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Da Barbara, Los Angeles, CA

Da Barbara

5.0
5
67 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Experience Award-Winning Italian Dining
Proud winner of the Gambero Rosso International’s 2024 Top Italian Restaurants Award and the 2004 OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award, The Marchio Q, is a prestigious recognition awarded to Italian restaurants outside of Italy that excel in authenticity, quality, and adherence to traditional Italian culinary standards.
Da Barbara brings a perfect blend of Italian elegance and Hollywood glamour to the heart of the city.
A Celebration of Italy’s Culinary Heritage
At Da Barbara, we honor Italy’s diverse culinary traditions, crafting dishes with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our intimate seating for 20 ensures every guest enjoys a personalized and unforgettable dining experience.
The Vision of Chef Barbara Pollastrini
Founded by Chef Barbara Pollastrini, Da Barbara embodies a lifelong passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (424) 653-8706
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Barbara Pollastrini
  • Catering
    Da Barbara offers personalized catering services for small crowds; whether it's a family celebration or a cozy get-together with friends, our curated menu will delight your guests with fresh, authentic dishes. Let us handle the details so you can enjoy a stress-free, delicious experience. Contact us to create a custom menu tailored to your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    At Da Barbara, we offer exclusive private event experiences tailored to your needs. Whether it's a corporate gathering, a special celebration, or an intimate dinner, our team will create a memorable event with exquisite Italian cuisine and impeccable service. Contact us to plan your perfect event.

Experiences

  • Valentine’s Day Dinner

    US$190.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Valentine’s Day Dinner Celebrate love at Da Barbara. Our chef has prepared a special four-course menu that blends timeless Italian flavors with a touch of romance. Begin your evening with : Scallop Tartare with Fresh Fruit and Tobiko, delicate and refreshing. Crab Ravioli – handmade pasta filled with rich, sweet crab, corn and lemon sauce. Filet Mignon with Truffle and cheese Fondue – tender and luxurious. Semifreddo – a light, dreamy dessert to end the evening. Spaces are limited, so reserve your table now for a truly romantic evening at Da Barbara.

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Los Angeles

    Best Ambience

  • Hollywood

    Best Overall

  • Hollywood

    Best Food

  • Hollywood

    Best Service

  • Hollywood

    Best Ambience

  • Hollywood

    Best Value

  • Hollywood

    Romantic

  • Hollywood

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Da Barbara offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience, where "amazing experience" and "absolutely incredible" are common praises. Chef Barbara creates a cozy, home-like atmosphere with meticulous attention to detail in both decor and cuisine. With homemade dishes like ricotta and lemon tagliolini, the food is "fantastic" and "authentic." BYOB enhances the intimate feel of this "LA gem."

67 Reviews
  1. Judy

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely experience ! The place is so pretty, the staff was very attentive and sweet. The food was delicious, best meatballs ever. Pasta was so delicate. Will definitely go back and try different dishes that sounded really special.

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  2. Chip

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Absolutely delicious. A charming little spot and a really special experience to be basically alongside the chef as they prepare your meal. Highly recommend! It's BYOB, a fact I didn't catch before I arrived. Just a head's up!

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  3. Ariste

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely experience at Da Barbara! Our group of friends regularly dine out and we love to try interesting restaurants. Da Barbara is worth the visit. We dined in the downstairs area which overlooks the open kitchen where Barbara herself is preparing the meal. The room itself is so beautiful with a majestic chandelier holding center court. Its lovely, elegant, yet very comfortable and cozy at the same time. The food was absolutely stellar! The pasta is fresh and handmade, the sea bass was spectacular, and don't miss out on the meatballs. It is BYOB, and we brought a bottle of bubbly to start, and some Italian reds to pair with the meal. The only problem is parking, so arrive a little early so you can find something available on the street as there is not a lot or valet. We will be back for sure!

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  4. Rick

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barbara has set up quite the exquisite boutique restaurant! First of all her and her staff of 2 others could not have been more welcoming, charming and on it !!! But the food- !!! Everything home made and the comforting taste of home in Rome ( i would assume !!) loved the whole evening !! Thank you Barbara !! Delish !

