Fabs Italian Kitchen
(818) 995-2933
4336 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks,
CA
91403
34.1501
-118.4489
Neighborhoods: Studio City, South Valley
What People Are Saying About Fabs Italian Kitchen
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In Short
This bright, expansive eatery feels like a tourist restaurant, replete with paper "tablecloths" to mop up inevitable splatters. Apron-clad servers cart out a wide variety of simple fare, including starters like chopped salad to pair with piping-hot sourdough rolls, or giant bowls of calamari with marinara. Melted mozzarella is served with the same chunky sauce. Sausage- and pepper-topped pasta comes in a hearty sauce. The house gelato is a trio of bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and sour lime.
User Reviews
prtymkr7
March 16, 2009
We LOVE Fab's and dine here a couple of times a week. It is our date night/had a great day at work/had an awful day at work/too tired to cook dinner/just miss the vibe go-to restaurant in our neighborhood. Owners Chef Roger and son Sebastian are wonderful people and always make people feel at home. Sitting up at the bar, Fab's truly feels like an extension of our living room, yet sometimes we are seated in the dining room to create an ambience that feels special and unique when that is what we are seeking. The food is great, fresh and generously portioned. The restaurant delivers in every aspect - it is absolutely worth a try (it'll become a fave).
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AshleyTurner
March 16, 2009
The new remodel of this landmark restaurant was worth waiting for.This is top of my list for down home Italian cooking at it's best. Every table is a great spot to enjoy some of the best Italian food around. It's a happening restaurant where you can actually hear the person across from you when you have your meal. That's the sign of a good restaurant design and it's warm and inviting. They even have a private VIP room that looks like it would seat a dozen or so.
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kuvasz
January 17, 2009
Prior to the remodel, I had eaten at or had take out from Fabs dozens of times. Possible into the hundreds. My favorite was fussili with broccoli topped with grilled chicken breast. I'd share a chopped salad. Of course the hot sourdough rolls were a HUGE part of the "my favorite comfort food" experience. I picked up their take out menu last week and saw that dish was not on the menu. But I did see they had other dishes with broccoli and hoped I wouldn't have to pull a Jack Nicholson 5 Easy Pieces to get my favorite Fab's dish! Last night I called to make sure they still made it and they do, so I placed a to go order of 2 fussili broccolis, one with grilled chicken breast, chicken parm, and a chopped salad. We went to pick it up and as usual there was no parking. But a new obstacle was there... valets who were coming and going and blocking the driveway to the pick-up window. Seems like they are parking cars in the liquor store lot. When the driveway was clear, I pulled in and sat there while my friend jumped out and picked up the food. I think I got an Italian salute from the gray haired valet. Anyway, food was as good a before but the sourdough rolls have been replaced by what seems like half baked lumps of pizza dough (can you believe this site won't let you type b?lls). Also no butter and no parmesan tossed in the bag. I read the excuse here that they can't get find the rolls anymore. Alessio still has them, perhaps Fab's should check with them for a supplier. I'll continue to get my pasta broccoli to go, it's worth the parking hassle and disappointing rolls.
read full reviewThe Details on Fabs Italian Kitchen
Parking:
Free parking is available in the lot at the back of the restaurant; enter on Dickens Street, one block south of Ventura.
The Extras:
There's a full bar, but diners are welcome to bring their own wine for a $5 corkage fee.
Know Before You Go:
The dining room is currently closed for remodeling so you're only option is to order take-out. It may re-open in March 2007 but call to be sure.
Category:
Italian, Unclassified, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
