Enzo & Angela

I've been to many Italian restaurants in the SM area, and have yet to find a place that serves authentic Italian cuisine, until now! All of their ingredients were top notch. I only wish I could eat there every day. Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: Parking is a little tricky, but they validate. more

We went to Enzo and Angela's because of the great reviews. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. The restaurant has little to no atmosphere and it was freezing cold. But we hoped the food would make up for that. No such luck! The food that was the biggest disappointment. I had a special that had so much salt in it that it was almost inedible. My other three companions also found their food to be lacking in flavor and, on the whole, mediocre. We definitely would not return. Happily, the next night we ate at Fraiche, which was amazing. Cons: No atmosphere and mediocre food more

This is by far my favorite Italian restaurant in LA - and debatably my favorite overall. Service is amazing and incredibly knowledgeable. I have fantasies that involve their crab risotto and tartufo cioccolato. For wine selection, I always let them bring me whatever wine they think is best and they never fail me. Totally worth the drive, wherever you're coming from. From the outside, it doesn't look like much (not the pretentious, trendy hollywood/LA kind of restaurant you have to go to to get interesting food), but I've sent many friends & co-workers there and nobody has ever been disappointed. Pros: Fantastic food, great service, good wine selection Cons: parking charge (under $10, so not bad for West LA), and probably nothing else. more

I've visited Italy a few times and was just in Positano, Italy this past September (07). Naturally, I love the food. Just after returning to the states, a friend turned me onto this resturant. The owners (Enzo & Angela who are also the chefs) and the wait staff are all from Positano. This was hands down the best italian food I've found outside of Italy! The service is even truly Italian. With their ""manja"" attitude, the more you enjoy their food, the more they enjoy you! *as for wine selection - ask for a recomendation. Pros: Authentic & cheerful Cons: busy on Fri/Sat more

We live 20 miles away, but anytime we are in the Westwood area and in the mood for Italian, this is where we go. Great food, great service. Neighborhood feel. Trust the servers in terms of recommendations. The specials are usually excellent, particularly the Risotto. Pros: Great food and friendly service. Cons: None, more

Host Hektor Mandi provides wonderful charm, hospitality and service. Hektor always provides terrific suggestions of both entree's and wine. \r \r Angela creates wonderfully delicious soups, many I have tried to recreate at home without the success of tasting as good as hers. If you like Lentils, her Lentil soup is out of this world (always available) and occasionally she makes mushroom soup which sells out fast because its out of this world. \r Enzo creates some of the best Salmon dishes I have ever had the pleasure of eating. His Salmone Al Forno as well as his Tagliatelle Salmone are just heavenly! \r \r Now here is a recommendation for something not on the menu that is outrageously delicious...ask for the Artichoke Pasta! Pasta shaped like artichoke leaves with a sauce made of Porcini mushrooms and Truffles! This also makes a wonderful side-dish to accompany a meat entree such as the Filetto ai Porcini in Salsa Cabernet. \r \r Now for dessert...if they have a special Peach (or sometimes Apricot) ""wet cake"" then definitely do not pass this up!! Its not on the menu however Angela sometimes has it as a special dessert. The sorbets are yummy,,,the coconut sorbet is so light and creamy its like eating coconut cake. The Tartufo Cappucino (cappucino gelato with an espresso center covered with\r coffee - flavored meringue sprinklesand with an espresso center) is particularly satisfying after a spicy meal. The Frutti di Bosco (Layers of short pastry filled with Chantilly cream covered with \r blueberries, blackberries, rasberries and strawberries) is another favorite of mine. \r \r \r The ambiance of the restaurant as well as the service is outstanding. Its the perfect setting for a romantic dinner for 2 or for a special occasion. Lunch if always delicious with a variety of salads and Panini's to choose from...BUON APPETITO! \r \r \r \r Pros: ambience, service, parking, QUALITY OF FOOD and flavor Cons: the word is out and without a reservation on a Friday or Saturday, evening you may have to wait an hour to be seated more