Quite a blessing for USC students, this place is one of the few that serves somewhat decent Italian fare around USC without breaking the bank of college students. Price is pretty good for the portions you get, as one pasta will definitely be enough to feed one person. It's location makes it very accessible to USC students, and anyone in the neighborhood should probably stop by here if they're looking for a pasta fix. The food itself is pretty decent, I've been here on multiple occasions. I had the angel hair the first time around, which was pretty good, but for some reason I felt like was loaded with MSG as I was very very thirsty later and I ended up drinking a lot of water after the meal, so I would probably stay away from that. Their pesto farfalle was pretty good, as other people say, one of their better dishes on the menu. Their homemade ravioli is also pretty good, and definitely very filling, if you want a lot of carbs, then the ravioli is your choice. Stay away from the tuna sandwich though, it was really bad. For this place, stick to pasta and you won't really go wrong. General conclusion: This place is good because of it's location. Given the lack of competent Italian restaurants in the area, this place is worth coming to because of it's pretty generous portions, low prices, and decent quality. It's definitely nothing compared to a legit italian restaurants, but it's good enough to satisfy the pasta cravings of college kids. read more

I decided to go to Viztango for lunch yesterday since I've neglected it all year long. Partly because I haven't been getting cravings for Italian food and partly because I've been exploring other lunch spots near downtown. I was very pleased to see that nothing has changed. The Farfalle Pesto was as good as ever and so was my friend's Homemade Ravioli. The stuffed toys used as table numbers were still there too. We had a red Elmo this time. It looked like it was recently washed. Thank you for that. read more

I thought the parking wasn't sufficient for Lunch. This little place in a tiny little plaza. If you are looking to go there at lunch...wait awhile. The dish I tried was the Angel Hair Sebastian, kinda like Alfredo sauce with some mushrooms and chicken, it was kinda an expensive dish for the amount of food. But it was good. I'd go here again. read more

I still can't get used to calling it VIZtango... Sounds like a futuristic Latin dance or something. To me, this place will always be Bistango. Dancing aside, this place is always a solid choice if you're hungry for some carbs, as evidenced by their tag as Matt Leinart's go-to restaurant. They push that all the time... hahaha. But really, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They've got seventy-something choices, all complete with pictures that are hung above and behind the register, then creeps over into part of the seating area. Notable personal favorites: - penne puttanesca - linguini primavera - farfalle pesto - linguini artichini - shrimp scampi - farfalle tequila - ahi tuna sandwich / chicken parmigiana sandwich - chinese chicken salad (which is HUGE) Half the reason why I go is to eat their bread - huge squares of steaming warm thick bread dipped in oil and vinaigrette. And it's free. And it's unlimited. Hot damn. You can get full off the bread and a small Caesar salad($3.25), which is actually quite large. I'd take this over Olive Garden's breadsticks + salad deal any day! Get yourself a point card, especially if you're a USC student. Also, they used to have these mangy stuffed dolls (Superman, Cookie Monster, Kermit, Raggedy Ann) to identify your order... what happened to those? read more

Delicious and great portions! I had the tequila farfalle pasta and it was the best I've ever had. Plenty of leftovers and it heated up great the next day read more

I ate here for lunch for the first and last time today (10/18/12). I should have read the last 6 months of 1-Star yelp reviews...they are accurate. First of all, the service was horrible. I don't expect you to kiss my ass when I walk in but you can at least greet me or smile. Not a good start. Eggplant Parmiagian Special ($6.95) - The worst meal I have had in a while. The two thinly sliced, frozen eggplant slices looked like soggy McDonald's hash browns with cheap Mozzarella on top. The taste was indescribable. The marinara sauce was watery, tasteless, and smelled like rancid wine. I should have stopped after one bite but I'm an OG and I finished it. Bad choice. The comp focaccia bread tasted like it was defrosted and reheated. No bueno. The salad that accompanied the eggplant parmesan was wilted and served room temperature - dressing and lettuce. Damn shame because the dressing was decent. The Salmon Salad ($8.95) was an uninspired mess; A few pieces of poached salmon thrown on top of ice berg lettuce. Why would I order poached fish on a college campus located in the inner city? My bad. Needless to say but I will not be back! read more

