| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The ambience is nice and you can also see stars here. ”
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Good food - mean waiters, cramped and crowded atmosphere. ”
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Great atmosphere. ”
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Loved the atmosphere, Loved the cuisine, Loved the service. ”
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My wife, my friend and I really liked the decor and lighting of the place and were excited to try the food. ”
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My husband and I had a wonderful romantic dinner at the Hotel Bel Air instead. ”
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Hint:if you want great Italian and similar ambiance, but classic, attentive service seek out Ago (West Hollywood), Osteria Latini (Brentwood) or Piccolo Paradiso (Bev Hills)-much better food without the 'tude! ”
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This Santa Monica's cozy little place serves the most simple and delicious food you can imagine. ”
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And although the atmosphere and society are charming enough, we concluded that the evening was strange at best, and next time, we will try elsewhere for date night. ”
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The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the best date place in LA. ”
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The grand total before tip, including the wine, was $200 - as expected I think for that kind of upscale place, fantastic food, romantic setting, and the nicest Italian waiter and busboys. ”
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The place comes off as a beautiful romantic restaurant but is louder than Laker game. ”
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It is a small, intimate, romantic feel (in can get a little noisy when really crowded), with fun, friendly and attentive wait staff -- when reading the specials you can feel the food melting in your mouth. ”
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| dessert |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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The dessert was also amazing. ”
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The dessert topped off the perfect evening. ”
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We were very well dressed, and by the time our meal was finished we had ordered two bottles of wine, four full entrees and two desserts. ”
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Panna cotta is my new favourite dessert! ”
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had 2 glasses of wine, an appetizer, a pasta for my entree and tiramisu for dessert and left the restaurant not full. ”
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We had a wondeful waiter, great food, and a great dessert the waiter reccomended. ”
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We enjoyed our meals and dessert with coffee. ”
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The ravioli float off your plate, the portabella mushroom appetizer is scrumptious, the deserts were unbelieveable (try the sampler plate). ”
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The food: very bland salads, good main courses, average dessert. ”
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| drinks |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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We enjoyed our meals and dessert with coffee. ”
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that there are good wines for half that (at a restaurant), your pretensions are getting ”
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The grand total before tip, including the wine, was $200 - as expected I think for that kind of upscale place, fantastic food, romantic setting, and the nicest Italian waiter and busboys. ”
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The wine menu is extensive, expensive, and not worth the price. ”
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Wine list is extensive , if more geared to the $80-$100 range, for more modest selections try the California wines or ask for a nice wine BTG. ”
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We were very well dressed, and by the time our meal was finished we had ordered two bottles of wine, four full entrees and two desserts. ”
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Great wine list though, and the waiter was very knowledgeable so he helped me make a great choice for a bottle under $50. ”
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had 2 glasses of wine, an appetizer, a pasta for my entree and tiramisu for dessert and left the restaurant not full. ”
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Finally, after an awful dining experience, while we were drinking coffee, the waiter asked us to leave as there were other people waiting for our table. ”
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We were there probably two hours and had a bottle of water, bottle of wine ($65), two starters, two 'specials' entrees, and a great tiramisu. ”
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Excellent wine list, excellent service. ”
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He recommended a fabulous wine and was patient even when we asked him to repeat the 21 specials of the day. ”
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She seemed shocked when we politely told her we just sat down and wanted a moment to look at the menu, order some wine and then hear the specials. ”
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We had to ask for bread partway through our meal, brought without oil or butter, our main dishes were brought before we had finished our appetizers, we had nearly finished our entrees before we could flag someone to order our second drink, and we were tre ”
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| food quality |
83.52999687194824% positive |
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Yes, the food IS that good. ”
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Trust me I lived in Italy for over a year and know good Italian food----this place is way too overpriced for what you get and the wait staff REALLY upsells everyrthing in slick and dishonest way. ”
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The fettuccine bolognese is delicious - one of the best I've had in Los Angeles. ”
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had the worst service ever in my life, the waiter was not good at all, the food was just ok and the manager is just an italian soab! ”
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loved it, listen to the waiters and learn about their fantastic Italian cuisine. ”
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am a usual customer, love the food, love the canldes blah blah blah. ”
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highly recommend the burrata and proscuitto to start and the spinach ravioli for your meal. ”
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had 2 glasses of wine, an appetizer, a pasta for my entree and tiramisu for dessert and left the restaurant not full. ”
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Candlelit, great energy,(think SOHO or SF), and authentic delicious cuisine. ”
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The food was excellent, and the service very attentive. ”
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My wife, my friend and I really liked the decor and lighting of the place and were excited to try the food. ”
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Everything from food to service is great. ”
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We had to repeat this request to 3 different people until someone finally brought us some cold bread-by this time we'd had the food for 15 min. ”
