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Sestina, Culver City, CA

Sestina

3.8
3.8
430 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegan
SESTINA IS A NEW PASTA BAR CONCEPT FROM THE MKC TEAM FEATURING PLANT-BASED ADAPTATIONS OF UNIVERSALLY LOVED ITALIAN FARE. GUESTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A MENU FILLED WITH VIBRANT AND HEALTHY RENDITIONS OF TRADITIONAL ITALIAN ANTIPASTI, FROMAGERIE, CREATIVE SMALL PLATES, PASTAS AND DESSERTS. WE ALSO HAVE A SUSTAINABLE WINE PROGRAM AND A BOUTIQUE MARKETPLACE OF GOURMET PROVISIONS MADE IN HOUSE TO ENJOY AT HOME.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 815-8100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Kenney
  • Neighborhood
    Culver City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

431 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I made the reservation, showed up, and there was a sign saying it was closed for the night. Had to find another place to eat. It was annoying because we came all the way there and were able to make a reservation.

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  2. JMarshall

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unfortunately, Sestina’s  restaurant has gone out of business. 

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  3. Tiffany

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This place is completed closed and they did not call us in advance to let us know. So we drove over there to find out we were out of a reservation on a saturday night at 6:30pm. very irresponsible restaurant.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    We went to this place a two months ago and it was closed even though we still had a reservation on open table. So this time I called them and asked if they are open and they told us they are. We drove there and it was closed again. Nothing was mentioned or reservation was not canceled. They have best vegan food but I am not sure what is happening with communication with customers if they are going to be closed.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant was closed and they didn’t contact me despite having my information through OpenTable and confirming that I would be there. I wasted a 30 minute drive and paid for parking for nothing. Exceptionally inconsiderate.

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  6. CatherineB

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The "lamb" pasta actually tasted like lamb, which was quite a surprise. My companion also loved her puttanesca. We dined indoors away from the hubbub, and it was nice to be able to hear each other. The wine ($17 a glass) tacked quite a bit onto the cost of the meal, so be prepared.

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  7. Samantha

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We loved our waiter Logan! And the restaurant has a great outdoor patio

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I came here with my bf for our anniversary date and the food was so good! He had the Fusilli Pesto and I had the Rigatoni Arrabbiata. Both were delicious and perfectly cooked. Our server was great! Will be back again.

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  9. Bobo

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pasta quality very good to excellent. 'Calamari' is mushroom- would have called it 'mushroom'. Gracious and accommodating staff.

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  10. LisannG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We were really excited to try this restaurant since finding good vegan spots are not easy. We’ve been to other Matthew Kenney restaurants and have loved them but the food and drinks here were just okay. We tried a lot of different items and a number of different drinks and nothing stood out. The flavors were bland. We were really hoping to love it but unfortunately find no reason to go back.

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  11. David

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arguably the best Vegan Restaurant in LA. The appetizers and Pasta dishes were delicious. Our host and waiter, Chris was superb!

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  12. PaulofCC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Veggie calamari: Great. Four Cheese Pizza with vegan "cheese": not our kind of pie. Chris, our server, was great. Noise level outside a bit harsh, better inside. If you are a vegetarian it's probably a good place to go, but we aren't and may not return. But maybe the pasta is better.

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  13. TeryA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to grab some fresh pasta before a theater show!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to eat. We really like going here despite of our gluten intolerance.

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  15. SeanV

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great plant-based Italian for vegans and omnivores alike.

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  16. AngieR

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and great service. Must try! Amazing plant based Italian fine dining cuisine.

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  17. JMarshall

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this restaurant. Great healthy food.

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  18. Icaza

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very good, small portions. Nice environment on the terrace, quite and tranquile

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  19. StacyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our dinner last night at Sestina was very good. I am a big fan and love the options at this Vegan Italian restaurant. Excellent service as well from our server Logan who was very friendly and helpful.

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  20. 8tnmchne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Very slightly overpriced, but will definitely go back. Had to sit outside on a warm day, but completely covered and a nice breeze kept it cool. Would recommend to anyone.

