My husband and I stopped by Vivo around 8:30pm on a Thursday evening. Admittedly we walked up and…read moredown City Walk trying to decide what to have for dinner, but nothing looked good enough. We had never been to the restaurant prior, so I was looking forward to trying a new spot on Universal City Walk. Also the menu prices weren't astronomical compared to other nearby restaurants. Vivo was quite nice. Didn't feel touristy like Bubba Gump, and I also found out that it's not a giant casual-dining chain. Only other Vivo location is at the Universal Studios in Florida. The experience we had at Vivo could've easily been a 4-star since the food was great, but customer service went a long way this visit. We had THE BEST server during our dinner, and her name is Fenix. My husband and I talked her ear off, but she was so personable and engaging with us yet still kept a careful eye on her other tables. My husband and I shared the penne alla vodka with chicken and cauliflower fritti. The penne alla vodka was a solid recommendation from Felix, and splitting this plate was the perfect portion for both of us. The cauliflower fritti was intended to be an appetizer, but it ended up coming after our pasta entree. I was hoping it was going to be like caufliflower fritti that my Italian mother-in-law used to make, which were thinly sliced florets. Vivo uses the whole cauliflower floret and was heavier on the batter than I'm used to. Loved the garlic aioli that went along with it.

We come to this restaurant every year, usually 2-3 times whenever we're in the area. We've always…read moreenjoyed the food and considered it one of the best in the area. Today, though, was different. Everything seemed a little off. We were still famished, so we devoured all the food, but we couldn't help noticing that the quality and consistency just weren't there this visit. Hopefully, it was just an off day, because we've always had great experiences here in the past.

Ca' Del Sole is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets and, without question, one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. Tucked away in an unexpected corner of North Hollywood, you walk through the entrance and suddenly feel as though you've been transported to a breathtaking Italian garden. The ambiance is absolutely magical and easily ranks among my top 10 dining experiences in Southern California. I've been coming here for well over a decade, and it has never lost its charm. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic date night, meeting friends for brunch, or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable meal, Ca' Del Sole delivers every single time. The food is exceptional. Every dish is beautifully prepared with the quality, elegance, and attention to detail you'd expect from an upscale restaurant in France or Italy--but at prices that are surprisingly reasonable. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels this luxurious without the luxury price tag. Their brunch is outstanding, dinner is absolutely spectacular, and every meal feels like an occasion. The service is equally impressive. It's not unusual to spot an A-list celebrity dining here, but what I love most is that everyone is treated like a VIP. The hospitality is warm, genuine, and consistently exceptional. The staff has a way of making every guest feel welcome, appreciated, and completely taken care of. I especially love the beautiful cabanas and garden patio. It's one of those places where you find yourself lingering because you simply don't want the experience to end. Honestly, part of me wants to keep Ca' Del Sole a secret so I can always get a table--but restaurants this special deserve to be celebrated. If you're looking for incredible food, world-class service, unforgettable ambiance, and one of the most romantic dining experiences in Los Angeles, this is the place. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back, and if I could, I'd happily celebrate every special occasion here.

