Speranza

This place is absolutely divine. If you dine here, make sure you get the lobster risotto. It will melt you melt. The scallops, the lamb and majority of the pasta dishes are nice too. Overall, the food is a 9/10 with a decent wine selection.

The food was kind of disappointing. The atmosphere was a very messy garden feel with half dead plants in containers. The quality of the food and the ambiance was not great. The lobster in the risotto was rubbery and tough, and pasta was over-cooked. The bruscetta pomodoro was the best thing we ordered. Be Aware: They automatically add an 18% "service charge" to your bill, but don't inform you. We usually always tip 20% but decided to just let it be the 18% they already tacked on and taxed, too.

Lovely neighborhood Italian restaurant! The bread and dips are delicious, although small portions 🥲 Love the Linguini & Clams! Haven’t had a bad dish here yet.

Cool patio and ambiance, especially at night. The pastas were good but I wouldn’t seek them out. I found the staff to be very accommodating and everyone seemed to serve our table which made things very efficient.

My favorite place in East Los Angeles and the only restaurant that reminds me of Italy. Food is amazing, all of it. Service is great, everyone is caring and kind. I love the pergola and luscious plants, it has a Rome/Trastevere vibe hard to find anywhere in Los Angeles

This place has to have the rudest and most disrespectful staff in LA. And if you've ever been to LA you know how high the bar of disrespect is. You enter with no waiting area and the staff brushes you off as you stand awkwardly in the middle of the restaurant waiting for help. This is the 3rd time IN A ROW I have arrived here WITH a reservation and they've taken over 10 minutes to find it. The most opposite of a welcoming feeling you could get. On top of this the staff is imposible to track down during your dining experience making you have to wave them down to get any service. They also don't allow you to bring in wine (even for a corkage fee) and when I asked the reason, I was told "irregardless this is a private establishment and it's for your safety". TLDR is unpleasant staff, overpriced food, and trash ambience. Food is just okay and there are too many good restaurants in LA to waste your time here

This was so great and delisious. Got a tip from a friend to come here since it was the best Italian restaurant he ever visited.

Their dips for the bread and end of meal dessert are incredible. Also, their clam pasta..largest clams ive ever seen. Blankets are a nice touch.

Went on valentines day so service was probably slower than usual but the food was good! Pretty average in my opinion but certainly good. - caprese was typical - boyfriend liked his lasagna but the serving was a bit small for him - i got the gluten free pasta with shrimp and asparagus. The asparagus honestly tasted like frozen/bagged asparagus which was a bummer but it was still good! very cute ambience. parking can be tough but we parked at gelsons and it was fine!

This place was unattractive- I am not sure what was off with it but I wouldn't wana go back here. The service was weirdly unfriendly, though you could tell that she had a fake smile. The sitting was tight, appetizer portions small, and overall I wasn't a big fan of anything I tried. We observed that they prioritized the delivery app orders, to the actual customer orders who were dining in like us. Some of our food came cold or lukewarm. I tried the prosciutto with melon , the artichoke and the bruschetta. I only like the bruschetta but I can make it myself too . The pastas were ok, I had the squid ink pasta with squid inside. It was so inky, my whole mouth and teeth were turned to black lol I enjoyed it but if you are considering to stay appropriate looking , don't order that . I also tried a bit of the lobster risotto ( I'm a big fan of both lobster and Risotto , but didn't like this dish - was bland and flavorless) Tried mushroom risotto - this was very tasty And the shrimp and asparagus pasta was tasty too . I didn't like the chocolate mouse or the tiramisu. Overall , nothing I would go back for . Parking is street , and the restaurant is hidden from outside without any signage

Very mixed experience. First, the good: nice ambiance (all/the majority of their seating is covered and outdoors), the tables for larger parties are spacious and well appointed (blankets and plentiful heaters). The food was pleasant enough - the squid ink risotto had the right texture and flavor, although the clams were a bit of a challenge to deal with (no bowl for the shells, no extra napkins for the black-ink-stained hands, etc.). Which brings me to the "bad" part of the night: the service. First of all, at this price point, while you might think it's charming/rustic to leave a bucket full of cutlery/paper napkins on the tables for self-service, you (the restaurant) should make an effort to make certain it's replenished appropriately, and that silverware is replaced as needed between courses. There was no effort to reset the table between the appetizers and the entrees, or to bus it. We had stacks of dishes piled up at various points, and our server could have cared less about that. She was not rude, but she was maybe something even worse - indifferent. When the much-vaunted 18-percent-that's-not-a-gratuity-padded check came to the table, our group was confused about whether we were expected to tip on top of it, but since we couldn't locate our server to inquire, we weren't encouraged to pile another 20 percent on top of +$450 of additional charges (yes, the food is overpriced for what it is, as the photos demonstrate - the portion sizes, other than on the pasta dishes, leave a lot to be desired; but hey, that's L.A. for you). Last but not least: we tried to inquire before dinner whether we were allowed to bring a bottle for a corkage fee, but we couldn't get through to a live person on the phone. When we showed up for our reservation and asked at that time, the host barked at us "NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE!" Okay, we were just asking, sir. No need to be harsh about it. Many restaurants do allow corkage - this one does not. It would be great if they would put that info on their website, ahem.

