Angeli Caffe
(323) 936-9086
7274 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90046
34.0835
-118.3481
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Melrose
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The Scene
In its early years, this stylish space--with soaring ceilings and lily-white walls--was a place to be seen. A couple decades later, its clientele has spawned offspring--and Angeli is now a family-friendly eatery. The tykes are given pizza dough with which to fashion their own creations, while their parents relish dining somewhere other than Chuck E. Cheese.
The Food
Chef Evan Kleiman explores the ins and outs of the rustic Italian menu, proving that with the best ingredients, even the simplest dishes can inspire a gastronomic high. Spaghetti bathes in an unrepentant butter sauce, heightened with a complex Parmigiano-Reggiano. Panzanella (Tuscan bread salad) is drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and tossed with sweet tomatoes. Familiar dishes please Crayola-toting regulars, including vegetable lasagna layered with tomato-basil sauce, bechamel, ricotta and Parmesan. A dozen thin-crust pizzas--from the popular margherita to more inventive sausage, fontina and sage--round out the menu.
User Reviews
federmane
April 23, 2009
Hadn't been for several years and was really happy to learn the the food was as wonderful as ever! Service was efficient, the quality of the food was excellent, and the bottom line is that Angeli is hard to beat for taste!
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candykirby
March 27, 2009
Just went to Angeli on a Friday night and had a fabulous experience. Delicious, piping hot bread and good pizza. Helpful, friendly servers. Definitely recommend.
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pinays
September 21, 2008
if you want to go to a friendly down home italian place, then this is the place for you. the space is a bit small but it just makes for a good casual dinner. try to grab a table by the windows to see the world pass you by as you eat some good grub. first off, we got some fresh-off-the-oven piping hot bread, which was perfectly soft inside and crunchy crust outside. we also ordered calamari, which was nicely breaded although it did not stand out. i ordered the penne with wild arugula and chicken special. the penne was al dente, the chicken meaty and the whole dish just feels like i am eating it by an italian countryside while watching all the cars whizz by on melrose blvd. i had a taste of my friend's sphagetti with baby tomatoes and zucchini. it was a simple, yet tasty dish. nothing fancy but just using good ingredients with the flavors brought out. alas, we had no room for dessert as i scarfed down the bread, calamari and the penne. the bill came to about $20 ish plus tax and tip without alcohol. a good deal for real good food.
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Save Money:
Every Thursday night is family-style night. For $35 per person (plus tip and alcohol), a family-style dinner is served to anyone who wants to join. Menu can be anything, from Italian to Turkish to Canadian; the chef plans by the week.
Know Before You Go:
Chef-owner Evan Kleiman hosts the popular radio show "Good Food" on KCRW-FM and also leads the L.A. chapter of Slow Food.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Hidden Find, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Notable Wine List
