La Paella
(323) 951-0745
476 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90048
34.0694
-118.3749
Neighborhoods: Beverly Center, Central LA
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In Short
A cozy restaurant with lace curtains and imported knickknacks on the walls, friendly staff treat diners like house guests. Meals start with bread and garlic mayonnaise, followed by selections from the extensive tapas menu. Make a meal with a pitcher of sangria and nibbles of Serrano ham, slices of sweet fig, Manchego cheese and sherry-sauteed mushrooms. Namesake paella--shellfish, chicken and sausage in rice--is served from a large skillet with flourish.
User Reviews
sk1017
March 04, 2009
La Paella is probably the only place in L.A. where you can get authentic Spanish tapas. I especially love the sauteed mushrooms, grilled shrimp, and clams in white wine sauce. The restaurant is cozy and romantic, and the owner is always friendly. Great place for a date and also good for groups.
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juanthefoodie
February 11, 2009
I went here a few years back. We were going to go to the Ivy nearby on a Friday night- however, we decided to go here since it was a little hole in the wall, literally. We lived in Spain for a few months and are part Spanish so I was anxious to try some authentic Spanish food in LA- unlike a few other restaurants who say serve Spanish but its not really Spanish. Best tapas- the tortilla espanola, jamon serrano tasted just like in Spain. Best Part: REAL SPANISH BEER. They had Alhambra, but not Mahou which was a bummer- Mahou is the best beer in the world : ) Definitely will go there again and highly recommended. The owner was there and was super nice to us, maybe because we spoke Spanish. It was pretty busy but the service was fast and the ambience was just like being in Madrid again.
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Sue73
January 14, 2009
I don't think that Mr. foodcritic711 has been at LA Paella at all, he or she only want to criticize that place. Anybody that has been at LA Paella knows that this guy is not talking about the same place or he/she is lying. Just reading the two first sentences it's a prove that he has never been there because it's obvious that it's not true. Parking has never been a problem and the space between tables is more than we are use to see in the majority of restaurants, at least you don't have to listen the conversation of others. The food is excelent ,the service fantastic and the owner is the best host in town
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Know Before You Go:
Order paella early, as it takes about 30 minutes to prepare. When making a meal from tapas alone, order two to three dishes per person.
Parking:
The tiny one-way street is difficult to access--enter off San Vicente and Fifth Street and park at the meters, which are free after 6pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining
