The Velvet Martini Lounge

I’ve time-traveled before—mostly through questionable life choices and one regrettable mullet phase—but the Velvet Martini Lounge actually did it. One minute you’re climbing the stairs at Vitello’s in Studio City, the next you’re in a 1950s fever dream where the Rat Pack might walk in at any moment and Dean Martin owes YOU money. The magical evening curated by Jonathan Sadowski was pure perfection. From the moment we settled into those impossibly plush velvet seats, I knew this wasn’t just dinner—this was an EXPERIENCE. The live jazz wrapped around us like a silk scarf while we pretended to say things like “darling” unironically. I ordered Doris’ Dance (a Clover Club with a makeover) and the TV Dinner—yes, it comes on an actual metal tray, because they’re committed to the bit and I respect that. The piano bar is LITERALLY built on a working piano, which is the kind of bonkers attention to detail that makes you wonder if they’re okay but also never want to leave. The “windows” showing fake views of nighttime LA? The red velvet curtains you can draw for privacy in the snug booths? I felt like a movie star hiding from paparazzi. The dress code that makes you feel fancy? Absolutely worth digging out those good shoes. Fair warning: you might forget what decade you’re in. I briefly wondered why my iphone didn’t have a rotary dial. This place is what happens when nostalgia, impeccable taste, and someone who really understood the assignment all meet in a beautifully lit room upstairs. Come for the cocktails, stay because you’ve been transported to a better, swankier timeline. 5/5 - Would time travel again.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Our company hosted our holiday party at The Velvet Martini Lounge and it was such SUCCESS thanks in large part to the General Manager, Sabrina! She was incredibly organized, responsive, and attentive throughout the entire planning process! From coordinating logistics to addressing last-minute questions, she handled everything with such care and professionalism. The entire staff genuinely cared about making our event special and working with them was an absolute pleasure. We are grateful for the positive experience and we’d happily host future events here because of the exceptional service. Highly recommend booking VML for private parties and events!

Awesome throwback piano lounge that transports you to another classic time where you can listen to great live music. The vibes are great, an awesome mix of upscale and casual. They did a great job transforming this room. The music was beautiful and a shoutout to our great server Will who made our night. We’ll be back with friends!

Karaoke & open mic every Thursday from 7–10 PM! 🎤 They also host weekly pop artist showcases starting at 7 with amazing featured performers. Such a fun spot for birthdays, nights out, or for any indie artist looking to share their music. Great vibes, great atmosphere!

Quiet intimate space, multiple size areas for different experiences . Interesting decoration, menu quite extensive Ana a good wine list. An accomplished pianist / singer entertained us. Food and service were great.

Velvet Martini Lounge is a real old-school gem. The food was excellent, the drinks were well-executed, and the service was great. The live music made the evening extra special.

Really cool place. The lounge has very intimate vibes. Nice booths, private tables for 2 with curtains, solid wood tables for larger parties. It's very tastefully decorated and lit. It really does feel like a speakeasy, like a cool lounge, not a restaurant. They have these cool faux-windows that make it look like you're overlooking the valley. I thought that was a really nice touch. They had live music/karaoke. Some original musicians, some locals, most singers had their own guitar to play karaoke which was really cool. Emily Brooks played a short acoustic set of originals, which was really cool, and other artists took turns doing originals and covers. It was also open to anyone who wanted to sing karaoke (sans guitar) or use the piano. Not a typical karaoke bar crowd, in a good way. Their cocktails were good. Had a nice wine list but I didn't try any. We had a tequila and mezcal one, both were good and creative. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. The menu is a little expensive for what you get, but I get that you're paying for more than the food, like the experience. I'd probably have spent the same amount at any of the many modern trendy westside Italian restaurant. Tiramisu was really good! And can't forget the service, they were really nice and attentive. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Shout out to them, and all of the staff that are a part of the restaurant. I would love to come back for drinks, listen to music, and even play. A really well-put together place. Totally unassuming from the ground floor/main dining room, until you walk upstairs.

