I've come here on multiple occasions for happy hour, dinner catch ups, corporate team dinner, brunch with friends, and it's an amazing spot with tasty food. The service is great with friendly servers who check in periodically to make sure you're well taken care of. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. If you're with a larger group you can order several items to share to get a taste of all their delicious offerings. They have great cocktail options which does change seasonally and if you're going in for brunch, coffee and tea options as well. Though I am a fan of majority of their food a few of my favorites would be the fire-baked focaccia, which comes out perfectly warm, the diavola pizza which is delicious if you want a little bit of spice, and you can never go wrong with the alla vodka. If you're going during peak times or with a larger party I recommend making reservations prior. Overall, trendy vibes with a modern and cozy feel. Parking: they do offer valet since it is located in a hotel. There's some street parking which is harder to find or a parking structure across the street if you don't mind a short walk! One thing to note is they don't do lunch on Mondays but other than that lunch (weekday)/brunch (weekends) from 11-2 PM.
Julie D.
A great find by me. My favorite thing to do on the weekends with my two besties is to find random places for us to eat at that none of us have tried together as a group or individually. This was my suggestion at the very last minute. Found via Yelp of course based on the ratings. I tried to get a resy, but none were available for Saturday the night before. Walk in was totally fine. We ate family style, per usual. What we shared:Roasted oystersCaesar saladBurrata pizzaWe all got a different cocktailThe food was amazing. I devoured those oysters. The salad was certainly unique. The pizza was everyone's favorite hands down. I really loved the crust.
Ayonnah T.
Honestly pretty solid food for all of the courses i got to have at a nice private dinner! Would love to see more vegetarian options with protein tho. Pizza was fire, focaccia was insane too (didn't have much of a truffle flavor tho). And the desserts were great! Omg and the pasta was really good too.
Victoria L.
So I have mixed feeling about Etta. Beautiful restaurant and we had an outdoor table. Our waiter was pleasant but he took half of our table order and forgot to take the other half (it was 5 of us) I didn't even realize that he took any orders until 2 of our friends food was placed in front of them! They fixed the problem when we was able to flag them down, but that was unusual! My French toast was great and it was served with warm syrup. Some of us really enjoyed our food and some wasn't that impressed. Now the Fried Chicken Picnic was interesting, we all really loved the fried chicken 10 out of 10! The cheddar jalapeño biscuits probably would have been really comforting if they were actually warm and not room temperature cool and the same thing for the waffles that comes in the picnic, but they did taste good! I would give them another try, maybe for dinner like my girlfriend said. Brunch wasn't terrible but it was just awkward to have some of my party sit there with their food in front of them, and wait for our food to beget prepared.
Allison R.
Had a lil brunch with one of my faves here and the patio is so cute y'all! The weather was perfect for being outside. There's a little bit of street noise that you can hear but otherwise I recommend sitting out there if you can. Our waitress was nice enough to wait the 15/20 minutes it took for my friend to get there and came by to check on me anyway in the meantime, very appreciated! Ok now the food. We ordered a few plates to split: French toast, the egg scramble, and the potatoes. The French toast was by far my favorite dish! Highly recommend!
Susan G.
Had such a lovely experience dining here. I tried their fire-baked focaccia which came with a delicious truffle butter spread! My favorite item would have to be their mushroom pizza! It had perfectly caramelized mushrooms topped with a bed of arugula. It was amazing! I also really liked their pastas. I tried their orecchiette and scallop bucatini. Both were wonderful. Staff members were constantly checking up on us and making sure we were well taken care of. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!
Dhanushree P.
Went here for a corporate dinner, and sat in the bar section of Etta's ground floor hotel restaurant. We didn't need a reservation for a table of 2 of a Friday evening. The service was comfortably warm. On to the food:Bubbling shrimp - the fkn best! The flavors are so complex, and so nostalgic - i could taste the coconut, the lemongrass, the basil, the crunchy onions, the spices everything went beautifully together - Focaccia bread - loved the truffle and honey butter, the bread was so light, airy and fluffy - The pork pizza was deliciously honey glazed. And they didn't skimp on the meat either. All in all, good food, good vibes. I will come back!
