Sor Tino Restaurant

Had a fantastic dinner here with my buddy outdoors on the patio one evening. The atmosphere and service were terrific. It was a nicely paced dinner and totally hit the spot for some Italian food. We did several courses and walked away completely satisfied. A wonderful spot to have in the neighborhood here.

Awesome food, great service. If you’re looking for something a bit more casual than the other Italian restaurants on San Vicente. This is a great option that still has great food.

Such a sleeper! We had the gnocchi pesto, tagliatelle artichoke, and clams and it was all delicious! The waiters were really knowledgeable and very friendly. Some of the best pesto I've ever had.

Classic Italian with an owner who is a chef and has operated successful restaurants for decades. Service from professionals who are happy to be there and happy to answer questions. A spacious veranda puts you in the open air, even if it is in the chaotic Brentwood area. Thoughtful parking lot next door.

This place is good, Nice Environment, and really nice employees. The food they serving is almost same taste from a gourmet restaurant from Italy. If I will be asked If I will go back, I will surely go back.

Solid basic italian restaurant. The caprese salad is the best thing on their menu. The mozzarella is fresh and tender, the skin formed but not firm or rubbery, the tomatoes were fresh, ripe and perfect oiled and seasoned. The cheese pizza is nice as well. Thin crust, evenly cooked, it gives you that right "snap". I take off one star because for many of their items the prices are quite high for the volume of food you get....16$ dollars for a simple salad is HIGH. 4$ for delivery is reasonable.

If you want some delicious Italian food this cute restaurant is the place to go to. The service was really good and the food was so yummy.

If you want great Italian food, this is the restaurant to go! Excellent service!

Understated and probably underrated as well. No mind shattering fusion but an overall great dining experience with tremendous consistency in both the food and the service. This is why you go out instead of eating at home.

My father's away for the month and I'm housesitting. We always get pizza from Whole Foods at Thursdays. I did a Uber Eats order for a 5:30pm delivery. This was pushed back to 5:47pm. and then cancelled ``by the restaurant''. No worries, I took a walk to the place, met the owner Roberto and told him what had happened. I guess they must have thought I was the Postmates delivery person as they started to apologize. Anyhow, I took the pizza home. It went well with the wine from North Macedonia I picked up as well. I finished the last quarter of the 14 inch pie this morning. As I didn't dine in, I can't speak to the ambiance.

Yo. This is legit. I'm from NY, I've lived in LA for over ten years - this is the first chicken parm I've had out here that is worthy. You gotta come here. Especially if you're used to good Italian food on the east coast

I've been coming here for a few years now. On and off, sometimes with a year or so in between visits because life happens. I'm familiar with Ago and his recipes as I have worked in his restaurants in the past. The food here is always great. Simple, classic Italian. We drive from Woodland Hills to Brentwood to eat here because we love it so much. The service is usually a hit or miss honestly. The bus boys do more than the actual servers. We usually order the sausage rapini pasta, it is now off menu but they will still make it you ask. Today it was missing something, tasted different and very bland. but I could not put my finger on it. I added salt and more Parmesan cheese but it didn't change much. Today's visit left a sour taste in my mouth. We were never checked on or asked how everything was by our server so I never got a chance to say anything. As a matter of fact we were pretty much completely neglected by our server. We asked for more Parmesan and it never came. He checked on all 3 surrounding tables and decided to skip ours. It seemed like they were all local regulars and we were intentionally ignored, it also wasn't busy enough to give him the benefit of the doubt. I do love all the busboys here, they give the best service, if I could give them the entire tip I would because they deserve it more than anyone. I don't think I will be coming to Sortino as often anymore. Not worth the 20+ mile drive for bad service and bland pasta.

Our party of nine had a fantastic experience on the enchanting patio, adorned with lovely lighting. We kicked off with the delicious bruschetta and an array of refreshing salads, perfect for sharing. Our server was exceptionally friendly and guided us through the menu with expertise. Although the tuna tartare was just okay, I'd suggest opting for another salad instead. The gnocchi pasta was exceptional, and they even whipped up a fantastic penne vodka upon request, despite it not being on the menu. That was very good. The pizza was great too. For dessert, the crème brûlée and chocolate lava cake were absolute delights. However, it's worth noting that their Shirley Temple lacks cherries. a delightful Italian dining experience in the area!