(Dined 06/18/26 TH @ 12:30pm): The Northern Italian cuisine served at this house was as hot as the…read moresun! A realtor I recently worked with to sell two properties wanted to catch up and present me with a little something for the opportunity at Ca' Del Sole. I'd driven by this place since I often worked in the area or used the streets as a shortcut of sorts, while this was relatively close to his office in Studio City. Opened in 1994 by restaurateur Rudolfo Costella and fellow Venetian Master Chef Antonio Tommasi, the idea was to offer a glimpse into the atmosphere, cuisine, and culture of Northern Italy and a Venetian country inn in the center of the San Fernando Valley. Costella has since expanded his empire with a few more restaurants in Phoenix, AZ and Southern California, respectively. Would I feel at home under the guise of the warm Northern Italian sun!? PURCHASE(S) Breads & Dipping Sauce (COMP): Fresh puffy warm breads and an olive tapenade dipping sauce was a beautiful way to get this lunch started! It was refillable, but we were good. Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pale Lager Beer 5.1% ABV 12floz Bottle ($7.00): Amber honey color, honey malty aroma, light body, light bready malty flavor, clean effervescent finish, and a light malty sweet aftertaste. An easy Italian birra! Squash Blossoms 3pc ($21.95): We shared this lovely appetizer that was airy and lightly fried with a creamy sauce bed. I loved this creative healthy dish! Minestrone Soup Bowl ($13.50): Loaded with a bunch of fresh vegetables and a low-sodium broth, this was hearty and simple, but I liked my realtor's soup more. Asparagus Soup Bowl ($13.50): My realtor let me try his soup, which was an odd nuclear-yellow color, creamy, light, and silky smooth - heavenly! Shrimp Fusilli ($23.95): Homemade green fusilli and medium shrimp in a buttery creamy sauce topped with grated cheese, the portion was smaller than expected, but each bite was blissful, and I used the bread to wipe down my bowl! Salmon Farfalle ($23.95): My realtor let me try his heaping entree portion of thick chunks of tender salmon and velvety pasta in a butternut squash sauce - yummy Valet Parking ($7.00): Cash only, there weren't any other onsite options. SERVICE Once we arrived for our reservation, the lovely young hostess sat us in a relaxing cabana outside in the back patio where we were greeted by a friendly older gentleman server armed with menus and glasses of water. We took forever to order (sorry!), so he went over the specials, which we pretty much ordered from. Our drinks and bread basket arrived quickly followed by the appetizer, then our soups, and finally our entrees all spaced out as they checked on us regularly. Everything was casual and professional - grazie! PARKING ($7.00; valet only): They had a private lot. Otherwise, I should've done what my realtor did and parked along the main drag of Cahuenga Blvd. with meters - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A deceptively large layout once you entered the waiting area with a separate bar area nearby, an indoor dining area off in another direction, and then the amazing outdoor dining area with its mix of cabanas and open-air tables among plants and trees. Obviously, there was plenty of natural light outside (I couldn't say about the inside) while various electric lights covered the rest. It had a very European relaxed feel. I saw a TV in the bar area but couldn't recall any background music other than the street traffic. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was so happy to finally try Ca' Del Sole and couldn't wait to return, especially to try their Happy Hour (MO-FR 5pm-Close in the bar lounge area only; everything $5.00). The food was awesome, the menu selection was vast, the prices were a touch elevated, the atmosphere was European casual, and the service was top-notch. Plus, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses whenever possible (sure, they owned a few other restaurants). I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $127.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

This was the very first stop on my best friend's and my LA trip, and it was completely unplanned --…read morewe had just landed, we were so hungry, and we stumbled in. What a lucky accident, because this place was SO good. I loved their bread and the pasta was excellent. We also ordered lasagna to go for our LA native friend, and even he was raving about it, which felt like the real endorsement. The bartender was so nice too. We ended up striking up a whole conversation with him about Mexico City and LA, and he was so friendly that he sent us a dessert on the house! It was delicious as well, and just made the whole experience feel special. Thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant, and the leftovers tasted great too. Highly recommend!

MA's Italian Kitchen has long been on my bookmarks, and I finally had the opportunity to visit with…read morea friend. We were given a complimentary garlic cheese bread to start and ordered a New Haven Clam Pizza and a Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken. The garlic cheese bread was just okay; the inside wasn't too tasty, but it did look very good... I was disappointed that this didn't live up to the potential; aesthetically it looked very good with a golden brown top lightly sprinkled with cheese. The Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken is quite the staple, and it was pretty tasty - the pasta cooked to perfection. The cream sauce was also very good. The large New Haven Clam Pizza was a surprise for me; it was a combination that worked, somehow - first time for me, for sure. I wasn't sure what to think of the taste, but it was good with the balsamic sauce that was included. I finished 3 slices and packed the rest to go, disappointed that it didn't come with the unused fig sauce. We enjoyed both along the wall at a booth that was dimly lit. Overall, I wouldn't rank this is high or low but definitely could have been better, and dessert confirmed this. We had the Butterscotch Budino, and it was everything a kid would've liked - a pudding layered in a centimeter of caramel syrup. I only ate a spoonful, and the second spoon was difficult. Paying was easy once a server was flagged down, and we were able to split the bill, too. After paying, the server didn't bring the pizza that was packed away unless asked. (Maybe I should've checked for the sauce here, too, just in case...) The real damage, though, was either the pizza, the fig sauce, or the caramel syrup, because my throat was gone within the next few days. While I did enjoy the ambiance, I unfortunately couldn't say the same for the food. This is going on the list of "not for me" :(

Moises was great! Food was delicious. environment was nice. service was quick! Really enjoyable…read moreexperience.

Moisés was an amazing server!! Very attentive and gave great suggestions. Super friendly and…read morecreated a fantastic dining experience!

My mom wanted to go to an authentic Hollywood restaurant and was craving Italian. So, I knew the…read moreperfect place to take her! We love micelis food and environment, we always have a great time when we come here. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by decor that immerses you in Italy. This place is truly a dinner and a show and it's wonderful to see your waiter take on some classics on the microphone with a piano accompaniment. Our waiter Robert was great and super talented! We were a little disappointed that they were only singing Broadway songs as it seems they no longer are able to sing anything else at the moment. Hoping that changes soon! The food was very tasty and we were all very satisfied. We also ordered the house wine, and it was so delicious! My mom is even a wine connoisseur and she loved it. Just a note that they don't automatically give you a bread basket so make sure to request it if you'd like one. It's free. Always a great time here!

