Wilson Food & Wine
(310) 287-2093
8631 Washington Blvd
Culver City,
CA
90232
34.0303
-118.3821
Neighborhood: McManus
What People Are Saying About Wilson Food & Wine
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
The Scene
Culver City's beautiful MODAA design complex shelters this sophisticated corner spot, where wraparound plate glass windows gleam onto swank mid-century mod decor in white, key lime and tangerine tones. Cool soundtracks create a chill vibe as foodies, artsy professionals and studio folk hang at the handsome blond-wood wine bar, one of the few inside tables, or on the sparkling back patio.
The Food
Chef Michael Wilson's (ex-5 Dudley) ambitious, artful Italian/global menu is presented in high style as small and larger plates. A strong starter is the Kurobota pork belly, crisp outside yet silkily unctuous inside, perched atop shaved beets drizzled in Tahitian vanilla. Another is tender, earthy escargot skewered on fresh rosemary, bathed in subtle porcini butter. Generous entrees--like the hunk of slow roasted pork in African spices--harmonize textures and deep flavors perfectly. The rich homemade tagliolini pasta with truffle butter sauce--and fresh black truffles shaved tableside--packs a flavorful punch.
User Reviews
jraposa
June 13, 2009
Updated menu is now Mexican! We saw the news on EaterLA & walked over for happy hour. Best deal in town. $5 handmade margaritas & $2 tacos. Also other great happy hour choices. Great food, drinks, service & room after work. Also Orlando the bartender is the best.
read full review
SMharlow
January 23, 2009
If you read closely you'll understand that the people comenting here and giving 1 Star ratings are actuall real customers and the ones rating 4-5 stars are obviously the owners!!! I mean come on, how stupid do you guys think we are...it is your own fault that you stink and still you are trying to convince customers that you are that damn great , 5 Stars... They used to be good at the beginning but look what happened over the past year to year and a half,, they completely stoped caring about their customers. And ...the patio Oh boy, this patio is just soo depressing, who ever came up with the design?? Did you guys design this and think..yeah, this is awesome! Seriously with all the money you took from us you could have invested it into the patio. You guys just plain, stink... Please let us know where you are going to close so we can come and celebrate..
read full review
jennyE71
January 21, 2009
my husband and i love duck always looking for it, when we go out. well we show up to wilson, with no ressie, but were sat after a few. we see on their menu it says duck carpaccio............UH, YEAH! f*ckin fabulous. we each ordered it!! we were really impressed with this young chefs menu. Gotta say, really impressed we actually went back a few days ago again, ordered the house made pasta's, they have the most outrageous olive oil they use to finish most dishes, and the flavor of really good olive oil, actually is well, alarming, when you realize what we as foodies are used to, man the professionals get the good stuff, don't they. really fun , creative menu
read full reviewThe Details on Wilson Food & Wine
Where to Sit:
Window seats give a pretty view, two sidewalk deuces are pleasant, and the back patio is good for larger parties. Walk-ins can sit at the bar for wine, "foodbar" items or full menu.
What to Drink:
The sophisticated, global wine list offers particularly interesting Italian labels. Beer aficionados will enjoy the high-end artisan selection, with rarer brews from Italy, France, India, Japan, and Scotland.
Look Good:
Chef Wilson offers a six-course tasting menu for $65, and seasonal menus like the white truffle or black truffle.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
Notable Chef:
Michael Wilson