We had the bolognese, sausage pizza, and mussels. The food was amazing and the premium Cabernet was great. Service was impeccable. Easy to get a table on the weekend.

Sor Tino excels in their Service. And their Pizza Appetizers were very good. Parking in the lot on top of the restaurant is $7.00. My Salmon was good, but not best that I have ever had. My friend shared her chicken with me. Again, it was good, not the best that I have ever had. Both of these meals were smaller portions. The 2 meals at the table that looked great were the Chicken Parm and Veal Cutlet on the bone. But as I did not taste, can't offer an opinion-- but those folks did not complain. These were large portions and the folks eating them seemed happy. Atmosphere is fine here. It's expensive to dine here. I was hosted by a great family but on my own this restaurant could not be on my dining list. Then again, at this point most of my meals are prepared to order at home by executive chef David. If you have the budget this is not a bad place to dine.

Stopped in at Sor Tino over the weekend. The pros: easy to get a table, nice, lively atmosphere, and attentive service. Leaving only 3 stars because the food was quite frankly mediocre. We got a salad, pasta, and pizza and thought it was okay. We didn't get any, but the desserts did look good

The patio has a great ambiance. The staff is pleasant and helpful and the food is consistent and "clean". Enjoyed by all.

Seafood ravioli. Wow. Service with Maia was top notch and lots of fun. Great service all around. Five of us had a variety of dishes. Every one a winner.

Risotto was swimming in a pool of oil and the rigatoni lacked in flavor and was also very oily. Not pictured: Burrata and prosciutto appetizer. The Burrata was the best dish we had. Valet parking in the back/cash only. Flat fee of $7.

Fast service, excellent food, clean bathroom and restaurant. We loved the way they replace the silverware after each course. Family friendly yet still sophisticated enough to bring a date. I ate the pasta with wild boar ragu; savory and delicious. My wife ate the pounded chicken with cherry tomatoes and it was very good but waaay to healthy for my liking. The caprese salad was also amazingly fresh and simple.

We have been here a couple times the services were excellent . Some dishes are very good. Others were just average. The pizza has a lot of toppings and was very thin. The homemade noodle was excellent. The Bolognese was excellent. The appetizer calamari with zucchini was also very good. The best one we had ever had.

Best potatoes EVER!! No joke, we've ordered from several local places in the past few years and these guys literally put magic in the roasted potatoes.. they're the yummiest!! We also love their spinach ravioli, half chicken, chicken piccata, and Chicken paillard... oh and the pizza is bomb too!! We've opted to order from this restaurant way more than any other, since food is always consistently so good and fresh tasting! Thanks for being such a solid staple in our neighborhood Sor Tino!

The last time I ate at this restaurant was many many years ago and it was not a good experience so I was weary about coming back. I joined a group of friends for dinner that had selected this restaurant. I was dismayed to find the food remained mediocre with even more expensive prices. There are so many wonderful Italian restaurants in the area, I would highly recommend going elsewhere. We tried a variety of entrees and appetizers that we shared and not one stood out. The service was also so so. It felt like the waiters were doing us a service by taking our order. Go enjoy a delicious meal elsewhere- this is a spot you want to miss!

The pasta was plenty and delicious. I would recommend to try it. I ordered Pesto penne with shrimp and was tasty

Hidden gem in Brentwood! Loved the grilled salmon, so healthy and delicious. Service was exceptional. Outdoor patio spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend this under the radar central spot.

Average Italian place. Took my parents here who are Italian snobs. They ordered the caprese for an appetizer which was alright. For entrees, we got the cacio de pepe, bolognese ragu and angel hair ragu du Vitelli. The bolognese was decent but noodles were kind of overdone. The veal dish was lacking in flavor and the cacio was just mid. Got the ricotta cake for dessert which was very rich. Dessert was best part. Service was not good either, we were there for two hours because it was so slow. But they were kind in answering our questions. The place itself looks authentic but that did not show up in the food.