The seafood and pasta dish and the branzino we ordered were definitely overpriced coming from a Marylander, crab and shrimp over a vodka sauce and pasta shouldn't be 150$ but I wasn't paying since it was my birthday dinner. It was delicious though! My only other pet peeve is that they seemed as if they were going to charge me for my birthday dessert which I feel like is very disrespectful and I'm glad they didn't end up charging me but it's the principle that counts. Otherwise I loved my experience and will definitely be back!
Kathy T.
LOVE this place! They are located in the hotel, so parking is a pain (either street or valet $$$). Definitely need a reservation or you may be waiting over an hour. There is bar seating, but it fills up quick too!The fire-baked focaccia is a MUST TRY! It is only available during dinner or lunch (certain days, not weekends). I wish they offered it on weekends as part of their brunch menu! The ricotta is so soft and pains so well with the flaky focaccia (not your typical focaccia!). Everything we tried was pretty good! The bubbling shrimp was surprisingly very flavorful. The herbs reminded me of a Vietnamese style dish. Their pastas were also really good, specifically the alla vodka. I can't wait to return to try their other dishes!
Brittany J.
Trendy spot in Culver City. Good for groups or date night but I definitely recommend reservations in advance. I prefer sitting inside but it is very loud.We ordered pizza and pasta and both were delicious! The servers recommend sharing but honestly don't think it's necessary unless you order pizza. When you order pizza, make sure to ask for their chili oil and other spices to your table to bring a little extra flare and kick to your pizza. It take it to another level!Parking is definitely not the greatest and partially contributes to why I don't come often but really is a cute spot. If you go and are looking for low cost parking, park at the meters on Venice Blvd.
Very nice, upscale eatery in a nice setting (indoor restaurant and pleasant outdoor patio). The food was great! We had the mushroom, caramelized onions pizza, steak & fritas, and smash burger. All were delicious! Since the restaurant is part of the hotel, the food was on the pricey side ($22 for the burger and fries). Also, parking can be challenging - unless you want to shell out for the hotel valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michelle Young
Single-handedly devoured the King Crab & Prawn pasta dish. It was delicious. The cocktails are fantastic too. The fromage noir cocktail was really unique and tasty. I will definitely be back because there are a few other dishes I’d like to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ran C.
Finally ended up at Etta. Tried a few times but on one occasion, I didn't have a reservation. Another, they closed the kitchen early. Third time was the charm I guess. And it had to help that I made an early reservation. I'll start with parking. Whenever I'm in the vicinity, I always park in the same garage. The garage entrance is on Landmark. Basically behind Bianca - that you can see from Washington. You can try your luck with street parking. Good luck with that. Walked in early for my reservation and found an nice empty restaurant. It was the bar that seemed to be where people wanted to be. So, let the hostess know that that's where I'd be too. I enjoy sitting and eating at the bar because excellent service tends to be the norm. After all, the bartender is your host, your server, the manager and your friend. Even as more people filled in, the staff was attentive, friendly and took time to explain drinks even giving me the recipe for a drink that I especially enjoyed. Food was good too. See pics. I opted for a Caesar's Salad to be able to say I'm trying to eat healthy. Went for a pasta dish that was cooked like I like it - just added red peppers as I like my dishes spicier than most people do. And opted for dessert at the bar when I found out the upstairs bar/restaurant (Canopy Club) only had one dessert menu item available that night. Overall, I liked Etta. The vibe. The service. The food. It's a spot I could definitely see myself going back to again to try the other menu items. Both food and drinks.
8There
Selected Etta to meet up with friends for brunch. We started with mimosas and a artichoke pizza that was divine. The Shakshuka was tasty, although the bread that accompanies it could use a bit more substance. The Etta Soft Scramble was another popular choice and quite filling. The French toast was decadent. Our server was attentive and let us linger in the beautiful outdoor patio. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Our server was so sweet, attentive, and flat out amazing! I wish I would have written his name down for a well deserved shoutout. He definitely made our first visit so memorable, I definitely will be coming back and recommending this place to others. The host was also super nice & graceful!
