Savoca

Initial impressions weren’t the best with the pricing and what I thought initially was a small portion size. Boy was I wrong, I was greeted with one of the better tasting pastas in that downtown LA area especially with the stiff Italian food competition in the area and a portion size that turned out to be just right for dinner to keep me satisfied while not being overly filling that’ll leave you bloated. The environment is also gorgeous located inside of the beautiful JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. LIVE. Definitely would recommend this spot if you’re looking for some middle tier pasta/pizza dishes next to the Crypto.com Arena/LA Convention Center. Bonus points for using Illy coffee for any cafe drinks!

Step into the vibrant Italian cafe of Savoca. This charming Italian treasure welcomes you to indulge in classic dishes with a delightful modern twist! Each plate is a work of art, lovingly prepared with carefully selected regional ingredients that bring a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Very Relaxed with a warm ambiance.

Ordered take-away from this place. Love the mushroom pizza and seafood pasta. They taste good even it’s takeaway. Ordered both garlic fries and regular fries too. Garlic fries a bit soggy, but regular fries taste good.

When we came the first time, we took two pasta dishes it was really good and tasteful. The chocolate cake was good. However the second time was disapointing, the service wasn’t as good as the first time and the angus steak wasn’t what we expected for the price. The quality of the meat wasn’t there but the vegetables were really good and well seasoned. The burger was ok, the chips that came with it was oily and tasted mid.

My friend and I had dinner at Savoca last evening on February 22, 2025 before a comedy show at the Peacock Theater. First and foremost, we would definitely be coming back the next time we attend a function in the area and second, we would highly recommend Savoca to others, excellent food and service :-)!! Our server, Shilo ensured we had a wonderful meal and most importantly, dessert (their Caramel Budino) ;-)! He was a delight and made our dining experience all the better with his professionalism and attentiveness! Thank you to the whole staff at Savoca for making our Lady's Night a memorably delicious time!!

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: The food was ok, but there was no wow factor for me. I'm not sure I would come back. They have a different menu for brunch... maybe the food is better? Service was excellent though!! AMBIANCE: Located in the JW Marriott hotel. Noise level is noisy since it's open concept to the hotel lobby. DRESS CODE: Smart Casual ORDERED: Came for DineLA 10/2023. We got the roasted beet salad, burrata, braised beef, seared branzino, pumpkin spice cheesecake, and a birthday dessert on the house! For drinks: Will You Stay in LA? and Little Italy SERVICE: Service was exceptional! Super friendly and attentive! PARKING: I'm sure you can park at the hotel, but we found street parking for free and walked two blocks.

Really great breakfast buffet. Wonderful fruit options, probably the best fruit quality I’ve had in America at a breakfast buffet. They had eggs to order, various muffins and breads, and a hot line of meats potatoes and eggs. Would have liked a better tea selection. Our server was surprisingly rude, I don’t mind monotone or short, but he was snippy and just outright unpleasant. Hostess was kind.

We stayed in the hotel and came for breakfast, which was not included in our hotel stay. It was not busy on a Wed morning around 9:30am, yet we had to wait at the reception for a while before we got seated as there was no one available to attend to us at the reception counter. As we got seated, the server came with coffee and orange juice and asked what we like so we said coffee. She poured us coffee and then asked if we had breakfast included in our stay which we said no. She gave us the menu and said coffee was included if we ordered buffet. When we later clarified that we didn't want buffet and wanted to order ala carte breakfast and cappuccino instead, she was not very friendly although she took back the coffee. The food here was ok but expensive.

The food was good. Gaby was excellent. She is extremely sweet. We will be back to have dinner with Gaby.

The Executive Lounge at the JW Marriott was super packed, so we were fortunate to have tried Savoca's Breakfast Buffet. The spread is pretty nice. They serve pretty much everything you would want from an AYCE brunch buffet. The customer service was good and the restaurant is spacious. I tend to stay away from restaurants that are part of hotels, but Savoca seems to be a decent option if you're in the LIVE area of downtown LA.

Came here for a business lunch, service was pretty speedy. Ordered the casareccia bolognese pasta, with salmon on top. Overall I really liked it, but for the price it wasn't necessarily anything special. The salmon was well-cooked, not over or under. I would have liked it better if the salmon had a crispy skin, but the skin was removed. Pasta was soft, just the way I like it. If you prefer your pasta al dente, then you may not like it as much. Atmosphere and service were both great but my rating is only for the food.

