Share(818) 881-8600
17934 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
CA
91316
34.1639
-118.5232
Neighborhoods: South Valley, Encino
What People Are Saying About Cafe Carolina
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Citysearch
Italian organic cuisine spotlights vegetarian and vegan items. Pastas, salads and house specialty tiramisu dessert.
10/08/09
The best Italian anywhere
by csolyn at Citysearch
My family owned an Italian cafe so I don't spend money on Italian food. When you know how to make everything from scratch, and grew up eating the stuff 7 days a week for years it tends to be something you don't seek out.
BUT, I had a friend tell me she loved Cafe Carolina's gnocchi. Well...making gnocchi is hard and time consuming. So I was like, let's go! I am sure glad I did because this food is unlike ANY Italian I've ever experienced. It had hints of Southern France and notes of Spain. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is home made including all the pasta, the bread, the desserts...well you get the idea.
Specials change weekly and I have a few that I check the website for so I don't miss out. Entrees tend to run no more than $18, and a corking fee is only $3. The place is small so be sure to call ahead.
- Pros: Fine food, excellent prices, friendly enviornment
- Cons: Make a reservation the place is small!
08/27/09
Amazing food
by MED at Citysearch
I love this place. Every time we take friends and family, they love it! My dad has been to the best restaurants that money can buy any he said his dish was the best he has ever had.
I always order the same thing because it is so good. I order the house salad (very tasty), Thomas pasta (incredible chicken meatballs), Buttera pasta (to take home and enjoy later), my own red wine ($3 corking charge?!?), and Tiramasu for desert (the best in the Valley).
You have to try it!
- Pros: The food. The service. The price.
- Cons: It is not closer to my house.
11/18/08
Simply the Best Italian
by DivineNTD at Citysearch
This is not your normal Italian food that's easy enough to just cook yourself at home. This is exotic Italian with perhaps a touch of French. We order 3 or 4 entries every time we go, and take home leftovers to eat the next couple days.
The only meal that was the slightest bit disappointing was the Lasagna, but if you're going to someplace special order something special.
Oh, and the chef is writing a book!
- Pros: Italian with a touch of Awesome!
- Cons: some dishes are plain
The Details on Cafe Carolina
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot
