What a nice homestyle restaurant. It feels more like a friend's mother is cooking for you. The service was very attentive during my first visit, and the host Salvatore recognized me every time I returned. Try the pizza puttanesca if you like anchovies. The pastas are solid, so try the daily specials. If there is something really special that night, Salvatore will be the first to tell you. Osso Buco is good, not Madeo great, but you're not paying Madeo prices either. I've only given 5 stars to three Italian restaurants in LA - Giorgio's, Madeo and Peppone (Osteria Mozza and Toscana are very close - 4.8 stars). Da Pasquale is definitely a full 4 stars.
Pros: homestyle food, great service, great parking for BH, no $10 valet here.
Cons: some tables can be cramped, when they are really busy you'll wait like any other place
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