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- MmarieLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoBacari is always reliably tasty,friendly and accommodating - As we were leaving my son said"That was really good " I'm glad we went as he goes back to school tomorrow and it was a special dinner for us . We will be back 🙂More infoBacari PDRPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey•4.7
- SShawnaHawaii •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoWe've been going to Mo's for decades to watch Sunday games. Food is great. Have nachos. I dream of them. The service this visit was very slow. This was not our normal service experience.More infoMo's PlacePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Playa del Rey•4.9
- LLindseyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoIncredible food, very authentic, classy and cozy atmosphere!!More infoCaffe PinguiniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey•4.9
- TTinaLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoIt was my first time at this restaurant. We ordered whipped eggplant with that famous “balloon”bread that is sooooo delicious! We also got Broccolini, Wild Mushrooms, Scallops and squid-ink Pasta. everything was delicious but Broccolini and wild mushrooms really stood out for me and my boyfriend. The Tiramisu was a bit heavy, I am used to a smoother texture but the delicious taste was there - not too sweet and right amount of espresso.More infoÉlephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica•4.5
- DDavidVIPLos Angeles •22 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2025New Years Day and we wanted some place that we knew would be fantastic, so where else but Gjelina? It was busy but the hosts and servers were unfailingly polite. We ordered 6 things from the menu. My wife's vegan so she had the vegetable sandwich (she had to fight me for it, it was so good). Brussel sprouts, grilled fennel, and the frites were all great. My son and I split the anchovy and burrata toast - a first for me - and it's my new favorite. Finished with the excellent pomodoro pizza - no cheese and none needed, because the jammy tomato confit is the star of the dish. I love this place. It never lets me down. Happy 2025!More infoGjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice•4.7
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Meaning "Beach of the King," Playa del Rey is a small coastal neighborhood that embraces a sleepy yet sun-kissed styling and also boasts some varied dining options. In a sense, the town has a classic feel; it has comfortable bed-and-breakfasts and might remind you of the California surfing towns of the 1950s. As a result of the fact that Playa del Rey rests nestled between Manhattan Beach and Venice Beach, the small town has a varied food experience that will satisfy most palettes. You can expect to find places that specialize in Vietnamese dishes like Pho, various types of Mexican cuisine, or even New York-style pizza. Gastropubs are also taking off in the area, which is perfect for those looking to have a couple of drinks with their food.
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The most romantic restaurant in Playa del Rey is Caffe Pinguini