This was my favorite restaurant during my time at USC. They used to be called Bistango but changed it to Vistango because there's a bigger restaurant in Irvine already named Bistango. Their menu was photographs on the wall, very helpful to have a visual of the food when you can't decide what to order. Although, I always order the same thing, calamari and capretta pizza (goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, grilled chicken, and roasted garlic... my whole mouth just filled with saliva...) I didn't like goat cheese prior to trying this pizza, now I put goat cheese on just about everything! The spicy marinara sauce for dipping calamari is amazing! Although the calamari is hit or miss, sometimes it would be really dried out. I have tried a pasta and a sandwich, they were good, but I can't even remember what they are because I'm just fixated on the capretta pizza! The place isn't very big, and parking in the strip mall is hit or miss, so I usually call in my order and pick it up to go. Since I moved out of LA, I probably will not go out of my way to visit Vistango Cafe, but for students in the area on a college budget but want quality delicious food, this place is definitely worth trying out! read more

Yay! I am a fan! This restaurant is located near USC, and serves a little bit more than decent Italian food. They offer free deliveries to students that live in the USC area. I've eaten here multiple times, and have been impressed with the quality of their service. I like to think of them as a smaller CPK. I love their southwestern pizza, as well as their chicken tequila bow tie pasta. After ordering, you can sit down at any table and they will bring out very tasty garlic bread that you can dip into oil and vinegar. Before you're done, your food will come out and you'll be able to enjoy your meal. It has lot parking, and there is security watching the lot so you won't have to watch out for your car's life... read more

Good quality college food! The salad pizza is very good, prices are dirt cheap and student discount... The house specials are all great, chicken pasta with the light cream sauce is a winner. Stick with pastas and pizza read more

I've only had the salads here. I'm in love with the greek salad, and I like to add chicken on it. I've only had the small and it's pretty big and is enough for dinner. The balsamic dressing is so good. I like to dip the bread they provide in it. Usually I order online or on "seamless" app on my phone. One day, I'm going to try a pasta or pizza, but usually I crave the salad. I pretty much eat this weekly since I pick it up and eat it during class. read more

Drove all the way from Bakersfield 2 hour dive because my family & I have been craving the food here & honestly I have never been so disappointed of a restaurant literally i got there at 8:00pm & for what I know they usually close at 10:00pm & the rude cashier told me angry we are no longer serving food anymore I honestly don't understand why if there was other people still eating inside ! Plus it was 2 hours before their original closing time !!!! She said it's very slow so we are gonna close early & I told her are you serious well we are a family of 5 so how is your business slow when we are customers & she said we are closing already multiple times read more

My favorite pasta place around USC. Personally, I completely prefer Viztango to Pasta Roma down the street. Yes, some of the dishes are pretty plain, but it depends on what you order. My personal favorites are the Angel Hair Sebastian and the Linguini Artichini. Both of these are delicious and taste much more expensive than $9. Also try the greek salad and the mushroom side dish / appetizer, they're both super yummy and come in huge portions. You get bread with every order, which is really soft. Just make sure not to fill up on it before your pasta arrives! They have specials on weekdays (free starter salad, free drink, etc.) so look for the sign above the register to make sure you don't miss out. They also deliver for FREE so you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home (provided your home is unfortunately located in the surrounding area.) read more

Eh, not a fan but this place is ok. I was craving a good chopped salad so I went for it here. Ordering was quick though I had to wait a little bit for the salad to come out. I was kind of pissed because I thought it included turkey/chicken (or ANY PROTEIN) and there was nothing. Though it had carrots, zucchini, lettuce, broccoli, cucmber, avocado and tomatoes I was just kind of muching through not particularily impressed by anything. Also, for a salad that contains just the above without any other special ingredients came out to $10, for take out. In a plastic container. Would not go here again. read more

STAY AWAY ! Disgusting place there was a fly in my salad! After complaining they started getting angry and using obscene language this place serves disgusting good and there are huge hygienic issues . read more

Viztango Cafe - Disgusting!!! A FLY and larva in my salad!!! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

