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(323) 297-0070
7313 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.0763
-118.3491
Neighborhoods: Central LA, CBS Television City
What People Are Saying About Angelini Osteria
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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…
10/16/09
Expect Good not Great
by linart at Citysearch
First time there, but eaten at some great Italian restaurants, and it was good not great. Probably too popular, serve same dishes, and too many people. Suspect it was better 6 or 7 years ago. A restaurant is better at first when it experiments and is surprising. The dishes I ordered were recommended but didn't taste that extraordinary - e.g.. the lasagna verde, seemed slippery, didn't like ragu in it and the grilled lamb chops, meat excellent, didn't have enough flavor in sauce. What was surprising to me was the amount of young people who could afford the prices even though we are supposedly in a recession.
- Pros: good service and food, not pretentious
- Cons: noisy, crowded, expensive
06/07/09
There are few places in the world better than Angelini's
by Whatsup at Citysearch
First of all, this is an Osteria - it's not the Rex and it isn't Melisse. Second, the food is consistently marvelous. In my years of going to Angelini's, only once have had a meal that was not excellent. For example, my last meal started with a so-so sushi appetizer (how excited can one get about raw fish?), then launched into a series of delicious courses: foie gras with fava beans and spatzle; squid ink gnocchi with lobster and cherry tomatoes, filet mignon with a parmesean cream sauce and kale; sepia with a little frisee and porcini; pizza with gorgonzola dolce and porcini.
Anyone can have a bad experience anywhere. Call ahead - tell them you want the chef to choose some number of courses to try and let them cook. Tell them directly if you are not crazy about something; my guess, you will have at least two courses that will be best in class.
- Pros: Consistently as good as food gets
- Cons: Location and environment
04/16/09
Best Italian in LA
by LAQueen at Citysearch
Chef Angelini is the best in LA. I have been to Angelini many times and every time is fabulous. I would recommend this place to everyone, make a reservation all days of the week are busy.
- Pros: Great Service and Amazing Food
- Cons: none
The Details on Angelini Osteria
Know Before You Go:
Different 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 Money:
Bring one bottle of wine and buy another, and the normal corkage fee ($20) is waived.
Know Before You Go:
The bar offers a handful of seats for lone diners.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Romantic Dining, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List
