"The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere, is well-managed, and the staff members are exceptionally friendly."
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 c...
This restaurant has some of the rudest and most disrespectful staff in Los Angeles, and if you've been to LA, you know how high that bar is. Upon entering, there's no waiting area, and the staff dismisses you while you awkwardly stand in the middle of the restaurant waiting for assistance. This is the third consecutive time I've come here with a reservation, and they've taken over ten minutes to locate it each time. You couldn't feel less welcomed. Additionally, the staff is nearly impossible to find during your meal, forcing you to flag them down for any kind of service. They also have a no-wine policy (even for corkage fees), and when I inquired about this, I was told that it’s a private e...
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 w...
The food at this restaurant is truly memorable, especially the mushroom risotto, which was absolutely delightful. The service was also solid with no issues. However, I gave it 3 stars mainly because of the excessive 18% service fee that was added to the bill. When we asked the server if this fee replaced the gratuity, she mentioned that the staff is well-compensated and that additional tips are welcome, which didn’t really clarify anything for me. I really dislike this trend of automatically adding a service charge and then expecting a tip on top of it. It also felt a bit sneaky that the 18% fee was calculated on the tax amount, something I only realized after I got home and did the math. Th...
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One of my favorite restaurants in LA! It feels tucked away even though it's on Hyperion; their lush patio really transports you away from the bustle of the city. The service is always warm and no one has any pretension about them. Also, the food is superb including the bread accompaniments. The pasta is delicious and quite affordable compared to other restaurants. I haven't been disappointed by any of the dishes I've tried. Very happy Speranza weathered through the pandemic, can't wait to dine in person again.
I usually don’t write reviews, but now that Speranza is back after the pandemic, I feel I must share my thoughts. This is truly one of my favorite restaurants in LA. The food is fresh and made from high-quality ingredients, and the atmosphere is light and inviting. It's the perfect spot for a romantic dinner while still being relaxed enough for a group outing or visitors from out of town. The staff is always wonderful. I’m so glad it’s finally open again!
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!
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.
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Charming little place with friendly staff and a lovely ambiance. The black squid ink clam pasta is excellent!
The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere, is well-managed, and the staff members are exceptionally friendly.
Braised Veal Shank On Saffron Tomatoes & Basil Risotto
Chele Di Granchio Reale Alla Griglia
Carpaccio Rucola Con Pesce Di Spada
Torta Di Granchio Con Finocchio
Torta Di Granchio Con Finochio
Braised Artichoke With Garlic
Carpaccio De Pesce Di Spada
Linguine Con Nero Di Seppia
Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce
Carpaccio Di Barbabietola
