Il Pastaio

Il Pastaio was an outstanding experience! The spaghetti Cacio E Pepe was perfectly prepared. The service was great. The menu and wine list were very impressive. Don't forget to order dessert too! If you want authentic Italian cuisine, this is the perfect destination. Dine inside or outside. 5 BIG Stars!

Had high hopes but left a little disappointed. Like most, I came for the Justin Bieber pasta, it was okay, but nothing special. I actually preferred some of the other pasta dishes more. Service was very slow, and we had to ask multiple times for drinks and the cheque. That said, the atmosphere was lovely.

What a wonderful place, we came across it while in the area on an anniversary, and it was a deliciously wonderful experience. Although, the ambiance was a little awkward, every bite made everything worth it. The little cubicles on the outside make the experience a little too intimate with whatever other table is there, to where both my table and the next would whisper more than talk in order to not be rude. All in all, I’ll be back.

When you hear about an Italian restaurant in the heart of Beverly Hills you are probably thinking overpriced and watered down but Il Pastaio will pleasantly surprise both your taste buds and your wallet. The place is always packed and for a good reason. It's not just because people want to show off but because the food is actually delicious and the outdoor seating is lovely on a wonderful warm California day. Pro tip - make reservations in advance to avoid the long wait! This landmark of Beverly Hills hasn't really lost its shine and luster over the years! Beyond the amazing atmosphere, the staff is exactly what you'd expect from an Italian restaurant- professional yet warm and overly friendly. If you give them that energy, you'll get it back in return and have a lovely time. The food is amazing. The home made pasta is al dente and the sauces are perfectly balanced for each dish. Sorry, if you are expecting Americanized slop, you might want to go elsewhere. It doesn't quite hit grandma's cooking level, but close enough for a mainstream establishment that pumps thousands of these a day. Prices have gone up in recent years but all things considered it's still definitely cheaper than what you'd expect to pay in this area. You are by no means getting the deal of the century but you aren't getting completely ripped off either. While this won't beat the Italian grandma's cooking and won't be the cheapest deal, Il Pastaio delivers on quality Italian food, relatively good value for the area, amazing service, and a lovely atmosphere in the heart of Beverly Hills. Rounding up to 4.5 stars.

The food was amazing, and the place is so cozy and romantic. However, we had to wait for 15 minutes even though we had a reservation. Also it gets crowded and you'll have to wait a little bit if you want to order something else.

Il Pastaio has always been one of my favorite restaurants ever! It is not just a place to eat, it's a landmark. A true Beverly Hills institution that somehow never loses its charm. This time, I went with a very close friend, and the night felt even more meaningful. One of the dishes is named after her uncle, David, who used to be well-known and loved here. We also ordered the Justin dish, and honestly? We couldn't decide which one was better, so we got both! No regrets. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauces rich yet balanced, and the energy around us felt cinematic. If I could put a song to the moment, it would be: "This year... ever think I have been wanting, manifested." Because that's exactly what it felt like, something l'd been quietly hoping for, brought to life in the most delicious, elegant way. Service was professional and warm, and every detail, from the silverware to the table conversations, whispered Beverly Hills class. Tip: Try to get a table outside. The people-watching and golden light make everything taste even better. And yes, dessert is non-negotiable.

As an Italian, I can confidently say that Il Pastaio serves some of the most authentic and flavorful pasta in Los Angeles. The dishes truly capture the taste of Italy, with fresh ingredients and perfect execution. Every bite reminds me of home! The service is impeccable—attentive, professional, and friendly, creating a top-tier dining experience. The ambiance is elegant yet inviting, making it a great spot for both casual and special occasions. My only suggestion? Slightly larger portions. Considering the cost of pasta and the high margins on it, adding just a few extra grams wouldn’t hurt the restaurant but would greatly enhance the presentation and customer satisfaction. That small touch would make an already excellent meal perfect. Overall, highly recommended for real Italian flavors in the heart of Beverly Hills!

