Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Universal City

quickly became one of my favorite restaurants in LA. It’s expensive but worth every penny, especially as the restaurant is pretty generous with the portions. The Pane with pistachios and ricotta is amazing along with the the broccolini caesar salad. The uni pasta is simple and elegant, and one of the best i’ve had, especially topped with grade A uni. Don’t skip dessert and take any digestifif offered. $350 for 2 people. Not cheap, but well worth it and unique amongst the many high end choices in Los Angeles

If you are lucky enough to score on of the 6 tables at Da Barbara you will not be disappointed. The setting is not what you expect - a small intimate restaurant in a live/work loft in Hollywood and you wonder how such amazing food comes out of the small open kitchen and prepared by Barbara herself. The rest of the staff is amazing and you are made to feel like your first time there is your 21st! Make a reservation and be prepared to have an extraordinary experience.

The service has an experience was wonderful. My dining mates food was delicious. However, my lamb chops were very very tough. I hope to try again because I really loved the experience.

Our first time but not our last. I had minestrone soup and my husband broccoli potato soup. Both were delicious and ample portions. The bread was hot and delicious too. We shared a NY style pizza and then pistachio ice cream because it was my birthday. Very authentic food, nice atmosphere. Thanks for a memorable dinner.

Food was amazing (as always). We tried a few new things like the focaccia bread and spicy salami pizza. The room was cold but the good food kept us warm!