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Our server was wonderful, great personality, a passion for food and a wonderful Italian accent that added to his charm. ”
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The food is beyond excellent - everything is unbelievable. ”
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They are bringing their Italian traditions with them and sharing their wonderful food with us, they know how to serve it and they certainly know the proper way in which to eat it. ”
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expect delicious food, warm attentive service, and excellent value at all restaurants. ”
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The food was mediocre at best, it was overpriced for what you get. ”
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Seafood salad tastes fresh , crisp and makes you think you are on the med., also the best Venison in LA. ”
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Good food - mean waiters, cramped and crowded atmosphere. ”
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The Good-The food was very good, exceptional in some cases. ”
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The starters were above average, the pasta was an interesting creation but overpriced at $30. ”
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The food is good ”
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The food is hugely overpriced, service is rushed and tables are uncomfortable. ”
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We told our waiter to suggest four dishes, he did. ”
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My favorite dish is the crab salad in a shell. ”
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The only people I have been with are huge food critics and this place makes these other restaurants look mediocre. ”
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I've never had such great food and I've eaten in many "high end" restaurants. ”
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The food is amazing and the Wine list unbeatable. ”
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If you appreciate good food then you will know that these are people who know their food! ”
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The warm seafood salad was fine and light. ”
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The arrabiata sauce was about the best I've ever had! ”
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The food was good. ”
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would recommend this restaurant because the food is authentic. ”
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Hint:if you want great Italian and similar ambiance, but classic, attentive service seek out Ago (West Hollywood), Osteria Latini (Brentwood) or Piccolo Paradiso (Bev Hills)-much better food without the 'tude! ”
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None of us had been to this restaurant but I heard the food was amazing. ”
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This Santa Monica's cozy little place serves the most simple and delicious food you can imagine. ”
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The food here is Amazing! ”
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Rude #1, next we went to order a starter and were told we needed to order our entire meal at the same time, rude #2. ”
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don't mind spending more money for a good meal. ”
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The grand total before tip, including the wine, was $200 - as expected I think for that kind of upscale place, fantastic food, romantic setting, and the nicest Italian waiter and busboys. ”
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The food was average and overpriced and the service was excruciatingly slow. ”
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The food is good. ”
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The food is good - I have to give this place props for that. ”
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But what made the experience so horrible was the fact that throughout our meal the waiter and buss boy continuously rushed us and finally asked us to leave so they could give the table to someone else. ”
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Loved the atmosphere, Loved the cuisine, Loved the service. ”
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And the homemade pastas change all the time and are outstanding - delicate sauces with layered flavors and interesting meats, like quail and rabbit. ”
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The service is absolutely terrible- they brought us the wrong entrees- and we were rushed through our meal and the waiter was trying to get us out of the restaurant as fast as possible to seat another party. ”
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The food is great, but a little overpriced. ”
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5) We must have made a huge mistake when we asked for more fresh warm bread. ”
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Their food is absolutely, plate-lickingly, divine. ”
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Great Italian food with real Italian waiters. ”
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Don't love their food like Via Veneto but we really enjoyed our night there instead. ”
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am all for paying for a good meal. ”
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Fine, if the food was good. ”
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I'd like to start on a positive note, the food was perfect! ”
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The penne arrabiata (spicy pasta) is the best I've had in LA as well. ”
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the food was good, the waiters were nice but the owner was a pain. ”
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The portebello mushroom appetizer were very tasty and had nice flavor. ”
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The food is great! ”
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ordered the pumpkin ravioli with sage butter sauce (one of my favorite dishes) and was of course wowed, but then I tried my friend? ”
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The food here is good but the portion is small. ”
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Every bite is delicious. ”
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The ravioli float off your plate, the portabella mushroom appetizer is scrumptious, the deserts were unbelieveable (try the sampler plate). ”
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Great food, small portion! ”
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On top of this, the food was not that good (I lived in Italy for many years and know good Italian cooking). ”
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The food: very bland salads, good main courses, average dessert. ”
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This place has some of the best authentic Italian food I've ever eaten, especially in Santa Monica. ”
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Maybe their food is good, I wouldn't know and will never know. ”
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We were rushed to order our food, and when the food arrived, they got the order wrong and tried to pretend it was our fault. ”
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good food, bad owner ”
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All in all, my date and I had a nice evening and an indulgent meal. ”
