Locanda Veneta

(310) 274-1893

8638 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048 34.0735 -118.3808

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Neighborhoods: Central LA, Beverly Center

Locanda Veneta

Locanda Veneta

What People Are Saying About Locanda Veneta

The Editor

Martha Burr

Citysearch

The Scene – Well-known as a star-spotting scene, this place actually delivers, even if some of the beautiful crowd may only be soap stars. Intimate (read: shoehorned) seating also provides for a genial relationship with your dining neighbors. – – The Food – Solid northern Italian cuisine comes in generous portions without too much fanfare from the lively, open kitchen. The star of the starters is the fresh burrata cheese with grilled radicchio, seconded by achingly tender calamari. Move on to the giant garlicky roasted prawns or rack of lamb, delicately aromatic…

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/12/09

NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE

by mvioli at Citysearch

This place was once a delightful, quaint, top quality place, however, since new management came it has really went down hill.

The food was once upon a time very, very good but as of my last two experiences I have found that it lacks the quality, freshness and taste of what it once had...

The service staff have changed (and not for the better) as they are quite eager to sell you bottled water but not as eager to keep your glass filled...They seem more interested in the final bill than the diners experience..

Used to be a favorite but no more...

  • Pros: location
  • Cons: food, management, new chef
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/21/08

Good service,excellent Italian cusinie!

by klliuc at Citysearch

We had dinner days ago in Locanda, they got 2 busboy and 2 waiters, serving for about 6 tables of patron, they were so attentive and prompt, our water never ran half. So I really can't any clue about the bad service that mentioned in the previous write-up.

We had their ravioli with white truffles and mushrooms sauce, that's exceptional! I would highly recommend anyone to try this.

  • Pros: excellent food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/09/08

INCREDIBLE! The Best Staff in Town!

by lafilmguy at Citysearch

Not only is the food at Locanda unbelievable, but the wait staff and the manager make the dining experience an absolute pleasure. Everyone there goes out of their way to make the diner feel like they are royalty. The menu has wonderful staples like the spaghetti with lentils and the roasted chicken, both of which are delicious. The nightly specials, which are written on a chalkboard include the most amazing filet of sole that I have ever had and a zucchini "flowers" appetizer that leave you wanting more. As a regular dinner here, the most impressive thing is the consistency of the food, my favorite dishes are as good as they were the day I first ordered them.

The waiters and bust-boys are respectful and kind. The manager is one of a kind, he is personable and he goes out of his way to make each guest's dining experience the best it can be. I look forward to many more years of great meals at Locanda Veneta.

  • Pros: the food, the staff, and the manager!
  • Cons: can't think of one

The Details on Locanda Veneta

Parking:

You'll never find street parking, so use the valet service.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining

Cuisine:

Italian

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