Hi honestly the place was very cute and great for a date. Service was nice but the food was very limited. Horrible choices and nothing looked or tasted amazing. Drinks were great but they need to improve on the food choices and presentation.

Such a mood here, came for drinks and it was lovely! Great date night or girls night spot! The bartender did his thing, the drinks were fun and delicious, the space was moody and classic- candle lit and comfy couches and chairs to relax in!

Second time here at the classy lounge upstairs at Vitello's. It was a Thursday night with live music and an open mic/Karaoke happening. Our server Will was very friendly and brought us our Margaritas quickly. We arrived promptly at 7:00pm before the room filled up. It was nice to see the place hopping! We ordered: Fries A House Salad A Tujunga Pizza and Margs ofc There were a few good singers. *HEADS UP: You have to pay to sing and many of the "Karaoke" performers use this platform for practice. More "performance" level here which was fine for us because we were there to enjoy the ambience...and this place has excellent ambience! One of my favorite places in the Valley! And Adam the bartender is awesome!

ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE Starting with the service. Incredible. The entire staff is so friendly. We came in on a Saturday night just before the jazz started. The owner stopped by our table (I think that's who he was) and offered us a tour of the speakeasy downstairs (so cool!). I ordered a martini (I had to) and the tv dinner. The food was good and such a fun concept. But what you're really coming for is the atmosphere. It's such a vibe, I feel like I'm transported back in time. And the entertainment?? Incredible. No notes. Places like this make me so thankful to live in LA. I'll be bringing all my guests here.

I had a great time, this place has super cool vibes. We went on a Saturday night, went without a reservation and they accommodated us, I was happy because the vibe was jazzy. Got to sit in booth with my part of 4, food was amazing. Drinks were also good. Abby was our favorite person, she was so loving to us, YEs I did said loving. She was super amazing. Go go go check them out. I didn't like the bar downstairs, that's a different review. Speaking of downstairs, this place is a little hidden, that's the address it's in the second floor.

I love the atmosphere here. Cozy and different. We went last night (Tuesday) on a date night to see Tom Arnold. Bought VIP tickets. Only about 15 people showed up, which lent to the overall sad night. The food was inedible (Halibut and Chicken Milanese-- Brussel Sprouts, Crab Cakes). The service was nice-- she tried hard. But between the food, the NOT funny line up of comedians and the very bad drinks, there was no happy night to be had so we left before Tom ever came on. Got there at 6- left at 9.

Bestie selected Vitello's for his birthday dinner this year. His brother and I traditionally take him out to a place of his choice. We'd all heard of Vitello's but hadn't ever eaten here. I'm totally down for a spot where a dude murders his wife out front. I actually kind of like it! Adds a little razzle dazzle! Like a murder mystery dinner, without the mystery. I made a booking for the second floor lounge knowing they have live music and thought that would add to the celebratory aspect. I haven't seen much of the regular restaurant and we have had drinks at their other speak easy style bar some time ago but The Velvet Martini Lounge was really cute. I liked it, and kept asking myself do I really like this, is it too kitschy? Are they trying to hard to make it "jazzy" but I think my answer kept returning to, no. I was diggin' it and the live music. The female singer and guy on piano made an awesome duo! The drinks were fine. I'm typically a bourbon old fashioned or glass of red wine type gal, unless it's a Mexican joint then obviously its margs. The menu looked great, we all decided on something different. My bestie had sausage and peppers which he actually makes at home and is damn good so it surprised me he opted for this entree as it does when he selects something I make at home. I always find it challenging to eat out when I do a ton of cooking, so it really takes a certain je ne sais quoi to impress me much. We all started with salads, his brother and I had their dinner salad and my bestie had some sort of strawberry (my least fav berry) and arugula salad that actually looked pretty outstanding. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce and his brother had the filet. We all cleared our plates so the food certainly wasn't bad in any way but I didn't get the feeling that I needed to rush back any time soon for the menu, if that makes any sense at all... The place really is nice if you feel like grabbing a cocktail, relaxing around adults, listening to music, and grabbing a nice bite to eat. It's not the type of place I'd select for my birthday, more of a - go check them out one random Saturday when you feel like trying something new type deal. I'd definitely recommend a booking, quite honestly I'm not certain you can just pull up on a Saturday evening and snag a table so do make one if you feel like checking them out. We skipped dessert because we had an ice cream cake at home but I would have been interested in knowing what was on the dessert menu. Service was great, we weren't in any rush whatsoever so the pace was fine. I think the live music helps ;) All in all we had a great evening together!

