The Nice Guy

Name: The Nice Guy
Address: 401 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90048
Telephone: (310) 360-9500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

808 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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The NICE GUY is a place where sophisticated meets sexy. Order modern Italian dishes under a staggered wooden interior and dimly lit lanterns. Then settle into the vintage feeling with an elegant cocktail menu and encompassing mobster vibes.

Loved by fashion icons and tastemakers alike, The NICE GUY is a great place to start your night with an elegant bite or take it to the next level with live music.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 360-9500

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(310) 360-9500
Website
http://www.theniceguyla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
401 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Cross street
Westmount Dr
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Garlic Cheese Bread$12.00
Marinara
Fried Mozzarella$16.00
Marinara
Spicy Shrimp Scampi$23.00
Calabrian Chili, White Wine, Grilled Sourdough
Fried Calamari$18.00
Marinara, Grilled Lemon
Blue Crab Arancini$18.00
Saffron Risotto, Jumbo Lump Crab
Hamachi Crudo*$22.00
Blood Orange, Shishito Peppers, Citrus Dressing
Molinari's Meatballs**$20.00
Burrata, Basil, Grilled Focaccia

Salads

Loni's Chopped Salad**$18.00
Salami, Provolone, Pepperoncini, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Kale Salad$17.00
Pomegranate, Parmesan, Pepitas, Lemon Vinaigrette
Tricolore Salad$18.00
Kalamata Olive Croutons, Parmesan Dressing

Pizza

gluten free crust available on all pizzas +$3

Margherita$21.00
Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil
Pepperoni**$22.00
Fontina, Mozzarella
Mushroom$21.00
Fontina, Porcini Crema, Thyme
Lobster$31.00
Vodka Sauce, Basil, Chili Oil
BBQ Chicken**
Bacon, Smoked Mozzarella, Green Onion, Cilantro
Cauliflower$21.00
Oven Dried Tomatoes, Marinated Artichokes, Arugula, Olive, Capers

Pasta

gluten free pasta available +$3

Cacio e Pepe$23.00
Pecorino, Black Pepper
Spinach Cavatelli$34.00
Lobster, Calabrian Chili, Breadcrumbs
Rigatoni Bolognese**$28.00
Pork, Veal, Beef, Parmesan
Spaghetti Pomodoro$21.00
Basil, Olive Oil
Squash & Chestnut Agnolotti$27.00
Honey Nut Squash, Sage Brown Butter
Rigatoni Vodka$30.00
Rock Shrimp, Pickled Horned Goat Peppers, Basil
Short Rib Pappardelle$29.00
Leeks, Swiss Chard, Horseradish Gremolata

Large

The Nice Guy Burger* **$22.00
Maple Glazed Bacon, Arugula, Caramelized Onion, House Made American Cheese, Fries
Eggplant Parm$29.00
Marinara, Mozzarella
Chicken Parm$36.00
Marinara, Mozzarella
Chicken Paillard$31.00
Arugula, Tomato
Lew's Chicken Piccata$36.00
Lemon, Capers, White Wine
Skirt Steak$45.00
Salsa Verde, Roast Cherry Tomato
14 oz. Aspen Ridge Dry-Aged Ribeye$63.00
Balsamic Brown Butter, Thyme
Scottish Salmon$42.00
Fregola Sarda, Escarole, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Veggies & Sides

Truffle Fries$12.00
Truffle, Parmesan
Roasted Potatoes$12.00
Rosemary, Parmesan, Mojo Verde
Charred Broccolini$15.00
Aged Balsamic, Bottarga
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Caesar Dressing, Lemon, Feta
Cauliflower$15.00
Miso Bagna Cauda, Candied Marcona Almonds

Cocktails

$18

The Jojo
haku vodka, st-germain, lemon, strawberry, prosecco shaken and served up
The Spicy Siena
aviòn reposado, limoncello, fresno chili, lime, agave shaken and served on the rocks
A Mo's Paloma
casamigos reposado, campari, combier pamplemousse rose, grapefruit, lemon, club soda shaken and served in a collins glass
El Chapo
el tesoro blanco, dimmi liquore di milano, watermelon, lime, agave, watermelon red bull shaken and served on the rocks with a spicy rim
The Doc
jim beam bourbon, carpano antica formula, maraschino liqueur, absinthe rinse stirred and served up
Drake's Spritzer
pinot grigio, perrier, extra ice, lemon twist served in a wine glass with a shot of muddled peach or ruby red grapefruit
Stand up Guy
grey goose, espresso, galliano coffee liqueur, ancho reyes shaken and served up with three espresso beans

