Mother Wolf has a beautiful interior, one of the nicest Italian restaurant spaces in Hollywood. Food-wise, it was a bit mixed for us. The prawns were very good, the pasta was average, and the margherita pizza was okay but not particularly memorable. The standout of the night was actually the tiramisu, fresh, light, and easily the best thing we had.
The menu is on the pricey side, and protein options are fairly limited. There’s no chicken, and the only beef options were a meatball, a steak, and beef rigatoni. There’s also one lobster pasta and one branzino, but unfortunately both were sold out during our visit, which narrowed the choices even more.
Overall, it’s a beautiful space with great vibes, but the food didn’t fully live up to the hype for us.
One thing to note: reservations are not cancellation-free; there’s a $20 per person fee if you cancel, which is something to keep in mind when booking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bessie Amato
Andres was amazing he was so helpful and his recommendations were delicious! If he's not the head waiter he definitely should be! The food and wine were out of this world! The ambience was beautiful it's really hard to get amazing Italian food ON THE WEST COAST! This place did a phenomenal job! Definitely ask for Andres as your waiter not only will he recommend amazing food but also amazing wine pairings!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Blecker
I made the reservation at Mother Wolf for a group of nine and confirmed everything directly with their team. Before committing to the $125 pre-fixe menu, I specifically asked whether they could accommodate two Celiac guests. They replied in writing that the chef would provide substitutions for the pasta course and that there would be appropriate options across the meal. Based on that assurance, we moved forward. If they had told me otherwise, we would have chosen a different restaurant without question.
When we arrived, it became immediately clear that nothing had been prepared for the Celiac guests. The only “alternative” waiting for them was a set of three salads, which is not a meal and not an equivalent to anything in the pre-fixe. Watching my guests have to advocate for themselves at the table just to get something safe to eat was uncomfortable and frustrating. We ended up ordering extra dishes so they could have an actual dinner, which defeats the purpose of a pre-fixe entirely.
What stands out most is how avoidable this was. All they had to do was be upfront and say they couldn’t accommodate Celiac diners. Instead, they confirmed the opposite in writing.
After the dinner, we reached out multiple times to give them a chance to address the situation privately. No one responded. Not even a brief acknowledgment. For a restaurant of this reputation, the lack of accountability is surprising.
If you need reliable dietary accommodations or straightforward communication, this is not the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Julia K
Wanted to try this place for a while. To be honest, the music was too loud, the pasta was average and the price was high. Prawns were amazing! I would rather pay 1/3 of the price at UOVO, were pasta is so much better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Samantha Suga
we went for my best friends birthday and they don’t let you eat a cake you bring. literally u can charge 50$ for cake cutting. more than any desserts. but nope! not allowed how insane
RONEZ Chani
I booked a birthday dinner at Mother Wolf for nine people and confirmed, in writing, that two of my guests are Celiac. Their manager clearly stated that the chef would accommodate them within the pre-fixe menu, which is the only reason we agreed to the $125 per person menu.
That promise was not honored.
When we arrived, the “accommodation” prepared for the two Celiac guests was simply three salads. That was the entire plan. No entrée, no pasta substitution, nothing resembling a proper meal. My guests had to advocate for themselves during dinner just to receive something edible, which was extremely uncomfortable for everyone. In the end, we had to order extra dishes on top of the pre-fixe price so they could have an actual meal. Paying $125 per person and still needing to pay extra for Celiac guests to eat is unacceptable.
Management’s response at the table was essentially, “you signed the contract,” even though the contract clearly states that accommodations would be provided. They did not deliver what they put in writing.
To make things worse, there was also a 5 percent admin fee added to the bill. For what exactly, I still have no idea. Nothing about this meal felt organized, managed, or handled with care.
After the dinner, I followed up with three separate emails, including screenshots of their own written confirmations. No one at Mother Wolf has responded at all. Not even a short acknowledgment. For a restaurant that positions itself as high-end, this level of disregard is shocking.
Between the broken promises, the added costs, the uncomfortable situation it created for my guests, and the complete silence afterward, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in Los Angeles.
Anyone with dietary needs, or anyone expecting hospitality that matches the price point, should think twice before booking here.
arpi gevorgyan
My experience with the event coordinator, Alyssa Duron, was incredibly unprofessional from start to finish.
On November 5, Alyssa confirmed that December 12 was available and asked if I wanted her to place a hold on the private dining room. I responded immediately saying yes, and only asked a simple question about speakers. After that, she went completely silent no response for two weeks.
After being ignored for that long, I finally filled out the same event request form again for the same date just to get her to respond, because she would not answer my emails at all. That is the only thing that prompted any kind of reply.
