Alimento Patio - Alimento, Los Angeles, CA

Alimento

Name: Alimento
Address: 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90026
Telephone: (323) 928-2888
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

844 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Alimento is a creative and soulful Italian restaurant from chef and owner Zach Pollack. Located in L.A.'s historic Silver Lake neighborhood on a bustling corridor of shops and restaurants adjacent to the famous reservoir, the food at Alimento draws inspiration from Italy's regional traditions while not adhering too strictly to them. Carefully sourced ingredients from local artisans and growers feature prominently among the menu's selection of small plates, pastas, and large platters designed for sharing. The food is complemented by an eclectic wine list showcasing lesser-known varietals and hard-to-find wines from small producers (many of which are organic and/or biodynamic), and by a rotating selection of microbrews from the U.S. and Italy.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 928-2888
Website
http://www.alimentola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Zach Pollack
Private party facilities
Enjoy a beer & wine hour plus a seated dinner for up to 45 guests, or buffet-style standing up to 55 guests! Included is a quaint outdoor patio that is heated, covered, and partially enclosed for people-watching or for more intimate gatherings up to 18 guests.
Private party contact
Heather Newman: (323) 928-2888

Location
1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Cross street
Effie Street
Parking details
$5 cash per car
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

White Bean and Emmer Zuppa$10.00
bread, fresno chili
Chicken Liver Crostone$13.00
stone fruit mostarda
Cracked Farro Salad$15.00
raw vegetables, dried tomato, young pecorino
Chopped Salad "Amigliorata"$16.00
peperoncini, chickpea, anchovy, salami
Raddichio Caesar$15.00
parmigiano, winter chicories, breadcrumb
Momotaro Tomatoes$15.00
Sicilian furikake, yuzu kosho vinaigrette
Sprouting Broccoli$14.00
spicy hazelnuts, brown butter, colatura
Bigeye Tuna Crudo$16.00
pine nut, Sicilian ponzu
Escolar Crudo$13.00
eggplant, fennel pollen, almond, mollica
Octopus$18.00
black barley, roasted carrot, red onion
Pork Meatballs$15.00
cauliflower passata, mustard greens
Yellowtail Collar Affumicato$19.00
potato, caper, crema acida
Baccalà$14.00
in the style of the Mantovan Jew
Braised Lettuce Bruschetta$16.00
snap pea, parm broth, burrata
Ricotta Dumpling$15.00
lamb consommé, fresh porcini, asparagus, brown butter
Chicken Milanese Sandwich$14.00
peperoncini slaw, prosciutto cotto
Calabrian Chili Pork Ribs$17.00
almond, scallion, cabbage
Lamb Belly$18.00
dried chile sugo, gigante bean, sheep's milk feta

Pasta

Tortellini in Brodo$17.00
al contrario
Radiatori$18.00
braised pork sugo, kale, fennel pollen
Lumache$19.00
smoked eel, tomato, white bean, green garlic
Agnolotti$18.00
ricotta, spring peas and their tendrils, pecorino
Whole Wheat Bigoli$16.00
tomato, pine nut, fiore sardo
Spelt Maccheroncini$17.00
wild mushroom, cavolo nero, egg
Fusilli$18.00
clam, arugula, serrano chili, smoked butter
Gnòc$19.00
oxtail, marrow, potato
Spaghetti$22.00
Dungeness crab, basil, bottarga breadcrumb

Platters

Whole Grilled Orata$34.00
calabrian chili, bean, pesto trapanese
Crispy Pork Shank$44.00
Umbrian lentils, herbs, lettuce cups
Duck, Duck, Rice$52.00
clay pot rice "alla pilota", salted cherry blossoms, glazed breast
Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye Tagliata$69.00
potato fonduta, roasted mushroom