Beer

Stella Artois$8.00
Budweiser$8.00
The Posty "Bud Light"$25.00
Includes souvenir "Posty" Beer Glass
Goose Island IPA$8.00
Golden Road Hefeweizen$8.00
O'douls N/A$8.00

What 808 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely space, lovely staff, beautiful cocktails and good food. 10/10/10. Would highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Brought my girlfriend here for a 1 year anniversary. Good drinks and proper service from all the staff. Other guests were friendly and including which made the ambiance that much better.
LO
LaurentO
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, ambiance and service ! Perfect date night restaurant, highly recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as usual. The hostess and our server Chase both go above and beyond to provide such an exceptional and memorable experience. Thank you!💕
AL
AmandaL
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It's a vibe. The food was delicious! My friend and I shared caesar salad, spaghetti, and the chicken parm. The parm was amazing. Get it - huge, share it. We had a reservation, but they didn't have a table ready for us other than a high top or bar space. We went with the bar, the bartender was super attentive and helpful.
A
Amazing
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was good.
MS
MicaelS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
It was really dark and cold and after having eaten the waiter more or less stressed us out of there. Really strange place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brian grimmel is the best
V
Viva
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, seated immediately, loved the ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. Only thing was we had to wait like 20 minutes for our table even though we arrived in time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
They brought a candle out in the desert for my friend’s birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience5
The server was extremely rude and claimed he served me two drinks when I did order two yes but never received my second when I asked him to take it off the check since I didn’t drink my cocktail in 5 seconds and he said I’ll take it off but I gave you TWO so unprofessional
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
Great food, borderline rude service. Extremely dark lighting.
S
Susan
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous venue, food was great, lighting slightly offputting, but overall fabulous!
TE
TheElegantBella
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Love the dark ambience. Food was pretty standard, not bad yet nothing to write home about. I always love live music, but the piano player/singer was underwhelming. Perfect for a date night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
food was good. we happened to be shoved in a corner by the bar where it was so dark i hit my head pretty hard on a speaker attached to the wall. the drinks were great! very much the vibey experience we expected. if you’re looking for a scene and good bites you’ll love it!
LC
LanceC
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
We were running late cause of some accidents on the fwy. Part of our party was there but they sat us at a table not a both we asked for a both but were denied it. The food that came was good but some of it was Luke warm. Our server was outstanding. I will try it again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere overall but lighting needs to be fiend up just a bit. Can’t fully see my date or the menu. Lol
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the nice guy ! What’s not to love ? Food and cocktails are amazing and the whole ambiance and energy of the place is so much fun . I brought my friend in who hasn’t been there before . She loved it ! Grace was our server and she was awesome ! She gave us amazing recommendations and was just all around a really sweet and genuine individual . She was so cute ! Thanks again Grace ! We appreciated your hospitality! Ask for Grace if you go in ! The manager Kelly was great too ! We really had a great night ! Can’t wait to come back in ❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Everything was good overall
CG
CanadianGirl
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was AMAZING! We ordered about 5 or 6 things and each and everyone was 10/10. A lot of successful people there.. really nice ambiance and good service.
JS
JSzink
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I'll start by saying we were incredibly impressed by our waitstaff and their attentiveness. The atmosphere is great (once you get used to the dark, lol). We go out a lot in LA and aren't usually surprised by the prices. However, my husband was really disappointed in his Old Fashioned, and then he found out they used Jim Beam for the $20 cocktail listed on the menu. I was also disappointed that my meatballs came out warm, but not as hot as I'd expect at the restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was such a memorable experience! My husband and I dine out a lot in Los Angeles and we both looked at each other after the first bite of one of our dishes and devoured our food! It was incredibly tasty and we both said it had hit the top of our list of favorite restaurants in L.A!! Whoever the chef is, he or she is incredibly talented and we will be back for more
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Birthday dinner
JC
JimmyC
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great hang at the bar. food is great , service is great. we love the ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
Good food for the ribeye and the Caesar salad . The pizza came charred and the rigatoni was undercooked. Service was less than prompt. Side employee door kept being opened and ruined the ambiance. For a birthday meal it was disappointing.
HB
HilaryB
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was really so good. I loved my Cacio de Pepe. Great service, atmosphere and food.
B
Blizzy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is truly a gem. The vibe and drinks are amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was life changing. Server was amazing and helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the mood and secludedness of the Nice Guy! The food and drinks were delicious. Definitely will go back
SL
SL08
Atlanta
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food, but it was so dark in there!! Like to the point that I could barely see. Everything on the menu is a bit pricey but the food was excellent.
m
mhwayne
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food, ambiance, and most of all Bridgette. Great server who was kind and made my Father’s Day super special with her kindness and attentive service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Waitress was stand off ish and could care less about customer service. She kept rushing us to order food and was clearing plates quickly. There were many tables open still so it’s not like people were waiting for us to leave. Our reservation was at 10:30pm and the waitress just seemed like she didn’t want to be there. For somewhere that’s hard to get a reservation and that’s pretty pricy you would think it would be better. Ps their cocktails kinda suck. Don’t need to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
The food was fantastic but it was a little too dark and loud in there for me.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
i had an amazing time the workers were so nice and kind and the ambiance was so nice.
A
Ariel
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place for date night, it’s cute, romantic, amazing music and lovely vibe
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
After reading the reviews I was prepared for a rude hostess, but while they weren’t overly nice, they certainly were professional and cordial to my party. The food was great, and ambiance was nice, but my table was awful. Although I had a reservation and arrived at the restaurant when there was only a few tables occupied, they put me at a table in a corner next to a door that people were constantly going in and out of, letting in a ton of light which was a lot since the restaurant is nearly pitch black inside. The table was also right next to the register, so it felt like more of a work station than a table. It also made it so that I didn’t even get to see the rest of the restaurant which was very disappointing. My advice to them would be to remove the tables behind the hostess stand. I would rather wait a few extra minutes for a table than be shoved in a corner that feels like an employee workstation.
F
Foody
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I saw a bunch of negative reviews online and have no idea why. I thought the food was tasty, and our server was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed everything we ate. My only gripe was that it was SO dark in there that i could not see anything at all. It's darker in there than my bedroom in the middle of the night. it's a bit strange. But maybe if i decide to have an extra-marital affair and need a really dark place where i can have a nice dinner and not be seen, this is the place! they have a strict no photo policy, but were clearly not enforcing any sort of dress code that many people griped about---there were plenty of people in t-shirts, jeans, sneakers. Maybe the pandemic loosened them up.
M
Mary8594
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service1ambience4
Everything was great other than some service issues; not sure I will ever return because of it.