And when she finally did respond, instead of acknowledging the two weeks of silence, she told me the rooms were suddenly unavailable and even tried to claim that I had been asking about different dates. That is simply not true.
I confirmed the date the same day she offered it, and I should not have lost it because my emails were ignored. The lack of communication, lack of accountability, and attempt to shift the blame onto me was unacceptable.
If you’re planning an event here, be warned: my experience with Alyssa was disorganized, unresponsive, and completely unreliable. I would not trust her with any private dining reservation
Service: 1
P T
This review is specifically for Alyssa Duron. She is by far the most unprofessional coordinator. I was really looking forward to hosting a private event here, but the coordination and communication were surprisingly disorganized. Emails went unanswered for long stretches, details changed without explanation, and getting clear information felt like pulling teeth. For a restaurant with such a great reputation, the scheduling process was frustratingly chaotic and caused a lot of unnecessary stress.
The food and atmosphere may still be great, but if you're planning a large gathering or special event, I'd recommend double-checking everything twice. The lack of professionalism in the planning phase made the whole experience far more difficult than it needed to be.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Sutton
The pasta is amazing. The tomatoes and white sauce used was something i never tasted. Fresh vegetebles and herbs and spices. Better than i can make at home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica
I got rigatoni with tomato sauce and my bf got risotto mushroom. Both tasted amazing. They have nice cocktails as well. Our server was friendly and helpful.
We love shows at the Pantages and decided to try this place given the raving reviews. It just wasn’t for us. When a glass of wine is well over $20, and you can’t even read the menu — my aging husband began to get super frustrated. I tried translating the menu using Google Translate, but that didn’t really work. Granted — what we got was good, but not out of this world. The music did not fit the ambiance. It was like pop rap in a nice Italian place…and we spent way more than the experience was worth.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Stephanie Sonny Hooker
Our server Owen was AMAZING. The oxtail meatballs were incredible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ste Hon
Excellent service. Water never empty with clean plates served with each entrée. My suggestion is to order and share each plate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abbie T
Everything we tried was really good but the standouts were the oxtail meatballs and the octopus spaghetti. Can’t wait to come back and eat these again and try some more. We also had the squash blossoms, wild boar ragu and arugula salad.
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Meatballs
Christian Villatoro
Had the saltiest squash blossom and diavola, I mean salty. Atmosphere was stunning inside but it didn’t match the service or food quality.
Mother Wolf has a beautiful interior, one of the nicest Italian restaurant spaces in Hollywood.
Food-wise, it was a bit mixed for us. The prawns were very good, the pasta was average, and the margherita pizza was okay but not particularly memorable. The standout of the night was actually the tiramisu, fresh, light, and easily the best thing we had.
The menu is on the pricey side, and protein options are fairly limited. There’s no chicken, and the only beef options were a meatball, a steak, and beef rigatoni. There’s also one lobster pasta and one branzino, but unfortunately both were sold out during our visit, which narrowed the choices even more.
Overall, it’s a beautiful space with great vibes, but the food didn’t fully live up to the hype for us.
One thing to note: reservations are not cancellation-free; there’s a $20 per person fee if you cancel, which is something to keep in mind when booking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andres was amazing he was so helpful and his recommendations were delicious! If he's not the head waiter he definitely should be! The food and wine were out of this world! The ambience was beautiful it's really hard to get amazing Italian food ON THE WEST COAST! This place did a phenomenal job! Definitely ask for Andres as your waiter not only will he recommend amazing food but also amazing wine pairings!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I made the reservation at Mother Wolf for a group of nine and confirmed everything directly with their team. Before committing to the $125 pre-fixe menu, I specifically asked whether they could accommodate two Celiac guests. They replied in writing that the chef would provide substitutions for the pasta course and that there would be appropriate options across the meal. Based on that assurance, we moved forward. If they had told me otherwise, we would have chosen a different restaurant without question.
When we arrived, it became immediately clear that nothing had been prepared for the Celiac guests. The only “alternative” waiting for them was a set of three salads, which is not a meal and not an equivalent to anything in the pre-fixe. Watching my guests have to advocate for themselves at the table just to get something safe to eat was uncomfortable and frustrating. We ended up ordering extra dishes so they could have an actual dinner, which defeats the purpose of a pre-fixe entirely.
What stands out most is how avoidable this was. All they had to do was be upfront and say they couldn’t accommodate Celiac diners. Instead, they confirmed the opposite in writing.
After the dinner, we reached out multiple times to give them a chance to address the situation privately. No one responded. Not even a brief acknowledgment. For a restaurant of this reputation, the lack of accountability is surprising.
