Pecorino

Excellent food and service deff will return often

Visited for the first time with friends. The food and service were excellent. Heat lamps kept me warm. I will definitely go back. Try it. You'll like it, too. I particularly enjoyed the lamb casserole. It was melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Really solid service; that was the strongest part about my experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere is not bad although it’s a bit squished inside and the whole establishment would shake a lot for some reason? As for the food, what we ordered was pretty good although not really justified by the prices. Portions were small. Also, the menu was actually quite limited. None of the primi (pastas) or secondi (meat dishes) were particularly enticing. That being said, the dessert I ordered (mille foglie) was very good. Overall, I didn’t have a horrible experience. However, In light of the prices and the quality of the menu, I probably wouldn’t come back here or recommend it to any friends. Also worth noting is that this place is wine only; no liquor.

Best gnocci EVER. Great service. At first, I thought the price was absurd for a gnocci since I grew up making it at home, and when only 5 gnocci came to my table, I was like, REALLY?? But... after my first bite, I understood the DELICIOUS dish I was savoring, and I would pay the price again if I came back to LA. Every single thing we ordered was DELICIOUS!! I will ba back and I do recommend this restaurant. PS. I would like to ask to the restaurant goes to refren using your phone in the restaurant and even worse, make a video conference while eating and bothering other clients.. very RUDE the couple we were sitting nearby.

Nice ambiance, good service. Food looked great but taste was bland & pricey.

I rarely write reviews but I had to give this place a five star review. The food is incredible! Chef Raffaele is incredibly friendly and gregarious. If you like wine, ask him about what they have and he will teach you. I learned a lot from him. Highly recommend. I come for his lamb dishes. Keep it up! I will be back.

This restaurant is probably plenty good for someone who just don’t have anything good to compare it to. Similar to when someone upgrades from driving a Ford Taurus to a Mercedes C-Class…but instead of paying sticker price, you’ve got a massive dealer mark up. The price versus the quality of what you get here is where it falls short. It would be a 4 star if they adjusted their costs, but that’s not going to happen in this area. Maybe make a reservation at an Eataly restaurant just down the road?

Authentic, charming waiter and hostess. Great food. Acoustics are also great. The four of us could hear each other in full room.

Amazing local spot in Brentwood! Crowd all felt local and like they knew each other which was so fun. And the food was incredible. The gnocchi is one of the best things we've had. Super attentive service as well. It's our new favorite spot around town

This is a wonderful new find for us! The dishes weren't overly salty nor were they weighed down by a lot of cream. Lots of clean flavors with lovely smoky accents. Loved the paccheri, which had the most amazing lobster sauce that just makes you want to order bread to mop it all up! And the veal chop was absolutely lovely! Perfectly cooked, with the sweetest peppers underneath! The atmosphere was more upscale (yet cozy) than I'd expected. Loved the dark wood, open kitchen, and brick walls. And our server, Kassandra, was very helpful with speaking with the chef to accommodate my dining partner's dietary restrictions. Thank you both!

My experience was insulting and horrible. As a Pecorino customer, I received a $50 gift coupon incentive to try their new OsteriaVera concept. I called for a reservation and the employee answered, "Osteria Vera." I asked if the coupon was valid and she replied that the transition wasn't complete but "yes." Our party of 4 spent about $175 so I tendered a card and the $50 coupon. The manager came over to say that the coupon had not gone into effect because on that day, they had not completed their transition from Pecorino to OsteriaVera even though they were answering the phone as OsteriaVera. I paid the entire check and we started exiting. I noticed an Italian man at a table who I recalled as one of the Pecorino owners. I explained my experience and disgust but rather than rectify the outrageous situation, he argued that he had to be strict even if the coupon terminology wasn't ideal. He even followed me to the sidewalk whining about how $50 would screwup the Pecorino bookkeeping and offering to take good care of me in the future. Food: I don't know which chef made our food but it was very good familiar Italian but way over priced. Atmosphere: Cramped, tables too close, noisy, tiring, not relaxing. Owners need to study "the high cost of new customer acquisition."

The food overall was good, but we both felt everything on the menu was slightly overpriced and nothing felt out of this world enough for us to potentially come back. The burrata with beets was really good - I'm not sure what I expected, but I'm not typically one to just eat beets, but they were super flavorful. The paccheri was cooked perfectly al dente and I really appreciated that the sauce had the seafood flavor infused/worked into the sauce. So many tomato based seafood pastas miss the mark by just throwing seafood into the dish and not incorporating it into the sauce, which wasn't the case here. The cacio pepe was really good!! Although my fiance found it to be a little salty. The pasta was cooked perfectly as well for this dish. The service was good - I can't remember our waiter's name but he was super friendly. We walked to the restaurant since we live in the neighborhood, but there was valet for $14.

My husband and I came here with two friends on a Friday night with a reservation I'd made about a week before coming. I'd heard Osteria Vera was a newly opened Italian restaurant in Brentwood on a website like Eater. Street parking is not the easiest to find in this neighborhood but doable. We got here a bit before our reservation time and were seated immediately. The interior of the restaurant is nice, but with walls of exposed brick, it feels like an East Coast restaurant rather than LA. The menu here contains simple and classic Italian food. We ordered a range of appetizers to share, including crispy brussels sprouts, eggplant rollatini, and calamari, all of which were delicious. For mains, my husband had the lobster paccheri while I had the linguine al limone. I really enjoyed both, but liked the texture of the paccheri, which was more al dente. Would recommend this place if you're looking for a solid Italian meal on the west side.

Nice and cozy beautiful restaurant. It's not too big space but it's comfortable atmosphere. Foods are good.

