Came here for brunch with a large group and got the Cheeky Ri (highly recommend). Service was fast and attentive especially for a big group but most of all it was the best brunch I've had in years. Will be coming back and recommend to anyone.
Martin Gerber
Thank you for an amazing Saturday dining experience. The food is truly authentic northern Italian. Every dish we had was simply outstanding. The grilled octopus was incredibly tender; the black sepia risotto tasted exactly the same as remember it from Venice Italy.The crudo section is a must; we had all of the carpaccios (tonna, manzo tartara).Our kids settled with chicken paillard (a treat by itself) with truffle fries.@ Chad – great service and welcoming; loved all background stories on some of the dishes.We live 1 hour away but will be back very soon. This restaurant is an Italian gem! The only improvement I could think of is to add some ambient lighting to the restaurant; the food can't get any better.Parking: Parked on the street - after 4pm free of chargeKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto E Melone, Tiramisu Al Cucchiaio, Risotto, Steak Tartare, Beef Tartare, Filetto Alla Tartara
J L.
Great new neighborhood place - great service and food, really recommend the pasta! Comfortable and relaxed with attentive servers.
BG80
Authentic northern Italian food. The best you can get. All dishes were outstanding. Reasonable prices. Great wine list. Our waiter Chad was amazing. Super attentive. We can't wait to go back.
RestaurantLvr
I absolutely love this neighborhood restaurant. The food is truly great and authentic. I have eaten dinner four times and brunch once. I have never had a bad experience and each has been better than the last! I am a frequent diner at Italian restaurants (my favorite food) and this is literally my favorite place in LA! Service is also amazing. Run don't walk! This place is the best!
Ayu yukie
Came here once for a family dinner. And luckily we get to try so many different things. Everything we ordered was delicious! Beef tartare is a MUST try! Best I’ve ever had! Both their risotto are equally delicious too! Can’t wait to try their branzino and pizza(serve Sunday only) next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta
We celebrated our anniversary at Vicini's! The food was delicious. The presentation of the grilled octopus was very creative. The branzino was cooked perfectly. The chief, Lucio, walked through the restaurant to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. The waiters were very friendly and checked on us to see if we needed anything several times. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!
KarenA
Love the restaurant! Food is great, service & welcome excellent. So important to support a neighborhood, family owned restaurant. Lots of nostalgia as it is the old Pico Louise's which has been nicely renovated. Vicini has a yummy Italian/continental menu & they also run a To Go kitchen with the Louise's menu, items cooked well. Nice place to sit and talk. GO!
DebbyR
We went for early brunch and notes are for that timeframe. The food was more than delicious and expertly prepared. Service was friendly and helpful. It was quiet enough to have a conversation without straining to hear. Loved it.
MikeB
We held a birthday party for eleven people in the private room. Service was attentive and congenial, pacing with excellent, the food was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and we were all able to converse easily. Universally positive responses from all. Favorite items included the tuna carpaccio, the bruschetta, the carbonara, and the mushroom chicken. This is a very comfortable, very reasonably priced spot for delicious neighborhood meals.
We really enjoy eating at Vicini! It posses the perfect mix of quality, tasty foods in a comfortable, relaxed environment. We love having this as a local spot for “date night” and have several favorite items we routinely order including spaghetti carbonara, prosciutto & melon, bruschetta, tagliatelle bolognese, squash blossoms (to name a few).
DavidM
We dined here on Valentine's Day evening and I'm very glad we chose Vicini. They offered a 5-course meal with 2-3 choices for each course. The flavors were spot on, the quality of the food is top notch and the portions were just right. There was also enough time between the courses to sip our wines and enjoy our conversation. Good selection of wines by the glass, all from Italy, which worked for me as I love Italian wines. We'll definitely be back on another evening to check out the regular menu as well. My only gripe is the scarcity of parking and no valet. We had to park in the Pep Boys lot because all the street parking was either taken or restricted to residents.
CharlotteB
We had the Valentines Day dinner and it was spectacular! Started with crab cake and seafood tartar, Linguine with tomatoes and shrimp, lobster tail with asparagus... all delicious. The tables are not on top of each other, the music wasn't blaring so we could actually have a conversation. The service, (thank you Ashlynn) et al was impeccable! Loved that there was new silverware with each course. A perfect evening.
Jupiter
Lovely, quaint, romantic place. Food very tasty but pricey! Service attentive. If (2) people, can share sides, good quantity? FYI: Get there 7p or after for free street parking. *Restaurant has no parking lot*
Robert D.
Went on Saturday night, was somewhat quiet. The interior is simple but comfortable. We sat at a high top in the bar area. Service was very good and the food was very good. We had the octopus, burrata and a pasta. They were all good and we will definitely return as we live close by!
