Amalfi Restaurant and Bar

The Scene – The original Farfalla location has been transformed into a cozy, more familial space. Splotched autumn walls, artisanal fixtures and a warm fireplace illuminate the bustling crowds of well-heeled industry types and famous friends of co-owner Adam Carolla of "The Man Show." Tan umbrellas and low-hanging ivy conceal the smaller and less boisterous patio. Kindly servers aim to please. – – The Food – Hearty Italian specialties like wood-fired meats and homemade pastas are served in generous portions across the board. An excellent starter is the perfectly…

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Where to Sit:: Unless it's very busy, you can make reservations for the popular patio or near the fireplace.
Know Before You Go:: Be prepared to get well acquainted with your server--both the by-the-glass wine list and the dessert menu are extensive.
The Extras:: Make a night of it and pop into the Acme Comedy Theatre, aka Room 5, located directly upstairs. Dinner does not waive admission or guarantee entry.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Great atmosphere, if you can get through the wannabes that trickle over from ACME after a show.” “The ambiance is lovely and the prices are very reasonable.” “Amalfi Ristorante is a casual and romantic Italian restaurant with a fireplace and storefront view.” “The ambience is nice because the front facing la brea is open so even if you are sitting a little further in, you can feel the breeze while eating.” “Great decor and ambience, good food and service too.” “The atmosphere is very romantic - low lighting & even a fireplace.” “really like Amalfi's atmosphere.” “fantastic food, lovely ambiance, low-key place” “The atmosphere is very beautiful, relaxing, romantic, and perfect for special occasions, like anniversaries.” “Great customer service, food and ambiance.” “romantic dating” “love that they have a fireplace you can cozy up to.” “Amalfi seems like it would be a great place for a romantic dinner, a business lunch, a place to meet friends for drinks, and most other dining experiences that don't include children.” “If you're a music fan at all, there is often live music going on from super-talented local artists, and the bar is cozy and friendly.”
drinks	85.71000099182129% positive	“The prices were very reasonable, though we didn't have any wine which I hear is a little pricy, and the ACME comedy theatre next door was great!” “Amalfi seems like it would be a great place for a romantic dinner, a business lunch, a place to meet friends for drinks, and most other dining experiences that don't include children.” “The wine was a little pricey, but they had an extensive wine list.” “If you're a music fan at all, there is often live music going on from super-talented local artists, and the bar is cozy and friendly.” “The service by Naomi was excellent even though she had a 8 top in the main dining room and we were in the bar.” “We also started with cheese and wine which both were excellent.” “If you see a show at ACME it's a really convenient place to get dinner and drink after, but be prepared to spend alot if you do.” “Amalfi always has fantastic food--delicious pastas (my favorites are the tagliolini and the fusilli dishes but specials are always great too), and amazing pizzas (chicken pesto is my fave), great salads, full bar and nice wine list.”
food quality	92.6099967956543% positive	“feel a warm welcome each time I go which combined with the fabulous food makes for a great night out.” “Amalfi always has fantastic food--delicious pastas (my favorites are the tagliolini and the fusilli dishes but specials are always great too), and amazing pizzas (chicken pesto is my fave), great salads, full bar and nice wine list.” “The service doesn't exist, the manager was rude and the food not that great.” “The food was pretty good, with the pizza being excellent and the pasta dishes ok.” “Romantic, delicious, amazing service.” “This is a great neighborhood spot, casual with good food and reasonable prices in today's marketplace.” “The food is really good and it's.” “Good food; horrendous customer service” “Consistently great food and no attitude.” “The food is reasonable and tasty - I really like their pumpkin r.” “The food is actually really good and the service is great.” “The spinach and tomato they serve with that is really good as well.” “The food was amazing!” “They have great thin crust pizzas as we.” “The service is SUPER friendly and the food is always consistently good.” “The food is tasty and filling especially the chicken, grilled salmon and the mouth watering risotto.” “Great decor and ambience, good food and service too.” “Great italian meal at a very reasonable rate.” “Horrible food and So-so service” “This is the worst italian food I have ever had.” “The pink sauce tortellini is delicious!” “The food is always good and the service is attentive and friendly.” “Great customer service, food and ambiance.” “fantastic food, lovely ambiance, low-key place” “Everyone liked what they ordered (pizza, the Barolo Risotto dish and other things), I kept hearing the buzz about the Pumpkin Ravioli w/braised short rib and that's exactly what I got and I loved it!” “Pastas were also delicious.” “Go to Amalfi, relax enjoy the food.” “This restaurant has amazing personal pizzas and the fettucini with pink vodka sauce and fresh peas was to die for!” “love LA restaurants that have amazing food without the LA attitude and Amalfi Restaurant is simply that!”
menu variety	0.0% positive	“The wine was a little pricey, but they had an extensive wine list.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Amalfi seems like it would be a great place for a romantic dinner, a business lunch, a place to meet friends for drinks, and most other dining experiences that don't include children.” “Amalfi is easily my favorite restaurant in LA.” “This is a great neighborhood Italian place.”
return potential	50.0% positive	“Food was good, but I'll never go back there -- they didn't honor a gift certificate I'd bought from a third party (even though they honored another certificate just a year before).”
service	88.24000358581543% positive	“The staff is warm and nice, not to mention accomodating.” “The other servers seemed very good though, so it was probably just ours.” “Good food; horrendous customer service” “We also did not get a good server at all.” “Great customer service, food and ambiance.” “The service was excellent!” “If you're a music fan at all, there is often live music going on from super-talented local artists, and the bar is cozy and friendly.” “The service is always excellent barring one waiter who tends to disappear.” “The food is always good and the service is attentive and friendly.” “Horrible food and So-so service” “The food is actually really good and the service is great.” “Romantic, delicious, amazing service.” “We brought a bottle of very nice champagne to celebrate a birthday and the waiter was so sweet, he waived the corkage.” “The service is SUPER friendly and the food is always consistently good.” “The service by Naomi was excellent even though she had a 8 top in the main dining room and we were in the bar.” “The service doesn't exist, the manager was rude and the food not that great.” “Great decor and ambience, good food and service too.”
value	80.0% positive	“The prices were very reasonable, though we didn't have any wine which I hear is a little pricy, and the ACME comedy theatre next door was great!” “The ambiance is lovely and the prices are very reasonable.” “The value was decent - not too pricey.” “This is a great neighborhood spot, casual with good food and reasonable prices in today's marketplace.” “The wine was a little pricey, but they had an extensive wine list.”