Was just okay/ hardly any singing from waiters/waitresses and service? questionable- I felt was as…read moreif a caretaker was caring for his herd of cattle- and so relatively robotic. Did not receive real care from the girl although the apparency was that it was thank you- I probably won't go there again ML, Cindy Milan

My friends and I are very alternative fronting with piercing, tattoos and baggy clothing. I have…read morenever been as warmly welcomed into a dinning experience like this. Everyone was extremely lovely and complimented us. Walking up we thought we would have been turned away. I would recommend this place heavily to anyone in the area the amazing food topped off the experience.

How do I begin to share the story of our absolutely perfect 25th wedding anniversary? By starting…read morewith the HIGHLIGHT of our evening: Dinner at Prosecco Trattoria! From my first call to restaurateur Eric to make a reservation earlier in the week, the experience was as warm and personable as can be. Within minutes of our arrival, we were greeted by co-restaurateur Antonio, and we instantly felt like family at the beautiful, private table they had thoughtfully reserved for us by the window. Our wonderful server, Jessica, made the night even brighter. We started with some Peach Puree Bellini Prosecco that was crisp, refreshing, and beyond amazing. The food arrived with impressive speed, but the quality was truly second to none. My wife absolutely loved the special of the night--a Tiger Shrimp and Asparagus Linguini--and my Angus Beef Bolognese with savory short rib ragu was easily the best I've ever had. Antonio and Jessica checked on us frequently, chatting about the day and the amazing history of the restaurant. This was NOT just a night out at a "restaurant." This was quite literally getting together with family and having the time of our lives. Prosecco Trattoria is not "just another place to eat"--it is now our favorite home away from home for artfully prepared food and drinks. To Eric, Antonio, and Jessica: thank you for welcoming us into your family for such a special milestone!

Highly recommend Angelino Trattoria -…read more Two foodies who met in college dined at Angelino Trattoria. The restaurant is tucked away on a corner, and we entered from the back. The trattoria had low lighting and looked like a romantic little Italian villa with Sinatra music lilting in the background. It felt much more a date night place than a business dinner. First, the wine list by the glass had excellent, very interesting and offbeat selections. The bottle selection was really superb. Then, as a starter, we shared a white bean and lobster appetizer. It tasted absolutely amazing ... and a dish that neither of us had tried before. Our very seasoned and polite waiter told us we would enjoy it. Next, he had the lobster ravioli, and I had the salmon. Both were really cooked to perfection and wowed us. Lastly, for dessert, we split this most amazing pistachio gelato that came cut into slices with finely chopped pistachios sprinkled on top and a most delish type of pistachio paste?? inside. Angelo, the owner, stopped by and chatted with us during the meal, and we felt as though we had almost dined in someone's private home with a most amazing meal.

Amazing ambiance! We walked in and the inside was a cool dark room lit by tiny lights at the…read moretables. My fiancé had been wanting to go here for a while and we live down the street so we figured we'd try. Angelo came out and was extremely sweet and accommodating as well as our server; honestly every one of the staff were extremely sweet and helped me pick out what to order. The super Tuscany wine was amazing, the appetizers, (Roman Pruscetta and the Caesar salad) were incredible. The Pastas were also out of this world. This will be my new spot for taking anyone for a nice dinner.

My wife and I took our son to Universal Studios this weekend for his 10th birthday, and stayed at…read morethe Hilton Garden Inn in Burbank. We were looking for a mom and pop pizza joint we could sit down and eat in, and decided to try Reno's. We were the first to be seated inside, and then it got busier after we came. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was really good! We ordered Mozzarella sticks, garlic Parmesan bread, a small 10" cheese pizza, and a medium pizza with pepperoni and sausage. We live in Las Vegas, and like to try places we can't get back home. Parking can be a little tricky, but we parked one street over and just walked around the corner; no big deal! Bottom line next time we come back to Burbank we're definitely eating at Reno's again.

I ordered pizzas to be delivered to Providence Hospital where my father was being taken care of. I…read moreordered 5 XL pizzas for the staff and tried each one myself for 'quality control'. The pizzas were all a home run. Everyone loved the pizzas, especially the crust! I loved the sauce and quality of ingredients. My least favorite pizza was the mediterranean as it was very similar to a margarit pizza with olives and feta cheese. The Reno's Supreme was the most popular and favorite. Flavorful and packed with ingredients. The chicken alfredo was unique to me and very enjoyable, satisfying, and comforting. The BBQ chicken was sweet, with a well balances amount of sauce and topings. I can't wait to return and try their pastas, hoping that they will be as tasty as the pizzas.

