Angelini Osteria
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 297-0070
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Poinsettia Place
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Angelini Osteria – by Jane Tunks
The Scene
With a minimalist-urbane space, friendly service and dead-on authentic food, it's no wonder this osteria is usually mobbed. Gastronomic experts have dubbed it a must-eat destination, and rightfully so--this reliable eatery deserves the praise.
The Food
Known for manning the stoves at high-end restaurants Rex and Vincenti, Chef Gino Angelini is dishing out quality Italian fare at his own place. Even the most been-there-ate-that gourmand will savor the simple, yet sublime, starters--from the paper-thin pizzas to the steamed mussels and clams bathing in a garlic-infused broth. Nonna Elvira's green lasagna is a dozen layers of bliss with blankets of pasta enveloping a mild cheese. Continue with a deliciously soft, moist branzino (salt-encrusted sea bass), or a pork chop sided with braised red cabbage. Desserts deserve special attention, such as a buttery mascarpone, or a scoop of vanilla gelato with a shot of steaming espresso.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDifferent specials in the $14 to $24 range are offered every day. Highlights include Sunday's lamb stew, Thursday's braised short ribs and Friday's roasted veal shank.
Save MoneyBring one bottle of wine and buy another, and the normal corkage fee ($20) is waived.
Know Before You GoThe bar offers a handful of seats for lone diners.
User Reviews for Angelini Osteria
05/25/2008 Posted by SangriaLover
The appetizers and salads were delicious, but the rest of the meal was wholly disappointing. The caprese had very fresh and flavorful mozzarella, but that is the last positive thing I can say. I had the rib eye and it was way too fatty, and lacked flavor. My husband had the T-bone and found it just to be mediocre. Sadly, this restaurant is just plain and a bit boring. We were very disappointed as we had heard the food was so delicious.
Pros: good service -- but not so good that it makes up for the blah food
Cons: boring, mediocre food
05/15/2008 Posted by StephKudus
Decided to try this place out since it is so highly acclaimed. Service is great, tables were way too close together, I could hear the couple's conversation next to me! Appetizers were OVERSIZED. Bread basket had an array of breads. I had the Oxtail, it was good but not great, could have been more tender. My Sister had something else which I don't remember, I reckon it was not that good. I have definitely had better italian food at many other places, I was rather disappointed. Rather extensive menu though!
Pros: Decent, OVERSIZED portions
Cons: tables were too close, loud loud loud