Exceptional variety of unique pasta creations. Penne Calenda Alla Vodka offered as a special of the day beyond outstanding - picture attached Outdoor seating most pleasant but felt too crowded. Vegetable ravioli was not warm enough and lost some of the potential unique flavors. Excellent bar and wine by the glass options Certainly worth a second try.

I went with a group of five on a Wednesday night for a dinner reservation. The inside is small, but there is outside seating. My group got lucky with street parking, but there is also a structure nearby as well. I could see it getting busy and being really difficult to find parking in this area during peak times, but it's LA. The ambiance felt upscale yet cozy, it would definitely be a good date night spot. We got four Spaghetti Cacio and Pepe, as well as two Pacherri alla Justin Bieber. The Spaghetti Cacio and Pepe was very aromatic and had a lot of black pepper flavor, my group enjoyed it a lot. The Pacherri alla Justin Bieber was really creamy, but nothing stuck out to me about it. Overall this restaurant had a nice upscale feel and the menu items are a bit pricey for just pasta and no protein.

Positives: Great service. Beautiful patio. Good pasta. Docking one star: The Caesar salad was very bland and overpriced. Docking another star: They charged me for water and bread. Restaurants should specify "bottled" water if they're going to charge you for it, instead of calling it "regular" water. Also, bread is usually complimentary at Italian restaurants so that should also be voiced if they're going to charge you for that too.

Very busy Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills. I think it's great for date night. It was my first time here, I will say the service was ok for it to be a pricey upscale restaurant. When making the reservation there isn't options to sit outside or inside, which I wish they had. They sat us outside and didn't even ask if that's ok. Was not expecting that, Something I noticed is that they are familiar with their "regulars" they certainly had better service versus someone who's visiting the first time ( that's LA tho). Saw my server not very much, when I requested crush pepper at the time of ordering he seemed annoyed and rushed. I understand it was busy but his mannerism wasn't the warmest. Something I appreciated about the service was that they changed out plates and silverware from appetizer to dinner. Will give them a 5/5 on that! The bus boys were on top of it!!! When it came to food it came out really fast I would rate the food about 3/5 for it being an authentic Italian spot. Heavy on the butter for sure!!! We ordered 2 pasta dishes and both felt super heavy on the butter even tho one was a tomato based sauce! Flavoring was mild yet aromatic, I recommend trying the pesto it was my favorite! The Justin Bieber pasta was underwhelming take on pink sauce pasta. The pasta itself was good including the ravioli sauces were just heavy on the grease.l it took away from the flavors of the dishes and sauces. Parking was a bit difficult but overall if you are going for an upscale vibes and pasta heavy Italian food it's not a bad place compared to others in LA.

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I've been here several times for lunch during a shopping outing on Rodeo and it's always a good meal. We started with a caprese and upgraded the cheese to be burrata. They add some marinated red bell peppers as a garnish, so that's an interesting touch. For our entrees we got the Cacio e Pepe and the spinach ravioli. The Cacio e Pepe has the perfect amount of sauce, not too creamy (which can make the pasta soggy) Al dente, and one of the best I've had in the city. The spinach ravioli was a larger portion than I expected and delicious. We always sit outside and it's festively decorated for Christmas and has a really cute vibe. It's perfect for people watching on a nice day after some shopping!

Came here after searching and searching for a place to grab dinner after a Suited Coffee Co. PopUp Event on late Friday night. So glad we stumbled upon this place. Great authentic Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills where you can hear Lambo's and Ferrari's drive up and down the street while you wait for your table to be ready LOL. I loved the atmosphere at night as it was lit up for the holidays! For a party of 7, we all enjoyed our meal and the wine. The staff are all wonderful 10/10. The food was timely and delicious. I was so hungry and glad then had a bread basket at this point. I ordered the Fettuccine Bolognese (10/10) It was yummy. My sister in law ordered the Paccheri Alla Justin Bieber (10/10) I tried a bite, it was pretty good! Would dine here again!

