Panzanella Ristorante

Name: Panzanella Ristorante
Address: 14928 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, United States, 91403
Telephone: (818) 784-4400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1681 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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We can accommodate Private Luncheons in our Private Dining Rooms. Please call with your inquiries. Panzanella Ristorante features delicious Italian and Sicilian cuisine of the Drago family in modern, yet elegant setting. At Panzanella, they bring you an extensive choice of fine wines to compliment your palate. The warm, professional and knowledgeable staff invites you to return often for superb dinner experiences.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

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7:00 PM

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Takeout

(818) 784-4400

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(818) 784-4400
Website
http://www.giacominodrago.com/panzanella.htm
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giacomino & Tanino Drago
Catering
Panzanella offers offsite catering. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Panzella offers private lunch parties with set menus. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party contact
On Site Manager: (818) 784-4400

Location
14928 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Cross street
Ventura Blvd and Kester Avenue
Parking details
Valet parking is $8.00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Prosciutto E Burrata$15.25
italian parma ham served with soft creamy mozzarella cheese
Burrata Caprese$14.00
soft creamy mozzarella cheese with organic heirloom tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Rollini Di Melanzane$13.95
eggplant rolls filled with goa cheese and sundried tomato, served on a bed of fresh tomatoes
Polpette Di Granchio$15.00
crab cakes with arugula, baby frisee, tomato, caramelized onions, and roasted bell peppers
Calamari Fritti$11.95
fried calamari served with light spicy tomato sauce

Insalate

Panzanella Di Pane E Pomodoro$12.95
bread salad with tomato, cucumber, basil, onions, and extra virgin olive oil
Cesare$9.95
romaine lettuce with caesar dressing and croutons
Insalata Mista$6.95
baby mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette and shaved parmesan cheese
Insalata Capricciosa$10.95
chopped romaine lettuce with chicken, cannellini beans, corn, onions, tomato, olive oil, lemon and mustard dressing
Insalata Di Bietola E Spinaci$11.95
baby spinach and red beet salad with goat cheese and cherry vinaigrette
Panzanella Di Farro$15.95
tomato salad with cucumber, spelt, onions, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Tricolore$11.75
belgium endive, radicchio, arugula with shaved parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette

Carpaccio

Bresaola$15.50
dry cured beef with arugula, olive oil, lemon dressing and shaved parmesan cheese
Carpaccio Di Bue$13.95
beef carpaccio with capers, shaved parmesan cheese, and mustard dressing

Pasta

Capellini Checca$10.95
angel hair with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil
Garganelli Con Salsiccie E Broccoli$15.95
homemade curly pasta with italian sausage, broccoli, and sauteed garlic
Involtini Di Melanzane Con Spaghetti$17.95
baked spaghetti wrapped with eggplant, tomato and mozzarella cheese
Linguini Al Granchio E Aragosta$24.95
linguine pasta with lobster, crab meat, light spicy tomato and white wine brandy sauce
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$19.95
spaghetti with shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams in a light spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti Natale - a Tribute to Papa Drago$15.95
latini spaghetti with baby san marzano tomatoes and basil
Tortelloni Di Zucca$14.95
homemade tortellini stuffed with pumpkin in a sage cream sauce
Ravioli Spinaci Con Pomodoro E Basilico$12.95
ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese in a tomato basil sauce
Risotto Di Carmela a Tribute to Mamma$16.50
carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms
Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia$19.95
carnaroli rice with squid ink, shrimps, scallops, and calamari
Pennette Arrabbiata$12.50
penne pasta in a light spicy tomato sauce
Fettuccini Boscaiola$17.50
wide fettucine pasta with meat ragu, mushrooms, peas and a touch of cream
Gnocchi Verdi Alla Bolognese$16.50
potato dumplings with spinach in a meat sauce
Raviolini Ai Funghi$16.95
home made ravioli filled with mushrooms served with a truffle cheese fondue
Garganelli Integrali Con Porcini$18.95
whole wheat curly pasta in a porcini mushroom sauce

Pizze

Margherita$14.95
thin crust pizza, topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
Bianca Con Prosciutto E Arugula$16.95
thin crust pizza, topped with fresh mozzarella, arugula and san daniele prosciutto
Marinara$12.95
thin crust whole wheat pizza, topped with tomatoes, sicilian oregano, black olives, anchovies, capers and extra virgin olive oil
Tanino Pizza$13.95
thin crust pizza, topped with tuna, tropea onions and jalapeño

Carne

Braciola Di Vitello$29.95
grilled veal chop served with mixed vegetables
Ossobuco Alla Milanese$28.95
veal shank with saffron risotto
Scaloppini a Piacere$24.95
chicken scaloppine with a choice of marsala sauce, lemon caper sauce, or mushroom sauce
Filetto Di Bue$29.50
grilled beef tenderloin served on a bed of sauteed spinach in a red wine mushroom sauce
Costolette D'agnello Scottadito$31.00
grilled colorado lamb chops wih a white balsamic mint sauce
Pollo Alla Milanese$21.95
breaded chicken breast served with arugula, tomato, onions, and roasted potatoes