FIrst of all, the service was TERRIBLE. i had called in a order, and when I picked up, the people working behind the counter were just chatting to each other in Spanish even though they saw that I was waiting. I even said, "Excuse me" several times to get their attention, to no avail. Finally, only after they were done with their conversation did they bother to see what I needed. And then the food. It's not like I expect great things from an Italian restaurant close to campus. But it was actually really bad. We had some sort of pasta with cream sauce that I swear they just dumped out of a jar. The artichokes in the pasta were really salty. The steak pizza was fine. I'd give it two and a half stars. The cobb salad would have been okay but the dressing was of very low quality and the eggs were clearly over-boiled. They also overcharged by a couple of dollars. Long story short, I'm never going here again. They obviously neither know how to cook nor serve. read more

Wanted to give this place a chance .... spent over 50$ for a takeout order and they couldn't give me a bit more dressing for my salad. Not impressed with the Mediterranean salad barely any ingredients on top of a heap of romaine. Paid extra for slivers of cold chicken. At least I know now. read more

For the price and portions, this is a pretty good deal. The food tastes quite decent. During the week, they have daily specials, such as a free salad! Once you order, just take your stuffed animal "table number" to a table. They'll bring you some freshly baked bread that is soft and fluffy inside. Dip it in some olive oil and vinegar and its a great start to a good meal! My favorites here are LINGUINI ARTICHINI and the FARFALLE PESTO. The sauce for both pastas are pretty good. The portions are decent, though they used to be bigger. They even have a rewards point card where $1 spent is 1 point. You can get a free sandwich, pizza, entree, once you get a certain number of points. Parking: The lot is really small and gets quite crowded during busy hours. read more

For everyone who's wondering, Viztango used to be named Bistango, but they had to change the name for legal reasons (see: tax evasion). But aren't b's and v's basically the same in Italian anyway? The food, while tasty, is very heavy and rich, which I'm not particularly a fan of. It always leaves me feeling buttery and unhealthy. But if you're in the mood for quick tasty Italian, then this is a pretty good bet. They have some kind of deal involving pitchers of beer and large cheese pizzas that's definitely a good play, but I can't remember the specifics. read more

Checked this place out with the boyfriend for dinner last night. The menu is pretty extensive and offers a variety of dishes to choose from, ranging from pastas and pizzas to sandwiches and salads. My boyfriend opted for the eggplant ravioli parmigiana and a small Caesar salad. The meal was served with a generous helping of focaccia bread. Points for free bread! The Caesar dressing was a little heavy on the anchovies. The ravioli was very doughy...but the marinara/basil sauce was delicious. We probably won't order either of these dishes the next time we come here, but we're looking forward to trying Viztango's carne asada pizza. Overall, the food is decent, the service is quick, and the prices are college-student friendly. You get what you pay for! read more

This is not pasta heaven. It is no-frills, college dorm room dining at its best with delivery and take out options. At the time, yeah I liked coming here because it was cheap, super fast, and decent, edible, better-than-EVK-cafeteria food. When you are not in college, it's not somewhere you go out of the way for and I personally prefer Pasta Roma on the next block over. Bread is decent and have ordered the ravioli and chicken parmigiana before. read more

2.5 stars. Bistango is kind of gnarly. It presents itself as a decent yet cheap Italian joint, but is really more craptastic than anything else. The bread isn't bad. The pasta is just kind of gross. The atmosphere, well, feels one notch above a fast food place - they need to get rid of that florescent lighting. One of the only places in the area that makes something other than just greasy sandwiches or Mexican, so in some ways it's a welcome alternative. But not that welcome. read more

No, it's not gourmet but it's G O O D. What you see is what you get. I like the picture menu but what I like even more is the daily lunch special for under $8. You get an entree, salad (your choice of caesar or garden), a drink, and bread! Each day is different. I've ordered takeout and delivery countless times since I work in the area and they have never disappointed. This is definitely a cop spot and there always 'SC students so it has a cool and calm ambiance. Try it if you're nearby. My favorite is the penne vodka with chicken. read more

My first time going and I liked it. What I ordered didn't look like anything from the picture they have covering their walls. It tasted good though. I received bread with my order, I couldn't tell if it was baked there or bought but it went well with the olive oil they have on all the tables. The environment is nice and casual. Around the USC part of La so its very calm. I liked the vibe and location will return again to try something else from their very extensive menu!! They specialize in Pasta and pizzas. They make it fresh until you order it. pretty good!! :) read more