The service was outstanding. The waiter was attentive and friendly and explained the menu items and provided some good recommendations. They have indoor seating and outdoor seating (with heat lamps outdoors to keep you warm). They have music playing in the background which brings a nice vibe. The Music is not loud but nice to enjoy. The food was amazing. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. (No leftovers lol). I highly recommend the lobster pasta. They do have valet parking for $15 or you can park in nearby parking structures (street parking if you get lucky). I can't wait to come back and try some other menu items.

Very upper class dining experience. They charge you $1.50 per person for bread and oil. My fettuccine bolognese was really good, until I found a hair in it. I was at the end of my meal, I was going to just set it aside and ignore it. My friend is the one who spoke up, and the server asked if I wanted it remade, to which I said no thank you (there was maybe 5 noodles left). He comped my meal though, which was so nice! Caesar salad was $18 and very underwhelming. Decent, but underwhelming. My friends order was wrong, and another got the wrong drink. I mean this as nice as possible, our waiter had a very thick Italian accent so maybe we misunderstood him a couple times, or there was just a gap in communication. I do not recommend this place if you have children under 18 to feed, as the menu is very advanced and they don't have great kids options.

I honestly have not been here in over a year but I am so happy they take reservations now. They made great upgrades/adjustments by allowing reservations, added more seating outside, and moved the host stand to a much more comfortable place. I know their entire menu is not amazing, but their ricotta/spinach ravioli & caprese salad (w/ burrata upgrade) has always been consistently amazing for me. Such fresh and quality ingredients and flavors. Staff were lovely. I hope to be back soon and enjoy some delicious Italian food again. Definitely love the vibe here.

Il Pastaio is a great place to dine if you're in the area craving italian food! Decided to try this place since my favorite pasta place down the block unfortunately closed (Caffe Roma). We started with the Zuppetta (Muscles and clams) which was great! I just wish there was more toasted bread that came with the dish. For pasta - I opted for the Paccheri Alla Justin Bieber and the Fettucine Bolognese. Both were equally delicious and cooked al dente. Service was nice and attentive. We were able to get a seat outside with no issues. BTW we were also walk-ins. Definitely a go to if you're craving pasta at a more upscale restaurant.

Near Rodeo Drive. Valet parking for $15 or you can find metered parking. The restaurant has a lot of outdoor seating, in fact it seems they have more outdoor seating than indoor seating. The outdoor tables are a little too close to each other, the indoor tables are perfect. I saw they have a private dining as well. Some pasta dishes on the menu are made with homemade pasta. Delicious food, delicious sauce! Very beautiful setting and decor. Staff is well dressed. Both the male and female wait staff is in formal black and white. Very romantic restaurant! Great for date night

I recently dined at Il Pastaio, one of the best and most authentic Italian meals I have had in a while. This place was quite busy for a Wednesday night, a reservation would be highly recommended. We got this amazing Eggplant starter in a sundried tomato sauce, omg it was so unique and delicious. My husband got the Agnolotti and he was genuinely in food heaven. It was perfectly cooked with each bite giving a burst of mushroom flavour balanced by the creamy truffle sauce. The cheese fondue added the right amount of depth and decadence to the dish. I got the Tagliolini Al Tartufo, I couldn't have been happier with my choice. Everything was on point and every bite was amazing. Honestly this place has one of the best Italian menus I have seen with so much amazing variety. I was so stuffed after the food I couldn't try the dessert but I will be back for sure. I would highly recommend this gem of a place to anyone looking to indulge in authentic Italian flavours with a luxurious twist!

I've been here a few times over the years. During my most recent visit, I decided to try the Pacherri alla Justin Bieber. I thought it was good. My friend ordered the Tortellina di Zucca. She said it tasted very bland and the pumpkin filling wasn't very good. She switched it out for the same thing I ordered and was happy afterwards. The waiter was very sweet and accommodating. The Negronis here are pretty good too.

The place is very nice and service is great. Food is pretty good but damn those prices. I mean it's Beverly Hills of course, but expect to pay like $100 per person. The cheapest thing I found was the $25 lasagna.

Food was delicious. Tried the cheese wheel pasta with shrimp&chicken and it did not disappoint. Service was good. I will definitely be returning.

This used to be my favorite restaurant but the quality has declined a lot. They charge you for the bread when it used to be free and in most Italian Restaurants the bread is complementary. The dessert were horrible. I left heavily disappointed.

I ordered a scolio pasta unfortunately it got a hair on my plate . You can definitely see it on the picture( right there on the top) . The only thing they could do is " say sorry " that was it . Always been to this place so sad that the service is now so low and no consideration to consumers especially when it is their fault. Anyway. Very disappointed !!

Il pastaio is great to visit always, its great food quality where we tried their arrabiata pink sauce pasta and fettuccine pasta and it was mesmerising. The service was great and the staff treated us well. The ambience was nice and cozy always a fun visiting such place with great hospitality. Must recommend for all. Also there dessert was superb, we tried their chocolate pastry and loved it.

I was at a work meeting in westwood and decided to drop by here for some Italian food. The area is packed as always (especially holiday season) but you can park in the parking structure next to wallys and walk here. We were greeted by the hostess and were sat down immediately. The service was great even though they looked to be a full house and understaffed (just my opinion, i might be wrong) We started our order with still water, a caesar salad with chicken and a bottle of red wine (uccelliera castellaccio). They brought out the salad fast but had forgotten to put chicken on it, i can understand it since they seemed very busy. The mistake was immediately fixed after we notified them. I ended up getting the risotto salsicce. The risotto was delicious and perfectly cooked. The little bits of sausage and rosemary really elevated the flavor. After we ended up ordering tiramisu and torta al formaggio (cheesecake). The desserts paired with a single shot of cappuccino was the perfect way to end a delicious lunch. I prefer outdoors seating since i like fresh air Nd people watching but if you don't like cars driving by and noises id recommend asking for indoors seating since Overall I had a great time and would recommend anyone to check it out if you're in the area but be aware that weekends they do have a wait

Came here for Valentine's Day being super exited to celebrate with my bf , it turned out to the be the opposite. The food had zero taste , you would think you're coming to a fancy place expecting to have really good flavors especially their "fancy pasta " and it had no flavors which was disappointing. Only thing on the menu that I enjoyed was the dessert which was tiramisu. Sad to say . The service was good and the atmosphere was cute and cozy but the tables are way too close to one another . There's not much comfort . Felt really uncomfortable. Don't think I would go back again . I would give the whole place 4/10.

The food was delicious. The service was great - they accidentally screwed up on an order but took care of it really quickly. The staff were very friendly, and joked around. Great for lunch or a date spot My entree was the Farfalle with Salmon, and for dessert the Lemon Meringue Tart The tiramisu was delicious too.

I had a wonderful evening at this Italian restaurant! The pasta was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The Caprese salad was okay, although it didn't stand out as much as the others. The Cosmopolitan cocktails were fantastically refreshing and just the right combination. A wonderful dining experience with great pasta and delicious cocktails. I will definitely be back!

Loved this place while visiting on a business trip. It was near my hotel so I walked up on a Sunday night around 8:00 PM and was seated immediately. The portion size was great and I even had some to take to go. They were generous with the crab and lobster too. Service was nice and efficient and it was a nice night to eat in the outdoors/patio area.

Though not as famed or flashy as its neighbour Spago, Il Pastaio delivers an elegant, extraordinary dining experience. Service is quiet and skilled; aesthetic, understated and tasteful. The food is excellent. I had the green pappardelle with venison ragu and porcini mushrooms, still on the menu. The server suggested a great wine pairing. I came for my birthday, and it was a special dinner I'll never forget. This is the place to celebrate an occasion, or simply treat yourself to a high-quality meal.