I've come here on multiple occasions for happy hour, dinner catch ups, corporate team dinner, brunch with friends, and it's an amazing spot with tasty food. The service is great with friendly servers who check in periodically to make sure you're well taken care of. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. If you're with a larger group you can order several items to share to get a taste of all their delicious offerings. They have great cocktail options which does change seasonally and if you're going in for brunch, coffee and tea options as well. Though I am a fan of majority of their food a few of my favorites would be the fire-baked focaccia, which comes out perfectly warm, the diavola pizza which is delicious if you want a little bit of spice, and you can never go wrong with the alla vodka. If you're going during peak times or with a larger party I recommend making reservations prior. Overall, trendy vibes with a modern and cozy feel. Parking: they do offer valet since it is located in a hotel. There's some street parking which is harder to find or a parking structure across the street if you don't mind a short walk! One thing to note is they don't do lunch on Mondays but other than that lunch (weekday)/brunch (weekends) from 11-2 PM.
A great find by me. My favorite thing to do on the weekends with my two besties is to find random places for us to eat at that none of us have tried together as a group or individually. This was my suggestion at the very last minute. Found via Yelp of course based on the ratings. I tried to get a resy, but none were available for Saturday the night before. Walk in was totally fine. We ate family style, per usual. What we shared:Roasted oystersCaesar saladBurrata pizzaWe all got a different cocktailThe food was amazing. I devoured those oysters. The salad was certainly unique. The pizza was everyone's favorite hands down. I really loved the crust.
Honestly pretty solid food for all of the courses i got to have at a nice private dinner! Would love to see more vegetarian options with protein tho. Pizza was fire, focaccia was insane too (didn't have much of a truffle flavor tho). And the desserts were great! Omg and the pasta was really good too.
So I have mixed feeling about Etta. Beautiful restaurant and we had an outdoor table. Our waiter was pleasant but he took half of our table order and forgot to take the other half (it was 5 of us) I didn't even realize that he took any orders until 2 of our friends food was placed in front of them! They fixed the problem when we was able to flag them down, but that was unusual! My French toast was great and it was served with warm syrup. Some of us really enjoyed our food and some wasn't that impressed. Now the Fried Chicken Picnic was interesting, we all really loved the fried chicken 10 out of 10! The cheddar jalapeño biscuits probably would have been really comforting if they were actually warm and not room temperature cool and the same thing for the waffles that comes in the picnic, but they did taste good! I would give them another try, maybe for dinner like my girlfriend said. Brunch wasn't terrible but it was just awkward to have some of my party sit there with their food in front of them, and wait for our food to beget prepared.
Had a lil brunch with one of my faves here and the patio is so cute y'all! The weather was perfect for being outside. There's a little bit of street noise that you can hear but otherwise I recommend sitting out there if you can. Our waitress was nice enough to wait the 15/20 minutes it took for my friend to get there and came by to check on me anyway in the meantime, very appreciated! Ok now the food. We ordered a few plates to split: French toast, the egg scramble, and the potatoes. The French toast was by far my favorite dish! Highly recommend!
Had such a lovely experience dining here. I tried their fire-baked focaccia which came with a delicious truffle butter spread! My favorite item would have to be their mushroom pizza! It had perfectly caramelized mushrooms topped with a bed of arugula. It was amazing! I also really liked their pastas. I tried their orecchiette and scallop bucatini. Both were wonderful. Staff members were constantly checking up on us and making sure we were well taken care of. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!
Went here for a corporate dinner, and sat in the bar section of Etta's ground floor hotel restaurant. We didn't need a reservation for a table of 2 of a Friday evening. The service was comfortably warm. On to the food:Bubbling shrimp - the fkn best! The flavors are so complex, and so nostalgic - i could taste the coconut, the lemongrass, the basil, the crunchy onions, the spices everything went beautifully together - Focaccia bread - loved the truffle and honey butter, the bread was so light, airy and fluffy - The pork pizza was deliciously honey glazed. And they didn't skimp on the meat either. All in all, good food, good vibes. I will come back!
