Oliverio

10/29/09

Solid Italian food

by troywarkentin at Citysearch

Really enjoyed the cannelloni and risotto, nicely prepared...

• Pros: Menu and Style

Avalon's poolside eatery for hotel guests and locals alike.

by Mar Yvette at Citysearch

Set within the Avalon Hotel, this indoor/outdoor space formerly known as Blue on Blue has maintained its relaxed mid-century modern vibe (don’t worry, the Eames chairs are still here), only now the space has a dash of Italian swank with poolside stone veneer tables, private cabanas set with blue-green marble, Italian ceramic columns and eye-popping wall graphics that’ll give you a buzz before you even take your first sip. (And if you don’t want to sit outside, you can always take in the views through the floor to ceiling glass windows.) Likewise, the menu has taken on a modern Italian flair with handmade pasta (everything from potato gnocchetti to ravioli and tortelli), fried-crust pizzettas and entrees like a 14-ounce bone-in ribeye and Scottish salmon served with asparagus and wild arugula. Of course, this being a hotel eatery, breakfast and lunch are also served daily (as is weekend brunch). But if it’s just a few small bites (or a few strong drinks) you want, the bar/lounge area is perfect for a little R&R whether or not you’re staying overnight.

10/28/08

Good Burgers on Monday but very disorganized.

by jraposa at Citysearch

Went on a Monday for Burger Night. Very expensive but good atmosphere. The waitress was good but in the "weeds". It was not her fault, the manager said they were understaffed.

I don't think I would go back.

• Pros: Nice atmosphere
• Cons: Very expensive for what you get.

05/22/07

Less Hollywood But Still LA

by adelly at Citysearch

Reserved a cabana for my 30th bday party last month and had a really great time, albeit a short one. The scene here starts a little early and ends early too (deserted by 12:30). Had a couple of their appetizers and they were good, albeit a bit pricey. Yes, I agree that some of the staff were a bit snooty (the server looked miffed that we wouldn't order cocktails except for the pre-arranged alcohol we had already ordered), though the valet & other staff were friendly. Very nice background for pictures, though.

• Pros: great place for an early party, ambience
• Cons: closes early

02/15/07

You're definitely in LA

by mskari at Citysearch

You're definitely in LA trying to be in Miami when you walk into this place. The glass divider between the pool and the restaurant definitely gives you the LA sense of glamour and style. The food was alright - nothing special on their "set" valentine's day menu. The ahi was a little bland - the prawns a little tasteless and the lamb a little rough. But the ambiance is nice....good for a date if you don't know your date so well. The tables are set up so you have a diner feel.....not very intimate...and kinda loud. But still a nice place to go. Don't mind the stuck up waiters - you are in LA, after all.

• Pros: cabanas - visuals
• Cons: stuck up LA scene

11/03/06

It's a 50/50 chance

by Elischa at Citysearch

The first time I had dinner here, it was great. Then I had brunch there on Sunday, and the have the best Huevos Rancheros I ever had in my life. But then the last few times I have eaten there, the food has just been ok. The service is always horrible at this restaurant. It's a whole bunch of snooty people who work there, and not sure how any makes any tips at the restaurant.

08/17/06

Great restaurant if you're into microscopic portions...

by tinyham at Citysearch

Although the atmosphere was unlike any other restaurant I've ever been to (eating in candlelit, poolside cabanas at night), I wasn't really that impressed with the size of the portions for both dinner and appetizers. I'm used to smaller portions at nicer restaurants, but this was ridiculous. We ordered tomato and mozarella for our appetizer and got 3 tiny wedges of tomato (equivalent to about 1/3 of a small tomato at most). My husband had the filet, which must have only been about 6 oz. I had a lemon chicken breast which was okay, but not outstanding. Everything about this place is small, even down to the bar with three seats. To top it off my server got the drink order wrong. When I called her on it, she tries telling me that I ordered what she gave me. I refused it and she didn't charge us - suprisingly. Needless to say we won't be back.

• Pros: Free valet, a rarity!
• Cons: Tiny portions, thought some of the staff were snooty

07/11/05

Very Impressed

by lilcat at Citysearch

I was higly impressed with this restaurant. When we first walked through the door, the Host was very receptive. How can you beat free valet? My bf and I had drinks outside while waiting for our guests and the drinks were great! Although they were expensive, it's the average nowadays in B.H. Beautiful, non pretentious crowd. We ordered the duck, lamb, salmon and john dory. The John Dory sauce was incredible! All the entrees were excellent. My guests and I were very happy with service and food. A must!!!

• Pros: Free Valet, Great Food, Trendy

04/11/05

OVERPRICED

by atisa at Citysearch

Only go if it's a very special occassion because it is quite expensive( i.e. "flat" and "sparkling" water cost $8.50 a bottle). It's a beautiful place filled with beautiful people drinking beautiful drinks. The seared ahi tuna appetizer is really good, and so is the lamb entre. If you're going to break the bank, might as well do it here.

• Pros: Poolside Cabanas
• Cons: Prices

11/09/04

geart hotel, bar, and restaurant

by montez75 at Citysearch

I had an anniversary dinner and it was great. The service was prompt, but not pushy, the atmosphere is invigorating and inviting, and the crowd was hip and classy. I didnt notice all the people who had arrived until we finished our meal and went to the bar. It was packed, but calm. The pool area and lighting cast a quiet calmness and I cant wait to go back. The food was tasty, not over priced, and the drinks were perfect.

• Pros: location, view, food