This is a pleasant little Italian spot. It's great because it's walking distance from my boyfriends and they offer gluten free pasta options. And my gluten free pasta didn't even taste gluten free...it was super tasty! The service was pleasant and everyone was very nice. There are a lot of great Italian spots throughout this area but if you're looking for something simple, last minute and easy I would recommend.

Have eaten here many times and it is always good. Food is consistent and the help is great. Sorry they are so close to the Homeless, which I could get rid of them!!!!! They have no business being there and hurting the restaurant.

Pricey place and tou are eating basically next to homeless tents. Come on! Do not eecommend it

I ordered the pounded chicken with a side of their "Tuscan fries" , I went to pick it up and while there I ordered a "sav blanc" . When I got home I was floored at the size of the dish and the amount of fries .... I loved loved loved their dish so much that I'm going to go have dinner there with my gf tomorrow after work. The reason for the 4 stars is that I asked what looked like the manager for a sav blanc and although it was tasty, it wasn't worth the $18 price tag for one glass. I felt like it was a sly move and he should have mentioned something to me. Maybe it was my fault for not asking.

Great service and good classic food. Wine by the glass could be a better finer selection. But all in all I can see why this place is still around!

I really liked this place, the ambiance/outdoor seating is great, and the server was really nice (I can't remember her name, she's blonde with blue eyes, very nice young lady) I ordered the ravioli (it came in a cream sauce with vegetables ) and my dining companion had spaghetti with meatballs (This dish is not technically on the menu, but the chef was kind enough to accommodate) Delicious food and classy scenery. Would recommend

Sor Tino's is a lovely, alfresco restaurant tucked away in Brentwood, about a block of San Vicente. They offer a solid, traditional menu of Italian cuisine with all the standard menu items. They always have a good array of specials when you come in but overall their menu is fairly stagnant but reliable. Anticipate about $20 for a salad, but a healthy portion. Their ceasar is delicious. It is traditional though so beware I've been here on multiple occasions but most recently, for a large luncheon. I had the grilled shrimp salad which was lovely and tasty but I was disappointed to see brown spots on my avocado. I'm being picky, yes, but my colleague had the same experience on her salad. Overall, this has been my first mediocre experience at this restaurant so we'll certainly be returning. It has a very casual, laid back feel to it. There is a very good wine list and the servers are always attentive and pleasant. They're also quite accommodating and not fussy i the least. I've never needed a reservation but always make one as a backup. The difference between this location and the other Italian restaurants in Brentwood is definitely the covered patio with the thick ivy growing around it. It's a nice size restaurant and very well positioned. Highly recommend them if hosting a party or want to order trays of pasta etc. they're excellent for such occasions.

This is my absolutely favorite restaurant in Brentwood. When in doubt this is where I go. The food is delicious. My favorites are the grilled calamari salad, which is just perfection with arugula, chopped tomatoes and light lemon dressing. Very generous portion. Also the whole grilled branzino with spinach. YUM. Also chocolate molten cake. Out of this world. They're really Italian and so friendly . Lovely outdoor setting with heaters. A real neighborhood gem.

I love this restaurant. The food never disappoints and the staff are refreshingly friendly and accommodating. Everything tastes super fresh and is served quickly. I especially recommend the pappardelle cinghiale--a pasta with a boar ragu. I look forward to going again soon and I'd recommend this place to any friend.

The Artichoke Tagliatelle (Tagliatelle Carciofi) was one of the best pasta I have had in LA. Homemade, fresh and light. The prosciutto Ragu pasta on the specials was good too. The wine list by the glass could be more creative and the house salad was underdressed. I would come back for that pasta though!