The seafood and pasta dish and the branzino we ordered were definitely overpriced coming from a Marylander, crab and shrimp over a vodka sauce and pasta shouldn't be 150$ but I wasn't paying since it was my birthday dinner. It was delicious though! My only other pet peeve is that they seemed as if they were going to charge me for my birthday dessert which I feel like is very disrespectful and I'm glad they didn't end up charging me but it's the principle that counts. Otherwise I loved my experience and will definitely be back!
LOVE this place! They are located in the hotel, so parking is a pain (either street or valet $$$). Definitely need a reservation or you may be waiting over an hour. There is bar seating, but it fills up quick too!The fire-baked focaccia is a MUST TRY! It is only available during dinner or lunch (certain days, not weekends). I wish they offered it on weekends as part of their brunch menu! The ricotta is so soft and pains so well with the flaky focaccia (not your typical focaccia!). Everything we tried was pretty good! The bubbling shrimp was surprisingly very flavorful. The herbs reminded me of a Vietnamese style dish. Their pastas were also really good, specifically the alla vodka. I can't wait to return to try their other dishes!
Trendy spot in Culver City. Good for groups or date night but I definitely recommend reservations in advance. I prefer sitting inside but it is very loud.We ordered pizza and pasta and both were delicious! The servers recommend sharing but honestly don't think it's necessary unless you order pizza. When you order pizza, make sure to ask for their chili oil and other spices to your table to bring a little extra flare and kick to your pizza. It take it to another level!Parking is definitely not the greatest and partially contributes to why I don't come often but really is a cute spot. If you go and are looking for low cost parking, park at the meters on Venice Blvd.
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Very nice, upscale eatery in a nice setting (indoor restaurant and pleasant outdoor patio). The food was great! We had the mushroom, caramelized onions pizza, steak & fritas, and smash burger. All were delicious! Since the restaurant is part of the hotel, the food was on the pricey side ($22 for the burger and fries). Also, parking can be challenging - unless you want to shell out for the hotel valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Single-handedly devoured the King Crab & Prawn pasta dish. It was delicious. The cocktails are fantastic too. The fromage noir cocktail was really unique and tasty. I will definitely be back because there are a few other dishes I’d like to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally ended up at Etta. Tried a few times but on one occasion, I didn't have a reservation. Another, they closed the kitchen early. Third time was the charm I guess. And it had to help that I made an early reservation. I'll start with parking. Whenever I'm in the vicinity, I always park in the same garage. The garage entrance is on Landmark. Basically behind Bianca - that you can see from Washington. You can try your luck with street parking. Good luck with that. Walked in early for my reservation and found an nice empty restaurant. It was the bar that seemed to be where people wanted to be. So, let the hostess know that that's where I'd be too. I enjoy sitting and eating at the bar because excellent service tends to be the norm. After all, the bartender is your host, your server, the manager and your friend. Even as more people filled in, the staff was attentive, friendly and took time to explain drinks even giving me the recipe for a drink that I especially enjoyed. Food was good too. See pics. I opted for a Caesar's Salad to be able to say I'm trying to eat healthy. Went for a pasta dish that was cooked like I like it - just added red peppers as I like my dishes spicier than most people do. And opted for dessert at the bar when I found out the upstairs bar/restaurant (Canopy Club) only had one dessert menu item available that night. Overall, I liked Etta. The vibe. The service. The food. It's a spot I could definitely see myself going back to again to try the other menu items. Both food and drinks.
Selected Etta to meet up with friends for brunch. We started with mimosas and a artichoke pizza that was divine. The Shakshuka was tasty, although the bread that accompanies it could use a bit more substance. The Etta Soft Scramble was another popular choice and quite filling. The French toast was decadent. Our server was attentive and let us linger in the beautiful outdoor patio. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Our server was so sweet, attentive, and flat out amazing! I wish I would have written his name down for a well deserved shoutout. He definitely made our first visit so memorable, I definitely will be coming back and recommending this place to others. The host was also super nice & graceful!