My friend and I had shared a margarita pizza just before the BET show since it was going to be a 3 hours long. Chris(tian) was our server and super sweet and attentive. The pizza crust was so good and it was a thin crust. Very fresh and just perfect. The ambiance was pretty barren since we got there as they were closing but a lot of open space.

I got here right when they opened this morning. It's pretty spacious, and there's no wait to be seated. It's right across from the Illy Caffe in the hotel lobby, next to the back exit, and has lots of Bobby seating. However, the service was bad. The server got the order and still put it on the bill, and the food was cold and not very good. The bread was very dry.

DELICIOUS! The Italian cuisine that is showcased at this restaurant is stellar! I had the rigatoni bolognese and I literally melted into my seat when I had my first bite, so flavorful! I paired my meal with an avocado Caesar salad and an exquisite Italian Cheesecake covered in chocolate with a serving of ice cream and cocoa powder. Staff was okay, my waitress was attentive and polite but overall they were quite awkward. However, I would return to this restaurant as it had excellent food options. Shout out to the girl who brought all the dishes to my table she was so kind-hearted and professional! Note: this is a pricier, upscale establishment but it's causal!

Had reservations for early breakfast. Ordered avocado toast and it was delicious. Looked like the rest of the gang enjoyed their food as well. We opted for ala carte than the buffet breakfast. Thought the breakfast buffet price of $39 is too much. Guess, this is the inflation price and probably normal. Though the food was delicious, not happy with the service. I heard my hubby suddenly made a comment, "Do you want me to leave?" Hubby shared that the server asked if the food was to go. Not sure if the server was joking. If he were, it wasn't appropriate. Why would we make reservations in the first place if we want the food to go? We were comfortably seated already sipping our coffee. Your server needs a refresher course on customer service. We did valet parking for $15 plus tax..... for 2 hours. The machine for parking across the street was not working. We didn't want to take the risk of getting ticketed or towed. Worked well unexpectedly as it was pouring by the time we were done eating. Stayed dry.

Wonderful ambiance and amazing service. Food was delicious. We shared the plates, the pistachio pesto pasta with shrimp and burrata were my favorite.

Amazing and Amazing ! Beautiful space with delicious quality food. We ordered the wings and beet salad. Both good . For dinner we ordered the chicken and steak. Phenomenal. The steak was cooked to perfection and tender. Veggies fresh and crisp. The banana dessert was heavenly . Service top notch

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: The food was ok, but there was no wow factor for me. I'm not sure I would come back. They have a different menu for brunch... maybe the food is better? Service was excellent though!! AMBIANCE: Located in the JW Marriott hotel. Noise level is noisy since it's open concept to the hotel lobby. DRESS CODE: Smart Casual ORDERED: Came for DineLA 10/2023. We got the roasted beet salad, burrata, braised beef, seared branzino, pumpkin spice cheesecake, and a birthday dessert on the house! For drinks: Will You Stay in LA? and Little Italy SERVICE: Service was exceptional! Super friendly and attentive! PARKING: I'm sure you can park at the hotel, but we found street parking for free and walked two blocks.

Came during the morning of Grammys for brunch with family from out of town. Restaurant was beautiful and sat us quickly with reservation Pros: Food was delicious and presented well Waitress was attentive and nice Cocktails were gorgeous (I got the "Will you stay in LA") Cons: Food took a bit long to come out Our table of five ordered Salmon Entree Chicken Parm sandwich (came on a black bun!) Lemon Chicken Wagyu Burger Branzino Triple chocolate cake

The food is tasty, the ambiance is nice but the service is awful. The waiter staff is rude.

I got a cheese plate there. It came with bread, my tam cheese and 2 other cheeses, grapes, olives, Marcona almonds, and jam. I love Mt tam cheese, the bread was a little burnt though and hard and I actually broke a tooth. . Anyways I have it another try for breakfast and I got a waffle with whipped cream and berries. I expected it to be a nice warm regular waffle and was excited for the whipped cream. What I got was not as described. There was no whipped cream on the waffle and worse it was not a regular waffle. It was a cold hard waffle, like those ones you can buy for a snack over at Jamba Juice. I think Jamba calls them Belgian Waffles, no where on the menu did it state this would be a hard cold waffle and not a nice hot regular waffle that one would expect. I would expect more coming from an expensive hotel and the price point

Ate here a 2nd time since I was staying at the JW again and it was convenient. Food is okay, kinda salty. Way too overpriced for the quality.