Intimate location but pasta was disappointing. Did enjoy the complimentary bread which was fresh and warm. The lasagna was very small and bland. So was the pesto with potatoes. I felt the linguine with clams was what I can only describe as watered down. Service was attentive but I would skip the food.

I love the fresh warm baguette style bread with the Olive Tapinade & marinara dipping sauce. I ordered the Shrimp & Asparagus Fettuccine in pink cream sauce...once the flavor hit my tongue it took me back to Italy with the perfection of the Al Dente Fettuccine and the sauce was perfectly seasoned! It reminds me when I was in Capri with the creamy pink sauce and homemade pastas I had a cute little restaurant. This definitely takes me back to the Amalfi Coast when I lived there for 5 months! Love the pasta here! The ambiance is outdoorsy relax setting in Los Feliz and the service is really quick & efficient. My compliments to the chef! Love how perfectly balanced the flavor is with the pasta! It reminds me of mama's Italian home cooking in the Amalfi Coast!

Great food but will not be returning after I paid the bill and then realized I'd left a 20% tip when they'd already added an 18% service fee without telling me.

Food is always excellent. Went for dine in and we've also done delivery on the apps. Parking can be difficult. But it's a cute very small restaurant. Staff is always nice. Great date night. Almost didn't want to write this review because I love it as our secret spot, but they deserve all the accolades as it is truly excellent.

The food, ambiance, and service here are amazing. Such a gorgeous setting for a date night or slightly more upscale dinner. The pasta I ordered was the squid ink and it was divine. Messy but worth it. The appetizers including salads were a little on the smaller side and weren't anything to write home about. Finished the meal with tiramisu that was very enjoyable. Would definitely return!

This place has to have the rudest and most disrespectful staff in LA. And if you've ever been to LA you know how high the bar of disrespect is. You enter with no waiting area and the staff brushes you off as you stand awkwardly in the middle of the restaurant waiting for help. This is the 3rd time IN A ROW I have arrived here WITH a reservation and they've taken over 10 minutes to find it. The most opposite of a welcoming feeling you could get. On top of this the staff is imposible to track down during your dining experience making you have to wave them down to get any service. They also don't allow you to bring in wine (even for a corkage fee) and when I asked the reason, I was told "irregardless this is a private establishment and it's for your safety". TLDR is unpleasant staff, overpriced food, and trash ambience. Food is just okay and there are too many good restaurants in LA to waste your time here

I was really looking forward to this ", but I was left a little disappointed Ambiance - Not bad, we were outside however it was incredibly warm in Jan due to all the heaters. Food- I ordered the seared ahi tuna on arugula and the tuna was dry and bland and after eating half of it I just abandoned it. It really wasn't worth the calories. Others in my group had the pasta and they also didn't enjoy it. Service- we were a group of six and they forgot to put the order in for one of the people in my group. We had already waited an hour and twenty minutes for our food. They placed his order again and his food didn't arrive for another fourth minutes. Honestly, what was meant to be a pleasant outing with our friends turned out to be just a very hangry situation. The servers were not particularly apologetic about it and there was nothing leaving us feeling like this outing was worth it.

The food is really memorable. Mushroom risotto was dreamy. And service was solid, no issues at all. 3 stars is for the ridiculous 18% service fee that got tacked on. We asked our server if this is in place of gratuity and she explained that they are paid well and you can add on if you'd like. Didn't really answer my question. I really really dislike this new trend of adding a Service Charge and then expecting another tip on top of that. Also shady was that the 18% fee was charged on tax, which I didn't realize til I got home and did the calculation. This has pretty much ruined Speranza for me. Used to be a special night out, but I can't see going back.