The Velvet Martini Lounge is my latest discovery and definitely one of the very best of 2024. It really doesn't get much cooler or nicer than this. With a vintage, Old Hollywood atmosphere, world-class live music (singer and pianist), and top notch cocktails, this is the place to be for an evening of fun. While our experience here was shorter than I would have liked, it was certainly memorable. To drink, I tried the La Abeja, featuring a simple combination of mezcal, honey, and lemon juice. We also ordered The Velvet Martini out of curiosity. While I loved my drink (La Abeja), opinions were mixed on The Velvet Martini. To eat, we split a pizza, which far exceeded expectations. Overall, this lounge is truly exceptional. I love the decor, ambiance, and everything about this place. Seating was extremely comfortable and relaxing, and I can't speak highly enough of the live music. This is definitely a unique spot that stands out in a city filled with plenty of great nightlife options. I would rank this spot at the top of my list.

When I read that Mariah Carey Carrie was doing a holiday-themed show here, I knew had to jump on the chance. Have seen her perform before but this time she was headlining her own show! So glad I went and here's why... I knew this place was intimate because I've been here when it was Sheila E's (yes, THE Sheila E..!) "E-Spot Lounge" several years ago. Have been waiting for a good chance to make a return visit. The lounge is housed upstairs on the second floor of the building, above Vitello's restaurant. There's not really a sign, so just enter the restaurant and go up the stairs. When we did, we were enthusiastically welcomed by staff ( no stiff, uptight, pretentious vibes here!) and offered either couch or table seating...(we opted for a table). They had mentioned that they were still setting up a bit...we were shown to a table in a prime spot (really any table/couch is prime!)...and given their menu. Menu is extensive and has Italian influences. We chose bruschetta, "in vogue" Caesar salad and "the Sal" pizza. Seriously, everything looked good...from cioppino to pasta to seafood to burgers. We also opted for a special drink called "Taste of Luzon (yes, Manila Luzon...!) featuring SERV vodka. This drink was delicious, with pineapple flavor! The salad and pizza were also very tasty and presented well. Was a bit hungry so I didn't have the chance to take pics of the food. Finally, MCC made her entrance as the show started. She really got us into the holiday spirit. The sound was perfect and sightlines were unobstructed as she perused through the floor amongst the crowd. For the record, MCC performed mostly MC's holiday songs, along with some classic MC songs/hits sprinkled in for good measure! We were constantly checked on by the staff to see if we needed anything else...more drinks, dessert perhaps? Being fully stuffed and had just enjoyed a great show, we rolled outta there into the night... Everything went well here (the way it should) and I highly recommend making a visit here especially if there's a performer you like. Plenty of street parking (like everywhere else in LA, read the signs) or valet available. Overall, a unique and well-established place that earns its five stars from me!

Ambiance is very interesting and mysterious! Restaurant is too cold though upstairs I was freezing all night probably 60 degrees inside so layer up. Service is above average as they don't seem to get a lot of guests so they pay attention to your needs. Food is also pretty good, I enjoyed my lasagna and my partner loved the caprese and ciopino.

Our company hosted our holiday party at The Velvet Martini Lounge and it was such SUCCESS thanks in large part to the General Manager, Sabrina! She was incredibly organized, responsive, and attentive throughout the entire planning process! From coordinating logistics to addressing last-minute questions, she handled everything with such care and professionalism. The entire staff genuinely cared about making our event special and working with them was an absolute pleasure. We are grateful for the positive experience and we'd happily host future events here because of the exceptional service. Highly recommend booking VML for private parties and events!