While in the area, hubby and I were starving! We wanted to try something different, and we came across Savoca, located inside the JW Marriot at LA Live. When we arrived, we were greeted and seated right away. There weren't many people there, and it was very calm and relaxing. The decor was very modern and gave me boho vibes. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We started with drinks, of course! We ordered two Will You Stay In LA. Both hubby and I enjoyed the drink and decided we WILL stay in LA. Haha. For our main, hubby ordered the beef filet, which came with mashed potatoes, he also added a side of broccolini, and I ordered braised beef cheeks with cauliflower purée and veggies. Omg! Everything was amazing! Our food was nice and hot, freshly made. Even the side of broccolini that hubby ordered was delicious! It made us want to eat it more often. We were both definitely satisfied and had big smiles on our faces. We ate everything on our plates! We, of course, ordered dessert. Hubby ordered the strawberry shortcake, and the basil panna cotta. I also ordered a cappuccino. Please believe me when I tell you, the desserts were so scrumptious and heaven! The desserts were beautifully platted and were so elegant looking. The strawberry shortcake isn't your regular degular strawberry shortcake. No, ma'am, it's on a whole other level. It's a must-try! Both hubby and I were so happy that we tried this new place and tried something new. It was definitely worth it. We will be back!

Blah!!! I didn't like this too much at all. Food wasn't good in my opinion. Service was great, wine was great, ambiance is chill-- but remember it's attached to a hotel so it can get loud w| crowds. I would only go back to get wine. *shrugs*

Excellent brunch menu especially for anyone on the go. I was in a hurry and decided to stop by for a quick brunch. Their menu is simple and they even offer a brunch buffet. I ended up ordering the eggs in purgatory which are poached eggs in a fire roasted tomato sauce with Italian sausage and mozzarella. This dish comes with cherry tomatoes and grilled focaccia for dipping. The dish is both delicious and filling. This restaurant is inside the JW Marriott is beautifully decorated. The space has a high ceiling, plants, and is full of natural lighting. Service was fast and attentive. Given an opportunity, I would try their buffet breakfast.

Came here during anime expo and it was a perfect experience to have! Service was great, our waitress was Paris (like the city) and she was phenomenal! Very easy going, didnt rush us, checked up on us frequently and even chatted with us about anime for a bit at the end. She definitely made this a lovely experience! Food was delicious, 5 stars all the way. The bread at the beginning was warm and savory with the perfect amount of balsamic/oil combo. I ordered the 'Blanca Pizza'. It was soft, flavorful, rich and a bit salty (in a good way). I also got to taste the 'Prosciutto Pizza' and that is a definite must try when there! Very fresh, soft fluffy crust, melty cheese without being messy- I absolutely recommend! The ambiance was nice, if a bit noisy lol. I imagine that's normal during a convention though. I would absolutely come back here again

We were staying at JW Marriott, so assuming room service food is from Savoca. Our reservation has $50 credit for food + $20 for being elite member. We were there for KCON and having in room service was the most efficient for breakfast and dinner. We had the American and omelette and they were consistently good. Had the bolognese and carbonara pasta and they are good as well.

Food isn't bad, just expensive. Maybe it's just LA? I had a burger and a side salad, and water with 20% gratuity it was barely under $40. Went back for breakfast the next morning to see if it is any different. Turns out, it's basically the same as what you get for free at a Marriott Residence Inn, but includes an omelette station. Same little square potatoes for hash browns, etc. certainly not a $32 AYE buffet value, which becomes $35+ with tax and then with a $6 tip is now over $41. Ridiculous.

We had a wonderful time here! Everything was above and beyond. Their staff & breakfast is definitely worth the experience during the BET Award preparations. The orange juice was immaculate. Their decor was very nice and their lighting was impressive. Looking forward to another experience. Thank you!

Very surprising for a hotel restaraunt, pleasantly surprising. Big open ceiling and windows. The decor could use some help. It doesn't look very appealing but the food made up for it. We think its the chairs. Appetizer- Burrata which was excellent. Filet Mignon- Cooked perfectly, tasty mashed potatoes, and very good and tasty fried artichoke. Cavatelli- The flavors of this dished where inredible and all popped. The crab, the brown butter, the lemon crumbs.... yummy!!!