FAQs

The Nice Guy does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. The Nice Guy also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 360-9500.

The Nice Guy is rated 4.7 stars by 808 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

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 360-9500

Other options

401 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Additional information

Cross street
Westmount Dr
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
http://www.theniceguyla.com/
Phone number
(310) 360-9500

The Nice Guy

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Starters

Garlic Cheese Bread$12.00

Fried Mozzarella$16.00

Spicy Shrimp Scampi$23.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Blue Crab Arancini$18.00

Hamachi Crudo*$22.00

Molinari's Meatballs**$20.00

Salads

Loni's Chopped Salad**$18.00

Kale Salad$17.00

Tricolore Salad$18.00

Pizza

Margherita$21.00

Pepperoni**$22.00

Mushroom$21.00

Lobster$31.00

BBQ Chicken**

Cauliflower$21.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Spinach Cavatelli$34.00

Rigatoni Bolognese**$28.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$21.00

Squash & Chestnut Agnolotti$27.00

Rigatoni Vodka$30.00

Short Rib Pappardelle$29.00

Large

The Nice Guy Burger* **$22.00

Eggplant Parm$29.00

Chicken Parm$36.00

Chicken Paillard$31.00

Lew's Chicken Piccata$36.00

Skirt Steak$45.00

14 oz. Aspen Ridge Dry-Aged Ribeye$63.00

Scottish Salmon$42.00

Veggies & Sides

Truffle Fries$12.00

Roasted Potatoes$12.00

Charred Broccolini$15.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Cauliflower$15.00

Cocktails

The Jojo

The Spicy Siena

A Mo's Paloma

El Chapo

The Doc

Drake's Spritzer

Stand up Guy

Beer

Stella Artois$8.00

Budweiser$8.00

The Posty "Bud Light"$25.00

Goose Island IPA$8.00

Golden Road Hefeweizen$8.00

O'douls N/A$8.00

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