HORRIBLE experience. One member of our party disclosed severe allergies to the waitstaff prior to ordering and was served food covered in exactly what she was allergic to. Management was EXTREMELY rude about the whole situation. Will not be returning, waste of money and an awful night all around. Would rather have flushed the $400 we spent down the toilet
We had a wonderful meal. From the delicious appetizer, to the amazing entrees! We are definitely going back and requesting Sam as our waiter. He was awesome! He had great recommendations for wine pairings with each dish!
Absolutely amazing food. Friendly and attentive service. So darn charming with the indoor outdoor vibe, bistro lights, fire bowls and fireplaces. And let me say the Key Lime tart was out of this world. Just a perfect evening
lancew
Always an enjoyable experience. Greeted warmly, seated, ordered. Menu is something for everyone done right. Good runners always more than pleasant. Busy evening and our waitress was a busy lady. Management sent another more than capable body to relieve that jam, which was really appreciated. Good great, 3 of us shared appetizers, a delicious large steak, and the fish special. All left satisfied with leftover steak
AmandaK
Fia has recently added a favorites section of the menu... and it includes two of our absolute favorites - chicken love patte and the beef Wellington. Be sure to try whatever the wine of the night is. You will love it!! ?
NatashaR
The weather really affected our experience. It was raining heavily and the restaurant is not weather proofed. The floors were wet & place was drafty. The food was pretty average Italian. We are from Montreal & Toronto where there is a rich Italian history and excellent Italian food for a portion of the cost. So the food was fine but didn't match the price. The only memorable part of the meal was the side corn on the cob with fresh truffle shavings which was unique & tasty. This place is probably a much better experience on a sunny day.
EK88
I had a great date night experience at Fia. The service from the waiters to the host and hostesses were excellent. I felt welcomed and everyone was very happy to be of service. The food, drinks, and ambiance was also amazing. I will definitely be back!
Lisa Monroe
First time Friday evening visit, party of 5, homemade pasta w/truffles, grilled fish, tuna & salmon starters, wine & cocktails all very delicious. Chicken Parm a little over done. Wellington flavorless. Great, great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: House-Made Cavatelli Black Truffle Parmesan Brown Butter
Saul Archila
An elevated restaurant in a unique building serves hit-or-miss entrees. The food ranges from fantastic to mediocre, which is a little unfortunate considering the high price of each starter/entree. There is little to no acoustic insulation throughout the space, and when the bar directly adjacent to our table was packed with people waiting for their reservations, the noise levels significantly impacted our experience. One of the entrees was listed at one price on the menu, only to find it listed at a higher price once we received the bill. Additionally, they charge a 4% health and benefits employee fee that is taxed, which feels very nickel-and-dimey (I would prefer if they baked that fee into the food cost instead of charging me at the end). Overall, I believe there are other restaurants in LA that offer better experiences for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Tiramisu
A truly terrible brunch. My aunt and I have been looking forward to brunch at Fia for a couple months. We were ready to love it, and at first, we did. It's true the patio is beautiful and once seated you feel like you've been transported out of L.A. We ordered our drinks and while waiting for them we were brought a plate of pastries to share. The cinnamon roll was delicious! Sadly, this was to be the highlight of our meal. Perhaps it was intentional that our mains took almost an hour to appear. If we had drunk more perhaps we would have been too sloshed to realize how bad they tasted. My aunt ordered the Black Truffle Cheesy Scramble. She was incredibly disappointed. Not only was there hardly any truffle present, just a few tiny shavings on top, the eggs were not cooked well and didn't taste nice. The side of breakfast potatoes were over spiced and tasted sad. It's hard to mess up potatoes this badly. I ordered the Lobster Croque Madame on our server's recommendation. I should have trusted my judgement and ordered the salad. As we were waiting to order I had seen more than one plate with the Croque Madame being taken away from other tables hardly touched. There were two thick slices of bread and only a tiny bit of filling. It was way too much bread and the filling had a taste that was difficult to stomach. I wasn't impressed by the potatoes either. Our server was nice. My aunt told him how terrible she found the food. He asked which pastry we liked best and brought me a cinnamon roll to-go to make up for the terrible, overpriced meal.
We had an amazing experience at Fia from the moment we walked in the door and were warmly welcomed by the hostess. We started with bubbles in the bar before getting our table. We shared the crudo yellowtail, followed by the sea bass, and the broccolini was the perfect side dish and we finished off by the amazing lemon mousse, it was like eating a cloud ??