This place came up several times when I researched on great restaurants that have excellent vibes…read moreand great food. Although it didn't really necessarily show up as "the best food in LA area" but all the reviews were so good so I became curious to try. Mainly the reviews also raved about the vibes, services, and live music. Well, they were not wrong! It was fairly easy to make a reservation through Opentable, and I made a reservation for two people for my birthday dinner on Sunday night. I put on the notes that it's my bday so it'll be nice to get a nice table near the stage. I didn't have a high expectation, cos I'd never been to the place and I didn't make a call or anything. But wow, they definitely gave us a great table at the very front! As many reviewers had mentioned, the acoustic of the restaurant is really great. You can barely hear other people's conversations. There's a live jazz band playing, so you can really enjoy that. Although it made it slightly hard to hear what other nearby people say to you either, haha. Our server Dawson was a really great one! Very nice, very informative and just has a great vibe that made you feel comfortable to converse with him. We also asked if he could take a picture of us and he went above and beyond with taking our pictures haha. He took the table lamp as our additional "lighting". Such a great service! Dawson also made a few suggestions on food. We ordered the milk bun (so great!), the tiger prawns tostada (omg, my favorite of the night!), braised lamb pasta, pork belly risotto, and roasted broccolini. Everything was really good and really filled us up! We also got the "smokin old fashioned" and "Wake up and repeat" cocktails. It was plenty of food for us so we asked for a check. Dawson asked if we wanted a dessert but we were already full. He asked if it's ok to give us a lil treat for my bday. It was a really nice dessert :). Oh I forgot to mention that they also put a small bday card on the table for me. The prices of food and drinks are on the higher sides, but I feel like it's worth it due to the live music and the vibe. It easily covers the entertainment part. We definitely will go back and recommend this place for anyone who's looking into a nice date night or to celebrate something special. I was informed that Friday has more of a "party vibe" here, although it's still a jazz performance. Sunday feels more laid back :) Overall I'm really pleased by this place. I used to think that I don't care that much about excellent service as long as the food is great, but I was wrong. The excellent hospitality just made the night even better than expected. Thank you for making my bday dinner memorable.

This place was on my list and we happen to pop in at 5pm but reservations are highly recommended…read more It was a little difficult to find because it's just a door without any signs, but I saw the valet guy pop out so we figured it was the entrance. The usually have a live band after 7pm and the sound in the resturant is amazing. It's like a recording studio. The staff was very friendly! The decor and ambiance was also impressive. Definitely swanky but down to earth vibes. I got the rasberry beret cocktail and it was different but fabulous. Not sure how else to describe it. It was refreshing. We got the tiger prawns and it was presented as a toasta, which had a great flavor and texture. The apple salad was also refreshing and a good portion to share between 2 people. The broccolini was cooked perfectly and my favorite after the tiger prawns was the Dungeness crab pasta. It had uni on top! The uni elevated the dish, and honestly there were a good amount of crab meat in the dish. Overall well balanced and creamy. The 2 of us left full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a date night. There's also plenty of street parking when we went but there is also valet for $15.

This place is pretty authentic Argentine from someone who has been to Buenos Aires 5x…read more The food is made with love here and you can tell. The provoleta is VERY authentic and I've found that to be hard to find outside of Argentina. I've eaten here twice and once I had a steak and another I had pasta. Both were great. I love having Pasta in Argentina and I tend to enjoy the way they make it more that Italian restaurants, not totally sure why. So ordering pasta is always a move if you don't want a huge piece of meat. See pics Cant wait to go back.

The Bottom Line 3.5 stars: Recommended for a chill dining experience in a nice neighborhood. Good…read morevibes and service but you will need to navigate the menu a bit. Location 3.5 stars: On the North side of Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake, between Cahuenga Blvd and N. Pass Ave. No Valet or parking structures. The Yelp profile says they have a parking lot but we could not find it. Metered parking which is hard to come by given the many restaurants in this area. The streets are quite and nice and walkable though and you see many people strolling along or walking their dogs, even in the evening. Venue 4 stars: Nicely decorated rustic venue. Indoor and outdoor seating. The inside however was uncomfortably cold when we visited (while outdoors was probably 80-85 degrees). Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, polite, courteous and attentive. Food 3.5 stars: Primarily Argentinean food, including soups, appetizers, steaks, fish, chicken and pasta. We had the Tuna Tartare (Tartar de Atun, very good), Chicken Milanesa Napolitana (unfortunately very dry and tough), Salmon Con Tapenade (it had potential but ours was dry and overcooked), and Lomo a la Gorgonzola (beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola sauce; this one was very good!). I would highly recommend the Tuna Tartare and the Lomo a la Gorgonzola, but the Milanesa Napolitana and the Salmon Con Tapenade fell far short of our expectations. Drinks 3.5 stars: Beer (bottle and draft), wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. No cocktails.