Barrique Venice

"People come to Barrique in hopes of getting laid. It's an objectively romantic setting (an old, yellow bungalow on Main Street) and everyone inside happens to be stunning. We don't quite understand how this works, but it does. Is their squid ink linguine with lobster the most inventive Italian food on the Westside? Of course not. But you’re not at Barrique to debate al dente execution. You’re here to drink a bunch of red wine at a candlelit table, flirt with waiters and/or your date, and feel what Venice might have felt like four decades ago. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren

"Located in a quaint, two-story yellow bungalow in Venice, this tiny Italian spot is a relic in every sense of the word and one of the last remaining places to experience the old Venice—or before the tech bros got their hands on it, at least. Barrique is also a classic date spot, complete with romantic, candle-lit interiors, Italian servers with thick accents, and a cozy side balcony with just enough room for a couple of tables for two. This is your move for anniversaries or “We don’t need an excuse, we just want to go somewhere fancy” dinners." - brant cox

"Despite being in the heart of Venice (Beach), Barrique is closer to a neighborhood restaurant you’d find in Italy, with minimal decor and a menu of simple dishes that happen to be very good. That means lots of antipasti, a squid ink pasta with crab, and entrees like smoked duck and grilled ribeye. It’s also a prime date-night spot, partly because of the candle-lit interiors, but also the heavily accented Italian waiters." - Jess Basser Sanders, Brant Cox, Nikko Duren, Sylvio Martins

"The patio at Barrique feels like the backyard of the Venice bungalow you’ll probably never be able to afford. The candles, low light, and extensive Italian wine list make this a great place for your first date night in months (especially with the added privacy of socially distanced tables). Share some housemade pastas, like beef ravioli or Dungeness crab spaghetti, and some smoked duck, and you’ll walk out happy. Reserve a table online." - brett keating, james montgomery

"Located in a quaint, two-story yellow bungalow in Venice, this tiny Italian spot is a relic in every sense of the word and one of the last remaining places to experience the old Venice—long before the tech bros got their hands on it. Barrique is also a classic date spot, complete with candle-lit interiors, Italian servers with thick accents, and even a side balcony with only enough room for a couple of tables for two. This is your move for anniversaries, birthday dinners, or “We don’t need an excuse, we just want to go somewhere fancy” dinners." - brant cox