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The steak was terrible, a huge t-bone slathered in olive oil and rosemary, ordered medim rare, served medium, dry, no flavor. ”
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the pasta was still good without the cheese, but still, he wanted cheese! ”
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Stay away from the Gorgonzola sauce - it tastes like dirty socks (and I normally love gorgonzola). ”
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The food is absolutely, hands down, amazing and I have to recommend people check it out because I haven't had a meal this great in LA. ”
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Listen for the specials, which consistently repeat favorite dishes. ”
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We had a wondeful waiter, great food, and a great dessert the waiter reccomended. ”
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Via Veneto was one of the best meal and experience I have ever had. ”
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Great food and service ”
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The place its very small and noisy, food below average, service not attentive, overpriced. ”
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We were very well dressed, and by the time our meal was finished we had ordered two bottles of wine, four full entrees and two desserts. ”
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It is a small, intimate, romantic feel (in can get a little noisy when really crowded), with fun, friendly and attentive wait staff -- when reading the specials you can feel the food melting in your mouth. ”
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We had to ask for bread partway through our meal, brought without oil or butter, our main dishes were brought before we had finished our appetizers, we had nearly finished our entrees before we could flag someone to order our second drink, and we were tre ”
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Best food anywhere, cool, hip vibe, friendly wait staff and I even got to meet the "rock star" owner on one of my visits. ”
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| menu variety |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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The wine menu is extensive, expensive, and not worth the price. ”
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After listening to the waiter list what seemed like an eternity of specials, I decided to order off the menu to which he replied, "Why get something you can get at any Italian restaurant in the city? ”
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She seemed shocked when we politely told her we just sat down and wanted a moment to look at the menu, order some wine and then hear the specials. ”
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Wine list is extensive , if more geared to the $80-$100 range, for more modest selections try the California wines or ask for a nice wine BTG. ”
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| overall |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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It is a great place to go with someone special or your family. ”
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My new favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. ”
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"VIA VENETO" Ristorante, is with no doubt the best Italian restaurant we've visited in the States. ”
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The food is good - I have to give this place props for that. ”
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This is my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. ”
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Some of these bad reviews makes me wonder as it certainly doesn't reflect my many experiences at this great restaurant. ”
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The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the best date place in LA. ”
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(We are on a search for the best Italian restaurant in the city.) ”
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not what i would say makes a great restaurant. ”
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Trust me I lived in Italy for over a year and know good Italian food----this place is way too overpriced for what you get and the wait staff REALLY upsells everyrthing in slick and dishonest way. ”
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Via Veneto is one of LA's best in regard to how a restaurant should run. ”
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| service |
73.08000087738037% positive |
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Amazing people-watching too--we've seen Spielberg, Eddie Van Allen, Freddie Prince Jr and his wife Sarah Michelle Gellar, Harrison Ford and so many others. ”
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loved it, listen to the waiters and learn about their fantastic Italian cuisine. ”
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Everything from food to service is great. ”
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It's unfortunate that there are so many bad reviews concerning the service and the manager, however our server ( the only female server) was fantastic and since we were with a regular, the manager paid (nice) attention to our table but I can believe what ”
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had the worst service ever in my life, the waiter was not good at all, the food was just ok and the manager is just an italian soab! ”
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We had trouble understanding the nice Italian waiter and had to guess what we were ordering on the specials. ”
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After listening to the waiter list what seemed like an eternity of specials, I decided to order off the menu to which he replied, "Why get something you can get at any Italian restaurant in the city? ”
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Loved the atmosphere, Loved the cuisine, Loved the service. ”
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The service is absolutely terrible- they brought us the wrong entrees- and we were rushed through our meal and the waiter was trying to get us out of the restaurant as fast as possible to seat another party. ”
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Then we realized, as some of the staff members sat down to enjoy their own meals, we were holding them up, so we hurried up and got out to finish up our evening. ”
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Great Italian food with real Italian waiters. ”
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The waiter was not attentive at all. ”
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Excellent wine list, excellent service. ”
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Hint:if you want great Italian and similar ambiance, but classic, attentive service seek out Ago (West Hollywood), Osteria Latini (Brentwood) or Piccolo Paradiso (Bev Hills)-much better food without the 'tude! ”
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went on a Monday night the restaurant was empty other than two other tables, so I thought we would get decent service, but i was mistaken. ”
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We had to ask for bread partway through our meal, brought without oil or butter, our main dishes were brought before we had finished our appetizers, we had nearly finished our entrees before we could flag someone to order our second drink, and we were tre ”
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It is a small, intimate, romantic feel (in can get a little noisy when really crowded), with fun, friendly and attentive wait staff -- when reading the specials you can feel the food melting in your mouth. ”