Again another place resting on its elderly aged regulars. Neighbourhood spot that feels bloated. Menu is old school. Food even more so. Bland? Yea. Need new head chef to really revamp n take to new level. Lots of advertisement for its own restaurant; kinda inception level marketing lol felt like a chain restaurant whilst inside. Been there few times over last year or so. Cool ambiance, live music upstairs cool vibe. Owner was cool and friendly. Seemed like didn't know restaurant business but wanted to be the owner of an old school bar vibe lol feels like would see in episode of resturaunt rescue more so for just a general revamp. Specifically food. Service was great. Drinks are too. Could be SO much better if they address the food issue. They would find themselves much much more busier/lucrative n not just resting in their comfort zone.

The service is outstanding! The workers are friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is great!

For our mother on hospice (we had to send her up to the lounge in their motorized chair), this place was a treat. She fell in love with the singer with his beebop hair style and velvety voice. He sang so many of her favorites. She will quite probably not seen the next Mother's Day, so this was extra special. Everyone was so helpful! The cocktails were exquisite - The Absinth one - death in the Evening - is memorable, so is the New York, new York! bourbon cherry bomb, and the cheese plate was an ample and high-quality snack for us all. The beauty of this speak-easy lounge transported us to a bygone era of luxe and relaxation. Thank you!! We will be back!

This place is legit and super vibey. The room transports you back into a timeless era and it's dripping with charm. The music was great, and a shoutout to our server Will who struck the perfect balance of friendly and professional. We'll be coming back with friends!

10/10 recommend! We went for the Monday movie night and it was such an amazing experience! Can't wait to visit again for all the other events. :)

I love it here. I like to come on Monday nights when I have time. They do movie nights and it's incredible. I love the ambiance and the food is amazing. Service is great too, very consistent and kind. I'll always look forward to coming here

Friday night ... early birthday dinner. they play live music on the weekends (at 7) rather than a Frank Sinatra station on the weekdays so I decided to try it out. Ordered the calamari which came with rings a few shrimp and a few squid legs, lightly battered. It was good. Ordered my joes pizza ( sub the prosciutto for pancetta and add mushroom). It didn't come out with the globs or circles of melted ricotta (one of my favorite parts) I let the food runner know ( an older polite gentleman) he took the food back and informed us the Kitchen did put the ricotta it just had melted and they were busy .. so a new one came out with uncooked ricotta and no mushrooms ( which I specified to the food runner we added). Another older gentlemen walking around in a suit asking everyone how they were doing and introducing himself came up to us and I explained they got the second pizza wrong again. He was nice and acknowledge it and walked away as well as I mentioned to the waitress and she did the same thing. Bill comes by and they try charging us for the mushrooms and the waitress said she wasn't aware the second pizza didn't come with mushrooms. I mentioned to her I had mentioned this already when she asked about it. Overall not the best experience. Still left 20% and still will be back. Only two servers for the lounge on a Friday night. Will be sticking to week days and the radio, less busy and the food comes out right.

Loved our night out with friends here. The food was absolutely delicious. We started off with an order of tater tots with our opening drinks and they were absolutely perfect. And the tv dinner was both hilarious and delicious at the same time. After dinner we moved to the couches to enjoy the live performance and sip the night away. All of the staff were so nice. The room was a pleasant dim lighting and combined with the amazing music make it a perfect date night spot! I will caution that there are plenty of stairs throughout the restaurant. I believe there is an elevator to take you to the lounge itself, but there are smaller sets of stairs to elevate some of the seating, so if you have trouble, it would help to let the lounge know in advance so they can reserve one of the tables on the lowest level for you!

