Patina
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 972-3331
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- West Third Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Downtown Restaurant 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Patina – by Lesley Balla
The Scene
Following Frank Gehry's breathtaking Disney Concert Hall design, the adjoining dining room blends dramatic flair with simple lines. Waves flow through wood-paneled walls; soft yellow lights twinkle along the ceiling; earth tones accent everything from leather banquettes to servers' tailored suits. Staff dotes on serious diners and accommodates time-conscious theatergoers.
The Food
With a move from Melrose and a new chef at the helm, expectations are high, but Executive Chef Theo Schoenegger's exquisite seasonal fare is up to the challenge. Distinct flavors burst through every dish, like sweet, juicy beets and navel oranges enhanced by cool frisee and candied pistachios. Meltingly soft braised veal cheeks embedded in luscious parsnip puree make a mouthwateringly light entree. Lustier cote du boeuf is a meal for two, sided with aromatic mushrooms and delicate double-baked potatoes. Coffee and tiramisu-ice cream parfait layered with peanut crumble and mascarpone is a refreshingly unfussy and sweet end.
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Insider Tips
When to GoIf there's a concert and you're not attending, dine after 8pm, or lose the attention of an otherwise astute staff caught in the pre-theater rush.
ParkingDisney Hall valet is $8 with validation; $25 without.
The ExtrasGet a close-up view of Patina's kitchen with the chef's table menu, specially created for eight to 10 people.
Know Before You GoA small wine bar is the perfect sipping spot pre- or post-concert.
Where to SitOutdoor tables are covered by silvery overhangs and overlook the glittery lights of downtown L.A.
User Reviews for Patina
06/25/2008 Posted by ezrhino
i was at the bowl for the opening night not too long ago and there were two things that stood out. first, they served their red wine warm, extremely warm. did the management there not realize that it was 100 degrees outside? terrible. The other thing that I realize is the way they treat their employees. there must have been hundreds of them, but this does not mean that you scream at them like animals. I have seen this happen before and it really puts a bad taste in my mouth. the management there seem very ridiculous in their stress level and yet they still overlook things like warm red wine. the food was good but patina itself is another story. they should be very careful of how they behave lest damaging video gets leaked, showing them for their true colors. the next time i see this kind of behavior from management, they will know where their business went...
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
05/19/2008 Posted by Foodie1025
Went into Patina a few days ago for a birthday celebration. Each one of us got the tasting menu, which was quite pleasing. Started off with a seaweed salad with a santa barbara spot prawn, which did not look too great, but tasted pretty good. As the menu went on a few of the highlights were the foie gras with champagne sauce, and the tender tasty rabbit with tomatoes, olives, and caper berries. We all were feeling good about the menu, and decided to add on the cheese cart. The cheese server did not really know what he was talking about, but it did not matter because all the cheeses we chose were all enojyable in their own way. From there we all got our desserts, and gosh was it good. It started off with a homemade yogurt with apricot bubbles (you have to see it in person to see what great work of art this is), and it was followed by a chocolate cylinder with espresso cream and vanilla gelato (this was heaven in my mouth). Don't get me wrong there were some negatives too. The sommelier basically rushed us in choosing our wine and the servers who were non-existent when it came time to describe our dishes. Overall, though, Patina is a great place to dine and even greater if you just come in for cheese and dessert.
Pros: Cheese Cart and Dessert
Cons: Service
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