Share(323) 644-1918
2547 Hyperion Ave
(Tracy Street)
Los Angeles,
CA
90189
34.1048
-118.2732
Neighborhoods: East LA, Silver Lake
What People Are Saying About Speranza
The Editor
Matthew Allard
Citysearch
Three levels of eclectic dining await patrons at this offbeat neighborhood haven of home-style Italian dishes. First, an outer courtyard creates an ethereal and whimsical experience, with withered, bare-branched trees amidst white wrought iron tables and twinkling gold string lights. Next, step through heavy, transparent butcher's curtains onto a covered patio featuring flickering candlelight and crisp picnic table seating. And finally, through another set of drapes, is the inner sanctum: An artsy, three-table room beside the kitchen where kitschy, old-world maps hang near low tables and…
10/28/09
Great Outdoor, Casual Italian
by Michael Fran at Citysearch
After a year in Silverlake I'm sad to move away from this East Side gem. The outdoor seating is fantastic and beats the smaller interior dining room. You can never go wrong with the house pasta (despite a little increase in price) and you can BYOB from Bogie's Liquor right across the street.
- Pros: Homemade Pasta
02/09/09
Very romantic and chill
by lifeserial at Citysearch
I'm a pretty big fan of Speranza. The atmosphere is at once happening, romantic and intimate. If you dig the Bay Area's sort of original, free-spirit mentality, you'll feel right at home here among the their hodge-podge of creative touches and charming, attitude-free ways. The small, friendly staff is laidback, unpretentious and genuinely pleased to see and serve you. Meanwhile, the retro, electronic and reverb-heavy song selection is top-notch and, rather than distracting, actually adds to the cool appeal. The $4 extra bucks for homemade pasta is absolutely worth it. Love it.
- Pros: Atmosphere
02/06/09
Excellent neighborhood Italian
by kidsallright at Citysearch
Looks uninviting from the outside in an industrial looking building, but once you are in it's very neighborhoody.
- Pros: great food, homemade pasta, atmosphere
The Details on Speranza
Where to Sit:
Rather than waiting for it to open up, call ahead and request a reservation at the lone booth inside. It's the most secluded spot in the house yet still right next to the kitchen, making you feel like you're dining with your own personal chef.
The Extras:
Think outside of the store-bought box and splurge: For 4 extra dollars, any noodle dish can be made with fresh, house-made pasta.
Know Before You Go:
A dying breed of BYOB, Speranza says zero, zip, zilch, nada when it comes to corkage fees. Take advantage of that inspired generosity and purchase a bottle from Bogies Liquor, conveniently located across the street.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Date Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