It's a great place that gives you a cheap price on pastas that you would find at fancy restaurants for double the price. The bread they give you is pretty decent too, but not freshly baked or anything. Don't expect this to have 5 star restaurant dining since it caters mostly to USC students. You get a discount card if you are a USC student for 25% off! People are nice, 3 large TV's with the news/ESPN, and the local police come to eat here pretty often. Seating isn't too crowded since most people take things to go, and the portion size from 1-10 would have to be a 7. If you get something to go, call ahead or else expect to wait about 10 minutes. The noise level depends on the time of day and time of year. During the summer it's fairly empty since most students go home. During school year it can get rowdy, especially after a football game. The waiter service is very simple, nothing like "Oh what would you like to eat today" and no kiss ass from anyone. They really just bring your water, refill bread, and clean your plates. My favorite dish is the Chicken Pesto with sun dried tomatoes. WORST: Eggplant Parmesan. The cheese was undercooked EVERY time. I just happen to love eggplant... Not really outdoor seating friendly. Yogurt place next door, as well as donut shop. The plaza isn't huge to parking can be an issue if you go at a crowded time. Most of the time parking is easy. read more

OMFG! They have a FOOD TRUCK! I found it randomly in the Miracle mile, by LACMA, and i HAD to have my favorite- homemade ravioli. It was cheaper than the restaurant- 5.95. And every bit as delicious. read more

After a good long workout I wanted a sandwich fast and I was too tired to make it myself. After eating here for the first time I have to say I would've been better off cooking on my George foreman, I love my George Foreman. George would never give you a dry, bland chicken breast. I ordered the chicken club with a Cesar salad. The chicken breast was so thin, and so dry! ! The Cesar dressing was fishy, yes fishy. I poured the dressing over my salad before I ate it, but the stench and taste was so fishy I couldn't eat it. The BF ordered the chicken parmesan and similar to another yelper below, described it like cardboard. The BF also ordered the Cesar and his dressing was also fishy. After paying $17 for 2 orders we only ate half our sandwiches. That is the most I've spent for 2 halves of a sandwich. The sandwiches were dry and the fishy salad dressing made the salad In-edible. Please note: I am not a college student and haven't been for a few years now. Maybe the sandwiches would've tasted better if I was a student taking a break from eating top ramen and frozen food. read more

I went once, and got the salad nicoise. They cook your tuna to order, and the salad was great, with romaine lettuce and capers. If you eat in, they give you complimentary focaccia bread, which is absolutely delicious! I love how they have bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table for you to dip the bread in. The service was fast and friendly, although it wasn't particularly busy when I went. I'm only giving it four stars because of the ambiance-- it seems like a cheap fast food place, with the massive lit-up photo menu all over the wall, and the rickety chairs and tables. The food is so much better than you'd expect from looking at the place. I know that it's a food place off of Fig, but they're selling themselves short with the way the place is decorated. read more

First off, this is my first yelp ever. I only took the time because this was such a colossal screw up. I ordered delivery and it took about an hour to show up. I bring my food back to my apartment and I open up the bag. I ordered a pastrami sandwich among other food and the sandwich was not even close to what it shows on the internet. Their picture on the website is a hearty pastrami sandwich piled high with rye bread. What I received was embarassing. It was a 6 inch baguette with 4 slices of pastrami. Not the 40 slices pictured on their website. My other order was Chicken Parmigiana and what showed up was angel hair pasta with mushrooms. And the bread was soggy. read more

Ordered delivery, order arrived before expected. Food was hot and packaged well. The Tequila Shrimp Pasta (family size) is what I ordered with calamari. To my great surprise the calamari was crunchy and fresh, pasta was delicious. My entire family enjoyed dinner, even my 16 month old. Not my first time eating there but it was my first delivery....will order again. Only wish the shrimp were larger but that's not to take away from the flavor just my personal preference. I also requested paper plates, forks, etc and everything was correct plus the driver was super friendly. read more