Pesce

Branzino Alla Griglia$29.95
grilled whole striped bass served with salmoriglio sauce and mixed vegetables
Pesce Del Giorno
fish of the day
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What 1,681 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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MamaSue
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Main course were amazing. Calamari was over cooked. The dessert special was disappointing.
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rjcdds
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to restaurant now that they have an outdoor dining area. Inside is very loud, but outside is delightful. Food is always good, and portions are on the larger side.
MJ
MaggieJ
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Mother’s Day
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SpencerW
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A local gem. Great food and service. Will definitely make it a regular stop.
AK
AngelicaK
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
When H.O.M. came on the scene, I was super excited for our neighborhood to have a place where locals can enjoy a great meal and not have to go over the hill! The original H.O.M. was located in Westwood and even the owners moved to our great neighborhood. Right after H.O.M. reopened, after the shutdowns, I was also excited to see they added a full bar. Jill, one of the bartenders, who made a name mixing handcrafted cocktails, from Beverly Hills, makes a mean martini. Shannon, the other mixologist is equally as awesome - I let her surprise me as she concocted a muddled strawberry martini with edible flowers! The food is great, hand crafted cocktails are awesome, ambiance, service and overall vibe! I highly suggest making a reso on OpenTable, as the place gets busy, even during the week!
JD
JDine
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was fantastic. We'll be back!
DM
DianeM
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a lovely experience. The service the food and the ambience were just perfect. We always look forward to going to our favorite restaurant
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davids
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Most annoying was the charge for bread- $1.50 per person. Only one wanted the bread but we were charged $6.00- ridiculous!
OT
OpenTable Diner
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Dined on April 23, 2022
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RickyD
Los Angeles
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was delicious, the service was great, the atmosphere was fine. It has an older, more established clientele. Although the Pizza was tasty the pizza crust was the only disappointment, too much like pizza on a cracker but everything else was excellent. Also, they make the best Old Fashioned. I would definitely return.
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Kageyone
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! We took home leftovers and I had to fight my husband over the mushroom risotto! 😆. Seriously, this restaurant is fabulous! Food, service and ambiance are just wonderful. We are so glad they got through the pandemic and hope they will be around for many years.
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Linda
Los Angeles
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friends and I are once a month regulars. We always look at the menu, but we have our favorites. Staff is great as they know we are probably going to be talking for a couple of hours. Love the food and ambience.
PT
PounehT
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Service and food are always great!
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mark
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I’ve been to Panzanella several times and always leave pleased by the quality of both the food and the service. As part of the Dragon family, it fits right in with the quality I’ve learned to expect from that group.
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lindaO
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Panzanella always one of r favs
CD
CarmenD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The the quantity and quality of food was amazing.
ED
EileenD
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely patio setting
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Gr8gal
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Food is beyond delicious. Chef is from Milan so this is really authentic Italian. Took my friends there and one (who has been to the finest restaurants) said it is his new favorite Italian restaurant. Brought a piece of the pumpkin ravioli home for my daughter and now she really wants to go. The server was fun as well. What a delightful evening!
MM
MarieM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu with variety, friendly waiters and delicious food!
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Sharabi
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going to Panzanella for years now, this is our go to spot for great Italian food. The food is always excellent and the service is impeccable. I highly recommend Panzanella.
TH
THEBEST
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite Italian in all the valley. Best service. Best food.
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mitchpfs
Los Angeles
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
I'm not in the habit of preparing negative reviews and if I must I always look for some thing good/nice to say. However, this time I'll make an exception. We have dined here at least ten time over the years, but not since the pandemic. There were three of us and our food experience was not as good as in the past. Indeed it was pretty awful. My daughter ordered a salad and Osso Buco. By meal's end her stomach bothered her and we had to rush her home. She had a tough evening. Was the food improperly handled or of poor quality? I don't know, but that wasn't the only problem. My wife had grilled octopus - one of her favorite things...and the octopus was way overcooked. Her entree was pasta with clam sauce. It was too salty and also spicy. She enjoys spicy food, but that dish should be in a wine sauce. The menu didn't say it was spicy, so she should have been told that it was. She also had a glass of wine, which was $20 or $22. The wine was undrinkable. I tasted it and I couldn't drink it either. I'm certain it had gone bad. I ordered the tomato soup and it was good. I also ordered the black risotto seafood dish. The seafood was overcooked and chewy and the dish was way too salty...and Iike salty food. Other than after our cocktails nobody asked us how the food and service were and I didn't want to complain to our waitress or the manager. Do they have a new chef? Has the pandemic caused them to alter things? I don't know if this meal was an anomaly or the restaurant has deteriorated. It's too bad, because it was one of our go-to places when in the Sherman Oaks area of the San Fernando Valley. With three of us all experiencing the results of poor quality or poor preparation we will not be returning to Panzanella Ristorante.
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Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Homemade pasta was delicious. The patio is very quaint and pleasant.
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Stan
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Linguini with clams greatly improved since my last visit about a month earlier. Adequate portion now and larger clams, more linguini. Really tasty!!!
SK
SteveK
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. The food was hot and amazing. Really noisy though. Not a real problem but really noisy..
HB
HasmikB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. Everyone was attentive, appetizer was exactly to our test. Food was delicious with very nice presentation everyone loved it. Desert was very good too. We recommend to everyone. We loved the place people and food. Thank you for beautiful night.
RF
RateFairly
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious dinner and a delightful time at Panzanella! The waiter was excellent too.
AG
AdrianaG
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
Service was good, Food was great! I did not light the lights ,were so bright !!
MK
MitchellK
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!
AK
AngelicaK
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love having a culinary and dining experience at Panzanella! We get excellent service (we always request Marie!) from the drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts!
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Yummy
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
My favorite go-to Italian restaurant closed during covid and I have been unable to find an even adequate replacement. This place is not adequate, it is exceptional, as far as the food goes. The service was a bit spotty, but except at my cousin's house I've never had better Italian food!
RF
RobF
Los Angeles
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall1food2service3ambience2
This used to be the premium place for special occasions. The food used to be great. But it's REALLY degenerated over the past few years. The soup was over-salted. The veal chop was flavorless. And even though I had requested a quiet table, we were seated in a section that made Row 3 at a KISS concert seem as quiet as a cemetery. We will not be going back. Ever.
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Queenie
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
It was nice. We enjoyed. But fish pricey and nothing special. Caesar good.
HN
HayaNof
Los Angeles
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time and enjoyed the food very much.
e
eater
Los Angeles
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
I love this place and would normally give all 5 stars, but they seated us behind their event room where a party was going on with loud music and people constantly walking outside to smoke near our table which was blowing towards us while we were trying to enjoy our dinner, they were very loud and would move when asked but others would come out a few minutes later and do the same thing. They had no other tables to move us to and shrugged it off.
RC
RonC
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food has always been wonderful. Noise level inside, pre Covid, was way too loud for us. Outside dining is very quiet, ambience is great, good heaters, our go to spot.
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GaroK
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice relaxing dinner- always consistent in good service and good food!
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pampvamp
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fantastic dining experience from start to finish!
KK
KenK
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding. Service was great. Noise level was very high but didn’t change our find to recommend this restaurant.

