"The good light has found Bacetti in Echo Park. Here rich golden wood plays against rust-toned tile and more vibrant touches like deeper reds and darker greens, all interspersed with plants and shadows for a bit of pop and splash. Really, though, the pared-back rooms glow because of the late-fall light that streams in from above, exposing the open ceiling and extensive glasswork near the kitchen (which slings pizzas; pastas; and main plates like duck confit, braised lamb shank, and branzino). A thick marble countertop, streaked in ink blacks and grays, buffers the separate-but-touching spaces. Full buyouts can accommodate 100 guests, partial buy-outs can sit 36: visit its events site for more details." - Nicole Adlman