Such a cool spot! I can't believe I haven't been here before. When I drove up, I was confused as to where it was because I only saw Vitello's from the street. We made a reservation online prior to our arrival, and when we were sat around 7:30 it wasn't too busy surprisingly. We were sat on a sofa with a coffee table in front of it that had a decent view of the stage. Not ideal for eating dinner, but we got drinks and an app and it worked perfectly. The cocktails are DELICIOUS! I was so impressed. And they were STRONG. We enjoyed the Black Rose and the New York New York Sour. I don't usually like sours, but it was so tasty! We ordered the burrata toast to snack on as well. I was blown away! It was melt in your mouth good. Highly recommend. Our waiter, Christian was also lovely. Loved the overall ambiance of the venue and the live music was great. I really appreciated it wasn't extremely loud, and I was sitting pretty close to it. You could still easily carry on a conversation while enjoying the music. I even saw a couple get up and dance! I think this would be a great spot for date night or a birthday celebration. Parking can be tricky in this area, but you can find a spot in the neighborhood most likely. Valet was easy and pretty cheap (I think $8?) from what I remember.

First time visiting the lounge, and it was my birthday. Our waiter Will was amazing from beginning to end of the night. We were almost the last ones to leave. He made the experience so much better and had a great vibe. Made us feel so welcomed and comfortable. Would love to come back when he is working.

Everything was top notch ; the jazz musician, the atmosphere, the vibe, the food and of course the service. In a scale of 1-10 it was an 11++

My husband and I were excited to come here for dinner. There was going to be live entertainment and we were ready for a fantastic night! Unfortunately, the other patrons were not there for the entertainment and they were in between us and the stage. It was hard to hear the singer (who was great). We confirmed with the restaurant's manager (I think he was the manager) that they do not turn up the speaker because the entertainment is meant to be background music. If the music is not the reason to go to The Velvet Martini Lounge, then the food must be. Sadly, it was not. 4/5 - "Prime Rib": Thankfully, we ordered this and not just the appetizers. Good char and a nice steak. However, it is a ribeye steak... not prime rib. We prefer ribeye, but that can be a huge disappointment for anyone expecting prime rib. 3/5 - Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie: Pretty good, but I don't think that it's worth $39 3/5 - Doris' Dance: Citrus vodka, raspberry syrup, Combier and lemon juice. It was tart, but okay. 3/5 - Shrimp Cocktail: Jumbo prqwns with house-made cocktail sauce. The sauce was weak (you could barely taste the horseradish). My husband thought it was ketchup... 3/5 - The Black Rose: Jameson Black Barrel, rose simple and orange bitters. This is their Old Fashioned. 3/5 - Garlic Mashed Potatoes: It was fine. 1/5 - Swedish Meatballs: Terrible. Didn't even taste like meat. To add insult to injury, this dish was $20, so it was $4 per nasty meatball (of which we ate 2) 1/5 - Cheesy Arancini: Panko fried risotto balls with mushroom, Grana Padano and mozzarella. This was a jumble of problems - undercooked rice, hard on the outside... Once again, we only at 2 and paid $18 for this. 1/5 - Brown Butter Banana Cake: Banana spice cake, walnuts and brown butter frosting. Wow. Total BS. Dense cake. The only bananas are the 3 dehydrated banana chips on top! I'm not even exaggerating. They are not fresh bananans. It tastes like and old pre-packaged snack cake that they frosted and they had to use banana chips becasue fresh ones have to be sliced and served immediately. This way, it can sit forever in the refrigerator (which is what it tastes like). On top of all of this, they charged 3.5% for KITCHEN APPRECIATION. Oof. Are you kidding me? The food was overpriced and terrible. I definitely didn't appreciate the kitchen! The food came out to 2.4 stars. The atmosphere and vibe is great, but you can't hear the entertainment, so I am not going to bump it up to 3 stars. Nope, won't go back.

We had a great time celebrating my wife's birthday. The food was great. The waiters were excellent. The piano player was great.

Such a great evening! We arrived to the restaurant at 5:30 and we the first in the space. It was such a cool vintage feel with Frank Sinatra playing in the background. At 6:30 the live piano music started and boy did it increase the ambiance. The Piano Player was so kind and talented, singing and playing the classics. She even took a request which made my best friends night. Our waitress was so kind and when I didn't like a drink she fixed it for me without any fuss. We ordered a variety of meals and everything was delish, a fan fave was the TV Dinner! Our group raved about it. We would definitely be back. If you haven't gone, try this little Gem in Studio City!