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I'd never come across such rude staff in a restaurant before, and I had never had such an experience anywhere else. ”
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Wait staff is very knowledgeable. ”
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The food is hugely overpriced, service is rushed and tables are uncomfortable. ”
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Rude #1, next we went to order a starter and were told we needed to order our entire meal at the same time, rude #2. ”
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the food was good, the waiters were nice but the owner was a pain. ”
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The wait staff was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. ”
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The staff (including owner/host) have a terrible 'tude. ”
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The only people I have been with are huge food critics and this place makes these other restaurants look mediocre. ”
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But what made the experience so horrible was the fact that throughout our meal the waiter and buss boy continuously rushed us and finally asked us to leave so they could give the table to someone else. ”
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If you appreciate good food then you will know that these are people who know their food! ”
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We told our waiter to suggest four dishes, he did. ”
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Every single waiter we've had at Via Veneto has been excellent. ”
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Our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable. ”
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the staff has a smart, sharp sense of humor and they play off the mood of your table. ”
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expect delicious food, warm attentive service, and excellent value at all restaurants. ”
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The service wasn't as bad as many of the reviews I've seen here but I can see how it can be that way. ”
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The place its very small and noisy, food below average, service not attentive, overpriced. ”
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The service was fairly attentive, but not welcoming. ”
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The grand total before tip, including the wine, was $200 - as expected I think for that kind of upscale place, fantastic food, romantic setting, and the nicest Italian waiter and busboys. ”
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Don't know what to say but maybe if enough people get on them for their bad host attitude it might change. ”
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Finally, after an awful dining experience, while we were drinking coffee, the waiter asked us to leave as there were other people waiting for our table. ”
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The restaurant is very very small and cramped and there is a constant parade of yelling pushy people brushing against you and your table. ”
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The food is absolutely, hands down, amazing and I have to recommend people check it out because I haven't had a meal this great in LA. ”
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Best food anywhere, cool, hip vibe, friendly wait staff and I even got to meet the "rock star" owner on one of my visits. ”
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Great wine list though, and the waiter was very knowledgeable so he helped me make a great choice for a bottle under $50. ”
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Now, normally i wouldn't make a big deal over $9, but the fact that our waiter had been so shady when trying to order the bottle, i decided to bring it up. ”
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The food was average and overpriced and the service was excruciatingly slow. ”
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We had to repeat this request to 3 different people until someone finally brought us some cold bread-by this time we'd had the food for 15 min. ”
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We had a wondeful waiter, great food, and a great dessert the waiter reccomended. ”
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Good food - mean waiters, cramped and crowded atmosphere. ”
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Great food and service ”
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The food was excellent, and the service very attentive. ”
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The service the day I went was perfect. ”
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Our server was wonderful, great personality, a passion for food and a wonderful Italian accent that added to his charm. ”
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Trust me I lived in Italy for over a year and know good Italian food----this place is way too overpriced for what you get and the wait staff REALLY upsells everyrthing in slick and dishonest way. ”
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| value |
44.43999767303467% positive |
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The food is hugely overpriced, service is rushed and tables are uncomfortable. ”
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The wine menu is extensive, expensive, and not worth the price. ”
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don't mind spending more money for a good meal. ”
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The place its very small and noisy, food below average, service not attentive, overpriced. ”
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5) We must have made a huge mistake when we asked for more fresh warm bread. ”
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The food is great, but a little overpriced. ”
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The starters were above average, the pasta was an interesting creation but overpriced at $30. ”
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expect delicious food, warm attentive service, and excellent value at all restaurants. ”
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Trust me I lived in Italy for over a year and know good Italian food----this place is way too overpriced for what you get and the wait staff REALLY upsells everyrthing in slick and dishonest way. ”
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The food was average and overpriced and the service was excruciatingly slow. ”
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The steak was terrible, a huge t-bone slathered in olive oil and rosemary, ordered medim rare, served medium, dry, no flavor. ”
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also think that this place - as trendy as it is might be a little overpriced. ”
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The food was mediocre at best, it was overpriced for what you get. ”
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The only people I have been with are huge food critics and this place makes these other restaurants look mediocre. ”
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This restaurant is emblematic of the mediocre, overpriced LA restaurant that would never last elsewhere. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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Service was slow. ”
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The food was average and overpriced and the service was excruciatingly slow. ”
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