Let's start by saying if you don't know it's there, you'll miss it right in front of your face. when you get there you'll know what I'm talking about. Great for a romantic dinner or meeting up with friends, this place is it. This cute little restaurant serves some great Italian dishes. The pasta is cooked to perfection. When you sit down they serve up some delicious bread with two different tomato based spreads. Who doesn't love bread when you're looking at a menu and choosing a nice glass of wine (or two) to have with dinner. The lamb chops are always my favorite but I have indulged in the rigatoni a time or two. My friend had the lasagna which she loved. And another had the linguine with clams. The tiramisu was delightful and a nice touch to a beautiful dinner. They offer vegan and gluten free options too. The service is spot on. Every member of the staff steps up and helps out. It's rare to see that these days when at most restaurants when you ask someone walking by for something they tell you they'll get your server. I've been here quite a few times over the years and they have always been consistent. I met up with some friends there last night and it was their first time, they loved everything about it. Street parking is tough over there but they do have parking for $5 at the 76 gas station.

A 20% service fee that also was added on the tax (which is illegal) is what utter rudeness we were affronted with at the end of an otherwise pleasant meal. The server really was lovely and i felt bad they had to deal with this awkward exchange. All menus must state this service fee beforehand and again doing this on top of tax is illegal. I am sad because the food and service were amazing but this shady practice means not only will i never return i will tell my friends not to either. Farfalla, michelangelos and la pergoletta are all far superior options if your in the mood for italian in the area.

Great Italian restaurant (no pizza). The pasta dishes are well prepared and tasty. And the simple fares, such as tomatoes and burrata, are made with quality products. The restaurant is mostly outdoor and the ambiance is warm and cozy.

My husband loves getting delivery from them. I support them and love that they are a local spot. I Love the bread and toppings. In my opinion there's too much pepper in their pasta dishes and I've tried many of them. I'd lighten up on pepper...Just a suggestion.

So many bizarre rules about what we could and couldn't do or eat. We went to celebrate a friend's bday and the whole experience put a sour taste in our mouths. Everything could have been overlooked if the food and service were great, but they were not. Will not be returning nor recommending the place.

Odd eatery at an odd location. Not very vegetarian friendly. Delicious free bread and kind servers. The food was just ok. Nothing really stood out. Not sure if I'd come back anytime soon.

Food = a win! Service = better than the last time I was here. BUT 18% SERVICE FEE?!? 18% automatically built it?! Really?? (we were a small party) Speranza, you just killed a beautiful, relaxing, local night out in the neighborhood with your smarmy greed. It just feels ... TAWDRY and CHEAP. (same reasons I don't date certain folks anymore) Okay. Let's pretend this 18% is a built-in tip. (which it IS. which is STILL wrong) I did ask the server/waitstaff for clarification when the bill came. (PS There was ZERO mention of this 18% automatic add-on listed on the menu or pre-ordering.) Got some nebulous/bullsh*t explanation how it wasn't really a "tip" but how it's some non-defined add-on that is shared with their FULL staff. Wait. I thought "wages" was part of a legit business model, no? Don't menu prices factor in? I then I actually get down to the nitty gritty of signing the bill. HUH?? I'm supposed to tip, on TOP of this "non-tip tip" PLUS on top of the tax?? (I'm looking at those handy recommended calculations for 15% /20%/25% tips on the bottom of the bill) This all seems shady-shady. I opt to leave not what you "suggest" on your sales slip because I'm not a sucker. I do leave SOMETHING because I feel like maybe we are ALL getting screwed: my friend, me, and your staff. And frankly, I don't want to be brought down to your level. I did enjoy the night. Until this dodgy move on your part. Please, Speranza owners and management: this is on YOU. We want to love you. Really we do. But PLEASE. Do NOT play us.

We love this place. Solid pasta dishes at great prices. Friendly staff. Fabulous value for your money. Plus, if you don't know where it is, you might pass it by, which makes it all the more hip. Highly recommended. . .

Overpriced and nothing special. Misleading menu. We ordered the caprese at nearly $20 and it came with four slices of tomato... they didnt even give us a whole tomato... Ordered bass on the menu that specifally said it was a whole fish... we barely got a half a fish when the dish came out. Nearly a $300 dollar dinner. Great ambience and friendly staff but we wont coming back.

Everything I wanted to order was not possible. ABSOLUTELY NO MODIFICATIONS. No Protein is allowed to added to Pesto Pasta. No sides of pesto are allowed to be given out to customers.

