Rita Flora

07/10/2008 Posted by jmc57

I live across the country and I called Rita Flora for a delivery within L.A. because of the top rated review here. The flowers may be beautiful but they were delivered a day late after the person I sent them to had to go to the store. They had called her several times and could not figure out her address, even though I had given it to them correctly -- twice. They fired the person responsible for the mistake, or so they say, but they wouldn't even refund the delivery fee -- crazy. It was only $15, you would think they would at least try to win back a customer after overcharging me for the flowers and inconveniencing the person I was trying to give a gift to! It's not much money but it did frustrate me on principle. Don't use this place.

Pros: Flowers are supposed to be beautiful

Cons: Didn't make delivery on time

05/21/2007 Posted by lemonzest

i have been coming to rita flora for years because i live around the corner. i have always received great flowers and great service. today, i went in to buy graduation flowers for a friend and was utterly disgusted with the service and competence of the sales woman. first of all, the prices were raised. $7.95 for each rose!! then she told us to go to trader joe's or ralphs instead. but i was in a rush ... so... she proceeded to make the tackiest arrangement possible. upon which she squeezed the flowers so close together, the petals were bent and some fell off. i couldn't help but laugh at the large brown sleeping bag she had made with all the flowers choked up at the top. i will never never come here again! when the salesperson tells you to go somewhere else... listen.

Pros: great location, pretty flowers, good ambience

Cons: aweful arrangement skills, overpriced flowers

11/18/2006 Posted by marinagirl78

I went to this to try the Rose wine because I got an email advertisement that looked interesting. I rarely do that but I'm glad I did in this case. The food is unbelieveable! There's some sort of flowershop in the same building owned by the same people I guess so it's just gorgeous and always has fresh flowers. Great for a romantic date. I'd make reservations, but I've been there for lunch and dinner without needing them. Park in the rear if you can!

Pros: Terrific Food, Easy Parking, Great Service, Beautiful Ambiance

Cons: There's only one location

11/03/2003 Posted by achickwwit

Just went with a few friends, including a bride-to-be who perused the shop after lunch for wedding flower ideas. Just a great vibe all around. And the food was delicious.

Pros: Shop & eat!, Parking (free valet), Late hours

Cons: A little Pricey

02/14/2003 Posted by tty22

The store have great selection of flowers-especially the hard to find ones, but i have to tell you-during valentine's season IT'S VERY EXPENSIVE! They raise the price sooo high! The arrangement were pretty great, one of the best arrangement i have seen. But it wouldn't hurt to lower the price a bit. For example, one rose - $10!!!!!

Pros: great arrangements, variety

Cons: Expensive, Expensive, Expensive

11/05/2002 Posted by 2818bear

This ultra trendy floral store produces some of the most exquisite arrangements around town for a very pricey bundle. Traditionialism meets modernism with uber beautiful callas and white tiger lilies paired with green, thin reeds.

06/27/2002 Posted by JenBoyd_Citysearch

I've lived down the street from this little shop/cafe for months without going in--well, I was missing out! Not only are the flowers beautiful and reasonably priced, but the food is delicious!I had a wonderful tou scramble--and there potatoes are terrific. A wonderful place.

Pros: Easy parking, Reasonable prices

06/05/2002 Posted by mjt

The flower shop is amazing! The last time I've seen that much color was in Yosemite. The kitchen is also a delight. A great place to sit down for lunch and take in the scenery. Overall, a wonderful stop to take your date!