What 844 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

844 Reviews

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Judy
Tampa
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible food! Acqua pazza, scallop crudo and crispy polenta with baccala and salmon roe were favorites. Also puffy masa with prosciutto and truffle butter. Hmmmm!
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MeredithZ
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food. Wonderful service. A jewel of a restaurant - one of my favorites in LA.
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cheesedanish
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Consistently amazing food, subtle rustic profiles and a great wine list to boot. The perfect place to remember what going out to eat is all about: community.
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KatharineH
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice little spot in Silver Lake! Delicious chop salad, good pastas but not exceptional. Lovely intimate spot, just know it’s noisy.
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AlexQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tortellini is to die for. Worth making a trip just for that
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HongT
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful brunch here over the weekend. Papas bravas, eggs benedict, apple torte with zabaglione and donut holes, all very well done, and uniquely done. Will definitely come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Alimento is one of my favorite more high end restaurants in Los Angeles. The food is great, as is the service, and I love that it has the feel of a neighborhood restaurant while also a place for special occasions! I frequently recommend Alimento to friends and coworkers, and will keep coming back myself.
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jimravello
Central Coast
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
My wife and I drive forty miles to have dinner at Alimento as often as possible. The food is consistently outstanding and prepared to our liking with subtle changes. Every time we order the Orata, as there is nothing like it and the way it is prepared moist with such an unctuous smokey flavor. All of the pastas are prepared properly and also outstanding. This visit we had the Lumache with duck sausage and we usually begin our meal with the radicchio caesar. Always a treat and always a friendly welcoming from Heather and the staff.
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AndrewH
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every single thing we ordered was downright delicious. Even on the second day of service, Alimento is already nailing brunch.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service!
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efxguy2000
Las Vegas
94 reviews
vip
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
My only objection was they want you to order all of your dinner at once, then they'll bring it out accordingly.
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Eric
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The octopus, radicchio Caesar and ornate were outstanding. Food is consistently great as is service. Inside can be noisy. Best to get an outside table.
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Frenchie
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delectable dining though the din was a bit much by the time we wrapped up. Every dish in the 7 items ordered was stellar. The crouton with chicken liver and mortared is a sensual crowd pleaser and served all 4 of us nicely. One of our favorites this time was the Aqua Pazza (or something like that - lovely shrimp, large scallops and clams in a tomato saffron sauce/broth with a saffron aioli toast.....divine. The pastas are always perfection. We had duck merguez sausage pasta and ratiatorre with pork sugo. Cornmeal upside down cake with citrus and a dollop of tangy cream was a great finish to a much enjoyed shared meal. Go!
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Imndalyte
Los Angeles
98 reviews
vip
3.0
98 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2019
overall3food5service3ambience2
I used to think this place had the absolute best food. But it has gotten to the point that the food might not be worth all the hassle of their approach to table service. As I've put in other reviews, they seem not to have a very equitable understanding of what the kitchen does, what staff does well, and what clients should feel comfortable asking for. This last visit, we asked for the breadcrumbs on the side. The server said that sounded good, but she'd have to ask. Then she came back and said the option we were being provided was a ground chickpea on the dish, not breadcrumbs on the side. But I eat breadcrumbs. I love breadcrumbs. It's my loser partner who doesn't eat gluten. Why can't we have the dish and I put some breadcrumbs on mine? Nope. That's not an option. Just as last time when I couldn't have extra peppers for my white bean soup. Just a few? I'll pay. Nope. Not an option. And when we wanted to place our order we were told we had to place the entire order. But we didn't know how how hungry we'd be. Nope. You have to place the entire meal at once or they won't take the order. We over ordered. They made more money. Hmmm, seems fishy? It is. I asked the server what she thought of a dish. She had never tried it. What? The restaurant didn't allow their staff to try their dishes while being trained? They keep insisting they suggest everyone share. But that's not possible with dietary restrictions while also following their crazy rules. It's a shame that some of the dishes are perhaps my favorite in LA: the Brussel Sprouts, the white bean soup, the caesar, all incredible senses of texture and tastes. But I'm tired of yelling for two hours to be heard by my guests because this place can't put noise dampeners around the room. And the "rules" for eating here are, well, tiring. It's great food; but slowly not becoming worth it. I used to run a restaurant consulting company. This place needs a whole top-down, "culture," revamp, in my personal opinion.
AlimentoResponded on April 27, 2019
Mr. Shorter, thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. It is very clear that we did not uphold our standards of service & for that I truly apologize. I will be speaking to our staff about how/where we failed. I also want you to know that these modifications are possible & it's unacceptable we couldn't accommodate. If you would have us, I would love to host you & a guest back to show you the kind of service we strive for- including complimentary bubbly & apps! heather@alimetola.co m
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience3
Food was fantastic. A nice neighborhood spot..
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LudovicS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Too loud could use dampening
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DonaldS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food. Very inspired.
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SammiM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great scenery. Good food. Staff 5 stars! Lacks dairy free alternatives Would absolutely recommend
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Todd22
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very fine in all respects, perhaps ordered one main dish too many. Waiter mysteriously disappeared about half-way through the dinner, never saw him again, a woman we'd not previously seen just sort of took over. Odd. Keen to return.
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Ariannal
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved it so much went twice in a week
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