So admittedly we arrived 15 mins after our reservation time. We had tried to call but it just rang and rang. Luckily ( or so we thought)it wasn't busy and less then half of the tables were seated so we were sag right away. The menus and waters were dropped off and we explained that we had a movie to catch in an hour, the water said it would be fine. It took at least 15 min for the waiter to come back, we reiterated our need to be gone in 45 min and ordered a coke, a glass of champagne, the salmon and the special. It took over 20 min for the champagne and coke to come out. We reiterated that we needed to leave shortly and were assured the food would be out. It's also worth noting that no one checked on us at all and we only saw the waiter to take the order and drop off the food. Also I had time to count the staff and there were 6 waiters, 2 people who appeared to be some type of manager, as well as bartenders and other staff, they seemed over staffed since the restaurant was only about a third full. We had 10 min to eat the food and had the check rushed, food was fine and tasted ok, but not memorable or worth the price imho My husbands diner came with desert which we were told was coming out when the food was delivered but we didn't get it and felt that it would take to long to leave so we left. The bill was a little over $100. Also happy to see tatinger champagne in the list but at $45 a glass that's over priced ( Disney who over charged for everything charges $25 a glass for context)

Service was really good. Ambiance is great. Location (JW Marriott lobby) is perfect for going to a game at Staples center or going to the now called Peacock theater. We had dinner there last night. Had appetizer of foccacia and olives, pizza (mushroom and garlic) and cauliflower side. We were pretty happy with the food and drinks - the pizza was ok. Too much cheese and no sauce so very little favor. The crust was good though. I wouldn't order the $8 foccacia - not worth what they serve. I wish I had photos but it was one large serving of bread. Tasty but not worth the cost. Pizza took forever to come out and we had to leave in a rush because it took too long.

Was here on a weeknight for dinner, and there were not many people (aside from a group that rented out a room). Service was slow but friendly. The food is Italian-inspired with California ingredients, which really shine in their salads. I also had the Cavatelli, which was heavier than I expected but still good. The Opera cake was a nice end to a three-course meal. It was an interesting experience, but given the quality and price point, I was slightly disappointed. I would eat here again, and hopefully it will be a better experience.

Waited one hour for the food to arrive. Both pasta dishes were bland. Over priced and small portions. There was barely any meat in the bolognese. The other one was called zucchini pasta, but there was no zucchini. We added shrimp to the pasta and only got three shrimps. Branzino was decent. Overall terrible dining experience and parking is expensive.

Solid spot for quick lunches at the JW. We tried the Caesar avocado salad, beet salad, and the burger. Overall service was good. One day they were a bit behind but the waitress did her best to make up for it once she was able to get to us. A bit pricey but to be expected for a hotel restaurant.

What really lured me in, upon discovering this place, was the "cottages" they had set up on the restaurant's patio with respect to outdoor dining during this pandemic. Each party was designated their own "cottage." It was charming, inviting, and might I say, romantic, and most definitely private. The ongoing change in lights also made us feel as though we were in Times Square, NY. It was quite the vibe! Add to that our excellent and most attentive server, Ryan and his knowledge of food & drink and love of travel, and I began to doubt the naysayers on Yelp. Though the menu is limited, the few things we had ordered were all absolutely delicious! I had my friend try the burrata, which is my favorite cheese ever, but a first for him, and we agreed the combination of the creaminess of the Italian cow's milk with the salted crispness of the fluffy Ciccoli bread, sent our tastebuds to Heaven. We both thought we would definitely come back here just for this appetizer alone!! The cacio e pepe (cheese & black pepper pasta), 3-cheese pizza, and pan-roasted branzino (one of my favorite fish and not one you often find on menus) were all divine. When you have excellent customer service, delicious food, and a beautiful ambiance to boot, you've got the trifecta of fine dining that is very hard to come by these days. Savoca check marks all those boxes and is worth coming back to again and again.

Underwhelming for a restaurant at the Ritz / JW Marriott. We came here twice during our stay at the Ritz because we had a $200 hotel credit + complimentary breakfast. We used a portion of our credit for dinner here, and I'm really glad we didn't spend our own money. First of all - the ambiance here is really weird/off especially for a "nice dinner place". The vibe indoors felt like a cafeteria. We opted to sit outdoors, which was better. Then the food came out and just the presentation already looked unappealing. Taste wise wasn't any better. The dishes were all under seasoned and over cooked. We ordered the hamachi crudo to start, and the branzino and roasted chicken as mains. I'd come here for breakfast over dinner. The setting is more fit for breakfast, but breakfast was just okay too. For breakfast, the buffet is definitely overpriced with minimal selection, though you can also just order a la carte and opt out of buffet. Their buffet had basic continental breakfast type items - pastries, oatmeal, cereal, fresh fruit, sausage, eggs, and bacon. They also had an omelet station. But it's definitely not worth it beyond the convenience factor of eating breakfast at the hotel.

