"We can’t guarantee you’ll meet the love of your life at Spina in Atwater Village, but this small neighborhood spot is a perfect place to live, laugh, love over a solo meal. You'll feel like you're in a meet-cute from a Meg Ryan rom-com. The lighting is warm, it’s easy to start conversations at the bar, and every seat has a view of the open kitchen where you can watch ricotta-stuffed ravioli get bathed in brown butter. Spina is walk-in only, but there’s a nice little parklet outside on the off-chance you wait more than 10 minutes for a seat." - jess basser sanders, sylvio martins