If you need reliable dietary accommodations or straightforward communication, this is not the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Wanted to try this place for a while. To be honest, the music was too loud, the pasta was average and the price was high. Prawns were amazing! I would rather pay 1/3 of the price at UOVO, were pasta is so much better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
we went for my best friends birthday and they don’t let you eat a cake you bring. literally u can charge 50$ for cake cutting. more than any desserts. but nope! not allowed how insane
I booked a birthday dinner at Mother Wolf for nine people and confirmed, in writing, that two of my guests are Celiac. Their manager clearly stated that the chef would accommodate them within the pre-fixe menu, which is the only reason we agreed to the $125 per person menu.
That promise was not honored.
When we arrived, the “accommodation” prepared for the two Celiac guests was simply three salads. That was the entire plan. No entrée, no pasta substitution, nothing resembling a proper meal. My guests had to advocate for themselves during dinner just to receive something edible, which was extremely uncomfortable for everyone. In the end, we had to order extra dishes on top of the pre-fixe price so they could have an actual meal. Paying $125 per person and still needing to pay extra for Celiac guests to eat is unacceptable.
Management’s response at the table was essentially, “you signed the contract,” even though the contract clearly states that accommodations would be provided. They did not deliver what they put in writing.
To make things worse, there was also a 5 percent admin fee added to the bill. For what exactly, I still have no idea. Nothing about this meal felt organized, managed, or handled with care.
After the dinner, I followed up with three separate emails, including screenshots of their own written confirmations. No one at Mother Wolf has responded at all. Not even a short acknowledgment. For a restaurant that positions itself as high-end, this level of disregard is shocking.
Between the broken promises, the added costs, the uncomfortable situation it created for my guests, and the complete silence afterward, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in Los Angeles.
Anyone with dietary needs, or anyone expecting hospitality that matches the price point, should think twice before booking here.
My experience with the event coordinator, Alyssa Duron, was incredibly unprofessional from start to finish.
On November 5, Alyssa confirmed that December 12 was available and asked if I wanted her to place a hold on the private dining room. I responded immediately saying yes, and only asked a simple question about speakers. After that, she went completely silent no response for two weeks.
After being ignored for that long, I finally filled out the same event request form again for the same date just to get her to respond, because she would not answer my emails at all. That is the only thing that prompted any kind of reply.
And when she finally did respond, instead of acknowledging the two weeks of silence, she told me the rooms were suddenly unavailable and even tried to claim that I had been asking about different dates. That is simply not true.
I confirmed the date the same day she offered it, and I should not have lost it because my emails were ignored. The lack of communication, lack of accountability, and attempt to shift the blame onto me was unacceptable.
If you’re planning an event here, be warned: my experience with Alyssa was disorganized, unresponsive, and completely unreliable. I would not trust her with any private dining reservation
Service: 1
This review is specifically for Alyssa Duron. She is by far the most unprofessional coordinator. I was really looking forward to hosting a private event here, but the coordination and communication were surprisingly disorganized. Emails went unanswered for long stretches, details changed without explanation, and getting clear information felt like pulling teeth. For a restaurant with such a great reputation, the scheduling process was frustratingly chaotic and caused a lot of unnecessary stress.
The food and atmosphere may still be great, but if you're planning a large gathering or special event, I'd recommend double-checking everything twice. The lack of professionalism in the planning phase made the whole experience far more difficult than it needed to be.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The pasta is amazing. The tomatoes and white sauce used was something i never tasted. Fresh vegetebles and herbs and spices. Better than i can make at home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got rigatoni with tomato sauce and my bf got risotto mushroom. Both tasted amazing. They have nice cocktails as well. Our server was friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
We love shows at the Pantages and decided to try this place given the raving reviews. It just wasn’t for us. When a glass of wine is well over $20, and you can’t even read the menu — my aging husband began to get super frustrated. I tried translating the menu using Google Translate, but that didn’t really work. Granted — what we got was good, but not out of this world. The music did not fit the ambiance. It was like pop rap in a nice Italian place…and we spent way more than the experience was worth.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Our server Owen was AMAZING. The oxtail meatballs were incredible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service. Water never empty with clean plates served with each entrée. My suggestion is to order and share each plate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we tried was really good but the standouts were the oxtail meatballs and the octopus spaghetti. Can’t wait to come back and eat these again and try some more. We also had the squash blossoms, wild boar ragu and arugula salad.
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Meatballs
Had the saltiest squash blossom and diavola, I mean salty. Atmosphere was stunning inside but it didn’t match the service or food quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Loading...