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RossM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Ok, so I am a chef/restaurant owner myself and was trying to find a great spot for dinner in LA, something that was creative, forward thinking, not stuffy, no attitude with the skill set, discipline and drive to push boundaries. This place crushed it! Everything was spot on perfect and all the flavors kept on developing throughout the meal. There was three of us so we went 3 “small” plates, 3 “medium” plates, and three “pasta”. The amount was perfect. The Chicken Liver Crostone! So smooth, perfectly done with quince Mostarda, was so well done. Scallop crudo with yuzu Kosho delicate and spectacular, braised greens bruschetta with Parmesan broth was peasant food that died and went to heaven, so simple so amazingly soul warming, Ricotta dumpling with lamb consumee perfect, wish I could eat this after a day of skiing! And the pasta..the gnoc with oxtail again soul warming, so good! The Agnolloti, ricotta, spring peas and mint..total perfection and there signature Tortellini in Brodo with Parmesan Beurre was explosive and delicious! Honestly one of the best meals in a long long time! Nice work chef and the entire staff, service was perfect, polite, knowledgeable and simple, a perfect combination. So your self a favor and book a table and another a couple weeks out, menu is big enough you will count the days till you can go back and try everything you missed the first round!
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budinski
Los Angeles
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
I love the Tortellini Contradicto I order it every time I come it is similar to a Soup Dumpling but so much better the coating of cream makes it a great dish We also had scallop crudo,pork meatballs,shrimp and clams,and a few others we were stuffed Great meal as always
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you!!!! Glad to hear you enjoyed everything :)
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JoeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live in West Hollywood and we initially thought going to Alimento was a little to far away. It was not. When I initially looked at the menu, I was mildly confused as what to order. Once we made a decision The Food was absolutely delicious The Service was fast and flawless The Restaurant is small, but has a nice indoor/ outdoor ambience Loved the area Loved Alimento Would definitely go back soon.
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you, Joe, for all the kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with us... Hope to see you again soon!
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DTochs
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place is always solid. New wine list is great. If there’s a downside it’s the noise level (if you’re over 50).
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you for the love and support!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it! Always consistent and delicious!
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you so much for the love and support!
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Maryf
Greater Boston
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were warmly greeted when we arrived for our reservation. Each of the three dishes we had was some of the best food we have had anywhere. The pork belly was outstanding, and the whole orata was better than any of the same fish I had on multiple occasions in Sicily. A true neighborhood gem with excellent service. Highly recommended.
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Woah! Mary, thank you for the kind words! We hope to have you back again soon :)
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Gmac
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
A very imaginative and delicious menu. We’ve been twice lately and we’re delighted both times. Second time the service was initially a tad unfriendly, but they warmed up. We’re in our late 60’s - a little noisy. We’d return in a heartbeat!
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you for the support, Gillian, and as for the feedback, I will surely be passing along to our staff so we can be that much better! Hope to have you back soon!
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JoeF
Los Angeles
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2019
overall2food3service2ambience2
This was my 3rd time at Alimento. First two were amazing. This time, the server only stopped by our table to take the order + leave the check. The spaghetti with crab was fishy and salty, you could hardly taste the crab. The ricotta dumpling in consume was amazing as always.
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Hi, Joe! Thank you for your feedback, and I am sorry that your experience was anything less than wonderful. It is clear we missed the mark, and again, I am truly sorry. We can only get better with feedback like this, and I will make sure to communicate to our staff where the opportunities for improvement are. We would obviously love to have you and your guest back for complementary bubbly, and to have the kind of service we strive for! heather@alimentola.co m
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AubreyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Alex was incredible! Everything we had to eat was phenomenal. Bravo to the chef.
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JillS
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had read about Alimento, so when I was in the L.A. area, wanted to visit. 4 of us from various areas met, and we had a wonderful meal. Everything exceeded expectations!
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terrik
Los Angeles
206 reviews
vip
5.0
206 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Love this place.
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Jessica
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very adorable venue with great service and good food, love the amount of variety on the menu.
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you, Jess!!!!! Hope to have you back again!
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DanielG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall2food4service2ambience2
One is the type of service we got was not the best been to other places less expensive and better service. Secondly you are been rushed they seat you down and tell you have 1:30 min to eat cause table is booked at nine and we made reservations for 7:30 also the way you order it has to be all at once you can’t order anything as we go. And third as it was approaching nine aclock they took the menus away and said we are getting closer to nine aclock so we will need the table. Food was good I can’t say anything bad about it but service and time thing. Aaa bad I never been to a place with a time schedule that you need to be out by certain time.
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GruntledGay
Greater Boston
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love our favorites on the menu - we dine here 3-4 times a year. Friendly, convivial staff. Never disappointed.
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you for the love and support! Hope to have you back soon! :)
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MegD
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this neighborhood restaurant. The food is delicious and the wine list is outstanding!
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you, Meg! Hope to see you soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Great food and excellent ambiance
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jessem
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food in an cozy, intimate, neighborhood location.
AlimentoResponded on April 11, 2019
Thank you, Jesse! Hope to have you back again.
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MargoC
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible grilled Orato! Chopped salad, tortellini, and ribs were excellent! Service was attentive and prompt, wine recommendation was right on, choc pudding was divine! Would come back in a heartbeat!
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JenniferB
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The spelt pasta was especially tasty. The wine list was great too.
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1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Additional information

