Kate Mantilini

08/01/09

If you have a problem with Gift Cards

by ravenwoods

I had a problem with expiring gift cards and took it up with the owners. If you have gift card which does not have an expiration date printed on the card, and yet they will not honor the card, remind them that the owners have promised to comply with the law, which says that expiring gift cards must have a clearly printed expiration date on the card.

• Pros: good food
• Cons: If you have a problem with Gift Cards

07/27/08

Just a Glorified Diner

by KCS7

We were not impressed with this place at all. It was 8pm and many diners had already left but we still had to wait quite a while before hostess came. She walked us through the restaurant which was in an absolute state of mess. No excuse for that!

Waitress had a bit of an attitude and she wasn't the most helpful.

The food was ok, but the prices were way too high for this glorified diner. With the same price you can go to an actual restaurant, get a clean environment, decent service and better food.

I would not recommend the place, but go ahead and check out for yourself. You'll likely won't go back either.

• Pros: Open space, casual
• Cons: Pricey, uncleaned tables, mediocre service

07/07/08

wasn't impressed...

by hungryness

i was there last thursday and WHY did they run out of half the menu?? everything we wanted to place a order on was not available....food was average and the service was ok but they need to stock their kitchen!!

04/29/08

EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS!!!!!!

by MelissaRoos

My friend, her boyfriend and I LOVE it and go quite often!

I had the fish and chips which are amazing!!! I always try to diet, but once the bread is placed in front of me, I lose all self control!! Everything is so delicious, I actually even like the healthy menu (and that is rare for me):)

• Pros: There is something for everyone and it all tastes great!!!!

01/31/08

Great for brunch and the Burger is AMAZING

by finedine2008

Come to Kate Mantilini's for two things:

One, come for Brunch. Their brunch menu is very extensive and offers plenty of varieties whether you are on a healthy diet or just a heavy breakfast eater.

Second, the Kate's burger. It is superb.

01/24/08

This place is so great and really lives up to it's reputation!

by mnirivero

I hardly ever get out to this side of town and am actually a true native of old-town Pasadena restaurants, however a gal's got to eat, right?! Well I was so pleased that I did happen to eat here; the food was delicious and came out quickly and it was reasonably priced to my surprise. I thought the servers attitudes were right on with the surroundings (I mean, come on it IS Beverly Hills)...so if anyone has dined here and taken it personally, they should give it another go.

• Pros: The kickback-with-fine-dining feel & appeal
• Cons: none

10/10/07

Extensive menu & kid-friendly

by henrietta7

I've come here several times with different members of my extended family and we've always left happy and full. The menu is extensive and has been delicious so far, and my kids were treated very well. This seems to be a great date place as well as being family-friendly.

07/29/07

"Would be actors provide would be serivce"

by RachelDevin

The food was fairly good. There are no complaints here about that, but the service was enough to turn the most loyal customer away. On a particular day, I committed the cardinal error of asking the waiter the price of one of the specials. He told me, "If you have to ask, you don't belong here." Later I asked another question and when the waiter walked away, he gave me a "dirty look." My daughter, a doctor, who was with me at the time went to speak to the manager. As she said, "I'm allowed to treat you that way when I'm angry with you, Mom, but no one else is!" The manager could have cared less and was absolutely rude to both of us, two professional women. Come to think of it, no one deserves that treatment, professional or not. I had been there before this particular incident and found the servers much the same, "would be actors, providing would be service!"

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Service, service, service

04/22/07

overwhelming menu and portions

by sharkysuz

I took one look at the menu and was immediately overwhelmed. It was enormous and quite varied, which I suppose is typical of a diner. And that's exactly what Kate's is; an upscale diner. True to diner form, the portions were large (I had the meatloaf and took half of it home) yet enjoyable. My companions also liked their meals (garden burger, pasta with broccoli, and rotisserie chicken). There were two things that stood out to us, the placemats and the service. The placemats were plastic with "Kate Mantilini" cut out of the top. And the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful when discussing the menu. In addition, she saw us struggling to divide the bill and offered to split it for us. Overall it was an enjoyable meal.

• Pros: large menu selection, good service
• Cons: large menu selection

09/06/06

Late night burgers...

by julie_alafrancaise

I can't vouch for anything else on the menu except the burgers--Kate Mantilini is the best place in LA to get a FABULOUS burger and a bottle of red. My foodie hubby and I have been twice a month all summer. A delish burger for $10 (with blue cheese), you can't beat it. Fries are extra, yes, but they're worth it, too (frenchy style, skinny and crispy). Waiters are attentive and friendly--the antithesis of LA snooty.