Plateia

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent menu, tasty food, great service. Perfect place on the UCLA campus for lunch.
   

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   Leonard

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I have dined at Plateia quite often since it opened. Mostly I’ve eaten lunch but occasionally dinner. Almost always my experience has been very positive, last night however, I was very unhappy. There were three of us for dinner, myself, my wife and a guest. We started with the gem salad which was ample for the three of us to split and very good as usual. For the main courses, I ordered the bolognese, my wife the scallops and our guest the lamb. My wife did not want the vegetables (Brussels sprouts) that came with the scallops so I requested that they substitute with some potatoes. The waiter said he would try. We didn’t have any alcohol and one of us had lemonade. When the food came they served us and my wife got a side of Yukon gold potatoes. We had finished about half of our meal when I noticed that my wife was picking at her scallops. She said that she thought they were undercooked so I tried one and first of all it was cold and second it was barely cooked (scallop sashimi more than seared). I tried to flag down our waiter but evidently his shift ended. After about 5 minutes a different waiter came and I asked him about the scallops, he said he would send someone over. In a few minutes another waiter came and I asked him to ask the chef if the scallops were cooked properly. He took what remained and didn’t return. As we were almost done with our main courses I assumed that they would address my concerns on the check. We had dessert (2 apple tar tarts) and two coffees. When the bill came I was surprised that that’s no adjustment for the cold undercooked scallops, in fact no one came by to say anything about them. In addition the potatoes were not a substitute for the Brussels sprouts we were charged full price as an additional item. The bill was a bit over $200 - I am extremely disappointed with the service, the food and the value. Hopefully this was a fluke.
   

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   VICKIE

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   31 reviews

   3.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The pasta bolognese wasn't as delicious as my previous experience there, and the pasta was too undercooked. I would have wanted at least a small piece of vegetable or roll with the pasta. It was strange that you did not have steak sauce or Thousand Island dressing. I think the game day menu is far too limited.
   

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   Lance

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was good. Tips included in final bill. Right on UCLA campus.
   

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   Verna

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Plateia is a lovely place to go on the campus of UCLA. You. need to, of course, make reservations but you can choose to eat inside or outside if weather allows (no problem in California! The serves are verh attentive and helpful. IIf we choose to stay there a little longer & there are no people waiting, they do not bother you. I choose to go there to meet my friends on the Westside!
   

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   Donald

   VIP

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I was expecting the harissa spiced lamb to be spicier. Failing that, it would have been nice to be served harissa on the side so might have adjusted the heat.
   

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   Lisa

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, service and ambiance. Patio is dog friendly and good heaters. Manager Scott is fantastic! Definitely going to keep coming back!
   

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   Mark

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really nice staff and great food, prices are a great value
   

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   Antoine

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, location, and service. Ingredients are always fresh and staff is always very friendly.
   

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    Melissa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    What a hidden gem! I had no idea such a lovely restaurant was parked in the middle of the UCLA campus, just a half mile walk north from the Geffen Playhouse. The pork chop was so tender and delicious, and everything was plated beautifully. Terrific service, too, and a no tip policy – very refreshing.
    

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