I am an Italian food lover and always enjoy finding a new Italian restaurant! Sor Tino is fantastic! We enjoyed a great dinner here last weekend. Service is excellent and friendly. We ate inside and tables were placed well apart. The wine and beer lists are short but impressive and we all enjoyed our selections. For dinner we had the Bietole E Caprino Salad with red and yellow beets, greens, and goat cheese...no walnuts for us! The salad was huge and delicious and I may have eaten the entire plate by myself! We also enjoyed the Tricolore E Parmigiano Salad with radicchio, arugula, endive, and shaved Parmesan. For soup, we loved the Tuscan style Minestrone. Our entrees were yummy as well! The Linguini Vongole (clams) was especially good! We also loved the Palliard de Pollo topped with baby spinach salad and fresh tomatoes. This was, for sure, the best paillard I've had in a long time. The Salmone Grigliato (grilled salmon in a lemon caper sauce) was also outstanding. We can't wait to come back!

Food is always reliable. Service always good. Good for takeout for upscale Italian food. Great wine list.

Great reliable good food with a lovely patio and excellent service. we have been going for years.

Went here for Mother's Day today. I don't usually write reviews but I was so disappointed I had to. The service is good and the only reason I didn't leave a one star review. The food was bland, tasteless, dry, and not warm when it was supposed to be warm. We were a party of six and the only dishes we liked were the soup and pizza. The chicken, fish, pasta, tuna tartare and salads were sub-par. This is basically the type of restaurant Gordon Ramsey would go to, yell at all the chefs and redo the menu. I was disappointed for the second time here and not coming back. Do yourself a favor and go to any of the other Italian restaurants in Brentwood. Hopefully the owners read this as a wakeup call.

Ok- my wife and I are frequenters of this place. Most times, we sit with Alfredo or John. Since COVID hit, they have done an excellent job with keeping distance between parties. Their Veal Tortellini soup is my starter every time, it's great. Also- the Paccheri Bolongese is my go to dinner item. Definitely check them out!

We ordered for delivery on a Friday night with the no-rush option. The low rating is definitely not because of the expected one hour wait time, but instead for how disappointing and mediocre the food was after waiting so long. Ordered the prosciutto pizza and Fettuccine w/ Veal. The pizza crust was so thin, soggy, and rubbery and the flavor was worse than anything from fast food. It was basically a leftover, cheap cheese pizza with extremely salty prosciutto laid on top (pretty inedible). The pasta tasted just okay, but the veal was unexpectedly just ground beef. Regardless, neither were worth the ~$25 price per item.

I got a pasta with tomato sauce and cheese and no joke the best pasta I ever had! The waiters were super nice and made no mistakes. We were sitting outside and I loved how we were surrounded with plants.

First time here. Cozy, I like the lights and outdoor seating that's covered. Pricey but their pizza is decent and you get a good size portion. It would be good for a date night. White table cloth, traditional Italian kind of feeling. They have a good wine list as well. Their entrees are what you would expect at a fine dining Italian restaurant but I like the ambience more:

The best Italian restaurant in town. We had fettuccine w back truffles, arugula w grill squids, burrata w tomato, and tirramisu....all were exceptionally fresh, light, tasty, and good!!

Totally underrated. The pasta is amazing here, especially the Pappardelle with wild boar and the Fettucine with mushroom and veal ragu. Service is friendly, efficient and attentive. The Pizza is not phenomenal in my experience but everything else I've tried has been just fantastic. Great little neighborhood spot that makes you feel like you're (back) in Italy. All of the servers are great - my guys is Gianni! He is funny, kind and above all, a consummate professional! Love this place.

I do not recommend this place to anyone. Definitely not worth the money food is so average and the customer service is so terrible that not only they wouldn't even fix their own mistake they insult our intelligence accusing us of lying . Before I ordered this mix seafood pasta I spesifically asked what seafood mix contains and the server David responded saying it's shrimp clams etc etc he didn't even mention calamari once and since I wanted to get something with shrimp I decided to go for it. Then my food arrives there's NOT ONE shrimp inside. Just calamari and clams. I ask the server politely if seafood mix included shrimp or we misunderstood it, he goes to ask the head chef comes back saying he "swears" there is shrimp inside lmao so in this case I'm either an idiot who doesn't know what shrimp looks / taste like or a I'm a liar? Trust me I digged so deep lol nothing there. I'm there was NOT ONE SHRIMP and these guys have the nerve to say they swear there is? Like really? Do you think your customers are that stupid? Also not only that this freaking guy forgot to return my card after we finished paying !! We noticed half way home and had to go back! Then he lies saying he ran after us lmao we walked 1 mile of straight line to home. Nobody ran after us. Definitely doesn't deserve the tip I gave him. Owned by people who doesn't give a damn about you. Don't spent your money here . Stay away from this place,