02/19/10

Decent Italian Place

by TheSocialite

I love LA restaurants that have amazing food without the LA attitude and Amalfi Restaurant is simply that! I went for a dinner party and it was great. Everyone liked what they ordered (pizza, the Barolo Risotto dish and other things), I kept hearing the buzz about the Pumpkin Ravioli w/braised short rib and that's exactly what I got and I loved it! It was a perfect combo of flavors. I loved it and would definitely go back. My only complaint was our waitress would take her time and it wasn't that busy! Other than that amazing place.

Pros: great food, good drinks
Cons: slow service

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02/17/09

Amazing Food

by Angelica678

My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day this year. The food was amazing! The only two problems we had were that the tables are a little close together. However, I'm sure this could be fixed when you make your reservation by asking to be seating in the corner or something. We also did not get a good server at all. When he was with us, he was nice, but he was not very attentive at all. The other servers seemed very good though, so it was probably just ours. We will definitely be returning!

Pros: Food!
Cons: tables close together

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07/16/08

neighborhood gem

by winey1

I've been to this place quite a few times as it's almost within walking distance from my house. I'll have to say I've never had a bad experience. The service is SUPER friendly and the food is always consistently good. It seems to not be all that crowded when I've been there which is a shame because everything about it is a pleasant dining experience. We brought a bottle of very nice champagne to celebrate a birthday and the waiter was so sweet, he waived the corkage. The lamb chops were to DIE for!!!

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06/29/08

Great Neighborhood Place

by pipstein

This is a great neighborhood Italian place. The food is always good and the service is attentive and friendly. Ok, I just have to say - regarding the comment below - "who puts peas in risotto?" - Are you kidding? I just had the most delectable summer risotto with peas (not my first time). Peas are a wonderful ingredient in risotto - very common, actually. Have you seen Hell's Kitchen?

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04/01/08

Worth the trip

by gnossos

I just read the review by sxzdiva and she couldn't be farther from the "truth." This is a great neighborhood spot, casual with good food and reasonable prices in today's marketplace. The Spicy Salami Pizza, Grilled Salmon Salad and the Caesar Chicken Salad were all tasty and filling and reasonably priced. The service by Naomi was excellent even though she had a 8 top in the main dining room and we were in the bar. It was my first time (used to go there when it was Farfalle) and I will go back. Andl getting back to the non sxz diva, who seems to possess alot of anger, the Italian restaurants she mentions I do believe are at a much higher price point, so chill out and compare garlic to garlic. Go to Amalfi, relax enjoy the food.

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02/19/10

Decent Italian Place

by TheSocialite

02/17/09

Amazing Food

by Angelica678

07/16/08

neighborhood gem

by winey1

06/29/08

Great Neighborhood Place

by pipstein

04/01/08

Worth the trip

by gnossos

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