We love the ambiance and the truffle cheese wheel pasta is insane! The borolo is my fav and the heat lamps make outdoor seating delightful any time of year. The wait despite reservations is a little annoying but they do always have a full house so be prepared to wait at least 15min after your reservation time.

If you love Italian food this is a great authentic spot for you. It's is a very busy restaurant so if you are dining with a large party it is recommended you call in for reservations. I tried the risotto verde which tasted very earthy and delicious. I would recommend dining in at night time to take in the romance.

The food, service and ambience here is top notch! I love that they specialize in truffle and true to form their truffle pasta was amazing! Il pastaio has really lived up to its name and reputation in Beverly Hills! We will be back for sure!

My friend took me here today for a Birthday lunch which was so kind of her! The sour dough bread is freshly made piping hot with yummy creamery butter 5 stars** We had calamari which was lightly breaded and Caesar. Meh flavored except for the tomato dipping sauce. 3 rating ** My salmon pasta dish was delicious. They got the El dente so 5 star ** My friend's cacciatore was slightly burned and dry so she wasn't too happy about it 3 star *** Our server was super funny and nice his name is Benny. He took it up a notch 5 star *** What they didn't do in the food department this time was made up in the fact we were not rushed and the servers were all sweet and charming. This made the ambiance 5 star especially people watching and laughing at the McClaren who was showing off opening up his sliding wing doors and driving off obviously not knowing how to close them! Just another day in Beverly Hills! Rounded it to a 4 star experience

Slow service, Bartender was rude and greasy, no knowledge of the wines he couldn't even pour a proper glass. My Seabass was cooked perfectly just lacked flavor make sure their salt on the table.

The food is very good-looking and very tasty service was outstanding and on point. we really enjoyed it However, the place smells very bad like something is rotting. The restroom looked like the restroom of a nightclub at 2am

had the best handmade tortellini of my life and what's more -- it came catering/buffet style for an anniversary event in their side white room. pumpkin ricotta sage with the most delicious cream sauce; i don't know if it's even in the regular menu or not but i could not recommend this more based on that, and that alone cannot wait to come back here and experience everything else they have to offer (from what i've heard, their cacio e pepe must be had). thank you for the wonderful meal & tiramisu!

Perfect date night restaurant! Valet parking is available for $15 and front row for $35 (I think). Indoor and outdoor seating is both available but in my opinion inside is much better. I ordered the burrata, the eggplant parm, the vodka penne with chicken and the salmon. Drinks were their lychee martini, apple martini, limoncello and iced latte. Dessert was the pana cota and the fruit tart. For someone who hates eggplant I tried it and absolutely loved it here. The texture is perfect and the flavor of the tomato and cheese complement it so well. Huge compliment to the older Italian waiter who was super patient with everything!

Fantastic pasta and restaurant. I tried the Justin Bieber pasta and it was incredible

Last night, my family and I finally went to Il Pastaio, a restaurant I've been wanting to visit for years. I ordered the Linguine Con Crostacei, and it was by far the best pasta I've had in a long time. The flavors were incredible, and the portion size was very generous. Definitely worth the wait highly recommend!

Very far and few in between would I ever show up on a Friday night but after a long week of work and a crazy Friday I decided I needed some delicious pasta. This place is always busy and Friday night was no different. Such a pick me up food. Service was amazing and seating outside was beautiful at night. Started with espresso martinis and ordered the mussels and clams. This was a great dish. It was hot, with some garlic tomatoe flavors. Followed that up with the truffle polenta, which was good but not really my taste for next time. I really wanted it to be cheesy but it was very creamy. For the grand course the truffle pasta in the wheel cheese. By this point we were so full but there's no way not to finish this delicious plate with fresh truffles on top. After all those drinks and delicious food I forgot about my hard week at work and was just nice and full. I'll be back again, especially after a long week.

