Share(310) 657-1182
8741 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90069
34.0916
-118.3817
Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Il Sole
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The tables are intimate, the space is tiny, the volume loud and the diners are a mix of first dates, industry insiders and low-key celebs. With classic minestrone, spaghetti with Tuscany-style meat sauce, and an extensive wine list, the restaurant easily evokes memories of Italian vacations. The rich lenticchie and riso is a house favorite, as is the insalata di carciofi, a delicate mix of baby artichokes, red onions, shaved Parmesan and mixed greens.
12/04/09
Left feeling abused
by Foodie from NYC at Citysearch
The problem with Il Sole is it aspires to be something it is not - a 4 or 5 star place. But that would require atmosphere (this place is kind of a dump), service (erratic at best) and management (people were left waiting, we were surprised by a $61 charge on the check for one of the specials, the restaurant couldn't help us with the valet). In short, this place probably won't be around in the long term, because it doesn't deserve to be. Skip it.
- Pros: Solid food
- Cons: Charged $61 for one of the specials
07/20/09
Even more self-important than their celebrity clientele.
by bevHillsBebo at Citysearch
How's this for a they-couldn't-care-less story?
We arrived early and -- miracle of miracles! -- nabbed a curbside parking place. And hour into our meal, I asked the hostess for change, to top-off the meter, and was told (I kid you not!), "Oh, we don't have coins." As clarification, she added, "We round everything off to the nearest dollar, so we don't have to deal with coins."
(I considered rounding the tip off to the nearest hundred dollars -- but elected to expose their arrogance instead.)
So, is IL SOLE self-absorbed, precious, or just plain irritating? I'l leave that "call" to you.
- Pros: Good, fresh Italian food.
- Cons: Celebrity focused, aloof "service"
04/02/09
Great Pasta
by GlamourJackie at Citysearch
Went here for my anniversary and it was delish. It's right on Sunset and valet parking is right in the front. Waiter was very friendly, read some other reviews that they tend to rush you but that wasn't our case. We aren't celebs and they treated us great. Got a window seat so got to see all the action going on on the strip. Great time.
- Pros: Valey Parking in front, Great food, cozy atmosphere
- Cons: Traffic
The Details on Il Sole
The Extras:
The restaurant rents a private room for parties up to 35, and also offers catering from five to 1000 guests.
The Extras:
The restaurant rents a private room for parties up to 35, and also offers catering from five to 1,000 guests.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List