Cate Furman
I went to Fia for Sunday brunch. We arrived at 11.15 am (as the place quickly packed around noon), and you have a 2-hour limit. For Brunch, there is only the “Experience” option, which is a basket of baked croissants, scones, carrot cakes, etc., followed by main and bottomless drinks (mimosas, margaritas, or rose —no substitutions) for $67. For me, it was worth it; I had at least 4 glasses of mimosa. But for my friend, who doesn’t drink alcohol, it felt very pricey as she could only have juice. After-tax and tips, it ended up costing ~$85 each. She actually commented (“This was the most expensive breakfast of my life!”)Me? I really enjoyed the food. The pastries were tasty, and my Shrimp & Grits too (although I felt there was too much spicy oil on my grits, which ruined the dish for me a little. I asked for a piece of bread/brioche, which helped soak up the oil, though!The service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive and available, and so was the rest of the staff. We didn’t feel rushed towards the end (unlike other restaurants that ask you for the table back for their next customers). The ambiance was lovely, surrounded by trees, lights, and cool decorations; I really enjoyed the spot! It was supposed to rain that day, and we were hoping to eat outside. Outside is much nicer than inside, and luckily, they have a plastic cover (like a tent) that allows you to eat outside even if it rains (once in a blue moon in LA, but still, good to know!)Overall, I had a great experience, and I’d definitely come back!Parking: On Sundays, metered parking is free :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits
Gr8diner
Service was excellent as usual staff attentive. Great setup without feeling crowded. A little disappointed on one meal - please do not use artificial truffles or stale - they leave a poor taste. Otherwise all courses nicely presented and tasteful. Especially the bread basket a good selection, consider offering butter with it. When asked received a dish immediately ? Thanks again.
SaulA
An elevated restaurant in a unique building serves hit-or-miss entrees. The food ranges from fantastic to mediocre, which is a little unfortunate considering the high price of each starter/entrée. There is little to no acoustic insulation throughout the space, and when the bar directly adjacent to our table was packed with people waiting for their reservations, the noise levels significantly impacted our experience. One of the entrees was listed at one price on the menu, only to find it listed at a higher price once we received the bill. Additionally, they charge a 4% health and benefits employee fee that is taxed, which feels very nickel-and-dimey (I would prefer if they baked that fee into the food cost instead of charging me at the end). Overall, I believe there are other restaurants in LA that offer better experiences for the price.
Third time here and the first two were incredible so I was very disappointed by this experience. The service was really horrible. First, we got placed in the side room which isn't necessarily bad but compared the the rest of the restaurant feels very disappointing. Our service was very slow and one entree came out 10 minutes after the others. The sommelier seemed like he didn't know what he was talking about at all, we joked that maybe he didn't even work there because he seemed very lost. You expect better service when the prices are this high. The food however is always exceptional.
HORRIBLE experience. One member of our party disclosed severe allergies to the waitstaff prior to ordering and was served food covered in exactly what she was allergic to. Management was EXTREMELY rude about the whole situation. Will not be returning, waste of money and an awful night all around. Would rather have flushed the $400 we spent down the toilet
We had a wonderful meal. From the delicious appetizer, to the amazing entrees! We are definitely going back and requesting Sam as our waiter. He was awesome! He had great recommendations for wine pairings with each dish!
Absolutely amazing food. Friendly and attentive service. So darn charming with the indoor outdoor vibe, bistro lights, fire bowls and fireplaces. And let me say the Key Lime tart was out of this world. Just a perfect evening
Always an enjoyable experience. Greeted warmly, seated, ordered. Menu is something for everyone done right. Good runners always more than pleasant. Busy evening and our waitress was a busy lady. Management sent another more than capable body to relieve that jam, which was really appreciated. Good great, 3 of us shared appetizers, a delicious large steak, and the fish special. All left satisfied with leftover steak
Fia has recently added a favorites section of the menu... and it includes two of our absolute favorites - chicken love patte and the beef Wellington. Be sure to try whatever the wine of the night is. You will love it!! ?
The weather really affected our experience. It was raining heavily and the restaurant is not weather proofed. The floors were wet & place was drafty. The food was pretty average Italian. We are from Montreal & Toronto where there is a rich Italian history and excellent Italian food for a portion of the cost. So the food was fine but didn't match the price. The only memorable part of the meal was the side corn on the cob with fresh truffle shavings which was unique & tasty. This place is probably a much better experience on a sunny day.
I had a great date night experience at Fia. The service from the waiters to the host and hostesses were excellent. I felt welcomed and everyone was very happy to be of service. The food, drinks, and ambiance was also amazing. I will definitely be back!