Another one of those lucky encounter. We happened to walk by and noticed the little cute cabin like pod. Obviously with everything going on and things are starting to open back up. It was a needle in a haystack getting reservations anywhere. Firstly, this wasn't the place we were planning on but just happened to walk by and checked it out. Everything in the area was basically reservations only or get in the wait list with the other fifty that was already on it. Came to meet some friends for dinner. With no luck getting a table anywhere, due to our poor timing and last minute dinner plans. We happened to just walk by the restaurant and wondered what this place was. It's the Italian restaurant inside the JW Marriott but with covid, they converted the outside to seating with the pods. The fairly light caught our attention, good advertising. The main restaurant is inside by the bar but with how cute it looked outside, we gave it a shot to see if any tables were available. Just our luck, they had one but not for half and hour or so. Which was fine, just spent it at the bar with a drink instead. Actually didn't take that long for the table or maybe the drinks were catching up. Our waiter Ryan was excellent. The sweetest and friendliest. He was very patient with us which was so amazing. Brought over some tasting for us to try with the wine before hand to see if a bottle was something we wanted. Opted out for cocktails instead. There was four of us and everything on the menu looked oh so good. Between us all and everything looking scrumptious, we just went the a la carte way. Ordered and shared everything. Starters are pretty small so heads up with that. Depending on what you have as a main, you may want a starter to balance it out if you're a big eater. Everything that we ordered was oh so good. The cioppino was great, small portion as it was under the starters. But never had it served with beans before. Burrata and beef salad was great, truffle cheese and fig spread was great as well. Main was amazing with the steak, spare ribs, and brazino. As well as the pizza. Also had some sides of the cauliflower and broccolini. Hungry was the least you can say. Everything was amazing. Had to move things around and take plates away just to make sure everything fitted on the table. After everything, there was no room for dessert as we totally enjoyed everything with nothing left to spare. That stroll that leads you to something new and wonderful. This placed happened to be it and now will totally be making a visit again. Amazing service with Ryan as well as the hostess counter. The gentleman and lady that took our name when we checked in was amazing as well. Just from the start, chatting with them was fun. Even though you just meet them, it's like chatting with friends. Amazing service, great hospitality, excellent food and the cutest ambiance for dinner. Highly recommend.

Stopped by LA Live for lunch after hearing that parking is free for lunch diners between 11am-2pm; DTLA is always a parking nightmare but there was plenty of parking available in the garage and escalators pop up right in the middle of everything. Chose to dine at Savoca in the JW Marriott lobby which was a great choice. Very open & airy environment with floor to ceiling windows so it feels like sitting on a patio even when indoors. The server was really nice; he had a few recommendations but I had my eyes on the Branzino which was amazing! Presentation looked great, the skin on style was cooked perfectly crispy and great compliment to the fennel and blood orange! Delicious!!! Definitely recommend and will be back!

The concept of dining in your own private space is fantastic! The lights from the LA Live billboards set a certain ambiance. You either love it or hate it. We had early, 6 pm, dinner reservations which made everything quiet. My guess, is that if we weren't in Covid times the aluminum framed cottage and plastic enclosure would provide for a fair amount of privacy and muffling of the surrounding atmosphere. There is a space heater in the cottage for warmth. What I didn't understand was that one of the plastic wall sides was removed, allowing the cold air back in. We ordered off of the DineLA menu, which as you know is a great introduction to a new restaurant but is somewhat limited in choices. The food was simple but good. We had the pork meatballs, roasted beet salad, Bucatini cacio e Pepe, Mary's chicken Milanese and both the olive oil cake and chocolate torta. As with all outdoor dining during this season, our food cooled off faster than we'd have liked it to. My one complaint is that the olive oil cake was much drier than I'm used to for any olive oil cake. The chocolate torta though was fantastic. It had a very nice bitter sweetness to it that wasn't overpowering. We parked in the LA LIVE east lot. Either way, it's a short jaunt up the escalator or elevator and across the open area to the hotel. Parking is $10. The name is confusing, when the hostess welcomed us, I believe she said welcome to The Glance which although I could see the cottages, didn't translate to cottage or Savoca clearly in my head. I'd come back to try more of the menu.

