Casalena

Restaurant · Woodland Hills

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Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week - Eater LA

"Opened late last month, Casaléna is Woodland Hills’ newest dining destination spanning five separate dining areas and serving an impressive array of drinks and bites. While there’s plenty to try, including pizzas, pastas, and various large plates, the starters are a true highlight. I recently tried the whipped eggplant with pickled red pepper, olive oil, and a toasted baguette; blistered snap peas with tomato agrodolce, preserved lemon, pickled red onions, marcona almonds, and mint; and ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms served alongside tomato sauce. Paired with a well-made cocktail (torn between my love for Negronis and disinterest in Negronis sbaggliato, I tried the Negroni sbaggliato bianco, and it did not disappoint), the three dishes were an incredible start to the meal, a wonderful transition out of the work day and into a relaxing evening in the garden. While all three were winners, the whipped eggplant might’ve been the best — a smooth, hearty, accompaniment to perfectly toasted bread that won’t scratch the roof of your mouth." - Eater Staff

https://la.eater.com/23783864/favorite-best-dishes-la-los-angeles-eater-editors-2023-3

22160 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Get directions

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