My wife and I had dinner here while we were in Beverly Hills. The location is ideal being 2 blocks away from Rodeo drive. The service was excellent and the manager was really accommodating to get us a table inside by the window. The ambiance of the exterior and interior is really nice and romantic. The food was really good. My wife had the Black Truffle Tagliolini with the cheese wheel. I had the Justin Bieber pasta. Will definitely be back.

After all the years living in LA still haven't tried this place until now. I didn't think they had good vegan options but I was wrong. They have quite a few plates that can be made vegan. The spicy arrabbiata pasta was so tasty! The vegetariana salad I got was so good too. The sourdough bread that comes out with oil and vinegar was amazing. Service was great. Will come back again next week probably.

The waiting line is crazy due to the bad management. It is the Christmas Eve and we waited for 40min even though we booked.

Came here on a Tuesday night and having to wait for 15 mins for a table tell you how popular this place can be! It is a high end Italian restaurant right in the middle of Beverly Hills. Our friend is a regular here so he took care of the ordering. We ordered seafood tomato based soup, lobster linguine, T-bone and Filet mignon, lentils and shrimp salad, and many more. Everything is so delicious and with the right portion so you don't feel stuffed after trying different dishes. The desserts are a must too! The only down side is the waiter forgot our fried calamari but still included in the bill. We caught it and it was not a big deal for us, but he apologized and corrected right away.

Came here on a busy Saturday at 1:00pm. They sat us fast and our server was prompt to get us our drinks and bring our fresh bread. The pasta was delicious & and calamari was tasty. The price was very reasonable considering we got one salad to share , two pasta dishes, one appetizer, and 2 drinks. We paid a total of $180 I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Il Pastaio, offers a delightful dining experience. If you're looking for fresh pasta and an elegant ambiance, this is the place! High-quality dishes and excellent service. The Ravioli di Spinaci e Ricotta is a must try. Anthonyxibarrax

I have to start by saying this place is overrated. My pasta was undercooked and my sons over cooked. The consistency was off. My dish was nothing extraordinary - it was just okay, i had to add copious amounts of black pepper just to give it some flavor. I could have made the same dish. My sons was better and at least had flavor. The prices were okay but I've had better for less. Also what Italian restaurant charges for bread? Especially when they just put it on your table without you asking. it was also hard and way too airy so there was no substance to it. all in all i wont be back. the waiter was also quite rude, the only friendly staff was the hostess and the gentleman pouring our water.

Il Pastaio is one of the coziest spots in Beverly Hills. It's perfect for a relaxed lunch with its chill vibes and top-notch pastas. The service is always on point. Highly recommend!

Great food. Extremely slow and inattentive service. Getting a table on a Saturday night took about 30 minutes. Not bad but after that service was very spotty. Took 20 minutes to get water and another 20 for cocktails. The peach martini was very strong but the Negroni was well balanced. Ordered appetizers but our server forgot to place it with the kitchen. Came 2 minutes before the entrees. The risotto with black truffles was excellent and so were the 'Justin Beiber' pasta and the chicken Milanese. The Panna cotta we had for dessert was delicious. If only the service had been better... We were sat outside so no ambience to talk about except people watching. The inside looked nice though.

If you're looking for perfection and incredible Italian food, this is the closest you will get in Beverly Hills. It has a relaxed but elegantly casual vibe, the best food, beautiful interior, lovely terrace on the sidewalk and superb service. The white truffle pasta that's mixed and tossed inside of a giant cheese wheel is one of the richest and most delicious things that I've tasted in my life. And the banana pie for dessert with dark chocolate is so decadent and delicious. I also love the zucchini soufflé and if you want something more simple, the swordfish that's grilled to perfection is wonderful. The service is faultless and it's like you're in the best restaurant in Milan...or maybe in Como...But it's Beverly Hills with the beautiful Southern California weather. The terrace just has a fantastic vibe. And for some reason, the saffron color of the shades and the opaque screens that cover the street side filter a warm flattering light that makes everyone look great. Perfect for selfies. The "Olive Room" is their private dining room; it's a large but intimate room with glass doors to the terrace that you can reserve for parties with real trees inside and it's just absolute magic. They will also help plan and put together a lunch or dinner party for you. I held one reunion lunch party here and it was so beautiful. The decor was so chic and nice that I felt like I was at a gorgeous wedding. Very special place. The owner Giacomino Drago is a master chef, and both he and his lovely wife Alessandra are so nice and thoughtful; they may come by and check on you to see how you're enjoying your meal. I honestly can't find fault with this restaurant, and I've dined here several times. If you want the absolutely most perfect and fabulous lunch, or an elegant dinner, this is the place!