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  21. DiamondChase

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    My server was amazing however the food was extremely wind and dry I had to request sauce and have the bartender make my drink three times because of how much water was in it

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were all delicious. Servers were very attentive and friendly. Will definitely go back

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  23. JanA

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Loved the lemon poppy seed blueberry mochi waffles. They were delicious.

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  24. ladidah

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Very expensive and a long wait time. I don't think the portion size is justified at that price.

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  25. Mouse

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We went for DineLA but they weren’t offering it this time around. They said maybe Monday. None of the staff even knew what DineLA was.

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  26. Jess

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. Our server was nothing but nice. However, our food came out cold, the pastas had sauces that were watered down. I know the pandemic is hitting everyone, but I feel like good service and good food quality is key, especially for finer dining. I hope that the food quality gets better and doesn't continue to be compromised.

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  27. JustinR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Elegant presentation and overall great vibe in the restaurant. Logan, the bartender, is the coolest guy you'll have ever met. Fantastic mixology and great customer service. Everything was delicious.

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  28. MiriyamG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food is marvelous, the drinks fine. The noise level was really unpleasant, worse because two of my companions are hard of hearing and there was a big table of people so very loud and so oblivious of other guests. Perhaps when a big group -- 6 or 8 --like that comes, they should be seated in a separate section (not the one outside closest to the indoors). Please please separate such groups from small ones (we were three; there were several other single others sitting near the others too) -- it really undermined our experience.

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  29. lovesveggies

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Having dined at Sestina once before, my second visit was a major disappointment. Beginning with the hostess, who wanted to seat us next to the "door," which is actually the opening to a tent, on a cold night when there was a better table available and continuing with the attitudes and disinterest of the rest of the wait staff, the restaurant was a major disappointment. The pastas were inedible; we returned one of them but didn't want to be rude and return both. The cheese on them and on the pizza tasted terrible. We are vegan and are used to plant-based food. Prices are high. Substitutions are not allowed. It's pasta and pizza -- don't ask them to add vegetables to either item. LA needs more quality, upscale vegan restaurants. I will not return to Sestina.

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  30. JonathanS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good, interesting dishes, pleasantly surprised about some vegan tastes, eg, fettuccine, pizzas…… Overall good experience and would recommend Sestina!

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  31. yermamsrude

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Great food, always consistent, but very disappointing this time as two of my favorite dishes were not available.

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  32. GaryS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was amazing and friendly, love their menu---satisfies my plant-based (mostly) diet and pasta addiction.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They unfortunately were closed when we arrived with no notice

    1 person found this helpful

  34. Eater

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    A fantastic place to eat. Everything is vegan but tastes like the non-vegan version. I never feel like I'm sacrificing taste or quality and have returned time and time again.

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  35. Love2Dine

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect atmosphere for a great night out. Amazing food bursting with flavors that will have your tastebuds completely satisfied. Would definitely recommend !

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  36. PatG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious vegan food from appetizers to main course; friendly and professional server; great ambience.

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  37. Chris

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is excellent. Service is kind, attentive and helpful. We will definitely be back!

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  38. SusanZ

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I still like this place, but the seams are showing. The food and service were just not quite as good as when I was here about six months ago. The individual servers were warm and lovely but I think there needed to be a few more of them on the floor. Same for the food, I don’t think it survives sitting under a lamp the way non-vegan pasta might. I hope you can pull it together because I’m a huge fan and would like to return with confidence!

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  39. Tyler

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Waiter was awesome, no complaints there. But we put in the note to be seated inside. They seated us outside. I the asked them about it and they said it was open tables fault. A poor response if you ask me.

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  40. HappyDiner

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Sestina is great. As a non-vegan with close family members who are vegan, I've had some good some less so. The food here is really good, vegan or not - creative tasty dishes delivered with excellent service.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sestina does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sestina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 815-8100.

Sestina is rated 3.8 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sestina

9725 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-2739

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Culver City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Kenney
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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