Update after four years: walked in with girlfriend and they were very flustered by this since we didn't have a reservation. It made sense since they did fill up while we dined, but still the staff gave us such a weird vibe when seating us both. Not one waiter or host made us feel welcome... The food was great even though my lasagna size portion was a joke. Felt like an appetizer, but charged as an entree. I say it was good, but nothing to write home about. The last bit of concern was their surprise service charge. They just tack on 20% to the bill. We asked about it and they could not give us a clear answer, but its not counted as the tip. Aren't your patrons already paying the service charge that is stated on the menu? Maybe just raise your prices? Pay your wait staff more? This charge left a very bad impression and will probably never go back.

Good food, romantic busy ambience. I usually get the FETTUCCINE MARE E TERRA which is delicious! It can be pricey for the portion sizes and is not worth doing take out, in my opinion. I justify the price and portion for the enjoyable ambiance. Makes a nice date night spot.

Great ambiance and always great service! Our go to resto for friends and out of towners. Love for lamb chop and cheese plate.

We ordered take out from here tonight, it was delivered by UberEats. It was tasty, we gobbled up our meal super fast. Ordered: 1) linguine alle vongole - good, chewy noodles, and decent amount of clams 2) tiramisu - so good, wish the size was bigger! 3) bucatini all'Amatriciana - flavorful yum We liked our food and perfect for a night of indoor dining at our hotel due to covid.

While the food was pretty good, and the service was pleasant, I will not be returning because of the SURPRISE 18% 'SERVICE FEE' that was added to my bill. At least be upfront about your need to account for inflation; for example, by increasing the prices on your menu, at least I'll know what I'm actually paying for, rather than being surprised at the end. When asked about the service fee, my server politely explained that it was to cover the fair wages of the staff and that it's not gratuity -that's an additional fee, should I choose to tip....which, I'm not going to not tip. This left an unfortunate bad taste in my mouth, despite the fact that, as mentioned, the food was actually pretty good. Soooo, if you're ok with surprise fees, keep in mind that if you dine here, you'll pay ALMOST 40% EXTRA with this service fee plus tip.

If you like to be treated like total garbage by a demeaning staff, then this is the place for you. Let's not even talk about the mandatory 18% surcharge, THAT IS NOT THE GRATUITY. That alone is some serious bullshit. Let's just focus on the complete contempt this place has for its customers. We had a party of 8 last night and we waited TWO HOURS for our meal. Other parties that came in after us, were served before us. Why? Not sure except for the rampant contempt that the servers and front of house people have for some tables. Is it because some of the people at our table were minorities? Is it because some of the people at our table were young? Is it because this restaurant doesn't give a crap about anything except selling way overpriced pasta and then hitting you with an additional 18% charge? I don't know. There are a ton of places in this city with great food and hospitality. This place has nothing but contempt for its customers, and is as much over hype as it is blatant rudeness. I will never go here again and if you're smart, you won't either.

Starting with the good stuff. The pasta we had (wife had the clam pasta, and I had the shrimp with cream sauce). were FRICKIN' FANTASTIC! The place is cute and fun and has a relaxed casual atmosphere that we really liked. Now the not so good. The hostess tried to hide her annoyance when we asked (without a reservation) to move to a better table. She moved us, but I could tell she was stressed trying to figure out her next round of tables. I get it. It's annoying but, really...? Who wants to be stuck at a 2 top right in the way of everything. Her annoyance though, was palpable. Second, The service was slow. Not out of negligence. The waiter we had was just slammed. So each round of things we needed just took a long time to get someone's attention. We could of eaten 20 minutes faster, had I not had to wave him down to order desert, and to get our check. While signing the check the hostess came over and was about to let us know they needed the table soon. I cut her off and said "I'm signing the check now, but I need a pen." She nodded and walked away. It took a while to get the pen, too. Like I said, we could have easily been out of there much sooner, but the service was slow. (the food got to us very quick though after ordering, FYI) Lastly.....UGGG. This "service charge" thing. I don't know if it's fair to complain about a single restaurant when others are doing it. But for us it was the first time we have ever been charged it. I did not see any posting that it will be added at the end of the meal. I was confused and asked the waiter what it all meant and if it was his tip? He said it wasn't but an added charge to cover the increases in food costs and for better salaries for employees. I'm all for that. But I was definitely not expecting an extra charge. I'm so confused why they don't just add a little more to each dish, so we know what we are paying at the end. We ordered 2 pastas $20 each (FANTASTIC) one beer $8 (VERY GOOD BEER ON TAP) one desert $12 (SMALL but KINDA PERFECT) Total $60. But the bill we got was $77.53 So "service charge" was an extra $10 and $7 tax Plus a $14 tip from us. TOTAL $91.53 Overall it was a lovely meal, but me and wife spent the drive home talking about how great the food was and how lame the extra charge was.

