Carasau

4.8

57 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

My name is Vincenzo Porcu as my grandfather, Vincenzo Porcu, who owned two restaurants in Sardinia. I come from Sinnai, a small town in the mountains of Cagliari. I've been working in the restaurant business since I was 14.

The idea of visiting America first came to me when I was 22. Since then, I have been back and forth to NY many times until I decided to stay in LA, where I was able to have many work experiences. It was during a vacation in 2005 to Los Angeles, that ultimately persuaded me to make this my new home. I love Los Angeles and, in some ways, it reminds me of Sardinia. After working for a large family of restaurateurs, the Drago family, 4Sicilian brothers who have many places in this town, I decided to open my Carasau Sardinian Restaurant in Culver City.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 876-0058
Website
http://carasauristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Vincenzo Porcu

Location
3912 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232
Neighborhood
Culver City
Cross street
At the Culver Steps behind the Culver Theater, across from the Pali Hotel
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carasau offers a delightful Sardinian dining experience in Culver City. Guests enjoy "excellent food and service" amidst a charming, quiet setting. The Mediterranean fregola, seafood dishes, and Sardinian specials receive high praise. Diners appreciate the reasonable wine list and attentive staff. A true "hidden gem" worth visiting again.

57 Reviews

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John
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Amazing food and great service
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Bogie
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. I took some colleagues and a client there for lunch and everyone was pleased. Easy parking in the public lot not too far away. Otherwise, street parking is difficult to find.
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Asal
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic experience at Carasau! Our waiter, Nicolo, was exceptional. He was so friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly cared for throughout our meal. His warm and welcoming demeanor added a special touch to our evening. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend dining here!
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Andrew
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We sat outside and the waiter did not come out to see us for the first 20 minutes. After he finally came out and we put our order in, he never came back to check in on us. We finished our food and sat another 15 minutes until the hostess had to bring us our check. The food was bleh and we were starving so that reaction is probably an overstatement. It was quite pricey and not worth it.
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Craig
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time to CARASAU, but it won't be our last. The ambience was very pleasant with soft lighting. The noise level was very low. Our waitress was, Fong, the restaurant manager. Very professional, knowledgeable, and very attentive. She came several times to check on us, see how things were and to hear what we thought of our meal. We started out with a shared Caesar salad. Fresh crisp lettuce with light dressing and freshly shaved cheese. Very nice. For dinner, my wife had the shrimp linguini with lobster sauce. She loved it. I got the Cioppino which, I must say, was one of the best that I've ever had. The seafood was plentiful and very fresh, the carrots and celery had a nice crunch, and the broth had a deep/bright flavor, not salty, and with a hint of garlic. Wow. I noticed that at one side of the restaurant was a separate room for private events. 'Good to note for the future! This is my new go-to restaurant for Sardinian food in Downtown Culver City.
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Merrill
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Energetic is the wrong word. Painfully loud is better. Waiter was clueless. Kept walking past our table without a glance. Chef was busy flirting with a nearby table. I’ll be back. But will sit outside next time.
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Diandra
VIP
Orange County
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience!! First time diners along with friends and we all enjoyed our time and food at Carasau. Tucked away in downtown Culver City, Carasau has private parking with security. The food was prepared and displayed with love and quickly. As fast as the food was delivered, it was devoured.
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Vogt
VIP
Los Angeles
485 reviews
5.0
485 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cornish game hen is one of my top five favorite dishes of any restaurant in Los Angeles. The vegan cauliflower soup is also delicious
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GRACE
VIP
Los Angeles
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Carasou never disappoints. The food and service are always very good. The fettuchini in saffron cream sauce with scallops was perfectly comforting and delicious on a chilly fall evening.
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Nick
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, food, and atmosphere! And I didn’t catch her name, but our hostess/waitress - a very kind Asian woman with short, black hair - was stunningly-beautiful!
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FAQs

Carasau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 876-0058.

Carasau is rated 4.8 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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3912 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
At the Culver Steps behind the Culver Theater, across from the Pali Hotel
Neighborhood
Culver City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vincenzo Porcu
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://carasauristorante.com/
Phone number
(310) 876-0058

Carasau

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