Service was extraordinarily slow just like the first time I visited. 1st experience: 15 minutes before server arrived to welcome and ask about drinks. 15 minutes later returned with drink then took order. 30 minutes later food arrived. WHO has more than an hour for lunch during weekday while working? 2nd experience: long wait (didn't keep track of time but certainly similarly excessive) to be greeted, given menus, and provide drink order. Meals ordered and once again, it took about 20 minutes for food to arrive. Once it did, this photo is worth 1000 words. The side salad is twice as big as the lunch pasta order. Not a perspective parlor trick, my thumb is right next to it as a gauge of size. Certainly a waste of time and absolutely a waste of money.

After my mom and her fiancé went to sign the papers to get legally married. We decided we had to have a drink somewhere fancy. Will the Ritz is right across the street ! Let's go there ...OK. We walked in and they walked us around. They let know that the restaurants is closed till February 9. They walked us over to Savoca . let us know that the food was amazing. OK we ordered some drinks and burgers and pizza. Everything was amazing. The service was impeccable. Of course, being the loving daughter that I am I had to pull the waitress aside I said, is there anything special you can do for my mom and her new husband they just got married ! She said yes and next thing you know, the whole restaurant was on board with working to make the celebratory dessert ! I want to thank Joanna and the kitchen full of chefs. That took the time to make such a spectacular dessert for the newlyweds. I'm so grateful ! Every single bite was beyond heavenly.

Just average...nothing special. There are better options in the area. The host was very nice and friendly. The waiter, not so much. I'd come back if all other area restaurants were booked!!!

The service and price is what you would expect for a Ritz Carlton/ JW Marriott restaurant. The food, however, was rather trite. I made reservations, hoping to enjoy a nice Easter Brunch with my mom. I really didn't know of many restaurants in the DTLA area, but made the assumption that a restaurant at the Ritz Carlton/ JW Marriott wouldn't let me down. The service is what you would expect at the Ritz Carlton. They really do hire such wonderful people that know how to give you the proper experience for staying at their hotels. We were told whatever we wanted on the menu, with the exception of a couple of items, were available at the breakfast buffet. I hardly ever order the buffet because I don't eat that much and usually the food on the buffet is sitting out. However, the pancakes, French Toast, omelets, etc. were all made to order. The breakfast buffet became more appealing since breakfast favorites like an Eggs Benedict (of any variation) was not included in the menu and the sausage, bacon and similar protein on the menu would be the same as what's on the buffet. Moreover, if you took anything on the menu and added the price of coffee and juice, you were paying about the same as the buffet. To make a long story short, I ordered the buffet at over $30 per person. Again, the price is what you'd expect for a Ritz Carlton/ JW Marriott. The food and ambiance, however, lacked energy. There was no music or anything that would dampen the noise to make it feel less like a common cafeteria. Perhaps some larger plants would have deadened the sharp noises and created a more lush atmosphere. The food was ordinary. There is no other word to describe it. The buffet didn't even have smoked salmon, capers, crackers, or grapes. The most surprising is that there was no alcohol on the menu. Not even a Bloody Mary. I think if I was staying at the hotel and just wanted a quick breakfast before making my way to the airport, this would meet my requirements. For a nice brunch, then, "No!"

My husband and I made a reservation here for Valentine's Day dinner because we had tickets to attend a concert that evening at LA Live. From the time I first called to make the reservation, to arriving the day of, Augosto blew me away. He oozes professionalism and is very accommodating and kind. You really get the sense that he cares to provide excellent service. We were running late due to heavy traffic, and on V-day of all days, he accommodated us with no problem and put us at ease while we were stressed out in gridlock. He greeted us at the host counter and was even more awesome in person. Our waitress Gabriela and the food were great too, but what really made this a wow experience was Augosto!

Go elsewhere. I find lousy food offensive. DON'T YOU GUYS HAVE TASTE BUDS??? Pistachio pesto patsa. NO flavor, just wimpy green sauce. I send It back; needs more flavor. Comes back with more flavorless green sauce. EPIC FAIL.

*** Delayed review *** Service was very nice and the spot was very nice. A little confusing to locate at first - it is inside the hotel. We basically ate in a little bubble outside with an amazing view. We were even offered blankets since it was a little chilly out. The food was nice but a little dainty and overpriced. We like pasta but we like to be full at the end of our meal. The flavor was decent. P&P visited Savoca 03/19/2021.