I really like the food and ambiance here and the service is good, too. I'm leaving a mediocre review because I agree with complaints about the service fee. They don't do anything to explain it and it irks me that we don't even know whether this goes back to the staff. I thought it was a minimum gratuity and then I felt like something was weird with the staff as they picked up the check as I was leaving and looked more into it. At least do a better job explaining it but I agree that you should just include in your prices and pay people a living wage if you're going to go this route. Basically I'm expected to pick up a surprise 20% fee that isn't explained to me AND do the traditional 20% gratuity? No thanks...

Horribleeee service, we've been here a few times and it's never been this bad. There were a ton of employees working today and it was busy but they did not come by us at all. We were the table right infront of the door to the kitchen so it's not like they couldnt see us. They forgot one of our friends food and half of the food that came was cold. Honestly pretty terrible, wouldn't have left a tip but gratuity is already calculated in the bill, which is bs... wouldn't go back.

I ordered a take-out dinner for a friend recovering from surgery. It was terrific. Delicious, on-time, hot and aromatic. The staff was very helpful too. The meal was just what the doctor ordered to lift her spirits.

The food is great, the service is not. The worst part is, they brought us the check and it was 200.00. We looked and they added so many deserts and drinks that we did not have. When they came back to collect payment, we said this is not our bill. The server said "yes it is " we said we did not have champagne and desert. He came back with the correct bill. We paid then they added a 14% service charge. Speranza must mean shady:(( wont be back.

Best Italian food ever. I haven't eaten there since I always Uber eats it. But they package correctly, they give a complimentary cookie, and their dipping sauce for the bread is amazing. I get the lasagna and rigatoni pasta and it hasn't disappointed yet. I would say too Italian food in la.

Great food and ambiance. Service is a little slow but overall worth the wait ! Lasagna and the creamy seafood pasta are great!

Speranza was great! The atmosphere of the restaurant is unique. It feels as though you're sitting in someone's backyard with friends and enjoying a nice dinner. You're also separated from the other tables enough to have some privacy. The staff were beyond helpful and very pleasant. As for the food, it's simple and delicious! Would definitely recommend!

Food is ok but somewhat greasy. Comically small portion for a $17 veggie lasagna, which seems to be nothing but eggplant, noodles and mozzarella. Can't find any tomato sauce or other veggies in it besides a few pieces of spinach. Lasagna is supposed to contain sauce and ricotta!!! For a place with such high reviews I expected much better. You can get legit lasagna for a lot less. The portion I got is basically child-sized. Disappointed.

Wow wow wow! I have been caught out several times by Italian restaurants on DoorDash with nice pictures but when the food turns up it's just amateur hour...not with Speranza. We were watching Sopranos so I had a craving for Italian food and ordered plenty: Rigatoni alla Bolognese (Pasta) Bruschetta all'Aglio (Antipasti) Linguine alle Vongole (Pasta) Patate (Contorni) Chocolate Mousse (Dolce) The rigatoni alla Bolognese was outstanding I can see why it's a house speciality rich Bolognese sauce beautifully flavored with perfect bread accompanying. I was so impressed with the chefs at Speranza I can tell they are knowledgeable and talented even the packaging in brown boxes rather than plastic I really like that touch. Super happy I will sleep well tonight after my Italian feast

Extremely mediocre food, was hoping for so much better. Had the mixed greens salad which was just leaves from a bag and some dressing from a vat: tartare which was ok but covered unnecessarily in arugula and cheese; pesto which lacked any brightness of the basil, kinda dull tasting; and the amatrichiana which was too heavy on the chile and didn't seem to actually be pork cheek. We didn't bother getting desert bc we couldn't wait to leave. There are good tables and bad tables here - we had the worst one in front of the kitchen and couldn't even hear each other talk the whole time.

A nice experience. The wine was delicious, the atmosphere charming, the staff was nice and inviting. I ordered the lamb chops. I'm a sucker for lamb if I see it on the menu and it was great. Everyone else's pasta dishes looked good too. I like the lights on the outdoor patio. Next time I'm in LA I would go back!

