Ago Restaurant

(323) 655-6333

8478 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0822 -118.3757

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Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA

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What People Are Saying About Ago Restaurant

The Editor

Andrea Rademan

Citysearch

In Short – This Tinseltown fave still banks on its big-name backers (Robert De Niro and the brothers Weinstein), but it's the food and scene that keeps the tables filled. Like the clientele, it's as elegantly caszh as an Armani suit and like Chef Agostino Sciandri, it's authentic Italian--from the classic fare in the dining room to the paparazzi in the parking lot. Anyone who's ever eaten Italian will recognize the menu, but that's beside the point. Industry honchos can vicariously relive their Italian childhoods by night, even if they've never set foot outside California. Bring on the…

3 Star Rating: Average

07/21/09

Looks good

by Scottmencken

none

  • Pros: Atmosphere
  • Cons: Food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/20/09

Best Spot Ever

by CSMobileUser3

I mean Food Amazing, Service Amazing, Co Owned By De Niro, Wow. Lil Noisy But All Good. Young Hip Fresh Spot For Anybody In 20's and 30's

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/19/09

9 Out Of 10

by CSMobileUser2

To Me This Place Has It All, The Food, OMG, Plus Its Co Owned By De Niro, Have Some Respect People. I Only Knock It By Being A Lil Noisy. But The Food Makes up For It, 9 Out Of 10

The Details on Ago Restaurant

When to Go:

Best bet for celeb-spotting is Thursday night, when A-list celebs like Nicole Kidman and Jack Nicholson can be spotted.

Where to Sit:

The patio is the hot spot for mingling alfresco. There are heaters to keep you warm while you flirt in the night air.

Know Before You Go:

There's no special bar menu, but customers can sit at the small bar (which only seats six) and order off the regular menu.

When to Go:

Best bet for celeb-spotting is Thursday night, when celeb regulars like Chris "Mr. Big" Noth can often be spotted.

Where to Sit:

The patio is the hot spot for mingling alfresco. There are heaters to keep you warm in the night air.

Category:

Restaurants

Notable Chef:

Agostino Sciandri

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