Cross street
Effie Street
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$5 cash per car
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Zach Pollack
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alimentola.com/
Phone number
(323) 928-2888
Private party facilities
Enjoy a beer & wine hour plus a seated dinner for up to 45 guests, or buffet-style standing up to 55 guests! Included is a quaint outdoor patio that is heated, covered, and partially enclosed for people-watching or for more intimate gatherings up to 18 guests.
Private party contact
Heather Newman: (323) 928-2888

Alimento

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Plates

White Bean and Emmer Zuppa$10.00

Chicken Liver Crostone$13.00

Cracked Farro Salad$15.00

Chopped Salad "Amigliorata"$16.00

Raddichio Caesar$15.00

Momotaro Tomatoes$15.00

Sprouting Broccoli$14.00

Bigeye Tuna Crudo$16.00

Escolar Crudo$13.00

Octopus$18.00

Pork Meatballs$15.00

Yellowtail Collar Affumicato$19.00

Baccalà$14.00

Braised Lettuce Bruschetta$16.00

Ricotta Dumpling$15.00

Chicken Milanese Sandwich$14.00

Calabrian Chili Pork Ribs$17.00

Lamb Belly$18.00

Pasta

Tortellini in Brodo$17.00

Radiatori$18.00

Lumache$19.00

Agnolotti$18.00

Whole Wheat Bigoli$16.00

Spelt Maccheroncini$17.00

Fusilli$18.00

Gnòc$19.00

Spaghetti$22.00

Platters

Whole Grilled Orata$34.00

Crispy Pork Shank$44.00

Duck, Duck, Rice$52.00

Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye Tagliata$69.00

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