Amiga Amore

Visa Dining Collection

4.6

35 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

5668 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042-2551

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2 people

Apr 23, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

## Amiga Amore: A Culinary Fusion of Italy and Mexico in Los Angeles Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, Amiga Amore is a unique restaurant that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Italy and Mexico. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, Alessandro Zecca and Danielle Duran Zecca, this culinary gem offers an unforgettable dining experience that transcends traditional boundaries. The restaurant's cozy and intimate atmosphere sets the stage for a delightful culinary journey. The exposed brick walls and warm lighting create a welcoming ambiance, while the open kitchen allows guests to witness the artistry of the chefs firsthand. Amiga Amore's menu is a testament to the couple's passion for both Italian and Mexican cuisine. Each dish is meticulously crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing the harmonious marriage of these two distinct culinary traditions. Start your meal with the "noprese" salad, a refreshing combination of nopales, hibiscus salt, and house-made stracciatella. For a heartier option, try the elote agnolotti, plump corn-filled pasta bursting with flavor. The pork chop milanese, encrusted with crushed tortillas and served with a cilantro-laced arugula salad, is a must-try for meat lovers. No meal at Amiga

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Italian, Organic
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 739-0894
Website
http://www.amigaamorela.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
DANIELLE DURAN ZECCA
Catering
Call us at 323 - 739 0894 for more info...
Private party facilities
Call us at 323 - 739 0894 for more info...
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
5668 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042-2551
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Cross street
Nolden st/Ave 57th
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Highland Park Stop on L line train
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wednesday Wine Flight
Multiple dates available
Discover the flavors of Baja California with our weekly wine flights! Starting at just $30, each flight offers a curated selection of Mexican wines, and you'll have the opportunity to discuss them with our importer. Enhance your experience by pairing these exceptional wines with our delicious food. We look forward to your visit.
Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm for an unforgettable MexItalian brunch experience. We offer homemade pastries, coffee drinks, and outdoor seating. Among our most popular offerings are unlimited Bellini and Micheladas, Chilaquiles, Burritos, and Lobster Benedict. We look forward to seeing you!
May The 4th Be With You
May 4, 2025 only
We're excited to announce a special collaboration with Chef Diego Argoti from Estrano! The dinner will feature an à la carte menu, perfectly complemented by wine pairings from Baja California. It's a one-of-a-kind dining experience you won't want to miss.

What 35 people are saying

Amiga Amore reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amiga Amore is a delightful fusion restaurant praised for its "creative and truly delicious food" that marries Italian and Mexican cuisines. Diners rave about standout dishes like the Elote Agnolotti and sweet potato ceviche. The atmosphere is "casual and cozy," with friendly staff enhancing the "wonderful experience."

35 Reviews

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Donald VIP
Los Angeles25 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall the food is lovely. We enjoyed every thing that we ordered but there’s really no ambiance. Not unlike many LA restaurants, a 4% kitchen fee and a 3% credit card surcharge soured the mood. Including 10% tax and 20% tip, the bill is 37% above menu prices. Eating out is increasingly unaffordable.
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robert VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food . Wonderful atmosphere and service. We will go back
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Michael VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant with unique dishes. The space is casual and feels like a very comfortable neighborhood spot. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. While we enjoyed everything we ordered, the aguachile was spectacular, and we also loved the agnolotti. The huitlacoche cacio & pepper is a very unique dish that grew on us the more we ate it—very earthy and satisfying. Looking forward to trying brunch soon.
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Sharon VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside for a table of 6 plus a toddler. The outside area was perfect for my grandson to run around. Ivan was our server and the chef/owner Danielle even served some of the dishes to our table. This was a lovely, casual dinner with excellent food. All of the dishes were not only beautifully presented but delicious. Its hard to name a favorite but the consensus at the table seemed to be the Elotti Agnolotti, Chorizo con Clams, and the Aguachile. Wonderful evening with delicious food and love to support small business and the locals.
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Norma
Los Angeles17 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My expectation for this place was high and unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. Cute place overall, service was decent, atmosphere was okay(we were sitting outside in the back), drinks okay and food was not memorable. Might try and going 1 more time, maybe something was off. We ordered the Focaccia, the sweet potato ceviche, the carñsada plate, the clams, Aqua Chiles, and the rigotoni. The best one for me was the Ceviche, then the clams, and the meat.
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Maria
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The marriage of Italian and Mexican was perfect. The Elote Angnolotti was mouthwateringly perfect.
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Tumara VIP
Los Angeles45 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A divine culinary experience! Chef Danielle IS the best chef. I have been fortunate enough to try many of the items on her various menus and I’m always delighted and pleased at the taste and complexity of each dish. Chef is excellent at putting tastes and textures together to ensure your dish is memorable.
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Mercedes
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can't go wrong with any dish and the collaborations are always on point. This past Sunday it was a collaboration with a coffee vendor and bakery. It was amazing! I had a tiramisu latte from the coffee vendor, Italian chilaquiles from the restaurant and a guava cinnamon roll from the bakery. My only hang up is the parking situation get there early! Street parking is hard to find.
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Yari
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints. The creativity, care and amore that goes into each dish is beyond expression. It is a piece of heaven on earth. What an exceptional culinary experience!!!
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Ida
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is a little gem. Our first time there was not a disappointment. The chorizo with clams was one of the best we’ve tasted. And the duck duck duck was so full of flavor and so interesting. The staff was very helpful and they all seemed to enjoy interacting with us. Bravo to the Kichen staff we will definitely be back.
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FAQs

Amiga Amore offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Amiga Amore also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 739-0894.

Amiga Amore is rated 4.6 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

5668 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042-2551

Additional information

Cross street
Nolden st/Ave 57th
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Italian, Organic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Highland Park Stop on L line train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
DANIELLE DURAN ZECCA
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.amigaamorela.com/
Phone number
(323) 739-0894
Catering
Call us at 323 - 739 0894 for more info...
Private party facilities
Call us at 323 - 739 0894 for more info...

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Amiga Amore

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Wednesday Wine Flight

Sunday Brunch

May The 4th Be With You

APPETIZER

FOCACCIA$10.00

SPAGHETTI FRITTI$17.00

SWEET POTATO CEVICHE$15.00

FISH AGUACHILE$30.00

NOPRESE$19.00

CHORIZO Y CLAMS$25.00

PASTA

ELOTE$25.00

CACIO E PEPE$28.00

DUCK DUCK DUCK$29.00

CHILE RELLENO MANICOTTI$28.00

COLORADO RIGATONI$29.00

MAIN

AL PASTOR PORK BELLY$37.00

DUCK MOLE$39.00

CARNE ASADA$43.00

DESSERT

TIRAMISU$16.00

AMARENA FLAN$17.00

FRESA CON CREMA PIE$14.00

HORCHATA PANNA COTTA$16.00

DAILY SPECIAL

ENDIVE CITRUS SALAD$22.00

CAULIFLOWER $19.00

FOOD EXTRAS

EXTRA BREAD$4.00

EXTRA CHIPS$3.00

EXTRA MACHA$3.00

EXTRA TOSTADA$3.50

EXTRA PIADINA$4.00

EXTRA MOLE$5.00

EXTRA SALSA VERDE$2.50

EXTRA RED MASA TORTILLA$4.00

KIDS BUTTER PASTA W/CHEESE$13.00

KIDS BUTTER PASTA NO CHEESE$12.00

EXTRA BERNAISE$2.50

EXTRA TORTILLA CHIPS$3.00

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