Came here for brunch with a large group and got the Cheeky Ri (highly recommend). Service was fast and attentive especially for a big group but most of all it was the best brunch I've had in years. Will be coming back and recommend to anyone.
Thank you for an amazing Saturday dining experience. The food is truly authentic northern Italian. Every dish we had was simply outstanding. The grilled octopus was incredibly tender; the black sepia risotto tasted exactly the same as remember it from Venice Italy.The crudo section is a must; we had all of the carpaccios (tonna, manzo tartara).Our kids settled with chicken paillard (a treat by itself) with truffle fries.@ Chad – great service and welcoming; loved all background stories on some of the dishes.We live 1 hour away but will be back very soon. This restaurant is an Italian gem! The only improvement I could think of is to add some ambient lighting to the restaurant; the food can't get any better.Parking: Parked on the street - after 4pm free of chargeKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto E Melone, Tiramisu Al Cucchiaio, Risotto, Steak Tartare, Beef Tartare, Filetto Alla Tartara
Great new neighborhood place - great service and food, really recommend the pasta! Comfortable and relaxed with attentive servers.
Authentic northern Italian food. The best you can get. All dishes were outstanding. Reasonable prices. Great wine list. Our waiter Chad was amazing. Super attentive. We can't wait to go back.
I absolutely love this neighborhood restaurant. The food is truly great and authentic. I have eaten dinner four times and brunch once. I have never had a bad experience and each has been better than the last! I am a frequent diner at Italian restaurants (my favorite food) and this is literally my favorite place in LA! Service is also amazing. Run don't walk! This place is the best!
Came here once for a family dinner. And luckily we get to try so many different things. Everything we ordered was delicious! Beef tartare is a MUST try! Best I’ve ever had! Both their risotto are equally delicious too! Can’t wait to try their branzino and pizza(serve Sunday only) next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta
We celebrated our anniversary at Vicini's! The food was delicious. The presentation of the grilled octopus was very creative. The branzino was cooked perfectly. The chief, Lucio, walked through the restaurant to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. The waiters were very friendly and checked on us to see if we needed anything several times. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Love the restaurant! Food is great, service & welcome excellent. So important to support a neighborhood, family owned restaurant. Lots of nostalgia as it is the old Pico Louise's which has been nicely renovated. Vicini has a yummy Italian/continental menu & they also run a To Go kitchen with the Louise's menu, items cooked well. Nice place to sit and talk. GO!
We went for early brunch and notes are for that timeframe. The food was more than delicious and expertly prepared. Service was friendly and helpful. It was quiet enough to have a conversation without straining to hear. Loved it.
We held a birthday party for eleven people in the private room. Service was attentive and congenial, pacing with excellent, the food was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and we were all able to converse easily. Universally positive responses from all. Favorite items included the tuna carpaccio, the bruschetta, the carbonara, and the mushroom chicken. This is a very comfortable, very reasonably priced spot for delicious neighborhood meals.
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We really enjoy eating at Vicini! It posses the perfect mix of quality, tasty foods in a comfortable, relaxed environment. We love having this as a local spot for “date night” and have several favorite items we routinely order including spaghetti carbonara, prosciutto & melon, bruschetta, tagliatelle bolognese, squash blossoms (to name a few).
We dined here on Valentine's Day evening and I'm very glad we chose Vicini. They offered a 5-course meal with 2-3 choices for each course. The flavors were spot on, the quality of the food is top notch and the portions were just right. There was also enough time between the courses to sip our wines and enjoy our conversation. Good selection of wines by the glass, all from Italy, which worked for me as I love Italian wines. We'll definitely be back on another evening to check out the regular menu as well. My only gripe is the scarcity of parking and no valet. We had to park in the Pep Boys lot because all the street parking was either taken or restricted to residents.
We had the Valentines Day dinner and it was spectacular! Started with crab cake and seafood tartar, Linguine with tomatoes and shrimp, lobster tail with asparagus... all delicious. The tables are not on top of each other, the music wasn't blaring so we could actually have a conversation. The service, (thank you Ashlynn) et al was impeccable! Loved that there was new silverware with each course. A perfect evening.
Lovely, quaint, romantic place. Food very tasty but pricey! Service attentive. If (2) people, can share sides, good quantity? FYI: Get there 7p or after for free street parking. *Restaurant has no parking lot*
Went on Saturday night, was somewhat quiet. The interior is simple but comfortable. We sat at a high top in the bar area. Service was very good and the food was very good. We had the octopus, burrata and a pasta. They were all good and we will definitely return as we live close by!