Carasau

4.8

51 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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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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 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carasau offers an authentic Sardinian experience in a charming setting, praised for its "amazing food and wine" and attentive service. Diners rave about dishes like Mediterranean fregola and traditional Sardinian items. While some report mixed experiences, many highlight it as a "hidden gem" with a "lovely al fresco" dining atmosphere.

51 Reviews

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Diandra
Orange County
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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
Los Angeles
481 reviews
vip
5.0
481 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
Los Angeles
61 reviews
vip
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
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
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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Heather
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carasau is a go to for us. There are so many great choices in downtown Culver and this Carasau is always consistently yummy.
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Miriam
Los Angeles
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and reasonable prices. Our waiter was very pleasant and helpful.
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Rosanne
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Carasau is exactly the kind of restaurant I love. We were greeted with warmth, friendliness, and humor! At our request, we were seated in the outside patio dining area. I loved my view of a tree wrapped in pink lights! The Sardinian dishes were marked with an asterisk on the menu, so we gravitated to ordering those, and they were delicious. We even ate the rose petal garnishes! Our server was exceptional! She was knowledgeable and had a wonderful tableside manner. Also, the communication via Open Table (before and after our visit) was prompt. We'll be back! 10 stars!
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Shannon
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely al fresco meal with homemade Sardinian food last night. It was delicious, the service was perfect and we had such a memorable meal. The patio was quiet and perfect night temperature to host a client meal and catch up conversation. We asked for some traditional fare and were guided to delicious choice. Definitely will be back to enjoy more! What a hidden gem!
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George
London
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit to this restaurant and will definitely be back. Had a great dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our food and the server’s recommendations were spot on. Would definitely come back!
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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 51 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

Nov 30, 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

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