The food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend for an upscale pasta dinner. Giving four stars solely because the waiter did forget about us several times and had to be called upon by the other staff to get him to come to our table. He also forgot our drink refills and I had to go fetch him to remind him of drinks. This would usually not be an issue if he comped them or brought out dessert, but alas the divine pasta keeps the rating at 4 stars! Pretty cool. Cute sidewalk space, a bit crowded with passerby but they are on top of it with security watching to keep you feel safe. Would recommend for lunch or dinner date!

This was my first time eating at this restaurant on a very quick trip to LA. I will say, this is a very popular restaurant, so definitely try to make a reservation if you can. It definitely has an authentic feel and you can tell the pasta is homemade. The restaurant itself is quite small, so they have seating on the street which was interesting. The service was good. We would at times find our self looking for our server, whom seem to be quite busy so it's understandable. I definitely loved his accent though. For starters, we had the Caprese, calamari, and a Caesar salad. The Caprese was pretty subtle, but I appreciated the freshness of it, and the fact that it wasn't so heavy, the calamari was mediocre in my opinion, but I also am never really impressed by calamari... it wasn't anything to write home about. The Caesar salad was pretty straightforward and a good salad. The dressing was quite garlicky which I liked. For entrées we had the Arrabbiata pasta, agnolotti, and the truffle pasta. They were all very good. I was quite impressed with the truffle pasta noodles themselves. You can tell they were homemade they had such a lovely texture and a good bite to them. It was a very delicate cream sauce with a hint of truffle, and then of course, garnished with truffle, if you so choose. It was not overwhelming by any means. The agnolotti was quite rich, and had a subtle truffle flavor as well. I almost wish it had a different depth of flavor. I found myself gravitating, mostly towards the Arrabbiata pasta as a palate cleanser. The traditional spicy tomato sauce really was delightful. The agnolotti is quite a popular dish and I can understand the appeal. Too much of the same thing for me though, but glad I tried it. For desserts, we had the tiramisu, chocolate cake, Panna, cotta, and the torta Limone. Not gonna lie, the desserts were kind of a mess for us but we each enjoyed a different one, lol. I especially liked the Panna cotta with the raspberry sauce. It was quite light and delicious. The torta Limone reminded me of a lemon bar, but had a weird twang. In my opinion. The tiramisu was pretty straightforward, simply executed, and tasted like what a tiramisu should taste like. It was also beautiful to look at. I think the chocolate cake was a mess for everybody... It was honestly rock hard. I actually didn't even eat it because my spoon would not go through it. We each had a beverage, and I must say the Balenie was delicious. Not super sweet, but the bubbles were quite refreshing. All in all, we spent a little over $300 which seems to be fair for the area. I would definitely love to come back and try different options as there are so many to choose from. Definitely worth a try

This place lost its glamour ! Even though it was mobbed - the spoken language of patrons was not English. We sat in the outside make shift Covid tent. along the parking meters. The service was NOT great ! Food was served warm/cold ! The over clocked Branzino tasted like a cardboard!!!! AVOID THIS PLACE! ITS ABSOLUTELY A DISASTER !!!!

Truffle pasta-great Vodka pasta with meatballs- delicious Ossobuco- unfortunately there was a very long hair in the dish Great service.