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Caffe Pinguini Italian Restaurant

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6935 Pacific Avenue
Playa del Rey, CA 90293

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1 (310) 306-0117
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Best

This is a great restaurant with always excellent service. We have been coming here for years, and have never been disappointed. As Italians who eat Italian food all the time, Ca...

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6 women on a night out were greeted with an arrogant, condescending waiter who winds up being the owner. Twenty minute wait between courses, having to chase down bus-boys for wa...

Best Italian Food Outside of Italy! 1/4/2008

This is a great restaurant with always excellent service. We have been coming here for years, and have never been disappointed. As Italians who eat Italian food all the time, Caffe Pinguini is excellent. Highly recommend for intimate dinners, or families - the room has a great feel and waiters are conscientious and friendly. Pros: Ambience, Service, Great Food, Authentic Italian more
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This restaurant is a Hidden Gem!!! 11/26/2007

Talk about romantic, italian, charming, wonderful. I was so happy I stumbled into this place. Been there for both lunch and dinner... great experience. Wonderful food, great wines... great for dates or relaxing with friends. Highly recommend!! Pros: Romantic and hidden more
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Good Italian food, great service 1/8/2007

We had reservations as a group of 10 and a few more people showed up to join us. The owners were very accommodating for a Saturday night - as it was busy. We were treated like kings. The food was fresh and I think I tasted a bite from everyone's plate. I had the seabass and my wife had a special ravioli and we started w/the smoked mozzarella with shitake mushrooms. Good wine list. True Italian waiters. Delightful! Pros: Authentic Italian cuisine, patio seating, seating at the bar, good service more
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Pleasant Surprise 11/20/2006

Great Italian food. Nice patio. Friendly staff. Good wine list. Easy parking. Close walk to the beach. more
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Xlnt place to take the boss you hate 8/3/2006

6 women on a night out were greeted with an arrogant, condescending waiter who winds up being the owner. Twenty minute wait between courses, having to chase down bus-boys for water refills, dessert menu, or the check. Chicken breast w/artichokes was tough and difficult to slice with a STEAK knife accompanied by roasted potatoes, shriveled and dry. Heavy tab was not worth the 3 hours of poor food and service. Pros: Nice patio, good bread Cons: rude staff, overcooked food more
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Beware 2/14/2006

IUf you are not a regular, watch out. Rude, inefficient service with an unpleasant attitude from the owner and wait staff. There is better food and value at many other Italian restaurants. Pros: good portion size, great caeser salad, souffle desert Cons: Overcharge on wine, poor service more
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There's no place like home 12/5/2005

Been coming here for 4 years. Live down the street and now this place is really getting discovered! We love the food...it is always fresh and new items keep popping up on menu or specials. The owners are great and inviting. They've added a TV (muted) in their tiny bar area so we can watch the Lakers while we eat. Great wine list too. Check it out on a weeknight when there's time to talk to the owners. Pros: Great food, Wine, Service more
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3rd Time Not A Charm 10/7/2005

I live two blocks from this place. I have given it three tries. The food is terrible. Twice I have been there with large parties. There is food sent back every time. Either it is cold, or the noodles aren't cooked well enough (they were hard!). Sure, it looks like a quaint little place, and the atmosphere is moody and relaxing....but that isnt good enough. I gave it three tries and now im not going back. There is a family owned italian place just down the street that puts it to shame. This other place is where the locals who know eat. Pros: Small, Moody, Easy parking Cons: Bad food., Bad food., Bad food. more
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romantic patio 11/21/2004

i had a chance to try Cafe Pinguini w/ my sis & bf this past wknd, and we were glad that we were sitting out in the patio area. w/ all the lights, it was quite romantic. good dating spot. the food and service were all great. there aren't too many restaurants in Playa Del Rey to start w/, which makes Cafe Pinguini even better. i'll definitely return for more visits again & again. Pros: food, romantic env, service more
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Bello 6/10/2004

Caffe Pinguini has been my families favorite restaurant since we moved here 3 years ago. The owners are from Rome and are now part of our family. The food is always the finest ingredients and even when it's crowded our meals get to our tables quickly. Great wine selection. My kids are always excited to see the LA Lakers coach dining with his family too. Highly recommended. Pros: Excellent Food, Good Service, Accomodating more
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Good but menu has no variety 7/11/2002

This is a twin of Il Nido. Both restaurants have had the exact same menu for years, and the same specials for years. The food is good, but after a couple of times, I'd like to try something else. Buy that chef a new cookbook! At least it's easy to get a table here - Il Nido is always crowded. Cons: Menu always the same more
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  • Italian restaurant Los Angeles, romantic dining by the beach.
    Caffe Pinguini is an Authentic Italian Restaurant, located in Playa del Rey, CA 90293.

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  • In Short
    Casual couples fill the rustic, candlelit interior, and the nearby ocean's scent provides the patio a seaside ambience. Meals begin with shared appetizers and salads like spinach...

  • 12/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: tuesday: 11:30AM-02:30PM, tuesday: 05:00PM-10:00PM, wednesday: 11:30AM-02:30PM, wednesday: 05:00PM-10:00PM, thursday: 11:30AM-02:30PM, thursday: 05:00PM-10:00PM, friday: 11:30AM-02:30PM, friday: 05:00PM-10:00PM, saturday: 05:00PM-10:00PM, sunday: 05:00PM-09:30PM
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