First time Friday evening visit, party of 5, homemade pasta w/truffles, grilled fish, tuna & salmon starters, wine & cocktails all very delicious. Chicken Parm a little over done. Wellington flavorless. Great, great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: House-Made Cavatelli Black Truffle Parmesan Brown Butter
An elevated restaurant in a unique building serves hit-or-miss entrees. The food ranges from fantastic to mediocre, which is a little unfortunate considering the high price of each starter/entree. There is little to no acoustic insulation throughout the space, and when the bar directly adjacent to our table was packed with people waiting for their reservations, the noise levels significantly impacted our experience. One of the entrees was listed at one price on the menu, only to find it listed at a higher price once we received the bill. Additionally, they charge a 4% health and benefits employee fee that is taxed, which feels very nickel-and-dimey (I would prefer if they baked that fee into the food cost instead of charging me at the end). Overall, I believe there are other restaurants in LA that offer better experiences for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Tiramisu
A truly terrible brunch. My aunt and I have been looking forward to brunch at Fia for a couple months. We were ready to love it, and at first, we did. It's true the patio is beautiful and once seated you feel like you've been transported out of L.A. We ordered our drinks and while waiting for them we were brought a plate of pastries to share. The cinnamon roll was delicious! Sadly, this was to be the highlight of our meal. Perhaps it was intentional that our mains took almost an hour to appear. If we had drunk more perhaps we would have been too sloshed to realize how bad they tasted. My aunt ordered the Black Truffle Cheesy Scramble. She was incredibly disappointed. Not only was there hardly any truffle present, just a few tiny shavings on top, the eggs were not cooked well and didn't taste nice. The side of breakfast potatoes were over spiced and tasted sad. It's hard to mess up potatoes this badly. I ordered the Lobster Croque Madame on our server's recommendation. I should have trusted my judgement and ordered the salad. As we were waiting to order I had seen more than one plate with the Croque Madame being taken away from other tables hardly touched. There were two thick slices of bread and only a tiny bit of filling. It was way too much bread and the filling had a taste that was difficult to stomach. I wasn't impressed by the potatoes either. Our server was nice. My aunt told him how terrible she found the food. He asked which pastry we liked best and brought me a cinnamon roll to-go to make up for the terrible, overpriced meal.
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We had an amazing experience at Fia from the moment we walked in the door and were warmly welcomed by the hostess. We started with bubbles in the bar before getting our table. We shared the crudo yellowtail, followed by the sea bass, and the broccolini was the perfect side dish and we finished off by the amazing lemon mousse, it was like eating a cloud ??
I went to Fia for Sunday brunch. We arrived at 11.15 am (as the place quickly packed around noon), and you have a 2-hour limit. For Brunch, there is only the “Experience” option, which is a basket of baked croissants, scones, carrot cakes, etc., followed by main and bottomless drinks (mimosas, margaritas, or rose —no substitutions) for $67. For me, it was worth it; I had at least 4 glasses of mimosa. But for my friend, who doesn’t drink alcohol, it felt very pricey as she could only have juice. After-tax and tips, it ended up costing ~$85 each. She actually commented (“This was the most expensive breakfast of my life!”)Me? I really enjoyed the food. The pastries were tasty, and my Shrimp & Grits too (although I felt there was too much spicy oil on my grits, which ruined the dish for me a little. I asked for a piece of bread/brioche, which helped soak up the oil, though!The service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive and available, and so was the rest of the staff. We didn’t feel rushed towards the end (unlike other restaurants that ask you for the table back for their next customers). The ambiance was lovely, surrounded by trees, lights, and cool decorations; I really enjoyed the spot! It was supposed to rain that day, and we were hoping to eat outside. Outside is much nicer than inside, and luckily, they have a plastic cover (like a tent) that allows you to eat outside even if it rains (once in a blue moon in LA, but still, good to know!)Overall, I had a great experience, and I’d definitely come back!Parking: On Sundays, metered parking is free :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits
Service was excellent as usual staff attentive. Great setup without feeling crowded. A little disappointed on one meal - please do not use artificial truffles or stale - they leave a poor taste. Otherwise all courses nicely presented and tasteful. Especially the bread basket a good selection, consider offering butter with it. When asked received a dish immediately ? Thanks again.
An elevated restaurant in a unique building serves hit-or-miss entrees. The food ranges from fantastic to mediocre, which is a little unfortunate considering the high price of each starter/entrée. There is little to no acoustic insulation throughout the space, and when the bar directly adjacent to our table was packed with people waiting for their reservations, the noise levels significantly impacted our experience. One of the entrees was listed at one price on the menu, only to find it listed at a higher price once we received the bill. Additionally, they charge a 4% health and benefits employee fee that is taxed, which feels very nickel-and-dimey (I would prefer if they baked that fee into the food cost instead of charging me at the end). Overall, I believe there are other restaurants in LA that offer better experiences for the price.
Third time here and the first two were incredible so I was very disappointed by this experience. The service was really horrible. First, we got placed in the side room which isn't necessarily bad but compared the the rest of the restaurant feels very disappointing. Our service was very slow and one entree came out 10 minutes after the others. The sommelier seemed like he didn't know what he was talking about at all, we joked that maybe he didn't even work there because he seemed very lost. You expect better service when the prices are this high. The food however is always exceptional.