. If you're looking for great food paired with exceptional service, I highly recommend Lido di Manhattan. I can't wait to come back and try other items from the menu, as well as experience some Latin dancing

Both were recommended by the staff and he knew exactly what he was talking about…read more Lido's Famous Spicy Vodka Pasta (9/10): Extremely umami pasta with pancetta (italian bacon) parmesan and a creamy salty and spicy sauce that tasted like the perfect combo of buldak rose sauce and shin ramyeon. Seafood Combo Pasta (9/10): Very fresh pasta that doesn't feel too heavy in the mouth. Sauce is light and it is loaded with protein. Scallops were very tender and shrimps were huge. Paired with lemon and some bread on the side I was dipping the extra bread to soak up the extra sauce when I was done with the noodles. A must-try if you like seafood. Both plates were generous with portions and the bread appetizer was fresh with a garlicky olive oil dip.