Il Tramezzino

I took today off work to recoup after my rafting trip. My friend N.R. (the bread guy) still wanted to do lunch. Aargh. I wanted to be lazy. But I groaned and replied a reluctant “yes”.\r \r I’ve been to this chain lunch spot a few times before. It’s solid. It’s not pants wetting good. But, it gets the job done.\r \r I ordered the South Beach Tostada. Chicken, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, mozzarella on top of a small, thin, crispy disc of cheese.\r \r Would it be my last meal on death row? Hell no. However, it was the perfect antidote to my prior foray into full-bodied beers, fried things and grease.\r \r My friend loved his panini, and ordered the basket of bread that his father’s bakery delivers, to show off what real bread tastes like. It comes with this tasty pesto mayo.\r \r Keep on moving folks, nothing to see here. Nothing funny happened, the place is nondescript, nothing really to make fun of or gush over. It’s just an upscale lunch joint filled with spoiled Beverly Hills’ brats talking to their phones instead of each other and boring businessmen. \r \r I still sort of kind of dig the place, though.\r \r FOR MORE HONEST REVIEWS, SEARCH ONLINE FOR:\r \r BUN BOY EATS LA Pros: Great Panini's more

I will always remember Il Tramezzino for the overpriced lousy food, amateur waiter and careless service, loud radio blaring over cheap speakers, and enough cigarette smoke to gag a Frenchman.\r \r The so-called Grilled Breast of Chicken sandwich is cardboard-like flatbread with some kind of green mush inside. I suspect they put all the ingredients in a food processor and then spatula it onto the bread. The $11 sandwich comes a la carte, with no option for a side order unless you want to pay at least $5 extra.\r \r Service was slow, bordering on hostile. I was only given the bare minimum of attention and basically forgotten once the food arrived.\r \r The ""atmosphere"" is an obnoxious blend of loud radio and grey clouds of cigarette smoke. I felt like I was dining somewhere in the third world. more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The chicken special sandwich, the salads, the pasta...there has never been anything I've tried and disliked. The service is amazing, the waiters all know me by name and are always friendly. Its really an amazing place to catch up with friends over some food and coffee...the fact that it is one of the few places where you can smoke makes it even better Pros: the pesto sauce Cons: parking more

I was not impressed with anything at Il Tramezzino in Studio City. Service, food, and atmosphere were... more

I was not impressed with anything at Il Tramezzino in Studio City. Service, food, and atmosphere were sub-par. My waiter answered my questions w... more

I frequent this restaurant on a weekly basis. It's usually not too crowded, but can get PACKED some days. I'd recommend a Pasta dish; Pasta Tramezzino is superb. By far the best hot dish on the menu, it consists of Pasta Penne, cheese, mushrooms, and a light marinara.\r If you're looking for something light, I go through subconscious diets off their Pasta Salad (ask for a side of shaved parmesan). \r I do wish they had a bread appetizer, but it does the job. Just cold ciabatta bread with a basil dip-- mediocre.\r Overall the service is incredibly speedy, parking is fine, and the menu makes for a great lunch. Pros: Service, Cost, Food Cons: Not good for Dinner more

This place is known for its sandwiches and, trust me, they are gooood. It's a small hidden location on Ventura but it's pretty cute and has a comfortable vibe to it. Classic Italian food is served here with a pinch of American touches. The staff is friendly. This place can get packed on Friday and Saturday nights. It has become somewhat of a ""hot spot"" or a place to go with a group of friends for a not too big meal that will leave you satisfied :)\r \r And YES the rumors are true, they do charge and extra fee per person. I think it's 50 cents, I'm not sure why I didn't care to ask because... well it's just 50 cents.. but you can ask next time you go there =) Pros: Yummy food Cons: Parking is a little bit tough more

We just went to the new Tarzana location. The food and service were o.k. When the check arrived I noticed an extra $1.00 charge. I asked the waiter what that was, and he informed me that they are adding a $.50 per person surcharge to offset the high fuel prices. With lunch entrees starting at $10, this is highway robbery. My bill for 2 people was $30, there is no excuse for an additional charge. We will not be returning to this restaurant at any of their locations! Pros: extensive menu Cons: $.50 per person surcharge more

Great Food, but owners sneak a per person sur-charge onto your bill. They say that they do that so they don't have to raise prices on the menu (that doesn't make sense to me either). I thought it was very deceitful and I dislike the fact that most people probably pay it without realizing what's going on. The owners are raising the prices by adding this sur-charge, but are being dishonest about it. In speaking to the waiters (who take all the flack for this) they say most customers dislike this decision also. I've never heard of a restaurant sneaking charges onto all thier customers bills. I love the food, but will not return to an establishment that does not respect it's customers. Pros: Great food Cons: Hidden per person sur-charge on all meals more

I've been to this places twice- and the first time I fell in love with the pesto chicken sandwich on a panini- it was absolutely delicious! When I went yesterday- to the new Tarzana location- I had a chicken chopped salad ( because I am trying to keep it light & healthy for the summer) and it just could not compare to the sandwich- it was a decent salad, but I could have made it myself easily and it wouldn't have cost me $10. So, when you go to this place- don't be afraid to splurge on the sandwiches because those are worth the cash and the calories! Pros: Yummy sandwiches Cons: salads are just OK- not worth the money more

chicken special is amazing! i choose to get it on flat bread because it is easier to bite. leave room for... more

chicken special is amazing! i choose to get it on flat bread because it is easier to bite. leave room for dessert for their take on canolis and the... more

A little heavy for my taste, particularly for a sandwich more

A little heavy for my taste, particularly for a sandwich more

i have never had anything here except the chicken special (on flatbread--not on the menu but makes it even better) and the croissant nutella with bananas (best dssert youll ever eat) but thats all i need to know to know that this is the best sandwich you will ever eat! its worth the wait and takeout is great too. i NEED this sandwich 1x a week to function like a human! Pros: best sandwich in usa more

II have driven by this place a few times and decided to give it a try over the weekend. My friend and I both loved it. The sandwiches are good. I loved sitting on Ventura blvd. under the umbrellas on a beautiful day. I am a vegetarian and my friend a meat eater, so it was great to see numerous things on the menu we could both eat. Unlike the review before mine, I thought the service was great. Within the first 5 minutes we were there 3 employees stopped to check on us. I would definitely recommend this place and already plan on going back. Pros: food, service, vegetarian dishes too more

I love this place. Since it is right on Ventura Blvd. next to a couple of boutiques it has a bit of a lunchtime scene, lots of hipsters checking each other out - with the occasional family and small groups of 'ladies who lunch'. The food is a great value, very tasty, but the service has been sub par the last few times I've been there. I think the servers are used to a slower, relaxed pace because by impatient American standards they take FOREVER there to get you your food (or bring the check). But once it is there...you wont be disappointed! Great salads, soup, and a variety of signature grilled panini, all made with fresh ingredients. Be sure to try the grilled banana & chocolate croissant for dessert! Pros: Great Food, Inexpensive, Mostly patio seating Cons: Slow service, A bit of a scene more