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and experience! Chef and service are wonderful. Experience transports you to Italy. Will definitely be back!!

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  6. Gordon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am afraid to leave this review because this restaurant is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in the entire world. Every dish was literally a tastegasm. It is like you went to your best friend’s who can cook house and she served you everything you ever needed in your entire life.
    Da BarbaraResponded on 6 December 2024
    Oh my goodness, we’re blushing! Thank you SO much for this fantastic review—it’s the sweetest thing we’ve read in a long time! “Tastegasm”? We’re putting that on a T-shirt immediately. 😄 Seriously though, knowing that our food and vibe made you feel like you were at your best friend’s house (but with epic cooking) means the absolute world to us. That’s precisely the kind of experience we love to create, and it makes us so happy to know it came across. We can’t wait to have you back for more unforgettable moments! You’re part of the Da Barbara family now. ❤️ Grazie mille, Barbara

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolutely fantastic experience! A wonderful intimate dinner with extraordinary dishes and every bite was one of admiration of Barbara and her staff’s labor of love. This is one my most favorite experiences in memory which includes several Michelin three star restaurants. This is an LA gem and not to be missed!
    Da BarbaraResponded on 2 December 2024
    Dear Scott, Thank you so much for your lovely review—it warmed my heart! Your support means everything to us, and guests like you make all the hard work worthwhile. It was a pleasure to have you! Grazie mille, Barbara

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  8. John

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic in every way. It’s an experience to eat here.
    Da BarbaraResponded on 26 November 2024
    Dear John, Thank you so much for your excellent review! It truly made our day We can’t wait to have you back at Da Barbara soon. Until then, Grazie Mille, for your support! Warmly, Barbara

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  9. Jonathan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved dining here great experience. Will definitely be back. Fantastic food & service.
    Da BarbaraResponded on 26 November 2024
    Dear Jonathan Wow, thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy you had a great time at Da Barbara. We hope to see you again soon—you’ll always have a spot at our table! Grazie mille,

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  10. LisaT

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Chef @barbara_pollastrini from Rome, Italy recently opened this little gem. She is living her dream with her new restaurant, @da_barbara_p …It is an intimate little place where Chef talks to you as she cooks the most amazing authentic, Italian food. Literally every single dish was incredible! Felt like I was back in Italy. 🇮🇹 She’ll tell you stories about how she cooks 5 different types of tomatoes differently, then blends them together to make her sauce. And how she gets the most tender, high quality meat from a farmer in Ohio who only sells to a select few. Her menu changes daily depending on her fresh farmer’s market finds. 10/10. Superb. Bring your friends. Tell your friends. It’s special. It’s authentic. GO!✨ I could go on & on about every element of every dish—the ricotta, the carrots, the peas in a sauce with the fried mushrooms that I died over, the focaccia bread I could not stop eating, the Arancini balls, the filet mignon roll...🤌🏼💀…I got lucky and she had a Bolognese Pasta special that was so incredible, I got another to-go—-and it was the last one of the night. Okay, I’ll stop—wait, the dessert! I can’t. 💀💀
    Da BarbaraResponded on 30 October 2024
    Grazie mille for your amazing review! At Da Barbara, we aim to bring the heart of Italy to Hollywood, from our sauces to our freshly made pasta. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to welcoming you back for more authentic Italian flavors. See you soon Barbara

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Da Barbara is rated 5 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Da Barbara

6411 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cahuenga blvd
  • Area
    Hollywood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Barbara Pollastrini
  • Additional
    Vegan
  • Phone number
    (424) 653-8706
  • Catering
    Da Barbara offers personalized catering services for small crowds; whether it's a family celebration or a cozy get-together with friends, our curated menu will delight your guests with fresh, authentic dishes. Let us handle the details so you can enjoy a stress-free, delicious experience. Contact us to create a custom menu tailored to your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    At Da Barbara, we offer exclusive private event experiences tailored to your needs. Whether it's a corporate gathering, a special celebration, or an intimate dinner, our team will create a memorable event with exquisite Italian cuisine and impeccable service. Contact us to plan your perfect event.
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