I went for my Birthday and loved it! Great atmosphere the live music and I enjoyed the food as well. Planning to go back soon

Really enjoyed my time at Velvet Martini Lounge. Great atmosphere, good music, and the drinks were on point. Staff was friendly and made sure we were taken care of all night. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for a chill night out.

Loved my experience at The Velvet Martini. The food and drinks were delicious. Our server was amazing and took great care of my friends and me. I loved the live music and all the decor was very cute. The restrooms were clean. I would return.

Usually don't do reviews but this place was so so cute! Ambience is perfect so Old Hollywood. I recommend the Espresso Martini, amazing!!

Enjoyed the melody while I have a delicious dinner, perfect place for a first date. 100% recommend

Amazing ambience and superb menu. Fabulous entertainment too! It has the feeling of 'old Hollywood'. Recently went there for music several times!

Great upscale cocktail and food. Great live entertainment. Waitress was young and somewhat attentive and didn't check in enough. Very cool old-school nightclub ambiance. You'll probably have a great evening here.

No matter what floor of the building you eat and drink at, you're going to enjoy some really delicious flavors. But when it comes to the martini lounge on the top floor, I don't know many spots in LA that do it better. The ambiance is so cozy, classy, and vintage, and the service is always professional and friendly. The live music is always romantic and mellow, just perfect for enjoying while also being able to hear your dinner mates in conversation unlike other places with live music. They hosted a group of us for a going away party before my husband and I left LA, and it was probably one of my best memories I've had in years.

Alyssa and Toni with an i took excellent good care of our cocktail needs during a hunger writer's strike. Our eyes gleamed with blue cheese stuffed olive madness and piano styling of Sammy Davis. I adore this haunted magic! This secret speak easy won't be easy to get into for long.... Yes they do have cocktail onions here, nothing but class baby! The food is top quality with crispy fries, beet salads with Ikea on crack meatballs and TV dinners that are retro fierce honeeeeeeey! The martinis set your soul free and fill your heart with warm joy as tears gently dance down your cheek to cheek. The live music is getting better as the word is getting out now.....the vintage comfort is dark and stormy like your grandpa's easy chair, just the way ai like it. Private booths available for cozy dates with strangers. Tujunga Village you just got jazzier!

A Broadway to LA venue in a redesigned upstairs classy lounge within very popular Tujunga Village right in Studio City, CA. The food is savory, drinks are delightful and the performances strictly top shelf! We will back to hear Lisa Donahey on 3/19/25 7:30pm but dinner first at 6pm. Cocktails around the piano for the afterglow! Finally, a real night on the town at iconic Vitello's. The owners stopped by our table to check in on our experience.

This place is a yes yes yes all around! Everyone was so sweet and welcoming from the second my husband and I walked in. My husband miss booked and we were suppose to be at the Vitellos Resturant not at the lounge upstairs but it ended up being the best mistake. The women upfront let us know that we could order food at the lounge and just in general put me at ease as I was a little annoyed with my husband lol. As we walked upstairs to the lounge the whole vibe was so cool. I felt like I was in a movie. I Ordered the drink "Doris dance". It was delicious and had pink sparkles in it which is perfection! The "blackjack burger" had so much flavor as well as the "white pizza" was amazing! Highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

Im going to star with the food. We did the tv dinner and it taste exactly like that....a tv dinner. It wasn't bad but this place is more for the ambiance drinks and maybe a couple of appetizers. The bacon Brussel sprouts were delicious. Service was a 10! Brian with the bow tie! Fantastic customer service. This place is great for drinks and soft live music in the background. I really likes that they have a round table with the piano where you can sit eat and drink.

Hiding up the stairs in Vitello's, you'll find good but pricey cocktails and bites, average service, but the draw here is the terrific, cozy lounge atmosphere with retro decor and nightly, light entertainment. Also upstairs, check out Dino's Den, a very small, cool bar area just outside the lounge.