I was here for an event on Sunday as a neighboring business in Brentwood. The ambience and restaurant is great, the food is mediocre Salad - overly dressed, pizza - pretty good, pasta - meh, no gluten free options for pasta (I know its Italian but its 2021 come on), desserts were ok . Meal was very hit or miss. why I'm leaving this review though was because of two things. 1) I left my wallet here under my chair as the tables were too small for me to have it anywhere else. I called the restaurant multiple times as I knew it was the last place I had it after tearing apart my house. at first they said they didn't have it but they would check. I called back to give my contact info just in case they did find anything. eventually they did find it. When I went to pick it up I noticed all the cash was gone. I never carry cash but had pulled out some to buy a lottery ticket - about 80 dollars (spent 10 on the ticket) so there was about 70 dollars and some extra ones in the wallet. I am happy I got my wallet back but since the wallet never left the restaurant it means one of the staff took the cash from my wallet. I didn't go back because its not like they were going to give me back the money as there is no way to prove it but its pretty shady and now I have no trust in the staff. 2) I am very visibly queer and was wearing earrings when I was eating. The amount of glares and comments being made from other tables was very uncomfortable for me. I even had a table take a picture of me which I asked them not to. I let the waiters know but they didnt take it seriously and it made me super uncomfortable. I have no problem with who I am but I do have a problem when my privacy and my ability to attend a restaurant without being harassed is not taken seriously. Ultimately both of these issues are with the customer service... be aware.

Enjoyed a delightful lunch at Sor Tino this week with four friends. We shared all the dishes, which were entree sized. For our first course, a garden fresh salad of Grilled Calamari rings, Tomato and Arugula dressed in a light Balsamic Vinaigrette; with the calamari perfectly tender, we were very pleased. Along with that we ordered the Panzanella Salad, featuring a good amount of cut Heirloom Tomatoes that were as thick, juicy and ripe as is possible (and as we all know, difficult to find in L.A.), cubed Italian Bread, Cucumber, Baby Capers, Red Onion and fresh Basil, dressed in a Red Wine-Lemon Vinaigrette. For our entrees, we selected two pastas. Pappardelle Cinghiale (Wild Boar Ragu), with an unctuous, rich, slightly tomatoey sauce including large pieces of the Boar that had been cooked in the sauce, is the equivalent of a rich man's Bolognese. Not to name drop (but I will), I had first been introduced to this dish at the home of the father of Leonardo di Vinci in the town of Vinci, Tuscany, and Sor Tino's version was its equal in every way. We also shared with gusto the pasta dish of sliced Fresh Porcini Mushrooms with large home-made Veal-Ricotta Ravioli in an earthy Veal-Mushroom Ragu - it is rare to have the opportunity to enjoy actual fresh Porcini mushrooms, which are so expensive to import. We topped off our meal with two desserts: Torta della Nonna, which is a type of tart actually, including a shortbread crust topped with (in order) a thin layer of chocolate, a baked custard filling, a top crust and a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts and confectioner's sugar to finish it. Yummy. Accompanying that we ordered with Mascarpone Cheesecake, which was creamy and somewhat "New York" like. Our service was excellent - the waiter and busboy took attentive care of us. Opened in 2004 by owner Agostino Sciandro, Sor Tino is the best of what a neighborhood restaurant should be - familiar, friendly, warm, homey, and elegant and special at the same time. I look forward to my next visit!

Horrible mistake eating here. I told them to make my steak well done which the could not deliver on. Do not waste your time

The best food ever the best service i love this restaurant i will come again and again Thanks for our waiter Cecilia

I found my favorite Italian restaurant. Simple but great taste. Wine selection also simple but good.