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Nah, skip. Pick a different place. Ordered a chicken club with fries and a sanpelle Placed an order for delivery at 8:30, was quoted 9 - 9:30 and it arrived at 9:30 on the dot. When it comes TECHNICALLT not late you know it's gonna be lackluster and what a surprise! It was. Sandwich was on a bun that looks like it was bought at the Ralphs up the road. The whole thing was extremely small for a $9 sandwich. Was also cold and not super flavorful. Fries were equally as cold but also soggy. Hooray! Sanpelle was good tho. Guy delivering it called me and told me to come out, but he wasn't there yet. Waited for 5 minutes until eventually he rolled by and handed me the food out of a window without every quite stopping the car. Grand total this came out to 17$ with food delivery and tip. Food was bad, service was bad. Not worth $10. Skip. read more

My friend and I came to Viztango after seeing the Dalai Lama speak at USC, and I got happily stuffed here! The complimentary bread IS AMAZING. It comes out all warm and soft, and dipping it in olive oil and balsamic vinegar was heavenly for me. My Ahi Tuna Steak Burger (medium rare) came with a side of salad, and after the bread and Caesar salad, I was already nearing fullness. But I ventured on and finished most of my burger! The ahi tuna was pretty good, considering the price of the burger. I probably wouldn't get it again since there are so many other pasta, pizza, and sandwich options. I like Viztango better than Pasta Roma since a) their bread is so much better, and b) they bring your food to your table instead of making you listen for your order, and then get up to get your food while you're having a conversation with friends. I wouldn't come here for a nice dinner or anything, but for a super casual lunch or dinner with friends you know well, this is the place! read more

I have been coming to this place for about 2 or 3 years. The food is pretty good. I recommend the linguini artichini, the penne vodka, and the chicken Parmigiana. If you come here often make sure you get a five stars card because you get a point per dollar. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Food is delicious. Just about everything is delicious. My coworkers and I always order from here about every two weeks and never tired of it Side bread is heaven everything is amazing here read more

Been going to this place for years!! Love their Asian Chicken Salad. Friendly staff but also great for takeout.

Viztango is the best Italian place in LA. For a casual dinner or lunch it can't be beat. They serve great fresh bread with Oil & Vinegar while you wait for your food which is so good. The Farfalle pesto is their classic as anyone who went to USC will tell you. The Penne Puttanesca is a close second if you're not in the mood for pesto, best Puttanesca I've ever had. Definitely a required stop any time you visit USC or downtown. read more

Some of the best pizza delivered to my door that I can get just SW of convention center Eat there at least once a month usually get a pasta dish never had anything there I wouldn't order again. read more

What a beautiful restaurant! Nice people and Nice food. As a Person from NYC I know real Italian food and this really hit the spot!

This was the worse sandwich! Dry, no flavor. Not worth my money. I was able to let the person in charge know what was wrong with my my sandwich but showed little interest. What a big disappointment. Her response was "if you would've told me before you started eating the sandwich I could've probably"... then she she stayed quite. I hope the owner can see the he needs to go over he's menu. Or better yet I should can "OSHA"!! So who ever own this restaurant please you need to go over your recipes . Sorry for you. read more

Viztango Cafe - Fresh ahí tuna the worst sandwich ever - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So this place definitely gets my roommate excited.So i dedicate this review to her :) We always order the Homemade Ravioli and Eggplant Parmigiana ,which is awesome and cheesy and fills you up like crazy. Woo did i just create a line for a song?? NVM. It's not a fabulous spot to go,sit and eat at,it's ghetto!!But they do deliver,so you can save yourself from that disaster!I am biased towards these two dishes and haven't tried anything else,my roommate did order pasta last week and i didn't hear any complaint's.A good spot for USC students;cheap cheesy and satisfying :) -Smriti read more

I just realized that my last review was rather catering intensive! While that's my introduction to Vistango, that's not all they do! They have an amazing selection of pasta that has a very unique flavor. For example, the Farfalle pasta is in a pesto sauce which is MUCH creamier than any pesto sauce I have seen anywhere else. The Penne vodka is close to other places, but still on the creamier side. They have a number of other unique options all of which are very good. At $8ish per plate they won't break the bank. I have no idea how they make their bread. It's sort of like Foccacia, but not really. . . All I really know is that it tastes amazing with the olive oil and balsamic and they will keep bring you more! It's a cop and students frequented joint so you know you are in for a filling, delicious, and cheap meal! If you haven't been, go!! read more