Absolutely delicious. I've never had a single disappointing bite here. The food is very special and upscale without being at all pretentious. I love the interior and open kitchen-- it feels nice to linger over coffee and desert even though you're full :) Dinner can't miss, but we've also had the best looong lunch with a bottle of wine. It's just a perfect, perfect neighborhood spot!.

We enjoyed our first experience there and the food was delicious with some creative choices, but the service was a bit slow and inconsistent, and one dish had to go back to be cooked more so that threw things off. Portions were noticeably small for the price point in my estimate, but the staff was eager to please and friendly. They have been open just a few months so all said four stars and I think it will only get better!

Chef Nicola Mastronardi is undoubtedly the best chef in town. Every dish he creates tastes like pure magic. The restaurant's charming ambiance, complete with rustic brick walls, transports you straight to a hidden gem in Italy. The exceptional service adds to the experience, leaving you eagerly anticipating your next visit. A true culinary treasure!

I'm shocked anyone would give this place anything less than perfect! You feel like you're in a charming restaurant in Italy with delicious food, incredible Italian music and the nicest staff. I hope this place stays in Brentwood! It's perfect!!!

Definitely high-end and high priced Italian! Food and service were delicious, but man these prices are $5-10 higher than expected/warranted.

Food and staff were outstanding. They have a lot of daily specials, the grilled carrots with the langoustine were the second best I've ever had next to eleven Madison park.

Pasta was delicious! Wine menu is pretty good and service was perfect. This is my new favorite place in Brentwood.

This place is absolutely amazing !Nicola is possibly one of the best Italian chefs ever! Even my grandpa would have approved! The lasagna was epic The orchette was out of this world Calamari was perfectly executed Deserts ,service was great good ambiance I Would be 300 lbs if I lived near this place

As a Brentwood local, we have many Italian restaurants to choose from, but rarely do I like all the dishes that I ordered. I also don't write a lot of reviews for Italian restaurants but this one was a standout. The service was excellent and I can't wait to make it a regular Brentwood foodie destination.

The calamari and zucchini blossoms were very good, the pasta courses were not. The gnocchi was 4-5 large lumps of hard thick pasta filled with cheese and drowning in a cream sauce. The tortellini's were also hard pasta , good filling but too much sauce. . No table clothes, expensive for bare tables, tea cup a little bigger than expression cup. Service was good, waiter, etc. hostess no personality, we reserved for 4 but were 3 tried to give us a smaller table , it was 6:15 not busy as yet. We asked for a 4 top against the wall and after she had to go and confer we were allowed to have it. Pretty expensive , over priced. Bread 12 $or 22 $, We're not going back

We don t live in the area butwe love coming to Osteria Vera when we can. We love everything we have ordered including the soup ; shrimp Gambino and the branzino. We are going tonight and we can t wait

My frustration last night was NOT with the restaurant but with my stomach in that I could not eat everything on the menu. For us to shlep from the West Valley to Brentwood, this place had to be excellent. From the moment we were greeted by a delightful Lindsay who was a lead wait person (?), to our sweet and very efficient waiter, Lorenzo, we felt very cared for. What can I say about the food that hasn't already been said. Every single item my husband and I ordered was beyond superb. As another posted, the food was light and airy and not drenched in cream or cheese. Perfection. Will definitely become a regular here. And finally, a big thank you to Chef Nicola for coming to our table to say hello. I wish I could tell you not to come for very selfish reasons, but I can't do that. You will definitely leave the restaurant and a smile not only on your face but in your tummy!

At last! My favorite Italian food is back. Chef Nicola's pastas are always the best. I'm never disappointed and last night confirmed that. The Pappardelle with the wild boar was incredible! My husband had the Pacchari with the lobster, oh my god, yum! The perfect summer pasta. Can't wait to come back, there were so many things I wanted to try. The restaurant is adorable, more intimate than Vincenti was, but brighter and more energetic. Service was great, parking was easy, they have a lot in the back, I think valet on weekends. I'm already planning my next visit.

First time going there for lunch, on the quite side but intimate. The food was amazing! You can tell if was freshly made. The server was a lovely lady that took good care of me. I can't wait to go back!

Chef Nicola Mastronardi is back in action in Brentwood! And his cooking is as sublime as ever. Both the lattuga Caesar Salad with warm polenta croutons and the White Radicchio Salad were delicious, perfectly dressed and refreshing. We also had the Eggplant Involtini, the Paccheri with big chunks of sweet Maine Lobster, Chicken Stew and Branzino. Everything was mouth wateringly fantastic! The room is warm with exposed brick walls and feels classic yet modern, simple and clean. So happy to have him back in action. Can't wait to return! Highly recommended.

This new restaurant is a total hidden gem!! You need to come and try their food! Their risotto is made to perfection and I'm Italian so I know what I'm talking about! The server was pretty friendly, it is a small place but busy and delicious!

Average food and average service. Sat outdoors which was pleasant. On the inside the tables are close together and cramped, claustrophobic. The food is nothing special. Adequate but not worth returning for. The corkage charge of $50/bottle is far too high for a restaurant without much of a wine list. $20 would be in the appropriate range. Had to wait 15 min for our reservation, which was a bit much. Would not return. Rather ho hum and boring.

Ristorante meraviglioso e buonissimo!! Sono italiana e ho provato per la prima volta Osteria Vera.. sono rimasta davvero soddisfatta! Cant wait to come back! The food was amazing! Congratulazioni!

The food was amazing. Such a great restaurant. Be sure to try the pork chop special if it is on the menu.

Was really looking forward to this! Sadly, very disappointing. The waitress did not know the menu at all. The brussels sprouts were just greasy and flavorless. The Bino was just OK. And the lamb chops was the worst I've ever had. The bill was close to $200that included a glass of wine and one beer. I will never go back.