Culina And Caffè - Los Angeles

Fantastic service and delicious food! This place is truly a hidden gem. It's romantic and cozy, with wonderful food and drinks. The staff is exceptional as well. Unlike many high-end restaurants where the staff can feel a bit aggressive, here it's completely different. You can relax without worrying about your meal or valet service. The team is very professional and everyone seems genuinely happy to be there. I highly recommend this spot; I've tried many places in LA, and this one stands out as one of the best choices for a quiet, romantic dinner.

The restaurant features a delightful outdoor patio, a creative selection of food and drinks, and exceptional service from our knowledgeable server, Juan. It's an ideal spot for a special date night, free from the pretentious and stuffy atmosphere often found in many Beverly Hills establishments. The ambiance is quiet and efficient, and the dishes are delicious. Highly recommended!

This was such a fantastic meal and service! First of all, hats off to our waitress Sonya and beverage/wine manager Alfredo for their exemplary in-depth and friendly service, knowledge, and passion for their food and wine! As for the food, this was quite a Italian culinary adventure. The food at Culina was some of the tastiest and unique Italian cuisine I 've had in Los Angeles. For appetizer we had the Focaccia Al Rosmarino, Carciofi Fritti Fried Artichoke), and Polpette Al Sugo Wagyu meatballs). The Focaccia was a delicious way to start with its Tris di Salse 'nduja Calabrese, tomato-basil chutney, and sundried tomato tapenade). There 's a lot going on here with each salsa that gives variety in a delicious way. The Polpette Al Sugo Wagyu meatballs) is very savory can easily be a centerpiece of a delicious pasta by itself. Unfortunately I had the Carciofi Fritti as my last appetizer and of the three it was the most ordinary. It 's not that bad, it 's just not as remarkable after having the other two delicious appetizers. As for the main course, I 've had the pasta Crested di Gallo e Salsiccia, and it was one of the best pastas I 've had. A lot of flavor that are distinct and works very well together. The sauce is white wine that is light. Each ingredient fennel sausage, broccolini, mollica di pane, Calabrian chili, and parmesan) works like individual instruments in a symphony. The fennel sausage is the meaty base of the flavor, the broccolini adds the herbal flavor, the mollica di pane or bread crumbs adds crunchy texture, the calabrian chili adds a hint of spiciness and excitement, and the parmesan tops it off with its cheesy salty goodness. The wine paired was Lato Sud, a red wine with an unforgettable delicious taste that starts a little bit smoky and spicy and ends in a slightly sweet and mellow after taste. Each sip is a delightful surprise. Finally for dessert, we had Tiramisu and Cannolo al Tavolo fried cannoli). The Tiramisu had the most consistent texture and consistency I 've had with Tiramisu with its thick but light mascarpone mousse that makes you want to close your eyes and savor each bite, while the cannoli was a tasty crunchy dessert that is both playful and a real delight to eat. Long story short, everything except the fried artichoke was delicious and highly recommended. Compliments to the chefs and the staff, this was a five-star dinner!

We arrived at the restaurant, and despite informing them that it was my husband's birthday, they didn't seem to care at all. I asked if we could sing him “Happy Birthday,” but the three staff members at the entrance didn't show any concern. It's in very poor taste not to consider the details of your customers and provide memorable experiences. Additionally, I had mentioned it on OpenTable prior to our arrival

I decided to order a glass of wine that cost $40, but when the server poured it, I could barely get two sips out of it—definitely one of the most absurdly small pours I’ve ever encountered. When I mentioned that the pour should be more generous for that price, she completely ignored my comment and walked away. At that point, we were fed up with the whole experience, so we decided to leave without ordering any food. Overall, it felt like we were treated disrespectfully.