I used to love this place so much, but due to rapidly declining service, a growth in the pretentious attitude of all the staff, and mediocre food that used to be great, I won't be back. What happened Speranza?! Upon my last three visits there, I was treated with such an uppity vibe from the host to the wait staff. The most recent encounter I had there was pretty much shameful. I had made a reservation over a week in advance for a special event, my boyfriend meeting my Dad for the first time. We arrived, were asked to wait 20 minutes, then were seated at a two top table for all 3 of us to sit at. I asked the host to move us since we wouldn't fit comfortably, his response "that's all we have now, though you can wait more if you like." He said this as plenty of other 4 tops were available. We tried to the selection of cheeses that looked so basic, and were not memorable. We asked the waitress about wine, she said "I'm newish, not the best person to ask." Mmmkay... The food was mediocre at best. My boyfriend got the squid ink pasta, which was terrible and after two bites he didn't want to eat anymore. We had also ordered the Lobster Risotto was under salted and quite soggy. The dessert was described as "cookies n' cream" but when it arrived it looked like a store bought cookie served with a scoop of cool whip. All in all it's such a shame since this was a go to spot of mine and I'm a 5 minute walk from here but bad service and a rude attitude don't have a place in the dining community, bye Speranza!

Excellent neighborhood Italian. Gorgeous patio, every dish is great! Every time We have either dined in or took our meal to go, the service and quality was fantastic! Highly recommend a reservation on weekends especially.

I downloaded Yelp just to leave this review: we went here for a birthday dinner (a group of 8) and ordered a reasonable amount of food for 8 people. It took them not one but TWO HOURS to serve us. Meanwhile the other group of 8 who'd arrived after us was served and left before our food had even arrived. Not to mention minutes after we got our food they were already coming over trying to get plates from us and get us to leave. So, if you go here and you're hungry don't expect to eat anytime soon.

One of my favorite restaurants in LA! Sexy yet casual ambiance, great homemade pastas at very reasonable pricing. I'm afraid to review and share this gem with friends, but can't recommend this place enough!

I would give them zero stars if possible. I ordered them from Door Dash to deliver to my post as a security guard. . My order cost $48.34. Whoever the "genius" manager is overseeing to go orders they decided to send out my order with no utensils. When I called to complain about it as I was furious....he said they do this all the time Their manager is not only immensely stupid but unapologetically insensitive. Why anyone would send take out order without utensils is beyond me. I had to drive off my post 5 min away to get a plastic knife and fork. On top of that by the time I ate my $48.34 meal it was gummy and cold. This place is trash

Classic silverlake spot. Great food; very simple and straight-forward Italian dishes with high quality ingredients and a California feel. It's like a clean, home-cooked meal.... but better than most people could ever make at home. I love how the owners have their kids waiting tables from time to time, but all the staff (mostly very young people in front of house spots!) are wonderful.

If you come to this restaurant be willing to wait more than an hour for your food. It's ridiculous to have to pay 18% service fee when they make you wait so long. We didn't order plates that take 30 minutes to cook because we didn't want to wait and anyways we had to wait. The food it's not worth the wait and the price. I don't recommend Speranza.

Very disappointing. Ordered the meat sauce lasagna and it's by far the smallest lasagna ever and zero flavor. The amatriani was very bland as well and with very little sauce and NO meat. Horrible experience

When they weren't open for sit down during the pandemic I was very sad. I'd get it to go all the time but it wasn't the same. Well, they're finally open for business and it still rules. To me, Speranza never disappoints. I personally think it's my favorite Italian in Los Angeles. Honestly shocked how few reviews there are in comparison to other places. Side perk of Speranza : they have amazing bread and tapenade and they give it very frequently - let's be real it's all about the bread at these places and how often you get it. You get your bread, you get your clams linguine, and then sop up all that left over juice when you're done - can't go wrong.. make sure you get there before 9/9:30 because their kitchen closes at 10 and you won't get a table. Speranza all the way

You cannot see the front of the restaurant from the street. So be careful about that. Once inside, I saw my other 7 companions for dinner. The place was darkly lit. The space heaters were amazing. I did not think the service as slow as other reviews. I think this place would be a good date restaurant, if you know my meaning. I ordered the Branzino and a side of spinach. Both we're very tasty. The spinach was buttery. But I left hungry.

Truly devastated and sad. 18% SERVICE FEE?? ive been loyal since 2013. I got engaged here! my wifes fav restaurant. but looks like the owner decided to screw the customers with a BS 18% service fee. Just raise the prices! We are happy to pay for good food. But i will never extra for BS hidden fees. get it together before u lose more regulars!