The vibe is amazing; classy, old-school Hollywood. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I was worried the volume of the music would be too loud in this space, but when the piano started, it was perfect. The menu was a little small for my liking, but the Cacio E Pepe was really good. The arancini tasted a little stale, and the Gin Basil Smash cocktail wasn't very good or well-balanced. We'd come back to check out the music and give the burger a try. But overall great renovations done by Vitello's, they did a great job of revamping the upstairs.

My wife and I had a great date night here. The ambiance was fantastic. Upstairs has a jazzy vibe with a cohesive, eclectic style. We had the Gorgonzola salad with bread and truffle butter, lasagna and mushroom pasta. All the dishes were delicious. Definitely a place to recommend.

WE LOVED IT! Even on a Thursday night the place picked up and the piano crooner set the mood. Really great food, plus the drinks are all creative and super sophisticated. Lorenzo was our server and had us entertained and well taken care of. Cozy and awesome vibe. Note: you can also go have drinks at the speakeasy which is still downstairs in the back, or the regular Vitello's downstairs dining room and patio. There are three distinct venues in this one Studio City landmark now, and they keep reinventing themselves. I was sad that the dinner show format upstairs is no more, but honestly was pleasantly surprised by how good a time we had in the new lounge. Highly recommend.

Great experience! Service staff is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. The whole experience is like hanging out with friends. Cocktails are on point and food is tasty. But the fact that they have a speakeasy, lounge and the Martini Lounge with live music, booths with curtains for privacy, need I say more.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. We had the best server ever, Belky. She was so sweet and attentive. Everything was delicious and the live music was fantastic. I'll definitely be back.

Ford was excellent, especially the drinks. Music was great. We will be back soon with more friends.

Great bar lounge and vibe . Bartender poured out from the heart. It's definitely worth the time to hang out with friends and family. We will be back soon..

Love the ambiance, cocktails, waitresses and incredibly talented performers. What a wonderful secret Gem!!! I feel like the martini lounge is wayy better than the Rendition room, which honestly seems a little too pretentious.

I had a wonderful time here, the owner is so nice and the music and food were great. Only issue is our waitress was pretty inattentive and needlessly mean. We were kind of neglected the whole time and she had a weird attitude. No one else we interacted with did, they all were great. We didn't get a receipt from her and now Opentable is trying to charge us a no show fee because we don't have a receipt to show. She acted like it was going to be really exhausting to go get us a receipt so we were like "oh, that's okay, no worries." In retrospect now I have no idea how we were charged. She also didn't show us any sort of itemized receipt, she just declared how much we owed her. We never saw the actual bill, which isn't how it should work. I wanted to come back here but worried we're going to get the passive aggressive waitress again. :/ literally everyone else was awesome, I don't get it.

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Studio City. Our friends recently threw us a surprise going away party. The owner and staff were very accommodating with setting a side a portion of the lounge for our group of 12. Everything from the ambiance to the live music to the food is 10/10. You will not be disappointed with this place.

What an unexpected surprise and pleasure the Velvet Martini Lounge was. My son and his girlfriend ate at Vitello's for pizza, and they scoped out the other "hidden" gems in side Vitello's and convinced me to visit. We went! The Velvet Martini Lounge is a semi-private secluded quaint charming lounge, upstairs from the main restaurant. Dark wood and low lights with perfect inviting decor, was exactly what I look for in a Martini Lounge. Think in the style of Musso and Frank in Hollywood, but this lounge is quieter and not hectic. Now for the food: Cocktails were great and creative. My test of any restaurant is the Cioppino. WOW! This was the best Cioppino I've had since my Honeymoon stop in Fisherman's Wharf in SF. Big huge pieces of very fresh fish, lovely fresh mussels and clams, and of course octopus. NOW...my next visit to Vitello's will be to their Speakeasy...the hidden secret bar/lounge. Hopefully the owner lets me enter, as it is quite private and special.

Omg amazing every time! Christian is the best! And so is all the staff! So fun and lovely! Delicious food, amazing folks, beautiful atmosphere....what more can you ask for??! Definitely will be back over and over again