Friday night, 7pm, and they're out of burrata. Ok, it happens, so we pivot to salad. When one salad you order is supposed to have dates and figs and there are literally NONE to be found, and the other is supposed to have avocado and there is NONE to be found, you already know you're in trouble. Savoca doesn't even bother mailing it in, it just plain doesn't seem to care. The pasta entree was fine...just fine, nothing I couldn't do at home. I get it, you're a hotel restaurant at LA Live with a captive audience, but come on guys, a little pride in your work, maybe? Luckily we sat outside, but be warned that if you sit inside, it is nothing but noise. Truly. I don't like posting negative reviews, but Savoca (I think the 3rd restaurant I know of occupying the same space) is not worth the money unless and until they step it up.

Located inside JW Marriot LA Live next to Microsoft Theater in downtown LA. Our group went there for a late dinner after an event at the Microsoft Theater nearby. Their menu is primarily Italian. Food and customer service was good.

Hooray for spectacular server Ryan! Super professional and after a long day drive back from the winery helped make this dining experience relaxing and hassle-free. Reservations online and calling difficult to impossible. However once there, no problem. Hostess and Matradee attentive. Dining area conveniently located at JW Marriott hotel lobby. Serves up pseudo Italain restaurant but the service makes up for it! And if you don't mind authenticity and just crave pasta, this place will do. Otherwise selections like Brisket Beef were said to be tasty. No table bread. The restaurant bar area that seats 6 is a go-to every day of your stay because of Alex the bartender... he definity tends and provides the current 411 in LA. A few steps is the Lounge area too which one can happily take the fun over yonder.

This review is for the hotel breakfast. Savoca is located inside the JW LA Live hotel. They have 2 options, one buffet for $32 and an ala carte menu. The food was just okay and the buffet was limited. I'm giving them 2 stars for the service and ambiance.

We were all pleased with our dishes. Definitely different Italian more modern twist. The cavatellj and pistachio Pesto dish were the best. The chicory salad was so crispy Cold and tasty with just the right amount of ingredients. Focaccia bread was my daughter's favorite. We stayed at hotel and didn't want to go out with the amount of people out there. So it was definitely worth the stay. Marc our waiter was knew the menu and was attentive.

Excellent service. They honored my reservation though I had canceled it. My server was amazing. She offered great suggestions. The branzino was so flavorful and the prosciutto pizza was tasty.

Located inside the JW Marriot hotel Had dinner here on Sunday night and it was dead. Service was incredible! I can't recall the gentleman's name but he was slim, tall and older with salt and pepper hair. Anyway, we were a party of 6. I really enjoyed the prosciutto pizza. Friend next to us said he really liked his blanca pizza (no meat) all cheese. It looked and smelled really good. Waiter gave us a small slice of cheesecake on the house that we all shared. I thought that was a nice gesture and yummy !

Had a nice dinner with friends at Savoca restaurant (inside the Marriott Hotel LA Live) before going to the Journey concert across the street from Crypto.com Arena. Menu was somewhat limited so I ordered the Cavatelli pasta with crab, Corn, brown butter & lemon breadcrumbs. Proportion to its size, it was very good & mighty filling. Hubby chose the Pistachio Pesto Campanella pasta, which turned out to be flavorful as well! Others in our group, had the Seared Branzino, Prosciutto pizza and roasted cauliflower side dish. I wouldn't say it's the best but made do for a lovely evening. The restaurant itself was spacious and had a modern interior vibe to it; although it can use some decor upgrade. Lots of windows, high ceiling and conveniently located near my work.

Eggs and bacon, I'm not impressed. For $33.00 it's robbery. Not good quality food. Potatoes tasted like they were prefrozen, out of a bag. My English muffin came out and served under cooked as you can see on right. I had to order another which was done perfectly but I was already half done with my meal. My daughters Avocado toast with egg was great though my wife's 3 egg omelet we requested as a scramble came out with what looked like 1 egg scramble.. Just for the record the service was outstanding!!! I would expect so much better from a JW.

This is a terrible restaurant. Do not come here. I had an 1130 reservation, arrived at 11:32 and they refused to seat me. They said they close at 11:30 for 30 min and could not seat my party until 12. I was very nice but they were not apologetic at all. Crazy policy. Management must be terrible. Feel bad for whomever works there. Do not come here.