I went there last weekend for a formal dinner with the family, and we decided to try DA VINCI after a make over and I was surprised how simple and spacious this space has become, it use to be a mess before remodeling.
Any way we start with some appetizers for the table, a stuffed Zucchini flowers, a plate of cheeses and charcuterie, the portions were good and the zucchini flowers tasted so delicious it was stuffed with ricotta cheese and wild mushrooms, then after that we had some pastas courses and really i was impressed with the way how they make it here like the manicotti alla amatriciana it was a real amatriciana it reminded me the time when i was in Rome (italy) a smoky guanciale and nice tasty pecorino cheese, and in my opinion that's Italian cooking simple ingredients and no chef in LA gets it. As well we ordered pappardelle lamb ragu and it was flavorful and the pasta was cooked the right way.
After that we had our main courses, we had a Duck with polenta, a Branzino, Ossobucco and Lamb duo, and boy what a portions , I liked the way how they did the representation of the dishes, my Branzino was fresh and tasty : imagine it cost only $25 i had Branzino in couple places in beverly hills before they were for $40 and they never tasted as good as this one it's imbleiveble! , every one else enjoyed their meal and could not believe how good the food is and how reasonable the prices are.
Definitely i will come back again to eat real italian food and save money.
Pros: outstanding food and service with reasonable prices
Cons: valet parking
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