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Panzanella Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 784-4400.

Panzanella Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1681 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(818) 784-4400

14928 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Additional information

Cross street
Ventura Blvd and Kester Avenue
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is $8.00
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Giacomino & Tanino Drago
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.giacominodrago.com/panzanella.htm
Phone number
(818) 784-4400
Catering
Panzanella offers offsite catering. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Panzella offers private lunch parties with set menus. Please inquire by calling the restaurant.
Private party contact
On Site Manager: (818) 784-4400

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Panzanella Ristorante

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Takeout

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Zuppe

Pappa Al Pomodoro$8.50

Minestrone Di Verdure$6.95

Pepata Di Cozze E Vongole$12.95

Zuppa Di Fungh$11.00

Antipasti

Prosciutto E Burrata$15.25

Burrata Caprese$14.00

Rollini Di Melanzane$13.95

Polpette Di Granchio$15.00

Calamari Fritti$11.95

Insalate

Panzanella Di Pane E Pomodoro$12.95

Cesare$9.95

Insalata Mista$6.95

Insalata Capricciosa$10.95

Insalata Di Bietola E Spinaci$11.95

Panzanella Di Farro$15.95

Tricolore$11.75

Carpaccio

Bresaola$15.50

Carpaccio Di Bue$13.95

Pasta

Capellini Checca$10.95

Garganelli Con Salsiccie E Broccoli$15.95

Involtini Di Melanzane Con Spaghetti$17.95

Linguini Al Granchio E Aragosta$24.95

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$19.95

Spaghetti Natale - a Tribute to Papa Drago$15.95

Tortelloni Di Zucca$14.95

Ravioli Spinaci Con Pomodoro E Basilico$12.95

Risotto Di Carmela a Tribute to Mamma$16.50

Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia$19.95

Pennette Arrabbiata$12.50

Fettuccini Boscaiola$17.50

Gnocchi Verdi Alla Bolognese$16.50

Raviolini Ai Funghi$16.95

Garganelli Integrali Con Porcini$18.95

Pizze

Margherita$14.95

Bianca Con Prosciutto E Arugula$16.95

Marinara$12.95

Tanino Pizza$13.95

Carne

Braciola Di Vitello$29.95

Ossobuco Alla Milanese$28.95

Scaloppini a Piacere$24.95

Filetto Di Bue$29.50

Costolette D'agnello Scottadito$31.00

Pollo Alla Milanese$21.95

Pesce

Branzino Alla Griglia$29.95

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