Was craving some late night pasta and this was one of the spots within delivery range on Postmates. Tried the Fettucine Ragu di Vitello, which was phenomenal. I'm usually worried with ragu sauces because I worry about how greasy it is. This came with the perfect blend of sauce and mushroom in a timely manner, with a separate tin of fresh bread. It definitely hit the spot. At $26 before fees, it is very much on the higher priced side, so taking a star away for that. Otherwise, no complaints.

Very pleasant ambiance - we sat in their covered outdoor patio. The service was excellent as was the food.

Nothing but high praise for this place. Impeccable service and delicious food. We often come here for a nice lunch. This year, we held our staff holiday party for 18 people here. Everyone was accommodated, food was well cooked and served warm (which is hard to do with such a large group). This place knows what they're doing. Our wait staff was attentive, professional, and fun! Oh, and did I mention the food was delicious? Everyone in our party raved about it afterwards. We have held many parties for our staff over the years and this one was BY FAR the best. Thank you Sor Tino, we cant wait to come back and dine!

"Italian food is all about ingredients and it's not fussy and it's not fancy." Wolfgang Puck Sor Tino's fare is all of that and more, fresh ingredients, simple, well executed, appropriately portioned so as not to overwhelm, to feed not stuff. Enhance your dine from an extensive wine list featuring those from both Italy and California. Select champagne or sparkling, whites, reds by the bottle, half bottle or limited offerings by the glass http://www.sortinorestaurant.com/files/SorTino_wine.pdf. Earlybirds, we zeroed in on Saturday's fish specials. My companion more confident in an at home DIY, but neither one of us cool with preparation residue/the smell that lingers, we ordered the Dover Sole with Spinach and Sea Bass with Asparagus and De Checca. Leisurely, we sipped on chardonnay by the glass, nibbled on a lackluster breadbasket with olive oil and balsamic, but that's just us, as we're not fans of loading up on carbs, soup or salad before the good stuff arrives. Dinner theatre! Tableside Dover Sole deboning was pure art. Jealous my companion can do that. I can't, don't even want to try because that would be cooking fish at home, right? Perfectly prepared, light buttery pesce and al dente (asparagus) veggies, attentive service all before sunset. Espresso was dessert. Sambuca would have been a nice addition but it's just wine here, regardless, we'll be back. Grab a meter or find residential parking if you're lucky. I recommend the small lot behind Sor Tino enter off Barrington. We forgot to validate and paid $1.50, not bad for Brentwood, eh?

This was one of my worst restaurant experiences. We had a coupon, and I was so looking forward to this place with my friends, and it was a huge disappointment. First, there is no excuse for overcharging credit cards. It took me two phone calls to get it straightened out. I understand we had a coupon, and divided the check four ways - but if they needed us to split it out more detailed the waiter should have told us that before he tried to right up the charges. All four people in my party had their charges messed up. Roberto the manager did call the bank and ask them to rush the corrections through, he was helpful when we called him about the problem. Not only did they not communicate with us about the bill splitting on our credit cards - but the minute we told them we had one of their online coupons we got bad attitude. The waiter told us that we had to each order entrees to be able to get the coupon, but then he just walked away and disappeared. It was like he didn't want to talk to us and acted grumpy because we had a coupon. He was giving lots of attention to other tables. But we had to keep flagging him down. Maybe he thought he was going to get a reduced tip because of the coupon and he didn't want to spend that much time on our table. We eat out often and know enough to tip on the full amount before the coupon. But now that we had all these problems, I am sorry that we left a good tip. Also, the menu they gave me was all messed up and stuck together. There was a white piece of paper in there advertising specials, and the waiter grabbed it and just said "oh you don't want that". And then two of the menu pages were stuck together, and he had to pull them apart. I gave it two stars because the food was good, and they have a pretty courtyard area. I had the artichoke pasta, and it was delicious. Good wine selection too. But the bad service and credit card problems just erases all of that. The entire point of offering an online coupon is to win over new customers. But the four people in my party do not plan to ever go back.